Dr. R. Rajaraman

Dr. R. Rajaraman

Professor

Area:Heat Transfer, Energy Storage, Mechanical Engineering
Affiliation: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kattankulathur Campus, SRM University

Other Details:

Course

• Heat and  Mass Transfer
• Gas Dynamics and Jet Propulsion
• Thermal Engineering
• Thermodynamics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Strength of Materials
• Kinematics of Machinery
• Dynamics of Machinery
• Fluid Mechanics
• Engineering mechanics
• Engineering graphics
• Non Conventional Energy Sources
• Manufacturing Technology
• Non Conventional Machining Process

Research Interests

• Heat Transfer Solidification Studies
• Phase Change Materials
• Solar Energy
• CFD study of flow through pipes

Selected Publications

International Journal:

• Rajaraman R. and Velraj R., “Comparison of interfacial heat transfer coefficient estimated by two different techniques during solidification of cylindrical aluminum alloy casting”, Heat Mass Transfer, July 2008, Vol. 44, No. 9, pp. 1025-1034.
• Rajaraman R. and Velraj R. “Airflow management in Automotive Engine cooling System – Overview” in International Journal of Thermal Technologies, Vol 5, No:1, March 2015.
• S.Baskar and R Rajaraman, “Numerical Investigation on Airflow Distribution of Automotive Radiator’’, International Review of Mechanical Engineering, Vol: 9, No: 4,  pp: 417-422, July 2015.
• S.Baskar and R Rajaraman, “Investigation on the Obstructed Airflow Over the Automotive Heat Exchanger’’, Advances and Applications in Fluid Mechanics. Vol: 19, No: 2, pp: 257-271, March 2016

National Journal:

• Rajaraman R. and Velraj R. “Estimation of interfacial heat transfer coefficient by control volume technique during solidification of cylindrical aluminum alloy casting”, Manufacturing Technology Today, December 2007, Vol. 6, No. 12, pp. 19-25.
• Rajaraman R. and Velraj R. “Numerical estimation of IHTC during solidification of rectangular aluminum alloy casting by control volume technique”, Manufacturing Technology Today, May 2009, Vol. 8, No. 5, pp.31-38.

Papers Presented:

International Conferences:

• Rajaraman R. and Velraj R and Renganarayanan S. “Design aspects of integrated compact thermal storage system for solar dryer applications”, Proceedings of the World Renewable Energy Congress, Malaysia, 1999, pp.101-105.

Seminars:

• Ayaz Ahmed, Dr. R.Rajaraman , Mr. A. Arockia Julias, Mr. R. Ravichandran  “Structural and thermal analysis on wheel and axle of a train using Finite Element Method”, Proceedings of National student symposium MECHFUSION 2010,  22nd April 2010 , DBIT, Bangalore-74

Work in Progress

• Air Flow Management in Automobile Front End Module
• Heat transfer analysis for PCM thermal storage
• Experimental Investigation and Validation of Interfacial Heat Transfer Coefficient during Solidification of Casting Process using Inverse Methods.

Academic Experience

• Professor and Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, B S Abdur Rahman University, Vandalur, Chennai – 600 048, Tamil Nadu, India from July 2015 to May 2017.
• Head of the Department (i/c), Department of Automobile  Engineering, B S Abdur Rahman University, Vandalur, Chennai – 600 048, Tamil Nadu, India from January 2013 to July 2013.
• Head of the Department (i/c), Department of Aeronautical Engineering, B S Abdur Rahman University, Vandalur, Chennai – 600 048, Tamil Nadu, India from October 2010 to April 2011.
• Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, B S Abdur Rahman University, Vandalur, Chennai – 600 048, Tamil Nadu, India from July 2009  to June 2015.
• Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, B S Abdur Rahman University, Vandalur, Chennai – 600 048, Tamil Nadu, India from April 2009  to June 2009.
• Assistant  Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, B S Abdur Rahman University, Vandalur, Chennai – 600 048, Tamil Nadu, India from January 2006  to March 2009.
• Senior Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, B S Abdur Rahman University, Vandalur, Chennai – 600 048, Tamil Nadu, India from September 2001  to December 2005.
• Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, B S Abdur Rahman University, Vandalur, Chennai – 600 048, Tamil Nadu, India from August 1996  to August 2001.
• Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, St. Peters Engineering College, Avadi , Chennai – 600 054, Tamil Nadu, India from August 1996  to August 2001.
• Lecturer, Department of Automobile Engineering, Hindustan Institute of Engineering and  Technology, Chennai – 600 016, Tamil Nadu, India from September 1993 to May 1994.
• Assistant Engineer Trainee, Thanthai Periyar Transport Corporation Ltd., Villupuram, April 1992 to April 1993
• Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Pennalur, Sriperumpudur – 602 105, Tamil Nadu, India from September 1989 to April 1992.
• Associate Lecturer, Department of Automobile Engineering, St. Michaels Polytechnic, Chennai, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600 010, Tamil Nadu, India from July 1989 to September 1989.

