NIT Warangal

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Key Notes

Journal(s): 50
Conference(s): 12
Book Chapter(s): 5
Text Book(s): 3
Educational Package(s): 2
PhD: Current - 4 Awarded - 7
Event(s) Organized: Conference - 2 Workshop - 3 Short Term Course - 1 FDP - 5

72

PUBLICATIONS

11

DOCTORAL STUDENTS

9

PROJECTS

4

PATENTS

Research Areas

Advance Manufacturing Process & Robotics

Digital Manufacturing

Industrial Internet of Things ( IIoT)

Industry 5.0 ( Expert Jerry " Industry 4.0" India Skills)

Mechatronics & MEMS

Micro & Nano Manufacturing

Nano lubricants, Nanocomposites,

Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality ( VR & AR)

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Degree	Institute	Year
Doctor of Philosophy	JNTU Hyderabad	2010
Master of Technology	BITS Pilani Rajasthan	2003
Bachelor of Technology	Nagarjuna University	1999

COURSES HANDLED

Course	L-T-P	Credit	Degree Level
Micro and Nano Manufacturing Processes(ME26025)	3-0-0	3	PG
Industry 4.0 and IIoT(ME36004)	3-0-0	3	UG, PG
Mechatronics System Design(ME5603)	3-0-0	3	PG
Mechatronics and MEMS(ME5302)	3-0-0	3	PG
Industry 4.0 and IIoT(ME5368)	3-0-0	3	UG, PG
Micro and Nano Manufacturing(ME5211)	3-0-0	3	PG

RESEARCH IDs

PUBLICATIONS

Journal(s)

An Industrial IoT Framework for Predictive Maintenance of CNC Lathe Spindles: Integrating Deep Learning and Cloud-Based Analytics, By Nikhil M Thoppil, V Vasu, Springer Nature Singapore, Journal of Vibration Engineering & Technologies, vol.13, pp.590, 2026

Machine Learning Approach to Tool Wear Prediction Using Spindle Motor Signals in Milling Machine, By Anuj Kumar, V Vasu, Elsevier, Procedia Computer Science, vol.260, pp.600-607, 2025

Comparative evaluation of feature selection methods and deep learning models for precise tool wear prediction, By Anuj Kumar, V Vasu, Springer International Publishing, Multiscale and Multidisciplinary Modeling, Experiments and Design, vol.8, pp.104, 2025

Microstructural Evolution and Mechanical Properties of ZA27/Al_2O_3/MoS_2 Metal Matrix Hybrid Nanocomposites, By Shiva Kumar Nagavelly, V Vasu, N Narasaiah, Chinese Society of Mechanical Engineers, Journal of theChinese Society of Mechanical Engineers, vol.46, pp.101-107, 2025

An IoT-enabled hybrid machine learning approach for tool wear classification and power monitoring in legacy lathe machines, By Anuj Kumar, Velagapudi Vasu, SAGE Publications, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, vol., pp., 2025

Real-Time Monitoring of Shop Floor Machines with Open Sources Technologies: A Case Study, By Anuj Kumar, Velagapudi Vasu, Trans Tech Publications Ltd, Engineering Headway, vol.22, pp.31-37, 2025

Dr. Velagapudi vasu Tool wear prediction using multi-sensor data fusion and attention-based deep learning, By Anuj Kumar, Velagapudi Vasu, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, Production Engineering, vol.19, pp.455-471, 2025

Computational modeling and experimental validation of thermal stress and melt pool characteristics using high power laser diode beam on 7075 aluminum alloy, By AC Umamaheshwer Rao, SM Shariff, V Vasu, KV Sai Srinadh, , Springer US, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, vol.34, pp.11198-11211, 2025

Tool wear prediction using multi-sensor data fusion and attention-based deep learning, By Anuj Kumar, Velagapudi Vasu, Springer , Production Engineering, vol.11/23, pp.1-17, 2024

