Anand Krishnasamy
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Dr Anand Krishnasamy is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India. He has been working at the institute since 2013. From 2010–2013, he was a postdoctoral research associate at the Engine Research Centre, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA, involved in research projects on low-temperature combustion engines with Ford Motors and Oak Ridge National Laboratories. He completed his PhD in Mechanical Engineering in 2010 at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. He has over 15 years of teaching and 20 years of research experience in fuel and engine technologies. His research interests include developing high-efficiency clean-combustion modes for diesel engines, alternative fuels and automotive fuel surrogate modeling. His research group has developed several patented engine and fuel technologies, including a combustion mode and fuel-flexible low-temperature combustion engine. Their work on advancing engine and fuel technologies has been granted nine patents and published in over 150 reputed International journals and conference proceedings.
201, Internal Combustion Engines Laboratory
anand_k[at]iitm[.]ac[.]in
+91-44-2257-4720
Academic Profile
Education
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India, Aug 2005 – Mar 2010 - Masters in Thermal Plant Engineering
Shanmugha College of Engineering, Tanjore, India, University First Rank, Jul 2000– Dec 2001 - Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering
Government College of Engineering, Salem, India, Department Third Rank, Jul 1993– Jun 1997
Experience
- Jan 2024 – Present Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India - Sep 2019 – Dec 2023 Associate Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India - Sep 2013 – Aug 2019 Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India
Teaching (Pre-PhD)
- Jan 2002 – Jul 2005 Lecturer
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Sona College of Technology, Salem, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Kongu Engineering College, Erode, India.
Received high Teachers Course Feedback ratings from the students for all the courses taught in these Institutions
Research Experience
- Mar 2010 – Aug 2013 Post Doctoral Researcher
Engine Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States of America - Aug 2005 – Feb 2010 Research Scholar
Internal Combustion Engines Laboratory, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India
Research Interests
- Advanced High Efficiency and Clean Combustion Modes for Diesel Engines
- Surrogate Model Development for Automotive Fuels
- Numerical Simulation of Combustion Processes of Automotive and Stationary Engines
- Developing High Efficiency and Clean Combustion Engines through Fuel Modifications
People
PhD Students
Name: Ramkumar Jayaraman
Thesis Title:
Novel Approaches to Charge and Compound a Single-Cylinder Diesel Engine
Name: Abhijeet Vazhe
Thesis Title:
Investigation of Multiple Injection Strategies in a Common Rail Diesel Engine using Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning
Name: Ashish Pratap Ranjan
Thesis Title:
Experimental and Numerical Investigations on a Premixed Charge Compression Ignited Light-duty Diesel Engine
Name: Ranjith Kumar M
Thesis Title:
Multi-mode and Flexi-fuel Operation with Fuels Produced from Waste Resources
Name: Shashank Jidigonti
Thesis Title:
Hydrogen IC Engine Technology
MS Students
Name: Saurabh Tripathi
Thesis Title:
Strategies to Reduce High Unburned Hydrocarbon and Carbon Monoxide Emissions in a Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition Engine
PhD Alumni
Name: Kiran Raj Bukkarapu
Year: 2025
Thesis Title:
Investigations on the Applicability of Machine Learning Approaches to Predict Biodiesel Properties and Engine Characteristics in Conventional and Low-temperature Combustion Modes
Post-PhD:
Manager, Corporate Research Engineering. Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited, Pune, India
Name: Aneesh Vijay Kale
Year: 2024
Thesis Title:
Experimental, Analytical, and Numerical Investigations on Utilizing Gasoline-like High Volatile, Low Reactivity Fuels in an Advanced Diesel Combustion Mode
Received Institute Research Award for the Best Thesis Work
Post-PhD:
Post Doctoral Researcher at Engine Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
Name: Sudarshan Gowrishankar
Year: 2023
Thesis Title:
Emulsification – A Promising Approach for Utilizing Biodiesel Fuel in Automotive Engines.
Received Institute Research Award for the Best Thesis Work
Post-PhD:
OBD Calibration Engineer, Engine Development, Scania CV AB, Sweden
Name: Suraj C K
Year: 2023
Thesis Title:
Experimental Investigations on Oxidative Stability of Biodiesel and its Effects on an Automotive Diesel Engine
Post-PhD:
Start-up involving creative higher education studies on Math and Science with the Government of Tamilnadu, India
Name: Vikraman V
Year: 2022
Thesis Title:
Investigations on a Low Compression Ratio Diesel Engine
Post-PhD:
Engineering Head, Vehicle Mechanical Systems (BEV & ICE), Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, Chennai, India
Name: Navaneeth P V
Year: 2020
Thesis Title:
Modelling Biodiesel Autoxidation, Ignition and Combustion-Emission Processes
Post-PhD:
Manager, Advanced Engineering Department, Ashok Leyland Technical Centre, Chennai, India
Name: Murugesa Pandian M
Year: 2019
Thesis Title:
Experimental Investigations on Low-Temperature Combustion Strategies in a Light-duty Diesel Engine
Post-PhD:
Assistant Professor, Madras Institute of Technology, Chennai, India
MS Alumni
Name: Arun Raj C
Year: 2023
Thesis Title: Investigations on Dual Fuel Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition Combustion using Alternative Fuels Produced from Waste Resources
Post-MS: Assistant Manager- Thermal Management, OLA Electric Technologies, Bangalore, India
Name: Pradeep V
Year: 2022
Thesis Title: Novel Strategies to Address the Limitations of a Premixed Charge Compression Ignited Light-duty Diesel Engine
Post-MS: Engineer, Integrated Components and Solutions, Caterpillar India Engineering Solutions Private Limited., Hosur, India
Name: Rishabh Chaurasiya
Year: 2022
Thesis Title: Investigations on the Oxides of Nitrogen Mitigation Methods for a Light-Duty Diesel Engine Operated in a Homogeneous Charge with Direct Injection Strategy
Post-MS: PhD at the University of Utah, USA
Name: Suresh Bagavathy S
Year: 2022
Thesis Title: Experimental and Modelling Studies on Exhaust After-Treatment System Configurations for a Light-Duty Diesel Engine
Post-MS: Head – Hydrogen IC Engine, Reliance Industries Limited, Bangalore, India
Name: Saurabh Kumar Gupta
Year: 2019
Thesis Title: Addressing the Challenges of Low Temperature Combustion Strategies through Fuel Modifications
Post-MS: PhD at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
Name: Aditya Dilip Lele
Year: 2018
Thesis Title: Development of a Skeletal Chemical Kinetic Mechanism for a Biodiesel Surrogate and its Application in CI Engine Simulations
Post-MS: PhD and Post Doc at Princeton University, USA; Currently Assistant Professor at Rowan University, USA
Name: Shashank Mishra
Year: 2017
Thesis Title: Composition-Property-Performance Relationship of Biodiesel Fuels of Indian and German Origin for Use in Compression Ignition Engines
Post-MS: Manager Engineering – Flow & Thermal, Eaton India Innovation Centre, Pune, India
Post Doc
Name: Dr. Adhikesavan
Year: 2021-2025
Teachers Associateship for Research Excellence (TARE) Fellow -SERB Funded:
Polygeneration of Green Diesel, Hydrogen and Electricity using Waste Cooking Oil
Name: Dr. Tamilvanan
Year: 2024-2027
Teachers Associateship for Research Excellence (TARE) Fellow -SERB Funded:
Investigation on the Feasibility of Human Feces Biogas as a Secondary Fuel for Biodiesel Fuelled Diesel Engine under the RCCI Strategy
Post Doc Alumni
Name: Dr. Pradeep Baskar
Year: 2018-2021
Institute Post Doc:
Addressing the Shortcomings of Advanced Combustion Strategies through Novel Approaches
Name: Dr. Thangaraja Jeyaseelan
Year: 2013-2015
SERB Funded:
Composition-Property-Performance Relationship of Biodiesel Fuels of Indian and German Origin for Use in Compression Ignition Engines
Masters (MTech and Dual Degree) Project Students – Present
- Thotthan Marchang Ningshen (2024-2025) – Emulsification to Mitigate High NOx Emissions from a Biodiesel-Fueled Compression Ignition Engine
- Soumalya Dasgupta (2025-2026) – Investigations on a Low Temperature Combustion Engine
- Sankha Dey (2025-2026) – Investigations on a Low Temperature Combustion Engine
Masters (MTech and Dual Degree) Project Students – Alumni
- Digamber Narawar (2024) - Experimental Investigations on a Premixed Charge Compression Ignited Light-Duty Diesel Engine using Diesel-Gasoline Blends
- Sivaji B (2024) - Experimental Studies on a Port-Injected Gasoline-Methanol Fuelled Spark Ignition Engine to Mitigate NOx Emissions
- Rohit Kamal R (2024) - Development of a CFD Model of a Direct Injection Hydrogen Engine and Investigation of NOx Mitigation Methods
- Hemant Kumar Narbariya (2023) - CFD Investigations on Extending the Load Range of a Light-duty Diesel Engine Operated in Premixed Charge Compression Ignition Mode with Biodiesel-water Emulsions
- Shruti Suman (2022) - Numerical Investigations on Extending the Load Range of a Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignited Light-duty Diesel Engine Operated with Biodiesel-water Emulsions
- Amit Khandare (2022) - Investigations on Extension of Load Range of a Premixed Charged Compression Ignition Engine Through Fuel Reactivity Modifications
- Deepak Sagar (2022) - CFD Investigations to Extend the Load Range of a Premixed Charge Compression Ignition Diesel Engine through Optimization of Fuel Injection Parameters
