Dr. K Dharmareddy working as Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, S.V.U College of Engineering, Tirupati. He is a graduate in Mechanical Engineering from Madras University, Chennai and M. Tech in Energy Systems from JNTU, Anathapuram. He joined SVU College of Engineering in the year 2007 and has been involved in the domain of Thermal Engineering and Renewable Energy Sources. He obtained PhD in the year 2016 from S V University, Tirupati. His specialization includes Thermal Engineering, Renewable Energy Sources, Automobile Engineering. He carried out research in the Department, guiding one PhD student , MTech students and published many research papers in National and International journals. Also published and attended conferences at National and International level. He is also a Member of Board of Studies both UG and PG programmes. His PG students are well placed and working all over the world .He served as Addl.Chief Superintendent of Exams, Deputy Warden , NCC Officer , Officer In-charge of Workshop and Mechanical Engineering Laboratories and Officer in charge -Transport Section, S.V. University.
General Publications
List of Papers Published in International Journals
- K.Dharma Reddy,.P.Venkataramaiah (2012)”Experimental Investigation On Responses In Turning Of Aluminium With Carbide Tipped Tool at Different Coolant Conditions “International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology (IJMET), ISSN 0976 –6340(Print), ISSN 0976 – 6359(Online) Volume 3, Issue 2, May-August (2012), © IAEME 189.Impact Factor: 1.2083.
- P.Venkataramaiah, K.Dharma Reddy, E. Madhusudhana Rao (2012) “Measurement of Drill Tool Wear through Image Processing”Global J. Of Mech., Engg. & Comp. Sciences, 2012: Pp.116-119 ISSN 2277-6664(Online):2249-3468(Print) – Rising Research Journal Publication.
- G. Vijay Kumar,P.Venkataramaiah,K.DharmaReddy,C. Sudhakar (2013) “Parametric Optimization In Drilling Of Al6061/Sicp Mmc With Reference To Tool Wear Measuring By Image Processing ”ISST Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 4 No. 1, (January – June 2013), p.p. 11-16 ISSN 0976-7371 © Intellectuals Society for Socio-Techno Welfare.
- P.Venkataramaiah, N. Rajesh, K.Dharma Reddy (2014)”Determination of Optimum Influential Parameters in Turning of Al6061 Using Fuzzy Logic ”ISSN: 2319-8753 International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (An ISO 3297: 2007 Certified Organization) Vol. 2, Issue 10, October 2013.Impact Factor: 6.209.
- P.Venkataramaiah, K.DharmaReddy , P.Meramma (2014)”Analysis on Influence of Feed Rate and Tool Geometry on Cutting Forces in Turning Using Taguchi method and Fuzzy Logic” Elsevier ,Procedia Materials Science 5 ( 2014 ) 1692 – 1701, Science Direct. Impact Factor: 1.329, UGC Referred Sl. No: 49021.
- Kondakkagari Dharma Reddy, Pathi Venkataramaiah, Tupakula Reddy Lokesh (2014) “Parametric Study on Phase Change Material Based Thermal Energy Storage System”. Energy and Power Engineering, 6, 537-549.http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/epe.2014.614047 Copyright © 2014 by authors and Scientific Research Publishing Inc.Impact Factor: 1.12.
- Dharma Reddy ,P.Venkataramaiah,T.ReddyLokesh (2014) “Evaluation Of Heat Storage Performance Of Sensible Heat Storage Materials And Latent Heat Storage Materials Using Fuzzy Logic” International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, ISSN 0973-4562 Vol. 9 No.26 (2014) pp. 9132-9136 .Impact Factor: 0.116, UGC Referred Sl. No: 64529 & UGC Care approved, Scopus Indexed.
- Dharma Reddy ,P.Venkataramaiah,P.Praveen Kumar(2015) “A Study On Phase Change Material Based Thermal Energy Storage System Using Fuzzy Logic And Ann” International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, ISSN 0973-4562Volume 10, Number 7 (2015) pp. 18089-18103 .Impact Factor: 0.116, UGC Referred Sl. No: 64529 & UGC Care approved, Scopus Indexed.
- M Chandra Sekhara Reddy ,T. Reddy Lokesh, K. Dharma Reddy,P. Venkataramaiah (2015)“Enhancement Of Thermal Energy Storage System UsingSensible Heat And Latent Heat Storage Materials”i-manager’s Journal on Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 5 l 3 l May – July 2015 pp.36-43.Impact Factor: 2.619.
- K Dharma Reddy, G. Kundan, P. Venkataramaiah, “Determining of Influential Parameters and Comparison of Various Absorber Tubes in Solar Parabolic Collector Trough in Winter” International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology. Vol. 5, Issue 4, ISSN: 2347-6710, PP.6048-6054, April 2016. Impact Factor: 6.383.
- GaliChiranjeevi Naidu, M Reddeiah, K Dharma Reddy, Venkataramaiah “Enhancement Of Material Removal Rate Of Electrochemical Machining By Using Rotating ToolOnAisi 1035” International Journal of Mechanical And Production Engineering, ISSN: 2320-2092, Volume- 4, Issue-8, PP 124-127, Aug 2016, Impact Factor: 2.56.
- GaliChiranjeevi Naidu, K Aruna, K Dharma Reddy, Venkataramaiah “Simulation And Analysis Of Phase Change Materials (PCM) Based thermal Energy Storage System Using CFD“International Journal of Advances in Engineering Research http://www.ijaer.com, e-ISSN: 2231-5152/ p-ISSN: 2454-1796, (IJAER) 2016, Vol. No. 11, Issue No. II, February , PP 66-72.
- GaliChiranjeevi Naidu, K Dharma Reddy, P V Ramaiah, “Experimental Evaluation of Electrolyte FlowPattern in ECM Tool Using CFD Analysis”International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Science (IJAERS), Vol. 3, Issue: 10, PP: 138-143, ISSN: 2349-6495, Oct 2016, Impact Factor:4.192.
- J Ravi Kumar, K. Dharma Reddy, P. Venkataramaiah, “Parametric Optimization of Solar Parabolic Collectors Using AHP-TOPSIS” International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET), Vol. 4, Issue: 3, PP: 270-275, ISSN: 2395-0072, March 2017, Impact Factor: 6.171, UGC Referred Sl. No: 45170.
- Venkataramaiah, K.DharmaReddy,P.Jayasudha (2016)”optimal solution for a FMS Loop layout Using multi objective genetic algorithm”The International Journal Of Science &Technoledge(THE IJST)Vol, 4, Issue: 6, PP:169-173, June 2016, ISSN: 2321 – 919X.Impact Factor: 0.981.
- GaliChiranjeevi Naidu, U Sainadh, K Dharma Reddy “Simulation and Analysis of Electrolyte Flow Pattern in ECM forL-Shaped Tool Using CFD”IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE), Vol. 14, Issue: 1, PP:70-74, ISSN: 2320-334X, Feb 2017.Impact Factor: 8.02.
- Nagendra Naik, K. Dharma Reddy, P. Venkata Ramaiah, B. Venkata Narayana, G. Bhanodaya Reddy “Exploration of Mechanical behaviour and Wear Behaviour of Al4C3 Reinforced Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites” Materials Today (ELSEVEIR), Vol, 4, Issue: 2, PP:2989-2998, Feb 2017, ISSN: 2214-7853, Impact Factor:0.733, UGC Referred Sl. No: 49021.
- K Dharma Reddy, K Vishnuvardhana, G ChiranjeeviNaidu“Analysis of Thermal Energy Storage System Using Manganese Chloride Tetra Hydrate as Phase Change Material” International Journal of Engineering Research and Application(www.ijera.com)ISSN: 2248-9622, Vol. 7, Issue 9, (Part -8) September 2017, pp.01-05.Impact Factor: 24.372.
- Praveen D, Dharma Reddy K, Venkata Narayana B, Nagendra Naik M Naidu “Investigation of Effect of Stirring Speed on Mechanical and Corrosive Properties of AMMC” International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology (www.ijert.org)ISSN: 2278-0181, Vol. 6, Issue 10, October 2017, pp.210-215.Impact Factor:7.86.
- K HimaSagar, K Dharma Reddy, P Venkataramaiah, G Vijay Kumar “comparison of mechanical properties of micro and nano al6351-sic metal matrix composites fabricated by stir casting” International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering (ijetae.com) ISSN :2250-2459, ISO 9001:2008 Certified Journal, Volume 7, Issue 12, December 2017,PP.67-71.Impact Factor: 6.351, UGC Referred Sl. No: 44256.
- K Dharma Reddy, M Bhupal, G ChiranjeeviNaidu“Productivity Improvement By Using Line Balancing And Automation Strategies in order To Improve overall Equipment Effectiveness”International Journal of Engineering Science Invention (IJESI)ISSN (Online): 2319 – 6734, ISSN (Print): 2319 – 6726 www.ijesi.org Volume 7 Issue 1, January 2018 , PP. 21-27.Impact Factor: 5.962.
