The Secretary of St. Ann’s College of Engineering and Technology, Chirala, Mr. Vanama Ramakrishna Rao, and the Correspondent, Mr. Srimantula Lakshmana Rao, announced that a guest lecture on “Modeling of Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems for the Human Body” was organized for Mechanical Engineering students.

Dr. K. Jagadeesh Babu, Principal of the college, stated that the guest lecture was conducted under the aegis of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The guest speaker for the event was Dr. Prasad Patnaik B.S.V, Professor of Applied Mechanics and Biomedical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Chennai. This was confirmed by Dr. Lakshmi Tulasi Chavali, Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department.

During his lecture, Dr. Prasad Patnaik B.S.V explained that the human heart functions like a double pump, and its design is deeply rooted in mechanical engineering principles. He elaborated on how the replacement of such a system could cost up to one crore rupees. He also emphasized that the human heart incorporates mechanical valve designs and pump mechanisms.

Dr. Prasad Patnaik B.S.V provided valuable insights into Modeling of Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems for the Human Body. He highlighted the increasing demand for biomedical equipment, innovative designs, and trained professionals in the biomedical engineering sector in India.

The guest lecture was attended by faculty members of the Mechanical Engineering Department and B.Tech second and third-year students, who actively participated and gained valuable knowledge from the session.