Department of Aerospace Engineering

Programmes Under Aerospace Engineering

B.Tech in Aeronautical Engineering

The B.Tech program in Aeronautical engineering deals with the design, construction, maintenance, safety and study of science behind various aircrafts and their components.

For a better learning process, students are exposed to case studies and problem-based learning, brainstorming, written tests, computer simulation, group discussions, industrial training seminars, technical seminars and projects. The prescribed courses of study and syllabi cover areas like, design, structures, propulsion, aerodynamics and systems. The laboratories and workshops, detailed in the curriculum, have been framed to take up the challenges in Industry and focus themselves on research and development. The student has access to the latest versions of many analysis and design packages.

Objective

  • To prepare for successful careers in industry that meet the needs of Indian and multinational companies in the field of Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering
  • To develop the ability among the students to synthesize data and technical concepts for application to Aeronautical product design

Scope of Employment

Students are eligible to be placed in organizations dealing with products and services related to the aerospace and aeronautical industries. Some of the top recruiters in this field are Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Defense Research and Development Laboratories (DRDO), Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Civil Aviation Department, Air India, India Space Research Organization (ISRO), Airlines, Air Force, Corporate Research Companies, Defense Ministry, Helicopter Companies, Aviation Companies, NASA and many other…

Program Content

Core Courses

  • Aerodynamics
  • Atmospheric & Space Flight Mechanics
  • Theory of Elasticity
  • Aerospace Structure
  • Rocket
  • Propulsion
  • Avionics and Instrument Systems
  • Aerospace Vehicle Design

Elective Courses

  • Advanced Aerospace Structure
  • Fundamentals of Combustion
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Aerospace Materials & Processes
  • Hypersonic Aero-Thermo Dynamics
  • Cryogenics
  • Advanced Propulsion System
M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering (2 years)

The program covers advanced topics in aerospace engineering such as aircraft design, aerodynamics, avionics, propulsion systems, and materials science. Students are also exposed to various aspects of space technology, including satellite design and space missions. The curriculum is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in designing and analyzing aerospace systems through various laboratory experiments and projects. The program also includes seminars, workshops, and industrial visits to keep the students updated with the latest developments in the field of aerospace engineering.

Objective

  • To expose the students with computer aided engineering of Aerospace systems and apply and solve problems related to structural, thermal and flow analysis of aircraft components.

Scope of Employment

Aerospace Industry

Aircraft Manufacturing

Spacecraft Manufacturing

Defense and Military Aviation

Research and Development

Space Exploration

Aviation and Airlines

Government Organizations

Aerospace Consulting

Aerospace Software Development

Environmental and Sustainable Aviation

Aerospace Materials and Manufacturing

Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Drones

Flight Testing and Certification

Program Content

Core Courses

  • Aerospace Structure
  • Finite element Method
  • Advanced Aerodynamics
  • Flight Performance
  • Rocket Propulsion
  • Boundary layer Theory
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Aerospace Navigation

Elective Courses

  • Advanced Aerospace Structure
  • Fundamentals of Combustion
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Aerospace Materials & Process
  • Hypersonic Aero-Thermo Dynamics
  • Cryogenics
  • Advanced Propulsion System.