Akhilesh Kumar | Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow | Best Research Article Award

Dr. Akhilesh Kumar | Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow | Best Research Article Award

Research Scholar, National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur, India

Dr. Akhilesh Kumar is a Mechanical Engineering specialist with a Ph.D. focused on Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow. He has extensive academic and research experience, complemented by a robust teaching background. Dr. Kumar is passionate about enhancing engineering systems’ efficiency and reliability through innovative research and development. πŸŒ‘οΈπŸ”¬

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Education

Dr. Akhilesh Kumar earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow) from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Jamshedpur in June 2024, under the guidance of Prof. Mrityunjay K. Sinha. His thesis was titled “Numerical Study on Buoyancy-driven Flow through Heated Cylinder.” He completed his M.Tech. in Thermal Turbo Machine from NIT Patna in 2015, with a thesis on “Experimental Analysis of Heat Transfer through Spiral Coil Condenser in Domestic Refrigerator.” Dr. Kumar holds a B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT Muzaffarpur, completed in 2012. πŸŽ“πŸ“˜

Experience

Dr. Kumar has a comprehensive teaching portfolio, including three years of experience teaching undergraduate courses at Government Engineering College, Chaibasa. He has also worked as a Teaching Assistant at NIT Jamshedpur, mentoring B.Tech and M.Tech students on various projects related to heat sinks and computational fluid dynamics. πŸ«πŸ‘¨β€πŸ«

Research Interests

His research interests encompass Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow, Turbulence Modeling, Nano-fluid, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI), and Heat Sinks. Dr. Kumar is committed to advancing these fields through innovative research and practical applications. πŸ”¬πŸŒ

Awards

Dr. Kumar has qualified for several competitive examinations, including AIEEE (2007), BCECE (2008), and GATE in Mechanical Engineering (2013). He is also a recipient of the MHRD Fellowship from the Government of India. πŸ†

Publications Top Notes

 

Natural convection from solid and hollow cylinders with concave surface: A numerical approach (2023). Numerical Heat Transfer Part A: Applications. Cited by: 2.

CFD Analysis of Buoyancy-driven Flow in an Infinite Surroundings: Comparison of Effects of Solid and Hollow Cylinders (2024). Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering. Cited by: 2.

Natural convection heat transfer from a uniform wall temperature, vertical barrel-shaped solid/hollow cylinder to air in infinite surroundings: A numerical study (2024). Numerical Heat Transfer Part A: Applications. Cited by: 1.

Enhancing heat transfer in buoyancy-driven laminar flow: A numerical investigation of heated concentric cylinders with porous fins (2024). Multiscale and Multidisciplinary Modelling, Experimental Design. Cited by: 1.

[Natural convection heat transfer characteristics of a solid/hollow body with vertical barrel-shaped surface in infinite surroundings: A numerical approach] (Under Review). Status: Under Review.

Wei Li | Fluid Machinery and Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Wei Li | Fluid Machinery and Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Director,Β jiangsu university,Β China

Professor Wei Li, distinguished for her contributions in Fluid Machinery and Engineering, has been honored with the esteemed Best Researcher Award. As Director at Jiangsu University, China, her expertise illuminates the realms of fluid dynamics and machinery, propelling advancements in engineering. With an illustrious career marked by innovation and excellence, Prof. Li epitomizes the pinnacle of academic achievement. Her unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge 🌟 serves as an inspiration to aspiring researchers worldwide. Through her leadership and groundbreaking research, Prof. Li continues to leave an indelible mark on the field, shaping the future of fluid machinery and engineering.

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Education πŸŽ“

Dr. Wei Li earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering from Jiangsu University in 2003, followed by a Master of Engineering in Fluid Machinery in 2006. In 2012, he completed his Ph.D. in Engineering with a focus on Fluid Machinery at the National Research Center of Pumps, Jiangsu University, China.

Experience πŸ’Ό

Dr. Wei Li has a rich academic and professional background. He served as an Assistant Professor from July 2008 to June 2014, then advanced to Vice Director and Associate Professor until April 2017. Currently, he holds the position of Vice Director and Professor at the National Research Center of Pumps, Jiangsu University, China. His expertise includes roles as a Visiting Scholar at Washington University in St. Louis and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Research Interests πŸ”¬

Dr. Wei Li’s research interests encompass various aspects of Fluid Machinery, including Pump Theory, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Cavitation of Pumps, Unsteady Flow, and Flow Measurements. His work focuses on advancing energy-saving technologies and understanding the complexities of pump mechanisms.

Awards πŸ†

Dr. Wei Li’s contributions have earned him prestigious awards such as the National Science and Technology Award (Second Class) of China, the National Teaching Achievement Award (Second Class) of China, and the Silver award of the first China Dual-use Technology Innovation and Application Competition. He has also been recognized with awards from the Chinese Ministry of Education and Jiangsu Province.

Publications Top Notes πŸ“š

“Numerical investigation of energy loss mechanism of mixed-flow pump under stall condition.” Renewable Energy, 2021. [Citations: 740]

“Mechanism and propagation characteristics of rotating stall in a mixed-flow pump.” Renewable Energy, 2020. [Citations: 92]

“Effect of Tip Clearance on Rotating Stall in A Mixed-Flow Pump.” Journal of Turbomachinery, 2021. [Citations: 39]

“Energy Characteristics of Mixed Flow Pump under Different Tip Clearances Based on Entropy Production Analysis.” Energy, 2020. [Citations: 117447]

“Effect of blade thickness on rotating stall of mixed-flow pump using entropy generation analysis.” Energy, 2021. [Citations: 121381]