Assistant Professor, IIT Madras, India
Dr. Nandigana V. R. Vishal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). With a passion for advancing micro-nanofluidics, membrane technology, and artificial intelligence, he has made significant contributions to these fields through both academic and industrial experience. His research involves the application of AI to complex fluid and heat flow modeling, as well as the design and development of advanced membrane technologies. Dr. Vishal has authored numerous high-impact publications and holds multiple patents in the domain of nanofluidics and AI applications. šš”
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Education:
Dr. Vishal holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Mechanical Science and Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he graduated with outstanding GPAs of 3.94/4.00 and 3.95/4.00, respectively. He completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering at the College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University, where he earned a GPA of 9.14/10.00. šš
Experience:
Dr. Vishal currently serves as an Assistant Professor at IIT Madras (2021-Present) and has held previous roles, including Assistant Professor Gr. II at IIT Madras (2017-2021) and Senior Imaging Scientist at Intel (2016-2017) in Hillsboro, Oregon, USA. These roles have provided him with a diverse skill set, ranging from academic teaching to advanced industrial research. š¼š«
Awards and Honors:
Dr. Vishal has been recognized for his excellence in research and innovation. He has published high-impact papers in journals such as Nature and Scientific Reports. Additionally, his contributions to the field of artificial intelligence in thermal and fluid modeling have garnered attention at international conferences. ššļø
Research Focus:
Dr. Vishal’s research interests include micro-nanofluidics, membrane technology, and artificial intelligence. He focuses on the application of AI and machine learning techniques to optimize and model complex fluid dynamics and heat transfer processes. His work aims to innovate solutions for energy generation, thermal management, and advanced membrane fabrication. š¬š¤
Conclusion:
Through his cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary approach, Dr. Nandigana V. R. Vishal continues to contribute to scientific advancements in mechanical engineering, particularly in the fields of nanotechnology and AI. His academic journey, combined with his experience at Intel, positions him as a leading figure in these domains. šš”
Publications:
Sharad K. Yadav, D. Manikandan, C. Singh, M. Kumar, G. Aswathy, Sundara Ramaprabhu, Nandigana V. R. Vishal, Pramoda K. Nayak, Laser-Assisted Scalable Pore Fabrication in Graphene Membranes for Blue-Energy Generation, ChemPhysChem, 24, e202200598, 2023
Sidharth Tadeparti, Nandigana V. R. Vishal, Convolutional Neural Networks for Heat Conduction, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 38, 102089, 2022
Sharad K. Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Sundara Ramaprabhu, Nandigana V. R. Vishal, Pramoda K. Nayak, Design and Development of an Automated Experimental Setup for Ion Transport Measurements, Review of Scientific Instruments, 93, 064104, 2022
Sharad K. Yadav, D. Manikandan, C. Singh, M. Kumar, Nandigana V. R. Vishal, Electrodiffusioosmosis Induced Negative Differential Resistance in Micro-to-Millimeter Size Pores through a Graphene/Copper Membrane, Nanoscale Advances, 4, 5123-5131, 2022
D. Manikandan, Nandigana V. R. Vishal, Overlimiting Current Near a Nanochannel: A New Insight Using Molecular Dynamics Simulations, Scientific Reports, 11, 15216, 2021