Rajkumar S. Pant

Rajkumar S. Pant

PhD, Cranfield University

Area of Expertise:

Aerospace Engineering

About Rajkumar S. Pant

Prof Rajkumar S. Pant is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at IIT Bombay, with over 34 years of teaching experience. He holds a Ph.D. from Cranfield University, UK, and specializes in Lighter-Than-Air systems, Aircraft Design, Air Transportation, and Sustainable Aviation.

His remarkable contributions to aerospace engineering are reflected in his extensive publication record of 284 papers and 3 awarded patents. Prof Pant is the recipient of several prestigious accolades, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics (2023) and multiple teaching excellence awards from IIT Bombay.

He has held visiting professorships at renowned institutions worldwide, including Virginia Tech, Nanyang Technological University, and currently at Plaksha University. As the Chairman of the Design Division of The Aeronautical Society of India, he continues to shape the future of aerospace engineering education and research.

Research Interests
  • Lighter-than-Air systems
  •  Aircraft Design
  •  Air Transportation
  • Optimization
Past Associations

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Kanpur and Nasik Divisions

Education
  • Ph.D. in Design, Structures & Systems from Cranfield University
  • M.Tech. in Aeronautical Engineering from IIT Madras
  • B.Sc. (Engg.) in Aeronautical Engineering from PEC Chandigarh