Ravindar Rajendran

Dr. Ravindar Rajendran is a Post Doctoral Research Fellow Level I at the School of Civil Engineering, University College Dublin. He holds a PhD and MTech from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and a BTech from the University of Pondicherry, India. His work focuses on coastal engineering, particularly the interaction between breaking waves and vertical seawalls with recurved parapets.

• BTech, University of Pondicherry, India
• MTech, Indian Institute of Technology Madras
• PhD, Indian Institute of Technology Madras

His research interests lie in coastal structures, hydrodynamics, numerical modeling (OpenFOAM), fluid-structure interaction, and scale effects in wave experiments. He investigates the mechanics of wave impact, pressure distribution, and force reduction through recurved parapets, combining large-scale physical experiments with high-fidelity numerical simulations. His work contributes to improving the design and retrofitting of coastal defenses against overtopping and structural loading.

The recent publications (2019–2023) show a consistent focus on breaking wave impacts, scaling methods (Froude vs. Cuomo), air entrapment effects, and geometric optimization of parapets. The studies often involve validation against large-scale experimental data from facilities like ForschungsZentrum Küste (FZK), Germany, and utilize advanced tools such as tactile pressure sensors and CFD solvers. The research spans both physical and numerical modeling, highlighting a multidisciplinary approach to coastal protection engineering.

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There is no information available about Dr. Rajendran’s advisory roles or grant funding. However, his extensive collaboration with researchers such as Sriram V, Schimmels S, Christou A, and Stagonas D indicates active participation in international research projects. His publications in journals like Coastal Engineering Proceedings, International Journal of Offshore and Polar Engineering, and Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal and Ocean Engineering reflect strong engagement with the coastal engineering community.

While no specific lab or research group name is mentioned, Dr. Rajendran is affiliated with the School of Civil Engineering at University College Dublin, where he conducts research on wave-structure interactions. His work appears to be part of a larger effort in coastal resilience and infrastructure protection, likely involving partnerships with European research centers such as FZK. The use of OpenFOAM and waves2Foam suggests involvement in computational fluid dynamics (CFD)-based research groups or collaborations focused on high-performance simulation of environmental flows.