Dr. Gopalakrishna Keshava Narayana

Professor and Principal

Email : principal@jyothyit.ac.in

Dr. Gopalakrishna K holds a Masters in Mechanical Engineering having specialized in Production Engineering from the University of Mysore and a Ph.D in Polymer Tribology from NAL-VTU. He has an overwhelming experience of more than 30 years in academics and research. In addition to Tribology his research and teaching interests include Pneumatics and Hydraulics, Thermal Engineering and Engineering drawing. The other research domain of interest is Heat Sink optimization. He is also certified by industry major FESTO in the domain of mechatronics and executed numerous projects resulting in more than five patent filings. With significant research publications in reputed Scopus / Thomson Reuter indexed journals and a monograph to his credit he has been active in developing autonomous systems for surveillance funded by Naval Research Board-DRDO, Coating Systems for RP Components by ISRO-DOS and others. He has also worked as a consultant for Avni Energy and developed numerous products besides supervising students for their doctoral work. Gopalakrishna is a Reviewer for journal publications of Elsevier, Sage and Emerald. He is also a fellow of various professional bodies such as IEI, ISTE, ISAMPE, TSI. His other hobbies include singing and table tennis.

Dr. C B Mohan

Professor & HOD

Email : hod.me@jyothyit.ac.in

Mohan C B has a Ph.D in Lubricant Tribology from NAL-VTU with a Masters in Manufacturing and a Bachelors in Mechanical has 22 years of academic and research experience. His areas of interest include coolant tribology, development of additives and optimization of oil groove geometry, material and manufacturing for use in autonomous and energy systems. He has several research publications in International Journals and conferences to his credit. He is a Life member of ISTE and TSI, Fellow of Institution of Engineers (FIE) and Fellow IIPE. Subjects that interest him are Control Engineering, Theory of Elasticity, Theory of Machines, Metrology and Measurements, Non-Conventional Energy Systems Friction and Wear of metals etc. He has guided many projects at post graduate and graduate levels. Mohan has been a consultant for the companies M/s Magnum Engineers Pvt.Ltd, Bengaluru and M/s APRO Lubes Ltd. At M/s Magnum Engineers Pvt.Ltd, Bengaluru, he has been involved in the design and development of linear reciprocating tribometer for lubricants and coolants characterization. He has been involved in the development of new additives for lubricants for slide way applications at M/s APRO Lubes Ltd. and was a coordinator for students from Jain University that participated in the SAE Aero competitions held at USA. Mohan is also a technical advisor to NDRF-IEI and worked on the development of a VTOL system funded by DRDO being the PI. Apart from academics and research activities he has also participated in extracurricular activities. He even now pursues his love for music and loves singing light music. He is fond of reading books on philosophy.

Dr. Narendra Kumar M

Professor

Email : narendra.kumar@jyothy.ac.in

Dr. Narendra Kumar obtained his Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering from Bangalore University, Masters from Pondicherry University and Doctoral degree in CFD domain from VTU. He is a GATE scholar and has 16 years of teaching experience at under graduate and 10 years of inclusive teaching experience at post-graduate level of engineering. He has guided more than twenty projects at under graduate engineering level and more than ten projects at post-graduate level. He has numerous research papers to his credit in national, international conferences & refereed journals and has participated in several workshops. His areas of interests include Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Turbo Machines and IC Engines. He has the honors of Life Member of ISTE, MIE and is an Professor.

Dr. K V Muralidhar Sharma

Associate Professor

Email : muralidhar.sharma@jyothyit.ac.in

Area of Interest : Educational technology, Production and Operations Management Degrees Awarded: M.E (Production Management), [Karnatak University], [1998] B.E (Mechanical Engineering), [Bangalore University, [1988] Research, Professional and Scientific Activity: Publications in International Journals • K.V.M. Sharma, I. Umashankar.,“Ever emerging shifts – The trends in teaching learning techniques”, SKIRJ, Vol. 11, Issue1 ,2014 , ISSN 2321 – 0397 , IF 0.32,pp. 1 – 7. • K.V.M. Sharma, “Challenges faced in pneumatic conveying Systems”, IJARSE, Vol.4, Issue. 5, 2015, ISSN-2319-8354, IF 1.142, pp.84-90 • K.V.M. Sharma, “Pneumatic conveying system: an overview”, IJARSE, Vol.4, Issue. 5, 2015, ISSN-2319-8354, IF 1.142, pp.14 – 23 • K.V.M. Sharma, “Intelligent microcontroller based automatic timer for pneumatic conveying system”, IJEECS, Vol.4, Issue. 5, 2015, ISSN-2348 – 117X , IF 2.52, pp.. Presentations in International conferences • K.V.M Sharma “Research Methodology as applied to ET” International Conference(MIC 2013) , “Emerging Era Of Education held on 14th July 2013 at Jalgaon • K.V.M Sharma “Emerging teaching techniques in education” International Conference(MIC 2015) , “Emerging Era Of Education held on 14th Dec 2015 at Parol. • K.V.M Sharma “Emergence of Educational technology as a potential research area” • K.V.M Sharma “Review of learning difficulties in Thermodynamics” • K.V.M Sharma “Review of learning difficulties in Engineering” International Conference Advisory Committee Member • International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research organized by Edubeam International Journal in association with Sachetan Multipurpose Research Organization Paper presented in National Journals / Conferences • Review of learning difficulties in education, National Conference on Value Education and innovative teaching methodologies held at MVR College of engineering and technology, Vijayawada on 6th June 2013. • Wear characterization of SiC with composites, National Conference on Emerging Trends at SJBIT, Bangalore 2013 • Moulding first generation learner (FGLs) diploma entrants industry ready, a case study 13th ISTE State Level Annual Conference Convention 29th & 30th October 2010, KLE Polytechnic Hubli • GSDP, TSDP, SASP innovative models – PES Polytechnic a case study – Co-presenter. National Workshop on Technicians Education 15 & 16 April 2006 at JSS Polytechnic, Mysore. Invited Guest Speakers in International Conferences • Second International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research Methodology to be held at Jalgaon on 9th Feb. 2014 • Invited Guest Speaker, Moderator and session Judge in International Conference on Vedic Sciences. Fourth International Conference on theme ‘Life Sciences and Associated Technology in Ancient India’ 23, 24 & 25 of Dec. 2011 at Mulbagilu. Workshops: • 2 weeks ISTE National Workshop on ‘Engineering Thermodynamics’ by IIT, Mumbai, 11th-21st Dec. 2012 • Research on Educational Technology organized by Dept. ET IIT- Mumbai RMET 2nd-9th Feb 2013 • National Workshop on technicians Education 15,16 April 2006, JSS, Mysore • Orientation Course on Research Methodology in Engineering Education organized by NITTTR, Chennai 10th-14th August 2009 • 1 week Orientation Program on ANSI, JIT, Bangalore • 2 Weeks SDP on ‘Measurement Practices JIT, Bangalore • 3 days National Workshop on Smart Materials organized by GEC Kushalnagar, Jan23-25 2014. Membership to Professional Bodies • MISTE • MIE

Dr. T S Mohan Kumar

Assistant Professor

Email : mohankumar.ts@jyothyit.ac.in

Mohan Kumar T.S obtained his Bachelor’s degree from Mechanical Engineering from Bangalore University and Masters in Product Design and Manufacturing from Visvesvaraya Technological University,Belagavi. He has 8 years of Industrial Experience and 15 years of teaching experience at undergraduate level He has guided 15 projects at under graduate level. He has published research papers in National & International Conferences and refereed journals. He has participated in several technical workshops. His areas of interest include Manufacturing, Product Design, Analysis and Composites. He has the Honour of Life member of ISTE. He is working as an Assistant Professor.

Dr. H R Anirudha Ram

Assistant Professor

Email : anirudha.ram@jyothyit.ac.in

H.R. AniruddhaRam obtained his Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science (Engineering) by research and Doctoral degree from Visvesvaraya Technological University. He has 11 years of research experience and 9 years of teaching experience.  He has guided 6 projects at the undergraduate level. He has numerous research papers to his credit in national, international conferences & refereed journals and has participated in several workshops. His areas of interests include phase transformations, nanomaterials, computational material science, nanocomposites and physical metallurgy. He has the honors of Life Member of ISTE, AMIE and is an Assistant Professor.

