Advances in Aerospace and Navigation Systems

This book features renowned international experts and explores emerging aerospace technologies. The “Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Advances in Aerospace and Navigation Systems 2025” capture a comprehensive exploration of groundbreaking research and advancements in the fields of Aerospace and Navigation. This meticulously curated collection serves as a beacon of knowledge, drawing together leading academicians, researchers, and industry professionals to disseminate their latest findings and insights.

At the forefront of this compilation is its multidisciplinary coverage, offering a holistic perspective on various facets of aerospace technology. Encompassing Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Structures, Navigation, Communication, and Artificial Intelligence, these proceedings investigate the details of each domain, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the latest developments and methodologies.

One of the distinguishing features of this book is its international perspective. With contributions from esteemed experts hailing from different corners of the globe, these proceedings foster a global dialogue, facilitating cross-cultural insights and collaboration. Through planetary talks and keynote addresses, readers gain access to the wisdom and expertise of renowned speakers, enhancing their comprehension of critical topics shaping the future of aerospace and navigation systems.

The conference proceedings offer a platform for in-depth exploration and analysis, addressing many of the themes such as aerodynamic design, propulsion systems, structures, navigation techniques, communication systems, and the integration of artificial intelligence in aerospace applications. Each paper presented in this book undergoes a rigorous review process, ensuring the highest standards of quality and relevance.

Furthermore, these proceedings serve as a repository of state-of-the-art research, providing readers with access to cutting-edge studies and innovative approaches. Whether it’s explaining the complexities of hypersonic aerodynamics, exploring advancements in satellite-based navigation systems, new materials for aerospace applications and investigating the applications of AI algorithms. This book offers a wealth of knowledge and insights for scholars, practitioners, and students alike.

Author Biography

Dr. Mukesh Raju received his B.E. degree from Anna University, Chennai, M.E. degree from Anna University and his M.S. degree from the University of Sussex, UK. He completed his Ph.D. in Aerospace Technology from Anna University and completed another Ph.D. under the faculty of ECE at Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai. He completed a PDF from Heriot-Watt University. He has 20 years of teaching experience and one year of industrial experience. Currently working as a Professor in the Department of ECE, Saranathan College of Engineering, Tiruchirappalli. He has published more than 65 research papers in international journals and presented papers in 35 International conferences. His area of interest includes Optimization, Surrogate Modelling, Ionospheric Studies and GNSS.

Dr. Venkata Ratnam Devanaboyina received the M.Tech. degree in radar and microwave engineering from the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India.  He got Ph.D. degree in electronics and communication engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India. He worked as Research Assistant, Junior Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow, and Senior Research Assistant with the Research and Training Unit for Navigational Electronics, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India. He joined as Associate Professor in the Faculty of the Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering and is currently working as Professor, Head(Research) Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering and Head of the Centre for Atmospheric Sciences, KL University, Guntur, India.

Dr. Theerthamalai Pakkiri is working as Professor and Dean (Centre of Excellence), Aerospace Department at ACS College of Engineering, Bangalore. Before that, he worked in DRDO as an Outstanding Scientist and Project Director of AKASH NG Missile. He had a rich experience of 36 years in DRDO. He completed his BE at Anna University in the year of 1983, M.E. at IISC in the year of 1993 and his Ph.D. at IISC in the year of 2007. His major scientific fields of interest are Software development for missile aerodynamic design and analysis and design of Missile Systems and Guidance. He has received several awards like DRDO Agni award, DRDO scientist of the Year 2014, DRDO Award for path-breaking research, DRDL Scientist of the Year 2002 and DRDO Technology award 1997.

Dr. Prince Raj Lawrence Raj joined IIESTS in April 2019. Before that, he worked as Researcher for one year and six months with the Research Center for Aircraft Core Technology, Gyeongsang National University, South Korea. He did his Ph.D. from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Gyeongsang National University, South Korea. During his Ph.D., he studied fluid dynamics theories, mathematical modelling of droplet physics and atmospheric icing physics, numerical modelling of various partial differential equations (PDE), parallel computation, and various applications on aircraft. In particular, he focused on the mathematical modelling of supercooled large droplet impingement behaviour and ice accretion on the aircraft surface. Moreover, a few of his research focused on implementing parallel computation for the Discontinuous Galerkin Method (DGM) and FVM.