Department is enhancing its research activities at rapid pace. Department has produced FIVE doctorates during last three years and another SIX faculty members are pursuing their Ph.D. Faculty are actively involved in promoting and inculcating research culture in the department. Nearly 80 students were made part of the research during last 3 years.  Faculty have published above 100 research papers in reputed journals during last five years.

Areas of Research
To encourage research activities in the department, a committee is formed with people who involve in research activity. Active research is being carried out in the department in the following areas:

• Composite Materials
• Nano Composites
• Metal forming
• Automobile Design
• Alternative fuels for IC engines

1. Short human hair is a renewable waste by-product which is abundantly available across the globe. Exploring its recycling opportunities not only solves environmental issues but also create job opportunities.   Mr. P.Divakara Rao, Associate professor of the department is doing research on utilization of this waste human hair as reinforcement in composites and studied its suitability in composite industry. He has submitted Ph.D. on this topic at JNTUH.  
2. Dr. ACS Kumar has submitted his Ph.D thesis on “STUDY ON THE REDRESS LIFE OF THE GRINDING WHEEL AND OPTIMIZATION OF THE WET SURFACE GRINDING PROCESS” at IIT, Delhi.
3. Dr.R.S.Uma Maheshwar Rao  has submitted his Ph.D thesis on “PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF CHITIN REINFORCED PHENOL FORMALDEHYDE NANOCOMPOSITES” at JNTUH in view of improving the properties of the composites materials researchers have been working on noble materials to utilize the advantage of those composite properties  for the social advantage and its development.
4. Dr.Md.Israr Equbal has submitted his Ph.D thesis on “STUDIES ON PARAMETRIC OPTIMIZATION OF ALLOY STEEL FORGING” to improve the performance of the steels with additional strength or hardness by using other alternative strengthening mechanisms
5. Mr. G. Gopinath is pursuing his Ph.D on “OPTIMIZATION OF PROCESS PARAMETRS IN ABRASIVE WATER JET MACHINING OF H11 TOOL STEEL  BY GREY RELATIONAL ANALYSIS AND RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY” AWJM of AISI H11 hot work tool steel is considered for the study
6. Mr.Nandkishore Singh Thakur is pursuing his Ph.D on “DEVELOPMENT OF SOLAR CELL USING PEROVSKITE MATERIAL WHICH CAN BE TUNED FOR VARIABLE BAND GAP LIMITS AND OPTIMIZE ITS EFFICIENCY”.
7. Mr. A. Sai Kumar is pursuing his Ph.D on “AN ACCESSIBLE APPROACH FOR TOLERANCE ANALYSIS OF ASSEMBLIES SUBJECT TO GENERAL LOADING EFFECTS-DESIGN OPTIMIZATION WITH CAD/E TOOLS” by Identifying Key Product Characteristics
8. Mr.K.Srinivas is pursuing his Ph.D on “OPTIMIZATION OF ABRASIVE WATER JET MACHINING” by using optimization techniques.
9. Mr.  Sanjay Kumar is pursuing his Ph.D. on “EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF EFFECT OF EGR ON ENGINE CHARACTERISTICS OF LHR DIESEL ENGINE FUELED WITH ACID BIODIESEL UTILIZING ADDED SUBSTANCES” by applying low heat rejection principle.

Paper Publications:

2018-2019

2014-15

1. M.Sandeep Kumar, D.V.S Raju, C.Udaya Kiran, “Design and stress analysis of Gas Turbine Multi-Stage Rotor Assembly”, International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology, Vol.1, Issue.5, PP.118-122.
2. B.Sridhar, Y VijayaKumar, C.Udaya Kiran,“Design and Analysis of Masthead for a Twin Boom Stacker”, International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology, Vol.1, Issue.5, pp.123-127.
3. "Mechanical characterization of hybrid composites: A review", N Kistaiah, C Udaya Kiran, G Ramachandra Reddy, M Sreenivasa Rao, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, July 2014; vol. 33, 14: pp. 1364-1372, 2014.
4. A Paper with title “Structure, Morphology & Infrared Spectroscopic Characterization of  Ga(2x+2) N Fe2(49-x) O3   Ferrite synthesized using Sol-Gel technique”, I.Rajani, C. Udaya Kiran, Bhrahmaji Rao is communicated to the Journal of Nanoengineering and Nanosystems whose status is under peer review.
5. G.Gopala Krishna, P.Ram Reddy, and M.Manzoor Hussain, “Hardness and Tensile Behavior of Friction Stir Welded Aluminum AA6351 Alloy ”, Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Transaction of Mechanical Engineering Division, The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh, June 2014, Vol. ME 44, No.1, pp.23-26.
6. G.Gopala Krishna, P.Ram Reddy, and M.Manzoor Hussain, “Mechanical Behaviour of Friction Stir Welding Joints of Aluminium Alloy of AA6351 with AA6351 and AA6351 with AA5083 ”, International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology (IJETT), Apr. 2014, vol. 10, no. 4, pp. 168 - 172.
7. P.H.V.Sesha Talpa Sai, Y. Vijay Kumar, C.Udayakiran, Design of Hybrid Suspension System for Automotive Applications P.Nagaraju*, IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE), Volume 11, Issue 6 Ver. V (Nov- Dec. 2014), PP 17-21.
8. B.Sandhya Rani*, P.H.V.Sesha Talpa Sai, Y. Vijay Kumar, C.Udayakiran, Structural Design and Analysis of Trailer System for Photo Voltaic Cells B.Sandhya Rani*, P.H.V.Sesha Talpa Sai, Y. Vijay Kumar, C.Udayakiran, IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE), Volume 11, Issue 6 Ver. V (Nov- Dec. 2014), PP 22-25.
9. 8. Sridhara Reddy, Dr.Maheswar Dutta, Dr. K.Vijaya Kumar Reddy, “Experimental investigation of spark ignition engine operating on different Hydrogen–CNG blends”, International journal of computer  applications in Engineering, technology, and sciences (IJ-CA-ETS), April-Sept 2013, volume 5,  issue 2   pp. 77-85
10. 12. Sridhara Reddy, Maheswar Dutta, and K.Vijaya Kumar Reddy, “The effect of compression ratios on performance and emissions of a diesel-CNG dual fuel engine with hydrogen addition” Accepted for publication in December 2014 issue of Journal of Mechanical Engineering (ISSN: 0379-4318), The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (Ref: JME1407147).

