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Faculty Supervisor Topic, Project, Period Eligibility
Ashish Bhole
Email: ashishbhole@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE02 High-order solvers for compressible flows
Project description: To implement of equation of gas dynamics into high-order, HPC capable computational framework
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BE/BTech Aerospace, Mechanical, Engg Phys; MSc Physics; MSc Mathematics, computational mathematics; Exposure to computer programming
Ashish Bhole
Email: ashishbhole@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE01 Adaptive mesh refinement capabilities for high-speed flow solvers
Project description: To implement compressible flow equations in AMReX which is an open-source adaptive mesh refinement framework.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BE/BTech Aerospace, Mechanical, Engg Phys; MSc Physics; Exposure to computer programming
Ashish Bhole
Email: ashishbhole@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE03 Assessing performance of a high-resolution CFD code on HPC
Project description: This project involves performance analysis of high-order, high resolution CFD solvers written in PETSc.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BE/BTech Aerospace, Mechanical, Engg Phys; MSc Physics; Exposure to computer programming
Ashish Bhole
Email: ashishbhole@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE04 Particle in cell simulations for hall thrusters
Project description: Numerical simulations of kinetic models in plasma physics using open-source tools. These simulations will be used to study electron transport in hall thrusters.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 MSc Physics; BE/BTech Aerospace, Mechanical, Engg Physics; Exposure to computer programming
Ashish Bhole
Email: ashishbhole@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE05 Kinetic simulations of magnetic reconnections
Project description: Developing PIC solver to study magnetic reconnection phenomena
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 MSc Physics; BE/BTech Aerospace, Mechanical, Engg Physics; Exposure to computer programming
Shine S R
Email: shine@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE06 Analysis of Chemical Thruster Plume Behavior using DSMC Method (1 student)
Project description: Investigation of rarefied flow behaviour in satellite thrusters of different scales, including micronozzles and conventional nozzles, using continuum Navier?Stokes (NS), slip-NS, and hybrid NS?DSMC computational approaches.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Final year B.Tech / Second year M.Tech students/Dual degree/MS From appropriate branches: Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Biomedical, or related disciplines Strong understanding of: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Heat Transfer fundamentals, Fluid mechanics and numerical methods (preferred) Basic programming skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++) are desirable
Shine S R
Email: shine@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE07 Thermal Stress Modelling for various climate conditions (1 student)
Project description: Development of computational human thermoregulation model for extreme environments
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Final year B.Tech / Second year M.Tech students/Dual degree/MS From appropriate branches: Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Biomedical, or related disciplines Strong understanding of: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Heat Transfer fundamentals, Fluid mechanics and numerical methods (preferred) Basic programming skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++) are desirable
Shine S R
Email: shine@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE08 Human Physiology modelling for human space programs (1 student)
Project description: Development of computational human thermoregulation model for human space programs
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Final year B.Tech / Second year M.Tech students/Dual degree/MS From appropriate branches: Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Biomedical, or related disciplines Strong understanding of: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Heat Transfer fundamentals, Fluid mechanics and numerical methods (preferred) Basic programming skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++) are desirable
Shine S R
Email: shine@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE09 Development of a Computational Digital Twin to investigate Vascular Diseases (2 students)
Project description: Computational model development with patient-specific imaging datasets to derive key hemodynamic metrics for understanding disease-specific dynamics
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Final year B.Tech / Second year M.Tech students/Dual degree/MS From appropriate branches: Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Biomedical, or related disciplines Strong understanding of: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Heat Transfer fundamentals, Fluid mechanics and numerical methods (preferred) Basic programming skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++) are desirable
Satheesh K
Email: satheeshk@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE10 Modelling diaphragm opening effects in shock tube
Project description: Numerical modeling of shock tube diaphragm opening using open source tools
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BE/BTech Aerospace, Mechanical, Engg, 3rd year or above
Satheesh K
Email: satheeshk@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE11 Modelling non equilibrium high enthalpy nozzle flows
Project description: Numerical modelling using open source tools
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BE/BTech Aerospace, Mechanical, Engg, Must have background in Gad dynamics/Compressible Flows
Satheesh K
Email: satheeshk@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE12 Wavelngth modulation spectroscopy for gas detection
Project description: Spectroscopy experiemtns with tunable diode lasers. Data processing
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Bsc,Msc with exposure to optics and specroscopy techniques
Prathap C
Email: prathapc@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE13 Development of Ethanol burner for domestic/ cooking applications
Project description: Design and development of Ethanol based domestic stoves. it involves both simulations and experiments
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BE/BTech Aerospace, Mechanical, Engg, 3rd year or above
B R Vinoth
Email: vinothbr@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE14 Development of Aerodynamic and Gasdynamic applet for mobile devices and webpage
Project description: Applet development of Aerodynamic and Gasdynamic calculators (refer https://www.iist.ac.in/people-faculty-profile/vinoth-b-r) for android devices and webpage
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Completed 2 years in BTech with basic knowledge in numerical methods and programming skills in applet developement. Preference will be given to those having prior experience in developing applet for androd devices and/or webpage.
