Faculty Achievements

2023-24

M. Kedar Mallik has acted as Resource person for Workshop on 3 D printing- A Revolution in Manufacturing conducted by APSSDC from 30^th October to 01^st November, 2023.

2022-23

T. Srinivasa Rao appointed as Subject Expert for Assistant Professors Ratification interview at Pace Institute of Technology & Science on 10-03-2023 conducted by JNTUK.
T. Srinivasa Rao appointed as Subject Expert for Assistant Professors Ratification interview at Godavari Institute of Engineering & Technology on 09-03-2023 conducted by JNTUK.
M. Kedar Mallik has delivered Expert lecture on Fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing at Pragati Engineering College, Kakinada on 26^th October, 2022.
P. Venkateswara Babu has acted as Session chair for International Conference ICMECH-REC 2023 at NIT Warangal, 23-25, June, 2023.
T. Srinivasa Rao has acted as Coordinator for Faculty Development Program on Innovations and in Mechanical Engineering on 26^th-30^th December, 2022 conducted by Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, VVIT.
M. Vinitha has acted as Co-Coordinator for Faculty Development Program on Innovations and in Mechanical Engineering on 26^th-30^th December, 2022 conducted by Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, VVIT.
Mr. M. Avinash has acted as Co-Coordinator for Faculty Development Program on Innovations and in Mechanical Engineering on 26^th-30^th December, 2022 conducted by Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, VVIT.

2021-22

T. Srinivasa Rao appointed as Subject Expert for Assistant Professors Ratification interview at Sree Vahini Institute of Science & Technology on 22-03-2022 conducted by JNTUK.
T. Srinivasa Rao appointed as Subject Expert for Assistant Professors Ratification interview at Lakkireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering on 19-03-2022 conducted by JNTUK.
M. Kedar Mallik has acted as Resource person for Workshop on 3 D printing /Additive Manufacturing conducted by APSSDC during 21^st -23^rd June, 2022.
K. Satyanarayana has acted Session chair for International Conference on Smart Materials and Structures, 15-16, February, 2022 conducted by Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, VVIT.
T. Srinivasa Rao has acted as Session chair for International Conference on Smart Materials and Structures, 15-16, February, 2022 conducted by Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, VVIT.
Md. Khaja Moinuddin Farokhi has acted as Session chair for International Conference on Smart Materials and Structures, 15-16, February, 2022 conducted by Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, VVIT.
M. Kedar Mallik has acted as Session chair for International Conference on Smart Materials and Structures, 15-16, February, 2022 conducted by Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, VVIT.
P V S M Kumar has acted as Session chair for International Conference on Smart Materials and Structures, 15-16, February, 2022 conducted by Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, VVIT.
Dr. P. Venkateswara Babu has acted as Coordinator for International Conference on Smart Materials and Structures, 15-16, February, 2022 conducted by Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, VVIT.

2020-21

T. Srinivasa Rao has delivered Guest lecture on Convective Heat Transfer at Malla Reddy Engineering College, Hyderabad on 20^th June, 2021.
T. Srinivasa Rao has delivered Expert lecture on Advances in Thermal Engineering at Malla Reddy Engineering College, Hyderabad on 19^th June, 2021.
M. Kedar Mallik has delivered Invited talk on Contemporary Developments in Manufacturing Processes Sustainable Manufacturing and Industrial Technologies at Pragati Engineering College, Kakinada during 9^th -13^th June, 2020.
M. Kedar Mallik has delivered Expert lecture on Fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing at Dhanekula Engineering College, Vijayawada on 06^th June, 2020.
K. Satyanarayana has acted as Session chair for International Conference on Industry 4.0 Technologies in Civil and Mechanical Engineering, 04-05, December, 2020 Organized by Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, VVIT.
T. Srinivasa Rao has acted as Session chair for International Conference on Industry 4.0 Technologies in Civil and Mechanical Engineering, 04-05, December, 2020 Organized by Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, VVIT.
M. Kedar Mallik has acted as Session chair for International Conference on Industry 4.0 Technologies in Civil and Mechanical Engineering, 04-05, December, 2020 Organized by Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, VVIT.
M. Kedar Mallik has acted as Session chair for 2^nd International Conference on Future Learning Aspects of Mechanical Engineering at Amity University, Noida during 05^th – 07^th August, 2020.
P V S M Kumar has acted as Session chair for International Conference on Industry 4.0 Technologies in Civil and Mechanical Engineering, 04-05, December, 2020 Organized by Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, VVIT.
M. Kedar Mallik has acted as Coordinator for AICTE ATAL FDP on Additive Manufacturing from 21^st to 25^th September, 2020.
Md. Khaja Moinuddin Farokhi has acted as Coordinator for International Conference on Industry 4.0 Technologies in Civil and Mechanical Engineering, 04-05, December, 2020 conducted at VVIT Nambur.
Dr. P. Venkateswara Babu has acted as Co-Coordinator for International Conference on Industry 4.0 Technologies in Civil and Mechanical Engineering, 04-05, December, 2020 conducted at VVIT Nambur.

