Faculty

Dr.B.Varun Kumar

 bvkmech@tce.edu

24

PUBLICATIONS       

2

SPONSORED PROJECTS

2

M.E./Ph.D. SCHOLARS

13

SEMINAR, CONFERENCE, WORKSHOP ATTENDED

 Educational Qualification

DEGREE BRANCH INSTITUTE YEAR
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Dr MGR University, Chennai 2007
M.E Thermal Engineering Goverment College of Engineering, Salem 2009
Ph.D Heat Transfer, CFD, HVAC, Renewable Energy Anna University 2022

 Experience

PERIOD NO OF YEARS DESIGNATION INSTITUTION
17-06-2013 to 29-05-2025 12 Assistant Professor (Sr Grade) ) Velammal College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai
27-05-2011 to 03-05-2013 2 Assistant Professor VelTech HighTech Dr Rangarajan Dr Sakunthala Engineering College, Chennai
05-05-2010 to 06-05-2011 1 Assistant Professor VSB Engineering College
05-06-2025 to Till date 0.3 Associate Professor Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai

 Publications

 Journals
  1. B Varun Kumar, P Rajesh Kanna, RHB Ram Murthy, Dhinesh Balasubramanian, Utku Kale, Artūras Kilikevičius. Numerical Investigation of Thermal Performances of Hybrid Nanofluids in Solar Collectors Implementing Polygonal Rough Surfaces, Results in Engineering - IF – 7.9.
  2. M Vivek Prabhu, N Hynes, B Varun Kumar, J Aathi, Numerical investigation of heat transfer in friction stir welding of Al/Mg joints, AIP Conference Proceedings
  3. B Varun Kumar, Chithirai Pon Selvan, P Rajesh Kanna, Dawid Taler, Magdalena Szymkiewicz, Jan Taler “Numerical investigation of Heat Transfer Enhancement in Solar Air Heaters using polygonal-shaped ribs and grooves” Frontiers in Energy Research, 2023 - IF – 3.85
  4. Balasubramani Jegan, Gurusamy Kumaraguruparan, Varun Kumar Balakrishnan “Experimental Investigation On The Thermophysical Properties Of The Ionic Liquid-Based Binary System For Heat Transfer Applications” Thermal Science 2023 – If - 1.67.
  5. B Varun Kumar, P Rajesh Kanna, G Manikandan, Dawid Taler, Jan Taler, Tomasz Sobota, Marzena Nowak-Ocłoń “Investigation of Thermo-Hydraulic Performances of Artificial Ribs Mounted in a Rectangular Duct” Energies, 2023 - IF -3.1.
  6. T Kamatchi, B Varun Kumar, R Elilvanan “Numerical analysis of hybrid nanofluids in rectangular duct for thermal enhancement integrated with polygonal rib” Materials Today: Proceedings, 2022 - IF-1.46.
  7. B. Varun Kumar, B. Jegan, H. Ram Kumaresh, A Arun Senthil Kumar, G. Manikandan “Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Convective Heat Transfer of Horizontal Cylindrical Pipe” GISCIENCES, 2022 – IF- 6.1.
  8. B. VARUN KUMAR, T. KAMATCHI “Application of Artificial Neural Network with various Algorithms tools in Numerous Sectors – A Review” Periodicodi mineralogia, 2022 – IF – 1.3.
  9. Varun Kumar Balakrishnan, Manikandan Gurunathan, Rajesh Kanna Parthasarathy, Venkata Reddy Poluru “Experimental analysis of solar air heater using polygonal ribs in absorber plate integrated with phase change material” Thermal Science 2022 – IF – 1.67.
  10. B. Varun Kumar, G Manikandan, P Rajesh Kanna “Enhancement of heat transfer in SAH with polygonal and trapezoidal shape of the rib using CFD” Energy, 2021 - IF -9.
  11. B. Varun Kumar, G Manikandan, P. Rajesh Kanna “Performances of solar air heater using polygonal and trapezoidal rib absorber plate for augmentation of heat transfer” Tierärztliche Praxis
  12. 1Varun Kumar B, G Manikandan, P Rajesh Kanna, Dawid Taler, Jan Taler, Marzena Nowak-Ocłoń, Karol Mzyk, Hoong Thiam Toh “A Performance Evaluation of a Solar Air Heater Using Different Shaped Ribs Mounted on the Absorber Plate—A Review” Energies, 2018 - IF -3.1.
  13. J Vignesh, Varunkumar B “Implementation of Lean Manufacturing Tool In Dairy Industry: A Review” International Journal of Innovative Research in Science Engineering and Technology,
 Conferences
  1. Augmentation of Heat Transfer in the Rectangular Duct using Nanofluid by Varying Ribs Surface" - Presented a paper at the First International IEASMA Conference on Engineering, Applied Sciences and Management, Buraimi, Sultanate of Oman
  2. A CFD approach – investigating thermal performances in a Solar Water Heater using arc-shaped rib with Ga-Cu and Ga-CNT nanofluids" - Presented a paper at the First International IEASMA Conference on Engineering, Applied Sciences and Management, Buraimi, Sultanate of Oman.
  3. Review paper-enhancement of heat transfer using ribs" - Presented a paper at the International Conferences of Research Techniques in Engineering- ICRTE-2016
  4. Performance of Upgrade IC engine using water and Green Electricity" - Presented a paper at the International Conferences on Advances in Energy Engineering [ICAEE 2013]
  5. Design and fabrication of solar car” at 2nd National Conferences on Advances and Innovation in Civil and Mechanical Engineering [AICME 2012], Veltech High-Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College, Chennai
  6. Regenerative suspension system” at 2nd National Conferences on Advances and Innovation in Civil and Mechanical Engineering [AICME 2012], Veltech High-Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College, Chennai
  7. Alternative fuel sources for diesel engines” at 2nd National Conferences on Advances and Innovation in Civil and Mechanical Engineering [AICME 2012], Veltech High-Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College, Chennai
  8. Design and Fabrication of Pneumatic Engine” at 2nd National Conferences on Advances and Innovation in Civil and Mechanical Engineering [AICME 2012], Veltech High-Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College, Chennai
  9. Performance of Window Air Conditioning System Using Mixed Refrigerant” in National Conferences on Recent Trends in Mechanical Engineering in Paavai Engineering College, Namakkal
  10. Performance of Window Air Conditioning System Using Mixed Refrigerant” in 6th National Conference for Research Scholar on Application of Emerging Technologies from ISTE Chapter in Adhiyaman College of Engineering, Hosur
  11. A Review Paper-Importance of ribs in duct for augmentation of heat transfer" - Presented a paper at the 2nd International Conferences on Thermal Energy and Environment [INCOTEE-2016] Kalasalingam University

