Dr. Thangaraja J

Designation : Professor Grade 1
School / Centre : Automotive Research Center
Department : Automotive Engineering

Educational Details

IIT Madras

PhD
Biofuel-NOx Emissions
Graduated in 2014

College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University

M.E
Thermal Engineering
Graduated in 2009

Anna University

B.E
Mechanical Engineering
Graduated in 2006

Institut für Thermodynamik Universität der Bundeswehr München, Germany

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Fuel Spray Study
Graduated in 2023

Post Doctoral Experiences

Yes

Research Details

Areas of Specialization
  • Fuel Characterization and Formulation
  • AI-ML and Integrated Models
  • Lubricant Coking Analysis
  • Filtration and Spray Analysis

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On-going Consultancy Project Details

Title Funding Agency
Oil coking with coating study Honeywell Technology Solutions Lab Pvt. Ltd

Completed Consultancy Project Details

Title Funding Agency
Engine Modifications to meet BS VI Standard Greaves Crompton, Ranipet

Completed Funded Project Details

Title Funding Agency
Sustainability and composition Based Evaluation of Biofuel Energy Resources Science and Engineering Research Board, India
A Machine Learning Framework for Evaluating the Spray and Ignition Characteristics of Low Carbon Aviation Fuels Institute for Thermodynamics, Universität der Bundeswehr (UniBw) München
Evaluation of Material Compatibility of the Conventional Diesel Injection System with Biofuels VIT seed grant

Books / Book Chapters Published Details

Title Publisher Published Year
The Potential of Various Alcohol Fuels for Low-Temperature Combustion Engines Springer 2021
Biofuels from Renewable Biomass Resources: An Overview of Technologies for Production, Environmental and Economic Impacts, Springer 2019
Modelling and Experimental Studies of NOx and Soot Emissions in Common Rail Direct Injection Diesel Engines Springer 2018

Awards & Recognitions Details

  • BRICS Young Scientist 2023 - South Africa
  • SERB International Research Experience (SIRE) Fellowship in Germany, Sep 22- Feb 23
  • Early Carrier Research Award (Nov 2016-19), Science and Engineering Research Board, Government of India
  • International Travel Support from SERB towards the research paper (ICEF2019-7243) presentation in ASME 2019 Internal Combustion Engine Division Fall Technical Conference, Oct. 20-23, Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Sir Rajendra Nath Mookerjee Memorial Prize by The Institution of Engineers for the research paper entitled, “Effect of Biodiesel on Thermal NO Formation”