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Dr. T. Satish Kumar

Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Coimbatore

Qualification: BE, M.E, Ph.D
t_satishkumar@cb.amrita.edu
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Research Interest: Friction Stir Welding, Functionally Graded Materials, Heat Treatment Process, Metal Matrix Composites, Optimization Techniques, Tribological Characteristics

Bio

Dr. T. Satish Kumar currently serves as Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore. His areas of research include Metal Matrix Composites, Optimization Techniques, Functionally Graded Materials, Heat Treatment Process, Friction Stir Welding and Tribological Characteristics. He has published more than 22 research papers in reputed international journals. He is guiding B. Tech., M. Tech. students and research scholars in his core areas.

Publications

Book Chapter

Year : 2026

Machining and Machinability of Natural Fiber Composites

Cite this Research Publication : Titus Thankachan, T. Satish Kumar, V. Kavimani, Machining and Machinability of Natural Fiber Composites, Natural Fiber Composites for a Sustainable Environment, CRC Press, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1201/9781032665337-8

Publisher : CRC Press

Year : 2025

Impact of Alloying Element on Wear Resistance through Laser Cladding

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, Titus Thankachan, Impact of Alloying Element on Wear Resistance through Laser Cladding, Tailoring of Engineering Material Properties through Laser Cladding, CRC Press, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1201/9781032693576-10

Publisher : CRC Press

Year : 2021

Applicability of Low-Cost Duct-Shaped Wind Turbine for Domestic Purpose and Low Wind Speed

Cite this Research Publication : S. V. S. K. Prasad Raju, M. Govindaraju, T. Satish Kumar, Applicability of Low-Cost Duct-Shaped Wind Turbine for Domestic Purpose and Low Wind Speed, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, Springer Singapore, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1769-0_37

Publisher : Springer Singapore

Journal Article

Year : 2026

Effect of a double-step shoulder tool on the microstructure and mechanical–tribological performance of AA5754/TiN/hBN surface composites

Cite this Research Publication : Sadok Mehrez, Mohamad Reda A. Refaai, T. Satish Kumar, Husain Mehdi, Effect of a double-step shoulder tool on the microstructure and mechanical–tribological performance of AA5754/TiN/hBN surface composites, Materials Letters, Elsevier BV, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2026.141382

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2026

Hexagonal boron nitride-reinforced powder metallurgy fabricated titanium composites: Enhanced tribomechanical properties and cytocompatibility for biomedical implants

Cite this Research Publication : Manas Ranjan Behera, Arka Ghosh, Nityananda Sahoo, Parth Patel, Smruti Rekha Swain, Ashutosh Das, Bappa Das, Pankaj Shrivastava, T. Satish Kumar, Velaphi Msomi, Hexagonal boron nitride-reinforced powder metallurgy fabricated titanium composites: Enhanced tribomechanical properties and cytocompatibility for biomedical implants, Materials Today Communications, Elsevier BV, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2026.115833

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2026

Effect of particulate reinforcements and their influence on aging behavior of magnesium metal matrix composites – A review

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, M. Thilaga, Jana Petrů, Kanak Kalita, Effect of particulate reinforcements and their influence on aging behavior of magnesium metal matrix composites – A review, Nanotechnology Reviews, Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1515/ntrev-2025-0336

Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH

Year : 2026

High-performance Al2O3-modified PETG/carbon fiber sandwich nanocomposites fabricated through FFF 3D printing coupled with hand lay-up

Cite this Research Publication : P. Sangaravadivel, T. Satish Kumar, Jana Petrů, Kanak Kalita, High-performance Al2O3-modified PETG/carbon fiber sandwich nanocomposites fabricated through FFF 3D printing coupled with hand lay-up, Journal of Materials Research and Technology, Elsevier BV, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2026.06.258

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2026

Gradient Boosting Regressor-Based Prediction of Wear Performance of Friction Stir Processed AZ91 Hybrid Composites

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, S. Shalini, Jana Petrů, M. Thilaga, Kanak Kalita, Gradient Boosting Regressor-Based Prediction of Wear Performance of Friction Stir Processed AZ91 Hybrid Composites, Engineered Science, Engineered Science Publisher, 2026, https://doi.org/10.30919/es2265

Publisher : Engineered Science Publisher

Year : 2026

Prediction of the surface roughness of Ti-6Al-4 V alloy during surface grinding using machine learning models

