Dr.Gautam Choubey

Information

  • Designation : Assistant Professor
  • Email : gautamchoubey@mech.nits.ac.in
  • Phone :

Key Notes

  • Conference: International - 25 , National - 3
  • Journals: 60
  • Conferences: 30
  • Books: 3
  • PhD: Guided: 1
  • Post Graduates: Guided: 1
  • Under Graduates: Guided: 4

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PUBLICATIONS

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DOCTORAL STUDENTS

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PROJECTS

Introduction [Biosketch]

  • Dr. Gautam Choubey is presently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Silchar Assam, India. Before joining NIT Silchar, he worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at IITRAM, Ahmedabad (An Autonomous Govt. University), India from December 2019 to December 2023, as a Senior Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at MITS-UGC Autonomous Institute, Andhra Pradesh from October 2018 to November 2019, and as a Temporary Faculty, at NIT Silchar from July 2017 to June 2018. He holds a Ph.D. in the field of supersonic combustion, an M.Tech in Thermal Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Silchar Assam India, and a B.Tech from Punjab (under State Govt. University) in 1st division with distinction (Honors) in Mechanical Engineering in 2012. For the past 12 years, his research has focused on computational fluid dynamics modelling of supersonic compressible flow, and has demonstrated his contribution through several research publications in Q1 journals (SCI/SCIE). His research interests mainly include scramjet combustion, supersonic combustion, turbulence modelling in high-speed flows, Aerodynamics and shock-boundary layer interaction

Areas of Interest

  • Supersonic combustion,
  • Scramjet
  • Supersonic/Hypersonic propulsion
  • Turbulence modeling in high-speed flows,
  • Shock-Boundary Layer Interaction,
  • Computational combustion,
  • Aerodynamics,
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics

Institution Year Degree
National Institute of Technology Silchar, Assam 2018 Ph.D. (Supersonic Combustion)
National Institute of Technology Silchar, Assam 2014 M.Tech. (Thermal Engineering)

Teaching Experience
Assistant Professor
13 December 2023 - Present
NIT Silchar Assam-788010

Assistant Professor
19 December 2019 - 11 December 2023
IITRAM Ahmedabad 380026 Gujarat, India (An Autonomous University, Government of Gujarat)

Senior Assistant Professor
25 October 2018 - 30 November 2019
MITS-UGC Autonomous Institute, Andhra Pradesh 517325 India

Temporary Faculty
13 July 2017 - 30 June 2018
NIT Silchar Assam-788010

SP Suresh, A Kumar, Gautam Choubey, JJ Rath, “Lift and drag prediction for symmetric NACA airfoils using tree based methods and transfer learning”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 2026, Indexed in SCI, Impact Factor: 1.1, Quartile: Q2

Nilanjana Dutta , Gautam Choubey, “Frequency-Controlled Fuel Injection for Improved Scramjet Combustion”, In Proceedings ICMSCI-2026 International Conference on Mathematical Sciences and Computational Intelligence, February 20th 2026 - February 22nd 2026, 2026, P.G.D.A.V. College, University of Delhi in association with Faculty of Mathematical Sciences, University of Delhi (Department Of Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics) & Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi & Nati, Indexed in Scopus

Rose Rani Panging , Gautam Choubey, “Numerical Investigation of Shock-Induced Mixing in an Axisymmetric Supersonic Combustor”, In Proceedings 0 International Conference on Mathematical Sciences and Computational Intelligence (ICMSCI-2026)., February 20th 2026 - February 22nd 2026, 2026, P.G.D.A.V. College, University of Delhi in association with Faculty of Mathematical Sciences, University of Delhi (Department Of Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics) & Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi & Nati, Indexed in Scopus

Nilanjana Dutta, Gautam Choubey, ““Time-Modulated Fuel Injection in Strut-Based Scramjets: A Comparative Study of Continuous and Sinusoidal Injection for Enhanced Mixing””, In Proceedings 3 rd International Conference on Futuristic Advancements in Materials, Manufacturing and Thermal Sciences (ICFAMMT-2026) (ANRF Sponsored), January 16th 2026 - January 18th 2026, 2026, Department of Mechanical & Aerospace engineering, IITRAM Ahmadabad, Indexed in Scopus

M Yadav, Gautam Choubey, S Tripathi, “Effect of different vortex generator configurations on the performance of ethylene-fuelled transverse injection-based scramjet combustor.”, In Proceedings A National e-conference on Recent Trends in Fluid Dynamics Research (RTFDR-21), NIT Rourkela, LNME Springer, 2021, Indexed in Scopus

