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Thesis Colloquium

1. PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Fracture and indentation behavior of shape memory alloys” on July 25, 2025, 11:00 AM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
  Speaker: Mr. Tinku Kumar Mahato, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, llSc, Bengaluru
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker

Past Thesis Colloquia

2025

PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Electrohydrodynamics of Viscoelastic Drop” on July 11, 2025, 11:00 AM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Ms. Bangar Sarika Shivaji, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, llSc, Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Passive Interfacial Evaporation-based Thermal Desalination Systems” on June 20, 2025, 11:00 AM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Nabajit Deka, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, llSc, Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “IN-SITU TRIBOLOGICAL EXPERIMENTS TO STUDY THE EFFECT OF CONTACT STRESSES ON RAMAN SCATTERING” on May 28, 2025, 03:00 PM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Mahesh Kumar Singh, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, llSc, Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Studies on Hydrogen-Enriched Methane Combustion in a Trapped Vortex Combustor” on May 07, 2025, 10:30 AM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Nikhil Verma, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, llSc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Studies on the application of plasma-assisted ignition for lean combustion” on May 07, 2025, 09:30 AM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Avaneesh Athreya V, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, llSc, Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Design, development, and characterization of a capillary-fed evaporative microthruster for micro- and nano-satellites” on April 11, 2025, 10:00 AM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Akshay Sharma, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, llSc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Development of a novel LPG/PNG domestic burner for high efficiency and low emissions” on April 02, 2025, 10:30 AM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. S. Rahul Kashyap, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, llSc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Rotary atomization of Non-Newtonian liquids for Spray drying applications” on April 02, 2025, 09:30 AM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Amitesh Kumar Chaudhary, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, llSc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “One-domain simulation of fluid flow and heat transfer in the conjugate porous-clear media” on February 28, 2025, 03:00 PM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Abhijit Verma, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, llSc, Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Understanding failure in heterogeneous materials” on February 24, 2025, 04:00 PM, MMCR, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Vineet Dawara, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, llSc, Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Liquid jet injection under diverse cross-flow conditions: Towards understanding the jet breakup and droplets formation” on February 05, 2025, 11:00 AM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Kukkarasi Ramana, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, llSc, Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Particle-laden Rayleigh-Bénard convection” on January 02, 2025, 12:00 PM, MMCR, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Thota Srinivas, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, llSc, Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker

2024

MTech(Res) Thesis Colloquium: “Energy Loss In Elastic-Plastic Low Velocity Impact In Presence Of Electric Field” on December 23, 2024, 11:30 AM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Vineethkumar kasula, MTech(Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Investigation of consolidation methods for developing load bearing structures from lunar and martian regolith simulants” on November 22, 2024, 10:00 AM, MMCR, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Nitin Gupta, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, llSc, Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Modelling cable-driven continuum robots and their applications” on October 28, 2024, 11:00 AM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Soumya Kanti Mahapatra, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, llSc, Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH) and Energy Efficiency Analysis of Lubricant Oils in Boundary Lubrication Using Force-controlled Tribometers” on October 09, 2024, 03:30 PM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Adarsh, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, llSc, Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Insights on the evaporation and precipitation of pathogen-laden respiratory droplets on inanimate surfaces” on October 07, 2024,10:00 AM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Abdur Rasheed, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, llSc, Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Evaluation of Air Blast Swirl Injector: Flow-Field Hybrid RANS-LES Studies and Coupling with RANS Spray Characterisation Colligating Global Combustor Characteristics-A Novel Exploration” on August 08, 2024,11:00 AM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Rampada Rana, ERP PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, llSc, Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Design, development, and characterization of a capillary-fed evaporative microthruster for micro- and nano-satellites” on July 31, 2024,03:00 PM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Akshay Sharma, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, llSc, Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Experimental and numerical studies of multi-loop multi-plane pulsating heat pipes” on July 26, 2024,02:00 PM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Narendra Babu N, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, llSc, Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Contact Line Instabilities in Thin Film Flows on Curved Surfaces” on July 25, 2024,10:00 AM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Ananthan M, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, llSc, Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Mechanisms and mechanics of mixed-mode (I/II) fracture of magnesium alloys” on July 24, 2024,11:00 AM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Dhrubjyoti Baruah, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, llSc, Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Self-Propulsion in Oscillating Airfoils” on July 19, 2024,11:00 AM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc & (Click here to join online)
Speaker: Ms. Rakshita Joshi, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, llSc, Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Development of a novel LPG/PNG domestic burner for high efficiency and low emissions” on July 15, 2024,04:00 PM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: S. Rahul Kashyap, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, llSc, Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Rotary atomization of Non-Newtonian liquids for Spray drying applications” on July 12, 2024,10:30 AM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Amitesh Kumar Chaudhary, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, llSc, Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Studies on the application of plasma-assisted ignition for lean combustion” on July 10, 2024,03:30 PM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Avaneesh Athreya V, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, llSc, Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Studies on supercritical Carbon dioxide Centrifugal Compressors for Brayton Power Cycles” on July 10, 2024,02:00 PM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Lakshminarayanan Seshadri, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, llSc, Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “In situ analysis of large strain deformation in tool-workpiece contact” on July 03, 2024,11:00 AM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Ms. Deepika Gupta, PhD student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Spatio-temporal dynamics in droplet combustion under diverse flow conditions” on June 24, 2024,03:00 PM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Vadlamudi Gautham, PhD student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Aerobreakup of a polymeric droplet” on May 16, 2024,11:00 AM, MMCR, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Navin Kumar Chandra, PhD student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Dynamically isotropic Gough-Stewart platform for micro-vibration isolation in spacecraft” on May 14, 2024,02:30 PM, MMCR, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Yogesh Pratap Singh, PhD student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Multifunctional Biomaterials based on Polyacrylamide/Hydroxyapatite for magnetic biosensing and Musculoskeletal Repair.” on April 29, 2024,11:00 AM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Jeet Kumar Gaur, PhD student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Emergence and Propagation of Aerodynamic Instabilities in Centrifugal Compressors with Vaned Diffusers: Effect of Diffuser Solidity and Stagger” on April 10, 2024,02:30 PM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Kishore Kumar C, PhD student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Collagen Crosslinks in Hydrogel Failures and Corneal Tissue Mechanics” on March 20, 2024,11:00 AM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Anshul Shrivastava, PhD student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Dynamics Of Leidenfrost Droplets On Micro-Textured Surfaces” on January 29, 2024,10:00 AM, MMCR, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Datta Prasad M R, PhD student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Investigations on Radial Inflow Turbine for Supercritical CO2 Power Cycles” on January 29, 2024,11:00 AM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Syed Jiaul Hoque, PhD student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “On Topological Approaches for Planning Electro-Mechanical Assemblies” on January 23, 2024,11:30 AM, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Arun Rehal, PhD student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker

2023

MTech(Res) Thesis Colloquium: “Learning-based Koopman structures for model-based control” on September 04, 2023,Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Chandan Kumar Sah, MTech(Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
MTech(Res) Thesis Colloquium: “Direct Numerical Simulation of Square Vortex Flows” on July 24, 2023,Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Abhishek Goyal, MTech(Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Experimental and numerical study of mechanics and mechanisms of mode I fracture of a textured magnesium alloy” on July 24, 2023,Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Arjun Sreedhar S, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Numerical simulations of deforming capsules and cells in a flow” on June 07, 2023,Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Kiran S, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Insights into evaporation,atomization and precipitate formation of polymer droplets” on May 25, 2023, MMCR, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Gannena K S Raghuram, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
MTech(Res)Thesis Colloquium: “Inverse Material Design using Deep Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) and Ontology” on May 19, 2023, MMCR, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Anandkumar Patel, MTech(Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Studies on Two-Stage Air-Cooled Silica gel + Water Adsorption Cooling System” on May 11, 2023, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Ms. Manila Reddy Madhuri , PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Statics and Dynamics of Connected Shallow Arches with Applications to Dynamically Offloading Footwear and Mechanical Logic Gates and Processors“ on April 24, 2023, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Priyabrata Maharana, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Towards metal additive manufacturing using alternate powders“ on April 17, 2023, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Harish Singh Dhami, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Studies on Metal Hydride based Multifunctional Coupled Thermal Battery Systems“ on April 05, 2023, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. K Malleswararao, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “Secondary atomization of a droplet in diverse Interaction settings“ on March 13, 2023, Conference Room, ME@ IISc (Click here to join for online meeting)
Speaker: Mr. Shubham Sharma, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
MTech(Res) Thesis Colloquium: “A Monolithic Finite Element Formulation for Magnetohydrodynamics Involving a Compressible Fluid“ on February 27, 2023, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Adhip Gupta, MTech(Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
MTech(Res) Thesis Colloquium: “3D-Printing of Lunar Soil Simulant via Direct Extrusion method“ on February 16, 2023, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Ms. Dhanashri Desai, MTech(Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Colloquium: “ALE-based Monolithic Finite Element Strategies for Fluid Structure Interaction Problems“ on February 10, 2023, Conference Room, ME@ IISc
Speaker: Mr. Suman Datta, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
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
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
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

2022

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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. 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. 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. 1. 1. PhD Thesis Defense: “Studies on the application of plasma-assisted ignition for lean combustion” on July 21, 2025, 10:00AM,Conference Room, @ME IISc
      Student Name: Mr. Avaneesh Athreya, PhD student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker

Past Thesis Defenses

2025

PhD Thesis Defense: “One-domain simulation of fluid flow and heat transfer in the conjugate porous-clear media” on July 10, 2025, 10:00AM,Conference Room, @ME IISc
Student Name: Mr. Abhijit Verma, PhD student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Defense: “Single and twin liquid jet injection in crossflow: Influence of Mach number and jet spacing” on June 26, 2025, 03:00PM,(Hybrid) ME Conference Room, ME@IISc
Student Name: Mr. Kukkarasi Ramana, PhD student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Defense: “Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) and Energy Efficiency Analysis of Lubricant Oils in Boundary Lubrication Using Force-Controlled Tribometers” on June 26, 2025, 11:00AM,Venue:(Online)
Student Name: Mr. Adarsh D, PhD student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Defense: “Modelling cable-driven continuum robots and their applications” on May 09, 2025, 11:30AM, Conference Room, @ME IISc
Student Name: Mr. Soumya Kanti Mahapatra, PhD student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Defense: “Spatio-temporal dynamics in droplet combustion under diverse flow conditions” on May 06, 2025, 10:30AM, Conference Room, @ME IISc
Student Name: Mr. Vadlamudi Gautham, PhD student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
MTech(Res) Thesis Defense: “Energy Loss In Elastic-Plastic Low Velocity Impact In Presence Of Electric Field” on May 02, 2025, 11:00AM, Conference Room @ME IISc
Student Name: Mr. Vineethkumar kasula, M.Tech(Research), Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc,Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Defense: “Investigation of consolidation methods for developing load bearing structures from lunar and martian regolith simulants” on March 27, 2025, 10:00AM, Conference Room, @ME IISc
Student Name: Mr. Nitin Gupta, PhD student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Defense: “Insights on the evaporation and precipitation of pathogen-laden respiratory droplets on inanimate surfaces” on March 17, 2025, 11:00AM, Venue: Online (Click here to join)
Student Name: Mr. Abdur Rasheed, PhD student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Defense: “Self-Propulsion in Oscillating Airfoils ” on February 26, 2025, 11:00AM, Conference Room, @ME IISc
Student Name: Ms. Rakshita Joshi, PhD student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Defense: “Experimental and numerical studies of multi-loop multi-plane pulsating heat pipes ” on January 17, 2025, 10:00AM, Conference Room, @ME IISc
Student Name: Narendra Babu N, PhD student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Defense: “In situ analysis of large strain deformation in tool-workpiece contacts ” on January 10, 2025, 10:00AM, Conference Room, @ME IISc
Student Name: Ms. Deepika Gupta, PhD student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Defense: “Mechanisms and mechanics of mixed-mode (I/II) fracture of magnesium alloys ” on January 16, 2025, 10:00AM, MMCR, @ME IISc
Student Name: Mr. Dhrubjyoti Baruah, PhD student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Defense: “Contact Line Instabilities in Thin Film Flows on Curved Surfaces ” on January 16, 2025, 11:00AM, Conference Room, @ME IISc
Student Name: Mr. Ananthan M,, PhD student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
PhD Thesis Defense: “Experimental and numerical studies of multi-loop multi-plane pulsating heat pipes ” on January 17, 2025, 10:00AM, Conference Room, @ME IISc
Student Name: Narendra Babu N, PhD student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
Abstract and Biography of the Speaker

