Ramana Pidaparti

Ramana Pidaparti is a Professor at the University of Georgia's College of Engineering, specializing in multidisciplinary design innovation, computational biomechanics, design informatics, and STEM education. He earned his Ph.D. in Aeronautics & Astronautics from Purdue University and employs project-based, collaborative, and experiential teaching strategies. His professional affiliations include fellowships with the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Royal Aeronautical Society, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Research interests span:

• Multidisciplinary design optimization
• Computational modeling of biological systems
• Educational technology integration in STEM
• Bio-inspired engineering solutions

Recent publications (2023-2025) focus on AI applications in robotics, biomechanics, and middle-school education, with emphasis on knowledge-transfer frameworks, biomaterial characterization, and 3D learning modules. Awards recognize contributions to aerospace and mechanical engineering sciences.