Seminars

Upcoming seminars

  1. ME Seminar: “Physics- and data-driven discovery of unconventional heat flow regimes in common semiconductors” on October 04, 2024, 04:00 PM, 
    Speaker: Dr. Navaneetha Krishnan Ravichandran, ME Dept, IISc.
    Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
  2. ME Seminar: “Modeling in Microfluidic Applications: Electrokinetics, Biofluid Dynamics, Droplet Spreading” on September 06, 2024, 04:00 PM, (Click here to join online)
    Speaker: Dr. Harshad Gaikwad, University of Bayreuth, Germany
    Abstract and Biography of the Speaker

Past Seminars

2024

    1. ME Seminar: “Modeling Biological Tissues Across Length Scales” on August 23, 2024, 04:00 PM, A.R. Auditorium
      Speaker: Dr. Karan Taneja, University of Notre Dame, IN, USA
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    2. ME Seminar: “Contact Mechanics of Slender Structures” on August 22, 2024, 05:00 PM, A.R. Auditorium
      Speaker: Dr. Ajay B. Harish, University of Manchester, UK
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    3. ME Seminar: “Implications of corneal biomechanics on patient-specific surgical planning and corneal tissue engineering” on August 05, 2024, 04:00 PM, A.R. Auditorium
      Speaker:  Prof. Viswanath Chinthapenta, IIT Hyderabad, India
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    4. ME Seminar: “Vibration Techniques Applied to Soft Materials, Space Structures, and Nonlinear Energy Harvesting” on July 26, 2024, 04:00 PM, A.R. Auditorium
      Speaker: Dr. Karthik Yerrapragada, University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI, USA
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    5. ME Seminar: “Some Solvable Questions in Lattice Dynamics: Chasing the Continuum, Handling Simple Things by Complex Tools” on July 19, 2024, 04:00 PM, A.R. Auditorium
      Speaker:  Prof. Basant Lal Sharma, IIT Kanpur, India
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    6. ME Seminar: “Head, Shoulders Knees and Toes – Human-Centred Tribology” on July 18, 2024, 03:30 PM, A.R. Auditorium
      Speaker: Dr. Marc Masen, Imperial College London, UK
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    7. ME Seminar: “Impulsive Actuation for Stabilization of Periodic Motion in Underactuated Robots” on June  25, 2024, 03:00 PM, A.R. Auditorium
      Speaker: Dr. Nilay Kant, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    8. ME Seminar: “Bacterial and Microtubular Hydrodynamics” on June  24, 2024, 11:00 AM, A.R. Auditorium
      Speaker: Dr. Debasish Das, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    9. ME Seminar:  “Analysis of Non-Conventional Diffuser Designs in High-Speed Centrifugal Compressor” on June  21, 2024, 4:00 PM,(online)
      Speaker: Dr. Porika Niveditha, IIT Madras
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    10. ME Seminar:  “From Rain Formation Mechanisms to Sensor Development: Exploring Particle Field Characterization” on June  14, 2024, 5:00 PM,(online)
      Speaker:  Dr. Shyam Kumar, University of Minnesota, MN, USA
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    11. ME Seminar:  “Coalescence Dynamics of Complex Fluid Droplets” on June  13, 2024, 4:00 PM, A.R. Auditorium
      Speaker:  Dr Pallavi Rajaram Katre, Mechanical Engineering, IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    12. ME Seminar:  “Research Contribution in Laser Based Manufacturing” on June  11, 2024, 4:00 PM,(online)
      Speaker:  Dr. Ramsingh Yadav, COEP Technological University, Pune, India
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    13. ME Seminar:  “Finite Domain Moving Boundary Problems in Heat Transfer: Direct and Inverse Formulations” on May  31, 2024, 4:00 PM,(online)
      Speaker: Dr. Pavan Kumar, Penn State, PA, USA
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    14. ME Seminar: “Ensuring Academic Integrity in the Era of Artificial Intelligence” on May  30, 2024, 3:00 PM, A.R. Auditorium
      Speaker: Ms. Purna Bose, Senior Solutions Engineer, Turnitin
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    15. ME Seminar: “Part 1: Atomization of an acoustically levitated droplet: Experimental observations of myriad complex phenomena; Part 2: Experimental investigation to test the static bell’s inequality in a hydrodynamic system”  on May 24, 2024, 4 PM, Microsoft Teams (Online)
      Speaker:  Dr. Sunil Kumar Saroj, ESPCI Paris, France
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    16. ME Seminar: “Experimental and Numerical Investigations on Mechanical Response of Aluminum AA2014-T6 Under Extreme Loading & Temperature Conditions”  on April 19, 2024, 4 PM, Microsoft Teams (Online)
      Speaker: Dr. Anoop Kumar Pandouria, IIT Delhi, India
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    17. ME Seminar:  “New developments on laser and optical diagnostics for combustion studies”  on  April 1, 2024, 12:00 Noon, A.R. Auditorium
      Speaker: Prof. Yannis Hardalupas, Imperial College London, UK
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    18. ME Seminar:  “Modeling and simulations of transitional and turbulent variable-density flows”  on March  27, 2024, 12:00 Noon, A.R. Auditorium
      Speaker: Prof. Sidharth GS, Iowa State University, IA, USA
