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Dr. Leenus Jesu Martin M
EXPERIENCE : 35 years of experience
RESEARCH INTEREST :
- Biofuel Blends for Conventional Vehicles
- Advanced Engine Technologies for Improved Fuel Efficiency
- Biofuel Production Methods
Education
publications
awards & Achievements
Workshops / Seminars / Conferences
Work Experience
memberships
Responsibilities Held
Education
| Degree | Institute/Organisation | Specialisation | Year Of Passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | Alternate fuels | 2011 |
| M.E | College of Engineering, Guindy | Internal Combustion Engines | 1991 |
| B.Tech | Madras Institute of Technology | Automobile Engineering | 1987 |
| B.Sc | Scott Christian College, Nagercoil | Physics | 1984 |
publications
- Kiran, S., Martin, M. L. J., Sonthalia, A., & Varuvel, E. G. (2022). Synergistic effect of hydrogen and waste lubricating oil on the performance and emissions of a compression ignition engine. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.11.077
- Praveena, V., Leenus Jesu Martin, M., & Varuvel, E. G. (2022). Combined effects of nozzle hole variation and piston bowl geometry modification on performance characteristics of a diesel engine with energy and exergy approach. Journal of Cleaner Production, 375, 133946. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.133946
- Praveena, V., Martin, M. L. J., & Geo, V. E. (2022). Combined effects of various strategies to curtail exhaust emissions in a biomass waste fueled CI engine coupled with SCR system. Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal, 33, 101085. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jestch.2021.101085
- Praveena, V., Martin, L. J., & Varuvel, E. G. (2021). Experimental evaluation of a compression ignition engine enacted with biofuel from beverage industry waste and higher grades of alcohol. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2021.1958958
- Vedagiri, P., Martin, L. J., & Varuvel, E. G. (2020). Characterization of urea SCR using Taguchi technique and computational methods. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(10), 11988–11999. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-08743-y
- Praveena, V., Leenus Jesu Martin, M., & Edwin Geo, V. (2020). Effect of EGR on emissions of a modified DI compression ignition engine energized with nanoemulsive blends of grapeseed biodiesel. Fuel, 267, 117317. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2020.117317
- Vedagiri, P., Martin, L. J., Varuvel, E. G., & Subramanian, T. (2019). Experimental study on NOx reduction in a grapeseed oil biodiesel-fueled CI engine using nanoemulsions and SCR retrofitment. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(24), 29703–29716. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-019-06097-8
- Siluvaimuthu, S., Thiyagarajan, S., Martin, L. J., & Nagalingam, B. (2019). Comparative analysis of premixed combustion and blending of alcohols with neem and wintergreen oil biofuel blends in CI engine. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 140(4), 1945–1956. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-019-08956-5
- Thiyagarajan, S., Varuvel, E. G., Martin, L. J., & Beddhannan, N. (2019). Mitigation of carbon footprints through a blend of biofuels and oxygenates, combined with post-combustion capture system in a single cylinder CI engine. Renewable Energy, 130, 1067–1081. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2018.07.010
- Jesu Godwin, D., Edwin Geo, V., Thiyagarajan, S., Leenus Jesu Martin, M., Maiyalagan, T., Saravanan, C. G., & Aloui, F. (2019). Effect of hydroxyl (OH) group position in alcohol on performance, emission and combustion characteristics of SI engine. Energy Conversion and Management, 189, 195–201. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2019.03.063
- Thiyagarajan, S., Edwin Geo, V., Martin, L. J., & Nagalingam, B. (2019). Comparative analysis of various methods to reduce CO2 emission in a biodiesel fueled CI engine. Fuel, 253, 146–158. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2019.04.163
- Chelladorai, P., Varuvel, E. G., Martin, L. J., & Nagalingam, B. (2019). The potential impact of unsaturation degree of the biodiesels obtained from beverage and food processing biomass streams on the performance, combustion and emission characteristics in a single-cylinder CI engine. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 26(5), 5008–5019. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-018-3793-1
