Gokul G. Nair

Gokul G. Nair is a Hill Assistant Professor (postdoc) in the Department of Mathematics at Rutgers University. He holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics from Cornell University (2024), supervised by Prof. Tim Healey, and earned his Bachelors in Physics from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. His research spans the intersection of Calculus of Variations and Elasticity theory, focusing on energy minimization in nonlinearly elastic surfaces and membranes.

• Education:
  • Bachelors in Physics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
  • PhD in Applied Mathematics, Cornell University (2024)

His work utilizes tools from geometric measure theory, degree theory, and Γ-convergence to address problems in nonlinear elasticity and synchronization of coupled oscillators. Recent publications include studies on the Möbius-Plateau energy and robustness in electric grids. He teaches courses such as MATH 251 (Multivariable Calculus) and has served as instructor for Calculus II and PDE courses at Cornell.

Scientific Awards: None explicitly mentioned.

• Grants/Positions:
  • Hill Assistant Professor (postdoc), Rutgers University

He has mentored students through teaching roles and developed educational materials for mathematics courses, emphasizing pedagogical innovation.