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Dr. D. Ramesh Babu

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Professor of Practice and Associate Dean

School of Business

Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation

25 Years

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Logistics and cold chain management, Production and operations management

Logistics, Cold chain Management, Developing new methods and designs for Cold chain logistics

Educational
Qualifications
(From Highest)

2023

PhD from KLEF-Deemed to be University

2012

MBA from MDU-Rohtak, MTech from JNTU-Hyderabad

2000

BTech from JNTU- Hyderabad

Professional
Experience

2024

Professor of practice at School of Business, SR University, from 2024-07-01 to .

2023

Associate Professor of practice at SR University, from 2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30.

2014

Assistant Professor at SR Engineering College, from 2014-07-14 to 2023-06-30.

2006

Senior Manager-Technical at CONCOR, Under Ministry of Railways, Rai, Haryana, from 2006-07-11 to 2014-06-30.

2006

Senior Technical Assistant at Naval Science and Technological Laboratory-DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Visakhapatnam, from 2006-05-15 to 2006-07-07.

1999

Senior Technical Assistant at Defence Food Research Laboratory- DRDO, Mysore, from 1999-08-09 to 2006-05-14.

Student
Supervision

16

PG

30

UG

Key Publications

Raju, M.S.P.K., Damarla, R.B. (2025). Significance of Sustainable Entrepreneurship for Inclusive Economic Growth. In: Kumar, R., Mohanty, S.N. (eds) Sustainable Economy Models in the Age of Industry 5.0. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-4104-8_10

Jabeen, G., Goli, G., ., K., & Babu, R. (2025). Transforming Education with AI: Teachers’ Views, Challenges, and Pathways to Success. Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, 38(2), 127–136. https://doi.org/10.16920/jeet/2025/v38is2/25016

Ruchika Arora, Ramesh Babu Damarla, (2025), A Review on Generative AI Powered Talent Management, Employee Engagement and Retention Strategies: Applications, Benefits, and Challenges, Procedia Computer Science, Volume 260, Pages 683-691, ISSN 1877-0509, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2025.03.247

G. Goli, Ramesh Babu, D (2024)"Design of Air Filtration Mask with Humidity Control," , 3rd International Conference on Computational Modelling, Simulation and Optimization (ICCMSO), Phuket, Thailand, 2024, pp. 249-254, doi: 10.1109/ICCMSO61761.2024.00058.

G. Goli, D. R. Babu, K. N. Rao and N. S. Rao, (2024) "Biodegradable Plastic Usage: Critical Analysis from Users Point of View," 3rd International Conference on Computational Modelling, Simulation and Optimization (ICCMSO), Phuket, Thailand, pp. 204-209, doi: 10.1109/ICCMSO61761.2024.00050.

Goli, G., & Babu, D. R. (2024). Cultivating a Culture of Innovation Nurturing Entrepreneurial Spirit and Startup Mindset in Engineering Education. Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, 37, 113–120. Retrieved from https://journaleet.in/index.php/jeet/article/view/2314. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2025.03.247

D. R. Babu, K. V. Narasimha Rao, S. J. Mohan Rao, G. Goli and N. S. Rao,(2024) "Firmness and TSS at Retail Outlets" 3rd International Conference on Computational Modelling, Simulation and Optimization (ICCMSO), Phuket, Thailand, 2024, pp. 255-260, doi: 10.1109/ICCMSO61761.2024.00059.

Babu, D.R., Sengupta, R., Rao, K.V.N., Desai, U., Chauhan, S. (2024). Machine Learning-Based Remote Monitoring and Predictive Analytics System for Apple Harvest Storage: A Statistical Model Based Approach. In: Sumithra, M.G., Sathyamoorthy, M., Manikandan, M., Dhanaraj, R.K., Ouaissa, M. (eds) Computational Intelligence in Internet of Agricultural Things. Studies in Computational Intelligence, vol 1170. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-67450-1_3

Babu, D. R., Goli, G., Shrihari, S., Rao, K. N., & Rao, N. S. (2024). Suitability Analysis of Project Management Techniques to Multi-disciplinary Student Project Plans. Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, 38(1).

