Ravi Kumar

Assistant Professor @Sastra University

Thanjavur, IN

As a faculty member in Aerospace Engineering at SASTRA University, I serve a dual role: shaping the next generation of aerospace professionals through engaging, industry-aligned teaching and driving innovation through research in advanced aerospace materials and fluid dynamics. Academic Engagement:I actively handle a wide spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate subjects, ensuring students develop both fundamental understanding and specialized knowledge across key domains of aerospace engineering. My teaching portfolio reflects the breadth and depth of aerospace science: Core Theory Subjects:>> Aerospace Structures, Structural Design, and Experimental Structural Analysis >> Aerodynamics, High-Speed Aerodynamics, and Applied Fluid Mechanics >> Rocket & Missiles, Aerospace Propulsion, and Thermodynamics (Engineering & Aero-specific)>> Mechanics of Composites, Fatigue & Fracture Mechanics >> Introduction to Aerospace Engineering, Aircraft Industry & Systems🧪 Practical/ Lab Guidance:>> Aerodynamics Lab | Aerospace Structures Lab | Heat Transfer Lab >> Thermal Engineering Labs (I & II)| Aerospace Structural Design Lab >> Engineering Graphics | CAD for Machine Drawing I Aircraft General Maintenance Lab Role Highlights:>> Delivering application-focused learning that blends theory with real-world design principles.>> Designing lab sessions and hands-on projects to help students grasp aerodynamic testing, structural behavior, and thermal systems.>> Mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students in research-driven, interdisciplinary projects.>> Contributing to curriculum development, industry-academic linkage, and research dissemination through scholarly publications.