Ramesh Kolluru

I am a mechanical engineer and researcher with a diverse educational background and expertise in algorithm development, high-speed compressible flows, and optimization. I obtained a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kakatiya University and went on to complete my master's degree in the Marine Engineering Department at Andhra University. Following his master's degree, Ramesh pursued a Ph.D. in the Aerospace Engineering Department at the Indian Institute of Science.

After completing my doctoral studies, I worked as a post-doctoral fellow at the Department of Aerospace Engineering from 2019 to 2022. During this time, I focused on the development of hybrid optimizers for Dassault Aviation in France. This work involved utilizing both gradient-based algorithms and non-gradient-based algorithms such as Genetic Algorithm, Particle Swarm algorithm, and Ant Colony Optimization.

From 2011 to 2019, I served as an assistant professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore. During my tenure, I taught mechanical engineering courses and conducted research related to his interests in algorithm development, high-speed compressible flows, and optimization.

I am currently associated with CAMBRIDGE CARES (Center for Advanced Research and Education Singapore) working on numerically investigating turbulent flows associated with the dispersion and mixing of pollutants in the atmosphere caused by marine traffic around Singapore. My primary objective at CARES is to develop computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models for the mixing processes in the development of reacting flows, particularly focusing on the transformation of pollutants.

Overall, I have a decent academic background and research experience in the field of mechanical engineering, with a particular emphasis on algorithm development, high-speed compressible flows, and optimization

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

April 2022 – Present.

Research Fellow – Cambridge Centre for Advanced Research and Education Singapore -

• Numerical study of reacting pollutant dispersion into atmosphere using turbulent flows emanating from a ship exhaust.

May 2019 – March 2022

Post-Doctoral Fellow, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

• Developed a Hybrid Optimizer integrating non-gradient methods and gradient-based methods for optimization problems in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Integrated optimization solver with an in-house developed CFD solver

Jul 2007 - Aug 2011

Research Scholar, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, Chennai

• Developed a 3D Compressible NS Solver for high-speed flows

Jul 2005 - Apr 2006

Research Assistant, Naval Science and Technological Laboratory, Vishakapatnam

• Conducted CFD analysis of low noise cooling fan

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Sep 2011 – Apr 2019

Assistant Professor, B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bangalore

Key Deliverables:

• Instructed a wide range of undergraduate Mechanical Engineering subjects, including Fluid Mechanics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Basic Thermodynamics, CFD, Applied Thermodynamics, Turbo Machines, Experimental Thermal and Fluid Dynamics, Control Engineering, Strength of Materials, and Engineering Mechanics.
• Cultivated a conducive classroom environment that catered to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guided the learning process to ensure the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives.
• Utilized effective instructional methods to meet the stated objectives.
• Maintained high expectations for student performance and behavior.
• Assessed and provided comprehensive reports on student progress and performance.
• Implemented specific instructions tailored to individual needs, interests, and abilities.
• Diagnosed curriculum weaknesses of students through assessment and provided differentiated instruction.
• Regularly communicated with parents to update them on student progress.
• Developed and communicated curricular and instructional plans and objectives.
• Functioned as the In-charge of Laboratories and played a pivotal role in modernizing the Wind Tunnel Laboratory.
• Successfully wrote proposals, prepared curriculum, and established the Aerospace Engineering Department.
• Successfully implemented a Postgraduate program in Thermal Engineering.
• Introduced four new elective subjects.
• Served as a Member of the Board of Studies for four years, Member of the Department Academic Committee for four years, Member of the Library Committee for one year, Project Work Coordinator for six years, and Curriculum In-charge for NBA.

Jun 2006 – May 2007. 

Assistant Professor - Al-Ameer College of Engineering, Vishakhapatnam,

Key Deliverables: 

• Taught Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering students subjects based on Thermal and Fluids Engineering
• Established IC Engines Lab, Metallurgy Lab and Strength of Materials Lab at Al-Ameer College of Engineering

Teaching Assistant - Department of Marine Engineering, Andhra University, Jun 2004 - Apr 2005. 

Taught Kinematics of Machinery for B.Sc. Tech NAMAC-B.Sc. Tech students PROJECTS (CFD Solvers Developed)

Ph.D. - Computational Fluid Dynamics (Aerospace Engineering), Indian Institute of Science, 2014-2019

M.E - Marine Engineering and Mechanical Handling, Andhra University, 2003-2006

B. Tech - Mechanical Engineering, Kakatiya University, 1996-2000