VINOD KUMAR
LECTURER
Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy
(CEG), Anna University, Chennai, India.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2004 – CEG, Anna University Chennai, India
Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering
Courses taught include “Gas Dynamics & Space Propulsion”, “Gas
Turbines”, and “Jet & Rocket Propulsion”.
Coordinator and instructor for laboratory courses such as “Heat power
lab”, and “Refrigeration, air-conditioning & heat transfer lab”.
Areas of interest include Turbomachinery, Gas Turbines, Gas Dynamics,
Combined Cycle Power Plants & Internal Combustion Engines.
2003 – 2004 CEG, Anna University Chennai, India
Visiting Faculty
Instructor for the course “Basic Mechanical Engineering”.
Laboratory course – Heat power lab.
Conducted a short term course for members of Indian Oil Corporation on
the topic “Air Compressors”.
1999 – 2003 Arizona State University AZ, USA
Research Associate
Developed a computational model to analyze the thermodynamic
performance of power plants.
Analysis of circulating water distribution systems in a power plant.
Exposure to plant operation methodologies and control room diagnostics.
1998 – 1999 Indian Institute of Technology New Delhi, India
Project Associate
1
Development of Electronic Fuel Injection systems for Two-Stroke
engines.
Nominated for the “Best Project Award” by the AICTE, India.
EDUCATION
2004 – CEG, Anna University Chennai, India
Pursuing Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering in the area of
“Turbochargers for I.C.Engines”.
1999 – 2003 Arizona State University AZ, USA
Masters in Mechanical Engineering.
1994 – 1998 Madras University Chennai, India
Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering.
PAPERS AND PUBLICATI ONS
To be updated soon…
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Served as the Coordinator for the Centre for Entrepreneur Development at Anna University.
Member of the Coordination team for the “Orientation program for first year engineering
students” at Anna University.
Organized workshops and seminars on topics related to Entrepreneurship, Time management,
Business plan writing, Creative ideas for business, etc.
INTERESTS
Microsoft flight simulator.
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E-MAIL ~ VINODKUMAR@ANNAUNIV.EDU