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Krishna Muralidharan is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Arizona, with joint appointments in the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory and the Graduate Interdisciplinary Program in Applied Mathematics. His research integrates computational and experimental approaches to advance materials for energy, space, and biomedical applications.
- Department: Materials Science and Engineering
- School: College of Engineering
- Institution: University of Arizona
- Email: krishna@arizona.edu
Education:
- PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Minor in Physical Chemistry, University of Arizona, 2004
- MS in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Florida, 2000
- MS in Physics, Indian Institute of Technology-Madras, Chennai, India, 1997
Krishna Muralidharan's research is centered on Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME), focusing on additive manufacturing, energy storage, planetary materials, and multiscale modeling. His work leverages first-principles calculations, molecular dynamics, phase-field modeling, and machine learning to understand and design materials at atomic to macro scales. Key areas include thermodynamic modeling of nebular condensation, defect monitoring in additively manufactured alloys, and development of lunar regolith-based composites for in-situ resource utilization.
The recent publications (2021–2025) reveal a strong trend toward space materials engineering and sustainable manufacturing. Themes include computational modeling of hibonite and perovskite for solar nebula thermometry, additive manufacturing of lunar regolith pastes, and multiscale analysis of biomimetic scaffolds. There is a consistent application of density functional theory (DFT), molecular dynamics (MD), and nonlinear acoustics for characterizing materials behavior across diverse environments—from early solar system conditions to biomedical implants.
Scientific Awards:
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Muralidharan has advised students in materials science, planetary science, and applied mathematics, though specific names are not listed. His research has been supported by interdisciplinary grants related to space exploration, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing, with implications for NASA missions such as OSIRIS-REx and Hayabusa2. He leads a research group focused on computational materials science and has contributed to 70+ refereed publications, one book, and five book chapters. His lab integrates computational modeling, materials synthesis, and non-destructive evaluation techniques to develop next-generation materials for extreme environments.
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