Mr. Vishrut Deshpande | Composite Materials Award | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Vishrut Deshpande | Composite Materials Award | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Vishrut Deshpande, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States

Mr. Vishrut Deshpande is academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Bio systems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

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EDUCATION🎓

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VADoctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering2022 – Current(Expected graduation: Summer 2024) Overall GPA: 3.8🎓 Clemson University, Clemson, SCMaster of Science (en route PhD), Mechanical Engineering2018 – 2022Overall GPA: 3.7

WORK EXPERIENCE🔬

Research Assistant – Clemson University, Virginia Tech

May 2019 – PresentSwitchable, deployable, and lockable structures inspired from OrigamiEnergy-efficient transforming, compact packing, & variable stiffness Origami-inspired structures.Deploying structure with minimal-control strategy & variable load-bearing capacities.Introducing multistability through geometric frustration in origami-inspired closed cylindrical structures.Buckling-induced Dual-stiffness Sandwich Cores using Asymmetric CFRP laminatesAchieved large high/low stiffness switching (≈ 100 folds) through in-plane compression of laminates.Developed a unique fabrication tool for laminates with a flexible connection to allow bistable switching.

🏅 Virginia Tech ME Dept Website Highlight:

Vishrut Deshpande’s significant contribution to securing NSF funding for Origami-inspired Robotic Structures was highlighted on the Virginia Tech Mechanical Engineering Department’s website. This recognition underscores his impact in advancing innovative research within the field.

🤖 National-level Robotics Competition:

Vishrut actively participated in national-level robotics competitions in both 2015 and 2016, showcasing his dedication and proficiency in robotics engineering.

🏆 Finalist for Best Student Paper Award – SPIE 2022:

Vishrut Deshpande’s paper was recognized as a finalist in the competition for the Best Student Paper award at the SPIE 2022 conference. This acknowledgment highlights the quality and impact of his research contributions in the field of mechanical engineering.

👨‍🔬 Professional Memberships:

Vishrut is an active member of professional organizations including ASME, SPIE, and CompositesWorld, demonstrating his engagement with the broader engineering community and his commitment to staying updated with the latest advancements in his field.

🎶 Certified Classical Percussionist:

Alongside his academic pursuits, Vishrut is a certified classical percussionist, specializing in the Tabla. His achievement of clearing level 5 signifies his dedication to musical excellence and his ability to excel in diverse domains.

📊 Citation Metrics (Google Scholar):

Total Citations since 2019: 94

h-index since 2019: 4

i10-index since 2019: 3

📖 Publications  Top Note :

Snap-through and stiffness adaptation of a multi-stable Kirigami composite module

Authors: A Lele, V Deshpande, O Myers, S Li

Journal: Composites Science and Technology

Volume: 182

Pages: 107750

Year: 2019

Citations: 36

Engineering by cuts: How Kirigami principle enables unique mechanical properties and functionalities

Authors: J Tao, H Khosravi, V Deshpande, S Li

Journal: Advanced Science

Volume: 10 (1)

Pages: 2204733

Year: 2023

Citations: 32

Transient deformation and curvature evolution during the snap-through of a bistable laminate under asymmetric point load

Authors: V Deshpande, O Myers, G Fadel, S Li

Journal: Composites Science and Technology

Volume: 211

Pages: 108871

Year: 2021

Citations: 15

Transient snap-through of a bistable composite laminate under asymmetric point load

Authors: V Deshpande, O Myers, G Fadel, S Li

Conference: Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems XIV

Pages: 470-477

Year: 2020

Citations: 5

High-fidelity analytical modeling of asymmetric CFRP composites using Reissner–Mindlin theory and hygroscopic degradation

Authors: V Deshpande, SA Chowdhury, O Myers, S Li

Journal: Composites Science and Technology

Volume: 236

Pages: 109983

Year: 2023

Citations: 4

Switchable structures using asymmetric fiber composite laminates: two case studies

Authors: V Deshpande, O Myers, S Li

Conference: Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems XVI

Pages: 144-152

Year: 2022

Citations: 1

Examining the Different Snap-through Characteristics of Bistable CFRP composite laminates

Author: V Deshpande

Year: 2022

Citations: 1

Large-ratio stiffness switching via harnessing the in-plane buckling and bi-stability of high-load capacity composite laminates

Authors: V Deshpande, O Myers, S Li

Journal: Composites Part B: Engineering

Manuscript ID: 111440

Year: 2024

A New Analytical Approach for Bistable Composites

Authors: V Deshpande, O Myers, G Fadel, S Li

Conference: Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems

Manuscript ID: 85499

Year: 2021