Name                  :  Dr.A.Rajadurai

Designation         :  PROFESSOR

Qualification        :  Ph.D.

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Area of Interest    :  Finite Element Analysis and Composites

• Educational Qualification

   

  Degree	Branch/Specialization	Class	Year of Passing	College	University
  B.E. (Hon’s)	Metallurgy	Honours (I Rank)	1981	PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore-4	University of Madras
  M.E.	Metallurgy	First Class	1983	Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore	IISc.
  Ph.D.	Metallurgy	-	1989	Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore	IISc.

• Professional Experience

   

  Post Held	Period		Total service		College
  	From	To	Year	Year Month
  Professor	Nov 2003	Till date	10	4	Madras Institute of Technology Anna University
  Asst. Professor	Aug  1996	Nov 2003	7	3	College of Engineering , Guindy Anna University
  Lecturer	June 1989	Aug 1996	6	3	Madras Institute of Technology, Anna University
  Research Associate (CSIR)	July 1986	June 1989	3	0	Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
  Senior Research Fellow  (DAE)	July 1984	June 1986	2	0	Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

• Project Work/ Thesis Details

   

  Degree	Title of the Project / Thesis	Guide	Year of submission/ Award of Ph.D. degree
  B.E.	Study on Aluminium-alumina metal matrix composite	Dr.V.M. Periasamy, Professor, Department of Metallurgy	1981
  M.E.	Effect of microstructure and strain rate on tensile and fracture behavior of Titanium 6242S alloy	Dr. S.Ranganathan, Professor, Department of Metallurgy, IISc.	1983
  Ph.D.	Effect of 1wt% addition of Al/Si addition on phase transformation and mechanical behavior of Cu-9Ni-6Sn spinodal alloy	Dr. E.S.Dwarakadasa, Professor, Department of Metallurgy, IISc.	1989

• Funded Project

  Year	Project Title	Grant Received	Outcome/Status
  2015	Solar and thermal analysis  of ANUSAT 2	25,000	completed
  2014	Design and Development of structural members of ANUSAT 2	25.000	completed
  2011-14	Development of Ultrasonic cavitations method and computer controlled stir casting arrangement in Production of Metal Matrix Composites	5 Lakhs	completed
  1996-1999	Diamond coating of tools and performance evaluation	4 lakhs	completed

• International Journals

    