2013-14

1. I.Rajani, Dr.C.Udaya Kiran, Dr.V.Brahmaji Rao;International Conference on Smart Syatems,(ICSS- 7&8 October 2013),Joginpally Bhaskar Rao Institute of Engineering and Technology,Hyderabd, “Review on usage of III-V semi-conducting materials in Nano composites”.
2.  I.Rajani, Dr.C.Udaya KIran, Dr.V.Brahmaji Rao; National Conference on Nanotechnology’s Invisible threat:Small science,Big Consequences ,(26-27 September-2013),Mahatma Gandhi National Institute of Research and Social Action (MGNIRSA),”Review on Usage of II-VI Semi-Conducting Nanomaterials”.
3. Mr.N.Kistaiah,B.Srinivas,Dr.C.UdayaKiran,,Dr.M.Sreenivasa Rao, A Study On Mechanical Testings Of Hybrid Composites , Volume-1,International Conference On Emerging Trends In Mechanical Engineering, 24-25, February 2014.
4. “Role of Good Governance in Human Development in India – Issues & Challenges” in ICSS conducted by Department of ECE and R&D, on 19st & 20th December, 2013.
5. “Recent Trends and Future Potential of Animal Fiber Reinforced Composite Materials” in International conference on Engineering Materials and Processes (ICEMAP-2013), 23rd and 24th May-2013, conducted by Tagore Engineering College, Chennai, Tamilnadu.
6. “Work- Life Balance of Women Entrepreneurs in India” in edited volume Titled  “Managing Human Resources in Global Era- Prospects & Challenges, ISBN: 978-81-926819-3-1, page, 158 published in  2014.
7. Design of Air Condition & Distribution Systems, P.DivakaraRao, KrishnamRaju, V.Sreenivasulu, K.Santos, 2nd International Conference on Materials Processing and Charecterization,organized by GRIET, 16-17 March 2013.
8. Design of Centrifugal Pump for Palm Fruit Pulp Handling in Palm Oil Plant, V.Sreenivasulu, P.Divakara Rao,Anoopkumar, B.D.G.N.Kumar,  2nd International Conference on Materials Processing and Charecterization,organized by GRIET, 16-17 March 2013.
9. Reduction of Ream Packing Machine Engineering Downtime by 50% from Current Level, P.DivakaraRao, B.V.K.Murthy, V.Sreenivasulu, M.Kishore,  2nd International Conference on Materials Processing and Charecterization,organized by GRIET, 16-17 March 2013.
10. Design of Centralized Oil Lubrication for Writing & Printing Paper Plant, P.DivakaraRao, Y.Vijaya Kumar, V.Sreenivasulu, G.V.SubbaRao,  2nd International Conference on Materials Processing and Charecterization,organized by GRIET, 16-17 March 2013.
11. Design of Centrifugal Pump for Pulp Handling in Paper Plan, D.V.S.Raju, Y.Vijayakumar, V.Sreenivasulu, G.NageshwaraRao,  2nd International Conference on Materials Processing and Charecterization,organized by GRIET, 16-17 March 2013.
12. Analysis of Interfacial microstructure of post weld heat treated dissimilar metal weld of type 316 LN/C-Steel Joint, K.Jitendar Reddy, Sujith Satyam, G.Gopala Krishna, Sreedhara Reddy, Proceedings of the National Conference on Advances in Merchnicala Engineering and Renewable Energy(AMERE-2013), 25-26 March 2013.
13. Work- Life Balance of Women Entrepreneurs in India, B.Uma Rani, P.Divakara Rao,  National Seminar conducted by Department of Commerce & Management, Osmania University on “Modern Management Practices” on 1st & 2nd February, 2013.
