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Thesis Colloquium

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 

Past Thesis Colloquia

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

Past Thesis Defenses

2021

1. 1. 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
   2. 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
   3. 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

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