Nano-innovations in lubrication: Unveiling the synergistic boundary lubrication potential of zinc titanate with phosphonium ionic liquid, By Upendra Maurya , V. VASU , Vinay Saini , Elsevier, Tribology International, vol.Volume 199, pp. 109987, 2024

Advances and perspectives in collaborative robotics: a review of key technologies and emerging trends, By Swapnil Patil, Vishwa Vasu, KVS Srinadh, Springer International Publishing, Discover Mechanical Engineering, vol.2, pp.12, 2023

Ionic Liquid-Nanoparticle-Based Hybrid-Nano-lubricant Additives for Potential Enhancement of Tribological Properties of Lubricants and Their Comparative Study with ZDDP, By Maurya, U., Vasu, V. & Kashinath, D, Springer US, Tribology Letters, , vol.70, , pp.11-24 , , 2022

Boehmite nanoparticles for potential enhancement of Tribological and EP performance of lubricating oils, , By Maurya, U., Vasu, V. , Elsevier, Wear, , vol. Vol. 498–499, , pp.204311-12, , 2022

Bayesian Optimization LSTM/bi-LSTM Network With Self-Optimized Structure and Hyperparameters for Remaining Useful Life Estimation of Lathe Spindle Unit, By Thoppil, N.M., Vasu, V. & Rao, C.S.P , , ASME, ASME Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, vol., vol.22, , pp.021012-1 - 12 , , 2022

Three-way compatibility study among nanoparticles, ionic liquid, and dispersant for potential in lubricant formulation, By Upendra Maurya, V Vasu, Dhurke Kashinath, Elsevier, Materials Today: Proceeding, vol.59, pp.1651-1658, 2022

Health indicator constructionand remaining usefl life estimation for mechanical systems using vibration signal prognostics , By Thoppil, N.M., Vasu, V. & Rao, C.S.P, Springer US, International Journal of system assurance engineering Management, vol.21,, pp.pp.119-126, , 2021

Deep Learning Algorithms for Machinery Health Prognostics Using Time-Series Data: , By Thoppil, N.M., Vasu, V. & Rao, C.S.P. , Springer US, Journal of Vibration Engineering & Technologies , vol.34, pp.1-23. , 2021

Dry Sliding Tribological Studies of ZA-27/Al_2O_3 Metal Matrix Nanocomposites by using Response Surface Methodology, By Shivakumr N, Vasu V, Narasaiah N, Chinese Society of Mechanical Engineers, Journal of theChinese Society of Mechanical Engineers, vol.41, pp.827-836, 2020

"Synergistic Effect Between Phosphonium-Based Ionic Liquid and Three Oxide Nanoparticles as Hybrid Lubricant Additives, By Upendra, M., and Vasu, V. , ASME, ASME. Journal Tribology. , vol.142(5), , pp.052101-12, , 2020

Modeling and simulation of a high- redundancy direct-driven linear electromechanical actuator for fault-tolerance under various fault conditions, , By Arun Manohar, V Vasu, K Srikanth, , Elsevier, Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal, , vol.23, , pp.pp.1171-1181, , 2020

On the criticality analysis of computer numerical control lathe subsystems for predictive maintenance, By Nikhil M Thoppil, V Vasu, CSP Rao, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, Arabian journal for science and engineering, vol.45, pp.5259-5271, 2020

Experimental study on thermo-physical properties of nano-fluids based on copper nanoparticles, By Shravan Kumar Yadav, V Vasu, Elsevier, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol.18, pp.525-532, 2019

Failure Mode Identification and Prioritization Using FMECA: A Study on Computer Numerical Control Lathe for Predictive Maintenance. , By Thoppil, N.M., Vasu, V. & Rao, C.S.P. , Springer US, Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention, vol.19, pp.1153–1157 , 2019

Effect of Graphite Coating on Microstructure and Corrosion Properties of High Power Diode Laser Surface Melting of 7075 Aluminum Alloy, By AC Umamaheshwer Roa, V Vasu, KV Sai Srinadh, Portico, Journal of Advances in Mechanical Engineering and Science, vol.4, pp., 2018

