Students

Areas of Interest

My primary interests include product management, interaction design, and new product development. I am passionate about creating user-centric products that significantly enhance the overall user experience. Driven by a commitment to innovation, I eagerly anticipate collaborating on projects that challenge conventional thinking and contribute to meaningful, impactful design solutions.

About me

I am currently pursuing a degree in Product Design at IISc, where I apply my background in architecture to adopt a comprehensive approach to design. As an adventure enthusiast, I have a strong desire to explore new places and experiences, which enriches my creativity. I believe that every journey contributes significantly to my design philosophy and deepens my understanding of user needs.

Projects

NA

Contact

ishitaa@iisc.ac.in

ishitaa45@gmail.com

Ph: 9838946325

Areas of Interest

Portability in consumer products, video games, 3D modelling

About me

I am mechanical engineering graduate with proficiency in 3D modelling and rendering. I love coming up with products that may or may not exist in the real world. I’m a curious person with a variety of interests. When I’m not sketching, designing or playing video games, chances are I’ve found a new interest and have found a 5 hour YouTube video about it. I am currently pursuing my master’s degree in product design and management at IISc and I’m really looking forward to developing my skills and creating unique products.

Projects

Developed a new mounting mechanism for cove lights. Developed a new manufacturing processes for end caps used in suspended baton lights to eliminate light leaks. Automated the Bill of Materials process on MS Excel using VBA.

Contact

bharadwajvs@iisc.ac.in

bharadwaj.vs246@gmail.com

Ph: 8277275740

Areas of Interest

Abstraction, Colours and Lighting, Music and Architecture, Western Classical Music, Photography

About me

I am an Architecture graduate, a Western Classical Violinist, and a photographer from Kolkata. I started learning violin at the age of 6, and am currently preparing for a diploma. Photography started as a hobby when I turned 12, that grew into a serious passion in college, culminating in me becoming the Student Secretary of JUPC, the oldest student-run photography club in Asia. My studies in Architecture were more of an exploration into human nature and their interaction with space. My final year dissertation was a study on the connection between music and architecture of the baroque period. Currently enrolled in the M.Des program, I hope to further my knowledge about human nature and their interaction with products.

Projects

NA

Contact

raic@iisc.ac.in

raichakrabarti0714@gmail.com

Ph: 9830245785

Areas of Interest

Entrepreneurship, Product Design, Design Thinking, Solid Mechanics, Mechatronics, Data Analytics

About me

I am a mechanical engineer and product designer. I am passionate about connecting with people, observing and listening to understand their needs, and identifying key problems. I love to brainstorm ideas and design solutions. I aim to learn, grow, and apply my skills to create impactful products and bring them to market with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Projects

Bluetooth controlled hexapod robot, Prediction of natural frequencies of cylindrical object using modal analysis and non-linear regression model, Wiring harness layout and schematic design, Process improvementation projects for Daimler Truck Innovation Center India.

Contact

madhuram@iisc.ac.in

mahagaonkar.madhura@gmail.com

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhura-mahagaonkar-52769a179?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

Behance:

https://www.behance.net/madhuramahagao/

Areas of Interest

I am deeply interested in the intersection of engineering and design, with a focus on human-computer interaction, 3D modeling, game design and development, and animation. I am passionate about using these skills to craft innovative, user-centered experiences that enhance engagement and interaction. My goal is to bridge technical expertise with creative design to develop solutions that resonate with and serve humanity sustainably.

About me

As an engineer-turned-designer, I bring a unique blend of technical and creative skills to every project. My work is driven by a commitment to creating impactful products that address real-world challenges. From immersive game environments to sustainable product design, I strive to develop solutions that not only push technological boundaries but also make a positive difference in people’s lives.

Contact

abhijeetk1@iisc.ac.in

abhijeet88094@gmail.com

Areas of Interest

Product development, Medical Device Design

About me

Passionate about merging engineering and design with healthcare, I am a biomedical engineer currently specializing in product design. Driven by the potential to create impactful, user-centered solutions, my work is fueled by a commitment to enhance quality of life and contribute to society by combining technical expertise with a design-thinking approach to bring new ideas to life.

Projects

NA

Contact

anusrip@iisc.ac.in

anusrisudha19@gmail.com

Ph: 9080424132

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anusri-palaniswamy-6361b9228/

https://www.behance.net/anusrisudha

Areas of Interest

Electronics Consumer Products, Biomedical Devices, Additive Manufacturing and 3D Bioprinters, Design for differently-abled, Universal Design, Packaging Design and portable devices,

About me

Hello! I’m Shreya Hamine, a designer with a foundation in mechanical engineering, driven to fuse creativity with technology to craft innovative, user-centered solutions. My experience in the 3D bioprinting industry and familiarity with DFM and design engineering shape my approach, helping me design with practicality and manufacturability in mind. Vivid colours, intriguing forms, and visual storytelling inspire me to create products that meet real needs and evoke emotion. Outside of design, I express my creativity through painting, drawing, photography, poetry, and cultural art forms like rangoli, mehendi, and classical Bharatnatyam.

Projects

1. Design and Development of Temperature Control Extruder for 3D Bioprinters (Project undertaken at Next Big Innovations Labs (NBIL) Bangalore)

2. Design of a 3D Bioprinter casing for Ease of use and Brand value to accommodate up to 3 Extruder heads along with HEPA Filter. (Project undertaken at NBIL Bangalore)

3. Detail design and DFM of roto-moulding and FRP based products (Completed as part of Internship at Jagana Designs)

4. Design of a Variable Bead Deposition System for FDM printers.

5. Proco Key: Design of a contactless device to carry out daily tasks of exchanging currency, bills safely in view of Covid.

Contact

shreyahamine@iisc.ac.in

shreyahamine@gmail.com

Ph: 8879666804

Areas of Interest

Physical Product Design, 3D printing, Geometry, Motion Graphics, Anime/Manga Storyboarding, Sketching, Cartooning

About me

I completed my dual degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from IIT Kharagpur, and I am currently pursuing a Master of Design at the Design and Manufacturing Department, IISc Bangalore. I am passionate about art and design, constantly seeking a purpose that aligns with my creative interests. My experience spans across digital marketing, motion graphics, video editing, UI/UX, and product design, with roles in both healthcare and EdTech startups. During my time at IIT Kharagpur, I successfully completed research projects in multi-material 3D printing and linguistics. I am also deeply interested in hip-hop, dance, choreography, and anime.

Projects

Master’s Thesis Project – Multi-Material Approach to Menger Sponge Design Using 3D Printing, Bachelor’s Thesis Project – Linguistic Analysis of Hip Hop Culture in AAVE, Hindi and Malayalam

Contact

ajithmadhav@iisc.ac.in

ajithsreem@gmail.com

Ph: 9547791111

Areas of Interest

Industrial design, UX design, environmental design and architecture, branding, graphic design, systems thinking, production design, management

About me

I am deeply fascinated by the power of human creativity and how our creations can form an interconnected web that impacts the broader community. My architectural studies have rooted in me an intuitive understanding of design and human behavior, which I now explore further within the vibrant design culture at DM, IISc. Here, I delve into the art of design and its potential to inspire and serve humanity.

