Recent investigations in my laboratory suggest that Prussian Blue, particularly copper Prussian Blue analogues, can serve as effective cathode hosts for a dual ion–zinc battery system. These materials are attractive due to their open framework structure, tunable composition, and ability to accommodate multivalent ions, making them promising candidates for next-generation energy storage devices.
The aim of this project is to study using CFD, wind-generated wave spectra (distribution of various wavenumbers). Softwares (Wavewatch) are available for studying how such spectra evolve in time and these softwares are used now by Indian govt. agencies for predicting significant wave height in the ocean on a regular basis. The work will involve theoretical and computational effort for studying the process via such spectra are generated. Apply if you are interested in computational modelling and find physics and Fluid Mechanics interesting.
Most proteins fold into a rigid shape to do their job. However, a fascinating class called Intrinsically Disordered Proteins (IDPs) are completely flexible and shape-shifting. Because they lack a fixed structure, they are essential for controlling key cellular processes. But this same flexibility can also backfire—when these proteins misfold, they can clump together and cause severe human diseases.
Distributed control has emerged as an effective strategy to achieve optimal control of large scale interacting networks. This project focusses on the following objectives:
1. Develop graph-theoretical contributions for synthesizing distributed architectures for advanced control
2. Validate the architectures via dynamic simulations
3. Experimentally verify and validate the theoretical contributions on benchmark systems like quadruple tank system.
This project focusses on opportunities for decarbonization of chemical industry through electrification. Both direct and indirect electrification routes will be pursued. Specific objectives of the project include:
1. Analyze the impact of electrification on optimal design and operation of chemical systems.
2. Pursue electrification of conventional systems via direct/indirect modes.
3. Address optimal design and control challenge associated with electrification.
APOBEC3G (A3G) is a powerful human protein that acts as a front-line defense against HIV-1 by mutating viral genetic material during replication. However, designing therapies that protect A3G from HIV's viral counter-defenses requires understanding its internal moving parts.
The project focusses on design, optimization and control of a renewable power production system. The system consists of three main components; biogas generation and cleanup, conversion of biogas into bio-hydrogen and lastly, converting this hydrogen into electricity using a fuel cell. These three components are strongly coupled in terms of material recycle and energy integration. The project objectives will be to:
Co-supervisor: Sujit S Jogwar
The work will look at approaches which can harness foundational models to help with piping and instrumentation diagram creation. This is part of an ongoing activity with invovlement of a design engineering company. Beyond using foundational existing models, the work will also explore ways to efficiently update (finetune) existing models using documents/data from the engineering company or otherwise available in literature. Currently there are no such available tools.
Breast cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide despite significant advances in diagnosis and treatment. A major challenge in the development of effective therapeutics is the lack of preclinical models that accurately recapitulate the complex tumour microenvironment. Conventional two-dimensional (2D) cell culture systems fail to reproduce the three-dimensional architecture, extracellular matrix interactions, mechanical cues, and dynamic biochemical gradients that influence tumour progression and drug response.
The petroleum industry is significantly challenged by clay swelling in subterranean formations, which occurs when hydrophilic clays absorb water, expanding in size and reducing the permeability of oil- bearing reservoirs. This phenomenon results in decreased oil recovery efficiency, increased production costs, and the potential for severe operational disruptions. Inhibiting clay swelling is therefore critical to improving oil extraction, particularly in shale and other clay-rich formations.