Dr Vijay V S
Puttur
Summary
Mechanical Engineering researcher and academician with expertise in IC engines, combustion, sustainable fuels, and AI-enabled engineering applications. Seeking to transition from academia to a global R&D industry role focused on advanced energy systems, intelligent diagnostics, and innovative product development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PhD
St Joseph Engineering College
Mangalore
07.2016 - 02.2023
Research Title: SOME STUDIES RELATED TO IMPROVING PERFORMANCE OF DIESEL ENGINES USING PRE HEATED FUEL
Designation: Part Time
Research highlights:
- Developed a novel preheated fuel injection system by modifying a high-pressure diesel injection setup operating at 200 bar with an integrated electric fuel heating mechanism.
- Investigated diesel engine performance with preheated diesel fuel (100°C–250°C) across varied injection timings to optimise efficiency.
- Improved brake thermal efficiency (BTE) by up to 9% and reduced brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) by up to 9%.
- Achieved significant emission reductions: NOx (up to 43%), smoke (up to 63%), CO (up to 67%), and HC emissions (up to 25%).
- Demonstrated fuel preheating's enhancement of atomization, combustion efficiency, and diffusion combustion characteristics, contributing to improved engine performance.
- Identified optimal engine operation with preheated fuel at 160°C–220°C and retarded injection timings of 17°–20° BTDC.
- Extended research to include preheated Waste Cooking Oil Methyl Ester (WCME) biodiesel (B100), showcasing potential for sustainable fuel alternatives without blending requirements.
- Demonstrated that preheated biodiesel can achieve diesel-like performance with lower emissions and improved sustainability.
M.Sc by Research
VTU Belagavi
St Joseph Engineering College Mangaluru
09.2008 - 01.2014
Research Title: A MODIFIED APPROACH TO THE DESIGN OF TWO STROKE SI ENGINE
Key outcomes
- Designed and developed novel two-stroke spark ignition (SI) engine by modifying conventional four-stroke SI engine architecture, enhancing overall design efficiency.
- Integrated advanced features, including inlet valve, exhaust port, gasoline direct injection (GDI), and supercharging system, to significantly enhance engine performance.
- Developed unique valve and port timing mechanism, optimising charge exchange and combustion characteristics for improved operational efficiency.
- Successfully reduced the scavenging losses associated with conventional two-stroke petrol engines, leading to improved fuel utilization and lower emissions.
- Received an Indian Patent Grant in 2022 from the Indian Patent Office for the innovative engine design and methodology.
Education
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
KVG College of Engineering
Sullia, KA01-2005
Skills
Technical
Python programming
Deep learning
MATLAB and Simulink
ANSYS Fluent
CAD software
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
TRIZ methodology
Design Thinking
Patent processing
Administrative and Academics
Teaching and supervision
Classroom management
Online teaching tools
Academic mentoring
Curriculum development
Course material preparation
Academic leadership
Innovative pedagogy
Lesson planning
Organising events
Certification
- AICTE QIP PG CERTIFICATION, Deep Learning, 2026, NITK - Surathkal, Karnataka
- IIEECP - Engineering Educator Certification, IUCEE Foundation
- Completed 3-month online course on “Online Teaching” with certificate of Distinction on September 2020 conducted by IUCEE Team of faculty, IUCEE.
- Successfully completed and received a passing grade (80%) in SWM2001x: Solid Waste Management, an online course of study (6 weeks) offered by WBGx, an online learning initiative of World Bank. through edX on 8/07/2020.
- MATLAB Onramp and Teaching MATLAB, online courses (2 hour each) on 25/07/2020 and 28/07/2020 respectively by MathWorks Training Services.
- Municipal Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries, an online non-credit course authorized by École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanneand offered through Coursera on 19/10/2019.
- Participated in Two-week ICT based (online) STTP on Problem Based Learning from 20/5/2019 to 30/5/2019 conducted by NITTTR, Kolkata.