A Composite (Taguchi-Utility- RSM) Approach for Optimizing the Tribological Responses of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Nanocomposites for , By Gamini Suresh, V Vasu, M Venkateswara Rao ,, Springer US, Silicon, , vol.10, pp.pp,2043-2053,, 2018

Development of a high redundancy actuator with direct driven linear electromechanical actuators for fault-tolerance, By G Arun Manohar, V Vasu, K Srikanth, Elsevier, Procedia computer science, vol.133, pp. 932-939, 2018

Optimization of input parameters on erosion wear rate of PTFE/HNT filled nanocomposites, By G Suresh, V Vasu, GJMTP Raghavendra, Elsevier, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol.5, pp.1462-1469, 2018

Mechanical properties and dry sliding wear behaviour of molybdenum disulphide reinforced zinc–aluminium alloy composites, By Shivakumar Nagavelly, Vasu Velagapudi, N Narasaiah, Springer India, Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, vol.70, pp.2155-2163, 2017

Navigation of non-holonomic mobile robot using neuro-fuzzy logic with integrated safe boundary algorithm, By A Mallikarjuna Rao, K Ramji, BSK Sundara Siva Rao, V Vasu,, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, International Journal of Automation and Computing, vol.14, pp. 285-294, 2017

Investigation of thermal conductivity and rheological properties of vegetable oil based hybrid nanofluids containing Cu–Zn hybrid nanoparticles, By SK Mechiri, V Vasu, A Venu Gopal, Taylor & Francis, Experimental Heat Transfer, vol.30, pp.205-217, 2017

Temperature study in Turning Inconel-718: 3D simulation and experimentation, By S Rajashekhar Reddy, Mechiri Sandeep Kumar, V Vasu, Elsevier, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol.4, pp.9946-9950, 2017

"Tube-like natural halloysite/ poly(tetrafluoroethylene) nanocomposites: simultaneous enhancement in thermal and mechanical properties" , By G Suresh, V Vasu,Suryasarathi Bose, , IOP Science, Materials Research Xpress , vol.4, , pp.pp.230- 245, , 2017

A 3-D simulation and experimental study of cutting forces in turning Inconel-718, By Mechiri Sandeep Kumar, S Rajashekhar Reddy, V Vasu, Elsevier, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol.4, pp.9942-9945, 2017

Rheological study of Cu-Zn Hybrid newtonian nano-fluids: experimental data and modelling using neural network, By Sandeep Kumar Mechiri, V Vasu, A Venu Gopal, Elsevier, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol.4, pp.1957-1963, 2017

Thermal conductivity and rheological studies for Cu–Zn hybrid nanofluids with various basefluids, By Mechiri Sandeep Kumar, V Vasu, A Venu Gopal, Elsevier, Q1 Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, vol.66, pp.321-327, 2016

Stress corrosion cracking behaviour of 7xxx aluminum alloys: A literature review, By AC Umamaheshwer Rao, V Vasu, M Govindaraju, KV Sai Srinadh, Elsevier, Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China, vol.26, pp.1447-1471, 2016

Thermal conductivity and viscosity of vegetable oil–based Cu, Zn, and Cu–Zn hybrid nanofluids, By Mechiri Sandeep Kumar, V Vasu, A Venu Gopal, ASTM International, Journal of Testing and Evaluation, vol.44, pp.1077-1083, 2016

Influence of diode laser surface melting on microstructure and corrosion resistance of 7075 aluminium alloy, By AC Umamaheshwer Rao, V Vasu, SM Shariff, KV Sai Srinadh, Inderscience Publishers (IEL), International Journal of Microstructure and Materials Properties, vol.11, pp.85-104, 2016

Synthesis and characterization of nano-sized Al2O3 particle reinforced ZA-27 metal matrix composites, By N Shivakumar, V Vasu, N Narasaiah, Elsevier, Procedia Materials Science, vol.10, pp.159-167, 2015

