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Professor Ravichandran focuses on mechanics of materials, including active materials and structures such as ferroelectrics, shape memory alloys, and Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS). His research encompasses biomaterials, cell mechanics, composite materials, fracture mechanics, adhesion mechanics, and the dynamic deformation and failure behavior of solids. His extensive work on deformation and failure of materials involves dynamic behavior, wave propagation, and micro/nano mechanics, contributing significant insights into the behavior of composite and biomaterials under various conditions. He has served as an Assistant Professor and an Associate Professor at Caltech before becoming a full Professor. Additionally, he held the position of Goode Professor and has led initiatives in the Graduate Aerospace Laboratories, emphasizing applied research and education in the mechanics of materials. Through his leadership, he has nurtured a collaborative environment that bridges fundamental research with practical applications.
California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA
Ravichandran has been a faculty member at Caltech since 1990, progressing from Assistant Professor to Professor, with significant leadership roles in the Graduate Aerospace Laboratories.
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