Prof. JIGNESHKUMAR R VALA

Designation : Assistant Professor (Regular)
Experience : 13 Years 1 Months

Email Id : jigneshkumarvala.aero@svitvasad.ac.in
Contact No :9998979336

Profile

Professor Jignesh Vala, Assistant Professor in Department of Aeronautical Engineering Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology,Vasad. He did his M.E in the field of Jet Propulsion & Gas Turbine Plant from Faculty of Technology, The Maharaja Sayaji Rao University of Baroda. He is holding a Bachelor degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology,Vasad. He has 8 years of teaching experience and 1 year of Industries experience. Prof. Vala has published 17 research papers in various National and International Journals and Conference proceedings. He has guided many students for their UG research projects. He has organized 01 national conference and 03 STTP. His areas of research are Aerodynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics, UAV, Propulsion, Turbo machinery.

Current Activities:

Time Table In charge, Last year Coordinator, Training and Placement coordinator, Project coordinator, ISTE coordinator, International Cell Coordinator, Campus Management System coordinator,

Specialization Areas:

Aerodynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics, UAV, Propulsion, Turbo machinery

Subject Taught (UG):

Geometrical Modeling, Fundamentals of Turbomachines, Aerodynamics, Advance Aerodynamics, Introduction to UAV, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Boundary Layer Theory, Fundamentals of Jet Propulsion, Flight Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Rocket and Missile Technology, High Speed Aerodynamics.

Qualifications:

Qualification	Specialization	University	Passing year	Class
Ph. D. (Pursuing)	Mechanical Engineering	Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad	--	-
ME	Mechanical Engineering (Jet Propulsion & Gas Turbine Plant)	Faculty of Technology The M.S.University of Baroda	2011	First Class
BE	Aeronautical Engineering	Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology,Vasad Gujarat University	2009	Distinction
Diploma	Mechanical Engineering	Technical Education Board	2006	Distinction

My Experience

11-07-2012 - Till Date

Assistant Professor
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology, Vasad

01-06-2011 - 05-07-2012

CFD Engineer
P M Dimension

Publication

International Journal :

Jignesh Vala, D.K. Patel & Hitesh Panchal (2019): Numerical investigation ofblade tip with different groove effect and its dynamic analysis of axial flow fan, International Journalof Ambient Energy, ISSN: 0143-0750,PP. 2162-8246
Triya Nanalal Vadgama, Mr Arpit Patel, Dipali Thakkar, Mr Jignesh Vala “Computational Fluid Flow Analysis of Formula One Racing Car” International Journal for Scientific Research and Development, Vol. 3, No.2, 2015, 119-123 IJSRDV3I21253 ISSN ONLINE 2321-0613
T Vadgama, A Patel, Dipali Thakkar, J Vala “Structural Analysis of Formula One Racing Car” International Journal of Advance Research in Engineering Science and Technology, Vol. 2, No.5, 2015, 119-123. ISSN:2393-9877 ISSN PRINTS 2394-2444

International Conference :

Gajera Darshit & Darji Anand & Vala Jignesh. (2019). Design of unique landing gear by simulation of Bird's leg, International Conference (GTUICON 2019)
Belani Naisargi, Darji Anand & Vala Jignesh. (2019). Design modification & analysis of rigid curved kite wing. International Conference (GTUICON 2019)
Shah Dipesh & Vala Jignesh & Kadia Keyur & Patel Maharshi & Patel Maulik & Viradiya Parth. (2018). State Feedback Control for Cruise Missile System. International Conference on New Trends in Engineering and Technology (IEEE Madras Section)
Jignesh Vala “Flow Analysis over NACA 2412 & Clefted Wing using CFD” Afro - Asian International Conference on Science, Engineering & Technology AAICSET-2015 ISBN 9780993909238

National Conference :

U.N.Jani J.R.Vala, S.B.Brahmbhatt, D.D.Sanghavi, D.V.Shah “Design And Analysis of Jet Fan” Thermal Fluid – Science and Tribo Applications (TFSTA-2016) SVNIT-SURAT ISBN-978-93-5265-440-6.
Arpit Patel Jignesh Vala, Twinkle Nikam “Evaluation of Drag Reduction Due to Heat Source in Spike of Supersonic Inlet” Recent Advances in Manufacturing (RAM-2016) SVNIT-SURAT ,ISBN-978-93-5265-309-6
Elesh Manubhai Patel, Jaimin Kiritbhai Varia, Jignesh R. Vala, Niyati M. Shah, Raj Maheshbhai Ranpariya “Design and Flow Analysis of Different Sections of Mw54 Turbojet Engine” Thermal Fluid – Science and Tribo Applications (TFSTA-2016) SVNIT-SURAT ISBN-978-93-5265-440-6.
A N Patel, J R Vala, Inderpreet Roop Rai, Harsh Chaudhary, & D V Shah “Ice Accretions and its Aerodynamic Effects on NLF-0414 Airfoil using CFD” Design, Analysis and Optimization in Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Technology and Engineering, The M.S.University of Baroda, ISBN-978-93-5258-831-2
Jignesh Vala “Analysis over Box-Wing – A Conceptual Design” (2014)Innovative Trends in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, SVIT Vasad.
Jignesh Vala, Dhruvin Shah “Numerical Analysis of Different Winglet Configurations” (2014)National Conference on Innovative Trends in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, SVIT Vasad
Kelvin Sudani, Arpit Patel, Jignesh Vala, Dhruvin Shah, Gadani karan “CFD Analysis of Double Wedge Airfoil in Inviscid Flow” (2014)National Conference on Innovative Trends in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, SVIT Vasad
Jignesh Vala “Flow analysis of symmetrical and cambered NACA airfoils” (2014)National Conference on Innovative Trends in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, SVIT Vasad
D V Shah, M M Oza, M B Joshi, J R Vala, N M Mehta “Numerical analysis over variable sweep wing in micro air vehicle” (2014)National Conference on Innovative Trends in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, SVIT Vasad
Jignesh Vala “Supersonic drag reduction with shock-expansion interaction” (2014)National Conference on Innovative Trends in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, SVIT Vasad
Jignesh Vala “Design of instrumentation panel for personal utility light aircraft” (2014)National Conference on Innovative Trends in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, SVIT Vasad
Jignesh Vala “CFD analysis of non Reacting flow in combustor utilizing axial air swirler” (2012) National Conference on Advances and Challenges in Engineering & Science-2012 in L.C Institute of Technology
JIgnesh Vala “Numerical Analysis of Oil Fired furnace flow through different vane swirlers” (2011) 4th National Conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering (ETME – 2011), ISBN: 978-81-909376-3-4.

Academic Activities

STTP/FDP Organized : :