Early Academic Pursuits

He embarked on his academic journey with a keen interest in mathematics, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry from Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, India. His passion for mathematical sciences led him to pursue higher education, culminating in a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics and subsequently a Master of Philosophy in Mathematics from the same university. His academic pursuits reached their pinnacle with a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia. His doctoral research focused on unsteady natural convective boundary-layer flow of nanofluids, showcasing his early fascination with fluid dynamics.

Professional Endeavors

His professional journey spans over a decade, during which he held various teaching and research positions across renowned institutions. He began as an Assistant Professor at Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering & Technology, Chittoor, India, where he lectured on Mathematical Methods and Engineering Mathematics. Subsequently, he served as an Assistant Professor at Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College, Tirupati, India, before venturing into international academia as a Graduate Assistant at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia. Dr. Raju's academic career further flourished as he assumed roles of increasing responsibility, including Assistant Professor at GITAM University, Bangalore, India, and Associate Professor at King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.

Contributions and Research Focus in Fluid Dynamics

His research endeavors primarily revolve around Fluid Dynamics, where he has made significant contributions to the understanding of fluid mechanics, computational fluid dynamics, turbulence modeling, and fluid flow analysis. His doctoral dissertation on unsteady natural convective boundary-layer flow of nanofluids marked a pioneering effort in the field. Throughout his academic journey, he has supervised numerous master's theses and bachelor's projects, fostering the next generation of mathematicians and researchers.

Accolades and Recognition

His contributions to academia have been widely recognized, earning him numerous accolades and awards. Noteworthy among these are his receipt of the Best Researcher Award in Fluid Dynamics, acknowledging his outstanding contributions to the field. Additionally, his efforts in accreditation and quality management have garnered appreciation from the President of King Faisal University, reflecting his commitment to academic excellence.

Impact and Influence

His influence extends beyond his research contributions to his roles in curriculum development, academic mentoring, and administrative leadership. His expertise in program development and management has been instrumental in enhancing the quality of education in higher education settings. Through his teaching, research, and administrative roles, he has left an indelible mark on the academic landscape, inspiring students and colleagues alike.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Notable Publications

• Darcy–Forchheimer flow and heat transfer augmentation of a viscoelastic fluid over an incessant moving needle in the presence of viscous dissipation
• Thermal convection of MHD Blasius and Sakiadis flow with thermal convective conditions and variable properties
• Irreversibility analysis in hybrid nanofluid flow between two rotating disks with activation energy and cross-diffusion effects
• Unsteady natural convection flow of multi-phase nanofluid past a vertical plate with constant heat flux
• Entropy generation and statistical analysis of MHD hybrid nanofluid unsteady squeezing flow between two parallel rotating plates with activation energy
• Entropy generation optimization in couple stress fluid flow with variable viscosity and aligned magnetic field
• Role of copper and alumina for heat transfer in hybrid nanofluid by using Fourier sine transform
• Arrhenius activation and zero mass flux conditions on nonlinear convective jeffrey fluid over an electrically conducting and radiated sheet
• Comparative study on MHD CARREAU fluid due to stretching/shrinking surface in suspension of dust and graphene nanoparticles
• Fitting rainfall data by using cubic spline interpolation
• Transient two-dimensional natural convection flow of a nanofluid past an isothermal vertical plate using Buongiorno’s model
• WITHDRAWN: Three-dimensional conducting flow of radiative and chemically reactive Jeffrey fluid through porous medium over a stretching sheet with Soret and heat source/sink