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Advisory
Committee
Advisory Committee
Dr. M R Shivakumar
Professor and Principal, Sri Revana Siddeshwara Institute of Technology, Bangalore
Dr. Shivakumar holds a B.E. in Electrical Power Engineering from the University of Mysore, an M.E. from Bangalore University, and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) from the same esteemed institution.
Boasting four decades in academia, Dr. Shivakumar has
imparted knowledge to countless students, mentoring them through their
postgraduate and doctoral studies. His contributions to the field of
engineering extend beyond the classroom:
🔸 Professional Affiliations:
- Life Member, The Indian Society for Technical Education
- Fellow, The Institution of Engineers (India)
- Member, Institution of Engineering and Technology MIET (UK)
🔸 Board Membership:
- Board of Governors, PESITM Shimogga
- SJMIT Chitradurga
- Vijaya Vittal Institute of Technology, Bangalore
🔸 Service to the Academic Community:
He has held significant roles at VTU Belgaum, ensuring academic excellence and forward-thinking in the institution’s direction.
🔸 Publications & Authorship:
- Co-author of “Matlab for Electrical Engineers” alongside Dr. Rao V. Dukkipati, Professor & Chair of Mechanical Engineering at Fairfield University.
- Published over 100 technical papers in prestigious journals and at IEEE conferences.
🔸 Areas of Expertise: Power system stability, FACTS controllers, and power electronics applications.
Dr. K. MANIYSUNDAR., PhD (IISc)
Dr. K. ManiySundar’s rich experience and multifaceted expertise make him a valuable asset to the advisory committee of our company. His contributions to mechanical engineering, research, academia, and industry resonate with innovation and technical excellence.
🔸Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 1988
- M.Sc. (Engineering), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 1981
- B.E. (First Class) Mechanical Engineering, Govt. College of Technology, Coimbatore, 1976
🔸 Research:
- Ph.D. Thesis: Cavitation Inception and Noise Studies on Marine Propellers
- M.Sc. (Engineering) Thesis: Entrainment Coefficient of a Circular Non-Buoyant Surface Jet
🔸 Experience:
- Total Experience: 37 Years
- Academic Experience: 28 Years, including 11 years at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
- Industry Experience: 9 Years, including significant contributions to research and development projects
🔸 Professional Contributions:
- Conducted extensive research on cavitation in marine propellers and entrainment coefficients of surface jets.
- Holds patents and has undertaken sponsored projects in collaboration with industries and research bodies.
🔸 Publications:
Authored numerous research papers in well-reputed journals, including studies on performance analysis, emission analysis, heat transfer studies, and more.