Group Leader
D ROY MAHAPATRA
GROUP LEADERAssociate Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering,
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Email:roymahapatra[at]iisc[dot]ac[dot]in
Teams
NITIN BALAJEE R
Ph.D. Research ScholarQualifications:
B.E (Electronics and Communication), Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Anna University, Chennai 2009.
M.S (Electrical Engineering), University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA, 2011.
Research Interests:
Signal & Systems, Imaging, Computer Vision and Machine Learning, Acoustics, Audio Signal Processing, Algorithms, Data Interpretation, Mathematical modeling, ultrasonic and electromagnetic sensing in complex systems.
Research Descriptions:
Nitin works on multifunctional imaging for structural health monitoring applications. He is currently involved in developing algorithms for automatic identification and classification of defects in different materials using various imaging methods. He is also involved in software development for SHM applications and works frequently on developing LabVIEW codes for various applications. He was previously involved in modelling diffraction gratings on AFM cantilever beams for high resolution imaging and has worked on 3D modelling of sound propagation and distribution in fluid media.
Email::nitinb[at]iisc[dot]ac[dot]in
A.K. JAGDISH
Post-doctoral fellowQualifications:
PhD, Indian Institute of Science, 2018
B.E (ECE), BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore (affiliated to VTU), 2010
Research Interests:
Coupled models for functional materials and devices, Nanoscale optoelectronics and nanofabrication, Nanophotonics, electromechanical materials, integrated system design
Research Descriptions:
Jagdish’s research involves studying and leveraging coupled effects in nanoscale photonic, optoelectronic, and electromechcanical materials and devices towards conception of efficient designs which are realized, in parallel, through development of unconventional multiscale fabrication processes. His more recent efforts are centered around development of IoT sensors, with a particular focus on the conception of new sensing strategies, energy harvesting system design, package design and functional testing, with applications spanning from industrial monitoring to environmental sensing.
Email::jagdish[at]iisc[dot]ac[dot]in
SHASHISHEKARAYYA R. HIREMATH
Ph. D. Research ScholarQualifications:
M.Tech (Aeronautical Engineering), MVJ College of Engineering, VTU, 2011
B.E (Mechanical Engineering), Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology, VTU, 2009
Research Interests:
Structural Health Monitoring using linear and non-linear elastic guided waves, laser Ultrasonics, Vibro-thermography
Research Descriptions:
Shashi is involved in computational modeling of plasticity and fracture in metals and composites subjected to hard body impact. He works on the development of finite element user subroutines in LS-DYNA framework. Modeling micro-mechanics based failure in composite materials subjected to high strain loading, which induces stiffness reduction followed by progressive damage accumulation. Finite element implementation of these models are under development in which energy based failure initiation followed the crack propagation using XFEM techniques are used. Objective of his research is to be able to predict complex mechanism of failure with minimum experimental data fitting and direct validation using macroscopic test samples. He is also working toward designing novel multifunctional composites in which smart materials and nano-composite material phases are intended to be used for improving material response under high velocity impact.
Email::shashishekar[at]iisc[dot]ac[dot].in
Dr. RAJENDRA KUMAR MUNIAN
POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWQualifications:
PhD, Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, 2018
B. Tech, M. Tech, Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, 2012.
Research Interests:
Spectral finite element method, Guided waves, Structural health monitoring, Composite structures, Impact dynamics.
Research Descriptions:
Munian works on the simulation of ultrasonic waves in multi-layered laminated composite structures with applications of detection, characterization and quantification of defects in composite. He also works on the development of finite element user-defined subroutine in LS-DYNA framework for impact dynamic simulation for metallic as well as composite structures to capture the material failure due to high velocity impact load at elevated temperature.
Email::rajendrak[at]iisc[dot]ac[dot]in
VISHNUVARDHAN R
Personal Secretary to Prof. D. Roy MahapatraEmail::imemslab [at] aero [dot] iisc [dot] ac [dot] in
SAMPATH KUMAR C
Lab TechnicianEmail:: sampathk41 [at] gmail [dot] com
BENJAMIN RAJU
Research AssociateQualifications:
M. Tech (Design Engineering), Mechanical Department, IIT Dhanbad, 2016
B.E (Aeronautical Engineering), AMAeSI, 2014
Research Interests:
Structural design and FEA Analysis, Additive Manufacturing, Experimental analysis of Nano additive based composites, Micromechanics, Multiscale modeling.
Research Descriptions:
Benjamin is working as system design, analysis and manufacturing Engineer. He is currently working on structural and vibrational analysis of highspeed rotors. He is also involved in design and manufacturing of Smart Manufacturing systems, IoT devices and Additive manufacturing characterization. He is also involved in projects related to mechanical characterization of RAS.
Email:benjaminraju[at]iisc[dot]ac[dot]in
DAKSHAYINI B. S.