- Rajulapudi BalaSai Shankar , Dr K Dharma Reddy “A Comparative Study on Heuristic and Meta Heuristic Approach in Solving a Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem “International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology www.ijisrt.com,ISSN No:-2456-2165,Volume 3, Issue 9, September – 2018, 94-98.Impact Factor: 5.15.
- K. Dharma Reddy, B.Harshita ” Optimization Study On Variable Components Of The Thermal Energy Storage System “ International Journal of Advance Engineering and Research Development (IJAERD)Volume 5, Issue 09, September-2018, e-ISSN: 2348 – 4470, print-ISSN: 2348-6406,Scientific Journal of Impact Factor (SJIF): 5.71 , PP. 110-116.Impact Factor: 5.711, UGC Referred Sl. No: 44839.
- Archana ,Dr.K.Dharma Reddy “Investigation Of Dimension Deviation,SurfaceRoughnessAnd Material Removal Rate In Wire Edm On Inconel625Using Taguchi S/N Ratio And Grey Relation Analysis “International Journal of Advance Engineering and Research Development (IJAERD)Volume 5, Issue 09, September-2018, e-ISSN: 2348 – 4470, print-ISSN: 2348-6406,Scientific Journal of Impact Factor (SJIF): 5.71 , PP. 124-131.Impact Factor: 5.711, UGC Referred Sl. No: 44839.
- Pranavi Singanamala, Dr.K. Dharma Reddy, Dr.P.Venkataramaiah” Solution to a Multi Depot Vehicle Routing Problem Using K-means Algorithm, Clarke and Wright Algorithm and Ant Colony Optimization ”International Journal of Applied Engineering Research ISSN 0973-4562 Volume 13, Number 21 (2018) pp. 15236-15246 © Research India Publications. Impact Factor: 0.122, UGC Referred Sl. No: 64529.
- Rajulapudi Bala Sai Shankar, Dr K Dharma Reddy, P.Venkataramaiah” Solution to a Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem Using Heuristics and Firefly Algorithm “International Journal of Applied Engineering Research ISSN 0973-4562 Volume 13, Number 21 (2018) pp. 15247-15254 © Research India Publications. Impact Factor: 0.122, UGC Referred Sl. No: 64529.
- Harshita,Dr. K. Dharma Reddy,Dr.P.Venkataramaiah“Optimization of Parameters in Thermal Energy Storage System ”International Journal of Applied Engineering Research ISSN 0973-4562 Volume 13, Number 21 (2018) pp. 15278-15283 © Research India Publications. Impact Factor: 0.122, UGC Referred Sl. No: 64529.
- Archana, Dr.K.DharmaReddy, Dr.P.Venkataramaiah “Study on Machining Response in Wire EDM OF Inconel 625”International Journal of Applied Engineering Research ISSN 0973-4562 Volume 13, Number 21 (2018) pp. 15270-15277 © Research India Publications. Impact Factor: 0.122, UGC Referred Sl. No: 64529.
- Anand Babu K, P. Venkata Ramaiah, K. Dharma Reddy, “Mechanical characterization of aluminium hybrid metal matrix composites synthesized by using stir casting process” Materials Today: Proceedings 5 (2018) (ELSEVEIR), Vol, 5, Issue: 14,Part 2,PP: 28155-2816321 December 2018, ISSN: 2214-7853 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2018.10.058, Impact Factor: 0.733, UGC Referred Sl. No: 49021 & UGC Care approved.
- Sravani and K. Dharma Reddy “Optimization of Parameters in Thermal Energy Storage System by Enhancing Heat Transfer in Phase Change Material “ IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, Volume 312, conference 1,National Conference on Recent Advances in Fuel Cells and Solar Energy, IOP Publishing ,Volume :312, Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd on 02 October 2019 doi:10.1088/1755-1315/312/1/012004. Impact Factor: 0.17, UGC Care Approved and Scopus indexed.
- Lakshmi Prasanna , K. Dharma Reddy “ Experimental Analysis of Thermoelectric Device to Produce Cooling Effect Using Solar Energy and Phase Changing Material “IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, Volume 312, conference 1,National Conference on Recent Advances in Fuel Cells and Solar Energy ,IOP Publishing ,Volume :312, Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd on 02 October 2019 doi:10.1088/1755-1315/312/1/012004. Impact Factor: 0.17, UGC Care Approved and Scopus indexed.
