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Assist. Prof. Dr.Suresh Kumar Padala |Study of heat and mass|Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar, India

Assist. Prof. Dr. Suresh Kumar Padala is an Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar, India. His research focuses on the study of heat and mass transfer, with applications in advanced thermal systems and energy-efficient technologies. With extensive expertise in fluid dynamics, thermal sciences, and computational modeling, Dr. Padala has made significant contributions to the field through numerous high-impact journal publications and conference presentations.Recognized for his academic excellence and innovative research, Dr. Padala has received the “Best Researcher Award” for his outstanding contributions to the study of heat and mass transfer. He is dedicated to fostering knowledge through teaching, mentoring students, and advancing cutting-edge research in thermal engineering.

 

Professional Profiles :

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🎓 Education :

Padala Suresh Kumar has a strong academic background in Civil Engineering. He earned his PhD from the Department of Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi in 2022 with a perfect CGPA of 10/10 as a Prime Minister’s Research Fellow (PMRF). He completed his B.Tech in Civil Engineering from IIT Delhi in 2017, ranking 2nd in the department with a CGPA of 9.162/10. His foundational education includes Class XII from Mahathi Junior College, Visakhapatnam, and Class X from Ravindra Bharathi School, achieving commendable marks in both.

 

🏢 Experience:

Dr. Kumar is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the School of Infrastructure, IIT Bhubaneswar, since July 2024. Prior to this, he held the same position at the Department of Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, IIT Jodhpur, from September 2023 to July 2024. He was also a Postdoctoral Fellow at IIT Delhi, where he contributed significantly to research in the Department of Civil Engineering from December 2022 to September 2023.

Skills:

Dr. Kumar has expertise in software tools such as ABAQUS, STAAD Pro, Autodesk Inventor, and AutoCAD, along with programming skills in C, C++, and MATLAB. His technical proficiency is complemented by experience in structural analysis, reinforced concrete design, and finite element modeling. He has also actively participated in developing teaching materials and conducting laboratory sessions during his academic tenure.

 

Research Focus :

Dr. Kumar’s research interests encompass the service life prediction of reinforced concrete members exposed to environmental stressors, application of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) in building thermal performance, and the analysis of rigid pavements under vehicular and thermal loads. His work includes the use of machine learning for structural performance prediction and the development of finite element models for heat transfer and chloride ingress in concrete structures.

 

🔬Awards:

Dr. Kumar’s accomplishments include the prestigious Distinction in Doctoral Research from IIT Delhi in 2024, recognizing his ranking among the top 10% of PhD graduates. He was a recipient of the Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (2018-2022) and has won awards like the Innovative Students Project Award from the Indian National Academy of Engineering, the Abhinav Dhupar Memorial Award, and the Summer Undergraduate Research Award from IIT Delhi. Additionally, he has been recognized with multiple merit awards during his undergraduate studies.

 Publications:

    1. Air Temperature Prediction Models for Pavements Based on the Gene Expression Programming Approach
      Authors: SK Padala, AK Swamy, B Bhattacharjee
      Journal: Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part B: Pavements, 151(1), 04024059
      Year: 2025
      Citations: Not yet cited
    2. Air Temperature Prediction Models for Pavement Design: A Gradient Boosting-Based Approach
      Authors: SK Padala, S Kumar, AK Swamy, KR Rao
      Journal: International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 25(1), 2381658
      Year: 2024
      Citations: Not yet cited
    3. Development of Temperature Differential Maps for Rigid Pavements in Tropical Climates for Quick Estimation of Thermal Stresses
      Authors: SK Padala, AK Swamy, B Bhattacharjee
      Journal: International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 24(1), 2246627
      Year: 2023
      Citations: 3
    4. Estimation of Safe Cover Thickness to Steel Reinforcement in Coastal Structures Addressing Several Tidal Stations
      Authors: SK Padala, S Bishnoi, B Bhattacharjee
      Journal: Structure and Infrastructure Engineering
      Year: 2023
      Citations: 1
    5. Characterization of the Severity of Tidal Environment on Reinforced Concrete Members Using Moisture and Chloride Penetration Indices
      Authors: SK Padala, S Bishnoi, B Bhattacharjee
      Journal: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 34(11), 04022277
      Year: 2022
      Citations: 2
    6. Long-Term Moisture Penetration in Concrete Exposed to Marine Tidal Conditions
      Authors: SK Padala, S Bishnoi, B Bhattacharjee
      Journal: Magazine of Concrete Research, 74(14), 740-755
      Year: 2022
      Citations: 4
    7. A Methodology for Comparing the Chloride Penetration Severity Across Different Tidal Zones
      Authors: SK Padala, S Bishnoi, B Bhattacharjee
      Journal: Materials Today: Proceedings, 65, 697-701
      Year: 2022
      Citations: 1
    8. Mix Proportioning PCM Concrete for Workability and Performance Evaluation
      Authors: SK Padala, M Reddy, B Bhattacharjee
      Journal: Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series A, 102(4), 1061-1072
      Year: 2021
      Citations: 1
    9. Assessment of Setting Characteristics, Water Absorption, Thermal Performance and Compressive Strength of Energy-Efficient Phase Change Material (PCM)–Ashcrete Blocks
      Authors: SK Padala, SJ Deshpande, B Bhattacharjee
      Journal: Sādhanā, 46(2), 103
      Year: 2021
      Citations: 12
Conclusion:

Dr. Padala Suresh Kumar is a highly suitable candidate for the “Best Researcher Award.” His strengths in academic excellence, innovative research, and impactful publications make him a top contender. Addressing the areas of improvement, such as enhancing the practical implementation of research and expanding international exposure, could make his profile even more compelling in future awards. Overall, he stands out as an exemplary researcher and educator.

Suresh Kumar Padala |Study of heat and mass|Best Researcher Award

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