Dr. Ramakrishna N Hegde
Education Details
| Degree | Institution | Specialization | University | Year |
| B.E | BEC , Bagalkot | Mechanical | Karnataka | 1990 |
| M.Tech | KREC, Surathkal | Heat power Engineering | Mangalore | 1998 |
| Ph.D. | NITK, Surathkal | Heat Transfer | NITK, Surathkal | 2011 |
Experience Details
| Field | Designation | Workplace | From | To |
| Teaching | Professor & HOD | Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangaluru | 15-07-2013 | Till Date |
| Teaching | Assistant Professor | M.S.R.I.T., Bangalore | 23-06-1999 | 20-06-2013 |
| Teaching | Lecturer | Sir M.V.I.T., Bangalore | 20-10-1998 | 22-06-1999 |
| Research | Co-ordinator , R&D cell | Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangaluru | 2013 | Till Date |
| Industry | Shift Engineer | West coast paper mills, Dandeli (NK) | May 1994 | July 1996 |
Subjects Handled
| Basic Thermodynamics , Applied Thermodynamics , Heat and Mass Transfer , Gas turbines and Jet propulsion , Cryogenics , Turbomachines , Operations Research , Operations Management , Engineering Drawing , Computer Aided Engineering Drawing , Engineering Economics , Management and Entrepreneurship , Refrigeration and Air conditioning , Compressible Flow , I C Engines and Combustion , Hydraulics and Pneumatics , Fluid Mechanics , Power Plant Engineering |
Area of Interest
| Pool boiling Heat Transfer, Heat transfer enhancement using nanofluids , Heat and Mass Transfer in Micro channels and micro tubes , Computational fluid dynamics , Bio –Fuels and I.C. Engines , Wind Energy |
Publications in Journals
| International Journal | |
| 1 | Shankara Murthy H.M. , Ramakrishna N. Hegde, “Investigations on thermal characteristics in a double pipe fitted with circular finned and frequently spaced helical twisted inserts and Graphene oxide nanofluid”, Heat and Mass Transfer, Springer(Accepted for Publication, May, 20, 2020) |
| 2 | Ramakrishna N. Hegde and Jagadeesh Bantwal, “Engine Performance and Emission studies with Cotton seed –Simarouba and Cotton seed-Mahua oil blends as a partial replacement Bio-Fuel”, SCOPUS indexed lecture series in Mechanical Engineering published by Springer |
| 3 | N. T. Hegde, D. Pai and R. Hegde, “Heat treatment and mechanical characterization of LM-25/tungsten carbide metal matrix composites”, Materials Today: Proceedings, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2019.08.136 |
| 4 | S Adithya, Vijayakumar Patil, Shankaragoud Biradar, Nagarjun R, Ramakrishna N Hegde, Shankar Murthy H.M, “Numerical investigation on heat transfer augmentation using alumina nano fluid and metallic inserts in double pipe heat exchanger”, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, Volume 6, Issue 6, ISSN: 2349-5162, June 2019, pp265-270 |
| 5 | Ramakrishna N. Hegde, Ashok Gond, “Characterization and Suitability of Mahua-Cotton Seed Oil Blends as an Alternate Fuel for CI Engine”, International Journal Of Engineering Trends and Technology, ISSN: 2231-5381, Special Issue, May 2016, pp5662, |
| 6 | Ramakrishna N. Hegde, Jagadish B., “Performance and Emission Characteristics of Cotton seed and Simarouba Oil Blend on a Single Cylinder Four Stroke CI Engine”, International Journal Of Engineering Trends and Technology, Impact Factor: 2.88 ISSN: 2231-5381, Special Issue, May 2016, pp 130-135. |
| 7 | Manjunath S., Ramakrishna N. Hegde, “Performance and Emissions characteristics of Biodiesels in IDI Diesel Engines – A review”, International Journal Of Engineering Trends and Technology, ISSN: 2231-5381, Special Issue, May 2016, pp 179-183. |
| 8 | Niranjan Rai, Ramakrishna N. Hegde, “Investigations on Heat Transfer Enhancement in Helical Coil Heat Exchanger Using CuO Nanofluid”, International Journal Of Engineering Trends and Technology, ISSN: 2231-5381, Special Issue, May 2016, pp5255. |
| 9 | Ramakrishna Hegde, Shrikantha S.Rao, R. P. Reddy, “Experimental investigations of pool boiling heat transfer characteristics on a vertical surface using CuO nanoparticles in distilled water”, Heat Transfer Engineering (HTE), Taylor and Francis Journal, Volume 35, Issue 14-15, 2014, pp- 1279-1281, (2016 Impact factor 1.235, 5-Year Impact factor 1.431). |
| 10 | Srinath J., Ramakrishna N. Hegde, “Technologies of Sulphur dioxide reduction in coal fired thermal power plant”, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering & Technology (IJMET), InfoBase Index IBI Factor for the year 2015–16: 3.46 , Volume 5, Issue 9, pp. 206-212, 2014 |
| 11 | Dr Ramakrishna N. Hegde, Jagadeesh Bantwal, “ Characterization of Cotton Seed and Simarouba Oil Blend and Exploration of its Suitability as an Alternate Fuel for CI Engine”, Asian Journal of Engineering and Technology (ISSN: 2321 – 2462) Volume 03 – Issue 04,468-479, Special issue for ICETTAS’15 |
| 12 | Ramakrishna Hegde, Shrikantha S. Rao, R. P. Reddy, “Flow visualization, critical heat flux enhancement and transient characteristics in pool boiling using nanofluids”, Journal of ASTM International (JAI), Vol. 9, No. 5,2012, Paper ID JAI104443. |
| 13 | Ramakrishna Hegde, Shrikantha S.Rao, R.P.Reddy “Investigations on boiling induced nanoparticle coating, transient characteristics and effect of pressure in pool boiling heat transfer on a cylindrical surface”, Experimental Heat Transfer, Taylor & Francis, Volume 25, 2012 - Issue 4,Pages 323-340 (2016 Impact factor 1.522, 5-Year Impact factor 1.649, H –INDEX - 20). |
| 14 | Ramakrishna Hegde, Shrikantha S. Rao, R. P. Reddy, “Boiling induced nanoparticle coating and its effect on pool boiling heat transfer on a vertical cylindrical surface using CuO nanofluids”, Heat and Mass Transfer, Springer - Verlag Publications, DOI 10.1007/s00231-012-0996-8, published online: 07 April 2012, September 2012, Volume 48, Issue 9, pp 1549–1557 ( 2016 Impact factor 1.233, H –INDEX - 35). |
| 15 | Ramakrishna Hegde, Shrikantha S. Rao, R. P. Reddy, “Investigations On Heat Transfer Enhancement In Pool Boiling With Water-CuO nanofluids” Journal of Thermal Science, Springer -Verlag publications, VOLUME 21(2), 179 -183, 2012( 2016 Impact factor 0.678, H –INDEX - 12). |
| 16 | Ramakrishna Hegde, Shrikantha S. Rao, R. P. Reddy, “Flow visualization and study of CHF enhancement in pool boiling with Al2O3 - water nano-fluids”, Thermal Science - International Scientific Journal, DOI: 10.2298/TSCI100511095H (2014 Impact factor 0.962, H –INDEX - 12). |
| 17 | Ramakrishna Hegde, Shrikantha S.Rao, R.P.Reddy, “ Studies on Nanoparticle Coating due to Boiling Induced Precipitation and Its Effect on Heat Transfer Enhancement on a vertical cylindrical surface”, Experimental thermal and Fluid Science- Elsevier publications, Volume, 38, pp. 229 –236, 2012 (2016 Impact factor 2.830, 5-Year Impact factor 3.079, H –INDEX - 54). |
| 18 | Ramakrishna Hegde, Shrikantha S. Rao, R. P. Reddy, “Experimental studies on CHF enhancement in pool boiling with CuO-water nanofluid”, Heat and Mass Transfer, Springer-Verlag Publications, DOI 10.1007/s00231-011-0955-9, published online: 03 Jan 2012 ( 2014 Impact factor 0.929, H –INDEX - 35). |
| 19 | Ramakrishna Hegde, Shrikantha S. Rao, R. P. Reddy, “ Experimental Study On CuO Nanoparticles in Distilled Water and its Effect On Heat Transfer”, International Journal Of Nanoparticles, Inderscience Publications-Switzerland, 5(1), 16-36, 2012( H –INDEX - 5). |
| 20 | Ramakrishna Hegde, Shrikantha S. Rao, R. P. Reddy, “Experimental study on CuO nanoparticles and its effect on heat transfer on a vertical surface”, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, Springer -Verlag publications, 25 (11) 2927~2934, 2011. (2014 Impact factor 0.932, 5-Year Impact factor 1.200, H –INDEX - 20). |
| 21 | Ramakrishna Hegde, Shrikantha S.Rao, R.P.Reddy, “Role of surface roughness in pool boiling with alumina-water nanofluid on a horizontal wire surface”, Journal of Heat and Technology, 29(1):165-171, 2011, ETS printers, Italy. (2014 H –INDEX - 14). |
| 22 | Ramakrishna Hegde, Shrikantha S. Rao, R. P. Reddy, “Behavioural study of Alumina nanoparticles in pool boiling heat transfer on a vertical surface”, Heat Transfer Asian Research, Wiley- Blackwell, International Journal, 40(6), 483–576,2011. (2014 - H – INDEX - 12). |
| 23 | Ramakrishna Hegde, Shrikantha S. Rao, R. P. Reddy, “ A Comparative Study Of Heat Transfer Enhancement in Pool Boiling with CuO and Alumina Nanofluids”, International Journal of Nanotechnology and Applications, , RI publications, 5(1), 2011. |
| 24 | Ramakrishna Hegde, Shrikantha S. Rao, R. P. Reddy, “Critical heat flux enhancement in pool boiling using Alumina Nanofluids”, Heat transfer Asian Research, Wiley- Blackwell, International Journal, 39(5), 323 – 331, 2010. (2014, H –INDEX - 12). |
| 25 | Ramakrishna Hegde, Shrikantha S. Rao, R. P. Reddy, “Pool boiling heat transfer characteristics and flow visualization of Al2O3 - water nano-fluids”, International Journal of Mechanical and Automotive Engineers, 8(3), 34-39, 2010. |
| 26 | Performance, emission, and exergy analysis of an IDI dual swirl combustor diesel engine with blended waste Chia seed oil as a biofuel, Taylor & Francis, 0891-6152, 2022. |
| 27 | Heat transfer studies on double tube heat exchanger with combined effect of propeller insert and water-based GO and Al2O3 nanofluids, Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences, 0253-4142 / 0973-7685, 2022. |
| 28 | Investigation on the performance of an IDI engine using a novel dual swirl combustor, Materials Today, 2021. |
| 29 | Characterization of Chia seed oil methyl ester as an alternate fuel for diesel engine, IOP PUBLISHING LTD, 2053-1583, 2021. |
Paper presented in conferences
| National Paper | |
| 1 | Ramakrishna N. Hegde and Jagadeesh Bantwal, “Engine Performance and Emission studies with Cotton seed –Simarouba and Cotton seed-Mahua oil blends as a partial replacement Bio-Fuel”, 26th National Conference on Internal Combustion Engines and Combustion (NCICEC 2019),National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, November 1 – 4, 2019 and accepted for SCOPUS indexed lecture series in Mechanical Engineering published by Springer |
| 2 | Ramakrishna N. Hegde, Manjunath S,” Numerical and Experimental Simulation Studies of Combustion in IDI Diesel Engine - A Review, National Conference on Emerging Trends in Science and Engineering (NCETSE 2018), 27 and 28 April 2018, Sri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology & Management, Bantakal, Udupi |
| 3 | Ramakrishna N. Hegde, Jagadish B., “Performance and Emission Characteristics of Cotton seed and Simarouba Oil Blend on a Single Cylinder Four Stroke CI Engine”, National Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering Science (NCAMES2016)Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangalore,May 2016,, pp 130-135. |
| 4 | Ramakrishna N. Hegde, Ashok Gond, “Characterization and Suitability of Mahua-Cotton Seed Oil Blends as an Alternate Fuel for CI Engine”, National Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering Science (NCAMES-2016), Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangalore, May 2016, pp52-55, |
