Research Cluster Overview

Research Cluster: Digital Revolution and Scientific Futures
Topic: Composite Materials and Digital Twin
Theme: Composite beam structures and digital twin modeling for aerospace applications.

This research explores the integration of advanced composite materials with digital twin technology to enhance aircraft structure design, manufacturing, monitoring, and maintenance. Key highlights include the development of unified finite elements for composite beams, digital twin simulations for UAVs, real-time monitoring systems, and sustainable lifecycle strategies for composite structures.

Expected Outcomes

• Create new simulation tools for complex composite structures (L6)
• Develop advanced 3D manufacturing techniques (L6)
• Integrate AI for design optimization and real-time decision-making (L3)
• Innovate lightweight and durable materials for aerospace (L6)
• Generate commercial products or patents through research (L6)

Current Projects

• Finite Element for Arbitrarily Laminated Thin-walled Composite Sections
• Digital Twin Modeling of Bolted Joints in Gas Turbines
• Prototype Development of Inflatable and Rigidizable Tubular Boom
• Hydrogen Storage Cylinder Development Using Graphene Composite
• Stall and Surge Detection of Small Gas Turbine Engines
• Flight Simulator for Small General Aviation Aircraft

Faculty Details & CVs

Lead Faculty: Dr. Y B Sudhir Sastry
Designation: Professor
Department: Aerospace Engineering
Location: Bangalore
Contact: 9440005968
Email: s.sudhir@jainuniversity.ac.in

Faculty Members:
Dr. B. Dattaguru — CV
Dr. Amalesh Barai — CV
Dr. Y Bala Sudhir Sastry — CV
Dr. S Ramprasad — CV
Mr. M Jeeva Peter — CV
Dr. Vishwanath K. S — CV
Mr. Amritharaju — CV
Mr. Ashok Kumar Bakshi — Mr. Naveen Kumar Rajendran — CV Mr Shashikumar S – CV

Collaborating Opportunities

Internal: Nil
External: ARDB (DRDO)
Other Collaborations: Nil