Dr Karthik Ram Ramakrishnan
PhD, ME, ME
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Highly motivated researcher with demonstrated skills in mechanical characterisation and structural analysis of polymers and composites, excellent communication skills and a proven track record in conducting research projects.
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Biography
I was awarded a Marie Sklodowska Curie Individual fellowship by the European Commission for a project titled Full field damage assessment of composites for impact type loading (FIDELITY). I commenced my fellowship at the Bristol Composites Institute at the University of Bristol in April 2020. My research experience includes working as a research associate at the Impact Engineering Laboratory of University of Oxford and as a postdoctoral research fellow at Tampere University of Technology and Mines Ales.
My main research interests include composite materials, Finite Element modelling and impact dynamics. I obtained my PhD in 2014 under a jointly awarded Cotutelle agreement between University of New South Wales, Australia and Arts et Métiers Paristech, France. My thesis on the “Effect of block copolymer nanoparticles on the low velocity impact behaviour of sandwich composites” was conducted at the School of Engineering and Information Technology at UNSW Canberra and at the Institut de Mécanique et d'Ingénierie de Bordeaux I2M, Talence (ENSAM Bordeaux).
My main research interests include composite materials, Finite Element modelling and impact dynamics. I obtained my PhD in 2014 under a jointly awarded Cotutelle agreement between University of New South Wales, Australia and Arts et Métiers Paristech, France. My thesis on the “Effect of block copolymer nanoparticles on the low velocity impact behaviour of sandwich composites” was conducted at the School of Engineering and Information Technology at UNSW Canberra and at the Institut de Mécanique et d'Ingénierie de Bordeaux I2M, Talence (ENSAM Bordeaux).
Research interests
- Fabrication and material characterisation of FRP composites and hybrid materials
- Experimental impact testing from low to high velocity
- Numerical simulation of impact response of metals, polymers and composites
Projects and supervisions
Research projects
Full field Imaging for Damage Evaluation in Lightweight structures under Impact TYpe Loading
Principal Investigator
Description
The Marie Curie IF is a program of novel research that develops the experience already gained in the experimental and computational solid mechanics and materials characterization. The research covers…Managing organisational unit
Department of Mechanical EngineeringDates
01/04/2020 to 01/04/2022
Publications
Recent publications
01/02/2024Vibration-based prediction of residual fatigue life for composite laminates through frequency measurements
Composite Structures
Effect of CNT film interleaves on the flexural properties and strength after impact of CFRP composites
Nanotechnology Reviews
Effects of build orientation and strain rate on the tensile-shear behaviour of polyamide-12 manufactured via laser powder bed fusion
Materials and Design
Influence of Strain History on Dynamic Strain Localization and Stress State During High-Rate Tensile Loading of Titanium Alloys
Journal of Applied Mechanics
COMBINED DIC-INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY FOR HIGH STRAIN RATE TESTING OF COMPOSITES
Composites meet Sustainability