Research will be conducted in a team-based approach. Research in The Academy will be truly multi-disciplinary which will allow discoveries to be made at the interface of disciplines.
The Academy’s intention is to organize research into classes of problems that seeks to address a key research-theme or sector-goal.
Seven key research themes have been identified:
Click here to see the results of the December 2025 admissions intake.
Project Number
IMURA1134
Project Status
Candidate Allotted - Devina Debnath
Advancing Peptide-Based Biomaterials: Integrating Machine Learning, Molecular Dynamics, and Biophysical Experiments
Research Themes
Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computational Modelling, Smart Materials, Sustainable Societies
Monash University Supervisor
- Prof. Lisandra Martin
IIT-Bombay Supervisor
- Prof. Ajay Panwar
- Prof. Kamendra Sharma
Project Number
IMURA1133
Project Status
Optimal Planning and Design of Microgrids To Fulfil Net Zero
Research Themes
Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computational Modelling, Clean Energy, Sustainable Societies, Infrastructure
Monash University Supervisor
- Prof. Markus Wagner
- Dr. Hassan Haes Alhelou
IIT-Bombay Supervisor
- Prof. Anupama Kowli
Project Number
IMURA1132
Project Status
Data-Driven and AI based Operation of IBR-Dominated Power Systems with 100% Renewable Power share
Research Themes
Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computational Modelling, Clean Energy, Sustainable Societies
Monash University Supervisor
- Prof. Markus Wagner
- Dr. Hassan Haes Alhelou
IIT-Bombay Supervisor
- Prof. Zakir Hussain Rather
- Prof. Suryanarayana Doolla
Project Number
IMURA1131
Project Status
DSO-TSO coordinated operation of large-scale Renewable Energy Integrated system
Research Themes
Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computational Modelling, Clean Energy, Sustainable Societies
Monash University Supervisor
- Prof. Roger Dargaville
- Dr. Hassan Haes Alhelou
IIT-Bombay Supervisor
- Prof. Zakir Hussain Rather
- Prof. Suryanarayana Doolla
Project Number
IMURA1130
Project Status
Candidate Allotted - Deboyoni Paul
Smart Wireless EV Charging System for Intelligent Coupling of Energy, Information (IOT), and Transportation Sector
Research Themes
Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computational Modelling, Clean Energy, Smart Materials, Sustainable Societies, Infrastructure
Monash University Supervisor
- Prof. Nemai Karmakar
- Dr. Hassan Haes Alhelou
IIT-Bombay Supervisor
- Prof. Zakir Hussain Rather
- Prof. Suryanarayana Doolla
Project Number
IMURA1129
Project Status
Modelling Tools for Studying the Evolution of Bulk Power Systems
Research Themes
Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computational Modelling, Clean Energy, Sustainable Societies
Monash University Supervisor
- Prof. Roger Dargaville
- Dr. Hassan Haes Alhelou
IIT-Bombay Supervisor
- Prof. Zakir Hussain Rather
- Prof. Suryanarayana Doolla
Project Number
IMURA1128
Project Status
Optimal Planning of Generation-Services Mix to Enable Energy Transition Towards 100% Renewable Energy Based Power Systems
Research Themes
Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computational Modelling, Clean Energy, Sustainable Societies
Monash University Supervisor
- Prof. Roger Dargaville
- Dr. Hassan Haes Alhelou
IIT-Bombay Supervisor
- Prof. Zakir Hussain Rather
- Prof. Suryanarayana Doolla
Project Number
IMURA1127
Project Status
Demand Modelling to Unleash Potential Services to the Grid to Match Demand and Supply
Research Themes
Clean Energy, Sustainable Societies
Monash University Supervisor
- Prof. Markus Wagner
- Dr. Hassan Haes Alhelou
IIT-Bombay Supervisor
- Prof. Priya Jadhav
Project Number
IMURA1126
Project Status
Micro-foundations of transformational supply chain changes for net positive impact
Research Themes
Circular Economy, Sustainable Societies
Monash University Supervisor
- Prof. Paul (Yi) Zhou
IIT-Bombay Supervisor
- Prof. TT Niranjan
Project Number
IMURA1125
Project Status
Unveiling The Hidden Offenders in A Complex Supply Chain System: An AI-Driven Social Network Approach
Research Themes
Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computational Modelling, Sustainable Societies
Monash University Supervisor
- Prof. Paul (Yi) Zhou
IIT-Bombay Supervisor
- Prof. TT Niranjan