Vehicle Styling and Aerodynamics


Overview

Focus

This group focuses on Vehicle Concept Design and Styling, including Vehicle Interior and Exterior Design and Automotive Aerodynamics and CFD. 

Research Topics

  • Drag Reduction
  • Flow Improvement in Passenger Car Compartment 
  • Conceptual Design of Futuristic Vehicles 
  • Ergonomic Analysis

Projects

  • Design of Dynamic Air Vents and Airflow Analysis in a Passenger Car Cabin 
  • In-Cabin Airflow and Thermal Comfort Analysis of a Passenger Car
  • Studies on the Effect of Spoiler on the Aerodynamic Performance of a Sports Car
  • Improved Under Hood Thermal Management of a Passenger Car with Rear Mounted Engine 
  • Three-Dimensional Fluid-Flow and Acoustic Prediction in an Automotive Exhaust Muffler
  • Prediction of Drag and Lift Coefficients of a Sedan with Closed and Open Windows

Available

  • Wind Tunnel Experimental Setup 
  • Alias and VRED Software 
  • ICEM CFD, Ansys Fluent 
  • Design Studio

Journals

  • SAE International Journal of Passenger Cars — Electronic and Electrical Systems

SAE International Journal of Transportation Safety 

  • Stanford University

    Stanford University

  • Michigan Tech

    Michigan Tech

  • Faurecia

    faurecia

  • Gmtci

    GMTCI

  • ARAI

    ARAI

  • Tata Motors

    Tata Motors

  • Benz

    Mercedes Benz

  • SIAM

    SIAM

  • Altigreen

    ALTIGREEN

  • Coventry university

    Coventry University

  • MRV

    MRV

Contact
Address
Automotive Technologies Research Centre (ATRC)
#470-P, Peenya Industrial Area, 4th Phase, Bengaluru-560058
Phone: 080 25555555
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Person
Mr. S Umesh Mr. V R Kiran