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    19. ME Seminar:  “Deformation, phase transformation and fracture micro-mechanisms of steels”  on March  22, 2024, 4:00 PM,(online)
      Speaker:  Dr. Arpan Das, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai, India
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    20. ME Seminar:  “Ultra Cryogenic High Cycle Fatigue Response and Microstructure Analysis of High Manganese Twinning Induced Plasticity Mechanisms of Fe-26Mn-0.4C Lightweight Steel”  on March  05, 2024, 5:00 PM,(online)
      Speaker: Dr. Sujith. S.V, Chungnam National University, South Korea
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    21. ME Seminar:  “Multiscale buckling of epithelial shells”  on March  01, 2024, 4:00 PM, A.R. Auditorium
      Speaker: Dr. Nimesh Chahare, Institute of Bioengineering of Catalonia, Spain
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    22. ME Seminar:  “Embracing Contacts for Dexterous Manipulation”  on February 28, 2024, 6:00 PM, online ( click here to join)
      Speaker: Prof. Dr. Devesh Jha, Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories-USA
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    23. ME Seminar:  “Embracing Contacts for Dexterous Manipulation”  on February 20, 2024, 4:00 PM, A.R. Auditorium
      Speaker: Prof. Dr. Devesh Jha, Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories-USA
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker (Cancelled)
    24. ME Seminar:  “Secrets of Phase-Change : From evaporating drunk droplets to industrial boiler plates!”  on December  20, 2023, 4:00 PM, A.R. Auditorium
      Speaker: Prof. Prashant Valluri, University of Edinburgh
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    25. ME Seminar: “Interface Evolution of Fluids at Nanoscale: Zooming in on Droplets on December  4, 2023, 5:00 PM, MMCR
      Speaker: Dr. Sreehari Perumanath, University of Warwick
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    26. ME Seminar: “Soft robotic actuators: mechanical engineering principles for bioengineering applications” on November  24, 2023, 4:00 PM, A.R. Auditorium
      Speaker: Dr. Debkalpa Goswami, Director of Biomechanics, Cleveland Clinic and Assistant Professor of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    27. ME Seminar: “Recent Research in the Green Engines Lab of RMIT University, Australia on November  17, 2023, 4:00 PM, A.R. Auditorium
      Speaker: Dr Petros Lappas, RMIT University, Melbourne-Australia
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    28. ME Seminar: “Data-driven turbulence and transition model development for gas turbine applications” on November  04, 2023, 4:00 PM, A.R. Auditorium
      Speaker: Dr. Harshal Akolekar, IIT-Jodhpur
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    29. ME Seminar: “White Etch Cracks in Wind Bearings on October  13, 2023, 4:00 PM, A.R. Auditorium
      Speaker: Dr. M. R. Sridhar, Principal Engineer at GE Research (Bangalore)
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    30. ME Seminar: “The dominant role of convection and turbulence in the ocean: a new understanding of the global ocean circulation on October  06, 2023, 4:00 PM, A.R. Auditorium
      Speaker: Prof. Bishakhdatta Gayen,University of Melbourne and Indian Institute of science
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    31. ME Seminar: “ Flame Spread in Normal and Zero Gravity Environment” on September 29, 2023, 4:00 PM, A.R. Auditorium
      Speaker: Prof. Subrata Bhattacharjee, San Diego State University
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    32. ME Seminar: “ Next generation damage tolerant materials for extreme environments” on September 07, 2023, 04:00 PM, MMCR
      Speaker: Dr. Punit Kumar, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    33. ME Seminar: “ Design of protective overlayers for extreme environment applications” on August 16, 2023, 04:00 PM, MMCR
      Speaker: Dr. Isha Gupta, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    34. ME Seminar: “ Computational and theoretical models of inhaled transport in the upper airway: with applications in airborne infection mechanics and respiratory drug delivery. on Aug 8, 2023, 4.00 PM, A R Auditorium
      Speaker: Prof. Saikat Basu, South Dakota State University
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    35. ME Seminar: “The Atmospheric Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming” on Aug 2, 2023, 04:00 pm, A R Auditorium
      Speaker: Prof. Sandip Mazumder, Ohio State University
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    36. ME Seminar: “Nanoprecision interfaces in energy and healthcare” on Aug 1, 2023, 04:00 pm, A R Auditorium
      Speaker: Prof. Manish K. Tiwari, University College London
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    37. ME Seminar: “Internal Actuation and Unconventional Locomotion” on July 20, 2023, 11:00 am, A R Auditorium,ME@IISc
      Speaker: Phanindra Tallapragada, Clemson University
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    38. ME Seminar: “From Beating Hearts to Flapping Fins: Insights into Biological Flows Empowered by High-Fidelity Immersed Boundary Methods” on June 28, 2023, 11:00 am, A R Auditorium
      Speaker: Prof. Rajat Mittal, Johns Hopkins University
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    39. ME Seminar: “Additive Manufacturing of advanced polymer composites for high potential applications” on June 2, 2023, 4:00 pm, Microsoft Teams (Online)
      Speaker: Dr. Rajkumar Velu, IIT Jammu
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    40. ME Seminar: “Cohesive Decentralized Control of Networks with Delays” on May 15, 2023, 5:00 pm, Microsoft Teams (Online)
      Speaker: Dr. Anuj Tiwari, University of Washington, Seattle-USA
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    41. ME Seminar: “Data-driven characterization of generic materials without stress-tensor data” on May 19, 2023, 5:00 pm, Microsoft Teams (Online)
      Speaker: Dr. Akshay Joshi, University of Cambridge
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    42. ME Seminar: “Dynamics of flow unsteadiness in high-speed double cones and cylinders” on April 14, 2023, 4:00 pm, A R Auditorium, ME@IISc
      Speaker: Prof. Duvvuri Subrahmanyam, Indian Institute of Science
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    43. ME Seminar: “Complex flow behaviors of complex fluids in porous medium for applications in energy industry” on March 31, 2023, 4:00 pm, A R Auditorium, ME@IISc
      Speaker: Dr. Shauvik De, Shell India Markets Private Limited, Bangalore
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    44. ME Seminar: “A Highlight of Recent Efforts in Low Green House Gas Combustion Research at Sandia” on March 24, 2023, 11:00 am, Microsoft Teams (Online)
      Speaker: Dr. Rajavasanth Rajasegar, Sandia National Laboratories
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    45. ME Seminar: “Dynamics of flow unsteadiness in high-speed double cones and cylinders” on March 17, 2023, 4:00 pm, A R Auditorium, ME@IISc
      Speaker: Prof. Duvvuri Subrahmanyam, Indian Institute of Science
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    46. ME Seminar: “Magic at Interfaces” on March 16, 2023, 4:00 pm, A R Auditorium, ME@IISc
      Speaker: Prof. Sushanta Mitra, University of Waterloo
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    47. ME Seminar: “Constitutive Modeling of Self-Healing Materials Using Continuum Damage-Healing Mechanics” on March 13, 2023, 4:00 pm, Microsoft Teams (Online)
      Speaker: Dr. Harini Subramanian, Indian Institute of Technology-Madras
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    48. ME Seminar: “Two Problems in Nonlinear Mechanics: Instabilities in Soft Solids and Chemo-mechanics of Energy Storage Materials” on March 10, 2023, 4:00 pm, A R Auditorium, ME@IISc
      Speaker: Dr. Shrinidhi Pandurangi, University of Cambridge
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    49. ME Seminar: “Planktonic Active Matter” on February 20, 2023, 04:00 pm, A R Auditorium, ME@IISc
      Speaker: Prof. Anupam Sengupta, University of Luxembourg
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    50. ME Seminar: “From Beating Hearts to Flapping Fins: Insights into Biological Flows Empowered by High-Fidelity Immersed Boundary Methods” on February 15, 2023, 11:00 am, A R Auditorium, ME@IISc
      Speaker: Prof. Rajat Mittal, Johns Hopkins University
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    51. ME Seminar: “Plastrons, Polymers, and Textiles: Fluid-Based Solutions for Real-World Challenges” on February 10, 2023, 4:00 pm, Microsoft Teams (Online)
      Speaker: Dr. Anoop Rajappan, Rice University-USA
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    52. ME Seminar: “A contact mechanics based mathematical model for studying the dynamics of endothelium” on February 8, 2023, 4:00 pm, A R Auditorium, ME@IISc
      Speaker: Dr. Pradeep Keshavanarayana, Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Birmingham
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    53. ME Seminar: “Nanotribology, Nanomechanics and Materials Characterization Studies and Applications to Bio/nanotechnology and Biomimetics ” on February 6, 2023, 4:00 pm, A R Auditorium, ME@IISc
      Speaker: Bharat Bhushan, Academy Professor, Ohio State University
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    54. ME Seminar: “Image-Based Biomechanics in the Era of Personalized Medicine ” on February 3, 2023, 4:00 pm, Microsoft Teams (Online)
      Speaker: Mirunalini Thirugnanasambandam, Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    55. ME Seminar: “A Predictive Continuum Model for Coupled Size Segregation and Flow in Dense Granular Materials ” on January 27, 2023, 4:00 pm, Multi-Media Class Room, ME@IISc
      Speaker: Harkirat Singh, Brown University
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    56. ME Seminar: “Experimental and Numerical Studies on Fluid Dynamic and Heat Transfer Characteristics of Nanofluids in Air Coils ” on January 20, 2023, 4:00 pm, A R Auditorium
      Speaker: Prof. Debendra K. Das, Professor Emeritus, University of Alaska Fairbanks
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    57. ME Seminar: “Learning and Control for Dynamical Systems” on January 13, 2023, 4:00 pm, Microsoft Teams (Online)
      Speaker: Aradhana Nayak, Learning Algorithms & Systems Laboratory, EPFL Switzerland
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    58. ME Seminar: “Unraveling the intermittency of damage evolution for predicting the failure of quasi-brittle solids ” on January 11, 2023, 4:00 pm, Microsoft Teams (Online)
