Dr. Mahadev Prabhu, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India
Dr. Mahadev J. Prabhu is a Post-Doctoral Fellow specializing in Fluid Mechanics at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, focusing on vortex suppression in liquid draining tanks. Dr. Prabhu has extensive expertise in turbo machines, gas dynamics, aerodynamics, and renewable energy. His research contributions include 12 journal publications, with several indexed in Scopus and WoS. He has received notable accolades such as the Amrita Innovation & Research Award and has been a reviewer for the International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health. Additionally, he has delivered invited talks on fluid dynamics, enriching the academic community with his findings. 🌊💨🚀
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Education
Dr. Mahadev Prabhu completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2017-2023) at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kollam. Prior to this, he earned an MTech in Thermal and Fluids, where he was a Silver Medalist with a CGPA of 9.34 (2013-2015) from the same institution. Dr. Prabhu also completed a PG Diploma in Wind Resource Assessment (2012-2013) with a CGPA of 8.28. He holds a BTech in Aerospace Engineering (2008-2012) from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore. His early education includes high school at Durga Higher Secondary School, Kanhangad, where he excelled with an 89% in XII and 85% in X. 🎓✨
Teaching and Research Experience 📚🔧
Dr. Mahadev Prabhu currently serves as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (June 2023–Present), where he plays a key role in NBA accreditation tasks, including preparing course and program articulation matrices. He also handles various graduate and undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering and guides students in their research activities. Prior to this, Dr. Prabhu was an Assistant Professor at Ilahia College of Engineering and Technology (Jan 2017–June 2017) and Dhirajlal Gandhi College of Technology (Dec 2015–Jan 2017), delivering lectures in Fluid Mechanics, Thermal Engineering, Gas Dynamics, and Jet Propulsion, while also preparing course material and guiding students. 🏫🛠️
Awards and Recognitions 🏆
Dr. Mahadev Prabhu has received notable accolades throughout his academic journey. He was a University-level Silver Medalist in the MTech program in Thermal and Fluids (2013-2015) at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. His contributions to research were recognized when he was honored with the Amrita Innovation & Research Awards (AIRA) in the category of Journals/Book Chapters. Additionally, Dr. Prabhu has served as a reviewer for the prestigious International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, further demonstrating his expertise and commitment to the academic community. 🏅📚
Certifications 🎓
Dr. Mahadev Prabhu has earned several prestigious certifications that highlight his expertise in Fluid Mechanics and related fields. He received an NPTEL certification in Fluid Machines with ELITE, scoring 81%. He further advanced his knowledge with another NPTEL certification in Advanced Concepts in Fluid Mechanics, achieving ELITE + Silver with 77%. In addition, Dr. Prabhu earned a certification in Ideal Fluid Flows Using Complex Analysis with ELITE + Gold, attaining an impressive 92%. These certifications reflect his dedication to continuous learning and excellence in mechanical engineering. 🏅🔧
Research Focus
Dr. Mahadev Prabhu’s research focuses primarily on fluid dynamics, specifically vortex formation during liquid draining processes from cylindrical and conical tanks. His work investigates the suppression and control of Rankine vortices, the effects of drain port geometry, surface roughness, and the influence of various tank designs on vortex behavior. His studies contribute to the optimization of fluid draining systems in aerospace and mechanical engineering applications. With a focus on numerical simulations and experimental investigations, his research enhances the understanding of fluid mechanics in real-world applications. 🚰🔬🌀✈️
Publication Top Notes
- Vortex formation during draining from cylindrical tanks: effect of drain port eccentricity – Journal of Aerospace Engineering – Cited by 27 – 2017 🌀🚀
- Rankine vortex formation during draining: a new twin port suppression strategy – Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics – Cited by 17 – 2020 🌀💡
- Rankine Vortex Suppression in Tanks with Conical Base: A Numerical Investigation – Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets – Cited by 15 – 2021 🛸🔬
- Liquid Draining Through Polygonal Ports: An Investigation on Gas Entraining Vortices – Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets – Cited by 12 – 2019 🌀🔧
- Liquid draining through multiple ports: an investigation on air core vortex formation – Fluid Dynamics – Cited by 8 – 2021 💧🌀
- Rankine vortex formation in cylindrical tanks with curved base: an experimental investigation – Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets – Cited by 6 – 2022 🌀📊
- Air core vortexing in liquid draining tanks: Influence of surface roughness – Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers – Cited by 5 – 2023 🌀🌊
- New parameter to characterize rankine vortex formation in liquid draining tanks – Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets – Cited by 3 – 2023 🔬🌀
- Effect of roughness on air core vortexing phenomenon during draining of liquids from cylindrical tanks: An experimental investigation – Materials Today: Proceedings – Cited by 2 – 2023 🧪🌐
- Vortex Formation in Liquid Columns During Draining: Influence of Drain Port Geometry – Advances in Fluid and Thermal Engineering – Cited by 2 – 2021 📏🌀