Pranjal Nautiyal

Pranjal Nautiyal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Oklahoma State University (OSU). He holds affiliations with the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (CEAT). His research focuses on advanced manufacturing, nanostructured materials, tribology, and experimental mechanics. Nautiyal earned a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Florida International University (2020), followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (2020-2023).

Education:

• Postdoc, Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, University of Pennsylvania (2020-2023)
• Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering, Florida International University (2015-2020)
• B.Tech., Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design & Manufacturing (2011-2015)

Research Interests:

His work spans nanoscale tribology, additive manufacturing, and biomaterials. Key areas include:

• Tribofilm formation mechanisms in lubricants
• BNNT-reinforced composites for structural applications
• Freeze-cast biomaterials for bone regeneration
• High-precision microfabrication for organ-on-a-chip systems

His lab develops novel materials for energy-efficient tribological systems and biomedical implants.

Awards & Recognition:

• Early Career Award (2023) from STLE
• Senior Member (2023) of the National Academy of Inventors
• Nanomaterials and Energy Prize (2020)
• Trailblazers in Engineering Fellow (2022)

Grants & Funding:

Recipient of a 2024 NSF grant for studying lubrication mechanisms under electric fields in electrified aircraft systems. His work is supported by industry collaborations and federal funding.

Professional Activities:

• Chair of the Nanotribology Technical Committee (STLE)
• Member of TMS, STLE, and NAI
• Organizer of symposiums on advanced real-time imaging (TMS Annual Meeting)