- R.Pavan Karthik, Dr.K.DharmaReddy “A Comparative Analysis of Vehicle Routing Problem in APSRTC Firm”International Journal of Applied Engineering Research ISSN 0973-4562 Volume 14, Number 21 (2019) pp. 4042-4046 © Research India Publications. Impact Factor: 0.122, UGC Referred Sl. No: 64529.
- Ramanjaneyulu, P. Venkataramaiah and K. Dharma Reddy “Multi parameter optimization of deep drawing for cylindrical cup formation on brass sheets using Grey Relational Analysis ” Materials Today Materials Today: Proceedings (2019) (ELSEVEIR), Volume 18, Part 7, 2019, Pages 2772-2778,26 November 2019, ISSN: 2214-7853, Impact Factor:0.694, UGC Care Approved and ELSERVER Sl. No: 49021.\
- Dharma Reddy, P. Lakshmi Prasanna and P. Venkataramaiah “Design Of Pcm Based Solar Powered Thermoelectric Cooling Device And Optimization Of Parameters By Grey Relational Analysis “Journal of Information and Computational Science , ISSN: 1548-7741 Volume 10 Issue 3 – 2020, PP: 216-224 March 2020. www.joics.org I mpact Factor: 0.17, UGC Care Approved and Scopus indexed.
- Sravani and K. Dharma Reddy “Optimization of Parameters in Thermal Energy Storage System by Enhancing Heat Transfer in Phase Change Material “ IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, Volume 312, conference 1,National Conference on Recent Advances in Fuel Cells and Solar Energy, IOP Publishing ,Volume :312, Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd on 02 October 2019 doi:10.1088/1755-1315/312/1/012004. Impact Factor: 0.17, UGC Care Approved and Scopus indexed.
Books
Research interest
Thermal Engineering, Non Conventional Sources of Energy, Automobile Engineering
Research projects
Conference
List of Papers Presented in International Conferences::
- P.Venkataramaiah ,K.Dharma Reddy,P.Meramma(2014)”Analysis on Influence of Feed Rate and Tool Geometry on Cutting Forces in Turning Using Taguchi method and Fuzzy Logic ”International Conference on “Advances in Manufacturing and Materials Engineering” (ICAMME- 2014), at National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Karnataka During 27th and 29th March 2014.
- K. Dharma Reddy ,P.Venkataramaiah, T.Reddy Lokesh (2014) “Evaluation Of Heat Storage Performance Of Sensible Heat Storage Materials And Latent Heat Storage Materials Using Fuzzy Logic” Proceedings of the International Conference on“Modelling, Optimisation and Computing (ICMOC- 2014)”, at NI University, Kumaracoil, Nagercoil Tamilnadu, during 10th and 11th April 2014.
- Dharma Reddy ,P.Venkataramaiah, T.Reddy Lokesh (2014) “Experimental Study on Heat Storage Systems to Evaluate Discharge Time and Energy Storage” Proceedings of the International Conference on“Advances in Design &Manufacturing (ICAD&M – 2014) “ at NIT ,Tirchy-Tamilnadu during 5-7th December 2014.
- Chiranjeevi Naidu, K. Aruna, K. Dharma Reddy and P.Venkataramaiah (2016) “Simulation and Analysis of Phase Change Materials (PCM) based Thermal Energy Storage System Using CFD” proceedings on First International Conference on Productivity, Efficiency and Competitiveness in Design and Manufacturing, 7-9 January 2016 (PP:273-279).
- Madhu, K. Dharma Reddy, P.Venkataramaiah, G.Bhanodhaya Reddy (2016) “A Study on Phase Change Material Based Thermal Energy Storage System” proceedings on First International Conference on Productivity, Efficiency and Competitiveness in Design and Manufacturing, 7-9 January 2016 (PP:287-292).
- Vemula Priyanka, K. Dharma Reddy, P Venkataramaiah (2016), “Optimization of Depth of Cut Using Hooke and Jeeves Algorithm In Grinding Of Steels” proceedings on First International Conference on Productivity, Efficiency and Competitiveness in Design and Manufacturing, 7-9 January 2016 (PP:426-431).
