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- Department faculty is actively engaged in carrying out sponsored research work with funding from many National funding agencies which include Department of Science & Technology (DST), University Grants Commission (UGC), and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Institute of Engineers (India).
- During the last few years 14 sponsored research projects with an outlay of Rs 85 Lakhs projects were undertaken.
- Department faculty takes up many industrial consultancy projects annually. Some of the notable sponsors of consultancy projects in recent years include BOSCH, MJB Motors Pvt. Ltd., PMI Toolings, and ASCAR etc.
| S.No. | Project Investigators | Title of Project | Funding Agency | Sanctioned Amount (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. K. Brahma Raju | Development of Computer Interfaced IC Engine Laboratory | AICTE MODROBS | 1275000 |
| 2 | Dr. A. Bala Krishna | Development of XML-Ontology tool for STEP NC data | UGC | 535000 |
| 3 | Dr. A. Bala Krishna | Development of XML-Ontology tool for STEP geometric data | AICTE (RPS) | 1186667 |
| 4 | Dr. P. Rama Murty Raju & Dr.S. Rajesh | Experimental investigation of fatigue behavior of nano metal matrix composites | AICTE (RPS) | 820000 |
| 5 | Dr. K. Brahma Raju | Development of multilayer thin film sensors for practical monitoring of weld stress | AICTE (RPS) | 1510000 |
| 6 | Dr. A. Bala Krishna & Prof. P. Vijaya Kumar Raju | Modernization of Metrology Laboratory | AICTE (MODROBS) | 1050000 |
| 7 | Dr. A. Bala Krishna &Dr. D. Ranga Raju | Implementation of collaborative product development using STEP/XML | DST (SERC) | 1305600 |
| 8 | Sri. P.V. Gopala Raju & Prof.G.V.Raju | Simulation based evaluation of flexible manufacturing cells | DST (SERC) | 826000 |
| 9 | Dr.V. DurgaPrasada Rao | Solar powered wheel chair controlled by voice recognition system for physically disabled people | IE (I) | 40000 |
| 10 | Dr.V. DurgaPrasada Rao | Solar powered tricycle for physically challenged people | IE (I) | 50000 |
| 11 | Dr. K. Brahma Raju | Solar mobile sugar cane cutter & crusher | IE (I) | 50000 |
| 12 | Dr. K. Suresh Babu | All terrain autonomous fire-fighting robot | IE (I) | 30000 |
| 13 | Dr. K. Brahma Raju | Convertible tricopter for surveillance and defence purpose | IE (I) | 31600 |
| 14 | Dr. K. Brahma Raju | Path planning on 3D terrain using potential field planner | IE (I) | 10000 |
| S.No. | Name of the Faculty | 2019-2020 | 2018-2019 | 2017-2018 | 2016-2017 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. N.V. Subba Raju | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Dr.P.V.Kumar Raju | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| 3 | Prof. K. Satyanarayana | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | Dr. A. Balakrishna | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 5 | Dr. K. Brahma Raju | 0 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| 6 | Dr. V. Durga Prasad Rao | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 16 |
| 7 | Dr. P. Ramamurthy Raju | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| 8 | Dr. K. Suresh Babu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Dr. K.V.M. Krishnam Raju | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Sri. P.V. Gopala Raju | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Sri. Ch. Srinivas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | Sri. V.K. Viswanadha Raju | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 13 | Sri. C.V.S.R.K. Raju | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sri. Ch. Gopala Raju | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Sri. P.V.R.S. Padma Raju | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sri. G. Chatapathi Raju | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 17 | Dr. S. Rajesh | 3 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 27 |
