Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing (CPDM)
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Predictive modelling of key performance indicators for a data-driven digital twin of CNC machining processes
This thesis introduces a novel Digital Twin architecture for modelling CNC machining processes for better decision-making by predicting key performance indicators (KPIs) with data-driven modelling. The proposed data-driven ... -
Comparison of On-Orbit Manual Attitude Control Methods for Non-Docking Spacecraft Through Virtual Reality Simulation
On-orbit manual attitude control of manned spacecraft is accomplished using external visual references and some method of three axis attitude control. All past, present, and developmental spacecraft feature the capability ... -
Developing SCR Plate Catalysts for Sustainable NOx Reduction in High Dust Thermal Power Plants
The primary aim of this research is to address NOx emission reductions from high ash/dust environments of coal-driven thermal power plants prevalent in India and other regions using low-grade coal with significant fly ash ... -
A Novel Energy Neutrality Framework for Effective Integration of Energy-saving Sensors in Buildings
Buildings consume more than 40% of the primary energy produced globally, making them the leading contributors to climate change and global warming. Effectively reducing building energy is essential to reduce its energy ... -
Operationalising Sustainability in Smart Manufacturing Systems: A Model-Based Approach
This dissertation addresses the need for sustainability in manufacturing industries by leveraging digitalization and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). The research presents a comprehensive framework for operationalizing ... -
Understanding design communication in internet-enabled remote synchronous collaborative design in the early stages of design
Embargo upto 30/9/2025 Remote synchronous collaborative design necessitates designers to carry out the design process using web-based real-time communication applications for collaboration with co-designers. Design ... -
Exploration of Design Thinking in School Education
This thesis comprehensively investigates the integration of design thinking into education, focusing on its application in K-12 settings in India. The broad aims of the research work are: 1. To investigate the need to ... -
Low–Speed Impact Mechanics and Fragmentation of Wooden Panels: Characterization of Indian Woods
Low–speed impact (LSI) of brittle structural panels by rigid bodies causes significant damage, evident in familiar scenarios like the breaking of monolithic and laminated glass panes due to stone pelting, punching a hole ... -
Analysis of Fetal Heart Sound for Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
Perinatal mortality is the number of stillbirths and deaths during the first seven days of life per 1000 live births. Most (98%) of this death occurs in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) and is known as the 'silent' ... -
A Framework for Effectiveness-based Sustainability Assessment in Manufacturing – A Product Life Cycle Approach
In recent decades, various human health impacts and environmental concerns (e.g., microplastic pollution, chemical exposure, biodiversity loss) associated with manufacturing/product life cycles have surfaced, threatening ... -
Investigations on the Use of Mems-imu Sensors for Manual 2D and 3D Ultrasound Imaging
Ultrasound imaging is a safe medical imaging technique with many applications in medical diagnostics. MEMS-IMUs being small-size, low-cost, low-power devices suitable for accurate orientation estimation, the chances of ... -
Investigating Ocular and EEG parameters for pilot’s cognitive load estimation using flight simulators
Present day aircraft systems are becoming incredibly complicated with the advent of new technologies. As per International civil aviation organization’s safety report, failure of mechanical or any physical hardware has ... -
Extended Reality based Digital Twin of Arc Welding
Arc welding is an important permanent joining process widely used across multiple industries such as transportation, infrastructure construction and equipment manufacturing. However, the inherent high-energy physics and ... -
Robust Numerical Modeling of Adhesively-Bonded Joints for Safety Assessment of Vehicle Body Structures Subjected to Extreme Loading
Continuous adhesively-bonded joints can lead to stiffer vehicle body structures in contrast to conventional spot-welded steel sheet metal-based unitized vehicle body design. For a given target stiffness, adhesive bonding, ... -
Numerical Analysis to Understand Influence of Ventilation Systems on Thermal Comfort Parameters, Quality of Air, and Local Sweating
The body’s heat exchange mechanisms include sensible heat transfer at the skin surface (also called “Dry Heat exchange”) due to temperature differences (via conduction, convection, and radiation (long-wave and short-wave)), ... -
Gaze Estimation in the Wild - Models, Datasets and Usability
Human eye gaze estimation research has numerous applications in diverse fields from Human Computer Interaction (HCI) to aviation. Non-intrusive video oculography based methods are classified into two categories based on ... -
Inclusive and Eye-Gaze Controlled Human-Robot Interaction for Persons with Severe Speech and Motor Impairment
Most individuals perform various activities of daily living without having to con sciously think and plan about them. People talk, cook their food, move around the house, drive to their workplace and schools, play sports, ... -
Comprehensive Study on Synthesis and Characterization of Nanocellulose Reinforced Green Composites
Environmental issues caused by the non-biodegradability of synthetic thermoplastics have increased interest in more environmentally friendly alternatives that should be derived from renewable resources. This work focuses ... -
Efficient Finite Element-Based Approaches for Solving Potential Flow Problems in Fluids
For many years, fluid flows have been modeled, starting from basic potential flow equations to full Navier-Stokes equations. The complexity of the flow increases as viscous effects, boundary layer, and flow separation are ... -
Development and Studies of Open-Pore Metal Foam for Diverse Applications
This thesis presents a method for producing open-cell metal foams by vibration-assisted casting (VAC) and its studies for diverse engineering applications. Metal foams have a wide range of applications due to their several ...
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