Chandraprakash Chindam

Chandraprakash Chindam is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur. He joined IIT Kanpur as a Visiting Assistant Professor in 2017, became an Assistant Professor from 2018-2024, and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2024. His academic journey includes a PhD in Engineering Science and Mechanics from Pennsylvania State University, an M.Tech in Product Design from IIT Madras, and a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering also from IIT Madras. Prior to his academic career, he worked as a Project Officer at the Centre for Non-Destructive Evaluation at IIT Madras and as a Technical Manager at TATA Motors' Engineering Research Centre.

Education:

• 2017: PhD in Engineering Science and Mechanics, Pennsylvania State University
• 2010: M.Tech in Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras
• 2008: B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras

Dr. Chindam's research focuses on the intersection of wave mechanics, thermal diffusion, and material characterization. His primary research interests include acoustic metamaterials, thermal nondestructive evaluation, soft robotics, multifunctional materials, instrumentation, and computer vision. His work combines computational approaches with experimental techniques to develop innovative materials and characterization methods. He has pioneered research in phononic crystals, acoustic foams, and advanced surface characterization techniques, with applications in noise control, structural health monitoring, and sustainable materials development.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research combining materials science, acoustics, computer vision, and sustainable engineering. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of phononic crystals for sound absorption, development of biodegradable acoustic materials from agricultural waste, and computer vision applications for non-destructive evaluation. His work bridges fundamental material properties with practical engineering applications, particularly in the areas of noise control and structural health monitoring.

Scientific Awards:

• Best PhD thesis award 2017
• Distinguished Teaching Fellow 2015-16 during PhD

Dr. Chindam teaches several courses at IIT Kanpur including ME222A (Nature and properties of materials), ME321A (Advanced mechanics of solids), ME698E (Fabrication and mechanics of thin films), ME621A (Introduction to solid mechanics), ME683A (Techniques in non-destructive evaluation), and ME723A (Wave propagation in solids). His teaching approach integrates theoretical concepts with practical applications, particularly in the areas of material characterization and wave mechanics. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided text, his research output suggests involvement in projects related to acoustic metamaterials, non-destructive evaluation techniques, and sustainable material development.

His laboratory work focuses on developing advanced characterization techniques for materials, particularly in the areas of acoustic metamaterials and thermal nondestructive evaluation. His team appears to work at the intersection of computational mechanics, experimental characterization, and sustainable materials development, with emphasis on practical applications for noise control and structural health monitoring.