Dr. Ramesh Chandra Nayak is a seasoned academician and innovator in the field of mechanical engineering, with over 17 years of cumulative experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. He currently serves as the Professor and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Synergy Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar.
Dr. Nayak has held various academic and administrative positions, including Principal at SVSET, Madanpur, and faculty positions at esteemed institutions like Konark Institute of Science and Technology, Rajdhani Engineering College, and others. He is recognized for his expertise in thermofluids, sustainable energy systems, and mechanical design innovations.
Significant Achievements
Dr. Nayak has authored 51 research publications and four books, covering topics such as natural convection, mechanical engineering concepts, and automobile engineering. He has been honored with numerous prestigious awards, including:
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Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) for DST-funded research at iHub Anubhuti, IIIT Delhi (2023).
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Young Scientist Award by SARM & OUAT (2025).
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Pride of India Award (2023) for innovation in irrigation projects.
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Pride Bharat Award (2024) for outstanding contributions to the community.
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Er. R.C. Patra Memorial Award (2024) and Prof. R.C. Singh Prize (2023) from The Institution of Engineers (India).
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Best Paper Award at the MASDST-2024 International Conference (CRC Press Publishing Partner).
He is also an Innovation Ambassador (MoE’s Innovation Cell & AICTE) and has served as an evaluator for TOYCATHON 2021, contributing to national-level innovation initiatives.
Notable Contributions
Dr. Nayak’s research has focused heavily on agricultural innovation and environmental sustainability, with an emphasis on irrigation systems and renewable technology. He holds three patents, including:
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An irrigation system functioning without external power (Provisional Patent, India).
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Pendulum-operated water withdrawal mechanism for smallholder farms (Patent Published, 2025).
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Environmental pollution detection device (UK Registered Design, 2023).
He has also authored innovative reference books such as:
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Natural Convection Heat Transfer in Heated Vertical Tubes
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Mechanical Engineering Dictionary
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Basics of Automobile Engineering
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Objective Questions and Explanation in Mechanical Engineering
Additionally, Dr. Nayak has organized 5 seminars, conferences, and FDPs, contributing actively to academic discourse and knowledge dissemination.
Eligibility for Young Researcher Award
With his dynamic research output, innovation in sustainable engineering solutions, national and international recognitions, and mentorship to the academic community, Dr. Ramesh Chandra Nayak is highly eligible to receive the "Young Researcher Award" in Scientific Laurels. His impactful contributions to engineering for social good, especially in the domain of eco-friendly irrigation and rural development technologies, firmly establish his candidacy for this recognition.