Cite this Research Publication : K. Siri Varsha Reddy, B. Adithi, R. Nirupashree, S. Hari Lokitha, T. Satish Kumar, Ranjan Kumar Ghadai, Kanak Kalita, Prediction of the surface roughness of Ti-6Al-4 V alloy during surface grinding using machine learning models, Scientific Reports, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-53166-3

Publisher : Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Year : 2026

Effect of phase morphology, phase fraction, grain boundary, and texture on mechanical and electrochemical behavior of wrought Ti6Al4V Alloy

Cite this Research Publication : Bishnu Prasad Mahto, T.Satish Kumar, V.T. Gaikwad, Rajesh K. Rai, M.K. Mishra, Effect of phase morphology, phase fraction, grain boundary, and texture on mechanical and electrochemical behavior of wrought Ti6Al4V Alloy, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Elsevier BV, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2026.187951

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2026

Predicting wear behavior of AZ31/TiC composites produced via ultrasonic vibration assisted friction stir processing using machine learning models

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, S. Shalini, Jana Petrů, M. K. Mishra, Kanak Kalita, Predicting wear behavior of AZ31/TiC composites produced via ultrasonic vibration assisted friction stir processing using machine learning models, Scientific Reports, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-44372-0

Publisher : Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Year : 2026

Vibration-assisted friction stir processing of MoS₂/BN reinforced AA5083 composites: Effects on tribological and mechanical properties

Cite this Research Publication : Jie Luo, Sadok Mehrez, Mohamad Reda A. Refaai, T. Satish Kumar, Vibration-assisted friction stir processing of MoS₂/BN reinforced AA5083 composites: Effects on tribological and mechanical properties, Materials Today Communications, Elsevier BV, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2026.115013

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2026

Production of AA6061/Metco 204NS surface composites via friction stir processing (FSP): The role of tool design

Cite this Research Publication : Yunhe Zou, Yujia He, Bo Xie, T. Satish Kumar, Sadok Mehrez, Production of AA6061/Metco 204NS surface composites via friction stir processing (FSP): The role of tool design, Vacuum, Elsevier BV, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vacuum.2026.115203

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2026

Improving the mechanical and tribological properties of AA2024/YSZ composites through tool design in friction stir processing

Cite this Research Publication : Jie Luo, Sadok Mehrez, T. Satish Kumar, Mohamad Reda A. Refaai, Improving the mechanical and tribological properties of AA2024/YSZ composites through tool design in friction stir processing, Materials Chemistry and Physics, Elsevier BV, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2025.131999

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2026

Effect of particulate reinforcement on the aging behavior of aluminium metal matrix composites – A review

Cite this Research Publication : T Satish Kumar, S. Shalini, Jana Petrů, Kanak Kalita, Effect of particulate reinforcement on the aging behavior of aluminium metal matrix composites - A review, Journal of Materials Research and Technology, Elsevier BV, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.12.211

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2025

Machine learning models based wear performance prediction of AZ31/TiC composites

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, R. Raghu, Jana Petrů, S. Shalini, G. Kirubavathi, Kanak Kalita, Machine learning models based wear performance prediction of AZ31/TiC composites, Scientific Reports, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-33417-5

Publisher : Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Year : 2025

Machine learning-based prediction of wear behaviour of AZ31 hybrid composites reinforced with NbC and ZrC

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, S. Shalini, Jana Petrů, G. Kirubavathi, Kanak Kalita, Machine learning-based prediction of wear behaviour of AZ31 hybrid composites reinforced with NbC and ZrC, Scientific Reports, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-26093-y

Publisher : Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Year : 2025

Control of microstructure, tribological and mechanical properties in friction stir processed of AA5083 matrix composites reinforced with NbMoTaTiNi refractory high-entropy particles by using a newly designed tool

Cite this Research Publication : Yang Zhang, Keping Zhang, T. Satish Kumar, Farzona Alimova, Sadok Mehrez, Sadeq S Albuhamdan, Control of microstructure, tribological and mechanical properties in friction stir processed of AA5083 matrix composites reinforced with NbMoTaTiNi refractory high-entropy particles by using a newly designed tool, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Elsevier BV, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2025.184524

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2025

Effect of tool design on synergistic improvement of tribological and mechanical properties of AA5083/CeO2 + hBN hybrid surface composites fabricated via friction stir processing (FSP)

Cite this Research Publication : Yinwei Wang, Azlan Mohd Zain, Sherzod Abdullaev, T. Satish Kumar, Xiao Liu, Sadok Mehrez, Moslem Paidar, Effect of tool design on synergistic improvement of tribological and mechanical properties of AA5083/CeO2 + hBN hybrid surface composites fabricated via friction stir processing (FSP), Journal of Manufacturing Processes, Elsevier BV, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2025.09.041

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2025

Wear and mechanical performance improvement in AZ31 Mg alloy reinforced with MoS2 and cBN through multi-pass friction stir processing

Cite this Research Publication : Chuanjun Xiao, Moslem Paidar, T. Satish Kumar, Sagr Alamri, Dilsora Abduvalieva, Hongwei Zhang, Wear and mechanical performance improvement in AZ31 Mg alloy reinforced with MoS2 and cBN through multi-pass friction stir processing, Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1007/s43452-025-01311-6

Publisher : Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Year : 2025

Synergistic improvement in tribological and mechanical properties by using a dual-pin tool during friction stir processing of AlCoCrFeNi high entropy particle reinforced AA5083 Al alloy

Cite this Research Publication : Ying Lei, Moslem Paidar, T. Satish Kumar, Sami Muhsen, Sagr Alamri, Synergistic improvement in tribological and mechanical properties by using a dual-pin tool during friction stir processing of AlCoCrFeNi high entropy particle reinforced AA5083 Al alloy, Materials Chemistry and Physics, Elsevier BV, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2025.131295

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2025

Deep cryo treated tungsten carbide tools on AISI 1045 steel turning through grey relational analysis and preference selection index

Cite this Research Publication : P Raja, M Sakthivel, T Satish Kumar, Jana Petrů, Kanak Kalita, Deep cryo treated tungsten carbide tools on AISI 1045 steel turning through grey relational analysis and preference selection index, Scientific Reports, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-02263-w

Publisher : Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Year : 2025

Machine learning-driven analysis of erosion resistance in ZrSiO4/Al2O3 reinforced A356 hybrid composites: Integration of CART algorithm with Taguchi optimization

Cite this Research Publication : T Satish Kumar, S. Shalini, Jana Petrů, M.K. Mishra, N. Jeyaprakash, Kanak Kalita, Machine learning-driven analysis of erosion resistance in ZrSiO4/Al2O3 reinforced A356 hybrid composites: Integration of CART algorithm with Taguchi optimization, Journal of Materials Research and Technology, Elsevier BV, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2025.03.107

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2025

Machine learning-based prediction of surface quality and tool performance in the grinding of inconel 800

Cite this Research Publication : Ramdev P. Menon, K. Abhishek, M. Vishnu, T. Satish Kumar, A. Sumesh, Ranjan Kumar Ghadai, Kanak Kalita, Machine learning-based prediction of surface quality and tool performance in the grinding of inconel 800, Scientific Reports, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-28103-5

Publisher : Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Year : 2024

Microstructural, mechanical, and wear properties of ultrasonic assisted stir casted A356 Alloy/AlN composite

Cite this Research Publication : T Satish Kumar, K Krishna Kumar, Abhijit Bhowmik, Biplab Bhattacharjee, Jitendra Kumar Katiyar, Microstructural, mechanical, and wear properties of ultrasonic assisted stir casted A356 Alloy/AlN composite, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, SAGE Publications, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1177/09544062241290094

Publisher : SAGE Publications

Year : 2024

Characterisation of AZ31/TiC composites fabricated via ultrasonic vibration assisted friction stir processing

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, Titus Thankachan, Robert Čep, Kanak Kalita, Characterisation of AZ31/TiC composites fabricated via ultrasonic vibration assisted friction stir processing, Scientific Reports, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-77814-8

Publisher : Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Year : 2024

A study on microstructural, mechanical properties, and optimization of wear behaviour of friction stir processed AZ31/TiC composites using response surface methodology

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, R. Raghu, G. Suganya Priyadharshini, Robert Čep, Kanak Kalita, A study on microstructural, mechanical properties, and optimization of wear behaviour of friction stir processed AZ31/TiC composites using response surface methodology, Scientific Reports, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-69348-w