      Speaker: Ashwij Mayya, Institut Jean Le Rond d’Alembert, Sorbonne University
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    59. ME Seminar: “Data-driven analysis and modeling of complex systems: fluid dynamics & turbulence” on January 6, 2023, 4:00 pm, Microsoft Teams (Online)
      Speaker: Rishita Das, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, New York University
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker

2022

    1. ME Seminar: “A new simple continuous yielding model for elasto plastic materials –Application to Fatigue” on December 30, 2022, 4:00 pm, A R Auditorium, ME@IISc
      Speaker: Arun Srinivasa, Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    2. ME Seminar: “Slippery Business: Contact Mechanics and Frictional Behavior of Polymeric Hydrogels” on December 15, 2022, 4:00 pm, A R Auditorium, ME@IISc
      Speaker: Robert W. Carpick, University of Pennsylvania
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    3. ME Seminar: “Fractional Derivatives and Their Applications” on November 11, 2022, 4:00 pm, A R Auditorium, ME@IISc
      Speaker: Om P. Agrawal, Professor Emeritus, Southern Illinois University
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    4. ME Seminar: “Unconventional Mobility and Sensing in Bioinspired Swimming” on November 9, 2022, 7:00 pm, Online through Microsoft Teams (Click here to join the seminar)
      Speaker: Phanindra Tallapragada, Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    5. ME Seminar: “Continuum mechanics modeling and experiments for phase transitioning materials: From metastable steels to rate stiffening gels” on October 21, 2022, @ 04:00 PM, A. R. Auditorium, ME @ IISc
      Speaker: Vikas Srivastava, Assistant Professor of Engineering, Brown University
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    6. ME Seminar: “Compliant Design and Applications to Shape-adaptive Surfaces” on October 12, 2022, @ 10:30 AM, A. R. Auditorium, ME @ IISc
      Speaker: Sridhar Kota, Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    7. ME Seminar: “Design and Characterization of Advanced Multifunctional Materials” on October 07, 2022, @ 04:00 PM, A. R. Auditorium, ME @ IISc
      Speaker: Debashish Das, Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    8. ME Seminar: “Swimming in Nematic Liquid Crystals” on September 30, 2022, @ 4:00 PM, A. R. Auditorium, ME @ IISc
      Speaker: Shubhadeep Mandal, Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    9. ME Seminar: “From manufacturing on Earth to manufacturing in extra-terrestrial spaces” on September 16, 2022, @ 4:00 PM, A. R. Auditorium, ME @ IISc
      Speaker: Dr. Sathyan Subbiah, Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    10. ME Seminar: “3D shaping of carbon towards engineered living carbon materials” on  August 19, 2022 @ 4:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Dr. Monsur Islam, Institute of Microstructure Technology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    11. ME Seminar: “Efficient design of desalination and energy systems” on  August 12, 2022 @ 4:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams (Click here to join the seminar)
      Speaker: Dr. Jaichander Swaminathan, Mechanical Engineering, IIT Gandhinagar
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    12. ME Seminar: “Energy efficient Classical, Neuromorphic and Quantum Computing with spins and nanomagnets driven by strain, acoustic waves and voltages” on  August 5, 2022 @ 4:00 PM, A. R. Auditorium, ME @ IISc
      Speaker: Dr. Jayasimha Atulasimha, MNE & ECE, Virginia Commonwealth University
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    13. CANCELLED ME Seminar: “Unconventional Models, Mobility and Sensing in Bioinspired Swimming” on  August 2, 2022 @ 11:30 AM, MMCR, ME @ IISc
      Speaker: Dr. Phanindra Tallapragada, Mechanical Engineering, Clemson University
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    14. ME Seminar: “Physics-Based Simulation in Research and Education: Current Practices and Key Initiatives” on  August 1, 2022 @ 3:00 PM, MMCR, ME @ IISc
      Speaker: Dr. Dipankar Choudhury, Deputy CTO, ANSYS INC
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    15. ME Seminar: “Diamagnetically levitated nanopositioners with large-range and multiple degrees of freedom” on July 22, 2022, 4:00 PM, A. R. Auditorium, ME @ IISc
      Speaker: Dr. G. R. Jayanth, Associate Professor, ME@IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    16. ME Lecture: “Numerical integration techniqueson July 21, 2022, 4:00 PM, MMCR, ME @ IISc
      Speaker: Dr. Sukumar. N, Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of California, Davis
    17. ME Lecture: “Virtual element methodson July 19, 2022, 4:00 PM, MMCR, ME @ IISc
      Speaker: Dr. Sukumar. N, Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of California, Davis
    18. ME Talk: “Physics-informed neural networks to solve PDEson July 18, 2022, 4:00 PM, A. R. Auditorium, ME @ IISc
      Speaker: Dr. Sukumar. N, Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of California, Davis
    19. ME Seminar: “Microstructural and Mechanical Characterization of MICP Treated Lunar Soil Simulant” on July 15, 2022, 4:00 PM, A .R. Auditorium, ME @ IISc
