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Refereed Journal Publications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1980-1990<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. J.S.Arora, E.J.Haug and S.D.Rajan, \u201cEfficient Treatment of Constraints in Large-Scale Structural Optimization\u201d, Engineering Optimization, 5, 105-120, 1981.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. S.D.Rajan and M.A.Bhatti, \u201cData Management in FEM-based Optimization Software\u201d, Computers and Structures, 16, 317-326, 1982.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. M.A.Bhatti, S.M.Nasir Raza and S.D.Rajan, \u201cPreliminary Optimal Design of Cable-Stayed Bridges\u201d, Engineering Optimization, 8, 265-289, 1985.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. S.D.Rajan and M.A.Bhatti, \u201cOn Designing a Database Management System for a Computer-Aided Engineering Software System\u201d, Computers and Structures, 21, 1047-1057, 1985.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. S.D.Rajan, \u201cTEQUEL: An Engineering Relational DBMS\u201d, Engineering Computations, 2, 195-202, 1985.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. S.D.Rajan and M.A.Bhatti, \u201cSADDLE: A Computer-Aided Structural Analysis and Dynamic Design Language \u2013 Part II. Database Management System\u201d, Computers and Structures, 22, 205-212, 1986.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. S.D.Rajan and M.A.Bhatti, \u201cSADDLE: A Computer-Aided Structural Analysis and Dynamic Design Language \u2013 Part I. Design System\u201d, Computers and Structures, 22, 185-204, 1986.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. S.D.Rajan, \u201cA Hybrid NLP Solution Method for Engineering Design\u201d, Journal of Structural Mechanics, 14, 455-474, 1986.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. S.D.Rajan and A.D.Belegundu, \u201cA Shape Optimization Approach Using Fictitious Loads as Design Variables\u201d, 28th AIAA\/ASCE\/ASME\/AHS Structures, Dynamics and Materials Conference, Monterey, CA, Part 1, 587-595, 1987.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. M.Rajan, S.D.Rajan, H.D.Nelson and W.J.Chen, \u201cOptimal Placement of Critical Speeds in Rotor Bearing Systems\u201d, ASME Trans. J. of Vibration, Acoustics, Stress and Reliability in Design, 109, 152-157, 1987.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. S.D.Rajan and J.Budiman, \u201cA Study of Two-Dimensional Plane Elasticity Finite Elements for Optimal Design\u201d, Mechanics of Structures and Machines, 15, 185-207, 1987.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. A.D.Belegundu and S.D.Rajan, \u201cA Shape Optimization Approach Based on Natural Design Variables and Shape Functions\u201d, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 66, 87-106, 1988.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. W.J.Chen, M.Rajan, S.D.Rajan and H.D.Nelson, \u201cThe Optimal Design of Squeeze Film Dampers for Flexible Rotor Systems\u201d, ASME Trans. J. of Mechanisms, Transmissions and Automation in Design, 110, 166-174, 1988.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. S.D.Rajan, A.D.Belegundu and J.Budiman, \u201cAn Integrated Shape Optimal Design System\u201d, Computers and Structures, 30, 337-346, 1988.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. A.D.Belegundu and S.D.Rajan, \u201cShape Optimal Design Using Isoparametric Elements\u201d, 29th AIAA\/ASCE\/ASME\/AHS Structures, Dynamics and Materials Conference, Part 1, 500-510, Williamsburg, VA, 1988.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  16. S.D.Rajan and A.D.Belegundu, \u201cShape Optimal Design Using Fictitious Loads\u201d, AIAA Journal, 27, 102-116, 1989.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  17. S.D.Rajan and L.Gani, \u201cA Comparison of Natural and Geometric Approaches for Shape Optimal Design\u201d, Proc. 31st AIAA\/ASCE\/ASME\/AHS SDM Conference, Long Beach, CA, Part 1, 196-205, 1990<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    1991-2000<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. S.D.Rajan, J.Budiman and L.Gani, \u201cTopologically Based Adaptive Mesh Generator for Shape Optimal Design\u201d, Proc. 32nd AIAA\/ASCE\/ASME\/AHS SDM Conference, Baltimore, MD, Part 1, 653-663, 1991.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. W.J.Chen, S.D.Rajan, M.Rajan and H.D.Nelson, \u201cApplication of Nonlinear Programming for Balancing Rotor Systems\u201d, Engineering Optimization, 17, 79-90, 1991.