- Goutham M (2021) - Investigations on Improving the Combustion Control of a Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Engine through Fuel Reactivity Modifications
- Pushpak Y. Nemade (2020) - Experimental Investigations on Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition with Oxygenated Alternative Fuels to Reduce Unburned Emissions
- Narayan Das Ahirwar (2019) - Experimental Investigations to Reduce NOx Emissions from Biodiesel Fuelled Light Duty Diesel Engine
- Naga Sai Ram P (2019) - Experimental Investigations on the Effects of Multiple Injections in a Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition Engine
- Avilash Jain (2018) - Numerical Investigations to Reduce Unburned Emissions in Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition Combustion - Awarded Mico-Bosch Prize for the Best MTech Project in Mechanical Engineering for Environmental Pollution Control & Energy Conservation
- Soni Karan Dineshkumar (2018) - Effect of Alcohol Chain Length on Biodiesel Combustion and Emission Characteristics in a Diesel Engine
- Rishikesh Menon P (2017) - A Composition Based Model to Predict and Optimize Biodiesel Fuelled Engine Characteristics using Artificial Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms - Awarded Mico-Bosch Prize for the Best MTech Project in Mechanical Engineering for Environmental Pollution Control & Energy Conservation
- Abin Mathew (2016) - Investigations on Second-Generation Biodiesel as a Substitute for Diesel Fuel - Awarded Mico-Bosch Prize for the Best MTech Project in Mechanical Engineering for Environmental Pollution Control & Energy Conservation
- Gaikwad Sujeet Ashok (2015) - Investigations on Biodiesel NOx Emissions under Similar Ignition Delay conditions as that of Diesel
- Tennison K Jose (2015) - Effects of Biodiesel Composition on its Storage Stability and Engine Performance
Undergraduate (BTech) Project Students - Present
- Priyanka Adwait Date (2025) – CFD Investigations on a Suitable Diluent to Extend the Operating Load Range of a Premixed Charge Compression Ignition Engine
- Sandeep Jai SK (2025) – CFD Investigations to Address the Shortcomings of a Gasoline Compression Ignition Engine
- Rachit Kumar (2025) – CFD Investigations on Optimizing Injector Configurations for a Premixed Charged Compression Ignition Engine
- Sandeep Banoth (2025) – CFD Investigations on Optimizing Injection Parameters for a Premixed Charged Compression Ignition Engine
- Om Raul (2025) - CFD Investigations on Optimizing Injector Configurations for a Premixed Charged Compression Ignition Engine
Undergraduate (BTech) Project Students - Alumni
- Suneetha (2024) - Enhancing Biodiesel Integration in HCCI Engines: A Machine Learning Approach to Fuel Quality Assessment and Combustion Regime Classification
- Sheethal K (2024) - Estimating Parameters of Biofuels using Different Machine Learning Algorithms
- Gulla Jahnavi (2024) - Characterization and Prediction of a HCCI Engine Performance Using Different Sources of Biodiesel: A Regression Modelling Approach
- Emil Mathew (2024) - Exploring Effects of Fuel and Engine Control Parameters in Low-Temperature Reaction in an HCCI Engine with Biodiesel
- Arindam Halder (2024) – Predicting Biodiesel Properties using Machine Learning Algorithm
- Shrutav Donde (2023) - A Novel Blending System For Flexi-Fuel Engines
- Anirudh Nanduri (2023) – Investigations on Extending the Load Range of a Diesel run HCCI Engine by using an External Diluent in the Combustion Chamber
- Nethala Anudeep (2023) - Biodiesel Property Prediction using Different Machine Learning Algorithms
- Merline Mark Antony S (2023) - Parametric Study of HCCI Biodiesel Combustion
- Kadivar Nikhil (2020) - Design and Implementation of a Novel Vaporizer for HCCI Operation with Low Volatile Fuels
- Vamsi Krishna M, Kumar Sai Venkat Reddy G, Varun Bharadwaj G, Rajesh K (2017) - Design and Fabrication of a Novel Variable Valve Timing Mechanism for Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Engines
- Sathvik MA, Anil Kumar M, Suhaas MV, Naveen Kumar K (20'17) - Designing a Novel Variable Valve Timing 3D Cam for Low Temperature Combustion Engine Applications
Publications
Patents
- MM Pandian, K Anand, Fuel Blending Injection System for Combustion Engines, Indian Patent 524753, 2024.
- J Ramkumar, S Pandian, A Ramesh, K Anand, A System for Boosting Air-Supply to Single Cylinder Diesel Engines by Supercharging and Turbo-Compounding, Indian Patent 502412, 2024.
- P Bhaskar, K Anand, Fuel Injector with cartridge-based heating element, Indian Patent 539702, 2024.
- AV Kale, K Anand, A dynamic fuel blending system for internal combustion engines and a method thereof, Indian Patent 433130, 2023.
- P Bhaskar, K Anand, Electronic Variable Valve Actuation (EVA) System for advanced combustion engines, Indian Patent 418348, 2023.
- MM Pandian, K Anand, High-Pressure Injection in Heated Anti-Chamber (HPIHAC), a Homogeneous Mixture Generation Technique for HCCI Engines, Indian Patent 439412, 2023.
- K Anand, MM Pandian, S Gupta, A Flexible Low Temperature Combustion Engine, Indian Patent 386517, 2022.
- MM Pandian, K Anand, Variable Valve Timing (VVT) System, Indian Patent 387807, 2022.
- J Ramkumar, S Pandian, A Ramesh, K Anand, A Plenum Unit for a Turbocharged Single-Cylinder Engine, Indian Patent 397520, 2022.
International Journals
- AK Subramani, G Duraisamy, K Anand, The potential of emulsified diesel ammonia solution as high reactivity fuel in compression ignition of gasoline, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 2025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.01.262
- J Ramkumar, K Anand, A Ramesh, Novel approaches of charging and compounding a single-cylinder diesel engine, International Journal of Engine Research 2024. https://doi.org/10.1177/14680874241295578
- KR Bukkarapu, K Anand, Applications of machine learning techniques to broaden operating envelope of biodiesel-fueled HCCI engines, International Journal of Engine Research, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1177/14680874241292695
- KR Bukkarapu, K Anand, Evaluating the feasibility of machine learning algorithms for combustion regime classification in biodiesel-fueled homogeneous charge compression ignition engines, Fuel, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2024.132406
- S Tripathi, K Anand, Numerical Investigations on Reducing Unburned Hydrocarbon and Carbon Monoxide Emissions in Reactivity-Controlled Compression Ignition Using Partial Reactivity Stratification with Alternative Fuels and Additive, SAE International Journal of Engines, 18, 2024. https://doi.org/10.4271/03-18-01-0005
- AV Kale, K Anand, Experimental study addressing the challenges of homogeneous charge compression ignition combustion in a light-duty diesel engine using multiple biofuels, Journal of Cleaner Production 469, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.143122
- J Ramkumar, K Anand, A Ramesh, Design of a novel impulse turbine for exhaust energy recovery in a commercial load carrier single cylinder diesel engine, International Journal of Engine Research 2024. https://doi.org/10.1177/14680874241227540
- AV Kale, K Anand, Application of machine learning for performance prediction and optimization of a homogeneous charge compression ignited engine operated using biofuel-gasoline blends, Energy Conversion and Management 314, 1-13, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2024.118629
- KR Bukkarapu, K Anand, Investigations on the applicability of machine learning algorithms to optimize biodiesel composition for improved engine fuel properties, International Journal of Engine Research 25(7), 1299-1314, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1177/14680874241227540
- SK Gupta, K Anand, A relative comparison of HCCI, PCCI, and RCCI combustion strategies: an alternative fuels perspective, International Journal of Engine Research 25(6), 1078-1092, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1177/14680874231216664
- SDa Costa, KR Bukkarapu, R Fernandes, K Anand, PP Morajkar, Advancements in In-Cylinder and After-Treatment Strategies for Mitigating Pollutants from Diesel Engines: A Critical Review, Energy & Fuels 38(11), 9218–9261, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.4c00705
- A Vazhe, PS Mehta, K Anand, Optimizing Fuel Injection Timing for Multiple Injection Using Reinforcement Learning and Functional Mock-up Unit for a Small-bore Diesel Engine, SAE International Journal of Engines 17(6), 1-19, 2024. https://doi.org/10.4271/03-17-06-0041
- KR Bukkarapu, K Anand, Spectroscopy-Based Machine Learning Approach to Predict Engine Fuel Properties of Biodiesel, SAE International Journal of Engines 17(7), 1-11, 2024. https://doi.org/10.4271/03-17-07-0051
- S Gowrishankar, P Rastogi, K Anand, MG Basavaraj, N Kaisare, IS Aidhen, Synthesis and characterization of emulsion fuels–Implications to spray and engine studies, Progress in Energy and Combustion Science 101, 1-36, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pecs.2023.101133
- AK Hossain, V Sharma, C Serrano, K Anand, D Ganesh, Production of biofuel from AD digestate waste and their combustion characteristics in a low-speed diesel engine, Renewable Energy 222, 1-12, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2023.119884
- AV Kale, K Anand, Experimental study on combustion, performance, and emission characteristics of a homogeneous charge compression ignition engine fuelled with multiple biofuel-gasoline blends, Energy 288, 1-23, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2023.129621
- A Vazhe, PS Mehta, K Anand, Investigations on multiple injection strategies in a common rail diesel engine using machine learning and image processing techniques, SAE Int. J. Engines 17(3), 1-23, 2023.