Projects

1. Architectural Dissertation- Crime prevention through environmental design in Indian context

2. Architectural thesis – Ornithology center and institute

Contact

dipindileep@iisc.ac.in

dipuk13@gmail.com

Ph: 8848830130

Areas of Interest

EV and Mobility

About me

An innovative designer with a strong focus on electric vehicle (EV) and mobility design. Passionate about creating sustainable transportation solutions Additionally, I am dedicated to advancing farming machinery design, aiming to enhance agricultural efficiency and sustainability.

Projects

NA

Contact

deepshikha2@iisc.ac.in

deepshikhakannaujiya12@gmail.com

Ph: 7318334215

Areas of Interest

Automotive Design

About me

I have a background of Mechanical Engineering.

Projects

NA

Contact

dhruvc@iisc.ac.in

drvworld000@gmail.com

Ph: 9304547060

Areas of Interest

3D environment design, Human-Computer Interaction, Mechanical Designs, Retro and Vintage Designs, User-centered design.

About me

I am an engineer-turned-design student currently pursuing my M.Des. in Product Design and Engineering from IISc Bangalore. I am intrigued by everything that moves, so machines and humans often become the things you’d find me rambling about. I have been doing 3D work for 3 years now, and whatever I struggle to express through words, I try to turn it into a design. If not sketching or attending a class, you are most likely to find me playing some tunes on my phone or reading a book.

Projects

Game Design UI/UX in games and Sound Design | Game Development Society IIT Kanpur, Studying Digital Twins, Understanding with animations | IIT Kanpur, Determining gravity anomalies using GRACE and GRACE-FO data | SURGE IIT Kanpur, Assessing and analyzing ambient air quality | Society of Civil Engineers IIT Kanpur

Contact

muditnarayan@iisc.ac.in

muditchand@gmail.com

Areas of Interest

User Experience Design, Graphic Design, Product Design, Form exploration, Data Science and Data Analytics, Photography

About me

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from SSN , Chennai and currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Design at IISc Bangalore. I have a strong passion for creating illustrations and exploring various form designs. A curious and hardworking individual who is a good team player, I believe design is all around us, even in the simplest things , and it’s up to us to find ways to explore and make it better. As an active member of multiple art and design clubs throughout my education, I served as the Design Head for my college’s national symposium during my under graduation. In my free time, I enjoy oil painting, water colours and have exhibited my work at The State Art Gallery in Hyderabad. I also love listening to music and traveling.

Projects

NA

Contact

gayathrie@iisc.ac.in

gayathrie2610@gmail.com

Ph: 9704043561

Areas of Interest

Computer Vision, Generative AI, Large Language Model, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IoT), Smart Manufacturing – Predictive Maintenance.

About me

I am a Computer Science graduate with expertise in Machine Learning and Deep Learning, dedicated to developing solutions for Manufacturing challenges. My technical experiences include working with NLP models, Computer vision application and Recommendation systems. I am passionate to work on Generative AI, LLM’s and IoT technologies to create predictive maintenance systems.

Projects

Exploratory Data Analysis on Haeberman dataset, Implemented TFIDF vectorizer, Recommendation System using truncated SVD SGD algorithm to predict ratings, Microsoft Malware Detection, Document classification using CNN, Product review classification using Pre trained BERT model, Predicting Funding Success on DonorsChoose.org dataset using various machine learning and deep learning technique.

Publications

1. Sardar, A. S., & Ranjan, V. (2023, November).

Enhancing computer vision performance: A hybrid deep learning approach with CNNs and vision transformers. International Conference on Computer Vision and Image Processing (pp. 591-602).

Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.

2. Tiwari, N., & Sardar, A. S. (2017). Advancement in Reversible Data Hiding Techniques. International Journal of Computer Science and Network Security, 17(3).

Contact

abhas@iisc.ac.in

abha.pratiti27@gmail.com

9717270367

Areas of Interest

Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, robotics and Industrial Automation

About me

My key areas of interest include Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Robotics, and Industrial Automation. I aim to engage in cutting edge research, work on developing innovative solutions, and focus on translating these ideas into impactful real world applications that can bring measurable benefits to society and industry.

Projects

NA

Contact

amanrai@iisc.ac.in

amankumarrai04112002@gmail.com

7309516741

Areas of Interest

ML, IoT

About me

Passionate about pioneering Smart Manufacturing technologies.I leverage my expertise in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, IoT, and ML to build the next generation of autonomous, efficient, and self-optimizing factories.

Projects

Smart Grid using ESP32: Designed a small-scale smart grid model for efficient power management

Contact

rushikesh.deekonda1@gmail.com

rushikeshd@iisc.ac.in

7013813509

Areas of Interest

Bio implants

About me

Completed B.Tech in Biotechnology

Projects

NA

Contact

harsitaas@iisc.ac.in

Harsitaameenakshi@gmail.com

6369157104

Areas of Interest

Embedded system

About me

I am Kalaiyarasan V, a B.Tech graduate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with a deep enthusiasm for technology and innovation. During my academic journey, I actively engaged in electronics projects that strengthened my practical expertise and analytical abilities. My primary focus is on embedded systems engineering, where I have strong knowledge of digital and analog circuits, Embedded C programming, and system simulation tools. I aim to leverage these skills to design and deliver innovative, efficient embedded solutions that address real-world challenges.

Projects

1) Iot Based toll Collection System

2) Smart Trolley using RFID

3) Automatic Sprinkler Fire Fighting System

Contact

kalaiyarasa2@iisc.ac.in

vkkalaiyarasanvijayan@gmail.com

6379895497

Areas of Interest

Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0, AI/ML, Data Science, Thermal and fluid Engineering, Materials and Manufacturing.

About me

I am Kunal from Pune, Maharashtra. I have completed my bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Electric Vehicles. Currently, I am pursuing my M.Tech in Smart Manufacturing at IISc Bangalore. I have a strong interest in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science, along with a solid foundation in thermal-fluid sciences, composites, materials, manufacturing, and sustainable technologies. My academic journey has allowed me to explore both traditional engineering concepts and modern data-driven approaches, and I am passionate about integrating these areas to solve real-world problems.

Projects

1. Jute–Glass Fiber Composite Laminate Designed and fabricated a composite using jute and glass woven laminates with polymer matrix for prosthetic socket. Performed physical testing and ANSYS simulations to study specially orthotropic material behaviour of material under boundary conditions.

2. Heat Pump for Hostel Designed a heat pump system to provide hot water for a hostel facility. Carried out thermal analysis, component selection, and performance evaluation to ensure energy efficiency and feasibility.

Contact

kunalkongari@iisc.ac.in

kunalkongari0@gmail.com

9359980251

Areas of Interest

Data science, Machine Learning, Digital Twin

About me

I am a Mechanical Engineering graduate with experience as an Engineering Assistant in the Panchayat Raj Department. I am passionate about advancing my career in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Digital Twin technologies. With strong skills in Python and analytical problem-solving, I aim to integrate intelligent data-driven solutions into Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing applications. My goal is to bridge mechanical engineering and digital innovation by developing digital twin models that enhance productivity, predictive maintenance, and sustainable industrial performance in the era of smart, connected, and automated systems.

