Department of Aerospace & Autonomous Systems

About Us

The Department of Aerospace Engineering & Autonomous Systems is committed to academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and indigenous technology development in the fields of aerospace engineering and autonomous systems. The department offers specialized M. Tech. programs in Aerospace Engineering (Guided Missiles), Aerospace Engineering (UAVs), Automation & Robotics, and Industrial Systems Engineering (Model Based Systems Engineering), designed to meet the growing needs of defence, space, and industrial sectors. These programs aim to nurture highly skilled professionals with strong technical foundations, interdisciplinary expertise, and the ability to innovate in strategically important domains.

Vision

To be a center of excellence in Aerospace Engineering and Autonomous Systems, fostering innovation, research, and technological leadership to address national strategic needs and global challenges in aerospace and intelligent autonomous technologies.

Mission

To impart high-quality education and training in Aerospace Engineering and Autonomous Systems, preparing skilled professionals and researchers through interdisciplinary learning and advanced research, while fostering innovation to address real-world challenges across strategic sectors with academic rigor and ethical excellence. The department is also committed to strengthening collaborations with academia, R&D organizations, defense establishments, and industry to achieve superior outcomes and drive technological advancement.

Get In Touch

Phone No.: 020 24604513

Address: Department of Aerospace Engineering and Autonomous Systems, Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, (Deemed to be University), Girinagar, Pune 411025.

Research Areas

  • Aerodynamics of Grid Fins
  • Shock Wave – Boundary Layer Interaction and its Control
  • UAV Design
  • Aerodynamics of Corrugated Airfoils and Wings
  • Flow Control using Tubercles
  • Robust Control-Based Collision Avoidance-Based Swarm of UAVs
  • Assistive Robotics for Medical Services
  • Underwater Robotics
  • Autonomous Driving Based on Deep Learning
  • Biped/Quadruped Locomotion for Assistive Devices
  • Autonomous Control for UAV
  • Product Sorting Station
  • Pipeline Inspection Robot
  • Aerial Robotics Localization and Mapping Musculoskeletal
  • Simulation and Control of Exoskeleton
  • Parameter estimation of aircraft
  • Linear and Nonlinear Control of Aircraft/Missile/UAV
  • Path planning of UAVs
  • Motion Planning of Underwater/Ground Robots
  • Robot Manipulation
  • Robust Controller Design

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M.Tech

M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering ( Guided Missile )

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M.Tech (UAVs)

M. Tech. in Aerospace Engineering (UAVs)

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M.Tech

M.Tech Automation & Robotics

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M.Tech in Industrial Systems Engg.

M.Tech. in Industrial Systems Engg. (MBSE) for working Professional

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Short Courses

List of customized courses on” Missile Technology” conducted for executives of BrahMos Aerospace Ltd. & Bharat Dynamics Ltd.

Sr. No
Program Title
Period
1
Customised course on Missile Technology for executives of Bharat Dynamics Ltd.
06 Weeks 05-05-2025 to 13-06-2025
2
Customized course on Missile Technology For executives of Bharat dynamics ltd.
06 Weeks 29-07-2019 to 07-09-2019
4
Customized course on Missile Technology For executives of BrahMos Aerospace Ltd.
06 Weeks 13-08-2018 to 21-09-2018
5
Customized course on Missile Technology For executives of Bharat Dynamics Ltd.
06 Weeks 23-10-2017 to 01-12-2017
6
Customized course on Missile Technology For executives of Bharat Dynamics Ltd.
06 Weeks 07-08-2017 to 15-09-2017
7
Customized course on Missile Technology For executives of BrahMos Aerospace Ltd
06 Weeks 18-07-2016 to 26-08-2016
8
Customized course on Missile Technology For executives of BrahMos Aerospace Ltd.
06 Weeks 11-08-2014 to 19-09-2014
9
Customized course on Missile Technology For executives of BrahMos Aerospace Ltd.
06 Weeks 11-08-2014 to 19-09-2014
10
Customized course on Missile Technology For executives of Bharat Dynamics Ltd.
06 Weeks 07-04-2014 to 16-05-2014
11
Customized course on Missile Technology For executives of Bharat Dynamics Ltd.
06 Weeks 11-11-2013 to 20-12-2013
Customized course on Missile Technology For executives of Bharat Dynamics Ltd.
06 Weeks 16-09-2013 to 25-10-2013
13
Customized course on Missile Technology For executives of BrahMos Aerospace Ltd.
06 Weeks 05-08-2013 to 13-09-2013
Dr. Ganapati N. Joshi

