Dr. Omprakash B | Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Omprakash B | Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Omprakash B | Mechanical Engg.Dept., JNTUA CEA | India

Dr. B. Omprakash is an accomplished Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) in the Mechanical Engineering Department at JNTUA College of Engineering, Anantapuramu, India. With a Ph.D. in experimental investigations on glow plug hot surface ignition using alcohol-based fuels, he has made significant contributions to thermal engineering and alternative fuels. His research spans CFD analysis, heat transfer, and energy storage systems. Recognized with prestigious awards like the State Level Best Mechanical Engineering Teacher (2024) and Best Teacher Award (2023), Dr. Omprakash actively leads funded research projects and has published extensively in SCI journals. His work advances mechanical engineering and sustainability. 🔬🔥

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Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. B. Omprakash is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his impactful contributions to mechanical engineering, particularly in thermal engineering, alternative fuels, and energy storage systems. His research on glow plug hot surface ignition using alcohol-based fuels addresses critical challenges in sustainable energy solutions, making his work highly relevant to both academia and industry.

Education & Experience 🎓👨‍🏫

  • 🏅 Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering – JNT University Anantapur (2016)
    Thesis: Experimental Investigations on Glow Plug Hot Surface Ignition C.I. Engine Using Alcohols as Fuel
  • 👨‍🏫 Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) – JNTUA College of Engineering, Anantapuramu (2011 – Present)
    • Basic Pay: ₹98,200/- (Current: ₹1,31,000/- as of Feb 2024)
    • Expertise in CFD Analysis, Heat Transfer, Alternative Fuels, and Thermal Engineering

Professional Development📚🔍

Dr. B. Omprakash has consistently contributed to mechanical engineering through innovative research, mentorship, and academic leadership. As an educator, he integrates theoretical and practical applications, ensuring students gain hands-on experience in thermal sciences, alternative fuels, and CFD modeling. He has successfully secured government-funded research projects focusing on energy storage and solar-powered systems. His commitment extends beyond academia through collaborations with national and international researchers. By actively publishing in SCI-indexed journals and presenting at reputed conferences, Dr. Omprakash enhances the knowledge base of mechanical engineering, inspiring young minds toward innovation and sustainability. 🌍🛠️

Research Focus🔬⚙️

Dr. B. Omprakash’s research is centered on thermal sciences, alternative fuels, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and renewable energy systems. His studies explore the optimization of heat flow, engine performance, and sustainable fuel alternatives. He has worked extensively on phase change materials (PCMs), magnetic field applications in machining, and energy-efficient engine designs. His projects, funded by SERB, Government of India, aim to develop eco-friendly energy storage solutions and solar-powered mechanized vehicles. Through experimental validation and numerical simulations, he contributes to the advancement of green technologies and high-performance mechanical systems, bridging the gap between research and industrial application. 🌱⚡

Awards & Honors 🏅🎖

  • 🏆 State Level Best Mechanical Engineering Teacher – Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) (2024)
  • 🏅 Best Teacher Award – SR Educational Society, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India (2023)

Publication Top Notes:

🔬 Experimental examination of CI engine fueled with various blends of diesel-apricot oil at different engine operating conditions – SM Karishma, A Dasore, U Rajak, TN Verma, KP Rao, B Omprakash | 📖 Materials Today: Proceedings 49, 307-310  🔗 Cited by: 28
💡 Hybrid solar lightning system for home lightning – SB Mohan, B Omprakash | 📖 Materials Today: Proceedings  🔗 Cited by: 3
🔥 Performance Evaluation Of A Ceramic Coated With Air Insulated Four Stroke Diesel Engine – R Ganapathi, BD Prasad, B Omprakash | 📖 International Journal of Current Engineering and Technology 3 (5), 1858-1862  🔗 Cited by: 3
⚙️ Evaluation of mechanical behaviour of aluminium 2024 composites with boron nitride – K Srikhar, B Omprakash | 📖 Materials Today: Proceedings  🔗 Cited by: 1
🚗 Effect of exhaust gas recirculation on the performance and emission characteristics of diesel engine with hydrogen fuel and nano additives – R Jayaram, B Omprakash | 📖 Materials Today: Proceedings  🔗 Cited by: 1

 

 

 

Dr. KALYANI RADHA K | Modeling & Simulation | Best Researcher Award

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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 |

 

 

 

 

Prof Dr. Zhenyu Zhao | Computational Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Zhenyu Zhao | Computational Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Zhenyu Zhao, Shandong University of Technology, China

Prof. Dr. Zhenyu Zhao is a distinguished professor at Shandong University of Technology in Zibo, China, since October 2019, following a notable academic tenure at Guangdong Ocean University, where he served as a professor and associate professor from 2008 to 2019. He completed his postdoctoral research at Fudan University (2010-2012) and earned his Doctor of Science degree at Shanghai University (2004-2008), along with a Master of Science from Hebei University of Technology (2001-2004). A dedicated researcher, Prof. Zhao has led significant projects, including a National Natural Science Foundation of China initiative and an innovation project in Guangdong, securing substantial funding for both. His commitment to mathematics and statistics not only advances scholarly research but also inspires the next generation of students in his field.

