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1. VIT- A Research ProfileVIT- A Research Profile
-A presentation on Possibilities-A presentation on Possibilities

2. VIT UniversityVIT University is a leading international research university withis a leading international research university with
campuses atcampuses at VelloreVellore andand ChennaiChennai,, Tamil NaduTamil Nadu,, IndiaIndia. It has nine schools and. It has nine schools and
many centres for education and frontier research. Founded in 1984, as Velloremany centres for education and frontier research. Founded in 1984, as Vellore
Engineering College, the institute was upgraded to a university in 2001 inEngineering College, the institute was upgraded to a university in 2001 in
recognition of its academic excellence. VIT's student population has crossedrecognition of its academic excellence. VIT's student population has crossed
29000 with a faculty strength of above 1400 for the Chennai and Vellore29000 with a faculty strength of above 1400 for the Chennai and Vellore
campuses. It runs 18 undergraduate and 35 postgraduate programmes as well ascampuses. It runs 18 undergraduate and 35 postgraduate programmes as well as
research programmes including M.S. (By research), M. Phil , Integrated Ph. Dresearch programmes including M.S. (By research), M. Phil , Integrated Ph. D
and Ph. D. VIT has many centres of excellence established to encourageand Ph. D. VIT has many centres of excellence established to encourage
collaborative research and provide opportunities for students to participate incollaborative research and provide opportunities for students to participate in
research based and project based learning. The university is among the first inresearch based and project based learning. The university is among the first in
the country to implement the Fully Flexible Credit System (FFCS) where thethe country to implement the Fully Flexible Credit System (FFCS) where the
students choose their instructional time slots. VIT university and its programmesstudents choose their instructional time slots. VIT university and its programmes
have been accredited by various national and international accreditation boards.have been accredited by various national and international accreditation boards.
The Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET Inc. has accredited theThe Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET Inc. has accredited the
Mechanical, Civil , Electronics & Communication and Computer Science &Mechanical, Civil , Electronics & Communication and Computer Science &
Engineering programmes. The India Today- Nielson 2013 survey has ranked VITEngineering programmes. The India Today- Nielson 2013 survey has ranked VIT
among the IITs at the 8th position covering all the engineering institutions in theamong the IITs at the 8th position covering all the engineering institutions in the

3. About SMEAbout SME
 The School of Mechanical EngineeringThe School of Mechanical Engineering
(SME), one of the nine constituent schools(SME), one of the nine constituent schools
of VIT University, consists of the oldest andof VIT University, consists of the oldest and
best performing divisions of VIT. Thebest performing divisions of VIT. The
School has over 150 well qualified andSchool has over 150 well qualified and
experienced faculty members with degreesexperienced faculty members with degrees
from top Indian and foreign universities.from top Indian and foreign universities.
The faculty members of the school areThe faculty members of the school are
actively involved in teaching, developingactively involved in teaching, developing
new curriculum and executing a number ofnew curriculum and executing a number of
R&D and Consultancy projects forR&D and Consultancy projects for
government agencies and many reputedgovernment agencies and many reputed
industries. The School offersindustries. The School offers
undergraduate programmes in Civilundergraduate programmes in Civil
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, andEngineering, Mechanical Engineering, and
Mechanical Engineering with SpecializationMechanical Engineering with Specialization
in Energy, Automotive or Chemicalin Energy, Automotive or Chemical
Processing. M Tech programmes inProcessing. M Tech programmes in
CAD/CAM, Automotive Engineering,CAD/CAM, Automotive Engineering,
Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering,Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering,
Engine Technology, Energy &Engine Technology, Energy &
Environmental Engineering and StructuralEnvironmental Engineering and Structural
Engineering offered by the school cater toEngineering offered by the school cater to
the needs of specialized education. Thethe needs of specialized education. The
school also offers M.S (by Research) andschool also offers M.S (by Research) and
Ph.D programmes.Ph.D programmes.
Some of the programmes of the
School are accredited by ABET
(USA) and the Programmes are
Also accredited by NAAC with an
A Certificate (Refer website).

4. Research Interest Areas ForResearch Interest Areas For
CollaborationCollaboration
 Composite Materials and Structures, FEM.Composite Materials and Structures, FEM.
 Metal Joining, Dissimilar Welding & Hot Corrosion.Metal Joining, Dissimilar Welding & Hot Corrosion.
 Development and Structure Property Correlation of AlDevelopment and Structure Property Correlation of Al
and Mg Alloys for Airbus.and Mg Alloys for Airbus.
 Computational Fluid Dynamics & Heat Transfer.Computational Fluid Dynamics & Heat Transfer.
 Supersonic Flow and Simulation.Supersonic Flow and Simulation.
 Intelligent Mechatronics, Control Algorithms, MachineIntelligent Mechatronics, Control Algorithms, Machine
Vision, Fibre Optic Sensors.Vision, Fibre Optic Sensors.
 Smart Materials and Systems, Dynamics and NVH.Smart Materials and Systems, Dynamics and NVH.
 Laser Assisted Machining and Welding.Laser Assisted Machining and Welding.
 Titanium Alloys for Aerospace Applications,Titanium Alloys for Aerospace Applications,
Tribology.Tribology.
 Fracture Mechanics of Structures and HealthFracture Mechanics of Structures and Health
Monitoring.Monitoring.
 Multiple Causes of Failure, EnvironmentalMultiple Causes of Failure, Environmental
Degradation.Degradation.

