Rahul Rai

Rahul Rai is the Dean's Distinguished Professor at Clemson University's Department of Automotive Engineering and Director of the Center for Silicon Nanoelectronics. His research develops computational tools for cyber-physical systems, additive manufacturing, and AI-driven design. With over $20M in research funding, his work integrates machine learning with manufacturing processes.

His interdisciplinary research bridges automotive engineering, computer science, and materials science. Current projects include physics-guided ML for predictive maintenance, automated quality assessment in 3D printing, and human-robot collaboration systems. Recent publications focus on optimization algorithms for network design and game-theoretic approaches in manufacturing systems.

Honors include recognition as a White House Champion of Change for Solar Deployment and multiple best paper awards. He leads industry collaborations with automotive manufacturers and Department of Defense research initiatives.