Dr. Santosh Kumar Hotta
Assistant Professor-II
Dr. Santosh Kumar Hotta completed his Ph.D. in 2023 from the School of Energy Science and Engineering, IIT Guwahati, after earning an M.Tech in Fluid and Thermal Engineering from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Guwahati, in 2013. His doctoral research was centered on optimizing operating parameters for biogas-fueled spark ignition engines.
With over eight years of teaching and research experience, Dr. Hotta has published 11 international journal papers, presented at more than 13 international and national conferences, and authored 5 book chapters. He also serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Renewable Energy, Fuel and INAE.
His research expertise spans Fuel-Based Engine Design and Modification, Combustion in CI and SI Engines, GDI and HCCI Engines, Engine Deposits, Renewable fuels (CNG, Biogas, Hydrogen, Ethanol, Methanol, and Ammonia),Waste Heat Recovery, Drying Technology, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and Thermo-Economic Analysis of Engineering Systems.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Ph.D.
COURSE EXPERTISE
Engineering Thermodynamics, Combustion Engineering, Fluid Mechanics and Hydrolics Machine, Computational Fluid Dynamics,
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Fuel Based Engine Design and Modification, Development and performance optimization of biofueled engines, Combustion in CI and SI engine, GDI and HCCI Engines, Engine deposits, CNG, Biogas, Hydrogen, Ethanol, Methanol, Ammonia and other renewable or alternative fuels, Renewable energy, Waste heat recovery and Drying technology, Computational Fluid Dynamics and Thermo-Economic Analysis of Engineering Systems
Administrative Responsibilities
Associate Dean (UG Program of the University)
Awards and Achievements
MHRD, Govt. of India scholarship for Ph.D. and M.Tech
Professional Membership
Life member of the Indian Socity of Technical Education (ISTE).
Projects & Consultancies
Project Title: “prototype development of a diesel-methanol dual fuel CI engine genset as an alternative power source for underwater repairing and maintenance activities” Funded By: Technology Innovation and Development Foundation, IIT Guwahati”
Collaborations: Project Consultant: Sistema. bio