Dr. Ganapati N. Joshi

Professor, Head of the Department
Research Interests: Aerodynamics, Experimental Fluid Mechanics, Wind Tunnels, Turbulence
Mr. Prasad M Naik

Mr. Prasad M Naik

Sc. 'G' on Deputation
Research Interests: Control Systems, Robotics & Autonomous Control, Energy Management Systems
Dr. P. Anil Kumar

Dr. P. Anil Kumar

Sc. 'G' on Deputation
Research Interests: Structures- Design, Analysis, Testing & Evaluation, Vibration Control, Experimental Modal Analysis, Vibration Testing, Pyroshock Testing, Software- MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape & Python
Dr. Pooja Agrawal

Dr. Pooja Agrawal

Assistant Professor
Research Interests: Guidance, Control and Motion Planning of Autonomous Vehicles, Robot Vision, Aerial Robotics, Underwater Surveillance
Dr. Soumya S

Dr. Soumya S

Assistant Professor
Research Interests: Nonlinear Dynamics and Control, Robot Path Planning, Underwater Robotics, Rehabilitation Robotics
Dr. Hari Om Verma

Dr. Hari Om Verma

Assistant Professor
Research Interests: Aircraft System Identification, Parameter Estimation, Flight Dynamics and Control
Mr. Vinay Anand Yadav

Mr. Vinay Anand Yadav

Assistant Professor
Research Interests: Aerospace Propulsion, Computational Engineering, Model Free Aerodynamic Optimization, Predictive Chaos, Non-Linear Dynamic
Dr. Manu Korulla

Dr. Manu Korulla

Distinguished Visiting Faculty
Research Interests: Autonomous Underwater Systems, Weapon Delivery Systems, Underwater Weapons
Dr. M Manickavasagam

Dr. M Manickavasagam

Distinguished Visiting Faculty
Research Interests: Missile Control & Guidance, Missile Design, Systems Engineering
Mr. Madhav Madhukar Kuber

Mr. Madhav Madhukar Kuber

Visiting Faculty
Research Interests: Swarm Robotics, AI-ML for Robotics, Human Robot Interaction
Dr.Umakant Josyula

Dr.Umakant Josyula

Visiting Faculty
Research Interests: Missile Aerodynamics & Design, Systems Engineering
Dr. S. E. Talole

Dr. S. E. Talole

Adjunct Faculty, AE & AS
Research Interests: Missile Guidance & Control, Control Systems
Dr. Yoganand Japu

Dr. Yoganand Japu

Adjunct Faculty, AE & AS
Research Interests: System Design and Implementation, Simulation of Aerospace Systems, Verification and Validation of safety Critical Systems, Model Based Systems Engineering
Dr. R Santhanam

Dr. R Santhanam

Adjunct Faculty, AE & AS
Research Interests: Aerospace Structures
Dr. Ramakrishnan Raman

Dr. Ramakrishnan Raman

Adjunct Faculty, AE & AS
Research Interests: Systems Engineering, Complex Engineered Systems of Aerospace, Electrical & Industrial Automation
Dr. Ajay Misra

Dr. Ajay Misra

Guest Faculty
Research Interests: Aerodynamics, Flight Mechanics, UAV Design
Mr. Hariprasad

Mr. Hariprasad

Guest Faculty
Research Interests: UAV Structure & Design