معرفی
Dr. Dipankar Ghosh is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department at Old Dominion University (ODU), affiliated with the Batten College of Engineering & Technology. He joined ODU in 2014 after postdoctoral roles at Caltech and the University of Florida. His research focuses on freeze-casting (ice-templating) to design hierarchical ceramics and composites for structural and functional applications, emphasizing tools for materials synthesis and characterization. Key interests include particle manipulation in suspensions, Li-ion battery materials, and high-strain rate behavior of ceramics.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Florida (2009)
- M.S. in Materials Science & Engineering, IIT Kharagpur (2004)
- B.S. in Chemical Technology/Ceramic Engineering, University of Calcutta (2002)
Research Highlights: Advanced ice-templating techniques to create bio-inspired ceramics, anisometric particle integration, and mechanical property optimization under dynamic loads. His group emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and student mentorship, including K-12 outreach.
Awards:
- 2010: Best Ph.D. Dissertation Award, University of Florida
- 2009: Outstanding International Student Award, University of Florida
Advising & Grants: Mentors graduate students and collaborates on projects funded by agencies like NSF. His lab, the Laboratory of Advanced Manufacturing of Materials, focuses on translating research into industrial applications.
Labs/Teams: Active in ODU's advanced materials research initiatives, emphasizing cross-disciplinary collaboration.
