Destayehu Durressa | Mechanical Design | Editorial Board Member

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Destayehu Durressa | Mechanical Design | Editorial Board Member

Assist. Prof. Dr. Destayehu Durressa | Bahir Dar Institute of Technology | Ethiopia

Assist. Prof. Dr. Destayehu Durressa is a dedicated researcher in mechanical and materials engineering, with a strong emphasis on structural damage assessment, composite material behavior, and mechanical system reliability. His work centers on understanding how defects, cracks, and impact-induced damage influence the performance and durability of engineering components, contributing to safer and more efficient industrial applications. His early research involved analyzing the effect of cracks on spur gears in heavy-duty automotive gearboxes, providing insight into failure mechanisms and performance degradation in mechanical power-transmission systems. Building on this foundation, he has advanced his investigations into composite materials, focusing particularly on the characterization and modeling of residual elastic properties in impact-damaged glass-fiber composites. His publication in Results in Engineering (2025) demonstrates his commitment to rigorous experimental evaluation and predictive modeling, offering valuable contributions to material performance assessment and structural integrity research. Dr. Durressa’s scholarly efforts reflect a broader motivation to develop engineering solutions that enhance safety and reliability across industries, addressing challenges related to mechanical fatigue, material degradation, and system longevity. His research approach integrates practical experimentation with analytical modeling, aiming to support the development of more resilient components for automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing applications. Through his ongoing work, he continues to contribute meaningful advancements to the understanding of damage mechanics and material behavior, helping shape future innovations in mechanical engineering and composite material technologies.

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Featured Publications

Durressa, D. (2025). Characterization and modeling of residual elastic properties of impact-damaged glass fiber composite. Results in Engineering.

 

Sivasamy Paulsamy | Mechanical Properties | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Sivasamy Paulsamy | Mechanical Properties | Editorial Board Member

Associate Professor | PSR Engineering College | India

Dr. Sivasamy Paulsamy is a highly active researcher in the fields of thermal engineering, nanomaterials, and advanced energy storage systems, with a strong focus on thermal energy storage, phase change materials (PCMs), nanofluids, and solar energy-based storage technologies. His research contributions significantly advance heat transfer enhancement techniques, including the development of nano-enhanced PCMs, graphene- and CNT-based thermal systems, and composite materials engineered for efficient energy storage. With expertise spanning kinematics and dynamics of machinery, strength of materials, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, and finite element analysis, he integrates theoretical and experimental approaches to address challenges in next-generation thermal and mechanical systems. Dr. Paulsamy has authored impactful publications, including widely cited works on nano-enhanced PCMs, polymer composites with ZnO nanoparticles, metallic nanoparticle-embedded PCMs, and advanced thermal materials, contributing to over 340 Google Scholar citations with an h-index of 9. His software proficiency encompasses CFD (Fluent), ANSYS, Pro-E, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks, supporting his computational modeling and design research. He has actively participated in AICTE-sponsored training programs, faculty development initiatives, and international conferences on nanoscience, nanotechnology, and functional materials, reflecting his commitment to continuous knowledge advancement and scientific collaboration. In addition to his research activities, he has undertaken various professional responsibilities such as coordinating academic programs, organizing national and international conferences, managing laboratories, and facilitating technical workshops, thereby contributing substantively to the academic and scientific community.

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Featured Publications

Sivasamy, P., Harikrishnan, S., Imran Hussain, S., Devaraju, A., & Kalaiselvam, S. (2017). Improved performance of a newly prepared nano-enhanced phase change material for solar energy storage. Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 31(10), 4903–4910.

Sivasamy, P., Devaraju, A., & Harikrishnan, S. (2018). Review on heat transfer enhancement of phase change materials (PCMs). Materials Today: Proceedings, 5(6), 14423–14431.

Devaraju, A., Sivasamy, P., & Loganathan, G. B. (2020). Mechanical properties of polymer composites with ZnO nanoparticles. Materials Today: Proceedings, 22, 531–534.

Ayyasamy, L. R., Mohan, A., Rex, L. K., Sivakumar, V. L., Dhanasingh, S. V., … & Sivasamy, P. (2022). Enhanced thermal characteristics of CuO embedded lauric acid phase change material. Thermal Science, 26(2 Part B), 1615–1621.

Sivasamy, P., Harikrishnan, S., Imran Hussain, S., Kalaiselvam, S., … (2019). Improved thermal characteristics of Ag nanoparticles dispersed myristic acid as composite for low temperature thermal energy storage. Materials Research Express, 6(8), 085066.