      Speaker: Dr. Deeksha Porwal, IoE-IISc Postdoctoral Fellow, ME@IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    20. ME Seminar: “Recent Advances in Polyhedral Virtual Element Methods and Physics-Informed Deep Neural Networks to Solve PDEs” on July 13, 2022, 4:00 PM, MMCR, ME @ IISc
      Speaker: Dr. Sukumar. N, Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of California, Davis
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    21. ME Seminar: “Ab initio studies of dislocations using large-scale electronic structure calculations” on June 10, 2022 @ 4:00 PM, A .R. Auditorium, ME @ IISc
      Speaker: Dr. Vikram Gavini, Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    22. ME Seminar: “Architected Material Analogs for Shape Memory Alloys” on May 30, 2022 @ 2:30 PM, MMCR, ME @ IISc
      Speaker: Dr. Nilesh Mankame, General Motors Company
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    23. ME Seminar: “A Ribbon Model for Nematic Polymer Networks” on April 29, 2022 @ 4:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Dr. Harmeet Singh, Institute of Mathematics, EPFL, Lausanne
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    24. ME Seminar: “Transformation of Academic Publishing to Open Access” on April 22, 2022 @ 4:00 PM, A. R. Auditorium, ME @ IISc
      Speaker: Dr. Cameron Tropea, Professor, Institute of Fluid Mechanics and Aerodynamics, TU Darmstadt VAJRA Visiting Professor, ME@IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    25. ME Seminar: “Topological Mechanics” on April 8, 2022 @ 4:00 PM, A. R. Auditorium, ME @ IISc
      Speaker: Dr. Rajesh Chaunsali, Assistant Professor, AE @ IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    26. ME Seminar: “Formally verified controllers for cyber-physical systems” on April 1, 2022 @ 4:00 PM, A R Auditorium, ME @ IISc
      Speaker: Dr. Pushpak Jagtap, Assistant Professor, RBCCPS @ IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    27. ME Seminar: “Theory-driven discovery of materials” on March 25, 2022 @ 4:00 PM, A. R. Auditorium, ME @ IISc
      Speaker: Dr. Vivekanand Dabade, Assistant Professor, Aerospace Engineering @ IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    28. ME Seminar: “Evolution of plasma electrolytic oxidation coatings formed over Mg alloy utilizing various alkaline electrolytes and their corrosion behavior” on February 11, 2022, 4:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams (Click here to join the seminar)
      Speaker: Dr. Ashutosh Jangde, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, U. Sheffield, UK
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    29. ME Seminar: “Engineering mechano-intelligence: How forces transmitted from a cell’s environment affect DNA organization” on January 27, 2022, 8:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Prof. Vivek Shenoy, Center for Engineering Mechanobiology and School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of Pennsylvania
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    30. ME Seminar: “The Role of Interfaces in Polymer Nanocomposites: Processing, Properties and Applications” on January 19, 2022, 4:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams, (Click here to join the seminar) 
      Speaker: Dr. Pankaj Tambe, School of Mechanical Engineering, VIT-AP University, Andhra Pradesh
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    31. ME Seminar: “Energy Conversion at the Micro- and Nanoscale: Opportunities in Energy Generation and Healthcare” on January 7, 2022, 4:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams, 
      Speaker: Dr. Rohith Mittapally, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker

 

2021

    1. ME Seminar: “Artificial Intelligence in Sheet Metal Forming” on December 24, 2021, 4:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams, (Click here to join the seminar)   
      Speaker: Dr. Dipak G. Wagre, Assistant Professor, VJTI, Mumbai
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    2. ME Seminar: “Dynamics of a microswimmer in nematic liquid crystal” on December 22, 2021, 4:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams (Click here to join the Seminar)
      Speaker: Dr. Shubhadeep Mandal, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Guwahati
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    3. ME Seminar: “Natural composites based on thermoplastic resins: An eco-friendly solution for structural applications” on December 17, 2021, 4:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams, (Click here to join the seminar)   
      Speaker: Dr. Aswani Kumar Bandaru, Munster Technological University, Cork, Ireland
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    4. ME Seminar: “Flow through deformable systems: Laminar to turbulent transition and applications” on November 26, 2021, 4:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams 
      Speaker: Dr. Mohan Kumar Singh Verma, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Chemical Engg., IIT Delhi
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    5. Semi-sesquicentennial of mecheng Seminar: “Cavitation near boundaries, in boundaries and due to boundaries” on November 24, 2021, 6:00 PM (IST),  Online through Microsoft Team, (Click here to join the Seminar)
      Speaker: Department for Soft Matter, Institute for Physics, University of Magdeburg.
