The Department of Aeronautical Engineering fosters innovation through advanced research and strategic industry collaborations. In partnership with various defense and aviation organizations, including ARDE, ADE, GTRE, NSTL, DEBEL, ISRO, and Dassault Systèmes, the department has elevated its research and development initiatives to unprecedented levels. Furthermore, it holds recognition as a Research Centre under Visvesvaraya Technological University. With a dedicated team of professionals and state-of-the-art infrastructure, the department engages in diverse research domains such as Aerospace Materials and Design, Aerodynamics, Aerospace Propulsion, Aerospace Structure, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Flight Dynamics and Control, Navigation & Guidance, and Space Technology.
To fortify our commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering industry-relevant expertise, the Department operates under a steadfast motto:
- Aligning Research Strengths with Industry Needs:We prioritize aligning our research strengths and resources with the dynamic needs of the aerospace industry. This ensures that our endeavors are not only academically significant but also commercially applicable.
- Providing Comprehensive Research Services:Our mission encompasses offering research services, specialized facilities, and innovative technologies for real-world applications. This approach aims to contribute to the advancement of the aerospace sector.
- Internship and Financial support:Actively supporting students in securing internships across diverse government and private organizations, our goal is to facilitate a smooth transition from academia to the industry. Our dedication to cultivating talent encompasses providing scholarships, sponsoring facilities, and collaborating with renowned entities such as Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology Dassault Systems, Boeing, and Collins Aerospace. Additionally, we strive to establish endowed chairs as part of our ongoing commitment.
- Industry Relations and Collaborations:Ensuring strong relationships with the industry is deeply embedded in the department's ethos. Our goal is to forge connections with crucial industry partners, enhance current corporate relationships, and effectively coordinate research and development activities within the aviation/aerospace, engineering, and related sectors
Design And Development of an Innovative Coordination Platform for a Swarm of Drones with Autonomous Flight Capabilities
The project titled “Design and Development of an Innovative Coordination Platform for Swarm of Drones with Autonomous Flight Capabilities” focuses on developing an intelligent swarm drone ecosystem where multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) can communicate, collaborate and perform missions autonomously as a coordinated aerial network.
The project aims to overcome the limitations of conventional single-drone operations by introducing swarm intelligence, autonomous decision-making, real-time communication, and coordinated mission execution.
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Revolutionizing Space Education with Virtual Twin for Accelerated Hands-on Learning | Virtual Twin for CubeSat.
The project "Revolutionizing Space Education with Virtual Twin for Accelerated Hands-on Learning | Virtual Twin for CubeSat" is a collaborative initiative funded by the Dassault Systèmes Foundation (DSF) and executed at Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT), Nitte (Deemed to be University). The project aims to develop a high-fidelity Virtual Twin of a 3U CubeSat using the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, integrating Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), RFLP methodology, and simulation-driven engineering to provide experiential learning in space systems.
NMIT is responsible for developing the Communication Subsystem, Radiation Testing, and Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS) sensors, including antenna systems, deployable RF mechanisms, and Sun, Earth, and Star sensors. The project will deliver a Virtual Twin platform, virtual laboratories, simulation modules, educational content, and collaborative engineering tools to enable students and researchers to design, simulate, test, and validate CubeSat missions in a realistic digital environment before physical implementation.
By bridging the gap between theoretical education and practical satellite development, the project aims to strengthen space engineering education, foster interdisciplinary research, enhance industry-ready skills, and support India's growing space technology ecosystem through collaborative, simulation-based learning.
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Lightweight & Optimization of Hydrogen Fuel Cell for Flight Endurance of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
The Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT), Bengaluru, successfully completed the project titled "Development of Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)" with the support of La Fondation Dassault Systèmes.
The project was conceived to address the growing need for sustainable and environmentally friendly aviation technologies. By integrating hydrogen fuel cell technology with UAV systems, the project demonstrated a clean-energy alternative capable of reducing carbon emissions while enhancing endurance and operational efficiency.
The successful completion of the project represents a significant milestone in sustainable aerospace research and has provided valuable educational, research, and societal benefits.
