🎓 Education
Dr. Guru Guruswamy holds a PhD from the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University (GPA 6.0/6.0), where his thesis focused on Time Dependent Transonic Aeroelasticity of Airfoils. He also earned a Master’s in Structural Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science (with Distinction), where his thesis centered on Finite Element-Based Analysis and Optimization of Suspension Bridges. Dr. Guruswamy completed his Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from Bangalore University, where he was awarded the Gold Medal for being the top student.
💼 Professional Experience
Currently, Dr. Guruswamy serves as a Distinguished Ames Associate and consultant for the High Fidelity Simulation of Air Taxis, focusing on stability and control. He has spent over 35 years at NASA Ames Research Center as a Senior Scientist and Group Lead, specializing in High-Performance Computational Aeroelasticity. During this time, he led the development of groundbreaking programs like ENSAERO and HiMAP, and managed important projects in UCAV and AWS. He has also held key positions at Sterling Software Systems and U.S. Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory, where he contributed to advancements in aeroelastic applications for airfoils.
👨🏫 Academic Experience
Dr. Guruswamy has an extensive academic background, having served as a Teaching Assistant at Purdue University, a Visiting Lecturer at Stanford University, and a PhD Thesis Advisor for graduate students at top universities such as Stanford, Virginia Tech, and Georgia Tech. Additionally, he has mentored numerous graduate research and co-op students at NASA, helping to shape the future of aerospace engineering.
🌐 Professional Activities
Dr. Guruswamy is an active member of the academic and aerospace community, having coordinated the Symposium on Classical to Computational Aeroelasticity at IISc in 2018. He currently serves on the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Aerospace Innovations and has held advisory roles for the AIAA Journal of Aircraft. He has also been involved in numerous AIAA Technical Committees and has reviewed articles for leading journals in the aerospace industry.
💻 Software Projects
Throughout his career, Dr. Guruswamy has led the development of several influential software programs, including ATran3S (the first 3D Fluid/Structure/Control Interaction Program based on Transonic Small Disturbance Theory), ENSAERO (the first 3D Fluid/Structure/Control Interaction Program based on Euler/Navier-Stokes Equations), and HiMAP, a high-fidelity multidisciplinary analysis process. These tools have been distributed to numerous organizations worldwide, winning NASA Space Act Awards and Software Release Awards.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Dr. Guruswamy has received numerous prestigious awards, including the NASA Achievement Award for his contributions to Project Columbia, NASA HQ Turning Goals into Reality Award, and the AIAA Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Service Award. He has also been recognized with NASA Technical Brief Awards, a Gold Medal from Bangalore University, and the David Ross Fellowship from Purdue University, among many others.
🎤 Invited Talks
Dr. Guruswamy is a sought-after speaker and has delivered invited talks at high-profile events, such as the VAIBHAV Summit, organized by the Office of the Prime Minister of India, and the Symposium on Classical to Computational Aeroelasticity at IISc. He has also spoken at renowned institutions such as Stanford University, Infosys, and GE R&D Center.
📈 Administrative & Technical Roles
Dr. Guruswamy has held significant administrative and technical roles, including overseeing projects worth over $4.5 million in High-Performance Computational Aeroelasticity and Rotorcraft Computational Aeroelasticity. He has also served as a technical monitor for multiple projects related to FPGA and high-performance computing.