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Dr. S. Pavan Kumar
Professor & HOD
Qualification
M. Sc. (Pure Mathematics), Ph. D. (Applied Mathematics)
Professional Exp.
16 Years
Registration Number
7486-250709-110423
About
Dr. Pavan Kumar Singeetham is an accomplished academic and researcher with a strong foundation in Mathematics and its interdisciplinary applications. He earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from the NIT Karnataka and further expanded his expertise through postdoctoral research at IIT Madras in the Department of Chemical Engineering, where he worked on complex problems at the interface of mathematics and engineering. He served as a Research Associate at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru. His research focuses on bridging fundamental mathematical concepts with real-world challenges in science and engineering, delivering contributions that combine theoretical depth with practical innovation.
In addition to his research, Dr. Singeetham has over six years of teaching experience as Assistant Professor and Lecturer in Engineering Colleges, where he has inspired and mentored students in Mathematics and its applications. His academic journey reflects a strong commitment to advancing knowledge, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, and contributing both theoretically and practically to the scientific community.
Educational Details
- Ph. D. (Applied Mathematics), National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Mangalore – July 2019
- M. Sc. (Pure Mathematics), Jagruthi PG College, Osmania University, Hyderabad – May 2007
- B. Sc. (MPCs), Prathibha Degree College, Siddipet, Osmania University, Hyderabad – May 2005
Professional Background
- Assistant Professor, ACE Engineering College, Ankushapur – July 2025 to Till Date
- Sr. Assistant Professor, Aurora Engineering College, Bhongiri – August 2012 to November 2013
- Assistant Professor, ACE Engineering College, Ankushapur – September 2009 to August 2012
- Lecturer, Aurora Engineering College, Bhongiri – August 2007 to May 2009
Subjects Taught:
- Engineering Mathematics-I
- Engineering Mathematics-II
- Engineering Mathematics-III
- Matrices and Calculus
Core Research Domains:
- Fluid Dynamics (Applied Mathematics)
Research Focus:
PhD Awarded on “Squeeze flow of viscoplastic fluids: a matched asymptotic expansions approach”.
Investigating the orientation dynamics of a spheroid in viscoelastic shearing flows using semi-analytical methods. Characterizing the rheological properties of these spheroidal particles in a visco-elastic fluid. Migration of a spheroidal particle in a Pressure-driven inertio-elastic flows.
Investigating the morphodynamics of a compound particle (droplet with an encapsulated passive or active particle) in background linear and quadratic flows using analytical methods. Characterizing the rheology of a dilute dispersion of compound particles using analytical methods. Investigating the streamline topology in composite systems and mass transport within drops, immersed in a general linear flow, using a combination of stochastic (Langevin) simulations, and boundary integral simulations (BEM).
Analyzing the squeeze flow problem in the case of viscoplastic fluids (Casson and Herschel-Bulkley fluids) in both 2D planar and axisymmetric geometries using a matched asymptotic expansions approach. Developing a consistent asymptotic solution which is free from the squeeze flow paradox. Investigating the effects of fluid inertia in both circular and rectangular geometries for a Bingham fluid.
Journals and Conferences:
- Pavan Kumar Singeetham, Sumesh P. Thampi and Ganesh Subramanian (2024). A singularly altered streamline topology allows faster transport from deformed drops. Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 997, A39 https:/doi:10.1017/jfm.2024.796
- K. V. S. Chaithanya, Pavan Kumar Singeetham and Sumesh P. Thampi (2023). Active compound particles in a quadratic flow: hydrodynamics and morphology. Soft Matter, 19, 7963-7978. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SM01225E
- Pavan Kumar Singeetham, K. V. S. Chaithanya and Sumesh P. Thampi (2021). Dilute dispersion of compound particles: deformation dynamics and rheology. Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 917, p.A2. https://doi.org/10.1017/jfm.2021.233
- Pavan Kumar Singeetham and Vishwanath Kadaba Puttanna (2021). Inertia Effects in the Planar Squeeze flow of a Bingham fluid: a matched asymptotics analysis. Advances in Fluid Dynamics, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, Springer Nature Singapore, 839-849. http:/doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4308-1_64
- Pavan Kumar Singeetham and Vishwanath Kadaba Puttanna (2019). Viscoplastic fluids in 2D plane squeeze flow: a matched asymptotics analysis. Journal of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics, 263, 154-175. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnnfm.2018.12.003
- Pavan Kumar Singeetham and Vishwanath Kadaba Puttanna (2018). Asymptotic Solutions of Planar Squeeze Flow of a Herschel-Bulkley Fluid. Journal of Physics: Conference series, 1039, 012037-1-9. https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-6596/1039/1/012037
- Pavan Kumar Singeetham and Vishwanath Kadaba Puttanna (2018). Asymptotic Solutions of Planar Squeeze Flow of a Casson Fluid. American Institute of Physics-Conference proceedings, 1953, 100006-1-4. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5032942
- Pavan Kumar Singeetham and Vishwanath Kadaba Puttanna (2017). Squeezing of Bingham Fluid Between Two Plane Annuli. Applications of Fluid Dynamics, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, Springer Nature Singapore, 385-396. http://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5329-0_28
FDPs, Conferences & Workshops Attended:
More than 15+ Conferences and workshops, including:
- FDPs on Microfluidics, Soft matter and their applications, and AI for Teaching and Learning
- APSDFD, Comp Flu