- Rohithkumar reddy, P Venkataramaiah, K Dharma Reddy, G.Bhanodaya Reddy (2016) ”Tool Life Optimization of Cemented Carbide Inserts in Turning of Hardened En8 Steel Material Under Dry Cutting Conditions” proceedings on First International Conference on ―Productivity, Efficiency and Competitiveness in Design and Manufacturing, 7-9 January 2016 (PP:432-437).
- M Nagendra Naik,K Dharma Reddy, P VenkataRamaiah, B Venkata Narayana (2016) “Preparation of 7075Al-Al4C3 MMC’s by Stir Casting and Evaluation of Mechanical and Wear properties” proceedings on First International Conference on Productivity, Efficiency and Competitiveness in Design and Manufacturing, 7-9 January 2016 (PP:438-443).
- M Nagendra Naik, K Dharma Reddy , P Venkata Ramaiah, B Venkata Narayana G Bhanodaya Reddy (2016) “Exploration of Mechanical behaviour and Wear Behaviour of Al4C3 Reinforced Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites” proceedings on 5th International Conference of Materials Processing and Characterization (ICMPC 2016) 12th -13th March 2016, GRIET, Hyderabad.
- Kundan, K. Dharma Reddy, P. Venkataramaiah (2016), “Parametric Optimization and Comparision of Various Absorber Tubes in Solar Parabolic Collector Using Goal Programming in Winter” proceedings on National Conference on Contemporary Research in Advanced Material Science (CRAMS 2016), 4th & 5th February 2016, Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering & Technology, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu.
- G Chiranjeevi Naidu, K. Dharma Reddy, M. Nagendra Naik, P.V. Ramaiah, “Simulation and Analysis of Electrolyte Flow Pattern in ECM for L-shaped Tool Using CFD” Proceedings on National Symposium of Mechanical Engineering Research Scholars, 7th October 2016, NIT, Warangal, Telangana State
- Praveen, K. Dharma Reddy, Dr. P. Venkata Ramaiah, “Investigation on Effect of Stirring Speed for the Fabrication of AL 6351-Al2O3 Metal Matrix Composite on the Mechanical Properties by Stir Casting” proceedings on 2nd Andhra Pradesh Science Congress (APSC-2016) on Science & Technology for Health, 7-9 Dec 2016.
- Dharma Reddy, P. Lakshmi Prasanna “ Experimental Analysis of Thermoelectric Device to Produce Cooling Effect Using Solar Energy and Phase Changing Material “ National Conference on Recent Advances in Fuel Cells and Solar Energy (N-CRAFS,19),Page no-21, May 11-12,2019 at National Institute of Technology Puducherry,Thiruvettakudy,Karaikal-609609..
- Sravani and K. Dharma Reddy “Optimization of Parameters in Thermal Energy Storage System by Enhancing Heat Transfer in Phase Change Material “National Conference on Recent Advances in Fuel Cells and Solar Energy (N-CRAFS,19),Page no-22, May 11-12,2019 at National Institute of Technology Puducherry,Thiruvettakudy,Karaikal-609609..
- Dharma Reddy “Optimization of Inventory using Response Surface Methodology,Correlation,Simplex Techniques and a Comparative Analysis of Inventory by using ABC-XYZ –FSN Quantative Analysis in APSRTC Organization “ The international Conference on Advances in Material Science and Mechanical Engineering”(ICAMSME-2020) organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineerring N.B.K.R Institute of Science & Technology,Vidyanagar.
- Dharma Reddy “ A Compartive Analysis of Vehicle Routing problem in APSRTC Firm “ The international Conference on Advances in Material Science and Mechanical Engineering ”(ICAMSME-2020) organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineerring N.B.K.R Institute of Science & Technology,Vidyanagar.
Memberships:
Life Member in ISTE.
Life Member in Institution of Engineers India.
Life Member in IAEng
Fellow Member in INSTITUTE OF RESEARCH ENGINEERS AND DOCTORS (UAMAE)
Fellow Member in SOLAR ENERGY SOCIETY OF INDIA (SESI)
Life Member in THE INDIAN SCIENCE CONGRESS ASSOCIATION
Administrative Positions Held:
Addl.Chief Superintendent of Exams
Member of BOS in Mechanical Engineering (pass)
Member of Technical Committee for Repairs & Replacement
Deputy Warden (SVU College of Engineering Hostels for Men)
Member of Procurement Committee for TEQIP – II
Officer-In charge, Transport Section, S.V.UNIVERSITY
Officer In-charge of Workshop and Mechanical Engineering Laboratories
NCC Officer for SVU College of Engineering,S V UNIVERSITY