Akhilesh Mimani

Akhilesh Mimani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur). His academic career spans multiple institutions including Ahmedabad University and several research positions in Australia.

Education:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Muffler Acoustics) from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (2012)
• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College of Engineering, Bangalore (2006)

Research Interests: Dr. Mimani specializes in Acoustics and Vibration with particular focus on array processing methods for acoustic source localization, computational acoustics and aeroacoustics, duct and muffler acoustics, noise control engineering, and mechanical/structural vibration. His work bridges theoretical acoustics with practical engineering applications, particularly in automotive noise control.

Publication Trends: Dr. Mimani's research demonstrates consistent focus on acoustic source localization techniques, particularly time-reversal methods and beamforming approaches. His work spans both theoretical developments and experimental validations, with strong emphasis on automotive applications, particularly muffler design and noise control. Recent publications show increasing sophistication in simulation-based analyses of complex acoustic phenomena and interactions between sound waves and structures.

Awards:

• Commendable Contribution to Research Quality Prize at the Centre for Energy Technology (CET), Research Day, 12th December, 2013, The University of Adelaide, South Australia – 5005, Australia.

Professional Experience: Dr. Mimani has held positions as Assistant Professor at Ahmedabad University and served as a Research Associate at multiple prestigious institutions including the University of Technology Sydney, University of New South Wales, and The University of Adelaide. His research experience includes work on significant projects such as the Energy Pipelines CRC Project and the Australian Research Council Discovery Project on turbulent noise production.

Research Infrastructure: Dr. Mimani's work leverages advanced acoustic testing facilities and computational resources, particularly for research on muffler acoustics and aeroacoustic phenomena. His international collaborations suggest access to specialized acoustic laboratories and wind tunnel facilities with capabilities for precise noise measurement and analysis.