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Dr. R. Rajaraman

Professor & Head

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Contact Information

Email : hod.mech.vdp@srmist.edu.in
rajaramr@srmist.edu.in

  • Ph.D. in Heat Transfer, College of Engineering, Guindy (CEG), Anna University, Chennai, 2009
  • M.E. Manufacturing Automation, Madras Institute of Technology, Anna University, Chennai, 1996
  • B.Tech. Automobile Engineering, Madras Institute of Technology, Anna University, Chennai, 1989
  • B.Sc. Mathematics, Govt. Arts College, Thiruvannamalai, Madras University, 1986

  • Thermodynamics
  • Thermal Engineering
  • Internal Combustion Engines
  • Heat and mass transfer
  • Gas Dynamics and Space  Propulsion
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Engineering Graphics
  • Engineering Mechanics
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Strength of Materials
  • Kinematics of Machinery
  • Dynamics of Machinery
  • Finite Element Method
  • Manufacturing Technology
  • Computer-Aided Manufacturing
  • Non-Traditional  Machining Process
  • Solar Energy System
  • Renewable Energy  Sources

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

International Journal:

Published

  • Rani, Moda Geetha, and Dr. R. Rajaraman, “Review of Phase Change Material Application in Thermal for Peer Review Management of Electric Vehicle Battery Packs,” Part A: Journal of Power and Energy, Accepted Manuscript ID: JPE-22-0556.R2 (2023).
  • P. Shanmugavalli and Dr. R. Rajaraman, “Review of Stratification using Phase Change Materials for the Different Aspect Ratio of Tanks for Thermal Energy Storage Applications,”  Int. J. Vehicle Structures & Systems, Volume 15, Issue-05, pp. 1–6, 2023.
  • P. Shanmugavalli and Dr. R. Rajaraman, “Thermal performance enhancement methods of phase change materials for thermal energy storage systems: A review,” Materials Today Proceedings, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.08.171.
  • Dr. R. Rajaraman, R.A. Arul Raja, and J. Sunil, “Experimental Investigation on the Nano-Mechanical Properties of Lubricated and Non-Lubricated AISI 1018 Mild Steel using Nano-Indentation Technique,” AIP Conference Proceedings 2385, 130024 (2022); https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0070985
  • R. Sathish Kumar, Dr. R. Rajaraman, V. Nadanakumar, R. Christu Paul, S. Ganesan, and Ravishankar Sathyamurthy, “Effect of Kerosene and Methanol Blending with Pongamia Pinnata Biodiesel on Diesel Engine Performance and Emission Characteristics,” IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering, April 2021, https://doi:10.1088/1757-899X/1130/1/012030.
  • Dr. R. Rajaraman, R.A. Arul Raja, J. Sunil, and V. Vijayan, “Methodology to Estimate the Thermal Properties of Nano-fluids,” Materials Today: Proceedings, available on October 6, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.08.681
  • Dr. R. Rajaraman, R. A. Arul Raja and J. Sunil, “Thermal Energy Dissipation Capability of Garnet Nano-fluids,” Materials Today: Proceedings, available on June 11, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.05.451.
  • Mahoob, E. Afshan, A.S. Selvakumar, R. Velraj, and Dr. R. Rajaraman, “Effect of aspect ratio and dispersed PCM balls on the charging performance of a latent heat thermal storage unit for solar thermal applications”, Renewable Energy, ISSN: 0960-1481, Vol. 148, pp. 876–888, 2020
  • L. Anna Gowsalya, P.D. Jeyakumar, Dr. R. Rajaraman and R. Velraj, “Estimation and Validation of Interfacial Heat Transfer Coefficient during Solidification of Spherical Shaped Aluminum Alloy (Al 6061) Casting using Inverse Control Volume Technique,” Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, ISSN: 2151-8629 DOI: 10.5098/hmt.12.21, May 2019.
  • Dr. R. Rajaraman, L. Anna Gowsalya, and R. Velraj, “Interfacial Heat Transfer Coefficient Estimation during Solidification of Rectangular Aluminium Alloy Casting Using Two Different Inverse Methods,” Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, ISSN: 2151-8629, DOI: http://dx.dpi.org/10.5098/hmt.11.23, August 2018.
  • S. Baskar and Dr. R. Rajaraman, “Thermal Management of Automotive Heat Exchangers Under Obstructed Cooling Airflow Paths: A Case Study,” Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Mechanical Engineering, ISSN 2228-6187; DOI 10.1007/s40997-018-0216-3, June 2018.
  • A. Arockia Julias, Dr. R. Rajaraman, and Vela Murali, “Effect of fiber orientation on the delamination behavior of glass-carbon hybrid interface”, International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development, Vol. 8, Issue 3, PP: 1159-1166, June 2018.
  • Mahboob, E. Afshan, Dr. R. Rajaraman, and S. Selvakumar, “Experimental Analysis on Stratification of Thermal Storage Using Phase Change Material,” International Journal of Advanced Trends in Engineering and Technology, ISSN: 2456-4664, pp. 101–106, January 2018.
  • Baskar and Dr. 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.
  • S. Baskar and Dr. R. Rajaraman, “Numerical Investigation on Airflow Distribution of Automotive Radiators’’, International Review of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 9, No. 4, pp. 417–422, July 2015.
  • S. Baskar and Dr. R. Rajaraman, “Airflow Management in Automotive Engine Cooling Systems: An Overview,” in International Journal of Thermal Technologies, Vol. 5, No. 1, March 2015.
  • Dr. R. Rajaraman and R. Velraj, “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.

