K.RAJA

@veltech.edu.in

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

Assistant Professor

Vel Tech Rangarajan R&D Science of Institute and
Technology , Chennai – Tamilnadu

06/2014 – Current

• Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion.
• Handled classroom administration for professors, including taking attendance and recording student progress.
• Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
• Stood in for professors and teachers in absences, lecturing or providing course based on lesson plans.
• Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
• Proctored exams and provided remediation for learning improvement goals.
• Collaborated with faculty members on IC Engines projects.
• Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Mechanical 2020

Vel Tech Rangarajan R&D Science of Institute and Technology
, Chennai – Tamilnadu

M.E, Thermal Engineering 2013

Thiruvallur Engineering College, Anna University, Vandhavasi – Tamilnadu

B.E, Mechanical Engineering 2010

Arunai Engineering College, Anna University, Tiruvanamalai –
Tamilnadu

Diploma in Mechanical engineering 2007

Rajagopal Polytechnic College, Directorate of Technical Education, Gudiyatham – Tamilnadu.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

HEAT EXCHANGER,I.C ENGINES,THERMAL STORAGE SYSTEM
31

Scopus Publications

259

Scholar Citations

9

Scholar h-index

8

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Mechanical, Thermal Conductivity, and Water Absorption Properties of Maguey Fiber and Passion Fruit Husk Cellulose-Reinforced Epoxy Bio Composite
    S Muthukumar, ND Raja, K Raja, M Venkatasudhahar
    Silicon 18 (2), 521-533 , 2026
    2026
  • In situ aluminum oxide reinforced Mg-La-based composite for optimizing high-temperature wear behavior
    S Ataya, G Yuvaraj, A Bakkar, K Raja
    Journal of Materials Science 60 (47), 24188-24205 , 2025
    2025
  • Experimental and machine learning based investigation of performance and emission characteristics of a CI engine using fusel oil blends
    P Pugazhendi, G Dhamodaran, R Munisamy, MN Nachiappan, ...
    Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy 17 (6) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 9
  • Exploring the Thermal Dynamics of a 48-V 30-Ah Lithium-ion Battery Pack Through Transient Thermal Analysis
    J Benny Kudiyirican, R Kannan
    Journal of Thermal Science 34 (6), 2087-2103 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Characterization of Thermochemical Properties and Combustion Behavior In AP/HTPB Polymer Composite Solid Propellant for Enhanced Performance
    PN Kadiresh, K Raja, SP Venkatesan
    Journal of Polymer & Composites 13 (03), 502-511 , 2025
    2025
  • Assesment of Flow Dynamics in a Modified Exhaust Gas Calorimeter for Four-Stroke Diesel Engines Utilizing Computational Fluid Dynamics
    R Kannan, K Sunil Kumar, S Muniamuthu
    International Conference on Sustainable Technologies and Advances in … , 2024
    2024
  • An investigation into the thermal behaviour of a 4s4p lithium-ion battery pack using joule heating method
    JB Kudiyirican, R Kannan, AJ Selvam
    AIP Conference Proceedings 3192 (1), 020023 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Experimental investigation on galvanized iron thermal properties by Rust-Oleum paint using air jet impact system
    R Kannan, CHK Padal, Y Naveen, RCVMS Ram, JB Kudiyirican
    AIP Conference Proceedings 3192 (1), 020005 , 2024
    2024
  • Study and analysis of exhaust gas calorimeter of four stroke diesel engine using computational fluid dynamics
    R Kannan, JB Kudiyirican, AJ Selvam, S Palani
    AIP Conference Proceedings 3192 (1), 020003 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Mechanical characteristics of kenaf-glass fiber reinforced hybrid composites by varying the stacking sequences
    P Sathyaseelan, D Rajesh, K Raja, J Manivannan, M Raju
    Physica Scripta 99 (10), 1059b3 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Numerical investigation on swirl flow through burner with effect of rotation
    R Kannan, S Palani, SK Kurugundla
    5TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INNOVATIVE DESIGN, ANALYSIS & DEVELOPMENT … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 10
  • A cost-effective water management framework for reuse of grey water in thermal power plant boilers on usage of biomaterials
    K Raja, PL Rupesh, VP Muralidharan, SVS Subhash, KP Chowdary
    Recent Advances in Material, Manufacturing, and Machine Learning, 735-743 , 2023
    2023
  • Experimental investigation on the frictional losses of a twin cylinder CI engine with pertinent utilization of polymethacrylate blend with conventional lubricants
    PL Rupesh, K Raja, SVS Subhash, S Tiwari, KR Babu, KP Chowdary
    Recent Advances in Material, Manufacturing, and Machine Learning, 78-86 , 2023
    2023
  • Selection of optimum flow rate of coolant for efficient heat balance of a multicylinder four stroke IC engine
    PL Rupesh, K Raja, GV Chaitanya, APK Reddy, MN Reddy, ...
    INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MATERIALS, ENERGY AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 2
  • Design and fabrication of convergent exhaust gas calorimeter
    K Raja, K Karthik, S Naveen, JS Madhan, MCBP Kumar, LG Sakthi
    Materials Today: Proceedings 90, 267-272 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 2
  • Experimental investigation of four stroke single cylinder SI engine by modified intake manifold by using computational fluid dynamics
    K Raja, AJ Selvam
    International Journal of Ambient Energy 43 (1), 229-236 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 10
  • Emission test on four-stroke single-cylinder S. IENGINE by optimised convergent-type intake manifold
    K Raja, MAJ Selvam
    International Journal of Ambient Energy 43 (1), 3942-3952 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1
  • 5 dof wireless hand motion controlled robotic arm
    G Sumithra, S Kousalya, R Chandrahaas, ES Rao, G Nikitha, CVK Reddy, ...
    2nd Indian International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations … , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1
  • Isotherm recognition on a V-notch specimen by color identification method
    PL Rupesh, M Arulprakasajothi, K Raja
    International Journal of Information Technology 14 (3), 1455-1465 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 10
  • Review on Li‐Ion Battery with Battery Management System in Electrical Vehicle
    MS Ramkumar, CSR Reddy, A Ramakrishnan, K Raja, S Pushpa, S Jose, ...
    Advances in Materials Science and Engineering 2022 (1), 3379574 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 114

