Education:
Dr. Kandagal holds an M.Sc., B.Ed., and Ph.D. from Sharnbasva University, Kalaburagi. Her academic journey includes a Bachelor’s degree from Gulbarga University and a Master’s degree from Sharanbasveshwar Science College, where she achieved First Class distinctions throughout her education.
Research Focus:
Her research centers on Fluid Mechanics, with a particular focus on the effects of natural convection and magneto-hydrodynamic flows in vertical channels. Her studies delve into heat generation, absorption, and multifluid flow characteristics.
Professional Journey:
Dr. Kandagal’s teaching career began at Sharnbasveshwar Science College, where she taught B.Sc. and M.Sc. courses from 2014 to 2017. She has been with Sharnbasva University, Kalaburagi, since 2017, where she continues to educate and inspire students in advanced mathematical concepts.
Honors & Awards:
She has been recognized with the “Young Researcher Award” at an international level for her contributions to digital education, awarded by the Shri Paramhans Education and Research Foundation Trust.
Publications Noted & Contributions:
Dr. Kandagal’s notable publications include studies on multifluid flow, heat generation, and magneto-hydrodynamic effects, featured in high-impact journals like the Journal of Heat Transfer Wiley and Case Studies in Thermal Engineering. Her research significantly contributes to understanding complex fluid dynamics and heat transfer mechanisms.
Research Timeline:
Her research trajectory includes her Ph.D. thesis on natural convection in magneto-hydrodynamic flows, with ongoing and recent contributions to the field, including a 2023 international conference paper on MHD models.
Collaborations and Projects:
Dr. Kandagal collaborates with researchers like Shreedevi Kalyan and Ramesh Kempepatil on various projects focusing on fluid dynamics and heat transfer. Her work includes joint research on multifluid flows and MHD models in vertical channels.