Mechanical & Structural Sciences & Technology
| YEAR | WINNERS | SUBJECT OF RESEARCH |
| 2023 | Dr. Nagahanumaiah Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI), Bangalore |
For his pioneering initiatives in technology marketing and incubation initiatives, elevating the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 65 potential technologies slated for transfer. |
| 2022 | Prof. Dilip Kumar Pratihar Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur |
For his contributions in identifying the root causes of failure of the Gas Turbine Unit and Pigtail of catalyst tube. He has contributed significantly in the development of fuzzy logic-based data mining tools. These developments have immensely benefitted the Industry and Society. |
| 2021 | Dr. Kirti Chandra Sahu Professor, Dept.of Chemical Engineering IIT, Hyderabad |
For his immense contribution in the field of Earth Science, Mathematics & Physics, which include cloud and raindrops, multiphase and interfacial fluid mechanics, linear stability theory and pattern formation, micro-e bio-fluid mechanics and electrohydrodynamics. |
| 2020 | Dr. Tarun Kant Professor Emeritus Dept. of Civil Engineering IIT, Mumbai |
For his seminal contribution in the areas of solid mechanics, Plates, shells, fibre reinforced polymer composites, refined higher-order theories, thermal stresses, transient dynamics, finite element and other numerical methods. |
| 2019 | Dr. P. V. Venkitakrishnan Director, ISRO Bengaluru |
For his pioneering contribution to the indigenisation of space grade minimum alloys, titanium alloys, super alloys and special grade steels for cryogenic applications of Indian space Programme. |
| 2018 | No Award | |
| 2017 | No Award | |
| 2016 | No Award | |
| 2015 | Dr. Naresh Chandra Murmu Pr. Scientist & Head CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Durgapur |
Contribution in the field of micro/ nano-manufacturing, bearing and lubricants, surface coating and nano composites. |
| 2014 |
Shri M. Vasudevan Unni (Team leader) Shri G. Radhakrishnan Shri K. M. Chandran |
For developing indigenous design and realization of a high capacity electrodynamic shaker-slip table system for environmental vibration testing of launch vehicle sub-assemblies. |
| 2013 | Prof. R. N. Iyengar Director, Centre for Disaster Mitigation, Jain University, Bangalore |
For developing the methods to analyze and improve performance of Nuclear Plants, Railway Tracks, Defense Equipments and Civil Structures subject to uncertain forces. |
| 2012 | Prof. D. V. Singh Former Director, IIT Roorkee |
For developing and providing solutions to dynamic problems of Single Track Vehicles, design of hydrostatic bearing with restrictor system, and developing the Pavement Management System (PMS). |
| 2011 | Dr. G. N. Dayananda Chief Scientist & Head Centre for Societal Missions and Special Technologies, National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore |
For his innovative research and development in the area of advanced materials and structural systems. A group led by him has successfully designed and developed aerospace-grade Autoclaves (high pressure vessels with internal temperature control) which are critical for the manufacture of the carbon fibre composite (CFC) structural components for the airframes of aerospace vehicles. |
| 2010 | Prof. Pradip Dutta INAE Chair Prof. Dept. of Mechanical Engg. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore |
He has contributed significantly in basic and applied research in heat transfer, energy systems and other advanced technologies pertaining to thermal sciences that include innovative process development for defect free light metal castings, development of new cooling technologies for thermal management, solar thermal technologies, development of new adsorption-based technologies for refrigeration and natural gas storage, together with the development of advanced CFD models and tools pertaining to the above processes. |
| 2009 | Dr. Perumal Chellapandi Outstanding Scientist, Director, Reactor Design Group Indira Gandhi Center for Atomatic Research, Kalpakkam |
He has made sustained contributions in the challenging conditions of structural integrity under static, transient and seismic conditions for sodium cooled fast breeder reactors. |
| 2008 | Dr. Pawan Kumar Goenka President, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, Mumbai |
For contribution in the area of Indigenous development of Automobiles and its components. |
| 2007 | Dr. V. Bhujanga Rao Distinguished Scientist & Director Naval Science & Technological Lab. DRDO, Visakhapatnam |
For the successful design and development of various stealth technologies for warships submersible and submarine systems as also the developed indigenous cochlear implant device. |
| 2006 | Captain N. S. Mohan Ram Advisor, TVS Motor Co. Ltd. Tamil Nadu |
For development of India’s first indigenous frigatewarship and conducting researches and exploration of the methods for recycling of automobiles and also designing Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessels, Jacket Launch barge, Voith Schneider Tugs, Diving Support Vessels and Passenger ferries. |
| 2005 | Dr. Milind V. Rane Professor Mechanical Engg Department, IIT Mumbai |
For Development of Matrix heat recovery unit for recovering heat from engine exhaust, engine cooling fluid and refrigeration system. |
| 2004 | Dr. Prabir Chandra Basu Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, Mumbai |
