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Sumith Yesudasan, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT 06516
Email: syesudasan@newhaven.edu
Biography
Sumith Yesudasan, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Haven and Principal Investigator of the MELT Laboratory. His research focuses on molecular and multiscale computational modeling, interfacial water and phase-change transport, nanoscale heat transfer, and biomolecular assembly and clot mechanics.
His path into research grew from an early interest in engineering and programming, followed by industrial engineering experience at General Electric and Delphi Automotive. He later transitioned into academic research, earning a doctoral degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and continuing work in teaching, research, and student mentorship.
Education
2016
Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Syracuse University, USA
Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Syracuse University, USA
2007
M.Tech. in Manufacturing Technology
National Institute of Technology Calicut, India
M.Tech. in Manufacturing Technology
National Institute of Technology Calicut, India
2005
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
University of Kerala, India
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
University of Kerala, India
Employment
2023-Present
Assistant Professor
University of New Haven, CT, USA
Assistant Professor
University of New Haven, CT, USA
2020-2023
Assistant Professor
Sam Houston State University, TX, USA
Assistant Professor
Sam Houston State University, TX, USA
2018-2020
Assistant Professor
University of Jamestown, ND, USA
Assistant Professor
University of Jamestown, ND, USA
2016-2018
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Georgia, GA, USA
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Georgia, GA, USA
2012-2016
Teaching and Research Assistant
Syracuse University, NY, USA
Teaching and Research Assistant
Syracuse University, NY, USA
2011-2012
Advanced Analysis Engineer
DELPHI Automotive, India
Advanced Analysis Engineer
DELPHI Automotive, India
2007-2011
Mechanical Engineer
General Electric Company, India
Mechanical Engineer
General Electric Company, India
Additional Roles
2024-2025
Director and Coordinator of BS in Mechanical Engineering Program
University of New Haven
Director and Coordinator of BS in Mechanical Engineering Program
University of New Haven
2023-2024
Director and Coordinator of MS in Mechanical Engineering Program
University of New Haven
Director and Coordinator of MS in Mechanical Engineering Program
University of New Haven
2020
Faculty Search Committee Chair
University of Jamestown
Faculty Search Committee Chair
University of Jamestown
2017-2018
Group Manager, AVERETT Lab
University of Georgia
Group Manager, AVERETT Lab
University of Georgia
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