The Department of Aerospace Engineering boasts world-renowned research centers, offering a diverse and dynamic graduate curriculum that covers both fundamental principles and contemporary advancements in aerospace. With an esteemed faculty leading the way, the department remains at the forefront of the field.

Research at IISc-Aero thrives on multidisciplinarity, with research groups frequently collaborating with peers from other departments and external institutions. While the traditional boundaries are increasingly fading, overarching research activities can still be categorized into four dominant streams, namely: