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Neera Jain is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, with a courtesy appointment in Aerospace Engineering. She has a robust educational background with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, followed by an M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research interests include physics-based data-driven modeling and dynamical systems, focusing specifically on control theory, analysis, design, and co-design. Jain's applications of these concepts span multiple areas including human-machine teaming, multi-phase thermal-fluid systems, manufacturing processes, and vehicle electrification. She has made significant contributions to the fields of thermodynamics, systems measurements, and controls, with a commitment to sustainable energy, high-performance buildings, and robotics. Neera has received numerous recognitions and awards for her teaching and research efforts, including the NSF CAREER Award and multiple accolades from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
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