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Thesis Colloquium

1. MTech(Res) Thesis Colloquium: “3D-Printing of Lunar Soil Simulant via Direct Extrusion method“ on February 16, 2023, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
   Speaker: Mr. Dhanashri Desai, MTech(Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
   Abstract and Biography of the Speaker

Past Thesis Colloquia

2022

1. 1. PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Influence of surface topography on wear and debris morphology of polymers“ on January 20, 2023, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
      Speaker: Mr. Rajeev Kumar Gupta, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   2. PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Experimental and Theoretical Insights into impact phenomena of Small Scale Liquid Interfacial systems“ on January 20, 2023, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
      Speaker: Mr. Durbar Roy, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   3. PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Experimental and Numerical Studies on an Automobile Air Conditioning System with Refrigerants R134a, R1234yf and R1234ze(E)“ on January 12, 2023, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
      Speaker: Mr. Gurudutt H M, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   4. PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Stability of wall-bounded compressible shear flows“ on December 15, 2022, 03:00 PM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
      Speaker: Mr. Mandeep Deka, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   5. PhD Thesis Colloquium: “On the development of sensible heat storage for concentrated solar power applications: Thermo-fluid management and materials“ on November 29, 2022, 03:00 PM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
      Speaker: Mr. Dipti Ranjan Parida, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   6. PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Coalescence of polymeric droplets “ on November 28, 2022, 11:00 AM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
      Speaker: Mr. Vegesina Sarath Chandra Varma, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   7. MTech(Res) Thesis Colloquium: “Sub-Newtonian coalescence in polymeric fluids “ on November 17, 2022, 3:00 PM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
      Speaker: Mr. Abhineet Singh Rajput, MTech(Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   8. PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Numerical simulations of shock-induced bubble collapse in strain-rate-hardening and strain-rate-softening fluids “ on October 6, 2022, 2:00 PM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
      Speaker: Mr. Sunder Dasika, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   9. PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Design and development of lateral force-controlled tribosystems” on August 30, 2022, 10:30 AM, Conference Room, ME @ IISc
      Speaker: Mr. Pranay Vinayak Likhar, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   10. MTech(R) Thesis Colloquium: “Vaned diffuser effect on the performance of centrifugal compressor performance and stall” on August 19, 2022, 02:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams, (Click here to join the Thesis Colloquium)
       Speaker: Mr. Mayank Jaiswal, M.Tech(Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
       Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   11. PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Experimental Investigation of Syngas Combustion in a Novel Two-stage combustor” on July 28,, 2022, 11:00 AM, Conference Room, ME @ IISc
       Speaker: Mr. Atanu Dolai, PD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
       Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   12. MTech(R) Thesis Colloquium: “Turbulent moist free convection over horizontal surfaces” on June 27, 2022, 03:30 PM, Conference Room, ME @ IISc
       Speaker: Mr. Parth Khokhani, M.Tech(Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
       Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   13. PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Mechanobiology of cell-substrate interactions” on May 9, 2022, 11:00 AM, Conference Room, ME @ IISc
       Speaker: Mr. Siddhartha Jaddivada, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
       Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   14. MTech(R) Thesis Colloquium: “Classical Approach to Understanding Hollow Droplet Impact Dynamics” on April 25, 2022, 10:00 PM, MMCR, ME @ IISc
       Speaker: Mr. Deekshith Naidu, M.Tech(Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
       Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   15. PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Multi-linear disassembly path determination: A geometric approach” on March 2, 2022, 3:30 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams, (Click here to join the Thesis Colloquium)
       Speaker: Mr. Chandra Sekhar Sathua, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
       Abstract and Biography of the Speaker

