Ushasi Roy

Dr. Ushasi Roy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. She specializes in solid mechanics, fracture mechanics, plasticity, finite element analysis, and microstructure-property correlation. Her research focuses on microstructure sensitive deformation and fracture of metals and alloys, high strain rate deformation behavior of metals, ceramics and composites, and multiscale and multiphysics modeling of deformation and fracture.

Dr. Roy's research interests span computational mechanics and materials science, with particular emphasis on understanding how microstructural features influence mechanical properties and failure mechanisms. Her work combines advanced computational techniques with fundamental mechanics principles to develop predictive models that can guide material design and engineering applications. She has made significant contributions to understanding fracture mechanics in various materials systems including high entropy alloys, battery materials, and energetic materials.

Her publication record shows consistent contributions to high-impact journals in mechanics and materials science, with recent work focusing on lithium anodes, polycrystalline metals, and multiscale computational frameworks. The research demonstrates a progression from fundamental material characterization to sophisticated computational modeling approaches.

Dr. Roy has established herself as a promising researcher in computational mechanics and materials science, with her work addressing critical challenges in understanding material behavior under extreme conditions and developing predictive models for engineering applications.