Welcome to Neel Nadkarni's Research Website
Welcome to my research website!
I am a passionate researcher who has always been drawn to complex scientific problems that have an underlying physical phenomenon. My work has primarily been in mechanical and aeronautical engineering, focusing on mechanics and multi-physics modeling of materials and structures. On this website, I discuss the different areas of my research and my journey through academia and industry. Through my work, I aim to contribute meaningfully to the scientific community.
For a brief background about me, please find more information by clicking the link below.
Academic Affiliations
Industry Affiliations
About
Research Areas
Dynamics and Wave Propagation
During my graduate studies, I explored the fascinating topic of wave propagation in solids and structures. The main focus of my work was on nonlinear wave propagation and its application to designing innovative nonlinear metamaterials by tailoring their microstructure. Learn more about this exciting research by clicking on the link below!
Multi-physics Modeling of Functional Materials
Toward the end of my PhD and throughout much of my postdoctoral research, I worked on functional materials that respond to external stimuli, such as electrical, chemical, and stress fields, driven by their unique microstructure capable of undergoing phase transformations. This work has applications in areas like ferroelectrics, batteries, and more. Explore further through the link below!
Industry Career
After completing my postdoctoral research, I transitioned to pursue a career in industry to apply my expertise in an applied research environment, specifically at the intersection of mechanics, materials, physics-based simulations, and product design. My academic research played a pivotal role in shaping my success in the consumer electronics industry, drawing heavily on insights and skills developed during my graduate and postdoctoral work. Learn more through the link below!