Human Machine Interface for controlling a robot using image processing, By Ambuj K Gautam, V Vasu, USN Raju, Elsevier, Procedia Engineering, vol.97, pp.291-298, 2014

Analysis of nanofluids as cutting fluid in grinding EN-31 steel, By Velagapudi Vasu, K Manoj Kumar, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, Q1 Nano-Micro Letters, vol.3, pp.209-214, 2011

Effect of minimum quantity lubrication with Al2O3 nanoparticles on surface roughness, tool wear and temperature dissipation in machining Inconel 600 alloy, By Velagapudi Vasu, G Pradeep Kumar Reddy, SAGE Publications, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part N: Journal of Nanoengineering and Nanosystems, vol.225, pp.3-16, 2011

Heat transfer with nanofluids for electronic cooling, By V Vasu, K Rama Krishna, ACS Kumar, Inderscience Publishers, International Journal of Materials and Product Technology, vol.34, pp.158-171, 2009

Application of nanofluids in thermal design of compact heat exchanger, By V Vasu, K Rama Krishna, ACS Kumar, Research India PublicationsNewyork, International Journal of Nanotechnology and Applications, vol.2, pp.75-87, 2008

Empirical correlations to predict thermophysical and heat transfer characteristics of nanofluids, By Vasu Velagapudi, Krishna Rama Konijeti, Kumar Sekhara Chandra Aduru, VINČA Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Thermal Science, vol.12, pp.27-37, 2008

Analytical prediction of stability lobes in high-speed milling and their application to micromilling, By L Samrajya Lakshmi, V Vasu, Prasad Krishna, B Nageswara Rao, S Rakesh, Inderscience Publishers, International journal of manufacturing technology and management, vol.13, pp. 146-168, 2008

Thermal design analysis of compact heat exchanger using nanofluids, By V Vasu, K Rama Krishna, ACS Kumar, nderscience Publishers, International Journal of Nanomanufacturing, vol.2, pp.271-288, 2008

Analytical prediction of thermophysical properties of fluids embedded with nanostructured materials, By V Vasu, K Rama Krishna, ACS Kumar, Inderscience Publishers, International Journal of Nanoparticles, vol.1, pp.32-49, 2008

Analytical prediction of forced convective heat transfer of fluids embedded with nanostructured materials (nanofluids), By V Vasu, K Rama Krishna, ACS Kumar, Springer-Verlag, Pramana, vol.69, pp. 411-421, 2007

Exploitation of thermal properties of fluids embedded with nanostructured materials, By V Vasu, K Rama Krishna, AC S Kumar, RERIC, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, International Energy Journal, vol.8, pp., 2007

Conference(s)

Generalized IIOT Architecture for Manufacturing By Kumar BR, Kumar A, Vasu V. , 2nd Indian International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 2022

Generalized IIOT Architecture for Manufacturing By By Kumar BR, Kumar A, Vasu V, nd Indian International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 2022

Generalized IIoT architecture for Manufacturing By V Vasu, Anuj Kumar, 2nd Indian International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 2022

REAL-TIME ANALYTICS DASHBOARD FOR MACHINE MAINTENANCE IN LEGACY MACHINES USING DEEP TRANSFER LEARNING AND COMPUTER VISION By A V Sai Kumar Reddy, V Vasu, 2nd Indian International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 2022

The Effect of Adding Zinc Titanate Nanoparticle and EcoFriendly Sunflower Oil to MQL on Surface Roughness and Cutting Temperature in Turning of Inconel-718 By Pandi Jyothish, V Vasu, Dhurke Kashinath, 2nd Indian International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 2022

Investigation on influence of hybrid nanofluid/MQL on surface roughness in turning Inconel-718 By Mechiri Sandeep Kumar, V Vasu, A Venu Gopal, International Conference on Applied Mechanical Engineering Research, 2019

, Multi-objective Optimization of Wear Parameters of Tube-like Clay Mineral Filled Thermoplastic Polymer Using Response Surface Methodology By V Vasu, G Suresh, International conference on arts and science , 2017