| 18 | Dr. K. Sitarama Raju | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 19 | Dr. Ch. Rama Bhadri Raju | 4 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 25 |
| 20 | Sri. I.R. Pavan Kumar Varma | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 21 | Sri. N. Harsha | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| 22 | Smt T.K.D.Bhavani | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Sri. V.V. M. Krishnam Raju | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 24 | Sri. N. Sudheer Kumar Varma | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 25 | Sri. S. Madhava Rao | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| 26 | Sri. G.S.V. Seshu Kumar | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| 27 | Sri. M. Anil Kumar | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 |
| 28 | Sri. N. Satish | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 29 | Sri. M. Indra Reddy | 3 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 19 |
| 30 | Sri. P. Ravi Varma | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 31 | Sri. G.H. Thammi Raju | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 32 | Sri. M. Satish Raja | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 33 | Sri. K.M.N.V.S.A. Siva Ram | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 34 | Sri. I. Ajit Kumar | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 35 | Sri. K. Prasada Raju | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 36 | Sri. V. Manikanth | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 37 | Sri. U. Rajendra Prasad Varma | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 38 | Sri. Ch.N.V.S. Swamy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 39 | Sri.G.Moses Dayan | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 40 | Sri. V. Praveen | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 41 | Sri. SK. M.Z.M. Saqheeb Ali | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 42 | Sri. SK. R.S.M. Ali | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 43 | Sri. K. Sunil Kumar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 44 | Dr.C .Sri Charan | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| - | Total | 39 | 93 | 63 | 61 | 256 |
| S.No. | Author(s) Name | Name of Journal | Complete Title of the Paper | Vol. (Issue) No. | Page No. | Month & Year | Citations | Impact Factor | ISSN Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V. Ajay Kumar, P.Rama Murty Raju, N.Ramanaiah, Rajesh Siriyala | Journal of Composite Materials (Sage) | HAp/TiO2 nanocomposites: Influence of TiO2 on microstructure and mechanical properties (Accepted for Publication) | - | - | August 2019 | - | 1.755 | 0021-9983 |
| 2 | Akula Naresh Kumar, P.Srinivas Kishore, Kalidindi Brahma Raju, Nanthagopal.K., Ashok Bragadeshwaran | Environmental Science and Pollution Research (Springer) | Engine parameter optimization of palm oil biodiesel as alternate fuel in CI engine | 26(7) | 6652-6676 | March 2019 | 1 | 2.914 | 1614-7499 |
| 3 | V. Ajay Kumar, P.Rama Murty Raju, N.Ramanaiah, Rajesh Siriyala | Ceramics International (Elsevier) | Effect of ZrO2 content on the mechanical properties and microstructure of HAp/ZrO2 nanocomposites | 44(9) | 10345-10351 | June 2018 | 3 | 3.450 | 0272-8842 |
| 4 | N.Satish, S.Narendar, K.Brahma Raju | Composite Structures (Elsevier) | Magnetic field and surface elasticity effects on thermal vibration properties of nanoplates | 180 | 568-580 | November 2017 | 7 | 4.829 | 0263-8223 |
| 5 | Sita Rama Raju Kalidindi, Rama Chandra Raju Vegesna, Rama Murty Raju Penmetsa, Rajesh Siriyala, Partha Goshal | Journal of Materials Research and Technology (Elsevier) | Enhancement of mechanical properties of aluminum metal matrix nanocomposites by hybridization technique | 5(3) | 241-249 | July-Sep 2016 | 5 | 3.327 | 2238-7854 |