Shiva Krishna, A., & Ramesh Babu, D. (2023). Modeling of strength properties of geopolymer concrete beam. Materials Today: Proceedings.

Ramesh Babu, D., Goli, G., Rao, K.V.N., & Rao, N.S. (2023). Effectiveness in online professional education: Influences of technology, LMS, personal factors and teaching aids. Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, 36(3).

Goli, G., Ramesh Babu, D., Rajya Laxmi, M., et al. (2022). Image capturing and audio video production to make five shot and short film projects. AIP Conference Proceedings, 2418, 030072

Syam B. kolati, D. Ramesh babu, P.Issac Prasad and k.v. Nrasimharao (2020), low oxygen and high carbon dioxide environmental in controlled atmosphere cold storage : recommendation for safe working conditions, plant cell biotechnology and molecular biology, volume 21,Issue 45-46, pp.9-14

D Ramesh Babu, N Gayatri , P Issac Prasad, S Jagan Mohan Rao & K V. Narasimha Rao(2020). Automatic Systems for Controlling Fruit Movement, Grading and Storing under Low Temperature Controlled Atmosphere Storage, International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development (IJMPERD), ISSN(P): 2249–6890; ISSN(E): 2249–8001, Vol. 10, Issue 3, Jun 2020, 4541–4556.

Ramesh Babu, D., & Rao, K.V.N. (2021). Mechanical compression properties of apple fruit: Errors during penetrometer measurements. In Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technology (Vol. 63, pp.493–502).

Narasimha Rao K V, Shareef Shaik and Ramesh Babu. D, “Mathematical Modeling of Cooling Rates of Mango Fruits During Unsteady State Cooling in An Artificial Ripening Chamber”, Test Engineering and Management, (2020), March-April, vol 83, pp.6862-6871.

Sammaiah, P., Ramesh Babu, D., Radhakrishna, L., & Rajendar, P. (2019). Kinetics of moisture loss during dehydration of drumstick leaves (Moringa oleifera) in a biomass tray dryer. International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology, 8(6), 2937–2941

Ramesh Babu, D., Deshmukh, R., Rao, K.V.N., Rajya Laxmi, M., Kafila, & Sabita, T. (2019). Awareness on calcium carbide ripened fruits and recommendations for toxic free artificial ripening of fruits. International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology, 9(2), 2779–2782.

Ram Deshmukh, N. Gopikrishna, B. Satish Kumar, D Ramesh Babu, P. V. Raja Shekar (2019) Design and Development of a Prototype - Electronic Langur. International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE) ISSN: 2277-3878,Volume-8, Issue- 1C2, May 2019.

D. Ramesh Babu, K. V. Narasimha Rao & Syam Kolati (2019) The Design Of Refrigeration, Thermal Insulation And An Equipment For Healthy Ripening Of Mango And Banana Without Using Harmful Chemicals 4International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development (IJMPERD) ISSN(P): 2249-6890; ISSN(E): 2249-8001, Vol. 9, Issue 1, Feb 2019, 423-434.

D Ramesh Babu, Sireesha Koneru, K V Narasimha Rao, B Satish Kumar, Syam Kolati, N Suman Kumar, (2019) Identifying Opportunities to start Industries on the Food Production Potential in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, India. International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (IJEAT) ISSN: 2249-8958, Volume-8 Issue-5, pp 2089-2093

D Ramesh Babu, K V Narasimha Rao, E Ramesh and T Sabitha. (2019) Awareness on Food Processing Entrepreneurship among Engineering Faculty, International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (IJEAT) ISSN: 2249 – 8958, Volume-8 Issue-6, August 2019

Naredla Suman, D Ramesh Babu, (2019), Women Breaking the Barrier in Technology Startups Through an Innovative Business Model: A Case Study of Sree Technologies ,International Journal of Engineering & Technology, Vol 7, Issue 4.26, pp 311-313.

