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 Candian Institute if 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 IC Engine Lab
• AME 5163 Turbomachinery
• AME 5333 Combustion Process I
• AME 5943 Rocket Propulsion
• AME 6333 Combustion Process II

 

Journal articles

Conference papers