Vidwan-ID : 187020



  • Dr Mohanraj Murugesan

  • Professor
  • Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology
Publications 2004 - 2024

Publications

  • 100
    Journal Articles
  • 1
    Book Chapter
  • 11
    Conference
    Proceedings
  • 11
    Book
  • 9
    Review
  • 5
    Editorial
  • 1
    Short Survey
  • 8
    Projects
  • 2
  • 1
  • 2
  • 52

Citations / H-Index

4294 Citations
36 h-index
3143 Citations

Altmetrics

12
13
30
791
7

Google Scholar

Co-author Network


Expertise

Agronomy

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning; Heat Pump; Drying Technology; Energy Conservation in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems; Materials etc.

Personal Information

Dr Mohanraj Murugesan

Male
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore- 641032 Tamil Nadu Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India - 641032


Experience

  • Professor

    Department of Mechanical Engineering

    Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology

  • Associate Professor

    Mechanical Engineering

    Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology

  • Assistant Professor (Grade-III)

    Karunya University

  • Lecturer - Selection Grade

    Dr.Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology


Qualification

  • Certified Energy Manager

    B.E.E. Government of India

  • Ph.D (Solar Heat Pumps)

    National Institute of Technology, Calicut

  • M.E (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning)

    Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore (Bharathiar University, Coimbatore)

  • B.E Mechanical Engineering

    K.S.R. College of Technology (University of Madras, Chennai)

  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

    Nachimuthu Polytechnic, Pollachi (DOTE-TN)


Honours and Awards

2023

Guest Editor

Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry (Edited 10 papers)

2023

Top 2% Scientist in the field of Energy

Standford University USA

2023

Guest Editor (Edited 8 papers)

Environmental Science and Pollution Research

Read More
2023

Guest Editor

Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry (Edited 10 papers)

2023

Top 2% Scientist in the field of Energy

Standford University USA

2023

Guest Editor (Edited 8 papers)

Environmental Science and Pollution Research

2023

Guest Editor

Edited 8 papers in Journal of Heat Transfer Engineering (Q1 Journal with impact factor 2.5)

2022

Ph.D Thesis / Oral board Examiner

Gujrat Technical University, Ahmedabad

2022

Top 2% scientist (Energy Engineering Specialization)

Stanford University, USA

2022

Visiting faculty / Researcher

Yessenov University, Aktau, Republic of Kazakhstan

2022

Guest Editor (Edited 140 papers)

Materials Today Proceedings

2021

Guest Editor for a Special Issue (Edited 8 papers)

Journal of Processes Mechanical Engineering, Sage Publishers

2021

Guest Editor for a Special Issue (Edited 8 papers)

Inderscience Publishers for a Special Issue on Renewable Energy Utilization

2021

Recognized as one among the top 2% scientists in the world (in Energy Specialization)

Stanford University USA

2021

Visiting faculty to Yessenov University, Aktau, Republic of Kazakhstan (From 26th November to 25th December)

Yessenov University

2020

Reviewer for Energy and Thermal Engineering Journals (Reviewed more than 700 papers) Reviewer recognition awarded by Publishers

Journals published in Elsevier, Springer, Taylor and Francis Publishers

2020

Guest Editor for a Special Issue (Edited 37 papers)

Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry

2020

Recognized as one among the top 2% scientists in the world by Stanford University, USA (2779th rank in Energy Specialization)

Standford University, USA

2019

CONSULTANT for development of Heat Pump heating systems (Visited during the month of November 2019 and December 2019: 30 days)

Al Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan

2019

Invited Keynote Speaker (Attended 4 days from 17.06.2019 and 21.06.2019) International Conference at Budapest, Hungary

International Conference on Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry held at Budapest, Hungary

2019

Top 2% Scientist in the field of Energy

Standford University USA

2019

Organizing Secretory

International Conference on Energy and Environment, Organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hindsuthan College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore.

2019

Guest Editor for a Special Issue (Edited 37 papers)

Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry

2018

Organizing Secretory

International Conference on Thermal analysis and Energy Systems, Organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore.

2018

Ph.D thesis examiner (3 Ph.D thesis reviewed and viva conducted)

Solar Energy Research Institute, Universiti of Kebangasaan Malaysia

2017

Guest Editor for a Special Issue Renewable and Sustainable Energy” (Thermal Science – The Scientific Journal) Edited 18 papers

Society of Thermal Engineers of Serbia

2017

Organizing Secretory

International Conference on Renewable and Sustainable Energy, Organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore

2017

Research Collaboration and Consultancy (for developing ambient source heat pump systems for space heating applications from 11.11.2-17 to 26.11.2017)

Al Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan

2016

Research Collaboration visit (for Developing two stage heat pump for space heating in continental climatic conditions (from 02.06.2016 to 24.06.2016: 22 days)

Al Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan

2016

Research collaboration visit to Almaty, Kazakhstan (between 18.12.2016 and 28.12.2016) 10 days

Al Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan

2015

Visiting Professor September 2015-December 2015 (3 months for handling classes to Masters and Doctoral students)

Al Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan

2012

Honored with 2250 USD for reviewing the research proposals (Reviewed 9 research proposals).

