Device Physics

Nanotechnology

Nano-electronics: transport mechanisms through nanostructures and their applications; resistive memory switching in nanostructures; single nanowire transistors.Charge 

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance,

Condensed Matter Physics

In condensed matter physics, experimental research focuses on topics such as atomic layer deposition, thin film electronics, thin film solar cells, semiconductors, metal nanostructures, self-assembly by molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), study of low dimensional structures by scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and scanning tunneling spectroscopy (STS).

Theoretical research is being carried out in quantum many body systems, with particular emphasis on spin systems and topological order. Exactly solvable models such as the Kitaev model and its variants are being studied with a view to understanding the nature of various topological excitations.

• Space Life Sciences
• Bioastronautics
• Spaceflight-induced changes in kidney stone formation in Drosophila Melanogaster (Biology payload for Gaganyaan)
• Humanoid-in-loop Plant Experiments (HOPE)
   

The goal of the course is to introduce the student to an emerging area called space economics and particularly to provide her/him with the basic theoretical and empirical inputs to evaluate the direct and indirect benefits & Public good nature of space program in the changing Indian and global context. Also, the course envisages inculcating a broader understanding of the global context of space industry and space policy, the role of innovations, methodological challenges and cost benefit of space program & approaches and future of space business, industry and application services.

Research is done in the general area of Nonequilibrium Statistical Mechanics and Biological Physics. The study of nonequilibrium lattice models has shown that even simple dynamics can lead to interesting and important important results. We study the possible steady state phases and phase transitions in such systems. We also work on the application of these models to biological phenomenon.

Nonlinear Dynamics

Work is broadly done in two areas - geometry of solitons, and in applications of nonlinear dynamics to condensed matter systems, especially spin systems. Of particular interest is study of spin-current and field induced magnetization dynamics in spin-valve pillars.

Some of the prominent research areas pursued by this group are

• Nonlinear Dynamics and Vibration
• Acoustics
• Structural Health Monitoring
• Mechanics of biological and bio -inspired composites Combustion
• Design and synthesis of Robotics/assistive mechanisms
• Reusable & Non-pyrotechnic space vehicle mechanisms

A supply chain consists of all parties involved, directly or indirectly in fulfilling the requests of customers. Supply chain activities cover aspects from product development, sourcing, production, logistics, etc., as well as the information systems needed to coordinate these activities. Research areas of study in department includes green supply chain, resilient supply chains, sustainable supply chains, close loop supply chain, reverse logistics, etc.

Studying the effects of particle and fluid inertia for prolate spheroids at low Reynolds numbers under the action of a periodic external force field. In future this work can be extended for the oblate spheroids. The possibility of chaos in the dynamics can be examined. The results of this problem may provide insight into the development of fluids whose rheological properties can be controlled with small changes in controllable parameters. Planned to study the effects of particle and fluid inertia for prolate spheroids in a uniform true dependent flow field at low field at low Reynolds numbers under the action of a periodic external force field.

Research related to this area focuses on the impact of technology diffusion in economic development. This includes problems of adaptability & accessibility of technologies, role of institutions in technology diffusion, socio-economic implications of adoption of technology, space technology diffusion and development etc.

Technology management involves the application of management skills for the discovery, development, operation and proper use of technology for the benefit of mankind. Technology development on a continuous basis is useful as long as it provides value to a customer. Researches in technology management should be able to predict when it is feasible to invest on technology development and when to withdraw. Research areas of study in department include technology forecasting, technology strategy, technology roadmap, etc.

Thermal and Propulsion (T&P)  is one of the four groups in the Department of Aerospace Engineering with an academic and research focus on Aerospace Propulsion and Thermal-Fluid Engineering. This group is actively involved in the state of the art R & D related to supersonic combustion,thermoacoustic instability, swirl Combustion, multiphase flows, heat transfer enhancement, flow instability etc. using sophisticated experimental techniques and high fidelity numerical simulations. The T&P labs are equipped with state of the art optical and laser diagnostic tools to  investigate the fluid flow, combustion, liquid atomization, two phase flow and heat transfer. The T&P Faculty actively engage in collaborative research with ISRO centers and other academic/research institutions across the country.  The Department of Aerospace Engineering also has a vibrant Doctoral and MTech program in Thermal and Propulsion.

Presently working in the area of analysis and modeling of naturally occurring series from Ionospheric and Magnetospheric data. Investigating the chaotic dynamics of the time series of Total Electron Content (TEC), the geomagnetic horizontal Intensity (H) and the ring current index (Dst). The analysis based on the calculation of the invariant characteristics such as Lyapunov exponent, Correlation dimension, etc. and of the surrogate data test established the existence of a low dimensional deterministic chaotic system in all cases.

Tourism development and cultural studies are part of sociology from many angles. Here tourism is studied from economic and cultural perspective and also studied from the perspective of social change.

A contemporary genre which came into the ambit of Culture Studies in the 80s which analyses travel writing, travel photography, mediations between the east and west, perceptions on class; gender, race, etc.

The reflection of society in contemporary digital, print, graphic, and other visual media are the main thrusts of this area. Visual Communications deals with the presentation of images and study the personal, historical, technical, ethical, cultural, and critical perspectives.