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Janardhanraj Subburaj, Ph.D.

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Research Scientist

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Research Interests

My research broadly focuses on understanding fundamental shockwave phenomena and realizing novel interdisciplinary applications of shockwaves. Specifically, my current research investigates supersonic flows in miniature-scales through extensive experiments and computational efforts to develop new miniature shock tubes. I am also exploring non-conventional uses of large-scale shock tubes in material synthesis/modification. My research involves implementing advanced flow diagnostic techniques and innovative experimental test rigs to give insights into flow physics.

Selected Publications

  • Insights into the shockwave attenuation in miniature shock tubes, 910, A3, (2021). Journal of Fluid Mechanics
    Janardhanraj, S., Abhishek, K., & Jagadeesh, G.
    DOI:10.1017/jfm.2020.914
  • Computational and Microstructural Stability Analysis of Shock Wave Interaction with NbB2-B4C Based Nanostructured Ceramics, 11 (50), 47491-47500, (2019). ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
    Maity T. N., Gopinath N. K., Janardhanraj S., Biswas K., Basu B.
    DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b13995
  • Effect of stacking fault energy on the evolution of microstructure and texture during blast assisted deformation of FCC materials. 271: 568-583, (2019).  Journal of Materials Processing Technology
    Anuj B., Lailesh K., Janardhanraj S., Jagadeesh G., Satyam S.
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2019.04.029



Education

  • Ph.D. & M.Sc. (Dual Degree), Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, India, 2016
  • B. Tech, Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, India, 2008

Professional Profile

  • 2022 - Present: Research Scientist, CCRC, KAUST, Saudi Arabia
  • 2021 - 2022: Postdoctoral fellow, KAUST, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
  • 2019 - 2020: Head of Technology, Srushti Engineering Innovations Pvt. Ltd. (MACHSTAR Group), Bangalore, India
  • 2016 - 2018: Project Manager, Super-wave Technology Pvt. Ltd. (MACHSTAR Group), Bangalore, India
  • 2008 - 2009: Project Assistant, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India

Awards

Awarded Travel Grant by Indian Institute of Science to attend 30th International Symposium on Shock Waves held in Tel Aviv, Israel, in 2015.

Obtained scholarship from Ministry of Human Resource and Development (MHRD), Govt. of India for Ph.D. & M.Sc. (Dual Degree). 

KAUST Affiliations

  • Clean Combustion Research Center (CCRC)

  • Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering (PSE)

Research Interests Keywords

Laser diagnostics Chemical Kinetics