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2013

Indian
Institute of
Science

Bangalore

Mechanical
Engineering

From the Chairman

From

The Chairman

Dear Recruiters,

It is my pleasure in welcoming you to the Mechanical Engineering

Department at The Indian Institute of Science for recruiting some of the
brightest minds of our country.
Mechanical Engineering activities at the Indian Institute of Science
commenced prior to independence, in 1945, with the establishment of The
Department of Internal Combustion Engineering. The Mechanical Engineering
section of Power Engineering department followed suit in 1951 and became a
full-fledged department. The Department of Internal combustion Engineering
merged with the Department of Mechanical Engineering in 1970.
In these eventful years, the Department has contributed significantly in
post-graduate teaching, frontier research and design and development. Its
faculty and students interact with major industries, national laboratories and
other R&D institutions in the country. The alumni and staff of this department
occupy high positions in institutions of higher learning, research laboratories and industries in India and abroad.
The current research activities of the Department are in the following four broad areas:
Mechanical Systems and Design including Robotics
Materials, Tribology and Nanotechnology
Thermal Sciences and Fluid Mechanics
Dynamics, Vibrations and Acoustics
The Department is well equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories and infrastructural facilities in these areas. The
Department receives funding from agencies such as UGC, MHRD, DST, ARDB and other Government bodies and
industries. Our faculty members render assistance to leading industries through technical advice and consultancy
services.
At any time of the year, the Department has around 75 research scholars; the Department graduates 30 Masters
degree students and about 8 PhD research scholars every year. Our faculty, students and staff author more than 100
research publications annually in leading national and international journals and conferences.
Several of our faculty are fellows of various national academies in science and engineering, and have received
recognition in the form of national and international awards.
I look forward to your active participation in the recruitment.
Happy Recruiting.
Warm Regards.

Prof. R. Narasimhan

Chairman
Department of Mechanical Engineering

About IISc

About

IISc

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) was conceived as a Research Institute or University of Research by Jamsetji Nusserwanji
Tata, in the final years of the 19th century. In 1909, an unmatched experiment in higher education and research was launched
in India. IISc is truly the first example of a public-private partnership in this country; an institution, whose evolution over a
century is testimony to the robustness of its foundations.The Institute occupies nearly 400 acres of prime land in Bangalore,
generously donated by the Maharaja of Mysore in March 1907.
The Institute began with only two departments: General and Applied Chemistry and Electro-Technology. Then the
Departments of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry were among the ones to be established. The Physics department came
into being in 1933, when C.V. Raman became the first Indian Director of the Institute. As the Institute has grown, several new
areas of research have been established, many of them for the first time in India. The Institutes departments in fields ranging
from Biochemistry to Aerospace Engineering have served to nucleate research and development in both the public and private
sectors. Many of Indias most distinguished scientists have been associated with the Institute as students or faculty. Notable
among them are Satish Dhawan, G.N. Ramachandran, Harish Chandra, S. Ramaseshan, A. Ramachandran, C.N.R. Rao and R.
Narasimha. Alumni of the Institute head many major organizations in India and abroad. The Institute offers a variety of
Masters degree programs in Engineering, an integrated Ph.D. (post-B.Sc.) program in Sciences and Ph.D. programs in a wide
spectrum of disciplines in science and engineering. The Institute hosts hundreds of visitors from India and abroad every year
and is the venue for many major national and international academic events.

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has made the country proud, by

being the only Indian institute that has made it to the top 500 in
the 2013 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) which
was released by the Center for World-Class Universities at
Shanghai Jiao Tong University. It was ranked between 50100 in
Engineering/Technology and Computer Science in the QS World
University Rankings 2012-2013.
Top recruiters prefer the Bangalore science institute for its
research orientation. On the count of employability of its
graduates, the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore has a
unique distinction. It ranks 34 on the Global Employability List
for 2012, prepared by French consulting firm Emerging in
association with a German recruitment research institute,
Trendence. The only other Indian institution on this list is the
Indian School of Business in Hyderabad, which is at 149 on the
list of 150 educational institutions worldwide.
In latest World Reputation Rankings for 2013, Times Higher
Education (THE) magazine, UK, for the first time, has released an
# Times Higher Education (THE) magazine, UK
India top-10 list based on their global academic prestige.
http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/world-universityrankings/news/the-indian-reputation-rankings
According to The India Reputation Rankings, Indian Institute of
Science (IISc), Bangalore, is in the first position. The 2013
edition, published on 4 March 2013, is based on the results of a
survey of more than 16,600 experienced academics from all over the world who were asked to name a small number of the
"best" institutions in their field for both teaching and research. Times Higher Education revealed that the The Indian Institute
of Science (IISc) Bangalore has emerged the only Indian academic institution figuring in the worlds 100 most reputed
universities, according to first-ever reputation-based Times Higher Education rankings released. THE World Reputation
Rankings were to list more than just the top 100, IIT Bombay would sit in 192nd place, but all other Indian institutions would fall
outside a global top 200. In 2011, IISc was the only Indian institute ranked by the Academic Ranking of World Universities, at 5175 overall.