National Journal:

  • Dr. R. Rajaraman and R. Velraj, “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.
  • Dr. R. Rajaraman and R. Velraj. “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.

  • Dr. R. Rajaraman, “A Study on Thermo-Physical and Lubricating Properties of Carbon Quantum Dots-SAE40 Oil Nanofluids,” “Second International Conference on Emerging Trends in Materials, Computing and Communication Technologies (ICETMCCT 2021) from 09.12.2021 to 10.12.2021 at Annai Vailankanni College of Engineering, AVK Nagar, Pottalkulam.
  • Dr. R. Rajaraman, “A Review on the Thermo-Physical and Lubricating Properties of Nanofluids,” “Second International Conference on Emerging Trends in Materials, Computing and Communication Technologies (ICETMCCT 2021) from 09.12.2021 to 10.12.2021 at Annai Vailankanni College of Engineering, AVK Nagar, Pottalkulam.
  • Dr. R. Rajaraman, “Effect of Kerosene and Methanol Blending with Pongamia Pinnata Biodiesel on Diesel Engine Performance and Emission,” International Conference on Advances in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems (ICARSES 2020) from 03.12.2020 to 05.12.2020 at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, KTR Campus, Chennai.
  • Dr. R. Rajaraman, R. Velraj, and S. Renganarayanan, “Design aspects of an integrated compact thermal storage system for solar dryer applications,” Proceedings of the World Renewable Energy Congress, Malaysia, 1999, pp. 101–105.

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

  • Air Flow Management in the 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

  • Heat transfer analysis for PCM thermal storage
  • Experimental Investigation and Validation of Interfacial Heat Transfer Coefficient During the Solidification of Casting Process Using Inverse Methods
  • Battery Thermal Management
  • Performance Evaluation of a Textured Diamond Tool Using AA2024 Aluminum Alloy

  • Professor and Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRM Institute of Science, Vadapalani, Chennai (600 026), Tamil Nadu, India, from January 2021 to till date.
  • Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRM Institute of Science, Vadapalani, Chennai (600 026), Tamil Nadu, India, from July 2017 to December 2020.
  • Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, B.S. Abdur Rahman University, Vandalur, Chennai (600 048), Tamil Nadu, India, from July 2009 to June 2017.
  • 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-600054, Tamil Nadu, India, from February 1996 to July 1996.
  • Lecturer, Department of Automobile Engineering, Hindustan Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chennai (600016), 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.