Projects

NA

Contact

madinakumar@iisc.ac.in

gowthammadina@gmail.com

9985361215

Areas of Interest

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Science & Analytics, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing

About me

I am an Electrical Engineering major with a minor in Computer Science Engineering, with a strong focus on AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, and Deep Learning. Combining analytical skills from engineering with computational knowledge, I am passionate about developing solutions to address real-world challenges.

Projects

1. Block Error rate of Rayleigh Fading Channel using Deep Learning; 2. Automated Sleep Stage Classifier Using ECG Signal; 3.Secure GSM-Based Voting Machine Design

Contact

vedangm@iisc.ac.in

vedangmangrulkar595@gmail.com

Areas of Interest

Electrical , Control Systems and automation , Signal processing and communication , Renewable energy

About me

I am MD Kaif, an Electrical Engineering graduate from B.I.T. Sindri, Dhanbad. My academic achievements include qualifying PRMO, IMO, NSO, and being an INSPIRE Awardee. With a strong passion for education, research, and innovation, I am dedicated to creating impactful learning experiences and driving problem-solving initiatives. In addition to academics, I enjoy playing cricket, which helps me stay active and build teamwork skills.

Projects

Localisation of power line outages in power system using Phasor Measurement Units. To identify the location of line outage accurately by utilizing minimum PMUs.

Contact

mdkaif@iisc.ac.in

kaifbps@gmail.com

9931504605

Areas of Interest

Embedded System, IoT, Power Electronics, AI/ML

About me

I am a B.Tech graduate in Electrical Engineering from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra. Currently pursuing an M.Tech in Smart Manufacturing at IISc Bengaluru focused on industrial revolution 4.0 .

Projects

Design and Analysis of Dual Active Bridge Converter Modulation Strategies

Contact

namanthakur@iisc.ac.in

thakurnaman602@gmail.com

9905137349

Areas of Interest

Internet of Things, Embedded Systems, Industrial Automation, Digital Manufacturing, Automotive, Instrumentation, Linux

About me

I am an Electrical and Electronics Engineering B.Tech graduate, passionate about applying innovative and practical solutions to real-world challenges. Outside of academics, I enjoy exploring and traveling, drawing inspiration from the beauty of God’s creations, that often influences and enhances my approach to engineering design with creativity and purpose.

Projects

Driver drowsiness detection system with automated braking for manual and automatic transmission automobiles, Power Distribution System for a CubeSat.

Contact

naveenab@iisc.ac.in

RNA3210d2@proton.me

Areas of Interest

Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), Internet of Things (IoT), Data Analytics, Digital Manufacturing.

About me

I have done my B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering and am currently pursuing an M.Tech in Smart Manufacturing. My academic journey reflects a strong interest in integrating technology with engineering for developing innovative and efficient solutions. I am committed to advancing my expertise in modern manufacturing systems through research and practical applications.

Projects

1. Smart Respiration Chamber,

2. Automatic Weather Station,

3. Smart Irrigation System,

4. Software for Optimization of Insulation Thickness,

5. Software for Calculation of Heat Load of a Cold Storage

Contact

parthibdey@iisc.ac.in

parthib.dey2002@gmail.com

6295705176

Areas of Interest

Data Science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence

About me

I’m a Mechanical Engineering graduate who started my career at L&T Construction (Railways) as a Senior Engineer. I am interested in Data Science and Machine Learning—especially how they can make systems smarter, more efficient, and more reliable.

Projects

NA

Contact

lakshmips@iisc.ac.in

lsslokeshp@gmail.com

8919539087

Areas of Interest

Embedded Engineering

About me

I am Pranav Kumar Rowlo, a B.Tech graduate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with a strong passion for technology and innovation. Since my undergraduate studies, I have been actively working on electronics projects that strengthened my practical knowledge and problem-solving skills. My key area of interest lies in embedded engineering, where I specialize in designing and developing efficient systems. I have expertise in digital and analog electronics, Embedded C programming, and simulation software tools, which enables me to build and test real-world solutions. I am motivated to contribute my skills in developing advanced embedded systems.

Projects

1. Battery Management System using Active Cell Balancing technique.

Publications

1) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jup.2023.101702 2) https://journals.ijramt.com/index.php/ijramt/article/view/2313

Contact

pranavrowlo@iisc.ac.in

pranav17929@gmail.com

9390222426

Areas of Interest

Embedded systems, Sensors, signal processing, Machine Learning

About me

I completed my bachelors in Biomedical Engineering and am currently pursuing my Master’s degree in Smart Manufacturing.

Projects

NA

Contact

ranjanas@iisc.ac.in

sranjana10063@gmail.com

9868121970

Areas of Interest

Robotics, AI/ML

About me

Hi, I’m Rudrani. I am passionate about Robotics and AI Ml and want to explore the world of robotics technology

Projects

NA

Contact

rudranibarik@iisc.ac.in

rudrani25.barik@gmail.com

6289682315

Areas of Interest

Smart manufacturing, automation, sustainable technologies, materials and process innovation, data-led decision making, and applied engineering research

About me

I’m currently pursuing my MTech in Smart Manufacturing at IISc Bangalore, after graduating top of my class from Jadavpur University with a Gold Medal in Biochemical Engineering (FTBE). My background combines strong technical skills with practical exposure through internships and research. Outside academics, I’ve been deeply involved in community service through NGOs, and I’ve trained for years in classical Kathak dance, earning many certifications. These experiences keep me grounded, creative, and open to diverse perspectives.

Projects

1. Worked on carbon-based material research with IIT Delhi Professor

2. Studied process optimization and material design in Jadavpur University

3. Produced a short film on climate and tech awareness for NIFTEM- Thanjavur.

Contact

samriddhib@iisc.ac.in

bhsamriddhi@gmail.com

8585085099

Areas of Interest

AI/ML, Data science, Data Analytics, Digital Manufacturing, Operation Management and Mechanical system design.

About me

Someone whose interest lies in the intersection of research and innovation, and who is curious to know how to solve real-world industrial challenges using advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Digital Manufacturing, and Machine Learning.

Projects

My Undergraduate project was “obstacle avoiding robot using proximity sensor, microcontroller(Arduino uno) and DC motors”

Contact

shubham8@iisc.ac.in

shubhambijalwan211@gmail.com

8218634468

Areas of Interest

Manufacturing Automation / Industrial Automation

About me

Projects

NA

Contact

venkateshhm@iisc.ac.in

venkateshhmoningi@gmail.com

9542166298

Areas of Interest

Digital manufacturing, additive manufacturing, AI, ML, Robotics, operations management

About me

I have a bachelor’s in industrial engineering and management. I’m deeply interested in future of manufacturing, I enjoy exploring how intelligent systems and data-driven decision-making can improve manufacturing processes and operations management. My goal is to contribute to the development of smarter, more sustainable, and efficient manufacturing ecosystems.

Projects

Location selection for Electric vehicle charging stations in Bengaluru city using MCDM Techniques

Areas of Interest

Artificial intelligence , Additive Manufacturing, Sensors , Design , Digital Manufacturing , Machine learning, Manangement , VR

About me

I am Computer Science graduate currently pursuing Mtech in Smart manufacturing. With the current trends and craze for industry 4.O , the transformation of manufacturing practices converged with automated machines and smart methodologies encourages me to explore the field. Comprising of different technologies and domains this gives an opportunity to dive into various fields and being innovative towards design and technology.

