DEPARTMENT OF AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
Aerospace
Dr. P.N.Kadiresh
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| Designation | : | Professor |
| Nature of Employment | : | Regular |
| Qualification | : | Ph.D |
| Date of Joining | : | 14-Jul-14 |
| Email ID | : | kadiresh@crescent.education |
Teaching
Educational Background
| Programme | Specialization | Year of Passing | University |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph. D | Aerospace Engineering | 2010 | MIT, Anna University, Chennai |
| M.E | Thermal Sciences | 1995 | CEG, Anna University, Chennai |
| B. E | Mechanical Engineering | 1992 | University of Madras, Chennai |
Courses Taught
- Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics
- Air Breathing Propulsion, Rocket Propulsion, Turbo Machines, Heat Transfer
- Aircraft Materials, Behaviour of Materials at High Temperatures.
Experience
| Institution | Duration | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| BSA Crescent Inst. of Sci & Tech, Chennai | 2014 – Present | Professor, Dept. of Aerospace Engineering |
| Arba Minch University, Ethiopia | 2013-2014 | Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering |
| Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai | 2009-2013 | Professor, Dept. of Aeronautical Engineering |
| Sathyabama University, Chennai | 2006-2009 | Assistant Professor, Dept. of Aeronautical Engineering |
| Madha Engineering College, Chennai | 1999-2006 | Assistant Professor and Head, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering |
| MNM Jain Engineering College | 1995-1999 | Lecturer, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering |
Research
- Research Area: Fuels – Solid/Hybrid Propellants & Combustion
- No. of Scholars Completed Ph.D : 04; Doing : 01
- Awarded Indian Design Patent titled “A Soil Excavation Tool” in 2024
Research Activities (Sponsored Reserach)
| S.No | Period | Title | Role | Sponsoring Agencies | Project Cost in INR | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2017-2020 | Development of Hybrid Rocket Motor | PI | Aeronautical Research & Development Board, DRDO, New Delh | 9.80 Lakhs | Completed |
| 2 | 2021-2022 | Fabrication and Testing of Supersonic Air Jet Tool | PI | Crescent Seed Money Scheme | 1.0 Lakh | Completed |
| 3 | 2015-2016 | Development of swirl injector and test facility | PI | Crescent Seed Money Scheme | 1.0 Lakh | Completed |
| 4 | 2015-2016 | Development of Solar powered HALE type UAV | PI | Intuition of Engineers, India | 0.2 Lakh | Completed |
Professional Affiliation / Membership Professional Affiliation / Membership
- Member of Aeronautical Society of India
- Fellow of Institution of Engineers (India)
Publications (Papers Published)
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=NZRImxsAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
Contribution and Networking
- Awarded University Research Fellow at INTI International University, Malaysia for 2023-2025.
- A lecture delivered on “Hybrid Rocket Propulsion” at FDP organized by Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS), Padur, Chennai 2021.
- Delivered Valedictory address at International Conference “ICIRCC ‘2018” organized by PERI Institute of Technology, Chennai.
- Key Note address delivered at a National Conference organized by Surya College of Engineering, Villupuram, April 2017
- A lecture delivered on “Thermodynamic Cycles” at FDP organized by Karpagam University, Coimbatore, June 2015.
- A guest lecture delivered on “Gas Turbine Power Plants” at Prince Dr. K. Vasudevan College of Engineering & Technology, Chennai, June 2015.