  67	Effect of Cryogenic Treatment on Microstructure and Properties of CuBe2, MP Ahmed, HS Jailani, SR Mohideen, A Rajadurai, Metallography, Microstructure, and Analysis 5 (6), 528-535, (2016)
  66	High power diode laser surface melting of SUS 420F steel: investigations on the microstructural, and mechanical properties, N Sivanandham, A Rajadurai, SM Shariff, J Senthilselvan, A Mahalingam, International Journal of Surface Science and Engineering 10 (1), 11-26, (2016)
  65	Effect of surface treatment on mechanical properties of glass fiber/stainless steel wire mesh reinforced epoxy hybrid composites, N Karunagaran, A Rajadurai, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology 30 (6), 2475-2482, (2016)
  64	Radio frequency shielding behaviour of silane treated Fe2O3/E-glass fibre reinforced epoxy hybrid composite, A.Arun Prakash, A Rajadurai, Applied Physics A 122 (10), 875, (2016)
  63	Mechanical behavior of deep cryogenically treated martensitic shape memory nickel–titanium rotary endodontic instruments, TS Vinothkumar, D Kandaswamy, G Prabhakaran, A Rajadurai, European journal of dentistry 10 (2), 183,(2016)
  62	Microstructure and mechanical behaviour of friction stir welded ETP copper, N Srirangarajalu, A Rajadurai, Metallurgia Italiana, 13-20, (2016)
  61	Performance analysis of process parameters on machining α–β titanium alloy in electrochemical micromachining process, T Geethapriyan, K Kalaichelvan, T Muthuramalingam, A Rajadurai, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 0954405416673103, (2016)
  60	Design and Fabrication of High Strength, High Modulus Polymer Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites for Light Weight Applications, D Kumaran, A Rajadurai, K Padmanabhan, Indian Journal of Science and Technology 9 (42), 1-9, (2016)
  59	Thermo-mechanical characterization of siliconized E-glass fiber/hematite particles reinforced epoxy resin hybrid composite, A.Arun Prakash, A Rajadurai, Applied Surface Science 384, 99-106, (2016)
  58	Mechanical behavior of deep cryogenically treated martensitic shape memory nickel–titanium rotary endodontic instruments, TS Vinothkumar, D Kandaswamy, G Prabhakaran, A Rajadurai, European Journal of Dentistry 10 (2), 183-189, (2016)
  57	Effect of dry cryogenic treatment on Vickers hardness and wear resistance of new martensitic shape memory nickel-titanium alloy, TS Vinothkumar, D Kandaswamy, G Prabhakaran, A Rajadurai, European Journal of Dentistry 9 (4), 513 -516, (2015)
  56	Low velocity impact behaviour of glass fabric/epoxy honeycomb core sandwich composites, A Arun Prakash, B Mohan, A Rajadurai, A Jaswin, Science and Engineering of Composite Materials 22 (5), 525-538, (2015)
  55	Evaluation of drilled hole quality of Al-Si alloy/fly ash composites produced by powder metallurgical technique, HS Jailani, A Rajadurai, B Mohan, T Sornakumar, Indian Journal of Engineering & Materials Sciences 22, 414-420, (2015)
  54	Experimental Study of Squeeze Casting of Aluminium Alloy AA6061, MT Azhagan, B Mohan, A Rajadurai, Applied Mechanics and Materials 766, 422-426, (2015)
  53	Effect of EDM parameters on hole quality characteristics in deep hole drilling of Inconel 718 superalloy, P Kuppan, S Narayanan, A Rajadurai, M Adithan, International Journal of Manufacturing Research 10 (1), 45-63, (2015)
  52	A.Senthilkumar, A.Rajadurai and T.Sornakumar, “Wear behavior of alumina based ceramic cutting tools on machining steels”, International Journals of Tribology International, Vol 39(3) pp 191-197, (2005)
  51	Microstructure of cryogenically treated martensitic shape memory nickel-titanium alloy, TS Vinothkumar, D Kandaswamy, G Prabhakaran, A Rajadurai, Journal of conservative dentistry: JCD 18 (4), 292 – 297, (2015)
  50	Monitoring and fuzzy control approach for efficient electrical discharge machining process, T Muthuramalingam, B Mohan, A Rajadurai, D Saravanakumar, Materials and Manufacturing Processes 29 (3), 281-286 (2014)
  49	Effect of Carbon Fiber, Silica and Fly-Ash Particulate Addition on Tensile and Impact Behaviour of Polyester and Epoxy Resin, P Nandha Kumar, A Rajadurai ,Applied Mechanics and Materials 592, 186-191, (2014)
  48	Influence of Squeeze Pressure on the Mechanical Properties of Squeeze Cast Aluminium Alloy AA6061, MT Azhagan, B Mohan, A Rajadurai, S Maharajan, Advanced Materials Research 984, 350-354, (2014).)
  47	Comparative Study of Squeeze Casting of AA6061 with and without Employing Ultrasonic Cavitations, MT Azhagan, B Mohan, A Rajadurai, Applied Mechanics and Materials 541, 349-353, (2014).
  46	Optimization of Process Parameters to enhance the Hardness on Squeeze Cast Aluminium Alloy AA6061, MT Azhagan, B Mohan, A Rajadurai, International Journal of Engineering & Technology (0975-4024) 6 (1), (2014).
  45	Preparation of SiC Nano-particulates Reinforced Aluminum Matrix Nanocomposites by High Intensity Ultrasonic Cavitation Process, L Poovazhagan, K Kalaichelvan, A Rajadurai, Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals 67 (2), 229-237, (2014).
  44	Microstructural and Corrosion Resistance Studies on SUS 420F and EN32B Steels Under Surface Treatment by High Power Diode Laser, N. Sivanandham , A. Rajadurai, S. M. Shariff, J. Senthilselvan And A. Mahalingam, J. Surface Sci. Technol., Vol 29, No. 3-4, pp. 1-11, (2013)
  43	Experimental investigation of iso energy pulse generator on performance measures in EDM, T Muthuramalingam, B Mohan, A Rajadurai, MDA Arul Prakash, Materials and Manufacturing Processes 28 (10), 1137-1142 (2013).
  42	L Poovazhagan, K Kalaichelvan, A Rajadurai, V Senthilvelan, Characterization of hybrid silicon carbide and boron carbide nanoparticles-reinforced aluminum alloy composites, Procedia Engineering 64, 681-689 (2013).
  41	A. Poomari, B.Mohan, A.Rajadurai, A.S. Kumar, Wear performance of TI-AL-N coated and cryogenically treated cermet tools while machining aisi 4340 steel, Advanced Materials Research, 622, pp404-408, (2013).
  40	T.Ashokkumar, A.Rajadurai and Gouthama,  Mechanism of reduction in grain and particle sizes of Ni x-Fe 100x nanopowder by mechanical alloying,   Materials and Manufacturing Processes 28 (6) , pp. 670-675, (2013).
  39	K.Balaji Rao , M.B.  Anoop , G. Raghava , M. Prakash  and A. Rajadurai                Probabilistic fatigue life analysis of welded steel plate railway bridge girders using S–N curve approach, Journal of Risk and Reliability , 227 no. 4, pp. 385-404, (2013).
  38	A.Bensely, S. Venkateswaran, Angel D Subisak, D. Mohan Lal, A.Rajadurai, Rajadurai Gyöngyvér B. Lenkey, Pete Paulin,  Influence of deep cryogenic treatment on alloy carbide precipitations and mechanical properties of AISI M2 high speed tool steel, Cryogenic treatment data base, 31 May, (2012).
  37	T.Ashok kumar, A.Rajadurai, Gouthama and L.I. Hussami, A study of densification and on factors affecting the density of Nix–Fe100−x nanopowders prepared by mechanical alloying and sintered by spark plasma, Int J Adv Manuf Technology, Volume 65, Issue 9-12 , pp 1201-1213, (2012).
  36	S.Vijay Ananth, K.Kalaichelvan, A.Rajadurai,   Optimization of superplastic Forming of Al6063/5%SiCp composites using taguchi experimental design,     International Review of Mechanical Engineering 6 (6) , pp. 1209-1212, (2012).