- AV Kale, K Anand, Numerical investigation on selecting appropriate piston bowl geometry and compression ratio for gasoline-fuelled homogeneous charge compression ignited light-duty diesel engine, Energy 282, 1-17, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2023.128861
- S Gowrishankar, K Anand, CFD analysis of combustion and emission characteristics of biodiesel under conventional and late-injection based premixed combustion conditions, Fuel 351, 1-17, 2023 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2023.129021
- AV Kale, K Anand, Numerical study on the load-range extension of gasoline-fueled homogeneous charge compression ignition combustion in a light-duty diesel engine, Fuel 349, 1-19, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2023.128592
- KR Bukkarapu, K Anand, Support vector regression approach to optimize the biodiesel composition for improved engine performance and lower exhaust emissions, Fuel 348, 1-13, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2023.128604
- S Gowrishankar, K Anand, IS Aidhen, Exploring the benefits of karanja-oil-derived biodiesel-water emulsion as a potential fuel for diesel engines operated with high-pressure fuel injection systems, SAE Int. J. Engines 17(1), 1-24, 2023. https://doi.org/10.4271/03-17-01-0003
- NC Maji, P RastogiS Gowrishankar, K Anand, Parametric optimization with Biodiesel-water emulsion under premixed lean combustion to achieve high efficiency and clean combustion, Fuel 344, 1-17, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2023.128098
- J Ramkumar, K Anand, A Ramesh, A novel layout to charge a single cylinder diesel engine using supercharging and impulse turbo-compounding, International Journal of Engine Research 1-21, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1177/14680874231175397
- AR Chidambaram, K Anand, G Duraisamy, AK Hossain, Investigations on reactivity controlled compression ignition combustion with different injection strategies using alternative fuels produced from waste resources, International Journal of Engine Research 1-14, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1177/14680874231179044
- S Gowrishankar, K Anand, Injection system modification and optimization for performance enhancement and emission reduction in a light-duty diesel engine fuelled by biodiesel-water emulsion, Fuel 337, 1-16, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.127222
- KR Bukkarapu, K Anand, Biodiesel composition based machine learning approaches to predict engine fuel properties, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering 1-17, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1177/09544070231158240
- R Chaurasiya, K Anand, A single fuel port and direct injected low temperature combustion strategy to reduce regulated pollutants from a light-duty diesel engine, Fuel 355, 1-16, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.127114
- AV Kale, K Anand, Experimental study of homogeneous charge compression ignition combustion in a light-duty diesel engine fueled with isopropanol–gasoline blends, Energy 264, 1-12, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2022.126152
- AV Kale, K Anand, Experimental optimization of homogeneous charge compression ignition through fuel modifications and a relative comparison with reactivity controlled compression ignition, Energy Conversion and Management 276, 1-16, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2022.116439
- S Gowrishankar, K Anand, Emulsification–A promising approach to improve performance and reduce exhaust emissions of a biodiesel fuelled light-duty diesel engine, Energy 263, 1-14, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2022.125782
- AV Kale, K Anand, Optimization of homogeneous charge compression ignition combustion in a light-duty diesel engine operated using ethyl acetate-gasoline blends, International Journal of Engine Research 24 (7), 3000-3016, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1177/14680874221138126
- AV Kale, K Anand, Experimental investigation on operating light-duty diesel engine using ethanol–gasoline blends in a homogeneous charge compression ignition combustion mode, Fuel 330, 1-20, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.125457
- S Gowrishankar, K Anand, Novel surfactants for stable biodiesel-water emulsions to improve performance and reduce exhaust emissions of a light-duty diesel engine, Fuel 330, 1-18, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.125562
- NC Maji, P Rastogi, K Anand, IS Aidhen, NS Kaisare, and MG Basavaraj, Storage and temperature stability of emulsified biodiesel–diesel blends, ACS Omega 49 (7), 44762–44771, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.2c04711
- S Gowrishankar, K Anand, Experimental investigations on biodiesel-water emulsion as a potential fuel for early and late injection based premixed lean combustion, Energy Conversion and Management 273, 1-15, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2022.116386
- CK Suraj, K Anand, S Gowrishankar, T Sundararajan, Effects of accelerated oxidation on fuel spray and engine characteristics of Karanja biodiesel, Journal of Energy Resources Technology 144 (12), 1-15, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054504
- AK Subramani, G Duraisamy, N Govindan, K Anand, Understanding the combustion mode transition from CDC to RCCI and RCCI to CDC – An experimental approach, Energy Conversion and Management 270, 1-19, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2022.116233
- V Sharma, AK Hossain, G Griffiths, G Duraisamy, K Anand, R Vinu, JR Sodré, Plastic waste to liquid fuel: A review of technologies, applications, and challenges, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments 53, 1-14, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2022.102651
- KR Bukkarapu, K Anand, Predicting engine fuel properties of biodiesel and biodiesel-diesel blends using spectroscopy based approach, Fuel Processing Technology 230, 1-16, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuproc.2022.107227
- R Chaurasiya, K Anand, Numerical investigations on oxides of nitrogen mitigation strategies in a homogeneous charge with direct injection engine, SAE Int. J. Engines 16 (1), 1-30, 2022. https://doi.org/10.4271/03-16-01-0004
- AV Kale, K Anand, Effects of variations in fuel properties on a homogeneous charge compression ignited light-duty diesel engine operated with gasoline-isobutanol blends, Energy Conversion and Management 258, 1-17, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2022.115373
- V Vikraman, K Anand, A Ramesh, Enhancing the NOx and soot emissions reduction benefits of a low compression ratio light duty diesel engine by optimization of piston bowl design, International Journal of Engine Research 24 (3), 1251-1270, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1177/14680874221082633
- KR Bukkarapu, K Anand, A critical review on available models to predict engine fuel properties of biodiesel, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 155, 1-34, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2021.111925
- V Pradeep, K Anand, Novel strategies to extend the operating load range of a premixed charge compression ignited light-duty diesel engine, Fuel 317, 1-10, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.123520
- SD Costa, A Salkar, K Anand, R Fernandes, P Morajkar, Investigating the oxidative reactivity and nanostructural characteristics of diffusion flame generated soot using methyl crotonate and methyl butyrate blended diesel fuels, Fuel 309, 1-12, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2021.122141
- S Gowrishankar, K Anand, A relative assessment of emulsification and water injection methods to mitigate higher oxides of nitrogen emissions from biodiesel fueled light-duty diesel engine, Fuel 308, 1-13, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2021.121926
- AV Kale, K Anand, Investigations on load range extension of a homogeneous charge compression ignited light-duty diesel engine operated with diisopropyl ether and gasoline blends, Fuel 314, 1-16, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2021.122856
- J Ramkumar, K Anand, A Ramesh, A novel method to overcome the shortcomings of turbocharging a single cylinder diesel engine, International Journal of Engine Research 24 (3), 873-887, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1177/14680874211066744
- KR Bukkarapu, CK Suraj, K Anand, A Novel Reference Property-Based Approach to Predict Properties of Diesel Blended with Biodiesel Produced from Different Feedstocks, SAE International Journal of Fuels and Lubricants 15 (1), 1-26, 2021. https://doi.org/10.4271/04-15-01-0004
- KR Bukkarapu, K Anand, A relative assessment of chromatographic and spectroscopic based approaches to predict engine fuel properties of biodiesel, Fuel Processing Technology 222, 1-16, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuproc.2021.106960
- K Anand, KR Bukkarapu, A comprehensive review of biodiesel property prediction models for combustion modeling studies, Fuel 302, 1-29, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2021.121085
- V Vikraman, K Anand, A Ramesh, Regulated intake air boosting and engine downspeeding as a viable solution for performance improvement and emission reduction of a single-cylinder diesel engine, SAE International Journal of Engines 15 (2), 1-19, 2021. https://doi.org/10.4271/03-15-02-0009
- V Vikraman, K Anand, A Ramesh, A novel strategy of extremely delayed intake valve opening to improve the cold-start characteristics of a low compression ratio diesel engine, International Journal of Engine Research 23 (11), 1899-1920, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1177/14680874211034691