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical

Engineering

Mechanical Engineering activities at the Indian Institute of Science commenced in 1945 with the establishment of the
Department of Internal Combustion Engineering that later merged with the subsequently created Mechanical Engineering
department. The initial work within the department was focused on more traditional Mechanical Engineering mainly
concerned with the design, manufacturing and operation of engines, machines, and manufacturing processes. This has resulted
in innovative products over the years, ranging from crankshafts for engines to micro- hydel turbines. The department from the
beginning has also had a strong history of the contributing to generate quality manpower for industry and research; a point
highlighted by the fact that the department for a considerable period of time ran a mini-thermal power station to train
engineers for the major power institutions of the country

M.E. - Course

Highly course-intensive program attracting the top 0.1%

of Students qualifying in the Graduate Aptitude Test in
Engineering (GATE).
Students trained in fundamentals of all areas of
Mechanical Engineering, namely Solid Mechanics, Fluid
Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Dynamics and Control of
Mechanical Systems, Materials, Numerical Methods.
Expertise achieved in a particular specialized area
through a rigorous research project.
Students equipped with strong analytical reasoning,
problem solving skills, decision making and hands-on
exposure to state-of-the-art Instrumentation.

Ph.D. and M.Sc.(Engg.) Research

Research-Intensive programs with an acceptance rate of

2.5 %.
Admission to M.Sc.(Engg.) and Ph.D. programs is through
the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE).
The interview call will be sent to only those who have
secured a percentile greater than 99.
An interview (panel consisting of six professors) has to be
cleared for admission.

Faculty profile

Ananthasuresh G. K.

Faculty
Profile

Professor
Ph.D, Michigan, 1994
B.Tech., IIT-Madras, 1989
Research interests: Compliant mechanisms, MEMS, Multidisciplinary design and topology optimization, Kinematics of
mechanisms, Protein design, Micromanipulation.

Jaywant H. Arakeri

Professor
Ph.D Mech. (1987) Caltech
M.E. Mech. (1981) IISc
Research interests: Transition and turbulence in fluid flows, Convective heat transfer, Cooling of electronic equipment,
Unsteady boundary-layer separation and vorticity dynamics, High Reynolds number film flows.

Pradip Dutta

Professor
Ph.D. (1992), Columbia University, USA
M.Tech, IIT Madras
B.Tech, IIT Kharagpur
Research interests: Energy Science and Techniques, Thermal Systems, Solar Energy, Computational Heat Transfer and Fluid
Flow, Heat and Mass Transfer in Manufacturing and Materials Processing,Micro-electronics Thermal Management.

Ashitava Ghoshal

Professor
Ph.D., Stanford University, California, 1986
M.S., University of Florida at Gainesville, Florida, 1982
B. Tech., IIT Kanpur, 1980
Research interests: Kinematics, dynamics, control and design of robots and other computer controlled mechanical systems,
Theoretical and numerical investigations of non-linear dynamical systems, Kinematics of parallel mechanisms and
manipulators, and Design of mechanical systems, bio-medical devices and CAD/CAM.

B. Gurumoorthy

Professor
Ph.D Mech. (1987), Carnegie Mellon
M.E Mech. (1984), Carnegie Mellon
B.Tech.(1982), IIT, Madras
Research interests: CAD, Geometric Modelling, Product Design, Computer Aided Prototyping.

