Education:                      

Ph.D. (2018) in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering)             :  Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University  Hyderabad.

M.Tech. (2011) in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering)         :  Indian Institute of Technology Madras.

B.Tech. (2009) in Mechanical Engineering                                                              : University College of Engineering; JNTU Anantapur.

Thesis Title:

Ph.D.:       Simulation Studies of the Effect of Piston Bowl Geometry on In-Cylinder Fluid Flow in a DI Diesel Engine with Different Fuel Injection Strategies  

M.Tech.:     Numerical Studies of cavitating flow past axisymmetric bodies

Teaching Experience: 

•  Assistant Professor (From 07.11.2019), Mechanical Engineering Department, National Institute of Technology  Andhra Pradesh

•  Assistant Professor (10.12.2018 to 06.11.2019), Mechanical Engineering Department, National Institute of Technology  Hamirpur.

•  Professor (29.06.2018 to 26.11.2018), Mechanical Engineering Department, MLR Institute of Technology Hyderabad.

•  Assistant Professor (03.06.2013 to 30-06-2018), Mechanical Engineering Department, GITAM University- Hyd. Campus.

• Assistant Professor (17.04.2011 to 02.06.2013), Mechanical Engineering Department, ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education Hyderabad.       

• Research Project:

  Title: Magneto Hydrodynamic Convective Heat and Mass Transfer in a Micropolar Fluid (2024) (Co-Investigator)

       Granted by: RASHTRIYA UCHCHATARSHIKSHA ABHIYAN (RUSA 2.0), Government of India.

       Grant: 10,28,542 INR

• Title:  Experimental and Numerical Investigation on Aerodynamic Characteristics  of Road vehicles in a slipstream induced by another vehicle 

       Granted by: NIT ANP SEED GRANT

       Grant: 4.00 Lakhs

  Ph.D. Thesis Awarded
  S.No.	Name of the Scholar	Title of the Thesis	Year of Completion
  1.	J. Ramachander (PF071952)	Exploration over Combined Impacts of Alcohol Blends on Low and High Viscous Biofuels on CRDI Diesel Engine Performance, Emission and Combustion Characteristics.	2023
  2.	S. Krishna Kireeti (PF071951)	Numerical Investigation on the Influence of Hydrogen Injection Strategies on the performance and Combustion Characteristics of Dual cavity-based Scramjet Combustor	2023
  3.	P. Narasimha Siva Teja (PF072001)	Effect of Nano-Particles and Nano-enhanced Phase Change Materials on Heat Transfer Enhancement of Thermal Energy Storage Systems	2023
  4.	N Prabhu Kishore (PP071951)	Optimization of Engine Characteristics to Reduce Nitric Oxide Emissions of a CRDI Diesel Engine Fuelled with Different Metal-based Nano Additives Blended with Mahua Methyl Ester Oil	2024
  5.	Athmakuri Ashok (PP071957)	Experimental Investigation on Aerodynamic Characteristics of Combined Effect of Oxygenated Additives, Injection Pressure, and Timing on the Characteristics of RCCI Engine: A Modelling and Optimization Approach with Box-Behnken Response Surface Methodology	2024
  6.	Srikanth Vadlamudi (PP072007)	An Ideal Investigation on Conventional CRDI Engine for Optimum Paradigm Analysis of Performance and Exhaust Emissions by Using Oxygenated and Hydrogen Fuel: An Experimental Green Dual Fuel Approach	2024
  7.	Navya Sree Seelam	Effect of Piston bowl geometry on In-cylinder combustion and engine performance characteristics on a diesel-hydrogen engine under different fuel injection strategies	2024

  Ongoing PhD
  Naresh Kumar Goud	Comprehensive Examination successfully completed
  Raj Kumar Reddy	Comprehensive Examination successfully completed
  Shahjahan	Comprehensive Examination successfully completed
  Shehabaz	Comprehensive Examination successfully completed

Academic courses dealing : 

•          Thermodynamics

•          Fluid Mechanics

•          Heat transfer

•          Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

•          Heat Transfer

•          Automobile Engineering

•          Computational Fluid Dynamics

•          Modeling and Simulation.

Additional Responsibilities:

Institute Level:

Associate Dean, SCAIR  (July 2022 to December 2024)

Associate Dean, Student Welfare  (January 2022 to June 2022)

NBA & NIRF Coordinator, DMEC  (October 2020 to December 2024)

Department Level:

Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering (December 2024 to till date)

Faculty Coordinator:

                1. M.Tech. Thermal Engineering (July 2020 to Till date)

 Faculty In charge:

                1. Heat and Mass Transfer Laboratory (January 2021)           

Member: Departmental Academic Committee – PG & Research (from Jan. 2019)

Member: Departmental Academic Committee – UG (from Jan. 2019)

Member: Board of Studies – UG (from Jan. 2019)

Member: Board of Studies – PG (from Jan. 2019)

List of Patents:

1. G. Ravi Kiran Sastry; Jibitesh Kumar Panda;  Santhosh Kumar Gugulothu  "A System and A Method for Analyzing Performance and Emission on DI Diesel Engine Fueled with Diesel-Palm Kernel Methyl EsterTriacetin Blends", Application ID: 2021102418 

2. Santhosh Kumar G et al.   " A Common Rail Direct Injection Diesel Engine Operable on Multiple Non-Fossil Fuels," Application ID: 202441089235.

Research Contributions and Expertise

A prolific researcher with an extensive portfolio of publications, including 35 in Q1 journals and 30 in Q2 journals has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing knowledge across several multidisciplinary domains:

• Battery Thermal Management Systems (BTMS): Development of innovative thermal regulation strategies utilizing advanced phase change materials, nanomaterials, and heat pipe technologies.

• Sustainable Energy Systems: Integration of renewable energy technologies and sustainable fuel blends to enhance energy efficiency while reducing environmental impact.

• Advanced Combustion Systems: Optimization of internal combustion engines, focusing on reactivity-controlled compression ignition (RCCI) engines and ternary fuel blends.

• Thermal Energy Storage: Numerical and experimental studies aimed at improving thermal storage efficiency using hybrid nanomaterials and novel design approaches.

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD): Advanced fluid flow and heat transfer simulations in complex geometries, including scramjet combustors and cutting-edge thermal systems.

With over a decade of teaching and research experience, these contributions are globally recognized, significantly influencing thermal management, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability. This work integrates experimental investigations, numerical modeling, and optimization methodologies to address contemporary engineering challenges and drive technological innovation.