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Advanced Space Research Group (ASRG)

An Advanced Space Research Group (ASRG) has been established for all collaborative research activities of IIST with all R&D centres of ISRO. ASRG will ensure smooth coordination and oversee effective implementation of ISRO-IIST joint research activities. An Empowered Overseeing Committee (EOC) which comprises of members from all research centres of ISRO is the apex body to ASRG. EOC will review and decide on all actions related to the activities of ASRG to ensure smooth functioning of the joint research activities. IIST Link Unit at ISRO Centres is also established to have effective coordination of the joint research programmes. The link unit at each Centre is headed by the member representing that Centre in EOC and is supported by a committee identified by the Centre Director. This unit functions as a single window agency for all joint research programmes with IIST for providing the necessary inputs and also for ensuring the smooth coordination. Currently Dr. Kuruvilla Joseph, Outstanding Professor, Registrar, and Dean Academics, IIST is the Chairman of EOC and Shri Harish C.S., is the Professor of Practice, IIST & Chairman of ASRG.

Details of Completed ASRG Projects
Sl No Title of the Project ISRO Centre Name of the PI’s Budget (Lakhs) Start Date
1 Development of Control design strategy for coupled MIMO (multi input multi Output) systems VSSC Dr Rajesh Joseph Abraham (PI),
Mr Kapil Kumar Sharma(PI)
NIL 20-05-2022  
2 Control design strategy for systems with structured uncertainty. VSSC Dr Rajesh Joseph Abraham (PI),
Mr. Anish Antony (PI)
NIL 20-05-2022  
Details of ASRG Projects under progress
Sl No Title of the Project ISRO Centre Name of the PI’s Budget (Lakhs) Start Date
1 Nano structured high performance anode materials for high power, higher safety and fast charging Li-ion battery. VSSC Dr Mary Gladis J. (PI), Dr Jalaja K,Dr S.V.S Narayana Murty, Bibin John, Mercy T D (PI) 11.64 14-12-2022
2 High-Q dielectric thin films with tunablity in Microwave frequencies for Space applications. VSSC Dr. K.B.Jinesh (PI), Dr.K.Ashok (PI) 40.64 14-12-2022
3 Development of Yttrium Iron Garnet (YIG) thin films for space applications and Dielectric Test setup for ceramics at high Electric field and
temperatures.
VSSC Dr. K.B.Jinesh (PI), Dr.K.Ashok (PI) 9.64 14-12-2022
4 Design and Development of Magneto Dielectric Substrate/ Metamaterial based L- band Antenna VSSC Dr. Basudeb Ghosh (PI), Dr.K.Ashok Ms. Femina Beegum S (PI) 4.32 14-12-2022
5 Implicit large Eddy Simulation of Jets. VSSC Dr. Manoj T Nair (PI), Dr. Sanjoy Kumar Saha (PI) 13.52 14-12-2022
6 Improved Silicon- graphene based composite as anode materials for lithium battery cells and exploring the possibility of other battery technologies VSSC Dr. K. Y. Sandhya (PI), Dr. S.A. Ilangovan &
Dr. S. Sujatha, Sci./Eng. SG, PCM (PI)
31.64 14-12-2022
7 Graphene nano platelets incorporated zinc rich epoxy coating for corrosion protection of steel hardware VSSC Dr.Mary Gladis J. (PI)
Dr. Kuruvilla Joseph, Anoop S,
Venugopal A, Jalaja K,
Narayana Murty S V S (PI)
18.64 14-12-2022
8 High Performance SAR ADC with auto calibration and self-correction for sensor closed loop application IISU Dr. lmmanuel Raja (PI), Dr. Raghunath K P & Rekha A R, ADC/APNTD/LVIS (PI) 67.42 23-03-2022
9 Near and field diagnostics NET LPSC Dr. Umesh R Kadhane (PI), Dr. Varaprasad Kella (PI)  32.28 21-07-2022
10 Life time predication of HET liner using simulations LPSC Dr. Umesh R Kadhane (PI), Mr. Pranav Nath  (PI) 4.32 21-07-2022
11 Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Direct Contact Condensation of GCO2/ steam in LN2 LPSC Dr. Dr. Prathap C (PI) & Dr. Manu K V, Dr. Deepak Agarwal, Mr Anant Singhal (PI) 48.52 21-07-2022
12 Three-dimensional DSMC (Direct simulation monte- carIo)simuIation for satellite thrusters LPSC Dr. Shine S R (PI), Dr. Arun
Kumar; Dr. Deepak Agarwal (PI)
IPRC:Sri.Vinse Andro. W
38.52 21-07-2022
13 Development of Real Time Gas Sensor Array to Monitor Critical Gases in Crew Module for Human Space Mission HSFC Dr. Palash Kumar Basu, Mr. Sreejith 274.7 20-05-2022
14 Development of Mathematical Human Thermal Behavior Model for a Reference Indian Subject linked to Human space flight program of HSFC. (Gaganyaan Projects) HSFC Dr. Shine S R (PI), Mr. Chiranjivi, HSFC, Dr.Eswer & Dr Jayanand B Sudhir, SCTIMST, Trivandrum. (PI) 36.52 20-05-2022
15 Machine learning driven Augmented Reality based Campus walkthrough.  SAC Dr. Deepak Mishra (PI), Dr. A M Ramiya, Shri. Jai G Singla, SIPG, SAC  (PI) 21.22 25-11-2022
16 Interference analysis and co-existence studies between GSO and NGSO satellite systems SAC Dr. Vani Devi  M (PI), Dr. S. Chris Prema,Dr. Lakshminarayanan, Dr. S.C. Bera and Shri Saket Buch
SNPA, SAC (PI)
11.64 25-11-2022
17 Cold Flow Characterization of a Dual Throat Nozzle (DTN) based Tri-Propellant Engine Propulsion System. LPSC Dr. Deepu M. (PI), Dr. Bijukumar K. S. (PI) 61.52 21-07-2022
18 Design of Multi-Channel Temperature Monitoring ASIC VSSC Dr. Immanuel Raja (PI), Mr. Deepu Roy,   Mr. Padmakumar     VLDD/FCG/AVN (PI) 23.60 14-12-2022
19 Tracking & Nowcasting of severe convective storms using  deep learning (DL)/machine learning (ML)techniques ISTRAC Dr. Deepak Mishra (PI),Dr. Sumitra, Dr. PR Sinha,
and Dr. Govindan Kutty, Dr. V.K. Anandan (Dy. Director) / Dr.Shivang Mishra (PI)
27.52 20-02-2023
20 Design and construction of MEMS-based portable Seismocardiogram for on-board Cardiac health monitoring of Astronauts LEOS Dr. K B. Jinesh (PI), Shri Jiju John  Division Head MEMS (PI) 11.22 30-06-2022
21 Supersonic combustion of isrosene behind two strut configuration VSSC Dr. V. Aravind (PI), Dr. Desikan. SLN &
Dr.B. Murugan (PI)
133.52 22-06-2023
22 Development of Graphene based anticorrosion coating for stainless steel bipolar plates of PEM fuel cells VSSC Dr. K. Y. Sandhya (PI), Dr. Remyamol T
Sci/Engr-SD, AMCD/MMG/MME (PI)
54.64 22-06-2023
23 Spaceflight Induced changes in Kidney Stone formation in Drosophila Melanogaster Experimentation. Biology  payload for GAGANYAN. HSFC Dr. K G. Sreejalekshmi (PI), Dr. Ravikumar Hosamani (UAS, Dharwad),  Mr. Xavier Raja, HSFC (PI) 72 January 2020
24 Investigations on Laser Based -Powder Feed Type-Direct Energy Deposition (LAM-DED) for Additive Manufacturing of Components in Space Applications VSSC Dr. V.S. Sooraj (PI), Dr. V. Anil Kumar (PI) 29.85 22-06-2023
25 Indian Space Program and its Impact on the Industrial sector of India VSSC Dr. Lekshmi V. Nair (PI) & Dr. Shaijumon C. S (PI) 7.64 22-06-2023
Details of ASRG Projects approved for MOU
Sl No Title of the Project ISRO Centre Name of the PI’s Budget (Lakhs) Start Date
1 Development and implementation of LIF inversion algorithm for NET diagnostics at
SEP facility in LPSC
LPSC Dr. Umesh R Kadhane (PI), Dr. Varaprasad Kella (PI) 13.52 Approved for MoU signing
2 Performance and Instability Analysis of Methane- Oxygen Combustion using shear coaxial injectoron LPSC Dr. Aravind V, Assiz. M. P,
Muthukumaran CK, PRS LPSC
41.52 Approved for MoU signing
3 Cloud physical properties under Polluted and Unpolluted conditions for Climate Studies NRSC Dr.P R Sinha (PI), Shri. S.V.S. Sai Krishna and                   Shri. Shivali Verma, NRSC (PI) 60.04 Approved for MoU signing
4 Automatic labeling methods for development of machine learning applications for inventory of horticulture plantations NRSC Dr. A M Ramiya (PI), Dr. Deepak Mishra, Shri. R. Hebbar, Shri. Vinod P.V, NRSC (PI) 13.26 Approved for MoU signing
5 DEEP CLOUD: Deep learning based system for time series Cloud detection using multi-sensor satellite Imagery   NRSC Dr. N. Rama Rao (PI), Shri. T. Sai Kalpana,NRSC (PI) 33.52 Approved for MoU signing