B R Vinoth
Email: vinothbr@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE15 Computational study of fluid flows
Project description: Numerical simulation of fluid flow behaviour using CFD software
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BE/BTech Aerospace, Mechanical, Engg, 3rd year or above. Preference will be given to prior experinece in CFD and/or with valid GATE score
Aravind Vaidyanathan/Specrule Scientific Pvt Ltd
Email: aravind7@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE16 Displacement Measurement using Optical Interferometry
Project description: Time-resolved measurement of displacement on a flexible piezoelectric cantilever structure during the impact of a water droplet.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BTech in Mechanical Engineering, BSc / MSc students in Physics, Photonics or Optics
Aravind Vaidyanathan/Specrule Scientific Pvt Ltd
Email: aravind7@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE17 Rayleigh Scattering Measurements in a flat-flame burner
Project description: Experimental measurements of Rayleigh Scattering signal from a flat-flame burner for temperature estimation.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BTech in Mechanical Engineering/ Aerospace Engineering, BSc / MSc students in Physics, Photonics or Optics
Deepu M
Email: deepu@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE18 High speed flows with adaptive boundaries
Project description: Numerical simulation
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B. Tech in Mechanical/Aerospace/Aeronautical Engg (6th sem and above)
Deepu M
Email: deepu@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE19 Thermal convection analysis
Project description: Numerical simulations and experiments
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B. Tech in Mechanical. Should have studied heat transfer (6th sem and above)
Sam Noble
Email: samnoble@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE20 Swimming robot
Project description: Design and development
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BTech Mechanical Engg/ Aerospace Engg, Must have background in robotics
Sam Noble
Email: samnoble@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE21 Analysis and Synthesis of Mechanism
Project description: Expandable mandrel
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BTech Mechanical Engg, Must have background in theory of machines
Manu K V
Email: manukv@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE22 CFD and Machine Learning
Project description: CFD and Machine Learning
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BTech Mechanical Engg or MSc Physics
Pradeep Kumar P
Email: pradeepkumarp@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE23 ML based simplified modeling for incompressibe flow predictions
Project description: Simple models and numerical simulation
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BTech Mechanical Engg or chemical Engg or Energy Engg
Pradeep Kumar P
Email: pradeepkumarp@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE24 simplified modeling of internal cavitating flow
Project description: Semi analytical modeling and simple MATLAB/Python based program
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 MTech Mechanical Engg or chemical Engg or Energy Engg
Pradeep Kumar P
Email: pradeepkumarp@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE25 FIlm boiling
Project description: Numerical simulation -Commercial package
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 MTech Mechanical Engg or chemical Engg or Energy Engg
Anup S
Email: anup@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE26 Mechanics of Bio-inspired Composites
Project description: FE analysis
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BE/BTech (Engg, 3rd year or above)/ME/M.Tech in Aerospace, Mechanical, Civil, allied
Anup S
Email: anup@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE27 Mechanics of Adhesive Joints in Composites
Project description: FE analysis
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BE/BTech (Engg, 3rd year or above)/ME/M.Tech in Aerospace, Mechanical, Civil, allied
Prathap C
Email: prathapc@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE28 Explostion index estimation
Project description: extracting explosion index from spherically propagating flames using spherical image analysis
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BE/BTech Aerospace, Mechanical, Engg, 3rd year or above
Prathap C
Email: prathapc@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE29 combustor modelling using reactor network using ML
Project description: from the cold flow combustion chamber simulations, 2D data are extracted and assigned reactors. The identified reactors are solved for reacting flow conditions and exhaust gas composition was estimated. Identification of reactors will be ML based
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BE/BTech Aerospace, Mechanical, Engg, 3rd year or above
Sam Noble
Email: samnoble@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE30 Robot mechanism
Project description: Design and development
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BTech Mechanical Engg/ Aerospace Engg, Must have background in robotics
Chakravarthy P
Email: chakravarthy@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE31 Molecular dynamics simulations of properties/numerical simulations of friction stir welding
Project description: Modeling of crystal structures and assessing the properties in different directions/numerical simulations of friction stur welding of aluminium
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.Tech in Production/Metallurgical engg, 2nd year and above
V S Sooraj
Email: sooraj@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AE32 Smart practices in Subtractive/ Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace/biomedical applications
Project description: A topic of mutual interest on smart practices (AI/ ML/ Digital Twin / IoT etc.) in Subtractive/ Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace/biomedical applications.
Period 6 to 8 weeks (Minimum) / or Higher Duration is also preferred 		BE/ B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering/ Production Engineering/ Aerospace Engineering or equivalent (3rd Year or Higher).
Faculty Supervisor Topic, Project, Period Eligibility
Priyadarshnam
Email: priyadarshnam@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV01 Control systems for satellites
Project description: Development of control algorithms for satellite attitide control
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 The candidate shall have undergone Basics control Systems Course and is familiar with Rigid body dynamics, Btech 3 year and above
Priyadarshnam
Email: priyadarshnam@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV02 Probiotic bacteria growth study in space
Project description: Experiments on growth study of bacteria in lab for space payload
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BSc, MSc students Microbiology, Btech biotech 3rd year and above
Priyadarshnam
Email: priyadarshnam@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV03 Satellite mission and subsytems
Project description: Activities related to satellte mission, subsystems development
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Btech ECE or EE 3rd year and above
Priyadarshnam
Email: priyadarshnam@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV04 Software for satellite systems
Project description: Activities related to software development for various subsystems and ground station
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Btech Computer Science and Engineering, ECE 3rd year and above
Priyadarshnam
Email: priyadarshnam@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV05 Modular Power systems for satellites
Project description: Development of modular power systems for satellite
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Btech ECE or EE 3rd year and above
Sudharshan Kaarthik R
Email: sudharshan.kaarthik@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV06 Digital systems design with DSP + FPGAs for control of Electric Power
Project description: A digital systems architecture should be implemented with a real-time processor and FPGA for advanced motor control applications
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or related areas. Knowledge in C programming language and VHDL is required.
Sudharshan Kaarthik R
Email: sudharshan.kaarthik@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV07 Design of Layout for motor drivers for attitude control of small satellites
Project description: PCB for motor controller for ADCS sub-system
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B. Tech in Electrical Engineering or related areas. Experience in E-CAD and PCB layout
Sudharshan Kaarthik R
Email: sudharshan.kaarthik@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV08 Fault detection and isolation of multi-motor system
Project description: When a short circuit fault or open circuit fault occurs in a motor, the fault has to be identified and isolated. The torques generated by the motor should automatically be redistributed to enhance fault tolerance
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B. Tech in Electrical Engineering or related areas. Power Electronics and AC machines course at B.Tech level should be completed.
Sudharshan Kaarthik R
Email: sudharshan.kaarthik@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV09 Advanced space vector PWM methods for Split-phase machines
Project description: Multi-motor split-phase machine systems required advanced PWM for proper modulation of split-phase motors. Analytical methods for PWM shall be analyzed.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B. Tech in Electrical Engineering or related areas. Power Electronics and AC machines course at B.Tech level should be completed.
Sudharshan Kaarthik R
Email: sudharshan.kaarthik@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV10 Integrated chargers for e-bikes
Project description: Design and analysis of an onboard electric bike charger which can handle >2.5kW
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B. Tech in Electrical Engineering or related areas. Power Electronics and AC machines course at B.Tech level should be completed.
