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  • Prof Ramji Koona

  • Professor
  • Andhra University
Publications 1995 - 2023

Publications

  • 296
    Journal Articles
  • 1
    Book Chapter
  • 1
    Book
  • 114
    Conference
    Proceedings
  • 1
    Incollection
  • 1
    Phdthesis
  • 1
    Review
  • 1
    Other
  • 17
    Projects
  • 29
  • 2
  • 9
  • 109

Citations / H-Index

1197 Citations
21 h-index
1478 Citations

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Expertise

Mechanical Engineering

Machine Design, Vehicle Dynamics & Tyre Mechanics, Nano Technology & Nano Composites, FEM & CAD, Robotics & Mechanisms, Signal Processing & Condition Monitoring, Experimental Mechanics and Engineering Management

Personal Information

Prof Ramji Koona

Male
Department of Mechanical Engineering Andhra University
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India - 500003


Experience

  • Professor

    Department of Mechanical Engineering

    Andhra University

  • Associate Professor

    Department of Mechanical Engineering

    Andhra University

  • Assistant Professor

    Department of Mechanical Engineering

    Andhra University


Qualification

  • MBA

    Andhra University

  • M.Tech.

    Andhra University

  • Visiting Fellowship

    The Australian National University Canberra Australia

  • Ph.D

    Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

  • M.E

    Andhra University

  • B.E

    Andhra University


Honours and Awards

2023

Awarded Sri V. B. V. Reddy, Research Gold Medal) to Best Ph.D. Thesis (Evaluation of Properties of Industrial Waste Reinforced Polymer Composites – Research Scholar Dr. N. Vijay Kumar) have been adjudged to be the best among those accepted by the University during the year 2018 under Faculty of Science, Engineering And Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam and presented during 87th, 88th, 89th and 90th Convocation held on 09-09-2023.

Andhra University Visakhapatnam

2022

Certificate of Appreciation award

NBKR Institute of Science and Technology, Vidyanagar, Nellore, of Jawaharlal Nehru Tchnological University (JNTU) Anathapur

2022

Certificate of Appreciation award for acting as resourse person during AICTE Sponsored Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy FDP on "Condition Monitoring and Hydrodynamic Design of Marine Vehicles" held during 09/11/2022 to 20/11/2022 at NIT Andhra Pradesh, Tadepalligudem

AICTE, New Delhi and NIT Andhra Pradesh, Tadepalligudem, A.P., India

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2023

Awarded Sri V. B. V. Reddy, Research Gold Medal) to Best Ph.D. Thesis (Evaluation of Properties of Industrial Waste Reinforced Polymer Composites – Research Scholar Dr. N. Vijay Kumar) have been adjudged to be the best among those accepted by the University during the year 2018 under Faculty of Science, Engineering And Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam and presented during 87th, 88th, 89th and 90th Convocation held on 09-09-2023.

Andhra University Visakhapatnam

2022

Certificate of Appreciation award

NBKR Institute of Science and Technology, Vidyanagar, Nellore, of Jawaharlal Nehru Tchnological University (JNTU) Anathapur

2022

Certificate of Appreciation award for acting as resourse person during AICTE Sponsored Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy FDP on "Condition Monitoring and Hydrodynamic Design of Marine Vehicles" held during 09/11/2022 to 20/11/2022 at NIT Andhra Pradesh, Tadepalligudem

AICTE, New Delhi and NIT Andhra Pradesh, Tadepalligudem, A.P., India

2021

Certificate of merit award

Daita Madhusudana Sastry Sri Venkateswara Hindu College of Engineering, Machilipatnam, A.P, India for the paper published on “X-band radar-absorbing structures based on MWCNTs/NiZn ferrite nanocomposites” in Int. Journal of Plastics rubber and composites, ISSN: 1465-8011(Print), 1743-2898(Online), Volume 50/Issue 2, p 71-82, 2021, SCIE, Impact factor-2.01. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14658011.2020.1836882, VSKP on 28-09-2021.

2021

Certificate of Appreciation award

Given by Department of Higher Education, Govt. of A.P, India for the delivering online GATE Coaching lectures from 11th June 2020 to 22nd June 2020 in Engineering Mechanics. Services are appreciated Department of Higher Education, Govt. of A.P and Collaborating parteners JNTU Anantapur, JNTU Kakinada and YVU YSR Kadapa

2021

Certificate of Appreciation award

Given by Department of Education, Mizoram University, A Central University, Aizawl, India for the delivering Guest lecture and Shared valuable knowledge on topic: Technical Educcation in Context of NEP 2020 as a Resource person in the Two Days National Webinar on “National Education Policy 2020: A Paradigm Shift in Indian Education System” held from 9th November 2020 to 10th November 2020 through Online Digital Mode.