- C K Suraj, G Sudarshan, K Anand, T Sundararajan, Effects of autooxidation on the fuel spray characteristics of Karanja biodiesel, Biomass and Bioenergy 149, 1-14, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2021.106084
- KR Bukkarapu, K Anand, Fourier-transform-infrared-spectroscopy-based approach to predict engine fuel properties of biodiesel, Energy & Fuels 35 (9), 7993-8005, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.0c03927
- P V Navaneeth, C K Suraj, P S Mehta, K Anand, Predicting the effect of biodiesel composition on the performance and emission of a compression ignition engine using a phenomenological model, Fuel 293, 1-17, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2021.120453
- MM Pandian, K Anand, Homogeneous Charge with Direct Injection Strategy to Achieve High Efficiency and Clean Combustion in Diesel Engines, SAE Int. J. Engines 14 (3), 319-334, 2021. https://www.jstor.org/stable/27039291
- V Vikraman, K Anand, A Ramesh, Novel strategies to overcome the limitations of a low compression ratio light duty diesel engine, International Journal of Engine Research 22 (9), 2830-2851, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1177/1468087420961983
- K Anand, S K Gupta, R D Reitz, Prospective fuels for diesel low temperature combustion engine applications: A critical review, International Journal of Engine Research 22 (7), 2071-2106, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1177/1468087420960857
- S Mishra, KR Bukkarapu, K Anand, A composition based approach to predict density, viscosity and surface tension of biodiesel fuels, Fuel 285 (1), 1-13, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2020.119056
- J Avilash, K Anand, V Pradeep, Computational optimization of reactivity controlled compression ignition combustion to achieve high efficiency and clean combustion, International Journal of Engine Research 22 (7), 2213-2232, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1177/1468087420931730
- SK Gupta, K Anand, Experimental investigations to extend the operating load range of a homogeneous charge compression ignition engine through fuel modifications, SAE International Journal of Engines 13 (3), 409-422, 2020. https://www.jstor.org/stable/27034063
- CK Suraj, K Anand, T Sundararajan, Investigations on gradual and accelerated oxidative stability of karanja biodiesel and biodiesel–diesel blends, Energy & Fuels 33 (9), 9196-9204, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.9b01678
- MM Pandian, K Anand, Homogeneous charge reactivity controlled compression ignition strategy to reduce regulated pollutants from diesel engines, SAE Int. J. Engines 12 (2), 1-16, 2019. https://www.jstor.org/stable/26840419
- PV Navaneeth, PS Mehta, K Anand, Predicting biodiesel ignition delay using a skeletal multistep chemical reaction scheme, Energy & Fuels 33 (3), 2248-2257, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.8b03768
- A Mathew, K Anand, Comparison of engine characteristics with biodiesels produced from fresh and waste cooking oils, Biofuels, 1-10, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1080/17597269.2018.1519761
- KR Bukkarapu, K Anand, A study on the effects of compositional variations of biodiesel fuel on its physiochemical properties, Biofuels, 1-13, 2018.. https://doi.org/10.1080/17597269.2018.1501638
- SK Gupta, K Anand, Experimental investigations to reduce unburned emissions in reactivity controlled compression ignition through fuel modifications, Applied Thermal Engineering 146, 622-634, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2018.10.036
- PR Menon, K Anand, A composition-based model to predict and optimize biodiesel- fuelled engine characteristics using artificial neural networks and genetic algorithms, Energy & Fuels 32 (11), 11607-11618, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.8b02846
- MM Pandian, K Anand, Comparison of different low temperature combustion strategies in a light duty air cooled diesel engine, Applied Thermal Engineering 142, 380-390, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2018.07.047
- DL Aditya, KV Sonal, M Kai, FX Ravi, K Anand, N Krithika, Experimental and chemical kinetic modeling investigation of methyl butanoate as a component of biodiesel surrogate, Combustion and Flame 197, 49-64, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.combustflame.2018.06.033
- MM Pandian, K Anand, Experimental optimization of reactivity controlled compression ignition combustion in a light-duty diesel engine, Applied Thermal Engineering 138, 48-61, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2018.04.045
- CK Suraj, K Anand, T Sundararajan, Investigation of biodiesel production methods by altering free fatty acid content in vegetable oils, Biofuels, 1-9, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1080/17597269.2017.1378993
- S Mishra, K Anand, S Santhosh, PS Mehta, Comparison of biodiesel fuel behavior in a heavy duty turbocharged and a light duty naturally aspirated engine, Applied Energy 202, 459-470, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.05.162
- S Mishra, K Anand, PS Mehta, Predicting the cetane number of biodiesel fuels from their fatty acid methyl ester composition, Energy & Fuels 30 (12), 10425-10434, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.6b01343
- J Thangaraja, K Anand, PS Mehta, Biodiesel NOx penalty and control measures-a review, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 61, 1-24, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2016.03.017
- TK Jose, K Anand, Effects of biodiesel composition on its long term storage stability, Fuel 177, 190-196, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2016.03.007
- K Anand, RD Reitz, Exploring the benefits of multiple injections in low temperature combustion using a diesel surrogate model, Fuel 165, 341-350, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2015.10.087
- J Thangaraja, K Anand, PS Mehta, Predicting surface tension for vegetable oil and biodiesel fuels, RSC Advances 6 (88), 84645-84657, 2016. https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA17948G
- J Thangaraja, K Anand, PS Mehta, Experimental investigations on the increase in nitric oxide emissions using biodiesels and their mitigation, Proc IMechE, Part D: J Automobile Engineering 228 (11), 1274-1284, 2014. https://doi.org/10.1177/0954407014530894
- F Perini, K Anand, Y Ra, RD Reitz, Computationally efficient simulation of multicomponent fuel combustion using a sparse analytical Jacobian chemistry solver and high-dimensional clustering, ASME Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power 136 (9), 091515, 2014. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027280
- K Anand, RD Reitz, E Kurtz, W Willems, Modeling fuel and EGR effects under conventional and low temperature combustion conditions, Energy & Fuels 27 (12), 7827-7842, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1021/ef401989c
- K Anand, Y Ra, RD Reitz, B Bunting, Combustion simulations of the fuels for advanced combustion engines in a homogeneous charge compression ignition engine, International Journal of Engine Research 14 (2), 191-208, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1177/1468087412454066
- K Anand, Y Ra, RD Reitz, B Bunting, Surrogate model development for fuels for advanced combustion engines, Energy & Fuels 25 (4), 1474-1484, 2011. https://doi.org/10.1021/ef101719a
- K Anand, RP Sharma, PS Mehta, A comprehensive approach for estimating thermo- physical properties of biodiesel fuels, Applied Thermal Engineering 31 (2-3), 235-242, 2011. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2010.09.003
- K Anand, RP Sharma, PS Mehta, Experimental investigations on combustion, performance and emissions characteristics of neat karanji biodiesel and its methanol blend in a diesel engine, Biomass and Bioenergy 35 (1), 533-541, 2011. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2010.10.005
- K Anand, RP Sharma, PS Mehta, Experimental investigations on combustion, performance, and emissions characteristics of a neat biodiesel-fuelled, turbocharged, direct injection diesel engine, Proc IMechE, Part D: J Automobile Engineering, 224 (5), 661-679, 2010. https://doi.org/10.1243/09544070JAUTO1342
- K Anand, A Ranjan, PS Mehta, Predicting the density of straight and processed vegetable oils from fatty acid composition, Energy & Fuels 24 (5), 3262-3266, 2010. https://doi.org/10.1021/ef100143f
- K Anand, A Ranjan, PS Mehta, Estimating the viscosity of vegetable oil and biodiesel fuels, Energy & Fuels 24 (1), 664-672, 2009. https://doi.org/10.1021/ef900818s
- PS Mehta, K Anand, Estimation of a lower heating value of vegetable oil and biodiesel fuel, Energy & Fuels 23 (8), 3893-3898, 2009. https://doi.org/10.1021/ef900196r
- K Anand, RP Sharma, PS Mehta, Experimental investigations on combustion of Jatropha methyl ester in a turbocharged direct-injection diesel engine, Proc IMechE, Part D: J Automobile Engineering, 222 (10), 1865-1877, 2008. https://doi.org/10.1243/09544070JAUTO694
International Conference Proceedings
- A Chellachamy, K Anand, Fuel Quality Assessment of Green Diesel Produced from Waste Cooking Oil, Energy & Propulsion Conference & Exhibition, SAE 2024-01-4293. https://doi.org/10.4271/2024-01-4293
- S Tripathi, K. Anand, Strategies to Reduce Higher Unburned Hydrocarbon and Carbon Monoxide Emissions in Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition, SAE World Congress 2024, Detroit, USA, April 2024, SAE 2024-01-2360. https://doi.org/10.4271/2024-01-2360
- KR Bukkarapu, K. Anand, D Jeethendra, A Halder, Support Vector Machine Regression to Predict Engine Fuel Properties of Biodiesel Based on the Spectroscopic Approach, The 6th International Conference on Alternative Fuels, Energy & Environment: Future and Challenges, Kayseri, Turkey, October 06-08, 2023.