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Design, Simulation, Fabrication, Packaging and characterization of MEMS-based Sound Source localizer for Gunshot events.
A Novel MEMS sound source localizer was developed to know the direction of gunshot events, exclusively at Centre for Nanomaterials and MEMS, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bengaluru in support with Infab Technologies, CeNSE, IISc, Bengaluru, SITAR, DRDO, Bengaluru, CMTI, Bengaluru. The funded R&D Project (Rs 26 Lakhs) was awarded by the ARMAMENT Research Board, ARDE, DRDO Lab, Pune.
The Principal Investigators of the project are Ms Nithya G, Department of ECE, NMIT, Bengaluru and Dr P N. Tengli, Department of Aero, NMIT, Bengaluru.
Sponsored Projects
| Title of the Funded Project | Name of the Funding Agency | Amount Received in Rs. | Name of the PI/Co-PI | Date of the Sanction of project | Duration of the Project | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revolutionizing Space Education with Virtual Twin for accelerated hands-on learning | Virtual Twin for CubeSat. | Dassault’s Systems Foundation | Rs. 19,37,500/- | Dr. P N Tengli, G Narahari Datta, Dr. Prasanna Paga, Dr. Suganya E, Dr. Srikanth H V, Mrs. Nithya, Mr. Praveen N | 31 March 2026 | 1 years | Ongoing |
| Enabling Early Hands-on learning for Students in Space domain - Creation of Domain based 3D Digital Learning content & robust curriculum for Model Rocket | Dassault’s Systems Foundation | Rs. 6,00,000/- | Dr. P N Tengli & Dr. JiniRaj Dr. Srikanth H V & Mr. Praveen | 31 March 2026 | 1 years | Ongoing |
| Development of Green composites for Ground Crew Helmets | LSRB, DRDO | Rs. 42,70,127/- | Dr P N Tengli, Dr M S Thakur, Dr Sandeep Kumar, Mr. G Ram Vishal, | July 2023 | 3 years | Ongoing |
| Design and Development of innovative coordination platform for Swarm of Drones | Dassault Systems Foundation | Rs. 22,00,000/- | Dr P N Tengli, Dr Balachandra, Mr.Siddalingappa P K, Mr. Mallapa. | Sept 2023 | 2 years | Completed |
| Production of Hydrogen from Sea Water Electrolysis using a Photovoltaic /Wind energy hybrid system using economically specialized membrane | STARS, MOE (IISc) | Rs. 25,00,000/- | Dr. M.S. Thakur, Dr P N Tengli, Dr. V. Sridhar | July 2023 | 2 years | Completed |
| Investigation on Static and Dynamic Behaviour of 3d Woven Hybrid Carbon Aramid Epoxy Composite Laminate, | Karnataka state council for science and technology, IISC- Bangalore, 46th series. | Rs.6000/- | Mr. G Ram Vishal | 24/02/2023 | 6 months | Completed |
| Mechanical behavior of Glare for Aerospace Applications | Karnataka state council for science and technology, IISC- Bangalore, 46th series. | Rs.6000/- | Mr. G Ram Vishal | 24/02/2023 | 6 months | Completed |
| Development of Signal Denoising and Processing Algorithm for Tip Clearance | GTRE, DRDO | Rs.8,07,200.0/- | Dr P N Tengli, Dr Sunil H, Nitya. G | June, 2022 | 2 years | Ongoing |
| Design, Simulation, Fabrication, Packaging and Characterization of MEMS based Sound Source Localizer for Gunshot Events. | ARMament Research Board, Defence R&D Organization | Rs.24,04,512/- | Dr. P N Tengli | 21/06/2022 | 2 years | Ongoing |
| Design, Fabrication, and analysis of composite multi-cell structures. | Karnataka state council for science and technology, IISC- Bangalore | Rs.8000/- | Mr. Sridhar K | 24/04/2021 | 6 months | Completed |
| Design and Development of Amphibious Drone | Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (DRDO), Visakhapatnam-530027, Andhra Pradesh. | Rs.9,44,000/- | Dr. P N Tengli | 03/03/2021 | 6 months | Completed |
| To simulate the effect of pressure oscillations of a solid propellant rocket motor using CFD and its effect on rocket flight stability | ARDE(DRDO), Pune | Rs.9,50,000/- | Dr. Srikanth HV, Dr. AK sarkar, Mr. Suthan R | 25/08/2020 | 1 year | Completed |
