Kumar Sridharan

Prof. Kumar Sridharan is the Grainger Professor and Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with appointments in the Departments of Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics and Materials Science & Engineering. His research spans materials science, metallurgy, and nuclear engineering, focusing on nuclear reactor materials, irradiation effects, corrosion, surface modification, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Research interests include:

• Nuclear reactor materials development
• Irradiation effects and corrosion of materials
• Surface engineering and coatings
• Machine learning applications for materials analysis
• High-temperature materials behavior

Key awards:

• Bollinger Award for Vision and Leadership
• Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research
• Mentoring Undergraduates Award
• Fellowships in American Nuclear Society and other institutions