Admissions to M.S. and Ph.D. are handled through the same IIT Madras research process. Students with relevant backgrounds can apply through the research admission portal, and shortlisted candidates are evaluated through written test/interview as applicable.
Automotive Systems and Design
Chennai being a major automotive hub, the department has built strong expertise in automotive engineering research. Work spans design and analysis of vehicle subsystems, controls, safety, and intelligent transport technologies with both theoretical and application-driven outcomes.
Research Areas
Materials, Design and Manufacturing
This vertical integrates materials science, design methods and manufacturing systems as the foundation of product innovation. Research emphasizes computational design, material behaviour, reliability, structural integrity and sustainable production practices.
Research Areas
Robotics and Mechatronics
Robotics research combines mechanical and electrical sciences to create next-generation intelligent systems. The department advances robot design, sensing and control for broad applications spanning industrial, medical and field environments.
Research Areas
Biomedical Design
Biomedical design at ED focuses on developing devices and systems that translate engineering fundamentals into healthcare impact. Research spans biomechanics, medical imaging, bioinstrumentation, rehabilitation technologies and therapeutic applications.