Dr Sushanth HG

About

I am a dedicated educator with a strong commitment to fostering a student-centered curriculum and promoting student creativity. Currently, I serve as an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at St. Joseph Engineering College, Mangaluru, Karnataka. I hold a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from St. Joseph Engineering College under Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), with a thesis titled “Investigation on Production Optimization, Performance Evaluation & Emission Characteristics of Vateria Indica based Hybrid Biodiesel on CI Engine.” I also hold an M.Tech in Thermal Power Engineering from Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, and a B.E in Mechanical Engineering from Vivekananda College of Engineering, Puttur. With 12 years of teaching experience, I have held various academic positions, including lecturer, assistant professor, and now as associate professor. I have published more than 15 research papers in reputable international journals and conferences. My research interests include internal combustion engines, biofuels, combustion analysis, heat transfer, and computer-integrated applications. In addition to my teaching and research responsibilities, I am an active reviewer for various reputed journals and a life member of several engineering and technical associations. I am deeply committed to continuous learning, developing new skills, and expanding my knowledge, with a passion for advancing engineering education and fostering a creative and engaging learning environment for my students.

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Education Qualifications

Sl.No	Qualification Level	University	Area of Specialization	Year of Compeltion	Awards
1	Ph.D	(Visveswaraya Technological University)	Mechanical Engineering	2021	Title of the thesis: Investigation on Production Optimization, Performance Evaluation & Emission Characteristics of Vateria Indica based Hybrid biodiesel on CI Engine.
2	MTech	(Visveswaraya Technological University)	Thermal Power Engineering	2012	Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Thermal Power engineering, ‘Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology’ Yelahanka Bangalore affiliated to VTU , 2010-2012.  M.Tech Dissertaion work: Numerical Investigation on Heat and Mass Transfer during Adsorption/ Desorption Process in a Silica Gel Packed Bed Using Solid Side Resistance Model”
3	B.E	(Visveswaraya Technological University)	Mechanical Engineering	2010	Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) in Mechanical Engineering, Vivekananda College of Engineering, Puttur, Mangalore affiliated to VTU, 2007-2010.
4	Diploma	Department of Technical Education, Karnataka	Mechanical Engineering	2006	Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, SNMP Moodabidre, Mangalore 2003-2006.

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Responsibilities At SJEC

College Level:

• NIRF Nodal Officer*
• E-Attestation Officer*
• Examination commitee Coordinator-AAG*
• Admission Coordinator
• KSCST Coorinator

Department Level:

• EMS Coordinator*
• SIMS Coodinator*
• BOE Co-chairperson*
• NBA - Criteria-4 In-charge*
• Project Coordinator
• KSCST Department Coordinator
• MATLAB coordinator
• TURNITIN Coordinator
• Lab Incharge
• Course Coordinator
• NBA, NAAC, Autonomy criteria member

 

Note: * Current responsibilities 

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Work Experience

Current: 

• Designation: Associate Professor in St Joseph Engineering College, Mangalore.
• Start Date: 18th Jan 2013

Previous: 

• Company/Organisation: Sri Revana Sidheshwara Institute of Technology, Bangalore
• Designation: Assistant Professor
• Start Date: 12th Jan 2012
• End Date: 12th Jan 2013

 

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Research Areas

Heat Transfer, IC Engines, Biofuels, Computational fluid dynamics and computer integrated applications. 

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Journal Publications

International Journals:

• Kaavya Kanagaraj, Shiju George, Asha Joseph, Sushanth H. Gowda “Adolescent identity search algorithm with optimised video-based activity classification using hierarchical auto-associative polynomial convolutional neural network” International Journal of  Ad Hoc Ubiquitous Computing. 2024;45(4):254–65. DOI: 10.1504/IJAHUC.2024.137601
•  Sushanth H. Gowda, Joel Dmello, Santhosh Poojary “Process optimization of Scleropyrum pentandrum biodiesel production and study the effect of blends on CI engine characteristics for variation of engine parameters” Industrial Crops & Products, 194 2023):116306. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2023.116306
•  Sushanth H. Gowda, A Avinash, K. Raju “Production optimization of Vateria Indica biodiesel and performance evaluation of its blends on compression ignition engine” Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 22 (2021) 100475. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scp.2021.100475
•  Sushanth H. Gowda, Joel Dmello, Santhosh Poojary “Optimization of oil extraction from Scleropyrum pentandrum ( Dennst .) mabb seeds by surface response approach” YMER ISSN NO 0044-0477 2022;21(10):1179–86. DOI: 10.37896/YMER21.10/A0
•  Sushanth H Gowda, Joel D'mello, K Raju “Effect of Compression Ratio on Engine Performance, Combustion and Emissions in an CI Engine Fuelled by VIOME, WCOME and W10V10” International Journal of Latest Research in Engineering and Management" (IJLREM), Volume 04 Issue 10 ǁ October 2020 ǁ PP 09-22