5. Team from VIT University, Vellore.Team from VIT University, Vellore.
 Dr. K. PadmanabhanDr. K. Padmanabhan
 Dr. Devendranath Ramkumar K
 Dr. Arivazhagan N
 Dr. Narayanan S- Pro-Vice Chancelllor, VIT.
 Dr. Anthony Xavior
 Dr. Kuppan P
 Dr. Nageswara Rao M
 Dr. R. Thundil Karuppa Raj
 Dr. S. Denis Ashok
 Dr. V.R. Machavaram
 Dr. P. Kuppan
 Dr. R. Vasudevan
 Dr. Geetha Manivasagam
 Dr. Pijush Samui

6. Details of Groups, Research Areas,Details of Groups, Research Areas,
Facilities, Projects andFacilities, Projects and
Publications.Publications.

7. Aerospace CompositesAerospace Composites
Dr. K. Padmanabhan, FIIPE, FIE, FISME, CE(I)Dr. K. Padmanabhan, FIIPE, FIE, FISME, CE(I)
Professor and Assistant DirectorProfessor and Assistant Director
Centre For Excellence in Nano CompositesCentre For Excellence in Nano Composites
School of Mechanical and Building SciencesSchool of Mechanical and Building Sciences
VIT-University, Vellore-632014VIT-University, Vellore-632014
Email:Email: padmanabhan.k@vit.ac.inpadmanabhan.k@vit.ac.in
(M) 09840032002(M) 09840032002

8. Brief Bio DataBrief Bio Data
 B.Sc (Physics), MadrasB.Sc (Physics), Madras
University, 1984.University, 1984.
 M. Sc ( Physics withM. Sc ( Physics with
Materials Science)Materials Science)
Annamalai University,Annamalai University,
1986.1986.
 M. Sc ( Engg), CompositeM. Sc ( Engg), Composite
Materials, IISc,Materials, IISc,
Bangalore, 1991.Bangalore, 1991.
 Ph.D (Engg), CompositePh.D (Engg), Composite
Materials, IISc,Materials, IISc,
Bangalore, 1995.Bangalore, 1995.

9. Expertise AreasExpertise Areas
 Materials Engineering ,Materials Engineering ,
Design & ManufacturingDesign & Manufacturing
 Eco-friendly design andEco-friendly design and
bio plastic products.bio plastic products.
 Composites Design &Composites Design &
ManufacturingManufacturing
 Nano CompositesNano Composites
 Electronic Materials,Electronic Materials,
Manufacturing, AssemblyManufacturing, Assembly
& Packaging.& Packaging.
 Composite MechanicsComposite Mechanics
 Finite Element MethodsFinite Element Methods
 Composite StructuresComposite Structures
 Fracture and FailureFracture and Failure
AnalysesAnalyses
 Multiple Causes ofMultiple Causes of
SAE Vimanas Plane,5th
Place in Design, USA
Carbon fibre tubular chassis of under
50 kg composite car

10. Salient ProjectsSalient Projects
 SPEL Project on ElectronicSPEL Project on Electronic
Packaging Reliability-India.Packaging Reliability-India.
 AR and DB Project onAR and DB Project on
Sandwich Composite DesignSandwich Composite Design
Optimization- New Delhi India.Optimization- New Delhi India.
 Self Reinforced PolymerSelf Reinforced Polymer
Composites for weight savingComposites for weight saving
applications-VIT, India.applications-VIT, India.
 Projects in Kevlar, carbon,Projects in Kevlar, carbon,
glass fibre based composites-glass fibre based composites-
IISc, India and NTU,IISc, India and NTU,
Singapore.Singapore.
 Zylon fibre based superiorZylon fibre based superior
composites for aerospacecomposites for aerospace
applications-SVCE-VIT, Indiaapplications-SVCE-VIT, India
and NTU, Singapore.and NTU, Singapore.
 Projects on multiple causes ofProjects on multiple causes of
failure and damage, like DBT ,failure and damage, like DBT ,
fatigue and vibrations, VIT-fatigue and vibrations, VIT-
India.India.
Double Lap Shear of Sandwich
Composites
FE Model of a TQLMP IC Chip

11. Awards and PublicationsAwards and Publications
 160 publications in Journals,160 publications in Journals,
International conferences, FundedInternational conferences, Funded
Project Documents and IndustryProject Documents and Industry
ReportsReports..
 Life fellow of the Indian Institution ofLife fellow of the Indian Institution of
Production Engineers, Bangalore, with effectProduction Engineers, Bangalore, with effect
from April 2006. (FIIPE). Life fellow of thefrom April 2006. (FIIPE). Life fellow of the
Institution of Engineers (India), Kolkata, withInstitution of Engineers (India), Kolkata, with
effect from October 2006. (FIE . Lifeeffect from October 2006. (FIE . Life
member and chartered engineer of themember and chartered engineer of the
confederation of engineers (India), Pune,confederation of engineers (India), Pune,
with effect from June 2009. Life Fellow ofwith effect from June 2009. Life Fellow of
Indian society of mechanical engineers fromIndian society of mechanical engineers from
August 2010.August 2010.
 Best presentation award of the MetallurgicalBest presentation award of the Metallurgical
Society Symposium, Indian Institute ofSociety Symposium, Indian Institute of
Science, Bangalore in 199091.Science, Bangalore in 199091.
 Included in Marquis who is who in the worldIncluded in Marquis who is who in the world
directory, International Man of the year bydirectory, International Man of the year by
the International Biographic Centre,the International Biographic Centre,
Cambridge , England, and serving in theCambridge , England, and serving in the
Advisory Board, In the Who is Who list ofAdvisory Board, In the Who is Who list of
American Biographical Institute since 2004.American Biographical Institute since 2004.
Also serving in the Research Board ofAlso serving in the Research Board of
Advisors.Advisors.
 Award of recognition from VIT core team forAward of recognition from VIT core team for
publications in peer reviewed journalspublications in peer reviewed journals
( 2012).( 2012).
 University day award -research, VIT, Vellore,University day award -research, VIT, Vellore,
2013 & 2014.2013 & 2014. Research Awards –VIT, 2013-14

