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Purna Chandra Mishra
School of Mechanical Engineering
Faculty Profile

Purna Chandra Mishra

Chairperson & Dean, IPR & Publication (RDI).

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Biography and academic profile

Prof. (Dr.) P. C. Mishra is the Professor and Head, IPR Centre, KIIT-DU, Bhubaneswar, and Dean (Research), School of Mechanical Engineering. He earned his B.E. from Berhampur University and M.Tech. and Ph.D. from Jadavpur University. His research spans heat transfer, thermal system optimization, renewable and nuclear energy, nanofluidics, smart and biocompatible materials, with extensions to medical imaging and dental implants. He has published 200+ papers, authored 3 books, supervised 18 Ph.D.s, holds 35+ patents, secured ₹17 crore in funded projects, has an h-index of 33, and was listed among the top 2% scientists globally (2023) by Stanford University.

Academic profile

Expertise, contributions
and professional engagement.

Only the sections completed and approved for this faculty profile are shown below.

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Research Interests

Impingement heat transfer, Nano scale heat transfer, Multi-phase flow systems, Thermal Systems Design & Optimization, Thermal processing of materials, Metal matrix composites, Pool and flow boiling experiments, Biofuels and biomass, Hydrogen energy, Energy conversion & management, Waste to energy, Atomization and Spray Formation, Nanoaerosols, Porous Medium Combustion, Optimal Control System

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Educational Qualifications

B.E in Mechanical Engineering from Berhampur University, M.E in Mechanical Engineering (Heat Power Specialization) from Jadavpur University, Ph.D in Engineering from Jadavpur University

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Administrative Responsibilities

Dean (Research), SME; Dean, IPRC-KIIT-DU; Convener-IIC-KIIT DU; FIC-Thermal Research Lab; Coordinator-NI Innovation Centre; Member-R&D Core Committee, KIIT-DU; Member-Academic Council, KIIT-DU; FIC-Student Attendance & Discipline; FIC-Technical staff development Program; Ex-Convener-BoS, SME & SAE; Ex-Associate Dean, SME; Ex-Program Head, B.Tech & M.Tech, SME

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Course Expertise

Heat and Mass Transfer, Renewable Energy Systems, Thermal Systems Design & Control, Experimental Methods in Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Micro-Nano-fluidics, Nanotechnology, Intelligent Experimental Methods, Scientific and Technical Writing, Research Methodology, Energy Materials

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Awards and Achievements

World's Best 2% Scientist 2023; Best Staff Award 2014, KIIT-DU; National Doctoral Fellow (AICTE) 2008; Senior Research Fellow 2007 (Govt. WB); Best Academic Researcher Award (ASDF) 2015

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Projects and Collaborations

  • Projects: (2 Projects Ongoing & 3 Projects Completed)
  • 1. Utilization of Sewerage Sludge for Effective Resource Recycling (USSERR)-DST-PURSE Project (Rs. 65200000);
  • 2. High Temperature Materials Processing Unit-DST-FIST Project (Rs. 14600000);
  • 3. Thermo-fluidic study on Nanofluids as a coolant in Fusion Reactors—DAE-BRNS Project (Rs. 2721000)
  • Consultancy Projects (2 completed worth Rs. 1500000)
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Professional Memberships

IE (India), ISHRAE, IET (UK), ISCA, SMC, IAENG, ASME, FMFP, IIETA

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Patents and Innovations

03 Patents Granted and 32 Patents published

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