Head of the Department

Professor Mr. Bathula Srinivas has been with us for the last 14 years as a Professor and Head of the Department of the Mechanical Department in the university. He is responsible for the following committees:

1. Chairman – Board of Studies of Mechanical Engineering @BVCE

2. Convener of Anti-Ragging Cell

3. Member of College Academic Council

4. Member of College Academic Committee

5. Member of Internal Quality Assurance Cell

6. Chairman of Project Review Committees (UG & PG)

He has prepared and handled courses for the MECH department, such as
UG Courses Handled (Theory): Unconventional Machining Processes, Advanced Materials, Automation in Manufacturing, Nanotechnology, Tribology, Instrumentation & Control Systems, Manufacturing Processes/Production Technology, Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics, Applied Thermodynamics, Non-Conventional Energy Sources, Energy Systems, Metrology& Instrumentation, Metal cutting & Machine tool Engg., Mechanical handling Equipment, Engineering Drawing, Engineering Graphics, Metallurgy & Material Science

UG Courses Handled (Laboratory): Machine Tools Lab, Metal Casting & Welding Lab, Metal Forming Technology lab, Metrology& Instrumentation Lab and Metallurgy lab

PG Courses Handled (Theory): Special Manufacturing Processes, Materials Technology for Advanced Manufacturing Systems Specialization

List of Instructional Material prepared: Prepared Material for UG Courses: Unconventional Machining Processes, Automation in Manufacturing, Instrumentation & Control Systems, Metal Cutting & Machine Tools, Metallurgy & Materials Science, Engineering Graphics.

Professional Memberships

1. Member of American Society for Mechanical Engineers (MASME) since 2018

2. Life Member of Indian Society for Technical Education (MISTE) since 2004

3. Associate Member of Indian institute of Welding (MIIW), Kolkata, since 2003

Research Publications (Paper/Poster/book/book chapters/citations/etc) 

1. Published an article on “ Investigating the Material Removal Rate Parameters in ECM in Al5086 Alloy Reinforced Silicon Carbide/Flyash Hybrid Composites by using Minitab 18”in Materials Science and Engineering, Volume 2021, Article ID: 2079811, 6 pages, Hindawi Publishers, Indexed as SCI-E, https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/2079811; November 2021.

2. Published an article on “Application of fiber-reinforced Composite layers in pipe joining” in Mukt Shabd Journal, Volume X, Issue III, March 2021.; ISSN: 2347-3150, pp. 546-557 (UGC CARE List – Group-I Journal)

3. Published an article on “Profile Modification, Validation and Manufacturing of Spur Gear to increase the Gear Tooth Strength” in Journal of Shanghai Jiatong University, Volume 17, Issue 2, February 2021, ISSN: 1007-1172, pp. 132-142 (UGC CARE List Group-2 Journal)

4. Published an article on “ Design, fabrication and Analysis of Radio-Controlled Aircraft Steering Seat base and arm”, in International Journal for Scientific Research and Development (IJSRD), Vol.7, Issue7, 2019, ISSN Online: 2321-0613

5. Published an article on “Polyol derived Bi³⁺ and Er³⁺ co-doped lanthanum oxide nanophosphors for display & LED applications”, in Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier Publications, June 2019

6. Published an article on “Energy Transfer and Tunable Luminescence of Bi³⁺ activated LaInO₃:Eu³⁺nanophosphors for Solid State Lightning Applications”, in International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), Vol.6, Issue2, May 2019, E-ISSN: 2348-1269

7. Published an article on “Building Information Modeling and Analysis for MEP Services” IOSR Journal of Engineering; ISSN (e): 2250-3021, ISSN (p): 2278-8719, July 2018

8. Published a paper titled “Effect of Nano Cutting Fluid & Process parameters on Material removal rate and Surface Finish of SS304 Alloy on Turning Operation”, International Journal on Emerging Technologies in Engineering, Vol.5, Issue 12, December (2017), Ever science Publications, ISSN: 2454-6410, UGC LISTED JOURNAL NO.44955

9. Published a paper titled “Thermal Analysis of Shell and tube Heat Exchanger”, International Journal of Mechanical - Civil Construction Designs and Production Engineering, Vol. 07, ISSUE-02, June 2017, ISSN: 2027-2032

10. Published a paper titled “Effect of Rice-husk ash and fly ash reinforcements on microstructure and mechanical properties of Aluminium Alloy (AlSi10Mg) matrix composites” in International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology (IJAST), 76 (2015), pp.1-8 , UGC Listed Journal No. 49016, SERSC publications, ISSN: 2005-4238 IJAST, sl#14

List of Working models / Products developed / Incubation/start – ups &List of projects received seed money