Patents
2023
| Patent Title | Name of the Faculty | Patent File Number | Patent Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIRELESS CHARGING PAD | Dr. R. Kousik Kumaar | Journal No is 22/2024 and Journal Date is 31/05/2024 | Granted |
| A Reflector Assembly and A Method of Constructing Thereof | G Narahari Datta | 427295 | Granted |
| The multi-instrumented monitoring of self-heating tests carried out on a interlock woven composite | Dr. Vinayaka N | 202241044832 | Granted |
| Treatment of Bamboo with polypropylene for use in structural concrete, | Dr. Vinayaka N | 202241045336 | Granted |
| Differential Propeller and Rudder Based Navigation System for Sailing Vessels, | Dr. Vinayaka N | 202341007823 | Granted |
| Aerodynamically Optimized Hydro Power Axial Turbine Cascade for low velocity water flow, | Dr. Vinayaka N | 202321035203 | Granted |
| Hypersonic Aircraft | Mr. Siddalingappa PK and Mr Santosh Hosur | 379322-001 | Granted |
| IOT based Smart Pen drive | Dr. R. Kousik Kumaar | 398940-001 | Granted |
2022
| Patent Title | Name of the Faculty | Patent File Number | Patent Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Plug and Play to Multipoint Internet of Things (IoT) Platform and Method of Managing the Same | Dr. P K Dash | 202141040844 | Granted |
| A Lightweight Mono Frame Chassis for E-Skater Scooter by Natural Fiber Metal Laminates | Dr. Vinayaka N and et al., | 2021104116 | Granted |
| Intelligent Plug-in hybrid Electric Vehicle | Dr. P K Dash | 2021106812 | Granted |
| Automatic irrigation and fertigation using ML and mobile based application | Dr. Srikanth H V and Dr. P K Dash | 202241021997 | Granted |
| An IoT based system for monitoring volume of fuel pumped into an automobile | Dr. Vinayaka N et al., | 2021103853 | Granted |
| Development of annular combustor with gyrated fuel injection technique for gas turbine application | Suthan R, Spurthy S, Sowmyashree YJ, Aishwarya DIP, Sridhar K, Dr. Srikanth H V | 202241015081A | Granted |
| Intelligent Agricultural Drone Using Machine Learning-Based Controlled Drones | Dr. P K Dash | 202022101022 | Granted |
| Emergency Medicine Delivery Transportation Using UAV | Dr. Vinayaka N et al., | 2021103791 | Granted |
| An IOT Based Lithium-Ion Battery Management For Micro Mobility | Dr. Vinayaka N et al., | 2021104264 | Granted |
Publication
| Year | Download PDF |
|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Download |
| 2023-24 | Download |
| 2022-23 | Download |
| 2021-22 | Download |
| 2020-21 | Download |
| 2019-20 | Download |
Book/ Book Chapters
| Name of the Author | Title of Book Chapter | Name of the publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kousik Kumaar | Advancements in Design, Fabrication, and Applications of Functionally Graded Composite Materials | IGI Global Publishing House |
| Dr. Kousik Kumaar | Enhancing the Performance of UAV Propeller Using Bio-Inspired Humpback Whales Tubercle—A Parametric Study at the Hub and Tip Locations. | Springer |
| Dr. Sambhaji Lore | Vibration Engineering and Technology of machinery, Chapter Title: Model analysis of 3D braided composite reinforced twisted spherical shell using 3d finite element method. | Springer |
| Dr. Vinayaka N | Finite Element Methods | Alpha international publication (AIP) |
| Ram Vishal G | Advances in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Chapter Title: Micro and Macro Approach for Characterisation of 3D Woven Orthogonal Carbon Composite | CRC Publication (Taylor & Francis) |
| Dr. Vinayaka N | Additive Manufacturing | Scientific International Publishing House |