  35	V.Jayaseelan, K.Kalaichelvan, A.Rajadurai, Theoretical model and experimental determination of friction on extrusion process,  International Review of Mechanical Engineering 6 (6) , pp. 1198-1201, (2012).
  34	N. Srirangarajalu, G.M. Reddy, S.R.K. Rao, A.Rajadurai, Microstructure and mechanical behavior of friction stir welded copper, Communications in Computer and Information Science 330 CCIS , pp. 458-465, (2012).
  33	P. Kuppan, S.Narayanan, A.Rajadurai,  Experimental investigations into electrical discharge deep hole drilling on Inconel &!* using Copper – Tungsten electrode, International Journal of Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems 5 (5-6) , pp. 399-418, (2012).
  32	G. Murali, M.Gopal, A.Rajadurai, Effect of circular and rectangular drawbeads in hemispherical cup forming, finite element analysis and experimental validation, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering 37 (6) , pp. 1701-1709, (2012).
  31	H. Siddhi Jailani, A.Rajadurai, B.Mohan, A. Senthil kumar, T. Sorna kumar, Development and properties of aluminium silicon alloy fly ash composites, Powder Metallurgy 54 (4) , pp. 474-479 (2011).
  30	V.K. Kannan, V. Murali, A. Rajadurai, B.N. Rao,  Finite elemnt analysis and notched tensile strength evaluation of center-hole 2D carbon/carbon laminates, Advanced Composite Materials 20 (3) , pp. 289-300, (2011)
  29	V. Kamala kannan, A. Rajadurai , B. Nageswara Rao, Residual strength of laminated composites after impact, Journal of Composite Materials (2011).
  28	T. Asokkumar, A. Rajadurai, Gouthama, A study on densification of 40wt% Ni-Fe nano pwder prepared by mechanical alloying and sintered by SPS apparatus, International Journal of Materials Engineering Innovation 2 (1) , pp. 3-15, (2011).
  27	M.A.Jaswin, D.M.Lal, A.Rajadurai, Effect of cryogenic treatment on the microstructure and wear resistance of X45Cr9Si3 and X53Cr22Mn9Ni4N valve steels,Tribology Transactions 54 (3) , pp. 341-350, (2011).
  26	R. Ramadoss and A. Rajadurai, ‘Finite element simulation of forming limit diagram for AISI 316LN-Austenitic stainless steel’ Int. J. Microstructure and Materials Properties, Vol. 6, No. 6, pp507-525, (2011).
  25	P. Kuppan, S. Narayanan and  A. Rajadurai, ‘Effect of process parameters   on material removal rate   and surface roughness in electric discharge drilling of Inconel 718 using graphite electrode’, Int. J. Manufacturing Technology and Management, Vol. 23, Nos. 3/4,pp214 – 233,(2011).
  24	V. Kamala Kannan, Vela Murali, A. Rajadurai, B. Nageswara Rao, ‘Failure assessment on central-sharp notched carbon/epoxy laminates’, Materials and Design 31,  pp4348–4355, (2010).
  23	T.Ashokkumar, A.Rajadurai and Gouthama, ‘ Microstructural and Morphological      Study of 50wt% Ni – Fe Nano powder by  Mechanical Alloying’ , International Journal of Contemporary Engineering Sciences and Technology,  Vol.1 No.1, pp 73 – 76, (2010).
  22	R. Ramadoss, A. Rajadurai, “Forming limit analysis of  AISI 316LN – austenitic stainless steel”, International Journal of Microstructure and Material Properties, Vol.4,    No. 4, pp 436-454 (2009).
  21	T.Ashok Kumar, A.Rajadurai, Gouthama, S.Sampath , “Effects of Mechanical Alloying on Microstructure, Morphology and Magnetic Properties of 50wt, %Ni-Fe Nanopowder”, International Journal of Materials Science ISSN -0973-4589, Vol.4, No.4 pp 445-458 (2009).
  20	S.Harish, A.Bensely, D.Mohan Lal, A.Rajadurai, Gyongyver B. Lenkey, “Microstructural study of cryogenically treated En 31 bearing steel”, Journal of Materials Processing Technology,Vol 209, pp3351 - 57(2009)
  19	S.Harish, D.Peter Michael A.Bensely, D.Mohan Lal, A.Rajadurai, “Mechanical property evaluation of natural fiber coir composites”, Journal of Materials characterization,Vol.60 pp 44-49,(2009)
