Manu Krishnan, Ph.D
Sr Data Scientist; Structural Dynamicist; Prognostics and health monitoring specialist; IoT
Sr Data Scientitst,
Joby Aero
Senior Data Scientist at Joby Aero with 3+ years of innovating in a highly complex industry developing predictive models of physical degradation, failures and data-driven prognostics algorithms. Ph.D. from Virginia Tech with 4+ years of academic technical research experience in structural vibratory, noise and Rotor Dynamics, machine learning, signal analysis, modal testing and experimentation with a broad understanding of gas turbine and electric propulsion, innovative problem-solving ability, excellent communication and presentation skills with a competitive mindset for innovation. Experience includes:
• Leading a team of data scientists and engineers in developing diagnostic and prognostic algorithms for various structural com-
ponents.
• Expertise in developing predictive models of physical degradation, failures and data-driven prognostics algorithms.
• Hands on experience with physical understanding and health monitoring of rotating parts in an e-VTOL.
• Developed data-driven algorithms to model whole engine structural vibration in turbofan engines. Achieved a modeling accuracy
of more than 90%.
• Strong knowledge of working in a software industry with expertise in algorithms, data structures, architectures, big data (spark,
delta lake) and MLOps
A short 3 minute video regarding my work and thesis is shown on the left for interested viewers. The hyperlink link directs to my personal github page
Academic Background
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.), Aerospace Engineering (Structures),
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA (Virginia Tech) 2017 - Present
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Dissertation Title: Data-driven modeling of aero-engine tracked order vibrational response
Advisor: Dr. Pablo Tarazaga & Dr. Serkan Gugercin
Sponsor: Rolls Royce
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Master of Technology (M. Tech.), Structural Engineering,
Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, India (IIT-G) 2015 - 2017
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Dissertation Title: Real-time structural damage detection
Advisor: Dr. Budhaditya Hazra
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Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.), Civil Engineering,
College of Engineering, Trivandrum, India 2011 - 2015
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Data driven model for engine vibration response
My research Topics​
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Steady State traveling wave in underwater structures
Awards and Honors
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Recipient of John R Jones Graduate Fellowship: Offered by Department of Mechanical Engineering-VirginiaTech (2020-present)
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Recipient of RollsRoyce GraduateFellowship: Offered by Virginia Tech and Rolls Royce towards successful completion of Ph.D. covering tuition expenses, stipend, and consumables.(2019-present)
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Recipient of Pratt Fellowship: Offered by Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering, Virginia Tech (2017-2018)
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Structural Engineering Batch Topper: Offered by Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (2017)
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Finalist of Best Paper in IMAC 2020 Conference, Houston, Texas, USA, Feb. 2020
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Finalist of 3-minute thesis presentation, Dept of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering, Virginia Tech
Contact Info
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Contact Info
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Vibrations, Adaptive Structures and Testing Lab
Mechanical Engineering Dept, Virginia Tech
171 A Durham Hall, 1145-Perry St
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA-24061.
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Email: manukris@vt.edu
Phone: (540)-449-7532