IISc Bangalore

Gopalan Jagadeesh

Professor
Aerodynamics
Email: jaggie[at]iisc.ac.in
Office Phone Number: +91-80-22932424
Lab Phone Number: +91-80-22932424
Office Room Number: AE218
Lab Room Number : Hypersonics Lab
Lab Website: LHSR

 

Education

Ph.D. (Aeronautical Engineering) Indian Institute of Science Bangalore 1998
M.E. (Heat Power Engineering) Birla Institute of Technology Mesra 1992
B.E. (Mechanical Engineering) Bangalore University 1989

Experience

  • Pratt-Whitney Chair Professor. August 2016 – Present
  • Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. October 2011 – Present
  • Chairman, Center of Excellence in Hypersonics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. September 2011 – Present
  • Associate Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. October 2007 – September 2011
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. October 2001 – September 2007
  • Visiting Lecturer, Shock Wave Research Center, Institute of Fluid Science, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan. April 1999 – September 2001

Research Interests

Hypersonic Aerodynamics and Shock Wave dynamics

Research Statement

To explore the unknown yet fasinating facet of hypersonic flows and shock waves.
Current research endeavours include:
Hypersonic flow control, development of SCRAMJET engines and
industrial applications of shock waves.

Consulting Activities

Prof. Jagadeesh has successfully completed many technical consultancy projects funded by both private and public industries