| 6 | K. Sita Rama Raju, P. Rama Murty Raju, V. Ramachandra Raju, S.Rajesh, P. Goshal | Journal of Composite Materials (Sage) | An Experimental and Micrographical Investigation on Aluminum Nano Metal Matrix Composites | 50(26) | 3627-3641 | November 2016 | 4 | 1.755 | 0021-9983 |
| 7 | K. Sita Rama Raju, V. Ramachandra Raju, P. Rama Murty Raju, P. Goshal | Journal of Materials Research | Launching parameter to constant reinforcement ratio as a parameter for improving the nanoreinforcement distribution and tensile strength of aluminumnanometal matrix composites | 106 (8) | 909-914 | August 2015 | 5 | 0.851 | 1862-5282 |
| 8 | A. Bala Krishna, D. Nageswara Rao, A.S. Rakesh | Composites Part-B-Engineering (Elsevier) | Characterization and modeling of process parameters on tensile strength of short and randomly oriented BorassusFlabellifer (Asian Palmyra) fiber reinforced composite | 55 | 479-485 | December 2013 | 28 | 6.864 | 1359-8368 |
| 9 | P. Rama Murty Raju, S. Rajesh, B. Satyanarayana, K. Ramji | International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing (Springer) | Evaluation of stress life of aluminum alloy using reliability based approach | 13(3) | 395-400 | March 2012 | 10 | 1.779 | 2005-4602 |
| 10 | S. Rajesh, A.Gopala Krishna, P.RamaMurty Raju, M.Duraiselvam | Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering (Springer Publications) | Application of Grey-Taguchi Method for Optimization of Dry Sliding Wear Properties of Aluminum MMCs | 7(3) | 279-287 | August 2019 | 29 | 0.471 | 2095-0241 |
| 11 | Satish Namburi, S. Naredar, S.Gopalakrishnan | Physica-E (Elsevier) | Thermal vibration analysis of orthotropic nanoplates based on nonlocal continuum mechanics | 44(9) | 1950-1962 | June 2012 | 45 | 3.176 | 1386-9477 |
| 12 | Murali Krishnam Raju, G. RangaJanardhana, P. Nanda Kumar & V. DurgaPrasada Rao | International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing (Springer) | Optimization of cutting conditions for surface roughness in CNC end milling | 12(3) | 383-391 | January 2011 | 63 | 1.779 | 2005-4602 |
| 13 | P. Rama Murty Raju, B. Satyanarayana, K. Ramji & K. Suresh Babu | Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures (John Wiley) | Evaluation of fatigue life of aluminium alloy wheels under bending loads | 32 | 119-126 | Feb 2009 | 27 | 2.553 | 1460-2695 |
| 14 | P. Rama Murty Raju, B. Satyanarayana, K. Ramji & K. Suresh Babu | Engineering Failure Analysis (Elsevier) | Evaluation of fatigue life of aluminium alloy wheels under radial loads | 14 | 791-800 | July 2007 | 84 | 2.203 | 1350-6307 |
| 15 | A. Balakrishna, R.S. Babu, D. Nageswara Rao, D. Ranga Raju & S. Kolli | Concurrent Engineering: Research and Applications | Integration of CAD/CAM/CAE in product development system using STEP/XML | 14(2) | 121-128 | June 2006 | 30 | 1.127 | 1531-2003 |
| S.No. | Name of Faculty Guided Ph.D | Name of the Student | University | Month & Year of Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. K. Brahma Raju, Professor & Head | Balaji Kandelli | Andhra University | January, 2020 |
| 2 | Dr. K. Brahma Raju, Professor & Head | Bhanu Prakash. P (313407010041) | Andhra University | August, 2019 |
| 3 | Dr. K. Brahma Raju, Professor & Head | Maneiah Dakkili (1203PH1570) | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad | September, 2019 |
| 4 | Dr. K. Brahma Raju, Professor & Head | Srinivasa Reddy Vempati | Andhra University | October, 2019 |
| 5 | Dr. V. Durga Prasad, Professor | Bindu Neeharika Vandana | Andhra University | October, 2019 |
| 6 | Dr. P. Rama Murty Raju | K. Sita Rama Raju | Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada | November, 2015 |
| 7 | Dr. S. Rajesh | Ch. Ram Bhadri Raju | Koneru Lakshmaiah University | August, 2019 |
| S.No. | Name of Faculty Guided Ph.D | Student Name (Regd. No) | Name of the University | Name of Guide at University | Year of Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. A. Bala Krishna, Professor | Damera Sri Rama Chakravarthy | Andhra University | Prof. Ch. Srinivas Rao | 2013-14 |
