Publications

Dr. Devabrata Sahoo

  1. Research and Sponsored Projects (Sanction Letter attached)
    Dr. Sahoo successfully secured a research proposal grant worth ₹23.4 Lakhs from AR&DB
    (DRDO) on the project titled “Computational Investigation for Development of Spike
    Geometries Generating Maximum Drag Reduction over Various Blunt Bodies at
    Supersonic Speeds of Mach 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0, Respectively”, demonstrating his active
    involvement in high-impact research and his capability to attract externally funded projects to
    the university.
  2. Research Publications (List and Papers attached)
    Within one year of joining KIIT University, Dr. Sahoo achieved an impressive research
    publication record with a total of 17 research papers published under KIIT affiliation. These
    include:

1) Patidar V.K., Sarwar M.D.G., Joshi S., Sahoo D. “Aerodynamic Analysis of a

Stagger Supersonic Biplane Airfoil with Leading Edge Flap” (2025) Fluid Dynamics,
60 (5), art. no. 91
DOI: 10.1134/S0015462825601494
https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105017780709?origin=resultslist2) Kandula K.R., Parkhi Y., Gholap T., Sahoo D. “Computational Analysis of an AK-
47 Bullet Proximate to Stationary, Moving, and Porous Wall” (2025) Fluid Dynamics,
60 (4), art. no. 78
DOI: 10.1134/S0015462825600944
https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105015061190?origin=resultslist

3) Bajaj D.K., Ghamat S., Makade R., Vashishtha A., Sahoo D “Scramjet inlets: a
comprehensive review of design approaches, flow control, and hypersonic
challenges”
(2026) Aerospace Systems
DOI: 10.1007/s42401-026-00458-1
https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105033736970?origin=resultslist

4) Sarwar M.D.G., Nizami F., Nizami A., Sahoo D. “Influence of the Aerodisk
Diameter on Drag Reduction and Flow Field Characteristics of a Hemispherical Blunt
Body at Hypersonic Speeds” (2025) Fluid Dynamics, 60 (5), art. no. 101
DOI: 10.1134/S0015462825601974
https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105019777256?origin=resultslist

5) Sarwar M.D.G., Sahoo D.”Recent Developments in Unsteady Flow Characteristics
over Spiked Blunt Bodies: A Survey” (2025) Fluid Dynamics, 60 (5), art. no. 96
DOI: 10.1134/S0015462825601779
https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105018662252?origin=resultslist

  1. 6) Patidar V.K., Joshi S., Gaurav K., Chand D.S., Sahoo D “Performance
    enhancement of Busemann biplane at off-design Mach number of 1.6 using injection
    system” (2026) Aerospace Systems
    DOI: 10.1007/s42401-026-00456-
    https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105033248177?origin=resultslist
  2. 7) Arya A.N., Sarwar M.D.G., Bellary S.A.I., Tamboli S., Hasnain S.M.M., Sahoo D
    “Effect of Surface Roughness Over a Blended Wing Body in the Subsonic and
    Transonic Regime” (2026) International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences
    DOI: 10.1007/s42405-026-01164-0
    https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105033461003?origin=resultslist

Dr. Pramod Kumar Malik

  1. Samal, P.K., Malik, P.K., Manjunatha, H.J., Jamadar, I.M. and Srinidhi, R., 2025. Benchmarking Machine Learning Algorithms for Bearing Fault Classification Using Vibration Data: A Deployment-Oriented Study. IEEE Access.  DOI: 1109/ACCESS.2025.3581711
  2. Das, S., Malik, P.K. and Pandey, A., 2025. Challenges and Advances in Underwater Sonar Systems and AI‐Driven Signal Processing for Modern Naval Operations: A Systematic Review. Journal of Field Robotics.

Dr. Debabrata Sahoo

Dr. Debabrata Sahoo
1) Swami R.N., Bajaj D.K., Balaji G., Singh P., Sahoo D.”Aerodynamic analyzing flow
pattern over a diamond airfoil at diverse mach numbers”
(2026) AIP Conference Proceedings, 3369 (1), art. no. 040020
DOI: 10.1063/5.0317442
https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105035065055?origin=resultslist

2) Kate A., Kulkarni C., Korad V., Sharma Y., Sarwar M.G., Sahoo D. “Numerical
investigation of aerodynamic performance and drag reduction in blunt bodies with
aerodisk-mounted spikes under supersonic and hypersonic flow conditions”
(2026) AIP Conference Proceedings, 3369 (1), art. no. 040012
DOI: 10.1063/5.0318539
https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105035092046?origin=resultslist

