World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

D-Index
64
Citations
13371
World Ranking
558
National Ranking
250

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2017 - Member of Academia Europaea
  • 2015 - Member of the National Academy of Engineering For contributions to mechanics of dynamic deformation, damage, and failure of engineering materials.
  • 2014 - Warner T. Koiter Medal, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
  • 2013 - A.C. Eringen Medal
  • 2008 - Charles Russ Richards Memorial Award, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
  • 2000 - Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Overview

G. Ravichandran is affiliated with the California Institute of Technology in the United States. Their research spans primarily the fields of Engineering and Materials Science, with a particular focus on subfields such as Materials Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics of Materials, Geophysics, and Ecology.

The scientist's main research topics include High-Velocity Impact and Material Behavior, High-pressure geophysics and materials, Oil Palm Production and Sustainability, Metal and Thin Film Mechanics, Cellular and Composite Structures, Cellular Mechanics and Interactions, and Energetic Materials and Combustion.

Frequent publication venues for their work encompass:

  • Journal of Applied Physics
  • Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids
  • Journal of Dynamic Behavior of Materials
  • AIP conference proceedings
  • Journal of Oilseeds Research

Several of their recent papers include:

  • "Cells exploit a phase transition to mechanically remodel the fibrous extracellular matrix," 2021, Journal of The Royal Society Interface
  • "High strain-rate compression behavior of polymeric rod and plate Kelvin lattice structures," 2022, Mechanics of Materials
  • "Shock compression behavior of stainless steel 316L octet-truss lattice structures," 2022, International Journal of Impact Engineering
  • "Mechanical basis and topological routes to cell elimination," 2023, eLife
  • "The role of micro-inertia on the shock structure in porous metals," 2021, Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Ravichandran include:

  • Suraj Ravindran
  • Vatsa Gandhi
  • Z. Lovinger
  • H. P. Bhagya
  • M. Mello

Throughout their career, Ravichandran has been recognized with several awards:

  • Member of Academia Europaea (2017)
  • Member of the National Academy of Engineering (2015) for contributions to mechanics of dynamic deformation, damage, and failure of engineering materials
  • Warner T. Koiter Medal, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (2014)
  • A.C. Eringen Medal (2013)
  • Charles Russ Richards Memorial Award, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (2008)
  • Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (2000)

Best Publications

  • A thermodynamic internal variable model for the partition of plastic work into heat and stored energy in metals

    P. Rosakis;A.J. Rosakis;G. Ravichandran;J. Hodowany

  • Critical Appraisal of Limiting Strain Rates for Compression Testing of Ceramics in a Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar

    Unknown

  • Partition of plastic work into heat and stored energy in metals

    J. Hodowany;G. Ravichandran;A. J. Rosakis;P. Rosakis

  • On the strain and strain rate dependence of the fraction of plastic work converted to heat: an experimental study using high speed infrared detectors and the Kolsky bar☆

    J.J. Mason;A.J. Rosakis;G. Ravichandran

  • A cohesive law for carbon nanotube/polymer interfaces based on the van der Waals force

    L. Y. Jiang;Y. Huang;Hanqing Jiang;G. Ravichandran

  • Dynamically propagating shear bands in impact-loaded prenotched plates—I. Experimental investigations of temperature signatures and propagation speed

    M. Zhou;A. J. Rosakis;G. Ravichandran

  • A micromechanical model for high strain rate behavior of ceramics

    G. Ravichandran;G. Subhash

  • Three-dimensional Full-field Measurements of Large Deformations in Soft Materials Using Confocal Microscopy and Digital Volume Correlation

    C. Franck;S. Hong;S. A. Maskarinec;D. A. Tirrell

  • Dynamic compressive failure of a glass ceramic under lateral confinement

    Weinong Chen;G. Ravichandran

  • Dynamically propagating shear bands in impact-loaded prenotched plates—II. Numerical simulations

    M. Zhou;G. Ravichandran;A.J. Rosakis

  • Stress-induced martensitic phase transformation in thin sheets of Nitinol

    S. Daly;G. Ravichandran;K. Bhattacharya

  • A shear-compression specimen for large strain testing

    D. Rittel;S. Lee;G. Ravichandran

  • An analysis of nanoindentation in linearly elastic solids

    B. Poon;D. Rittel;G. Ravichandran

  • An experimental investigation of shock wave propagation in periodically layered composites

    Shiming Zhuang;Guruswami Ravichandran;Dennis E. Grady

  • Dynamic shear bands: an investigation using high speed optical and infrared diagnostics

    P.R Guduru;A.J Rosakis;G Ravichandran

  • Ferroelectric perovskites for electromechanical actuation

    K. Bhattacharya;G. Ravichandran

  • Large strain electrostrictive actuation in barium titanate

    E. Burcsu;G. Ravichandran;K. Bhattacharya

  • Dynamic response and energy dissipation characteristics of balsa wood: experiment and analysis

    M. Vural;M. Vural;G. Ravichandran

  • On the Conversion of Plastic Work into Heat During High‐Strain‐Rate Deformation

    Guruswami Ravichandran;Ares J. Rosakis;Jon Hodowany;Phoebus Rosakis

  • Constitutive modeling of high-strain-rate deformation in metals based on the evolution of an effective microstructural length

    A. Molinari;G. Ravichandran

  • Failure mode transition in ceramics under dynamic multiaxial compression

    W. Chen;G. Ravichandran

  • Large electrostrictive actuation of barium titanate single crystals

    E. Burcsu;G. Ravichandran;K. Bhattacharya

Frequent Co-Authors

Kaushik Bhattacharya
Kaushik Bhattacharya California Institute of Technology
Daniel Rittel
Daniel Rittel Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
Ares J. Rosakis
Ares J. Rosakis California Institute of Technology
Pradeep R. Guduru
Pradeep R. Guduru Brown University
Michael Ortiz
Michael Ortiz California Institute of Technology
Bruce Remington
Bruce Remington Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Yonggang Huang
Yonggang Huang Northwestern University
Huajian Gao
Huajian Gao Tsinghua University
Wolfgang G. Knauss
Wolfgang G. Knauss California Institute of Technology
Weinong Chen
Weinong Chen Purdue University West Lafayette

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For students interested in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, exploring related fields can provide valuable career flexibility. Understanding the variety of available programs, such as different therapy degrees, helps in making informed decisions if one is considering interdisciplinary studies or alternative career paths.

Many online programs focus on accessibility and speed, similar to some of the best easiest counseling degree programs that allow learners to balance education with personal commitments. These flexible formats can be appealing for engineering students aiming to expand their skill sets without delaying their professional progress.

If you're interested in further specialization, programs like the fastest online masters in applied behavior analysis show how accelerated learning paths can be structured effectively. This approach is beneficial for professionals who want to combine technical expertise with emerging fields, enhancing their career prospects.

Additionally, understanding graduate program requirements, such as those detailed in slp graduate programs, is crucial when planning a transition into advanced studies. This knowledge ensures applicants are well-prepared for the competitive acceptance rates typical of specialized disciplines, supporting a successful academic journey.

Best Scientists Citing G. Ravichandran

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles