Prof. Vadiraj V. Katti

Dr. Vadiraj V. Katti is a distinguished academician, researcher, and administrator currently serving as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad. He previously served as the Principal of KLS Vishwanathrao Deshpande Institute of Technology (KLS VDIT), Haliyal, where he provided visionary academic and administrative leadership, significantly contributing to the institution’s growth and academic excellence.

With over 35 years of teaching and research experience, Dr. Katti has made significant contributions to the fields of thermal engineering, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, alternate fuels, and energy systems. He has also served as a Member of the Academic Senate and Chairman of the Board of Studies (Mechanical Engineering) at Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), contributing extensively to engineering education, curriculum development, and academic governance.