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. S.D.Rajan, B.Nagaraj and M.Mahalingam, \u201cA Shape Optimal Design Methodology for Packaging Design\u201d, ASME Trans. J. of Electronic Packaging, Vol. 114, 461-466, 1992.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. J. Budiman and S. D. Rajan, \u201cShape Optimal Design Methodology \u2013 The Hybrid Natural Approach\u201d, Proc. 34th AIAA\/ASCE\/ASME\/AHS SDM Conference, San Diego, CA, Part 1, 544-554, 1993.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. G. W. Hall, C. Krischer, B. Mobasher and S. D. Rajan, \u201cThe Construction of Sutureless Cataract Incision and the Management of Corneal Astigmatism\u201d, Current Opinion in Ophthalmology, 4:1, 33-38, 1993.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. M.Hossain, J.W.Zaniewski and S.D.Rajan, \u201cEstimation of Pavement Layer Moduli Using a Nonlinear Optimization Technique\u201d, ASCE J. of Transportation Engineering, 120, 376-393, 1994.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. S-W.Chin, B.Nagaraj, S.D.Rajan and L.M.Mahalingam, \u201cAutomated Design Tool for Examining Microelectronic Packaging Design Alternatives\u201d, IEEE Trans. on Components, Packaging, and Manufacturing Technology. Part B: Advanced Packaging, 17, 76-82, 1994.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    8. S.D.Rajan, V.Sarihan and M.Mahalingam, \u201cMethodology for Automated Design of Electronic Packages\u201d, ASME Trans. J. of Electronic Packaging, 116, 274-281, 1994.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    9. S.D.Rajan, \u201cSizing, Shape and Topology Design of Trusses Using a Genetic Algorithm\u201d, ASCE J of Structural Engineering, 121-10, 1480-1487, 1995.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    10. S.D.Rajan, S-W.Chin and L.Gani, \u201cTowards a Practical Design Optimization Tool\u201d, Microcomputers in Civil Engineering, 11, 259-274, 1996.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    11. S-Y.Chen, J. Situ, B. Mobasher and S. D. Rajan, \u201cUse of Genetic Algorithms for the Automated Design of Residential Steel Roof Trusses\u201d, ASCE Press, 43-54, 1997.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    12. S-Y.Chen and S. D. Rajan, \u201cImproving the Efficiency of Genetic Algorithms for Frame Designs\u201d, Engineering Optimization, 30, 281-307, 1998.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    13. S.D.Rajan and B.Nagaraj, \u201cTowards Enhancing the Life of Plastic Power Packages Using Design Optimization\u201d, Intl. J of Microelectronic Packaging, 1, 83-95, 1998.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    14. L.Gani and S.D.Rajan, \u201cUse of Fracture Mechanics and Shape Optimization for Component Designs\u201d, AIAA Journal, 37, 255-260, 1999.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    15. S.D.Rajan, B.Mobasher, S-Y.Chen and C.Young, \u201cCost-Based Design of Residential Steel Roof Systems: A Case Study\u201d, Struct Eng Mech, 8-2, 165-180, 1999.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    16. S-Y.Chen and S.D.Rajan, \u201cA Robust Genetic Algorithm for Structural Optimization\u201d, Struct Eng Mech, 10-4, 313-336, 2000.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      2001-2010<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. S. Yu, J.A. St.Ville and S.D.Rajan, \u201cInverse Design Techniques for Improving Composite Prosthetic Devices\u201d, Engineering Optimization, 34-5, 427-443, 2002.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. D.T. Nguyen, W.R. Watson, S. Tungkahotara and S.D. Rajan, \u201cParallel Finite Element Domain Decomposition for Structural and Acoustic Analysis\u201d, Journal of Computational and Applied Mechanics, 4-2, 189-201, 2004.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. S.D. Rajan, D.T. Nguyen, M.D. Deshpande and L. Harrell, \u201cOptimal Design of Engineering Systems Using MPI-enabled Genetic Algorithm\u201d, Computer Assisted Mechanics and Engineering Sciences Journal, 11(2-3), 1-11, 2004.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. A.D. Belegundu, A. Damle, S.D. Rajan, B. Dattaguru and James St. Ville, \u201cParallel Line Search in Method of Feasible Directions\u201d, Optimization and Engineering Journal, 5, 379-288, 2004.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. S.D. Rajan and D.T. Nguyen, \u201cDesign Optimization of Discrete Structural Systems Using MPI-enabled Genetic Algorithm\u201d, Journal of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 27, 1-9, 2004.