Dr. Kalyani Radha K | Modeling & Simulation | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Kalyani Radha K | Mechanical Engineering, JNTUA College of Engineering | India

Dr. K. Kalyani Radha is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at JNTUA College of Engineering, Ananthapuramu, India. With over 15 years of teaching experience, she specializes in Thermal Engineering, IC Engines, Heat Transfer, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, CFD, and Modeling & Simulation. She has mentored multiple Ph.D. scholars and currently supervises several research projects. As a Principal Investigator, she leads a SERB SURE-funded project on a solar-powered mechanized vehicle for defense applications. Beyond academics, Dr. Radha is actively involved in administrative roles, student associations, and research initiatives, making significant contributions to mechanical engineering. 🚀🔬

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Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. K. Kalyani Radha is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to her extensive contributions to Mechanical Engineering, particularly in Thermal Engineering, IC Engines, Heat Transfer, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and Modeling & Simulation. With over 15 years of teaching experience, she has shaped the next generation of engineers and researchers through mentorship and academic leadership.

🎓 Education & Experience

B.E. (Mechanical Engineering) 🏗️ – CBIT (OU), Hyderabad
M.Tech (Refrigeration & Air Conditioning) ❄️ – JNTUACE, Anantapur
Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering) 🎓 – IST, JNTU, Hyderabad
Teaching Experience 📚 – 15 years in academia
Research Supervision 🏆 – 1 Ph.D. completed, 3 ongoing
Principal Investigator 🔍 – SERB SURE-funded project on mechanized vehicle for defense applications

📈 Professional Development

Dr. K. Kalyani Radha has played a crucial role in mechanical engineering research and education. As a Ph.D. mentor, she has guided scholars in thermal management, refrigeration, and IC engine performance optimization. She has published 74 international journal papers, focusing on energy efficiency, alternative fuels, and heat transfer enhancements. She serves as a BOS Chairman at JNTUA and actively participates in IQAC, student associations, and placement coordination. Dr. Radha has also contributed to entrepreneurship development and served as a Deputy Controller of Examinations, showcasing her leadership in academic administration. 🏅📖🔬

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. K. Kalyani Radha’s research spans Thermal Engineering, IC Engines, Heat Transfer, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and Modeling & Simulation. Her studies focus on alternative fuels, energy-efficient refrigeration systems, and heat transfer enhancement techniques. She has worked extensively on low heat rejection engines, vegetable oil-based fuels, and solar energy applications. Additionally, she leads experimental investigations on lithium battery thermal management and vapor compression refrigeration system optimization. Through her work, she aims to develop sustainable energy solutions and advanced cooling systems, benefiting both automotive and defense sectors. 🌱⚙️🔥❄️

🏆 Awards & Honors

Principal Investigator 🏅 – SERB SURE-funded project (₹11,90,750)
BOS Chairman 🎓 – JNTUA College of Engineering, Ananthapuramu
Published 74 International Journals 📖 – Contributions to thermal engineering & alternative fuels
Deputy Warden & Placement Officer 🏫 – JNTUA Shilpa Hostel & Mechanical Engg. Dept.
ISTE Coordinator 🏆 – Led student chapters & development programs
Deputy Controller of Examinations 🏅 – Oversaw academic assessments

Publication Top Notes:

🔥 Enhancement of heat transfer using varying width twisted tape inserts – SN Sarada, AVSR Raju, KK Radha, LS Sunder | International Journal of Engineering, Science and Technology 2 (6) | 📖 225 citations |

⚙️ Optimization of injection pressure for a compression ignition engine with cotton seed oil as an alternate fuel – SN Sarada, M Shailaja, AVSR Raju, KK Radha | International Journal of Engineering, Science and Technology 2 (6) | 📖 49 citations |

🔥 Experimental investigations in a circular tube to enhance turbulent heat transfer using mesh inserts – S Naga Sarada, KK Radha, AVS Raju | ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences 4 (5), 53-60 | 📖 38 citations |

🚗 Performance and emission characteristics of CI engine operated on vegetable oils as alternate fuels – KK Radha, SN Sarada, K Rajagopal, EL Nagesh | International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering 4, 414-427 | 📖 36 citations |

🌿 Performance and emission of VCR-CI engine with palm kernel and eucalyptus blends – BN Banoth, KR Kadavakollu | Perspectives in Science 8, 195-197 | 📖 24 citations |

Dr. Bhargavi D , NITW , India

Dr. D. Bhargavi is an esteemed Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Warangal. She completed her Ph.D. in Fluid Mechanics and Numerical Heat Transfer from IIT Kharagpur, under the guidance of Prof. V. V. Satyamurty. Her doctoral thesis focused on forced convection heat transfer with viscous dissipation in parallel plate channels partially filled with porous material. Dr. Bhargavi holds an M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Hyderabad and has a solid academic foundation, having consistently achieved first-class honors throughout her educational journey. She has extensive teaching experience, beginning as an NBHM Post Doctoral Fellow at CMMACS, NAL Belur Campus, Bangalore, before serving as an Assistant Professor at NIT Warangal from 2012 to 2022. In July 2023, she was promoted to Associate Professor at the same institution. Dr. Bhargavi’s professional interests lie in teaching and research, with technical expertise in operating systems like Windows and Linux, and programming languages such as Fortran 95 and Python. She has taught a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including Numerical Solution of Differential Equations, Complex Analysis, and Probability, Statistics, and Queuing Theory.

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🎓Education :

Dr. D. Bhargavi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Warangal. She earned her Ph.D. in Fluid Mechanics and Numerical Heat Transfer from IIT Kharagpur, focusing on forced convection heat transfer with viscous dissipation in parallel plate channels partially filled with porous material. Prior to her doctoral studies, she completed an M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics at the University of Hyderabad.Dr. Bhargavi has a robust academic career, starting as an NBHM Post Doctoral Fellow at CMMACS, NAL Belur Campus, Bangalore. She later served as an Assistant Professor at NIT Warangal from 2012 to 2022, advancing to Associate Professor in July 2023.

🏢Professional Experience:

Her professional interests encompass teaching and research, with expertise in operating systems like Windows and Linux, and programming languages such as Fortran 95 and Python. She has taught various undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including Numerical Solution of Differential Equations, Complex Analysis, and Probability, Statistics, and Queuing Theory.