Prof. D. Srinivasa Rao

Introduction

About / Biography

Prof. D. Srinivasa Rao is a distinguished academician and researcher with over 34 years of expertise in Mechanical Engineering. He currently serves as Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Dean, School of Engineering and Technology at Centurion University of Technology and Management, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.

He obtained his Ph.D. from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, and his M.Tech from the prestigious University of Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), where he was awarded the University Gold Medal for standing first in his program.

With a rich blend of teaching, research, and administrative leadership — including a tenure as Principal of an autonomous engineering institution — Prof. Rao has profoundly contributed to the academic and research landscape of Mechanical Engineering in India. His core expertise spans functional graded materials, smart materials, additive manufacturing, and surface engineering.

He is recognized as a doctoral supervisor by both JNTUK-Kakinada and Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, and has mentored over 80 UG/PG projects and 3 doctoral scholars.

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Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India

Ph.D. – NITK Surathkal
M.Tech – IIT Roorkee
B.Tech – Bangalore University

Scholarly Focus

Research Areas, Recognitions, Grants & Invited Talks

Functional Graded Materials (FGMs)

Design and development of FGM structures with spatial composition gradation to tailor physical and mechanical properties. Includes accurate modelling and optimization techniques.

Smart Materials & Shape Memory Alloys

Synthesis and characterization of Cu-Al-Ag-Mn quaternary shape memory alloys; investigation of thermal, microstructural, and tribological behaviour.

Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)

Fabrication and mechanical characterization of 3D printed functionally graded polymeric components; effect of infill density and process parameters on properties.

Polymer Composites & Surface Engineering

Tribological properties of ABS/polymer components; ball burnishing of HSLA dual-phase steels; surface hardness, wear resistance, and corrosion studies.

Foundry & Green Sand Systems

Mould dilation characteristics of synthetic green sand using natural river sands and banana peel powder as alternative additives.

Thermal & Energy Systems

Experimental investigation on compact loop heat pipes with low thermal conductivity wicks for advanced thermal management applications.

🏅 Recognitions

Recognized Doctoral Supervisor by JNTUK-Kakinada and Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.

💰 Research Grant

Influence of Quaternary alloying on Cu-Al-Mn-Ag SMA properties
Funded by AICTE — INR 10,00,000

🎙️ Invited Talk

Diversified Research Areas in Mechanical Engineering
DST-funded 7-day Training Program.

Scholarly Output

Publications

Effect of alloying elements on thermal, microstructural, mechanical and shape memory properties of Cu-Al-Ag alloys Journal

World Journal of Engineering, 2022 · ISSN 1708-5284 · DOI: 10.1108/wje-04-2022-0144

Effect of aluminium on microstructure and shape memory effect in Cu-Al-Ag-Mn alloys Journal

Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2022 · DOI: 10.1080/14484846.2022.2105467

Effect of low thermal conductivity wick on the performance of compact loop heat pipe Journal

Wiley Heat Transfer, 2022 · DOI: 10.1002/htj.22802

Experimental investigation on the effect of infill density on mechanical properties of 3D printed functionally graded polymeric components Journal

Dynamics of Continuous Discrete and Impulsive Systems, Series B, 2024

Investigations on suitability of banana peel powder as an alternative additive in synthetic green sand molding system Journal

International Journal of Cast Metals Research, 2020 · Vol. 33, pp. 171–176

Effect of process parameters and butadiene content on friction and wear of ABS components Journal

Materials Today Proceedings, Elsevier, 2020 · DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2020.09.808

Role of butadiene content on tribological properties of polymeric components fabricated by FDM Journal

Materials Today Proceedings, Elsevier, 2020 · DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2020.09.325

Influence of silver addition on wear characteristics of Cu-Al-Mn shape memory alloys Journal

Materials Today Proceedings, Elsevier, 2021 · DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2023.03.021

Experimental investigation on fracture toughness of Cu-based shape memory alloys with silver addition Journal

Materials Today Proceedings, Elsevier, 2022 · DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2023.04.272

Evaluation of Surface Roughness of Burnished Dual-Phase Steels using Experimental and Finite Element Methods Journal

International Journal of Current Engineering and Technology, 2013 · ISSN 2277-4106 · Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 1375–1378

Studies on the effect of ball burnishing parameters on surface hardness and wear resistance of HSLA dual-phase steels Journal

Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 2008 · Vol. 23, Issue 3, pp. 295–302

A Study on the Effect of Ball-Burnishing Parameters on Surface Hardness of HSLA Dual-Phase Steels Journal

Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, 2008 · ISSN 0972-2815 · Vol. 61, Issue 2, pp. 187–192

Investigations on the Effect of Ball Burnishing Parameters on Surface Roughness and Corrosion Resistance of HSLA Dual-Phase Steels Journal

East African Journal of Science · Vol. 2(2), pp. 164–169

Surface Hardening of HSLA Dual-Phase Steels by Ball Burnishing Using Factorial Design Journal

Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 2007 · Vol. 22, Issue 7&8, pp. 825–829

