Specialisation:

Compliant Mechanisms, Topology Optimization, Microelectromechanical Systems, Biomedical Devices, and Biomechanics of Cells

Major Professional Contributions:

Pioneered topology optimization of compliant mechanisms using the concept of mutual strain energy.

Developed the spring-lever model for displacement-amplifying compliant mechanisms and others in general for selection-based design of compliant mechanisms.

Real and digitized database of compliant mechanisms and their classification.

Inverse problems in elastic mechanics.

Development of micro-newton precision force-sensors, dual-axis micromachined accelerometer, micro tools for mechanical manipulation and mechanical characterization of biological cells, soil-moisture sensor, endoscopy simulator, an all-mechanical assistive chair, dynamic self-offloading footwear, and a 3D printer for carbon-fiber-reinforced polymers with spatial steering.

Spin-off of five startup companies (BendFlex-Spovum, Mimyk, Translead Med Tech, In-Fab, StrideAIde

Consultancy Areas:

Mechanisms and design, compliant mechanisms, structural optimization, MEMS, Sensors, biomechanics of cells and tissues.

Sector Associated With:

Academia

Sectors Interested to Offer Service:

Educational / Academic institutions, Industry (Private), Industry (PSUs), R&D Organizations, Government (including funding agencies), Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists, Consultancy Firms

Professional Experience

Post-doctoral Associate, Microsystems Technology Laboratory, MIT, Cambridge, MA, USA, 1995-1996 Assistant Professor, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 1996-2002 Associate Professor, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 2002-2004 Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 2004-2009 Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science,Bengaluru, 2009-Present.

Keywords

Compliant mechanisms, kinematics, topology optimization, MEMS, biomechanics of cells.