Seminars

Upcoming seminars

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

Past Seminars

2023

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. 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
19. 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
20. 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
21. 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
22. 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
23. 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
24. 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
25. 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
26. 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
27. 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
28. 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
29. 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
30. 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
31. 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
32. 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
33. 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
34. 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 techniques” on 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 methods” on 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 PDEs” on 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 Nanofiber 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