Custom Tools Made by Our Faculty

Specimen mounting machine

Flow visualization

Tribometer

Honey filling machine

Research Publications

The Department of Mechanical Engineering has 30 Publications in different journals.

Sl. No.	Year	No. of Publications
6	2020 - 21	18
7	2021 - 22	8
8	2022 - 23	32
9	2023 - 24	7

Recognized Journal Reviewers

T. Srinivasa Rao has acted as Reviewer for Journal of Mechanical Engineering.
T. Srinivasa Rao has acted as Reviewer for International Journal of Ambient Energy.
T. Srinivasa Rao has acted as Reviewer for Journal of Aerospace Engineering.
T. Srinivasa Rao has acted as Reviewer for Journal of Material Science Research and Reviews.
T. Srinivasa Rao has acted as Reviewer for Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology.
M. Kedar Mallik has acted as Reviewer for International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences.
M. Kedar Mallik has acted as Reviewer for International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management.
M. Kedar Mallik has acted as Reviewer for for International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering.
M. Kedar Mallik has acted as Reviewer for Journal of Engineering Science and Technology.
P. Venkateswara Babu has acted as Reviewer for Industrial Lubrication and Tribology.
P. Venkateswara Babu has acted as Reviewer for Asia Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering.

Details of PhDs awarded while working with the Institute

S. No.	Name of the faculty	Thesis Title	University	Name of the Supervisor(s)	Month & year of award
1	P. Venkateswara Babu	Tribological Performance of Positive Surface Textured Sliding Contact: An Experimental and Numerical Approach	NIT Warangal	1. Dr. Syed Ismail, Assoc. Prof., Mechanical Engg., NIT Warangal 2. Dr. B. Satish Ben, Prof., Mechanical Engg., NIT Warangal	October, 2020
2	P. Nageswara Rao	Identification, Preparation of Vegetable Oil based Lubricant and its Performance Evaluation in Machining	Andhra University	Dr. K. S. N. Suman, Prof., Mechanical Engg., Andhra University	September, 2021
3	M. Vinitha	Fabrication, Characterization and Finite Element Studies on Magnesium Alloy AZ91/Tri-Calcium Phosphate Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites for Bio-Medical Applications	Acharya Nagarjuna University	Dr. M. Gopi Krishna, Asst. Prof., Mechanical Engg., Acharya Nagarjuna University	September, 2023
4	D. V. Seshagiri Rao	Investigation on Metallurgical and Mechanical Characteristics of Powdered Fusioned CoCrMon Alloy for Load Bearing Implants	Annamalai University	1. Dr. S. Raju, Prof., Manufacturing Engg., Annamalai University 2. Dr. M. Kedar Mallik, Prof., Mechanical Engg., VVIT	November, 2023 (Thesis Submitted)

PhDs Supervising/Supervised

S. No.	Name of the Supervisor	Name of the Scholar	Areas of research	University	Date of Registration	In Progress/ Awarded
1	Dr. R. Naveen	Mr. K. Madhusudhan Chowdary	Operations research/ scheduling	Annamalai University	26-09-2019	In progress
2	Dr. T. Srinivasa Rao	Kishan Nissankararao	Thermal engineering/Alternate fuels	Annamalai University	27-01-2020	In progress
3	Dr. T. Srinivasa Rao	Shaik Abdul Saleem	Thermal engineering/Alternate fuels	K L Education Foundation	29-10-2020	In progress
4	Dr. T. Srinivasa Rao	M. Avinash	Thermal engineering/Alternate fuels	JNTU Kakinada	28-04-2022	In progress
5	Dr. M Kedar Mallik	Y. Pratapa Reddy	Manufacturing/3-D printing/Welding/FS Processing	K L Education Foundation	15-07-2019	Awarded (2023)
6	Dr. M Kedar Mallik	Koduru Jyothi Padmaja	Manufacturing/3-D printing/Welding/FS Processing	K L Education Foundation	04-08-2020	In progress
7	Dr. M Kedar Mallik	D. V. Sheshagiri Rao	Manufacturing/3-D printing/Welding/FS Processing	Annamalai University	10-10-2019	Thesis Submitted (2023)
8	Dr. M Kedar Mallik	Ganji Suresh	Manufacturing/3-D printing/Welding/FS Processing	K L Education Foundation	24-09-2016	Awarded (2019)

