Professor Gangadhara Prusty UNSW Sydney Distinguished Keynote Speaker, ICAN 2027

Professor Gangadhara Prusty is a Scientia Professor at UNSW Sydney whose research focuses on composite materials and structures, automated fibre placement, biomaterials, structural integrity, damage modelling and advanced engineering analysis. His work is highly relevant to ICAN 2027 through its emphasis on the design, manufacturing, performance, durability and reliability of advanced fibre-reinforced composites and sustainable biomaterial systems for structural applications. He has contributed to the development of modelling, manufacturing and experimental approaches for understanding damage, impact and failure in composite systems. His research integrates materials design, advanced manufacturing, mechanics and engineering performance, supporting ICAN 2027 themes in advanced composites, structural nanocomposites, biomaterials and high-performance lightweight materials.