Aerospace Research Students' Symposium

Elevating Excellence in Aerospace Research & Innovation

28th January - 31st January, 2026

Department of Aerospace Engineering, IISc Bangalore

About AERES

The Aerospace Research Students Symposium (AERES) is an annual technical event hosted by the Department of Aerospace Engineering, at IISc, promoting cutting edge aerospace research and fostering collaboration among the brightest students across the country.

Over the four days, MTech and PhD students present their groundbreaking research, sparking collaboration and driving knowledge exchange within the aerospace community.

AERES’25 witnessed enthusiastic participation from 300 + students and faculty members. Additionally, 10 + students from premier institutions were invited to showcase their research projects.

Presentations explored laminar flame chemistry, soot formation in combustors, LES of hydrogen jet flames, and combustion-shock interactions. Liquid propulsion advances, injector atomization, and multi-component gas diagnostics were among the highlights, attracting significant attention from industry experts. simulations.

PROPULSION

AERODYNAMICS

Topics ranged from cavity flow acoustics validation to Mack Mode instability characterization. Researchers presented work on flexible velocity Boltzmann schemes, turbulent boundary layer perturbations, and anisotropic mesh methods for high-order compressible flow simulations.

CONTROLS

From human-drone interaction frameworks to multi-agent autonomous aerial systems, these sessions showcased AI-driven, adaptive control approaches for aerospace vehicles. Dynamic geofencing, optimal path routing, and cooperative target tracking in space missions were notable themes.

STRUCTURES

Talks covered wave propagation in composite materials, phononic time crystals, and impact damage analysis using AI. Presentations also included structural health monitoring techniques, CFRP laminate performance, and metamaterial-inspired designs.

AERES '26 Overview

The Department of Aerospace Engineering, IISc, is excited to invite you to AERES 2026—a premier Aerospace Research Students’ Symposium. This 4-day event brings together MTech and PhD students from IISc and other leading institutes to showcase innovative research and connect with industry experts.

Why Attend AERES 2026?

• 5 Keynote Speeches: Hear from distinguished leaders in the aerospace industry.

• 2 Workshops: Enhance your skills with hands-on learning opportunities.

• Poster and Oral Presentations: Discover groundbreaking research and engage in discussions on cutting-edge advancements.

This symposium offers an excellent platform to network, learn from industry leaders, and explore the latest trends in aerospace technology.

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