Details of PhDs Registered by Faculty

S. No.	Name of the Faculty	Areas of research	Name of the University Registered	Date of Registration	Name of the Supervisor(s)
1	Mr. K. Madhusudhan Chowdary	Operations research/ scheduling	Annamalai University	26-09-2019	1. Dr. Nachippan, Asst. Prof., Manufacturing Engg., Annamalai University 2. Dr. R. Naveen, Prof., Mechanical Engg., VVIT
2	Mr. Kishan Nissankararao	Thermal engineering/Alternate fuels	Annamalai University	27-01-2020	1.Dr. A. Pannirselvam, Assoc. Prof., Mechanical Engg., Annamalai University 2. Dr. T. Srinivasa Rao, Prof., Mechanical Engg., VVIT
3	Mr. Shaik Abdul Saleem	Thermal engineering/Alternate fuels	K L Education Foundation	29-10-2020	1. Dr. Y. V. Hanumantha Rao, Prof., KLEF 2. Dr. T. Srinivasa Rao, Prof., Mechanical Engg., VVIT
4	Mr. M. Avinash	Thermal engineering/Alternate fuels	JNTU Kakinada	28-04-2022	1. Dr. T. Srinivasa Rao, Prof., Mechanical Engg., VVIT 2. Dr. K. Meera Saheb, Prof., Mechanical Engg., JNTU Kakinada
5	Ms. Koduru Jyothi Padmaja	Manufacturing/3-D printing/Welding/FS Processing	K L Education Foundation	04-08-2020	1. Dr. K. L. Narayana, Prof., Mechanical Engg., KLEF 2. Dr. M. Kedar Mallik, Prof., Mechanical Engg., VVIT
6	Mr. V. Kiran Kumar	Manufacturing/3-D printing/Welding/FS Processing	K L Education Foundation	04-08-2020	Dr. Abdul Munaf, Assoc. Prof., Mechanical Engg., KLEF
7	Mr. P. V. S. M. Kumar	Manufacturing/3-D printing/Welding/FS Processing	Osmania University	05-09-2005	G. Chandra Mohan Reddy, Prof., Mechanical Engg., CBIT