2021

1. 1. PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Studies on modelling the mechanics of slender elastic ribbons” on October 28, 2021, 4:30 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams, (Click here to join the Thesis Colloquium)
      Speaker: Mr. Arun Kumar, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   2. PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Interaction of bubble(s) and buoyant rigid particles with vortical structures: Towards understanding turbulence modulation in bubbly-turbulent flows” on September 20, 2021, 3:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams, (Click here to join the Thesis Colloquium)
      Speaker: Mr. Subhajit Biswas, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   3. MTech(R) Thesis Colloquium: “Measuring three-dimensional deformations of elastic ribbons” on September 1, 2021, 4:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams, (Click here to join the Thesis Colloquium)
      Speaker: Mr. Kishan Kumar Gupta, M.Tech(Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bangalore
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   4. PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Discrete Particulate Description of Slender Elastic Structures Undergoing Geometrically Nonlinear Deformations and Interacting Dynamically with Particles” on August 23, 2021, 4:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams, (Click here to join the Thesis Colloquium)
      Speaker: Mr. Prasenjit Ghosh, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   5. PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Experimental and Numerical Studies on Chemically Active Flame Inhibitors” on August 9, 2021, 11:00 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams, (Click here to join the Thesis Colloquium)
      Speaker: Mr. Pabitra Badhuk, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   6. PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Analysis of CO₂ and CO₂ + Propane Mixtures for Tropical Cooling Applications” on August 5, 2021, 11:00 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams, (Click here to join the Thesis Colloquium)
      Speaker: Mr. Kundan Kumar, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bangalore
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   7. MTech(R) Thesis Colloquium: “Mechanics of collective cell migration on substrates of different stiffness” on July 29, 2021, 12:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams, (Click here to join the Thesis Colloquium)
      Speaker: Mr. Suvakash Dey,  M.Tech(Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bangalore
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   8. MTech(R) Thesis Colloquium: “Steady Sedimentation of Particles in Long Vertical Tube and Effect of End Boundary Conditions on Convective Motion” on July 22, 2021, 11:00 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams, (Click here to join the Thesis Colloquium)
      Speaker: Mr. Deepan Sharma, M.Tech(Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bangalore
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   9. PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Hybrid Model of a Micro Channel Heat Exchanger used in a sCO₂ Brayton Cycle” on July 6, 2021, 3:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams, (Click here to join the Thesis Colloquium)
      Speaker: Mr. Vivek Pandey, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bangalore
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   10. PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Mixed-mode Fracture Behavior of Basal Textured Magnesium Alloys” on June 29, 2021, 3:30 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams, (Click here to join the Thesis Colloquium)
       Speaker: Mr. Vaishakh K V, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bangalore
       Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   11. MTech(R) Thesis Colloquium: “Steady Sedimentation of Particles in Long Vertical Tube and Effect of End Boundary Conditions on Convective Motion” on May 3, 2021, 3:30 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams, (Click here to join the Thesis Colloquium)
       Speaker: Mr. Deepan Sharma, M. Tech (Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc
       Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   12. MTech(R) Thesis Colloquium: “Design and Development of Force Sensor for Measurement of Tactile Friction” on April 23, 2021, 11:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams, (Click here to join the Thesis Colloquium)
       Speaker: Mr. Raghvendra Murdande, M. Tech (Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc
       Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   13. MTech(R) Thesis Colloquium: “Spherical Indentation Response of Bulk and Thin Film Shape Memory Alloys” on April 19, 2021, 3:30 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams, (Click here to join the Thesis Colloquium)
       Speaker: Mr. Narayan Venkitachalam, M. Tech (Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc
       Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   14. PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Influence of surface topography and roughness on lubrication, friction and scuffing in high hardness steels” on April 15, 2021, 3:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams, (Click here to join the Thesis Colloquium)
       Speaker: Mr. Vimal Edachery, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc
       Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   15. PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Vapor Mediated Interactions in Droplets” on April 15, 2021, 11:00 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams, (Click here to join the Thesis Colloquium)
       Speaker: Mr. Omkar Hegde, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc
       Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   16. PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Numerical Studies on Plastic Deformation, Notch Sensitivity and Fracture Behavior of Bulk Metallic Glasses and Composites” on March 29, 2021, 3:30 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams, (Click here to join the Thesis Colloquium)
       Speaker: Mr. Tanmay Dutta, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc
       Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   17. PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Supercritical CO₂ Power Cycles and Turbomachinery Development for Renewable Energy and Waste Heat Recovery“ on February 11, 2021, 11:00 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams, (Click here to join the Thesis Colloquium)
       Speaker: Mr. Sharath S, PhD Student (ERP), Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc
       Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   18. MTech (Research) Thesis Colloquium: “Mechanics of Collective Cell Migration on Substrates of Different Stiffness” on January 27, 2021, 11:00 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams, (Click here to join the Thesis Colloquium)
       Speaker: Mr. Suvakash Dey, M.Tech (Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc
       Abstract and Biography of the Speaker 
   19. PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Analysis of CO₂ and CO₂+ Propane Mixtures for Tropical Cooling Applications“ on January 27, 2021, 10:00 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams, (Click here to join the Thesis Colloquium)
       Speaker: Mr. Kundan Kumar, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc
       Abstract and Biography of the Speaker 

