Mukilarasan | Mechanical Engineering | Innovative Research Award

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Dr. Mukilarasan N | Mechanical Engineering | Innovative Research Award

Dr. N. Mukilarasan | Mechanical Engineering | Assistant Professor at AMET University | India

Dr. Mukilarasan N is an accomplished mechanical engineering academician with extensive teaching experience and a strong research background in thermal and energy systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Annamalai University, completing a dissertation titled “Comprehensive Thermal Evaluation and Fluid Flow Analysis of Fluidized Bed Cooling Tower with Various Bed Elevations and Spherical Balls.” His academic credentials also include an M.E. in Thermal Power Engineering, for which he conducted research on intake port modification in a two-wheeler gasoline engine, along with a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering and earlier schooling under the State Board with consistent first-class results. Professionally, Dr. Mukilarasan N has served as an Assistant Professor across several reputed institutions, including AMET University, Jeppiaar Institute of Technology, Jeppiaar SRR Engineering College, and Prince Dr. K. Vasudevan College of Engineering and Technology. His core research interests include Heat Transfer, Solar Energy, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Energy from Waste, and Combustion, supported by strong research skills in thermal analysis, fluid flow evaluation, experimental investigations, and collaborative scholarly publishing. He has played key administrative and quality-assurance roles such as NAAC Coordinator, Criterion-4 Manager, AICTE Coordinator, R&D team member, and Department IQAC Coordinator, contributing to academic quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. He has taught a wide range of mechanical engineering subjects, reflecting his deep technical expertise and commitment to student development. With a proven record in teaching, research, and institutional service, Dr. Mukilarasan N continues to advance his contributions to thermal engineering while inspiring students to engage in innovative and impactful research.

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Featured Publications

Multi-objective Optimization of Performance and Emission Characteristics of a CRDI Diesel Engine Fueled with Sapota Methyl Ester/Diesel Blends – Energy, 2022 (Cited 138)

Effective Utilization of Waste Plastic Oil/n-Hexanol in an Off-Road DI Diesel Engine – Energy Sources Part A, 2020 (Cited 55)

Performance and Emission Study of a Diesel Engine Fueled with n-Octanol/WPO – Int. Journal of Ambient Energy, 2021 (Cited 49)

Optimization & Environmental Analysis of Waste Cashew Nut Shell Oil Biodiesel/Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles Blends – Sustainability Energy Tech & Assessments, 2023 (Cited 46)

Experimental Evaluation & Neural Network Modelling of RCCI Engines Using CNSO Biodiesel-Alumina Nanoparticle Blends – Energy, 2023 (Cited 31)

Optimization & Synthesis of Biodiesel Production from Coconut Oil – Proc. IMechE Part E, 2024 (Cited 24)

Synthesis and experimental thermal adsorption characteristics of epoxy hybrid composite for energy storage applications

– Adsorption Science & Technology, 2023 (Cited 21)

Recycling Waste Aluminum/Magnesium Scrap into Al-ZrO₂ Alloy Composite

– Environmental Quality Management, 2023 (Cited 15)

NEERAJ KUMAR | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. NEERAJ KUMAR | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Neeraj Kumar is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in mechanical engineering, with a strong focus on fluid power systems, renewable energy, and automation. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Malla Reddy Engineering College for Women, Hyderabad, he has a rich background in academia and research. His work primarily revolves around electrohydraulic transmission systems, control strategies, and power optimization techniques for wind turbines. With multiple peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations, Dr. Kumar contributes significantly to the advancement of energy-efficient technologies.

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Education

Dr. Neeraj Kumar pursued a direct Ph.D. after his Bachelor’s degree, earning his doctorate from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Meghalaya between 2016 and 2023. His doctoral research focused on Electro-hydrostatic Transmission System Control for Maximum Power Tracking of Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine with Pump Fault, encompassing areas such as fluid power control, renewable energy, and automation. He completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering at Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology (SDMCET), Karnataka, achieving a distinction with a CGPA of 8.65.

Experience

Dr. Kumar has extensive teaching experience, having served as an Assistant Professor at various institutions. He is currently with Malla Reddy Engineering College for Women, Hyderabad. Before this, he held positions at Guru Nanak Institutions Technical Campus and Sityog Institute of Technology, Aurangabad. He has also contributed to online education as a subject expert in mechanical engineering with Chegg Pvt. Ltd. His administrative roles include serving as Head of Department (Mechanical Engineering) and NAAC Coordinator at Sityog Institute of Technology.

Research Interests

Dr. Kumar’s research interests lie in CFD Analysis, Hydraulic System Design and Control, Renewable Energy, Non-Linear Dynamics, and Automation. His work focuses on the development of fault-tolerant control strategies for fluid power transmission systems, particularly in wind energy applications. He has expertise in software tools such as MATLAB Simulink, Ansys, LabVIEW, and automation simulation platforms.

Awards and Recognitions

Dr. Kumar has been recognized for his contributions to academia and research. Notably, he has served as a reviewer for prestigious journals such as the Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research (2021) and Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part I: Journal of Systems and Control Engineering (2023). He also qualified the GATE examination in 2016 with an All India Rank of 24,299.

Selected Publications

Dr. Kumar has authored several influential research papers in peer-reviewed international journals. Some of his key publications include:

Kumar, N., Kumar, R., Sarkar, K. B., Maity, S. (2020) – Condition monitoring of hydraulic transmission system with variable displacement axial piston pump and fixed displacement motor. Materials Today: Proceedings (Cited in multiple studies on hydraulic system monitoring).

Kumar, N., Kumar, R., Sarkar, K. B., Maity, S. (2021) – Performance analysis of swash plate axial piston pump with different hydraulic fluids at different temperatures. Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, Vol. 80.

Kumar, N., K. B. Sarkar, Vekaiah, P., K. B., Maity, S. (2023) – Wind turbine electrohydraulic transmission system control for maximum power tracking with pump fault. Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, Vol. 237(9), 1702-1716.

Kumar, N., Vekaiah, P., Sarkar, K. B., Maity, S. (2024, Accepted) – Electrohydraulic transmission system control with pump fault through fuzzy fractional order PID controller.

Kumar, N., Sarkar, K. B., Maity, S. (2018) – Recent development and application of the hydrostatic transmission system. Advances in Mechanical Engineering.

Conclusion

Dr. Neeraj Kumar’s extensive research output, innovative contributions, and commitment to advancing engineering sciences make him a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work in electro-hydrostatic transmission systems and renewable energy has a significant impact on both academia and industry, positioning him as a leader in his field.