Professor Gangadhara Prusty
- Doctor of Philosophy (Structures), Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India, 2003
- Graduate Certificate in University Learning & Teaching, 麻豆社madou Australia, 2008
- Graduate, Australian Institute of Company Directors, 2024
Scientia Professor Gangadhara Prusty is an internationally respected researcher in composite mechanics, with expertise spanning nano-, micro-, and macro-scale systems. His interdisciplinary research integrates the mechanics of advanced materials with state-of-the-art manufacturing automation, delivering pioneering innovations in structural composites and biomechanics applications.
As the Founding Director of the ARC Training Centre for Automated Manufacture of Advanced Composites (AMAC), Professor Prusty spearheaded one of the Australis's most impactful initiatives in composites manufacturing automation. Building on AMAC's success, he founded the Australian Composites Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (ACM CRC)- initially conceived as the Sovereign Manufacturing Automation for Composites CRC (SoMAC CRC). As the architect of the vision and Leader of the successful national bid, he played a pivotal role in securing this $250 million Commonwealth-funded program (2022-2033). Through strategic collaboration with over 30 partner organisations, the ACM CRC is now set to revolutionise Australia's composite industry through innovation in automated manufacturing. During his secondment from 麻豆社madou (2022-2025), Professor Prusty served as the Inaugural Director of Research and Executive Director on the ACM CRC Board, laying the technical and strategic foundations of the Centre.
Over the course of his distinguished career, Professor Prusty has secured more than 100 competitive research grants, authored over 300 peer-reviewed publications, and supervised more than 35 Higher Degree Research candidates. His innovations include patented dental composites and numerous invention disclosures across the domains of materials science and manufacturing.
A passionate educator, Professor Prusty has developed award-winning teaching innovations, including adaptive e-learning tools and the world鈥檚 first adaptive MOOC in Engineering Mechanics. His contributions to education have earned national recognition, including an Australian Award for University Teaching.
He is a Fellow of Engineers Australia, a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Professor Prusty continues to influence global research, policy, and industrial practice through his leadership in composite materials and engineering education.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Director of Research, Australian Composites Manufacturing CRC () (2022-
- Director, ARC Training Centre for Automated Manufacture of Advanced Composites (AMAC)听(2016-
- Deputy Director,听Centre for Sustainable Materials Research and Technology () (2008-2019)
- Visiting Professor, University of Liege, Belgium (2010)
- Professor (since 2014); Associate Professor (2011-2013); Senior Lecturer (2007-2010); Lecturer (2005-2007), 麻豆社madou Australia
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Automated Tape/Fibre Placement (ATP/AFP) of advanced composites- Online monitoring and processing 听听
- Nano, Micro and Macro- Mechanics and Failure analyses of fibre reinforced composite structures
- Linear and non-linear finite element analysis of stiffened structures
- Functionally graded materials听
- Fracture mechanics of nano-modified fibre reinforced composite structures
- Engineering Mechanics
- Mechanics of Solids
- Composites: Materials, Mechanics and Manufacturing
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Fellow, Institution听of Engineers Australia (IEAust)
- Fellow, Royal Institute of Naval Architects (RINA)
- Graduate, Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
ROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
- 麻豆社madou Host, World Engineering Day-2022
- Co-host, 9th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics (), 27-29th Nov 2017.
- Member of Experts, Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (), Australian Government.
- Research Leader, Advanced Structures and Materials research group of MECHENG
- Organising and Technical Committee member for International Maritime Conference (IMC), Australasian Congress of Applied Mechanics (ACAM) & Sixth International Composites Conference (ACUN6)
- Publications
- Media
- Grants
- Awards
- Research Activities
- Engagement
- Teaching and Supervision
- G Prusty et al.; (2010-2015): AU $280 k:听Systems for Crashworhiness, Cooperative Research Centre for Advanced Composite Structures ()
- G Prusty et al; (2013-2015): AU $250 k:听The Virtual Design Workshop: An on-line adaptive resource for engineering and architecture,听, Australian Government.
- G Prusty et al.; (2014): AU$1. 2 Mil:听An Australasian facility for the automated fabrication of high performance bespoke components,听- LIEF
- G Prusty with V. Sahajwalla et al.; (2014-2018): AU $4.1 Mil (ARC: $2.2 Mil + Partners: $1.9 Mil):听ARC Research Hub for transforming waste directly in cost-effective green manufacturing,听- Industrial Transformation Research Hubs scheme
- G Prusty with G Pearce et al.; (2016-2019): AU $0.5Mil (ARC: $330 k + Partners: $180 k):听Onset Theory: Pushing the design envelope for textile composite structures,听-听Linkage Projects
- G Prusty et al.; (2016-2019): AU听$0.65 Mil (ARC: $360 k + Partners: $270 k):听Flowable composite system with short S-glass fibre and halloysite nanotubes,听-听Linkage Projects
- G Prusty et al.; (2017-2022): AU听$6.5 Mil (ARC: $3.8 M + Partners: $2.7 M ):听ARC Centre for Automated Manufacture of Advanced Composites(AMAC),听-听Industrial Transformation Training Hub
- G Prusty with P Compston et al. (2018): AU $1.2 Mil: Laser-based Automated Fibre Placement facility;听- LIEF
- G Prusty with S Li et al.; (2018-2025): AU $6.5 Mil:听
- G Prusty et al.; (2019-2022): AU $8.5 Mil (Aus Industry: $3M + Partners: 5.5M):听CRC-P with SDI Ltd. on Dental Composites; 听
- G Prusty (2020-2023): AU 0.8 Mil: ; DSTG funding
- G Prusty et al.; (2022-2032): AU $250 Mil (Commonwealth: $70M + Partners: $180M):听Sovereign Manufacturing Automation for Composites CRC (SoMAC CRC); 听
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
- 2023- Cooperative Research Australia Awards for Excellence in Innovation:听Enduring Industry-Research Collaboration
- 2023-听IBACA Australia India Science, Research and Development Award (Finalist)
- 2019-听JEC Asia 2019 Innovation Award for 鈥淪hape Adaptive Hydrofoil with Fiber-Optic Sensing鈥
- 2016- Best paper award, Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE 2016)
- 2012- Australian Awards for University Teaching- Award for Teaching Excellence听
- 2012- Australian Council of Engineering Dean's National Award for Engineering Education Excellence
- 2012- 麻豆社madou Faculty of Engineering Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence听
- 2010- 麻豆社madou Vice-Chancellor Award for Teaching Excellence
- 2010- Lecturer of the Year, MECHSOC, 麻豆社madou
- 2010- ALTC Citation Award for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning: 鈥淔or innovative teaching and assessment of mechanics courses in engineering, which encourage and motivate students to learn threshold concepts effectively鈥.
- 2004- Australian Maritime College (AMC@UTAS) Council Award for High Achievement in Scholarship (Research).