Balaguru Pandian

A dedicated researcher with over several years of experience in field of Fluid Mechanics, Atomization & Sprays, Flight Mechanics and Aerodynamics. A strong interest in learning new experimental and computational methods for solving scientific problems. Always looking forward to working with great minds. I am a person who is open to opportunities to learn new things, work in teams, contribute ideas and also perform under pressure. I want to be a part of an organization where I can apply and enhance my knowledge, skills that would enable me as a fresh graduate to grow while fulfilling organizational goals.

Awards & Publications

Awarded and secured second place in State level Aeronautical Engineering Project Competition- 2018 organized by Aeronautical Society of India, Chennai Branch for the novel method of numerical analysis of multi orifice injector with center air core.

A conference paper entitled “Regression Rate Behavior of Wax Based Fuels in a Hybrid Rocket Motor” has been adjudged as the best paper in International Conference on Empowering Engineering and technology ICEET 2020, organized by Parisutham Institute of Technology and Science, Thanjavur in association with ISTE and held at Parisutham Institute of Technology and Science, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.

1. Published a paper entitled “Empirical Estimation of Ethanol-Methylcellulose based Green Gel Propellant Viscosity at Varying Temperature” in JUSST - Journal of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Volume 23, Issue 7, July-2021, D.O.I - 10.51201/JUSST/21/07323. (Scopus indexed)

2. Published a paper entitled “Time Dependent Effect of flow properties on addition of heat to the air flow at Compressible Subsonic Speeds” in JUSST - Journal of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Volume 23, Issue 7, July-2021, D.O.I - 10.51201/JUSST/21/07130. (Scopus indexed)

3. Published a conference paper entitled “Computational Analysis of Gaseous jet in a cross flow” in Proceedings of International conference on Advance Mechanical Engineering ICAME-2015, ISBN 978-93-85477-29-4, March 2018.

4. Published an International Conference paper entitled “Experimental Evaluation of Performance Parameter of Small-Scale Simplex Atomizer at Atmospheric Condition” in SSRG International Journal of Mechanical Engineering - (ICETM-2017) - Special Issue - March 2017.

Technical Paper Presentations

1. Presented a paper titled “Study of spray characteristics of liquid jet in cross flow using image processing technique” in National conference NCRASEM’2015 held at Tagore Engineering College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

2. Presented a paper titled “Defect Characterization of GFRP Cross Ply Laminates Using Artificial Neural Networks” in National conference on Design, Materials & Constructions NCDMC’15 held at Vel Tech Dr. RR & Dr. SR Technical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

3. Presented a paper titled “Computational Analysis of Gaseous jet in a cross flow” in International conference on Advance Mechanical Engineering ICAME-2015 held at University College of Engineering, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, India.

4. Presented a paper titled “Experimental Evaluation of Performance Parameter of small-scale simplex atomizer at atmospheric conditions” in International conference on Engineering Science & Technology and Management ICETM-2017 held at Shree Sathyam College of Engineering and Technology, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.

5. Presented a paper titled “Effects of Expansion Ramps in Rectangular Nozzles on Broadband Shock Noise” in International Conference on Engineering Materials and Processes ICEMAP – 2017 held at Tagore Engineering College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

6. Presented a paper titled “Comparative Study of Distinct Materials in Rotating Bending Fatigue Testing Machine” in International Conference on Engineering Materials and Processes ICEMAP – 2017 held at Tagore Engineering College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

7. Presented a paper titled “Computational Analysis on Penetration and Deformation of Jet in Multi-Orifice Injector with Center Air Core” in International Conference on Innovative Design, Analysis & Development Practices in Aerospace and Automotive Engineering IDAD – 2018 held at held at Vel Tech Dr. RR & Dr. SR Technical University, Chennai.

