Prof. Sudhakar Nair , Illinois Institute of Technology , United States
Sudhakar E. Nair, PhD, is a distinguished academic with extensive experience in applied mechanics and engineering. He earned his PhD in Applied Mechanics from the University of California at San Diego in 1974, following a Master’s in Aeronautical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science and a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kerala. Dr. Nair has been a faculty member at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) since 1977, where he currently serves as a Professor of Applied Mathematics and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. His notable roles include Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Interim Chair of the MMAE Department. Dr. Nair is a Fellow of ASME and an Associate Fellow of AIAA, with numerous publications, including the book “Mechanics of Aero-structures.” His commitment to education is further demonstrated by his work on assessment plans for various engineering programs at IIT. 📘✈️🔧
Profile :
🎓 Education:
- PhD: Applied Mechanics, University of California at San Diego, 1974.
- ME: Aeronautical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, India, 1969.
- BSc: Mechanical Engineering, University of Kerala, India, 1967.
🏫 Experience:
- Professor of Applied Mathematics, Applied Math Dept., Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, 1995–present.
- Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, MMAE Dept., Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, 1991–present.
- Associate Professor, MMAE Dept., Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, 1982-1991.
- Assistant Professor, MMAE Dept., Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, 1979-1982.
- Visiting Assistant Professor, MMAE Dept., Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, 1977-1979.
- Post-Doctoral Research Engineer, AMES Dept., University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, 1974-1977.
- Research Assistant, AMES Dept., University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, 1969-1974.
🌐 Professional Societies:
- Associate Fellow, AIAA.
- Fellow, American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
- Member, American Academy of Mechanics.
- Member, Tau Beta Pi.
- Member, Sigma Xi.
- Member, American Society for Engineering Education.
🏆 Honors and Awards:
- Fellow, ASME.
- Associate Fellow, AIAA.
- MMAE Barnett Award for Excellence in Teaching.
- Outstanding Alumni Award, Indian Institute of Science.
🏢 Institutional Service:
- Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Graduate College, 2003-2012.
- Interim Chair, MMAE Dept., 2000-2002.
- Chair, Graduate Studies Committee, MMAE Dept., 1990-2010, 2013–present.
- Chair, University Faculty Council, IIT, 1991-1992.
- Chair, University Committee on Promotion and Tenure, IIT, 1993-1994.
- Member, University Faculty Council, IIT, 1989-1992, 2015–present.
- Member, University Committee on Promotion and Tenure, IIT, 1992-1995.
- Member, University Graduate Studies Committee, 2003–present.
🛠️ Faculty Development:
- Authored assessment plans for PhD, MS, and MAS for MAE and MSE programs.
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