- KR Bukkarapu, B Suneetha, K. Anand, Investigations on the Applicability of Machine Learning Algorithms to Assess Compliance of Biodiesel with the Fuel Quality Standards, The 6th International Conference on Alternative Fuels, Energy & Environment: Future and Challenges, Kayseri, Turkey, October 06-08, 2023.
- J Ramkumar, K Anand, A Ramesh, Turbo Compounding of a Naturally Aspirated Single Cylinder Diesel Engine–A Simulation and Experimental Study, SAE Small Powertrains and Energy Systems Technology Conference, Minneapolis, USA, October 31 – November 02 2023, SAE 2023-01-1845. https://doi.org/10.4271/2023-01-1845
- AV Kale, K Anand, Operation range extension of homogeneous charge compression ignited small-bore off-road diesel engine using acetone-gasoline blends, SAE Small Powertrains and Energy Systems Technology Conference, Minneapolis, USA, October 31 – November 02 2023, SAE 2023-01-1800. https://doi.org/10.4271/2023-01-1800
- J Ramkumar, K Anand, A Ramesh, Design of a novel impulse turbine for a supercharged single cylinder diesel engine – a simulation approach, Proceedings of the ASME 2023 Internal Combustion Engine Division ICE Forward Conference, Pittsburg, USA, October 08-11 2023, ICEF2023-110004. https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2023-110004
- J Ramkumar, K Anand, A Ramesh, Novel approaches to improve the performance of a single cylinder engine by turbocharging, supercharging and turbo-compounding – a comparative study, Proceedings of the ASME 2023 Internal Combustion Engine Division ICE Forward Conference, Pittsburg, USA, October 08-11 2023, ICEF2023-110442. https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2023-110442
- KR Bukkarapu, K Anand, Charge dilution strategy to extend the stable combustion regime of a homogenous charge compression ignited engine operated with biodiesel, 2023 JSAE/SAE Powertrains, Engine & Lubricants International Meeting, Japan, August 29 – September 01, JSAE 20239037. https://doi.org/10.4271/2023-32-0132
- J Ramkumar, K Anand, A Ramesh, Investigations on supercharging and turbo-compounding of a single cylinder diesel engine, SAE World Congress 2022, Detroit, USA, April 2022, SAE 2022-01-0423. https://doi.org/10.4271/2022-01-0423
- CK Suraj, K Anand, NOx mitigation strategy for oxidized biodiesel in a heavy-duty truck diesel engine, SAE World Congress 2022, Detroit, USA, April 2022, SAE 2022-01-1084. https://doi.org/10.4271/2022-01-1084
- AR Chidambaram, K Anand, Investigations on dual fuel reactivity controlled compression ignition engine using alternative fuels produced from waste resources, SAE World Congress 2022, Detroit, USA, April 2022, SAE 2022-01-1095. https://doi.org/10.4271/2022-01-1095
- R Chaurasiya, K Anand, Parametric investigation of various factors affecting engine performance and emissions in a homogeneous charge with direct injection strategy at high load: a CFD approach, SAE World Congress 2022, Detroit, USA, April 2022, SAE 2022-01-1048. https://doi.org/10.4271/2022-01-1048
- J Ramkumar, K Anand, A Ramesh, Supercharging with turbo-compounding-a novel strategy to boost single cylinder diesel engines, SAE Powertrains, Fuels & Lubricants Conference & Exhibition, Krakow, Poland, September 06-08, 2022, SAE 2022-01-1113. https://doi.org/10.4271/2022-01-1113
- S Gowrishankar, K Anand, Stable biodiesel-water emulsions with a novel surfactant to improve performance and reduce exhaust emissions of a light-duty diesel engine, SAE Powertrains, Fuels & Lubricants Conference & Exhibition, Krakow, Poland, September 06-08, 2022, SAE 2022-01-1090. https://doi.org/10.4271/2022-01-1090
- V Vikraman, K Anand, A Ramesh, Evaluation of low-pressure EGR system on NOx reduction potential of a supercharged LCR single-cylinder diesel engine, SAE World Congress 2022, Detroit, USA, April 2022, SAE 2022-01-0447. https://doi.org/10.4271/2022-01-0447
- S Gowrishankar, K Anand, Investigations on a homogenous charge compression ignition engine operated with biodiesel and its emulsions with water, SAE World Congress 2022, Detroit, USA, April 2022, SAE 2022-01-0515. https://doi.org/10.4271/2022-01-0515
- V Pradeep, K Anand, Numerical investigations on split injection strategies to reduce CO and soot emissions of a light-duty small-bore diesel engine operated in NADI-PCCI mode, SAE World Congress 2022, Detroit, USA, April 2022, SAE 2022-01-0458. https://doi.org/10.4271/2022-01-0458
- V Vikraman, K Anand, A Ramesh, A comparison of different warm-up technologies on transient emission characteristics of a low-compression ratio light-duty diesel engine, SAE World Congress 2022, Detroit, USA, April 2022, SAE 2022-01-0482. https://doi.org/10.4271/2022-01-0482
- V Sharma, G Griffiths, AK Hossain, J Sodre, G Duraisamy, R Vinu, K Anand, Addition of the natural compound squalene reduces oxidation in unsaturated oils, Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems, Dubrovnik, Croatia, October 10-15, 2021. https://www.dubrovnik2021.sdewes.org/index
- S Gowrishankar, P Rastogi, P Bhaskar, K Anand, Comparison of Diesel-Water Emulsion and Water Vapor Induction Methods for Simultaneous Reduction in NOₓ and Smoke Emissions of a Diesel Engine, 24th International Conference on Petroleum and Petrochemicals, Osaka, Japan, December 2021.
