PROJECTS
Research at ADOPT primarily revolves around using probability and statistics, optimization, learning models and Finite element methods(FEM). The team investigates problems of varied interests in different areas ranging from Uncertainty treatment, optimal designs of computer models built in FEM, decision support systems in aerospace, agriculture and social sciences to digital twins and design space exploration.
Research based Industrial Projects and Sponsored Projects
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Futuristic Data Driven AI Companion to Material Formulation For Brakes (07-2023 to 07-2025),
Sundaram Brake Linings
Collaborators: Saravana Kumar G (ED) -
[Co-PI]
Development of an assignment engine for intelligent truck dispatch scheduling in a mining site
(03-2023 to 03-2024), Caterpillar India
Collaborators: Bijo Sebastian (ED) -
[Co-PI]
VR and Haptics (01-2023 to 01-2026), IOE grant
Collaborators: Manivannan M (AM), Ganapathy Krishnamurti (ED), Nirav Shah (ED) Kaushik Mitra (EE) -
[PI]
Algorithms for Synthetic Vision System (SVS),Enhanced Vision System (EVS) and Automatic Target
Recognition (ATR) implementations in a fighter aircraft (03-2022 to 03-2024), Aeronautical Development Agency
Collaborators: Ganapathy Krishnamurthy (ED), Kaushik Mitra (EE) - [PI] Image Anomaly Detection (01-2022 to 08-2022), Jukshio
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[Co-PI]
Optimization of preform designs and finish forging design for manufacturing of nickel-based superalloys
aeroengine turbine disc (12-2021 to 06-2023), Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory
Collaborators: Jeyaganthan (PI, ED) and Saravana Kumar (ED) -
[PI]
Futuristic Product Life Cycle Management framework - Interpretable, interoperable and interactive PLM (i3PLM)
(07-2021 to 03-2022), Siemens Technology and Services Private Ltd
Ganapathy Krishnamurthy (ED), Ramanathan M (ED), G. Saravana Kumar (ED) - [PI] Advanced ML and statistical techniques for analysing internet marketing data (04-2021 to 12-2023), Measured Inc.
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[PI]
Machine Learning Based Soil Testing (02/2020 to 08/2021), Murugappa Chettiar Research Center
Collaborators: Ganapathy Krishnamurthy (ED) - [PI] Design space exploration using Self Organizing Maps (8/2019 to 07/2021), Siemens Technology and Services pvt Ltd.
- [PI] Watch rejection analysis and ways to detect them (03/2019 to 06/2020), Titan
- [PI] Characterization of Glass and Carbon fiber reinforced composite laminates (08-2016 to 03-2018), Siemens Technology and Services pvt Ltd.
- [PI] An investigation of using L-moments for efficient robust design (08-2016 to current), Siemens Technology and Services pvt Ltd.
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[PI]
Innovative coated abrasives design (01-2016 to 08-2016), Saint Gobain Research India
Collaborators: Saravana Kumar G (ED) -
[PI]
Development of a suitable system to reduce noise generated during SSTP manufacturing (05-2014 to 03-2016),
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd.
Collaborators: Sandipan Bandyopadhyay (ED), Saravana Kumar G (ED) -
[PI]
Innovative bicycle design (02-2014 to 02-2015), Ricycle’n city
Collaborators: Saravana Kumar G (ED) -
[PI]
Watch case, modular jewellery and statically balanced kitchen cabinet designs (02-2014 to 08-2015),
Titan Company Ltd.
Collaborators: Saravana Kumar G (ED), Sandipan Bandyopadhyay (ED) -
[PI]
An expanding air bag concept for drying in washing machines (09-2013 to 03-2015),
Whirlpool India
Collaborators: Saravana Kumar G (ED), Sandipan Bandyopadhyay (ED) -
[PI]
An investigation of alternate water extraction mechanisms in a vertical axis washing machine (03-2013 to 02-2014),
Whirlpool India.
Collaborators: Saravana Kumar G (ED), Sandipan Bandyopadhyay (ED) -
[Co-PI]
Analysis and design of regulating vane control (RVC) mechanism (07-2012 to 12-2013), Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd.
Collaborators: Sandipan Bandyopadhyay (ED, PI) -
[Co-PI]
To ideate and explore different strategies for openable tailgate mechanisms for automobiles (01-2015 to 01-2016), Saint Gobain Research India
Collaborators: Saravana Kumar G (PI, ED) -
[Co-PI]
Redesign of the pedal-driven agarbatti making machine (05-2014 to 10-2015), Navachaitanya Urban & Rural Development Society
Collaborators: Sandipan Bandyopadhyay (PI, ED) -
[Co-PI]
A Humane way to utilize Human Efforts (03-2014 to 03-2016), Building Materials Technology Promotion Council
Collaborators: Sandipan Bandyopadhyay (ED), Saravana Kumar G (PI, ED) -
[Co-PI]
Enhancing water proofing for edge watches (12-2013 to 09-2016), Titan Industries
Collaborators: Saravana Kumar G (PI, ED) -
[PI]
Design for Environmental Excellence: Sustainability based Design Optimization (08-2016 to 03-2018),
UAY (MHRD- MFCC – Siemens Technology India)
Collaborators: Sivakumar Palaniappan (CE), Bala Ganesan (Workshop) -
[PI]
A Decision Support System for pilot landing in adverse conditions: taking advantage of understanding uncertainties (02-2015 to 02-2017),
Aerospace Research & Development Board
Collaborators: Ganapathy Krishnamurthi (ED), Amit R K (DoMS) -
[Co-PI]
Enhancement and field trials of free and open source GIS software (03-2012 to 03-2016),
Department of Land Resources
Collaborators: Koshy Varghese (PI, CE), Lakshman Rao (AM), Sudheer K.P (CE), Balaji Narasimhan (CE)
Industrial consultancy/Retainer consultancy
- [PI] Statistics for analysing marketing analytics (8/2019 to 12/2023), Measured Inc.
- [Co-PI]
Optimization of brake shoe (11/2019 to 12/2021), Sundaram Brakes
Collaborators: G. Saravana Kumar (PI, ED) - [PI] Meta modeling for automotive FEM/CFD/Crash use cases (04-2016 to 04-2017), Icube Consulting Services
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[PI]
FEA Technical support for CFRP (04-2019 to 09-2021), BEL
Collaborators: Arockiarajan (AM), Faruque Ali (AM)