Scopus Profile
Bio Summary:
Dr. Vasthadu Vasu Kannah D L is an accomplished Aeronautical Engineer with a strong background in academia and research. His dedication to the field is evident through his educational achievements, extensive research focus, and contributions to the aerospace community. With a keen interest in aeronautics, he has excelled in various roles, garnering recognition for his outstanding work.
Education:
Ph.D. in Aeronautical Engineering, Madras Institute Of Technology, 2014
M.E. in Aeronautical Engineering, Madras Institute Of Technology, 2014
B.E. in Aeronautical Engineering, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, 2009
Diploma in Fisheries Technology & Navigation Engineering, Central Polytechnic College, 2005
SSLC, Nav Bharath Matriculation Higher Secondary School, 2002
Research Focus:
Dr. Vasthadu’s research primarily revolves around:
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Finite Element Analysis
Propulsion Systems
Aircraft Structures
Professional Journey:
Lecturer, Madha Engineering College (2009-2014)
Part-Time Lecturer, SRM University (2011-2012)
Assistant Professor, Tagore Engineering College (2014-2019)
Assistant Professor, Chandigarh University (2019-2020)
Assistant Professor, Samalkha Group of Institutions (2020-2021)
Assistant Professor, Rajalakshmi Engineering College (2021-present)
Honors & Awards:
Best Teacher Award, Tagore Engineering College (2010, 2016)
Best Outgoing Student, Madras Institute Of Technology (2014)
Publications Top Noted & Contributions:
Dr. Vasthadu has made significant contributions to the field, with notable publications including:
Numerical simulation of supersonic jet control by tabs with slanted perforation
- Authors: G Ezhilmaran, SC Khandai, YK Sinha, S Thanigaiarasu
- Journal: International Journal of Turbo & Jet-Engines
- Volume: 39 (3)
- Pages: 331-342
- Publication Year: 2022
- Citations: 8
Nozzle geometry effect on twin jet flow characteristics
- Authors: R Divvela, R Ethirajan
- Journal: International Journal of Turbo & Jet-Engines
- Volume: 39 (4)
- Pages: 525-532
- Publication Year: 2022
- Citations: 5
Innovative Method for the Estimation of Closure Velocity between RAT Driven Drogue and IFR Probe: Air-to-Air refueling Flight Trials.
- Authors: A Arunachaleswaran, A Kabadwal, R Joshi, S Singh, M Prabhu, AP Singh, …
- Journal: Defence Science Journal
- Volume: 70 (2)
- Publication Year: 2020
- Citations: 5
An experimental and numerical investigation of supersonic contour nozzle flow separation
- Authors: MV Raman, CS Kumar, S Elangovan
- Conference: Proc. of the Int. Conf. on Aerospace Sci. and Technology
- Publication Year: 2008
- Citations: 3
Flow Characteristics in a Convergent-Divergent Nozzle Kept in a Supersonic Stream
- Authors: C Senthil Kumar, S Elangovan, AJ Stanley, E Rathakrishnan
- Conference: 41st AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit
- Page: 4381
Author Metrics:
Citations: This represents the total number of times the papers have been cited in other scholarly works. For all time, the papers have been cited 38 times, and since 2019, they have been cited 28 times.
h-index: The h-index is a measure of an author’s productivity and citation impact. An h-index of 3 means that at least 3 papers from the author have been cited at least 3 times each.
i10-index: The i10-index is the number of publications with at least 10 citations. A value of 0 indicates that none of the author’s papers have received 10 or more citations.
Research Timeline:
2014: Completed Ph.D. in Aeronautical Engineering
2015-2019: Worked on projects related to passive control of high-speed jets and aircraft wing analysis
2020-present: Continued research at Rajalakshmi Engineering College, focusing on CFD simulations and base drag control in missiles.
This bio summary captures Dr. Vasthadu’s academic journey, research expertise, professional experience, and notable achievements, providing a comprehensive overview of his contributions to the field of aeronautics.