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    6. ME Seminar: “Extreme wetting surfaces and liquid interfaces: mechanistic understanding and applications” on November 17, 2021, 4:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams 
      Speaker: Dr. Butunath Majhy, Post-doctoral fellow, University of Alberta, Canada
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    7. ME Seminar: “Thermal Innovation for Future Chips” on November 5, 2021, 4:00 PM, Online through Microsoft Teams 
      Speaker: Dr. Bai Song, Peking University, Beijing, China
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    8. ME Seminar: “Data-driven modelling of 2-dimensional natural convection” on October 22, 2021, 4:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Dr. Sandeep Pandey, Software Engineer for autonomous driving, Veoneer, Germany
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    9. ME Seminar: “Polymer brush-based tribology” on October 8, 2021, 4:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Dr. Manjesh Singh, Assistant Professor, IIT Kanpur
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    10. Semi-sesquicentennial of mecheng Seminar: “Atomic Force Microscopy Related Techniques -application to Tribology, Colour Imaging and Artificial Reproduction Technology” on October 1, 2021, 4:00 PM (IST),  Online through Microsoft Team, (Click here to join the Seminar)
      Speaker: Prof. Hideki Kawakatsu, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    11. ME Seminar: “Adaptability from patterns” on September 24, 2021, 4:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Dr. Ganga Prasath, Post-doctoral researcher, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge USA
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    12. Semi-sesquicentennial of mecheng Seminar: “Patient-specific modeling of blood flow in arteries – from the academy to the clinic” on September 8, 2021, 8:30 PM (IST),  Online through Microsoft Team, (Click here to join the Seminar),
      Speaker: Dr. Charles A. Taylor, Founder, Chief Technology Officer, Heartflow Inc.
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    13. ME Seminar: “Finding Order in Chaotic Hydrodynamic Systems” on August 27, 2021, 4:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Dr. Balachandra Suri, Assistant Professor, ME@IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    14. Semi-sesquicentennial of mecheng Seminar: “Energy Applications of Thermal Switches and Diodes” on August 24, 2021, 8:30 PM,  Online through Microsoft Team, (Click here to join the Seminar),
      Speaker: Prof. Chris Dames, Department Chair and Howard Penn Brown Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California at Berkeley
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    15. ME Seminar: “Building up Towards Thermal Transport in Heterostructures” on August 13, 2021, 4:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams (Click here to join the Seminar)
      Speaker: Dr. Vasumathy Ravishankar, IISc Institute of Eminence Post-doctoral Research Fellow, ME@IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    16. Semi-sesquicentennial of mecheng Seminar: “Technology Startup Funding by the US National Science Foundation” on July 14, 2021, 6:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Team, (Click here to join the Seminar),
      Speaker: Dr. Murali S. Nair, Program Director, United States’ National Science Foundation SBIR/STTR program
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    17. Semi-sesquicentennial of mecheng Seminar: “Data-DRIVEN NONLINEAR DYNAMICS” on June 15, 2021, 6:30 PM,  Online through Microsoft Team, (Click here to join the Seminar),
      Speaker: Prof. B. Balachandran, Minta Martin Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland.
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    18. Semi-sesquicentennial of mecheng Seminar: “Titan Company: Leveraging Technology in the Fast-Changing World of Lifestyle” on June 9, 2021, 4:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Team, (Click here to join the Seminar),
      Speaker: Mr. Bhaskar Bhat, Retired, Managing Director of Titan Company Limited.
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    19. ME Seminar: “Functional Materials by Design – High Throughput Experiments and Computations with Machine Learning” on May 14, 2021, 4:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams 
      Speaker: Dr. Kedar Hippalgaonkar, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    20. Semi-sesquicentennial of mecheng Seminar: “From Beating Hearts to Buzzing Wings: Flow Physics and Computation at the Intersection of Mechanics and Bioengineering” on May 12, 2021, 6:30 PM,  Online through Microsoft Team, (Click here to join the Seminar),
      Speaker: Prof. Rajat Mittal, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Whiting School of Engineering.