  • I led the department in the NBA accreditation for the M.Tech. CAD-CAM Program at B.S. Abdur Rahman University and got 3 years of accreditation
  • I led the department in the NBA accreditation for the B.Tech. Mechanical Program at B.S. Abdur Rahman University and got 3-year accreditation
  • Involved in curriculum and syllabus development for the deemed university status of the college (June ’07–April ‘08)
  • Guest Lecture delivered on “Engineering Mechanics” at Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology in 2010
  • Founding Head of the Department of Aeronautical Engineering at B.S. Abdur Rahman University for the academic year 2010–11
  • Developed an objectives- and outcome-oriented curriculum for B.Tech. in Automobile Engineering
  • Established various laboratories of the Automobile Engineering Department as HOD during the academic year 2011–12
  • Developed curriculum and syllabus for the Aeronautical and Automobile Engineering Branch
  • Involved in organising three national conferences by the departments CMTM 2005 (Jan 2005), APDMM 2008 (Jan 2008), and AMDM 2013 (April 2013)
  • Carried out the major revision in the M.Tech. Curriculum for CAD-CAM & Manufacturing in 2016
  • I was appointed Chairman for the Paper Presentation in the Second International Conference on “Advances in Materials, Manufacturing and Applied Sciences (ICMMAS’17),” organised by Sri Sairam Engineering College in association with SAE India, Chennai, in March 2017
  • Member of the Academic Council at B.S. Abdur Rahman University
  • Doctoral Committee Member in Anna University
  • Chairman of the Board of Studies in the Mechanical Engineering Department at B.S. Abdur Rahman University
  • In-charge of the Thermal Engineering Laboratory
  • Chairperson, Curriculum Development, B.Tech. (Mechanical-Thermal Stream)
  • Organised two workshops for curriculum development in aeronautical and automobile engineering

  • 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-600048, Tamil Nadu, India, from October 2010 to April 2011.
  • Programme Incharge (PIC) for Indira Gandhi Open University (IGNOU) for two programs, B.Tech. Mechanical and DME, from January 2007 to June 2017.

Conferences Attended

  • I attended a Second International Conference on Emerging Trends in Materials, Computing and Communication Technologies (ICETMCCT 2021) from December 9–10, 2021, at Annai Vailankanni College of Engineering, AVK Nagar, Pottalkulam.
  • I attended an International Conference on Advances in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems (ICARSES 2020) from 03.12.2020 to 05.12.2020 at the SRM Institute of Science and Technology, KTR Campus, Chennai.
  • I attended a National Conference on “Advances in Materials, Design and Manufacturing” at B.S. Abdur Rahman University on April 17th, 2013.

FDPs Attended

  • FDP on “Outcome-Based Education” by N. J. Rao” from September 23 to September 24, 2023, organised by SRM Institute of Science and Technology in association with M/s Quiklrn Pvt. Ltd.
  • Four days of online FDP on “Current Trends in Mechanical Engineering” from July 22 to July 25 at S. J. M. Institute of Technology Chitradurga (577502)
  • One-week online FDP on “Recent Research Developments in Materials Engineering and Mechanical Design” from July 21 to July 25, 2020, at St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai.
  • Six-day online FDP on “Recent Innovations and Futuristic Scope for Research in Internal Combustion Engines” from June 29, 2020, to July 4, 2020, at Vishnu Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh.

