Two-Day Division Symposium
Division of Mechanical Sciences Research Symposium
May 10-11, 2024, Faculty Hall, IISc Bengaluru
Leading Beyond Boundaries: Organizing the Division of Mechanical Sciences Research Symposium 2024: At the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), the Division of Mechanical Sciences is home to 11 diverse departments and centres: Aerospace Engineering, Department of Design and Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Centre for Earth Sciences (CEaS), Centre for Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Centre for Sustainable Technologies, Divecha Centre for Climate Change, and Centre of Excellence in Advanced Mechanics of Materials (CoE).
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In 2024, our team proudly took the lead in organizing the prestigious Division of Mechanical Sciences Research Symposium, a major academic event bringing together students, researchers, and faculty across the division. The complete details of this symposium are available on the website we developed for the event: https://msdivsym.iisc.ac.in/2024/index.html. This 2-day symposium was thoughtfully structured around four thematic research sessions that transcended departmental boundaries:
- High-Temperature Materials
- Wind Tunnel Technologies
- Data-Driven Mechanics
- Engineering BTech for the Future
Alongside these technical sessions, the event featured a vibrant poster presentation session, where nearly 100 students showcased their ongoing research projects, encouraging valuable discussions and collaborations. We are especially grateful for the unwavering support and hard work of Prof. Debashish Roy from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, who worked closely with our organizing team to ensure the event’s success. The 3-minute research video contest was one of the highlights of the symposium, where students showcased their creativity along with scientific and technical expertise. This competition was specially judged by non-IISc faculty members and experts from the film industry.
Following the symposium, the Dean of Mechanical Sciences Division, Prof. Gondi Kondaiah Ananthasuresh, shared a heartfelt appreciation message:
“Dear All,
Thanks to your efforts in the background, we had an enriching symposium.
Debashish and Sachin led the effort. It was heartening to see their enthusiasm and commitment and, of course, that of all of you. The session coordinators’ hard work was evident in the quality of the talks and the satisfaction expressed by the speakers. The poster session went off well. The culminating event””the 3-min research video contest””surely went up one notch above last year’s. Sachin’s 18-member strong team and other students worked tirelessly.
Sincerely,
Suresh”
This recognition reflects our philosophy of working not only within our department but also actively contributing at divisional and institute-wide levels, by initiating and leading significant academic events that foster collaboration, learning, and innovation.
