Parag Mantri, Ph.D.

Professor of Practice

Education

Ph.D., Aerospace Engineering, North Carolina State University

Biography

Dr. Parag Mantri is an educator, researcher, and technology innovator whose work integrates aerospace engineering, analytics, and artificial intelligence. He earned a Ph.D. in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from North Carolina State University, where his research focused on complex engineering systems and computational modeling. His expertise spans machine learning, data science, Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, predictive analytics, and intelligent systems design. Throughout his career, Dr. Mantri has held leadership roles in research, engineering, and analytics, guiding multidisciplinary teams in the development of technology-driven solutions across academic and industrial environments. His work emphasizes the application of advanced analytical methods and emerging technologies to improve organizational performance and support data-driven decision-making. Drawing on a multidisciplinary background, he combines engineering principles with modern computational techniques to address complex business and technical challenges.

Selected Publications

Deployment Dynamics of Space Tether Systems (doctoral dissertation, 2007)

Patents and Patent Applications

System and method for controlling a blowout preventer system in an oil rig