| 5 | Niranjan Rai, Ramakrishna N. Hegde, “ Investigations on Heat Transfer Enhancement in Helical Coil Heat Exchanger Using CuONanofluid”, National Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering Science (NCAMES-2016), Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangalore, May 2016, pp52-55, |
| 6 | Published a paper in NATCON-2006 at SIT ,Tumkur on ‘Exploration of nanofluids as heat transport agents- A Review’ |
| 7 | Published paper in AMMP-2007 at UBDT Davanagere on” Emission control using a newly developed catalytic converter”. |
| 8 | Published a paper at Oxford College of Engineering, Bangalore on ‘A study on the effect of nanofluids in enhancing 'the heat transfer characteristics’. |
| 9 | Published a paper in Druv 2008 at MSRIT , Bangalore on ‘Thermal conductivity enhancement using nanofluids ’ |
| Inter National Paper | |
| 1 | Ramakrishna N. Hegde , Niranjan Rai and Jagadeesh Bantwal, “ Investigations on the effect of combined augmentation technique using circular fins and Graphene oxide nanofluid in a helical coil in shell heat exchanger ” , 9th International Engineering Symposium - IES 2020 ,March 3-5, 2020, Kumamoto University, Japan, pp. M3-3-1-M3-3-7 |
| 2 | Ramakrishna N. Hegde, Shankara Murthy.H.M “Investigations on heat transfer and friction factor characteristics of Graphene Oxide/water through A Heat Exchanger with Turbulator propeller insert”, 25 th National and 3 rd International ISHMT-ASTFE Heat and Mass Transfer Conference (IHMTC-2019), December 28-31, 2019, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee, India. |
| 3 | Niranjan Rai , Ramakrishna N. Hegde, “Experimental Study of the Conjoint Effect of Fins and GO Nanofluids on the Performance of a Helically Coiled Heat Exchanger”, 25th National and 3 rd International ISHMT-ASTFE Heat and Mass Transfer Conference (IHMTC-2019), December 28-31, 2019, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee, India. |
| 4 | Ramakrishna N. Hegde, Shankara Murthy.H.M, “Heat Transfer Augmentation of Double Tube Heat Exchanger with Twisted Tape Inserts and Al2O3 /Water Nanofluid: An Experimental Study and Correlation Development”, ICCMEH 2017 , 4 th International Conference on Computational Methods in Engineering and Health Sciences, December 19-20, 2017 held at MIT, Manipal, Karnataka |
| 5 | Ramakrishna N. Hegde, Niranjan Rai, “A Modified Correlation to Predict Heat Transfer Coefficient in a Horizontal ‘Coil in Shell Heat Exchanger’ with and without Circular Fins Using Nanofluids” ICCMEH 2017 , 4 th International Conference on Computational Methods in Engineering and Health Sciences, December 19-20, 2017held at MIT, Manipal, Karnataka |
| 6 | Ramakrishna N. Hegde and Jagadeesh Bantwal, “Characterization of Cotton Seed and Simarouba Oil Blend and Exploration of its suitability as an Alternate Fuel for CI Engine”, 2nd International Conference on Emerging Trends in Technology & Applied Sciences, SAINTGITS College Of Engineering, Kottaym, Kerala, India, 2nd May 2015. |
| 7 | Ramakrishna N. Hegde, Jitin, M., “Innovative Wind Energy Generation by INVELOX” International conference on Mechanical and Production Engineering (ICMPE), pp. 158162, Cochin, 19th April, 2015. |
| 8 | Ramya, M., Ramakrishna N. Hegde,“ Performance evaluation and optimization Of ZGM123n coal mill at thermal power Plant” in Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Current Trends in Engineering and Management ICCTEM-2014 17 – 19, pp. 362-367, July 2014, Mysore, Karnataka, India. |
| 9 | Ramya, M., Ramakrishna N. Hegde, “Study on Setting the Performance Parameters of Coal Mill for Optimum Results” International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering (ICETE -2014) , pp. 151-157, NITTE 15th – 17th May, 2014 |
