Krithika Manohar

Krithika Manohar is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington, Seattle (UW), with an adjunct appointment in the Department of Applied Mathematics. She leads the Manohar Lab, focusing on data-driven optimization and sensing. Her work bridges applied mathematics, engineering, and scientific computing.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, University of Washington, 2018
• B.S. in Mathematics & Computer Science, University of Massachusetts Lowell, 2013

Research Interests: Her research emphasizes optimal sensor placement, data-driven modeling, and multiscale dynamics. She develops algorithms for sparse sensing, ergonomic risk assessment in manufacturing, and nuclear digital twins. Applications span aerospace, manufacturing, and climate science.

Publications: Recent work includes statistical mechanics of dynamical systems, sensor optimization for nuclear systems, and data-driven approaches to ergonomic risk. Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and practical impact.

Grants & Labs: Leads the Manohar Lab, advancing data-driven methods. Collaborates with industry (e.g., aerospace) and contributes to open-source tools like PySensors.