Investigation on Influence of Hybrid Nanofluid/MQL onCutting Forces in Turning Inconel-718 By Sandeep Kumar Mechiri, V Vasu, A Venu Gopal, Proceedings of 6th International & 27th All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research Conference , 2016

Investigation on influence of Hybrid Nanofluids/MQL on cutting forces in Turning Inconel 718 By V Vasu, M Sandeep Kumar, A Venu Gopal, AIMTDR-2016, 2016

Improvement of Corrosion Resistance by Laser Surface Melting of 7075 Aluminum Alloy By AC Umamaheshwer Rao, V Vasu, SM Shariff, KV Sai Srinadh, 5 th International & 26th All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research Conference (AIMTDR 2014) , 2014

Optimal path planning of an autonomous mobile robot using genetic Algorithm, By V Vasu, K Jyothi Kumar, , International conference of manufacturing & industrial engineering, , 2012

Theoretical evaluation of thermophysical properties of nanofluids By V Vasu, KK Rama, ACS Kumar, ISHMT-ASME Heat and Mass Transfer Conference, 2006

Text Book(s)

Lubricant Technology Fundamentals and Applications By Velagapudi Vasu, Upendra Maurya, Gourav Khajuria (Published by: CRC Press), Text Book , 2026

Green Tribology and Industry 4.0: Fundamentals and Sustainable Advancements By Gourav Khajuria, Upendra Maurya, Velagapudi Vasu (Published by: CRC Press), , 2026

Theoretical analysis of compact heat exchanger using Nanofluids: Radiator By V Vasu (Published by: Lambert), Text Book, 2020

Book Chapter(s)

Application of ML & Al for energy efficiency in manufacturing. By Kumar, A. and Vasu, V. in Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing Technologies, CRC Press (Taylor & Francis) , Bond Book , 2023

Advancement in metal working fluids for sustainable manufacturing-Ch-05 “ By Pandi Jyothish, upendra m, V. Vasu , in Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing Technologies, CRC Press (Taylor & Francis) pages 58-81, , Ebook & Hard copy , 2023

Ionic Liquids as a Potential Sustainable Green Lubricant for Machining in the Era of Industry 4.0” By Upendra M, V. Vasu in Advances in Sustainable Machining and Manufacturing Processes, CRC Press , pages 135-145., Ebook & Hard copy , 2023

Nanofluids Application for Cutting Fluids By Mechiri Sandeep Kumar, V Vasu in Advances in Sustainable Machining and Manufacturing Processes, CRC Press, Text book, 2022

Modeling and Simulation of High Redundancy Linear Electromechanical By G Arun Manohar, V Vasu, K Srikanth in Numerical Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow: Select Proceedings of NHTFF 2018, Springer, Conference proceedings , 2018

Educational Package

online pedagogy course for "Systems & Controls" http://eoikgp.intinno.com/ By V Vasu, K Srikanth, 2018

Online pedagogy course "Mechatronics" http://eoikgp.intinno.com/ By V Vasu, CSP Rao, 2017

Patent(s)

Cloud Based device for analyzing data of foot ball game (391117-001)

I -Drone: INTELLIGENT DRONE TO DETECT THE HUMAN AND PROVIDE HELP. (2020102304 )

Skin stampler for Mecdical applications (400695001)

Zinctitanate hybrid nanoadditives for potential in Lubricants. (202441003814)

PROJECT / CONSULTANCY

Synergizing AR/VR and Hand Gestures to Enhance Industrial Assembly and Disassembly Performance

Role: Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: ASEAN-DST International Collaboration
Project Cost (INR): 4000000
Date of Commencement: 12-04-2025
Duration: 32 Months
Status: Ongoing

Experimental investigations on different geometrical shapes of passive direct Methnol Fuel cell stacks for low power applications

Role: Co-Principal Developer
Type: SPARC Project
Sponsor: SPARC- MHRD
Project Cost (INR): 4325000
Date of Commencement: 11-05-2020 Date of Completion: 31-03-2023
Duration: 34 Months
Status: Completed

Indigenous test bed for Industry 4.0 using Visible Light Communication with Industrial Internet of Thing

Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: SERB- ASEAN
Project Cost (INR): 6800000
Date of Commencement: 11-06-2019 Date of Completion: 31-03-2023
Duration: 45 Months
Status: Completed

Synergistic Effect of Phosphonium, Ammonium Based Ionic Liquid and Nano Lubricants on the Tribological and Rheological Properties

Role: Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: SERB-DST
Project Cost (INR): 1764000
Date of Commencement: 20-03-2019 Date of Completion: 31-03-2023
Duration: 48 Months
Status: Completed

Development of online pedagogy System and Controls

Role: Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: ICT MHRD
Project Cost (INR): 1000000
Date of Commencement: 12-03-2015 Date of Completion: 31-03-2018
Duration: 36 Months
Status: Completed

Development of online pedagogy Mechatronics

Role: Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: ICT MHRD
Project Cost (INR): 1000000
Date of Commencement: 11-03-2014 Date of Completion: 31-03-2017
Duration: 36 Months
Status: Completed

Investigation of surface monopoly, mechanical, thermal properties, Halloysite nanotubes filled PTFE Nanocomposites

Role: Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: NRCM, IISC Bangalore
Project Cost (INR): 150000
Date of Commencement: 12-07-2013 Date of Completion: 31-03-2016
Duration: 32 Months
Status: Completed

Investigation and optimization of Al2O3, graphite particle & molybdenum di sulphide nanoparticles reinforcement in ZA-27 alloy composites for Tribological applications (Co PI Prof. Subodh Kumar, Department of Materials Engineering, IISC Bangalore)

Role: Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: NRCM, IISC Bangalore
Project Cost (INR): 150000
Date of Commencement: 19-04-2012 Date of Completion: 31-03-2015
Duration: 35 Months
Status: Completed

Performance and behaviour of novel nanoparticles based Coolants (Nanofluids) in Minimum quantity lubrication in Turning and Milling.

Role: Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: SERB-DST
Project Cost (INR): 1875000
Date of Commencement: 11-04-2012 Date of Completion: 31-03-2015
Duration: 35 Months
Status: Completed

RESEARCH FELLOWS / PhD STUDENTS

Current PhD Students

Anuj Kumar

Area of Research: Cyber-Physical Machine-Tools: Designing for Industry 4.0

M Vijay ( Part-Time)

Area of Research: High Entropy Alloys

S Sripad ( Part-Time)

Area of Research: Innovative EDM Approaches for High-Toughness Materials

Varun Sharma ( Part-Time)

Area of Research: AI ,ML, DL Enabled condition monitoring

Previous PhD Students

Nikhil M Thoppil (2023)

Area of Research: Development of Machine Tool Systems in Industry 4.0 Scenario

Maurya Upendra Kanta (2023)

Area of Research: Study Of Ionic Liquid and Nanoparticle Based Nanolubricants

G Arun Manohar (2021)

Area of Research: Design, Development and Fabrication of HR Actuators

G Suresh (2018)

Area of Research: Fabrication and characteristics of Hallosite Nanotubes

N Shiva Kumar (2018)

Area of Research: Fabrication and tribological analysis of ZA27 alloy

AC Uma maheshwer Rao (2017)

Area of Research: Inflence of Thermomechanical treatment and Laser surface mod

M Sandeep Kumar Venugopal (2016)

Area of Research: Characterization and performance of ecofriendly coolants in

CONFERENCE / WORKSHOP / SYMPOSIUM / SHORT TERM COURSE / FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Modelling and simulation for Engineers

03-Jul-2017 → 08-Jul-2017

Event Type: Faculty Development Programme
Role: Coordinator
Funding Agency: TLC NIT Warangal

MECHATRONIC SYSTEMS AND PRODUCT DESIGN

16-Dec-2019 → 20-Dec-2019

Event Type: GIAN Course
Role: Coordinator
Funding Agency: Department of Science and Technology

