Dr. Vinayak Krishnamurthy

Associate Professor

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Biography

Vinayak Krishnamurthy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, obtained in 2015, and has a master's degree from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, and a bachelor's degree from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh. His research interests span several advanced fields, including Generative Design, Human-AI Collaboration, Design Geometric & Topological Modeling Algorithms, Additive Manufacturing, and Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality. Over the years, he has received multiple accolades for his contributions in engineering and education, being recognized as a finalist for the SME Blue Sky Competition, named a Notable Alumni of the Indian Institute of Science, and being awarded the prestigious NSF CAREER Award in 2021. He is actively involved in academic service, contributing to technical committees in ASME.

Research Interests

Generative Design Human-AI Collaboration Design Geometric & Topological Modeling Algorithms Additive Manufacturing Virtual, Augmented, Mixed Reality

Awards

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Finalist, SME Blue Sky Competition

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Notable Alumni, Department of Design and Manufacturing, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

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J. Mike Walker '66 Career Development Professorship

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ASME Rising Stars Mechanical Engineering

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ASME Advanced Vehicle Technology Paper Award

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Association Students College Level Teaching Award, Texas A&M University

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ASME Computer-Aided Product Process Development (CAPPD) Technical Committee Paper Award

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Distinguished Service Award, ASME Computers Information Engineering (CIE) Division

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ASME Computer-Aided Product Process Development (CAPPD) Technical Committee Paper Award

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NSF CAREER Award

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.