- Vedagiri, P., Martin, L. J., & Varuvel, E. G. (2019). Characterization study on performance, combustion and emission of nano additive blends of grapeseed oil methyl ester fuelled CI engine with various piston bowl geometries. Heat and Mass Transfer, 56(3), 715–726. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00231-019-02740-9
- Praveena, V., Martin, M. L. J., & Geo, V. E. (2019). Experimental characterization of CI engine performance, combustion and emission parameters using various metal oxide nanoemulsion of grapeseed oil methyl ester. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 139(6), 3441–3456. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-019-08722-7
- Vedagiri, P., Martin, L. J., Varuvel, E. G., & Subramanian, T. (2019). Experimental study on NOx reduction in a grapeseed oil biodiesel-fueled CI engine using nanoemulsions and SCR retrofitment. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(24), 29703–29716. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-019-06097-8
- Rajasekar, V., Geo, V. E., Martin, L. J., & Nagalingam, B. (2019). The combined effect of low viscous biofuel and EGR on NO-smoke tradeoff in a biodiesel engine—an experimental study. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(15), 17468–17480. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-019-05449-8
- Swaminathan, S., Subramanian, T., Martin, L. J., & Beddhannan, N. (2019). Emission profiling of CI engine fueled with neem and wintergreen oil blend with hexanol and octanol manifold injection. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(15), 17505–17515. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-019-05690-1
- T, T., J, C., Sethupathi, P. B., & Jesu Martin, L. (2018). Fabrication and Mechanical Properties of Alumina Nanoparticle Reinforced Magnesium Metal Matrix Composite by Stir Casting Method. SAE Technical Paper Series. https://doi.org/10.4271/2018-28-0098
- Subramanian, T., Varuvel, E. G., Leenus, J. M., & Beddhannan, N. (2018). Effect of electrochemical conversion of biofuels using ionization system on CO 2 emission mitigation in CI engine along with post-combustion system. Fuel Processing Technology, 173, 21–29. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuproc.2018.01.004
- Thiyagarajan, S., Geo, V. E., Martin, L. J., & Nagalingam, B. (2018). Combined effect of fuel-design and after-treatment system on reduction of local and global emissions from CI engine. Environmental Technology, 40(21), 2802–2812. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593330.2018.1453871
- Loganathan, S., Leenus Jesu Martin, M., Nagalingam, B., & Prabhu, L. (2018). Heat release rate and performance simulation of DME fuelled diesel engine using oxygenate correction factor and load correction factor in double Wiebe function. Energy, 150, 77–91. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2018.02.112
- Praveena, V., & Martin, M. L. J. (2018). A review on various after treatment techniques to reduce NOx emissions in a CI engine. Journal of the Energy Institute, 91(5), 704–720. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joei.2017.05.010
- Prakash, T., Geo, V. E., Martin, L. J., & Nagalingam, B. (2018). Effect of ternary blends of bio-ethanol, diesel and castor oil on performance, emission and combustion in a CI engine. Renewable Energy, 122, 301–309. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2018.01.070
- Prakash, T., Geo, V. E., Martin, L. J., & Nagalingam, B. (2018). Evaluation of pine oil blending to improve the combustion of high viscous (castor oil) biofuel compared to castor oil biodiesel in a CI engine. Heat and Mass Transfer, 55(5), 1491–1501. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00231-018-2519-8
- Prakash, T., Geo, V. E., Martin, L. J., & Nagalingam, B. (2018). Evaluation of pine oil blending to improve the combustion of high viscous (castor oil) biofuel compared to castor oil biodiesel in a CI engine. Heat and Mass Transfer, 55(5), 1491–1501. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00231-018-2519-8
- Chelladorai, P., Varuvel, E. G., Martin, L. J., & Bedhannan, N. (2018). Synergistic effect of hydrogen induction with biofuel obtained from winery waste (grapeseed oil) for CI engine application. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 43(27), 12473–12490. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2018.04.155
