Ravi Challa

Ravi Challa, PhD, is a Senior Research Scientist and Project Manager at Littoral Power Systems, Inc., where expertise is applied in developing algorithms and software tools for hydropower systems and creating multi-disciplinary models for hydrokinetic energy conversion. Prior experience includes serving as an R&D Project Engineer at RE VISION CONSULTING LLC, focusing on optimizing renewable energy devices through real-time wave prediction and hydrodynamic modeling. A substantial academic background includes postdoctoral research and teaching roles at Oregon State University, complemented by advanced degrees in Civil and Ocean Engineering from Oregon State University and the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.