Research at CPDM

CPDM pioneered design research in India to make India self-reliant in terms of design knowledge, and to develop capability to pursue basic research in Engineering design and Product Design. Equipped with a strong faculty, a well-groomed library and an array of sophisticated facilities, CPDM has a congenial working atmosphere to develop future leaders in the field of design.

Research students are selected thorough a stringent selection procedure comprising of a written exam and an extensive interview, in order to determine their individual ability and motivation. A research student can select a research topic from a gamut of research area embracing design synthesis, design simulation and development of algorithms/ methodology.

Ph.D. at IISc generally requires three and half years of extensive in-depth research. A Ph.D. student is expected to contribute a major break through in design philosophy or understanding of design. M.Sc. is generally a two years research course. M.Sc.( Engg.) students are required to enrol more number of courses compared to Ph.D. students. M.Sc.( Engg.) course is a perfect blend of course work and research, thus providing them with freedom to take up either doctoral research or to be a part of a company where both research and general design are essential.

There are several labs with esteemed faculty adorned with state of the art facilities- providing an appropriate environment for contributing to the society by developing design knowledge.

Admissions

BASIC QUALIFICATION : Ph.D.

ME / M Tech or equivalent degree
or
M Des in Product Design & Manufacturing or equivalent.

 

BASIC QUALIFICATION : Direct Ph.D.

BE / B Tech or equivalent degree or Master's degree in Science, Applied Science, Materials Science or Engineering Design
or
B Sc or equivalent degree with Mathematics followed by AMIE, Grad. IETE, AMIIChE, AMIIM, AMIMech.E(I)
or
B Sc or equivalent degree in Physical and Mathematical Sciences or Computer Science or Electronics followed by a Master's degree in Computer Science or Applications.

BASIC QUALIFICATION : M.Sc( Engg.)

BE / B Tech or equivalent degree or Master's degree in Science, Applied Science, Materials Science or Engineering Design
or
B Sc or equivalent degree with Mathematics followed by AMIE, Grad. IETE, AMIIChE, AMIIM, AMIMech.E(I)
or
B Sc or equivalent degree in Physical and Mathematical Sciences or Computer Science or Electronics followed by a Master's degree in Computer Science or Applications.

For more information please go to General information about admision in IISc
and for detailed information please go to http://www.iisc.ernet.in/admissions/ADMISSIONS%202010.htm

Note: Interested candidates should not wait for CEED/GATE results for applying. Candidates should meet the deadlines for applying and CEED/GATE results can be supplied later.

Labs

Computer Aided Design Laboratory (CAD Lab)

Computerized Anthropometry and Ergonomics Simulation Laboratory (SCALE)

Creative Automotive Research Laboratory (CAR Lab)

Human Engineering Research Laboratory (HER Lab)

Innovation Design Study and Sustainability Laboratory (Ideas Lab)

Sustainability by Design Laboratory (Su-Desi Lab)

Virtual Reality Laboratory (VR Lab)