Madhu Vadali
Department : Mechanical Engineering
Research Interests
● Soft Robotics
● Multi Robotic Systems
● Control systems
● Dynamic systems
● Laser based manufacturing
Professional Summary
Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar (Dec 2017 – present)
Principal R&D Engineer, Halliburton Global R&D (2016 – 2017)
Senior R&D Engineer, Halliburton Global R&D (2013 – 2016)
Publications
1. Tianheng Feng, Madhu Vadali,. Zheren Ma, Dongmei Chen, and Jason Dykstra; 2017, “A Finite Element Method with Full Bit-Force Modeling to Analyze Drillstring Vibration,” ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control 139(9), 091016, 10 pages, paper No: DS-16-1508; doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4036083.
2. Pfefferkorn, F.E., N.A. Duffie, X. Li, M. Vadali, C. Ma, 2013, “Improving surface finish in pulsed laser micro polishing using thermocapillary flow,” CIRP Annals – Manufacturing Technology, Volume 62, Issue 1, 2013, Pages 203–206, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2013.03.112.
3. Vadali, M., C. Ma, N.A. Duffie, X. Li, F.E. Pfefferkorn, 2013, “Effects of Pulse Duration on Laser Micro Polishing,” ASME Journal of Micro and Nano-Manufacturing (J. Micro NanoManuf. 1(1)), 011006 (Mar 25, 2013) (9 pages); Paper No: JMNM-12-1064; doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4023756.
4. Vadali, M., Ma, C., Duffie, N. A., Li, X., and Pfefferkorn, F. E., 2012, “Pulsed Laser Micro Polishing: Surface Prediction Model,” SME Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 14(3), pp. 307-315, 08/2012; DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2012.03.001.
5. Madhu Vadali,. Yuzhen Xue, Xingyong Song, Jason Dykstra, 2015, “Control of Rotary Steerable Toolface in Directional Drilling”, ASME Dynamic Systems and Controls Conference, Paper No. DSCC2015-9857, Oct 28-30, Columbus, OH, USA, doi: 10.1115/DSCC2015-9857.
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