C. S. Jog

Professor
Ph.D. (1994),
UIUC, Illinios, USA,
M.Tech (1988) (5 Yr. Integrated),IIT Bombay
Research interests: Finite Element Methods, Structural Optimization, Solid Mechanics

M. L. Munjal

Professor
FNA, FASc,FNAE,FNASc,DIM-INCE/USA
Ph.D Engg. (1971) IISc Bangalore
M.E.(Distn)(1968), IISc, Bangalore
Research interests: Technical acoustics, Industrial and automotive noise control

R. Narasimhan

Professor & Chairman

FASc
Ph.D. (1987), Caltech, USA.
M.S. (1983), Caltech
B.Tech. (1982), IIT Madras
Research interests: Nonlinear and dynamic fracture mechanics, Computational solid mechanics, Mechanical behaviour of
materials.

Rudra Pratap

Professor
Ph.D. (1993), Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
M.S., University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
B.Tech., IIT Kharagpur
Research interests: Computational Mechanics, Micro and Nano Electromechanical Systems, Non-linear Dynamics,
Multiscale Modelling, Experimental Dynamics at Small Scales

R. V. Ravikrishna

Professor
Ph.D., Purdue University
M.S.,University of Alabama
B. Tech., IIT Madras
Research interests: Combustion and flow diagnostics using Laser-based techniques, Atomization and sprays, Computational
fluid dynamics

K. R. Yogendra Simha

Professor
Ph.D Mech. (1985) University of Maryland
M.E.(1977) IISc
B.E. (1975), UVCE, Bangalore University
Research interests: Experimental Mechanics, Fracture Mechanics, Dynamic Problems in Engineering Design, Failure Mode
Analysis of Industrial Problems

Satish Vasu Kailas

Professor
Ph.D. (1994), IISc
M.E.(1989),IISc
B.Tech. (1987), Govt. Engg. College, Trichur
Research interests: Tribology, Friction stir welding, Environment friendly lubricants, Metal forming, Design of special
purpose machines.

M. S. Bobji

Associate Professor
Ph.D. (1999), IISc, Bangalore
M.Tech. (1992), IIT, Madras
B.E. (1989), Thiagarajar college of Engg., Madurai, India
Research interests: Small scale Materials Properties, Solid Mechanics, Nano-Mechanics, Nano-Particles in Tribology, Surface
microtexturing

Raghuraman N. Govardhan

Associate Professor
Ph.D. (2000), Cornell
B.Tech. (1994), IIT Madras
Research interests: Separated and Unsteady flows, Fluid-Structure Interaction, Microflows, Turbomachinery

Dibakar Sen

Associate Professor
PhD (IISc)

Research interests: Analysis and Design of Mechanisms, Geometric and Topological Modeling, Digital Human Modeling and
Manipulation, Computer Aided Ergonomy

Venkata R. Sonti

Associate Professor
Ph.D Mech. Engg. (1994) Purdue University
Research interests: Acoustics, vibrations of plates and shells, structural-acoustics.

Saptarshi Basu

Assistant Professor
Ph.D (2007), University of Connecticut
M.S (2004), University of Connecticut
B.E (2000), Jadavpur University
Research interests: Optical Diagnostics applied to thermal-fluid sciences, Combustion, Droplet dynamics under radiative
and convective environments, Heat and Mass Transfer in Multiphase systems, Functional droplets: vaporization,
precipitations, instabilties and atomization, Acoustic Levitation

Namrata Gundiah

Assistant Professor
Ph.D Mech. Eng (2004) UC Berkeley
M.Sc. Physics (1994) University of Pune
Research interests: Biomechanics, Biomaterials, Solid Mechanics, Fatigue/ Fracture Mechanics

Ratnesh K. Shukla

Assistant Professor
PhD (2007),Univ. of California, Los Angeles
B.Tech. (2002), IIT Kanpur
Research interests: Computational fluid dynamics, Multiphase flows, Fluid-structure interaction, Nanoscale heat transfer

Gaurav Tomar

Assistant Professor
Ph.D (2008), IIT Kanpur
B.Tech (2003), IIT Kanpur
Research interests: Multiscale simulations, Two-phase flows, Heat and Mass Transfer, Thin films

Vinod Srinivasan

Assistant Professor
Ph.D (2007), Minnesota
M.S. Minnesota
B.Tech IIT- Bombay
Research interests: Two-phase phenomena, Microscale flow and heat transfer, Solar thermal energy conversion, Heat pipes,
Turbomachinery, Hydrodynamic stability