| 2 | Dr. A. Bala Krishna, Professor | Lakshmi Sramika Muttamsetty | Andhra University | Prof. Ch. Srinivas Rao | 2013-14 |
| 3 | Dr. A. Bala Krishna, Professor | Siva Sankara Babu Chinka | Andhra University | Dr. P. Srinivasa Rao | 2013-14 |
| 4 | Dr. A. Bala Krishna, Professor | Srinivasa Reddy Mandala | Andhra University | Prof. Ch. Srinivas Rao | 2013-14 |
| 5 | Dr. K.Brahma Raju, Professor & Head | G.Chatapathi Raju (313407020008) | Andhra University | Prof. K Venkata Subbaiah | 2013-14 |
| 6 | Dr. K.Brahma Raju, Professor & Head | Akula Naresh Kumar (313407010002) | Andhra University | Prof. P. Srinivas Kishore | 2013-14 |
| 7 | Dr. K.Brahma Raju, Professor & Head | Ramki Alamanda (313407010081) | Andhra University | Prof. K Venkata Subbaiah | 2013-14 |
| 8 | Dr. K.Brahma Raju, Professor & Head | Srinivasa Rao Dokku | Andhra University | Prof. K Venkata Subbaiah | 2013-14 |
| 9 | Dr. K.Brahma Raju, Professor & Head | Srinivasa Reddy Vempati (313407010103) | Andhra University | Prof. P. Srinivas Kishore | 2013-14 |
| 10 | Dr. K.Brahma Raju, Professor & Head | Vijay Pendhota | Andhra University | Prof. K. Ramj | 2013-14 |
| 11 | Dr. K.Brahma Raju, Professor & Head | Satish Namburi (1932060041) | Annamalai University | Dr.S.Gunabal | 2019-20 |
| 12 | Dr.V.Durga Prasad Rao | Ch. Gopala Raju (313407020010) | Andhra University | Prof. K Venkata Subbaiah | 2013-14 |
| 13 | Dr. V.Durga Prasada Rao, Professor | Sneha H Dhoria | Andhra University | Prof. K Venkata Subbaiah | 2013-14 |
| 14 | Dr. V.Durga Prasada Rao, Professor | K.Hari Krishna | Andhra University | Prof. K Venkata Subbaiah | 2013-14 |
| 15 | Dr. P. Rama Murty Raju, Professor | I.R. Pavan Kumar Varma (313407010038) | Andhra University | Dr. Ch.Srinivas Rao | 2013-14 |
| 16 | Dr. P. Rama Murty Raju, Professor | Purnachandra Sekhar B | Andhra University | Dr. M.V. Jagannadha Raju | 2013-14 |
| 17 | Dr. P. Rama Murty Raju, Professor | Satyanarayana Gogula | Andhra University | Prof. K. Ramj | 2013-14 |
| 18 | Dr. P. Rama Murty Raju, Professor | Sudheerkumar Battula | Andhra University | Prof. Ch. Ratnam | 2013-14 |
| 19 | Dr. P. Rama Murty Raju, Professor | Suresh Kumar Mandru | Andhra University | Prof. Ch. Ratnam | 2013-14 |
| 20 | Dr. P. Rama Murty Raju, Professor | Hema .T.Raju Gottumukkala (1933090002) | Annamalai University | Dr.V.Vembu | 2019-20 |
| 21 | Dr. P. Rama Murty Raju, Professor | M.Anil Kumar (1933090018) | Annamalai University | Dr.V.Srinivasan | 2019-20 |
| 22 | Dr. S. Rajesh, Associate Professor | Venkata M K Raju V (1933090008) | Annamalai University | Dr. S.Raju | 2019-20 |
| 23 | Dr. S. Rajesh, Associate Professor | U.R. Prasad Varma (1932060022) | Annamalai University | Dr.P.Raveendiran | 2019-20 |
| 24 | Dr. K. Sita Rama Raju, Associate Professor | M. Indra Reddy (PA1913002013001) | SRMIST | Dr. Ranjit Kumar sahu | 2019-20 |
| 25 | Dr. K. Sita Rama Raju, Associate Professor | N.Sudheer Kumar Varma, (1933090023) | Annamalai University | Dr. P.Rajasekhar | 2019-20 |
| S.No. | Name of the Faculty pursuing Ph.D | Designation | Name of the University | Year of Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sri. Ch.Gopala Raju (313407020010) | Associate Professor | Andhra University | 2013-14 |
| 2 | Sri. G.Chatapathi Raju (313407020008) | Associate Professor | Andhra University | 2013-14 |
| 3 | Sri. P.V.R.S. Padma Raju (313407010077) | Associate Professor | Andhra University | 2013-14 |
| 4 | Sri. I.R. Pavan Kumar Varma (313407010038) | Assistant Professor | Andhra University | 2013-14 |
| 5 | Sri. N.Harsha (1620816410) | Assistant Professor | GITAM University | 2016-17 |
| 6 | S.V.Seshu Kumar Gajula (163070076) | Assistant Professor | KL University | 2017-18 |
| 7 | SK. R.S.M. Ali, (183070001-P) | Assistant Professor | JNTUK | 2018-19 |
| 8 | M. Indra Reddy (PA1913002013001) | Assistant Professor | SRMIST | 2019-20 |
