Main research topic:

Developing design methods for multiscale multidisciplinary engineering systems

Current research work:

Developing the flexibility based technique for different types of performance spaces – incorporating robustness into the method

Papers:

Carlos, S, K. Madhavan, G. Gupta, D. Keese, U. Maheshwaraa and C. C. Seepersad, “Development and Application of a Flexibility-based Design Method for Multi-Scale Design”, 11th AIAA/ISSMO Multidisciplinary Analysis and Optimization Conference, 6-8 September 2006 

Carlos, S, K. Madhavan and C. C. Seepersad, "A Flexibility-based approach to distributed collaboration in multi-scale design", 7th World Congress on Computational Mechanics (WCCM), July 2006 

K. Madhavan, G. Gupta, J. Linsey, O. Nakhjavani, U. Maheshwaraa and A. Ajetunmobi, "A Portable Switch Activated Assistive Device to Fold Laundry", RESNA Student Design Competition, June 2006, Atlanta

Graduate courses taken:

• Design of Complex Engineering Systems

• Product Design Development and Rapid Prototyping

• MEMS

• Mechatronics

• Design Optimization and Automation

• Statistical methods in engineering and Quality Assurance

• Computational Fluid Dynamics

Education:

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin 

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Anna University, Chennai, India      

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Contact info:

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