Dr. R. Yuvaraj

Dr. R. Yuvaraj, M.E., Ph.D

Email: yuvarajr@sonatech.ac.in

Designation: Associate Professor

Experience: Teaching – 16 years

Specialization: Thermal Engineering

Journal Publication Conference Publication Book Publication Research Projects Patent Membership Research IDs Awards & Recognitions Area of Interest Credentials Training

Journal Publications

  1. R. Yuvaraj, D. Senthil Kumar, “Modified KNN Algorithm for Multiclass Classification Solution”, Journal of Technology, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 22-40, 2025. doi:18.15001/JOT.2024/V13I11.25.1154
  2. R. Yuvaraj, D. Senthil Kumar, “An Intelligent System for Initial – Stage Fire Extinguishing With Water – Spraying Functionality”, Journal of Technology, vol. 12, no. 12, pp. 1061-1079, 2024. doi:18.15001/JOT.2024/V12I12.24.1149
  3. R. Yuvaraj and D. Senthılkumar, “Numerical analysis of non-Fourier heat conduction dynamics in the composite layer”, Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Sciences, vol. 9, no. 27, pp. 9597–9615, 2023, https://doi.org/10.15282/jmes.17.3.2023.6.0760
  4. M. Basnet, D. Senthılkumar, and R. Yuvaraj, “Mathematical modelling of evaporation rate and heating of biodiesel blends of a single-component droplets”, Journal of Thermal Engineering, vol. 9, no. 6, pp. 1572–1584, 2023, https://doi.org/10.18186/thermal.1401508
  5. R. Yuvaraj and D. Senthılkumar, “Heat transfer model for dropwise condensation on hydrophobic and superhydrophobic interfaces”, Journal of Thermal Engineering, vol. 9, no. 5, pp. 1245–1259, 2023, https://doi.org/10.18186/thermal.1374673
  6. Yuvaraj R, Senthilkumar D. Experimental investigation of frosting behavior on superhydrophobic copper surface prepared by thermal evaporation Method. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A: Journal of Power and Energy. 2022;236(5):949-960. https://doi.org/10.1177/09576509211070428
  7. R. Yuvaraj and D. Senthılkumar, “A Comparative Study Of Diffusion, Thermal Wave And Dual-Phase-Lag Heat Conduction In Thin Layer”, Isı Bilimi ve Tekniği Dergisi, vol. 41, no. 1, pp. 101–118, 2021. https://doi.org/10.47480/isibted.979363
  8. Yuvaraj, R & Senthil Kumar, D 2020, ‘Numerical simulation of thermal wave propagation and collision in thin film using finite element solution’, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, vol. 142, pp. 2351–2369. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-020-09346-y
  9. Yuvaraj, R & Senthil Kumar, D 2020, ‘Study of droplet dynamics and condensation heat transfer on superhydrophobic copper surface’, Thermal Science, vol. 25, Issue 1 Part B, pp. 653-664. https://doi.org/10.2298/TSCI190126089Y
  10. Yuvaraj, R & Senthil Kumar, D 2019, ‘Modification of copper surface for increasing contact angle of water droplet using physical methods’, International Journal of Intellectual Advancements and Research in Engineering Computations, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 2697-2708.
  11. Yuvaraj, R & Senthil Kumar, D 2018, ‘Modified finite element method for conductive and convective heat transfer problems using python’, International Journal for Science and Advance Research in Technology, vol.4, no.10, pp. 489-500.
  12. Yuvaraj, R & Senthil Kumar, D 2015, ‘Heat transfer analysis of dropwise condensation on superhydrophobic copper surface’, Journal of Energy, Heat and Mass Transfer, vol. 3, pp. 1-14.

Conference Publications

  1. Senthil Kumar, D & Yuvaraj, R 2013, ‘Simulation of dropwise condensation on a superhydrophobic inclined substrate’, International Conference on Energy Efficient Technologies for Sustainability, Nagercoil, pp. 217-222, DOI: 10.1109/ICEETS.2013.6533385.
  2. Yuvaraj, R.; Senthil Kumar, D, 2018, ‘Finite element analysis of thermal wave propagation in thin layers’, International Conference on Computational Methods for Thermal Problems, pp. 940-943.

Book Publications

  1. R. Yuvaraj, "Dropwise Condensation and Heat Transfer," in Heat Transfer, K. Salim Newaz, Ed. Rijeka: IntechOpen, 2022, p. Ch. 5.

Research Projects

  • Fabrication of Vision based Guided Vehicle (VGV) for the Transit of Sona Faculties inside the Campus. Grant: Rs. 1,50,000/- | Agency: Faculty SEED Money 2024 | Duration: 2022-2023 | Status: Ongoing
  • Metal on Metal Superhydrophobic Copper surface by upgrading PVD to Sputtering system. Grant: Rs. 2,25,000/- | Agency: Faculty SEED Money 2023 | Duration: 2022-2023 | Status: Ongoing
  • Study of Dynamic Behavior of Defrosting on Superhydrophobic Surface. Grant: Rs. 9,41,176/- | Agency: AICTE RPS | Duration: 2017-2020 | Status: Completed

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Memberships & Research IDs

Awards & Recognitions

  • Best Mentor – NPTEL Online Certification course, July- Dec 2018
  • Completed AICTE QIP PG Certification Programme on Internet of Things conducted by IIT Jammu from July – Dec 2024