P. Balakrishnan

@srmist.edu.in

Research Assistant Professor/ Mechanical Engineering
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, KTR Campus

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Noise reduction
Different types of Jet flows (Pipe jets, Impinging jets, Orifice Jets)
Swirl jets
Aero-acoustics
Mixing enhancement
Nozzle flows
Swirl flows
Co-axial flows
Flow control
219

Scholar Citations

8

Scholar h-index

6

Scholar i10-index

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Machine Learning in Energy Storage Optimization for Carbon Neutrality
    P Balakrishnan
    Renewable Energy, 125772 , 2026
    2026
  • Artificial intelligence in heliostat control and optimization for CSP plants: A critical review
    P Balakrishnan
    Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 229, 116637 , 2026
    2026
  • Nano-enabled phosphorus fertilizers: Mechanisms, applications, and environmental implications–A critical review
    M Subramani, P Balakrishnan
    Soil and Tillage Research 257, 106959 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 5
  • Recent advances in bioprocessing for agro-waste valorization: a critical review of techniques, applications, and challenges
    P Balakrishnan, RK Arya
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 16 (4), 146 , 2026
    2026
  • Climate-Smart Agriculture and Sustainable Land Management
    P Balakrishnan, S Marimuthu
    Climate Change, Land Degradation, and Sustainability: Insight Towards … , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Sustainable Agriculture in the Circular Bioeconomy for Enhancing Resource Efficiency and Biodiversity
    P Balakrishnan
    Harnessing Biodiversity for a Sustainable Bioeconomy, 191-222 , 2026
    2026
  • Optimization of nanofluid impinging jet systems for advanced electronic cooling: A critical review
    P Balakrishnan
    International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow 117, 110149 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Geo-pedological controls on soil erosion vulnerability: A multi-parameter spatial analysis in diverse landscapes of Tamil Nadu, South India
    KM Bharath, K Neelavannan, J Samson, J Kanna, P Balakrishnan
    Remote Sensing of Environment 332, 115098 , 2026
    2026
  • Bioinspired heat transfer and thermal management
    P Balakrishnan, A Muthuram
    Biomimetic and Bioinspired Materials, 144-168 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance and Downtime Optimization in Water Treatment Plants
    P Balakrishnan, M Subramani
    The Handbook of AI for Clean Water, 115-137 , 2025
    2025
  • Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Nanomaterials: Innovations for Green Healthcare Solutions
    P Sivasubramaniyan, P Balakrishnan, M Safa, G Saranya
    Smart Nanomaterials in Biomedical Applications: Properties and Functional … , 2025
    2025
  • Experimental comparison of thermal, economic, and environmental outcomes in open-cut fin solar air heaters
    A Maniyanthottil, Y Srikanth, P Balakrishnan
    Solar Energy 301, 113992 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Comparative analysis of acoustic and flow characteristics in co-axial flat and curved vane swirl jets
    P Balakrishnan, K Srinivasan
    International Journal of Aeroacoustics 24 (7-8), 465-494 , 2025
    2025
  • Influence of fin height and diameter with PCM on the thermal performance of solar air heaters
    R Senthil, SK Vishnu, P Balakrishnan
    Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 1-20 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Recent advances in perovskite tandem solar cells for enhanced solar efficiency
    P Balakrishnan, J Thavamani, R Senthil
    Perovskite Solar Cells: Modeling the Future of Renewable Energy, 60-79 , 2025
    2025
  • Optimization techniques in flow dynamics and heat transfer
    P Balakrishnan
    Flow Dynamics and Heat Transfer, pp. 301-334 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Optimization of Solar Energy Utilization for Electric Vehicles (EVs)
    MF P. Balakrishnan, T. Lakshmanan, R Ravi
    AI-Driven Solutions for Solar Energy Efficiency, Irradiance Modeling, and PV … , 2025
    2025
  • Advancing Hydrogen Storage Solutions for Next-Generation Energy Systems
    P Balakrishnan
    Innovations in Next-Generation Energy Storage Solutions, 75-106 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Global renewable energy transition challenges and strategic solutions
    P Balakrishnan
    Geopolitical Landscapes of Renewable Energy and Urban Growth, 63-96 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 7
  • Experimental thermal performance of a solar air heater with rectangular fins and phase change material
    P Balakrishnan, SK Vishnu, J Muthukumaran, R Senthil
    Journal of Energy Storage 84, 110781 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 50