Publisher : Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Year : 2024

Investigation on Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, and Fracture Morphology of Al7075/TiB2 Composites

Cite this Research Publication : Abhijit Bhowmik, Biplab Bhattacharjee, V. S. S. Venkatesh, Guttikonda Manohar, T. Satish Kumar, Valentin Romanovski, Asad Syed, Ling Shing Wong, Investigation on Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, and Fracture Morphology of Al7075/TiB2 Composites, JOM, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-024-06608-0

Publisher : Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Year : 2024

Machinability studies of Al–4Mg/in-situ MgAl2O4 nano composites: measurement of cutting forces and machined surface roughness

Cite this Research Publication : T Satish Kumar, Titus Thankachan, Robert Čep, Kanak Kalita, Machinability studies of Al–4Mg/in-situ MgAl2O4 nano composites: measurement of cutting forces and machined surface roughness, Materials Research Express, IOP Publishing, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ad3db5

Publisher : IOP Publishing

Year : 2024

Solvent selection for anthrocyanin dye extraction from Kigelia Africana and Hibiscus sabdariffa for dye sensitized solar cells

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, S. Shalini, T. Anurag Roy, S. Prasanna, R. Balasundaraprabhu, Senthilarasu Sundaram, Solvent selection for anthrocyanin dye extraction from Kigelia Africana and Hibiscus sabdariffa for dye sensitized solar cells, Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology, Elsevier BV, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpap.2024.100233

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2024

Microstructural characterization of in-situ MgAl2O4 nanoparticles reinforced Al–2Mg–1Si composite produced using the ultrasonic assisted stir casting process

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, Titus Thankachan, Jayant Giri, Emad Makki, R. Dhanasekar, Ajay Guru, Microstructural characterization of in-situ MgAl2O4 nanoparticles reinforced Al–2Mg–1Si composite produced using the ultrasonic assisted stir casting process, Journal of Materials Research and Technology, Elsevier BV, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2024.01.254

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2024

Insitu synthesis of Al– MgAl2O4 composites and parametric optimization of tribological characteristics

Cite this Research Publication : Satish Kumar Thandalam, Titus Thankachan, Emad Makki, Jayant Giri, Sathish Thanikodi, Insitu synthesis of Al– MgAl2O4 composites and parametric optimization of tribological characteristics, Heliyon, Elsevier BV, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25427

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2024

Mechanical property analysis and dry sand three-body abrasive wear behaviour of AZ31/ZrO2 composites produced by stir casting

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, R. Raghu, Titus Thankachan, Robert Čep, Kanak Kalita, Mechanical property analysis and dry sand three-body abrasive wear behaviour of AZ31/ZrO2 composites produced by stir casting, Scientific Reports, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-52100-9

Publisher : Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Year : 2024

Physical simulation of the heat-affected zone in nickel-free high-nitrogen stainless steel weld at various peak temperatures and cooling rates

Cite this Research Publication : R. Dhanasekar, T. Satish Kumar, K. Krishna Kumar, N. Jeyaprakash, Physical simulation of the heat-affected zone in nickel-free high-nitrogen stainless steel weld at various peak temperatures and cooling rates, Materials Today Communications, Elsevier BV, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2023.107996

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2023

Microstructure, hardness and wear behavior of ZrC particle reinforced AZ31 surface composites synthesized via friction stir processing

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, Titus Thankachan, S. Shalini, Robert Čep, Kanak Kalita, Microstructure, hardness and wear behavior of ZrC particle reinforced AZ31 surface composites synthesized via friction stir processing, Scientific Reports, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-47381-5

Publisher : Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Year : 2023

Effect of Tool Pin Profile on Grain Refinement, Microstructure, and Mechanical Properties of AA2219-T62/Incoloy 800 Joints Developed via Friction Stir Welding Process

Cite this Research Publication : M. Magesh, R. Sathiskumar, T. Satish Kumar, Effect of Tool Pin Profile on Grain Refinement, Microstructure, and Mechanical Properties of AA2219-T62/Incoloy 800 Joints Developed via Friction Stir Welding Process, Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12666-023-03154-2

Publisher : Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Year : 2023

Hot Crack Susceptibility Studies on High-Nitrogen Stainless Steel

Cite this Research Publication : R. Dhanasekar, T. Satish Kumar, K. Krishna Kumar, M. Chithirai Pon Selvan, Hot Crack Susceptibility Studies on High-Nitrogen Stainless Steel, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-023-08892-4

