Organizing Committee

Patrons

General Chair

Program Chair

Convener

K. M. Kiran Babu, M.Tech, (Ph.D)

Head of the Department

Department of Aeronautical Engineering

K. M. Kiran Babu is currently an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Aeronautical Engineering at Annasaheb Dange College of Engineering and Technology, Ashta. He has both a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Anna University, Chennai and Hindustan Institute of Technology and Sciences, Chennai. Currently pursuing Ph.D. at the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India. He has a total academic experience of 10 years as a Faculty Member since 2013, and a research experience of 1 year as a Project Research Scientist at the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India. His Ph.D. research area is in the area of Lighter-Than-Air systems for planetary exploration. His research interests include LTA Systems, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Conceptual Design of Aerial Vehicles and Design Optimization. He has published more than 35 research papers in various Journals and Conferences. 

Technical Chair

Dr. Vivekanandan A. K.  

Associate Professor

Department of Aeronautical Engineering

Publications Chair

Dr. S. Sendhil Kumar

Professor

Department of Aeronautical Engineering

Dr. S. Sendhil Kumar has an extensive academic career with a total teaching experience of 24 years, including a post-Ph.D. experience of 7 years. Notably, he is recognized as a supervisor at Annamalai University, showcasing his expertise in guiding and mentoring research scholars. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Dr. S. Sendhil Kumar has made substantial contributions to academic literature by authoring two textbooks with both international and national publications, highlighting his commitment to knowledge dissemination. Furthermore, his research activities have resulted in the publication of 48 papers in international and national journals, showcasing the depth of his scholarly work. His involvement in the field of intellectual property is evident through the successful grant of one international patent and one Indian patent. This reflects his engagement in innovative research and the potential impact of his work beyond academia. 

Outreach Chair

Dr. S. Yuvaraj 

Associate Professor

Department of Aeronautical Engineering

Dr. Yuvaraj's career path weaves a tapestry of technical brilliance and academic dedication. After carving his initial mark in the industry as a skilled engineer, He transitioned to academia, flourishing as an Associate Professor at Annasaheb Dange College with a total teaching experience of 11+ years. He has garnered recognition like the prestigious Dronacharya Award for exceptional teaching. His academic prowess shines through his impressive credentials – a Ph.D. and M.E. in his field. He is expertise in Fuels, Combustion, gas turbines, fuel cells, and engineering design coupled with 6 granted patents and 35+ publications in renowned international journals and conferences. These achievements solidify his position as a leading figure in the realm of gas turbines, fuel cells, and engineering design. Dr. Yuvaraj's dedication extends beyond the classroom, evident in his active participation in professional organizations like ISTE, ISSSE, IAEng, AIAA, and IEEE AESS . His fluency in three languages – English, Tamil, and Malayalam – further strengthens his ability to connect and contribute meaningfully.