Nishant Kumar

Nishant Kumar is a Teaching Professor and Associate Chair for Undergraduate Affairs in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the College of Engineering and Computing, Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T). He has a strong focus on education and has received multiple teaching awards for his contributions.

• Education
  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2008), New Mexico State University
  • M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (2003), Texas Tech University
  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (1998), Birsa Institute of Technology Sindri

His research interests span Nonlinear Dynamics and Vibrations, Deterministic and Random Dynamical Systems, Model Order Reduction, and Structural Dynamics, with a focus on theoretical modeling and numerical computation. His teaching portfolio includes foundational and advanced courses such as Statics, Dynamics, Vibrations, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Non-linear Dynamics and Chaos Theory.

Scientific Awards

• Missouri S&T CEC Dean’s Educator Award (2021)
• S&T Outstanding Teaching Award (2019)
• University of Denver 'Outstanding Performance in Pedagogy' Certificate (2009–2010)
• NMSU Travel Conference Award (2007)
• NMSU Preparing Future Faculty Internship Pilot Program Award (2007–2008)
• NMSU Merit Award ($1000) (2006–2007)
• NMSU Graduate Research Assistant Award (2005–2007)
• Texas Tech University Mechanical Engineering Graduate Scholarship (2002–2005)