My research focuses on the mathematical and computational modeling of emergent phenomena in materials that are driven by mechanics and multiphysics. Microstructural evolution, patterning processes and bifurcations are of particular interest.
This work draws heavily from continuum physics, solid mechanics, thermodynamics, variational methods, FEM and HPC. Broadly, it involves developing phenomenological descriptions of constituent processes, numerical formulation of the governing equations and developing scalable code infrastructure.
Open positions: Two potential PhD/PostDoc positions open for Fall 2024/Spring 2025 on (1) multiphysics modeling of biological systems (NSF and ONR funded) and (2) microstructure modeling in metal Additive Manufacturing (ONR funded). Both positions focus on extensive computational mechanics and multiphysics modeling, and involve modeling phenomena across length scales. Prospective students, especially those with an interest in numerical modeling; solid mechanics; multiphysics; biomechanics; may email CV's to shiva dot rudraraju at wisc dot edu