Dr. Ramnath is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Before joining the department, he worked as a Research Specialist in the Simulation Innovation and Modeling Center (SIMCenter) for seven years at The Ohio State University. His research interests include computer‐aided engineering, structural optimization, data-driven design, AI/Knowledge‐based systems to support product design, machine learning with applications in product design, automotive design, and engineering education.

Appointments

• 2023 – Present      Assistant Professor, Clemson University
• 2016 – 2023           Research Specialist, The Ohio State University
• 2014 – 2016           Graduate Research Assistant, Arizona State University
• 2011 – 2014            Senior Engineer, Infosys Technologies (Airbus A350)

Education

• The Ohio State University (Ph.D.)
• Arizona State University (M.S.)
• JNTU Hyderabad, India (BTech.)

Research Interests

• Computer-aided Engineering
• Engineering Design
• Structural/Design Optimization
• Applied Machine Learning
• Data-Driven Design
• AI/Knowledge‐based systems to support product design

Courses Taught

• Spring 2025:
  • ME 4010 – Mechanical Engineering Design
  • ME 4021 – Internship in Engineering Design
• Fall 2024:
  • ME 4010 – Mechanical Engineering Design
• Spring 2024:
  • ME 4010 – Mechanical Engineering Design
• Fall 2023:
  • ME 4010 – Mechanical Engineering Design