12. METAL JOINING GROUPMETAL JOINING GROUP
VIT UNIVERSITYVIT UNIVERSITY
Dr Devendranath Ramkumar K
Dr.Arivazhagan N
Dr. Narayanan S
Dr. Antony Xavior
Dr. Kuppan P
Dr Nageswara Rao M

13.  Welding dissimilar materials and finding methods to
improve the weld properties using GTA, PCGTA, FRW,
FSW, EBW, LBW and MPW
Tensile, Impact, Fatigue and fracture models of bi-
materials with both elasticity and plasticity mismatch
Grey Areas

14. KEY INVESTIGATIONSKEY INVESTIGATIONS
• Hot cracking and weld corrosion resistance studies in molten salt
environment
• Strength measurement of weld in ambient, high temperature and corrosion
(molten salt) environment
• Studies of fatigue and fracture properties of specimens under ambient
temperature, high temperature involving thermo-mechanical fatigue study and
molten salt environment involving corrosion fatigue study
• Metallurgical/micro-structural examinations of welds using SEM/EDAX, XRD,
EPMA etc.

15. FUNDED PROJECTS (ON GOING)FUNDED PROJECTS (ON GOING)
Title of project / facilitiesTitle of project / facilities
TotalTotal
amountamount
in Lakhsin Lakhs
TotalTotal
period ofperiod of
supportsupport
(year)(year)
Name ofName of
sponsoringsponsoring
agencyagency
Studies on Pulsed Current GTA weldingStudies on Pulsed Current GTA welding
and Friction Stir welding of Super alloyand Friction Stir welding of Super alloy
C276C276
14.8614.86 2012-20152012-2015 DRDODRDO
Studies on Pulsed Current GTA andStudies on Pulsed Current GTA and
Friction Stir welding of Dissimilar AISIFriction Stir welding of Dissimilar AISI
304 and AISI 4340 Aeronautical steel.304 and AISI 4340 Aeronautical steel.
17.1117.11 2013-20162013-2016 AR&DBAR&DB
Hot corrosion studies on Alloy 617 OCCHot corrosion studies on Alloy 617 OCC
in ultra-supercritical power plantin ultra-supercritical power plant
environmentenvironment
3030 2014-20172014-2017 DSTDST
Studies on bi-metallic combinations ofStudies on bi-metallic combinations of
Inconel 718 and AISI 416 L stainless steelInconel 718 and AISI 416 L stainless steel
19.8019.80 2014-20172014-2017 AR&DBAR&DB

16. ONGOING PROJECT FUNDEDONGOING PROJECT FUNDED
BY VITBY VIT
o Friction stir weldingFriction stir welding
– Dissimilar Aluminium alloysDissimilar Aluminium alloys
– Tailor blank weldTailor blank weld
– Welding of Cu with AlWelding of Cu with Al
o Pulsed Current weldingPulsed Current welding
• Dissimilar joints of Copper with Stainless SteelDissimilar joints of Copper with Stainless Steel
• Armour Grade Alloys with SteelsArmour Grade Alloys with Steels
o High Temperature Corrosion StudiesHigh Temperature Corrosion Studies
• Super AlloysSuper Alloys
• Dissimilar Stainless steel and Nickel based super alloysDissimilar Stainless steel and Nickel based super alloys

17. DISSIMILAR WELDINGDISSIMILAR WELDING

18. DISSIMILARDISSIMILAR
JOINTSJOINTS
Pulsed Current GTA Welding
Dissimilar –Aluminum FSW

19. MACROSTRUCTURE OF DISSIMILAR STAINLESS STEEL ANDMACROSTRUCTURE OF DISSIMILAR STAINLESS STEEL AND
COPPER JOINTCOPPER JOINT
CHARACTERIZATION OF DISSIMILAR WELDING
MICROSTRUCTURE
STUDIESSEM & EDS ANALYSIS

20. High temperature Molten Salt Corrosion Studies

21. High temperature Molten salt Studies
Thermogravimetric Studies

22. The broad areas where research work of
mutual interest can be undertaken include
· Welding of light alloys – development
of welding practices such as friction stir
welding, laser welding for aluminum alloys;
improving the weldability of aluminum alloys
through trace additions
· Development of light alloys (Aluminum
alloys and Magnesium alloys) with enhanced
performance levels, e.g., improved creep
strength for extending the temperature range
of their application
· Compositional and process
modifications to improve the mechanical
properties, including the fatigue life of
aluminum alloys
· Improving the corrosion and wear
resistance of light alloys
· Studies on environmental degradation
of materials going into airbus and find
solutions to combat the same.·
* Surface modification of light alloy
components
Prof. Nageswara Rao M
Former Director
MIDHANI

23. Energy DivisionEnergy Division
School of Mechanical and BuildingSchool of Mechanical and Building
SciencesSciences
VIT University, VelloreVIT University, Vellore

24. Profile – Dr. R. Thundil KaruppaProfile – Dr. R. Thundil Karuppa
RajRaj
 Educational QualificationsEducational Qualifications
– Ph.D.Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, 2007in Mechanical Engineering, 2007
 Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai.Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai.
– M.E.M.E. in Design and Production of Thermal Powerin Design and Production of Thermal Power
Equipments (D.P.T.P.E), 2002Equipments (D.P.T.P.E), 2002
 National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli.National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli.
M.B.A in Marketing and Systems, 2001M.B.A in Marketing and Systems, 2001
 Madurai Kamaraj University, MaduraiMadurai Kamaraj University, Madurai..
– B.E.B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, 1998in Mechanical Engineering, 1998
 Maharaja Engineering College, Avinashi, Coimbatore.Maharaja Engineering College, Avinashi, Coimbatore.