14. A.Prasad Babu,Y.Vijaya Kumar,Dr.C.Udaya Kiran, "Topology Optimization in Design of Engine ounting Bracket",  VOLUME-1,International conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering, 24-25, February 2014
15. V.Sreenivasulu, Dr. D.Maheshwar and Dr.V. Pandurangadu, Experimental Investigations and Thermal Analysis of Closed Loop Pulsating Heat Pipe, VOLUME-1,International conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering, 24-25, February 2014
16. Sridhara Reddy, Dr.Maheswar Dutta, Dr. K.Vijaya Kumar Reddy, “Experimental investigation of spark ignition engine operating on different Hydrogen–CNG blends”, International journal of computer  applications in Engineering, technology and sciences (IJ-CA-ETS), April-Sept 2013, volume 5,  issue 2   pp. 77-85.
17. Sridhara Reddy, Maheswar Dutta, “Performance and Emission Characteristics of Direct Injection CNG-Diesel Dual Fuel Engine”, IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE) Vol. 8, Issue 5 (Sep. - Oct. 2013), pp 29-37.
18. Sridhara Reddy, MaheswarDutta and K.Vijaya Kumar Reddy, “An experimental study on the effect of exhaust gas recirculation on operating parameters of diesel-cng dual fuel engine with hydrogen addition”, International Journal of Emerging Techniologies and applications in Engineering Technology and Scxiences (IJ-ETA-ETS),  Jan ’14 – June ’14, volume 7 : Issue 1 pp 16-022.
19. L.Sudheer, G.Gopala Krishna and Dr.C.Udaya Kiran, “Modelling and FEM analysis of Single Arm Robot”, International Journal of Innovative Technologies, Nov. 2013, vol. 01, issue 06, pp. 557-561.
20.  G.Gopala Krishna, P.Ram Reddy and Manzoor Hussain, “Experimental Investigation of Tensile Strength and Deflection Characteristics Friction Stir Welded  Aluminum AA 6351 Alloy Joint”, Accepted for the publication in IOSR (International Organization of Scientific Journal)Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE), (The article ID : C33036 ) for the May –June 2013 issue (e-ISSN: 2278-1684,p-ISSN: 2320-334X, Volume 7, Issue 1).
21.  P.Naveen Kishore, G.Gopala Krishna, P.Diwakar Rao and V.Srinivasulu, “Torsional Vibration Analysis of Pre-Twisted Cantilever Beam using FEA”, Proceedings of the 2nd  International Conference on Advancements in Engineering and Management (ICAEM-2013), Pp. 340-344, held at Royal Institute of Technology and Science, Hyderabad,
22. India, during 27th – 28th February 2013.
23. Sridhara Reddy, Maheswar Dutta, “Performance and Emission Characteristics of Direct Injection CNG-Diesel Dual Fuel Engine”, IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE) Vol. 8, Issue 5 (Sep. - Oct. 2013), pp 29-37.
24. Sridhara Reddy, MaheswarDutta and K.Vijaya Kumar Reddy, “A Comparative Evaluation of the Performance and Emission Characteristics of Internal Combustion Engine with Compressed Natural Gas as Alternative Fuel”, International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering (IJETAE), Vol.3, issue 10, October 2013.
25. Sridhara Reddy, Dr.Maheswar Dutta, Dr. K.Vijaya Kumar Reddy, “Experimental investigation of spark ignition engine operating on different Hydrogen–CNG blends”, International journal of computer  applications in Engineering, technology and sciences (IJ-CA-ETS), April-Sept 2013, volume 5,  issue 2   pp. 77-85