- CK Suraj, K Anand, Effects of oxidation upon long-term storage of karanja biodiesel on the combustion and emission characteristics of a heavy-duty truck diesel engine, SAE Powertrains, Fuels and Lubricants Digital Summit, USA, September 28-30, 2021, SAE 2021-01-1200. https://doi.org/10.4271/2021-01-1200
- R Chaurasiya, K Anand, Homogeneous charge with direct multi-pulse injection - a promising high efficiency and clean combustion strategy for diesel engines, SAE Powertrains, Fuels and Lubricants Digital Summit, USA, September 28-30, 2021, SAE 2021-01-1156. https://doi.org/10.4271/2021-01-1156
- S Gowrishankar, K Anand, Experimental Investigations on the Effects of Water Injection in a Light-Duty Diesel Engine Operated with Biodiesel Fuel, SAE Powertrains, Fuels and Lubricants Digital Summit, USA, September 28-30, 2021, SAE 2021-01-1207. https://doi.org/10.4271/2021-01-1207
- V Pradeep, K Anand, Effect of injection parameters on the premixed charge compression ignition combustion in a small-bore light duty diesel engine - A CFD Study, SAE Powertrains, Fuels and Lubricants Digital Summit, USA, September 28-30, 2021, SAE 2021-01-1174. https://doi.org/10.4271/2021-01-1174
- P Nemade, K Anand, Experimental investigation on reactivity controlled compression ignition with oxygenated alternative fuel blends to reduce unburned hydrocarbon emissions, SAE Powertrains, Fuels and Lubricants Digital Summit, USA, September 28-30, 2021, 2021-01-1203. https://doi.org/10.4271/2021-01-1203
- V Vikraman, K Anand, A Ramesh, Fuel injection strategies for improving performance and reducing emissions of a low compression ratio diesel engine, SAE Powertrains, Fuels and Lubricants Digital Summit, USA, September 28-30, 2021, 2021-01-1166. https://doi.org/10.4271/2021-01-1166
- SK Gupta, K Anand, Evaporation characteristics of fuels for low temperature combustion engine applications, SAE Powertrains, Fuels and Lubricants Digital Summit, USA, September 28-30, 2021, 2021-01-1210. https://doi.org/10.4271/2021-01-1210
- V Vikraman, K Anand, A Ramesh, Transient Emission Characteristics of a Light Duty Commercial Vehicle Powered by a Low Compression Ratio Diesel Engine, SAE Powertrains, Fuels and Lubricants Digital Summit, USA, September 28-30, 2021, 2021-01-1181. https://doi.org/10.4271/2021-01-1181
- V Pradeep, K Anand, Parametric investigations on premixed charged compression ignition in a small-bore light duty diesel engine, SAE Small Powertrain and Energy Systems Technology Conference, Minneapolis, USA, November 10-12, 2020, SAE 2020-32-2300. https://doi.org/10.4271/2020-32-2300
- S Gowrishankar, P Bhaskar, P Rastogi, K Anand, Investigations on NOx and Smoke Emissions Reduction Potential through Water-in-Diesel Emulsion and Water Fumigation in a Small-Bore Diesel Engine, SAE Small Powertrain and Energy Systems Technology Conference, Minneapolis, USA, November 10-12, 2020, SAE 2020-32-2312. https://doi.org/10.4271/2020-32-2312
- S Gowrishankar, P Rastogi, P Bhaskar, K Anand, Comparison of diesel-water emulsion and water vapor induction methods for simultaneous reduction in NOx and smoke emissions of a diesel engine, SAE Technical Paper, SAE 2020-01-5076. https://doi.org/10.4271/2020-01-5076
- PN SaiRam, K Anand, Experimental Investigations on the Effects of Multiple Injections in Reactivity-Controlled Compression Ignition in a Light-Duty Engine Operated with Gasoline/Diesel, SAE Technical Paper, SAE 2020-01-5072. https://doi.org/10.4271/2020-01-5072
- V Vikraman, K Anand, A Ramesh, A holistic approach to develop a common rail single cylinder diesel engine for Bharat Stage VI emission legislation, SAE World Congress 2020, Detroit, USA, April 2020, SAE 2020-01-1357. https://doi.org/10.4271/2020-01-1357
- S Bagavathy, A Ramesh, K Anand, S Pandian, Calibration and parametric investigations on lean NOx trap and particulate filter models for a light-duty diesel engine, SAE World Congress 2020, Detroit, USA, April 2020, SAE 2020-01-0657. https://doi.org/10.4271/2020-01-0657
- KR Bukkarapu, K Anand, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy models to predict cetane number of different biodiesels and their blends, SAE World Congress 2020, Detroit, USA, April 2020, SAE 2020-01-0617. https://doi.org/10.4271/2020-01-0617
- MM Pandian, K Anand, Effects of compression ratio and water vapor induction on the achievable load limits of a light duty diesel engine operated in HCCI mode, SAE World Congress 2019, Detroit, USA, April 2019, SAE 2019-01-0962. https://doi.org/10.4271/2019-01-0962
- A Lele, K Soni, K Narayanaswamy, K Anand, Experimental and modeling investigation of NO formation mechanism for biodiesel and its blend with methanol, SAE World Congress 2019, Detroit, USA, April 2019, SAE 2019-01-0217. https://doi.org/10.4271/2019-01-0217
- SK Gupta, K Anand, Experimental investigations to extend the load range of premixed charge compression ignited light duty diesel engine through fuel modifications, SAE World Congress 2019, Detroit, USA, April 2019, SAE 2019-01-0953. https://doi.org/10.4271/2019-01-0953
- SS Bagavathy, A Ramesh, K Anand, S Pandian, Parametric investigations on the performance of diesel oxidation catalyst in a light duty diesel engine-an experimental and modeling study, Symposium on International Automotive Technology SIAT 2019, ARAI Pune, January 2019, SAE 2019-26-0299. https://doi.org/10.4271/2019-26-0299
- V Vikraman, K Anand, A Ramesh, Reduction of NOx and soot emissions from a single cylinder diesel engine by utilizing low compression ratio and intake air boosting to meet future emission regulations, FISITA World Automotive Congress, SAE India 2018. https://go.fisita.com/store/papers/F2018/F2018-PTE-174
- U Ganesh, K Anand, Effect of EGR in HCCI mode of combustion in a flexible LTC engine, Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Challenges (SEEC-2018), IISc Bangalore, India.
- SK Gupta, K Anand, Evaporation analysis of different fuel blends for low temperature combustion strategies, Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Challenges (SEEC-2018), IISc Bangalore, India. Received Best Oral Presentation Award. https://isees.in/SEEC_2018_Proceedings.pdf
- MM Pandian, K Anand, A comparison of different low temperature combustion strategies in a small single cylinder diesel engine under low load conditions, SAE 2017 International Powertrains, Fuels & Lubricants Meeting, Beijing, China, October 2017, SAE 2017-01-2363. https://doi.org/10.4271/2017-01-2363
- MM Pandian, K Anand, A Comparison of Conventional and Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition (RCCI) Combustion Modes in a Small Single Cylinder Air-Cooled Diesel Engine, SAE 2017 International Powertrains, Fuels & Lubricants Meeting, Beijing, China, October 2017, SAE 2017-01-2365. https://doi.org/10.4271/2017-01-2365
- S Mishra, K Anand, A composition based approach for predicting performance and emission characteristics of biodiesel fuelled engine, SAE 2017 International Powertrains, Fuels & Lubricants Meeting, Beijing, China, October 2017, SAE 2017-01-2340. https://doi.org/10.4271/2017-01-2340
- DL Aditya, K Anand, N Krithika, Skeletal mechanism for the oxidation of components important as biodiesel surrogates, Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Challenges (SEEC-2017), Mohali, India.
- SK Gupta, MM Pandian, K Anand, Experimental investigations on spray characteristics of potential fuels for advanced low temperature combustion engines, ILASS–Asia 2017, Jeju, Korea, October 2017.
- KR Bukkarapu and K Anand, Study on Effects of compositional variations of biodiesel on its heating value, Proceedings of the 1st International and 18th ISME Conference, NIT Warangal, Warangal, February 2017.
- D.L. Aditya, K. Anand, N. Krithika, Development of a chemical kinetic mechanism for biodiesel surrogate, 10th U.S. National Combustion Meeting, Organized by the Eastern States Section of the Combustion Institute, April 23–26, 2017, College Park, Maryland, USA.
- S. Pannala, K. Anand and Pramod S Mehta, Investigations on sustainability of biodiesel fuels, Indo-German Conference on Sustainability, IIT Madras, February 2016.
- S. Santhosh, J. Thangaraja, K. Anand, Pramod S. Mehta, Effects of compositional variations on biodiesel properties, Indo-German Conference on Sustainability, IIT Madras, February 2016. Received Best Paper Award in Energy & Power.
- A. Mathew and K. Anand, Investigations on waste cooking oil biodiesel, International Conference on Advances in Manufacturing and Thermal Engineering, Kerala, February 2016. Received Best Paper Award in Thermal Stream.
- MM Pandian, K Anand, Experimental investigations on spray characteristics of potential fuels for advanced combustion engines, ILASS-Asia 2016, 18th Annual Conference on Liquid Atomization and Spray Systems - Asia, Chennai, India, November 6-9, 2016.
