Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), situated at Thiruvananthapuram, is Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956. IIST functions as an autonomous body under the Department of Space, Government of India. IIST is the first of its kind in the country to offer high-quality education at the undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and post-doctoral levels in areas with a special focus on space sciences, space technology and space applications The department focuses on high-quality education at international standards in Aerospace Engineering, well grounded in the fundamental principles of engineering, inspires and prepares the students for leadership positions with the understanding of the strategic value of their work so that they can effectively participate in the development and operation of the aerospace industries and achieve successful careers. The department regularly provides a wide opportunity for motivated scholars to join doctoral research programs in various sub-disciplines of Aerospace/ Mechanical engineering-related problems. The department highly promotes IIST-ISRO collaborative research initiatives in different capacities to contribute positively to Indian Space programs. The department has laboratories equipped with advanced facilities and instruments which reflects in the high-quality research output