Subramanian Ramakrishnan

Dr. Subramanian Ramakrishnan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Dayton. He holds a B.Tech. from Mahatma Gandhi University, M.Sc. from the University of Calgary, MSE from Johns Hopkins University, and a Ph.D. from Rutgers University. His research focuses on nonlinear stochastic dynamics and control, with applications in robotics, nanoelectromechanical systems, and epidemiological modeling. He has received grants from the NSF and U.S. Army Research Office, including a 2022 NSF grant for epidemic spread modeling.

His work spans theoretical analysis and computational modeling, with over 60 peer-reviewed publications. He advises graduate students and mentors undergraduates, emphasizing interdisciplinary research. Dr. Ramakrishnan serves as an associate editor for ASME and IFAC conferences and reviews for multiple journals. Current research explores spatiotemporal epidemic dynamics, stochastic energy harvesting systems, and robotic swarm control. He collaborates with public health experts to develop predictive models using PDE-based frameworks.

Notable projects include modeling traffic jam formation via stochastic processes, enhancing piezoelectric energy harvesters through noise-driven stabilization, and applying Lévy flight strategies in robotic swarms. His recent work on Alzheimer's EEG modeling demonstrates cross-disciplinary impact. Future efforts prioritize improving pandemic response strategies through advanced control methodologies and data-driven models.