- K. Anand, R. D. Reitz, W. Willems and E. Kurtz, Surrogate diesel models for low temperature combustion, SAE World Congress 2013, Detroit, USA, April 2013, SAE 2013-01-1092. https://doi.org/10.4271/2013-01-1092
- J. Thangaraja, K. Anand and P. S. Mehta, Experimental investigations on combustion, performance and emission characteristics of neat jatropha biodiesel and its methanol blend in a diesel engine, Proceedings of the 2012 Fall Technical Conference of the ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division, ICEF 2012, September 23-26, 2012, Vancouver, BC, Canada. https://doi.org/10.1115/ICEF2012-92041
- K. Anand, R.P. Sharma, and Pramod S Mehta, Experimental investigations on combustion, performance and emission characteristics of karanja and jatropha biodiesel fuels in a turbocharged direct injection diesel engine, 7th Asia-Pacific Conference on Combustion, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, 1-4, 24-27 May 2009.
- K. Anand, Pramod S Mehta, and R.P. Sharma, Effect of long storage stability of karanja (pongamia) derived biodiesel fuel on the performance, combustion and emission characteristics of a multi-cylinder turbo-charged direct injection diesel engine, Proceedings of the 2009 Fall Technical Conference of the ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division, ICEF 2009, November 8-11, 2009, San Diego, CA, USA.
- Pramod S Mehta, K. Anand, R.P. Sharma, Performance and emission characteristics of a turbocharged, direct injection diesel engine operating on karanja and jatropha biodiesel blends, Proceedings of the 2009 Fall Technical Conference of the ASME Internal Combustion Engine Division, ICEF 2009, November 8-11, 2009, San Diego, CA, USA.
National Conference Proceedings
- SK Gupta, K Anand, Fuel characterization and evaporation rate analysis for graphene-based nano additive, XXV National Conference on IC Engines and Combustion, NIT Suratkal, India, Dec 15-17, 2017.
- R Biwalkar, K Anand, A Ramesh, Development of a combustion model for a biogas-fuelled dual fuel engine, XXIV National Conference on IC Engines and Combustion, Dehradun, India, 30 Oct - Nov 01, 2015.
- K. Anand, Avishek Ranjan, R.P. Sharma, and Pramod S Mehta, Experimental and simulation studies of biodiesel combustion in a CI engine, XXI National Conference on IC Engines and Combustion, Davangere, India, Dec 10-12, 2009.
- Pramod S Mehta, and K. Anand, Biodiesel for engines, Invited paper for XXI National Conference on IC Engines and Combustion, Davangere, India, Dec 10-12, 2009.
Books
- K Anand, S Gupta, Alternative Fuels for IC Engines, September 2024, McGraw Hill, Noida, India. https://www.mheducation.co.in/alternative-fuels-for-ic-engines-9789364441995-india#tab-label-product-description-title
- A book chapter by A. D. Lele, K. Anand, and K. Narayanaswamy, entitled. "Surrogates for Biodiesel: Review and Challenges", Published In Agarwal, A., Agarwal, R., Gupta, T., Gurjar, B. (eds) Biofuels. Green Energy and Technology. Springer, Singapore, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-3791-7_10
Projects and Research Facilities
- Multi-mode and Flexi-fuel Operation with Fuels Produced from Waste Resources – Path Forward for High Efficiency, Clean Combustion and Sustainable Diesel Engines (2024-2027) – funded by SERB, Government of India.
- Polygeneration of Green Diesel, Hydrogen and Electricity using Waste Cooking Oil (2021-2025) -funded by SERB, Government of India.
- Investigation on the Feasibility of Human Feces Biogas as a Secondary Fuel for Biodiesel Fuelled Diesel Engine under the RCCI Strategy (2024-2027) - funded by SERB, Government of India.
- Experimental and Numerical Investigations on Utilizing Gasoline-like High Volatile Low Reactive Fuels in Advanced Diesel Combustion Modes (2019-2023) – funded by the Ministry of Human Resources and Development (MHRD), Government of India under SPARC Scheme.
- Fundamental Studies on Water-in-Diesel Emulsions as Alternative Fuels (2020-2023) - funded by SERB, Government of India.
- Green Conversion of Solid Wastes into Fuels and Utilization in on and off-road Engines using LTC Strategies (2019-2021) – funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India under the UKIERI Scheme.
- Toward Higher Efficiencies and Lower Emissions using Indian-Origin Biofuels: Developing a Predictive CFD Model with Well-validated Reduced Combustion Kinetics for Device-scale Applications (2017-2021) - funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India under INNO INDIGO Scheme.
- Emulsification - A Promising Approach for Utilizing Biodiesel Fuels in Automotive Engines (2017-2021) - funded by SERB, Government of India.
- Design and Development of a Novel Cam Mechanism for Advanced LTC Engines (2018-2019) – funded by IIT Madras Exploratory Research Project.
- Composition- Property- Performance Relationship of Biodiesel Fuels of Indian, German Origin for use in CI Engines (2013-2017) - funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
- Accounting for Fuel Properties to Improve Diesel Modeling at Part Load (2011-2013) – funded by Ford Motors, Detroit, USA.
- Modeling Advanced Combustion Engines to Improve Fidelity of Fuel Kinetics (2010-2011) – funded by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee, USA.
- Testing of Marine Diesel Fuel with and without an Additive in an Internal Combustion Engine (Nov 2023 - Feb 2024) – funded by Technology Information Engineering Services Private Limited, Chennai, India.
- Testing of Diesel with and without an Additive in an Internal Combustion Engine (Mar 2023 - Jun 2023) – funded by Golden Energy Refineries, Chennai, India.
- Testing of Diesel Fuel Additive in an Automotive Truck Diesel Engine (Oct 2018 – Nov 201) – funded by M/s Nishanta Environmental Technology Corporation Limited, Kolkata, India.
- Testing of Biofuel and its Blends with Diesel in an Automotive Engine (Dec 2017 – Jan 2018) – funded by M/s Sai Abilasha Renewable Energies, Chennai, India.
- Durability Test on a Single Cylinder Petrol Engine According to IS: 7347-1974 Standards (Apr 2016 – Jun 2016) – funded by M/s Ktec Agros Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, India.
- Developing Advanced Flame Propagation Modeling Tools for Gas Engines (Jan 2013 – Jun 2013) – funded by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., USA.
- Improving Emissions Prediction in Diesel Engines (Jan 2013 – Jun 2013) – funded by John Deere, USA.
- Validation of Solid Cone Spray Models (Mar 2011 – Apr 2011) – funded by Reaction Design, USA.
- Biodiesel Engine Performance Testing and Evaluation (Dec 2017 – Dec 2018) – funded by Reliance Life Sciences, Mumbai, India.
- Evaluation of Optimum Methanol-Gasoline Blend in a High-speed Automotive SI Engine (Mar 2006 – Mar 2007) – funded by Essar Industries, Mumbai, India.
Research
Patented Flexible Low Temperature Combustion Engine Research Facility - Combustion Mode and Fuel Flexible Engine
Patented Dynamic Fuel Blending System for Premixed Combustion Engines – Onboard Blending of High Volatile Fuels Based on Engine Demand
Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) Engine Research Facility for Low Volatile Fuels – External Mixture Preparation with Fuels like Diesel, Biodiesel
Multi-cylinder Turbocharged Automotive Engine Research Facility - Can be Operated with Conventional and Alternative Fuels
Modified Single-cylinder Stationary Engine Research Facility - Operated with Water-in-fuel emulsions in Conventional and Advanced Combustion Modes
Patented Heated Fuel Vaporizer - for External Mixture Preparation with Low Volatile Fuels
Patented Variable Valve Timing System – for Extending the Load Range of LTC Engines
Constant Volume High-Pressure Spray Chamber – for Characterizing Conventional and Alternative Fuel Sprays at High Pressures
Prof. Rolf D Reitz
Emeritus Professor
UW-Madison, USA
Post Doc Supervisor
Prof. Pramod S Mehta
Professor of Mechanical Engg.
IIT Madras, India
PhD Supervisor
Prof. A Ramesh
Professor of Mechanical Engg.
IIT Madras, India
Joint Research Guidance
Prof. T Sundararajan
Professor of Mechanical Engg.
IIT Madras, India
Joint Research Guidance
Prof Indrapal Singh Aidhen
Professor of Chemistry
IIT Madras, India
Project: Biodiesel-water Emulsion
Prof R Vinu
Professor of Chemical Engg.
IIT Madras, India
Project: UKIERI
Prof Basavaraja MG
Professor of Chemical Engg.
IIT Madras, India
Project: Biodiesel-water Emulsion
Prof Niket S Kaisare
Professor of Chemical Engg.
IIT Madras, India
Project: Diesel-water Emulsion
Dr Krithika Narayanaswamy
Asst Prof of Mechanical Engg.
