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G. Rajesh





Dr. G. Rajesh
Asst. Professor
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
Thiruvananthapuram - 695 022
Phone:0471 2563057 (Off)
0476 2847694 (Res)
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Dr. Rajesh  


Education:
  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engg. (Andong National University, South Korea)
  • M.Tech. in Mechanical Engg. (Univ. of Kerala)
  • B.Tech. in Mechanical Engg. (Univ. of Kerala)


    Area of Research:
    Internal & external ballistics, Unsteady aerodynamics of projectiles, missiles, etc., Flows with shock waves, shock dynamics (Euler and Viscous) and shock-boundary layer interaction, Unsteady flows.


    Courses offered:
    Undergraduate: Thermal Engg, Fluid Dynamics
    Post Graduate: Air Breathing Engines, Shock Wave Dynamics, Transonic Aerodynamics


    Experience:
    • Lecturer in Mech. Eng., Govt. Eng. College, Kerala, (2003-2008).
    • Scientist/Engineer, Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, ISRO, Valiamala, (2001-2003).
    • Research Assistant, JawaharLal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore, (2000-2001).

    Present works:
    Computational and Experimental Studies on the Fluid Dynamics of a Ballistic Range Simulator, Study of Transient Characteristics of a Vacuum Ejector-Diffuser System, Projectile Configuration Effects on the Overtaking Phenomenon in Muzzle Blast Flow Fields, Overtaking effects on real gas gun problems.


    Selected Publications:

    Peer-reviewed International Journals
    1. G. Rajesh, R. Mishra, H. G. Kang, and H. D. Kim, 2007, “Computational Study of the Compressible Flow Driven by a Piston in the Ballistic Range,” J. Thermal Sciences, Springer, J. Thermal Sciences, Springer, 16(4), pp.360-369.
    2. Rajesh Gopalapillai, Heuy-Dong Kim, Toshiaki Setoguchi and Shigeru Matsuo, 2007, “On the Near-Field Aerodynamics of a Projectile Launched from a Ballistic Range,” J. Mechanical Science and Technology, 21(7), pp.1129-1138.
    3. G. Rajesh, H. D. Kim, T. Setoguchi, and S. Raghunathan, 2007, “Performance Analysis and Enhancement of the Ballistic Range,” Proc. of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G, J. Aerospace Engineering, 221(5), pp.649-659.
    4. G. Rajesh, H. D. Kim, S. Matsuo, and T. Setoguchi, 2007, “A Study of the Unsteady Projectile Aerodynamics Using a Moving Coordinate Method,” Proc. of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G, J. Aerospace Engineering, 221(5), pp.691-706.
    5. G. Rajesh, H. D. Kim, and T. Setoguchi, 2007, “The Projectile Aerodynamics Overtaking a Shock Wave,” J. Spacecraft and Rockets, AIAA (To appear).
    6. G. Rajesh, J. M. Lee, S.C. Back, and H. D. Kim, 2006, “Theoretical Study for the Design of a New Ballistic Range,” J. Mechanical Science and Technology, 20(7), pp.1019-1029.
    7. H. D. Kim, G. Rajesh, T. Setoguchi, and S. Matsuo, 2006, “Optimization Study of a Coanda Ejector,” J. Thermal Sciences, Springer, 15(4), pp.331-336.
    Refereed International Conferences
    1. G. Rajesh, H. D. Kim, S. Matsuo, T. Setoguchi, and M. Deepu, “Computational Analysis of the Transient Flows in an Ejector-Diffuser System,” 12th Asian Congress on Fluid Mechanics, August 2008, Daejon, Korea.
    2. Lijo Vincent, John M. George, and G. Rajesh, “Exergetic Analysis of Vapour Absorption Refrigeration System,” 12th Asian Congress on Fluid Mechanics, August 2008, Daejon, Korea.
    3. M. Deepu, H. D. Kim, and G. Rajesh, “A Numerical Study of Supersonic Hydrogen Combustion Upstream of a Backward-Facing Step,” 12th Asian Congress on Fluid Mechanics, August 2008, Daejon, Korea.
    4. G. Rajesh, H. D. Kim, and Y. K. Lee, “Computational Study of the Operating Processes of a Ballistic Range,” 12th Asian Congress on Fluid Mechanics, August 2008, Daejon, Korea .
    5. G. Rajesh, and H. D. Kim, “A Study on the Interior Ballistics of a Two-Stage Light-Gas Gun,” 2nd Asian Joint Workshop on Thermophysics and Fluid Science, May 2008, Luoyang, China.
    6. G. Rajesh, Suryakant Nagdewe, H. D. Kim, and T. Setoguchi, “Supersonic and Subsonic Projectile Overtaking Problems in Muzzle Gun Applications,” 4th Asian Joint Conference on Propulsion and Power, March 2008, Daejon, Korea.
    7. G. Rajesh, H. D. Kim, T. Setoguchi, and S. Matsuo, “The starting Characteristics of the Steady Ejector-Diffuser System,” 4th Asian Joint Conference on Propulsion and Power, March 2008, Daejon, Korea.
    8. Rajesh, G. Pillai, H. G. Kang, H. D. Kim, and Suryakant Nagdewe, “Computational Study of the Unsteady Aerodynamics of the Projectile Overtaking a Moving Shockwave,” 7th Asian Computational Fluid Dynamics, November 2007, Bangalore, India.
    9. G. Rajesh, R. Mishra, H. G. Kang, and H. D. Kim, “Computational Study of the Compressible Flow Driven by a Piston in the Ballistic Range,” 8th International Symposium on Experimental and Computational Aerothermodynamics of Internal Flows, Lyon, France, July 2007.
    10. G. Rajesh, H. D. Kim, T. Setoguchi, and S. Matsuo, “Optimization Study of a Coanda Ejector,” 1st Asian Joint workshop on Thermophysics and Fluid Sciences, June 2006, Qufu, China.
    11. G. Rajesh, and G. Ramachandran, “Experimental Investigation of the Flow-Field on a Blunt Cone at Supersonic Speeds,” 1st International Mach Reflection Symposium cum Shock-Vortex Interaction Workshop, November 2004, Jeju Island, South Korea.
    National Conferences
    1. G. Rajesh, H. G. Kang and H. D. Kim, “Computational Study of the Operating processes of a Ballistic Range,” Proc. of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers Spring Conference, November 2007, Korea Aerospace University, Seoul, Korea.
    2. G. Rajesh, and H. D. Kim, “Transient Characteristics of an Ejector-Diffuser System,” Proc. of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers Spring Annual Conference, October 2007, Phoenix Park, Gangwon-Do, Korea.
    3. G. Rajesh, Y. K. Lee, and H. D. Kim, “Aerodynamic Characteristics of the Projectile Overtaking a Blast Wave,” Proc. of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers Spring Annual Conference, October 2007, Phoenix Park, Gangwon-Do, Korea.
    4. Hyun-Goo Kang, G. Rajesh, Chun-Sik Shin, and H. D. Kim, “Experimental Study of a Ballistic Range with Shock Tube,” Proc. of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers Spring Annual Conference, October 2007, Phoenix Park, Gangwon-Do, Korea.
    5. G. Rajesh, H. G. Kang, J. M. Lee, and H. D. Kim, “Computational Study of the unsteady Projectile Aerodynamics,” Proc. of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers Fall Annual Conference, November 2006, Muju Resort, Korea.
    6. Rupal Mishra, H. G. Kang, G. Rajesh, J. M. Lee, and H. D. Kim, “Computational and Theoretical Studies on the Optimization of a Ballistic Range Simulator,” Proc. of the 4th National Congress on Fluids Engineering, August 2006, Kyunju, Korea.
    7. G. Rajesh, J. H. Lee, and H. D. Kim, “A Parametric Study for the Performance Evaluation of a Coanda Ejector,” Proc. of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers Spring Annual Conference, June 2006, Jeju Island, Korea.
    8. Rajesh, G, J. M. Lee, and H. D. Kim, “A Theoretical Study of the Shock Tube Effect on the Ballistic Range Performance,” Proc. of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers Fall Annual Conference, November 2005, Yeongpeong Resort, Korea.
    9. G. Rajesh, H. D. Kim, and G. Ramachandran, “Experimental and Computational Studies on Blunt Body Aerodynamics,” Proc. of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers Spring Annual Conference, May 2005, Busan, Korea.
    10. S. J. Jung, G. Rajesh, H. D. Kim, and J. M. Lee, “A Numerical Simulation of Projectile Aerodynamics using a Ballistic Range,” Proc. of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers Fall Conference, April 2005, Busan, Korea.
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