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. J. Sharda, C. Deenadayalu, B. Mobasher and S. D. Rajan, \u201cModeling of Multi-Layer Composite Fabrics for Gas Turbine Engine Containment Systems\u201d, ASCE J of Aerospace Engineering, 19:1, 38-45, 2006.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      7. C. Deenadayalu, B. Mobasher, S.D. Rajan and G. Hall, \u201cRefractive Change Induced by the Lasik Flap in a Biomechanical Finite Element Analysis Model\u201d, Journal of Refractive Surgery, 22:3, 286-292, 2006.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      8. A. Vaidya, S. Yu, J. St. Ville, D.T. Nguyen and S.D. Rajan, \u201cMultiphysics CAD-Based Design Optimization\u201d, Mech. Based Design of Structures and Machines, 34:2, 157-180, 2006.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      9. S.D. Rajan, A.D. Belegundu, A. Damle, D. Lau and J. St.Ville, \u201cGeneral Implementation of Multilevel Parallelization in a Gradient-based Design Optimization Algorithm\u201d, AIAA Journal, 44:9, 1993-2008, 2006.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      10. S.D. Rajan, A.D. Belegundu, A. Damle and D. Lau, \u201cTwo-level Parallelization for Finite-Element Based Design Optimization via Case Studies\u201d, Optimization and Engineering Journal, DOI 10.1007\/s11081-007-9007-1, 2007.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      11. V. Argod, A.D. Belegundu, R. Jain, A. Aziz, V. Agarwala and S.D. Rajan, \u201cMPI-enabled Shape Optimization of Panels Subjected to Air Blast Loading\u201d, Int. J Simulation and Multidisciplinary Design Optimization, 2, 273-282, 2008.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      12. S. Chokshi, C. Mei, D.T. Nguyen and S.D. Rajan, \u201cNonlinear Random Response of Large-Scale Sparse Finite Element Structural Problems, J Computational and Applied Mechanics, 9:1, 1-12, 2009.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      13. D. Naik, S. Sankaran, B. Mobasher, S. D. Rajan and J. M. Pereira, \u201cDevelopment of Reliable Modeling Methodologies for Fan Blade-Out Containment Analysis. Part I: Experimental Studies\u201d, J of Impact Engineering, 36:1, 1-11, 2009.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      14. Z. Stahlecker, B. Mobasher, S.D. Rajan and J. M. Pereira, \u201cDevelopment of Reliable Modeling Methodologies for Fan Blade-Out Containment Analysis. Part II: Finite Element Analysis\u201d, J of Impact Engineering, 36:3, 447-459, 2009.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      15. S. Bansal, B. Mobasher, S.D. Rajan and I. Vintilescu, \u201cNumerical Modeling of Engine Fan Blade-Out Events\u201d, ASCE J of Aerospace Engineering, 22, 249-259, 2009.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      16. S.D. Rajan and B. Mobasher, \u201cA Comprehensive Methodology for Characterization of Dry Fabrics\u201d, World Journal of Engineering, 7:1, 154-162, 2010.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      17. K. Krishnan, S. Sockalingam, S. Bansal and S. D. Rajan, \u201cNumerical Simulation of Ceramic Composite Armor Subjected to Ballistic Impact\u201d, Composites Part B, 41, 583-593, 2010.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        2011-2020<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        1. D. Zhu, B. Mobasher, S.D. Rajan, A. Peled and M. Mignolet, \u201cModal Analysis of a Servo-hydraulic High Speed Testing Machine and Its Application to Dynamic Tensile Testing at an Intermediate Strain Rate\u201d, Experimental Mechanics, DOI: 10.1007\/s11340-010-9443-2, 2010. Also Experimental Mechanics, 51:8, 2011.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. D. Zhu, B. Mobasher and S.D. Rajan, \u201cDynamic Testing of Kevlar 49 Fabrics\u201d, ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 23:3, 230-239, 2011.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. S. Tungkahotara, W. R. Watson, D. T. Nguyen, S. D. Rajan, \u201cParallel-Sparse Symmetrical\/Unsymmetrical Finite Element Domain Decomposition Solver with Multi-Point Constraints for Structural\/Acoustic Analysis\u201d, WSEAS Transactions on Applied and Theoretical Mechanics, 1:6, 37-47, 2011.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. D. Zhu, B. Mobasher and S.D. Rajan, \u201cExperimental Study and Modeling of Single Yarn Pull-Out Behavior of Kevlar 49 Fabric\u201d, Composites Part A, 42:7, 868-879, 2011.