Suman Kumar Naredla, P.V. Raja Shekar, D Ramesh Babu and Sridhar Condoor (2018) Uniquely Addressing Customer Pain Points - the Case Study of Agritech App, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, 9(11), pp. 2306–2314.

E.Ramesh, D.Ramesh Babu and P. Ramchandar Rao (2018) The Impact of Project Management in Achieving Project Success- Empirical Study, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, 9(13), pp.237–247.

D. Ramesh Babu, K. V. Narasimha Rao, M. V. Satish Kumar & B. Satish Kumar (2018) , Handling of apples during sorting-grading operation and measuring the mechanical properties firmness after controlled atmosphere storage International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development Vol. 8, Issue 6, ,617-634.

D. Ramesh Babu and Kumar, B. Satish (2017). Viscoelastic behavior of alginate texturized muskmelon (Cantaloupe) pulp. Int.J. Agric. Engg., 10(2): 638-642.

D. Ramesh Babu, D.K. Das Gupta and Sandeep Kumar Chauhan (2017) , Rheological characteristics of muskmelon (cantaloupe) pulp. Asian J. Hort., 12(1): 127-131

Sandeep Kumar Chauhan and D. Ramesh Babu (2011). Use of botanicals: A new prospective for enhancing fruit quality over chemicals in an era of global climate change Asian J. Environ. Sci., 6(1): 17-28.

Mohan, Kumar BL and D Ramesh Babu (2007) Effect of frying conditions on quality of fried onion slices, Journal of Food Science and Technology-Mysore, 44(5), 483-486 (SCI Indexed).

Gupta, Das DK, Ramesh Babu D and Bawa, AS (2006) Effect Of Pre-Fry Drying On The Quality Of Fried Banana Chips, Journal Of Food Science And Technology-Mysore, 43(4) 353-356. (SCI Indexed).

Roopa, N, Ramesh Babu D and Das Gupta, DK (2006) Effect of various packaging materials on the shelf-stability of banana chips. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE, 43(6)615-619. (SCI Indexed).

D Ramesh Babu and Das Gupta, DK (2005) Development Of Pineapple Juice-Milk/Lassi Powders, Journal Of Food Science And Technology-Mysore, 42(3)241-245. (SCI Indexed).

Research Projects / Patents

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PEELING AND CLEANING DEVICE

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PEELING AND CLEANING DEVICE

A SYSTEM & METHOD FOR DETECTING LEAKAGE

A SYSTEM & METHOD FOR DETECTING LEAKAGE

METHOD FOR PREPARATION OF DISPOSABLE LEAFPLATES

METHOD FOR PREPARATION OF DISPOSABLE LEAFPLATES

LIVESTOCK SHELTER

LIVESTOCK SHELTER

PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME

PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME

PACKAGING BAG

PACKAGING BAG

APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PRODUCING LOW OILFRIED EDIBLE PRODUCTS

APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PRODUCING LOW OILFRIED EDIBLE PRODUCTS

DEHUSKING MACHINE

DEHUSKING MACHINE

HUMIDITY CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVAPORATIVE COOLING CHAMBER

HUMIDITY CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVAPORATIVE COOLING CHAMBER

DEWATERING DEVICE FOR WET LEAVES OF GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES

DEWATERING DEVICE FOR WET LEAVES OF GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES

EQUIPMENT FOR IRONING AND PRESSING CLOTHES

EQUIPMENT FOR IRONING AND PRESSING CLOTHES

GRANTED PATENT ON SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING SUGAR LEVEL CONTENT IN FRUITS

A method is devised to determine the sugar levels in the fruit lots , helpful for consumer decision before buying.

