Prof. Abhishek
Prof. Abhishek specializes in the aeromechanics and design of aerial systems, with a particular focus on rotorcraft dynamics, unmanned systems, and wind energy technologies. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Unmanned Air Systems Panel of the ARDB (DRDO).
Academic Journey
PhD
University of Maryland, College Park
Aerospace Engineering
M.S.
University of Maryland, College Park
Aerospace Engineering
B.Tech
IIT Kharagpur
Aerospace Engineering
Research & Expertise
Interests
Core Areas
Structures, Structural Dynamics, Aeroelasticity, Aerodynamics, Flight Mechanics & Control
Specialization
Aeromechanics and design of aerial systems, rotorcraft dynamics, unmanned aerial systems
Selected Publications
Modeling and Simulation of Virtual Camber in Cycloidal Rotors
2023AIAA Journal
Performance Optimization of a Variable Speed and Variable Geometry Rotor Concept
2023Journal of Aircraft
Performance Prediction of Small Scale Vertical Axis Wind Turbine
2016Renewable Energy
Experience
Professor
IIT Kanpur
Chairman
UAS Panel, ARDB, DRDO
Achievements
Chairman of Unmanned Air Systems Panel of ARDB, DRDO (Oct 2023)
1st prize in Stage 3 of NIST First Responder UAS Endurance Challenge, USA
INAE Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship (2018-2023)
3 Best in Category prizes for Vibhram Unmanned Helicopter UAV
Contact Info
Phone
0512-259-7515, 0512-259-7561
Office
Helicopter and VTOL Lab, Helicopter Building
Address
IIT Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208016