  18	A.Rajadurai ,”Tension and compression strength evaluation of composite plates with circular holes”, doi:10.1177/0731684409337904,(2009)
  17	T.Kumar, M.Gopal, S.Venugopal, and A.Rajadurai, "Nitriding of AISI type 316LN Grade Austenitic Stainless Steels", International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Vol 1(2),( July-December 2008)
  16	A.Rajadurai ,”Influence of friction in simple upsetting and prediction of hardness distribution in a cold forged product”, Vol.36 No.4, (2008)
  15	B.Mohan, S.Venugopal, A.Rajadurai and S.L.Mannan, "Optimization of the Machinability of the AI-SiC Metal Matrix Composite using the Dynamic Material Model,  Materials  and Metallurgical Transactions, (2008)
  14	T.Ashok Kumar, A.Rajadurai, Gouthama, S.Sampath, "Effects of Mechanical Alloying on Microstructure, Morphology and Magnetic Properties of 40%Ni-Fe Nanopowder", Journal of Material Science Research India, Vol 5(2), pp 283-292, (2008)
  13	A.Bensely, D.Senthilkumar, D.Mohan Lal, G.Nagarajan and A.Rajadurai, "Effect of cryogenic treatment on tensile behavior of case carburized steel-815M17",International Journal of Material Characterization, Vol 58 pp 485-491, (2007)
  12	P.Kuppan, A.Rajadurai and S.Narayan, "Influence of EDM Process Parameters in Deep Hole Drilling of Inconal 718, Journal of Advance Manufacturing Technology, (2007)
  11	A.Venkatesan and A.Rajadurai, "Effect of Air-Gap on Casting Solidification", International Journal of American Foundry Society, Schaunburg, IL USA, pp 191-199, (2006)
  10	A.Venkatesan and A.Rajadurai, "Transient Interfacial Heat Transfer Coefficient Equations for Casting Solidification in Permanent Mould", International Journal of American Foundry Society, Schaunburg, IL USA, pp 181-189, (2006)
  09	A.Bensely, S.Stephen Jayakumar, D.Mohan Lal, G.Nagarajan and A.Rajadurai, "Failure investigation of crown wheel and pinion”, International Journal of Engineering Failure Analysis, Vol 13 pp 1285-1292, (2006)
  08	A.Venkatesan, V.M.Gopinath, A.Rajadurai, “Simulation of Casting Solidification and its grain structure prediction using FEM”, International Journal of Material Processing Technology, Vol 168 pp 10-15,(2005)
  07	A.Senthilkumar, A.Rajadurai and T.Sornakumar, “Wear behavior of alumina based ceramic cutting tools on machining steels”, International Journals of Tribology International, Vol 39(3) pp 191-197, (2005)
  06	A.Senthilkumar, A.Rajadurai and T.Sornakumar, ”Performance characteristics of ceria toughened alumina ceramic cutting tool on machining C30 steel”, International Journal of Powder Metallurgy,Vol 47 pp 235-238, (2004)
  05	A.Senthilkumar, A.Rajadurai and T.Sornakumar, “Development of alumina-ceria ceramic composite cutting tool”, International Journal of Refractory Metals & Hard Materials Vol 22 pp 17-20, (2004)
  04	A.Senthilkumar, A.Rajadurai and T.Sornakumar, “Yttria Ceramics: cutting tool application”, International Journal of Materials Letters, Vol 58 pp 1808-1810, (2004)
  03	B.Mohan, A.Rajadurai, and K.G.Satyanarayana, “Electric Discharge machining of Al-SiC Metal Matrix Composites using Rotary tube Electrode”, Journal of Material Processing Technology, Vol 153-154 pp 978-985, (2004)
  02	A.Senthilkumar, A.Rajadurai and T.Sornakumar, “Machinability hardened steel using alumina based ceramic cutting tools”, International Journals of Refractory Metals & Hard Materials, Vol 21 pp 109-117, (2003)
  01	B.Mohan, A.Rajadurai, and K.G.Satyanarayana, “Effect of SiC and Rotation of Electrode on Electric Discharge Machining of Al-SiC Composite”. Journal of Material Processing Technology, Vol 124 pp 297-304 , (2002)