N.Selvaganesan
Email: n_selvag@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV11 Data driven Modeling and Control
Project description: ML based modeling and control for complex variable systems
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.E/B.Tech in any branch of Engineering with basic knowledge in Control systems- 3rd year completion is prefered - Matlab and Python programing experience is required
N.Selvaganesan
Email: n_selvag@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV12 Physiological Modeling and Control
Project description: Modeling of Cardiopulmonary or Neuro systems - Disease detction using AI/ML models
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.E/B.Tech in any branch of Engineering or equivalent with basic knowledge in Control systems - Matlab and Python programing experience is required
N.Selvaganesan
Email: n_selvag@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV13 Physiological Modeling and Control
Project description: Modeling of Cardiopulmonary or Neuro systems - Disease detction using AI/ML models
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.E/B.Tech in any branch of Engineering or equivalent with basic knowledge in Control systems - Matlab and Python programing experience is required
N.Selvaganesan
Email: n_selvag@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV14 Quantum Cryptography
Project description: Algorithm development for secure communication using quantum and chaos systems
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.E/B.Tech in any branch of Engineering - 3rd year completion is prefered (or) MSc in Physics/Maths / equivalent (first year completed) - Matlab and Python programing experience is required
N.Selvaganesan
Email: n_selvag@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV15 Quantum Cryptography
Project description: Algorithm development for secure communication using quantum and chaos systems
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.E/B.Tech in any branch of Engineering - 3rd year completion is prefered (or) MSc in Physics/Maths / equivalent (first year completed) -Matlab and Python programing experience is required
Immanuel Raja
Email: immanuelraja@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV16 Design & Testing of RF communication boards for cubesats
Project description: The internship would involve design of circuits using ADS & PCB design using Altium. The student should have a good grasp of RF fundamentals, preferrably with PCB design experience. The student may also have an opportunity to test some RF circuits which have been designed for cubesats
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BE/BTech in ECE
Harsha Simha
Email: harshasimhams@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV17 Game Theoretic Approach for agent based modelling of Complex Systems - 1
Project description: This project explores the integration of game theory with agent-based modelling (ABM) to better understand the dynamics of complex societies. In this approach, each agent is modeled as a boundedly rational decision-maker whose actions are influenced by game-theoretic principles.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.E/B.Tech in Computer Science or equivalent, with Python programming experience.
Harsha Simha
Email: harshasimhams@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV18 Game Theoretic Approach for agent based modelling of Complex Systems - 2
Project description: This project explores the integration of game theory with agent-based modelling (ABM) to better understand the dynamics of complex societies. In this approach, each agent is modeled as a boundedly rational decision-maker whose actions are influenced by game-theoretic principles.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.E/B.Tech in Computer Science or equivalent, with Python programming experience.
Rajesh Joseph Abraham
Email: rja@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV19 LQR Controller Design for an Antenna system
Project description: Design of an LQR Controller for accuarte pointing of an antenna
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B E/B Tech in EEE/ECE or equiavelent. Must have completed course on control systems. 3rd year must be completed preferably
Rajesh Joseph Abraham
Email: rja@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV20 UAV Dyamics and Control
Project description: Controller Design for a quadcopter
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.E/B.Tech in any branch of Engineering or equivalent with basic knowledge in Control systems - Matlab and Python programing experience is required
Rajesh Joseph Abraham
Email: rja@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV21 UAV Dyamics and Control
Project description: Controller Design for a quadcopter
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.E/B.Tech in any branch of Engineering or equivalent with basic knowledge in Control systems - Matlab and Python programing experience is required
Rajesh Joseph Abraham
Email: rja@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV22 UAV Dyamics and Control
Project description: Controller Design for a quadcopter
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.E/B.Tech in any branch of Engineering or equivalent with basic knowledge in Control systems - Matlab and Python programing experience is required
Rajesh Joseph Abraham
Email: rja@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV23 UAV Dyamics and Control
Project description: Controller Design for a quadcopter
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.E/B.Tech in any branch of Engineering or equivalent with basic knowledge in Control systems - Matlab and Python programing experience is required
S.Chris Prema
Email: chrisprema@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV24 Cooperative and D2D Communication
Project description: Cooperative D2D -maximize spectral efficiency in cellular networks and mitigate interference through efficient resource management
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.E/B.Tech in ECE- Matlab experience is required-3rd year must be completed preferably
S.Chris Prema
Email: chrisprema@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV25 Automatic modulation and classification
Project description: AMC has to be performed considering different channel impairmrnts like carrier frequency offset, phase noise, time synchronization and fadding channels
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.E/B.Tech in ECE- Matlab experience is required-3rd year must be completed preferably
S.Chris Prema
Email: chrisprema@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV26 Outdoor localization in 5G systems
Project description: Design of localization algorithms to improve spectrum efficiency for cognitive radios in 5G
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.E/B.Tech in ECE- Matlab experience is required-3rd year must be completed preferably
Basudev Majumder
Email: basudevmajumder@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV27 RF system interfacing with MCU
Project description: RF system design towards backscatter communication.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.E/B.Tech in ECE- Knowledge on embedded hardware and Matlab is essential
M.Vani Devi
Email: vani@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV28 Drone navigation spoofing
Project description: This project investigates GPS spoofing attacks on drone navigation using an SDR-based testbed.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.E/B.Tech /M.tech in ECE. knowledge in python coding, preference final year students
M.Vani Devi
Email: vani@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV29 AI based wireless communication
Project description: This work applies AI/ML techniques to optimize wireless communication tasks such as channel estimation, beamforming, etc, enabling adaptive and intelligent 6G networks.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.E/B.Tech /M.tech in ECE. knowledge in python coding, preference final year students
M.Vani Devi
Email: vani@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV30 Localization using 5G physical layer signal
Project description: This project leverages 5G physical layer signals and parameters like ToA, AoA, and CSI to achieve high-precision localization. It exploits the wide bandwidth and massive MIMO features of 5G for accurate positioning in complex environments.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.E/B.Tech /M.tech in ECE. knowledge in python coding, preference final year students
M.Vani Devi
Email: vani@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV31 SDR based sensing using 5G signal
Project description: This work uses SDR platforms to perform sensing using 5G signals by leveraging their wide bandwidth and OFDM structure. It enables joint sensing and communication (ISAC) for applications like target detection and localization in next-generation wireless systems.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.E/B.Tech /M.tech in ECE. knowledge in python coding, preference final year students
M.Vani Devi
Email: vani@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV32 RIS aided localization
Project description: This project develops a Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface (RIS)-assisted localization system to enhance positioning accuracy in challenging wireless environments. By intelligently controlling signal reflections, the system enables reliable localization in non-line-of-sight conditions, supporting advanced 6G and ISAC applications.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.E/B.Tech /M.tech in ECE. knowledge in python coding, preference final year students
Anindya Dasgupta
Email: anindyadgupta@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV33 GaN based non isolated low power converter design
Project description: Developement of GaN based experimental kits. Involves complete design from simulation, component selection to layouting using GaN half bridge modules
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B. Tech in Electrical Engineering or related areas. Should have completed one course in Power Electronics and Control systems. Experience with PCB design using Kicad is desirable.
