Dr.
Sooraj V. S
Professor
- R-103, D4
- sooraj [at] iist.ac.in
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+91-471-2568449
Department
Research interests
Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing for Space /Aerospace/ Precision Engineering Applications Manufacturing Design and Processes for Microgravity Experiments (Small Spacecrafts and Payloads) 3D printing / Prototyping for Bio-Medical Instrumentaion Mac
Academics and Research
- Assistant Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram (June 2015 - Sept 2019)
- Reader, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram (July 2009 - June 2015).
- Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology (M-CET), Trivandrum (Sept. 2004 to July 06 & May2008 to July 2009).
Industrial
- Engineering Trainee, Production Planning & Control Department, Kerala Hitech Industries Ltd (KELTEC-Presently BrahMos Aerospace), April 2004- Oct. 2004.
- Trainee, Kerala Automobiles (KAL), Jan 2004- April 2004.
Association with Professional Bodies
- Life Member, Indian Society for Advancements of Materials and Process Engineering (ISAMPE)
- Life Member, Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)
- Life Member, Society of Aerospace Manufactruing Engineers (SAME)
- Life Member, Indian National Society for Aerospace and Related Mechanims (INSARM)
- Life Member, Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
Education
- PhD – Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram
- M.Tech. – National Institute of Technology (NIT) Calicut
- B.Tech. – Govt. Engg. College, Bartonhill, Trivandrum (University of Kerala)
- Subtractive and Computer Aided Manufacturing
- Machining Science and Technology
- Machining and Precision Manufacturing
- Materials Processing Techniques
- Manufacturing Technology
- Advanced manufacturing and Automation
- Aerospace Materials and Processing
- Manufacturing Processes Lab
- Metrology and Computer Aided Inspection
- Machine Tools and Metrology Practice
- Basics of Mechanical Engineering
- Engineering Graphics
- Basic Engineering lab
<h4><strong>PATENTS GRANTED </strong></h4><ul><li>"Reconfigurable Grinding Wheel with In-built cooling and Self-adaptable lubrication system via Additive Manufacturing" : Indian Patent : Status: <strong>GRANTED (2024) </strong></li><li>"Multipurpose resilient elasto-magnetic-abrasive spheres for fine finishing of surfaces”, Indian patent: Status: <strong>GRANTED (2020)</strong></li></ul><h4><strong>PATENT APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED / UNDER REVIEW </strong></h4><ul><li>2 No.s (in the area of Bio Medical Instrumentation via Additive Manufacturing & Development of Special Gear System for Space Robotics and related applications)</li></ul>
<h4>ROLE IN INSTITUTE LEVEL SPACE MISSIONS </h4><p><strong>Dy. HEAD (Mechanical/AE), Small Spacecraft Systems and Payload Centre (SSPACE)</strong> </p><ul><li>Core team member from Mechanical / Aerospace Side (in the Multi Disciplinary team) for Various SPACE Projects at IIST </li></ul><p><strong>......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................</strong></p><h4>Participation in Space Missions (SUCCESSFUL LAUNCHES) </h4><ul><li>> Successful Launch and Commissioning of<strong> PILOT-G2 (GRACE) Payload </strong>in POEM platform of PSLV-C60 (<strong>SpaDeX Mission</strong>), 30 December 2024 </li></ul><p> Role: Design/ Analysis of Mechanical Systems/Hardware, Design for Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing,Testing/Qualification of Payload</p><ul><li>> Successful Launch and Commissioning of<strong> PILOT Payload (3D printed Payload) </strong>in PSLV-C55- PS4 POEM (for Microgravity experiments), 22 April 2023 </li></ul><p> Role: Design/ Analysis of Mechanical Systems/Hardware, Design for Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing,Testing/Qualification of Payload</p><ul><li>> Successful Launch and Commissioning of<strong> ARIS 201F payload </strong>for Ionspheric Studies in PSLV-C55- PS4 POEM (for Microgravity experiments), 22 April 2023</li></ul><p> Role:Design/Analysis of Mechanical Systems for sensors & package;Design for Manufacturing; Realization,Testing and Qualification of Payload</p><ul><li>> Successul launch and Commissioning of <strong>INSPIRESat-1 </strong>in PSLV -C52, 14 February 2022</li></ul><p> Role: Design and realization of Mechanical Systems/hardware/rigs for the testing of electronic components at SSPACE and IIST Ground station.