Biography
Born and raised in Varanasi, the world’s oldest living city on the River Ganges, my journey has been one of relentless pursuit toward research excellence. Currently, I am a doctoral candidate at DDD Lab - IISc Bangalore, where my research focuses on utilizing cutting-edge machine learning techniques to characterize novel materials.
With eight years of combined industrial and research experience, I have led innovative projects at SMSS Lab - IIT Kanpur, including the development of an SMA-powered bionic arm, variable stiffness actuators, pipe health monitoring robots, and cargo hyperloop mobility systems. Outside of work, I am passionate about wall climbing and participate in 5/10km runs. I also enjoy floral and astrophotography, capturing the beauty of nature and the cosmos.
- Shape Memory Alloy
- Mechanics of Material
- Machine Learning
- Actuators and Control
- Data-driven Mechanics
- Bioinspired System Design
- Structural Health Monitoring
PhD in Mechanical Engineering, 2024-Ongoing
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore
MTech in Mechanical Engineering, 2015-16
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur
BTech in Mechanical Engineering, 2011-15
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur
Professional Experience
- Conducted R&D activities leading to translation of research for end-users via industrial partners in multiple fields relevant to transportation systems and mechanical engineering, including cargo hyperloop systems, smart materials, & structural health monitoring.
- Drafted research proposals to various sponsoring agencies and secured a grant of $274,700.
- Led the development of novel projects via project initiation, planning, & execution phases within allocated budgets and timelines.
- Conducted multibody modeling and vehicle dynamics simulations for Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) and resolved infield failures in commercial vehicle interiors. Collaborated on acoustic and thermal solutions.
- Led a team to implement technology development projects across vehicle platforms, specializing in project management, design, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication.
- Studied Gyroscopic Effect in end spinning of drum-type washing machine and performed dynamic modeling of washer in MATLAB Simulink.
- Proposed a novel design having an increment in maximum end-spin velocity by 250 RPM leading to a decrease in drying time compared to benchmarked products.
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Contact
- kanhaiyac@iisc.ac.in
- DDD Lab, Department of Mechcanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560012
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