Anindya Dasgupta
Email: anindyadgupta@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV34 Modular electrical power distribution system for small satellites
Project description: Involves literature survey, analysis and simulation of different modular architectures
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B. Tech in Electrical Engineering or related areas. Should have completed one course in Power Electronics and Control systems. Experience with PCB design using Kicad is desirable.
Sheeba Rani J
Email: sheeba@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV35 Approximate computing techniques for digital arithmetics
Project description: Studying approximate computing techniques for Adder/comparator circuits applicable for Deep Neural Network Architecture
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BTech in Electronics and Communicatons
Sheeba Rani J
Email: sheeba@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV36 real time Implementation of signal processing algorithms in FPGA/Jetson Nano boards
Project description: Learning Hardware/Software tools and implementing real time algorithms (Python /Verilog)
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BTech in Electronics and Communications
Sheeba Rani J
Email: sheeba@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV37 Developing Deep Neural Networks architecture for MRI denoising and reconstruction
Project description: Understanding MRI signal processing and learning DNN architectures and implementing in Python
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BTech in Electronics and COmmunications/BTech in CSE/BTech in Information Technolgy /Biomedical Engineering
Deepak Mishra
Email: deepak.mishra@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV38 Learning Generalizable Robotic Manipulation from Vision-Language Models and Videos
Project description: The key objective of this work is to enable robots to perform a wide range of manipulation tasks by leveraging vision-language models, which help them understand both visual scenes and natural language instructions. Another important goal is to improve generalization, allowing robots to handle new tasks and unfamiliar environments without needing task-specific training each time. Additionally, the approach focuses on learning from large-scale video data, such as human demonstrations, so that robots can acquire diverse skills efficiently without relying solely on expensive real-world robot data.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BE/Btech/ME/MTech CSE,ECE or related areas
Deepak Mishra
Email: deepak.mishra@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV39 Probabilistic Weather Nowcasting using Spatiotemporal Generative Models
Project description: The main idea of probabilistic weather nowcasting using spatiotemporal generative models is to predict future weather (like rainfall) along with uncertainty, rather than giving a single deterministic forecast. These models learn patterns from past radar or satellite data and generate multiple possible future scenarios, capturing how weather can evolve over time. A key concept, similar to GraphCast, is to represent the atmosphere as a graph where different geographic locations are nodes connected based on spatial relationships. Using Graph Neural Networks (GNNs), the model can efficiently capture interactions between regions (like how clouds move and evolve), leading to more accurate and physically consistent forecasts. Overall, the goal is to combine spatial, temporal, and probabilistic modeling to produce reliable short-term weather predictions.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BE/Btech/ME/MTech CSE,ECE or related areas
Deepak Mishra
Email: deepak.mishra@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV40 Monocular 3D Pose and Trajectory Estimation for Space Debris
Project description: The main objective of monocular 3D pose and trajectory estimation for space debris is to enable accurate tracking of debris using only a single camera, which is simpler and more practical for space missions. The idea is to estimate the 3D position, orientation, and motion of debris objects from 2D images by learning geometric and motion patterns. Another key goal is to make the system robust to challenges like varying lighting, fast motion, and lack of depth information.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BE/Btech/ME/MTech CSE,ECE or related areas
Deepak Mishra
Email: deepak.mishra@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV41 Image Shadow Removal
Project description: The main objective of image shadow removal is to automatically detect and eliminate shadows from images while preserving the original texture, color, and details of the scene. The idea is to separate shadow regions from non-shadow regions using learning-based methods, often leveraging deep neural networks that understand lighting and object structure. Another key goal is to ensure consistency, so that the corrected image looks natural without visible artifacts or color distortion. Overall, this helps improve the quality of images for applications like computer vision, object detection, and image editing.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BE/Btech/ME/MTech CSE,ECE or related areas
Sooraj Ravindran
Email: sooraj.r@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV42 Modelling of semiconductor Optoelectronics devices
Project description: Multi-junction/Nanowire Solar cell
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 MSc in Physics/Photonics/B.Tech in Electronics and Communication with strong aptitude in Semiconductor physics and Quantum Mechanics.
Sooraj Ravindran
Email: sooraj.r@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV43 Modelling of semiconductor Optoelectronics devices
Project description: Electroabsorption in GaAs/AlGaAs
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 MSc in Physics/Photonics/B.Tech in Electronics and Communication with strong aptitude in Semiconductor physics and Quantum Mechanics.
Sooraj Ravindran
Email: sooraj.r@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV44 Modelling of semiconductor Optoelectronics devices
Project description: Electroabsorption in InGaAsP/InP
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 MSc in Physics/Photonics/B.Tech in Electronics and Communication with strong aptitude in Semiconductor physics and Quantum Mechanics.
Sooraj Ravindran
Email: sooraj.r@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV45 Modelling of semiconductor Optoelectronics devices
Project description: Electroabsorption in Quantum dots/Speed of electroabsorption
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 MSc in Physics/Photonics/B.Tech in Electronics and Communication with strong aptitude in Semiconductor physics and Quantum Mechanics.
Sooraj Ravindran
Email: sooraj.r@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV46 Modelling of semiconductor Optoelectronics devices
Project description: Microring resonators
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 MSc in Physics/Photonics/B.Tech in Electronics and Communication with strong aptitude in Semiconductor physics and Quantum Mechanics.
Chinmoy Saha
Email: chinmoysaha@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV47 Radiative Microwave Wireless Power Transfer
Project description: End-to-end design approach involving rectifer, antennas and circuits
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.Tech. 6th sem or above
Chinmoy Saha
Email: chinmoysaha@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV48 Shared Aperture Antenna Design
Project description: For military, defence and Space Applications
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.Tech. 6th sem or above
Chinmoy Saha
Email: chinmoysaha@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV49 On chip antenna design for mm-wvve THz application
Project description: Security scanning, near-field imaging
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.Tech. 6th sem or above
Chinmoy Saha
Email: chinmoysaha@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV50 Time Modulated Antenna Array for Radar/WPT application
Project description: New technology and possible replacement of phased array
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.Tech. 6th sem or above
R. Lakshminarayanan
Email: lakshminarayanan@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV51 Multi-object target Tracking for Drones and Drone Swarms
Project description: The work requires study and development of algorithms for detecting and tracking drones and drione clusters with low Radar Signatures.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BTech ECE, BTech EEE. - Matlab or Pythong Programming.
R. Lakshminarayanan
Email: lakshminarayanan@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV52 Multi-Carrier high Speed Comunication systems Design
Project description: The is study, modelling and development of algorithms for Multi-Carrier high vehicular Speed Comunication system.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BTech ECE, BTech EEE. - Matlab or Python Programming.
Sourav Bhowmick
Email: souravbhowmick@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV53 Secure and safe distributed optimization algorithm design for swarm robots
Project description: The staple objective is to design distributed optimal and secure surveillance and target tracking algorithm of Swarm Robots' systems with collision and obstacle avoidance
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B. Tech 6th sem or above in ECE/EE or equivalent branches. Knowledge of linear algebra, control systems, ML/DL, and MATLAB/Python is a must
Sourav Bhowmick
Email: souravbhowmick@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV54 Private federated learning for heterogeneous and non-iid data
Project description: The idea is to design scalable FL algorithms that takes into account the data heterogeneity and non-iid nature of data due to the various collaborating edge devices
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B. Tech 6th sem or above in ECE/EE or equivalent branches. Knowledge of linear algebra, ML/DL, MATLAB/Python is a must.
Manoj B S
Email: bsmanoj@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV55 6G Networks
Project description: To develop new technologies for 6G Networks
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B. Tech 6th sem or above in ECE/CSE/IT or equivalent branches. Research experience is a plus.
Manoj B S
Email: bsmanoj@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV56 6G-Non Terrestrial Network Integration
Project description: To develop new technologies for 6G-Non-terrestrial Networks integration
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B. Tech 6th sem or above in ECE/CSE/IT or equivalent branches. Research experience is a plus.
Manoj B S
Email: bsmanoj@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV57 Satellite-based IoT Networks
Project description: To develop new systems and technologies for Satellite-based IoT applications
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B. Tech 6th sem or above in ECE/CSE/IT or equivalent branches. Research experience is a plus.
Manoj B S
Email: bsmanoj@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV58 AI for Cyber Physical Systems
Project description: To develop AI tools and solutions for Cyber Physical Systems
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B. Tech 6th sem or above in ECE/CSE/IT or equivalent branches. Research experience is a plus.
Manoj B S
Email: bsmanoj@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: AV59 AI for Brain Computer Interface
Project description: To develop new BCI solutions for Indian BCI applications
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B. Tech 6th sem or above in ECE/CSE/IT or equivalent branches. Research experience is a plus.
Faculty Supervisor Topic, Project, Period Eligibility
Nirmala Rachel James
Email: nirmala@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: CH01 Design of Bioreactor for Tissue culture under Microgravity
Project description: Designing a suitable bioreactor with automated work flow for tissue culture under simulated/real microgravity
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Pursuing B.Tech/M.Tech in ECE / Biomedical Engineering and allied fields/Experience in desgining of biomedical equipment will be desirable.
Gomathi N
Email: gomathi@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: CH02 Electrochemical sensing /adsorptive removal of emerging contaminats
Project description: Electrochemical sensing/adsorptive removal of emerging contaminants using metal organic framework based materials
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.Tech in Materials Science/Chemical engineering/chemical and electrochemical engineering, B.S/M.S in Chemistry, 2nd year MSc Chemistry or equivalent program in related areas
K G Sreejalekshmi
Email: sreeja@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: CH03 Functional profiling of courtship responses in D. melanogaster under altered gravity conditions
Project description: Reproductive behaviour studies in D. melanogaster, Courtship response analysis under altered gravity conditions and Behavioural assay standardisation.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Master?s students (M.Sc. or equivalent) in Life Sciences (Zoology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Science and Nutrition, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, or other related domains. Final-year or pre-final-year students pursuing B.Tech / B.E. in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Biosciences, or B.Pharm / equivalent programmes in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences may also apply.
K G Sreejalekshmi
Email: sreeja@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: CH04 Plant Physiology / Plant Biotechnology experiments under simulated microgravity conditions
Project description: Seed germination and growth experiments in microgravity simulator, recording morphological and growth data, and performing biochemical assays
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Pursuing Masters in Botany / Plant Science /Agriculture / Biotechnology. Experience with laboratory experiments/techniques in plant research will be added advantage.
