Novonil Sen

Dr. Novonil Sen is a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Kennesaw State University (KSU). He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona, followed by postdoctoral roles at Tufts University and Stevens Institute of Technology, and a Term Assistant Professorship in Civil Engineering at the University of Minnesota Duluth. His research focuses on ultrasonic nondestructive evaluation (developing acoustic source localization methods in anisotropic structures) and earthquake engineering (linear-response-based seismic damage quantification). He teaches courses on machine design, finite element methods, structural analysis, and wave propagation in solids.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Arizona
• M.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering), Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Research Interests:

• Ultrasonic Nondestructive Evaluation: Acoustic source localization in anisotropic materials using signal energy analysis and wave front shape-based approaches.
• Earthquake Engineering: Linear-response-based models for seismic damage assessment in structures.

Awards:

• Outstanding Graduate Student in Mechanical Engineering (University of Arizona, 2020)
• Theodor H. Troller Memorial Scholarship (2018)
• Professor Adidam Sri Ranga Sai Memorial Gold Medal (IIT Kanpur, 2015)

Teaching & Professional Service: Teaches courses like Machine Design (ME 4141) and Computer-Aided Engineering (ME 4250). Serves as a reviewer for journals including Ultrasonics, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, and Structural Health Monitoring. Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Georgia, Arizona, and Minnesota.

Labs/Teams: No specific lab affiliation is explicitly mentioned, but his research aligns with nondestructive evaluation and earthquake engineering groups.