Kiran D’Souza

Kiran D'Souza works in mechanical and aerospace engineering, focusing on the vibration behavior of turbine engine components, especially 'bladed disks' (the rotating fan/turbine assemblies in jet engines). A major research thread involves 'mistuning' — small manufacturing variations between blades that affect vibration and durability — as well as testing what happens when engines ingest foreign objects like drones (UAS) or debris. This research is relevant to students interested in structural dynamics, turbomachinery design, and engine safety testing.

Publication output has been fairly steady over the past decade with year-to-year fluctuation, and notably increased in 2024 before tapering slightly in 2025.

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