Ranajay Ghosh

Ranajay Ghosh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Central Florida (UCF), part of the College of Engineering and Computer Science. He holds a Ph.D. from Cornell University (2010) and a B.Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology (2004).

His research focuses on biomimetic materials, nonlinear metamaterials, additive manufacturing for aerospace applications, and stress corrosion cracking in materials. Notable contributions include developing 3D-printed lunar regolith bricks for space habitats and creating exoskeletons funded by the NSF CAREER Award (2020). He leads the COSMOS Lab and has been recognized with the 2024 ASEMFL Rising Star Award for advancing metamaterials and their applications in robotics.

His work bridges fundamental engineering principles with cutting-edge technologies, addressing challenges in aerospace, robotics, and biomedical engineering. Recent studies include investigations into biomimetic scale structures, origami-inspired metamaterials, and machine learning for microstructural analysis.

Ranajosh has received grants for stress corrosion studies in aircraft components and NSF support for exoskeleton mechanics. He teaches courses like EML 5060 (Mathematical Methods) and EML 4260 (Dynamics of Machinery). His research spans over 70 articles, with a focus on mechanical behavior, material innovation, and aerospace applications.