8. Presented a paper titled “Numerical Investigation of a Multi-Orifice Injector with Air Core” in International Conference on Green Manufacturing: Analytics, Automation, Processes, Products, Energy & Structures GM: AAPPES 2018 held at Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

9. Presented a paper titled “Regression Rate Behavior of Wax Based Fuels in a Hybrid Rocket Motor” in International Conference on Empowering Engineering and technology ICEET 2020 held at Parisutham Institute of Technology and Science, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.

Co - curricular activities

1. Attended a workshop about “Future Trends in Aeronautics’ and in Avionics”.

2. Attended a workshop about “Advanced Trends in Gas Turbine Engines”.

3. Attended a workshop about “Recent Trends in Aerospace Propulsion” Sponsored by ISRO.

4. Conducted national level symposium SHOCKERONZ’10 on “Future of Aeronautics with Emerging Technology” held at Hindusthan College of

Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

5. Organized national level technical symposium SHOCKERONZ’13 on “Scintillating Ideas for Pioneering Aviation”, held at Hindusthan College of

Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

6. Attended a workshop on “Experience in Design with Social Relevance”, held at Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

7. Attended a workshop on “Digital Image Processing Using Lab view”, held at Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

8. Attended a “Mission 10X Engineering Faculty Workshop”, held at Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

9. Attended a Faculty Development Technical Programme on “Finite Element Methods” on 19th Jan 2016 to 25th Jan 2016 held at Apollo

Engineering College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

10. Attended a “Conference on “Workplace Learning Opportunities for Skill India” in CII Tamil Nadu State Annual Meeting held at Hotel Crowne

Plaza, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

12. Attended a Faculty Development Programme on “Time Management” conducted by ICT academy on 10th and 11th Nov 2016 held at Rrase

College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

13. Attended a Short-Term Course on “Special Topics in Fluid Dynamics” organized by Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT-Madras from 09th

Oct to 14th Oct 2017 held at IIT-Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

14. Participated in a One-day workshop on “Experimental Techniques in Aerospace Engineering” on 16th February 2019, held at SASTRA Deemed to be University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.

15. Participated in a One-day workshop on “Experimental Techniques in Aerospace Engineering” on 15th February 2020, held at SASTRA Deemed to be University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.

16. Participated in an online Webinar on “Spray and Atomization for Aerospace Propulsion Applications” on 13th June 2020, organized by Gojan School of Business & Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

17. Participated in an online Webinar on “Experimental Aerodynamics- A visual Tour” on 18th July 2020, organized by B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

18. Participated in an online Webinar on “Criticality of Fluid Conveyance System in Aviation” on 8th August 2020, organized by B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Achievements

School topper in Higher secondary.

Referees

1. Dr. Rajarshi Das,

Associate Professor,

Aerodynamics and Gas Dynamics & Propulsion Laboratory,

Department of Aerospace Engineering,

School of Mechanical Engineering,

SASTRA Deemed to be University, Thanjavur - 613401, Tamil Nadu, India.

E-mail ID: rajarshidas@mech.sastra.edu

Contact: +91 8436732660

2. Dr. S. Nadaraja Pillai

Professor of Aerospace Engineering,

Turbulence & Flow control Laboratory,

School of Mechanical Engineering,

SASTRA Deemed to be University, Thanjavur - 613401, Tamil Nadu, India.

Ph: 04362 - 264101 - 08, Ext: 3793

Contact: +91 9176520215

Email: nadarajapillai@mech.sastra.edu, aeropillai@gmail.com

Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/c/NadarajaPillai

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7827-3605

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeropillai

3. Dr. G. Muthuselvan,

Principal Scientist,

Propulsion Division,

National Aerospace Laboratories,

CSIR, WMW8+CW2, Wind Tunnel Rd,

Ambedkar Nagar, Kempapura, Bellandur, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560017, INDIA.

E-mail ID: muthuselvanmitaero@gmail.com

Contact: +91 9740816797

· Published a National Conference paper entitled “Defect Characterization of GFRP Cross Ply Laminates Using Artificial Neural Networks” in International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology IJERTV4ISO90163, Volume.4, Issue. 09, September- 2015.

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