Dr. Amalendu Rana | Microfluidics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Amalendu Rana | Microfluidics | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Amalendu Rana, MLR Institute of Technology, India

Dr. Amalendu Rana is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Humanities and Sciences (Mathematics) at MLR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad. He earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, where his research focused on the mathematical modeling of electro-osmotic flow and heat transfer in rough micro-channels under the guidance of Prof. Gopal Chandra Shit and Dr. Motahar Reza. Dr. Rana holds an M.Sc. and B.Ed. in Mathematics from Vidyasagar University, where he also completed his undergraduate studies with an Honours in Mathematics. In addition to his academic qualifications, he qualified the GATE examination in Mathematics in 2018. His technical proficiency includes MATLAB, Mathematica, ANSYS, and LaTeX. He has significant research experience as a Junior Research Fellow on SERB-funded projects at the National Institute of Science and Technology, Odisha, and later at GITAM Deemed to be University, Hyderabad. Dr. Rana has been recognized with prestigious fellowships such as the SERB-JRF and the Swami Vivekananda Merit-Cum-Means (SVMCM) Fellowship. He also contributes to the academic community as a peer reviewer for the journal Physics of Fluids. His teaching portfolio includes subjects such as Linear Algebra, Numerical Methods, and Computer Oriented Statistical Methods.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Amalendu Rana, Assistant Professor of Mathematics at MLR Institute of Technology, has demonstrated outstanding academic and research excellence in the field of mathematical modeling, fluid dynamics, and microchannel heat transfer. His deep theoretical understanding, coupled with practical experience in advanced computational tools such as MATLAB, Mathematica, and ANSYS, highlights his capability to tackle complex engineering problems through mathematical innovation.

👨‍🎓 Education

  • 🎓 Ph.D. in Mathematics (2021–2024)
    Jadavpur University, Kolkata
    Thesis: Mathematical Modeling of Electro-osmotic Flow and Heat Transfer in the Rough Micro-channels
    Supervisors: Prof. Gopal Chandra Shit & Dr. Motahar Reza

  • 🧑‍🏫 B.Ed. in Mathematics (2016–2018)
    Vidyasagar University – 74.25%

  • 📚 M.Sc. in Mathematics (2014–2016)
    Vidyasagar University – 76.25%

  • 📘 B.Sc. (Hons) in Mathematics (2011–2014)
    Vidyasagar University – 50.25%

  • 🏫 Higher Secondary Education (2009–2011)
    West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education – 59.4%

  • 📖 Secondary Examination (2009)
    West Bengal Board of Secondary Education – 78.12%

  • 🧠 GATE 2018 Qualified – Subject: Mathematics
    Organized by IIT Guwahati

👨‍💼 Work & Research Experience

  • 🧑‍🏫 Assistant Professor (Aug 2024–Present)
    MLR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad
    Subjects Taught: Linear Algebra, Numerical Methods, Computer Oriented Statistical Methods

  • 🔬 Junior Research Fellow
    🔹 National Institute of Science and Technology, Odisha (2018–2020)
    🔹 GITAM University, Hyderabad (2020–2021)
    Project: Analysis of Anisotropic Effects in Turbulent Microchannel Flows
    Sponsored by: SERB, Govt. of India

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors

  • 🧪 Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
    Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB), Govt. of India
    📅 May 2018 – March 2021
    📁 Grant File no.: EMR/2016/006383

  • 💰 SVMCM Fellowship
    Govt. of West Bengal
    📅 April 2021 – August 2024
    📁 Grant number: WBP211640929362

  • 🧑‍🔬 Peer Reviewer
    📄 Physics of Fluids

🛠️ Technical Skills

  • 💻 MATLAB

  • 🧮 Mathematica

  • 🌡️ ANSYS

  • 📄 LaTeX

Publication Top Notes:

Thermal behavior of transient EMHD flow in a rotating microscale conduit with surface undulation

Effects of anisotropic permeability on EMHD nanofluid flow and heat transfer in porous microchannel with wavy rough walls

Electroosmosis-modulated Darcy-Brinkman flow in sinusoidal microfluidic pipe: an analytical approach

Electromagnetohydrodynamic flow and thermal performance in a rotating rough surface microchannel

Influence of surface roughness on electroosmotic flow through corrugated micropipe

Soret and Dufour effects on MHD mixed convection flow of Casson hybrid nanofluid over a permeable stretching sheet

 

Dr. Imran Shah | Microfluidics Mixing | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Imran Shah | Microfluidics Mixing | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Imran Shah, Air University Islamabad Pakistan, Pakistan

Dr. Imran Shah is an accomplished Assistant Professor and researcher in the field of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering. With a Ph.D. in Mechatronics Engineering from Jeju National University, South Korea, he has demonstrated exceptional expertise in his field, achieving a remarkable CGPA of 4.20/4.30. His academic journey began with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the International Islamic University, Pakistan, where he graduated with distinction and a gold medal 🎓. He further honed his skills with an MS in Mechanical Engineering from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Pakistan.Dr. Shah has held several academic positions, including Assistant Professor at the National University of Technology (NUTECH), Islamabad, and the University of Lahore, Islamabad Campus. His professional journey reflects a deep commitment to education and research, having contributed significantly to the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering departments at these institutions.His research interests are primarily focused on Microfluidics Mixing, Structure Analysis, and Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI). Dr. Shah’s Ph.D. dissertation, titled “Mixing Performance Optimization of Active and Passive Micromixers by Experimental and Finite Element Analysis for Lab-on-a-chip Devices,” highlights his proficiency in combining experimental and theoretical approaches for innovative solutions in lab-on-a-chip devices 🔬. His MS dissertation explored the “Numerical Investigation of Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Interacting with a Droplet for Point-of-Care Devices,” showcasing his dedication to advancing point-of-care technologies.

Professional Profile

Education:

🎓 Ph.D. in Mechatronics Engineering
Jeju National University, South Korea (2016–2019)
CGPA: 4.20/4.30
Dissertation: Mixing Performance Optimization of Active and Passive Micromixers by Experimental and Finite Element Analysis for Lab-on-a-chip Devices

🎓 MS in Mechanical Engineering
National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Pakistan (2014–2016)
CGPA: 3.45/4.00
Dissertation: Numerical Investigation of Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Interacting with a Droplet for Point-of-Care Devices

🎓 BS in Mechanical Engineering
International Islamic University, Pakistan (2010–2014)
CGPA: 3.88/4.00
Awards: Gold Medal, Distinction Certificate

Technical Skills and Programming Languages:

🛠️ COMSOL
🛠️ CREO
🛠️ ANSYS
🛠️ Minitab
🛠️ AutoCAD
🛠️ Latex
🛠️ MATLAB

Awards & Achievements:

🏅 Gold Medal Certificate (BS in Mechanical Engineering, IIUI, Islamabad, Pakistan)
🏅 Distinction Certificate (BS in Mechanical Engineering, IIUI, Islamabad, Pakistan)
🏅 Best Research Paper Award (International Conference on Science, Engineering & Technology (ICSET), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Research Interests:

🔬 Microfluidics Mixing
🔬 Structure Analysis
🔬 Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI)

 

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