Other Professional Experience

• Led the department in the NBA accreditation for M.Tech. CAD-CAM Programme in B S Abdur Rahman University and got 3 Years Accreditation 
• Led the department in the NBA accreditation for B.Tech. Mechanical Programme in B S Abdur Rahman University
• Carried out the major revision in the M.Tech. Curriculum for CAD-CAM & Manufacturing in 2016
• Member in academic council in B. S. Abdur Rahman University
• Doctoral Committee Member in Anna University
• Chairman for Board of studies in Mechanical Engineering Department
• Acted as Chairman for the Paper Presentation in the Second International Conference on “Advances in Materials, Manufacturing and Applied Sciences (ICMMAS’17)”, organized by Sri Sairam Engineering College in Association with SAE India, Chennai in March 2017.
• Acted as Chairman for the Paper Presentation in the Energy Session of the 2nd International Conference on “Emerging Trends in Energy and Environment (ICETEE)”, organized by Sri Sairam Engineering College, Chennai in 2014
• Guest Lecture delivered on “Engineering Mechanics” at Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology in 2010
• Founding Head of the Department Aeronautical Engineering in B. S. Abdur Rahman University for the academic year 2010-11
• Developed objectives and outcome oriented curriculum for B.Tech. – Automobile Engineering
• Established various laboratories of Automobile Engineering Department as HOD during the academic year 2011-12
• Developed curriculum and syllabus for Aeronautical and Automobile Engineering Branch
• Involved in curriculum and syllabus development for the Deemed to be University status of the college (June ’07 – April ‘08)
• Involved in organising three National Conferences by the Department CMTM 2005 (Jan 2005), APDMM 2008 (Jan 2008), AMDM 2013 (April 2013)
• In-charge for the Thermal Engineering Laboratory
• Chairperson – Curriculum development B.Tech. (Mechanical - Thermal stream)
• Organised Two Workshops for Curriculum Development in Aeronautical and Automobile  Engineering
• Programme In-charge for IGNOU Study Centre for two Programmes (B.Tech. Mechanical & DME)
• Coordinator – Institute of Engineers Practical Examinations

Conferences/Seminars/Workshops Attended

• Attended one day Indo-US Seminar  on “Research Prospective for University Excellence- A US model for India” organized by Department of Manufacturing Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University on August 10, 2009.
• Attended one day workshop on “Workshop on Curriculum Development for B. Tech Automobile Engineering Program” organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, B S Abdur Rahman University on 12th March 2011
• Attended one day workshop on “Workshop on Curriculum Development for B. Tech Aeronautical Engineering Program” organized by Department of Aeronautical Engineering, B S Abdur Rahman University on  2nd April  2011
• Attended one day Indo- German workshop on “Recent Developments in Large Scale Solar Thermal Systems” jointly organized by IES & AU FRG of Anna University on 28th June 2011
• Attended a seminar on “What is Mechanical Engineering all about?” by Mr.  John Devadasan, Chief Operations, M/s Appllo Tyres Ltd on August 11th ,2011
• Attended a seminar on “Solar Energy” by Dr. Nikolay V. Kharchenko, Visiting professor, SRM University  on April 11th ,2012
• Attended a one day seminar on “Tamil Nadu Manufacturing Summit” organized by CII held on 7th March 2012 at Hotel Park Sheraton, Chennai
• Attended a seminar on “Solar Energy” by Dr. E. Natarajan, Professor, IES, Anna University  on March 12th , 2013
• Attended a National Conference on “Advances in Materials, Design and Manufacturing” , B. S. Abdur Rahman University on April 17th , 2013
• Attended a Lecture on “Challenges faced in Forging Operations” by Mr.  K. Muthiah, Manager,  M/S Auto Forge Private Limited  during the Inaugural function of Societies conducted on 05 Sept 2013
• Attended a guest Lecture on “ “ by Mr. Albert Einstein,  Managing Director Design Tech Private Ltd, during the inaugural function of the National Level Symposium “CONFLUENCE 2013” conducted on 03 October 2013
• Attended a  guest Lecture on “Opportunities for HVAC Engineers”  by Mr.V.Sankaranarayanan, President, ISHRAE on April 26th 2014
• Attended a Keynote Lecture  on “ Role of Civil Engineers in Green Building” by  Dr. R. Velraj, Professor and Director, IES, Anna University, in the National Conference on " Futuristic Innovations and Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering, FIETCE'14" during 5 - 6, May 2014
• Attended 3 day workshop on “Quality Assurance” conducted by Faculty Training Academy of B S Abdur Rahman University during 13- 16 July 2015.

Memberships

• SESI - Life Member – Membership No. 0799/LM/98