Sunil S | Mechanical Engineering | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Sunil S | Mechanical Engineering | Excellence in Research Award

Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering – Bengaluru | India

Dr. Sunil S is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and an accomplished researcher-educator with over fifteen years of academic and research experience in renewable energy, biofuels, thermal systems, and sustainable manufacturing. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, with a focus on biodiesel optimization and CI engine performance enhancement. His work spans CFD analysis, nano-additives for emission control, hydrogen-assisted dual-fuel engines, and advanced thermal management systems. Dr. Sunil S holds a granted Indian patent and multiple design registrations, demonstrating strong translational and applied research outcomes, complemented by funded projects from AICTE, KSCST, KSBDB, and VTU. He has received national-level recognitions including Best Paper Awards and the AICTE Chatra Vishwakarma Award. Actively engaged in academic leadership, peer review, and research mentorship, his contributions align closely with UN SDGs on clean energy, responsible production, and climate action, underscoring his sustained impact on sustainable engineering and societal development.

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Performance Analysis and Optimization of Thermal Barrier Coated Piston Diesel Engine Fuelled with Biodiesel Using RSM
G. Anjaneya, S. Sunil, N.K. Manjunatha, J. Giri, H.A. Al-Lohedan, T. Sathish, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 57, 104351, 2024. (Citations: 158)

Numerical Simulation of Microchannel Heat Exchanger Using CFD
G. Anjaneya, S. Sunil, S. Kakkeri, M.M. Math, M.N. Vaibhav, C. Solaimuthu, International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM), 18, 2024. (Citations: 49)

Performance Enhancement and Emission Control of a Biogas–Biodiesel Dual Fuel Diesel Engine: An Experimental and Statistical Study
A. Mohite, B.J. Bora, P. Sharma, S. Sarıdemir, D. Mallick, Ü. Ağbulut, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 52, 752–764, 2024. (Citations: 32)

Studies on Titanium Oxide Nanoparticles as Fuel Additive for Improving Performance and Combustion Parameters of CI Engine Fuelled with Biodiesel Blends
S. Sunil, B.S.C. Prasad, S. Kakkeri, Materials Today: Proceedings, 44, 489–499, 2021. (Citations: 32)

Suitability of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes as Catalyst in Combustion of CI Engine Fuelled with Dairy Waste Biodiesel Blends
S. Sunil, B.S.C. Prasad, M. Kotresh, S. Kakkeri, Materials Today: Proceedings, 26, 613–619, 2020. (Citations: 22)

Rajeev Kumar | Engineering and Technology | Engineering Award of Excellence

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Dr. Rajeev Kumar | Engineering and Technology  | Engineering Award of Excellence

Lovely professional University | India

Dr. Rajeev Kumar is an accomplished researcher and academician in Mechanical Engineering with over 15 years of teaching, research, and mentoring experience. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from IKGPTU, Kapurthala (2023), preceded by an M.Tech in Design Engineering from NIT Kurukshetra (2010) and a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Kurukshetra University (2007). Currently serving as Associate Professor and Assistant Dean at Lovely Professional University, he has contributed extensively to the fields of crack propagation and prognosis, metal matrix composites, polymer composites, and mechanical composites. His prolific academic output includes 74 publications with 874 citations, an h-index of 18, and 64 Scopus-indexed documents, reflecting strong global research visibility. Dr. Kumar has been actively engaged in guiding Ph.D. and postgraduate students while also participating in grant proposals such as the ISRO-funded project on fiber optic acoustic emission sensing. His dedication has earned him recognition, including the Research Excellence Award on Teacher’s Day Celebration 2024 at LPU. Beyond teaching, he has contributed as an editorial board member and reviewer for reputed international journals. Passionate about innovation, he also holds patents in renewable energy and mechanical system design. Dr. Kumar continues to inspire through impactful research, academic leadership, and scientific service.

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Featured Publications

“Design and analysis of a stairs-climbing military bot for efficient and stable movement on various terrains”

“Unveiling of mechanical, morphological, and thermal characteristics of alkali-treated flax and pine cone fiber   reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) composites: fabrication and characterizations”

“Exploring the implications of CoCrFeNiCu high entropy alloy coatings on tribomechanical, wetting behavior, and   interfacial microstructural characterizations in microwave-clad AISI 304 stainless steels”

“Synergistic Enhancement of Super Capacitive Performance Through Sol-Gel Auto-Combustion Synthesis of Nickel Ferrite Nano-Particles and Reduced Graphene Oxide Hybrid Nano-Composite Electrode”

“Corrosion analysis of stainless steel exposed to Karanja oil biodiesel: a comparative study with commercial           diesel fuel, surface morphology analysis, and long-term immersion effects in alternative fuels”