2020

Received Lifetime Achievement Award

This award is presented by the IJIEMR (International Journal for Innovative Engineering and Management Research) – Elsevier SSRN Research Award 2020 towards in Recognition of the Outstanding contribution to the Academic Mentoring, Research & Development & Innovation to Social Science Research Network

2020

Certificate of Appreciation award

Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education (MGNCRE), Dept. of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India

2019

Received Outstanding Mentor Award

This award is presented by the Cultural section in the Libyan Embassy, New Delhi towards in Recognition of the Outstanding contribution to the Academic Mentoring, support & assistance

2018

Sri V. B. V. Reddy, Research Medal (Gold Medal) Faculty of Science, Engineering and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam during 87th, 88th, 89th and 90th Convocation

2016

Prestigious Gold Medal Award “The N K Iyengar Memorial Prize”

Presented at 31st Indian Engineering Congress through hands of Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal his Excellency Sri Keshari Nath Tripathi and hosted by The Institution of Engineers (India), West Bengal State Centre

2013

GURUDEVOBHAVA – SEVA JYOTHI - LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT NATIONAL AWARD

Mother Theresa Social Welfare Organisation, Hyderabad

2013

GURUBRAHMA - AANIMUTYAM – LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT NATIONAL AWARD

Achiever’s Organization Hyderabad

2012

THE CORPS OF ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PRIZE

The Institution of Engineers (India)

2011

Inducted biography into “International Who’s Who in Science and Engineering” 9th edition (2006-2007, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11 and 2011-12) of Who’s Who in Science and Engineering for accomplishments in Science and Engineering

Who’s Who historical society USA

2011

Inducted biography into “International Who’s Who in the world” 25th Silver Anniversary Edition (2007-2008 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11 and 2011-12) of Who’s Who in the world for accomplishments in all the fields of Science and Engineering

Who’s Who historical society USA

2011

Inducted biography into International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England awarded as IBC Foremost Engineers of the World – 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012 in Outstanding Scientists of the 21st Century

Published in the Edition England

2011

Inducted biography into International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England awarded as Top 100 Scientists of the World best – 2012, in Outstanding Scientists of the 21st Century

Cambridge, England and also published in the Edition (2011-12)

2010

BEST ENGINEER OF THE YEAR AWARD of the year 2010 of Andhra Pradesh

Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad and Institution of Engineers (I), AP State Center – Awarded this certificate of merit, Citation and Gold Medal

2010

AACHARYA DEVOBHAVA – LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT STATE AWARD - 2010

Mother Theresa Welfare Organisation, Visakhapatnam

2010

BEST TEACHER AWARD of the year 2010 of Andhra Pradesh and awarded by Govt. of Andhra Pradesh

Govt. of Andhra Pradesh – Awarded this certificate of merit and Gold Medal in recognition of meritorious in service for research and teaching

2009

Got certificate of merit award for Delivering expert talk on “Overview of MEMS/NEMS Devices & Smart and Functionally Graded Materials and their Applications & Case Studies”

Andhra University Research Forum, AUCE (A), Andhra University, VSKP

2008

BEST RESEARCHER AWARD of the year 2006 of Andhra University

Awarded this certificate of merit in recognition of his commendable record of research and development work in the entire University. Received award through Governor and Chancellor of Andhra University, AP at 75th Platinum jubilee convocation

2008

BEST PAPER AWARD on Engineering acoustics and Vibration awarded to Ramji, K. for the paper titled Study of dynamic behaviour of vehicle system by incorporating tuned mass damper with wire rope spring

Presented and Published in National symposium on Acoustics (NSA – 2008), 23-24, December 2008, NSTL (DRDO) Visakhapatnam

2007

DR. SARVEPALLI RADHAKRISHNAN AWARD FOR BEST ACADEMICIAN of the year 2007 of Andhra University

Awarded this certificate of merit in recognition of his commendable record of research and teaching by Andhra University

2007

INAE Engineering Teacher Mentor Summer Fellowship

under the guidance of Dr. V. Bhujanga Rao, FNAE – CMD, NSTL, DRDO Lab

2007

Got certificate of merit award

Delivering expert talk on “Nano tubes and Composites” at Andhra University Research Forum, AUCE (A), Andhra University, VSKP