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Conference Proceedings

International Conferences: 

• Sushanth H Gowda, Ramya M, Joel Dmello, and K. Raju, Influence of injection timing engine in performance and emission using milk scum biodiesel blends on CI, AIP Conference Proceedings 2236, 030005 (2020); https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0007455.
• Sushanth H. Gowda, Joel Dmello, Pavana Kumara B., and K. Raju “Optimization of oil extraction from vateria indica seeds by solvent extraction process using response surface method” AIP Conference Proceedings 2080, 030011 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5092914
• Joel D’Mello, Alister G. D’Souza, Sushanth H. Gowda, and Denis Pinto “Experimental investigation of compression, flexural strength and damping behaviour of granite particulate epoxy matrix composite” AIP Conference Proceedings 2080, 020012 (2019); https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5092895
•  Manjunath H N, Ramesh Babu N, Suhas Kumar S, Sushanth H Gowda, Kiran Aithal S, “Design and Development of Solar-Thermal Energy Storage System of Phase Change Materials”, Energy and Power 2017, 7(4): 93-98 DOI: 10.5923/j.ep.20170704.01
•  Sushanth H Gowda, Joel D’ Mello, Joseph Gonsalvis, K Raju, Manjunath H N, “Effect of compression ratio on the Performance and Emission Characteristics of Vateria Indica Oil Methyl Ester on CI Engine”, ISBN (13): 978-93-5260-730-3, Mc Graw hill Publications, pp.90-94, 2017.
•  Rakesh R, Manjunath H N, Krupa R, Sushanth H Gowda, Kiran Aithal S A, “Study on Enhancing COP in VCR by Providing Diffuser In between Condenser and Compressor”, Energy and Power 2017, 7(5): 142-148 DOI: 10.5923/j.ep.20170705.04
•  Joynel Pinto, Aldrin J Nazareth, Anston C Pais, Jayadev P Y, Sushanth H. G., K. Raju*, Joseph Gonsalvis, “A Comparative Study on the Performance and Emission Characteristics of B10 Blends of Vateria Indica and Honge Oil Methyl Esters on a CI Engine”, Energy and Power 2017, 7(3): 88-92 DOI: 10.5923/j.ep.20170703.06.
•  Girisha N, Manikumar K. C, Manjunath H. N, Sushanth H Gowda, N Kapilan “A Study on Effect of Alternative Refrigerant on the Performance of a Domestic Refrigerator”, Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Automation 2016, 6(5A): 138-141 DOI: 10.5923/c.jmea.201601.26.
•  Sunil J D’Souza, Vinoothan Kaliveer, Sushanth H G, Rolvin S D’Silva, K. Raju, “Effect of Compression Ratio on the Performance and Emission Characteristics of Blends of Lard Oil Methyl Ester and Diesel on C I Engine”, Energy and Power 2015, 5(1A): 5-9 DOI: 10.5923/c.ep.201501.02

 

National Conferences:

• Presented a paper on “Investigation on Humidification and Dehumidification in Silica gel packed bed by SSR model”, for a National Conference in Trends in Mechanical Engineering TIME-2014 organized by NMIT, Bangalore under TEQUIP-II on Jan 16th & 17th, 2014.
•  Presented a paper on “Performance and emission characteristics of CI engine fuelled with B20 blend of Rice bran methyl ester with Dimethyl Carbonates as a fuel additive’s” for a National Conference at Vivekananda college of Engineering Puttur.

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Research Grants

SJEC Seed money scheme 2022-23 has sanctined Rs 2,40,000/- for the project titled "Heat transfer analysis for different Nano fluid concentrations in a heat exchanger". 

KSCST : STUDENT PROJECT PROGRAMME – 45 th SERIES funded Rs 12,000 for project titled "Extraction of Oil & Production of Biodiesel from Hemp Seed as a Feedstock and Analyze the Performance, Emission and Combustion Characteristics Running on CI Engine at Different Injection Timings" in the year 2022-23.

KSCST : STUDENT PROJECT PROGRAMME – 42nd SERIES funded Rs 7,500 for project titled "INFLUENCE OF INJECTION TIMING IN PERFORMANCE AND EMISSION USING MILK SCUM BIODIESEL BLENDS ON CI ENGINE" in the year 2018-19.

 

 

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Awards and Recognitions

• Top 1% Topper in NPTEL online certification course on Outcome based pedagogical principles for effective teaching.
• Completed IUCEE International Engineering Educators Certification Program (IIEECP).

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Membership in professional Bodies

Life Member of Indian Society for technical Education-MISTE LM 90110

Member of The Institution of Engineers (MIE) M-166676-7

International Association of Engineers (IAENG) Member; Member No: 212697

Institute of Research Engineers and Doctors (IRED) Member No: AM2020081578

Member of Institute for Educational Research and Publication (IFERP)  Member No: PROF-23860187

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