25. Research Area – Computational FluidResearch Area – Computational Fluid
DynamicsDynamics
1. Simulation of Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer problems
2. Simulation of flow physics in turbo machinery components
involving static rotor domains
3. Simulation of External flow field over Delta wings and
Aerofoil blades.
4. Supersonic flow simulation through a convergent divergent
nozzle.
5. Multiphase flows involving cavitations in Diesel fuel injectors
6. Transient simulation of Tank Sloshing problems
7. Simulation of fluid flow through Y-shaped diffuser
8. Simulation of fluid flow and heat transfer analysis of
radiators, solar air heaters and IC Engines
9. Simulation of fluid flow and heat transfer analysis of a

26. PublicationsPublications
1. Thundil Karuppa Raj. R and Ganesan. V “Study on the effect of various
parameters on flow development behind vane swirlers” International Journal of
Thermal Sciences, Volume 47, Issue 9, September 2008, Pages 1204-1225.
2. R. Thundil Karuppa Raj and Vijayakumar Thulasi et al. “Effect of Injection
Pressure on the Internal Flow Characteristics for Diethyl Ether and Dimethyl
Ether and Diesel Fuel Injectors ” Thermal Science, International Scientific
Journal, Vol.15, No.4, 2011 pp.1123- 1130
3. R. Thundil Karuppa Raj and Ganne Srikanth “Shell Side Numerical Analysis of a
Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Considering the Effects of Baffle Inclination
Angle on Fluid Flow using CFD ” Thermal Science, International Scientific
Journal, Vol.16, No.4, 2011 pp.1165 – 1174
4. R.Thundil Karuppa Raj and M P Dhyan Shankar, "Effect of Convergent Angle on
Flow Characteristics of Y-Shaped Diffusers using CFD" Applied Mechanics and
Materials, Vol. 592 - 594, 2014, pp. 1909 - 1913.
5. R. Thundil Karuppa Raj and R. Manimaran, " Comparative Evaluation of the Re-
entrant and Flat Toroidal Combustion Chambers in a Direct-Injection Diesel
Engine using Computational Fluid Dynamics" Computational Thermal Sciences,
Vol. 6 No. 2, 2014, pp 171 - 190.

27. PublicationsPublications
6. R. Thundil Karuppa Raj and Manimaran R “Effect of Swirl in a constant speed DI
diesel engine using Computational Fluid Dynamics” CFD Letters, Vol.4, No.4,
December 2012, pp.214 – 224.
7. R. Thundil Karuppa Raj, Manimaran R and Senthil Kumar K “ Premixed Charge
Compression Ignition in a Direct Injection Diesel Engine using Computational
Fluid Dynamics” WSEAS Transactions on Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.8,
No.1, 2013, pp.17 – 29
8. R. Thundil Karuppa Raj, Aravamuthan, S., Rathore, G.S., & Pradhan,
R., “Numerical and Experimental Investigations of In-cylinder swirl flow using
Twisted Tape in Diesel Engines” SAE Technical Papers, Vol. 12, 2013, pp. 4-7
9. R.Thundil Karuppa Raj and Manimaran R, “Computational Study of HCCI-DI
Combustion at Preheated and Superheated Inlet Air Conditions”, SAE Technical
Papers, 2014, Paper ID: 2014-01-1108.
10. R.Thundil Karuppa Raj, Natarajan M, Rajasekhar Y, Srinivas T and Pranay
Gupta, “Numerical Simulation of Heat Transfer Characteristics in the Absorber
Tube of Parabolic Through Collector with Internal Flow Characteristics” ARPN
Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, ISSN 1819 – 6608, Vol. 9, No. (5)
2014, pp. 674 – 681.

28. PublicationsPublications
11. R.Thundil Karuppa Raj, Manoj Kumar S, Aby Mathew C and Elango T, “Numerical
Analysis of Helically Coiled Heat Exchanger Using CFD Technique” ARPN Journal of
Engineering and Applied Sciences, ISSN 1819 – 6608, Vol. 9, No. (3) 2014, pp. 300
– 307.
12. R.Thundil Karuppa Raj, Bageerathan T and Edison G, “Design of Fuel Tank Baffles to
Reduce Kinetic Energy Produced by Fuel Sloshing and to Enhance the Product Life
Cycle” ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, ISSN 1819 – 6608, Vol. 9,
No. (3) 2014, pp. 244 – 249.
13. R.Thundil Karuppa Raj, Rajasekhar Y, Edision G, Sai Praneeth A and Elango T, “Heat
Transfer and Fluid Flow Analysis of Flat Surface with Artificially Roughened Square
Transverse Wire Rib for Application in Solar Air Heater” ARPN Journal of Engineering
and Applied Sciences, ISSN 1819 – 6608, Vol. 9, No. (3) 2014, pp. 651 – 658.
14. R.Thundil Karuppa Raj, Aman Deep Singh, Shreyak Tare and Satwik Varma, “Study
of Fluid Flow around Impeller Blades in Rushton Turbine in a Baffled Vessel using
Computational Fluid Dynamics” ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences,
ISSN 1819 – 6608, Vol. 9, No. (3) 2014, pp. 659 – 666.
15. R. Thundil Karuppa Raj, Ankita Rai and A. Harshan “CFD Investigation of External
Flow over a Delta Wing” International Journal of Applied Engineering Research,
ISSN 0973 – 4562, Vol. 8, No. (6) 2013, pp. 689 – 700