Terms of reference of ASRG:
  • To discuss and identify the joint research programmes in consultation with ISRO link Units, in order to meet the short, mid and long term needs of ISRO, as per the research interests of faculty and infrastructural & intellectual capability available at IST.
  • To review the identified joint research proposals, and to provide the necessary support and guidance for preparing the detailed reports highlighting the definition of the exact problem, deliverables, timelines envisaged, and all other associated matters.
  • To review the programme status periodically and provide techno managerial guidance at peer level to complete the activities on schedule.
Terms of reference of EOC:
  • To review and decide appropriate actions on all the proposals submitted by ASRG To decide and classify the proposal as short or mid or long term project depending on the nature of the proposal and the timeframe involved.
  • To monitor the progress periodically and course-correct the joint research programmes
  • To discuss and decide on all matters related to resources from IIST and ISRO centres.
  • To organise the review of all joint research programmes periodically at least once in three months with concerned experts from IIST, ISRO centres/units and other experts wherever essential.
Members of ASRG
  • Shri C. S. Harish, Professor of Practice, IIST
  • Dr. S. R. Shine, Professor, Department of Aerospace, IIST
  • Dr. C. Prathap, Professor/Associate Dean, IIST
  • Dr. Deepak Mishra, Professor Department of Avionics, IIST
  • Dr. Prabhakaran, Professor, Department of Chemistry, IIST
  • Dr. Ravi, Professor, Department of Humanities, IIST
  • Dr. K. B. Jinesh, Professor, Department of Physics, IIST
  • Dr. Sarvesh Kumar, Professor, Department of Mathematics, IIST
  • Associate Director, CBPO, ISRO HQ
  • Concerned faculty Pl of IIST & Pl of ISRO project
  • Dr. Sam Noble, Assistant Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIST
For more details, please contact,

Shri Harish C.S.,

Chairman, ASRG

Email: [email protected]

Dr. Sam Noble,

Member Secretary, ASRG

Email: [email protected]