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    21. ME Seminar: “The Silent (Electric) Revolution” on May 7, 2021, 4:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams,  (Click here to join the Seminar)
      Speaker: Dr. Madan Gopal, Tesla, Inc., USA
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    22. Semi-sesquicentennial of mecheng Seminar: “Reflections on Choices and Risks for Impact in Academic Life: A Personal Perspective” on April 29, 2021, 4:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Team, (Click here to join the Seminar),
      Speaker: Prof. Rudra Pratap, Centre for Nano Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. INDIA
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    23. Semi-sesquicentennial of mecheng Seminar: “Predictive Digital Twins and the Data-driven Future of Computational Science” on April 7, 2021, 6:30 PM,  Online through Microsoft Team, (Click here to join the Seminar),
      Speaker: Prof. Karen E. Willcox, Director of the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences, Associate Vice President for Research, and Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, University of Texas, Austin
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    24. ME Seminar: “Microstructure evolution in polycrystalline metals: from optimal transportation to phase field disconnections” on March 31, 2021, 9:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Dr. Brandon Runnels, Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO USA
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    25. ME Seminar: “Riding the phonon spectrum” on March 26, 2021, 3:30 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Prof. Prabhu Rajagopal, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    26. ME Seminar: “Thermal Transport in Semiconductors and Metals from First-Principles” on March 18, 2021, 4:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams                                                      Speaker: Dr. Ankit Jain, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Bombay
    27. Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    28. Semi-sesquicentennial of mecheng Seminar: “Microsystems-inspired robotics” on March 17, 2021, 6:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Team, (Click here to join the Seminar),
      Speaker: Prof. Sarah Bergbreiter, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University. www.cmu.edu/mrl
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    29. ME Seminar: “Heart and Hip Biomechanics: From Improved Understanding of Physiology to Assist in Personalised Surgical Planning” on March 5, 2021, 4:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Dr. Arnab Palit, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    30. ME Seminar: “Cone cracks in the soft matter during needle insertion” on February 26, 2021, 4:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Dr. Muthukumar M, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IISc Bengaluru
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    31. ME Seminar: “Dynamic behavior of materials under extreme loading conditions”  on February 19, 2021, 4:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Dr. Suraj Ravindran, Graduate Aerospace Laboratories, California Institute of Technology
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    32. Semi-sesquicentennial of mecheng Seminar: “Learning from the building blocks of nature in the design of periodic architected materials” on February 17, 2021, 4:30 PM,  Online through Microsoft Team, (Click here to join the Seminar),
      Speaker: Prof. Dennis M. Kochmann, Professor of Mechanics and Materials, Institute for Mechanical Systems, ETH Zürich, www.mm.ethz.ch
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    33. ME Seminar: “Membrane technologies for sustainable separation solutions”  on February 12, 2021, 4:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Dr. Yagnaseni Roy, Assistant Professor, Center for Sustainable Technologies, IISc Bengaluru
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    34. ME Seminar: “Mechanics of materials at the extremes: from protection materials to energy conversion”  on February 5, 2021, 4:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Dr. Vignesh Kannan, Mechanical & Process Engg., ETH Zurich
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    35. ME Seminar: “Microswimmers in Complex Environments”  on January 15, 2021, 4:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Dr. Shubhadeep Mandal, IIT Guwahati
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker

 

2020

    1. ME Seminar: “Observing and inferring the characteristics of a collective” on December 18, 2020, 4:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Dr. Danny Raj M, INSPIRE Faculty, Dept. of Chemical Engg., IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    2. ME Faculty Colloquium :  “Data augmented control of visual autonomous systems” on December 11, 2020, 4:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Dr. Jishnu Keshavan, Assistant Professor, Department Mechanical Engineering, IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    3. ME Seminar: “Vision-based modal analysis of machine tools” on November 27, 2020, 4:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Dr. Mohit Law, Mechanical Engineering, IIT Kanpur
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    4. ME Seminar: “Combustion Dynamics Through the Lense of Complex Systems Science” on November 13, 2020, 4:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Dr. Vishnu Unni, Princeton University.
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    5. ME Seminar: “Exploring Turbulence Using Exact Coherent States” on November 6, 2020, 4:30 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Dr. Balachandra Suri, Institute of Science and Technology, Austria
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    6. ME Seminar:  “Study and control of non-acoustic combustion driven oscillations in gas turbine combustors” on October 30, 2020, 4:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams; [use the link for joining the Seminar]
      Speaker: Prof. Sateesh Mariappan, Aerospace Engineering, IIT Kanpur
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    7. ME Seminar: “Integrated computational and data-driven microstructure engineering for interdisciplinary research on advanced materials and manufacturing” on October 28, 2020, 11:30 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams; [use the link for joining the Seminar]
      Speaker: Dr. Supriyo Ghosh, Los Alamos National Laboratory
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    8. ME Seminar:  “Mathematical forms of vibration frequencies of single-walled carbon nontubes” on October 23, 2020, 4:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Dr. Sneha Singh, Mechanical Engineering, IIT Roorkee
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker   
    9. ME Seminar:  “Loop heat pipes for thermal management” on October 21, 2020, 4:30 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Dr. Amrit Ambirajan, ISRO (Retd.)