IIT Madras, India
Project: BiofCFD
Dr Pranay P Morajkar
Asst Prof of Chemistry
Goa University, India
Project: BiofCFD
Prof Ganesh Duraisamy
Professor of Mechanical Engg.
Anna University, India
Project: UKIERI, SPARC
Prof Ravi Xavier Fernandes
Director and Professor
PTB, Germany
Project: BiofCFD
Prof Miltiadis Papalexandris
Professor
IMMC UCLouvain, Belgium
Project: BiofCFD
Dr Arkke Eskola
Department of Chemistry
University of Helsinki, Finland
Project: BiofCFD
Dr Abul Kalam Hossain
Sr Lecturer of Mechanical Engg.
Aston University, UK
Project: UKIERI
Dr Gareth Griffiths
Lecturer at EBRI
Aston University, UK
Project: UKIERI
Dr Jose Ricardo Sodre
Prof of Mechanical Engg.
Aston University, UK
Project: UKIERI
Prof Mingfa Yao
Professor of Mechanical Engg.
Tianjin University, China
Project: SPARC
Prof Hu Wang
Professor of Mechanical Engg.
Tianjin University, China
Project: SPARC
Dr Roy Hermanns
OWI Science for Fuels gGmbH
Herzogenrath Germany
Project: IGCS
Teaching
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses
- ME1100 Thermodynamics – Jul-Nov 2024, Jul-Nov 2019, Jul-Nov 2017, Jan- May 2015, Jul- Nov 2014, Jan-May 2014
- ME3126 Internal Combustion Engines - Elective – Jan-May 2019, Jul-Nov 2018
- ME3330 Internal Combustion Engines - Core – Jul-Nov 2016, Jul-Nov 2015
- ME6162 IC Engine Combustion and Pollution – Jan-May 2024, Jan-May2023, Jan-May 2022, Jan-May 2021, Jan-May 2020, Jan-May 2018
- ME3103 Energy Conversion Systems – Jul-Nov 2023, Jul-Nov 2022, Jul-Nov 2021, Jul-Nov 2020
- ME6440 Alternative Fuels for IC Engines – Jan-May 2017, Jan-May 2016
- ME6160 Foundations of Thermal Engineering – Jan-May 2016
- ME3280 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory II – Jan-May 2018, Jan-May 2017, Jan-May 2016, Jan-May 2015
Mean Teachers Course Feedback (TCF) Rating for the courses taught so far: 0.92; Received appreciation letter from the Director for consistently maintaining high TCF
Other Teaching Activities
- ME6162W IC Engine Combustion and Pollution course for Web Enabled MTech Automotive Technology students – Oct 2018 - Jan 2019, Aug - Nov 2022, Jan – Apr 2023
- All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) funded short-term course on Advanced IC Engine Technologies for Faculties working in AICTE-approved engineering institutions across India, IIT Madras, Nov 21 - Nov 26, 2016
- All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) funded short-term course on Advanced IC Engine Technologies for Faculties working in AICTE-approved engineering institutions across India, IIT Madras, Aug 31 - Sep 04, 2015
- Continuing Education Program (CEP) on Advanced IC Engines for Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), Bangalore, Jun 22 - Jun 26 2015
- Continuing Education Program (CEP) on IC Engines for Tractors and Farm Equipment (TAFE) Limited, Chennai, Nov 01 2014 - Jan 17, 2015
Other Professional Activities
- Member of SAE, Combustion Institute and Indian Society of Heat and Mass Transfer
- Peer reviews for the following International and National Journals: International Journal of Engine Research (12), Fuel (25), Energy (13), SAE International Journal of Engines (15) – recognized as a high performing reviewer in their LinkedIn Spot Light, ASME Journal of Energy Resources Technology (8), Sadhana (14), Energy Conversion and Management (6), Energy and Fuels (4), Biofuels (3), SAE International Journal of Fuels and Lubricants (2), IMechE Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering (2), Journal of Combustion (2), Combustion and Flame (1), Combustion Science and Technology (1), Environmental Science and Pollution Research (1), International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer (1), The Journal of Supercritical Fluids (1), International Journal of Oil, Gas and Coal Technology (1), International Journal of Thermal Sciences (1), Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy (1), Petroleum Science (1), Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series A (1). The numbers enclosed within the parenthesis are the total number of manuscripts I reviewed for a particular journal
Service Roles and Outreach Activities
Service Roles
- Coordinator Web Enabled MTech Automotive Technology – Nov 2024 – Present
- Member Board of Academic Committee IIT Madras – Jul 2024 – Present
- Coordinator UG-PG Laboratory - Jul 2021 - Jul 2023
- Head of IC Engines Laboratory - Sep 2018 - Sep 2020
- Comprehensive Written Exam Coordinator - Jul 2018 - Jul 2022
- Department TimeTable Committee Coordinator - Jul 2019 - Jul 2021
- Department Teaching Assistant (TA) Coordinator - Jul 2016 - Jul 2019
- Member of Fuel Group, National Centre for Combustion Research and Development (NCCRD), IIT Madras
- Member of the Institute Staff Selection and Promotion Committee
Invited Talks
- Role of Fuel in Advanced Diesel Combustion Modes, Renewable Energy Utilization for Sustainable Growth Workshop, Indian Institute of Petroleum & Energy, Visakhapatnam, Aug 26 2023.
- High Efficiency and Clean Combustion Modes for Diesel Engines, Defense Research and Innovation Summit, Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Science, Madanapalle, May 26 2023.
- Advanced Combustion Modes for Diesel Engines, Mobility Engineering Workshop, Anna University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, on May 23, 2023.
- High Efficiency and Clean Combustion Modes for Diesel Engines, 27th National Conference on IC Engines and Combustion, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Nov 06 2022.
- Thermodynamics of IC Engine Combustion, Faculty Development Program, Thermal Engineering II, University College of Engineering, Villupuram, Jul 19 2022.
- High Efficiency and Clean Combustion Modes for Diesel Engines, National Workshop on Clean Water and Clean Energy, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, Dec 15 2021.
- Advanced Diesel Combustion Strategies for Hybrid Vehicle Applications, Faculty Development Program on Electric Vehicles, Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science, Chennai, Nov 03 2020.
- IC Engine Combustion and Fuels, Urban Transport Course, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Madras, March 2017 and Mar 2019.
- Composition-Based Approach to Characterize Biodiesel Fuels for Automotive Engine Applications, Keynote Address, 2nd National Symposium on Shaping the Energy Future: Challenges and Opportunities, Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun, May 12, 2018.
- Promise and Challenges of Biodiesel as a Fuel for Future, Keynote address, National Conference on Sustainable Energy Resources for Thermal Systems, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, Mar 16 2018.
- Research Methodology and Research Opportunities, Keynote address, International Conference on Civil, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering & Technologies, SVS College of Engineering, Coimbatore, Feb 23, 2018.
- Promise and Challenges of Biodiesel as a Fuel for Future, Faculty Development Program on Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass for Energy & Fuels, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Madras, Feb 14, 2018.
- Fuel Effects on Combustion, Faculty Development Program on Thermal Engineering I, University College of Engineering Villupuram, Anna University, Chennai, on Dec. 04 2018.
- Biofuels and Fuel Cell - Fundamentals and Applications, Centre for IC Engines and Automotive Research, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Dec 08 2018.
- Alternative Fuels For IC Engines, Urban Transport Course, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Madras, Apr 18 2017 and Apr 06 2018.
- Fuel Effects on Advanced Engine Combustion Strategies, Anna University, Chennai, Mar. 04 2017.
- Biodiesel Fuel for Engines - Benefits and Challenges, IGCS Winter School on Liquid Biofuels, Indo-German Centre for Sustainability, IIT Madras, 2016.
- Fuel Effects on Engine Performance and Emission Formation, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Oct. 21, 2016.
- Biodiesel Fuel Properties – Measurement and Prediction Methods, Promise and Challenges of Biodiesel as Sustainable Fuel for Future Use Workshop Indo-German Centre for Sustainability, IIT Madras, Feb 19 – Feb 21, 2015.
- Promise and Challenges of Biodiesel as a Fuel for Future, Improving Energy Sustainability - Conventional and Renewable Workshop, Indo-German Centre for Sustainability, IIT Madras, Dec 4 - Dec 5, 2014.
Gallery
Sudarshan Gowrishankar Received Institute Research Award for Best PhD Thesis in 2023
Aneesh Vijay Kale Received Institute Research Award for Best PhD Thesis in 2024
Get in touch
Contact
Dr. Anand Krishnasamy
Professor
201 IC Engines Laboratory
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Chennai - 600 036, India
Phone
Office: 91 - 44 2257 4720
Email
anand_k@iitm.ac.in
