All students and faculty are invited to attend the mechanical, aerospace and industrial engineering graduate seminar on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 11 a.m.-Noon in IST 1014.
Dr. Rishikesh S.G., assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Florida Poly, will present on the topic “Multifunctional Sensors and Smart Materials: From Structural Health Monitoring to Emerging Applications.”
Abstract
From engineering structures to wearable technologies, the ability to detect changes early and continuously is essential to safety, reliability and health. Building on the foundations of structural health monitoring, Dr. Rishikesh S. G.’s research focuses on developing multifunctional sensors and smart materials for intelligent monitoring across diverse applications. His work spans three interconnected areas: smart sensing, advanced manufacturing and functional materials.
In sensing, his research explores acoustic-wave, piezoresistive and wireless resonant approaches to detect mechanical, thermal and chemical changes with high sensitivity, with an emphasis on distinguishing coupled signals for reliable multiparameter measurements. In manufacturing, additive processes spanning the micro- to macroscale are used to develop sensors, functional surfaces and sensing-integrated structures, with machine learning supporting real-time defect detection. In materials, his work focuses on electroactive polymer nanocomposites for sensing, actuation and energy storage.
In this seminar, he will present highlights from his past and ongoing research, illustrating how multifunctional sensing and smart materials are extending beyond conventional structural health monitoring into emerging applications, including smart composite structures, wearable health monitoring, and space technologies. The seminar will also introduce opportunities for graduate students to engage in research projects.
Multifunctional Sensors and Smart Materials: From Structural Health Monitoring to Emerging Applications
- Date: Thursday, Nov. 19
- Time: 11 a.m.-Noon
- Location: IST 1014
For more information, please contact Dr. Sanna Siddiqui, associate professor of mechanical engineering.