K G Sreejalekshmi
Email: sreeja@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: CH05 Optimization of 3D printable hydrogels for biomedical applications
Project description: Hydrogel formulation, tuning rheology and degradation studies. Optimization of hydrogel properties for enhanced cell viability, printability
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Final year B.Tech/M.Tech - Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Materials Science and Technology,
K. Y. Sandhya
Email: sandhya@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: CH06 Electrochemical sensors
Project description: electrochemical sensor fabrication
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 M.Sc. Chemistry / B.Tech
K. Y. Sandhya
Email: sandhya@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: CH07 Electrochemical energy storage materials
Project description: Battery/supercapacitor materials and fabrication studies
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 M.Sc. Chemistry / B.Tech
K. Y. Sandhya
Email: sandhya@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: CH08 electronic module for electrochemical sensors
Project description: electronic module for portable sensors
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 M.Sc. Chemistry / B.Tech
J. Mary Gladis
Email: marygladis@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: CH09 Materials for Sustainable Electrochemical Energy Storage
Project description: Electrode/ Electrolyte materials synthesis and evaluation for Li-ion batteries
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.Tech 2nd or 3rd year / M.Sc. 1st year
J. Mary Gladis
Email: marygladis@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: CH10 Interface Engineering in Electrochemical Energy Storage Materials
Project description: Electrode/ Electrolyte materials synthesis and evaluation for metal-ion batteries/supercapacitors
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.Tech 2nd or 3rd year / M.Sc. 1st year
Prof. Kuruvilla Joseph
Email: kuruvilla@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: CH11 Smart Materials
Project description: Synthesis of Nano materials based smart material
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 First or Second Year M. Sc. Chemistry
Prof. Kuruvilla Joseph
Email: kuruvilla@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: CH12 Super Capasitors
Project description: Synthesis and Electrochemical Characterization of Novel Energy Materials
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 First or Second Year M. Sc. Chemistry
Faculty Supervisor Topic, Project, Period Eligibility
Rama Rao
Email: rao@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: ES01 Deep hyperspectral sensing for anomaly detection for military applications
Project description: This work attempts applying a host of deep learning methods for anomaly detection in terrestrial and satellite hyperspectral imagery
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Students of B.Tech (should have completed at least 2nd year) in Computer Science Engineering (CSE) (including different variants of CSE such as AI, ML, Data Science)/ Electronics and Communication Engineering (required good practical experience in Python and MATLAB)/ Geoinformatics
Rama Rao
Email: rao@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: ES02 Integrated forward-inverse spectral modelling for precision agriculture
Project description: The aim is to develop functionally integrated, physics and machine learning-based, approach for crop monotoring applications
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Students of B.Tech (should have completed at least 2nd year) in Computer Science Engineering (CSE) (including different variants of CSE such as AI, ML, Data Science)/ Electronics and Communication Engineering (required good practical experience in Python and MATLAB)/ Geoinformatics/B.Sc /or MSc in Agriculture
Rama Rao
Email: rao@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: ES03 River water quality monitoring using spectral and machine learning methods
Project description: Explores machine learning based methods for the mapping and monitoring of river water quality (select stretches of Brahmaputra, Ganga, Godavari) using multispectral and hyperspectral imagery
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Students of B.Tech (should have completed at least 2nd year) in Computer Science Engineering (CSE) (including different variants of CSE such as AI, ML, Data Science)/ Geoinformatics / Civil Engineering
Rama Rao
Email: rao@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: ES04 Deep learning spectral mixture modelling for environmental monitoring
Project description: Detection and abundance esitmatinoal trace solid pollutants in agricultural landscapes usingadvcned deep learning models
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Students of B.Tech (should have completed at least 2nd year) in Computer Science Engineering (CSE) (including different variants of CSE such as AI, ML, Data Science)/ Electronics and Communication Engineering (required good practical experience in Python and MATLAB)/ Geoinformatics
Rama Rao
Email: rao@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: ES05 Pixel and object-based spectral matching algorithms for hyperspectral image analysis
Project description: Implements various bioinformatics-origined algorithms for object detection in hyperspectral imagery for defence applications
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Students of B.Tech (should have completed at least 2nd year) in Computer Science Engineering (CSE) (including different variants of CSE such as AI, ML, Data Science)/ Electronics and Communication Engineering (required good practical experience in Python and MATLAB)/ Geoinformatics
Sarita Vig
Email: sarita@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: ES06 Identification of large-scale protostellar jets in our Galaxy
Project description: Will scout literature and archival surveys of the Galactic plane to identify regions with large scale protostellar jets
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Students of I yr Masters in Physics or Space Science and related areas / IV yr in Integrated Masters or BS-MS with major in Physics. Candidates with proficiency in Python will be preferred.
Sarita Vig
Email: sarita@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: ES07 Understanding space debris
Project description: WIll involve learning about space debris, scrutinise images for debris trails and apply simple algorithms for detection.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Students of I yr Masters in Physics or Space Science and related areas / IV yr in Integrated Masters or BS-MS with major in Physics. Candidates with proficiency in Python will be preferred.
A M Ramiya
Email: ramiya@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: ES08 LiDAR point cloud processing and classification
Project description: Will involve exploring the state of art algorithms for point cloud classifcation
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 II/III/IV B.Tech Computer Science Engineering (CSE)/data science or related AI, ML, Data Science) Geoinformatics or II year Masters in Geoinfomatics/ECE
A M Ramiya
Email: ramiya@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: ES09 3D model generation from point cloud
Project description: Will involve generating 3D models and files from LidAR dataset
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 II/III/IV B.Tech Computer Science Engineering (CSE)/data science or related ) Geoinformatics /civil or II year Masters in Geoinfomatics/ECE
A M Ramiya
Email: ramiya@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: ES10 Foundation Models for satellite data processing
Project description: Will involve exploring Foundation models for agriculture applications
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 II/III/IV B.Tech Computer Science Engineering (CSE)/data science or related ) Geoinformatics or II year Masters in Geoinfomatics/ECE
A M Ramiya
Email: ramiya@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: ES11 NISAR data processing
Project description: Will involve exploring and processing NISAR data
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 II/III/IV B.Tech Computer Science Engineering (CSE)/data science or related AI, ML, Data Science) Geoinformatics /Civil or II year Masters in Geoinfomatics/ECE
Rajesh V.J.
Email: rajeshvj@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: ES12 Terrestrial Analogues for Planetary Exploration
Project description: Understanding of terrestrial analogues materials or sites for planetary applications through field, spectrochemical and geotechnical studies.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Students of II Yr Masters in Geology/related areas/Students of III Yr B.Tech in Civil Engineering
Rajesh V.J.
Email: rajeshvj@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: ES13 Mapping of Lunar Lithologies
Project description: Understanding the compositional diversity of Lunar equatorial regions using hyperspectral datasets
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Students of II Yr Masters in Geology/Geoinformatics/related areas. Preference will be given to students with experience in PYTHON.
