Curriculum vitae (CV)

EDUCATION:

Graduation:-

Ph. D (Doctor of Philosophy), (2013-2018)

University: Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB), Powai, Mumbai, INDIA

Thesis title: “Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer Characteristics in a Packed bed with Randomly Packed Particles”

Advisor: Prof. S. V. Prabhu (Professor, Mechanical Engineering Dept., IIT Bombay, INDIA)

Co-advisor: Prof. Arunkumar Sridharan (Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Dept.,

IIT Bombay, INDIA)

Post-graduation:-

M. Tech (Master of Technology in Engineering Analysis and Design), (2008-2010),

First Class with Distinction (79.33%)

Dissertation topic: “An efficient adaptive cloud refinement and de-refinement technique for aerospace applications”

Advisor: Dr. V. Ramesh (scientist), National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bangalore, INDIA

University: Visvesvaraya Technological University (V.T.U), Belgaum, Karnataka, INDIA

College: SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA

Undergraduate:-

B.E (Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering),(2002 - 2006), First Class (68.43%)

University: Visvesvaraya Technological University (V.T.U), Belgaum, Karnataka, INDIA

College: SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, INDIA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Academia:

Research & Teaching

• (Aug 2018 - Present), Assistant Professor , Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRM University AP, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh - 522 502, India
• ( Jan - May 2018) Sr. TA (Senior Teaching Assistant) at Mechanical Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad (mentor IITB)
• (1.9 years: Mar 2011 - Dec 2012) Assistant Professor , at the Mechanical Engineering Department, BVBCET, Hubli, Karnataka, INDIA

Laboratory building activities:

• Developed the Fluid Mechanics Laboratory at SRM University- AP, Amaravati, India from (Oct. 2018 - May 2019)
• Actively involved in the development of Fluid Mechanics Laboratory at Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad (mentor IITB)from (2017 - 2018)
• Actively involved in the development of Engineering Workshop Laboratory at Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad (mentor IITB) from (2016 - 2017)
• Actively involved in the development of Mechanical Measurements Laboratory at IIT Bombay from (2015 - 2016)

Industry:

• 1.3 years (Feb 2007 - May 2008) worked as G.E.T at Siemens VDO Automotive AG (presently Continental AG) in R&D Design department Bangalore, INDIA

AWARDS AND HONORS:

• 2^nd prize for best research poster presentation at INTERPORE Symposium, IIT Delhi (organized by International Porous Media Society, Inaugural of Indian Chapter) 2017.
• MHRD fellowship for pursuing Ph.D. at IIT Bombay by government of India (2013-2018)
• Received 6^th prize in quiz of “The High Flyer” a newsletter for engineering professionals by EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company N.V), (2008)
• Completed basics of German language course at Siemens VDO with 3^rd highest score. (2008)
• Received “Kalpana-BEST SUGGESTION AWARD” at Siemens VDO (2007)
• Successfully completed CCE - PROFICIENCE course “Innovative Product Development & Design Methods” with very good grade at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore during Aug - Dec 2007.
• Received best project award in B.E for academic project- “Design & development of Seed Dibbler” by SDM College of Engg. & Technology Alumni Association, Dharwad (2006)

REFERENCES:

Referee 1

Prof. Siddini Venkatesh Prabhu

Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering,

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB), Powai, Mumbai, India – 400076

Email: svprabhu@iitb.ac.in

Phone: (+91)-836-2212842 ; (+91)-22-25767515

Mobile no. :-(+91)- 8277574240

Referee 2

Prof. Arunkumar Sridharan

Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering,

Thermal Hydraulics and Test Facility (THTF) building, Department of Mechanical Engineering,

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB), Powai, Mumbai,

India - 400076

Email: arunsri@iitb.ac.in

Phone: (+91)-22-25767580

Mobile no. : (+91)- 9920179565

Referee 3

Prof. Arindrajit Chowdhury

Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering,

Internal Combustion Engines Laboratory,

Department of Mechanical Engineering,

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) , Powai, Mumbai,

India - 400076

Email: arindra@iitb.ac.in

Phone: (+91)-22-25767504

Mobile no. : (+91)- 9819907504

Contact Information:(Permanent Home)

Dr. Surfarazhussain S. Halkarni

C/o Sayedbasha Gudubhai,

Shaheen Manzil, Hublikar plots,

Sadhanakeri, Dharwad, Pin code - 580008,

Karnataka, INDIA