Professor Dr. Sudarshan Krishnan

Biography

Sudarshan Krishnan has a robust academic background in architectural and structural engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Architecture from Sir J.J. College of Architecture, University of Mumbai, and subsequently completed his Ph.D. in Structural Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. With experience as a Visiting Lecturer at the Illinois School of Architecture and ENSAV-Versailles Study Abroad Program, he joined the University of Illinois faculty as an Assistant Professor in Structures in 2013. Krishnan's teaching covers both undergraduate and graduate level courses on the fundamentals of structures, structural systems, advanced analysis, and design. His research interests include the unique intersections of geometry, architecture, and engineering. He advocates for an architectural vision that incorporates adaptive, resource-efficient designs for future building technologies, particularly in the context of both terrestrial and outer-space applications. Krishnan has been recognized for his teaching excellence and has received awards such as the School of Architecture’s Excellence Teaching Award. He actively participates in international working groups on tensile membrane structures and structural morphology, and serves on several committees within the American Society of Civil Engineers. His research contributions have been highlighted by the Big Ten Network.

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