Emerging Trends in Engineering and Applied Sciences by G T Raju

Emerging Trends in Engineering and Applied Sciences by G T Raju

Emerging Trends in Engineering and Applied Sciences discusses innovative research and the latest advancements in engineering and applied sciences presented at the 3rd International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering and Applied Sciences.

The proceedings aim to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and provide a platform for addressing contemporary challenges through technological innovation and scientific excellence. It comprises peer-reviewed research papers covering a broad spectrum of topics, including Aerospace Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science, Internet of Things, Robotics, Advanced Manufacturing, Sustainable Energy Systems, Materials Science, Communication Technologies, Computational Sciences, and other emerging areas of engineering and applied sciences. The contributions highlight recent developments, novel methodologies, and practical applications that address real-world problems while promoting sustainability and technological advancement. These proceedings serve as a valuable repository of current research trends and innovative solutions shaping the future of engineering and applied sciences. Through keynote addresses, technical sessions, and scholarly discussions, the proceedings collection facilitates knowledge sharing and encourages collaboration among academia, industry, and research organizations.

Emerging Trends in Engineering and Applied Sciences is a valuable resource for researchers, faculty members, scientists, postgraduate and undergraduate students, industry professionals, and policymakers interested in emerging technologies and interdisciplinary research. It provides an essential reference for those seeking to explore recent advances, foster collaborations, and contribute to the advancement of engineering and applied sciences.

G. T. Raju is the Principal of SJC Institute of Technology (SJCIT), Chickballapur, Karnataka. He holds M.E. and Ph.D. degrees from Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and has over 28 years of rich experience in teaching, research, and academic administration. A Life Member of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) and a Member of the Computer Society of India (CSI), Dr. Raju has played significant roles in various academic bodies, including serving as a Governing Council Member of M S Engineering College, Bengaluru, and as a member of the Academic Senate of VTU. His research interests include Knowledge Discovery in Databases, Pattern Recognition, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Image Processing, and Networking. He has published over 75 research papers in reputed journals and conferences, contributed book chapters, and guided several Ph.D. scholars in emerging domains such as ontology integration, big data resource scheduling, and neuro-fuzzy approaches for medical diagnosis. His scholarly work has earned around 276 citations with an h-index of 6. Dr. Raju has received several recognitions for his contributions to academia, including the Rajiv Gandhi Gold Medal Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in 2015 and the Best Teacher Award from RNS Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, in 2012.

Rajashekara K. M. obtained his Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree from Kuvempu University in 2002 and earned his Ph.D. from Mangalore University in 2008. He has made significant contributions to the field of Physics through his research, teaching, and academic leadership.
He served as a Research Fellow in a prestigious project funded by the Department of Atomic Energy – Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS), Government of India. His research expertise has resulted in the publication of 55 research papers in reputed national and international journals. In addition, he has presented around 58 research papers at various national and international seminars and conferences. Dr. Rajashekara is an active member of several professional and scientific organizations, contributing to the advancement of scientific research and academic excellence. He reviewed manuscripts of reputed journals. He received the Best Paper Award in the poster session at the International Conference on Radiation Biology held at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, in 2006. As a dedicated research supervisor, he has successfully guided six Ph.D. scholars to completion, and currently two research scholars are pursuing doctoral studies under his supervision. With extensive experience in higher education, research, and administration, Dr. Rajashekara K. M. is presently serving as Professor and Head of the Department of Physics, where he continues to promote academic excellence, innovative research, and student development.

Madhusudhana S V Completed BE from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, M.Tech from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi and Obtained PhD from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi in the year 2021. He has published about 22 research papers in national and international journals and has presented about 40 research papers in national and international seminars/conferences. Dr. Madhusudhana S V is currently serving as the Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Aerospace Engineering at SJC Institute of Technology (SJCIT), Chickballapur. He holds an M.Tech and a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering and has a strong academic and research background in the field of Material Science and Metallurgy. As an accomplished academician and researcher. Dr. Madhusudhana has contributed significantly to the growth and development of the Aerospace Engineering Department at SJCIT. Under his leadership, the department has expanded its focus to emerging areas such as satellite design, missile technology, robotics, propulsion systems, and cryogenics. He has been instrumental in developing state-of-the-art laboratories including the Computational Fluid Dynamics Lab, Drone Lab, Aerospace Design Lab, and a Research and Development Centre, providing students with advanced hands-on experience and research exposure. He is an active member of many professional and scientific bodies. He received the Indian Excellence Award in 2022 Best Teacher Award. Presently 1 candidate is pursuing PhD and RAC member for 3 Research Scholar. Currently he is working as an Associate Professor and HOD of Aerospace Engineering.

Jamun Kumar N is currently serving as the Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Civil Engineering at SJC Institute of Technology (SJCIT), Chickballapur. He was born on 30 April 1991 in Hiriyur, Karnataka. He completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum, in 2013 with an impressive 88.6%. He pursued his M.Tech in Structural Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee in 2016, securing 92.3%, and earned his Ph.D. in Computational Mechanics from the prestigious Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, in 2024. Dr. Jamun Kumar has a strong academic and research background. He worked as a Junior Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow at IISc Bangalore between 2019 and 2024, where he gained extensive experience in computational and structural analysis. He also served as a Visiting Research Scholar at Texas A&M University, USA, from March 2023 to June 2023. Prior to joining SJCIT in November 2024, he was associated with Siemens Ltd, where his work on developing a fatigue life-cycle evaluation tool earned him a “3i Program” award and a Letter of Appreciation. His research expertise lies in the fields of computational mechanicDs, geometrically exact shell and beam models, mixed finite element methods, hyperelasticity, and computational modeling of structural components. He has also demonstrated excellence in competitive examinations, securing an All India Rank of 325 in GATE 2014 with a percentile of 99.64%.