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Education

Ph. D. Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Canada, 1973
M.A.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Canada, 1970
M.E. Propulsion Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, India, 1965
B. E., Mechanical Engineering, University of Mysore, India, 1963

 Professional Experience

Assistant Professor (1976-80), Associate Professor (1980-84), Professor (1984-92), Lesch Centennial Professor (1992-2000), Lesch Centennial Chair (2000-present)

Assistant Professor, University of Waterloo, 1975-1976

Research Assistant, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research Assistant Professor, University of Waterloo, 1968-1975

R&D Engineer, John Fowler Ltd., Bangalore, India,1968

Lecturer, Indian Institute of Science, India, 1965-1968

Research Interests

Combustion Process

Research focuses on the fundamental thermochemical processes of energy release, heat transfer, and pollution formation in flames of conventional and synthetic fuels. Understanding the interaction of fluid mechanics with chemical processes and their optimization using modern laser diagnostics leading to the development of energy efficient and environmentally safe combustion systems are the aims of this research.

Propulsion systems

This applied research, which is complementary to the fundamental research mentioned above, focuses on the implementation of the knowledge base developed in the first phase to the automotive, air and space propulsion systems. The goal is to improve the efficiency and environmental emission of propulsion systems.

Professional Organizations

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

The International Combustion Institute

Society of Automotive Engineers

Professional Services

Review

Combustion and Flame, Combustion Science and Technology, International Symposia of Combustion, ASME Meetings, AIAA Meetings and Journals, Applied Mechanics Reviews, AIChE Journal, National Science Foundation, Environmental Protection Agency, and National Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada.

Editorial

Associate Editor, Journal of the Energy Resources Technology

Associate Editor, Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power

Meeting and Conference Organization

Symposium Organizer, Terrestrial Energy, Aerospace Sciences Meeting, 1998

Session Organizer, Intersociety Energy Conference, 1997

Symposium Organizer, Emerging Energy Technology, 1990-93

Honors

                Best Paper Award, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 1999

                Award for advising the Best Paper Student Award, 1998

                Fellow, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 1992

                Associate Fellow, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 1996

                Ralph James Award, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 1993

                Samuel Collier Award, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 1993

                Engineering Excellence Award, University of Oklahoma, 1992-94

                ETCE Service Award, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 1990-92

                Senior Faculty Summer Fellowship Award, University of Oklahoma, 1989

                University Faculty Associate Award, University of Oklahoma 1989-92

                Dean's Merit Award, University of Oklahoma, College of Engineering, 1988

                Halliburton Distinguished Lecturer, University of Oklahoma, 1984-87

                Regent's Award for Superior Teaching, University of Oklahoma, 1983

                Ralph Teetor Memorial Award, Society of Automotive Engineers, 1978

                Robert Angus Medal for Best Research Paper Award, Canadian Society of Mechanical Engineers and Canadian Institute of                 Engineers, 1976

                Distinction in M.E. Degree program, Indian Institute of Science, 1963

                Listed in several Who's Who directories

                Pi Tau Sigma

                Sigma Xi

Courses Taught

                ENGR 2213 Thermodynamics I

                AME 3113 Principle of Measurements Lab

                AME 3223 Thermodynamics II

                AME 4143 Heat Transfer

                AME 4243 Aero-Propulsion Systems

                AME 4442 Internal Combustion Engine Lab

                AME 5163 Turbomachinery

                AME 5333 Combustion Process I

                AME 5943 Rocket Propulsion

                AME 6333 Combustion Process II

Publications

200 Felgar St., Engineering Laboratory E8 | Norman, OK, 73019 | Phone: (405) 325-7016

Updated 11/20/2012 by Michael Richichi and Arun Balakrishnan

Combustion and Flame Dynamics Laboratory, University of Oklahoma, 2012