Mechatronics & MEMS

05-Jul-2021 → 09-Jul-2021

Event Type: Faculty Development Programme
Role: Coordinator
Funding Agency: All India Council for Technical Education

International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management

16-Aug-2021 → 18-Aug-2021

Event Type: Conference
Role: Chairman
Funding Agency: IEOM USA

Fuel cell Technology and its research opportunities

04-Jan-2021 → 08-Jan-2021

Event Type: Workshop
Role: Co‑coordinator
Funding Agency: SPARC

INDUSTRY 4.0 & SMART MANUFACTURING

19-Feb-2022 → 26-Feb-2022

Event Type: Faculty Development Programme
Role: Coordinator
Funding Agency: Electronics and ICT Academy

ICT IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

27-May-2019 → 01-Jun-2019

Event Type: Faculty Development Programme
Role: Coordinator
Funding Agency: Electronics and ICT Academy

STRATEGIES AND ICT TOOLS FOR HYBRID VEHICLES

07-Feb-2019 → 12-Feb-2019

Event Type: Faculty Development Programme
Role: Co‑coordinator
Funding Agency: Electronics and ICT Academy

Future Skill Technologies “Robotics & Automation

05-Oct-2020 → 14-Oct-2020

Event Type: Short Term Course
Role: Coordinator
Funding Agency: TEQIP III

Hands on Practice - Writing Technical Research Articles and Reports’’

07-Aug-2019 → 11-Aug-2019

Event Type: Workshop
Role: Co‑coordinator
Funding Agency: TEQIP III

Teaching Engineering Standards and Intellectual Property Rights for Academicians

13-Feb-2020 → 18-Feb-2020

Event Type: Workshop
Role: Co‑coordinator
Funding Agency: PMMMNMTT Scheme

International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management

16-Aug-2022 → 18-Aug-2022

Event Type: Conference
Role: Chairman
Funding Agency: IEOM USA

AWARDS AND ACCOLADES

2026

Certificate of Appreciation for Excellence in Teaching- NIT Warangal

Expert Jerry for "Industry 4.0 " National Competition India Skills 2025-26

2025

MeitY GENESIS Startup Grant , GOI

Outstanding Teamwork Award – Lean Manufacturing (IIM Bangalore Executive Program)

Session Chair- AIMTDR 2025 ( IIT Indore) & Invited Speaker -PLMSS 2025( BITS Pilani )

2024

Accolade as Mentor- Kalpataru : Industry 4.0 CoE ( MeitY, STPI)

2022

2nd prize in Global Design Competition ,USA -2022

2021

Outstanding Engineer Award- 2021

2020

Best Engineering Researcher Award- 2020

2013

Erasmus Mundus – Heritage Post-Doc fellowship

2011

Visvesvaraya PhD fellowship

2010

DST International Travel Grant 2010

Young Engineer Award - 2010

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Director - School of Smart Manufacturing - NAMTECH, IIT Gandhinagar Campus (Continuing from May, 2025)
Co- Founder, Start up SGT Smart Green Technologies Ltd (Continuing from March, 2025)
Mentor - Kalpataru: Industry 4.0 CoE (Continuing from November, 2024)
Coordinator of CoE on Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality (May, 2024 - January, 2026)
Member in CoE of Drones & Autonomous Vehicles (Continuing from May, 2024)
Digital Manufacturing & Automation COE : Mechatronics & Smart Factory Lab Incharge (April, 2023 - March, 2025)
Associate Dean, Industrial Consultancy (July, 2022 - February, 2024)
Alumni Coordinator Member NITW (April, 2021 - April, 2023)
Faculty in-charge & Coordinator for Departmental Training and Placement (March, 2017 - June, 2020)
Program coordinator for M.Tech ( CIM) (March, 2016 - April, 2020)

Last updated on April 1, 2026

Prof. Velagapudi Vasu

Professor

Department of Mechanical Engineering

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