2020

1. 1. PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Hybrid Model of a Micro Channel Heat Exchanger used in a sCO₂ Brayton Cycle” on December 30, 2020, 11:00 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams, (Click here to join the Thesis Colloquium)
      Speaker: Mr. Vivek Pandey, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker 
   2. PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Mechanobiology of cell-substrate interaction” on December 23, 2020, 11:00 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams,  (Click here to join the Colloquium)
      Speaker: Mr. Siddhartha Jaddivada, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker 
   3. PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Microstructure, mechanical behavior, and thermal stability of in-situ polymer-derived ceramic reinforced Al-based composites” on December 4, 2020, 2:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams,  (Click here to join the meeting)
      Speaker: Mr. Abhishek Pariyar , PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker 
   4. MTech (Research) Thesis Colloquium: “Brownian Motion in Complex Fluids” on November 10, 2020, 2:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Mr. Dibyendu Mandal, M.Tech(R) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker 
   5. MTech (Research) Thesis Colloquium: “A phenomenological one-dimensional model for elastic ribbons” on October 9, 2020, 12:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Mr. Anindya Karmakar, M.Tech(R) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker 
   6. PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Topological derivative-based optimization of Fiber-reinforced Structures, Coupled Thermoelastic Structures and Compliant Mechanisms” on September 23, 2020, 11:00 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Mr. Akashay Desai, PhD, IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker 
   7. MTech (Research) Thesis Colloquium: “Stick-Slip, Detachment Waves and Interface Fracture” on August 24, 2020, 11:30 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Mr. Mohd. Aaquib Ansari, IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker 
   8. PhD Thesis Colloquium:  “Analysis and Modelling of Small Scale Organic Rankine Cycle System with Scroll Expander” on July 30, 2020, 10:00 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Mr. Avinash Dash
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   9. MSc(Engg) Thesis Colloquium:  “Fundamental Studies on Adsorption of Water Vapor by Silica Gel” on July 28, 2020, 11:00 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Mr. Chaudhari Gitesh Dilip [use the link for joining the Colloquium]
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   10. PhD Thesis Colloquium:  “Vibration Mitigation in Spacecraft Components Using Stewart Platform and Particle Impact Damping” on July 15, 2020, 11:00 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams [use the link for joining the Colloquium]
       Speaker: Mr. Nazeer Ahmad
       Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   11. PhD Thesis Colloquium:  “Development of PCM Coupled Heat Pipe for Space Application” on June 11, 2020, 11:00 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams
       Speaker: Mr. Venkata Raghavendra
       Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   12. PhD Thesis Colloquium:  “Thermal Turbomachinery Design for Closed Thermal Cycles and Multiple Fluids” on May 26, 2020, 11:00 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams
       Speaker: Mr. Vijayaraj Kunniyoor
       Abstract and Biography of the Speaker

Thesis Defense

1. PhD Thesis Defense:  “Design and development of lateral force-controlled tribosystems” on December 23, 2022, 10:30AM, Conference Room, ME@IISc
   Student Name: Mr. Pranay Vinayak Likhar, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bangalore
   Abstract and Biography of the Speaker

