A list of doctoral theses accepted by Indian Universities

(Notifications received in AIU during the month of Oct-Nov 2014)

ENGINEERING SCIENCES

Biotechnology                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

1.     Kunal. Microbial treatment of cement kiln dust for utilization in concrete. (Dr. Anita Rajor and Dr. Rafat Siddique), Department of Biotechnology, Thapar University, Patiala.

Civil Engineering                                                                                                  

1.     Dubey, Rahul. Optimization of self-compacting concrete mixes and its use in retrofitting. (Dr. Pradeep Kumar), Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology , Hamirpur (HP).

Computer Science & Engineering                                                                    

1.     Alaparthi, Sudhir Babu. Optimized routing by embedding trust mechanism in MANET's. (Dr. I Ramesh Babu), Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar.

2.     Gupta, Sudhanshu. Query estimation in data streams using micro-clustering. (Dr. Deepak Garg), Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Thapar University, Patiala.

3.     Rama Krishna, M V. Performance evaluation of TCP variants for high speed networks. (Dr. P Thrimurthy), Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar.

4.     Rathore, Neeraj Kumar. An efficient dynamic and decentralized load balancing technique for grid. (Dr. Inderveer Chana), Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Thapar University, Patiala.

5.     Shaik, Abdul Nabi. Web mining: Effective performance of information retrieval system. (Dr. P Premchand), Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar.

6.     Sharma, Gaurav. Design and development of an efficient cryptographic algorithm for wireless sensor networks. (Dr. Anil Kumar Verma), Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Thapar University, Patiala.

7.     Singh, Rattnam Pal. Design and simulation of algorithm for the K Centre problem. (Dr. Deepak Garg), Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Thapar University, Patiala.

8.     Suman Bala. An efficient key management scheme for wireless sensor network. (Dr. Anil K Verma), Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Thapar University, Patiala.

9.     Yohan, Peddamudium. Heuristic based multi token proper-name identification and classification for Telugu text documents. (Dr. A Gavardhan), Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar.

Electrical and Electronics Engineering       

                                                   

1.     Santosh Kumar. Study of optical waveguides and switching devices. (Dr. S K Raghuwanshi), Department of Electronic Engineering, Indian School of Mines University, Dhanbad.

2.     Tapsi. Development of an intelligent novel algorithm for transformer fault detection using various emission signals. (Dr. B N Chudasama and Dr. Yadwinder Singh Brar), Department of Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering, Thapar University, Patiala.            

Electronics & Communication Engineering

1.     Nitin. Design and implementation of multiband and broadband microstrip antennas for wireless systems. (Dr. Rajesh Khannaa), Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Thapar University, Patiala.                                                                                                   

2.     Pooja. Design and analysis of variable digital filters using fractional Fourier transform. (Dr. Rajesh Khanna and Dr. S S Bhatia), Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Thapar University, Patiala.

3.     Simranjit Singh. Performance optimization of hybrid optical amplifiers for dense wavelength division multiplexed system. (Dr. R S Kaler), Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Thapar University, Patiala.

4.     Singh, Arun Kumar. Real time identification of intrapulse modulation of radar signals by time frequency analysis. (Prof. K Subba Rao), Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Osmania University, Hyderabad.

5.     Vasantha, M H. Low power integrated continuous-time transconductance- capacitor filters targeted to operate on 0.5 V supply voltage. (Dr. Laxminidhi T), Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Surathkal.

Mechanical Engineering      

                                                                               

1.     Kaundal, Ritesh. Development characterization and wear behaviour analysis of particulate filled short fiber reinforced polymer composite. (Dr. Amar Pathak and Dr. Alok Satapathy), Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology , Hamirpur (HP).                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

2.     Motiram, Patil Milind. Design improvement using CAD for motorcycle from ergonomics point of view. (Dr. P M Bhandari and Dr. Lokesh Bajpai), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal.

3.     Prasanna, P. Optimization and analysis of friction STIR welding process to attain maximum temperature on AA6061-T6 aluminum alloys. (Dr. Ch Penchalayya), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada.

4.     Prathibha Bharathi, V V. The influence of air swirl and exhaust gas recirculation on combustion and emission in a diesel engine using bio-diesel blends. (Dr. G Prasanthi), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur.

5.     Reddy, S Sunil Kumar. Experimental investigations on the effect of ceramic coating in DI diesel engine with alcohol as a fuel. (Dr. V Pandurangadu), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur.

6.     Satish Kumar. Investigations on performance characteristics of a centrifugal slurry pump handling water and ash. (Dr. S K Mohapatra and Dr. B K Gandhi), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Thapar University, Patiala.

