The Department of Aerospace Engineering at the Indian Institute of
Science plans to hold an international conference in all areas of
aerospace engineering during the centenary year of the Indian Institute
of Science. The conference will be marked by several noteworthy events
such as technical paper presentations and special sessions dedicated to
key themes of current interest. Apart from these there will be special
alumni and industry-interaction events. The conference is expected to be
attended by a large number of scientists/engineers from academia,
research and development organizations, and industry from India and
abroad. This unique conference will showcase advanced research and
development efforts in aerospace engineering in India as well as have a
large number of contributions from the international community of
researchers.
The Indian Institute of Science, established in 1909, is widely
recognized to be a premier academic research institute in India. The
year 2008-2009 is the centenary year of the institute. Established in
1942, the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the Indian Institute of
Science is the largest and earliest established academic aerospace
department in the country with a large faculty and many graduate
research students. Since IISc is situated in Bangalore, which is the hub
of the aerospace industry in India, members of the faculty have closely
interacted with international and Indian aerospace industries and have
contributed to a large number of national research and development
programs. This department has also been one among the major sources of
scientific talent for the Indian aerospace industry and research
organizations. Its alumni have spread out across the globe and have held
important positions in international academia and industry.