Projects

NA

Contact

plakshajoshi@iisc.ac.in

palakjoshi561@gmail.com

Areas of Interest

Electronics, Communications, Manufacturing

About me

Curious and motivated

Projects

NA

Contact

nandithab@iisc.ac.in

nandithatwothousand@gmail.com

Areas of Interest

Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Internet of Things, LLMs, Deep learning, Data Analytics

About me

I am a Mechanical Engineering graduate with a deep passion for cutting-edge technologies like IoT, AI, and Data Science. My ambition is to innovate impactful solutions through technology.

Projects

1. Analysis of Cascade Thermal Energy Storage System

2. Image & Web Scraping through Python

3. Wafer Fault detection system

4. Credit Card Fault Detection

5. Object Racking

6. Shredder System

7. Text Summarization

Contact

ghrishikesh@iisc.ac.in

hrishikesh.gu090@gmail.com

Areas of Interest

Robotics, Mechatronics, Additive Manufacturing, Digital Manufacturing, UI, AI and Data Science

About me

I am a graduate in Mechanical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur. I am from Andhra Pradesh.

Projects

NA

Contact

miduthurn@iisc.ac.in

manjusha.mvns@gmail.com

Areas of Interest

AI/ML, Embedded systems

About me

I am a student from Design and Manufacturing department, pursuing my studies in M.Tech Smart Manufacturing related to the upcoming Industrial revolution 4.0.

Projects

NA

Contact

deshpandenishad14@gmail.com

jaihind987654@gmail.com

Ph: 9175503156

Areas of Interest

Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence

About me

Enthusiastic data science aspirant with a solid foundation in data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Passionate about uncovering insights from data to drive informed decision-making. Skilled in Python, SQL, and proficient with machine learning and deep learning libraries such as TensorFlow, Scikit-Learn, and PyTorch. Experienced in building and deploying deep learning models for computer vision, natural language processing, and predictive analytics. Dedicated to continuous learning and application of new technologies in real-world scenarios. Eager to explore the potential of AI to solve complex problems and enhance user experiences.

Projects

Sales Forecasting Model: Developed a predictive model using time series analysis to forecast sales for a retail company. Customer Segmentation: Implemented clustering algorithms to segment customers based on purchasing behavior for targeted marketing strategies. Tools used include K-means and DBSCAN. Sentiment Analysis on Social Media: Created a sentiment analysis model to evaluate customer opinions on product features. Leveraged Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques and tools like NLTK and SpaCy. Recommendation System: Built a collaborative filtering-based recommendation system to suggest products to customers based on their browsing history and purchase patterns. Credit Card Fraud Detection: Designed a classification model to detect fraudulent credit card transactions using logistic regression, decision trees, and random forests.

Contact

sudhansu2024@iisc.ac.in

sudhansukumar2556@gmail.com

7979085877

Areas of Interest

Embedded Systems, Robotics, 3D Printing and CNC Machines

About me

Myself Pradum, from Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. I have a bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering from HBTU Kanpur. I enjoy working on robotics, electronic products, 3D printing, and CNC machines. I also have some hands-on project experience, and as a hobby, I do wooden handcrafting.

Projects

3D Printer: I built my own 3D printer with Marlin firmware in the second year of my graduation. Axidraw: A 2-axis CNC plotter designed for graphic sketching and plotting. PPE Ventilation: A system that provides filtered air and ventilation for doctors wearing PPE kits. Hexabot: An interactive dog toy that can mimic and play with dogs autonomously.

Contact

pradumpal@iisc.ac.in

pradumpal2711@gmail.com

Ph: 7424961226

Areas of Interest

AIML, Data science, Virtual Reality

About me

Passionate enthusiast in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, with a strong background through my graduation in AIML. Organized and proactive, successfully managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Eager to take on added responsibilities to meet goals and explore the potential of data science to drive innovation and create impactful solutions.

Projects

Emotion recognition ( using CNN), Reinforcement learning algorithms demonstration on a game

Contact

madihahafsa@iisc.ac.in

bmhafsa30@gmail.com

Ph: 9392502171

Areas of Interest

Digital and Additive Manufacturing

About me

I am Tarun, a Mechanical Engineer with a strong interest in Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing. I am interested to enhance manufacturing processes by integrating data-driven technologies to improve traditional practices. My goal is to contribute for the future of manufacturing through innovative solutions that increase efficiency and productivity.

Projects

NA

Contact

ktarun@iisc.ac.in

tarunkodamanchili@gmail.com

Ph: 8374526529

Areas of Interest

Digital manufacturing, Additive manufacturing, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data analytics, Operational Management

About me

“I have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and am currently focusing on Smart Manufacturing as part of Industry 4.0. I’m passionate about combining traditional manufacturing methods with new digital technologies to improve efficiency and innovation. With my background in mechanical engineering, I want to learn more about automation, the Internet of Things (IoT), and data analysis to help modernize production processes. I believe that Industry 4.0 offers exciting opportunities, and I’m dedicated to helping create a more connected and technology-driven future in manufacturing.

Projects

Car Crash Analysis by using LS-DYNA

Contact

pvikas@iisc.ac.in

Prajapativik1968@gmail.com

Areas of Interest

AI ML, Mechanical, IoT

About me

Someone who is curious about how things work

Projects

NA

Contact

kumaraman@iisc.ac.in

aman2253@gmail.com

Ph: 8434100597

Areas of Interest

Conceptual Design synthesis, Multiple-State Mechanical Devices, Creativity, Kinematics and Robotics.

About me

Anubhab Majumder received his B. Tech. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Government College of Engineering & Textile Technology, Berhampore, India, in 2016 and M. Tech. degree in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Machine Design from Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, India, in 2018. He is currently pursuing Ph. D. in Product Design from Innovation, Design Study and Sustainability Laboratory (IDeaS Lab), Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing (CPDM), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. His research interests include conceptual design synthesis, multiple-state mechanical devices, creativity, kinematics and robotics.

Publications / Projects

NA

Contact

anubhabm@iisc.ac.in

+91 – 7872739656

Areas of Interest

About me

Completed B.Tech in Mechanical from HIT, Haldia. Completed M. Tech in Mechatronics from IIT Patna. Worked for three years as Mechanical Design Engineer in TCS Engineering and the Industrial Services.

Publications / Projects

NA

Contact

arpanlaha@iisc.ac.in

+91 – 9433398977

Areas of Interest

Diagnostic ultrasound, Ultrasound for therapy, microbubbles, biomedical imaging, signal processing, philosophy.

About me

An avid cricket lover , with an endless passion for learning. Empathetic towards the essential suffering in healthcare an willing to contribute significantly towards the technical improvement of devices used in MedTech ecosystem
B.E from Dr Ambedkar Institute of Technology
M.tech from BMS College of Engineering

Publications / Projects

NA

Contact

atheeths@iisc.ac.in

+91 – 9986681333

Areas of Interest

Areas of interest: Manufacturing, Materials, Design, Tribology Research areas: FSP, Wear studies, ARB

About me

Joining year: AUG 2016
Supervisor: Prof. Satish Vasu Kailas

Publications / Projects

Contact

guttabindu@iisc.ac.in

+91 – 0

Areas of Interest

Design, Complex systems theory, Information systems

About me

Research scholar
Area of research: Theoretical basis for Design for Sustainability in Engineering.
Education: B.E (Electrical) from IISc, M.Tech (Electronics) from IIT-Madras.
Experience: 5 years in academics and 15+ years in the software industry.

