Jog, Chandrashekhar S.

Assistant Professor
Ph.D. (1994), UIUC, Illinios, USA M.Tech (1988) (5 Yr. Integrated), IIT Bombay

Research Interests: Finite Element Methods

Structural Optimization Solid Mechanics

Selected publications: Jog, C. S. `Distributed-Parameter Optimization and Topology Design for Nonlinear Thermoelasticity', Comput. Meth. Appl. Mech. Engrg., 132, 117--134, 1996. Jog, C. S., Haber R. B. `Stability of Finite Element Models for Distributed-Parameter Optimization and Topology Design', Comput. Meth. Appl. Mech. Engrg., 130, 203--226, 1996. Haber, R. B., Jog C. S., Bendsoe, M. P. `A new approach to variable-topology shape design using a constraint on the perimeter', Structural Optimization, 11, 1-12, 1996. Jog, C. S. `Higher-order shell elements based on a Cosserat model, and their use in the topology design of structures', Comput. Methods Appl. Mech. Engrg., 193, 2191-2220, 2004 Jog C. S.,`The accurate inversion of Vandermonde matrices', Comput. Math. Appl., 47(6-7), 921-929, 2004.

Teaching: Solid Mechanics

Continuum Mechanics
Contact Information: jogc Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-560 012, INDIA +91-80-2293 2957 (O), 2360 1584 (R) More Information:

Ghosal, Ashitava
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 intelligent mechanical systems, Simulation and experiments on multi-body flexible mechanical systems,

Theoritical and numerical investigations of non-linear dynamical systems, Kinematics of parallel mechanisms and manipulators, and Design of mechanical systems and CAD/CAM.
Total publications: Journal-36, Conference-40 Selected publications: Robotics: Fundamental Concepts and Analysis- Oxford University Press has published my book in 2006.Here is the Cover and the Contents . Download Nagaraj, B. P., Pandiyan, R., and Ghosal, A., ``Kinematics of pantograph masts'', to appear Mechanism and Machine Theory. PDF(265 Kb) Shankar Narayan, S., Nair, P. S., and Ghosal, A., ``Dynamic interaction of rotating momentum wheels with spacecraft elements'', to appear Journal of Sound and Vibration. PDF(1.54 Mb) Sangamesh Deepak R. and Ghosal, A., ``Special coordinates associated with recursive forward dynamic algorithm for open loop rigid multibody systems'', to appear Trans. of ASME, Journal of Applied Mechanics. PDF(392 Kb) Bandyopadhyay, S. and Ghosal, A., ``An eigenproblem approach to classical screw theory'', to appear inMechanism and Machine Theory. PDF(204Kb)

Teaching: Dynamics and control of Mechanical Systems

Introduction to Robotics Computer Aided Product Design

Contact Information: asitava Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-560 012, INDIA +91-80-2293 2956/2284 (O) More Information: http://www.mecheng.iisc.ernet.in/~asitava

Dr. R.Thirumaleswara Naik

Scientific Officer (SAE, ASME/USA)
Ph.D,Mech.Engg.(2007),IIT-Delhi. M.E,Mech.Engg.(2002), Andha University,Visakhapatnam,India.

Research Interests: Internal Combustion Engines.

Alternate Fuels. Simulation of Combustion Engines.

Total publications: Journal-11

Professional service:

Reviewer for the Journal of Mechanical Engineering, India Worked as Assistant Professor at NIT-Warangal, Andhra Pradesh Consultant on Internal Combustion Engines and Alternate Fuels Consultant on Automobile Engineering

Teaching(previous): IC Engines.

Automobile Engineering. Alternate Fuels for Transportation.

Contact Information: rtnaik@mecheng.iisc.ernet.in Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-560 012, INDIA Phone(Off.):+91-80-22932960,Fax:+91-80-23600648 More Information: http://www.mecheng.iisc.ernet.in/~rtnaik

Seshan, S.
Emeritus Scientist
Ph.D Mech. (1972) IISc M.E.(1964) IISc

Research Interests: Materials Science

Advanced Manufacturing Processes Science of Metal Casting - Alloy Development Metal Matrix Composites Non-conventional machining techniques
Total publications: Journal-145, Conference-140.

Selected publications: S.Seshan, S.Y.Buni and N.Raman "The role of graphite morphology and matrix structure on low frequency therma cast irons" Proceedings of Indian Academy of Sciences (Sadhana), 29 (135), Vol.29, Part I, february 2004, p.117 127 Download S.Seshan, M.Jayamathy, S.V.Kailash and T.S.Srivatsan "Tensile behaviour of two magnesium alloys reinforced wi particulates" Materials Science and Engineering, A 363 (2003) p.345 - 351 Download S.Seshan and Padmaprabha "Recent developments in near net shape casting processes" Foundry, Vol.XVI, No.6, 2004, p.9-14 Download

Industrial Interaction & Professional services: Associated with industries for developing near net shape manufacturing processes, substitution of newer materials components, micro alloyed steels, die design and process mechanization.

Director of 2 industries, and engaged in R&D work on automotive componenets

Contact Information: seshan Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-560 012, INDIA +91-80-2293 2443 (O), 2334 7035 (R) More Information:

Narasimhan, M.V.
Emeritus Professor

Contact Information: mvn Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-560 012, INDIA +91-80-2293 2642 (O)

Retired