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Pavan V. Kolluru serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University, where he conducts research on polymer mechanics at micro and nano scales with emphasis on deformation mechanisms in confined geometries.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
- M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Pennsylvania State University
- B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Osmania University
Dr. Kolluru's research program centers on polymer nanomechanics, investigating size-dependent deformation, failure mechanisms, and viscoelastic behavior in nanofibers and thin films. He employs advanced techniques including AFM-based indentation, nanoindentation, and MEMS for high-resolution mechanical mapping, with growing focus on 3D printed polymers and composite interphase engineering. His work bridges fundamental polymer physics with practical applications in biomaterials and additive manufacturing.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2013-2024) reveals consistent progression from foundational studies on polystyrene nanofibers toward multifunctional material systems, with increasing emphasis on 3D printing process-property relationships and hydrogen-bonded nanofiber networks. The publications demonstrate strong integration of experimental characterization with computational modeling.
His scientific recognition includes:
- Nanoscience User Research Grant from Argonne National Laboratory (2016)
- Kenneth Lee Herrick Memorial Award from UIUC Aerospace Engineering (2015)
- Society for Experimental Mechanics Conference Travel Grant (2013)
- International Materials Institute Travel Scholarship (2007)
- UIUC College of Engineering Travel Grant (2011)
Dr. Kolluru has secured competitive research funding including the Argonne National Laboratory user grant, supporting his experimental work on nanoscale polymer mechanics. While specific student mentoring details aren't provided, his research program likely involves graduate students in materials characterization and mechanical testing. His laboratory focuses on experimental micro/nano mechanics with specialized capabilities in AFM-based dynamic scanning indentation and nanofiber mechanical analysis.
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