Research AssociateQualifications:
M.Tech (Chemical Engineering), Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, VTU, 2013
B.E (Polymer Science and Technology), Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, VTU, 2005
Research Interests:
Nanomaterials, Multi-functional composites, Additive manufacturing, Material characterization, Radar absorption materials/structures, Sensors
Research Descriptions:
Dakshayini is working on the next generation multi-functional composite manufacturing, testing, and characterization. She is currently involved in the additive manufacturing of various compositionally modified thermoplastic materials and investigating the multi-functional use of such composites. She works on the advanced manufacturing techniques of particulate based fabric composites that have applications majorly in the aerospace and automobile industry. She is involved in the synthesis of radar absorption materials and their microwave absorption characteristics. She also works on sensor design, manufacturing, and characterization for SHM related applications.
Email:dakshayinis[at]iisc[dot]ac[dot]in
GOPINATH N.K
Ph.D. Research Scholar (ERP)Qualifications:
B.E. (Mechanical Engineering), College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University Chennai, 2012
Systems Manager – Hypersonic, BrahMos Aerospace Department of Aerospace Engineering, IISc
Research Interests:
Hypersonics, Scramjet, Aero-thermo-structural design, High temperature thermal management, Ultra-high temperature materials and coatings, Airframe structural performance evaluation
Research Descriptions:
Gopinath works in the field of structural and material design for next-generation aero-engines such as scramjets. His research is focused on aero-thermo-structural optimization of hypersonic vehicle, through integrated computational-experimental techniques. His research includes design, development, testing and qualification of novel thermal management concepts for extreme environment applications. He is also involved in establishing high temperature test facilities for performance evaluation of hypersonic vehicle airframe structural segments.
Email:: gopinathnk[at]iisc[dot]ac[dot]in
Dr. AARTHI SAMINATHAN
POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWPhD (Biomaterials and Tissue engineering) National University of Singapore, 2014.
MSc (Medical and Molecular Microbiology), University of Aberdeen, 2006.
BSc (Microbiology), Dr. G.R.D College of Science, Bharathiar University, 2005.
Research Interests :
Biomaterials, 3D scaffolds and cellular interactions, 3D Tissue engineering and formation of functional tissues, Pathogen diagnostics.
Aarthi is currently involved in a project on waterborne contaminants. She focuses on developing biological strategies for pathogen detection using state-of-art molecular techniques. Her experiments aim to comprehend the pathogen behavioral patterns and characteristics, contributing towards creating the biological parameters for effective detection techniques.
Email:aarthis[at]iisc[dot]ac[dot]in
Former Members
Mohammed Javeed Akhter(2018)
Dennis Christopher (2017)
Anvith Kulkarni (2017)
Rakesh S. (2017)
Nitin .R (2017)
Punith S. Betagiri (2017)
Deepak Alapur (2017)
Tatwadarshi Panda (2017)
Pushpa Pandey (2016)
Dhadma Balachandran (2016)
Dilna P (2016)
Chand Sukumar (2016)
Smitha Vivek (2016)
Vignesh V (2016)
Dharnesh Gowda (2016)
Veerendra J Arkachari (2016)
Sakshi Agarwal (2016)
Nishant Gaurav (2016)
Seema J Kambar (2016)
Neha Suryawanshi (2016)
Sumita Mondal (2016)
Kamalakar G. S. (2015)
Kishorkumar C. Ukirde (2015)
Vaishakh K.V. (2015)
Shilpa Shamal (2015)
Bala Krisha N. (2015)
Yateesha R B (2015)
Vijay Kumar S(2014)
Shafeek A. Samad (2014)
Maulik Prajapati(2014)
Sreekant G S(2014)
Sujata Pal(2014)
Vinayak Shetti D(2014)
Jithin T. K. (2014)
Harsh Vardhan (2012)
Dhaval Hingla jia (2012)
Nandeesh Basavaraju (2012)
Uttiya Mukherjee (2012)
Aneesh Joseph (2012)
Kannaboyina Sainath Yadhav
Shiva Swamy (2012)
Aditya Adi (2012)
Arvind Krishnaswamy (2011)
Harish Handral (2011)
Avinash R (2010)
Ankit Modi (2009)
Vinay Keerthi (2009)
Deva Raj
Ishank Arora
Naresh Babu
Renukananda Kambadahally Halappa (2010)
Rohith R Sali (2016)
Shibajyoti Banerjee (2016)
Akshata U (2016)
Krishna Prasath L (2016)
Sikil Kumar Singh (2016)
Ramakrishna Vasireddi (2016)
Krishna Harika (2016)
Avik Mahata(2015)
Venkatesh S (2015)
P.Sagar (2015)
Ajaz Ahmed (2015)
Sreenivas(2014)
Manjunatha Vankadari (2014)
Praveen Rao(2014)
Ravindra P(2014)
Ramesh Prabhu(2014)
Prateek Sazawal (2014)
S. Venkatesh (2014)
Gaurang M. Khandwekar (2014)
Shashidhar Krishnappa (2014)
Rithwik R (2014)
Dipta Ranjan Roy (2013)
Rajendra Prasath (2013)
Aman Chandra (2013)
Anil Krishna (2013)
Yellappa Nayak (2013)
Sneha Mittra (2013)
Latha R (2013)
Manish Priyadarshi (2013) Satya Sahoo (2013)
Aouchitya Kumar (2013)