Dr. Awani Bhushan — Head of Design
Dr. Awani Bhushan holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) (BHU) Varanasi, with over fifteen years of extensive research experience. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Chennai campus. He also oversees the Dynamics of Machinery Laboratory as the Lab In-Charge. His doctoral research, under the guidance of Prof. S.K. Panda, focused on the reliability and size effect analysis of nuclear-grade graphite, a key material in next-generation nuclear reactors. He has a strong interdisciplinary background, with core expertise in Fracture Mechanics, Finite Element Method (FEM), Nuclear Engineering, and Stochastic Failure Analysis. His work extensively incorporates modelling, simulation, applied mathematics, and predictive statistical analysis. He has applied his technical expertise to a range of real-world problems, including industrial pipe failure analysis in collaboration with Toshiba and JSW, as well as fracture toughness evaluation of pipe materials under realistic service conditions. Additionally, he has contributed to defense-oriented research, particularly in the development of efficient fuel-oxidizer systems for solid rocket motors and missiles, where he explored the catalytic enhancement of ammonium perchlorate decomposition using reduced graphene oxide. His interdisciplinary collaborations extend into biomechanics and biomedical engineering, where he has supported stent design and bio-sensor development. He also has ongoing research interests in smart materials, bioenergy, and sustainable fuel systems. Research Interests: • Fracture Mechanics and Structural Integrity • Nuclear Engineering and Material Reliability • Finite Element Method (FEM) and Numerical Simulation • Pipe Failure Analysis and Industrial Case Studies • Engineering Optimization and Applied Statistics • Smart Materials and Structures • Biomechanics and Biomedical Device Engineering • Bioenergy, Biofuels, and Sustainable Propulsion Systems • Rocket Propulsion and Fuel-Oxidizer Development
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Nuclear Engineering expert with a strong focus on Mechanical Engineering and interdisciplinary research.
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Experience: 10 yrs 4 mos
Career Highlights
- Over 15 years of research experience in Mechanical Engineering.
- Expertise in Nuclear Engineering and Fracture Mechanics.
- Contributed to defense-oriented research for rocket propulsion systems.
Work Experience
Scientific Reports
Editorial Board Member (8 mos)
VIT_Vellore Institute of Technology
Assistant Professor (5 yrs 9 mos)
Meerut institute of Engineering and Technology (MIET), Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Assistant Professor (1 yr 4 mos)
Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences, Department of Atomic Energy, India
Senior Research Fellow (3 yrs)
SRM University, Lucknow
Assistant Professor (3 mos)
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering (Machine Design) at Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi
Senior Research Fellow (S.R.F.) Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (B.R.N.S) at Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences, Department of Atomic Energy, India
Master of Technology (M.Tech.) at Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi
B.Tech at BIT Sindri
