A rigorous doctoral research programme in Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering — developing original thinkers and innovators through intensive research, coursework, and scholarly contribution at IIT Dharwad.
* Up to one ME 702S "Seminar" course is allowed as part of the 16 credits.
** HS 601T "Communication Skills" is a zero-credits (pass/no pass) course.
* Up to one ME 702S "Seminar" course allowed as part of the 46 credits. However, doing more credits is recommended.
** HS 601T "Communication Skills" is a zero-credits (pass/no pass) course.
Credit Notation Guide
Course Category
With M.Tech.
16
Credits · Year 1
Maths 6 + Seminar 4 + Elective 6
Direct B.Tech.
46
Credits · Year 1
Courses + Seminar + HS 601T (0 cr)
Design
Full course details, credit breakdowns, and elective listings for the Design & doctoral stream.
Manufacturing & Materials
Full course details, credit breakdowns, and elective listings for the Manufacturing & Materials doctoral stream.
Thermal & Fluids
Full course details, credit breakdowns, and elective listings for the Thermal & Fluids doctoral stream.
Programme Regulations
The Ordinances and Regulations governing the PhD programme are available for reference in the link alongside.
Computational fluid dynamics, turbulence and multiphase flow modeling, heat and mass transfer, and high-fidelity simulations using finite volume/finite element methods and high-performance computing, addressing both fundamental and applied fluid engineering problems.
Computational materials modeling, multiscale simulations, molecular dynamics simulations, coarse-grained simulations, finite element analysis, and data-driven materials design, including machine learning approaches and high-performance computing.
Solid mechanics, structural analysis, finite element methods, robotics, composites, and computational design. Research led by faculty with expertise in plasticity, topology optimisation, and compliant mechanisms.
Advanced manufacturing processes, materials characterisation, additive manufacturing, machining, forming, composites, and smart fabrication. Research addressing both industrial and emerging material challenges.
Solid mechanics, structural analysis, finite element methods, robotics, composites, and computational design. Research led by faculty with expertise in plasticity, topology optimisation, and compliant mechanisms.
CFD, aero-acoustics, turbomachinery aerodynamics, heat transfer, combustion, energy systems, and multiphase flows. Focus on sustainable energy technologies and aerospace thermal systems.