Aeronautical Society of India, CFD Division
Driving Aeronautical Progress with Computational Intelligence
Aeronautical Society of India : Computational Fluid Dynamics Division
The Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Division stands as a specialized technical wing of the Aeronautical Society of India, dedicated to advancing computational methods in aerospace applications. This division has evolved into a pivotal force in India's aeronautical landscape, fostering collaboration between academia, research institutions, and industry partners. The following provides an in-depth examination of its structure, history, activities, and contributions to the field.
Historical Foundation and Development
The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI), recognizing the growing importance of computational methods in aerospace engineering, formally established the CFD Division on August 11, 1998. This milestone decision reflected the society's commitment to embracing cutting-edge technologies in aeronautical sciences. The division was strategically headquartered in Bangalore, a city renowned as India's aerospace hub, while extending its influence nationwide through various technical activities and collaborative initiatives.
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Since its inception, the CFD Division has maintained its founding vision of promoting research and development in industrial, academic, and commercial computational fluid dynamics applications. Over its twenty-five-year history, the division has successfully expanded awareness about CFD applications and has notably convinced even sceptical professionals to explore and utilize the power of computational methods in aerospace design and analysis processes.
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The division's establishment represented a forward-thinking approach by the Aeronautical Society of India, which itself was founded in 1948 with inauguration by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. The CFD Division has since become one of only two specialized divisions within the Society's organizational structure, alongside the Design Division, both operating from Bangalore.
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Organizational Structure
The CFD Division operates under a structured leadership framework that ensures efficient management of its various activities and initiatives. As of the most recent available information, the division is led by:
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Mr. Satya Prakash, Chairman
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Ms. Valliammai Somasundaram, Honorary Secretary
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Mr. Muralidhar Madhusudan, Honorary Treasurer
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The division maintains its headquarters at Suranjandas Road Junction, New Thippasandra Post, Bangalore-560075, strategically positioned to collaborate with key regional aerospace institutions. This location facilitates essential interactions with prominent organizations such as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, the Aeronautical Development Agency, and various research and academic institutions concentrated in Bangalore's aerospace ecosystem.
Executive Committee 2025
Ex-Officio Members 2025
Name | Affiliation |
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Past Chairman, CFD Division | AeSI |
Editor, Journal of AeSI | AeSI |
Chairman, Bangalore Branch | AeSI |
Members 2025
Name | Affiliation |
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Dr. K. Anandhanarayanan | DRDL |
Mr. Lalan Singh | ANSYS |
Prof. Sanjay Mittal | IITK |
Mr. Hari Prasad | Cadence |
Prof. Prabhu Ramachandran | IITB |
Prof. Santanu Ghosh | IITM |
Mr. V.V.S. Narayan | HAL |
Mr. Ramachandra Rao | ADE |
Prof. K.P. Sinhamahapatra | IITKGP |
Prof. Priyank Kumar | BIT Mesra |
Prof Niranjan Ghaisas | IIT Hyderabad |
Dr. T N Venkatesh | CSIR-NAL |
Mr. Vinod Kumar | VSSC |
Mission and Core Objectives
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The CFD Division was established with a clear mandate to serve as a formal setup for overseeing and coordinating conferences, colloquia, symposia, and other technical meetings related to computational fluid dynamics. This coordination role supports the broader objectives of:
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Promoting research and development in industrial, academic, and commercial areas of CFD
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Facilitating knowledge exchange between experts across different sectors
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Creating platforms for presenting cutting-edge research and applications
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Encouraging young professionals and students to pursue careers in the field
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Building awareness about the capabilities and applications of CFD in aerospace design
Through these focused objectives, the division supports the broader mission of the Aeronautical Society of India to advance and disseminate knowledge of aeronautical sciences and aircraft engineering while elevating the aerospace profession in India.
Contributions
Over its twenty-five-year history, the CFD Division has made substantial contributions to India's aerospace sector by:
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Creating a robust community of CFD practitioners across the country
Facilitating knowledge transfer between research institutions and industry
Supporting the development of indigenous aircraft programs through computational expertise
Promoting adoption of advanced computational methods in traditional aerospace design environments
Providing technical forums that accelerate innovation and problem-solving
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