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Experimental thermal performance of a solar air heater with rectangular fins and phase change material
    P Balakrishnan, SK Vishnu, J Muthukumaran, R Senthil
    Journal of Energy Storage 84, 110781 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 50
  • Influence of swirl number on jet noise reduction using flat vane swirlers
    P Balakrishnan, K Srinivasan
    Aerospace Science and Technology 73, 256-268 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 47
  • Jet noise reduction using co-axial swirl flow with curved vanes
    P Balakrishnan, K Srinivasan
    Applied Acoustics 126, 149-161 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 31
  • Impinging jet noise reduction using non-circular jets
    P Balakrishnan, K Srinivasan
    Applied Acoustics 143, 19-30 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 24
  • Pipe jet noise reduction using co-axial swirl pipe
    P Balakrishnan, K Srinivasan
    The Aeronautical Journal 121 (1238), 488-514 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 11
  • Energy and enviro-economic analysis of a solar air heater with wedge turbulators
    P Balakrishnan, E Vengadesan, B Bhowal, R Senthil
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research 30 (57), 120844-120862 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 10
  • Noise reduction of circular and non-circular jets surrounded by annular swirl flow
    P Balakrishnan, K Srinivasan
    Acta acustica united with acustica 103 (5), 732-745 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 8
  • Reduction of jet impingement noise by addition of swirl
    P Balakrishnan, K Srinivasan
    Journal of Vibration and Acoustics 138 (6), 061013 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 8
  • Global renewable energy transition challenges and strategic solutions
    P Balakrishnan
    Geopolitical Landscapes of Renewable Energy and Urban Growth, 63-96 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 7
  • Numerical Investigation of Swirl Enhancement for Complete Combustion in an Incinerator
    SS Kumar, P Balakrishnan, RE Chandraseelan
    International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 0975-4024 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 7
  • Nano-enabled phosphorus fertilizers: Mechanisms, applications, and environmental implications–A critical review
    M Subramani, P Balakrishnan
    Soil and Tillage Research 257, 106959 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 5
  • Optimization techniques in flow dynamics and heat transfer
    P Balakrishnan
    Flow Dynamics and Heat Transfer, pp. 301-334 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Advancing Hydrogen Storage Solutions for Next-Generation Energy Systems
    P Balakrishnan
    Innovations in Next-Generation Energy Storage Solutions, 75-106 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Climate-Smart Agriculture and Sustainable Land Management
    P Balakrishnan, S Marimuthu
    Climate Change, Land Degradation, and Sustainability: Insight Towards … , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Optimization of nanofluid impinging jet systems for advanced electronic cooling: A critical review
    P Balakrishnan
    International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow 117, 110149 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Bioinspired heat transfer and thermal management
    P Balakrishnan, A Muthuram
    Biomimetic and Bioinspired Materials, 144-168 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Experimental comparison of thermal, economic, and environmental outcomes in open-cut fin solar air heaters
    A Maniyanthottil, Y Srikanth, P Balakrishnan
    Solar Energy 301, 113992 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Influence of fin height and diameter with PCM on the thermal performance of solar air heaters
    R Senthil, SK Vishnu, P Balakrishnan
    Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 1-20 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Effect of nozzle turbulent intensity in multiple round jets using openFOAM®
    BT Kannan, N Gaur, P Balakrishnan
    IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 912 (2), 022023 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 1
  • Computational aeroacoustic characteristics of an airfoil at higher Reynolds number
    A Sahasranaman, S Senthilkumar, P Balakrishnan
    AIP Conference Proceedings 2161 (1), 020034 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 1