Improving Effectiveness of Interdisciplinary Design Project: Lessons Learnt

Dr. Priyadarshan Manohar is an Associate Professor of Engineering at Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, Pa. He has a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering (1998) and master’s degree in Computer Science (1999) from University of Wollongong, Australia and holds a bachelor of Engineering (Metallurgical Engineering) degree from College of Engineering, Pune India (1985). He has worked as a post-doctoral fellow at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh (2001 – 2003) and BHP Institute for Steel Processing and Products, Australia (1998 – 2001). Dr. Manohar held the position of Chief Materials Scientist at Modern Industries, Pittsburgh (2003 – 2004) and Assistant Manager (Metallurgy Group), Engineering Research Center, Telco, India (1985 – 1993). He has published over 50 papers in peer-reviewed journals and conferences including a 2007 Best Paper Award by the Manufacturing Division of American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), three review papers and three book chapters. He has participated in numerous national and international conferences. He is a member of ASM International, TMS, ACerS, AIST, ASEE, IMEA, and a registered Chartered Professional Engineer. Dr. Manohar’s research interests include mathematical and computer modeling of materials behavior, thermomechanical processing of steels and other metallic materials, microstructural characterization, advanced manufacturing and structure – property relationships. He has conducted a number of technical failure investigations, consulted on various materials-related problems, and acted as an expert witness in the Court of Law.