7.     Sharma, Sandeep Kumar. Health monitoring of submerged plates using ultrasonic guided waves. (Dr. Abhijit Mukherjee), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Thapar University, Patiala.

Metallurgical Engineering      

                                                                           

1.     Rijesh, M. Optimisation of punch pressure in containerless backward warm extrusion of Al-Zn-Mg alloys. (Prof. A O Surendranathan), Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Surathkal.

MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

Mathematics                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

1.   Chouhan, Anuja. Some fixed point theorems in generalized metric spaces. (Dr. A S Ranadive), Department of Mathematics, Guru Ghasidas University Bilaspur.                                                                                                                                                                                                  

2.     Krosur, Anjaneya Siva Naga Vara Prasad. Some studies on first order matrix dynamical systems on time scales. (Prof. M S N Murthy and Dr. B V Appa Rao), Department of Mathematics, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar.

3.     Pathania, Shweta. A study of waves and vibrations in thermoelastic plates in contact with liquid. (Dr. J N Sahrma and Dr. P K Sharma), Department of Mathematics, National Institute of Technology , Hamirpur (HP).

Statistics                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

1.     Ramesh, A. Meta-analysis approach on "micro-nutrients food fortification and its effect on health, social and economic factors" A statistical model building. (Dr. M Vishnu Vardhana Rao), Department of Statistics, Osmania University, Hyderabad.

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Biotechnology                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

1.     Khaira, Gurpreet Kaur. Development of quaternized biopolymeric flocculants for water treatment. (Dr. Moushumi Ghosh), Department of Biotechnology, Thapar University, Patiala.

Chemistry

1.     Balaswamy, K. Synthesis of polymer anchored Cu(II), Zn(II) and Pd(II) complexes and their catalytic activity for C-C and C-N coupling reactions. (Dr. M Mohan Rao), Department of Chemistry, Osmania University, Hyderabad.

2.     Grover, Indrerpreet Singh. Photocatalytic degradation of some pesticides and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by metal doped titania nanoparticles. (Dr. Bonamali Pal and Dr. Satnam Singh), School of Chemistry and Bio-Chemistry, Thapar University, Patiala.

3.     Macha, Ramesh. Novel in vitro spectrophotometric anti-oxidant bioasay and computational study of select aromatic compounds. (Dr. T Parthasarathy), Department of Chemistry, Osmania University, Hyderabad.

4.     Mule, Siva Nagi Reddy. Synthesis and biological evaluation of new class of 2H-chromene substituted1,2,4-; 1,3,4- oxadiazoles and ureide derivatives of pyrimidinopiperidines. (Dr. B Hari Babu), Department of Chemistry, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar.

5.     Muvvala, Sudheer S. Development and validation of new analytical methods for a few pharmaceutical drugs and studies of biological activities of novel 1,2,3- benzotriazoles. (Dr. R Venkata Nadh), Department of Chemistry, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar.

6.     Nandini, K. Study on corrosion behavior and corrosion inhibition of magnesium alloy ZE41. (Prof. A Nityananda Shetty), Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Surathkal.

7.     Ramavath, Ravi. Sn2 reaction of benzylamines with benzyl bromides: A kinetic and mechanistic study. (Prof.V Jagannadham), Department of Chemistry, Osmania University, Hyderabad.

8.     Reddy, Gorla S S Narayana. Synthesis and anti-ulcer activity of nitrogen containing heterocyclic molecules. (Prof.L N Sharada), Department of Chemistry, Osmania University, Hyderabad.

Physics

1.     Ghantasala, Saraswathy Devi. Density and optical studies on 4O.Om and 5O.1, 5O.2 liquid crystal materials. (Dr. P V Datta Prasad), Department of Physics, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar.

2.     Manjunatha, K B. Investigation of third order nonlinear optical and all-optical switching properties of some metal-organic materials. (Prof. G Umesh), Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Mangalore.

3.     Rao, Chillara Nageswara. Image analysis and hydrogen bond studies in P-N-alkyl (OXY) benzoic acids. (Prof.S Sreehari Sastry), Department of Physics, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar.

4.     Tumtum, Aswani. Effect of transition metal ions doped CdO nanopowders synthesized by ultrasonication at room temperature. (Dr. R V S S N Ravi Kumar), Department of Physics, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar.

5.     Vadiganeni, Pushpamanjari. Investigations on transition metal ions doped NaCaAIPO4F3 nanophosphors. (Dr. R V S S N Ravi Kumar), Department of Physics, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar.