EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience

Background:

My educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from I.I.T. Gandhinagar and a Master’s degree in geotechnical engineering from Purdue University. I have about two years of work experience in engineering design consultancy, specialising as a geotechnical engineer.

My research experience includes working on experimental and computational geomechanics specifically working on strength and stiffness testing of soils and Discrete Element Modelling (DEM) of granular materials.

Research Interests:

My research interests include understanding the behaviour of granular materials from a grain-scale perspective and understanding the relationship or transition between micro-macro scale behaviour of granular soils. The behaviour of granular materials under cyclic loading and understanding of key properties like evolution of fabric anisotropy and the effect it has on macro scale behaviour like strength degradation will be a key part of my research. The broader picture is to understand the behaviour of granular materials under offshore environment to have a better understanding of the resilience of structures and their foundations built on it.

Why you applied for the Aura CDT:

The Aura CDT provides an excellent inter-disciplinary and collaborative environment for conducting important research in the exciting domain of offshore wind energy. The key motivation to apply for this program was to grow and use my existing skills to contribute to the research in renewable energy area which is essential as we move towards a net-zero world.

My PhD Research:

The role of fabric anisotropy on cyclic loading of offshore soils: a grain-scale investigation

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