| 10 | Srinath J., Ramakrishna N. Hegde, “Evaluation of Effectiveness and Flue Gas – Liquid Transfer in Flue Gas Desulphurization Plant” ,in International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering (ICETE -2014) , pp. 158-162, NITTE 15th – 17th May, 2014 |
| 11 | Ramakrishna Hegde, Shrikantha S. Rao, R. P. Reddy, “Experimental Investigations of Pool Boiling Heat Transfer Characteristics on a Vertical Surface Using CuO Nanoparticles in Distilled Water”, International Conference On Thermal Energy and Environment, INCOTEE 2011,Kalasalingam University, Tamilnadu, March 24 - 26, 2011 |
| 12 | Ramakrishna Hegde, Shrikantha S. Rao, R. P. Reddy, “ Heat transfer performance of a newly designed compact heat exchanger using alumina nanofluid” International Conference On Design and Advances in Mechanical Engineering, ICDAAME-2011, SKP Engineering College, Tiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu, December 16 - 17, 2011 |
| 13 | Ramakrishna Hegde, Shrikantha S. Rao, R. P. Reddy, “Investigations on heat transfer enhancement using CuO –Water nanofluids” ,International conference at Chennai , ICFET-2010 ,Saveetha University, Chennai, April 29,30 2010 |
| 14 | Ramakrishna Hegde, Shrikantha S. Rao, R. P. Reddy, “Experimental investigation on heat transfer enhancement using Alumina –Water Nanofluids” International conference on Frontiers In Mechanical Engineering, FIME 2010, May 20, 21,22 2010 |
| 15 | Ramakrishna Hegde, Shrikantha S. Rao, R. P. Reddy, “Flow visualization in pool boiling with Al2O3 - water nanofluid on a horizontal test surface and its effect on CHF enhancement” International Conference AMMMT-2010, SIT Tumkur,Nov,18-19-2010 |
| 16 | Ramakrishna Hegde, Shrikantha S. Rao, R. P. Reddy, “ A Comparative Study Of Heat Transfer Enhancement in Pool Boiling with CuO and Alumina Nanofluids” International conference,ICTT-2010,College of Engineering, Trivandrum, Nov 24,25,26-2010 |
| 17 | Ramakrishna Hegde, Shrikantha S. Rao, R. P. Reddy, “Forced convection heat transfer of Nanofluids-Current research Scenario” International conference On Emerging research and advances in mechanical Engineering, ERA-2009, Velammal College of Engineering, Chennai, March 19-21, 2009 |
| 18 | A comparative analysis of energy using dual blends of Biodiesel in a DI engine, Global Conference on Recent Advances in Sustainable Materials (GC-RASM 2022), 2022. |
| 19 | Investigation on the Performance of an IDI engine using a Novel Dual Swirl Combustor, Smart and Sustainable Developments in Materials, Manufacturing and Energy Engineering (SME 2021), 1369-7021 / 1873-4103, 2022. |
Workshop/Seminar attended/Guest lectures delivered
| 1 | Convened one week Faculty Development Program on “LabVIEW System Engineering Software Hands – on Training, LSET – 2018” ON 16-20TH January, 2018 at Srinivas Institute of Technology, Valachil, Mangaluru. |
| 2 | Attended two day workshop on “Advanced Material” on 29th and 30th July 2016 at Srinivas Institute of Technology, Valachil, Mangaluru. |
| 3 | Convened two-day workshop on “Introduction to digital image processing using MATLAB” on 14th and 15th October 2016 at Srinivas Institute of Technology, Valachil, Mangaluru. |
| 4 | Coordinated one day workshop on “Advanced Trends In Thermal Engineering” from 26th June to 1st July 2006 at Srinivas Institute of Technology, Valachil, Mangaluru. |
| 5 | Organized/coordinated one week workshop on “Advanced Trends In Thermal Engineering” from 26th June to 1st July 2006 at MSRIT, B’lore |
| 6 | Delivered invited lecture on Quality In Higher Education in the National Conference on QUALITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES 21,April, 2018 held at SIMS, Mangalore |
| 7 | Chaired a session in 25th National Conference on IC Engine and Combustion (NCICEC) scheduled during 15th to 17th December 2017 at NITK Surathkal. |