 Projects

TITLE SPONSORING AGENCY AMOUNT RESPONSIBILITY
Egg Cleaver MSME 1500000 Mentor
Conveyor Fed Fish Scaling Machine MSME 500000 Co- Pi

 Seminar, Conference, Workshop Attended

  1. Attended Five days of FDP on the topic of “Thermal Management System” using PCM” at NIT Trichy. From Dec 18th, 2023 to 22rd Dec 2023, 18-12-2023 to 22-12-2023
  2. Attended Five days of FDP on the topic of “Industry 4. O and Smart Manufacturing” at Anand International College of Engineering. From Feb 27th, 2023 to 3rd March 2023., 27-02-2023 to 03-03-2023
  3. Attended Six days of FDP on the topic of “SMART MANUFACTURING”, in VTU Bangalore from 4th to 11th January 2023., 04-01-2023 to 11-01-2023
  4. Attended Five days of FDP on the topic of “INDUSTRY 4.0 & SMART MANUFACTURING”, in Padm. Dr. V. B. Kolte College of Engineering, Malkapur from 31st May to 4th June 2022., 31-05-2022 to 04-06-2022
  5. 1.Attended a National Seminar on Recent Trends in Communication Technologies at Velammal College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai in August 2016., 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
  6. Attended an International Seminar on Managerial Leadership at Anna University Regional Campus, Madurai in January 2017., 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
  7. Attended 1 Day Workshop on “LITHIUM-ION BATTERY TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT” at SSN College of Engineering on 27th June 2022, 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
  8. Attended A day's Training program on topics of "Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality in Mechanical Engineering" at Sree Buddha College of Engineering, Pattoor., on 8 – 12 November 2021, 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
  9. Attended A day Training program on topics of “First Computerized fluid dynamics course” at the Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, on 25 – 30 June 2018., 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
  10. Attended Three days of Training programs on topics of “Fluent ANSYS” in MEPKO Engineering College, Sivakasi, on 6 - 8 March 2017, 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
  11. Attended TEQIP II Sponsored One-week workshop on topics of “Nano-Materials for Energy and Environment” at the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli on 6-11 June 2016., 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
  12. Attended a One-day “Workshop on Teaching Methodology” Organized by the ISTE Chapter of Velammal College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai on 9th July 2013., 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
  13. Attended a two-day workshop on the topic of “Entrepreneurship Development “Sponsored by TEQIP in Salem Government College of Engineering on 11 & 12th March 2009., 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001

 Seminar, Conference, Workshop Organised

  1. The International Conference in Innovative Research in Thermal and Manufacturing Engineering - ITRME-19 (funded by AICTE) , 17-10-2019 to 19-10-2019
  2. Guest Lecture on the topic of “Automobile Engineering “ 2018, “Industry 4.0”, 2019 and “Smart Manufacturing” ,2022. in VCET, 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
  3. one-day Seminar on the topic of “Heat Transfer Day” in March 2022 & “Thermal Day” in March 2017, 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
  4. Organized Student convention Tier II event from “SAE CLUB” in Velammal College of Engineering and Technology, 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
  5. Road Safety Awareness Program” to the benefit and road safety of the students in August collaborated with Honda. (2020, 2021 & 2022), 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
  6. 2nd National conferences on Advances and Innovation in Civil and Mechanical Engineering [AICME 2012]” in Veltech High-Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College, Chennaion17th August 2012, 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001

 M.E./Ph.D. Scholars

NAME OF SCHOLAR COURSE AREA OF RESEARCH STATUS
Ram Murthy R H B Ph.D DESIGN AND OPTIMISE TRAJECTORIES TO THIS EARTH TROJAN -L4 POINT -TO 2020XL5 ASTEROID BY PORK CHOP PLOTS. Ongoing
Ram Kumaresh H Ph.D ANALYZING THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF REFRIGERATION HEAT STORAGE WITH PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS: EXPERIMENTAL AND NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION Ongoing

 Lectures Delivered

TOPIC DELIVERED AT PERIOD
Green technology in soalr car ATAl - AICTE sponsored – FDP in Fathima Michael Engineering College in Madurai. 08-06-2024 to 08-06-2024
Solar Air Heaters Online FDP - organized by Government College of Engineering Coimbatore 16-12-2023 to 16-12-2023
Fluid & Heat Transfer VCET 10-09-2016 to 10-09-2016

  Awards and Honours

  1. Bi Cycle Design challemge lead for 2 years, Champion Award for BDC - SAE

 Membership

NAME OF SOCIETY DETAILS PERIOD
Society of Automotive Engineerds Chairman of Madurai Divison