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. D. Zhu, B. Mobasher, S.D. Rajan and P. Peralta, \u201cCharacterization of Dynamic Tensile Testing using Aluminum Alloy 6061-T6 at Intermediate Strain Rates\u201d, ASCE J of Engineering Mechanics, (doi:10.1061\/(ASCE)EM.1943-7889.0000264), 2011.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        6. D. Zhu, B. Mobasher and S.D. Rajan, \u201cNon-contacting Strain Measurement for Cement-based Composites in Dynamic Tensile Testing\u201d, Cement and Concrete Composites, (doi: 10.1016\/j.cemconcomp.2011.09.011), 2011, 34:2, 147-155, 2012.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        7. D. Zhu, B. Mobasher, J. Erni, S. Bansal and S.D. Rajan, \u201cStrain Rate and Gage Length Effects on Tensile Behavior of Kevlar 49 Single Yarn\u201d, Composites Part A, 43:2021-2029, 2012.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        8. D. Zhu, B. Mobasher and S.D. Rajan, \u201cMechanical Behaviors of Kevlar 49 Fabric Subjected to Uniaxial, Biaxial Tension and In-Plane Large Shear Deformation\u201d, Composites Science and Technology, 74:121-130, 2013.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        9. A. Deivanayagam, A. Vaidya and S.D. Rajan, \u201cEnhancements to Modeling of Dry Fabrics for Impact Analysis\u201d, ASCE J of Aerospace Engineering, 10.1061\/(ASCE)AS.1943-5525.0000350 (May 9, 2013).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        10. L. Hembade, N. Neithalath and S.D. Rajan, \u201cUnderstanding the Energy Implications of Phase Change Materials in Concrete Walls through Finite Element Analysis\u201d, ASCE J of Energy Engineering, 10.1061\/(ASCE)EY.1943-7897.0000146 (Jul. 12, 2013).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        11. D. Zhu, A. Vaidya, B. Mobasher and S.D. Rajan, \u201cFinite Element Modeling of Ballistic Impact on Multi-Layer Kevlar 49 Fabrics\u201d, Composites Part B, 56, 254-262, 2013.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        12. A. Sridharan, S.D. Rajan and J. Muthuswamy, \u201cLong-term Changes in the Material Properties of Brain-Tissue at the Implant-Tissue Interface\u201d, J of Neural Engineering, doi:10.1088\/1741-2560\/10\/6\/066001, 10:6, 1-15, 2013.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        13. A. Stockwell, N. Neithalath and S.D. Rajan, \u201cMultiphysics Design Optimization Model for Structural Walls Incorporating Phase Change Materials\u201d, Engineering Optimization, doi: 10.1080\/0305215X.2014.887706, 2014.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        14. BEST PAPER AWARD: M. Sirigiri and S.D.Rajan, \u201cA Flipped Classroom Approach to Teaching Engineering Mechanics Courses\u201d, Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, Special Issue: Jan. 2015, eISSN 2394-1707. Also 28:4, 109-113, April 2015.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        15. R. Goldberg, K. Carney, P. DuBois, C. Hoffarth, J. Harrington, S.D. Rajan and G. Blankenhorn, \u201cDevelopment of an Orthotropic Elasto-Plastic Generalized Composite Material Model Suitable for Impact Problems\u201d, ASCE J of Aerospace Engineering, DOI: 10.1061\/(ASCE)AS.1943-5525.0000580, Dec 2015. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        16. S.D. Rajan, \u201cTeaching Object-Oriented Numerical Analysis\u201d, Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, Special Issue: Jan. 2016, eISSN 2394-1707.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        17. T. Darling, J. Muthuswamy and S.D. Rajan, \u201cFinite Element Modeling of Human Brain Response to Football Helmet Impacts\u201d, Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, DOI:10.1080\/10255842.2016.1149574, Jan 2016.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        18. M. Aguayo, S. Das, A. Maroli, N. Kabay, J.C.E Mertens, G. Sant, S.D. Rajan, N. Chawla and N. Neithalath, \u201cThe Influence of Microencapsulated Phase Change Material (PCM) Characteristics on the Microstructure and Strength of Cementitious Composites: Experiments and Finite Element Simulations\u201d, Cement and Concrete Composites, 73, 29-41, Oct. 2016.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        19. C. Hoffarth, S.D. Rajan, R. Goldberg, K. Carney, P. DuBois, and G. Blankenhorn, \u201cImplementation and Validation of a Three-Dimensional Plasticity-Based Deformation Model for Orthotropic Composites\u201d, Composites A, http:\/\/dx.doi.org\/10.1016\/j.compositesa.2016.10.024, 91:1, 336-350, December 2016.