Introduction to Cardiovascular Mechanics Course | IIT Hyderabad | Prof. Anand Mohan
Course Details
| Exam Registration | 579 |
|---|---|
| Course Status | Ongoing |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 4 weeks |
| Categories | Biological Sciences & Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Bioengineering |
| Credit Points | 1 |
| Level | Undergraduate/Postgraduate |
| Start Date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| End Date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Registration Ends | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date | 17 Apr 2026 IST |
| NCrF Level | 4.5 — 8.0 |
Introduction to Cardiovascular Mechanics: A 4-Week Course by Prof. Anand Mohan, IIT Hyderabad
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of death globally. For engineers aspiring to make a difference in healthcare, understanding the intricate mechanics that govern our heart and circulatory system is not just fascinating—it's essential. The Introduction to Cardiovascular Mechanics course, offered by the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, provides this crucial foundation.
This meticulously designed 4-week program bridges the gap between engineering principles and human physiology, equipping students with the knowledge to innovate in the life-saving biomedical device industry.
Meet Your Instructor: Prof. Anand Mohan
The course is led by Prof. Anand Mohan, a Professor of Chemical Engineering at IIT Hyderabad. With a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University, where he pioneered models for blood flow and clot dynamics, Prof. Mohan brings over a decade of specialized research experience in cardiovascular mechanics and complex fluids rheology to the classroom. His expertise ensures the course content is both academically rigorous and directly applicable to real-world challenges.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is perfectly tailored for:
- Undergraduate and Postgraduate students in Biomedical, Mechanical, and Chemical Engineering.
- Professionals and researchers looking to enter the biomedical device sector.
- Anyone with a background in engineering fundamentals interested in biomechanics.
Prerequisites & Industry Relevance
Prerequisites: A basic understanding of Fluid Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials/Solid Mechanics is recommended to fully grasp the course concepts.
Industry Support: The curriculum is highly relevant to leading biomedical device companies such as Abbott India Ltd, Medtronic India Pvt Ltd, Johnson & Johnson, and Stryker, making it an excellent stepping stone for aspiring industry professionals.
Detailed 4-Week Course Layout
Week 1: Foundations of Biomechanics
- Motivation & Definitions: The impact of CVDs, mechanics at the cellular level, and the organ system hierarchy.
- Structure-Function Relations: How form dictates function across different organ systems.
- Basics of Continuum Mechanics: Key concepts including body motion, deformation gradient, velocity gradient, and constitutive models for fluids and solids.
Week 2: The Engine of Life: The Heart
- Heart Anatomy: Detailed study of muscle layers, chambers, and valves.
- The Cardiac Cycle: Pressure-Volume changes during systole and diastole.
- Mechanics of the Heart: Analysis of heart geometry, material properties, heterogeneity, and models of muscle layer mechanics.
Week 3: The Vital Fluid: Blood
- Blood Composition: Red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), platelets, and plasma.
- Blood Rheology (Experiments): Study of the flow properties of blood and its constituents.
- Blood Rheology (Models): Introduction to 1D and 3D continuum models, and mixture theory models to describe blood flow behavior.
Week 4: The Delivery Network: Vasculature
- Vasculature (Anatomy & Physiology): Structure of arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins. Understanding pressure regulation and wall layers.
- Mechanics of the Vasculature: Applying elastic models to understand the mechanical behavior of different arterial walls.
Recommended Textbooks
To deepen your understanding, the course references several authoritative texts:
| Book Title | Author(s) | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Biofluid Mechanics – The Human Circulation, 2nd Ed. | Chandran KB, Rittgers SE, Yoganathan AP | CRC Press, 2012 |
| Cardiovascular Solid Mechanics: cells, tissues, and organs | Humphrey JD | Springer-Verlag, NY, 2002 |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology, 6th Ed. | Marieb EN | Pearson Education, 2006 |
Why Enroll in This Course?
This course is more than an academic module; it's a gateway to a field where engineering innovation directly saves lives. By mastering the principles of cardiovascular mechanics, you will gain the tools to contribute to the next generation of stents, heart valves, diagnostic equipment, and therapeutic devices. Whether you aim for a career in research or industry, this course from IIT Hyderabad and Prof. Anand Mohan provides an unparalleled foundation in the mechanics of human life.
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