  1. Karthick SK, Rao SMV, Jagadeesh G, Reddy KPJ. Passive scalar mixing studies to identify the mixing length in a supersonic confined jet. Experiments in Fluids. 2017. 2017
  2. Bisht A, Ray N, Jagadeesh G, Suwas S. Micro-structural and crystallographic response of shock loaded pure copper. Journal of Materials Research. 2017. 2017
  3. Thakur R, Jagadeesh G. Experimental Analysis of Shock Stand-off Distance over Spherical Bodies in High Enthalpy Flows. Proc. IMechE, Part G: J. Aerospace Engineering. 2016. 2016
  4. Hegde GM, Jagadeesh G, Reddy KPJ. Time resolved digital interferometry for high speed flow visualization in hypersonic shock tunnel. Journal of the Indian Institute of Science. 2016;96(1). 2016
  5. Karthick SK, Rao SMV, Jagadeesh G, Reddy KPJ. Parametric Experimental Studies on Mixing Characteristics within a Low Area Ratio Rectangular Supersonic Gaseous Ejector. Physics of Fluids. 2016;28. 2016
  6. Dateya A, Thaha A, Patil SR, Jagadeesh G, Chakravortty D. Enhancing the efficiency of desensitizing agents with shockwave treatment – A new paradigm in dentinal hypersensitivity management. RSC Advances. 2016. 2016
  7. Subburaj J, Jagadeesh G. Development of a novel miniature detonation-driven shock tube assembly that uses in-situ generated oxyhydrogen mixture. Review of Scientific Instruments. 2016. 2016
  8. Sriram R, Lakshman S, Kumar DManoj, Jagadeesh G. On the Length Scales of Hypersonic Shock Induced Large Separation Bubbles near Leading Edge. Journal Of Fluid Mechanics. 2016. 2016
  9. Karthick SK, Jagadeesh G, Reddy KPJ. Visualization of Supersonic Free and Confined Jet using Planar Laser Mie Scattering Technique. Journal of the Indian Institute of Science. 2016;96(1). 2016
  10. Dateya A, Thaha A, Patil SR, Jagadeesh G, Chakravortty D. Enhancing the efficiency of desensitizing agents with shockwave treatment – A new paradigm in dentinal hypersensitivity management. RSC Advances. 2016. 2016
  11. Ray N, Jagadeesh G, Suwas S. Response of Shock Wave Deformation in AA5086 Aluminum Alloy. Materials Science and Engineering: A. 2015;622. 2015
  12. Sriram R, Jagadeesh G. Correlation for length of impinging shock-induced large separation bubble at hypersonic speeds. AIAA. 2015. 2015
  13. Sriram R, Ram SN, Hegde GM, Nayak MM, Jagadeesh G. Shock tunnel measurements of surface pressures in shock induced separated flow field using MEMS sensor array. Measurement Science and Technology. 2015;26. 2015
  14. Gnanadhasa DPrakash, Elango M, Ben Thomas M, Jagadeesh G, Chakravortty D. Remotely triggered micro-shock wave responsive drug delivery system for resolving diabetic wound infection and controlling blood sugar levels. RSC Advances. 2015. 2015
  15. Sriram R, Jagadeesh G. Shock Tunnel Investigations on the Evolution and Morphology of Shock Induced Large Separation Bubbles. Aeronautical Journal. 2015. 2015
  16. Singh V, I. Samuelraj O, Venugopal R, Jagadeesh G, Banerjee PK. Study the effect of electrical and mechanical shock loading on liberation and milling characteristics of mineral materials. Minerals Engineering. 2015;70. 2015
  17. Gnanadhasa DPrakash, Elango M, S. Raj J, Srinandan CS, Datey A, Strugnell RA, et al. Successful treatment of biofilm infections using shock waves combined with antibiotic therapy. Nature Scientific Reports. 2015. 2015
  18. Rao S, Jagadeesh G. Studies on the effects of varying secondary gas properties in a flow entrainment ratio supersonic ejector. Applied Thermal Engineering. 2015;78. 2015
  19. Shelar VM, Hegde GM, Umesh G, Jagadeesh G, Reddy KPJ. Gas Phase Oxygen Quenching Studies of Ketone Tracers for Laser-Induced Fluorescence Applications in Nitrogen Bath Gas. Spectroscopy Letters 47 (1), 12-18. 2014. 2014
  20. Sriram R, Jagadeesh G. Shock tunnel experiments on control of shock induced large separation bubble using boundary layer bleed. Aerospace Science and Technology 36, 87-93. 2014. 2014
  21. Rao M, Hoysall DC, Jagadeesh G. Mahogany seed–a step forward in deciphering autorotation. CURRENT SCIENCE 106 (8), 1101. 2014. 2014
  22. Zare-Behtash H, Gongora-Orozco N, Kontis K, Jagadeesh G. Detonation-driven–shock wave interactions with perforated plates. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering. 2014. 2014
  23. Rao SMV, Jagadeesh G. Observations on the non-mixed length and unsteady shock motion in a two dimensional supersonic ejector. Physics of Fluids (1994-present) 26 (3), 036103. 2014. 2014
  24. Zare-Behtash H, Gongora-Orozco N, Kontis K, Jagadeesh G. Detonation-driven–shock wave interactions with perforated plates. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering. 2013. 2013
