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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 & 1/2 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 = 27
• 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