Investigations on mould dilation characteristics of synthetic green sand system using Nagavali river sand Book Chapter

Recent Advances in Material Sciences, Springer · August 2019, pp. 187–198

Surface Characteristics of HSLA Steels — A systematic study on ball burnishing parameters Conference

1st National Conference on Corrosion, Surface Engineering & Tribology (CST 2013) · NIT Tiruchirappalli · pp. 204–212

A Study on the Effect of Ball-Burnishing Parameters on Fatigue Strength of HSLA Dual-Phase Steels Conference

9th International Fatigue Congress · CNN Center, Atlanta, Georgia, USA · May 2006

Studies on the tribological properties of ball burnished High-Strength Low-Alloy steels Conference

International Conference on Industrial Tribology (ICIT 2003) · IISc, Bangalore · November 2006

The influence of burnishing parameters on Wear properties of dual-phase steels Conference

International Symposium on Advanced Materials and Processing (ISAMP-2007) · October 2007

The effect of burnishing force on Mechanical properties of Dual-phase steels Conference

METALLO-2007 · IIT Kanpur · December 2007

Experimental investigations on the influence of ball burnishing on tensile properties and fracture toughness of HSLA dual phase steels Conference

ICEMAP-2013 · May 2013, pp. 681–686

Engineering Characterization of Godavari River sand for molding in foundry work Conference

ICRTETm 2014 · Mount Zion College of Engineering, Kerala · ISBN: 978-81-908980-8-9, pp. 7–10

Inclusion of ternary element on Shape Memory Effect of Cu-Al Alloy Conference

ICRTETm 2014 · ISBN: 978-81-908980-8-9, pp. 49–51

Experimental investigation on mechanical and tribological properties of aluminum based composite materials Conference

ICRTETm 2014 · ISBN: 978-81-908980-8-9, pp. 32–35

Investigation on the effect of Friction Stir Welding on Microstructure and Mechanical properties of Aluminium alloys Conference

ICRTETm 2014 · ISBN: 978-81-908980-8-9, pp. 72–75

Experimental Investigations on mould dilation characteristics of synthetic green sand system using factorial design Conference

Advances in Material Sciences, Springer · August 2019, pp. 187–198

The effect of ball burnishing parameters on surface properties of High-Strength Low-Alloy steels Conference

NCRTMT 06 · National Conference on Recent Trends in Manufacturing and Thermal Engineering · April 2006

Career

Teaching Experience

2018 – Present

Professor, Mechanical Engineering

Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering (Autonomous) & Centurion University of Technology and Management

Research on design and development of Smart materials and FGM components using Additive Manufacturing. Teaching: Tribology, Digital Manufacturing, Nano Materials, Rapid Prototyping, Flexible Manufacturing, Research Methodology. Supervision of UG & PG projects.

2015 – 2018

Principal

Satya Institute of Technology & Management, Vizianagaram, AP

Overall responsibility for effective coordination and integration of administrative and academic functions; ensured quality education delivery across all programs.

2011 – 2015

Professor, Mechanical Engineering

Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering (Autonomous)

Teaching postgraduate and undergraduate courses; academic research in materials science and manufacturing processes.

1989 – 2010

Asst. Professor → Professor & Head of Department

Dr. T. Thimmaiah Institute of Technology, Kolar Gold Fields, Karnataka

21 years of progressive academic and administrative responsibilities. Courses: Material Science & Metallurgy, Manufacturing Technology, Welding Technology, Foundry Engineering, Production Engineering lab, UG project work.

Courses Taught

Tribology

Digital Manufacturing

Nano Materials

Rapid Prototyping

Flexible Manufacturing Systems

Research Methodology

Material Science & Metallurgy

Manufacturing Technology

Welding Technology

Foundry Engineering

Production Engineering Lab

Project Work Supervision

Research & Mentorship

Projects, Grants & Doctoral Guidance

Funded Research Grant

Influence of Quaternary Alloying Additions on Shape Memory Properties and Tribological Behavior of Cu-Al-Mn-Ag Shape Memory Alloys

INR 10,00,000 · AICTE

Doctoral Thesis Guidance (Active Scholars)

T. S. Vamsi Krishna — Synthesis and characterization of Cu-Al-Ag shape memory alloys
D. Shilpa — Role of Cloud Computing in Smart City Governance
V. Avinash — A Novel Machine Learning algorithm to classify genetic variations

UG / PG Project Guidance

UG Projects

PG Projects

FDPs / Workshops Organised

Recent Advances in Materials and Manufacturing — AICTE Sponsored STTP
National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Nano Materials — SERB funded
Smart Diagnostics, AI & ML for Vibration Analysis in Machinery

FDPs Attended (NPTEL/SWAYAM & edX)

Advanced Manufacturing Methods

Materials Characterization

Principles of Casting Technology

Manufacturing Process Technology

Nature and Properties of Materials

Fracture, Fatigue and Failure of Materials

Micro and Nanofabrication (MEMS) — EPFL, edX