Govindan Kutty
Email: govind@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: ES14 AI-Enhanced Predictability in Weather Systems
Project description: Understanding how AI can be used to extract patterns, reduce forecast uncertainty, and improve decision-making.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Students of B.Tech (should have completed at least 2nd year) in Computer Science Engineering (CSE) (including different variants of CSE such as AI, ML, Data Science)/ Requires good practical experience in Python
Dipankar Banerjee
Email: vc@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: ES15 Solar Feature detetion from Solar Images
Project description: Understanding the variability of the sun from long term evolution of solar filaments
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Preferebly masters student space physics or Physics background
Samir Mandal
Email: samir@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: ES16 Timing and Spectral study of Type-I X-ray Bursts Using AstroSat
Project description: Type-I X-ray bursts serve as powerful probes of neutron star physics and thermonuclear burning processes on their surfaces. This project leverages AstroSat LAXPC observations to perform energy-resolved timing and spectral analyses of bursts from sources including GS 1826?238 and 4U 1728?34. Through multi-band light curve decomposition, inter-band time lag measurements, and phase-resolved spectroscopy, we seek to uncover energy-dependent burst characteristics and constrain the underlying radiative mechanisms ? ultimately building a coherent, cross-source picture of Type-I burst behavior.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Preferebly Masters/4th year BS-MS students with Physics background
Dr. Gnanappazham
Email: gnanam@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: ES17 Spectral data analysis
Project description: Field and satellite based spectral data analysis
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 completed 2nd year B.Tech Geoinformatics/ completed1st year Masters in Geoinformatics
Dr. Gnanappazham
Email: gnanam@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: ES18 NISAR data processing
Project description: Structural characteristics retrieval
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 completed 2nd year B.Tech Geoinformatics/ completed1st year Masters in Geoinformatics
P R Sinha
Email: prs@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: ES19 Detection of cloud properties from hemispherical sky imagery using machine learning techniques
Project description: Automatic estimation of total cloud coverage and classification using supervised learning techniques with hemispherical sky imagery
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Integrated BS/MS in Earth sciences/computer science or MSc/Mtech in Earth Sciences/Meteorology/Atmospheric sciences or equivalent
P R Sinha
Email: prs@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: ES20 Design and development of weather data monitoring and control interface
Project description: Design and implement an integrated monitoring & control framework for Climate Observatory
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Integrated BS/MS in Earth sciences/computer science or MSc/Mtech in Earth Sciences/Meteorology/Atmospheric sciences or equivalent.
P R Sinha
Email: prs@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: ES21 Estimation of the mass absorption cross-section of black carbon aerosols using machine learning
Project description: Provide reliable estimates of mass absorption cross-section (MAC) of black carbon for quantifying BC mass concentrations (MBC) and its radiative effects
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Integrated BS/MS in Earth sciences/computer science or MSc/Mtech in Earth Sciences/Meteorology/Atmospheric sciences or equivalent
P R Sinha
Email: prs@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: ES22 Characterization of precipitation using disdrometer and micro rain radar
Project description: Understanding precipitation characteristics from drop microphysics
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Integrated BS/MS in Earth sciences/computer science or MSc/Mtech in Earth Sciences/Meteorology/Atmospheric sciences or equivalent
Faculty Supervisor Topic, Project, Period Eligibility
Gigy J Alex
Email: gigy@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: HS01 Science Fiction Studies
Project description: This project aims to explore, analyse, and critically engage with posthuman and speculative science fiction narratives.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 MA English literature
Gigy J Alex
Email: gigy@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: HS02 Mapping of Regional Cuisines- food and cultural studies
Project description: This project aims to study and document the rich diversity of regional cuisines of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, focusing on their cultural, historical, and socio-economic contexts.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 MA Literature/Cultural studies
SHAIJUMON C S
Email: shaiju@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: HS03 Role of Traditional Knowledge and Local Economic Structure in Adapting to Climate Change
Project description: This research project aims to investigate the various dynamics of traditional knowledge and socio-economic structures related to climate change among the tribal communities of Wayand.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BA / BSc (Third or fourth year only) / MA / MSc Economics, Sociology, Political Science, Analytical Economics, Mathematical Economics,
SHAIJUMON C S
Email: shaiju@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: HS04 Space Economics and Policy
Project description: Estimating the various impacts of Space Economy and Policy of India
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BA / BSC / MA / MSc Economics, Political Science, Analytical Economics, Public Policy, Statistics,
Faculty Supervisor Topic, Project, Period Eligibility
Raju K George
Email: george@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: MA01 Differential Equations and its Applications
Project description: Mathematical Modelling through differential Equations
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Btech/B.Sc./M.Sc.
Raju K George
Email: george@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: MA02 Mathematics of Machine Learning
Project description: Introduction to Machine learning via mathematical tools
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Btech/B.Sc./M.Sc.
Raju K George
Email: george@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: MA03 Properties of solutions of Differential Equations
Project description: Existence and Stability of initial and Boundary value problems
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 Btech/B.Sc./M.Sc.
E Natarajan
Email: thanndavam@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: MA04 AT-PINN time advanced marching physics informed neural network for structural vibration analysis
Project description: The accuracies of the standard PINN (STD-PINN) and conventional time-marching PINN (CT-PINN) methods in solving vibration equations, especially free-vibration equations, are shown to decrease to varying degrees with the simulation time. To resolve this problem, an advanced time-marching PINN (AT-PINN) approach is proposed. This method is used to solve structural vibration problems over successive time segments by adopting four key techniques: normalization of the spatiotemporal domain in each time segment, a reactivating optimization algorithm, transfer learning and the sine activation function.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BE/B.Tech in CSE/IT
E Natarajan
Email: thanndavam@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: MA05 Integrating mathematical principles to solve inhomogeneous wave equations via physics-informed neural networks.
