PMAIE-25
Materials Engineering Materials Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aviation & Aerospace Engineering Power Engineering Structural Engineering Textile Engineering
Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:
I. Mechanical Engineering:
Solid Mechanics and Structures:
Stress analysis, strain, deformation.
Fatigue, fracture mechanics, creep.
Vibration and dynamics of mechanical systems.
Structural analysis and design (beams, plates, shells).
Computational mechanics (Finite Element Analysis - FEA, Boundary Element Method - BEM).
Smart structures and materials.
Composite materials, advanced alloys.
Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences:
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
Heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation).
Thermodynamics and energy systems.
Fluid-structure interaction.
Turbulence modeling.
Combustion and propulsion.
HVAC systems, refrigeration.
Design and Manufacturing:
Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE).
Product design and development.
Additive manufacturing (3D printing), rapid prototyping.
Traditional manufacturing processes (machining, forming, welding).
Robotics and automation in manufacturing.
Precision engineering, micro/nano systems.
Sustainable manufacturing, green manufacturing.
Dynamics, Control, and Robotics:
System dynamics and control theory.
Mechatronics.
Robotics kinematics, dynamics, and control.
Human-robot interaction.
Autonomous systems.
Sensors and actuators.
Materials Science and Engineering:
Selection and characterization of engineering materials.
Material behavior at different scales (nano, micro, macro).
Corrosion, wear, and tribology.
Biomaterials and medical devices.
Advanced functional materials.
Energy Systems:
Renewable energy technologies (solar, wind, geothermal, hydro).
Energy storage (batteries, fuel cells).
Thermal energy systems.
Power generation and distribution.
Energy efficiency and management.
II. Aeronautical Engineering:
Aerodynamics:
Computational Aerodynamics.
Experimental Aerodynamics.
High-speed aerodynamics (supersonic, hypersonic).
Unsteady aerodynamics.
Flow control.
Aircraft Structures and Materials:
Lightweight materials (composites, advanced alloys).
Structural integrity and fatigue.
Aeroelasticity.
Structural health monitoring.
Aircraft design and optimization.
Propulsion Systems:
Jet engines (turbofans, turbojets).
Rocket propulsion.
Electric and hybrid propulsion for aircraft.
Combustion in aero engines.
Noise reduction in propulsion.
Flight Dynamics and Control:
Aircraft stability and control.
Flight control systems (autopilots, fly-by-wire).
Guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) for aircraft and spacecraft.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) / Drones: design, control, applications.
Autonomous flight systems.
Avionics and Systems Integration:
Aircraft communication systems.
Navigation systems.
Cockpit design and human factors.
Integrated modular avionics.
Space Systems Engineering:
Spacecraft design and mission planning.
Orbital mechanics.
Satellite systems.
Space propulsion.
Space exploration technologies.
Air Traffic Management and Aviation Safety:
Optimization of air traffic flow.
Collision avoidance systems.
Human factors in aviation safety.
III. Industrial Engineering:
Operations Research and Optimization:
Linear and non-linear programming.
Simulation modeling.
Queuing theory.
Decision analysis.
Supply chain management and logistics.
Production planning and scheduling.
Quality Engineering and Management:
Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing.
Quality control and assurance.
Reliability engineering.
Total Quality Management (TQM).
Manufacturing Systems and Automation:
Industry 4.0, Smart Manufacturing, Digital Twin.
Cyber-physical systems in manufacturing.
Automated material handling systems.
Factory layout and design.
Additive manufacturing integration.
Human Factors and Ergonomics:
Workplace design and safety.
Human-computer interaction.
Cognitive ergonomics.
Human-robot collaboration.
Supply Chain and Logistics Management:
Inventory management.
Transportation networks.
Global supply chain optimization.
Logistics and distribution.
Systems Engineering and Management:
System modeling and analysis.
Project management.
Risk management.
Innovation management.
Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in Industrial Engineering:
Predictive analytics for operations.
Machine learning for process optimization.
Big data in manufacturing.
AI for decision support systems.
IV. Cross-Cutting and Interdisciplinary Themes:
Sustainability and Green Engineering: Eco-design, waste reduction, renewable energy integration in industrial settings.
Computational Methods: Advanced numerical techniques, high-performance computing, data visualization.
Smart Systems: IoT, pervasive computing, smart sensors, and actuators in all three domains.
Digital Transformation: Industry 4.0, digitalization of engineering processes.
Cybersecurity in Industrial and Aeronautical Systems.
Education and Workforce Development in these engineering fields.