Online Course on
Internal Combustion Engines
Course at a Glance
Know the Course Instructor
Dr. Thirumaleswara Naik
He is a senior research scientist in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at IISc Bengaluru. He holds a Ph.D. from IIT Delhi and completed his M.E. and B.E. from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. His research focuses on internal combustion engines, hybrid and electric vehicle systems, alternative fuels such as biofuels and hydrogen, combustion, and emissions control. He also explores AI/ML applications in engine performance and diagnostics. Dr. Naik leads the Internal Combustion Engines Research Laboratory at IISc, conducting both experimental and computational studies. He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in IC engines, automotive engineering, and thermodynamics. He has authored numerous publications in international journals and conferences. He is actively involved in government-funded projects on clean fuels and efficient engine technologies. His work bridges fundamental research and practical automotive applications.
Objectives of the Course
Provides hands-on engineering of Large Language Models (LLMs), focusing on the challenges of building, optimizing, and deploying them.
Students will cover the entire lifecycle from: Transformer foundations, GPU scaling,Inference optimization,Fine-tuning Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) Agentic tool use,Deployment on edge devices
Students will learn through real-world case studies, labs, and projects. By the end, students will be equipped to design production-grade LLM systems for both research and industry applications
Course Syllabus
Introduction- Overview on IC engines, Engine classifications. Engine Components. Thermodynamic cycles
Performance Tests in Engines and measurements
Engine parts and their functions
Pollution formation and measurements in St and CI engines
Single and Dual Fuel Engines
BHART and EURO Vehicles
Combustion Process in Petro-diesel Engines, Combustion Chambers
Phenomenon of Knock, Ignition. Flame Propagation
Spray Process, Multi Point Fuel Electronic Injection System. Engine Emissions Control
Alternate Fuels and Properties. Seminars/Group Discussions by Students
Hydrogen Engines. Supercharging and Turbo Charging
Some Aspects of Engine Electronics
Who Can Apply & Who Can Benefit?
Who Can Apply?
- Diploma / BE / B.Tech / AMIE / MSc (Engg) / ME / M.Tech or equivalent
- Fields: Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or any interested discipline
Who Can Benefit?
- Scientists, Engineers
- Faculty from engineering colleges
- Students (UG & PG)
- Researchers from development organizations, industries, and research institutes
Course Fee
Class Schedule
Reference Books
Ready to Enroll?
Apply online at iisc.online · New batches every semester