dr.narendranath's page of research and pedagogy
I hold a PhD in Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics from Michigan Technological University. This minimalist webpage describes my pedagogic and research interests. Details may be found on my university webpage. There may be hidden links to other resources that I have authored or found interesting and pertinent: find them :)
Pedagogic experience: Classical mechanics, ordinary differential equations, numerical methods, analytical fluid dynamics and heat transfer, next generation assessment tools.
Research experience and interests: Nonlinear evolution equations, bifurcation and stability analysis, perturbation methods, analytical methods for partial differential equations, Chaotic systems, stochastic modeling.
Research experience and interests: Nonlinear evolution equations, bifurcation and stability analysis, perturbation methods, analytical methods for partial differential equations, Chaotic systems, stochastic modeling.
Lecture notes I am continuously developing and improving for "intro to Finite element methods":
- Use of Euler-Lagrange equation
- Introduction to variational calculus (what is the shortest distance between two points?)
- Slides on Galerkin's method of weighted residuals
Future conferences I am preparing for:
- Wolfram Technology Conference 2021 ("Future of Education" Track)
- ASEE (Am. Soc. Eng. Edu.) Annual conference 2020
- IEEE (Inst. of Elec. & Electronic Engrs.) Frontiers in Education conference 2020