Research
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND SERVICES
The School of Mechanical Engineering considers engineering research to be very important as it leads to an expansion of knowledge and discoveries of new products and services. It is research that leads to breakthroughs in engineering and technology. Research and experimental development comprise creative work undertaken systematically to increase the stock of knowledge, including knowledge of man, culture, and society, and the use of this knowledge to devise new applications.
The staffs of the department are willing to offer services to the industry in the form of consultancy, personnel training, and short courses on selected topics. The areas of involvement may comprise rural development including the mechanization of agricultural production, materials testing, solar energy applications, alternative fuels, and renewable energy sources, including charcoal and pyrolytic liquid fuels, wind power, hydropower, production systems including manufacturing processes, plant layout, materials handling, warehouse design and operations, production planning and control, and computer-aided design and drafting.
Staff Research Interests
| Academic Staff Member | Research Areas |
|---|---|
|
Dr. Kamakanta K. Muduli, Ph.D. |
Operations Management, Decision sciences, Machining,
Sustainable Development, Health Care, Waste Management, and
Ergonomics |
|
Dr. Aezeden
Mohamed, Ph.D. |
Corrosion Engineering, Machine Design, Non-Destructive
Technologies, Biomedical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Materials
and Manufacturing processing. Engineering Education |
|
Dr. Shoeb Ahmed
Syed, PhD |
Numerical Modeling, Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat
Transfer, Combustion, Fluid-Structure Interaction, Turbulence, 2 or
4 Stroke Reciprocating Engines, Renewable Energy |
|
Dr. Jack Khallahle, PhD |
Computational Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Thermal Power
Systems, Heat Transfer, Engineering Economics, Engineering Noise
Control and Machine Design |
|
Dr. Steve Ales
Korokan, Ph.D |
Materials Science & Engineering: Friction Stir Welding (FSW) Al-Al
and Al-high Temperature Alloys; Smart Materials and other Alloys, Design, and Manufacturing; Production of Fiber-reinforced
Polymer Composites, Renewable Energy – Geothermal, Bio, Wind,
and Solar – and Energy Policy |
|
Dr. Bikash Ranjan
Moharana, Ph.D |
Welding, Mechanical and Metallurgical Analysis, Process
Optimization, Advanced Machining Processes, and Sustainable
Manufacturing Technology |
|
Dr.Khazar Hayat, Ph.D |
Mechanical Design, Composite Materials & Structures, Multiscale
Analysis, Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), Renewable Energy
Technologies |
|
Mr. Brian N’Drelan |
Renewable energy – Solar, Tidal, and Wind. Failure of Components
and Systems in Alluvial Mining Engineering, Experimental
Engineering, and Operations Management |
Postgraduate Research
| Scientific Coordinator | Research/Project Topic | Student |
|---|---|---|
|
Dr. Kamakanta Muduli |
Failure of Components and Systems in Alluvial Mining Engineering |
Mr. Brian N’Drelan |
|
Dr. Kamakanta Muduli and Dr. Shoeb A. Syed |
Digital Technology Enabled Maintenance Practices for Enhanced Sustainable Organizational Performance: Myth or Reality? |
Mr. Granville Embia (PhD) |
|
Dr. Kamakanta Muduli |
Investigation of Sustainable Prospects of Fabricating Galvanized Steel with Gas Metal Arc Welding |
Mr. John Kamit (Masters student) |
|
Dr. Kamakanta Muduli |
Implementing IoT and Automation for Quality Control in Beverage Industries: A Comprehensive Approach to Fill Level Inspections and Early Alert System |
Mr. Sachhi Noreo (Masters student) |
|
Dr. Steve Ales |
Assessment of Weld Integrity on Mild Steel |
Mr. Max Aiso (Master student) |
|
Dr. Kamakanta Muduli |
Power Systems and Machinery – Electrical Fault Analysis in Mechanical Systems |
Mr. Josek Johnson (Masters student) |
|
Dr. Steve Ales |
to be decided |
Mr. RNorman Gilbert (Masters student) |
|
Bonifasio Kaupa Tandago and Dr Bikash Ranjan Moharana
|
to be decided |
Mr. Bonifasio Kaupa Tandago (Masters student) |
Final Year BME Research Project (FYP)
| Student(s) | Research/Project Area | Co-ordinator |
|---|---|---|
|
NIGEL PALAU, STONNY DANIEL |
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MINI HYDRO AT VANIMO |
MR BRIAN N’DRELAN |
|
JOSHUA MICHAELS, MASILI MALASTA |
HYDRAULIC ARM FOR LIFTING RUBBISH BINS |
MR BRIAN N’DRELAN |
|
BENJAMIN KURIANA, GUBUNG ANONG |
OPTIMIZATION OF HAUL TRUCK FUEL CONSUMPTION FOR RAMU NICO MINING |
MR BRIAN N’DRELAN |
|
BALU ANDIA, FABIAN PASUL |
AI PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR ROTATING MACHINE |
DR KHAZAR HAYAT |
|
MACHANZSEN GELUA, DEAN POKO |
IMPLEMENTATION OF CONDITION-BASED MONITORING MAINTENANCE IN RAMU NICO MINE |
DR KHAZAR HAYAT |
|
DEAN POKO, CAMELBERT PAKAO |
DEVELOPMENT OF A SMALL-SCALE COMPOSITE VERTICAL-AXIS WIND TURBINE (VAWT) |
DR KHAZAR HAYAT |
|
JANELENE KAINGE, OSCAR PRYKE |
PRE-FEASIBILITY STUDY OF A MICRO-HYDRO POWER SCHEME FOR GOTOMI STATION |
DR JACK KHALLAHLE |
|
PELIS JUDIE, |
NUMERICAL STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF LIQUID VISCOSITY ON GAS WALL SHEAR AND INTERFAICL SHEAR STRESS IN A HORIZONTAL PIPE |
DR JACK KHALLAHLE |
|
SAVICTORIA TALITA, SHORNTELLE TAIYE |
FEASIBILITY STUDY OF BOREFIELD SOLAR POWERED WATER SUPPLY AND IRRIGATION SYSTEM FOR IALIBU STATION |
DR JACK KHALLAHLE |
|
IMMANUEL TAPELA, MESHACK EKIP |
NUMERICAL VALIDATION OF FLOW PATTERNS OF TWO PHASE OIL/WATER FLOW IN HORIZONTAL PIPE |
DR JACK KHALLAHLE |
|
SHELLASTINE KUK |
FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A COOL ROOM DESIGN TO STORE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE FOR TAMBUL NEBILYER DISTRICT |
DR JACK KHALLAHLE |
