Faculty Name Dr. A.

Arokkiaswamy
Designation Professor & Head of the Dept.
BSc (Maths), DMIT (Aero.
Educational
Engg,), ME (Aero. Engg., IISc), PhD
Qualification
(Engg.)
Email - Id hod-aero@dayanandasagar.edu

 Research and Industrial Work Experience : 15 Years

 Academic Experience : 21 Years

Membership in Professional Bodies:

 Member, Aeronautical Society of India (MAeSI)

 Member, Institution of Engineers, India (MIE)
 Member, Indian Society of Technical Education(MISTE)

Committee Member in VTU :

 BOS Member , PG Aero.Engg Syllabus committee (during 2013-2014)

 BOS Member UG Aero. Engg. Syllabus committee (during 2006-till now)
 BOE- Member; Mechanical Engg. Board For the period 2013 – 2014
 BOE – Coordinator for VTU Practical Exam. 2013-14
 BOE-Member, Aeronautical Engg. Board, 2015-16
 BOS Convener, Aeronautical Engg. Dept. , DSCE, from 2015-16.

Assessment / Selection Committee Member:

 Wind Energy Division, NAL, Bangalore

 Propulsion Division, NAL, Bangalore
 UVCE, Bangalore

Official Reviewer for International Journal:

 Reviewer for the “International journal of turbo and jet engines” from 2012.
 Reviewer for the “International journal Propulsion and Power” from 2015.

Area of Specialization:

Experimental Mixing control studies in subsonic non-circular jets. (ii) Flight vehicle
design and development (iii) Experimental Aerodynamic investigation studies from low
speed to high speed range (iv) Wind tunnel model design for low speed and high speed
wind tunnel testing.(v) Flight vehicle performance and stability analysis studies.
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS : Journals / Reports/Conferences
[1] V. Kanagarajan and A. Arokkiaswamy, “ Some studies on Induced Rolling moments
on missile type of configurations”, Journal of Aero. Society of India, Vol.38, No.4, PP
223 – 228, 1986

[2] V..S. Holla, A. Arokkiaswamy and C.B.Asthana, “ Aerodynamic characteristics of Pre-

tensioned elastic membrane Rectangular Sail wings .”, Journal of Computer Methods in
Applied Mechanics and Engineering , Vol. 44, PP 1-16 1984

[3] Authored over 100 technical reports(classified) at NAL on flight vehicle(Aircraft,

Missiles and Bombs) design , development and other topics for CSIR and DRDO and
ARDB Sponsored Projects.

[4] Authored over 60 technical reports(classified) at ADA: On LCA Design , Development

and Performance and Stability & Control studies and analysis.

[5] V.R. Sanal Kumar, M.Abhijit, Yasir Khan, A. Arokkiaswamy and RMO Gemson
“Studies on Dump Diffusers for Modern Aircraft Engines”, 43rd
AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, 8 –11 July,
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

[6] Yasir Khan, M.Abhijit, A. Arokkiaswamy, RMO Gemson and V.R. Sanal Kumar “
Power Generation for Manned Space Mission”, 5th International Energy Conversion
Engineering Conference and Exhibit(IECEC)”, 25 – 27 June, Missouri

[7] Yasir Khan, M.Abhijit, A. Arokkiaswamy, RMO Gemson and V.R. Sanal Kumar
“Studies on Impact of Space Debris on Future Space Missions”, CEIAT, International
Conference for Innovation and Integration”, 18 – 20, September, Belfast, Ireland.

[8] Asif Iqbal Maldar, A.Arokkiaswamy, R.M.O.Gemson, and V.R. Sanal Kumar, “Studies
on Aerodynamic Sound Reduction for Silent Aircrafts” .Paper No. AIAA-2008-0150
46th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit Nevada USA January 2008

[9] Deepa M.S, V. Reddy and A. Arokkiaswamy, “ Multi-disciplinary optimization of an

aircraft wing box’, National Conference on Mechanical Engineering , Organised by
MSRIT, Bangalore November 13 – 14 , 2009

[10] Deepa M.S., V. Reddy and A. Arokkiaswamy, “ Multi-Disciplinary Design Optimization

of an Aircraft Wing Box using iSIGHT” International conference on Total Engineering
Analysis and manufacturing Technologies organized by TEAMTECH 2009 , November
19 – 21, 2009 Bangalore, India.

[11] A. Arokkiaswamy, S.B .Verma ” Studies on Rectangular Jets with Trapezoidal tabs”,
paper presented titled in 10th Asian Symposium on Visualisation at SRM university,
Chennai Proceeding Part-II. PP. 466 – 471, March 1 – 5, 2010
[12] A. Arokkiaswamy, S.B .Verma and S. Venkateswaran, “Influence of Tab Geometry on
the Development of a Rectangular Jet” Proceedings of the 37th National & 4th
 International Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power, pp.-1 – 10, December 16-
18, 2010, IIT Madras, Chennai, India.