| 9 | V.Praveen (1933090025) | Assistant Professor | Andhra University | 2019-20 |
| 10 | Satish Namburi (1932060041) | Assistant Professor | Annamalai University | 2019-20 |
| 11 | U.R.Prasad Varma (1932060022) | Assistant Professor | Annamalai University | 2019-20 |
| 12 | K.M.N.V.S.A.Sivaram (1932060012) | Assistant Professor | Annamalai University | 2019-20 |
| 13 | Hema .T.Raju Gottumukkala (1933090002) | Assistant Professor | Annamalai University | 2019-20 |
| 14 | Manikanth Vatala (1932060014) | Assistant Professor | JNTU-A | 2019-20 |
| 15 | N.Sudheer Kumar Varma (1933090023) | Assistant Professor | Annamalai University | 2019-20 |
| 16 | M.Anil Kumar (1933090018) | Assistant Professor | Annamalai University | 2019-20 |
| 17 | Venkata M K Raju V (1933090008) | Assistant Professor | Annamalai University | 2019-20 |
The Department has established a Project Laboratory / Centres of Excellence to meet the research needs of both faculty and students (UG, PG and PhD). The Centres of Excellence are equipped with Electric resistance furnace, Rotating bending fatigue testing machine, Thermo-mechanical test rig, 3D printer, CAD station, and CNC milling and turning machines for conducting research. Also the Nanotechnology Research Centre (NRC) is established to pursue multidisciplinary research in Nano-science & Nanotechnology. All the research equipment is procured using the funds received from various research funding agencies like DST, AICTE & UGC under different schemes. The other laboratories are well-furnished for conducting experimentation or fabrication of models. The CAD lab is well equipped with the latest soft-wares like SOLID WORKS, CATIA, ANSYS, and AUTOCAD etc. A Co-ordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) with all accessories is purchased under MODROBS scheme funded by AICTE. The horizons of research can be further expanded through this additional equipment. Till date the equipment worth Rs. 82,00,000/- (approximately) have been installed for establishing the project laboratory under various schemes.
| S.No. | Laboratory | Equipment | Utilization/Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centre for Testing Biodiesels | Computerized IC Engine for testing Bio-Diesels | Utilized by UG/PG/ PhD students for doing Research on Bio-Diesels. |
| 2 | Centre for Metal Matrix Composite | 1. Rotary Fatigue testing machine 2. Electrical resistance furnace | Utilized by UG/PG/ PhD students for conducting Fatigue tests and the fabrication of composites using liquid metallurgy route. |
| 3 | Center for collaborative product development | 1. Coordinate measuring machine 2. 3D Printer 3. CAD Station. | Utilized by UG/PG/PhD students for measuring the co-ordinates of complex profiles, fabrication of parts using fused deposition modelling and Design the models. |
| 4 | Development of multilayer thin film sensor for practical monitoring of weld stress | 1. Thermo Mechanical Strain gauge tester. | Utilized by UG/PG/PhD students for strain in thermal environment. |
| 5 | Nanotechnology Research Centre | 1. UV- Visible spectroscopy 2. Fluorescence 3. Double distillation 4. Rotary evaporator 5. Ultra centrifuge 6. Sonicator 7. Microfluidics module | Utilized by UG/PG/PhD students for doing their Research on nano materials. |
| 6 | CAM Lab | 1. CNC Milling Machine 2. CNC Turning Machine | Utilized by UG/PG/PhD students for doing their projects on machining. |
- Prof. D.V.S. Sarma. “ Design & Fabrication of Low cost Tyre changer, Rs.5,000/-.
- Prof. D.V.S. Sarma. Anthropometric Study of Male Indian Population for Design & Fabrication Ergonomic low cost Tyre Changer”, Rs. 5,000/-.
- Prof. D.V.S. Sarma. “ Design & Fa brication of Ergonomic low cost tyre changer”, Rs.5,000/-.
- K.Suresh Babu. “Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) – An emerging fuel for a greener tomorrow ”, Rs.5,000/-.
- Ch. Gopala Raju. “Pollution Control by Catalytic Converter”, Rs. 5,000/-.