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Suitability for the Best Researcher Award:

Prof. Zhenyu Zhao’s long-standing contributions to the field of applied mathematics, his successful leadership in significant national research projects, and his impactful publications make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work on numerical differentiation and inverse problems, along with his innovative application of regularization methods, highlights his role as a leader in advancing computational mathematics. His ability to secure research funding and his influence in mathematical research through highly cited publications further underscore his importance in the academic community.

Academic Background:

Prof. Dr. Zhenyu Zhao is a distinguished professor at Shandong University of Technology in Zibo, China, since October 2019. He previously served at Guangdong Ocean University in Zhanjiang, China, where he held professorship roles from December 2015 to September 2019 and served as an associate professor from October 2008 to November 2015. He completed his postdoctoral research at Fudan University in Shanghai (2010-2012) and earned his Doctor of Science degree at Shanghai University (2004-2008). Additionally, he holds a Master of Science degree from Hebei University of Technology (2001-2004).

Research Contributions:

Prof. Zhao has actively contributed to the field through several significant research projects, including a National Natural Science Foundation of China project (2013-2015) with total funding of 220,000 RMB and an innovation project in Guangdong (2018-2022) that received 600,000 RMB in funding.

Impact and Legacy:

With a strong commitment to mathematics and statistics, Prof. Zhao continues to inspire students and advance research in his field, showcasing excellence in both education and scholarly contributions. 🌟

Publication Top Notes:

  • Title: Numerical differentiation for two-dimensional scattered data on arbitrary domain based on Hermite extension with an implicit iteration process
    • Publication Year: 2022
    • Citations: 1
  • Title: A numerical differentiation method based on Legendre expansion with super order Tikhonov regularization
    • Publication Year: 2021
    • Citations: 2
  • Title: A Hermite extension method for numerical differentiation
    • Publication Year: 2021
    • Citations: 5
  • Title: Identifying an Unknown Source in the Poisson Equation with a Super Order Regularization Method
    • Publication Year: 2020
    • Citations: 3
  • Title: Numerical differentiation for two-dimensional functions by a Fourier extension method
    • Publication Year: 2020
    • Citations: 8

 

 

 

Prof Dr. Ahmed Ghezal | Stochastic Volatility Modeling | Excellence in Research

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Prof Dr. Ahmed Ghezal | Stochastic Volatility Modeling | Excellence in Research

Prof Dr. Ahmed Ghezal, Department of Mathematics, Abdelhafid Boussouf University Center of Mila, Algeria

Ahmed Ghezal, born on September 21, 1987, in Ain M’lila, Algeria, is a Teaching Researcher holding a University Habilitation in Applied Statistics (May 2018) from USTHB and a Ph.D. in Mathematics specializing in Applied Statistics (May 2015) from UMC. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Mathematics in Probability and Statistics (January 2012) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics with a focus on Probability and Statistics (June 2009) from UMC. Ahmed has been an Associate Professor Class A at Abdelhafid Boussouf University Center-Mila since May 2018, focusing on studying the probabilistic and statistical properties of linear and nonlinear time series models. His research interests encompass causality and invertibility, autocorrelation structure, higher-order moments, estimation methods, and asymptotic properties of estimators in time series models. 📊

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🎓 Education:

Completed his University Habilitation in Applied Statistics from USTHB (May 2018), focusing on Markovian and periodic regime change time series models. Prior to this, he earned a Ph.D. in Mathematics with a specialization in Applied Statistics from UMC (May 2015), where his research delved into asymptotic statistics in Markov-switching bilinear regime change models. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Probability and Statistics (2012) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from UMC.

👨‍🏫 Professional Experience:

Currently serving as Associate Professor Class A at Abdelhafid Boussouf University Center-Mila since 2018, and previously as Associate Professor Class B from 2015. He started his academic career as an Assistant Professor at the same university in 2012. Ahmed’s secondary education took place at Chihani Bachir High School in Teleghma, Mila.

📚 Teaching:

Ahmed has taught a variety of courses including Introduction to Random Processes, Ordinary Differential Equations, Inferential Statistics, Analytical Mathematics, Descriptive Statistics, and Complex Analysis.

🔍 Research Area:

His research focuses on the probabilistic and statistical properties of linear and nonlinear time series models. He explores topics such as causality and invertibility, autocorrelation structure, higher-order moments, estimation methods, and asymptotic properties of estimators.

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