29. PublicationsPublications
16. R. Thundil Karuppa Raj, Anish Gupta, Salabh Gupta and Saqib Khan “Numerical and
Experimental Study of Fluid Flow Over an Automobile Body to Optimize Aerodynamic
Characteristics using CFD Codes” International Journal of Applied Engineering
Research, ISSN 0973 – 4562, Vol. 8, No. (6) 2013, pp. 733 – 744.
17. R. Thundil Karuppa Raj, Salman Khan, Dipak Dash and Mridul Hedau “Numerical
Study on Optmizing the Heat Transfer Characteristics of an Automobile Radiator using
CFD Codes” International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, ISSN 0973 –
4562, Vol. 8, No. (6) 2013, pp. 861 – 871.
18. R. Thundil Karuppa Raj & Suhas Ankalkhope “Numerical Analysis of Multiphase Flow
Through a Pressure Swirl Atomizer using CFD Technique” International Journal of
Applied Engineering Research, ISSN 0973 – 4562, Vol. 8, No. (6) 2013, pp. 723 –
732.
19. R.Thundil Karuppa Raj & Atre Pranav C “Numerical Design and Parametric Optimization
of Centrifugal Fans with Airfoil Blade Impellers” Research Journal of Recent Sciences,
ISSN: 2277 - 2502, Vol. 1(10), October 2012 Pages 07 -11
20. R.Thundil Karuppa Raj, Alen Jose, Ajo John Thomas & Mathew James
“Parametric Study of a Phase Separator used in A/C Automotive System using CFD
Tool” Research Journal of Engineering Sciences, ISSN: 2278 - 9472, Vol. 1(3),
September 2012 Pages 15 - 21

30. Mechatronics DivisionMechatronics Division
School of Mechanical and Building SciencesSchool of Mechanical and Building Sciences
VIT University, VelloreVIT University, Vellore

31. Profile – Dr. S. Denis AshokProfile – Dr. S. Denis Ashok
 Educational QualificationsEducational Qualifications
– Ph.D.Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, 2011in Mechanical Engineering, 2011
 Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai.Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai.
– M.E.M.E. in Production Engineering, 2003in Production Engineering, 2003
 Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai.Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai.
– B.E.B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, 1998in Mechanical Engineering, 1998
 K.L.N. College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai.K.L.N. College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai.
 Research AreasResearch Areas
– Advanced control algorithms for steer by wire automotive systemsAdvanced control algorithms for steer by wire automotive systems
– Intelligent Mechatronics and motion control systemsIntelligent Mechatronics and motion control systems
– Smart systems using Fuzzy logic and Neural NetworksSmart systems using Fuzzy logic and Neural Networks
– Machine Vision and Image processing techniquesMachine Vision and Image processing techniques
– Advanced Data acquisition and Signal processing techniquesAdvanced Data acquisition and Signal processing techniques

32. Funded Projects (Completed)Funded Projects (Completed)
 ““Development of Egg VendingDevelopment of Egg Vending
Machine”Machine”
– Investigator: Dr. S. Denis AshokInvestigator: Dr. S. Denis Ashok
– Cost: Rs.68,200/-Cost: Rs.68,200/-
– Funding agency : Central PoultryFunding agency : Central Poultry
Development Organization,Development Organization,
ChandigarhChandigarh
– Duration: 5 monthsDuration: 5 months
(March 2013-August 2013)(March 2013-August 2013)
– Status: Completed

33. Funded Projects (Ongoing)Funded Projects (Ongoing)
 ““Development of a machineDevelopment of a machine
vision approach forvision approach for
evaluating spindle radialevaluating spindle radial
errors of a machine tool”.errors of a machine tool”.
 Principal Investigator:Principal Investigator:
 Dr. S. Denis AshokDr. S. Denis Ashok
 Cost: Rs.16,60,000/-Cost: Rs.16,60,000/-
 Funding Agency: DST,Funding Agency: DST,
New DelhiNew Delhi
 Duration: 3 yearsDuration: 3 years
(June 2013-June 2016)(June 2013-June 2016)

34. Funded Projects (On going)Funded Projects (On going)
 ““Household electrical appliances control using mobileHousehold electrical appliances control using mobile
phonesphones””
 Investigators: Dr. S. Denis Ashok, Mr. S. KrishnaInvestigators: Dr. S. Denis Ashok, Mr. S. Krishna
– Cost: Rs.6,00,000/-Cost: Rs.6,00,000/-
– Funding agency : Tata power Company, MumbaiFunding agency : Tata power Company, Mumbai
– Status: OngoingStatus: Ongoing

35. Brief Biodata
VR Machavaram
Qualification: PhD (Fibre Optic Sensors)
Sensors & Composites Group
Defence Academy, Cranfield University, UK
MSc (Physics), University of Hyderabad, India
Post Doctoral Fellow in Sensors & Composites Group,
School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Birmingham, UK
Current Position: Faculty member
School of Electronics Engineering
VIT University
Vellore, India

36. Areas of Expertise
• Excimer laser-based production of fibre sensors
• Process and integrity monitoring of aerospace composites using fibre sensors
• Low-cost optical fibre sensor development

37. Research Interests
• Fibre sensor development for cure monitoring, moisture ingress detection,
damage detection in aerospace composites
• High temperature and high pressure sensors for aerospace applications
• Multimeasurand sensors for aerospace composites
• Instrumentation of analytical equipment
• Laser micromachining of glasses and polymers

