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A Joint initiative of IIT Madras and ISRO advancing research in
spacecraft and launch vehicle thermal management

Our Research Areas

Our research areas focus on emerging technologies and interdisciplinary innovation.
The Centre of Excellence promotes collaborative research across domains to address real-world challenges in thermal and fluid sciences and contribute to scientific and technological advancement.

Active Cooling Systems

Experimental and numerical design of High-performance active systems for next generation spacecraft electronics

Passive Thermal Devices

Developing effective and reliable passive phase-change devices enhanced by novel materials and surface modifications.

Advancing Cryogenic Thermodynamics

Investigating complex cryogenic fluid behaviour in propellant tanks to improve propulsion system
efficiency.

Innovating with Data-Driven Thermal Models

Applying advanced data-driven algorithms to create rapid, accurate thermal models for real-time spacecraft operations

Prof. Arvind Pattamatta

Professor

Department of Mechanical Engineering

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Dr. Pallab Sinha Mahapatra

Associate Professor

Department of Mechanical Engineering

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Dr. Kameswararao Anupindi

Associate Professor

Department of Mechanical Engineering

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Prof. Shyama Prasad Das

Professor

Department of Mechanical Engineering

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Prof. Chakaravarthy Balaji

Professor

Department of Mechanical Engineering

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Prof. Balaji Srinivasan

Professor

Department of Mechanical Engineering

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Facilities & Infrastructure
Our centre provides well-equipped research facilities, modern workspaces, and essential infrastructure to support academic research, innovation, and collaborative projects.

A Joint initiative of IIT Madras and ISRO advancing research in spacecraft and launch vehicle thermal management

A Joint initiative of IIT Madras and ISRO advancing research in spacecraft and launch vehicle thermal management

A Joint initiative of IIT Madras and ISRO advancing research in spacecraft and launch vehicle thermal management

A Joint initiative of IIT Madras and ISRO advancing research in spacecraft and launch vehicle thermal management

Our Research Areas

Our research areas focus on emerging technologies and interdisciplinary innovation. The Centre of Excellence promotes collaborative research across domains to address real-world challenges in thermal and fluid sciences and contribute to scientific and technological advancement.

Active Cooling Systems

Experimental and numerical design of High-performance active systems for next generation spacecraft electronics

Passive Thermal Devices

Developing effective and reliable passive phase-change devices enhanced by novel materials and surface modifications.

Advancing Cryogenic Thermodynamics

Investigating complex cryogenic fluid behaviour in propellant tanks to improve propulsion systemefficiency.

Innovating with Data-Driven Thermal Models

Applying advanced data-driven algorithms to create rapid, accurate thermal models for real-time spacecraft operations

Core Investigator Team

Prof. Arvind Pattamatta

Professor

Dr. Pallab Sinha Mahapatra

Associate Professor

Dr. Kameswararao Anupindi

Associate Professor

Prof. Shyama Prasad Das

Professor

Prof. Chakaravarthy Balaji

Professor

Prof. Balaji Srinivasan

Professor

Facilities

A Joint initiative of IIT Madras and ISRO advancing research in
spacecraft and launch vehicle thermal management

A Joint initiative of IIT Madras and ISRO advancing research in
spacecraft and launch vehicle thermal management

A Joint initiative of IIT Madras and ISRO advancing research in
spacecraft and launch vehicle thermal management

A Joint initiative of IIT Madras and ISRO advancing research in
spacecraft and launch vehicle thermal management

Our research areas focus on emerging technologies and interdisciplinary innovation.
The Centre of Excellence promotes collaborative research across domains to address real-world challenges in thermal and fluid sciences and contribute to scientific and technological advancement.

Investigating complex cryogenic fluid behaviour in propellant tanks to improve propulsion system
efficiency.