Indian Space Programme: has been a catalyst for advanced research, technological innovation and space exploration in the country. Scientific data from ISRO’s earth observation, lunar and planetary exploration missions are being used by hundreds of scientists across the country. More than 1000 R&D Projects have been supported through the RESPOND Programme and Space Technology cells. […]
The Department of Aerospace Engineering, IISc, is excited to invite you to AERES 2025—a premier Aerospace Research Students’ Symposium. This 4-day event brings together MTech and PhD students from IISc and other leading institutes to showcase innovative research and connect with industry experts. Why Attend AERES 2025? • 6 Keynote Talks: Hear from distinguished leaders in the aerospace […]
Layered structural components, such as laminated composites and those made via Additive Manufacturing (AM), are widely used in aerospace and automotive industries due to their various advantages. The layer-wise approach allows for intricate and multifunctional designs, but their performance depends on factors such as joining technique, material properties, manufacturing conditions, and service environments. These layered […]
In this work, a novel sub-mesoscale model of woven fabrics is developed using nonlinear finite element methods. The main aim of the work is to develop a framework for modeling woven fabrics. The yarns are modeled as beam elements that move freely in space and undergo large deformations and rotations. A geometrically-exact beam theory (GEBT) […]
Swirl is used in modern gas turbine combustor nozzles to achieve reliable flame stabilization and efficient fuel-air mixing. The swirl component in the nozzle jet flow induces an axial vortex. At high swirl intensities, vortex breakdown occurs, creating a recirculation zone in the flow known as the vortex breakdown bubble (VBB). VBB appearance is typically […]
The aerodynamic shape of an aircraft plays a critical role in its performance. Aerodynamic Shape Optimization (ASO) modifies the shape to achieve desired performance metrics, such as reduced drag or increased lift. ASO integrates numerical optimization techniques with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Gradient-based optimization techniques are widely employed for ASO. The adjoint solution enables the […]
Fiber Metal Laminates are materials that combine metal properties with Fiber Reinforced Plastics (FRP) to improve mechanical performance. This research investigates the impact of core metal type and thickness on the tensile and impact behavior of FMLs. Initially two types of FML were modeled: GFML based on GFRP and HFML based on CFRP and GFRP. […]
With the climate change becoming as one of the main challenges for human existence, every sector has to contribute in reducing its climate footprint. Being an international and hard to abate sectors, aviation is struggling to find a viable replacement for kerosene. This talk focuses on a novel multi-fuel combustion strategy that is aimed at […]
The global thrust towards the development of hypersonic cruise systems for various applications is leading towards slender configurations with lifting and control surfaces which are thin and complaint and face a hypersonic flow. Hypersonic flows are characterized by large flow kinetic energy and momentum, which manifests into strong shocks, high temperatures, and associated effects that […]
Autonomous agents are increasingly being used to solve many tasks, deemed complex by humans, with ease and effectiveness. Two such applications are in defense scenarios and in coverage. This thesis, therefore, is devoted towards study of motion planning strategies for autonomous agents in the context of pursuit-evasion problems as well as different coverage problems. The […]
Aluminium alloy AA2219 is a precipitation hardenable wrought alloy with copper as a major alloying element. Large-volume propellant tanks of space launch vehicles are manufactured by joining AA2219 aluminium alloy through Friction Stir Welding (FSW) and it is designed optimally to improve the payload capability. An increase in the strength of the FSW joint results […]
The Society for Shock Wave Research (India ), Department of Aerospace Engineering is organizing a “One Day Workshop on Sustainability in Aerospace” on Monday, March 17, 2025. The primary objective of this workshop is to delve into recent advancements and future challenges in sustainable aerospace technology. The aerospace sector is experiencing significant growth in both aviation and […]