38. Industrial Research Partners
• Airbus (Please note )
• Rolls Royce
• Pultrex
• PPG
• CTM
• Bruker Optics
• Mould Life
• Luxfer Gas Cylinders
• Halyard
• Huntsman Polyurethanes

39. Recent Publications
Machavaram VR, Badcock RA, Fernando GF, “F2-laser ablation of Fabry-Perot cavities in
optical fibres: Chemical sensors” Journal of Optics: Pure and Applied Optics, IoP, Vol.14,
2012.
Irfan MS, Machavaram VR, Mahendran RS, Shotton-Gale N, Wait CF, Paget MA, Hudson M,
Fernando GF, “Lateral Spreading of a Fibre Bundle via Mechanical Means”,
Journal of Composite Materials, Vol.46, 311-330, (2012)
Pandita SD, Wang L, Mahendran RS, Harris D, Machavaram VR, Fernando GF, “Simultaneous
DSC-FTIR Spectroscopy: Comparison of cross-linking kinetics of an epoxy-amine resin
system”, Thermochemica Acta, Vol. 543, 9-17, (2012).
Pandita SD, Irfan MS, Machavaram VR, Shotton-Gale N, Mahendran RS, Wait CF, Paget MA,
Harris D, Fernando GF,”Clean filament winding-part 1, Design, concept and simulations”,
doi:10.1177/0021998312440474, Published online in the Journal of Composite Materials,
SAGE, (2012).
Irfan MS, Machavaram VR, Murray RC, Bogonez FN, Wait CF, Pandita SD, Paget MA, Hudson
M, Fernando GF, “The design and optimization of a rig to enable the lateral spreading of fibre
bundles”, Journal of Composite Materials, SAGE, doi:10.1177/0021998313490770, (2013).
Venkata Rajanikanth Machavaram, Liwei Wang,y Surya Darma Pandita, Sebastian Hellmann,
Francisco Nieves Bogonez, Gerard Franklyn Fernando, Journal of Applied Polymer Science
Vol.131, Issue 22, 1-11, 2014.

40. Prof. P. KuppanProf. P. Kuppan
Fields of Interest:
Laser Assisted Machining
Laser Welding
Advanced Machining Processes
Sponsored Research Projects Carried Out as Principal Investigator
i. Project Title: Study on Improvement of Surface Finish in EDM
Drilling Process by Means of Electrode Rotation - Principal
Investigator
Sponsoring Agency: Indian Space Research Organisation
ii. Project Title: In process Recognition of Surface and Subsurface
Cracks during Machining of Ceramic Titles for Use in Reentry Vehicles
Sponsoring Agency: Aeronautical Research & Development Board
iii. Project Title: Development of Laser Assisted Machining Process
for Machining of Ceramics
Sponsoring Agency: Defense Research and Development Laboratory,
Hyderabad

41. Structure propertyStructure property
correlations In Ti alloys forcorrelations In Ti alloys for
aerospace and biomedicalaerospace and biomedical
applicationsapplications
Geetha ManivasagamGeetha Manivasagam
Asst Director & ProfessorAsst Director & Professor
CBMST, SMBSCBMST, SMBS

42. ExpertiseExpertise
 Thermomechanical processing of TiThermomechanical processing of Ti
alloys- Hot and warm rollingalloys- Hot and warm rolling
 Understanding correlations betweenUnderstanding correlations between
microstructure and mechanical ,tribologymicrostructure and mechanical ,tribology
and corrosion behavior of Ti alloys usedand corrosion behavior of Ti alloys used
for aerospace and biomedical applicationsfor aerospace and biomedical applications
 Micron/nanoceramic coatings usingMicron/nanoceramic coatings using
Thermal spray methods to enhanceThermal spray methods to enhance
tribological properties of Ti alloystribological properties of Ti alloys

43. Facilities availableFacilities available
 Potentiostat- To measure corrosionPotentiostat- To measure corrosion
 Tribotester- To evaluate tribologicalTribotester- To evaluate tribological
propertiesproperties
 Scratch Tester- To measure adhesion of theScratch Tester- To measure adhesion of the
coatingscoatings
 High temperature furnace with environmentHigh temperature furnace with environment
controlcontrol
 Carl zeiss microscope with clemex visionCarl zeiss microscope with clemex vision
software to analyze microstructuresoftware to analyze microstructure
 Instron to measure mechanical and fatigueInstron to measure mechanical and fatigue
failures of alloysfailures of alloys

