RAMESH KOLLURU
Research Fellow
Singapore
Summary
With over 14 years of experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and optimization algorithm development, achievements are consistently outstanding. Thriving on challenges, opportunities to expand responsibilities and create significant impact are constantly sought. Dedication to staying updated with the latest advancements in CFD is unwavering, bringing a strong analytical mindset and a track record of innovative solutions. Fueled by a passion for problem-solving and excellence, equipped skills ensure success in any dynamic environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
36
36
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Research Fellow
The Cambridge Centre for Advanced Research and Education in Singapore (CARES)
04.2022 - Current
- Utilized advanced modelling techniques to simulate reacting pollutant dispersion into atmosphere caused by ship exhaust; findings informed development of targeted strategies for pollution reduction and environmental sustainability.
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Dassault Aviation, France & Society of Innovation and Development-Indian Institute of Science
05.2019 - 03.2022
- Developed Hybrid Optimizer merging Non-Gradient methods (Ant Colony Methods, Particle Swarm Optimization, and Genetic Algorithms) with Gradient-based methods (Sequential Quadratic Programming and Interior Point Algorithms).
- Integrated Optimization solver with in-house developed CFD solver.
- Utilised hybridised solver to optimise Scramjet inlet geometry for enhanced total pressure recovery.
- Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed conferences.
Assistant Professor
B.M.S. College of Engineering
09.2011 - 04.2019
- Taught Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering subjects: Fluid Mechanics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Basic Thermodynamics, CFD, Applied Thermodynamics, Turbo Machines, Experimental Thermal and Fluid Dynamics, Control Engineering, Strength of Materials, Engineering Mechanics
- Created conductive classroom environment directing to maturity and interests of students
- Guided learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals and objectives
- Employed instructional methods to meet stated objectives
- Maintained elevated expectations of student performance and behavior
- Assessed and provided reports based on performance and progress of students
- Ensured implementation of specific instructions meeting individual needs, interests, and abilities
- Diagnosed curricular weaknesses of pupil through assessment and differentiated instruction
- Maintained regular communications with parents and updated progress of students
- Developed and communicated curricular and instructional plans and objectives
- Functioned as In-charge of Laboratories, Instrumental in modernization of Wind Tunnel Laboratory
- Holds merit of writing proposal, preparing curriculum, and establishing Aerospace Engineering Department
- Successfully enforced Postgraduate program in Thermal Engineering
- Introduced 4 new elective subjects
- Served as: Member of Board of Studies for 4 years | Member of Department Academic Committee for 4 Years | Member of Library Committee for one year | Project Work Coordinator for 6 years | Curriculum In charge for NBA.
Research Scholar
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
07.2007 - 08.2011
- Development of 3D Compressible NS Solver for high-speed flows.
- Documented procedures and results with high degree of accuracy and precision.
Assistant Professor
Al-Ameer College of Engineering
06.2006 - 05.2007
- Taught Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering students subjects based on Thermal and Fluids Engineering
- Established IC Engines Lab, Metallurgy Lab and Strength of Materials Lab at Al-Ameer College of Engineering.
Research Assistant
Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (DRDO Lab)
07.2005 - 04.2006
- CFD Analysis of low noise cooling fan.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations
Teaching Assistant
Department of Marine Engineering, Andhra University
06.2004 - 04.2005
- Instructed Kinematics of Machinery for B.Sc Tech NAMAC students.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities
Education
Ph.D. - Aerospace Engineering (CFD)
Indian Institute of Science
India 08.2014 - 12.2019
M.E - Marine Engineering and Mechanical Handling
Andhra University
India 06.2003 - 01.2006
B. Tech - Mechanical
Kakatiya University
India 09.1996 - 04.2024
Skills
Cundefined
Online Profiles
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Zzl8hbwAAAAJ&hl=en, https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5447-8550, www.linkedin.com/in/drrameshkolluru
Web Of Science Researcher Id
ABB-3604-2021
Journal Publications
- Simple and Robust Contact-Discontinuity Capturing Central Algorithms for High Speed Compressible Flows, Applied Mathematics and Computation, 414, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amc.2021.126660
- A Riemann Invariant Solver for Mixture Equations of Compressible Flows, AIP Conference Proceedings, 2849, 1, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0162289
- Shape Optimization of Hypersonic Inlet Using a New Clustering-Based Hybrid Optimizer, 25th AIAA International Space Planes and Hypersonic Systems and Technologies Conference, https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2023-3055