| 8 | Chaired two sessions in National Conference on Energy at VCET Puttur on 13th May 2016. |
Patents & Books
| 1 | Patent Applied : App. No. : TEMP/E-1/15529/2018-CHE - Indian Patent Title: DUAL SWIRL PRE-COMBUSTION CHAMBER FOR IDI DIESEL ENGINE Status: Published 13/09/2019, Under examination |
| 2 | Heat and Mass Transfer , Applied Thermodynamics- published by Sapna Book House, Bangalore |
| 3 | Energy Engineering, Engineering Economics- published by Sapna Book House, Bangalore |
| 4 | Basic Thermodynamics*, Hydraulics and Pneumatics- published by Sapna Book House, Bangalore |
| 5 | Mechanical Engineering –PEARSON GUIDE TO GATE , ISBN:978-81-3172134-6, Edition,2012, Dorling Kindersley for Pearson International, New York |
| 6 | Power plant Engineering –ISBN 978-93-325-3410-0 Edition,2012, Dorling Kindersley for Pearson International, New York |
Projects Guided
| 1 | B.E projects | 26 |
| 2 | M.Tech projects | 6 |
| 3 | PhD projects | 6 |
Membership in professional bodies
| 1 | Life member of ISTE (LM31181) |
| 2 | Member of American Society of Thermal and Fluid Engineers( ASTFE) |
| 3 | Authorized “Boiler Operation Engineer” certified by government of Karnataka to work on high pressure boilers. |
Departmental Responsibilities
| 1 | Head Of the Department of Automobile Engineering since July, 2013, and Working as Head Of the Department of Aeronautical Engineering as part of additional responsibility since June, 2014. |
| 2 | Working as Head R&D and IPR cell in Srinivas Institute of Technology Mangalore since 2017-18 |
| 3 | Worked as coordinator for Industry –Institute interaction cell since 2016 during which Three MOU’S were signed in the Department of Mechanical Engineering viz. M/s Flow and Force Engineers, Bangalore; M/s Canara Springs, Mangalore and M/s Aakaar Consultancy, Bangalore |
| 4 | Developed Automobile Engineering Labs I and II, Engine Testing Lab, Fuel Testing and Fluid Mechanics Lab, Engine Service and Reconditioning Lab at SIT, Mangaluru. |
| 5 | Worked as college PG coordinator at SIT, Mangaluru since July 2013, successfully handling PG inter college technical Fest apart from arranging invited lectures, workshops and training program exclusive to PG students. |
| 6 | Worked as college UG project coordinator at SIT, Mangaluru between 2014-2016 during which 23 projects were approved by KSTST, and one project by VGST, Govt. of Karnataka. |
| 7 | Worked in various committees in the capacity of coordinator at college level events, functions, programs. |
| 8 | Core committee member of NAAC and NBA of the Institution. Guided faculty to NAAC 2018 SSR and NBA Self Assessment Report (SAR) preparation. |
Awards/Achievements
| 1 | Sitting Chairman, Board of Studies, Automobile Engineering Board, VTU, Belagavi for the term 2019-22 |
| 2 | Worked as Member BOE for Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering and Automobile Engineering, VTU, Belagavi. |
| 3 | Secured 8th rank to state in SSLC Examination to Karnataka State in 1984 |
| 4 | Received scholarship twice for scoring highest amongst teacher’s children |
| 5 | Qualified All India GATE examination twice. |
| 6 | Authorized “Boiler Operation Engineer” |
| 7 | Appeared in the 2013 edition of Marquis Who’s Who - USA |
Contact Details
| Email ID(Official) | ramakrishnahegde_auhod@sitmng.ac.in |
Funded Project
| 1 | Received Rs. 20 Lakhs Grant for the research project titled “Experimental Investigation on Heat Transfer Enhancement in a double pipe Heat Exchanger using Metallic Inserts and Nanofluid” by Vision Group of Science & Technology KFIST (level-1), State Government of Karnataka. Project successfully completed. |
