Interfacial Multiphysics Lab is focused on advancing analytical technologies such as Mechanical Raman Spectroscopy (MRS), an analytical experimental method developed by lab members (US Patent 9,778,194, Review of Scientific Instruments 85, 013902 (2014)) and Smart Battery Management Systems (another US Patent from lab: US11658350B2) to solve important extreme environment operational problems with specific projects currently focusing on;

1. Non-equilibrium Phenomenon in Matter: Application of Nanosecond Multipoint Raman Spectroscopy and data science for understanding/describing shock as well as low velocity fracture/sensitivity to damage. Use of such knowledge in domains such as Physiology, Hypersonics, Anti Shock Designs,  Space Solutions, Additive Manufacturing etc.
2. Autonomy Energy Intelligence: Use of data science for combined edge-cloud solutions for deploying high voltage batteries in sensitive applications with emphasis on extreme events such as nail puncture-high voltage shock-rapid temperature events etc. Use of such knowledge for Physical AI Solutions for Autonomy, Artificial General Intelligence, Large Scale Autonomous Manufacturing etc


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Lab Address
Professor Vikas Tomar, PhD
ARMS-2033, Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering
School of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Purdue University - West Lafayette IN 47907
​Email: tomarATpurdue.edu 

Lab Research Focus