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Abhishek
PhD (University of Maryland)
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.
Helicopter and VTOL Lab, Helicopter Building
Specialization
Aeromechanics and design of aerial systems, rotorcraft dynamics, unmanned aerial systems and 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.
Selected Publications
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
Awards & Fellowships
Appointed as the Chairman of Unmanned Air Systems Panel of Aeronautical Research and Development Board of DRDO in October 2023
Lead the team that won 1st prize in Stage 3 of First Responder 2020 UAS Endurance Challenge organized by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Public Safety Communications Research Division, USA and 3 best in category prizes for Cost effective, Weight and Ease of Use for Vibhram Unmanned Helicopter UAV of 15 kg weight class.
INAE Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship 2018-23, for the contributions in the field of Aerospace Engineering (Helicopter and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology) from April 2018 to 2023.