T. Patel, A. Naik, S. Patidar, Gautam Choubey, and S. Tripathi, “Dynamic Study of Bird Strike on Rigid Plate”, In Proceedings A National e-conference on Recent Trends in Fluid Dynamics Research (RTFDR-21), LNME Springer, 2021, Indexed in Scopus

P. Patel, R. Karmur, Gautam Choubey, and S. Tripathi, “Analysis of Room Airflow Characteristics Using CFD Approach”, In Proceedings A National e-conference on Recent Trends in Fluid Dynamics Research (RTFDR-21), NIT Rourkela, LNME Springer, 2021, Indexed in Scopus

Gautam Choubey, Sumit Tripathi, V. K. Singh, P. M. V. Subbarao, “Advances in Thermal Engineering”, 2024, LNME Springer Singapore

Gautam Choubey, M Tiwari, “Scramjet Combustion: Fundamentals and Advances”, 2022, Butterworth-Heinemann, Elsevier

Sl.No Course Name Semester Course Code Duration Status
1 Turbomachinery B.Tech ME 303
2 Fluid Mechanics – II B.Tech ME 207
3 Gas Turbine and Jet Propulsion B.Tech ME 338
4 Computer Aided Design of Thermal System M.Tech ME 5445

Aditya Pathak
Ongoing
Academic Year : 2024-2025

Priscila Das
Ongoing
Academic Year : 2024-2025

Tirthak Vinayak Patil
Ongoing
Academic Year : 2024-2025

Helal Ansari
Ongoing
Academic Year : 2024-2025

Rose Rani Panging
Ongoing
Academic Year : 2024-2025

Katikatala Sukumar
Ongoing
Co Supervisor : Dr Gautam Choubey

Awards And Honours

    • • Received Anundoram Borooah Award 2006 in High School Leaving Certificate Examination
    • • Institute Fellowship for Post Graduate Research at NIT Silchar
    • • MHRD Scholarship during Ph.D. at NIT Silchar
    • • Received “Young Faculty Award” from the Centre for Advanced Research and Design in June 2019
    • • Three publications were listed among the top 25 articles in Science Direct published by Elsevier
    • • Received award as well as certificate of appreciation in recognition of the contribution and outstanding commitment towards enriching Research publication by MITS UGC-Autonomous Institute Andhra Pradesh, 2019
    • • Received an appreciation letter from the Director General of IITRAM for the excellent feedback on the courses Fluid Mechanics and Machines (UG), 2022 and Introduction to CFD (UG), 2023
    • • Best Session Paper award at the 2nd International Conference on Futuristic Advancements in Materials, Manufacturing and Thermal Sciences (ICFAMMT-24), January 2024, jointly organised by IITRAM and SSME, Space Application Centre, ISRO, Ahmedabad
    • • Received the Young Researcher Award from the STEM Research Society in association with the University Institute of Technology, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, in 2024
    • • Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Award 2025 in recognition of the outstanding editorial contributions to Scientific Reports.

Sl.No: 1

Title Of Research Project: " Development of a Trifecta Hydro System: Delivering Off-Grid Power, Instant Fire Suppression, and Affordable Water via Diffuser-Augmented Technology for Himalayan Communities "

Sponsored By: SERB or ANRF

Overall Budget: Rs 80

Sl.No: 2

Title Of Research Project: " Enhancing Himalayan Village Resilience: A Multi-Purpose Subsurface Water System for Power, Protection, and Livelihood "

Sponsored By:

Overall Budget: Rs 10

Invited Talks/Outreach Activities

  • Scramjet Engine and its recent advances in Space applications, Invited Talk (Virtual), School of Engineering & Technology, K.R. Mangalam University India, July 2020
  • Scramjet engine- A promising candidate for future air-breathing systems, Key note speaker on FDP “Recent Development & Research Scopes in Thermal Engineering” which was organized by GMRIT, Rajam, Andhra Pradesh from 26/10/2020 to 31/10/2020
  • An Introduction to Supersonic Combustion Ramjet engine, Key note speaker on FDP “Recent Advances in Mechanical Science and Engineering (RAMSE)” which was organized by Siddartha Institute of   Science & Technology from 18/11/2020 to 22/11/2020
  • An Introduction to Scramjet engine, Invited Talk (online), Parul University, 21/01/2021
  • An insight of Scramjet engine, Key note speaker on GUJCOST Supported One Week Online STTP on Recent Advances in Fluids and Thermal Engineering (RAFT-2021) which was organized by IITRAM Ahmedabad from 15/03/21 to 20/03/21
  • Recent Advances in Scramjet Fuel Injection Techniques, Key note speaker on FDP “Recent Advancement in Thermal Engineering & Fluid Science” which was organized by GMRIT, Rajam, Andhra Pradesh from 21/06/2021 to 26/06/2021
  • Role of scramjet in the growth of air-breathing supersonic propulsion system, Key note speaker on FDP “Smart Materials & Systems for Sustainable Development” which was organized by JIS College of Engineering, Kalyani, West Bengal from 28/06/2021 to 03/07/2021
  • Scramjet Engine: Future of Air-breathing Vehicles, Key note speaker on FDP “Challenges and Opportunities for research in Mechanical Engineering: Present & Future' which was organized by Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India from 20/09/2021 to 24/09/2021
  • Scramjet Engine: Future Perspective of High-speed Transportation, Invited Talk School of Aeronautical Science, Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science, Chennai on 01/10/2021
  • Series of Guest Lecture, focusing on advanced topics in turbulence models and numerical simulations, at Sapienza University of Rome Italy 2-9th July 2024 (lectures were part of the PhD program in Energy and Environment, at university of Sapienza)
  •  “Scramjet Propulsion: Fueling Advances in Hypersonic Technology Invited Talk at the 6th National Conference on Recent Advancements in Physical Sciences (NCRAPS-2025) jointly organized by DIT University, Dehradun and National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand in association with MRSI, Delhi Chapter and ISDT DRDO during February 14-15, 2025.
  • Scramjet Propulsion at Hypersonic Speeds: Challenges, Simulations, and Innovations” Invited talk as a distinguished speaker at the 1st International Conference on Mathematical Sciences and Computing-Innovations and Applications (ICMSC) – 2025jointly organized by NERIST, Nirjuli, and NIT Uttarakhand, held from 26 – 28 June 2025 at NERIST, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh.
  • A series of Guest lectures, focusing on advanced topics in Computational Fluid Dynamics for Turbulent Reactive Flows, at Sapienza University of Rome, Ital,y 21-24th October 2025 (lectures were part of the PhD program in Energy and Environment, at University of Sapienza); 
  • "Scramjet Combustion for Hypersonic Applications: Challenges, Simulations, and Design Strategies", delivered an Invited talk in the ANRF-sponsored 3rd International Conference ICFAMMT 2026, organized by IITRAM, SSME, SAC ISRO, NIT Uttarakhand, IIT Roorkee,16-18 January 2026
  • "From challenges to solutions: a computational journey in scramjet propulsion." Delivered an Invited talk in ANRF 1st International Conference on “Recent Advancement in Physical Sciences (ICRAPS-2026) organized by NIT Uttarakhand, Feb 6-8, 2026

Conference/workshop/symposium organized

  • Coordinator on GUJCOST supported One Week Online STTP on Recent Advances in Fluids and Thermal Engineering (RAFT 2021) from 15/03/21 to 20/03/21
  • Convener, (DST Sponsored) of the International Conference on Futuristic Advancements in Materials, Manufacturing and Thermal Sciences (ICFAMMT 2022), jointly organized the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, IITRAM, Ahmedabad, India and Space Society of Mechanical Engineers (SSME), Space Applications Centre, ISRO (January 20-21, 2022)
  • Organizing Secretary, (DST Sponsored) 2nd International Conference on Futuristic Advancements in Materials, Manufacturing and Thermal Sciences (ICFAMMT-2024), jointly organized the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, IITRAM, Ahmedabad, India and Space Society of Mechanical Engineers (SSME), Space Applications Centre, ISRO (January 19-21, 2024)
  • Joint Organizing Secretary (ANRF, NEC Sponsored) 6th International Conference on Recent Advancements in Mechanical Engineering (ICRAME 2025), organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Silchar, 28Frb-2 March, 2025

Lab Establishment Details

Aerodynamics and Propulsion Lab under the Centre of Excellence in Aerospace and Defence,

The Aerodynamics and Propulsion Lab was established in 2023 at IITRAM. This lab facility is dedicated to UG, PG, and PhD students passionate about aerospace research, providing a dynamic environment for innovation and exploration. Equipped with advanced computational and experimental tools, the lab supports research in aerodynamics, propulsion systems, helping students develop skills and knowledge in aerospace engineering.

Administrative Responsibilities

  • Assistant warden, Hostel 9B, NIT Silchar
  • Committee member, PM Viswakarma Yojna, NIT Silchar
  • Undergraduate Research Council (UGRC), member, NIT Silchar
  • Co-Coordinator, Centre of Excellence for Aerospace  and Defence, IITRAM, Ahmedabad
  • Committee Member, Centre of Advanced Defence Technology, IITRAM, Ahmedabad
  • B.Tech project evaluation board, member, Mechanical department, NIT Silchar
  • Aerospace lab committee in charge, Mechanical &Aerospace department, IITRAM
  • Departmental Committee Member for the selection of the Ph.D. Students, Mechanical &Aerospace Department, IITRAM

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