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Dr.A.Kandasamy
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Academics
Professional Experience
See Also :Teaching
Positions Held
- Lecturer, Department of Mathematics, NITK, Surathkal, Aug. 1991 – July. 1996.
- Senior Lecturer, Department of Mathematics, NITK, Surathkal, Aug. 1996 – Nov. 1997.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematical & Computational Sciences, NITK, Surathkal, Dec. 1997 – Nov. 2005.
- Professor, Department of Mathematical and Computational Sciences, NITK, Surathkal, Dec. 2005 – till date.
- Visiting Professor, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand Aug. 2007 - Dec. 2007 (deputed by Government of India).
Courses Taught
a. Under Graduate :
- Analytical Solid Geometry, Differential and Integral Calculus, Integral Transforms,
- Vector Calculus, Complex Analysis,Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis
- Computer Programming, Probability and Statistics,Statistical Quality Control
- Optimization Techniques, Finite Element Methods,Mathematical Modeling.
b. Post Graduate
- Numerical Solutions of Differential Equations
- Computational Techniques, Computer Oriented
- Statistical Methods, Computer Oriented
- Numerical Methods, Computational Fluid
- Dynamics, Operations Research, Advanced Mathematics,
- Linear and Non-linear Optimization
- Combinatorial Optimization,Network Optimization.
Research
(i) Field of Specialization : Computational Fluid Dynamics, Non-Newtonian Fluid Flows, Tribology.
(ii) Areas of Research :
- CFD, Rheology, Tribology, Mathematical Modeling of Physical Systems
- Computational Techniques, Optimization Techniques, Genetic
- Algorithms, Bio-Informatics.
(iii) Doctoral Research Supervision
1.“Rheodynamics Lubrication of a Squeeze Film Bearing using Visco-plastic Lubricants “ (Dr. Vishwanath, K.P., Sept. 2009).
2.“Numerical Simulation of Flow Around a Circular Cylinder” (Mrs. B.N. Rajani, ongoing).
3.“Lubrication of Different Types of Bearings with Non-Newtonian Lubricants” (Mr. Jayakaran Amalraj I., ongoing).
4."Development of a Phenomic Evolutionary Algorithm for Reconstruction of Gene Networks” (Mr. Rio D’Souza, ongoing).
5. “Computational Prediction of Eukaryotic Protein- Coding Genes using Neural Networks” (Mr. Fr. Senzil Lobo SJ, ongoing).
(iv) Master’s Students Dissertation Supervision
Master of Technology – More than 20 completed.
Master in Computer Applications – More than 40 completed.(v) Graduate Students Dissertation Supervision
Two completed in the area of CFD.
One in progress in the area of CFD.
One completed in the area of Genetic Algorithm.(vi) Research Contributions
No. of Independent/Co-authored Research Papers Published
(a) Refereed Journals : 15 (13 International + 2 National)
(b) Proceedings of Reputed Conferences : 20 (14 International + 6 National)
Recent Publications (Last 5 years):
Refereed International Journals:
1. A. Kandasamy, S. Narasimman and Jayakaran Amalraj, I., “Rheodynamic Lubrication of a Squeeze film Bearing with Herschel – Bulkley Fluids”, Computational Fluid Dynamics Journal (ISCFD, Japan), vol. 14, pp. 435 – 440, 2006.
2. A. Kandasamy, K. Karthik and Ph.Phanidar, “Entrance Region Flow Heat Transfer in Concentric Annuli for Herschel – Bulkley Fluids”, Computational Fluid Dynamics, (ISCFD, Japan), vol. 16, pp. 103-114, 2007.
3. K. P. Vishwanath and A. Kandasamy, “Rheodynamic Lubrication of Circular Squeeze Film Bearing under Sinusoidal Squeeze Motion using Herschel- Bulkley Fluids”, Proceedings of Jangjeon Mathematical Society, (Republic of Korea) vol. 10, pp. 139-152, 2007.
4. A. Kandasamy and K.P. Vishwanath, “Rheodynamic Lubrication of a Squeeze film Bearing under Sinusoidal Squeeze Motion”, Computational and Applied Mathematics (Brazil), vol. 26, pp. 381 – 396, 2007.
5. Rio G.L.D’Souza, K. Chndra Sekaran and A. Kandasamy, “A Phenomic Algorithm for Recoonstruction of Gene Networks”, International Journal of Biological and Medical Sciences (Itlay), vol. 1(2), pp. 76 – 81, 2008.
6. K. P. Vishwanath and A. Kandasamy,” Rheodynamic Lubrication of a Rectangular Squeeze Film Bearing with an Exponential Curvature variation using Bingham Lubricants”, Proceedings of World Academy of Science Engineering and Technology (Germany), vol. 33, pp. 314 – 318, 2008.
7. B.N. Rajani, A. Kandasamy and Sekhar Majumdar, “Numerical Simulation of Laminar Flow past a Circular Cylinder”, Applied Mathematical Modeling (Elsevier Publishers), vol. 33 (3), pp. 1228 – 1247, 2009.
8. K.P. Vishwanath and A. Kandasamy, “Inertia Effects in Circular Squeeze Film
Bearing using Herschel- Bulkley Lubricants”, Applied Mathematical
Modelling, (Elsevier Publications), vol.34, pp.219- 227, 2010.Proceedings of ReputedConferences (National /International):
1. K. Chandra Sekaran, A.Kandasamy and S.Sridhar, “Knowledge Management- Insights and Practices for IT Organizations”, Proc. of International Conference on Challenges and Opportunities in IT Industry, Chandigrah, India (2005).