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    10. ME Seminar:  “Dipping my toes in nonlinear structural mechanics” on October 9, 2020, 4:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Dr. Ramsharan Rangarajan, Assistant Professor, ME@IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    11. ME Seminar:  “Way to take-off” on October 7, 2020, 4:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Mr. Vinayak Tsalla, Founder & CEO, Tsalla Aerospace
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    12. ME Seminar: “Advancing 3D Printing Using Control Theory on October 2, 2020, 4:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Dr. Keval Ramani, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker 
    13. ME Seminar: “Microballistics: Dynamic Creation of Nanostructures in Metals to Engineering Energy Dissipation in Nanostructured Materials on September 25, 2020, 4:30 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Prof. Ramathasan Thevamaran, Assistant Professor, U. Wisconsin-Madison, USA
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker 
    14. ME Seminar:  “Micro/Nano Mechanics of Soft Nanofi ber Contacts on September 21, 2020, 11:30 AM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Dr. Debashish Das, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker 
    15. ME Seminar:  “Computational Mechanics in Industrial Applications on September 18, 2020, 4:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Dr. Sekar Govindarajan, Senior Manager, Nonlinear FE Development, Siemens, Adjunct Faculty, ME, University of Cincinnati
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker 
    16. ME Seminar:  “Phase transitions – A look from the atomic vibration perspective on September 11, 2020, 3:30 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Prof. Dipanshu Bansal, Assistant Professor, ME@IIT Bombay
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker 
    17. ME Seminar:  “Sustainable Thermal Systems for Flexible and Efficient Buildings on September 4, 2020, 3:30 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Dr. Anurag Goyal, National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL)
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker 
    18. ME Seminar:  “Air Vehicle Configuration Design-Some Experiences” on August 28, 2020, 3:30 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Prof. Srikumar Pullat, Visiting Professor, NIAS
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker 
    19. ME Faculty Colloquium :  ‘Droplet and aerosols in context of CoViD-19’ on August 21, 2020, 3:30 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Saptarshi Basu, Professor, Department Mechanical Engineering, IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker 
    20. ME Seminar:  ‘How an oil-layer changes the rod-climbing effect’ on August 7, 2020, 3:30 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Dr. Udita Uday Ghosh, CV Raman Post-Doc Fellow, IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker 
    21. ME Seminar:  ‘Towards fast and accurate exa-scale quantum-mechanical calculations for material modeling using adaptive nite-elements and mixed-precision computing’ on July 24, 2020, 3:30 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Dr. Phani Motamarri, Assistant Professor, CDS, IISc
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker 
    22. ME Seminar:  ‘NextGenCAE’ on July 17, 2020, 4:00 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Mr. Prakash ‘Krish’ Krishnaswamy, CEO of Xitadel Group
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker 
    23. ME Seminar:  ‘Mechanics of Heterogeneous Materials’ on June 26, 2020, 3:30 PM,  Online through Microsoft Teams
      Speaker: Dr. Manish Vasoya, Texas A & M University, TX, USA
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    24. ME Seminar:  “ 3D Printing Cellular Communities: Mammalian Cells, Bacteria, And Beyond on May 22nd, 2020, Online
      Speaker: Dr. Tapomoy Bhattacharjee Princeton University
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    25. ME Seminar:  “ Investigation of Tribological Effects on the Dynamic Stability in High-Speed Micromilling of Ti-6Al-4V on May 4th, 2020, Online
      Speaker: Dr. Rinku Kumar Mittal DST INSPIRE Faculty Fellow
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    26. ME Seminar: “Heat Transfer Studies for Gas Turbine Hot Gas Path Components” Mar.06, 2020, 3:30 pm, AR Auditorium
      Speaker: Srinath V Ekkad Department Head and RJ Reynolds Professor Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, NC State University
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    27. ME Seminar: “Transient spray cooling and the Leidenfrost temperature” Feb. 25, 2020, 3:30 pm, AR Auditorium
      Speaker: Prof. Cameron Tropea Institute of Fluid Mechanics and Aerodynamics Technische Universit¨at Darmstadt, Germany
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker
    28. ME Seminar: “A constellation of small-satellites ” Feb. 14, 2020, 3:30 pm, AR Auditorium
      Speaker: Awais Ahmed, CEO, Pixxel
      Abstract and Biography of the Speaker