2007

Gold Medal Award of The Railway Board's Prize

Certificate of Award for publication of paper on ‘Dynamic behaviour of railway coach and bogie frame using finite element analysis’ Published in Journal of Institute of Engineers (India), Mech. Engg., Division, Vol. 87, pp: 7-17, 2007

2006

VIGNANA PRATHIBHA PURSHKAR AWARD for the Year 2006

Awarded for the name published in Who’s Who in the World 25th Silver Anniversary Edition and for organizing 51st ISTAM 2006 International Conference in Academics and Research by A U College of Engineering Autonomous Andhra University

2005

The Brij Mohan Lal Memorial Prize – Gold Medal at 20th Indian Engineering Congress, Kolkata

The Institution of Engineers (India) Kolkatta India

2003

Got certificate of merit award for publication of paper on ‘Vertical Dynamic Analysis of Three Wheeled Motor-Vehicles’

Journal of Institute of engineers (India), Mech. Engg., Division, Vol.83, pp.40-51, 2002 for the papers published in the academic year 2002 – 2003

1993

Received Medal and Merit certificate towards Got 1st Rank out of 54 candidates for M.E. Machine Design, M.E (Heat Transfer) and M.E (Industrial Engineering) for passed out batch of 1991-1993

Andhra University Visakhapatnam AP INDIA

1993

Prof. K.V. Appa Rao Memorial Prize for being obtained maximum percentage of marks considering all specializations of M.E. including full-time and part-time courses of AU College of Engineering during academic years 1991-1993 batches

Andhra University Visakhapatnam AP INDIA

1991

Received Medal and Merit certificate towards Got 10th Rank out of 240 candidates for B.E. Mechanical Engineering with Distinction for passed out batch of 1987-1991

Andhra University Visakhapatnam AP INDIA

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Doctoral Theses Guided

2023

INVESTIGATION OF FUSED CURRENT MICRO PLASMA ARC WELDED PARAMETERS IN AISI 904L SUPER AUSTENITIC STEEL

Sailaja Manepalli, A U College of Engineering, Andhra University

2023

Experimental investigation on machinability aspects of Ti-6Al-4V alloy during wire electrical discharge machining

A V S Ram Prasad, A U College of Engineering, Andhra University

2022

Numerical and experimental investigation of surface damping treatments for vibration control using FRP and FRP nano composites

B A Ranganath , ANDHRA UNIVERSITY

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2023

INVESTIGATION OF FUSED CURRENT MICRO PLASMA ARC WELDED PARAMETERS IN AISI 904L SUPER AUSTENITIC STEEL

Sailaja Manepalli, A U College of Engineering, Andhra University

2023

Experimental investigation on machinability aspects of Ti-6Al-4V alloy during wire electrical discharge machining

A V S Ram Prasad, A U College of Engineering, Andhra University

2022

Numerical and experimental investigation of surface damping treatments for vibration control using FRP and FRP nano composites

B A Ranganath , ANDHRA UNIVERSITY

2022

Surface modification of Inconel-718 by EDM process with use of P/M electrode

RVS Subrahmanyam , Andhra University

2022

Material Characterizations of MWCNT/NZF based polymer based nanocomposite for radar absorbing structures

P. Siva Nagasree, Andhra University

2022

Microwave absorption performance of Hybrid polymer based nano composite materials in X-band

V.S.R. Naga Santhosi Bhyri, Andhra University

2022

Influence of nano ZnO, Al2O3 and SiC particles on the performance of the duplex Ni-P composite coatings

U. Sudhakar, Andhra University

2022

Experimental Evaluation and Numerical Investigations of Mechanical properties of ETBN and MWCNTs based CFRP Hybrid Nanocomposites

Y. Appa Rao, Andhra University

2022

Development of Open and Cloud Manufacturing Platform (OCMP) of services for STEP – NC

K. Ajay, Andhra University

2022

Robot path planning techniques – A comparative study

Praveen Kalla, Andhra University

2021

Some experimental studies on Mechanical Characterization and Electromagnetic interference shielding behavior of Al 6061 Hybrid metal matrix composites

Ch. Hima Gireesh, Andhra University

2021

An investigation on surface modification of Ti6Al4V alloy using EDM process with P/M electrode

Ch. Venkata Rao, Andhra University

2021

Microstructure, Mechanical and Corrosion behaviour of nickel/nanocomposite coatings using electrodeposition

Chitrada Prasad, Andhra University

2021

Influence of nano ZnO/Sic particles and various surfactants on the performance of the Ni-P composite coatings

Chintada Vinod Babu, Andhra University

2021

A comparative study of piezoresistive behavior of carbon nanomaterials – polymer based flexible nanocomposite thin films for strain and pressure sensing applications.