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        20. S.D. Rajan, \u201cIncorporating Ethics in Engineering Education\u201d, Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, Special Issue: 30:3, 164-171, Jan. 2017.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        21. C. Hoffarth, B. Khaled, L. Shyamsunder, S.D. Rajan, R. Goldberg, K. Carney, P. DuBois, and G. Blankenhorn, \u201cVerification and Validation of a Three-Dimensional Orthotropic Plasticity Constitutive Model Using a Unidirectional Composite\u201d, Fibers, 5(1), 12; doi:10.3390\/fib5010012, March 2017.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        22. ASCE Honorable Mention Paper: J. Harrington, C. Hoffarth, S.D. Rajan, R. Goldberg, K. Carney, P. DuBois, and G. Blankenhorn, \u201cUsing Virtual Tests to Complete the Description of a Three-Dimensional Orthotropic Material\u201d, ASCE J of Aerospace Engineering, DOI: 10.1061\/(ASCE)AS.1943-5525.0000737, March 2017.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        23. B. Khaled, L. Shyamsunder, C. Hoffarth, S.D. Rajan, R.K. Goldberg, K.S. Carney, P. DuBois, and G. Blankenhorn, \u201cExperimental Characterization of Composites to Support an Orthotropic Plasticity Material Model\u201d, J of Composite Materials, DOI: 10.1177\/0021998317733319, August 2017.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        24. R. Goldberg, K. Carney, P. DuBois, C. Hoffarth, B. Khaled, S.D. Rajan and G. Blankenhorn, \u201cAnalysis and Characterization of Damage Utilizing a Generalized Composite Material Model Suitable for Impact Problems\u201d, ASCE J of Aerospace Engineering, 10.1061\/(ASCE)AS.1943-5525.0000854, March 2018.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        25. S. Das, M. Aguayo, S.D. Rajan, G. Sant and N. Neithalath, \u201cMicrostructure-Guided Numerical Simulation to Predict the Thermal Performance of a Hierarchical Cement-Based Composite Material\u201d, Cement and Concrete Composites, 87, 20-28, DOI: https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.cemconcomp.2017.12.003, 2018.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        26. R. Goldberg, K. Carney, P. DuBois, C. Hoffarth, B. Khaled, L. Shyamsunder, S.D. Rajan and G. Blankenhorn, \u201cImplementation of a Tabulated Failure Model Into a Generalized Composite Material Model\u201d, J of Composite Materials, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/0021998318786778, July 10, 2018.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        27. B. Khaled, L. Shyamsunder, C. Hoffarth, S.D. Rajan, R.K. Goldberg, K.S. Carney, P. DuBois, and G. Blankenhorn, \u201cDamage Characterization of Composites to Support an Orthotropic Plasticity Material Model\u201d, J of Composite Materials, doi:10.1177\/0021998318793506, August 2018.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        28. S. Das, C. Hoffarth, B. Ren, B. Spencer, G. Sant, S.D. Rajan and N. Neithalath, \u201cSimulating the Fracture of Notched Mortar Beams through Extended Finite Element Method (XFEM) and Peridynamics\u201d, ASCE J of Engineering Mechanics,<\/em> DOI: 10.1061\/(ASCE)EM.1943-7889.0001628, January 2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        29. B. Khaled<\/em>, L. Shyamsunder<\/em>, N. Holt<\/em>, C. Hoover, S.D. Rajan, and G. Blankenhorn. \u201cEnhancing the Predictive Capabilities of a Composite Plasticity Model Using Cohesive Zone Modeling\u201d, Composites A<\/em>, doi:10.1016\/j.compositesa.2019.03.001, March 2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        30. L. Shyamsunder<\/em>, B. Khaled<\/em>, S.D. Rajan, R.K. Goldberg, K.S. Carney, P. DuBois, and G. Blankenhorn. \u201cImplementing Deformation, Damage and Failure in an Orthotropic Plastic Material Model\u201d, J of Composite Materials<\/em>, DOI: 10.1177\/0021998319865006, July 2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        31. N. Saklani<\/em>, Z. Wei, A. Giorla, B. Spencer, G. Sant, S.D. Rajan and N. Neithalath, \u201cFinite Element Simulation of Restrained Shrinkage Cracking of Cementitious Materials: Considering Moisture Diffusion, Aging Viscoelasticity, Aleatory Uncertainty, and the Effects of Soft\/Stiff Inclusions\u201d, Finite Elements in Analysis and Design<\/em>, 173, [103390], https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.finel.2020.103390<\/a>, June 2020.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        32. N. Saklani<\/em>, B. Khaled<\/em>, G. Banwat<\/em>, B. Spencer, A. Giorla, G. Sant, S. Rajan, and N. Neithalath, \u201cComputational Modeling – Implementation of a Creep-Damage Model for Concrete Fracture in MOOSE\u201d, ACI Materials Journal<\/em>, Vol. 117 (6), 19-459, November 2020.