2012-13

1. “Review on Recent trends in the usage of Nano materials in Nano composites and their applications”, I.Rajani, C.UdayaKiran, V.BrahamajiRao, International Conference in Materials Processing and Characterization,1, 2012.
2. “Review on usage of SWCNT/MWCNT doped with nano ferrites in nano composites and their developing applications:”, I:Rajani , C:Udaya Kiran  , V:Brahamaji Rao , International Conference in Materials Processing and Characterization, (8-10 March 2012)
3. I. Rajani, , V.Brahamaji Rao,            C.Udaya Kiran, ”Review on nano composite materials and their application in nano air vehicles”, International conference proceedings held at JNTU,Hyderabad. ( December- 10th -12th,2012)
4. Modeling And Analysis Of Fork Lift, T.Glory, Y.Vijaya Kumar, V.Sreenivasulu,P.Diwakara Rao, RITS ICAEM-2013: 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Engineering and Management,RITS,27 & 28 February 2013, 332-338.
5. Modelling And Analysis Of 4-Stroke Petrol Engine Crank Shaft, Mohammed Faisal, Y.Vijaya Kumar, V.Sreenivasulu, P.Diwakara Rao, RITS ICAEM-2013: 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Engineering and Management,RITS,27 & 28 February 2013, 337-339.
6. “Introduction, Synthesis, properties and Applications of Carbon Nanotubes”, I.Rajani, C.Udaya Kiran, National Conference on “Nano-biotechnology: Emerging Trends and Applications in Microbiology” organized by Mahatma Gandhi National Institute of Research and Social Action (MGNIRSA), Hyderabad from 4th -6th February 2011.
7. Torsional Vibration Analysis of Pre-Twisted Cantilever Beam, using FEA, P.Naveen kishore, G.Gopala krishna , P.Diwakara Rao, V.Sreenivasulu, RITS ICAEM-2013: 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Engineering and Management,RITS,27 & 28 February 2013, 340-344.
8. Reduce Internal Rejection In Ic Engine Vaive Using Six Sigma Method M.Manikyala Rao, V.Sreenivasulu, P.Diwakara Rao, C.Udaya Kiran, RITS ICAEM-2013: 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Engineering and Management,RITS,27 & 28 February 2013, 345-348.
9. Finite Element Modeling For Maximum Temperature In Friction Stir Welding And It’s Validation Samala Raju, P. Ravikanth Raju, P.Diwakara Rao, V.Sreenivasulu, RITS ICAEM-2013: 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Engineering and Management,RITS,27 & 28 February 2013, 349-353.
10. Finite Element Analysis Of Vibration Fixture Made Of Aluminum And Magnesium Alloys G. Phani sowjanya, P.Diwakara Rao, V.Sreenivasulu, C.Udaya Kiran, RITS ICAEM-2013: 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Engineering and Management,RITS,27 & 28 February 2013, 354-357.
11. Thermal Analysis Of Functionally Graded Plates Using Higher Order Theories  A. Kiran Kumar, C.Udaya Kiran, V.Sreenivasulu, P.Diwakara Rao, RITS ICAEM-2013: 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Engineering and Management, RITS,27 & 28 February 2013, 358-364.
12. Analysis of Composite Drive Shaft, L. Venu Varma1, P. Srinivasa Kumar, P.Diwakara Rao, V.Sreenivasulu4, RITS ICAEM-2013: 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Engineering and Management,RITS,27 & 28 February 2013,365-369.
13. Stress Analysis On A Crankshaft For Dynamic Load, R. Bhushana Rao , B V K Murthy , D.M.Lal, K.Jithendar Reddy, RITS ICAEM-2013: 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Engineering and Management,RITS,27 & 28 February 2013, 419-426.
14. Design of Air Condition & Distribution Systems, P.DivakaraRao, KrishnamRaju, V.Sreenivasulu, K.Santos, 2nd International Conference on Materials Processing and Charecterization,organized by GRIET, 16-17 March 2013.
15. Design of Centrifugal Pump for Palm Fruit Pulp Handling in Palm Oil Plant, V.Sreenivasulu, P.Divakara Rao,Anoopkumar, B.D.G.N.Kumar,  2nd International Conference on Materials Processing and Charecterization,organized by GRIET, 16-17 March 2013.
16. Reduction of Ream Packing Machine Engineering Downtime by 50% from Current Level, P.DivakaraRao, B.V.K.Murthy, V.Sreenivasulu, M.Kishore,  2nd International Conference on Materials Processing and Charecterization,organized by GRIET, 16-17 March 2013.
17. Design of Centralized Oil Lubrication for Writing & Printing Paper Plant, P.DivakaraRao, Y.Vijaya Kumar, V.Sreenivasulu, G.V.SubbaRao,  2nd International Conference on Materials Processing and Charecterization,organized by GRIET, 16-17 March 2013.