For Development of high performance concrete (HPC) and high volume fly ash concrete (HVFAC) for nuclear power plant structures. |
| 2003 | Mr. Subhash Chander Chetal Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic Vellayani Research, Kalpakkam |
For Development of Fast Breeder reactor for Nuclear power generation. |
| 2002 |
Shri R. S. Yadav Shri A. B. Mukherjee Shri C. N. Ravi |
For development of Pipe-in-Pipe nozzle, large size sealing arrangement in pressure vessel and heat exchanger for critical equipment in compact reactor. |
| 2001 | Shri P. M. Kantak Dy. General Manager, Air India, Mumbai |
For development of static balancing method for air craft rotor. |
| 2000 |
Shri Ratan Kumar Sinha Shri B. B. Rupani Shri B. S. V. G. Sharma |
For various sensors for inspection, rehabilitation camera based alignment system and life management of pressure tubes of pressurized heavy water reactor. |
| 1999 | Dr. V. S. Chandrasekharan IIT, Mumbai |
For development of Geotechnical centrifuge for foundations, dams, tunnels, offshore structures and earthquake engineering. |
| 1998 | Shri R. K. Gargye Maintenance Superintendent, Narora Atomic Power Station, U.P. |
Development of the method for en-masse coolant channel replacement in nuclear reactor. |
| 1997 | No Award | |
| 1996 | Dr. H. S. Chandraseckariah Senior Scientist, Prototype Fabrication Group, Gas Turbine Research Establishment, Bangalore. |
Development of investment casting and light alloy structure casing. |
| 1995 | Shri M. K. Abdul Majeed Group Director, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Trivandrum. |
Development of Stage Auxiliary system and Mechanism for launch vehicle. |
| 1994 | Dr. S. V. Damle Professor Tata Institute for Fundamental Research, Mumbai. |
Development of scientific balloon for carrying heavy telemetry instruments to stratospheric altitudes. |
| 1993 |
Shri P. Muthukumaraswamy
Dr. S. S. Ramasamy |
They designed Polynomial High Speed Cams for Weft Knitting Machine, which has got substantial advantage. It is possible to convert all the existing Indigenous Circular Weft Knitting Machine with High Speed Cam system. |
| 1992 | Shri S. B. Bhoje Director, Reactor Group, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam |
He co-ordinated the work in progressively raising the power of Fast Breeding Reactors. This was achieved to a level of 1 MWT. Without system generator and during this low power phase, the reactor availability was increased to 50%. |
| 1991 |
Shri S. B. Bhagat Shri Arun Kumar Roy |
He has developed milling of crankshaft pin and journal. He has developed double twist bunching machine, steel wire shaving machine and magnetic clutch for Tata P&H excavator. |
| 1990 |
Shri Madhav Prabhakar Kawthekar Shri Shreesh Prabhakar Kawthekar |
Development of 4 axis CNC electric discharge machine. |
| 1989 |
Shri Prem Nath Bhambi Shri Harish Kumar Madan Shri Kuldeep Narayan Dobhal |
Development of film burner for residual fuel. |
| 1988 |
Shri S. K. Mehta
Shri S. M. Sundaram |
Design, engineering, construction and commissioning of high Neutron flux thermal research reactor “DHRUVA”. |
| 1987 |
Shri P. C. Sasidharan Nair
Shri P. Venkatraman Shri E. K. Sasidharan |
Development of advanced “Medium duly slant bed CNC Turning Centre STC-25”. |
| 1986 |
Dr. S. Rajagopalan Dr. A. Krishnan Shri A. V. Ramani |
Development of Electrochemical Milling Technology, Electrochemical Milling Machine and its applications. |
| 1985 |
Shri Areckal Paul Jayarajan Shri Suresh Chandra Tapda |
Development and construction of Asia’s largest Vainu Bappu reflection Optical Telescope. Co-ordinating the project management task of commissioning at Kavalur Observatory. |
| 1984 | No Award | |
| 1983 | Dr. V. Ramamurti Professor Dept. of Applied Mechanics Indian Institute of Technology Madras 600036 |
Improved design, performance and development of equipment and machinery such as Cement Plant Machinery, Turbo machinery. |
| 1982 | No Award | |
| 1981 | Shri Santosh Kumar De The SKD Combustion & Engineering Calcutta. |
Design and engineering of oil injection system for Blast furnaces using light naphtha/furnace oil and in low shaft furnace. |
| Shri Torun Chandra Boruah Tocklai Experimental Station Jorhat. Assam State. |
Development of continuous Roller Machine for rolling withered leaves for production of black and green tea. | |
| 1980 | No Award | |
| 1979 |
Prof. S. Durvasula Prof. S. N. V. Rao Prof. T. N. Krishnaswamy Shri K. Ramamurthy Reddy |
Analytical and experimental techniques in the field Aero-Elasticity, Aerodynamics, Oscillation of structures, Buckling and Random vibrations. |
| 1978 | Dr. S. R. Valluri Director National Aeronautical Laboratory Bangalore. |
Metal fatigue and fracture related to Aeronautics. |
| 1977 | Shri Satish Mehta Dy. Operations Manager W.G. Forge & Allied Industries Bombay. |
Developing Electrical Discharge Machine for manufacture of dies. |
| Shri S. V. Kothari Partner Paramount Furnace Co. Nagpur. |
Development of Induction Furnace suitable for operations with H2/N2 gas mixtures for application in power metallurgy and electronics. | |
| 1976 | Shri R. S. Bir Consulting Engineer Ind. Design Center Bangalore |
Design and development of machine tools. |
| Dr. C. V. Venkatesh Prof & Head Production Engineering Section Madras. |
Design and development of Cutting tools and machine tools including machinery for processing plastics. Indian Institute of Technology |