• Geometric and Topological Modeling
• Digital Human Modeling and Posturing
• Geometric and Functional Vision Modeling
• Natural Behaviour and Grasp Modeling
• Kinematic Assembly Modeling
• Deployable Antena Mechanisms
• Underactuated and Spring Actuated Mechanisms
• Pseudo-Spatial Mechanisms and Patterns
• Assembly Sequencing
• Flexible Assembly, Routing and Harnessing
• Feature Based Registration
• Statistical Shape Modeling
• Haptic Array Systems Design
• Mechanism Modeling and Design
• Mobility of Smooth Contacting Objects
• Design for Additive Manufacturing of Articulation

Courses

Applied Ergonomics (PD-231)
Mechanism Design (PD-235)
Geometric Modeling for CAD (ME-294)

Education

PhD, IISc, 1997
MSc(Engg), IISc, 1993
BE, REC Durgapur, 1989

Projects

1.Telehaptics for Remote Patient Examination (Sponsor: Robert Bosch Centre, IISc)

2.PURAK: Wearable Devices for Distal Arm Functionality Rehabilitation (Sponsor: Wellcome Trust, UK) [with Dr. M. Thompson, Prof. Mary Mathew, Prof. B. Gurumoorthy, Prof. Alison Noble]

3.Digital Human Modeling for Build Process Simulation (Sponsor: Boeing Co., USA) [with Prof. A. Chakrabarti and Prof. B. Gurumoorthy]

4.Technological Data Analysis for Network Enabled Manufaturing (Sponsor: Boeing Co., USA) [with Prof. A. Chakrabarti and Prof. B. Gurumoorthy]

5.Designed Biomaterial Devices for Limb Salvage Implant for Distal Femur, Proximal Tibia and Proximal Femur (Sponsor: DST) [with Prof. B. Basu, MRC]

6.ICU Simulator (Sponsor: DBT) [with Dr. J.E. Diwakar and Prof. J. H Arakeri]

7.Postoperative Cardiac ICU Simulator for Nurses (Sponsor: Karnataka Govt) [with Dr. J.E. Diwakar and Prof. B. Gurumoorthy]

8.Geriatric Product Development (Sponsor: DST-TIDE Programme) (with Prof. G.K. Ananthasuresh]

9.Direct Solar Lighting System (Sponsor: Design Innovation Centre, CPDM, IISc) [with Prof. A. Chakrabarti]

10.Cotton Picking Device (Sponsor: Design Innovation Centre, CPDM, IISc)

Publications

1.K Ramakrishna, D Sen, “Transitory second-order reciprocal connection for two surfaces in point contact”, Mechanism and Machine Theory 86, 73-87, 2015.

2.B Santhi, A Chakrabarti, B Gurumoorthy, D Sen, “Identification of Distinct Events in an Assembly by Automatically Tracking Body Postures”, ICoRD 2015 – Research into Design Across Boundaries Volume 2, 327-338, 2015.

3.KM Chandran, P Prabhune, D Sen, “Sound Association for Product-Sound Design Using Semiotics”, ICoRD 2015 – Research into Design Across Boundaries Volume 1, 491-503, 2015.

4.AK Swain, D Sen, B Gurumoorthy, “Extended liaison as an interface between product and process model in assembly”, Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing 30 (5), 527-545, 2014.

5.K Ramakrishna, D Sen, “Curvature based mobility analysis and form closure of smooth planar curves with multiple contacts”, Mechanism and Machine Theory 75, 131-149, 2014.

6.M Deb, D Sen, “Design of double toggle switching mechanisms”, Mechanism and Machine Theory 71, 163-190, 2014.