
Chaitanya Krishna Vallabh
Teaching Assistant Professor
Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Education
- PhD (2017) Clarkson University (Mechanical Engineering)
- MS (2014) Clarkson University (Mechanical Engineering)
- Bachelor of Technology (2012) Vignan's Institute of Technology and Aeronautical Engineering (Aeronautical Engineering)
Research
My research expertise lies in the broad area of system dynamics and vibrations with specialization in microparticle adhesion and manipulation using acoustic techniques coupled with laser interferometry. My research experience and interests also include additive manufacturing (AM), advanced, smart, and scalable manufacturing methods, elastic wave propagation, ultrasonic non-destructive evaluation, structural health monitoring (SHM), systems integration, bigdata analysis, image and signal processing, deep learning, and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS).
Current Research Interests: Advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing, engineering education, and bigdata analysis
Current Research Interests: Advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing, engineering education, and bigdata analysis
General Information
Chaitanya Krishna (CK) Vallabh graduated with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson University in 2017. Prior to his position at Stevens, he was a postdoctoral research associate (2019 - 2022) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at University of Pittsburgh - where his research focus was on developing processing monitoring methods for laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing along with developing sensing modalities for polymer 3D printing. From 2018 - 2019, He was a postdoctoral researcher at The Ohio State University (Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering), where his research focus was on (1) developing MEMS-based sensor system for biological applications and (2) autonomous additive manufacturing.
Dr. Vallabh is also a Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) certified STEM teaching associate and currently working towards the next levels of certification. He is interested and passionate about engineering education research and would like to develop evidence based teaching methodologies for STEM education with focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Dr. Vallabh is also a Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) certified STEM teaching associate and currently working towards the next levels of certification. He is interested and passionate about engineering education research and would like to develop evidence based teaching methodologies for STEM education with focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Institutional Service
- StevensChefs LLC Member
- Senior Design Chair
- Senior Design Member
- Mechanical Engineering Admitted Students Weekend Member
- ME AI Taskforce committee Member
- ME Industry Outreach Committee Member
- Senior Design Member
- Senior Design Chair
- Mechanical Engineering Admitted Students Weekend Member
Professional Service
- Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence Reviewer
- Additive Manufacturing Reviewer
- Measurement Reviewer
- Journal of Manufacturing Processes Reviewer
Appointments
Postdoctoral Research Associate August 2019 –August 2022
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Pittsburgh
Postdoctoral Researcher January 2018 – May 2019
Dept. of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Ohio State University
Graduate Teaching Assistant August 2012 – December 2017
Dept. of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, Clarkson University
Research Intern May 2011 – May 2012
Advanced System Laboratories (ASL), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Hyderabad, India
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Pittsburgh
Postdoctoral Researcher January 2018 – May 2019
Dept. of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Ohio State University
Graduate Teaching Assistant August 2012 – December 2017
Dept. of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, Clarkson University
Research Intern May 2011 – May 2012
Advanced System Laboratories (ASL), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Hyderabad, India
Professional Societies
- ASEE – American Society for Engineering Education Member
- Adhesion Society Member
- ASME – American Society of Mechanical Engineers Member
Patents and Inventions
Zhao, X., & Vallabh, C. K. P. (2024). U.S. Patent No. 11,874,176. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Selected Publications
Conference Proceeding
- Fontaine, M.; Vallabh, C. (2025). Effects of Spatial Ability on the Mastery of Statics Concepts. 2025 ASEE Annual Conference \& Exposition.
- Mahmoud, Y.; Lyu, J.; Vallabh, C.; Manoochehri, S. (2024). Melt Pool Depth Prediction in Directed Energy Deposition Single-Track Prints Using Point Cloud Analysis. International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (vol. 88346, pp. V02AT02A024).
- Akhavan, J.; Xu, K.; Vallabh, C.; Manoochehri, S. (2024). Real-Time Print Tracking in Metal Additive Manufacturing Using Acoustic Emission Sensors and Vision Transformer Algorithms. Volume 2: Manufacturing Equipment and Automation; Manufacturing Processes; Manufacturing Systems; Nano/Micro/Meso Manufacturing; Quality & Reliability (pp. V002T07A009). American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
https://doi.org/10.1115/msec2024-125391. - Fontaine, M.; Vallabh, C. (2024). Correlating Common Errors in Statics Problem Solving with Spatial Ability. 2024 ASEE Annual Conference \& Exposition.
