Dr. Suresh Reddy: Engineering Leader in Mechanical Systems & Applications

Mechanical Systems & Applications

Mechanical System dynamics, structural analysis, noise reduction

Hydraulics: Injection Molding

Relevant Experience at GE, CAT, MIT, IIT:

Structural design/dynamic analysis:

• Structural/dynamic analysis and design improvement concepts for (now Lockheed Martin) Martin Marietta's SCAMP (Single-Channel Anti-jam Man-Portable) satellite terminal I and II, involving light weight compact designs, stability in high winds and use of harmonic drives for high gear reductions (GE)

• Bachelor's thesis (IIT): Numerical methods for structural analysis under non-conservative follower forces

Noise control/reduction:

• design improvements and validation for over the range microwave oven vent fan for noise reduction

• Active noise control (under control systems - separate link)

Dynamic/performance system model developments:

• Injection molding hydraulics models (used for control - )

• Rotor dynamics with magnetic bearings/suspension model (used for control - )

• Locomotive suspension and wheel/rail traction dynamics modeling (see vehicle dynamics and control link)

• Mining truck suspension and traction dynamics/performance modeling (see vehicle dynamics and control link)

Suspension and Wheel/Rail Traction Dynamics/Performance: Locomotives

[Separate link for Vehicle Dynamics ]

Areas of Experience and Expertise

• System Dynamics

• Vehicle suspension dynamics

• Rail wheel/rail contact theory modeling

• Robot manipulator kinematics and dynamics

• Hydraulic system dynamics

• Mechanical/structural analysis and design

• Thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics

• Internal combustion engines modeling and control

• Cooling systems analysis, design and control

• Noise reduction (passive and active)

• Modeling and simulation of Mechanical systems

Key R&D Experience (at GE, Caterpillar Inc, MIT, IIT)

Rotor Dynamics with Magnetic Bearings

Suspension & Traction Dynamics/Performance: Mining Trucks

Over the Range Microwave oven vent fan (noise reduction)

SCAMP (Single-Channel Anti-Jam Man Portable) terminal (structural/dynamic analysis)

Images of industries and products used are illustrative of Dr Reddy's research and development in various companies - they are meant to be illustrative, but not necessarily identical

Sources of images of products:

SCAMP terminal - Sat News (Rockwell Collins product - illustrative); Over the range microwave oven - Warnersstellian.com (illustrative); vent fan blower - Samsung parts (illustrative); Beam with follower forces - self prepared; Injection molding hydraulics illustration: US Patent 6,430,466; Turbomolecular pump - MIT work/photo under Ebara grant/permission; Rotor under magnetic bearings - M.I.T. Ph.D. Thesis; GE locomotive - Model from katousa; GE Locomotive truck/bogie - renderhub.com (high ad truck); Mining truck generic - 3dhorse.com