Balakrishnan,B.Dr

Area of Expertise

"Aircraft Design & Structural Analysis using FEA
Vibroacoustic Simulation
Aeroelastic Model Design & Analysis
Radome Structural Design
Design Optimization"

Research Interests

"Vibroacoustics.
Acoustic Metamaterials.
Smart composite structures with tunable damping and absorption properties.
Deep learning to enable real-time optimization of structural modifications for noise mitigation.
Digital twin technology to create virtual replicas of aircraft components to test noise reduction strategies.
High-Fidelity Scaled Aeroelastic Model Design."

Academic_Qualification

"PhD(IIT) - Structures
M.E (UVCE-BU)- Machine Design
B.E(UVCE-BU)- Mechanical Engineering"

Professional Experience

Experienced Senior Principal Scientist with over 17 years of expertise in finite element analysis of aircraft/aerospace structures, vibroacoustic simulation, testing, and aeroelastic model design of Launch Vehicles like GSLV, RLV and GAGANYAAN of ISRO. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, driving innovation, and delivering cutting-edge solutions to enhance the performance and Reliability of aerospace systems.

Publication (ORCID ID/ Googal Scholar ID/ IRINS ID/ Vidwan ID

https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=dIpQ7WIAAAAJ

Awards and Honors

"NAL outstanding performance award for Excellence in Design, Development and Project execution for “A Novel Vibration Control Technology .
2.Best paper award at MSC Software India User Conference for paper titled “Novel Vibroacoustic Design For Aircraft Cabin Noise Reduction Using Compliant Mechanism.
3.NAL Outstanding Performance Award for Excellence in Design, Development and Project execution for “Aeroelastic Testing of Space Vehicles for Transonic Buffet Estimation.
4.CSIR Platinum award for theme Aerospace at India international Trade Fair, New Delhi
5.Outstanding Group achievement award for ""Design, Development, Realization, Ground Testing & Flight Testing of HAN SA- 3 (NG) Aircraft towards Type Certification"".
6. International Best Researcher Award for Engineering Vibroacoustics by ISSN
7.Best paper award at the 8 th Asian Conference ACMFMS at IITG.
8.Special Certificate of Merit and Appreciation for “Excellent technical support at IITF New Delhi"