Dr. Chinnana Pichu RAMANARAYANAN
Work Status: Retired
Last Designation: Vice Chancellor, Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (Deemed to be University) with Deptt of Defence R&D GOI
Areas of Interest:
Specialisation:
Propulsion; Heat Transfer
Major Professional Contributions:
* Development of propulsion system from concept to reality for torpedoes.
Development of Wankel Engine for UAV.
Development of Small turbo fan engine for strategic application
Consultancy Areas:
Product and System development.
Multi discipline projects definition and progress .
Propulsion system development
Sector Associated With:
R&D
Sectors Interested to Offer Service:
Educational / Academic institutions, Industry (Private), Industry (PSUs), R&D Organizations, Government (including funding agencies), Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists, Law Enforcement Agencies, Consultancy Firms, Private Agencies, Individuals
Professional Experience
Vice Chancellor of DIAT (Deemed to be University),Pune.
Distuinguished Scientist & Director General (Aero) ,DRDO HQ.
Director, Gas Turbine Research & Establishment.
Director, Vehicle Research &Development Establishment.
Project Director, Underwater propulsion system, NSTL.
Keywords
Propulsion, heat transfer, cycle optimization, system configuration.
Education
B.Sc(Engg), M.E., Ph.D Mechanical Engineering, NIT CALICUT/IISc Bangalore/JNTU Hyderabad.
Awards and Recognitions
Scientist of Year award DRDO 2005.
Life time achievement award Institution of Engineers 2011.
Technology Leadership award. DRDO.2016
INAE Section Affiliated
III: Mechanical Engineering
Year of Election to Fellowship
2013
Year of Birth
1958
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