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SUMMARY:From Shock to Shield: Designing Materials for Space\, Defense\, and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:The next frontier of materials innovation lies in designing systems that not only survive but thrive under harsh environments. From hypersonic vehicles and next-generation defense systems to lunar construction and in-space manufacturing\, the demand for ultra-lightweight\, high-strength\, and resilient materials has never been greater. Yet\, our ability to understand and design materials that endure such conditions remains limited by slow\, expensive testing and computationally intensive models ultimately leading to a lack of physical understanding of mechanical response. In particular\, data describing how materials deform and fail under ultra-high strain-rate loading conditions which are typical of aerospace and defense structures—are exceptionally scarce. As a result\, materials development has relied on costly\, well-established systems; but the emergence of commercial space and reusable aerospace structures now demands a new generation of high-fidelity insights into material behavior under dynamic extremes.\n\nIn this talk\, I will introduce a new data intensive high-throughput experimental framework for probing material behavior under extreme dynamic loading. At its core is an automated laser-driven micro-plate impact platform that enables rapid\, cost-effective measurement of key material properties under shock loading. For the purpose of this talk we will in particular look at the Hugoniot Elastic Limit (the onset of plasticity under uniaxial strain loading) and spall strength (the threshold for dynamic fracture) of metals\, when subjected to ultra-high strain rate impacts (10^6 to  10^7 /s). Traditionally\, these properties required large-scale\, single-shot experiments; this new approach achieves them with statistical richness and precision\, dramatically accelerating the rate of materials discovery for extreme environments. Using this dataset\, I will discuss how loading kinetics\, microstructure\, and composition govern material performance\, and how transforming a data-scarce field into a data-rich one enables AI-driven approaches such as active learning and Bayesian optimization for autonomous extreme-mechanics experimentation.\n\nLooking ahead\, integrating this data-rich experimental capability with AI-driven modeling and automation opens a pathway toward physics-informed design principles for lightweight alloys\, ceramics\, and architected composites. In the near term\, this framework will shorten material certification cycles for hypersonics and spacecraft\, rapidly and cheaply explore a wide range of potential materials solutions; in the long term\, it will enable data-driven design of resilient materials for aerospace\, defense\, energy applications and beyond. By uniting experimental mechanics\, data science\, and materials design\, this work lays the foundation for a new era of adaptive\, high-performance materials engineered for extremes.\n\nSpeaker : Dr. Piyush Wanchoo\n\n\nBiography:\nDr. Piyush Wanchoo is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Johns Hopkins University’s Hopkins Extreme Materials Institute (HEMI). His research focuses on understanding how materials behave under extreme conditions such as shock\, impact\, and blast loading. He develops high-\nthroughput\, AI-integrated experimental platforms that enable rapid\, data-driven discovery of material solutions for aerospace\, defense\, and space applications.
URL:https://aero.iisc.ac.in/event/from-shock-to-shield-designing-materials-for-space-defense-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Electrospinning Technology\, Applications and Advancements
DESCRIPTION:Electrospinning has emerged as one of the most versatile and impactful techniques for producing nanofibers in various applications\, including healthcare\, biotechnology\, filtration\, and advanced materials. This seminar offers a comprehensive overview of both the foundational science and the latest advancements that are shaping the future of the field. The talk will cover topics such as Fundamentals and principles of electrospinning; Materials\, polymers\, and process optimization; Advances in portable and clinical electrospinning systems; Electrospun materials for wound care & tissue regeneration; Applications in drug delivery\, filtration\, and protective materials; Case studies & commercialization pathways; Opportunities\, challenges\, and future trends. \nSpeaker : Dr. Claudia Barzilay \nBiography :\nDr. Claudia Barzilay is a leading scientist in electrospinning-based medical technologies and a key contributor to innovation at Nanomedic Technologies\, Israel — the company behind SpinCare™\, a revolutionary portable electrospinning system that creates personalized\, on-body wound dressings. She holds a PhD in biomaterials and nanotechnology\, where her research focused on advanced polymer systems and nanofiber-based solutions for clinical use. She later completed a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship at Stanford University\, specializing in translational biomaterials\, nanostructured polymers\, and medical technologies designed for real-world clinical impact. Dr. Barzilay’s work spans nanofiber engineering\, polymer science\, and medical device development. She collaborates closely with hospitals\, research institutions\, and industry partners worldwide\, contributing to the development of next-generation electrospinning platforms for wound healing\, regenerative medicine\, drug delivery\, and personalized healthcare applications.
URL:https://aero.iisc.ac.in/event/electrospinning-technology-applications-and-advancements/
LOCATION:Auditorium (AE 005)\, Department of Aerospace Engineering
CATEGORIES:AE Seminar
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SUMMARY:From Flight Control to Multi-Agent Systems
DESCRIPTION:In this two-part talk\, I will present an overview of my research over the past ten years in the academia and the industry. In the first part\, I will talk about the use of articulated wings for rapid manoeuvring at high angles of attack\, particularly with application to landing in constrained spaces. I will present a first-principles analysis leading to design rules as well as guidelines for control design. In the second part\, I will talk about some recent work on the control of the emergent behaviour of large multi-agent systems. I will present motivating examples drawn from my recent research\, including in the industry. I will talk about the use of continuum methods for describing the dynamics of large systems and for designing compact control laws. I will wrap up by discussing interesting directions for future research on these topics. \nSpeaker : Aditya A. Paranjape \nBiography : \nAditya A. Paranjape received B.Tech and M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay in 2007\, and PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2011. After completing his post-doc in 2013 from the University of Illinois\, he held tenure-track academic positions\, most recently at Imperial College London\, before spending five years with TCS Research\, a division of Tata Consultancy Services\, in Pune\, India. He has been with the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Monash University since April 2024. He is also Honorary Lecturer at Imperial College London and Visiting Associate Professor at IIT Bombay. His research interests are centred around flight dynamics\, control systems\, and multi-agent systems. He is a Senior Member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and a member of AIAA’s Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Technical Committee.
URL:https://aero.iisc.ac.in/event/from-flight-control-to-multi-agent-systems/
LOCATION:Auditorium (AE 005)\, Department of Aerospace Engineering
CATEGORIES:AE Seminar
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