Centre for Science and Technology Evaluation, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan

Visiting faculty / Researcher

Al Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan (24 days)

Read Less

Doctoral Theses Guided

2023

Studies on Heat Pump Water Heater assisted Regenerative Solar Still (Completed on 08.08.2023)

L. Karthick, Anna University

2023

INVESTIGATIONS ON THE MECHANICAL AND TRIBOLOGICAL BEHAVIOUR OF Ti-3Al-2.5V-XWC COMPOSITES PROCESSED BY MICROWAVE SINTERING TECHNIQUE

P. Muthusamy, Anna University, Chennai (Completed on 24.11.2023)

2022

Studies on direct expansion solar thermal heat pump systems using R430A as a substitute to R134a

I. M. Kartheheyan, Anna University, Chennai.

Read More
2023

Studies on Heat Pump Water Heater assisted Regenerative Solar Still (Completed on 08.08.2023)

L. Karthick, Anna University

2023

INVESTIGATIONS ON THE MECHANICAL AND TRIBOLOGICAL BEHAVIOUR OF Ti-3Al-2.5V-XWC COMPOSITES PROCESSED BY MICROWAVE SINTERING TECHNIQUE

P. Muthusamy, Anna University, Chennai (Completed on 24.11.2023)

2022

Studies on direct expansion solar thermal heat pump systems using R430A as a substitute to R134a

I. M. Kartheheyan, Anna University, Chennai.

2021

Investigations on Performance enhancements of Solar Stills

R. Dhivagar, Anna University

2020

Investigations on Automobile Air Conditioners working with R134a and R430A as an alternative

J.D. Andrew Pon Abraham , Anna University, Chennai

2018

Investigations on solar photovoltaic water pumping systems

C. Gopal , Anna University, Chennai

2017

Studies on feeding distance of ductile iron

V.S. Saravanan, Anna University, Chennai

2015

Investigations on direct expansion solar photovoltaic assisted heat pump working with two different evaporator configurations

N. Gunasekar , Anna University, Chennai

2014

Comprehensive investigations on titanium-titanium boride composites processed through powder metallurgical techniques.

M. Selvakumar , Anna University, Chennai

Read Less

Membership In Professional Bodies

2002

ISTE

Life

2002

ISTE

Life

Read Less

Membership In Committees

2021

Curriculum development for Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (DOTE- Tamil Nadu)

Subject expert (Syllabus revision)

2019

Journal of Renewable Energy and Environment (Scopus Indexed)

Advisory Board Member

2018

Invited for Curriculum Revision for Department of Mechanics, at Al Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty. Republic of Kazakhstan

Subject expert

Read More
2021

Curriculum development for Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (DOTE- Tamil Nadu)

Subject expert (Syllabus revision)

2019

Journal of Renewable Energy and Environment (Scopus Indexed)

Advisory Board Member

2018

Invited for Curriculum Revision for Department of Mechanics, at Al Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty. Republic of Kazakhstan

Subject expert

2017

Curriculum development for Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Nachimuthu Polytechnic, Pollachi, An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to DOTE- Tamil Nadu)

Subject expert (Syllabus revision)

2016

Board of Studies (Autonomous) Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore

Member

2015

Curriculum developed for Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (DOTE- Tamil Nadu)

Expert Member

2014

Centre for Science and Technology Evaluation, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan

Reviewer for research proposals

Read Less

Research Projects

Solar Thermal Desalination using Heat Pumps

Funding Agency : Ministry of Science, Republic of Kazakhstan, Fund received by Yessnov University, Aktau, Republic of Kazakhstan

Study of heat transfer enhancement mechanisms of vertical type borehole heat exchanger to ensure high heat pump performance, Project developed at Al Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty. Republic of Kazakhstan.

Funding Agency : Ministry of Higher Education, Republic of Kazakhsthan

Developing of photovoltaic-thermal heat pump water heater for domestic water heating applications, Project developed at National Institute of Technology, Calicut.

Funding Agency : Department of Science and Technology

Read More

Solar Thermal Desalination using Heat Pumps

Funding Agency : Ministry of Science, Republic of Kazakhstan, Fund received by Yessnov University, Aktau, Republic of Kazakhstan

Study of heat transfer enhancement mechanisms of vertical type borehole heat exchanger to ensure high heat pump performance, Project developed at Al Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty. Republic of Kazakhstan.

Funding Agency : Ministry of Higher Education, Republic of Kazakhsthan

Developing of photovoltaic-thermal heat pump water heater for domestic water heating applications, Project developed at National Institute of Technology, Calicut.

Funding Agency : Department of Science and Technology

Developing an auto cascade direct expansion solar assisted heat pump for space heating applications

Funding Agency : Ministry of Higher Education, Republic of Kazakhsthan

Development of solar dryers for drying of selected agriculture materials

Funding Agency : Self Funded

Development of walk in cooler proto-type for preservation of selected fruits and vegetables

Funding Agency : Self Funded

Development of solar air collectors using pin-fin absorber plates

Funding Agency : Institute Funding

Developing a two stage direct expansion solar assisted cascade heat pump for space heating applications

Funding Agency : Ministry of Higher Education, Republic of Kazakhsthan

Read Less

Patents



Read Less