Dr. Ramulu Mamidala

Professor

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Biography

Ramulu Mamidala is a Boeing-Pennell Professor in Engineering at the University of Washington, specializing in Mechanical Engineering. He has served as an adjunct professor in Industrial & Systems Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering. With over 29 years in academia, Mamidala has been a devoted mentor and researcher, taking a leadership role to establish direct graduate educational programs and develop a certificate program in Composite Materials Manufacturing, aimed at working Aerospace Engineers in collaboration with industry. His multidisciplinary research focuses on aircraft materials and structures, particularly in the areas of fracture mechanics and fatigue manufacturing engineering, supported by various organizations including NSF, AFOSR, and Boeing. Mamidala has published over 300 technical papers and has edited several symposium proceedings. He is a founding member of the Machining Science and Technology Journal and serves on the editorial boards of multiple scientific journals. His accolades include the NSF Presidential Young Investigator Award and recognition as an Outstanding Teacher at the College of Engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Boeing Pennell Professor

1982-01-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Faculty member in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on research and education.

Awards

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Outstanding Teacher Award

1986-01-01
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ASME Fellow

1995-01-01
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ASM Fellow

1999-01-01
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SEMM Fellow

1998-01-01
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Distinguished Contribution to Lifelong Learning Award

2012-01-01

Courses

Introduction to Manufacturing Processes Introduction to Numerical Control Computer-Aided Manufacturing Introduction to Fracture Mechanics Modern Manufacturing Processes Fatigue of Materials

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.