1. Developed a working model for mould vibration during solidification using eccentric mechanism (April 2020)

2. Developed a freight elevator for lifting small loads over floors (April 2017)

List of NPTEL courses  certification done

1. Successfully completed the NPTEL online certification course: Manufacturing of Composites, offered by IIT Kanpur during August-October 2019 with a consolidated score of 80% (Elite+Silver)

2. Successfully completed the NPTEL online certification course: Principles of Casting Technology, offered by IIT Roorkee during August-October 2018 with a consolidated score of 71%

3. Successfully completed the NPTEL online certification course: Research Writing, offered by IIT Kharagpur during March-April 2018 with a consolidated score of 76%

Conferences/Seminars/Workshops attended/ organized
Organized:

1. Organized a National Webinar on “Cutting Tool Engineering” on 3^rd August 2020, Presented by Sri Sarathy D, Honorary Chairman, National Institution for Quality and Reliability, Bengaluru

2. Organized Online National Conference on “Recent Technologies in Engineering and Basic Sciences -2020” on 16^th July 2020

3. Organized a Seminar on "Micro/Nano Electro Mechanical Systems & Smart Materials – Applications” on 25^th January 2019, presented by Dr. Sudhakar Veluri, Scientist/Engineer-G, Aeronautical Development Agency, Bangalore

4. Organized One day National Seminar on “Sustainable Manufacturing” on 22^nd February 2019; Resource person: Prof. P N Rao, Department of Technology, University of IOWA, USA.

Attended:

1. Participated in the Webinar on “ Mechanical Engineering and Beyond: An Industry Perspective” presented by Mr. Ganesh Kumar, Head CAE, New Holland, USA, Organized by Chennai institute of Technology on 17^th July 2020

2. Participated in “The Bodhi Tree and SAFE Tools for Effective Online Teaching: A Hands on Workshop” on 21^st June 2020, organized by the Teaching Learning Centre (ICT) at IIT Bombay, funded by the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT), MHRD, Govt. of India

3. Participated in one day National-Level webinar on “Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing – An Overview “Organized by Department of mechanical Engineering, Vemu Institute of Technology, P. Kothakota, Chittor District, Andhra Pradesh on 20^th June 2020.

4. Participated in the Webinar on “industry 4.0 “presented by Mr. V. Jagannath, Business Head, BFW; Organized by Chennai institute of Technology on 4^th June 2020.

5. Successfully completed online training on “Robotic Process Automation “during 25^th -29^th May 2020; MSME-Technology Development Programme (PPDC), Agra

6. Successfully completed online training on “Casting and Manufacturing Simulation “during 11^th -12^th May 2020; MSME-Technology Development Programme (PPDC), Agra.

7. Participated in the Webinar on “The art of Writing Research papers” presented by Dr. K.P. Jaya, Professor & Director, Centre for Research, Anna University, Organized by Chennai institute of Technology on 29^th April 2020.

8. Successfully completed online certification course on “Digital Manufacturing & Design “ authorized by  University at Buffalo and the State University of New York and offered through Coursera

9. Attended one day National workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights and Patent Filing” organized by B.V.C. Engineering College, Odalarevu on 23^rd November 2019.

10. Presented a paper titled “Studies on microstructure and mechanical properties of Cast Al-7Si (LM25) Alloy: A Review” in the 1^st International Conference on “Advances in Production and Industrial Engineering” (INCAPIE-2015), organized by the Department of Production Engineering, during 20-21^st February 2015 at National Institute of Technology, Thiruchirapalli (NITT), TAMILNADU, INDIA

11. Presented a paper titled “REVIEW OF INVESTIGATION ON IMPROVEMENT OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF CAST Al-7Si ALLOY” in the National Conference on Current Trends in Engineering & Technology (NCCTET-2014), organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, on 11^th October 2014 at Srinivasa Institute of Engineering & Technology, Cheyyeru, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA

12. Published a paper titled “ANALYSIS OF HYOID STRUCTURED PINFIN HEAT SINK IN  STAGGERED FLOW” in the National Conference on Current Trends in Engineering & Technology (NCCTET-2014), organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, on 11^th October 2014 at Srinivasa Institute of Engineering & Technology, Cheyyeru, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA

13. Published a paper titled “PREDICTION AND OPTIMIZATION OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES IN NATURAL FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITES” in the 2-day National Conference on “New Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering” (NFME-2K14), organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, during 18^th-19^th July 2014 at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada, KAKINADA,  Andhra Pradesh, INDIA

Invited Lectures (Expert/conference/etc)
Acted as Conference Judge for National Conference on Current Trends in Engineering & Technology (NCCTET-2014), organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, on 11^th October 2014 at Srinivasa Institute of Engineering & Technology, Cheyyeru, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA
Previous Experience
Worked as Assistant Professor in the department of Production Engineering at Deccan College of Engineering & Technology, Dar-us-Salam, Hyderabad from 16^th August 2001 to 5^th January 2008. (6 Yrs 4 Months)