etd AT Indian Institute of Science: Recent submissions
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Learning Multiple Initial Conditions using Physics Informed Neural Networks
Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) and its variants have emerged as a tool for solving differential equations in the past few years. Although several variants of PINNs have been proposed, the majority of these ... -
Investigation of Graphene Reinforced Polymer Composite Materials for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Applications
We have seen a sharp increase in the development of innovative electronic gadgets and a subsequent drive towards the miniaturization of electronic interfaces. Electromagnetic interference (EMI), which adversely affects the ... -
Development of Pulsed Power Systems and Tooling Coils for Electromagnetic Manufacturing Applications
Electromagnetic pulse manufacturing is an emerging non-conventional manufacturing technique used for the forming of workpieces at very high strain rates. The manufacturing assembly consists of the tooling coil (or actuator), ... -
Monte Carlo Simulations With Novel Sampling Variance Reduction Schemes For Structural Reliability Estimation
The work reported in this thesis is in the area of computational structural reliability modelling. The primary focus of the study is on the estimation of structural reliability using Monte Carlo simulations with sampling ... -
On the nature of transonic buffet in a finite span wing
Transonic buffet, or self-sustained shock oscillations caused by shock boundary layer interactions, creates lift and drag fluctuation on the wing of an aircraft. This aerodynamic instability limits the flight envelope of ... -
Studies of light-matter interaction in driven circuit quantum electrodynamics (cQED) systems
Quantum information processing leverages the principles of quantum mechanics to process information in ways that classical systems cannot. The principle of superposition and entanglement can allow quantum computers to solve ... -
Collaboration Models for Ride-hailing and Transit Service Providers to Facilitate First- and Last-mile Connectivity
Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) has gained significant popularity in the past few years. Various ride-hailing service providers (RSPs, e.g., Uber, Lyft, Didi, Ola, etc.) have entered the transportation market to provide this ... -
Deciphering the role of DJ-1 homologs in alleviating carbonyl and oxidative stress in Arabidopsis thaliana
The present study aims to elucidate the physiological role of plant DJ-1 homologs in Arabidopsis thaliana under various abiotic stress conditions. It seeks to provide deeper insights into the diverse functions of plant ... -
Mechanistic Insights into Radioprotection by Caffeine and Understanding Impact of Caffeine on Nonhomologous End Joining: Implications in Cancer
Maintenance of genome integrity is of utmost importance for the survival of any organism. Genetic instability is usually associated with various disorders, and it often leads to premature aging and predisposition to various ... -
Supporting Concept Representation, Synthesis, and Analysis of Multi-state Mechanical Devices
‘Design’ is a means of changing existing situations into preferred ones. The engineering design process has been broadly classified into four stages: task clarification, conceptual design, embodiment design and detail ... -
Neuromorphic Silicon Retinas: Analog and Digital Models
Silicon retinas are artificial retinal devices designed to replicate the functionality of the biological retina using silicon-based technologies. These retinas aim to address visual impairment by capturing and processing ... -
Heterogeneous Integration of Functional Oxides on Silicon
The epitaxial growth of perovskite-structure oxide thin films on silicon (Si) substrates presents an avenue for integrating diverse electronic, optoelectronic, and acoustic functionalities into the well-established, ... -
Novel spin, charge, and lattice dynamics in pyrochlore iridates : Raman and X-ray diffraction studies at low temperatures and high pressure
This thesis investigates phonon dynamics, electronic, and spin excitations along with structural instabilities and phase transitions in rare earth pyrochlore iridates, A2Ir2O7 (A = Pr, Gd, Dy, and Er) and Bi-doped Sm2Ir2O7 ... -
Interfacial engineering to reduce switching current in perpendicularly magnetized Pt/Co/Pt system for memory applications
Tuning the interfacial properties of heavy metal (HM)/ Ferromagnet (FM)/ heavy metal (HM) thin film systems with perpendicular magnetic anisotropy (PMA) has attracted massive attention in the recent past because of their ... -
Modeling and Experimental Studies on Nucleation & Growth of Crystals Using Super-Cooled Liquids
Crystallization of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) is a critical processing step in the pharmaceutical industry. It traditionally involves supercooling mother liquor in jacketed vessels to induce crystallization ... -
Power Swing Blocking Protection in Presence of Large Scale Grid Following PV Generation
The increasing penetration of Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs) in power grids, driven by environmental concerns, has significantly altered the system's dynamic behavior. Unlike traditional Synchronous Generators (SGs), IBRs ... -
Modeling of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Centrifugal Compressors for Brayton Power Cycles
Due to several perceived advantages, supercritical Carbon dioxide (sCO2) cycles are viewed as potential replacements for steam-based power generation. Their successful deployment depends on several factors - one important ... -
Investigating DJ-1 homologs in maintaining genome integrity through glycation repair of macromolecules: Implications in regulating mitochondrial health
The current thesis work focuses on DJ-1 superfamily proteins and their role in protection against toxic glycating carbonyls such as Methylglyoxal (MG) and Glyoxal (GO). Our study reveals that yeast DJ-1 homologs (Hsp31 ... -
Gallium Oxide based High Voltage Diode : Design, Fabrication, Characterization and Modelling
High-efficiency power electronic devices intend to play a significant role in curbing global warming and enhancing energy conservation. Owing to its superior material properties, Gallium oxide (Ga2O3) has emerged as a new ... -
Optical and Structural Studies of Nanocrystal Assemblies
In my thesis I have delved into studying nanoparticle assemblies that can be applied to different types of applications. For example, certain types of nanoparticles can be utilized as quantum light sources or a different ...