- Praveena, V., & Jesu Martin, L. (2018). Design Optimization of Urea Injectors and Mixers in a Compact SCR System. SAE Technical Paper Series. https://doi.org/10.4271/2018-28-0025
- Martin, M. L. J., Geo, V. E., & Nagalingam, B. (2017). Effect of fuel inlet temperature on cottonseed oil–diesel mixture composition and performance in a DI diesel engine. Journal of the Energy Institute, 90(4), 563–573. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joei.2016.05.005
- Subramanian, T., Varuvel, E. G., Martin, L. J., & Beddhannan, N. (2017). Effect of lower and higher alcohol fuel synergies in biofuel blends and exhaust treatment system on emissions from CI engine. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 24(32), 25103–25113. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-017-0214-9
- Thiyagarajan, S., Geo, V. E., Martin, L. J., & Nagalingam, B. (2017). Simultaneous reduction of NO–smoke–CO2 emission in a biodiesel engine using low-carbon biofuel and exhaust after-treatment system. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 19(5), 1271–1283. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10098-016-1326-5
- Edwin Geo, V., Leenus, J. M., Nagalingam, B., & Thiyagarajan, S. (2017). Experimental investigation to reduce CO<SUB align=”right”>2 emission in a single cylinder CI engine using low carbon fuel blend with Karanja oil methyl ester and amine injection in the exhaust manifold. International Journal of Global Warming, 13(3/4), 278. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijgw.2017.10007767
- Thiyagarajan, S., Geo, V. E., Martin, L. J., & Nagalingam, B. (2017). Selective Non-catalytic Reduction (SNCR) of CO2 and NO Emissions from a Single-Cylinder CI Engine Using Chemical Absorbents. Emission Control Science and Technology, 3(3), 233–242. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40825-017-0076-0
- Edwin Geo, V., Leenus, J. M., Nagalingam, B., & Thiyagarajan, S. (2017). Experimental investigation to reduce CO<SUB align=”right”>2 emission in a single cylinder CI engine using low carbon fuel blend with Karanja oil methyl ester and amine injection in the exhaust manifold. International Journal of Global Warming, 13(3/4), 278. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijgw.2017.10007767
- Thiyagarajan, S., Edwin Geo, V., Martin, L. J., & Nagalingam, B. (2017). Carbon dioxide (CO2) capture and sequestration using biofuels and an exhaust catalytic carbon capture system in a single-cylinder CI engine: an experimental study. Biofuels, 9(6), 659–668. https://doi.org/10.1080/17597269.2017.1292019
- M, A., J, C., Park, S.-J., & Jesu Martin, L. (2017). Reduction of self-heating effect in (Ga)ZnO thin film transistor. Surface Engineering, 33(11), 816–819. https://doi.org/10.1080/02670844.2017.1294813
- M, Chandradass. J, V Ramesh Babu, P.Baskara Sethupathi and M.Leenus Jesu Martin, Electrical characteristics of Zinc Oxide thin film transistor fabricated at high temperature by RF magnetron sputtering technique, Journal of Ceramic Processing Research, 18 (2017) 815~818 (SCI, Impact factor-0.36).
- Leenus Jesu Martin, M., Edwin Geo, V., Kingsly Jeba Singh, D., & Nagalingam, B. (2012). A comparative analysis of different methods to improve the performance of cotton seed oil fuelled diesel engine. Fuel, 102, 372–378. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2012.06.049
- Leenus Jesu Martin, M., D. Prithviraj. (2011). Performance of Pre-heated Cottonseed Oil and Diesel Fuel Blends in a Compression Ignition Engine. Jordan Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. Volume 5, Number 3.
- Leenus Jesu Martin, M.; Edwin Geo, V.; Prithviraj, D. (2011). Effect of orange peel oil addition on the performance of cottonseed oil fuelled DI diesel engine. International Journal of Energy & Environment. Vol. 2 Issue 2, p383-390.
awards & Achievements
Workshops / Seminars / Conferences
M. Leenus Jesu Martin, D. Prithviraj and N. Balamurugan, ‘Biodiesel as an alternate fuel for diesel engines – a review’ National Conference on Recent Trends in Science and Technology, Chennai, June, 2005.
M. Leenus Jesu Martin, D. Prithviraj and K. C. Vellappan, ‘Performance and Emission Characteristics of a CI Engine Fueled with Esterified Cottonseed Oil’, SAE India International Mobility Engineering Congress and Exposition 2005, Chennai, Oct, 2005
M. Leenus Jesu Martin, D. Prithviraj and K. C. Vellappan, ‘Performance and Emission Characteristics of a CI Engine Fueled with biodiesel of Cottonseed Oil’, Third International Conference on Plants and Environmental Pollution, Lucknow, 2005.