Mrs. Roopa Hegde, Andhra University

2020

Some studies on Vertical Dynamic Behaviour of Indian Railway ICF Sleeper Coach

Mr. P. Sri Hari, Andhra University

2019

Studies on Synthesis, Fabrication and Charact erization of Nano banana/E-Glass fiber filler reinforced polymer composites

Pentakota Surya Nagendra, Andhra University

2019

Some studies of Mechanical, Thermal and Electromagnetic behavior of CNT based polymer composites

Sateesh Geeri, Andhra University

2018

Evaluation of Properties of Industrial Waste Reinforced Polymer Composites

N. Vijaya Kumar, Andhra University

2018

Experimental Invesigation and Study of Tool Wear of Alternate Mono Layered Hard and Soft Cutting Tools

P.N.L.Pavani, JNTU Kakinada

2017

Experimental and Numerical Investigations on Fatigue Behaviour of Interacting Notched Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite

P. Bhaskara Rao, Andhra University

2017

Kinetostatic analysis and design Optimization of 3 - DOF spatial parallel Manipulators

S. Ramana Babu, JNTU Kakinada

2017

Mechanical and Electromagnetic Characterization of Hybrid Nano Composite Materials for Radar Absorbing Structure Applications in X-Band

M. Kannam Naidu, Andhra University

2016

Investigations on the Influence of Nano-Crystalline Graphite Particulates as Lubricant in Turning Under Variable Machining Conditions

S. Sri Kiran, Andhra University

2016

Some Studies of Noise Investigations on a Medium Speed Diesel Engine

K.V. Subba Rao, Andhra University

2015

Some Studies Concerning Strength Testing of Thin LCD Glass Substrates and Panels

Krishna Hemanth Vepakomma, Andhra University

2015

Study of Dynamic Behaviour of Coupled Human-Vehicle Vibratory Models

P. Srihari Reddy, Andhra University

2014

Fault Diagnosis and Life – Prediction of Process – Plant Equipments using IRT and Numerical Simulation

D. Azad, Andhra University

2014

Performance evaluation of lubricants dispersed with nano particles

A. Kiran Kumar, Andhra University

2013

Complete Shaking force and Shaking moment Balancing of Four-, Six- and Eight-bar Planar mechanisms

P.Nehemiah, Andhra University

2013

Synthesis and Characterisation of jute nanofibre reinforced polymer composites

K.T. Balaram Padal, Andhra University

2013

Layout design and analysis of single & multi – row flexible manufacturing systems

Chandanam Srinivas, Andhra University

2013

Investigation of performance on a 2-DOF PKM based milling machine

D.Sanjaya Krishna Rao, JNTU Kakinada

2013

Effect of wire EDM parameters on surface Integrity in the machining of Aluminum Alloy

P. Srinivasa Rao, Andhra University

2013

CNC Programming and parametric modeling for wire – cut EDM

M.V. Jagannadha Raju, Andhra University

2013

Influence of tyre models on dynamic behavior of three – wheeled motor vehicles

Silaparasetti Srinivasa Rao, Andhra University

2013

Simulation studies of carbon nanotube based multiscale composites

B. Ramgopal Reddy, Andhra University

2012

Studies on synthesis, characterization and structural related issues of Nano ZnO polymer composites

B. Naga Raju, Andhra University

2011

Experimental investigation on mechanical properties of Short natural fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites

N. Ravi Kumar, Andhra University

2011

Studies on some engineering properties of halloysite clay hybrid Nanocomposites

D. Linga Raju, Andhra University

2011

Design and development of pumpjet propulsor for high speed underwater applications

Ch. Suryanarayana, Andhra University

2010

Experimental investigations on the influence of Nano level variation of boric acid particle size on the machining of aisi 1040 steel

S.V. Ramana, Andhra University

2010

Design and Aeroacoustic analysis of motor – fan for noise reduction by modification of blade and shroud configuration

S. Ramakrishna, Andhra University

2009

Experimental and Numerical Investigation for Fatigue Life Evaluation of Alluminum Alloy Wheels Under Radial and Bending Loads

P. Ramamurthy Raju, Andhra University

2007

Some Studies on Mobile Robots Path Planning in the presence of Static and Dynamic Obstacles

