Scholar
Harsha Nagarajan
Google Scholar ID: mMQ8eowAAAAJ
Scientist, Theoretical Division (Applied Mathematics), Los Alamos National Laboratory
Citations & Impact
Citations
1,325
H-index
20
i10-index
31
Publications
20
Co-authors
37
list available
Publications
Resume (English only)
Academic Achievements
- Awarded the “Outstanding Reviewer 2019” recognition from IEEE Transactions on Power Systems. Published multiple papers in areas such as power systems, network design, and optimization algorithms.
Research Experience
- Currently a staff scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Previously, a post-doctoral research associate at CNLS, LANL. Research projects include problems in large-scale energy infrastructure systems and discrete optimization methods in Quantum Computing.
Education
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, 2014, Systems, Controls and Applied Optimization Lab, Texas A&M University; Master of Science, 2008, Texas A&M University; Bachelor of Technology, 2006, National Institute of Technology, Trichy.
Background
- Currently a staff scientist in the “Applied Mathematics and Plasma Physics” group at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Previously, a post-doctoral research associate at Center for Nonlinear Studies (CNLS), LANL. Primary research interests include development of efficient formulations and algorithms for modeling, design, and control of complex physical systems. Utilizes tools from various disciplines including mathematical programming and optimization (convex and nonconvex), control theory, and uncertainty quantification. Recently, focusing on large-scale energy infrastructure systems and application of discrete optimization methods in Quantum Computing.
Miscellany
- Interests include Mathematical Programming, Global Optimization, Control of Dynamical systems, Energy Systems, and Algorithms.