2. K. Chandra Sekaran and A. Kandasamy, “Blending, Modeling and Prototyping for CAD of Complex Systems”, Proc. of International Conference on Modeling and Simulation 2006, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2006).
3. A. Kandasamy and K.P. Vishwanath, “Rheodynamic Lubricating of a Squeeze Film Bearing with Rectangular Plates under Sinusoidal Squeeze Motion”, Proc. of International Conference on Industrial Tribology India (2006).
4. A. Kandasamy, S. Narasimman and I. Jayakaran Amalraj, “Lubrication of an Externally Pressurized Thrust Bearing with Herschel –Bulkley Fluids”, Proc. of International Conference on Industrial Tribology Bangalore, India (2006).
5. K.P.Vishwanath and A. Kandasamy, “Rheodynamic Lubrication of a Rectangular Squeeze Film Bearing with Inertial Effects using Herschel –Bulkley Lubricants”, Proc. of the Third International Conference on Mathematical Sciences, UAE (2008) pp. 1232 – 1244.
6. K. P. Vishwanath and A. Kandasamy, “Rheodynamic Lubrication of a Rectangular Squeeze Film Bearing using Sinusoidal Squeeze Motion using Herschel –Bulkley Lubricants”, Proc. of 15th ISME International Conference on New Horizons of Mechanical Engineering, Bhopal, India (2008) pp. 434 – 443.
7. K. P. Vishwanath and A. Kandasamy, “Rheodynamic Lubrication of a Squeeze Film Bearing with an Exponential curvature variation using Herschel –Bulkley Lubricants”, Proc. of 2nd International Conference on Advanced Tribology, Singapore (2008) pp. 372 – 375.
8. B.N.Rajani, A.Kandasamy and S.Majumdar, “Limitations of URANS Simulation for Prediction of Two-Dimensional Turbulent Flow past a Circular Cylinder”, Proc. Of 11th Annual CFD Symposium, Bangalore, India (2009).9. I.Jayakaran Amalraj, S.Narasimman and A.Kandasamy, “Inertia Effects in Rheodynamic Lubrication of an Externally Pressurized Thrust Bearing using Bingham Fluids”, Accepted for presentation and publication in the Proceedings of 8th Asian Computational Fluid Dynamics Conference to be held at Hong Kong, January 2010.
10. B.N.Rajani, A.Kandasamy and S. Majumdar, “LES of Flow Past Circular Cyliner in the Lower Subcritical Regime (Re=3900)”, Accepted for presentation and publication in the Proceedings of 8th Asian Computational Fluid Dynamics Conference to be held at Hong Kong, January 2010.
Other Educational Materials developed:
(i) Contributed a chapter “Entrance Region Flow of Some Time-Independent Non-Newtonian Fluid in a Duct” in the “Encyclopedia of Polymer Processing Technology”, Marcel Dekker Publishers, Inc. in 1996.
(ii) Edited “Proceedings of the 30th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics &
Fluid Power “, 2003.(iii) Edited “Lecture Notes on AICTE-ISTE-STTP on Applications of Finite Element Methods in Engineering Problems”, 2004.
(iv) Edited “Lecture Notes on AICTE-STTP on Information Security”, 2006.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
(i) Organization of Conferences and other Academic Events
1. Organizing Secretary of “30th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power”, organized during 11 – 13 Dec. 2003.
2. Co-ordinator for the AICTE-ISTE sponsored 2 – weeks STTP on “Applications of Finite Element Methods in Engineering Problems”, conducted during 06 – 18 Dec. 2004.
3. Co-ordinator for the AICTE sponsored 2 – weeks STTP on “Information Security”, conducted during 13 – 25 March 2006.
4. Jointly organized with the capacity of Finance Chair, the “International Conference on Advanced Computing”, (ADCOM 2006) during Dec. 2006.
5. Convenor for the All India “National Institute of Technology MCA Common Entrance Test” for the year 2008. (NIMCET 2008).
(ii) Awards and Distinctions
- University I Rank in M.Sc. (Applied Mathematics).
- Post – Doctoral Fellowship from Chuo University, Tokyo, Japan.
- Visiting Professor, AIT Bangkok deputed by Government of India.
(iii) Membership of Professional Bodies
- Life Member, Indian Society for Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ISTAM).
- Life Member, Tribological Society of India (TSI).
- Life Member, National Society for Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (NSFMFP).
- Life Member, Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE).
(iv) Continuing Education Activities Invited Lectures
- Delivered Invited Lectures in various Conferences, Seminars, Workshops and Refresher courses in various institutions.
- Academic Counselor for IGNOU programs (Engineering , BCA and MCA courses) for the last ten years.
(v) Assignments/Responsibilities
- Students’ counselor for five years.
- Warden for NITK PG Hostel, 2001-2002.
- Finance Warden for NITK Hostels for three years 2002-2005.
- Head of the Department, May 2006 to Aug. 2009.
- Visiting Faculty to Mangalore University for Five years.
- Member of Board of Studies of various Universities and Institutions.
- Reviewer for International Journals, “Internal Journal for Mathematics and Computer” and “Internal Journal of Mathematics and Engineering with Computers”.
- Doctoral Research Evaluator for various Universities and Institutions .
- Visits Abroad : Singapore (1988, 2008), Japan (1991), Korea (1996), Russia (2002), Taiwan (2005), Malaysia (2006), Thailand (2007), Hong Kong (2010)
- Expert Member of National Board of Accreditation of ACITE.