P. Ravindra Nadh, Andhra University

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Membership In Professional Bodies

2018

The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), 2018 – L/19680

Life Member

2015

Acoustical Society of India (MASI)

Life Member

2014

Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers(MIIChE)

Life Member

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The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), 2018 – L/19680

Life Member

2015

Acoustical Society of India (MASI)

Life Member

2014

Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers(MIIChE)

Life Member

2014

Indian Institute of Mineral Engineers (MIIME)

Life Member

2013

Chartered Engineer (India), Institution of Engineers (India) – F -114854-7

Life Member

2013

Association of hydrologists of India (MAHI), 2013

Life Member

2012

Indian Welding Society (MIWS)

Life Member

2012

IEEE Member

Life Member

2011

Material Research Society of India

Life Member

2011

Society of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

Life Member

2011

International Association of Engineers (IAENG), (International)

Life Member

2011

Instrumentation Society of India (MISI)

Life Member

2004

Society of Experimental Mechanics (International)

Life Member

2003

Indian Association for Computational Mechanics (MIndACM/IACM)

Life Member

2002

Indian Science congress association (MISCA), (International)

Life Member

2001

Indian Association for Structural Engineering (MIASE)

Life Member

2000

Indian Institute of Metals

Life Member

2000

Society of EMC Engineers

Life Member

1999

Transportation Society of India

Life Member

1999

Condition Monitoring Society of India

Life Member

1998

Computer Society of India

Life Member

1997

Indian Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics

Life Member

1996

Indian Society for Mechanical Engineers

Life Member

1995

Association of Machines and Mechanisms

Life Member

1995

Indian Society for Technical Education

Life Member

1995

Institution of Engineers (India)

Life Member

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Membership In Committees

2012

Condition Monitoring Society of India

Treasurer

2011

Condition Monitoring Society of India

Treasurer

2009

Executive Committee Member

Indian Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ISTAM)

2012

Condition Monitoring Society of India

Treasurer

2011

Condition Monitoring Society of India

Treasurer

2009

Executive Committee Member

Indian Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ISTAM)

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Research Projects

Challenges of Nano‐Technology for 21st century generation ‐ Indian perspectives in global scenario

Funding Agency : MHRD, New Delhi

University Grants Commission – Special Assistance Programme (UGC – SAP)

Funding Agency : UGC New Delhi

Challenges of Nano‐Technology for 21st century generation ‐ Indian perspectives in global scenario

Funding Agency : MHRD, New Delhi

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Challenges of Nano‐Technology for 21st century generation ‐ Indian perspectives in global scenario

Funding Agency : MHRD, New Delhi

University Grants Commission – Special Assistance Programme (UGC – SAP)

Funding Agency : UGC New Delhi

Challenges of Nano‐Technology for 21st century generation ‐ Indian perspectives in global scenario

Funding Agency : MHRD, New Delhi

Study of Dynamic Behoviour of Vehicle Systems

Funding Agency : FIST-DST, New Delhi

Performance evaluation of Nano crystalline solid lubrication in the machining of the steel

Funding Agency : AICTE New Delhi

Design Studies of Nanocomposite Foundation for Marine Machinery

Funding Agency : DRDO New Delhi

Fabrication, Characterization and Evaluation of Hybrid Nanocomposite Radar Absorbing Structure for Naval Applications

Funding Agency : NRB Project, DRDO, New Delhi

Challenges in Micro and Nano Manufacturing: Indian Perspective in Global Scenario

Funding Agency : DST New Delhi

Investigations on Cutting Tools with an Array of Nano Films and their Performance Evaluation

Funding Agency : DST New Delhi

Dynamic Analysis of Highly Skewed Propeller

Funding Agency : DRDO New Delhi

Study the Dynamic behaviour of AUV and its systems

Funding Agency : DRDO New Delhi

Optimizing the CNC wire cut EDM Parameters

Funding Agency : DRDO New Delhi

Characterization of Thrusters for Hovering of Flat fish shaped AUV’s

Funding Agency : DRDO New Delhi

Development and implementation of an intelligent control system for Autonomous sea surface vehicle

Funding Agency : DRDO New Delhi

Interactive System for Optimizing the CNC Machining Parameters

Funding Agency : DRDO New Delhi

Development of High Strength Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composite Structures With Nano Reinforcements

Funding Agency : DRDO New Delhi

Vertical dynamics and ride analysis of three-wheeled motor vehicles

Funding Agency : SERC DST New Delhi

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Patents





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