Mr. Jayatirtha Patil

Assistant Professor

Email : jayatirtha.patil@jyothyit.ac.in

Jayatirtha Patil obtained his bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering from Karnataka University, Dharwad and Master’s in Product Design &Manufacturing from VTU Belagavi. He has 16 years of teaching experience at under graduate level and five years of industrial experience. He has guided more than twelve projects at under graduate level, also teaching post graduate students from past few years. He has publication under his credit in the area of material science and also participated in numerous workshops and national conferences. He is an active Programme Coordinator of National Service Scheme from past 13 years. He has been conducting regular and special camps in meeting social needs of society. His core areas of interest include New Product Development, Materials and Metallurgy, Composite Material, Mechatronics, Total Quality Management, Mechanical Measurement & Metrology, Machine Drawing and Designing Software. He is pursuing his PhD programme in the domain of materials under VTU Belagavi. He has the honors of life time Member of ISTE and serving as Assistant Professor.

Mr. Rakesh P

Assistant Professor

Email : rakesh.p@jyothy.ac.in

Rakesh P obtained his Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University and M.Tech in Energy Engineering from Jain University. He has 9 years of teaching experience at under graduate level and 1 year of experience at Industry. He has guided more than 10 projects at under graduate engineering level. He has worked as Faculty Advisor for SAE Student Competitions such as SAE ELECTRA, SAE-BAJA and ECOKART series. He has participated in several workshops and Conferences held at National level. He has served Visvesvaraya Technological University under various roles assigned to him from time to time. His areas of interest include Heat Transfer, Engineering Thermodynamics, Electronic Cooling, Renewable Energy Utilization, and Electric Mobility. He has the honors of Life Member of ISTE and is an active member of Society of Automobile Engineer, India-SAE INDIA. Currently he is working as Assistant Professor.

Mr. Yogeesha C

Assistant Professor

Email : yogeesha.c@jyothyit.ac.in

Mr. C. Yogeesha obtained Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering and Masters in Machine design from Visvesvaraya Technological University. He is pursuing his Doctoral degree in Manufacturing domain from Visvesvaraya Technological University. He has 8 years of experience in manufacturing industries and 6 years of teaching experience. He has published technical papers in National and International journals. He has the expertise in planning and overseeing of manufacturing activities,a part of Industrial Management.His areas of interest include Design of machine elements, Manufacturing and Hydraulics. He is a Life member in IEI and ISTE.

Mr. Rakesh B K

Assistant Professor

Email : rakesh.bk@jyothyit.ac.in

Rakesh B K has obtained his Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engneering, Master degree in Thermal Power Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University(VTU) and is pursuing his Doctral degree on “Fuel Cell Technology” from Visvesvaraya Technological University(VTU). He has 6 months of Industrial exposure and 8 years of academic experience in teaching undergraduate and post graduate level of engineering. He has guided several undergraduate projects,few towards societal concern. He has several research papers to his credit in national, international conference and refereed journals and has participated in several seminars,workshops and conferences.His areas of interest include Fluid Mechanics& Dynamics,Thermodynamics,CFD, Internal Combustion Systems,Fuel Cell technology and allied fields. He has the honors of life member of ISTE and SAE.

Mr. Gurumurthy M

Assistant Professor

Email : gurumurthy.m@jyothyit.ac.in

Gurumurthy M obtained his Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Masters in Design Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University,Belagavi and currently pursuing Doctoral degree In Fatigue domain from Visvesvaraya Technological University. He has 6 years of teaching experience at under graduate level of engineering. He has guided several projects at undergraduate level. He has presented papers in national, international conferences and has participated in several workshops. His areas of interest include Design, Fatigue analysis, optimization, He has honours of Life time member of ISTE, InSIS and is an Assistant Professor.

Mr. Anurag A Joshi

Assistant Professor

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Mrs. Rashmi P.N

Mrs. Rashmi P.N has an impressive educational background and experience in the field of polymer science and engineering. She holds a Masters in Polymer Science and Engineering from Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering Mysore, as well as a Bachelors in Industrial & Production Engineering from Malnad College of Engineering Hassan. During her academic career, Mrs. Rashmi P.N instructed customized CAD (Computer-Aided Design) lessons and tutorials. She conducted these sessions during theory classes, training workshops, and laboratory sessions, providing guidance on principles, techniques, and methods related to CAD to both professionals and students.