Dr. R. Prakash-Mechanical-Engineering-SSN

Dr. R. Prakash

M.E, Ph.D

Associate Professor - Grade II

Department Of Mechanical Engineering

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QualificationB.E. Automobile (1998), M.E. I.C.Engg. (2001), Ph.D.(2013)
Institute of Ph.D.CEG, Anna University
Experience in SSNSince Nov 2007, Teaching UG: Automobile, I.C. Engines and Engg. Graphics PG: Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Technologies and Energy Resources
Experience prior to SSN6.5 years in academics + 1 year in Industry
Institutions worked previously Sriram Engineering College

CEG, Anna University

Bright Auto Service Systems (P) Ltd, Erode
Research InterestsI.C. Engines, Automobile, Thermal Systems and CFD
Research Supervision till dateOngoing 5 Ph.D
Research Output in SSN18 publications in journals ; 4 presentations in Conferences
Research output prior to SSN2 publications in Journals; 1 presentations in conferences
Research Profilehttps://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=DmZlNBIAAAAJ
Funded Projects1 from SSN Trust
(Details listed below)
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Organization Membership Status
1. The Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) Life Member,
LM 39421
2. The Combustion Institute, Indian Section Life Member,
LMC – 631
3. SAEINDIA Member
4. National Society of Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (NSFMFP) Life Member,
LM658
Professional recognitionReceived a best teacher award from SSN Institutions for the academic year 2010-11
Administrative ActivityDeputy Controller of Examinations and Thermal Lab in-charge
As a PersonInterested in Indian Politics, like to follow cricket and learning Vasthu

S.No.TitleFunding AgencyProject periodValue Rs.Lakhs
1Thermal performance analysis of solar flat plate collector with grooved tubes using aqueous glycol and nanofluidsSSN Trust2 Years5.5
  • L. Chilambarasan, R.Prakash, J. P. Shanu and P. Murugasen, ” Investigation on the Electrical Conductivity of Aqueous Glycol based ZnO Nanofluids”, Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics, Vol. 12, No. 3, 2019, pp 865-870. Impact Factor: 0.92.
  • Jayakishan. B, Prakash. R, Karthikeyan. R., “The Performance and Emission Characteristics of Al2O3-TiO2 Coated Piston DI Diesel Engine Fuelled with Poultry Waste Biodiesel”, International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development, Vol. 8, Special Issue 7, 2018, pp 585-591. Impact Factor: 0.19.
  • R Prakash, Karthiek N, P. Ashwath,  Anand H and Adithya G “Numerical Study on a Conical Diffuser with Inlet Swirl”,  I. Journal of Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vol. 852,2016, pp 688-692.
    Impact Factor: 0.13.
  • R.Prakash, D.Christopher and K.Kumarrathinam,”Analysis of Surface Waste Heat Recovery in IC Engine by Using TEG”, I. Journal of Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vol. 787, 2015, pp 782-786.
    Impact Factor: 0.13.
  • R.Prakash, Adithyan.K, and Adithya.V, “Comparative Analysis of Performance and Emission Characteristics of Diesel Engine with Biodiesel Prepared from Waste Cooking Oil and Pongamia Oil”, I. Journal of Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vol. 787, 2015, pp 787-791.
    Impact Factor: 0.13.