Sridhar Krishnaswamy

Sridhar Krishnaswamy is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Center for Smart Structures and Materials at Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering. He holds affiliations with the Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Graduate Program. His research focuses on multifunctional materials, 3D direct laser writing, photonic/ultrasonic sensors, and smart structures.

• Ph.D. in Aeronautics from Caltech (Pasadena, CA)
• M.S. in Aeronautics from Caltech
• B.Tech. in Aeronautics from IIT Madras, India

His work spans innovations in optical fiber sensors, metamaterials, and structural health monitoring. Key contributions include 3D-printed sensors and inverse-designed photonic devices. Recent articles emphasize magnetic field sensing, metamaterial characterization, and high-Q emission systems.

• VS Jain Memorial Award (2011)
• ASME Fellow (2006)
• Multiple SPIE Milestone selections

He leads interdisciplinary projects involving AI-driven material design and additive manufacturing. Direct laser writing techniques form a core theme in his sensor development.