Rajesh Bhaskaran

Dr. Rajesh Bhaskaran, the Swanson Director of Engineering Simulation and Senior Lecturer in the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Cornell University, is a leading expert in the democratization of engineering simulation. With a B.Tech from IIT Madras and a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Iowa State University, Bhaskaran specializes in integrating commercial simulation tools into engineering courses and promoting reliable deployment of simulations by non-experts. His work focuses on making advanced simulation technologies accessible to a broader audience, as evidenced by his creation of simcafe.org, a valuable resource for simulation education. At Cornell, Bhaskaran teaches "A Hands-on Introduction to Engineering Simulations," furthering his mission to bridge the gap between complex simulation technologies and practical engineering education. His expertise in engineering applications of simulation technology and his efforts to democratize these tools are significantly contributing to the advancement of engineering education and practice.