</p><ul><li>> Sucessful Launch and Commisioning of<strong> ARIS 101 F payload </strong>in PSLV-C45- PS4 -Orbital Platform (for Microgravity experiments), 01 April 2019</li></ul><p> Role: Design/ Analysis of Mechanical Systems for sensors & package; Design for Manufacturing ; Realization, Testing and Qualification of Payload</p><p>....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................</p><p><strong>ONGOING MISSIONS</strong> : Involved as a team member in</p><p>IDM (EPS-TDS-01 Mission)</p><p>AHAN- IIST Satellite Initiative</p><p>ARIS-V (Recently approved as a part of Venus MIssion) </p><p>Space Biology Payload </p><p>Other SSPACE /EPDL Projects</p><p><strong>PROPOSED</strong> <strong>/under Study</strong> : BRAIM (Involved as a co-PI/ collaborator)</p><p><strong>SUPPORT TO ISRO CENTRES</strong> : Supported ISRO focal points for some rapid prototyping related requirements as a part of space missions/related testings</p><p>......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................</p><h4>RESEARCH PROJECTS</h4><p><strong>ASRG Funded Projects</strong></p><p>Two Projects ongoing</p><ul><li>First Project Sanctioned in the year 2023, in the area of Additive Manufacturing for Space Application with spacial focus on Gaganyaan Mission etc.</li><li>Second Project sanctioned in the year 2024, in the area of Space Robotics with spacial focus on Design for Additive manufactruing and Smart parctices</li></ul><p><strong>IIST-ISRO Projects</strong></p><p>FOUR projects completed </p><p><strong>PhD Supervision</strong></p><p><em><strong>Completed and degree awarded </strong></em></p><p>1. Dr. Danish Handa [Area of Reserach: Development of a New Machining Strategy for Fibre Reinforced Composites (Eccentric Sleeve Grinding & related Investigations)]</p><p>2. Mr. Sarath Babu Thekkoot Surendran (Ongoing, in the area of an Innovative Grinding Solution via Additive Manufacturing]</p><p><em><strong>Project Funded (ASRG Scheme)</strong></em></p><p>1. Mr. Akhil A I (Ongoing in the area of Additive Manufacturing for Space Application)</p><p>2. Mr. Aashish Zachariah (Undergoing Coursework / Research Initiated in the area of Design for Additive manufactruing and Smart parctices )</p><p><em><strong>DOS Sponsored Candidates</strong></em></p><p>1. Mr. Mohan J, VSSC (Ongoing, in the area of Lattice Based 3D printing for launch vehicle applications)</p><p><strong>B.Tech Projects Guided</strong></p><p>50+</p><p><strong>Internships Guided (External Students & IIST students)</strong></p><p>50+</p><p><strong>Mini Projects/Course Projects Supervised</strong><br> </p><p>100+</p><p><strong>HIGHLIGHTS / GALLERY >>>></strong><br> </p><ul><li><a href="/sites/default/files/2025-06/Space%20Missions.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>Space Missions</strong></a></li><li><a href="/sites/default/files/2025-06/Collaborations.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>Collaborations</strong></a></li><li><a href="/sites/default/files/2025-06/Research%20%40%20IIST_0.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>Research@IIST</strong></a></li><li><a href="/sites/default/files/2025-06/M.TECH%20%40%20NITC.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>Research@NITC</strong></a></li><li><a href="/sites/default/files/2025-06/20140310_PROJECTS_M-CET_0.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>Projects@MCET</strong></a></li></ul>