Accomplishments
- Patent awarded for “Efficient Two stroke Engine” on 22/10/2022 with no 411205, for application number 3152/CHE/2014 by Patent office, Govt of India
- Patent applied on “Water Dispenser Unit with Waste Heat Recovery from Refrigeration Cycle for Hot Water Generation” Application no: 202541050039 on 24/05/2025
- Project “DESIGN OF A HOT AND COLD-WATER DISPENSER UNIT BY UTILIZING WASTE HEAT RECORY IN VAPOUR COMPRESSION REFRIGERATION SYSTEM” approved by the KSCST under "Student Project Programme - 48th Series" and granted a fund of Rs 6,000/- on 14th March 2025
- Project “STUDY ON CONVERTING ARECA HUSK INTO BIOMASS FUEL” has been awarded with a grant prize of Rs 7,000/- by KSCST, Bangalore on 24th April 2023
- Project “Fabrication and Analysis of Finned Cooking Vessel to improve heat transfer effectiveness” guided to B. E students has been awarded with a grant prize of Rs 7,000/- by KSCST, Bangalore and Participated Seminar/Exhibition held at BLDE Dr.P.G.Halakatti College of Engg and Technology, Vijayapura on 19th and 20th August 2016.
- Project “Design and Fabrication of Cryogenic Grinding for preserving aromatic content of spicy products” guided to B.E students has been awarded with a grant prize of Rs 9,000/- by KSCST, Bangalore in March 2012 which also bagged best poster presentation held at SJEC, Mysore.
Publications
- D'Silva, R., Binu, K. G., Toney, G., Bhat, S., Kumar, Y., Kaliveer, V., & Vijay, V. S. (2025). Evaluating the Impact of Participation in the SAEINDIA Collegiate Club Activities on Engineering Education. Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, 38-46.
- Impact of AICTE IDEA Lab Training on Skill Development of Diploma College Students in Advanced Manufacturing, V S, V., Prabhu, R., Chippar, P., Belchada, R., & Gatty, M., Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, 2025, 38, 2, 405–411, https://doi.org/10.16920/jeet/2025/v38is2/25049
- Optimizing diesel engine performance and emissions with heated high-pressure fuel lines: an experimental study, Shashidhara, V.V., Prabhu, R., Nayak, V., Gonsalves, J. and Murugesh, V., World Journal of Engineering, 2025, ahead-of-print, https://doi.org/10.1108/WJE-08-2024-0459
- Transforming ideas into products: Project based learning in prototyping, fabrication, and testing course for first year engineering students, Shashidhara VV, Prabhu R, Chippar P., International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, 2024, 0, 0, 10.1177/03064190241307026
- Analysis of Lightweight Braking Material System for an ATV, Poojari, M., Jathanna, H.M., Vijay, V.S. et al., J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. D, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-024-00698-5
- Performance study of using preheated biodiesel in a diesel engine, V S Vijay and Joseph Gonsalves, JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND SCIENCES (JMES), 2022, 16, 2, 8820 – 8828
- Effect of Fuel Intake Temperature on Performance and Emission of Diesel Engine, V S Vijay and Joseph Gonsalves, IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng., 2021, 1065, 012024, 10.1088/1757-899X/1065/1/012024
- Effect of using fins in cooking vessel to improve heat transfer rate, Vijay Vailaya Shashidhar, AIP Conference Proceedings, 2020, 2236, 030008, https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0006788
- Influence of Epistemic Curiosity on the Study Approaches of First Year Engineering Students, Dr Binu K.G., Vijay V S, Anusha M M, Anoop C V, Dr Shreeranga Bhat, Dr Rio D'Souza, 2020, Procedia Computer Science, 172, 443-451
- Effect of direct water injection at different crank angles on diesel engine emission and performance, H Shyam Prasad, V S Vijay and Joseph Gonsalves, IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2018, 376, 012039, 10.1088/1757-899X/376/1/012039
- Design and Fabrication of Heat Exchanger for Waste Heat Recovery from Exhaust Gas of Diesel Engine, Vijay V S et al., Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, 2016, 6, 131-137, http://journal.sapub.org/jmea
- Effect of Introduction of Water into Combustion Chamber of Diesel Engines – A Review, Shyamprasad, Dr. Joseph Gonsalves, Vijay V S, Energy and Power, 2015, 5, 1A, 28-33, 10.5923/c.ep.2015.01.06
- Study and Analysis of finned vessel to improve heat transfer effectiveness, Vijay V S, Bharath Kumar, Sharath, Varadaraj, Sreevas, VCET Journal of Science and Technology, 2015, 1, 86 – 89, 978-81-930416-1-1
- Recent Technological advances in performance Improvement of Two-Stroke SI engine, Vijay V S, Dr. Joseph Gonsalves, Shyamprasad H, Proceedings of International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering- ICETE-2014, 2014, II, 189 - 194, 978-93-5196-379-0
Timeline
PhD
St Joseph Engineering College
07.2016 - 02.2023
M.Sc by Research
VTU Belagavi
09.2008 - 01.2014
B.E - Mechanical Engineering
KVG College of Engineering