Rajesh Govindan

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research Fellow

University of Warwick

About Me

I am a researcher, holding a Ph.D. from the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, awarded in 2021. My academic journey commenced with a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, in 2007, followed by an M.Tech. in Thermal Engineering from Rajasthan Technical University, Kota, in 2014.

With a dynamic career, I have garnered rich experience across diverse sectors. I began as an Assistant Engineer with Simplex Infrastructures Ltd, contributing to the prestigious Jamnagar Export Refinery Project. Transitioning into academia, I served at Govt. Engineering College Bikaner, before embarking on my doctoral journey. Post-Ph.D., I held a pivotal role as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Chandigarh University, Mohali, for 2 years.

Currently, I am affiliated with The University of Warwick as a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research Fellow, further solidifying my commitment to cutting-edge research and academic excellence.

At the core of my scholarly pursuits lies a passion for understanding human biodynamic responses to low-frequency vibrations encountered in various dynamic applications such as human spaceflight, passenger trains, cars, footbridges, buildings etc. My pioneering research extends to developing a sophisticated musculoskeletal model to unravel the intricate effects of vibration on active human physiology.

Research Interests

Human Response to Vibration
Multibody Modelling
Human Structure Interaction
Musculoskeletal Modelling
Biomechanics
Structural Analysis

Education

Skills

Programming

Matlab, Python, C, C++

Software

ANSYS-Mechanical, ANSYS - Fluent, LabView, SolidWorks, CREO, SPSS, OpenSim, Piping Design System, AutoCAD

Languages

English, Hindi

Projects

Pedestrian's Evaluation of Structural Vibration (SENSATION)

A H2020 MSCA PF fellowship, funded by UKRI GUARANTEE under Horizon Europe Guarantee MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2022.
Project coordinator/supervisor: S. Zivanovic. MSCA Fellow: R. Govindan. Value: €221k

Design Optimization of Emergency Spring for Passenger Coach Secondary Suspension

Client: Aryan Exporters Pvt. Ltd. | July 2018-September 2020 | Rs. 11.80 Lacs Principal Investigator: Prof. S. P. Harsha

Dynamic Analysis of Lube Oil Tank System under Static and Multi - Excitation Dynamic Loading for 800 & 600 MW

Client: Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. | July 2018-April 2019 | Rs. 15.57 Lacs Principal Investigator: Prof. S. P. Harsha

Publications

Peer-reviewed Journals

Mandol S., Bhattacharjee D., Kumar M. H., Govindan R., Kaur G., Verma A. & Jain N (2024). Failure prediction of geared mechanism at multiple gearshift configuration by utilizing the experimental design and integer programming method. International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM)

Govindan R., Saran V.H., and Harsha S.P. (2023). Transmissibility Response Analysis of a Human Body in Semi-Supine Posture Exposed to Low-Frequency Vibrations, Proc IMech, J Mechanical Engineering Science.

Govindan R., Saran V.H., and Harsha S.P. (2022). Biodynamic human body model to assess the injury risk during space capsule landing, International Journal of Crashworthiness, pp.1–13.

Govindan R., Saran V.H., and Harsha S.P. (2021). Biodynamic response analysis of semisupine human under varying vertical excitations, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 85, pp. 103195.

Govindan R., Saran V.H., and Harsha S.P. (2021). Subjective discomfort analysis of human body in semi-supine posture caused by vertical sinusoidal vibration, Ergonomics, 64 (6), pp. 744-754.

Govindan R., Saran V.H., and Harsha S.P. (2020). Low-frequency vibration analysis of human body in semi-supine posture exposed to vertical excitation, European Journal of Mechanics/A Solids, 80, pp-103906.

Govindan R., and Harsha S. P. (2018). Effect of Low-Frequency Vibration on Human Body in Standing Position Exposed to Railway Vehicle. International Journal of Vehicle Structures & Systems, 10 (3).

Govindan R., Jakhar O. P., and Mathur Y. B. (2014). Computational analysis of Thumba biodiesel-diesel blends combustion in CI engine using Ansys-fluent. International Journal of Computer & Mathematical Sciences, 3, pp. 29-39.

Book Chapter

Chakraborty, S., Malve, B.S., Govindan, R. (2024). Modelling and Simulation of Composite Structure Using Ansys Composite PrePost (ACP) Tool. In: Sethi, S.K., Gupta, H.S., Verma, A. (eds) Polymer Composites: From Computational to Experimental Aspects. Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials. Springer, Singapore.

Sahni, S., Malhan, A., Jain, H., Reddy, S.S., Govindan, R. (2024). A Brief Bibliometric Survey on Analysis of Wing Spar. In: Gupta, J., Verma, A. (eds) Microbiology-2.0 Update for a Sustainable Future. Springer, Singapore

Conference Publications

Govindan, R., Lin, B., and Zivanovic, S. (2025). Footbridge Dynamics and Pedestrian Comfort: A Statistical Framework. 11th International Conference on Experimental Vibration Analysis of Civil Engineering Structures (EVACES-2025), 2-4 July, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal.

Lin, B., Govindan, R., and Zivanovic, S. (2025). Virtual Meets Real: A Testbed Facility for Multisensory Human-Structure Interaction Analysis. 11th International Conference on Experimental Vibration Analysis of Civil Engineering Structures (EVACES-2025), 2-4 July, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal.

Lin, B., Govindan, R., and Zivanovic, S. (2025). Evaluating human sense of presence in insitu VR footbridge simulator. 11th International Conference on Virtual Reality (ICVR 2025), 9-11 July, Wageningen University & Research, Netherland. ISBN: 979-8-3503-9272-2

Khare, M., Kaur, P., Ali, S., Kumari, A., Tuti, E.S., Govindan, R. (2024). Design and Analysis of Fixed Wing Based on Strength-To-Weight Ratio. In: Singh, D.K., Hegde, S., Mishra, A. (eds) Recent Developments in Mechanics and Design. INCOME 2023. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore.

Govindan, R., Harsha, S.P. (2019). Biodynamic Responses of Human Body in Standing and Seated Position. In: Kumar, M., Pandey, R., Kumar, V. (eds) Advances in Interdisciplinary Engineering. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore.

Conference Presentations

Govindan, R., Lin, B., and Zivanovic, S. (2025). Footbridge Dynamics and Pedestrian Comfort: A Statistical Framework. 11th International Conference on Experimental Vibration Analysis of Civil Engineering Structures (EVACES-2025), 2-4 July, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal

Lin, B., Govindan, R., and Zivanovic, S. (2025). Virtual Meets Real: A Testbed Facility for Multisensory Human-Structure Interaction Analysis. 11th International Conference on Experimental Vibration Analysis of Civil Engineering Structures (EVACES-2025), 2-4 July, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal

Govindan, R., Saran, V.H., and Harsha, S.P. (2021). Finite Element Modelling of Semi-Supine Human Body Exposed to Low-Frequency Vertical Excitation. XVI Vibration Engineering & Technology of Machinery Conference (VETOMAC 2021), 16-18 December, B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bengaluru, KA, India.

Govindan, R., Saran, V.H., and Harsha, S.P. (2018). Modal Analysis of Human Body in Seated Posture. 42nd National System Conference on Advanced Systems Engineering Concepts for National Development (NSC-2018), 27-29 December, VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram, KL, India

Govindan, R., Saran, V.H., and Harsha, S.P. (2018). Biodynamic Responses of human body in standing and seated position. International Conference on Future Learning Aspect of Mechanical Engineering (FLAME-2018), 03-05 October, Amity University, Noida, UP, India.

Govindan, R., and Harsha, S.P. (2018). Effect of low-frequency vibration on human body in standing position exposed to railway vehicle. International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering Science and Technology (ICETEST-2018), 16-17 February, MMEC, Mullana, HR, India.

Govindan, R., and Jakhar, O. P. (2014). An Introduction to Scuderi Split Cycle Engine. National Conference on Renewable Energy Resources (NCRER-2014), 28-29 March, Bhagwant University, Ajmer, RJ, India.

Rathore, R. S., Govindan, R. and Mathur, A. (2009), “Energy Efficient Building” in National Conference on Energy Management (NCEM-2009), 20-21 November, Govt. Engg. College Bikaner, Bikaner, RJ, India.

Patent

Prasad, R.K., Pratap, M. R., Govindan, R., Lift Generation Enhancement System for Aircraft Wings, Indian Patent App. No.: 202311054402, Date of Publication: 27/09/2024