Dr. Lawrence Joseph Fernandes
Associate Professor & Head
, Dept. of Mechanical EngineeringDepartment of Mechanical Engineering
- [email protected]
- Teaching Experience
- 14.0 Years
- Industry Experience
- 0.0 Years
- Research Experience
- 1.5 Years
Educational Qualifications
| COURSES | SPECIALIZATION | INSTITUTION | UNIVERSITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| BE | Mechanical Engineering | KVG College Of Engineering, Sullia | VTU, Belagavi |
| M.Tech | Computational Analysis in Mechanical Science | SJEC, Mangalore | VTU, Belagavi |
| Ph.D | Bio-fuels, CI engine | VTU-RC, MITE, Moodbidri | VTU, Belagavi |
Departmental Responsibilities
No departmental responsibilities listed.
Professional Body Membership
- LM-ISTE(124146)
- INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ENGINEERS (IAENG)
- Universal Association of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineers (UAMAE)
- Member of ASTM International
Subject Teaching / Handled
- Fluid Mechanics, Control Engineering, Turbomachine
Research
Areas of Interest
- Energy Harvesting, CFD, Emission reduction
Ph.D. SUPERVISION
Awarded Candidates
- Research Supervisor (092024RSME006329) - Visvesvaraya Technological University
- Research Co -Supervisor - Nitte University
Current Research
- BIO-FUELS
- HYDROKINETIC TURBINE
- IC ENGINE
- COMPOSITE
- FEM
Awards
- Secured Third Rank in M.Tech (CAMS) under VTU, Belagavi.
Grants / Funds
- KSCST(41S_B_BE_046) - Project Name: EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION ON PERFORMANCE AND EMISSION CHARACTERISTICS USING POULTRY WASTE BIODIESEL AND ADDITIVES IN CI ENGINE, Grants Rs 13,000/-
- KSCST(43S_BE_1211) - Project Name:STUDY OF PHYSICAL PROPERTIES BIO-DIESEL EXTRACTED FROM SLAUGHTERED CHICKEN WASTE BASED ON TIME INTERVAL, Grants Rs 4,500/-
- KSCST(43S_BE_1217) - Project Name: PIPELINE PILFERAGE(THEFT) PREVENTION AND DETECTION SYSTEM, Grants Rs 5,500/-
- KSCST(44S_BE_0698) - Project Name: SOLAR POWERED SUN TRACKING WATER PURIFIER AND HEATER FOR RURAL AREAS, Grants Rs 7,000/-
- KSCST(47S_BE_1887) - Project Name:DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF SEED SPRAYER FOR KHARIF CROPS, Grants Rs 7,000/-
- KSCST(46S_BE_0183) - Project Name: KNEE MOBILIZER - A MODIFIED CPM MACHINE SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR POST-PATELLOFEMORAL (KNEE) SURGERY, Grants Rs 9,000/-
- KSCST(49S_BE_1549) - Project Name: DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF HYDROKINETIC TURBINE, Grants Rs 6,000/-
Funded Projects
No funded projects available.
Publications
Journals
Refereed Journals
- Directional Surface Roughness Parameters as Predictors of Polymer Wear Debris Size Under Dry and Lubricated Conditions: An Experimental and Machine Learning Approach, 2026/8/22, Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion, Scopus Q2
- Estimation of Engineering Properties for Coconut Shell Powder Reinforced 100% Bio-Degradable Beeswax Composites to Replace Wood Materials, 2025/7/23, MethodsX, Scopus Q1
- The combined effect of split fueling strategy and EGR on the combustion, performance, and emission characteristics of a CRDI biofuel engine, 53 (3), 1532-1555, Heat Transfer, Scopus Q2
- Influence of Pilot-Fueling and Nozzle-Opening Pressure on Performance and Tailpipe Emissions of WCO Biodiesel in a CRDi Engine, 14 (18), 11146, Sustainability, Scopus Q1
- Effect of Dwell Angle and Two-Stage Fueling Approach on the Engine Parameters of CRDi Engine using WCO Biodiesel Blends, 15 (3), 293-300, International Journal of Vehicle Structures & Systems, Scopus Q3
- Shellfish shell as a Bio-filler: Preparation, characterization and its effect on the mechanical properties on glass fiber reinforced polymer matrix composites, IJES, Vol (3), 8 23-26, 2014.
Non-Refereed Journals
No non-refereed journal details available.
Conferences
- Multiple Objective Optimization of Green Sand Moulding Process: ANN, FFD and DFA approaches, International Conference on Advanced Materials and Sustainable Technologies, ICAMST-25
- Spray characteristics of Swirl Spray Injector – A review, International Conference on Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (ICASET-2017)
Book / Book Chapter
Books Published
- An Overview of Collaborative Robots and Their Applications, Self‐Powered Cyber Physical Systems, 309-319
Book Chapters Published
No book chapter details available.
Patents
Indian
- Compact Retractable Toothbrush, 202541087693, Published
International
No international patent details available.
FDPs / Workshops / Seminars
No FDP / workshop details available.
MOOC Certifications
No MOOC certificates available.
Other Details
No other details available.