Aldin of STB31061 - Karunya Inst of Technology & Sciences

Explore the fascinating world of Cryogenic Propulsion through an engaging and interactive workshop featuring Dr. Aldin Justin Sundararaj. This workshop offers a unique opportunity for participants to gain practical experience with liquid nitrogen and its applications in propulsion systems. Cryogenic propulsion plays a vital role in modern space exploration, using extremely low-temperature fuel to power rockets and spacecraft with unprecedented efficiency.

Key Highlights of the Workshop:

• Introduction to cryogenic propulsion systems.
• Hands-on demonstrations with liquid nitrogen, showcasing its properties and uses in propulsion technology.
• A live experiment with liquid nitrogen, giving participants a real-time understanding of cryogenic processes.
• In-depth discussions on the role of cryogenic engines in rocket science and space missions.
• Insights into ISRO’s advancements and India’s progress in space technology, delivered by an industry expert.

Target Audience:
This workshop is perfect for aerospace engineering students, budding scientists, and enthusiasts who are curious about space technology and propulsion systems.

Biography:

Dr. Aldin Justin Sundararaj is an Assistant Professor at Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, where he has been teaching since May 2010. His expertise spans propulsion systems, including ignition, energetic propellants, combustion, shock waves, detonation, and heat transfer. He also has a secondary research interest in using drones for agriculture.

Education:

• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (2007)
• M.Tech in Engineering Design from Karunya University (2010)
• Ph.D. in Propulsion from Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (2018)

Specializations:

• Propulsion
• Shock waves

Courses Taught:

• Undergraduate: Aircraft Propulsion, Rocket Propulsion, Cryogenic Propulsion
• Postgraduate: Advanced Propulsion

Publications:

• Scopus: 12 papers
• Web of Science: 5 papers
• Other Journals: 3 papers
• Conferences: 13 international and 7 national papers

Patents:

• Deflagration to Detonation Supersonic Igniter, Indian Patent No. 201941026005 (2019)

Research Projects and Grants:

• DRDO-funded project on investigating ignition delay of Isrosene using shock tube technology, funded with INR 9,28,000
• Collaborated with BrahMos Aerospace, ISRO, and DRDO on various projects.

Professional Memberships:

• Institute of Engineers (India)
• Society of Shock Wave Research
• Combustion Institute (India)
• Indian Cryogenic Council

Awards and Honors:

• Young Achiever Award (2019) and Young Engineer Award (2018) from the Institution of Engineers (India)
• Best Poster Award, Karunya University (2017)
• Gold Medal for M.Tech from Karunya University (2010)
• India-Israel Fellowship (2020)
• SERB Travel Grant for attending an international course in Germany (2020)

Email:

Address:Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Karunya Nagar, Coimbatore, 641114, Coimbatore, India, 641114