Past Thesis Defenses

2022

1. 1. MTech(Res) Thesis Defense:  “Vaned diffuser effect on centrifugal compressor performance and stall” on November 18, 2022, 10:30AM, Conference Room, ME@IISc
      Student Name: Mr. Mayank Jaiswal, MTech(Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bangalore
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
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   3. PhD Thesis Defense:  “Multi-linear Disassembly Path Determination: A Geometric Approach” on September 16, 2022, 3:00 PM Online through Microsoft Teams (Click here to join the Thesis Defense)
      Student Name: Mr. Chandra Sekhar Sathua, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bangalore
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   4. M.Tech(R) Thesis Defense:  “Classical Approach to Understanding the Impact Dynamics of Hollow Droplets” on July 22, 2022, 10:00 AM, @ MMCR, ME @ IISc
      Student Name: Mr. Deekshith Naidu, M.Tech(Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   5. PhD Thesis Defense:  “Discrete particulate description of elastic structures undergoing geometrically nonlinear deformation and dynamic particle interaction” on June 27, 2022, 10:00 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams (Click here to join the Thesis Defense)
      Student Name: Mr. Prasenjit Ghosh, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bangalore
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   6. PhD Thesis Defense:  “Studies on modelling the mechanics of slender elastic ribbons” on April 12, 2022, 5:30 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams (Click here to join the Thesis Defense)
      Student Name: Mr. Arun Kumar, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   7. PhD Thesis Defense:  “Interaction of bubble(s) and buoyant rigid particles with vortical structures: Towards understanding turbulence modulation in bubbly-turbulent flows” on April 5, 2022, 3:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams/ME Conference Room (Hybrid), ME @ IISc (Click here to join the Thesis Defense)
      Student Name: Mr. Subhajit Biswas, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   8. M.Tech(R) Thesis Defense:  “Mechanics of collective cell migration on substrates of different stiffness” on February 23, 2022, 12:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams (Click here to join the Thesis Defense)
      Student Name: Mr. Suvakash Dey,  M.Tech(Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   9. M.Tech(R) Thesis Defense:  “Steady sedimentation of particles in long vertical tube and effect of end boundary conditions on convective motion” on February 18, 2022, 11:00 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams (Click here to join the Thesis Defense)
      Student Name: Mr. Deepan Sharma, M.Tech(Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   10. PhD Thesis Defense:  “Experimental and Numerical Studies on Chemically Active Flame Inhibitors” on February 11, 2022, 10:00 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams (Click here to join the Thesis Defense)
       Student Name: Mr. Pabitra Badhuk, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
       Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   11. PhD Thesis Defense:  “Vapor Mediated Interactions in Droplets” on January 18, 2022, 1:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams (Click here to join the Thesis Defense)
       Student Name: Mr. Omkar Hegde, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
       Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   12. MTech(R) Thesis Defense: “Design and development of force sensor for measurement of tactile friction” on January 17, 2022, 11:00 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams, (Click here to join the Thesis defense)
       Speaker: Mr. Raghvendra Murdande, M.Tech(Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
       Abstract and Biography of the Speaker

2021

1. 1. MTech(R) Thesis Defense: “Measuring three-dimensional deformations of elastic ribbons” on December 23, 2021, 2:30 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams, (Click here to join the Thesis defense)
      Speaker: Mr. Kishan Kumar Gupta, M.Tech(Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   2. PhD Thesis Defense:  “Analysis of CO₂ and CO₂ + Propane Mixtures for Tropical Cooling Applications” on December 16, 2021, 11:00 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams (Click here to join the Thesis Defense)
      Student Name: Mr. Kundan Kumar, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   3. PhD Thesis Defense:  “Supercritical CO₂ Power Cycles and Turbomachinery Development for Renewable Energy and Waste Heat Recovery” on December 10, 2021, 11:00 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams (Click here to join the Thesis Defense)
      Student Name: Mr. Sharath. S., PhD Student (ERP), Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   4. PhD Thesis Defense:  “Hybrid Model for Micro Channel Heat Exchangers used in a sCO₂ Brayton Cycle” on December 8, 2021, 11:00 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams (Click here to join the Thesis Defense)
      Student Name: Mr. Vivek Pandey, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   5. PhD Thesis Defense:  “Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Mixed-mode Fracture Behavior of Basal Textured Magnesium Alloys” on November 16, 2021, 4:30 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams (Click here to join the Thesis Defense)
      Student Name: Mr. Vaishakh K. V., PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   6. M.Tech (Res) Thesis Defense:  “Spherical Indentation Response of Bulk and Thin Film Shape Memory Alloys” on September 22, 2021, 3:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams (Click here to join the Thesis Defense)
      Student Name: Mr. Narayan Venkitachalam, M. Tech (Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   7. PhD Thesis Defense:  “Influence of surface topography and roughness on lubrication, friction and scuffing in high hardness steels” on September 14, 2021, 4:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams (Click here to join the Thesis Defense)
      Student Name: Mr. Vimal Edachery, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   8. PhD Thesis Defense:  “Numerical Studies on Plastic Deformation, Notch Sensitivity and Fracture Behavior of Bulk Metallic Glasses and Composites” on September 2, 2021, 3:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams (Click here to join the Thesis Defense)
      Student Name: Mr. Tanmay Dutta, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   9. M.Tech (Res) Thesis Defense:  “Stick-Slip, Detachment Waves and Interface Fracture” on June 23, 2021, 10:00 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams (Click here to join the Thesis Defense)
      Student Name: Mr. Mohd. Aaquib Ansari, M.Tech (Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   10. PhD Thesis Defense:  “Topological derivative-based optimization of Fiber-reinforced Structures, Coupled Thermoelastic Structures, and Compliant Mechanisms” on May 26, 2021, 3:30 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams (Click here to join the Thesis Defense)
       Student Name: Mr. Akshay Desai, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc
       Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   11. M.Tech (Res) Thesis Defense:  “Brownian Motion in Complex Fluids” on May 4, 2021, 2:30 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams (Click here to join the Thesis Defense)
       Student Name: Mr. Dibyendu Mandal, M.Tech(Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc
       Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   12. PhD Thesis Defense:  “Microstructure, mechanical behavior, and thermal stability of in-situ polymer-derived ceramic reinforced Al-based composites” on April 16, 2021, 3:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams
       Speaker: Mr. Abhishek Pariyar, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc (Click here to join the Thesis Defense)
       Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   13. M.Sc(Engg.) Thesis Defense:  “Fundamental Studies on Adsorption of Water Vapor by Silica Gel” on February 17, 2021, 11:00 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams
       Speaker: Mr. Chaudhari Gitesh Dilip, M.Sc. (Engg.), Mechanical Engineering, IISc (Click here to join the Thesis Defense)
       Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   14. PhD Thesis Defense:  “Vibration Mitigation in Spacecraft Components Using Stewart Platform and Particle Impact Damping” on January 20, 2021, 11:00 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams
       Speaker: Mr. Nazeer Ahmad, PhD Scholar, Mechanical Engineering, IISc (Click here to join the Thesis Defense)
       Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   15. PhD Thesis Defense:  “Experimental Studies on Methanol Sprays for IC Engine Applications” on January 13, 2021, 3:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams
       Speaker: Mr. Anupam Ghosh, PhD Scholar, Mechanical Engineering, IISc
       Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   16. PhD Thesis Defense:  “Analysis and Modelling of Small Scale Organic Rankine Cycle System with Scroll Expander” on January 8, 2021, 11:00 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams (Click here to join the Thesis Defense)
       Speaker: Mr. Avinash Dash, PhD Student, Mechanical Engineering, IISc
       Abstract and Biography of the Speaker