Project description: In recent years, Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) have shown promise in solving partial differential equations (PDEs) by incorporating physical laws into the learning process, thus reducing dependency on labeled data. However, existing PINN rameworks face limitations in handling inhomogeneous wave equations, which introduce external forcing terms and complex boundary conditions. This study proposes an Inhomogeneous-Solved PINN (IS-PINN) model, integrating traditional mathematical principles, namely the separation of variables, the principle of superposition, and Duhamel?s Principle, into the neural network architecture. The IS-PINN model effectively addresses the challenges of both homogeneous and inhomogeneous wave equations under Dirichlet and Neumann boundary conditions. Through extensive experiments, we demonstrate that IS-PINN achieves superior accuracy compared to traditional PINNs, especially in handling the complexities of inhomogeneous cases. This work not only advances the PINN methodology but also opens new avenues or applying neural networks in solving complex PDEs with high physical fidelity.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BE/B.Tech in CSE/IT
E Natarajan
Email: thanndavam@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: MA06 PPINN: Parareal physics informed neural network for time-dependent PDEs
Project description: Physics-informed neural networks (PINNs) encode physical conservation laws and prior physical knowledge into the neural networks, ensuring the correct physics is represented accurately while alleviating the need for supervised learning to a great degree. While effective for relatively short-term time integration, when long time integration of the time-dependent PDEs is sought, the time-space domain may become arbitrarily large and hence training of the neural network may become prohibitively expensive. To this end, we develop a parareal physics-informed neural network (PPINN), hence decomposing a long-time problem into many independent short-time problems supervised by an inexpensive/fast coarse-grained (CG) solver.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 BE/B.Tech in CSE/IT
Faculty Supervisor Topic, Project, Period Eligibility
Biswajit Pathak
Email: biswajitpathak@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: PH01 Adaptive Wavefront Shaping
Project description: This project aims to develop a wavefront shaping system capable of mitigating severe distortions caused by atmospheric turbulence during beam propagation. The system will employ programmable adaptive beam shaping technique to dynamically correct for random phase aberrations, thereby restoring beam quality and enabling precise refocusing of the light.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.Sc-B.Tech Final Year/M.Sc/M.Tech/BS-MS, having interest in optics. It is desirable to have basic knowledge in programming and interest in system development.
Biswajit Pathak
Email: biswajitpathak@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: PH02 Quadriwave Wavefront Sensor
Project description: This project aims to design and implement a programmable quadriwave lateral shearing interferometry system with adaptive shear control and enhanced phase sensitivity, enabling accurate wavefront estimation of aspheric surfaces.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.Sc-B.Tech Final Year/M.Sc/M.Tech/BS-MS, having interest in optics. It is desirable to have basic knowledge in programming and interest in system development.
Solomon Ivan
Email: solomonivan@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: PH03 Topics in Physics
Project description: Aims to develop better understanding for both faculty and student
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 MSc Physics, BS-MS, BTech EP
Solomon Ivan
Email: solomonivan@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: PH04 Topics in Physics
Project description: Develop improved understanding on the chosen topic
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 MSc Physics, BS-MS, BTech EP
Solomon Ivan
Email: solomonivan@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: PH05 Topics in Physics
Project description: Develop improved understandiing on the chosen topic
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 MSc Physics, BS-MS, BTech EP
Umesh R Kadhane
Email: umeshk@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: PH06 Mechanical design of plasma source and sensors for plasma based thrusters
Project description: Testing of plasma thrusters require specialised plasma and beam sensors. These sensors are develoepd at EPDL and are calibrated before implemnetation in various test programs. This internship will involve innivative mechanical desing of the sensors and also re-design of the plasma source
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 First or second year B. Tech. Mechnical or B. Tech. Aerospace engineering
Umesh R Kadhane
Email: umeshk@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: PH07 Hypersonic projectile accelerator design for the calibration of micrometeorite impact sensor
Project description: Micrometeorite impact is one of the risk factors for all the space missions. Though the events of this nature are rare, they can be detrimental for the survival of the mission. Hence, micrometeorite sensor development is being planned in collaboration with URSC, ISRO. To test and calibrate such sensors, a hypersonic impactor needs to be designed.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 First or second year B. Tech. Mechnical or B. Tech. Aerospace engineering
Dinesh N Naik
Email: dineshnnaik@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: PH08 High precision angle sensor
Project description: Optical sensors for precise angle measurement will be investigated. Possible techniques/schemes will be analyzed
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.Sc-B.Tech Final Year/M.Sc/M.Tech/BS-MS, having interest in optics. It is desirable to have basic knowledge in programming and interest in system development.
Dinesh N Naik
Email: dineshnnaik@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: PH09 Single shot polarimetry for incohent light
Project description: Design of single shot polarimetry and recovery of complete Stokes parameters using 'polarization'camera will be investigated.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.Sc-B.Tech Final Year/M.Sc/M.Tech/BS-MS, having interest in optics. It is desirable to have basic knowledge in programming and interest in system development.
Dinesh N Naik
Email: dineshnnaik@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: PH10 3D image projection using digital micromirror device
Project description: 3D scene projection using holograms displayed on digital micromirror device will be explored.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.Sc-B.Tech Final Year/M.Sc/M.Tech/BS-MS, having interest in optics. It is desirable to have basic knowledge in programming and interest in system development.
S Murugesh
Email: murugesh@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: PH11 Quantum Batteries
Project description: Quantum Batteries.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 MSc Physics, BS-MS in Physics, BTech Engg Physics.
S Murugesh
Email: murugesh@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: PH12 Nonlinear Physics
Project description: Localized excitations in BEC
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 MSc Physics, BS-MS in Physics, BTech Engg Physics.
Jinesh K.B.
Email: kbjinesh.@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: PH13 Advanced Memory Technologies
Project description: Memory devices will be made using advanced thin film techniques
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 MSc Physics, BS-MS in Physics, BTech Engg Physics.
Jinesh K.B.
Email: kbjinesh@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: PH14 Thin films by Atomic Layer Deposition
Project description: Studying properties of thin films made by ALD techniques.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 MSc Physics, BS-MS in Physics, BTech Engg Physics.
Jinesh K.B.
Email: kbjinesh@iist.ac.in		 Topic code and title:: PH15 Neuromorphic Devices for future AI
Project description: Candidates with good programming skills can join us in implimenting AI using neuromorphic devices, for applications such as image recognition.
Period May 25 to July 24,2026		 B.Tech (Computer Science/Electronics/Engineering Physics), MSc Physics/Electronics/Computer Science/ BS-MS (Physics), M.Tech (AI/Electronics) students