Pramod Kumar

Assistant Professor
Ph.D (2008), IISc
M.Sc (Engg) 2001, IISc
B.E, Govt. Engg College, Goa
Research interests: Thermal and Energy System Design and Development, Technologies for waste heat recovery, New
thermodynamic cycles for power generation/cooling applications, Data Center Thermal Management, Manufacturing and
Materials Processing: Process Design and Development, Cooling technologies for High Heat Flux Applications, Thermal and
air flow modeling for designing energy efficient buildings

G. S. V. L. Narasimham

Chief Research Scientist

Ph.D. (Mech. Engg.) (1998 ) IISc
M.Tech. (Mech. Engg.) (1983), IIT, Madras
Research interests: Computational Heat and Mass Transfer, HVAC and Refrigeration, Absorption Heat Pumps and
Transformers, Cooling of Electronic Equipment, Food Precooling and other areas of Thermal Sciences

Students profile

Students
Profile

ME

Waste heat recovery in automobile using Thermal Electric Generator (TEG)

Aim of this project is to study the feasibility of waste heat recovery from exhaust gas in automobile
using TEG. AUTONOMIE is being used as a simulation tool to compare the performance of different
automobiles with and without TEG. The ME project also consists of experimental work which includes
data measurement using a TEG. This experimental data will be later used as an input for simulations to
Abhay Nandan compare the change in performance due to attachment of TEG to an automobile.

Tools: BOOST, MatLab, Autonomie, Pro/E, LabVIEW and ANSYS Fluent

Aero acoustic analysis of multiply connected perforated element muffler configurations
Objective of this project is, Aero acoustic analysis of multiply connected perforated element muffler
configurations using the Matrizant approach, and prediction of Insertion loss (IL), Transmission Loss
(TL) and overall back pressure of the configurations. Parametric studies will be conducted in order to
evolve design guidelines for efficient muffler configurations.
Abhishek Verma

Tools: MatLab, SYSNOISE

Modelling and kinematic analysis of endoscopic tool

Robotic surgical tools used in minimally invasive surgeries (MIS) require reliable actuators for precise
positioning and control. Miniature pneumatic artificial muscles (MPAM) appear most suited for
actuating surgical devices because of their inert nature, high force to weight ratio and fast actuation.
These MPAM are to be modelled and kinematic analyzed and the same model is to be validated with
Anirudh R. experimental results from a fabricated model. Various factors like contraction ratio with actuation,
force developed is to be calculated from the model. Unlike the previous braid models friction is to be
included (which is a component that cannot be neglected).The whole project is part of development of
robotic surgical tools funded by BOSCH centre.

Tools: MatLab, Mathematica, Maple, Adams, Pro/E, C++ and CATIA

Economic analysis of supercritical carbon dioxide Brayton cycle based solar thermal power plant
Supercritical carbon dioxide Brayton cycle is most promising cycle for power generation with use of
solar energy. Project aims to perform a detailed economic evaluation of various components and
optimize all components technical design from point of vieweconomics.
Ankush Kumar Jaiswal

Tools: MatLab, REFPROP

Pulsatile flow through a curved pipe

Fluid flow in curved ducts is of importance in several engineering applications such as pipe bends,
cooling and heating coils, blade passages of turbo-machinery, and aircraft intakes. The flow in curved
pipes differs from that in a straight pipe principally through exhibiting a secondary flow in planes
normal to the main flow. The work is motivated by blood flow in arteries. The research work involves
Ashlin Augusty setting up curved pipes which closely matches the physiological dimensions of a human aorta in size
and flow behaviors such as secondary flows, flow separation, pressure variation are studied for various
pulse profiles, fluids and cross sections of pipes. A computational model is setup in using ANSYS
Workbench to compare with the experimental data and to get more insight into the physics of the flow.

