Dr. Sudarshan Krishnan

Associate Professor

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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.

Research Interests

Courses

ARCH 351/251: Statics Dynamics ARCH 352/252: Mechanics Materials ARCH 409: Architecture World's Fairs Expos ARCH 435: Structural Systems Construction Methods ARCH 452: Theory Reinforced Concrete ARCH 536/502: Planning Design Structural Systems (Structural Planning) ARCH 550: Reinforced Concrete Design ARCH 551: Structural Analysis ARCH 552: Soil Mechanics Foundations ARCH 555: Prestressed Concrete Design ARCH 558: Structural Wood Design ARCH 560: Advanced Structural Analysis ARCH 595DS: Deployable Structures ARCH 401 597: Independent Study on Special Topics CEE 469: Wood Structures

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.