About
I am a Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at St Joseph Engineering College - Mangaluru (SJEC). I have been working at SJEC from 2013 till Date. My area of research is Alternative fuels. I am also involved in Engineering Education Research with focus on the Epistemic Curiosity of students, Active Learning Strategies, Problem Based Learning and Sustainable Development.
Education Qualifications
| Sl.No |
Qualification Level |
University |
Area of Specialization |
Year of Compeltion |
Awards |
| 1 |
Ph.D. |
VTU |
Alternative fuels |
2021 |
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| 2 |
M.Tech |
VTU |
Thermal Power Engineering |
2013 |
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| 3 |
AMIE |
The Institution of Engineers (India) |
Mechanical Engineering |
2010 |
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| 4 |
DME |
Department of Technical Education |
Mechanical Engineering |
2005 |
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| 5 |
Master Facilitator in Leadership and Human Resource Development |
College for Leadership and HRD |
Leadership and Human Resource Development |
2019 |
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Responsibilities At SJEC
College Level:
Chairperson-Discipline and Equity Group*
Virtual Lab Nodal Officier*
Department Level:
Head of Research Centre-Mechanical Engineering*
Associate Professor- Department of Mechanical Engineering*
BOE Co-chairperson
BOS Co-chairperson
Lab Incharge
Course Coordinator*
NBA, NAAC, Autonomy criteria member*
Autonomous Coordinator
Program Coordinator
Time table Coordinator
Internal coordinator
SIMS Coordinator
Note: * Current responsibilities
Work Experience
October 2022-till Now-Associate Professor @St Joseph Engineering College, Vamanjoor
July 2013-Septembet 2022-Assistant Professor @ St Joseph Engineering College,Vamanjoor
October 2010-September 2011- Lecturer @ Karavali Polytechnic, Mangaluru
July 2007-September 2010- Junior Training Officier @ St Joseph ITC, Jeppu
June 2006-June 2007-Guest Lecturer @ Govt ITI, Mangaluru
Jun 2005-May 2006-Trainee @ Mando Brakes Systems India Limited, Chennai
Research Areas
Nanoparticles
Alternative Fuels
IC engine
Journal Publications
- Sharun Mendonca, Ravikantha Prabhu, Pavana Kumara Bellairu, Rudolf D’Souza, Thirumaleshwara Bhat “Optimization production of simarouba biodiesel and performance study using design of Experiments in CI engine” YMER , Volume 22,Issue 6, June 2023,PP 1070-1087, 10.37896/YMER22.06/92 (Scopus Q4)
- Ravikantha Prabhu, Sharun Mendonca, Pavana Kumara Bellairu, Rudolf D’Souza, Thirumaleshwara Bhat “Optimization of dry sliding wear performance of TiO filled bamboo and flax fiber reinforced epoxy composites using Taguchi approach” World Journal of Engineering, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/WJE-01-2023-0008 (SCOPUS Q3)Ravikantha Prabhu, Sharun Mendonca, Pavana Kumara Bellairu, Rudolf D’Souza, Thirumaleshwara Bhat "Effect of TiO2 filler on mechanical and tribological properties of Owen bamboo fiber reinforced epoxy composite", World Journal of Engineering, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/WJE-12-2022-0495 (Scopus Q3)
- Ravikantha Prabhu, Sharun Mendonca, Rudolf D’Souza, Thirumaleshwara Bhat “Effect of Water Absorption on the Mechanical Properties of Alkaline Treated Bamboo and Flax Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites” Trends in Sciences, 19(18), 5779. https://doi.org/10.48048/tis.2022.5779 (Scopus Q3)
- Sharun Mendonca, Thirumaleshwara Bhat, Ravikantha Prabhu, Rudolf Dsouza “Experimental Analysis of Influence of Injection Pressure on Compression Ignition Engine with Biodiesel and Nanoparticles Blend” IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering 1013 (2021) 012036 doi:10.1088/1757-899X/1013/1/012036 (Scopus)
- Sharun Mendonca, Thirumaleshwara Bhat, Ravikantha Prabhu, Rudolf Dsouza “Experimental analysis of influence of injection timing on compression ignition engine with blend of biodiesel and nanoparticles” JOURNAL OF CRITICAL REVIEWS ISSN- 2394-5125 VOL 7, ISSUE 10, 2020 (Scopus Q4)
- Ravikantha Prabhu, Sharun Mendonca, Rudolf D’Souza, John Paul Vas, Thirumaleshwara Bhat “Application of Taguchi techniques to study the effect of alkaline treatment and fiber length on mechanical properties of short bamboo fiber reinforced epoxy composites” AIP Conference Proceedings 2080, 020019 (2019); https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5092902 (Scopus)
- John Paul Vas, Rudolf Charles D’Souza, Ravikantha Prabhu, Sharun Mendonca “Adsorption based solar refrigeration system” AIP Conference Proceedings 2080, 030014 (2019); https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5092917 (Scopus)
- Sharun Mendonca, Ravikantha Prabhu, Thirumaleshwara Bhat “Influence of Aluminium Oxide Nanoparticles in a Compression Ignition Engine with Simarouba Biodiesel “IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering 376 (2018) 012080 doi:10.1088/1757-899X/376/1/012080 (Scopus)
- Sharun Mendonca, Khalid Mohammad Zulqurnain, K. M. Abdul Razack, Mohammed Zohair, Rolwin Wilston Carlo “Multi Functional Android Controlled Robotic Arm for Drilling, Cutting and Cleaning Application” Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Automation p-ISSN: 2163-2405 e-ISSN: 2163-2413 (2017); 7(3): 89-93 doi:10.5923/j.jmea.20170703.06
- Sharun Mendonca, Thirumaleshwara Bhat, "Optimizing of Biodiesel Production: A Review", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 6 Issue 11, November 2017, pp. 417-421
- Ravikantha Prabhu, Sharun Mendonca, Darren, Gladson, Thirumaleshwara Bhat “Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Injection Moulded Modified CaCO3/PP, LDPE Composites” American Journal of Materials Science 2016; 6(4A): 61-66 p-ISSN: 2162-9382 e-ISSN: 2162-8424 doi:10.5923/c.materials.201601.12
- Sharun Mendonca,Ravikantha Prabhu, John Paul Vas Rudolf C Dsouza “Design of a Model of Power Generation System Using Kites” Volume : 4, Issue : 1 (2016) PP 106-108
- Sharun Mendonca, John Paul Vas, Ravikantha Prabhu, Rudolf C Dsouza “Influence of Injection Timing on Performance and Combustion Characteristics of Simarouba Biodiesel Engine” International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 5, Issue 4, April 2016, ISSN(Online): 2319-8753, ISSN (Print) : 2347-6710
