Dr NAGARAJAN GOVINDAN
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engg.
Head, Department of Mining Engg.
&
Director, Centre for International Relations
Anna University
Academic Qualifications
B.E ( Mechanical. Engg. ) Bangalore University 1985
M.E (Internal Combustion Engg.) Anna University 1988
Ph.D (Alternative Fuels for IC Engines) Anna University 2000
Professional Experience
[Link] Institution / Position held Period
Company
Anna University 18 Months
1 Teaching / Research Fellow
Chennai 600 025
Carburetors Ltd., Engineer - Research & 2 Years and 3 Months
2
Chennai Development
Anna University, Faculty in Mechanical February 92 to Till Date
3
Chennai 600 025 Engineering
Ph.D/M.S/M.E. Research Work
PROGRAMME NO. OF AREAS OF RESEARCH
SCHOLARS/
STUDENTS
Alternate Fuels, Homogenous Charge Compression
Ignition and Cryo treatment of engine components,
Ph D
Combustion Reaction Mechanism, Reactivity
(Completed ) 26
Controlled Compression Ignition
Ph D Alternate Fuels, Homogenous Charge Compression
2
(Ongoing) Ignition / Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition
M.S
Alternate Fuels, Pollution Control, Fusion Reactors,
(Completed) 6
Vehicle Vibrations, Kinetic Modeling of Tar Formation
Hydrogen, Biodiesels, Common Rail Direct Injection
M.E.
system, Cylinder Deactivation, Flame Velocity
(Completed) 116
Determination and Camless Operation, Gasoline
Ethanol Methanol blend etc
Areas of Interest
Electronic Engine Management Systems
Control of Pollution from IC Engines
Low temperature combustion modes
Renewable Energy Systems
Alternative fuels for IC Engines
Papers Published
International Journals : 166
National Journals : 9
International Conferences : 45
National Conferences : 15
Membership in Professional Bodies
Indian Society for Technical Education
Indian Society for Mechanical Engineers
Combustion Institute (U. S. A)
Quality Circle Forum of India
Society of Automotive Engineers International (U. S. A) & SAEINDIA
Fellow, Institution of Engineers
Others
Has delivered over 310 Special/ Guest lectures / invited lectures in various academic
& professional institutions and industries both in India and Abroad.
Has organised 40 Training Programmes / Courses / Seminars in Energy & Automotive Fields.
Has delivered 15 motivational talk for the school students for pursuing Engineering
Programmes.
Visits Abroad
Abudhabi, Dubai, Kuwait, Muscat, England, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Qatar, Scotland,
Singapore, Spain and USA for presenting papers in International Conferences and carrying
out Joint research projects
Awards Honours and Recognitions
Listed in “ World’s Top 2 % Scientist” by Stanford University (2019, 2020 & 2021)
" Quality Circle Forum of India Outstanding (QCFI) Contribution Award in Educational
Sector" awarded by Quality Circle Forum of India, Chennai Chapter (2014).
"Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) India Southern Section Outstanding
Contribution" awarded by SAEINDIA Southern Section (2015)
“Research Excellence” for publishing more than 100 papers in Scopus indexed
journals awarded by Anna University (2019)
Professional Activities in Public / National Affairs
VICE-PRESIDENT & TREASURER - SAEINDIA (2020 - 2022)
TREASURER - SAEINDIA (2016 - 2018)
VICE-CHAIR, ENGG. EDUCATION BOARD - SAEINDIA (2016 - 2018)
TREASURER - SAEINDIA (2012 - 2014)
VICE-CHAIR, FINANCE BOARD - SAEINDIA (2012 - 2014)
VICE-CHAIR, ENGG. EDUCATION BOARD - SAEINDIA (2012 - 2014)
JOINT SECRETARY - SAEINDIA (2008 & 2009)
CHAIRMAN, ENGG. EDUCATION BOARD - SAEINDIA (2008 & 2009)
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER - SAEINDIA SOUTHERN SECTION (2008 & 2009)
FACULTY ADVISER - SAE COLLEGIATE CLUB, ANNA
UNIVERSITY CHENNAI (Since 1996)
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER - QUALITY CIRCLE FORUM OF INDIA,
CHENNAI CHAPTER ( 1992-2014)
MEMBER, AUTOMOTIVE BOARD - SAEINDIA (Since 2012-2016)
Has held positions in the past as Treasurer, Secretary and Joint Secretary in SAE
International, SAEINDIA, SAEINDIA Southern Section and Combustion Institute (Indian
Section)
