Suguna College of Engineering, Coimbatore | India
Dr. Venkatramanan R is an accomplished Assistant Professor and researcher with extensive expertise in solar thermal applications and renewable energy systems, particularly in the design and performance optimization of evacuated tube solar air heaters for industrial process heating. He completed his Ph.D. at the Solar Energy Research Centre, Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Technology (CIET), under a full-time DST-funded project, focusing on evacuated tube collector systems for low-temperature industrial applications. Dr. Venkatramanan holds a Master’s degree in Thermal Engineering from R.V.S. College of Engineering and Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Paavai Engineering College, consistently achieving first-class academic distinction. With over nine years of professional experience, he has contributed significantly as an Assistant Professor at Suguna College of Engineering and CIET, mentoring students, developing syllabi, coordinating departmental activities, and leading technical clubs and laboratories, including the Solar Energy Research Centre, Renewable Energy Club, and Thermal Engineering Lab. His research portfolio is impressive, encompassing numerous high-impact international journal publications, book chapters, and patents in solar energy technologies, energy efficiency, and IoT-based renewable energy solutions. Notable publications include studies on thermal and enviro-economic performance of evacuated tube solar air collectors and innovative designs such as twisted tape inserts, baffles, and jet impingement systems. He has been actively involved in funded research and consultancy projects, including DST and MSME-supported initiatives, and has served as a reviewer for reputed international journals like Energy Engineering, Scientific Reports, and Journal of Renewable Energy and Environment. Dr. Venkatramanan has also completed several professional certifications and MOOC courses, enhancing his expertise in energy auditing, waste-to-energy conversion, solar energy engineering, steam and gas power systems, and refrigeration and air conditioning. Recognized for his academic contributions, he has received certificates of recognition from Anna University for publishing in Q1 journals and has guided teams achieving awards in national design competitions. He maintains professional memberships with ISME, ISTE, SESI, WSSET, and the Institution of Engineers (India), reflecting his commitment to advancing mechanical and renewable energy engineering.
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Featured Publications
Kumar, A. V., Arjunan, T. V., Seenivasan, D., Venkatramanan, R., & Vijayan, S. (2021). Thermal performance of an evacuated tube solar collector with inserted baffles for air heating applications. Solar Energy, 215, 131–143.
Veera Kumar, A., Arjunan, T. V., Seenivasan, D., Venkatramanan, R., & Vijayan, S. (2021). Techno-economic evaluation of an evacuated tube solar air collector with inserted baffles. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, 235(4), 1027–1038.
Kumar, A. V., Arjunan, T. V., Seenivasan, D., Venkatramanan, R., Vijayan, S., & Matheswaran, M. M. (2021). Influence of twisted tape inserts on energy and exergy performance of an evacuated tube-based solar air collector. Solar Energy, 225, 892–904.
Venkatramanan, R., Arjunan, T. V., Seenivasan, D., & Kumar, A. V. (2022). Parametric study of evacuated tube collector solar air heater with inserted baffles on thermal network for low-temperature applications. Journal of Cleaner Production, 350, 132941.
Venkatramanan, R., Arjunan, T. V., Seenivasan, D., Veerakumar, A., Vijayan, S., & Matheswaran, M. M. (2025). Energetic and enviro-economic performance of medium-scale evacuated tube solar air heating system for industrial applications. Journal of Power and Energy, 239(2), 388–399.
Karthickmunisamy, T., Veerakumar, A., Vijayan, S., & Venkatramanan, R. (2025). Experimental investigation of an evacuated tube solar air heater with baffles and perforated twisted tapes for air heating applications. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering. (Accepted for publication).