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Dr. Deepanraj Balakrishnan is currently working as Research Faculty in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Saudi Arabia.
Dr. Deepanraj received his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Master’s Degree in Thermal Engineering from Anna University, Chennai and Ph.D degree in Mechanical Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Calicut. He also completed his MBA in Energy Management from Jaipur National University. He has more than10 years of working experience, which include both teaching and research.
Dr. Deepanraj has published more than 100 research articles in peer reviewed international journals and conferences and holds 2 Indian patent. He is serving as guest editor, editorial board member and reviewer for many international peer reviewed journals including well known publishers like Elsevier, Springer and Inderscience. His area of interest includes Renewable Energy Utilization; Energy Conservation and Waste Management with special focus on Bio-Energy.
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Calicut, India
M.Eng., Thermal Engineering, Anna University, India
B.Eng., Mechanical Engineering, Anna University, India
Book Chapters : 15
International Journals: 250+
National and Insternational Conferences: 75
Some Recent Publications
B. Deepanraj, A.M. Saravanan, N. Senthilkumar, Abdul Aziz Afzal, Abdul Rahman Afzal, Drilling characteristics optimization of polymer composite fortified with eggshells using box-Behnken design and zebra optimization algorithm, Results in Engineering, Vol. 25, 2025, 104102, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2025.104102.
P. Narasimha Siva Teja, S.K. Gugulothu, P. Dinesh Sankar Reddy, B. Deepanraj, Numerical investigation of nanoparticles dispersion on forced / mixed convective flows and heat transfer in a lid-driven stepped cavity configurations, Proc IMechE Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 239, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1177/09544089221127617.
A. Hussain, I. Ghaffar, S. Sattar, M. Muneeb, A. Hasan, B. Deepanraj, Eco-friendly Catalysts Revolutionizing Energy and Environmental Applications: An Overview, Topics in Catalysis, Vol. 68, 2025, 487–509, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11244-024-01976-y.
Nice Menachery, B. Deepanraj, Shijo Thomas, Characterization and Analysis of Carbon Fiber and Nano hBN Reinforced Hybrid Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites by Conventional Sintering, Turkish Journal of Engineering, Vol. 9, No. 2, 2025, 378-384.
B. Deepanraj, Exploring the potential of sugarcane vinasse for biogas and biofertilizer Production: A catalyst for advancing the bioeconomy, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, Vol. 61, 2024, 103474, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2023.103474.
B. Deepanraj, Prabhakar Sharma, Bhaskor Jyoti Bora, Nadir Dizge, Harnessing biomass energy: Advancements through machine learning and AI applications for sustainability and efficiency, Process Safety and Environmental Protection, Vol. 191, 2024, pp. 193-205, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2024.08.084.
B. Deepanraj, Environmental sustainability through the utilization of seashell wastes in the development of MWCNT‑reinforced nylon 66 composites, Carbon Letters, Vol.34, 2024, pp.731-742, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42823-023-00594-0.
B. Deepanraj, Hiren Mewada, S.K. Gugulothu, Anurag Kumar, Intelligent Renewable Energy Source Allocation Scheme for Internet of Things Enabled PHEVs Systems, Renewable Energy Focus, Vol. 48, 2024, 100526, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ref.2023.100526.
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=i_Rc1CkAAAAJ&hl=en
ORCID iD : https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8986-6692
Scopus Author ID: 37110675700
Solar Energy
Biomass and Biofuels
Heat and Mass Transfer
Optimisation Techniques
Waste Management