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Review on Li‐Ion Battery with Battery Management System in Electrical Vehicle
    MS Ramkumar, CSR Reddy, A Ramakrishnan, K Raja, S Pushpa, S Jose, ...
    Advances in Materials Science and Engineering 2022 (1), 3379574 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 114
  • Novelty‐driven recommendation by using integrated matrix factorization and temporal‐aware clustering optimization
    K Raja, S Pushpa
    International Journal of Communication Systems 33 (13), e3851 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 25
  • Dynamic characterization of hybrid composite based on flax/E-glass epoxy composite plates
    S Muniamuthu, KS Kumar, K Raja, PL Rupesh
    Materials Today: Proceedings 59, 1786-1791 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 21
  • Experimental evaluation of thermal stress on the surface of butterfly specimen through irreversible colour change of thermal paint
    PL Rupesh, K Raja, KS Kumar, S Vijaydharan, AMM Reddy, PTD Kumar
    Materials Today: Proceedings 59, 1768-1775 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 13
  • Numerical investigation on swirl flow through burner with effect of rotation
    R Kannan, S Palani, SK Kurugundla
    5TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INNOVATIVE DESIGN, ANALYSIS & DEVELOPMENT … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 10
  • Experimental investigation of four stroke single cylinder SI engine by modified intake manifold by using computational fluid dynamics
    K Raja, AJ Selvam
    International Journal of Ambient Energy 43 (1), 229-236 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 10
  • Isotherm recognition on a V-notch specimen by color identification method
    PL Rupesh, M Arulprakasajothi, K Raja
    International Journal of Information Technology 14 (3), 1455-1465 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 10
  • Computational investigation of heat transfer on the surface of engine cylinder with fins of different shapes and materials
    PL Rupesh, K Raja, NVSD Raj, MP Bharmal, PA Ramjatan
    Materials Today: Proceedings 46, 3320-3326 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 10
  • Experimental and machine learning based investigation of performance and emission characteristics of a CI engine using fusel oil blends
    P Pugazhendi, G Dhamodaran, R Munisamy, MN Nachiappan, ...
    Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy 17 (6) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 9
  • Experimental investigation on the ballistic impact properties of areca/kenaf fiber-reinforced hybrid epoxy composite plates
    P Sathyaseelan, K Raja, MA Prasad, J Manivannan
    Materials Today: Proceedings 68, 2195-2198 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 8
  • Material selection for a gas turbine liner using MC 350-8 coating
    PL Rupesh, M Arulprakasajothi, K Raja, PR Korem, S Kaleshavali, ...
    Materials Today: Proceedings 46, 1235-1242 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 7
  • A computational study of an intake manifold for four stroke S.I. Engine
    M Raja, K., Selvam, A.J., Rupesh, P.L., Thamaraikannan
    International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and … , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 4
  • Mechanical characteristics of kenaf-glass fiber reinforced hybrid composites by varying the stacking sequences
    P Sathyaseelan, D Rajesh, K Raja, J Manivannan, M Raju
    Physica Scripta 99 (10), 1059b3 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Optimization of the convergent-divergent nozzle tip and reducing the acoustic energy
    T Kumaran, B Elangovan, S Swetha, R Kannan, MN Nachiappan, ...
    Turkish Journal of Engineering 9 (3), 417-424 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 3
  • Exploring the Thermal Dynamics of a 48-V 30-Ah Lithium-ion Battery Pack Through Transient Thermal Analysis
    J Benny Kudiyirican, R Kannan
    Journal of Thermal Science 34 (6), 2087-2103 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Selection of optimum flow rate of coolant for efficient heat balance of a multicylinder four stroke IC engine
    PL Rupesh, K Raja, GV Chaitanya, APK Reddy, MN Reddy, ...
    INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MATERIALS, ENERGY AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 2
  • Design and fabrication of convergent exhaust gas calorimeter
    K Raja, K Karthik, S Naveen, JS Madhan, MCBP Kumar, LG Sakthi
    Materials Today: Proceedings 90, 267-272 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 2
  • An investigation into the thermal behaviour of a 4s4p lithium-ion battery pack using joule heating method
    JB Kudiyirican, R Kannan, AJ Selvam
    AIP Conference Proceedings 3192 (1), 020023 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Study and analysis of exhaust gas calorimeter of four stroke diesel engine using computational fluid dynamics
    R Kannan, JB Kudiyirican, AJ Selvam, S Palani
    AIP Conference Proceedings 3192 (1), 020003 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Emission test on four-stroke single-cylinder S. IENGINE by optimised convergent-type intake manifold
    K Raja, MAJ Selvam
    International Journal of Ambient Energy 43 (1), 3942-3952 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1

Publications

Performance Analysis of Diesel Engine Using Metal Coatings on Piston Head, International Conference On Science Engineering And Management Research, ICSEMR, 2014.
• Heat Transfer Analysis of IC Engines With Fins, National Conference on Design, Materials & Construction, 2015.
• Exhaust Gas Heat Utilization In IC Engines Using Pre- Heater, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, IAEME Publication, 2017.
• Experimental and Computational Evaluation of Emissions of An Engine With a Re-Entrant Piston Bowl Validation, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, IAEME Publication,
2017.

• Elimination of Drill Breaking Issue During Oil Hole Drill In Volvo Crank Shaft, International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development, Transstellar Journal Publications and Research Consultancy Private Limited, 2018
• A Computational Study of An Intake Manifold For Four Stroke S.I.

Engine , International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering

Research and Development, Transstellar Journal Publications and

Research Consultancy Private Limited, 2018
• Experimental Investigation of Four Stroke Single Cylinder SI Engine By Modified Intake Manifold By Using Computational Fluid Dynamics, International Journal of Ambient Energy, Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group, 2019
• Experimental Investigation on the Emission Level of a Single Cyli