Tools: ANSYS Workbench

Modeling and analysis of heat pipe solar receiver
Solar receiver can be classified as directly and indirectly radiated solar receiver. The present work is on
the indirectly radiated solar receivers. The emphasis is on analysis of heat pipe solar receivers from
the point of view of various working fluids and to carry out relative comparison with other types of
receivers (such as volumetric receiver).
Chandan Singh

Tools: ANSYS Fluent

Thermodynamic analysis of ejector and its application in Ejector Refrigeration System (ERS)

In a Vapor Compression Refrigeration Cycle a compressor is used which consumes high grade energy
i.e. work. In ERS, this compressor is replaced by the combination of an Ejector, a Pump and a Generator
which consumes low grade heat in the temperature range between 80 to 150 C. This heat is available in
abundance from sources such as automobiles exhausts, industrial processes, solar and geothermal
Hitesh Kumar Gupta resources. A detailed investigation will be done on the above factors.

Tools: MatLab, ANSYS Fluent

Analytical solutions of 2-dimensional biharmonic equation
The elasticity solution of a two-dimensional domain with in-plane loading reduces to solving a
homogeneous biharmonic equation in airy stress function with specified displacement and traction
boundary conditions. The solutions existing in literature either consider semi-infinite domains or they
satisfy some of the boundary conditions in a weak sense. The aim of the project is to find solutions
Isha Gupta which satisfy the boundary conditions in an exact sense for different loading conditions.

Tools: MatLab, Mathematica

Phase field modelling of fracture, and validation using cohesive zone model
Development and implementation of a special phase field model, to detect crack path and a study of the
behaviour of the cracked body under various static and dynamic loading conditions will be undertaken
numerically. This will be done first, under purely elastic framework, and, elasto-plastic implementation
will follow, if time permits. Pure homogenous materials (metals), functionally graded materials and
R. Karthikeyan composites will be analyzed using this model.The above-mentioned results will be validated using a
cohesive zone model, which is a very popular and widely trusted model in numerical fracture study.

Tools: FEAP (using Intel PGI Fortran), MSC Patran, ANSYS, Abaqus, MatLab, FORTRAN 77

Vapour bubble dynamics

The Focus of this Project is on mechanisms of formation of two-phase mixtures of vapourand liquid.
Particular attention will be given to the process of the creation of vapour bubbles in a liquid and
alsodeal with the physics ofnucleation in engineering environments.
Nitin Kumar

Tools: C, C++, MatLab

Flow-acoustic analysis of automotive mufflers with multiple baffles

Automotive mufflers which are multiply connected with intermediate baffles are analyzed acoustically.
In this study, using integrated transfer matrix approach the transmission loss which is independent of
source characteristics is analyzed analytically. Insertion loss which includes source information is
analyzed. The analytical results are compared with simulations using tool SYSNOISE. Considering
E. Ramya Teja various factors such as exhaust noise, back pressure, engine efficiency and size of muffler an optimized
design is obtained.

Tools: SYSNOISE
Numerical Simulation of a twostaged catalytic combustor and a single staged flameless combustor
Low Nox emission, complete combustion and a stable flame at lower temperatures (~ 1600 K) can be a
challenge when the combustor is being designed for a high turndown ratio (10 30 KW power output).
The present work tries to address these issues by designing a two-stage catalytic combustor and a
single stage flameless combustor (FLOX) operating on syngas. Commercial CFD codes, namely Ansys
Santanu Pramanik Fluent and KIVA is to be used for the simulations with reduced CHEMKIN mechanisms for
incorporation of chemistry into the simulations.

Tools: ANSYS Fluent, KIVA

Modelling of fluid structure interaction (Computational fluid dynamics)
Modelling of fluid structure interaction by augmenting the performance characteristics of a new solver
based on vortex particle method. To improve the accuracy as well as the computaional time of the
current solver by using radial basis functions.
Uttiya Mukherjee

Tools: C++, Python, OpenMP, Git, MatLab, CMake

M.Sc. (Engg.)

Transition in vortical flow structure into various spray nozzles (Ultrasonic nozzle, Simplex nozzle)
by creating turbulence with swirling air core in unconfined non reacting atmosphere
The importance of a swirl spray nozzle lies in its widespread industrial applications in combustion,
drying, air-conditioning, gas turbines, industrial furnaces, utility boilers, etc. It has been clear that
swirl has large scale effects on flow fields such as jet growth, shape and stability being affected by swirl
Dilip S. Sanadi number imparted to the flow. We will examine how swirl- non reacting spray interaction will takes
place and how swirling air core will affect vortical flow structure with Ultrasonic nozzle and Simplex
nozzle.