DESIGN OF TRAY FOR READY TO COOK VEGETABLES

DESIGN OF TRAY FOR READY TO COOK VEGETABLES

GRANTED PATENT ON FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM AND METHOD

INNOVATIVE SOLUTION TO UTILIZE THE NITROGEN AVAILABLE IN THE CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE FRUIT STORAGE PLANTS FOR FIRE SAFETY IN CASE OF FIRE ACCIDENT.

DEVICE FOR SAFE MASHING OF HOT DAL

DEVICE FOR SAFE MASHING OF HOT DAL

FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM AND METHOD

FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM AND METHOD

AIR COOLER

AIR COOLER

PENETROMETER

PENETROMETER

HIGH TEMPERATURE SHORT TIME (HTST) DEHYDRATION DEVICE

HIGH TEMPERATURE SHORT TIME (HTST) DEHYDRATION DEVICE

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANAGING HEAT DURING CUTTING OF METAL RODS

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANAGING HEAT DURING CUTTING OF METAL RODS

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING AN AOUTDOOR UNIT OF SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING AN AOUTDOOR UNIT OF SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER

MIXER GRINDER JAR

MIXER GRINDER JAR

BANANA CUTTING APPARATUS

BANANA CUTTING APPARATUS

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MOISTURE LOSS FROM FRUITS

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MOISTURE LOSS FROM FRUITS

SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING GAS INFILTRATION IN CONTROLED ATMOSPHERE STORAGE CHAMBER

SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING GAS INFILTRATION IN CONTROLED ATMOSPHERE STORAGE CHAMBER

MUFFLER HEAT PROTECTION

SILENCER HEAT PROTECTION DEVICE

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARATION OF MILK BASED FRUIT POWDER

A new method has been developed to prepare milk based fruit powder using vacuum assisted spray drying

METHOD FOR FISH DEHYDRATION

A new method and system has been developed for quick dehydration of fish pieces

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AIR VELOCITY OF FANS IN NON-AIRCONDITIONED ROOMS

A new method has been developed to control air velocity of fans in non-air-conditioned rooms based on the humidity in the room to make people more comfortable

Asthma exacerbation management system

AI driven health monitoring system

Secured Consignments assistive Device

An innovative method for Consignments in internal shipping and logistics

CONSTRUCTION PROPERTY INSPECTION AND RENOVATION ASSISTANCE DEVICE

An innovative method for construction and re-construction property management

Electronic Gadget Evaluation System

Electronic Gadget Evaluation System

Indoor air quality and Environment management system

A new method for maintaining indoor air quality

Integrated home ownership management system

A new method to manage the House reted ownership management activities, contracts, sub-contracts.

Cargo Shipping Management Assistive system

This invention describes about the logistics information system, live updates from various stakeholders about warehousing, logistics service availability, transportation and integration efficiently.

Personalized Health Monitoring based excercise system

This new method provides features for tailor made excercise system and health monitoring

Double Jacketed Kettle for cooking of food items

This device uses steam and cooling arrangement in two layers of double jacket kettle for quick batch production of processed food

Dosing system for shikakai suspension based fruit cleaning

A dosing system is designed for susface contamination elimination of fruits before sorting-grading operation

High nitrogen pillow pack for increasing the shelf life of fruits and vegetables in a refrigerator

A new system is designed for increasing the nitrogen levels in the closed refrigerator to increase the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.

Awards and Honors / Achievements

Project

DRDO cash award-2003, .

Project

Nominated by CONCOR-Ministry of Railways for an inspection and training visit to Israel. Visited Israel for 9 days in the year 2011.

Project

Best Research paper award by a scopus indexed journal-IJMPERD- Awarded by TJPRC in the year 2019

Project

Acted as Reviewer for an International conference

Project

Acted as a Technical Reviewer for an International conference

Project

Best Research Paper Award at International Conference , received at Shinawatra University campus, Thailand

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