Dr. Rajendiran Gopal working as Professor, Department of Motor Vehicle Engineering,  Defence University- College of Engineering, Ethiopia.  He holds First class Bachelor of Automotive Engineering in Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore and First class Mater of Thermal Engineering, Anna University, Chennai. He completed Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University, Chennai. He has teaching and research experience of 19 years. His area of research interest includes internal combustion engines, Alternative Fuels, Vehicle Dynamics, Vehicle Body Engineering and Electric Hybrid Vehicles. He published 18 research articles in International journals and conferences. Under his guidance 4 research scholars are continuing their PhD research.