معرفی
Dr. Neera Jain is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, affiliated with the Ray W. Herrick Laboratories and the School of Mechanical Engineering. Her research focuses on control theory, human-machine interactions, and thermal systems, with applications in automation, robotics, and sustainable energy. She holds degrees from MIT and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Education:
- S.B. Mechanical Engineering, MIT, 2006
- M.S. & Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, UIUC, 2009 & 2013
Research Interests: Physics-based modeling, control co-design, human trust dynamics, thermal-fluid systems, and sustainable energy technologies. Her work bridges engineering, psychology, and policy to enhance human-automation collaboration.
Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2022), ASME Rudolf Kalman Best Paper (2024), and multiple teaching/mentorship accolades. Her lab explores topics like trust calibration in autonomous systems and energy storage solutions.
Labs/Teams: Jain Research Lab, Center for High Performance Buildings, and ICON (Control, Optimization, and Networks). Collaborates with industry on projects like thermal management and truck automation.