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        33. L. Shyamsunder<\/em>, B. Khaled<\/em>, S.D. Rajan and G. Blankenhorn, \u201cImproving Failure Sub-models in an Orthotropic Plasticity-based Material Model”, J of Composite Materials<\/em>, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/0021998320982651<\/a>, Dec 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          2021-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. N. Saklani<\/em>, G. Banwat<\/em>, B. Spencer, S. Rajan, G. Sant, and N. Neithalath, \u201cDamage Development in Neutron-Irradiated Concrete in a Test Reactor: HygroThermal and Mechanical Simulations\u201d, Cement and Concrete Research<\/em>, 142, 2021, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.cemconres.2020.106349.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. E. Ford<\/em>, K. Maneparambil, S. Rajan, and N. Neithalath, \u201cMachine Learning-Based Accelerated Property Prediction of Two-phase Composites Using Microstructural Descriptors and Finite Element Analysis\u201d, Computational Materials Science<\/em>, 191, 2021, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.commatsci.2021.110328.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. B. Khaled<\/em>, L. Shyamsunder<\/em>, J. Robbins, Y. Parakhiya<\/em> and S.D. Rajan, \u201cFramework for Predicting Failure in Polymeric Unidirectional Composites through Combined Experimental and Computational Mesoscale Modeling Techniques”, Fibers 2021<\/em>, 9:50, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/fib9080050, August 2021.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. L. Shyamsunder<\/em>, B. Khaled<\/em>, S.D. Rajan, M. Pereira, P. Du Bois and G. Blankenhorn, \u201cNumerical Validation of Composite Panel Impact Tests”, J of Impact Engineering<\/em>, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.ijimpeng.2021.104032<\/a>, September 2021; 159:1-15, January 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          5. (88) L. Shyamsunder, A. Maurya, S.D. Rajan, D. Cordasco. D. Revilock, and G. Blankenhorn, \u201cImpact Simulation of Composite Panels for Aerospace Applications\u201d, Composites B, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.compositesb.2022.110320, 159:1-15, January 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          6. B. Khaled, L. Shyamsunder, S.D. Rajan, S. Dong, A. Sheldon, T. Achstetter, and K. Carney, \u201cCrush Simulations of Composite Energy Absorbing Structural Systems”, Composites A, 163 (2022) 107265, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.compositesa.2022.107265.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          7. S.D. Rajan, “A Retrospective Look at Sustainability and Engineering Education”, Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, Vol. 36, 73-80, Feb 2023, 10.16920\/jeet\/2023\/v36is2\/23011.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          8. T. Pittie, K. Kartikeya, N. Bhatnagar, N.M. Anoop Krishnan, T. Senthil, and S.D. Rajan, \u201cBuilding a Predictive Soft Armor Finite Element Model Combining Experiments, Simulations, and Machine Learning\u201d, Journal of Composite Materials, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/00219983231160497, Vol. 57:9, 1599-1615, Feb 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          9. J. Skinner, N. Langley, B. Waletzki, R. Brown, J. Herrick, P. Goguen, L. Shyamsunder, and S. Rajan, \u201cDo Bone Elasticity and Postmortem Interval Affect Forensic Fractographic Analyses?”, Journal of Forensic Sciences, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/1556-4029.15237, April 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          10. A. Maurya<\/em>, M. Raihan<\/em> and S.D. Rajan, \u201cImproving Delamination Modeling via Inverse Analysis\u201d, ASCE J of Aerospace Engineering<\/em>, 37-5, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1061\/JAEEEZ.ASENG-5613<\/a>, May 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          11. A. Maurya<\/em><\/a>, and S.D. Rajan, \u201cIncorporating Point Cloud Failure Criterion in an Orthotropic Visco-Elastic-Plastic Material Model\u201d, Journal of Composite Materials<\/em>, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/00219983241260882<\/a>, June 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          