Bharath Ravindran Email and Phone Number

Bringing together a passion for composite materials and a technical insight developed over years of research, I specialize in biobased composites, manufacturing process and test rig development for strain rates characterization. My journey has led me across Europe—working with academic institutions, industrial partners, and various projects—and has afforded me hands-on technical knowledge from optimizing test methodologies for composite performance in crashworthiness applications to developing sustainable biobased materials, my work is both technical and impactful. As a Research Engineer at the University of Patras - Greece, I was involved in the extensive EU-funded ICONIC project, where I advanced high strain rate testing methods, significantly improving crash test methodologies for transportation materials. This led to enhancements in SHPB testing reliability, pulse shaping, alignment and tensile test, supporting better predictive modeling for real-world applications. I have had the privilege of conducting research across Europe such as Ulster University, Belfast and Centro Ricerche Fiat, Italy where I explored the intricacies of composites manufacturing and automotive crashworthiness. Currently, I serve as a Researcher at Montanuniversität Leoben, I’m deeply engaged in pioneering biobased composite with high potential with repair and recycling, specifically with the QB3R project, where sustainable engineering meets real-world applicability. I’m excited about finding ways to minimize waste, enhance material lifecycle, and support circular economy principles through innovative approaches.Beyond my technical work, I thrive in collaborative environments and have led reporting and project management tasks, ensuring projects hit their targets efficiently. I also enjoy sharing my findings through published articles and conference presentations, contributing to the global conversation on sustainable material solutions.