From

Narasimha Rao Palla,

Associate Professor,
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
College of Engineering & Technology,
Wollega University, Nekemte,
Ethiopia.

To
The Head of the Department,
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
College of Engineering & Technology,
Wollega University,
Ethiopia.

Subject: Applying for Renewal of Contract - Reg

Respected Sir,
I am Narasimaha Rao Palla, working as Associate Professor
in Dept. of Mechanical Engineering since October-2013 onwards. As my contract period is going to be
complete by July-2015, I would like to express my willingness to renew my contract for a term of two
years. I assure that I will do my best and work to the fullest satisfaction of the Department and College.

Note: - Please find the attachments of my contribution in Research Paper Publication, Community
Service and other academic achievements during my current contract period (2013-15).

Date: 20.05.2015,
Place: Nekemete. Yours Faithfully

Narasimha Rao Palla

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Research Papers Published

 Narasimha Rao Palla, Dr. Harish Kumar, Galata Fekadu and Dr. Temesgen Garoma
“Pollution free design and manufacturing of hydraulic Ram Pump for village in Hill
Areas”. Published in National Symposium of “Trends and Challenges in Adoption of
Science, Technology and Innovation in Local Development Endeavors” Organized by
Wollega University during February 27 and 28, 2015 at main campus, Nekemte, Ethiopia.

Community Services Contribution

 Under the Community Service Program, delivered a guest lecture on Coordinate

geometry for 10th Grade Students of Daloo Site High School. 297 male and 323 female
students were attended on 09-05-2007 E.C.

Workshops/Conferences Participated
 Participated in Two days National Symposium on “Science Technology and Innovation for
National development” Organized by Wollega University during March 21 and 22, 2014 at
main campus, Nekemte, Ethiopia.

 Participated in Two days National Symposium on “Trends and Challenges in Adoption of

Science, Technology and Innovation in Local Development Endeavors” Organized by
Wollega University during February 27 and 28, 2015 at main campus, Nekemte, Ethiopia.

Achievements

 Got Ph.D admission in esteemed Nagarjuna University, India. And presently I am doing my
research work in the area of Refrigeration and the topic is “Evaluation of various Eco
Friendly Refrigerants for replacement of R-22”.
 Got Membership in International Association of Engineers, Membership ID: 145866.
Future Action Plan

 I am planning to Prepare the curriculum for new UG program of M.Sc in Thermal

Engineering under the department of Mechanical Engineering.

 I am planning to guide some more my local teaching staff on how to write research papers
and how to do literature survey to get new ideas.

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