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Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering

University of Delaware, USA

Gaurav Nilakantan

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Collaboration

 

If you are interesting in finding out how your organization can benefit from partnering with the Center for Composite Materials at the University of Delaware, please contact me, or visit our center’s website by clicking here.

 

 

My Research Interests

 

· Non linear finite element methods

· Impact simulations and Crashworthiness using LS-DYNA

· Material modeling of ballistic impact resistant fabrics

· Dynamic axial crushing of cylindrical shells

· Occupant survivability during crash, mine blast

· Energy absorbing structures

· Woven fabrics and composite structures

 

 

My Professional Affiliations

 

· ASC, Student Member

· ASME, Student Member

· SAE, Student Member

· AIAA, Student Member

· SAMPE, Student Member

· Rotaract, Past President

 

 

Brief Introduction

 

I graduated with a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2006, from the University of Cincinnati. My advisor was Prof. Ala Tabiei.

 

I started my PhD in Materials Science and Engineering in 2007, at the University of Delaware, and am a member of the Center for Composite Materials. My advisors are Prof. John W. Gillespie Jr. and Prof. Michael Keefe.

 

Gaurav Nilakantan

Center for Composite Materials

201 Composites Manufacturing Science Lab

University of Delaware

Newark, DE 19716-3144

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