Dr. Ramana Grandhi, Professor of Aerospace Engineering

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PhD Dissertations Advised

Ph.D. Dissertations Supervised

1. Cherry, Matt, “Rapidly Solving Physics-Based Models for Uncertainty Propagaion in Nondestructive Evaluation,” December 2017. Dr. Cherry works at the Air Force Research Laboratory, WPAFB, OH.
    
2. Gobal, K., “High-Fidelity Multidisciplinary Sensitivity Analysis for Coupled Fluid-Solid InteractionDesign,” October 2016. Dr. Gobal works at Amazon in California.
    
3. Deaton, Josh, “Design of Thermal Structures Using Topology Optimization,” May, 2014. Dr. Deaton works with the U.S. Air Force.
    
4. Knopp, J.S., “Uncertainty Quantification for Evaluating Reliability of Nondestructive Evaluation Systems,” March, 2014. Dr. Knopp works at the Air Force Research Laboratory, WPAFB, OH.
    
5. Vasu, A., “Influence of Curved Geometries in Fatigue Life of Laser Peened Components,” April, 2014. Dr.Vasu is employed by American Axle & Manufacturing Holding, Troy, MI.
    
6. Park, Inseok, “Quantification of Multiple types of Uncertainty in Physics-Based Simulation,” 2012. Dr.Park is employed by Honda R & D, Raymond, OH.
    
7. Riley, Matthew, “Quantification of Model-Form, Predictive, and Parametric Uncertainties in Simulation-Based Design,” 2011. Dr. Riley is an Assistant Professor at Rose-Hulman University in Terre Haute, IN.
    
8. Spradlin, Thomas, “Process Sequencing for Fatigue Life Extension of Large Laser Peened Surfaces,” 2011 Dr. Spradlin works at the Air Force Research Laboratory , WPAFB, OH.
    
9. Tobe, Randy, “Structural Health Monitoring of a Thermal Protection System for Fastener Failure with a Validated System,” 2010. Dr. Tobe is employed at GE Aviation in Evandale, OH.
    
10. Amarchinta, Hemanth, “Uncertainty Quantification of Residual Stresses Induced By Laser Peening Simulation,” 2010. Dr. Amarchinta is employed by Genentech, San Francisco, CA.
     
11. Singh, Gulshan, “Effective Simulation and Optimization of a Laser Peening Process,” 2009. Dr. Singh is employed at GE Global Research in Schenectady, NY.
     
12. Benanzer, Todd, “Unmanned Undersea Vehicle System-Level Design with Uncertainty,” 2008. Dr. Benanzer is employed by Huntington Bank, Columbus, OH.
     
13. Brown, Jeff, “Reduced Order Modeling Methods for Turbomachinery Design,” 2008. Dr. Brown is  Principal Aerospace Engineer at the Air Force Research Laboratory, WPAFB, OH.
     
14. Hager, Carl, “Mechanisms of Nickel-Based Coatings for Fretting Wear Mitigation of Ti6Al4V Interfaces, 2008. Dr. Hager is employed by the Timken Company, Canton, OH.
     
15. Malik, Arif, “Rolling Mill Optimization Using an Accurate and Rapid New Model for Mill Deflection and Strip Thickness Profile,” 2007. Dr. Malik is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas, Dallas, TX.
     
16. Haney, Mark, “Topology Optimization of Engine Exhaust-Washed Structures,” 2006. Dr. Haney is employed by Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH.
     
17. Repalle, Jalaja, “Robust Shape Design Techniques for Steady-State Metal Forming Processes,” 2006. Dr. Repalle is employed by Accenture Stategy, New York, NY.
     
18. Alyanak, Ed, “Reliable Design of Department of Defense Weapon Systems Using Evidence Theory,” 2006. Dr. Alyanak is employed by Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH.
     
19. Choi, Seung-Kyum, “Propagation of Uncertainty in Complex Structural Systems Using Stochasti Approach,” 2006. Dr. Choi is an Associate Professor at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA.
     
20. Bae, Harok, “Uncertainty Quantification and Optimization of Structural Response Using Evidence Theory,” 2004. Dr. Bae is an Associate Professor at Wright State University, Dayton, OH.
     
21. Beachkofski, Brian, “Minimization of Probabilistic Analysis Confidence Interval Through a Novel Experimental Design Process,” 2004. Dr. Beachkofski is employed by Third Sector Capital Partners, Boston, MA.
     
22. Penmetsa, Ravi, “Uncertainty Analysis Techniques Suing Approximatiion Concepts in Multidisciplinary Structural Design Environment,” 2002. Dr. Penmetsa is employed by Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, WPAFB, OH.
     
23. Li, Zhichao (Charlie), “Optimum Design of Gas Quenching Process by Using Response Surface Method,” 2002. Dr. Li is employed by Deformation Control Technology, Inc., Cleveland, OH.
     
24. Li, Guosong, “Accuracy and Efficiency Improvement of Response Surface Models for Multidisciplinary Optimization,” 2000. Dr. Li is employed by Ford Motor Company, Detroit, MI.
     
25. Hoffman, Rebecca, “Nonlinear Elastic-Plastic Analysis Using the Modified Finite Quasi-Prism Element,” 2000 (co-advisor; dissertation completed at The Ohio State University). Dr. Hoffman is employed by ABAQUS, Inc., Cincinnati, OH.