- Sharun Mendonca, John Paul Vas “A study of the performance and emission characteristics of a compression ignition engine using methyl ester of simarouba and jatropha at different injection pressures” International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering and Technology (IJARET), ISSN 0976-6480(Print), ISSN 0976 – 6499(Online) Volume 4, Issue 6, September – October (2013) PP 195-202 (Scopus)
- Sharun Mendonca, John Paul Vas “Effect of Oxygenated Fuel Dibutyl Ether on Diesel Engine” International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 3, Issue 4, April 2013, ISSN 2250-3153
- Sharun Mendonca, John Paul Vas “Influence of Injection Timing on Performance and Emission Characteristics of Simarouba Biodiesel Engine” International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 3, Issue 4, April 2013, ISSN 2250-3153
- Sharun Mendonca, John Paul Vas, Raghu, Gangadhar Rao, Dr. Thomas Pinto, Dr.C.R.Rajashekar, Ramachandra C.G “Influence of injection pressure on performance of Simarouba biodiesel engine” International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 4, Issue 7, July-2013 668 ISSN 2229-5518
Research Grants
KSCST : STUDENT PROJECT PROGRAMME – 44 SERIES funded Rs 6,000 for project titled “EXPERIMENTAL AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF
PERFORMANCE AND EMISSION CHARACTERISTICS OF BIODIESEL WITH ALUMINIUM OXIDE NANOPARTICLES IN CI ENGINE” in the year 2020-21.
KSCST : STUDENT PROJECT PROGRAMME – 38 SERIES funded Rs 5,000 for project titled “Design of model of Power Generation System using Kites” in the year 2014-15.
Awards and Recognitions
Young Mechanical Engineer Award-The Institution of Engineers (India)-September 2016
VTU First rank and Gold Medal in M.Tech -2013
Membership in professional Bodies
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Sl no
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Membership
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Membership ID
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Short form
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1
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Member of Institution Engineers (India)
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M-1594197
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MIE
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2
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Member of International Association of Engineers
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177905
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MIAENG
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3
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Member of the Institute of Research Engineers and Doctors
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AM101000584303
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MitheIRED
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4
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Member of Teaching and Engineering Research Association
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TERA-M19101785
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MTERA
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5
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Member of Indian Society for Technical Education
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LM77043
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MISTE
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6
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Member of Industrial Engineering and Operation Management
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MIEOM
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7
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Member of Institute of Engineering Research and Publication
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PMIN23054978
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MIFERP
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8
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Member of International Association of Academic plus corporate
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CE003713
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MIAAC
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9
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Associate Member International Society for Development and Sustainability
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AMISDS
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10
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Member of International Statistical Engineering Association
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69420466
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MISEA
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11
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Life Member of International Organization for Academic and Scientific Development
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LMIOASD123/2024
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LMIOASD
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Workshop/FDPs Attended
Two days technical workshop on "Modelling and Analysis of Mechanical Systems using Matlab & Simulink " at St Joseph Engineering College during 13-14 March 2023
Five days FDP on "Thermal Science and Materials Engineering" organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering S.R.Institute of Technology,Ananthapuramu from 07 - 11 November 2022
One day workshop on "Intellectual Property Rights " at St Joseph Engineering College on 24th September 2022
Two days "Research Conclave 2022" at St Joseph Engineering College during 9-10 September 2022
Four days workshop on " Stratgeic Leadership for Faculty Members" organized by IQAC and QGG at St Joseph Engineering College, Mangaluru on 7th,14th,21st and 28th September 2021
One day workshop on "User Awareness Program on IRINS"organized by IQAC,LLG and RFG at St Joseph Engineering College, Mangaluru on 26th April 2022
Five days FDP on "Implementation of NEP 2020 at Engineering Institutions " at St Joseph Engineering College, Mangaluru during 30 August -6th September 2021
Contact Information
Dr Sharun Mendonca
Associate Professor, DCoE
AMIE, M.Tech, MISTE, Ph.D
sharunm@sjec.ac.in
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