Sree Kalyan Patiballa
About Sree Kalyan Patiballa
Sree Kalyan Patiballa is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Yale University, specializing in soft robotics and metamaterials. He holds a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering and has extensive experience in CAD design and finite element analysis.
Work at Yale University
Sree Kalyan Patiballa has been serving as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Yale University since 2020. In this role, he focuses on research in the fields of soft robotics and metamaterials. His work contributes to advancing knowledge and technology in these innovative areas, which are critical for various applications in engineering and robotics.
Education and Expertise
Sree Kalyan Patiballa holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Systems Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 2015 to 2019. He also earned a Master's Degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at the same university from 2013 to 2015. His academic background is complemented by a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Amrita University, Amritapuri Campus, obtained from 2009 to 2013.
Background in Teaching and Research
Prior to his current position, Sree Kalyan Patiballa worked at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as a Graduate Teaching Assistant from 2014 to 2019. He also served as a Graduate Research Assistant during the same period, from 2015 to 2019. His roles involved supporting undergraduate education and conducting research, enhancing his teaching and research skills in engineering.
Internship Experience
In 2010, Sree Kalyan Patiballa completed a summer internship at AMMACHI Labs in Kollam, Kerala. This two-month experience provided him with practical exposure to engineering applications and research, contributing to his professional development in the field.
Technical Skills and Research Capabilities
Sree Kalyan Patiballa possesses skills in creating conceptual CAD designs and analyzing them using finite element software. He has experience in writing complete structural optimization codes with in-house finite element analysis for designing optimized mechanical structures. Additionally, he has the ability to formulate and solve open-ended research problems and lead multi-disciplinary teams in developing innovative projects, such as an omni-directional aerial robot.