  25. Samuelraj IO, Jagadeesh G, Kontis K. Micro-blast waves using detonation transmission tubing. Shock Waves 23 (4), 307-316. 2013. 2013
  26. Shelar VM, Hegde GM, Umesh G, Jagadeesh G, Reddy KPJ. Visualization of coherent structures in turbulent subsonic jet using planar laser induced fluorescence of acetone. Eur. Phys. J. Appl. Phys. 2013;62. 2013
  27. Venkatakrishnan L, Suriyanarayanan P, Jagadeesh G. Density field visualization of a Micro-explosion using background-oriented schlieren. Journal of Visualization. 2013. 2013
  28. Rao MVSrisha, Jagadeesh G. Visualization and Image Processing of Compressible Flow in a Supersonic Gaseous Ejector. Journal of the Indian Institute of Science. 2013;93(1). 2013
  29. Nagaraja SR, Prasad JK, Jagadeesh G. Theoretical–experimental study of shock wave-assisted metal forming process using a diaphragmless shock tube. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering. 2012;226(12). 2012
  30. M Vikas S, Umesh G, Hegde GM, Jagadeesh G, Reddy KPJ. Quantitative density imaging of subsonic jet using planar laser induced fluorescence of MEK. Optical Engineering (ICOE), 2012 International Conference on. 2012. 2012
  31. Sriram R, Srisha MVRao, Pal S, Jagadeesh G. Smoke Flow Visualizations for the Study of Surface Dielectric Barrier Discharge Induced Flow Field. International Journal of Aerospace Innovations. 2012;4(3). 2012
  32. Nagaraja SR, Rakesh SG, Prasad JK, Barhai PK, Jagadeesh G. Investigations on micro-blast wave assisted metal foil forming for biomedical applications. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences. 2012;61(1). 2012
  33. Ratan J, Jagadeesh G. Investigations on supersonic combustion in a combustion-driven shock tunnel. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering. 2012;226(9). 2012
  34. Rakesh SG, Gnanadhas DPrakash, Allam USankar, Nataraja KN, Barhai PK, Jagadeesh G, et al. Development of micro-shock wave assisted dry particle and fluid jet delivery system. Applied microbiology and biotechnology. 2012;96(3). 2012
  35. Jagadeesh G. Role of flow kinematic and energetic effects in hypersonic flow control. International Journal of Aerodynamics. 2012;2(2). 2012
  36. I Samuelraj O, Jagadeesh G, Kontis K. Micro-blast waves using detonation transmission tubing. Shock Waves. 2012. 2012
  37. Nataraja KN, Jagadeesh G. Comment on “Physical methods for genetic plant transformation” by Rivera et al. Physics of Life Reviews. 2012. 2012
  38. Saravanan S, Nagashetty K. Schlieren visualization of shock wave phenomena over a missile-shaped body at hypersonic Mach numbersrsonic speeds. In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers – Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering. 2011;225(G(1):23-34. 2011
  39. Saravanan S, Jagadeesh G. Aerodynamic force measurement using 3-component accelerometer force balance system in a hypersonic shock tunnel. Shock Waves. 2009;18:425-435. 2009
  40. Jagadeesh G, Reddy KPJ. Experimental investigations on the effect of a thermal bump in the hypersonic flow around a flat plate. In: Sriram R. AIAA, AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and exhibition. 2009. 2009
  41. Sahoo N, Mahapatra DR, Jagadeesh G, Gopalakrishnan S, Reddy KPJ. Design and Analysis of a flat accelerometer-based force balance system for shock tunnel testing. Measurement. 2007;40(1). 2007
  42. Sahoo N, Reddy KPJ, Saravanan S. Simultaneous measurement of aerodynamic and heat transfer data for large angle blunt cones in hypersonic shock tunnel. SADHANA, Indian Academy of Sciences. 2006;31(Part 5):557-581. 2006
  43. Menezes V, Takayama K, Ohki T, Jagadeesh G. Laser-ablation-assisted micro-particle acceleration for drug delivery. Applied Physics Letters. 2005;87. 2005
  44. Sahoo N, Kulkarni V, Saravanan S, Jagadeesh G, Reddy KPJ. Film cooling effectiveness on a large angle blunt cone flying at hypersonic speed. Physics of Fluids. 2005;17. 2005
  45. Jagadeesh G, Nataraja K, Udayakumar M. Shock Waves can enhance transformation of bacterial cells with plasmid DNA. Current Science. 2004;87(6). 2004
  46. Sahoo N, Mahapatra DR, Jagadeesh G, Gopalakrishnan S, Reddy KPJ. An accelerometer balance system for measurement of aerodynamic force coefficients over blunt bodies in hypersonic shock tunnels. Measurement Science and Technology. 2003;14(3). 2003
  47. Viren M, Saravanan S, Jagadeesh G, Reddy KPJ. Experimental investigations of hypersonic flow over highly blunted cones with aerospikes. AIAA Journal. 2003;41(10). 2003
  48. Sahoo N, Mahapatra DR, Jagadeesh G, Gopalakrishnan S, Reddy KPJ. An accelerometer balance system for measurement of aerodynamic force coefficients over blunt bodies in hypersonic shock tunnel. Measurment Science and Technology. 2003;14. 2003
