Ultrasonic Scattering and Wave Propagation in Elastic and Complex Media

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Research Scientist II
pkumar@iastate.edu
(515) 294-6566

Statistical UT scattering properties of complex materials

  • Two-point correlation statistics, ultrasonic measurements , backscattering measurements

Shear wave propagation in a piezoelectric composite structure

  • Dispersion equations, Functionally graded piezoelectric material, porous-piezoelectric material, layered structure

Green’s function for wave propagation

  • Transversely isotropic porous layer, Green’s function, Fourier’s transform, Delta function

Stresses induced by a moving load in a composite structure

  • Moving loads, Poroviscoelastic, Stress analysis, Shear stress, Structural analysis, Induced Stresses

Stress intensity factor due to the propagation of Griffith crack

  • Hilbert transformation, integral equation, monoclinic material, moving crack, plane waves, stress intensity factor

 

Keywords

  • Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modelling, Wave Propagation, Scattering, Smart Materials and Structures, Additive Manufacturing

Recognitions, Awards & Patents

  • Life member ofIndian Mathematical Society (IMS)
  • Life member of The Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA)

Publications

 

Funded Research Sponsors

  • CNDE-IAB
  • AFRL, Pratt & Whitney

 

Top left - Digital synthetics of polycrystals for ultrasonic models Top right - maps of ultrasonic attenuation for metal AM Bottom Left - RUS models and experiments for sample characterization Bottom right - ultrasonic backscatter modeling and measurements