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G-INews, KANPUR — January 5, 2026 : Prof. Sanjay Mittal from the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has been honored with the prestigious Computational Mechanics Award by the Asia Pacific Association for Computational Mechanics (APACM).The award was conferred during the opening ceremony of the 9th Asia-Pacific Congress on Computational Mechanics (APCOM 2025) held in Brisbane, Australia.
This international recognition is particularly significant as it is awarded only once every three years, highlighting the rare and sustained nature of Prof. Mittal’s contributions to the global scientific community.A Legacy of High-Performance ComputingProf. Mittal’s work sits at the intersection of heavy-duty mathematics and high-speed flight. His research has redefined how scientists understand the movement of fluids and the structural integrity of aircraft using advanced computer simulations.Key areas of his impact include:Unsteady Aerodynamics: Understanding the complex air patterns that affect flight stability.Flow-Induced Vibrations: Predicting how structures like bridges or aircraft wings react to wind to prevent catastrophic failure.
High-Performance Computing (HPC): Utilizing supercomputers to solve massive mechanical equations that would be impossible to process manually.Sustained Excellence in AerospaceThis award is a “testament to his long-standing and sustained contributions,” according to the APACM. Prof. Mittal is no stranger to top-tier accolades; he is a recipient of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize and is a Fellow of all three major Science Academies in India.At IIT Kanpur, Prof. Mittal is known for his “Aerospace Computational Mechanics Lab,” where he mentors students in tackling real-world problems—from designing more efficient turbine blades to understanding the aerodynamics of sports balls.”Warmest congratulations to Prof. Mittal on this distinguished international recognition,” noted the Institute in a celebratory statement. “His work continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in aerospace engineering and computational science.”About the APACM AwardThe APACM Computational Mechanics Award is designed to honor individuals who have made significant research contributions in the field of computational mechanics within the Asia-Pacific region. By receiving this in Brisbane, Prof. Mittal joins an elite group of global scientists recognized for their technical mastery and leadership.
