Subhrajit Bhattacharya

Subhrajit Bhattacharya is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Lehigh University. His work bridges topology, geometry, and algorithmic control for autonomous systems.

• Education:
• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, University of Pennsylvania (2012)
• M.S., Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, University of Pennsylvania (2012)
• B.Tech., Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (2006)

His research focuses on applying algebraic/differential topology and differential/discrete geometry to motion planning, sensor networks, swarms, and distributed control. Recent projects include NSF-funded innovations in cable-based aerial robotics (2024) and NSF Graduate Fellowship-supported work on robotic coverage algorithms (2025).

Scientific Awards

• NSF Graduate Fellowship (2025)
• NSF-funded Cable-Based Aerial Robotics Project (2024)

He advises students in mechanical engineering and robotics, though specific advisees are not listed in the provided text.