M. Leenus Jesu Martin, D. Prithviraj, S. Chandrasekaran, P. Tamilporai, ‘Effect of cottonseed oil and diesel blends on the performance and emission of a compression ignition engine’ XIX National Conference on IC Engines and Combustion, 2005.
M. Leenus Jesu Martin, D. Prithviraj, S. Chandrasekaran, P. Tamilporai, ‘Emission and power characteristics of a semi adiabatic engine with cottonseed oil as fuel’, 14th ISME International Conference on Mechanical Engineering in Knowledge Age, New Delhi, 2005.
M. Leenus Jesu Martin, V. Edwin Geo, D. Prithviraj, Influence Of Orange Oil Addition On The Performance Of Cottonseed Oil Fuelled Diesel Engine, 21st National Conference on IC Engines and Combustion, December 10-12, 2009
M. Leenus Jesu Martin, Raja, S. Parthasarathy, ‘Application of FEA for heat Transfer in piston’, National conference on IC engines and Combustion, held at MIT, December 1998.
M. Leenus Jesu Martin, Thulasi, ‘Modeling and Analysis for brake drum assembly’, at CAGQ 2004, Thiyagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, May 2004.
T. Prakash, B. Nagalingam, V. Edwin Geo, M. Leenus Jesu Martin “Experimental investigation of the performance of a single cylinder diesel engine using castor oil biodiesel-coconut oil / camphor oil blends”, presented in 23rd National conference on internal combustion engines and combustion (NCICEC), 13 -16 dec-2013
S. Thiyagarajan, V. Edwin Geo, M. Leenus Jesu Martin, B. Nagalingam, ‘Experimental Investigation to Reduce CO2 Emission in a Single Cylinder CI Engine Using Low Carbon Fuel Blend with Karanja Oil Methyl Ester and Amine Injection in the Exhaust Manifold’ , Global conference on Global Warming, Greece, 2015.
Sanjit Vijh, Aditya Rai, Baskara Sethupathi & M. Leenus Jesu Martin 36th FISITA 2016 World Automotive Congress on Creative Thinking for Future Automobiles entitled as “Design And Modification Of A Diesel Engine For Utilization Of Exhaust Gas Heat Energy To Depolymerize Waste Plastic Into Diesel Fuel,” FISITA Technical Paper F2016-SC-012, from 26th – 30thSeptember 2016, Busan Exhibition and Convention Centre, Busan, South Korea.
T. Thirugnanasambandham, J. Chandradass, P. BaskaraSethupathi and M. Leenus Jesu Martin, Experimental Study Of Wear Characteristics Of Al2O3 Reinforced Magnesium Based Metal Matrix Composites, 2nd International Conference on Recent Advances in Material Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai on Feb 14-16, 2018.
Baskara Sethupathi, M. Leenus Jesu Martin & Muhuvel Arumugam presented a paper in International Conference on Recent Innovations in Engineering and Technology (ICRIET-2K16) entitled as “Efficiency and life improvement of cylinder & piston by thermal barrier coating using finite element methods,” Universal Paper ID is IIRAJ-RIET-GNP-0506116- 337, from 05th-06th November 2016, held at Gandhi Institute of Engineering & Technology, (G.I.E.T), Gunupur, 765022, Rayagada, Odisha.
Projects:
Hybrid TUK TUK, redesigning a four-stroke auto rickshaw for better fuel efficiency and less pollution held from 22nd to 25th July 2009 at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University), Kattankulathur campus organized by Enviu, Netherlands. First Prize under four stoke category, prize money €10000.
Faculty advisor and Team Principal for SAE India BAJA winning Go Green Award, Overall Championship since 2009.
Team Principal, SAE India, SUPRA National Championship winning team of SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University) to design, fabricate and test a Formula Type Car held at Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida during 2012 and 2014. This team is participating in the International event at Germany during July-August, 2015.
Developed formula electric car for an International Competition at Italy, 2015.
Work Experience
Academic Experience:
- Professor from 1.1.2003 to till date
- Assistant Professor from 1.7.1997 to 31.12.2002
- Senior Lecturer from1.7.1995 to 31.12.1996
- Lecturer from Dec 1987 to Sep 1989 and 9.7.1991 to 31.12.1994
Other Professional Experience:
Faculty advisor for SAE India, Mini BAJA vehicle design, fabrication and testing competition held at Pitampur, Indore, Bhopal during Jan 2009.
