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{{Infobox academic
| name = Prof S. Gopalakrishnan
| image = S._Gopalakrishnan.jpg
| caption = Prof S. Gopalakrishnan
| birth_date = 1960
| birth_place = Bangalore, Karnataka, India - 560012
| nationality = Indian
| occupation = Honorary Professor
| institution = Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
| field = Aerospace Engineering
| alma_mater = Purdue University, USA; Indian Institute of Technology; U V C E, Bangalore University
| education = Ph.D; M.Tech; B.E
}}

'''Prof S. Gopalakrishnan''' is an Indian honorary professoresearcher specialising in '''Aerospace Engineering, particularly in Wave Propagation, Structural Dynamics, Structural Health Monitoring, Computational mechanics, Nanostructures and MEMS, Smart Structures'''. He serves at '''Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bengaluru Urban'''. He holds a Ph.D from Purdue University, USA and He has shaped the contours of his discipline through rigorous scholarship, mentorship, and sustained
academic engagement.

== Early Life and Education ==

Prof S. Gopalakrishnan was born in '''1960''' and is associated with '''Bangalore, Karnataka, India - 560012'''. Even as a young student, he showed exceptional intellectual curiosity, particularly in the sciences, which would eventually define his professional trajectory. He invested deeply in his academic training, earning advanced degrees that equipped him with the theoretical grounding and methodological expertise central to his later research. He holds a '''Ph.D''' from Purdue University,
USA (1990), and a '''M.Tech''' from Indian Institute of Technology, and a '''B.E''' from U V C E, Bangalore University. This period of intensive learning proved to be the cornerstone of his distinguished research and teaching career.

== Academic Career ==

He was appointed '''Honorary Professor''' in the Aerospace Engineering at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bengaluru Urban, a role he fulfilled with distinction (2025–present). During 2007–2025, he functioned as '''Professor''' within the Aerospace Engineering at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore. As '''Associate Professor''' in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore, he made significant contributions (2003–2007). He
held the position of '''Assistant Professor''' in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore (1997–2003). He served as '''Assistant Professor''' in the Department of Civil Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai (1995–1997).

Apart from his research achievements, he is equally celebrated as a committed educator. He has supervised numerous graduate students and played an active role in shaping academic policies at his institution.

== Research Contributions ==

His research is anchored in '''Aerospace Engineering''', with a primary focus on '''Wave Propagation'''. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of this discipline, combining theoretical frameworks with practical applications to address complex scientific questions. In addition to his core research, he has pursued investigations into '''Structural Dynamics''', '''Structural Health Monitoring''', '''Computational mechanics''', '''Nanostructures and MEMS''', '''Smart
Structures''', further consolidating his reputation as a versatile and wide-ranging scholar.

He has undertaken numerous research projects, often in collaboration with national and international academic partners, industry stakeholders, and government bodies. His work is characterised by a commitment to scientific rigour and a drive to translate research findings into real-world applications.

== Publications ==

A prolific contributor to the academic literature, Prof S. Gopalakrishnan has produced approximately '''62 research outputs''', including journal articles, conference papers, and other scholarly communications. His research has been cited more than '''8926 times''' by scholars globally, underscoring the significance and impact of his work. He maintains an '''h-index of 49''', an indicator of both the productivity and citation impact of his published work.

Details of his complete publication record can be accessed at [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/3868 Prof S. Gopalakrishnan – Vidwan].

== Awards and Honours ==

Prof S. Gopalakrishnan's work in Aerospace Engineering has earned him the respect and admiration of his peers, even if formal award listings are not available at this time.

== References ==

<ref>{{cite web |title=Prof S. Gopalakrishnan – Vidwan Profile |url=https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/3868 |publisher=INFLIBNET Centre |access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref>

<ref>{{cite web |title=Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore – Faculty |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=Prof+S.+Gopalakrishnan+Indian+Institute+of+Science,+Bangalore |publisher=Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore |access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref>

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== External Links ==

'' [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/3868 Prof S. Gopalakrishnan – Official Vidwan Profile]

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