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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)

  • 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)

  • Recipient of Pratt Fellowship: Offered by Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering, Virginia Tech (2017-2018)

  • Structural Engineering Batch Topper: Offered by Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (2017)

  • Finalist of Best Paper in IMAC 2020 Conference, Houston, Texas, USA, Feb. 2020

  • 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


 

Affliations

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