  49. Jagadeesh G, Takayama K. Novel applications of micro-shock waves in biological sciences. Journal of Indian Institute of Science. 2002. 2002
  50. Jagadeesh G, Rao BR Srinivasa, Nagashetty K, Reddy NM, Reddy KPJ. A new technique for visualization of shock shapes in hypersonic shock tunnel. Current Science. 1996;71. 1996
  • Sneh Deep, PhD, (Ongoing) – Temperature measurement techniques in high speed flows.
  • Balakalyani G, PhD,(Ongoing) – Experimental studies on hypersonic flow around axi-symmetric bodies with aero-spikes.
  • Snehal U Mandlik,PhD,(Ongoing) – Experimental characterization of Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma Actuators (DBD-PA).
  • Anuj Bisht, PhD, (Ongoing) – Shock wave deformation of FCC metals.
  • Obed Samuelraj I,PhD,(Ongoing) – Studies on blast loading of metal plates
  • Akshay Datey, PhD, (Ongoing) – Bio-medical applications of shock waves.
  • Ramji, PhD, (Onging), Detonation driven shock tunnel
  • Rajan Kurade, PhD, ( ERP – Ongoing) – Investigations on transonic flow control technologies
  • Kamlesh, PhD, (ERP – Ongoing) – Aero-elastic studies on high speed flow around bodies with aero-spikes.
  • D.P. Singh PhD, (ERP – Ongoing) – Studies on use of DBD plasma for transonic flow control
  • Suriyanarayanan, PhD, (ERP-Ongoing), Measurement of density fields in high speed compressible flows
  • Yogeeswaran, M.Sc(Eng), (Onging), Auto-rotation of Mahogany seeds
  • Akhilesh Prasad, M.Sc (Eng), (Onging), Effect of Reynolds Number on impinging shock wave boundary layer interactions
  • Abhishek Khatta, PhD, 2016, Experimental study of Shock – Shock Interactions in Hypersonic flows.
  • Janardhanraj Subburaj, PhD, 2015, Investigations on supersonic flows in miniature shock tubes.
  • Sriram R., PhD, 2015, Studies on impinging shock wave Boundary Layer Interactions.
  • Srisha Rao PhD, 2014, Studies on supersonic gaseous ejector
  • Divya Prakash G, PhD, 2009. Effect of shock waves on pathogenic infection
  • Ratan Joarder, PhD, 2009. Demonstration of supersonic combustion in a combustion driven shock-tunnel.
  • Debabrata Mahapatra, PhD, 2008. Investigations of Ramp/Cowl Shock Interaction Processes near a generic SCRAMJET inlet at Hypersonic Mach number.
  • Reddeppa P, PhD,2007. Shock tunnel investigations on hypersonic separated flows.
  • Satheesh K, PhD, 2007. The effect of Energy deposition in Hypersonic blunt body flow field.
  • Saravanan S, PhD, 2007. Experimental Investigation Of The Effect Of Nose Cavity On The Aerothermodynamics Of The Missile Shaped Bodies Flying At Hypersonic Mach Numbers.
  • Albin M. Varghese, M.Sc (Eng), 2016, Studies on novel supersonic lobed nozzles
  • Srinath Lakshman,M.Sc (Eng), 2015. Experimental investigations of leading edge bluntness in Shock Boundary Layer Interactions at Hypersonic speeds.
  • Ruchi Thakur, M.Sc (Eng), 2015. Experimental Analysis of Shock Stand off Distance over Spherical Bodies in Hypersonic Flows.
  • Bhaskar K, M.Sc (Eng), 2012. Studies on Shock Wave Attenuation in Liquids.
  • Obed Samuelraj I,M.Sc (Eng), 2011. Micro-Blast Waves.
  • M.S. Hariharan,M.Sc (Eng), 2009. Design and development of diaphragmless hypersonic shock tunnel.
  • Sriram R, M.Sc, (Eng), 2008 Investigations on film cooling at hypersonic Mach number using forward facing injection from micro-jet array.
  • Ratan Joarder, M.Sc, (Eng), 2004, Investigations on novel method of hypersonic drag measurement
  • Amit, M.E., 2015, Numerical studies on flow through a gas turbine
  • Sonal Lucy M.E, 2014, Autorotation of Mahogany seeds
  • Thavuti Pandurangam, M.E., 2012. Experimental studies on Shock interaction with foams (Rigid and Flexible).
  • Suparna Pal, M.E., 2011, Charaterization of Dielectric Barrier discharge plasma actuator induced flow in quiescent air.
  • Zore Krishna Chandrakant,M.E., 2011. Design Studies on Supersonic Hydrogen Purge Ejector Cum Diffuser.
  • Kamalesh A, M.E., 2010, Hypersonic Wave Drag Reduction using Counter flow Gas injection.
  • D. Anand Babu, M.E., 2010, Reducing Hypersonic Wave Drag using Flat Aero Disk Spike.
  • Srisha Rao M V, M.E., 2009. Investigations on Supersonic Hydrogen Ejectors.
  • Kolla Hemanth,M.E., 2008, Studies on a hypersonic waver rider

List of Project Assistants/Associates/Post Docs

  1. Rahul Kumar Soni 2018  –  present   “Large-Eddy Simulation and modal decomposition of Hypersonic/Supersonic Flows
  2. Prahallada . J 2018  – present  “Aerothermodynamic testing of generic Hypersonic vehicles and studies on rectangular forward facing cavity in Hypersonic flow”
  3. Tarandeep Singh 2018 – present “Aerothermodynamic testing of generic hypersonic vehicles”