Tools: LabVIEW, ANSYS Fluent, Fortran, CATIA

Modelling, design and analysis of a volumetric solar receiver

With the urgent need to harness solar energy for commercial power generation, there is a need for
developing efficient, high pressure and high temperature solar receivers. My focus is on design and
analysis of a volumetric solar receiver which can be used for high pressure and high temperature
Brayton cycle using supercritical CO2 as the working fluid.
Sagar D. Khivsara

Tools: Catia, ICEM CFD, ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, REFPROP, C, SolTrace

Micromachined beam based speakers

My research work involves acoustics of Micro Electromechanical Systems applied to On-Chip

microspeakers. The phenomenon of low frequency emission from array of high aspect ratio beams of
MEMS scale can be applied to a complete audio system replacing conventional loudspeakers. The
proposed compliant beams operate in audible frequency range and have no bandwidth limitation. OnSaurabh Mittal Chip lithography reduces manufacturing costs and can be used in compact devices like mobile phones.
The work is inspired from sound systems like violin and bio-designs of crickets and flies.

Ph.D.

Tools: MEMS Fabrication, Matlab, Mathematica, Pro-E, Comsol and Abaqus FEA

High Reynolds number flow over a backward-facing step

My Ph.D. work is on turbulent flow separation and reattachment over a backward-facing step. We
investigated the three-dimensional coherent structures present in this flow. For this, PIV experiments
were done in two orthogonal planes. The extensive analysis of time discrete velocity field data gave a
good statistical estimate of the size, shape and streamwise growth of the coherent structures present in
Pankaj M. Nadge this flow.

Tools: MatLab, Tecplot, Latex, Labview, AutoCAD, Fortran 90

Thermal performance of different roof types and thermal analysis of a lecture hall
The research work has great social concern addressing energy crisis issues. We have analyzed thermal
behavior of six different roofing techniques experimentally in all the seasons and a matlab code has
been written to numerically analyze RCC roof. In this problem Conduction, convection and radiation
occur simultaneously and vary with time and this issue makes it complex and challenging. We have also
Vijesh V. Joshi studied a ventilated lecture hall with measuring of temperature and humidity variation inside the hall
mainly due to presence of people. We ended up with fruitful results along with many unanswered
issues leading to new ideas for further research.

Tools: MatLab

Research facilities

Research
Facilities

Heat Transfer Lab

High resolution camera for PIV and flow visualization

Interferometry set-up for the measurement of thermal and solute distributions.
Low speed wind tunnel and magnetic suspension balance for high precision
experiments.
The computational facilities provide the ability to simulate various thermal management
problems, CFD and Solidification problems using both in-house developed codes and
commercial analysis packages. Two 8-noded clusters are also available for extensive
computing requirements.

Multiphase Flow, Combustion and Laser Diagnostics

The laboratory is equipped with
PMTs, Acoustic Levitator, PTU
RGB Camera, FLIR IR Camera, IRCamera, Cross Correlation Camera, Photron High
Speed Camera, Navitar Zoom Lens Assembly, Imager Intense
Three Diode Laser Systems, CNI Green Laser, Nd:YAG Laser, CO2 Laser, CWLaser
Soot Detection Unit, MicroPIV System
Lockin Amplifier, PCB Microphones, Fiber Optics, Multiple Computers

Combustion and Spray Laboratory

Single pulse Nd:YAG laser with first, second, third and fourth harmonic and Double
pulse laser
High pressure spray chamber to simulate in-cylinder conditions
Opposed jet diffusion flame - experimental rig
Trapped vortex combustor - single cavity atmospheric pressure combustion rig with
optical access

Facility for Research in Technical Acoustics

B&K Type 3560A-004 4 Ch. PULSE Multi Analyzer
Reverberation Time Measurement Setup
Texas Instruments TMS 3020 DSP Microprocessor
Scientific Mes-Technik Oscilloscope and Signal Generator
Integrating (B&K Type 2238) Sound Level Meter, Frequency Analysis Software
PCB Hydraulic Wall Mounted Low Amplitude
PULSE FFT Analysis 1-2 Channel Node-Locked Licence

Force Microscopy Lab

In-situ TEM Nanoprobe
Nanointender
Reciprocating Friction Monitor
Low Speed Diamond Saw

