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New directions and visions – A pathway to the new Future of Engineering

ME-EM Graduate Seminar Speaker Series

proudly presents:

Dr. Sourav Banerjee
University of South Carolina

Abstract: AcoustoUltrasonic wave propagates in a medium within a broad spectrum of frequencies (audible and beyond audible 1KHz – 400 MHz) when simultaneously coupled with the stresses. At Integrated Material Assessment and Predictive Simulation Laboratory (i-MAPS) we explore the physics of acoustic and ultrasonic wave propagation while apply the physics for various applications from Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), Nondestructive Evaluations (NDE), Energy Harvesting, design of Metamaterials and Biomedical device to even characterizing the Biological species like pathogens. In this talk primarily four research areas will be briefly discussed to give an overview of the current research activities around the work in the areas of Acoustics and Ultrasonics, while specific activities performed by i-MAPS will be presented. 1) Under the application of NDE, an elegant modeling technique will be discussed to simulate virtual NDE experiments of composite materials. 2) Under the application of SHM, quantification of precursor damage in composites will be discussed which is considered to be the most challenging problem in SHM field. 3) under the application of Energy Harvesting, iMAPS patent pending multifunctional AcoustoElastic MetaMaterials will be discussed which can simultaneously be used as a sound barrier and an Energy Harvester. 4) Quantitative Acoustic Contrast Tomography (Q-ACT) will be discussed which is patented by iMAPS and is used for pathogen characterization. In conclusion visionary interconnectivity between these fields and possible future applications will be triggered to enflame the new generation students for scientific research.

Bio: Dr. Banerjee is an Assistant Professor at the Mechanical Engineering Department of the University of South Carolina since he joined in January 2012. Before his academic career during his seven years of industry career he was the Director of Product Development at the Acellent Technologies Inc. where he worked with almost all aerospace organizations like Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, Lockheed Martin, EADS, Bell Helicopter, Augusta Westland, Thales Alenia, NASA, AFOSR and many more. He was activity involved with research with two patents during his industry career where he managed more than $5M projects from various sources including government and industries. Currently at USC as a PI and Co-PI he is managing more than $1.5M grants from various agencies including NASA, Boeing, ARL, USDA, NRCS, Skoltech etc. Dr. Banerjee has published close to 40 journal articles and more than 50 conference articles and three book chapters (two to be published) in his research career. To mention his academic institutions, Dr. Banerjee was graduated from University of Arizona, in 2005 with his PhD in Engineering Mechanics and Applied Mathematics. Before PhD he graduated from IIT Bombay, India with his M.Tech in Structural Engineering in the year 2002. Before M.Tech he graduated with B.S in Civil Engineering from Indian Institute of Engineering Science and technology (IIEST), Shibpoore, India in the year 2000. During his career he received numerous awards as a young researcher including most prestigious Achenbach Medal in the year 2010. He is a former DAAD scholar honored by German Academic Exchange Service.