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 |