3) Gupta U., Bajaj D.K., Singh P., Sarwar M.G., Sahoo D.”Effect of warhead
generated shock wave on an open cavity”
(2026) AIP Conference Proceedings, 3369 (1), art. no. 040019
DOI: 10.1063/5.0317436
https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105035087045?origin=resultslist

4) Chaudhari V., Mistry A., Jadhav V., Gupta A., Sahoo D., Bajaj D.K.
“Computational analysis of aerodynamic parameters of a supersonic variable sweep
wing missile” (2026) AIP Conference Proceedings, 3369 (1), art. no. 040002
DOI: 10.1063/5.0317615
https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105035070781?origin=resultslist

5) Shaikh F., Waseem F., Soman S., Wagh D., Gorfad V.K., Sahoo D. “Study of the
effect of sunroof size on the aerodynamic characteristics over an Ahmed body using
CFD”
(2026) AIP Conference Proceedings, 3369 (1), art. no. 030002
DOI: 10.1063/5.0317391
https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105035090069?origin=resultslist

6) Bagri G.P., Sehgal M., Sahoo D., Singh N., Saluja R.K., Gahlot N.K “Numerical
Study of Shock Train Effects on Mixed Compression Air Intake Performance”
(2026) Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, pp. 337 – 349
DOI: 10.1007/978-981-96-7480-0_26
https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105020251916?origin=resultslist

7) Dholakia A., Bhinge A., Iyer S., Kansara S., Sahoo D., Bajaj D.K.”Effect of 2-D
bump on the performance of the hypersonic inlet using CFD simulations”
(2026) AIP Conference Proceedings, 3369 (1), art. no. 040006
DOI: 10.1063/5.0317606
https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105035070280?origin=resultslist

8) Kandula K.R., Parikh K., Sapra L., Doddi P., Sahoo D., Bajaj D.K. “Comparative
analysis of different fuels used in scramjet combustor using numerical simulations”
(2026) AIP Conference Proceedings, 3369 (1), art. no. 040034
DOI: 10.1063/5.0317443
https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105035085055?origin=resultslist

9) Ghamat S., Salvi T., Satardekar S., Sarwar M.G., Sahoo D. “CFD simulations of
lid-driven cavity flow with rib placement at various locations for constant reynolds
number”
(2026) AIP Conference Proceedings, 3369 (1), art. no. 040014
DOI: 10.1063/5.0317936
https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105035063179?origin=resultslist

10) Kanerkar S., Patil S., Sanadi N., Kumar S., Patil I., Katti P., Sahoo D.
“Computation study on the effect of riblet over the flat plate”
(2026) AIP Conference Proceedings, 3369 (1), art. no. 040018
DOI: 10.1063/5.0319738
https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105035061790?origin=resultslist
Prof. Pankaj Chaudhary

1) Satya Sovan Behera, Priyam Panda, Nilabjo Das, Siba Padarbinda Behera, Pankaj Kumar Chaudhary, ” Static Test Experiment of Thrust by a Small Scale KNSU Solid Propellant Rocket Motor”, ICITFES-2025, 7th-9th Feb. 2025, NIT, Rourekela.

2) Aaditya Singh, Aadhya, Praneet Bhamra, Pankaj Kumar Chaudhary, “Metamorphic Wings-Aerodynamic Analysis Using CFD”, MRAE 2025, 25-26 Sept. 2025, Amity University, Noida.

3) Atreyi Bandhu, Srishti Kayal, Himaghno Paul, Pankaj Kumar Chaudhary, “Effect of High Lift Devices on Take-off and Landing”, MRAE 2025, 25-26 Sept. 2025, Amity University, Noida.

4) Liyaqat Ali, Rakibul Hasan, Pankaj Kumar Chaudhary,“Metamorphic Boundary Layer Control With Suction”, MRAE 2025, 25-26 Sept. 2025, Amity University, Noida.

Dr. Debabrata Sahoo

Bagri, G.P., Sehgal, M., Sahoo, D., Singh, N., Saluja, R.K., Gahlot, N.K. (2026). Numerical Study of Shock Train Effects on Mixed Compression Air Intake Performance. In: Shukla, A.K., Thakur, D.G., Arabkoohsar, A. (eds) Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering. FLAME2024 2024. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-7480-0_26

Publications (Conference Proceedings)

1) Bagri, G.P., Sehgal, M., Sahoo, D., Singh, N., Saluja, R.K., Gahlot, N.K. (2026). Numerical Study of Shock Train Effects on Mixed Compression Air Intake Performance. In: Shukla, A.K., Thakur, D.G., Arabkoohsar, A. (eds) Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering. FLAME2024 2024. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore.https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-7480-0_26