12. A. Maurya<\/em><\/a>, D. Arumugam<\/em>, R. Kiran, and S.D. Rajan, \u201cOn Point Cloud Failure Criterion Predictions\u201d, Journal of Composite Materials<\/em>, https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1177\/00219983241270964<\/a>, August 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          13. J. Skinner, N. Langley, S. Fahrenholtz, Y. Shanavas, B. Waletzki, R. Brown, J. Herrick, L. Shyamsunder<\/em>, P. Goguen, and S. Rajan, \u201cMicroscopic Characteristics of Peri- and Postmortem Fracture Surfaces\u201d, Forensic Science International<\/em>, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.forsciint.2024.112223<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          14. A. Tripathi, A. Maurya<\/em>, S.D. Rajan, and N. Neithalath, \u201cUnderstanding Properties and Behavior of 3D-Printed Concrete Specimens via Finite Element Modeling\u201d, accepted ASCE J of Material Engineering<\/em>, May 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          15. A. Maurya<\/em>, S. Pechetti<\/em>, and S. D. Rajan, \u201cAn Improved Framework for Soft Body Armor Design\u201d, Journal of Composite Materials<\/em>, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/00219983251378<\/a>, September 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          16. A. Maurya<\/em> and S.D. Rajan, \u201cPoint Cloud Failure Criterion for Orthotropic Composite Materials\u201d, Proceedings of the American Society for Composites 39th Technical Conference<\/em>, Volume 2, 127-142, 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          17. D. Arumugam<\/em>, R. Kiran, A. Maurya,<\/em> and S.D. Rajan, \u201cUsing Neural Network to Improve Failure Predictions\u201d, Proceedings of the American Society for Composites 39th Technical Conference<\/em>, Volume 1, 99-115, 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          18. S.D. Rajan, \u201cWhat Does AI Supposedly Offer Engineering Education \u2013 Separating Facts from Myths\u201d, accepted Journal of Engineering Education Transformations<\/em>, August 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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            Book Chapters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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            • S.D. Rajan and A. Damle, \u201cParallel Computations for Design Optimization\u201d, Optimization of Structural and Mechanical Systems edited by Jasbir S Arora, World Scientific Publishing Company, 2007.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • S.D. Rajan, \u201cUnlocking and Exploring the Design Space \u2013 Towards Meeting the Green Design Challenge\u201d, Computer-Aided Design, Elsevier, 10.1016\/j.cad.2010.09.001, 2010.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • S.D. Rajan, \u201cEnhanced Protection via Composite Armor: Current & Future Trends\u201d, G3 Defence, 3:2, 24-26, 2011.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • D. Zhu, B. Mobasher and S.D. Rajan, \u201cExperimental Study of Dynamic Behavior of Kevlar 49 Single Yarn\u201d, Dynamic Behavior of Materials:Volume 1, 147-152, Springer, NY, 2011.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • D. Zhu, B. Mobasher and S.D. Rajan, \u201cFinite Element Modeling of Ballistic Impact on Kevlar 49 Fabrics\u201d, Dynamic Behavior of Materials:Volume 1, 249-258, Springer, NY, 2011.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • S.D. Rajan and B. Mobasher, \u201cDamage modeling of ballistic impact on woven fabrics\u201d, Advanced Fibrous Composite Materials for Ballistic Protection edited by Xiaogang Chen, 501-515, Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering, London, 2015.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • S.D. Rajan, \u201cNumerical analysis of ballistic composite materials\u201d, Lightweight Ballistic Composites, Second Edition: Military and Law-Enforcement Applications edited by Ashok Bhatnagar, 327-348, Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering, London, 2016.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • L. Bracamonte, R. Loutfy, I.K. Yilmazcoban and S.D. Rajan, \u201cDesign, manufacture and analysis of ceramic-composite armor\u201d, Lightweight Ballistic Composites, Second Edition: Military and Law-Enforcement Applications edited by Ashok Bhatnagar, 349-367, Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering, London, 2016.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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