2020

1. 1. M.Tech (Res) Thesis Defense:  “A Phenomenological One-Dimensional Model for Elastic Ribbons” on December 28, 2020, 3:30 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams (Click here to join the Thesis Defense)
      Student Name: Mr. Anindya Karmakar, M.Tech(Res) Student, Mechanical Engineering, IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   2. PhD Thesis Defense:  “Development of PCM Coupled Heat Pipe for Space Application” on October 27, 2020, 11:00 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams [use the link for joining the Thesis Defense] 
      Speaker: Mr. Venkata Raghavendra, Scientist at the UR Rao Satellite Centre of ISRO, Bangalore, PhD Student, Mechanical Engineering, IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker

   3. PhD Thesis Defense:  ‘Thermal Turbomachinery Design for Closed Thermal Cycles and Multiple Fluids’ on October 16, 2020, 9:30 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams, [use the link for joining the Thesis Defense] 
      Student Name: Mr. Prem Prakash Singh, PhD Student, Mechanical Engineering, IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker

   4. PhD Thesis Defense:  ‘Fabrication and Characterization of Optomechanical Devices’ on September 25, 2020, 3:30 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams
      Student Name: Mr. Prem Prakash Singh, PhD Student, Mechanical Engineering, IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   5. PhD Thesis Defense:  ‘Torque Transport, Mean Velocity Profiles and Turbulent Statistics of a Wide-Gap Taylor-Couette Flow’ on August 18, 2020, 10:30 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams
      Student Name: Mr. Akhilesh M. Prabhu
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   6. M.Tech (Res) Thesis Defense:  ‘Gust Rejection in Insect Flight’ on July 23, 2020, 11:00 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams
      Student Name: Mr. Dipendra Gupta
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
   7. PhD Thesis Defense:  ‘Heat Transfer and Visualization Students in the Evaporator of a Flat Loop Heat Pipe’ on July 9, 2020, 3:30 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams
      Student Name: Mr. Mulla Saleem Basha (ERP)
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker

Upcoming Wellness Seminar

Past Wellness Seminar

2021

1. 1. ME Wellness Seminar:  “Wellness and Health: Talks by Samatvam, Bengaluru“ on May 15, 2021, 4:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams (Click here to join Seminar)
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