Dr. Kunja Bihari Sahu

Professor

Prof. (Dr.) Kunja Bihari Sahu completed his Ph. D. (Mechanical Engineering) from Jadavpur University, M. Tech. (Thermal Engineering) and B. Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) from University College of Engineering, Burla (presently VSSUT, Burla). He has an experience of more than 33 years in teaching. His major areas of interest include Combustion, Heat Transfer, and applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics in Enclosure problems. He has guided 3 Ph. D. scholars and 17 Master’s dissertation and published more than 30 research articles in peer reviewed international journals, international and national conference proceedings. He is currently a Professor at School of Mechanical Engineering in KIIT Deemed to be University. He has also taken up the position of Dean (UG Programmes) of KIIT Deemed to be University. He occupied important positions like University Academic Council member; Chairman, Board of Studies (BoS) of School of Mechanical Engineering. Prior to this, he served as the Director (Academics) of Spintronic Technology and Advanced Research, Bhubaneswar. Dr. Sahu is a Life Member of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), Indian Society for Heat and Mass Transfer (ISHMT), and Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA). He is also a Fellow of Institution of Engineers (India).

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Ph. D. (Engg.), M. E. (Heat Power Engineering), B. E. (Mechanical Engineering)

COURSE EXPERTISE

Heat Transfer, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Engineering Thermodynamics, Internal Combustion Engines, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Mechanics, Finite Element Methods, Mechanics of Solids, Engineering Mechanics

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Combustion, Heat Transfer, and applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics in Enclosure problems

Administrative Responsibilities

Dean (UG Programmes), KIIT Deemed to be University

Outreach Activity

  • ATAL Academy Online FDP on IoT (24.08.2020-28.08.2020) at NPTI
  • ATAL Academy Online FDP on IoT (14.09.2020-18.09.2020) at COE, Kallupara
  • Webinar on Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry for the Characterization of Batteries (28.01.2021)
  • ATAL Academy Online FDP on EV (01.02.2021-05.02.2021) at Manipal Universiy, Jaipur
  • THE India University Forum (10.02.21-11.02.2021)
  • Online QIP Short Term Course on “Learning CFD/HT through Industry Relevant Problems” at IIT Bhubaneswar (07.06.2021-18.06.2021)
  • Primary Evaluator in Tycathon, 2021
  • International e-Workshop on “Radiation Transport and Applications” at IIT Bhubaneswar (21.01.2022-22.01.2022)
  • Course Certificate on “Data Visualization in Excel” authorized by Macquarie University through Coursera
  • FDP on Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education organized by AICTE, 08-10 December, 2023, KIIT Deemed to be University
  • FDP on UHV-II organized by AICTE, 06-10 May, 2024, KIIT Deemed to be University
  • FDP on Emerging Concepts in HVAC&R conducted by ISHRAE, 08-15 July, 2024, KIIT Deemed to be University- one week
  • One Indian design patent accepted and published; one Indian patent application is in amended examination.

Professional Membership

  • Indian Society for Technical Education- Life Member
  • Indian Society for Heat and Mass Transfer- Life Member
  • Institution of Engineers (India)- Fellow
  • Indian Science Congress Association- Life Member

Patents and Innovations

202231054539 A (Published on 11/11/2022), 388719-001 (Design Accepted and Published, Journal No is 36/2023 and Journal Date is 08/09/2023)