Dr. Sarath Raj | FOAM | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sarath Raj, TKM College of Engineering, India.

Dr. Sarath Raj is an esteemed academic and researcher at TKM College of Engineering, India. He specializes in engineering fields with a focus on advanced research and innovation. Dr. Raj has made significant contributions to his field through numerous publications and participation in both national and international conferences. His expertise and dedication to education have earned him recognition in academia, making him a respected figure in engineering education and research.

Summary:

Dr. Sarath Raj has an impressive background in Mechanical and Automobile Engineering, with extensive experience in bubble dynamics, thermal destratification, CFD simulations, and heat transfer analysis. His research addresses critical industrial and scientific problems, with a focus on thermal applications. As a Head of Department and a Postdoctoral Fellow, he has demonstrated leadership, mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration, making significant contributions to both academia and industry.

Professional Profiles:

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🎓 Education :

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kollam (2016 – 2022), with a research focus on bubble dynamics and thermal destratification in liquid storage tanks. Completed M.Tech. in Industrial Refrigeration and Cryogenic Engineering from T.K.M.C.E., Kollam/Kerala University (2010 – 2012) with a 5th rank (8.8 CGPA). Earned a B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from T.E.C., Kollam/Kerala University (2006 – 2010), securing the top batch rank with a CGPA of 7.7. Earlier, completed XII – MPC from Govt. Higher Secondary School, Punalur (2003 – 2005) with 86%, and X from Kerala Board of Public Examination at 6 1 Boys Higher Secondary School, Punalur (2003) with 82%.

🏢 Experience:

Currently serving as the Head of Department, Mechanical Automobile Engineering at SNIT, Adoor since April 2022. Responsibilities include delivering courses to graduate and undergraduate students in Mechanical Engineering and guiding research projects.Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) at A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technological University, in collaboration with the Department of Radiology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA, and Solenic Medical, Inc., USA, since January 2023. Research focuses on bubble dynamics and thermal destratification using CFD tools such as OpenFOAM.Previously, worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at SNIT, Adoor (August 2012 – July 2016), where I taught undergraduate courses and provided student mentorship.

🛠️Skills:

Technical expertise includes Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), OpenFOAM, ANSYS, numerical analysis, fluid-structure interaction (FSI), heat and mass transfer, and thermal engineering. Proficient in curriculum development, student mentorship, and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate courses.Experienced in conducting original research, authoring academic papers, and collaborating with international institutions. Successfully secured funding for research projects.

Research Focus :

My research primarily focuses on bubble dynamics and thermal destratification in fluid systems. Key interests include the formation, behavior, and impact of gas bubbles on thermal processes in liquid storage tanks. My Ph.D. research quantified free liquid surface deformation caused by bubble movement and developed parameters to assess destratification effectiveness. Additional research interests include fluid-structure interaction and heat transfer in mechanical systems.

🔬Awards:

Received the “Speaker of the Day” recognition at ThermaComp 2018 (Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore). Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation as the Best Researcher at Amrita University (2019). Also received the Best Paper Award for the research paper “VoF Simulation on Thermal Destratification using Continuous Bubbling” at ICAMET 2023.

Conclusion:

Dr. Sarath Raj is a strong candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award, given his broad research expertise, leadership in academia, and collaborative work in high-impact fields like CFD, bubble dynamics, and destratification. With some improvements in patent development and further high-impact journal publications, his profile could be even more competitive. Nonetheless, his accomplishments thus far make him well-suited for recognition in this prestigious award category.

Publications :

Fabrication and testing of portable twin filter aqua silencer
- Authors: S Raj, AK Aniyan, A Aji, A Raj, A Mohan, TR Sharon
- Citation: 9
- Year: 2015
- Journal: International Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Technology 3 (2), 177-186

Analysis of bubble dynamics and thermal destratification induced by gas bubbles in cylindrical liquid storage tanks
- Authors: R Sarath, JS Jayakumar
- Citation: 7
- Year: 2022
- Journal: Thermal Science and Engineering Progress 36, 101481

Thermal destratification of cryogenic liquid storage tanks by continuous bubbling of gases
- Authors: SR Sarath, JS Jayakumar
- Citation: 5
- Year: 2022
- Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 47 (81), 34504-34532

Bubble dynamics and deformation of free liquid surface in aerated liquid storage tanks
- Authors: SR Sarath, JS Jayakumar
- Citation: 3
- Year: 2021
- Journal: Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering 38, 716-735

Simulation of Convective Heat Transfer in 3D Forward Facing Step Using Various Turbulence Models
- Authors: R Sarath, JS Jayakumar
- Citation: 3
- Year: 2020
- Journal: Journal of Engineering & Technological Sciences 52 (5)

OpenFOAM modelling of single-phase and two-phase heat transfer in square ducts partially filled with porous medium
- Authors: KS Bibin, S Raj, JS Jayakumar, KKEBR Roy
- Citation: 2
- Year: 2024
- Journal: Experimental and Computational Multiphase Flow, 1-20

Study of bubble dynamics in aerated liquid storage tanks opened to atmosphere
- Authors: R Sarath, JS Jayakumar
- Citation: 2
- Year: 2022
- Book: Advances in Thermofluids and Renewable Energy: Select Proceedings of TFRE

Study of Bubble Dynamics and Free Liquid Surface Mixing in a Rectangular Container Having Ullage Area with Double Gas Inlets
- Authors: S Raj, JS Jayakumar
- Citation: 2
- Year: 2019
- Book: Advances in Interdisciplinary Engineering: Select Proceedings of FLAME 2018

Investigation of bubble dynamics with single and double gas inlet (s) in a rectangular container using OpenFOAM
- Authors: S Raj, JS Jayakumar
- Citation: 2
- Year: 2017
- Conference: Proceedings of the 24th National and 2nd International ISHMT-ASTFE Heat and Mass Transfer Conference

UNIVERSAL METER FOR FLUID FLOW, PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
- Authors: DAM Sai Parameshwar, Dr. Sarath Raj, Dr. Prasanta Majumder, Dr. Renjith
- Year: 2024
- Patent: IN Patent 424250-001

WATER LEVEL INDICATOR
- Authors: DAM Dr. Prasanta Majumder, Dr. Sarath Raj, Sai Parameshwar, Dr. Renjith
- Year: 2024
- Patent: IN Patent 212,923

Analysis of Thermal Stratification Decay in Liquid Storage Tanks Using OpenFOAM
- Authors: S Raj, KS Bibin, KE Roy, B Prasad, JS Jayakumar
- Year: 2024

ELECTRIC BIKE WITH GEAR SYSTEM
- Authors: SR Abhishek Sunil, Ajeesh A, Akhil Ajayakumar, Niketh S Kumar, Akhil Ghosh S
- Year: 2023
- Conference: 2nd International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering

Sarath Raj | FOAM | Best Researcher Award