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)

Mohammadreza Hasandust Rostami | Energy and Sustainability | Engineering Creativity Award

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Dr. Mohammadreza Hasandust Rostami | Energy and Sustainability | Engineering Creativity Award

Tarbiat modares university | Iran

Mohammadreza Hasandust Rostami is a mechanical engineering researcher specializing in renewable energy systems, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and advanced thermal engineering. He is currently pursuing doctoral research in biosystem mechanics with a strong academic record and extensive experience in numerical modeling, thermal optimization, and energy-efficient system design. His research portfolio includes peer-reviewed journal articles indexed in international databases, contributing to an established h-index, multiple published documents, and an increasing citation record within the fields of heat and mass transfer and sustainable energy systems. His scholarly work focuses on thermal energy storage systems, atmospheric water generation technologies, nanofluid-enhanced heat exchangers, phase change materials, and geothermal-assisted cooling solutions. Professionally, he has served as an industrial design engineer, mechanical engineer, and consulting specialist, collaborating with manufacturing and heavy industry sectors on FEM analysis, CFD simulations, and thermal performance optimization using advanced engineering software. His research outputs have appeared in reputable international journals published by Wiley, MDPI, and other academic publishers, and several additional works are under review. Through applied research, industrial consulting, and interdisciplinary innovation, his work contributes to energy efficiency, water sustainability, and climate-responsive engineering, positioning him as an emerging researcher at the intersection of thermal sciences, renewable energy, and computational engineering.

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Thermal Performance Investigation of SWCNT and Graphene Quantum Dots Nanofluids in a Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchanger Using Fin-Blade Tubes
M. H. Rostami, G. Najafi, B. Ghobadin, A. Motevali.
Heat Transfer, 2020, 49(8), 4783–4800. (Citations: 23)


Evaluation and Improvement of PCM Melting in Double-Tube Heat Exchangers Using Nanoparticle–PCM Combinations for Renewable Energy Systems
A. Motevali, M. Hasandust Rostami, G. Najafi, W. M. Yan.
Sustainability, 2021, 13(19), 10675. (Citations: 21)


Evaluation and Enhancement of Thermal Energy Performance of Heat Exchangers Using SWCNT, GQD Nanoparticles and PCM (RT82)
M. H. Rostami, G. Najafi, A. Motevali, N. A. C. Sidik, M. A. Harun.
Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, 2021, 79(1). (Citations: 15)


Numerical Analysis of Thermal and Hydrothermal Characteristics of a Heat Sink with Various Fin Configurations and Ternary Nanofluid Composition
A. Najafpour, M. H. Rostami.
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 2025, 68, 105928. (Citations: 12)


Experimental Analysis and CFD Simulation of a Photovoltaic/Thermal System Using Nanofluids for Sustainable Energy Solutions
M. F. Ghazali, M. I. Maulana, N. A. C. Sidik, G. Najafi, M. I. M. Rashid, M. F. Jamlos, et al.
Journal of Advanced Research in Numerical Heat Transfer, 2024, 24(1), 1–13. (Citations: 8)