Raju Raju

Dr. Raju Raju is a Researcher affiliated with the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). Currently, he serves as the Centre Manager for the ARC Training Centre for Automated Manufacture of Advanced Composites (AMAC). His expertise spans advanced composite structures, dental composites, and structural health monitoring (SHM). He has extensive experience across academic, research, and industry sectors, including projects in aerospace, naval, automotive, and medical fields. Notably, he contributed to Airbus-QuEST's design and analysis of Airbus A350 composite wings and nacelle structures.

His research interests include composite materials' mechanical characterization, numerical modeling, and applications in dentistry. He has authored/co-authored over 50 publications, including journal articles, conference papers, and book chapters. His work frequently explores fiber-reinforced composites, dental material performance, and SHM techniques using fiber optic sensors.

Dr. Raju's articles highlight interdisciplinary research in materials science and dentistry, focusing on composite design, tribological performance, and polymerization behavior. His contributions to dental composites address challenges in mechanical durability and biocompatibility. He collaborates with industry partners like Airbus and maintains active roles in academic-industry bridges through initiatives like AMAC.

He is reachable via raju@unsw.edu.au and engages on LinkedIn and ResearchGate. His work exemplifies the intersection of advanced materials research and practical industrial applications.