Dr. P.S.V. Ramana Rao is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Centurion University of Technology & Management, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh. With over 25 years of academic and research experience, he has served in multiple distinguished capacities including Dean (Undergraduate), Professor & Head, and Principal.
He obtained his Ph.D. from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, with research interests focused on bio-diesel characterization and composite materials. His academic journey began in 2001, and he has since built a prolific record of international publications, patents, book authorship, and doctoral mentorship. He has authored four books and guided five doctoral scholars, contributing significantly to engineering education and research in India.
Engine performance studies using biodiesels — COME, coconut oil methyl ester, sorghum oil blends, and dual-fuel configurations.
Natural fiber composites (jute, bamboo, okra, hair fiber), hybrid metal matrix composites, nano-particle reinforced Al-SiC composites.
EV powertrain modelling, induction motor speed control, SRM drive control using ANN-LSTM, EV charging station energy management.
CFD analysis over Ahmed body, sedan cars, turbine blades; aerodynamic simulation, multiphase mixture models, turbulence schemes.
Die-sinking EDM parameter optimization, powder mixed EDM using FEM & ANN, abrasive jet machining design and fabrication.
FEM of composite helmets, gear contact stress analysis, roll-cage structural dynamics, transmission tower modal analysis.
ANN-based EDM optimization, ANN-LSTM controllers, hybrid ML for shelf-life prediction of NBR rubber compounds.
Sustainable energy technologies, additive manufacturing of complex structures, solar-powered mobility solutions.
Fellowship awarded by the Institution of Engineers India — F-117841-1 (2014)
International Association of Engineers — Member No. 184805 (2016)
Indian Society for Technical Education — LM 33042 (2011)
Granted for Solar Power Charging Station for Electric Vehicles — international IP recognition
Multiple publications indexed in Scopus, Elsevier, and Hindawi journals — Scopus ID: 35778939400
Served as Principal (VIET), Dean & Professor — significant leadership across institutions over 25 years