Publications / Projects

1.
2.

Contact

ramani@cpdm.iisc.ernet.in

+91 – 0

Areas of Interest

Design creativity, Analogical Reasoning, and AI & Automation

About me

Kausik has 20 plus years of experience in developing technology driven products and service solutions for global markets. An engineering graduate from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Kausik is analytical, process oriented and has strong academic credentials.

After graduation, Kausik worked in multiple organizations in engineering and healthcare domains with deep hands-on experience in Product and Service Design. Kausik worked on various types of design like technical systems design, services design, design optimization, design informatics and user experience. Apart from product design, Kausik also has passion and experience in research and talent development activities.

In Aug 2019, Kausik joined CPDM at Indian Institute of Science to build research experience in design creativity and smart product.

Education:
1) M.E: Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (Rank holder)
2) B.E: Jadavpur University, Kolkata (Rank holder)

Publications / Projects

Kausik has more than 20 technical reports, conference proceedings and research papers to his credit.

Contact

kausikb@iisc.ac.in

+91 – 9886086530

Areas of Interest

Smart Manufacturing, Asset Monitoring, Haptics, Design for 3D printing, MEMS

About me

B.Tech Mechanical Engg, NIT Jamshedpur,2008
M.Tech Biomedical Engg, IIT Bombay, 2014
Asst Manager, Reliance Infrastructure, Mumbai 2008-2011

Publications / Projects

Acharya, S., Ghadge, K., Langfitt, Q. M., Pezeshki, C., Ameta, G., Rachuri, S., & Chakrabarti, A. (2017). Supporting Sustainable Product Design?: A Case Study of designing a product with InDeaTe Tool and Template, for sustainable improvement in Wooden-fibre Board forming at Washington State University, Pullman, WA. In Proceedings of ICoRD 2017. Guwahati, India: Springer.Acharya, S., Ghadge, K., Uchil, P., Flynn, C. D., Johnson, A. J., Squier, M. N., � Chakrabarti, A. (2017). Supporting Sustainable Service-System Design?: A Case Study on Design with InDeaTe Tool and Template for sustainable improvement in Stormwater Management in Syracuse, New York.

Contact

kiranghadge@iisc.ac.in

+91 – 9272961916

Areas of Interest

About me

Education B.Tech, IIT Kharagpur Manufacturing Science and Engineering (2012) M.Tech, IIT Hyderabad Manufacturing Engineering (2014) Ph.D., IISc Bangalore Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing – 3rd Year at present Experience April 2014 – July 2015 Executive Trainee • Heavy Engineering Corporation Limited, Ranchi Projects/Internships – Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd., Koraput, Odisha [May 2011 – July 2011] – Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Hyderabad [May 2010 – June 2010] – Ordnance Factory, Hyderabad, [Dec 2009]

Publications / Projects

Somashekara, M. A., Naveen kumar, M. and Kumar, A. (2017) ‘Investigations into effect of weld-deposition pattern on residual stress evolution for metallic additive manufacturing’. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, pp. 2009-2025. doi: 10.1007/s00170-016-9510-7.

Contact

naveenmaddu@iisc.ac.in

+91 – 0

Areas of Interest

My interest areas are computational ergonomics, Computer-Aided Design and Digital Human Modelling.

About me

I am currently a PhD student at the SCALE Lab, Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing. I did my master’s in engineering (ME) in Production and Industrial Engineering, from Punjab Engineering College (PEC) University, Chandigarh. I received my B.Tech. in Mechanical and Automation Engineering from GGS- Indraprastha University, Delhi

Publications / Projects

NA

Contact

Mayankbadola@iisc.ac.in
Mayankbadola1@gmail.com
+91 – 904116219

Areas of Interest

Computational Ergonomics, Cognitive Architectures and Cognition Modelling in Digital Humans.

About me

I am currently a PhD student at SCALE Lab.

Education
B.Tech: Mechanical Engineering, AMU (2010) M.Tech: Mechanical Engineering, AMU (2015)

Professional Experience
Sr. Engineer, Larsen & Toubro Ltd (2010-2011)
Astt. Manager, Steel Authority of India Ltd (2012-2017)

Publications / Projects

Contact

aijaz@iisc.ac.in
visionaijaz@gmail.com
+91 – 9473521961

Areas of Interest

Mobile robots, Manipulators, Kinematic and dynamic modelling of robots, Control system, Heterogenous multi-robot system, Bio-inspired robots, CAD modelling and design, Navigation and control of mobile robots, Human-robot interaction, Collaborative robots, Industry 4.0, Neural networks, Artificial Intelligence.

About me

Completed B.Tech from NIT Raipur in Mechanical engineering, 2020. Acquired “Prime Minister’s Sarvottam Trophy and Prime Minister’s Scholarship for year 2016-2020 for outstanding academic performance. Currently pursuing Direct PhD at Robotics Innovations Lab (RIL). Robot enthusiast, presently working towards designing and building a multi-robot system and its framework in human-aware environment. Awarded “Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF)” for year 2021-25. Presented as a speaker at various IEEE seminars.

Publications / Projects

1. Best paper award titled “Inverse Kinematics Analysis of Cassie Robot using Radial Basis Function Networks” in IEEE International Symposium of Asian Control Association on Intelligent Robotics and Industrial Automation (IRIA), 2021
2. Late Breaking Result on “Tour Guide Social-Robots Task Coordination in Dynamic Indoor Environment” at IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2021),2021
3. Successfully completed IEEE Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Winter School on “SLAM in Deformable environments”, Robotics Institute at University of Technology, Sydney, 2021.
4. Successfully completed task on “Design and Analysis of Bio-inspired tricopter with Delta Manipulator for Industrial Applications” in ASME, Student Mechanism and Robot Design Competition (SMRDC), 2021.
5. Project on “Ant inspired multi-robot task allocation for effective material handling”.

Contact

mukundmitra@iisc.ac.in

+91 – 7587428930

Areas of Interest

Medical Devices, Assistive Robotics, Cognitive Health Technologies, Rehabilitation Engineering, Neural Engineering, Internet of Things

About me

I am a Technologist who enjoys research and creating things with an aim to develop cost-effective optimized designs with multi-disciplinary research focus around the areas of Healthcare Technologies, Robotics, Electronics and Automobile.

With passion towards accessible healthcare I got involved with my start-up Fyrsta Innovations since 2012 into Medical Devices space. I am an active member in various start-up communities and loves sharing my experience with budding professionals and entrepreneurs.

I strongly believe in the verse “Creativity is magical but is not magic…”

Publications / Projects

– International Conference Publications : 2
– Patents Applied : 1
– Minor Research Grants : 2
– Magazine Publications : 1
– Products Designed and Developed : 2
– Major Projects : 6
– Invited Lectures/Talks : 12

Contact

siddharthnair@iisc.ac.in

+91 – 9916485848

Areas of Interest

Design Cognition, Design Creativity, Visual Perception, Fracture Mechanics, Metal Additive Manufacturing

About me

He is a Doctoral Student working under Professor Amaresh Chakrabarti in IDeaS Laboratory, CPDM, IISc, Bangalore. He completed his Masters in Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing from Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology, Guindy with a specialization in Metal Additive Manufacturing. He got his bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from Chettinad Tech, Karur (Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai) with a Specialization in Fracture Mechanics. His research interests are Design Cognition, Visual Perception & Design Creativity. His current exploration is on impacts of external stimuli on designers.

