Vikram Pakrashi

Dr. Vikram Pakrashi is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Dynamical Systems and Risk Laboratory (DSRL) at University College Dublin. He specializes in structural dynamics, structural health monitoring (SHM), vibration control, and renewable energy systems. His work bridges industry and academia, focusing on infrastructure resilience and emerging technologies.

Education: BEng (1st Class Hons) from Jadavpur University; PhD from Trinity College Dublin. Research interests include dynamical systems, risk analysis, and smart structures. He leads interdisciplinary projects funded by industry and agencies like SEAI and the EU.

Recent research trends emphasize renewable energy infrastructure (e.g., offshore wind, wave energy devices) and innovative SHM techniques using machine learning and sensor networks. His articles highlight advancements in wave measurement, defect detection algorithms, and structural fragility analysis.

• Awards: Engineering Laboratory of the Year 2018 (Irish Laboratory Awards).
• Grants: Includes projects like SISdATA (Atlantic aquaculture systems) and FlOWDyn (dynamic cable analysis for floating offshore wind).
• Lab Leadership: Directs DSRL, fostering industry collaboration and applied research.