The Institute for Liquid Atomization and Spray Systems – Indian Section

Advancing the Science of Sprays and Atomization in India

Welcome to the official platform for ILASS India. As the Indian Section of the globally recognized ILASS International community, we serve as the premier professional and academic society dedicated to the fundamental and applied study of liquid atomization, multiphase flows, and spray systems.

Our mission is to foster collaboration, share cutting-edge research, and drive technological innovation across India’s aerospace, automotive, agricultural, and healthcare sectors. By bridging the gap between academia and industry, we aim to translate fundamental fluid dynamics research into real-world solutions.

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President's Message

"Welcome to the digital home of ILASS India.

India's rapidly expanding research footprint in multiphase flows, propulsion, and spray diagnostics requires a dedicated platform. Whether it is developing next-generation injectors for aerospace and defence platforms, designing atomizers for the spray drying and pharmaceutical industries, optimizing water-mist fire suppression systems, or engineering agricultural drone sprays for our vital farming sector, spray technology is at the heart of India's technological growth.

ILASS India was founded to serve as a platform for established researchers, young scholars, and industry professionals in India, and to provide a connect with the international ILASS community. I invite you to join our growing community, participate in our upcoming symposiums, and help shape the future of spray science in India and beyond."

RVR

— Prof. R. V. Ravikrishna, IISc Bangalore

President, ILASS India



Global Legacy, Local Impact

ILASS International (covering the major regions in Asia, Europe, and Americas) has been the leading global body for atomization research for decades. ILASS India was established to provide a dedicated geographic focus for the subcontinent, recognizing the immense volume of high-quality research emerging from Indian academic and research institutions.




Our Objectives

Conferences

To organize national conferences, symposiums, and workshops on atomization and spray systems.

Global Collaboration

To promote collaborative research between Indian universities and global counterparts.

Industry Connect

To provide a platform for industry to present technological challenges to academic researchers.

Student Mentorship

To mentor and support student researchers through travel grants and networking opportunities.



Committee Members

The ILASS India Committee leading our mission.

Executive Committee

Prof. R V Ravikrishna

IISc Bangalore

President

Prof. Mahesh Panchagnula

IIT Madras

Vice-President

Prof. Devendra Deshmukh

IIT Indore

Secretary

Prof. Madan Mohan Avulapati

IIT Tirupati

Treasurer

Members at Large

Prof. Srikrishna Sahu

IIT Madras

Prof. TNC Anand

IIT Palakkad

Prof. Ashoke De

IIT Kanpur

Prof. Shamit Bakshi

IIT Madras

Dr. S. Venkat

NAL Bangalore

Dr. John Tharakan

ISRO Thiruvananthapuram

Prof. Hrishikesh Gadgil

IIT Bombay

Honorary Members

Prof. B. N. Raghunandan

(formerly Professor, IISc Bangalore)

Prof. P. S. Mehta

(formerly Professor, IIT Madras)



Core Research & Focus Areas

Our members are actively engaged in solving complex problems across a diverse range of technological sectors.

Aerospace & Propulsion

Liquid propellant rocket engine injectors, gas turbine combustors, scramjet fuel atomization, and supersonic combustion.

Automotive & Energy

Internal combustion engine fuel sprays, emission control systems, alternative fuels, and heavy fuel oil atomization.

Agriculture & Environment

Pesticide spray optimization, drone-based agricultural dispersion, cooling towers, and environmental pollutant scrubbing.

Process & Manufacturing

Spray drying for food processing, spray coating, painting, and metallurgical quenching.

Healthcare & Pharma

Inhaler technologies, medical nasal sprays, respiratory droplet dynamics, and infection control.

Advanced Diagnostics & Modeling

Laser diagnostics (PDPA, PIV, PLIF, Shadowgraphy), high-speed imaging, droplet evaporation physics, and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) of multiphase flows.

Events

Explore our upcoming and past events.

Membership

Information on membership will be updated soon.