Journal Publications Under Review
- Novel Algorithms for accurately predicting non classical non-linear waves in Dense Gases over simple geometries, K. Ramesh, S.V. Raghurama Rao and G.N. Sekhar, Journal of Shock Waves, https://arxiv.org/abs/2009.07629
- Robust and accurate central algorithms for multi-Component mixture equations with Stiffened Gas EOS, K. Ramesh, S.V. Raghurama Rao and G.N. Sekhar, https://arxiv.org/abs/2103.03487
Conference Presentations
- A Simple robust GRI based central solver for compressible multicomponent flow equations using van der Waals equation of state, 7th Thermal and Fluids Engineering Conference (TFEC2022)
- A simple central algorithm for resolving non-classical non-linear waves, European Community on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences, ECCOMAS 2020
- Numerical Simulation of Flow over NACA-0012 Airfoil Pitching at Low Frequencies, SU2 Conference 2020
Books Contributed
- Aerodynamics, Bertin and Cummings, 10:0-273-79327-6
- Advanced Fluid Mechanics, Mott, 10:1-292-01961-1
- Prelude to Programming, 6th Edition, Venit Stewart, Drake Elizabeth, 10:1-292-06153-7
Contact Information
+65-81361170, +91-9483509724, rameshkolluru43@gmail.com, ramesh.kolluru@cares.cam.ac.uk
Invited Talks
- Introduction to CFD - Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur, India
- Modelling Aspects in CFD - Numerical Mathematics Group, Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, Germany
- Numerical Models for Compressible Flows - FDP at MSRIT
- Advances in CFD - Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru
- CFD - DIET Vijayawada
- MATLAB and CFD - VVIT Vijayawada
- CFD Applied to IC Engines - Dr. AIT Bangalore
- CFD for Renewable Energy - FDP at BMSIT, Bangalore
- Numerical Modelling - 3M-FDP at B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bangalore
- CFD - Sree Vidhya Niketan College of Engineering, Tirupathi
- Statistical Computations using R - FDP at B.M.S. College of Engineering
- Statistical Computations using R - Sir MVIT Bangalore
Professional Engagements
- Resource Person - 2-week Faculty Development Program on Advances in CFD, conducted by GCET, Hyderabad
- Coordinator - 2-Week Faculty Development Program on Computational Fluid Dynamics at BMSCE, in collaboration with the Department of Mathematics
- Conducted and Coordinated multiple 2-Week Faculty Development Programs at BMSCE
- Delivered a talk on Computational Fluid Dynamics using OpenFOAM at Sree Vidhyaniketan College of Engineering, Tirupathi
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/19/78
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Notice Period
3 months
Passport
R8541860 | Valid up-to: 09/01/28
References
- Prof S V Raghurama Rao, PhD Advisor at Indian Institute of Science, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore, +91 9880421843, raghu@iisc.ac.in, svraghuramarao@gmail.com
- Prof G N Sekhar, PhD Advisor at BMSCE, Department of Mathematics, B.M.S. College of Engineering Bangalore, +91-9845184215, drgns.maths@bmsce.ac.in, gnsbms@gmail.com
- Prof. Epaminondas Mastorakos FREng, Postdoc Advisor at CAMBRIDGE CARES Singapore, University of Cambridge, +44 1223 3 32690, em257@eng.cam.ac.uk
- Prof T V K BhanuPrakash, MASTERS Advisor at Andhra University, Department of Marine Engineering, Andhra University College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, +91-9440973800, tbhanu@yahoo.com
Projects
Development of efficient Hybrid optimisation algorithms: Hybrid optimisation algorithms using SLSQP with Particle Swarm Optimisation, Ant Colony Optimisation, Genetic Algorithms are developed and are being tested on standard problems. Development of Low diffusion algorithm for Real and Multi-component gas flow Simulations in 1D and 2D. Developed 1D, 2D and 3D Euler and NS codes on structured grids using van Leer, MOVERS+, RICCA and AUSM based methods for high-speed compressible flow. Developed a 2D multiblock object oriented cartesian grid generator using elliptic solvers. M.Tech - Developed Finite Difference-Boundary Element method for predicting Acoustic radiation from a plate enclosing a cavity. B. Tech Project on Inventory Control developed a code in C language to find the inventory for A.P.S.R.T.C Depot, Karimnagar.
Timeline
Research Fellow
The Cambridge Centre for Advanced Research and Education in Singapore (CARES)
04.2022 - Current
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Dassault Aviation, France & Society of Innovation and Development-Indian Institute of Science
05.2019 - 03.2022
Ph.D. - Aerospace Engineering (CFD)
Indian Institute of Science
08.2014 - 12.2019
Assistant Professor
B.M.S. College of Engineering
09.2011 - 04.2019
Research Scholar
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
07.2007 - 08.2011
Assistant Professor
Al-Ameer College of Engineering
06.2006 - 05.2007
Research Assistant
Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (DRDO Lab)
07.2005 - 04.2006
Teaching Assistant
Department of Marine Engineering, Andhra University
06.2004 - 04.2005
M.E - Marine Engineering and Mechanical Handling
Andhra University
06.2003 - 01.2006
B. Tech - Mechanical
Kakatiya University
09.1996 - 04.2024
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