Dr. Venu Gopal Madhav Annamdas
Research Staff / Fellow
Location: N3-B1a-01 (Cubicle 40)
Division of Engineering Mechanics
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Email: annamdas@ntu.edu.sg (or) anna0002@ntu.edu.sg

Dr. Venu Gopal obtained his Ph.D from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore in 2007. He obtained his M.E (Structural Engg) from Indian Institute of Science (IISc - Bangalore) in 2001 and B.E (Civil Engg) from Osmania University (Hyderabad) in 1998. Dr. Venu Gopal worked as post doctoral researcher in Nanyang Tech., Singapore for 2 years (2006-08) and in University of Pittsburgh, USA, for 1 year (2008-09). He was in India between 2009-2012, as Associate Professor in JB Institute of Engineering and Technology (affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University - Hyderabad),and visiting Faculty in another Hyderabad based teaching Institute. He received several scholarships from Andhra Pradesh State Road Transportation (APSRTC), IISc, Nanyang Tech., Defense Science and Technology- Agency of Singapore, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, USA for his studies and Research. He received Young Scientist Research Grant of DST, India in 2011 for his structural health monitoring research. Dr. Venu Gopal is Founder and coordinator of Laboratory of Monitoring Science (LMS), a Non Profit "Global e-Research Platform", Eastablished in 2010. The Honaray Director of this lab is Prof. Soh Chee Kiong, Nanyang Technological University [NTU] Singapore, Dr. S. Park of Korea is Director of this lab. Other co-founders of this Lab are Dr. A. K.K Kumar, Miami - USA and Mr. Harish Kumar, Virginia - USA. Dr Venu Gopal is the Investigator of A* Star and Caterpillar Projects along with Prof. John Peng in School of MAE at NTU Singapore.

Research Interests: Dr. Venu G M Annamdas and his team's main research interests are in such Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) and Non-destructive evaluation (NDE) techniques. His additional research interests are in Optimization, Dynamics, Real applications of smart materials, Actuators and sensors, Uncertainties and Probabilities, Structural mechanics and Mathematical modeling. Dr. Annmdas wrote 17 international Journal papers (14 Published) and 23 International conference papers. He also submitted 7 technical reports to Singapore and American agencies. He wrote 3 chapter of a book (Publisher: Springer) with Singapore authors. He authored 3 research books/momographs (Publisher: LAP Lambert) based on his research output. He has guided several students for B.Eng/MS/M.Eng projects in Singapore and India. He is presently actively involved in improving research standered in his work place. He have work experience in three countries. His students are in Purdue University-USA, Cambridge University- UK, Coventry University -UK, A-Star-Singapore, ISRO-India, Infosys-India and in several organizations. He obtained -Young Researcher Grant of (20 Lakh INR) Dept. of Science Technology -New Delhi (SERC-Fast Track)-India for his research proposal submitted in 2010.

Laboratory of Monitoring Science (LMS) is a Global Research Platform for Structural Health Monitoring (SMS) research. The power of the future is the power of the mind. The laboratory of monitoring science was eastablished to provide a research platform to under graduate and graduate students interested in health of Engineering structures like private homes, national bridges, dams, aeroplanes, satellites, Machines etc. This lab comprises of Four active units with specific research goals. Non Destructive Unit works in the area of "Application of sening technology for monitoring structures". Environmental Sciences Unit works in the area of "Aquifers, Efficiency of waterbodies etc". Computaional Mechanics Unit works in the area of "Mechanical interaction of sensors for health assessment of structures". Photonics Unit works in the area of "Manufacturing of efficient senors for applications in engineering and science". We aim to prepare a knowledge workforce comparable to one of the best in the world through cutting edge technologies. LMS emphasises on Individual projects, group projects and colloborative project, so that our students learn to be co-operative and productive team members. International platform provides student the unique experience of working indirectly with world class researchers in Korea, Singapore, USA, India and Europian Union. This exposure provides these budding professionals the opportunity to work on current problems and to learn to thrive in the conducive and encouraging work environment. The LMS is committed to creating an ambience for nurturing innovation, creativity and excellence in our students. We strongly support interdisciplinary research and development for the benefit of Industry and Society. If you are interested to work with us irrespective of your location, then you are most welcome. Very soon we are launching free membersip program for world wide researchers in Structural Health Monitoring. our contact: Email: laboratory.monitoring.science@gmail.com (or) anna0002@ntu.edu.sg