Applied and Theoretical Mechanics Lab
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Dr
Dr. Shailesh I. Kundalwal
About Lab
Welcome to the Applied and Theoretical Mechanics (ATOM)
Laboratory at IIT Indore, founded and directed by Dr. Shailesh. I. Kundalwal, Associate Professor of
Mechanical Engineering. The ATOM Lab undertakes research primarily in the
following areas: Experimental Characterization of Nanostructures and their Composites; Mechanics of Carbon- and Boron-Based Nanostructures; Nanomechanics
and Micromechanics of Composites; Nanotechnology in Engineering; Finite Element
Analysis of Composites; and Nano Energy and Hydrogen Storage. The lab's mission is to lead the advancement and application
of multifunctional nano- and micro-structures addressing the challenges
associated with their multifaceted aspects via numerous experimental, nanomechanical and
micromechanical techniques. The lab offers an exciting opportunity to join a
team of dedicated researchers that pride themselves in cutting edge research
that is both challenging and stimulating. Being multi-disciplinary in nature, lab
consists of researchers from various backgrounds - physics, materials science,
computer, mechanical engineering. See Research tab to know more of our
research and Opportunities tab if you are interested to join the lab.
Significant achievements of
ATOM Lab in past 3 yrs:
- SERB Early Career Research Award = 1
- International Travel Grant Awards = 4 (SERB = 3, ASME = 1)
- ASME Awards = 2 (Best Presentation and Student Track Competition Winner)
- Doctoral Fellowships = 2 (each from CSIR and DST)
- Overseas Doctoral Fellowships = 2 (SERB and Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute)
- Thesis
Completed = 27 (4 PhD, 9 MTech and 14 BTech)
- Best UG Researchers Awards = 2
- International Journal Publications = 25
- Major External Research Grants = 11 ( 7 as PI and 4 as Co-PI)
- International/National Conference Papers = 18/6
- Elsevier Outstanding Reviewer Awards = 8
- Elsevier Reviewer Recognition = 24
- Short Term Courses/Workshop = 3
- Development of new course = 1
- Inst of Phys (UK) Trusted Reviewer Recognition = 1
Available Computational Facilities
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Master Node
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2 x Intel Xeon E5-2620 v4 (16 cores, 20M cache,
2.1 GHz, 8.0GT/s)
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Server Node 1 |
2 x Intel Xeon E5-2620 v4 (16 cores, 20M cache, 2.1 GHz, 8.0GT/s) with high performance
K80 Nvidia Tesla GPU.
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Server Node 2
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2 x Intel Xeon E5-2620 v4 (16 cores, 20M cache, 2.1 GHz, 8.0GT/s) with high performance V100 Nvidia Tesla GPU.
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Server Node 3
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2 x Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 (28 Cores, 2.6GHz, 35M , 135W) with high performance V100 Nvidia Tesla GPU.
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5 |
Work Station
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Intel Xeon E5-2650 v4 (12 Cores, 2.2 GHz, 30M , 105W)
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6 |
FEAST-Finite Element-based software developed by ISRO
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Finite Element
Analysis Software FEAST-Research License
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7 |
Software-CPU and GPU based (GPL versions)
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Quantum Espresso, LAMMPS, PACKMOL, VMD, NanoEngineer-1, NAMD, CP2K, XCrySDen
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UPS
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APC Smart-UPS
(6kVA/5.4kW) with 16 batteries of 12V/65
AH
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Available Experimental Facilities
Available Experimental Facilities
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Ultrasonic Processor
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Ultrasonic homogenizer, 750-Watt processor with temp Controller, timer, and pulser; 230V, supplied with converter, tool kit, foot switch connection, 13-mm dia probe |
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Digital Ceramic
Stirring Hot Plate
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Ceramic
coated stainless steel , Room temp. to
320°C , 600 W, 0
to 2200 rpm, 10 liters
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3 |
Vacuum Desiccator
with Pump
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Vacuum Desiccators with Lid Imported without Mark, Inner dia: 240 mm |
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Laboratory Oven
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Hot Air Oven 18x18x18, Temperature range Ambient+10°C to 250°C, Air
circulation: Motor driven blower
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Weighing Balance
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Make: Sartorius. Readability (g): 0.0001 |
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Automatic CVD System
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Fully automatic CVD System with 12 Zones and
4-channals mass-flow controllers
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Scanning Tunneling Microscopy
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Scanner: Max Area 3.4 um X 3.4 um; Min Area 13 nm X 13 nm; Max Z Range 550 nm
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