keynote Speakers

ABOUT

Subbu is an experienced research leader with domain expertise in various energy systems and thermal systems. He has extensive experience leading the development and implementation of new solutions in the energy domain with a specific focus on emerging technologies. Subbu's research in CSIRO is primarily focussed on decarbonizing the built environment sector. His research has led to the development of solar-assisted cooling system development and demonstration in commercial buildings, development of low energy cooling solutions for buildings. As part of his current research, he is evaluating ways to use advances in digital technologies to reduce buildings' carbon footprint, evaluating strategies for smart buildings to grid interaction (B2G), and concepts for net-zero energy buildings. More details about his research activities can be found here :

https://people.csiro.au/S/S/Subbu-Sethuvenkatraman

ABOUT

Dr. P.Ramkumar currently serving as an Associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering in IIT Madras. Prior to coming to IIT Madras, he was an Associate Professor at SSN College of Engineering, Chennai. Dr. Ramkumar received his B.E., in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University, and his M.Tech., (Industrial Tribology) from IIT Madras. Later, he pursued Ph.D. from the University of Southampton, UK, and did his post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Leicester, UK.

His research interests are in the field of tribology, including developing new materials and coatings for engine tribology, nano-lubrication, gearbox design, Electrostatic condition monitoring, and developing new materials for brake application.

He has published a greater number of papers in peer-reviewed International, National Journals and Conferences.