Devdas Shetty, Ph.D., is the Dean and Distinguished Energy Chair at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at UDC, specializing in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, and advanced manufacturing. With a robust background in research and leadership, he has authored several textbooks and led significant research initiatives, including multi-million-dollar grants in additive manufacturing, nanoscale research, and space technology. Shetty has held leadership roles in academia globally, fostering international academic partnerships across institutions in China, India, South Korea, and more.
Experience
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, IIT Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Institute for Management and Leadership in Education, Harvard University Postgraduate Special Program, MIT Postgraduate Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University Postgraduate, University of Birmingham Postgraduate, Technical University of Nova Scotia Postgraduate, Purdue University Additional Postgraduate Training
Roles
Dean, School of Engineering and Applied Science, UDC, 2012-Present Professor of Mechanical Engineering, UDC, 2012-Present Distinguished Energy Chair, UDC, 2013-Present Dean, College of Engineering, Lawrence Technological University Fellow, American Society of Mechanical Engineers Fellow, Industrial Engineering Operation Management Elected Member, Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering
Courses Taught
Advanced Manufacturing Enginering Robotics, Drones, and Automated Systems Mechatronics System Design Product Design for Engineers Senior Capstone Projects Freshman Engineering Design Advanced Mechanical Engineering Kinematics and Dynamics Master's Thesis Supervision Ph.D. Thesis Supervision
Expertise
Supervisor of Graduate Thesis Students Coordinator, Technical University of Nova Scotia and the Caribbean Founder of international academic partnerships at every university served
Research Focus / Works in Progress
Mechatronics system design; system simulation, modeling and product design; design for product success; advanced manufacturing; additive manufacturing; design of robotic system; robotic control; engineering education
Leadership
Dean of Research, College of Engineering, Technology & Architecture, University of Hartford Program Director, Action Agenda Program on Curricular Reform, National Science Foundation Director, MIT-UOH Collegium on Manufacturing Productivity Institute Project Director, Cooper Union St. Vincent’s Hospital Program
Impact
Selected Publications
Shetty, D. (2018). Product design for engineers. Cengage Learning.
Selected Presentations
Shetty, D. & Campana, C. (2023) Exploring transition into Industry 4.0 with case studies on four engineering education discliplines. EDULEARN23, Palma, Spain.
Shetty, D. (2023) Strategy for systematic education of robotics, drones, and unmanned systems through case studies. EDULEARN23, Palma, Spain.
Kotian, R., Sequeira, S., Umesh, P., Gangadharan, K.V., & Shetty, D. (2024).
Kotian, Rakshith & Umesh, Pruthviraj & K V, Gangadharan & Shetty, Devdas. (2024). Development of portable ground control station for real-time data monitoring of an unmanned surface vessel. International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Shetty, D., Thompson, L., Sanchez, P., & Campana, C. (2021). Improving the performance of ambulatory gait training system for rehabilitation by mechatronics and design simulation. International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Virtual.
Shetty, D. (2021). Experimental investigation, modeling, and simulation for Industry 4.0 case studies in rainwater harvesting and predictive maintenance. International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Virtual.
Selected Grants
National Science Foundation. (2019). Nanoscale research and education.
NASA. (2019).
National Institute of Standards and Technology. (2018). Professional research experience program at UDC.
Department of Energy-National Nuclear Security Administration. (2019). Additive manufacturing post-processing partnerships.
U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command. (2017). Acquistion of laser rapid manufacturing system.
National Science Foundation. (2017). Promoting research on rehabilitation and balance and enhancing of ambulatory suspension system.
Recognitions
Fellow, American Society of Mechanical Engineering, 2020 Fellow, Industrial Engineering and Operation Management, 2019 BEYA-STEM National Award, 2021 Honorable Ronald H Brown Distinguished Leadership Founders Day Award, UDC, 2019 National Award for Academic Leadership, Industrial Engineering and Operation Management, 2016
Invited Participations
Shetty, D. (2018). United Nations. Keynote speaker and chair at various international conferences and symposia.
