Research Interests
Biomimetics, Defence Equipment, Textiles, Polymer Composites, Nano-Composites.
Dr. Prashant Rawat
Dr. Prashant Rawat
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, TN, 600036
Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, TN, 600036
Phone: +91-44-22574038
Phone: +91-44-22574038
"The current emphasis is on developing light-weighted advanced materials based on bio-mimetic and origami principles, which are suitable for ballistic resistance applications. Academic pursuits include ongoing projects and partnerships in natural and synthetic composite materials-related fields, fabrication strategies of plant-based composites-potential applications, environmental durability & fracture aspects of advanced tailored materials."
Website Video- Bullet Hit.avi
When Bullet Hit A Bio-inspired Armor
Top Layer Removed.wmv
The Stress Distribution by a Fish Scale-Inspired Design