[13] Arokkiaswamy, S.B.Verma and S. Venkateswaran “Experimental Studies On

Rectangular Jets With Trapezoidal Tabs,” The Aeronautical Journal, Royal Aeronautical
Society, London, May 2013 Volume 177 No 1191.

[14] Arokkiaswamy, S.B.Verma and S. Venkateswaran,”“Effect Of Tab Geometry on the

Development of a Jet Issuing from a Rectangular Nozzle”, International Journal Turbo
and Jet engine, June issue, 2012.

[15] Arokkiaswamy, S.B.Verma and S. Venkateswaran,” Effect of Delta Tab Geometry on

the Development of Rectangular Jets”, International Journal of Fluid Engineering,
ISSN 0974-3138,Vol.4, pp.75-89, 2012.

[16] A. Arokkiaswamy, S.B.Verma and S. Venkateswaran, “Experimental Studies With

Passive Controls on the Jet Issuing from a rectangular nozzle” Paper presented in
National Conference on Emerging Trends in Aeronautical Engineering, GITAM
University, Hyderabad, 26 – 27 March 2012.

[17] Kamal Seswani, Krishna Lok Singh and A. Arokkiaswamy,” Computation of SIF and
Crack Growth Simulation using XFEM techniques”, Paper presented in International
Conference, Kerala, May 2012.

[18] .Srinivasan, JJ Issac, and A. Arokkiaswamy, ”Drag Reduction of V-Shaped Ring Gutter
of an Afterburner by Tandem Bluff Bodies using CFD”, IOSR Journal of Mechanical and
Civil Engineering, Vol.1, Issue,6, July-Aug. 2012.

[19] S.Srinivasan, and A. Arokkiaswamy, “Drag reduction of V shaped ring gutter of an

After-burner by tandem bluff bodies using CFD”, IOSRJMCE International (ISSN 2278-
1684) Sept. 26-27, 2013.

[20] Charles GMartin, Dr Arokkiaswamy ,“Mesh Optimization andFinite Element Analysis

Of Typical Turbo Fan engine Fan Hub Frame”, International conferenceon Science,
Engineering & Management in education and research–Aglobal Perspective:ICCSEM-
2013, 26-27 September 2013, DSCE, Bengaluru, India.

[21] Arokkiaswamy, “ Experimental Investigation on Plain Circular and 2:1 Rectangular Jets
at Low Speed, ”American International Journal of Research in Science, Technology,
Engineering & Mathematics”, AIJRSTEM 15-118, Vol.9(1), pp. 34-38, Dec. 2014 – Feb.
2015, IISN(Print): 2328-3491, ISSN(Online): 2328-3580, ISSN(CD_ROM): 2328-3629.

[22] Charles G Martin, Dr Arokkiaswamy, “Finite Element Modal Analysis And Mesh
Optimization Of A Typical Turbo Fan Engine – Fan Hub Frame'', International Journal of
Advanced Scientific Research and Management, ISSN 2455-6378, Page 95-102 ,Vol
1,Issue 3,March 2016.
[23] A.Arokkiaswamy, S.B.Verma,”Mixing Enhancement studies on 2:1 Plain Rectangular
Jet and 1:1 Plain Circular Jet., Modern trends in Aerodynamic Systems and Mathematical
Models, Book Chapter-07, ISBN: 978-93-85682-13-1, 2016

[24] Charles G Martin, Dr Arokkiaswamy, “Design And Development Of Energy Absorption

Fixture For Safe Belly Landing On Land For A Typical Aircraft Configuration.”, ISBN:
978-93-84935-77-1, DSCE, AMEAS,2016

[25] T. Swathi and Dr. A. Arokkiaswamy, “ Review of Various Types of Controls Adopted
for Fixed Wing Uninhibited Aerial Vehicle (UAV)”, National Conference on Advances
in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Sciences- AMEAS-ISBN:978-93-84935-77-1,
PP. 168-173, DSCE, Feb. 2016.

[26] Arokkiaswamy and Shashi Bhushan Verma, “ Modern Trends in Aerodynamic Systems
and Mathematical Models” Book Chapter jet – 9 , Mixing Enhancement Studies on 2:1,
Plain Rectangular Jet and 1:1 Plain Circular, pp. 138-154, ISBN: 978-93-85682-13-1,
2016,

[27] Charles G Martin, Dr. Arokkiaswamy, “Design and development of energy absorption
fixture for safe belly landing on land for a typical aircraft configuration.” International
Journal of Advanced Scientific Research and Management, ISSN 2455-6378,Page 54-
60,Vol 1,Issue 2,February 2016.