Details of Patents Published/Granted

S. No.	Academic Year	Patent Title	Applicants/ Inventors	Patent No.	Published/Granted Date	Publication Agency	Published/Granted
1	2023-24	Mono Wheel Bicycle with Enhanced Stability and Maneuverability	T. Srinivasa Rao K. Satyanarayana V. Kiran Kumar M.Vinitha	202341062471	06-10-2023	IP India	Published
2	2022-23	Drilling Dust Collector	D. V. Seshagiri Rao, M. Kedar Mallik, M.Vinitha	365263-001	17-03-2023	IP India (Design)	Granted
3	2022-23	Double Serrated Blade Scissor	M. Kedar Mallik	373885-001	19-01-2023	IP India (Design)	Granted
4	2022-23	Single Serrated Blade Scissor	M. Kedar Mallik	373886-001	28-02-2023	IP India (Design)	Granted
5	2022-23	Bottle Cap Opener	K. Madhusudhan Chowdary, Basa Aditya Mani Pavan, M. Kedar Mallik	375287-001	25-01-2023	IP India (Design)	Granted
6	2022-23	Rawa Filter	M. Kedar Mallik	376973-001	08-05-2023	IP India (Design)	Granted
7	2022-23	Barrel Moving Cart	Md. Khaja Moinuddin Farokhi	361414-001	30-09-2022	IP India (Design)	Granted
8	2022-23	Flexible Wrench	Md. Khaja Moinuddin Farokhi	361415-001	24-03-2023	IP India (Design)	Granted
9	2022-23	Double Nozzle Feeder for Wire Deposition	Ch. Raghavendra K. Sitaram Reddy	365069-001	06-01-2023	IP India (Design)	Granted
10	2021-22	Bellow Air Pump	M. Kedar Mallik	334865-001	14-07-2021	IP India (Design)	Granted
11	2021-22	Height Adjustable Table	KVL Somasekhar, M. Kedar Mallik	335497-001	01-10-2021	IP India (Design)	Granted
12	2021-22	Pot Moulding Machine	M. Kedar Mallik	356218-001	02-03-2022	IP India (Design)	Granted
13	2021-22	Cup Holder	M. Kedar Mallik	356219-001	03-03-2022	IP India (Design)	Granted
14	2021-22	Adjustable curved wedge cam	M. Kedar Mallik	335498-001	02-05-2022	IP India (Design)	Granted
15	2021-22	Two Wheeled Self Balancing Scooter	Md. Khaja Moinuddin Farokhi	361409-001	17-06-2022	IP India (Design)	Granted
16	2021-22	Artificial Intelligence Based Bionic Hand	P. Nageswara Rao	202241058175	21-10-2022	IP India	Published
17	2021-22	Solar Air Heating System and Method Thereof	P. Nageswara Rao	202241016839	01-04-2022	IP India	Published
18	2020-21	A Sensor Fusion Precision Technology in Agricultural and Its Method and Controlling Parameters	T. Srinivasa Rao	202121021172	10-05-2021	IP India	Published
19	2020-21	An Agricultural Smart Robot Device	T. Srinivasa Rao	2021101399	18-03-2021	IP Australia	Granted
20	2020-21	Adjustable Size Book Stand	M. Kedar Mallik	334866-001	12-11-2021	IP India (Design)	Granted

Details of Research Projects Granted/Completed

S. No.

Faculty Name

Project Title

Duration

Amount

Funding Agency

Dr. M. Kedar Mallik

Functionally graded prosthetics and biomedical implants with optimal porosity for aged people

September, 2018-

September, 2021

68,51,858/-

DST-SEED

Details of Research Projects Applied

S. No.	Project Title	Scheme details	Funding Agency	Investigators	Month &Year	Fund requested (Rs.)	Status
1	Development of MXene Based Hybrid 3D Auxetic Metamaterials to Enhance the Crashworthiness of Structures	Core Research Grant (CRG/2023/003222)	SERB	Dr. P. Venkateswara Babu	March, 2023	17,86,313	Peer Review Proposal sent for refereeing
2	Investigations on Fatigue Damage Assessment of CFRP laminates embedded with Co, Cr,W dust using Digital Image Correlation Technique	State University Research Excellence (SUR/2022/003450)	SERB	Dr. T. Srinivasa Rao	October, 2022	26, 00,001	Not Recommended
3	Investigation on the Quality of Metallic Components Deposited with Robotic Welding Machine using CAD Data	Advance Manufacturing Technology (TPN/73452)	DST	Dr. M. Kedar Mallik	October, 2021	36,95,520	Not Recommended
4	Multi-Scale Surface Texturing for Enhancement of Tribological Performance in Mixed Lubricated Contacts	Start Research Grant (SRG/2021/000835)	SERB	Dr. P. Venkateswara Babu	February, 2021	29,74,948	Not Recommended
5	Insight Developments on Combined Surface Coating and Surface Texturing for Tribological Applications	Empowerment and Equity Opportunities for Excellence in Science (EQ/2021/000966 )	SERB	Dr. P. Venkateswara Babu	July 2021	39,12,948	Not Recommended
6	The Impact of Surface Texture on Tribological Performance of Parallel Sliding Contact: A Numerical and Experimental Approach	Research Promotion Scheme (1-9290908803)	AICTE	Dr. P. Venkateswara Babu Dr. K. Satyanarayana	December 2020	23,23,696	Not Recommended

Research Guides identified by JNTU Kakinada:

S. No.	Name of the Faculty	Designation	University
1	Dr. R Naveen	Professor	JNTU Kakinada
2	Dr. M. Kedar Mallik	Professor	JNTU Kakinada
3	Dr. T Srinivasa rao	Professor	JNTU Kakinada
4	Dr. P. Nageswara Rao	Assoc. Professor	JNTU Kakinada
5	Dr. K. Satyanarayana	Professor	JNTU Kakinada
6	Dr. P. Venkateswara Babu	Assoc. Professor	JNTU Kakinada