Short-Term Courses, Workshops and Seminars Attended

  • I attended a one-day Indo-US seminar on “Research Prospective for University Excellence: A US Model for India,” organised by the Department of Manufacturing Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, on August 10, 2009.
  • I attended a one-day workshop on “Workshop on Curriculum Development for the B.Tech Automobile Engineering Programme” organised by the Department of Mechanical Engineering at B.S. Abdur Rahman University on November 12, 2011.
  • I attended a one-day workshop on “Workshop on Curriculum Development for the B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Programme” organised by the Department of Aeronautical Engineering at B.S.Abdur Rahman University on April 2, 2011.
  • I attended a one-day Indo-German workshop on “Recent Developments in Large-Scale Solar Thermal Systems,” jointly organised by IES and AU FRG of Anna University on June 28, 2011.
  • I 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.
  • I attended a seminar on “Solar Energy” by Dr. Nikolay V. Kharchenko, a visiting professor at SRM University, on April 11th, 2012.
  • I attended a one-day seminar on “Tamil Nadu Manufacturing Summit,” organised by CII, held on March 7th, 2012, at the Hotel Park Sheraton, Chennai.
  • I attended a seminar on “Solar Energy” by Dr. E. Natarajan, Professor, IES, Anna University, on March 12th, 2013.
  • I attended a National Conference on “Advances in Materials, Design and Manufacturing” at B. S. Abdur Rahman University on April 17th, 2013.
  • I 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 September 5, 2013.
  • I attended a guest lecture on “virtual manufacturing“by Mr. Albert Einstein, Managing Director of Design Tech Private Ltd., during the inaugural function of the National Level Symposium “Confluence 2013” conducted on October 3, 2013.
  • I attended a guest lecture on “Opportunities for HVAC Engineers” by Mr. V. Sankaranarayanan, President, ISHRAE, on April 26th, 2014.
  • I attended a keynote lecture on “The 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 May 5–6, 2014.
  • I attended a 3-day workshop on “Quality Assurance” conducted by the Faculty Training Academy of B.S. Abdur Rahman University on July 13–16, 2015.
  • I attended a one-day workshop on “How to Patent Your Invention” conducted by SRM University, Vadapalani Campus, Chennai-26, in association with the National Institute for Quality and Reliability on November 14, 2017.
  • One-day workshop on “Academic Book Writing and Related Topics” organised by Springer Nature on May 22, 2020
  • FDP on “Outcome-Based Education” by N. J. Rao” from September 23 to September 24, 2023, organised by SRM Institute of Science and Technology in association with M/s  Quiklrn Pvt. Ltd.

Session Chair

  • I served as Chairman for the Paper Presentation in the Energy Session of the 2nd International Conference on “Emerging Trends in Energy and Environment (ICETEE),”  organised by Sri Sairam Engineering College, Chennai, in 2014.
  • Session chair for the online International Conference on “International Conference on Advances in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems (ICARSES 2020) from 03.12.2020 to 05.12.2020 at SRM Institute of Science and Technology
  • Session chair for the online International Conference on “International Conference on Advances in Thermal Engineering and Applications (ICATEA-2021) from March 19–20, 2021, at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, KTR Campus, Chennai.

  • I completed an online course on “Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship” conducted by Duke University through the Coursera platform on April 25, 2020, with a 95.9% grade.
  • I completed an online course on “Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development” conducted by the University of Michigan through the Coursera Platform on May 4, 2020, with a 98 percent grade.
  • I completed a three-week online course on “Air Pollution: A Global Threat to Our Health” conducted by the University of Copenhagen through the Coursera Platform on May 16, 2020, with a 100% grade.
  • I completed a three-week online course on “Quantum Mechanics” conducted by the University of Colorado through the Coursera platform on May 18, 2020, with a 100 percent grade.
  • I completed an online course on “Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There” conducted by the University of Michigan through the Coursera platform on May 8, 2020, with a 100% grade.
  • I completed a three-week online course on “The Sustainable Development Goals: A Global, Transdisciplinary Vision for the Future” conducted by the University of Copenhagen through the Coursera platform on April 29, 2020, with a 100% grade.
  • Strength of Materials with Elite Grade (Reg. No. NPTEL18CE17S11211000), November 2018
  • Engineering Thermodynamics with Elite Grade (Reg. No. NPTEL 19CH01S11170754), April 2019
  • IC Engines and Gas Turbines with Elite Grade (Roll No.: NOC19ME10S31221909), May 2019

  • SESI, Life Member, Membership No. 0799/LM/98
  • The Indian Science Congress, Membership No. A6564
  • NIQR: Life Member, Membership No.