18. Design of Centrifugal Pump for Pulp Handling in Paper Plan, D.V.S.Raju, Y.Vijayakumar, V.Sreenivasulu, G.NageshwaraRao,  2nd International Conference on Materials Processing and Charecterization,organized by GRIET, 16-17 March 2013.
19. Design of . Variable Valve Actuation in I.C.Engine, P.DivakaraRao, P.RavikanthRaju, V.Sreenivasulu, P.Narasimha Reddy,  2nd International Conference on Materials Processing and Charecterization,organized by GRIET, 16-17 March 2013.GRIET-VS
20. Finite Element Analysis of Vibration Fixture Made of Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys, G. Phani Sowjanya, P. Divakara Rao, Dr. C.Udaya Kiran,Volume 2, Issue 1, IJLTET.
21. Modelling and Stress Analysis of Flare Piping, T.V.V.Satyanarayana, V. sreenivasulu, Dr.C.Udaya kiran,Volume 2, Issue 1, IJLTET.
22. Centralized Oil Lubrication System, N.Ashok kumar,P.Divakara Rao, V. sreenivasulu, Dr.C.Udaya Kiran,Volume 2, Issue 1, IJLTET.
23. Feasibility Study of Wind Energy for Vignan Hills and Design of an Effective Wind Energy Conversion System, B.Narasimhulu, V. sreenivasulu, Dr.B.Balu Naik, Volume 1, Issue 2,
24. Performance and Emission Comparisions of a retrofitted spark Ingnition Scooter Engine filled with Gasoline and CNG, Sreedhara Reddy, Maheshwara Dutta, Proceedings of National conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering and their impact on Indian Industries (RAMEIII-2012), 20-22September-2012.
25.  “Recent Trends and Future Potential of Natural Fiber Reinforced Composite Materials”, P.Divakara Rao, V.Sreenivasulu, C.Udaya Kiran, K.Eshwara Prasad, National conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering and their impact on Indian Industries (RAMEIII-2012), 20-22September-2012.
26. Experimental Investigation of friction stir weldiong of aluminium 1080 Alloy joint testing for Aircraft structures, G.Gopala Krishna, M.Manzoor Hussain, P.Ramireddy and Lingamurthy, Proceedings of 1st comference on computing communications, systems and Aeromatics(ICCCSA 2012), 30-31 March 2012.
27. Experimental Investigation of friction stir weldiong of Aluminium AA6061, All Joints testing for Aircraft structures, G.Gopala Krishna, M.Manzoor Hussain, P.Ramireddy and Lingamurthy, Proceedings of National conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering and their impact on Indian Industries (RAMEIII-2012), 20-22September-2012.
28. Analysis of Interfacial microstructure of post weld heat treated dissimilar metal weld of type 316 LN/C-Steel Joint, K.Jitendar Reddy, Sujith Satyam, G.Gopala Krishna, Sreedhara Reddy, Proceedings of the National Conference on Advances in Merchnicala Engineering and Renewable Energy(AMERE-2013), 25-26 March 2013.
29. ROYAL-12-VS
30. Work- Life Balance of Women Entrepreneurs in India, B.Uma Rani, P.Divakara Rao,  National Seminar conducted by Department of Commerce & Management, Osmania University on “Modern Management Practices” on 1st & 2nd February, 2013.
31.  Presented a paper titled “Traits of Women as Successful Entrepreneurs –An Indian Perspective”, , B.Uma Rani, P.Divakara Rao,  National Conference on Women Empowerment & Entrepreneurship conducted by Tolani College of Commerce, Mumbai on 24th November, 2012.
32. A.Prasad Babu,Y.Vijaya Kumar,Dr.C.Udaya Kiran, "Topology Optimization in Design of Engine
33. Mounting Bracket",  VOLUME-1,International conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering, 24-25, February 2014
34. V.Sreenivasulu, Dr. D.Maheshwarand Dr.V. Pandurangadu, Experimental Investigations and Thermal Analysis of Closed Loop Pulsating Heat Pipe, VOLUME-1,International conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering, 24-25, February 2014
35. Mr.N.Kistaiah,B.Srinivas,Dr.C.UdayaKiran,,Dr.M.Sreenivasa Rao, A STUDY ON MECHANICAL TESTINGS OF HYBRID COMPOSITES , VOLUME-1,International conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering, 24-25, February 2014
36. I.Rajani,Dr.C.Udaya KIran,Dr.V.Brahmaji Rao;International Conference on Smart Syatems,(ICSS- 7&8 October 2013),Joginpally Bhaskar Rao Institute of Engineering and Technology,Hyderabd, “Review on usage of III-V semi-conducting materials in Nano composites”.
37.  I.Rajani,Dr.C.Udaya KIran,Dr.V.Brahmaji Rao; National Conference on Nanotechnology’s Invisible threat:Small science,Big Consequences ,(26-27 September-2013),Mahatma Gandhi National Institute of Research and Social Action (MGNIRSA),”Review on Usage of II-VI Semi-Conducting Nanomaterials”.