Publications / Projects

Kaliamoorthy, P. S., Subbiah, R., Bensingh, J., Kader, A., & Nayak, S. (2019). Benchmarking the complex geometric profiles, dimensional accuracy and surface analysis of printed parts. Rapid Prototyping Journal.

Contact

paridhik@iisc.ac.in,
skparidhi@gmail.com
+91 – 9444156618

Areas of Interest

Mobile robots, Decision Making, Situation Awareness, Computer Vision, Artificial intelligence, Machine learning, Intelligent agents, Neural Networks and Human Machine Interaction.

About me

“I would rather have questions that can’t be answered rather than answers that can’t be questioned” – Richard Feynman
A strong believer in finding that tough question to solve. I am currently working on Situation awareness in construction and how the visual data can impact the situational awareness seen in the construction sites under the guidance of prof. Vishal Singh. With the construction industry accounting for a high percentage of the GDP in Indian economy, it is necessary to improve the situational awareness in construction sites. My expertise includes Circuit Design, Programming, System Design.

These are my educational qualifications:
B.E in Electrical and Electronics from Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management.
M. Tech in Power Electronics from RV College of Engineering

Publications / Projects

Prajwal Prabhu, Subin Raj and Abhra Roy Chowdhury (August 11th, 2020). Interlinking Industry 4.0 and Academia through Robotics and Automation: An Indian Perspective, Smart Manufacturing – When Artificial Intelligence Meets the Internet of Things, Tan Yen Kheng, IntechOpen, DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.92608. Available from: https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/72826
2) P. Prabhu and A. R. Chowdhury, “Feasibility Study of Multi Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) Motion Planning in Smart Warehouse Environment,” 2021 18th International Conference on Ubiquitous Robots (UR), 2021, pp. 380-385, doi: 10.1109/UR52253.2021.9494634.
3) Prajwal Prabhu, Abhra Roy Chowdhury, “Improvement of Warehouse Productivity using Autonomous Mobile Robot in Smart Manufacturing Environment”, iRobotics, the Journal of Robotics Society of Taiwan (RST), 2021.

Contact

prajwalp@iisc.ac.in

+91 – 9980502652

Areas of Interest

Finite Element Analysis, Material Modeling, Impact Engineering

About me

I am a PhD research scholar in CAR Lab headed by Prof. Anindya Deb. I am an experienced engineering college teacher.

My interests include engineering education, philosophy, reading and cricket.

B.E. College of Engineering, Pune
M.E. Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli

Publications / Projects

Prashant Bawa, Anindya Deb, “An improved constitutive model for non-linear behaviors of laminated composites in principal and off-axis directions”, ICRACM 2019, IIT(BHU), Varanas

Contact

prashantbawa@iisc.ac.in

+91 – 9763513927

Areas of Interest

Information Visualization, Life cycle Assessment, Eco Design, Product Design, Interactive Graphics, Data Art, Eye tracking

About me

My research focuses on developing interactive visualization tools for the designers to identify and mitigate the environmental impact of their design decisions.

Publications / Projects

1. An abstract manufacturing performance measure accommodating perspectives ,
2. Communicating life cycle assessment results to design decision makers: Need for an information visualization approach
3. An Interface Between Life Cycle Assessment and Design ,
4. Aiding designers to make practitioner like interpretations of life cycle assessment results

Contact

ptuchil@gmail.com
+91 – 9742021730

Areas of Interest

Smart Manufacturing, Aerospace vehicles, Design and Development of UAV

About me

BE Mechanical Engineering
Mtech Aeronautical Engineering
My research is on Smart Manufacturing in Medical Device Industry

Publications / Projects

Contact

puneethk@iisc.ac.in

+91 – 9632929320

Areas of Interest

Ceramic materials, Manufacturing, Composites, SCR catalyst.

About me

I attempt hybrid experimentations by combining different manufacturing processes, different materials and retrofitting on existing systems. Passion towards emission controls. Research focus around hybrid composites, catalysts, manufacturing and materials. Concerned in social activities and social service.

B.E Mechanical Engineering from BITM, Bellary.
MTech (Manufacturing Science and Engineering) from MSRIT, Bangalore.

Publications / Projects

NA

Areas of Interest

Medical devices, Assistive technologies, Mechatronics, Rehabilitative devices, Psychology and Photography

About me

Basically, an Electronics and Communication engineer. Pursued Biomedical Engineering for passion. A person working towards the dream of “a poor man’s affluent healthcare”.

A strong believer of ‘Love is God’ and ‘Happiness is the key’.

Master’s from College of Engineering Guindy, Chennai. Was involved in a project work under Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO), Bangalore. Currently working on Biomechanics and Mechatronics for Neuromotor impairment.

Publications / Projects

NA

Contact

sandeepkt@iisc.ac.in

+91 – 9952078178

Areas of Interest

Metal Matrix Composites, Severe Plastic Deformation processes, Polymer Derived ceramics.

About me

A novice researcher in the field of Advanced Manufacturing.
I have completed my B.Tech degree in Mechanical Engineering from College of Engineering Pune in 2019 and joined as a direct PhD in Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing (CPDM), IISc. I am working jointly in Surface Interaction and Manufacturing (SIAM) Lab and Laboratory for Texture and Related Studies.

Publications / Projects

Contact

sanikap@iisc.ac.in

+91 – 0

Areas of Interest

Non-linear finite element analysis, Fluid structure interaction, Automotive crashworthiness, Spot-welded and Adhesively bonded joints, Human body modelling for automotive safety, CAD/CAE, Computational mechanics

About me

I am a research scholar under the supervision of Prof. Anindya Deb, FNAE, SAE fellow Creative Automotive Research (CAR) Lab, CPDM. I completed my M.tech in Machine Design from Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bengaluru and B.E in Mechanical engineering from Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology, Tumakuru. My hobbies are trekking, football and swimming.

Publications / Projects

1. Deb, A., Chou, C., Srinivas, G., Gowda, S. et al., “Behavior of Adhesively Bonded Steel Double Hat-Section Components under Axial Quasi-Static and Impact Loading,” SAE Technical Paper 2016-01-0395, 2016, doi:10.4271/2016-01-0395.

2. G.R. Srinivas, A.Deb, R.Sanketh, N.K. Gupta,”An Enhanced Methodology for Lightweighting a Vehicel Design Considering Front Crashworthiness and Pedestrian Impact safety Requirment”, 11th International Symposium on Plasticity and Impact Mechanics, Implast 2016, Procedia Engineering 173 ( 2017 ) 623 – 630

3. Gowda, S., Deb, A., Kurnool, G., and Chou, C., “Prediction of the Behaviors of Adhesively Bonded Steel Hat Section Components under Axial Impact Loading,” SAE Technical Paper 2017-01-1461, 2017,doi:10.4271/2017-01-1461.