Hybrid TUK TUK, redesigning a four-stroke auto rickshaw for better fuel efficiency and less pollution held from 22nd to 25th July 2009 at SRM University, Kattankulathur campus. First Prize under four stoke category, prize money €10000.
Faculty advisor for SAE Mini BAJA an International competition held at the University of Pretoria, Johannesburg, SA, vehicle design, fabrication and testing competition from 16th to 17th October, 2009.
Faculty advisor for SAE India, Mini BAJA Asia vehicle design, fabrication and testing competition held at Pitampur, Indore, Bhopal during Jan 2010.
Faculty advisor for SAE India, BAJA ATV design, fabrication and testing competition held at Pitampur, Indore, Bhopal during Jan 2011 and won the “Go Green Award”
Team Principal for the SUPRA SAE Team of SRM University “Camber Racing”
Team Principal for the “The CONRODS” SRM University official SAE BAJA ATV design, fabrication and testing competition held at Pitampur, Indore, Bhopal during February 2012 and won the National Level “OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP of the Mahindra BAJA SAEINDIA-2012”
Team Principal for the “The CONRODS” SRM University official SAE BAJA ATV design, fabrication and testing competition held at Pitampur, Indore, Bhopal during February 2012 and won the “Second place in ‘Safe Vehicle Award’ of the Mahindra BAJA SAEINDIA 2012”
Team Principal of Team “The CONRODS” SRM University official SAE BAJA ATV design, fabrication and testing competition held at Pitampur, Indore, Bhopal during February 2012 and won the “Second place in ‘Maneuverability Award’ of the Mahindra BAJA SAEINDIA 2012”
Team Principal for the “SRM WiRL” SRM University official Wireless Racers League (WiRL) This club participated in various events and won the hattrick National level “OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP” various prizes in all parts of the country.
Team Principal of Team “Camber Racing” SRM University official SUPRA SAE of design, fabrication and testing competition held on 6-9 September 2012 at the prestigious Buddh International Racing Circuit in Greater Noida and won the National Level “OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP “SUPRA SAE 2012
Faculty advisor for the Team “The CONRODS” SRM University official BAJA SAEINDIA ATV design, fabrication and testing competition held at Pitampur, Indore, Madhya Pradesh during from 16th to 19th February 2017 and won the Second Place in Engineering Design Award of the Mahindra BAJA SAEINDIA-2017”
Faculty advisor for the Team “The CONRODS” SRM University official BAJA SAEINDIA ATV design, fabrication and testing competition held at Pitampur, Indore, Madhya Pradesh during 17th to 21st February 2016 and won the National Level “OVERALL SECOND RUNNER UP of the Mahindra BAJA SAEINDIA-2016”
Organized the Divisional Level SAEINDIA Southern Section STUDENTS CONVENTION TIRE-2 events, (Mahindra World City Division) at SRM University, Kattankulathur on 29.08.2015.
Faculty advisor for the Team “The CONRODS” SRM University Official Off-Road Racing of BAJA SAEINDIA ATV design, fabrication and testing competition held at Pitampur, Indore, Madhya Pradesh during February 2015 and won the “First Place in ‘GO GREEN Award’ of the BAJA SAEINDIA 2015”
Faculty advisor for the Team “The CONRODS” SRM University official Off-Road Racing of BAJA SAEINDIA ATV design, fabrication and testing competition held at Pitampur, Indore, Madhya Pradesh during February 2015 and won the “First Place in ‘MANEUVERABILITY Award’ of the BAJA SAEINDIA 2015”
Organized “The IET Lord Austin Lecture Series 2014” on 14.11.2014 held at Dr.T.P.Ganesan Auditorium, SRM University, Kattankulathur. The Lecture delivered by Wing Commander ANDY GREEN, UK.
memberships
- Life member ISTE (India)
- Member SAE (India)
- Life Member Indian Science Congress Association
Responsibilities Held
- Director, Campus Life, SRMIST Since 1st January, 2019 to 18.11.2022
- Head of the Department of Automobile Engineering, SRMIST from 2004 to 2020
- Convener, Antiragging Cell, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University), from 2011 to April 2019
- Chief Warden for SRM Hostels during June 2006 to June 2009