• National Journals

  23	MT Azhagan, B Mohan, A Rajadurai ,"Experimental Study of Squeeze Casting of Aluminium Alloy AA6061", Applied Mechanics and Materials 766, 422-426,(2015)
  22	A Arun Prakash, B Mohan, A Rajadurai, A Jaswin, "Low velocity impact behaviour of glass fabric/epoxy honeycomb core sandwich composites”, Science and Engineering of Composite Materials 22 (5), 525-538,(2015)
  21	P Nandha Kumar, A Rajadurai ,"Effect of Carbon Fiber, Silica and Fly-Ash Particulate Addition on Tensile and Impact Behaviour of Polyester and Epoxy Resin", Applied Mechanics and Materials 592,186-191,(2014)
  20	T  Muthuramalingam, B Mohan, A Rajadurai, D Saravanakumar ,"Monitoring and fuzzy control approach for efficient electrical discharge machining process",  Materials and Manufacturing Processes 29 (3), 281-2867, (2014)
  19	N. SIVANANDHAM , A. RAJADURAI, S. M. SHARIFF, J. SENTHILSELVAN and A. MAHALINGAM J,"Microstructural and Corrosion Resistance Studies on SUS 420F and EN32B Steels Under Surface Treatment by High Power Diode Laser", Surface Sci. Technol., Vol 29, No. 3-4, pp. 1-11, (2013)
  18	N Srirangarajalu, GM Reddy, SRK Rao, ARajadurai ,"Friction Stir Welding of Copper and its Alloys Using Different Tool Pin Profiles", Programmable Device Circuits and Systems 4 (10), 517-520,(2012)
  17	N Srirangarajalu, G Madhusudhan Reddy, SR Koteswara Rao, A Rajadurai, "Microstructure and Mechanical Behaviour of Friction Stir Welded Copper", Trends in Intelligent Robotics, Automation, and Manufacturing Pages  458-465, (2012)
  16	R.Mohandoss, A.Rajadurai, R.Mahadevan and V.Vijayaprasad, “ Effect of Minor Additions of Chromium on Wear Resistance and Machinability of Al-15%Si Alloy”, Indian Foundry Journal, Vol-49,No.6 pp17-20, (June 2003)
  15	M.Pradeep Kumar and A.Rajadurai, “Finite Element Analysis of Orthogonal Machining with Grooved Tool”, Manufacturing Technology Today, Vol-5, pp.3-6, (January 2006)
  14	D.M.R.Cecil and A.Rajadurai, “Friction Measurement in Bulk Forming using Spike Forging Test”, Institute of Engineers (India) Journal, Vol-86, pp.43-47,(2006)
  13	P.Hariharan, G.N.Ratna kumar, A.Suresh Babu, A.Rajadurai, D.Mohanlal and S.Renganarayanan, “Optimization of Heat Treatment factors for Improved Wear Resistance and Impact Strength of Bearing Steel Using L16 Orthogonal Array”, Journal of Manufacturing Engineering, Vol-1, pp.45-50,(2006)
  12	P.Hariharan, Chandrasekar, A.Suresh Babu, A.Rajadurai, D.Mohanlal and S.Renganarayanan, “Optimization of Heat Treatment Parameters for Improved Wear Resistance and Impact Strength of SAE 51100 Bearing steel using Taguchi Techniques”, Manufacturing Technology Today, pp.15-19, (April 2006)
  11	M.V.Venkatesan, A.Manickavasagam and A.Rajadurai, “Statistical Modelling and predicting the effects of process parameters in flux cored Arc Welding of AISI 301 Stainless Steel”, Indian Welding Journal, pp.13-23, (April 2007 )
  10	R.Rajendran, S.Venkataswamy, U.Jaikrishna, N.Gowrishankar and A.Rajadurai, “Effect of Dip Time Variation on the Coating Characteristics of Duplex Coated Steel”, Manufacturing Technology Today, pp.20-26, (June 2007)
  09	M.V.Venkatesan, A.Manickavasagam and A.Rajadurai, “Poka –Yoke in Welding”, Indian Welding Journal, Vol-40,No.3, pp.28-30, (July 2007)
  08	T.Ashokkumar, A.Rajadurai, Gouthama and S.Sampath, “Effects of Mechanical Alloying on Microstructure, Morphology and Magnetic properties of (2008)
  07	T.Ashokkumar, A.Rajadurai, Gouthama, “A study of grain and particle sizes of 40% Ni-Fe, 50% Ni-Fe and 75% Ni-Fe Nano powder prepared by mechanical alloying”,Oriental Journal of Computer Science & Technology, Vol-1 (2), pp.125-130, (2008)
  06	S.Nagaraju, A.Rajadurai, M.Vasudevan, M.Menaka and R.Subbaratnam, ” Novel Method for Quantitative Assessment of Slag Detachability in Austenitic Stainless Steels Welds made by SMAW”, Journal of Materials, Minerals and Mining, (2008)
  05	M.M.Ismail, G.Murali, N.M.Sheriff and A.Rajadurai, “Experimental and Numerical Investigations on the Forming characteristics of thin steel sheet in the presence of a rectangular drawbead”, Journal of Materials, Minerals and mining, (2008)
  04	R.Ramadoss, A.Rajadurai, S.Venugopal, S.Sathishkumar, ” Forming Limit Diagram for Austenitic Stainless Steels”, Manufacturing Technology Today, (Apri 2008)
  03	M. Pradeep Kumar, K.S.Vijayasekar, A.Rajadurai, “Comparison of Different flow stress model of the orthogonal metal cutting process using finite element analysis”, Manufacturing Technology Today, (May 2008)
  02	G.Srinivasan, A.K.Bhaduri, S.Nagaraju, A.Rajadurai, “Effect of Ferro-titanium Deoxidant on Metal Recovery and Slag Detachability in Austenitic Stainless Steel Electrode”, Journal of Transactions of Indian Institute of Metals, (Dec 2008)
  01	T.Ashokkumar, A.Rajadurai, Gouthama, “Effects of Mechanical Alloying on Microstructure, Morphology and Magnetic Properties of 75wt % Ni-Fe Nanopowder” Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India), Vol-90, pp.9 – 14, (OCT 2009)

• Conference

   

  Year	Title	Duration
  2015	National Conference on “Green Manufacturing Concepts”	16&17th Feb.
  2014	Faculty development and Training Programme on ‘Nano Technology’	June
  2012	Faculty development Training Programme on ‘ Engineering Materials and metallurgy’	December
  2011	Faculty development Training Programme on ‘ Finite Element analysis’	2nd December  to  8th December
  2010	National Conference on “Recent Innovations in Production Engineering”[RIPE- 2010]	16 & 17 April
  2008	Faculty Development Training Programme on ‘Mechatronics’	15th December to 20th December
  2007	TEQIP program on “ Welding and Workshop Practice”	June
  1996	National seminar on Surface Engineering	July 1996
  1990	National Seminar on “Advances in Metal Cutting and Forming”	15 and 16 March

   

• Consultancy  Work Details

   

  Year	Details of Work	Company/R&D Centre/ Others
  2010	Failure Analysis of pinion shaft of 3 reach stack motor	Trans FW, Chennai
  2006	Heat treatment solution for rolls	ABB, Chennai

• Books Published

   

  Year	Title of the book	Publisher Name
  2003	History fo Metals	Varadhan, Chennai
  2004	History of Energy	Varadhan, Chennai
  2006	History fo Aircraft	Varadhan, Chennai
  2009	History of rails	Varadhan, Chennai

• Visit to Others Countries

   

  Year	Country Visited	Purpose of the Visit/details	Duration
  2013	Van Karman Institute, Belgium	QB 50 Review meeting	4 days
  1999	Kathmandu University, Nepal	Visiting Faculty	3 months
  1987	Univ. Bangok, Thailand	Paper presentation in APEM Conference	One week

• Guided and Degree Awarded

   

  1. 14 Ph.D. Scholars
  2. 6  M.S.  scholars
  3. > 100 UG and PG projects

• Membership

   

  1.  Life Member                                 -             ISNDT

  2.  Life Member                                 -             ISTE 

  3.  Life Member                                -              IWS

• Subject Specialization

     UG

     1.  Engineering metallurgy

  2. Welding  technology

  3.  Foundry technology

  4. Finite Element analysis in production engineering

   

  PG

     1.Advanced materials technology

     2.Advances in casting and welding

     3.Finite element analysis

     4.MEMS and Nanotechnology

     5.Non destructive testing

   

   

   

   

   

   

• Seminars

  1. Recent trends in Non-Destructive Evaluation of Materials, (24th & 25th March 2008)

  2. Advances in Robotics, Precision Engineering and Manufacturing Techniques, (14 & 15th March 2008)