2024

1. PhD Thesis Defense: “Multifunctional Biomaterials based on Polyacrylamide/Hydroxyapatite for magnetic biosensing and Musculoskeletal Repair ” on November 21, 2024, 11:00AM, Conference Room, @ME IISc
  Student Name: Mr. Jeet Kumar Gaur, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
2. PhD Thesis Defense: “MODELING OF SUPERCRITICAL CARBON DIOXIDE CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSORS FOR BRAYTON POWER CYCLES ” on November 20, 2024, 11:00AM, MMCR, @ME IISc
  Student Name: Mr. Lakshminarayanan Seshadri, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
3. PhD Thesis Defense: “Aerobreakup of a polymeric droplet ” on November 20, 2024, 10:30AM, Conference Room, @ME IISc
  Student Name: Mr. Navin Kumar Chandra, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
4. PhD Thesis Defense: “Dynamically isotropic Gough-Stewart platform for micro-vibration isolation in spacecraft ” on October 25, 2024, 09:00AM, Conference Room, @ME IISc
  Student Name: Mr. Yogesh Pratap Singh, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
5. PhD Thesis Defense: “Emergence and Propagation of Aerodynamic Instabilities in Centrifugal Compressors with Vaned Diffusers: Effect of Diffuser Solidity and Stagger ” on September 20, 2024, 11:30AM, Conference Room, @ME IISc
  Student Name: Mr. Kishore Kumar C, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
6. PhD Thesis Defense: “Role of Crosslinks and Fiber Reinforcement in Hydrogel Mechanics” on August 05, 2024, 11:00AM, Conference Room, @ME IISc
  Student Name: Mr. Anshul Shrivastava, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
7. PhD Thesis Defense: “On Topological Approaches for Planning Electro-Mechanical Assemblies” on July 23, 2024, 11:00AM, MMCR, @ME IISc & Hybrid Mode: (Click here to join)
  Student Name: Arun Rehal, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, llSc, Bengaluru
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
8. PhD Thesis Defense: “Investigations on Radial Inflow Turbine for Supercritical CO2 Power Cycles” on July 05, 2024, 10:00 -11:30 AM, Conference Room, @ME IISc & Hybrid Mode: (Click here to join)
  Student Name: Syed Jiaul Hoque, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, llSc, Bengaluru
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
9. PhD Thesis Defense: “Dynamics of leidenfrost droplets on microtextured substrates” on June 18, 2024, 02:00PM, MMCR, @ME IISc
  Student Name: Datta Prasad MR, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
10. PhD Thesis Defense: “Numerical simulations of deforming capsules and cells in a flow” on January 23, 2024, 02:00PM, Conference Room, @ME IISc
  Student Name: Mr. Kiran S, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker

2023

1. PhD Thesis Defense: “Studies on Two-Stage Air-Cooled Silica gel + Water Adsorption Cooling System” on December 18, 2023, 10:00AM, Online ( click here to join online )
  Student Name: Ms. Manila Madhuri Reddy, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
  Abstract and Biography of the Speake
2. MTech(Res) Thesis Defense: “Learning and Control of serial manipular dynamics using Koopman-ZNN framework” on November 22, 2023, 11:00AM, Conference Room @ME IISc
  Student Name: Mr. Chandan Kumar Sah , MTech(Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
3. PhD Thesis Defense: “Insights into evaporation, atomization and precipitate formation of polymer droplets.” on November 21, 2023, 11:00AM, Online (click here to join online)
  Student Name: Mr. Gannena K S Raghuram, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
4. PhD Thesis Defense: “Experimental and numerical study of mechanics and mechanisms of model fracture in a textured magnesium alloy” on November 08, 2023, 10:00AM, Conference Room, @ME IISc
  Student Name: Mr. Arjun Sreedhar S, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
5. PhD Thesis Defense: “Secondary atomization of a droplet in diverse Interaction settings” on October 06, 2023, 03:00PM, Online ( click here to join online )
  Student Name: Mr. Shubham Sharma, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
6. MTech(Res) Thesis Defense: “Inverse Material Design using Deep Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) and Ontology” on September 27,2023, 09:30AM, Online ( click here to join online )
  Student Name: Mr. Anand Kumar Patel, MTech(Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
7. PhD Thesis Defense: “Towards metal additive manufacturing using alternate powders” on September 22, 2023, 10:30AM, Conference Room, @ME IISc
  Student Name: Mr. Harish Singh Dhami, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
8. MTech(Res) Thesis Defense: “Direct Numerical Simulation of Square Vortex Flows” on September 15, 2023, 11:00AM, Conference Room @ME IISc
  Student Name: Mr. Abhishek Goyal, MTech(Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
9. MTech(Res) Thesis Defense: “A Monolithic Finite Element Formulation for Magnetohydrodynamics Involving a Compressible Fluid.” on August 04,2023, 11:00AM, MMCR, @ME IISc
  Student Name: Mr. Adhip Gupta, MTech(Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
10. PhD Thesis Defense: “Studies on Metal Hydride based Multifunctional Coupled Thermal Battery Systems.” on July 20,2023, 09:30AM, Conference Room, @ME IISc ( Click here to join online)
  Student Name: Mr. K Malleswararao, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
11. PhD Thesis Defense: “Stability of wall-bounded compressible shear flows.” on July 12,2023, 03:00PM, Conference Room, @ME IISc (Click here to join online)
  Student Name: Mr. Mandeep Deka, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
12. MTech(Res) Thesis Defense: “3D-Printing of Lunar Soil Simulant by Direct-Extrusion method” on July 12,2023, 11:30AM, Online (Click here to join online)
  Student Name: Ms. Dhanashri Desai Tejpal,MTech(Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
13. PhD Thesis Defense: “Numerical simulations of shock-induced bubble collapse in strain-rate-hardening and strain-rate-softening fluids” on July 07,2023, 02:30PM, Conference Room, @ME IISc
  Student Name: Mr. Dasika Sunder, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
14. PhD Thesis Defense: “Experimental and Theoretical Insights into Impact phenomena of Small Scale Liquid Interfacial systems” on June 13,2023, 11:30AM, Conference Room, @ME IISc (Click here to join Online)
  Student Name: Mr. Durbar Roy, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
15. PhD Thesis Defense: “ALE-based Monolithic Finite Element Strategies for Fluid Structure Interaction Problems.” on June 15,2023, 11:00AM, Conference Room, @ME IISc (Click here to join Online)
  Student Name: Mr. Suman Dutta, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
16. PhD Thesis Defense: “Experimental Investigation of Syngas Combustion in a Novel Two-stage combustor” on May 30,2023, 10:00AM, Conference Room, @ME IISc (Click here to join Online)
  Student Name: Mr. Atanu Dolai, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
17. PhD Thesis Defense: “Coalescence of polymeric droplets” on May 19,2023, 03:30PM, Conference Room, @ME IISc
  Student Name: Mr. Vegesina Sarath Chandra Varma, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
18. PhD Thesis Defense: “Experimental and Numerical Studies on an Automobile Air Conditioning System with Refrigerants R134a, R1234yf and R1234ze(E)” on May, 17, 2023, 09:00AM, Conference Room, @ME IISc
  Student Name: Mr. Gurudatt H M, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bangalore
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
19. PhD Thesis Defense: “Influence of surface topography on wear and debris morphology of polymers” on May 09,2023, 03:00PM, Conference Room, @ME IISc
  Student Name: Mr. Rajeev Kumar Gupta, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bangalore
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
20. MTech(Res) Thesis Defense: “Sub-Newtonian Coalescence in Polymeric Fluids” on May, 08, 2023, 03:00PM, Conference Room, @ME IISc
  Student Name: Mr.Abhineet Singh Rajput, MTech(Res) Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
21. PhD Thesis Defense: “Mechanobiology of cell-substrate interactions” on April 21, 2023, 12Noon, MMCR, @ME IISc (Click here to join Online)
  Student Name: Mr. Siddhartha Jaddivada, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc, Bangalore
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
22. MTech(Res) Thesis Defense: “TURBULENT MOIST FREE CONVECTION OVER HORIZONTAL SURFACES” on March 15, 2023, 11 AM, Conference Room, @ME IISc
  Student Name: Mr. Parth Khokhani, MTech(Res)Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bangalore
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
23. PhD Thesis Defense: “On the development of sensible heat storage for concentrated solar power applications: Thermo-fluid management and materials” on March 1, 2023, 11 AM, Online through Microsoft Teams (Click here to join the Thesis Defense)
  Student Name: Mr. Dipti Ranjan Parida, PhD Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bangalore
  Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
2022
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
2. 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
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. 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. 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. 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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Here is the list of companies that have hired Mecheng Students in the last five years

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Airbus

Ashok Leyland

Bajaj Auto

CG Power

Caterpillar

ESI Group

Exxon Mobile

Fouress Engineering

General Electric

Hero Motor Corp.

Hind Rectifier

J. P. Morgan

Lam Research

Mahindra & Mahindra

Phillips

PTC

Rolls Royce

Tata Advanced Systems

Tata Motors

Taiwan Semiconductor