4. Gowda, S., Deb, A., Kurnool, G., and Chou, C.C., “Behavior of Adhesively Bonded Steel Double-Hat Section Components under Lateral Impact Loading,” SAE Technical Paper 2018-01-1447, 2018, doi:10.4271/2018-01-1447.

Contact

sankethr@iisc.ac.in

+91 – 8892987587

Areas of Interest

Impact Mechanics, Fracture Mechanics, Non-Destructive Evaluation, Reliability Based Mechanical Design, Tribology and Quality Control.

About me

I am pursuing my PhD in Research in Materials and Manufacturing (RIMM) Lab. I did my MTech in Machine Design from PES University, Bangalore and BE in Mechanical Engineering from B.V.B college of Engineering and Technology, Hubli. I am curious to study the behaviour of structures and components subjected to large static and dynamic loads which produce inelastic deformations and fracture, theoretically and experimentally.

Publications / Projects

Sanketh Tonannavar, Shrikanth V and Akash Valke, Development of a Test Rig to Investigate the Wear of Two -Wheeler Chain, India Trib – 2019, 10th International Conference on Industrial Tribology.

Contact

sanketht@iisc.ac.in
sanku.tonannavar@gmail.com
+91 – 8277069291

Areas of Interest

Image Processing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Instrumentation

About me

Publications / Projects

Saumya Srivastava, Rina Maiti, (in press) “Multi-lane detection robust to complex illumination variations and noise sources”, IEEE International Conference on Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering, 2019.

Contact

ssaumya@iisc.ac.in

+91 – 0

Areas of Interest

Human Computer Interaction, Data Visualization, Virtual Reality, Machine Learning, Linear Algebra

About me

Interested primarily in Visualization of high dimensional data. I also enjoy applied ML. Pursuing Phd under Dr. Pradipta Biswas

Publications / Projects

NA

Contact

somnatharjun@iisc.ac.in

+91 – 0

Areas of Interest

Research interest: Cross-ply fiber-reinforced composite laminates, Filament winding, Artificial Neural Network, Finite element Analysis

About me

I am a PhD research scholar in CAR Lab under Prof. Anindya Deb.

B.Tech at Institute of Technical Education and Research(ITER),Bhubaneswar Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University,Odisha
M.Tech at IIT(ISM),Dhanbad

Hobby: Classical dance,Painting

Publications / Projects

Contact

sushreet@iisc.ac.in

+91 – 0

Areas of Interest

Systems Thinking and General System Theory, Sustainability and Life Cycle Assessment, Design Research and TRIZ Theory, Game Theory

About me

Hi, I am an architect and designer who

is interested in research. I have finished my B.Arch from SPA Delhi and my masters (M. Des) from IISc Bangalore. Currently I am pursuing PhD from CPDM, IISc Bangalore. I like teaching and would love to see myself as a Design Educator in the future. Two things which fascinates me are Gravity and ‘the much unknown Nature’. I always ponder upon the fact that If a small pot can take so much effort in it’s design and creation, How could Possibly, Such a vast universe be created on its own?.

Publications / Projects

Development of Self-Defence Devices for Women
Evaluating the effectiveness of occupancy sensors in net energy conservation: An integrated building life-cycle energy study.

Contact

tarun@cpdm.iisc.ernet.in
tarunator1@gmail.com
+91 – 9483742547

Areas of Interest

Modular Construction, Smart City design, Technology mediated living, Digital Twin

About me

“First we shape the cities – then they shape us.”

A Researcher, Working on the paradigm shift in the construction industry to create more liveable, manageable, and sustainable living spaces and services to meet the requirement of the world’s ever-expanding cities in the next decades. I believed India is still a developing country with limited space and resources, it needs to focus on efficiently use it. That is precisely what is targeted in my research. I am working on the future of the Indian cities housing where the city buildings plots are location independent, Mobile, Smart and Intelligent, Responsive, multifunctional, and Equipped with IoT technologies.
My expertise includes Engineering Design, Simulation, Exploratory and analysis, and the development and implementation of research tools. I enjoy generating new ideas and devising feasible solutions to broadly relevant problems. My colleagues would describe me as a driven, resourceful individual who maintains a positive, proactive attitude when faced with adversity.

Following are my qualification and experience details:
B.E. In Mechanical Engineering from Gujarat Technological University Ahmedabad. (2018)
M.Tech In Thermal Engineering from National Institute of Technology Rourkela. (2020)
Thermal and Fluid Science Engineer in Cummins Technology India Limited Pune in Exploratory and Analysis of Fixed gate and waste gated Turbine unit. (2019-2020)

Publications / Projects

“Investigation of high cycle fatigue failure risk of turbine housing using Fourier analysis methods.”, 8th international and 47th national conference on Fluid mechanics and Fluid Power, Volume 12, IIT Guwahati 2020.

Contact

vighneshkuma@iisc.ac.in

+91 – 7043638586

Areas of Interest

Engineering Design, Dynamics and Control of Mechanical Systems

About me

I have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Engineering Design. Cosmology interests me.

Projects

NA

Contact

sahirp@iisc.ac.in

psahir04@gmail.com

Areas of Interest

Multi-material additive manufacturing

About me

Hi! I am Love Kush Tak. I am currently working on muti-material additive manufacturing with Prof. Manish Arora as my guide and Prof. Prosenjit Das as my co-guide. I have done my Bachelors and Masters from IIT Bombay (2017-22). Later, I joined Tata Projects Limited to gain industrial experience. I love being on developmental side rather than deployment side and that’s why I joined as a PhD to carry out innovations to foster soceital development. I am open for industrial collaboration and also to understand how industries are adopting additive manufacturing.

Projects

NA

Contact

lovekushtak@iisc.ac.in

ishaantak99@gmail.com

Ph: 9004958912

Areas of Interest

Ultrasound application in medical diagnostics

About me

I have done B. Tech in Biomedical Engineering from Mody University, Rajasthan. I have done an internship at BPL Medical Technologies in the ultrasound application department. Currently pursuing PhD in UTSAAH Lab under the guidance of Prof. Manish Arora.

Projects

NA

Contact

rimzhimarora@iisc.ac.in

rimzhim4@gmail.com

Ph: 9646376928

Areas of Interest

Numerical Modellings, Design optimization, Finite Element Analysis, Multi-objective optimization using Nature Inspired Algorithms

About me

Rakesh Mandal is a research scholar at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Design and Manufacturing department, with a background in mechanical engineering from NIT Durgapur and professional experience at Hero MotoCorp. Rakesh Mandal brings a strong foundation in production optimization and project management. His current research focuses on Numerical Modelling, Design Optimization, Finite Element Analysis, and Multi-objective Optimization using Nature-Inspired Algorithms.

Projects

Built an All-terrain Vehicle from scratch for m-BAJA Competition, cost optimization for operations using cycle time and motion reduction

Contact

rakeshmandal@iisc.ac.in

rakesh.khantra@gmail.com

Areas of Interest

Additive Manufacturing, Biomaterials

About me

First year PhD student in Department of Design and Manufacturing jointly supervised by Prof. Bikramjit Basu and Prof. Satyam Suwas

Projects

NA

Contact

rishadr@iisc.ac.in

shiburockz5@gmail.com

Ph: 8129367921

Areas of Interest

Machine system Design, Robotics

About me

B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from VNIT, Nagpur

Projects

NA

Contact

sahilwavare@iisc.ac.in

sahilwavare28@gmail.com

Ph: 8484970649

Areas of Interest

Robotics

About me

I am a PhD research scholar in RIL Lab and INSPIRE Lab. I have completed my B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering, AKTU affiIiated college SRMCEM and now joined as a direct PhD in Design and Manufacturing (DM),IISc.

