THEMES
The conference is focused on current research trends in all disciplines of mechanics including interdisciplinary areas. The topics include (but not limited to):
Fluid mechanics
Experimental and Computational Aerodynamics, Experimental and Computational Fluid Mechanics, Seepage Flow, Computational Mechanics, Computational Methods, Shock-Boundary Layer Interactions, Active and Passive Flow Controls, Fluid-structure interaction, High Enthalpy Flows and Hypersonic Aerodynamics, biomechanics, Bio-inspired mechanics, Aeroacoustics, Hydrodynamics, Turbulence, LES etc.
Solid mechanics and Dynamics
AI and Expert Systems, Classical Mechanics, Composite Materials and Structure, Computational Mechanics, Computational Methods, Damage Mechanics, Fracture Mechanics, Functionally Graded Materials, Fuzzy Logic, Genetic Algorithms and Neural Networks, Modelling and Simulation, Nano mechanics, Nonlinear Mechanics, Optimization, Smart Materials, Structures and Systems, Structural Dynamics, Aeroelesticity, Terramechanics, Uncertainty Quantification etc.
Flight mechanics, Control and Navigation
Space/Orbital Mechanics, UAV, MAV, AI and Expert Systems, Fuzzy Logic, Genetic Algorithms and Neural Networks, Satellite-Based Navigation Systems, Optimal, Non-linear and Robust control.
Propulsion and Combustion
Turbomachinery, Aerodynamics of gas turbine components , Development and Testing of Gas Turbine Systems, Heat transfer, Gas turbine blade cooling, rotor dynamics, Performance Analysis and Advanced Cycles, Droplet and spray combustion, Laser ignition, Combustion spectroscopy, LES of combustion, Alternative fuels, Non-conventional energy, Nano-fuels, Technology Development in Solid/Liquid/Hybrid Rockets, etc Statistical Thermodynamics, Uncertainty Quantification