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Staff Id : 08858
Name : Dr. R. SENTHILKUMAR (Deputed)
Designation : ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Department : MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Qualification : B.E.,M.E.,Ph.D.,
Specialization : Heat Transfer
Date of Birth : 14-05-1973
Date of Joining : 03-03-2003

Present Address Contact Number E-Mail Address
39/24, Thiruvalluvar St.,
Chidambaram - 608 002.
9942255001rsklme@gmail.com

Research Guidance
Discipline Awarded Guidance
M.Phil./M.E./M.Sc. 22
Ph.D. 13


Conference /Seminar / Symposia / Workshop
Conference Seminar Symposia Workshop
National International
Attended 455-10
Conducted --1--


Research Projects
Major Projects Minor Projects Total Amount (Rs.)
Completed ---
Ongoing ---

Teaching and Research Experience Industry Experience
21 Years2 Years

Journals Conference Books Published Popular Article
National International National International
1 24 2 1 - -

List of Publications - National
Senthilkumar R, Vaidyanathan S, Sivaraman B, "Study of heat pipe performance using an aqueous solution of n-Butanol.", Indian Journal of Science and Technology , Volume 3, Number 6, Jun 2010, pp. 702-706. 2010.
List of Publications - International
Senthamarai Kannan Gajalakshmi, Rathinasamy Senthilkumar, Gnanasekar Sasikumar, "Experimental Study on the Thermal Performance of Grooved Heat Pipe using Nanofluids.", International Journal of ChemTech Research, Volume 10, Number 7, Jul 2017, pp. 241-248. 2017.
Senthamarai Kannan Gajalakshmi, Rathinasamy Senthilkumar, Gnanasekar Sasikumar, "Gnanasekar Sasikumar, Thermal Performance of Grooved Heat Pipe Using Nano Fluids.", World Applied Sciences Journal, Volume 35, Number 2, Feb 2017, pp. 295-301. 2017.
Kadamban Manikandan, Rathinasamy Senthilkumar, "Performance Analysis of Heat Pipe using Different Screen Mesh Sizes.", International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, Volume 40, Number 4, Oct 2016, pp. 220-224. 2016.
Senthamarai Kannan Gajalakshmi, Rathinasamy Senthilkumar, Gnanasekar Sasikumar, "Experimental Investigation on Grooved Heat Pipes Using Copper oxide Nano fluid.", Advances in Natural and Applied Sciences, Volume 10, Number 14, Jul 2016, pp. 33-39. 2016.
Senthamarai Kannan Gajalakshmi, Rathinasamy Senthilkumar, Gnanasekar Sasikumar, "Experimental investigation of grooved heat pipe using nanofluids.", Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, Volume 8, Number 8, Aug 2016, pp. 1046-1053. 2016.
Senthilkumar R, Manikandan K, Velmurugan M, "Study of Heat Pipes Using Nanofluids in Heat Recovery and Energy Conservation Systems.", Advances in Natural and Applied Sciences, Volume 10, Number 4, Apr 2016, pp. 514-520. 2016.
Kadamban Manikandan, Rathinasamy Senthilkumar, "Optimization of Heat Pipe Container Diameter using Response Surface Technology.", Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Volume 9, Number 36, Dec 2015, pp. 113-124. 2015.
M.Karthikeyan, S.Vaidyanathan, B.Sivaraman, R.Senthilkumar, "Applying Artificial Neural Network To Simulate Inclined Two Phase Closed Thermosyphon.", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Volume 10, Number 26(special), Dec 2015, pp. 6506-6510. 2015.
Senthilkumar. R, Vaidyanathan S, Sivaraman , "Effect of copper nanofluid in aqueous solution of long chain alcohols in the performance of heat pipes.", Heat and Mass Transfer, Volume 51, Number 1, Jan 2015, pp. 181-193. 2015.
Rathinasamy Senthilkumar, Kadamban Manikandan,Jayaraman Prabakaran, "Application of Response Surface Methodology (RSM) To Evaluate the Influence of Container Diameter in Heat Pipe Operation.", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Volume 9, Number 23, Dec 2014, pp. 22131-22146. 2014.
Senthilkumar, R., Prabakaran, "Optimization of Heat Pipe Operating Parameters Using Response Surface Methodology.", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Volume 9, Number 26(special), Dec 2014, pp. 8898-8871. 2014.