44. PublicationsPublications
 R. SanthoshR. Santhosh,, M. GeethaM. Geetha, V. K. Saxena, M. Nageswararao, “, V. K. Saxena, M. Nageswararao, “Studies on Single and Duplex Aging of Metastable BetaStudies on Single and Duplex Aging of Metastable Beta
Titanium Alloy Ti-15V-3Cr-3Al-3SnTitanium Alloy Ti-15V-3Cr-3Al-3Sn”, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 605 (2014) 222-229.”, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 605 (2014) 222-229.
 Santhosh RajaramanSanthosh Rajaraman,, Geetha ManivasagamGeetha Manivasagam, Vikas Kumar, and M. Nageswara Rao, ", Vikas Kumar, and M. Nageswara Rao, "Structure-Property Correlation in anStructure-Property Correlation in an
Aircraft Sheet Metal Alloy Ti-15V-3Cr-3Al-3SnAircraft Sheet Metal Alloy Ti-15V-3Cr-3Al-3Sn", In TMS 2014 143", In TMS 2014 143rdrd
Annual Meeting & Exhibition, San Diego, USA,Annual Meeting & Exhibition, San Diego, USA,
Annual Meeting Supplemental Proceedings, p. 105. John Wiley & Sons, 2014Annual Meeting Supplemental Proceedings, p. 105. John Wiley & Sons, 2014
 R. Santhosh,R. Santhosh, M. GeethaM. Geetha, V. K. Saxena, M. Nageswararao , “, V. K. Saxena, M. Nageswararao , “Effect of duplex aging on high cycle fatigue behavior ofEffect of duplex aging on high cycle fatigue behavior of
metastable beta Ti15-3 alloymetastable beta Ti15-3 alloy”, Under revision in International Journal of Fatigue”, Under revision in International Journal of Fatigue
 Naveen M, R. Santhosh,Naveen M, R. Santhosh, M. Geetha,M. Geetha, M. Nageswararao, “M. Nageswararao, “Experimental study and computer modelling of the βExperimental study and computer modelling of the β→→α+β phaseα+β phase
transformation in Ti15-3 alloy under isothermal conditionstransformation in Ti15-3 alloy under isothermal conditions”, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 616 (2014) 607–613”, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 616 (2014) 607–613
 Ashwary Pande, Salil Sainis, Santhosh RajaramanAshwary Pande, Salil Sainis, Santhosh Rajaraman,, Geetha ManivasagamGeetha Manivasagam, M. Nageswara Rao “, M. Nageswara Rao “Influence of Rate of HeatingInfluence of Rate of Heating
to Aging Temperature on Precipitation Hardening in a Metastable β Titanium Alloyto Aging Temperature on Precipitation Hardening in a Metastable β Titanium Alloy” , Advanced Materials, Structures and” , Advanced Materials, Structures and
Mechanical Engineering, 1025-1026 (2014) 445-450Mechanical Engineering, 1025-1026 (2014) 445-450
 Taekyung Lee, Eshaan Mathew, Santhosh RajaramanTaekyung Lee, Eshaan Mathew, Santhosh Rajaraman,, Geetha ManivasagamGeetha Manivasagam, Ashok Kumar Singh, Chong Soo Lee,, Ashok Kumar Singh, Chong Soo Lee,
Tribological and Corrosion Behaviors of Warm- and Hot-Rolled Ti-13Nb-13Zr Alloys in Simulated Body FluidTribological and Corrosion Behaviors of Warm- and Hot-Rolled Ti-13Nb-13Zr Alloys in Simulated Body Fluid
ConditionsConditions, International Journal of Nanomedicine, accepted for publication., International Journal of Nanomedicine, accepted for publication.
 R. SanthoshR. Santhosh,, M. Geetha,M. Geetha, V. K. Saxena, M. Nageswararao,V. K. Saxena, M. Nageswararao, “A study on microstructure and tensile properties of “A study on microstructure and tensile properties of
metastable beta titanium alloy Ti15-3”metastable beta titanium alloy Ti15-3”, to be submitted to Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance., to be submitted to Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance.

45. Contd…Contd…
 Santhosh Rajaraman,Santhosh Rajaraman, Geetha Manivasagam,Geetha Manivasagam, Vikas Kumar, and M Nageswara Rao “Vikas Kumar, and M Nageswara Rao “
Age Hardening Behavior of Beta Titanium Alloy Ti-15V-3Cr-3Al-3Sn”,Age Hardening Behavior of Beta Titanium Alloy Ti-15V-3Cr-3Al-3Sn”,
Proceedings of theProceedings of the 6767thth
Annual Technical Meeting of The Indian Institute of Annual Technical Meeting of The Indian Institute of
Metals (IIM-NMD-ATM)Metals (IIM-NMD-ATM), 12-15, 12-15thth
November 2013, Varanasi, U.P. Organized byNovember 2013, Varanasi, U.P. Organized by
IIM Varanasi Chapter, U.P.IIM Varanasi Chapter, U.P.

 D B Prashant, Santhosh Rajaraman,D B Prashant, Santhosh Rajaraman, Geetha Manivasagam,Geetha Manivasagam, Vikas Kumar, and MVikas Kumar, and M
Nageswara Rao “ Effect of Thermomechanical Processing on MechanicalNageswara Rao “ Effect of Thermomechanical Processing on Mechanical
Properties of Beta Titanium Alloy Ti-15-3” , Proceedings of theProperties of Beta Titanium Alloy Ti-15-3” , Proceedings of the International International
Conference & Exhibition on Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering 2013Conference & Exhibition on Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering 2013,,
Chennai. Organized by ASM International Chennai Chapter, during 16Chennai. Organized by ASM International Chennai Chapter, during 16thth
-18-18thth
MayMay
20132013

 Santhosh Rajaraman,Santhosh Rajaraman, Geetha Manivasagam ,Geetha Manivasagam , Vikas Kumar and M Nageswara Rao “Vikas Kumar and M Nageswara Rao “
Structure-Property Correlation in Beta Titanium Alloy for Aerospace Applications”Structure-Property Correlation in Beta Titanium Alloy for Aerospace Applications”
Proceedings of theProceedings of the 55thth
International Science, Engineering & Technology (SET) International Science, Engineering & Technology (SET)
Conference Conference organized by VIT University Vellore during 8organized by VIT University Vellore during 8thth
-9-9thth
November 2012.November 2012.
Received Best Paper AwardReceived Best Paper Award

46. Coatings related publicationsCoatings related publications
 Biodegradable Mg and Mg based alloys for biomedicalBiodegradable Mg and Mg based alloys for biomedical
implants,implants, G. ManivasagamG. Manivasagam and S. Suwas, Materialsand S. Suwas, Materials
Science and Technology, Vol. 30, Issue 5, 2014, pp. 515-520.Science and Technology, Vol. 30, Issue 5, 2014, pp. 515-520.
 Detonation gun sprayed Al2O3–13TiO2 coatings forDetonation gun sprayed Al2O3–13TiO2 coatings for
biomedical applications,biomedical applications, M. GeethaM. Geetha, S. Sathish, K., S. Sathish, K.
Chava, S. V. Joshi, Surface Engineering , Vol. 30, Issue 4,Chava, S. V. Joshi, Surface Engineering , Vol. 30, Issue 4,
2014, pp. 229-236.2014, pp. 229-236.
 Surface modification of Ti-13Nb-13Zr and Ti-6Al-4V usingSurface modification of Ti-13Nb-13Zr and Ti-6Al-4V using
electrophoretic deposition (EPD) for enhanced cellularelectrophoretic deposition (EPD) for enhanced cellular
interactioninteraction
Bhawanjali Saxena, Revathi A, Ketul C. Popat andBhawanjali Saxena, Revathi A, Ketul C. Popat and GeethaGeetha
ManivasagamManivasagam, Materials Technology, Vol. 1 , Issue 1, 2014,, Materials Technology, Vol. 1 , Issue 1, 2014,
pp. B54-B58.pp. B54-B58.
 Wear studies on plasma sprayed Al2O3–40 wt% 8YSZWear studies on plasma sprayed Al2O3–40 wt% 8YSZ
composite ceramic coating on Ti–6Al–4V alloy used forcomposite ceramic coating on Ti–6Al–4V alloy used for
biomedical applications, G. Perumal,biomedical applications, G. Perumal, M. Geetha,M. Geetha, R.R.
Asokamani, N. Alagumurthi , Wear, Vol. 311 , 2014, pp. 101–Asokamani, N. Alagumurthi , Wear, Vol. 311 , 2014, pp. 101–
113113

47. CollaboratorsCollaborators
 NAL, BangaloreNAL, Bangalore
 ARCI, DMRL, HyderabadARCI, DMRL, Hyderabad
 IISc, BangaloreIISc, Bangalore
 IIT Chennai, KanpurIIT Chennai, Kanpur
 CECRI,CGCRI- Karaikudi and KolkotaCECRI,CGCRI- Karaikudi and Kolkota

48. Profile – Dr. R. VasudevanProfile – Dr. R. Vasudevan
 Educational QualificationsEducational Qualifications
– Ph.D.Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineeringin Mechanical Engineering
 Concordia University, Montreal,Concordia University, Montreal,
CanadaCanada
– M.E.M.E. in Computer Aided Design,in Computer Aided Design,
 Periyar University, Salem, IndiaPeriyar University, Salem, India
– B.E.B.E. in Mechanical Engineering,in Mechanical Engineering,
 Madras University, Chennai, IndiaMadras University, Chennai, India
 Research AreasResearch Areas
– Smart Materials and StructuresSmart Materials and Structures
– CompositesComposites
– Dynamics and ControlDynamics and Control
– Nano Composites.Nano Composites.
– Stress AnalysisStress Analysis

49. Funded ProjectsFunded Projects
Sl. Sl.
NoNo
TitleTitle
Sponsoring Sponsoring
AgencyAgency
ValueValue
(in (in
Lakhs)Lakhs)
StatusStatus
As Principal InvestigatorAs Principal Investigator
1.1.
Dynamic Stability Analysis of Dynamic Stability Analysis of
Towed cum Self Propelled Trailer Towed cum Self Propelled Trailer
with Skid Steering Systemwith Skid Steering System
VRDEVRDE
Rs. 2.91 Rs. 2.91
LakhsLakhs
CompletedCompleted
22
Vibration Based Structural Health Vibration Based Structural Health
Monitoring and Progressive Failure Monitoring and Progressive Failure
Analysis of a Rotating Tapered Analysis of a Rotating Tapered
Composite PlateComposite Plate
AR&DBAR&DB
Rs. 6.728Rs. 6.728
LakhsLakhs
In In
progressprogress

50. Ph.D. Students Guidance: Areas of Research
 Vibration Analysis of Fully and Partially Treated
MagnetoRheological (MR) Fluid Laminated Composite
Sandwich Plate: Completed
 Structural Health Monitoring and Progressive Failure
Analysis of a Rotating Tapered Composite Plate (On Going)
 Design Optimization of a Rotating Tapered Composite Plate
(On Going)
 Dynamic Characterization of a Magneto Rheological (MR)
Elastomer Tapered Composite Sandwich Plate (On Going)
 Vibration Analysis of a Carbon Nano tube Reinforced
Tapered Composite Sandwich Plate (On Going)
Modelling and Analysis of Semi-active Suspension for
Military Vehicles (On Going)

51. CDMMCDMM
Dr. Pijush Samui, FICDM, FESI
Director In-Charge & Professor
Centre for Disaster Mitigation and
Management (CDMM)
VIT University, Vellore – 632014
TamilNadu, India.
Phone: 0416- 2202281,
Mobile:08870977145,Fax: 0416-2243092
E-mail: pijush.phd@gmail.com
Research Interests:
* Structural Health Monitoring
Artificial Intelligence
Soft Computing in Structural Engineering
Earthquake
Landslide
Material (concrete, ceramic, etc.)
Fracture Mechanics

52. We never promise what we cannot deliverWe never promise what we cannot deliver
We always deliver more than what we promised.We always deliver more than what we promised.

53. Epporul Etthanmai Thayinum
Apporul
Meiporul Kanpathu Arivu
-Thirukkural