
Dr. V. N. Lakshmi Durga
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Pioneering academic and researcher in sustainable energy systems
Dr. V. N. Lakshmi Durga is an accomplished educator and researcher with over 15 years of experience across premier institutions. Her expertise spans renewable energy, solar drying technologies, thermal energy systems, and biofuels.
She holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from NIT Durgapur (2019), and an M.Tech in Fluid & Thermal Engineering from IIT Guwahati. Her academic path reflects a fusion of deep theoretical foundation with real-world problem-solving in sustainable technologies.
Clean Energy Innovator
Extensive research in solar drying, biofuels, and thermal storage aimed at climate-friendly energy solutions.
Research Excellence
Published in top-tier SCI & Scopus-indexed journals and presented at global conferences.
Mentorship & Collaboration
Actively guides research scholars, fosters interdisciplinary projects, and partners with industry and academia.
Sustainability Advocate
Promotes sustainable development education and believes engineering must serve real-world social challenges.