Research

Research Areas

Multifunctional Composites

Nonlinear Mechanics

Reconfigurable and Deployable Systems

Experimental mechanics

Active Projects

  • Finite Element Method-Based Numerical Framework for the Design, Simulation, and Development of Foldable Composite Booms for Space Applications — ISRO, IIT Kharagpur Cell
  • Exploratory Development of Low-Cost Smart Adaptive Molds for Complex Concrete Facades — SatiQ Concrete Manufacturer Pvt. Ltd.
  • From Failure to Function: Prototyping Instability-Driven Structural Mechanisms — SRIC, IIT Kharagpur

Facilities

  • Advanced Mechanical Testing Systems
  • Composite Fabrication Lab

Selected Publications

  1. Elderfield N, Mukherjee A, Ermanni P, Wong JC. 3D printed bistable composite lattice shells with tailorable coiled geometries. Composite Structures. 2025 Jun 11;119332.
  2. Vogel T, Mukherjee A, Tarter E, Sakovsky M, Ermanni P. Kinematics-driven design of reconfigurable bistable hinges with high stiffness and stability. Materials & Design. 2024 Aug 1;244:113154.
  3. Mukherjee P, Mukherjee A, Arockiarajan A, Ali SF. Dynamics of bistable composite plates. International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics. 2024 Jun 3;104767.
  4. Mukherjee A, Vogel T, Ermanni P. Enhancing the design space of bistable laminates by tailoring the attachment boundary conditions. Journal of Vibration and Acoustics. 2023 Dec 1;145(6).
  5. Mukherjee A, Risso G, Ermanni P. Quantifying the strength of stability of multi-stable structures: A new design perspective. Thin-Walled Structures. 2023;189:110921.
  6. Mukherjee A, Sudersan S, Ali SF, Arockiarajan A. Magnetic actuation of switchable bistable structures: a numerical study. Smart Materials and Structures. 2021;30(7):075025.
  7. Mukherjee A, Ali SF, Arockiarajan A. Hybrid bistable composite laminates for structural assemblies: A numerical and experimental study. Composite Structures. 2021;260:113467.
  8. Mukherjee A, Ali SF, Arockiarajan A. Modeling of integrated shape memory alloy and Macro-Fiber Composite actuated trailing edge. Smart Materials and Structures. 2020;29(8):085005.
  9. Mukherjee A, Friswell MI, Ali SF, Arockiarajan A. Modeling and design of a class of hybrid bistable symmetric laminates with cantilever boundary configuration. Composite Structures. 2020;239:112019.
  10. Mukherjee A, Ali SF, Arockiarajan A. Compliant structure under follower forces and any combined loading: Theoretical and experimental studies. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences. 2019;153:75-82.