- Caputo, A.; Neu, R. W.; Vallabh, C.; Zhao, X.; Zhang, H. (2023). Investigating the Influence of Build Parameters and Porosity on Fatigue of AM IN718. TMS Annual Meeting \& Exhibition (pp. 571--591).
- Lyu, J.; Akhavan, J.; Mahmoud, Y.; Xu, K.; Vallabh, C.; Manoochehri, S. (2023). Real-Time Monitoring and Gaussian Process-Based Estimation of the Melt Pool Profile In Direct Energy Deposition. International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference. ASME.
- Lyu, J.; Akhavan, J.; Mahmoud, Y.; Xu, K.; Vallabh, C.; Manoochehri, S.. Real-Time Monitoring and Gaussian Process-Based Estimation of the Melt Pool Profile In Direct Energy Deposition. International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference. ASME.
Journal Article
- Xu, K.; Vallabh, C.; Manoochehri, S. (2025). Integrating Machine Learning with Multimodal Monitoring System Utilizing Acoustic and Vision Sensing to Evaluate Geometric Variations in Laser Directed Energy Deposition. arXiv.
https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7435959/v1. - Xu, K.; Mahmoud, Y.; Manoochehri, S.; Vallabh, C. (2025). Using acoustic emission signal analysis and machine learning algorithms for predicting mechanical hardness in laser directed energy deposition parts. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (pp. 1--20). Springer London London.
- Akhavan, J.; Vallabh, C.; Zhao, X.; Manoochehri, S. (2024). Binocular Model: A deep learning solution for online melt pool temperature analysis using dual-wavelength Imaging Pyrometry. arXiv preprint arXiv:2408.11126.
- Zhang, H.; Caputo, A. N.; Vallabh, C.; Zhang, H.; Neu, R. W.; Zhao, X. (2024). Evaluating and correlating multimodal process dynamics, microstructure features, and mechanical properties in laser powder bed fusion. Journal of Manufacturing Processes (vol. 127, pp. 511--530). Elsevier.
- Vallabh, C.; Manoochehri, S. (2024). Dataset of in-situ coaxial monitoring and print’s cross-section images by Direct Energy Deposition fabrication.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41597-023-02672-4. - Vallabh, C. (2024). Melt Pool Width Measurement in a Multi-Track, Multi-Layer Laser Powder Bed Fusion Print Using Single-Camera Two-Wavelength Imaging Pyrometry. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (vol. 132, pp. 2575–2585). Springer.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00170-024-13486-y. - Zhang, H.; Vallabh, C.; Zhao, X. (2023). Influence of Spattering on In-process Layer Surface Roughness during Laser Powder Bed Fusion. arXiv preprint arXiv:2303.00272.
- Zhang, H.; Vallabh, C.; Zhao, X. (2023). Machine learning enhanced high dynamic range fringe projection profilometry for in-situ layer-wise surface topography measurement during LPBF additive manufacturing. Precision Engineering (vol. 84, pp. 1--14). Elsevier.
- Vallabh, C.; Manoochehri, S. (2023). Dataset of in-situ coaxial monitoring and print’s cross-section images by Direct Energy Deposition fabrication.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41597-023-02672-4. - Zhang, H.; Vallabh, C. K.; Zhao, X. (2023). Influence of spattering on in-process layer surface roughness during laser powder bed fusion. Journal of Manufacturing Processes (vol. 104, pp. 289-306). Elsevier BV.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2023.08.058. - Zhang, H.; Vallabh, C.; Zhao, X. (2022). Registration and fusion of large-scale melt pool temperature and morphology monitoring data demonstrated for surface topography prediction in LPBF. Additive Manufacturing (vol. 58, pp. 103075). Elsevier.
posted-content
- Xu, K.; Vallabh, C.; Manoochehri, S. (2025). Integrating Machine Learning with Multimodal Monitoring System Utilizing Acoustic and Vision Sensing to Evaluate Geometric Variations in Laser Directed Energy Deposition. arXiv.
https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7435959/v1.
Courses
ENGR 211: Statics and Introduction to Engineering Mechanics
ME 261: Mechanics of Materials
ME 361: Design of Machine Components
ME 345: Modeling and Simulation
ME 635: Modeling and Simulation
ME 261: Mechanics of Materials
ME 361: Design of Machine Components
ME 345: Modeling and Simulation
ME 635: Modeling and Simulation