Achuthan C Pankaj,Dr
Area of Expertise
With over two decades of experience in aerospace engineering, I have worked on national aircraft programs like SARAS PT1/PT2/PT1N/Mk-II aircraft, HANSA (NG), Regional Transport Aircraft (RTA), NCA and strategic projects like LCA, AMCA, RLV, MIRAGE, JAGUAR, AGNI, demonstrating a strong track record of delivering high-quality results. My expertise includes aircraft design, analysis, Aeroelasticity and reliability.
Research Interests
Aeroelasticity, Mechanical Design, Finite Element Analyses, Structural Dynamics and Reliability
Academic_Qualification
2019 Ph.D. NITK Surathkal – India (Damage Detection in Joints)
2000 M.E. NIT Allahabad – India (First Class with Honours, Gold Medal)
1997 B.E. University of Pune – India (Distinction)
Professional Experience
2022 –Till Date Systems Engg Division –CSIR-NAL- Head
2017–2023 CSIR-NAL – SARAS Mk-II Aircraft Development – Deputy Project Director / Design Assurance Manager – CSIR
2017– till date CSIR-NAL – SARAS Mk-II Aircraft Development , HANSA (NG), RTA Aircraft Development – Task Team Leader / Compliance Verification Engineer – CSIR
2019 - 2023 CSIR-NAL – Regional Transport Aircraft (RTA) – Member Secretary National Task Force – CSIR
Publication (ORCID ID/ Googal Scholar ID/ IRINS ID/ Vidwan ID
0000-0001-8541-4023
Google Id: Achuthan Pankaj
Awards and Honors
CSIR Technology Award (2019)
CSIR-NAL Technology Shield (2012–13, 2018–19, 2022)
Best Conference Paper (PLMSS 2021, ICDAMS 2016)
Director’s Special Award – CSIR-NAL (2018)
Best Investigative Work – CMERI (2004–2005)
Best Project Award – CMERI (2003–04)"
Patents
NIL
Research Group
Mechanical and Aerospace
