Abhishek

PhD (University of Maryland)

Email: abhish[AT]iitk.ac.in

Office Phone: 0512-259-7515

Assistant Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering

Research Interest

Rotary Wing Aeromechanics, Hover Capable Micro Air Vehicles, Multi-body Dynamics, Inverse Flight Dynamics Simulation for Helicopters, Helicopter Design, Wind Turbines.

Education

PhD Aerospace Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, 2010.
M.S. Aerospace Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, 2005.
B.Tech (Aerospace Engineering), IIT Kharagpur, 2002.

Website(s)

Homepage

CV

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Jain, P., and Abhishek, “Modeling and Simulation of Virtual Camber in Cycloidal Rotors,” accepted for publication in AIAA Journal.
Rahul, R., and Abhishek, “Performance Optimization of a Variable Speed and Variable Geometry Rotor Concept”, Journal of Aircraft in press.
Jain, P., and Abhishek, “Performance Prediction and Fundamental Understanding of Small Scale Vertical Axis Wind Turbine with Variable Amplitude Blade Pitching,” Renewable Energy, Vol. 97, November 2016, pp. 97–113, doi: 10.1016/j.renene.2016.05.056
Abhishek, and Prasad, R., “Helicopter Unsteady Maneuver Analysis Using Inverse Flight Dynamics Simulation and Comprehensive Analysis," Journal of Aircraft early edition 2016. doi: 10.2514/1.C033707
Project:Title: Design and Development of an IC Engine Powered Autonomous Quadrotor: 2015- 2017.

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Invited to editorial board of "Journal of Unmanned Systems Technology (JUST)".
Vertical Flight Foundation Graduate Award of the American Helicopter Society in Ph.D. category, 2008.
First Position in design in American Helicopter Society/Agusta Westland student competition (graduate category) for helicopter design, 2004.

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Office

Office Phone: 0512-259-7515 (O)

Fax: 0512-259-7561

Email: abhish[AT]iitk.ac.in