Assistant Professor | Kyungsung University | South Korea
Dr. Suresh Alapati, an accomplished academic and researcher, currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Mechatronics Engineering Department at Kyungsung University, Korea. With a strong background in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and mechanical engineering, Dr. Alapati has made significant contributions to research and teaching. His expertise in lattice Boltzmann methods and microfluidics has garnered recognition through numerous publications and research grants.
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Strenghts for the Awards
- Academic Qualifications and Professional Experience:
- Holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Dong-A University, specializing in advanced computational techniques.
- Over a decade of academic experience, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Kyungsung University, with prior teaching and research roles at Dong-A University.
- Research Contributions:
- Authored over 20 high-impact publications, including research in journals like Axioms, Fluid Phase Equilibria, and Heat Transfer Engineering.
- Expertise in lattice Boltzmann methods, natural convection, and nanotechnology-based materials, contributing to fields like fluid dynamics, energy systems, and supercapacitor materials.
- Multi-disciplinary research outputs demonstrate versatility and innovation.
- Research Impact:
- Focuses on solving complex engineering problems, such as flow instabilities, natural convection, and energy-efficient materials.
- Collaborative work with international teams, emphasizing his contributions to global research.
- Recent work on sustainable technologies, such as high-performance electrode materials, aligns with contemporary scientific challenges.
- Teaching and Mentorship:
- Extensive teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in mechanical and energy-related disciplines.
- Mentored students in computational simulations and advanced mechanical engineering methods.
🎓 Education
Dr. Suresh Alapati holds a Doctor of Engineering (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering from Dong-A University, Korea (2011), where his dissertation focused on multiphysics phenomena in micro- and nanofluidics using the lattice Boltzmann method. He earned his Master of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Calicut, India (2006), and a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from KL College of Engineering, India (2004). Additionally, he completed a diploma in Mechanical Engineering at SMVM Polytechnic, India (2001).
🏢 Professional Experience
Dr. Alapati has over 15 years of professional experience. Since 2012, he has been an Assistant Professor at Kyungsung University, Korea, teaching and researching advanced topics in mechatronics and mechanical engineering. He also held postdoctoral and part-time lecturer positions at prestigious institutions, including Dong-A University and Pukyong National University. His professional journey includes hands-on research in microfluidics and computational modeling of complex flows.
🔬 Research Interests
Dr. Alapati’s research focuses on:
- Simulation of biological flows using lattice Boltzmann and finite element methods.
- Heat transfer in particulate flows and rheological behavior in suspension flows.
- Droplet dynamics and soft matter systems in microfluidics.
- Electrophoretic motion of biopolymers in nano-pores.
- Development of parallel computational models for complex fluid flows.
🏆 Awards & Grants
Dr. Alapati has secured numerous prestigious research grants, including:
- 🌟 National Research Foundation of Korea (2020-2022): For simulating bacterial flagellum motion.
- 🌟 Kyungsung University Research Grants: For heat transfer simulation in Taylor-Couette flow (2016-2017) and natural convection in concentric annuli (2018-2020).
- 🌟 LG Electronics Project (2021-2022): Focused on mechanisms design for massage chair systems.
📚 Publications
- Simulation of an Elastic Rod Whirling Instabilities by Using the Lattice Boltzmann Method Combined with an Immersed Boundary Method
- Authors: Suresh Alapati, Wooseong Che, Sunkara Srinivasa Rao, Giang T. T. Phan
- DOI: 10.3390/axioms12111011
- Citations: Not listed.
- Mass effect on viscosity of mixtures in entropy scaling framework: Application to Lennard-Jones mixtures
- Authors: Thieu Quang Quoc Viet, Samy Khennache, Guillaume Galliero, Suresh Alapati, Phuoc The Nguyen, Hai Hoang
- DOI: 10.1016/j.fluid.2022.113459
- Citations: Not listed.
- Facile Synthesis of Coral Reef-Like ZnO/CoS2 Nanostructure on Nickel Foam as an Advanced Electrode Material for High-Performance Supercapacitors
- Authors: Ikkurthi Kanaka Durga, Kummara Venkata Guru Raghavendra, Naga Bhushanam Kundakarla, Suresh Alapati, Jin-Woo Ahn, Sunkara Srinivasa Rao
- DOI: 10.3390/en14164925
- Citations: Not listed.
- Simulation of an Elliptical Cylinder Sedimentation Process by using the Lattice Boltzmann Method Combined With the Smoothed Profile Method
- Simulation of Steady Laminar Flow over an Elliptical Cylinder by Using the Lattice Boltzmann Combined with the Smoothed Profile Method
- Authors: Suresh Alapati
- Citations: Not listed.
- Simulation of Natural Convection in a Concentric Hexagonal Annulus Using the Lattice Boltzmann Method Combined with the Smoothed Profile Method
- Lattice Boltzmann Method Combined with the Smoothed Profile Method for the Simulation of Particulate Flows with Heat Transfer
- Lattice Boltzmann Method 과 Smoothed Profile Method을 이용한 동심원의 자연대류 시뮬레이션
- Simulation by using the lattice Boltzmann method of microscopic particle motion induced by artificial cilia
- Authors: Suresh Alapati, Woo Seong Che, Madhusoodanan Mannoor, Yong Kweon Suh
- DOI: 10.3938/jkps.68.1307
- Citations: Not listed.
- Effect of mode stirrers in a multimode microwave-heating applicator with the conveyor belt
✍️ Conclusion
Dr. Suresh Alapati’s expertise in computational fluid dynamics, microfluidics, and advanced simulation methods makes him a leading figure in mechanical and mechatronics engineering. His passion for research, combined with his commitment to academic excellence, continues to inspire innovation and education in his field.