Multidisciplinary and Multiscale Device and Design Lab

Bio-Micromanipulation
2-dof motorized positioning stage (IX71, Olympus Inc.), Micromanipulators with
control systems (MP-285, Sutter Inc.), Complementary metal oxide semiconductor
(CMOS) camera (SC-08, Smart Infocomm Pvt. Ltd.), A high force feedback haptic device
(PHANTOM Premium 1.5/6DOF HF).
Tissue culture
Clean culture room,Biohood,Carbon-di-oxide Incubator(Shel lab), Shaking incubator
(Jeio tech ,Korea), Centrifuge, Autoclave etc.
Microscopy
A stereo zoom microscope(SZX16) and two inverted microscopes (IX 71, IX 81 ) from
Olympus equipped with 4x,40x,60x and 100x (both dry and oil immersed) objectives.

Instron Lab
Equipment model: INSTRON 8501
Specifications:
Maximum load: 250 KN
Maximum displacement: +/-50 mm
Strain rate(/sec): 10-3 to 10-1
Tests conducted: Compression, Tension, 3-point bend, 4-point bend, Fatigue, Creep,
Fracture tests (3-point, 4-point, Compact Tension, Compact Tension Shear, Mixed mode
loading)

Testimonials

Testimonials
"The environment at Indian Institute of Science not only prepared me for the technical real world challenges I face
every day, but also gave me the ability to think about and solve complex critical problems, which when combined
together provide an invaluable tool which gives you an edge over the competition. The faculty go above and beyond
expectations, always provide additional assistance, encourage asking questions and thinking outside the box. When
you graduate with a degree from the Mechanical Department you will not be looking forward to a job, you will be
looking at a stellar career. Theres a kaleidoscope of feelings from being on campus. Theres the satisfaction of being
in one of the best campuses in the world, a sense of competition against your classmate because they are so talented,
stress of deadlines, and the excitement from meeting new people and experiencing new things all the time. The
feelings are as global as the campus is. Most important is the pride that you feel when you sit and chat with any
students at the campus-the pride in belonging to and owning a part of the place which is one of the best names."

Saurabh Prasad

Lead Engineer
UTC AEROSPACE SYSTEMS

"When an employee is passionate to do what he is hired for doing, it is a win-win situation for both the employee and
the organization. IISc did not only teach a set of subjects to me, but they were taught in such a way that I developed a
liking for them. At IISc, the focus on understanding fundamentals is more important than the solution itself. The
exceptional background of the faculties in their respective fields creates the real motivation.
Truly, it is an honour to call myself an alumnus of Mechanical Engineering Department, IISc. I sincerely wish the
department to scale new heights."

Azeem Uddin

Group Lead - Engine Performance and Drive Quality Simulations

GM Technical Centre India

"Everything about IISc is excellent. Professors, greenery, grounds, labs, library... everything is superb. Studying with
the IISc for two and a half years was one of the most enjoyable experiences in my life. The institute gave me the
opportunity to get to know people from all over the world. IISc has helped me develop the confidence to say Yes, I
can do it and the confidence to follow through and succeed.
Thanks & Best Regards"

Sudheer Kr. Reddy V.

Dy. Manager
COE - Thermal Systems,
Mahindra Research Valley

Sponsors

Sponsors
Department of Science and Technology (DST)
US Government (DOE)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Colorado
DST, Ministry of Mines
ISRO Satellite Centre,
CSIR
ISRO
NSTL,Visakhapatnam
Naval Research Board
RCI,Hyderabad
NPMASS
CDAC
GTRE, Bangalore
LASTEC, Delhi
LRDE.
IRDE,Dehradun
ISRO-ISTRAC
BHEL, ARP Div.
Solar Energy Centre (SEC), Gurgaon
Past recruiters

ARAI, Pune
General Motors R&D, Warren, US.
Ashok Leyland
Toyota Kirloskar
Birla Yamaha
HCL Technologies
Hewlett Packard, Bangalore
Tata Steel, Jamshedpur
CPCB, Delhi
TVS-Suzuki, Hosur
Titan, Hosur
Eicher, Chennai
John Deere, Pune
Voltas, Thane
Mechwell, Nasik
Delphi
Owens Corning
Denison Hydraulics
Ingersoll-Rand, Bangalore.

Past
Recruiters

Contact

Contact:
Department :

Prof. R. Narasimhan

Professor & Chairman

Tel
: +91 80 2293 2512
+91 80 2293 2959
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