S. Gunabal, B.Sivaraman, R. Senthilkumar, "Optimizing the Operating Parameters in Waste Heat Recovery System.", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Volume 9, Number 23, Dec 2014, pp. 22277-22289. 2014.
Senthilkumar, R., Prabakaran, J. Karthikeyan, "Analysis of heat pipe operating parameters by response surface methodology using copper nanofluid as working fluid.", Frontiers heat pipes, Volume 5, Number 1, Sep 2014, pp. 1-6. 2014.
Senthilkumar, R., Prabakaran, J. Karthikeyan, "Analysis of Energy Conservation Potential of the Heat Pipe Using Response Surface Methodology.", International Journal of Development Research, Volume 4, Number 3, Mar 2014, pp. 570-574. 2014.
Senthilkumar R, Vaidyanathan S, Sivaraman B, "Effect of inclination in heat pipe operation using De-Ionized water.", Journal of Emerging Technology in Mechanical Science and Engineering, Volume 3, Number 2, Feb 2013, pp. 22-25. 2013.
Senthilkumar R, Vaidyanathan S, Sivaraman B, "Effect of copper nanofluid concentration in heat pipe efficiency.", Frontiers heat pipes, Volume 4, Number 1, Jan 2013, pp. 1-5. 2013.
Senthilkumar R, Vaidyanathan S, Sivaraman B, "Comparative study on heat pipe performance using aqueous solution of alcohols.", Heat and Mass Transfer, Volume 48, Number 12, Dec 2012, pp. 2033-2040. 2012.
Senthilkumar R, Vaidyanathan S, Sivaraman B, "Effect of inclination angle in heat pipe performance using copper nanofluid.", Procedia Engineering, Volume 38, Number 1, May 2012, pp. 3715-3721. 2012.
Senthilkumar R, Vaidyanathan S, Sivaraman B, "Experimental analysis of cylindrical heat pipe using copper nanofluid with an aqueous solution of n- HEXANOL.", Frontier heat pipes, Volume 2, Number 2, Apr 2011, pp. 1-5. 2011.
Senthilkumar R, Vaidyanathan S, Sivaraman B, ", Thermal Analysis of heat Pipe Using Self Rewetting Fluids.", Thermal science, Volume 15, Number 3, Jul 2011, pp. 879-888. 2011.
Senthilkumar R, Vaidyanathan S, Sivaraman B, "Performance Analysis of Heat Pipe Using Copper Nanofluid with Aqueous Solution of n- Butanol.", World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, Volume 5, Number 2, May 2011, pp. 806-811. 2011.
Senthilkumar R, Vaidyanathan S, Sivaraman B, "Performance Investigation of Heat Pipe Using Aqueous Solution of n-Pentanol with Different Inclinations.", Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, Volume 25, Number 4, Apr 2011, pp. 923-929. 2011.
Senthilkumar R, Vaidyanathan S, Sivaraman B, "Thermal Analysis of Heat Pipe Using Taguchi Method.", International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, Volume 2, Number 4, Apr 2010, pp. 564-569. 2010.
Senthilkumar R, Vaidyanathan S, Sivaraman B, "Performance Analysis of Heat Pipe Using Novel Working Fluid.", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Volume 5, Number 12, Dec 2010, pp. 2183-2191. 2010.
List of Conferences - National
Senthilkumar R, Vaidyanathan S, Sivaraman B, Effect of inclination in heat pipe operation using De-Ionized water, Emerging Trends in Automobiles, Apr 4-4, 2013, Kumarakoil, pp. 22-25. Noorul Islam University, Noorul Islam University.
Senthilkumar. R, Karthikeyan M, Sivaraman B, Viruthagiri N, Krishna Mohan N, Study of single and multiple heat input on a heat pipe, National Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Sep 8-9, 2006, Railmajra, Punjab, pp. 33-38. Punjab, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Rayat Institute of Engineering & Information Technology.
List of Conferences - International
Senthilkumar. R, Vaidyanathan S, Sivaraman B, Effect of Inclination angle in heat pipe performance using copper nanofluid, International Conference on Modeling, Optimization and Computing, Apr 10-11, 2012, Kumarakoil, pp. 3715-3721. Noorul Islam University, Procedia Engineering- Elsevier .

List of Awards /Honours / Memberships
Indian Society of Heat and Mass Transfer - 356