Projects

NA

Contact

nishibharti@iisc.ac.in

nishichandra463@gmail.com

Ph: 7007156559

Areas of Interest

AL/ML in Robotics , Aviation industry and Automation industry.

About me

I am Neha Udaniya from Bikaner, Rajasthan, currently pursuing a PhD in AI/ML in Robotics in the Department of Design and Manufacturing. I am a highly motivated, detail-oriented Mechanical Engineering graduate from Government Engineering College, Bikaner, with a strong zeal for learning. I have a keen interest in the fields of Robotics, the Aviation industry, and the Automation industry.

Projects

Design and Development of Solar Powered Motorized Hydraulic Jack for Domestic Application. The fabrication of solar based scissor lift was carried out meeting the required design standards. scissor lift model is rapidly assembled by using a library of parameterized parts defined in Simscape™ Multibody™. Copy-and-paste operations in a schematic view allow the scissor lift stages to be assembled quickly. Determination of Actuator requirements from specifications etc. Modelling and simulation of scissor lift.

Contact

nehaudaniya@iisc.ac.in

nehaudaniya26@gmail.com

Ph: 7073524272

Areas of Interest

Industrial Design Engineering, New Product Development, Design Science, Sustainability, Metaverse, Systems Thinking, Computation, Extended Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Human Computer Interaction, Digital Manufacturing, Regenerative Systems, Circular Economy, Design for X.

About me

Ansh is a direct PhD student at the Department of Design and Manufacturing, Indian Institute of Science. He holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial design from the National Institute of Design, India. His work lies at the interface of product design, computation, engineering technology and applied sciences, where he investigates humanity-centred approaches within design research. He integrates creative and technical perspectives in studying intelligent systems and metaverse environments, with an interdisciplinary focus on advancing sustainable and responsible applications of design and technology in practical contexts.

Projects

Check my projects out at: https://anshranjan9.github.io/Portfolio/

Publications

Ranjan, A. (2025). Designing Engineered Composite Materials for Advanced Personal Body Protective Equipment. In: Chakrabarti, A., Singh, V., Onkar, P.S., Shahid, M. (eds) Responsible and Resilient Design for Society, Volume 1. ICoRD 2025. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-5487-1_18

Contact

anshranjan@iisc.ac.in

ansh.ranjan.design@gmail.com

+91 9519621409

Areas of Interest

I’m passionate about the intersection of robotics and electric vehicles (EVs), a field driving the future of transportation. My interest lies in leveraging automation and artificial intelligence for EV manufacturing, developing advanced autonomous driving systems, and creating innovative robotic solutions for battery management and charging infrastructure.

About me

I am a dedicated professional with a passion for continuous learning and growth. With a background in Mechanical Engineering, I have developed strong skills in Catia, Ansys and Fusion 360. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy solving complex problems with creative solutions. Outside of work. Known for my strong work ethic and positive attitude, I am always eager to take on new challenges and contribute meaningfully to any team or project. I believe in lifelong learning and embracing opportunities to innovate.

Projects

NA

Contact

chetankumarh@iisc.ac.in

hebballichetankumar@gmail.com

7411746445

Areas of Interest

ML/DL techniques for Product Design and development

About me

I hold a B.Tech in Aeronautical Engineering and an M.Tech in Industrial Engineering. My research focuses on data-driven methods for product design and development.

Projects

NA

Contact

devendras@iisc.ac.in

devendrarames@gmail.com 

7906627556

Areas of Interest

Advanced Manufacturing Processes: Severe Plastic Deformation (SPD), Microwave Hybrid Heating (MHH)

About me

Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in the Surface Interaction and Manufacturing (SIAM) Laboratory, under the supervision of Prof. Satish V. Kailas. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Jammu & Kashmir, and a Master’s degree with specialization in Manufacturing Engineering from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Warangal.

Projects

NA

Publications

1. Multiphysics Simulation Study on Impact of Inter-Layer Characteristics on Microwave Joining of Hastelloy C-276, Springer, 2025

2. Numerical and experimental studies on dissimilar joining of Hastelloy C-276 and SS-316L using microwave hybrid heating at 2.45 GHz, Sage, 2024

3. Book Chapter on ‘Joining of Metallic Materials Using Microwave Hybrid Heating’, Advanced Joining Technologies, Taylor & Francis, 2024

4. Numerical simulation study on microwave joining of Hastelloy C-276 plates using Inconel-718 interface powder, Materials Today Proceedings, Elsevier, 2023

5. Numerical Simulation on Microwave Melting of Hastelloy C-276, EPSTEM, 2023

Contact

kharishankar@iisc.ac.in

kvharishankar99@gmail.com

Areas of Interest

I have a strong interest in numerical simulations and validation of manufacturing processes, along with emerging technologies such as Micro Injection Molding and Additive Manufacturing. I am also passionate about integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) into these advanced manufacturing techniques to enable research, optimization, and new developments. Learning and exploring new technologies is my true passion.

About me

My name is Manish Kumar Tiwari, and I am from Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh. I completed my B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and M.Tech in Design and Manufacturing from IIT Bhilai. Currently, I am pursuing my Ph.D. in the Design and Manufacturing Department at IISc Bengaluru. My passion lies in learning and exploring new technologies, with a keen interest in advanced manufacturing processes and their integration with modern computational and intelligent techniques.

Projects

NA

Contact

manishtiwari@iisc.ac.in

manish.tiwari.me01@gmail.com

7905284571

Areas of Interest

“Design Optimization of Smart Energy-Harvesting Devices for Sustainable Manufacturing” “Human-Centered Design of Adaptive Workstations Using IoT and Ergonomic Data” “Topology and Material Optimization for Additive Manufacturing of Lightweight Structures” “AI-Assisted Generative Design for Sustainable Product Lifecycle Management”

About me

I am a postgraduate student in the Department of Design and Manufacturing in Indian Institute of Science, specializing in Product Design and Manufacturing. I completed my Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from [NIT Srinagar] in 2025 and is currently pursuing my PhD with a focus on smart and sustainable design systems. My research interests include“Design Optimization of Smart Energy-Harvesting Devices for Sustainable Manufacturing” “Human-Centered Design of Adaptive Workstations Using IoT and Ergonomic Data” “Topology and Material Optimization for Additive Manufacturing of Lightweight Structures” “AI-Assisted Generative Design for Sustainable Product Lifecycle Management” . Currently, I am working in the applied geometry and mechanism Laboratory under the supervision of Professor Dibakar Sen. I am passionate about combining intelligent design and green technologies to create innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.

Projects

NA

Contact

mustafazaidi@iisc.ac.in

zaid.mustopha@gmail.com

9149541774

Areas of Interest

Design Theory, Sustainability, AI&ML

About me

Completed B.Tech in Mechanical engineering and M.tech in Thermal Engineering from JNTU Hyderabad.

Projects

NA

Contact

vikramp1@iisc.ac.in

Vikram.peddapelly@gmail.com

8179362110