Publisher : Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Year : 2023

DRY SLIDING WEAR BEHAVIOUR OF AZ31/ZrO2 COMPOSITES PRODUCED USING A STIR CASTING PROCESS

Cite this Research Publication : K. Kamal Basha, R. Subramanian, T. Satish Kumar, G. Suganya Priyadharshini, DRY SLIDING WEAR BEHAVIOUR OF AZ31/ZrO2 COMPOSITES PRODUCED USING A STIR CASTING PROCESS, Materiali in Tehnologije, Institute of Metals and Technology, 2023, https://doi.org/10.17222/mit.2022.543

Publisher : Institute of Metals and Technology

Year : 2023

Synergistic Effect of FSP and TiB2 on Mechanical and Tribological Behavior of AA2024 Surface Composites

Cite this Research Publication : Shaik Mohammad Rafi, T. Satish Kumar, Titus Thankachan, Chithirai Pon Selvan, Synergistic Effect of FSP and TiB2 on Mechanical and Tribological Behavior of AA2024 Surface Composites, Journal of Tribology, ASME International, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062517

Publisher : ASME International

Year : 2023

Friction stir processing based surface modification of AZ31 magnesium alloy

Cite this Research Publication : T Satish Kumar, Shalini S, Titus Thankachan, Friction stir processing based surface modification of AZ31 magnesium alloy, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, Informa UK Limited, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2023.2165670

Publisher : Informa UK Limited

Year : 2022

Parametric Optimization of Dry Sliding Wear Behavior of A356 Alloy-Zircon Composites

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, S. Shalini, G. Suganya Priyadharshini, R. Raghu, Parametric Optimization of Dry Sliding Wear Behavior of A356 Alloy-Zircon Composites, Tribology in Industry, Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, 2022, https://doi.org/10.24874/ti.1348.08.22.11

Publisher : Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac

Year : 2022

Microstructure and mechanical properties of ultrasonically processed Al-7Si alloy / Y2O3 nanocomposite.

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, Jayakrishnan Nampoothiri, S. Shalini, Microstructure and mechanical properties of ultrasonically processed Al-7Si alloy / Y2O3 nanocomposite., Silicon, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12633-021-01597-0

Publisher : Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Year : 2021

Microstructure and Wear Characteristics of Nano Y2O3 Particles Reinforced A356 Alloy Composites Synthesized Through Novel Ultrasonic Assisted Stir Casting Technique

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, Jayakrishnan Nampoothiri, S. Shalini, Titus Thankachan, Microstructure and Wear Characteristics of Nano Y2O3 Particles Reinforced A356 Alloy Composites Synthesized Through Novel Ultrasonic Assisted Stir Casting Technique, Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12666-021-02424-1

Publisher : Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Year : 2021

Influence of tool traverse speed on microstructure and mechanical properties of CuNi/B4C surface composites

Cite this Research Publication : S. G Priyadharshini, T. Satish Kumar, Anbuchezhian, N., Vaira Vignesh R., Subramanian, R., Velmurugan, T., and K Basha, K., “Influence of tool traverse speed on microstructure and mechanical properties of CuNi/B4C surface composites”, Transactions of the IMF, vol. 99, no. 1, pp. 38–45, 2021.

Publisher : Transactions of the IMF, Taylor & Francis

Year : 2020

Hardness and Wear Behavior of Al 6061/ZrC Composite Processed by Friction Stir Processing.

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, Raghu, R., and Shalini, S., “Hardness and Wear Behavior of Al 6061/ZrC Composite Processed by Friction Stir Processing.”, Tribology in Industry, vol. 42, no. 4, pp. 582-591, 2020.

Publisher : Tribology in Industry

Year : 2020

Kinetics of Cr 2 N Precipitation and Its Effect on Pitting Corrosion of Nickel-Free High-Nitrogen Austenitic Stainless Steel

Cite this Research Publication : K. K Kumar, Anburaj, J., Dhanasekar, R., T. Satish Kumar, Abuthakir, J., Manikandan, P., and Subramanian, R., “Kinetics of Cr 2 N Precipitation and Its Effect on Pitting Corrosion of Nickel-Free High-Nitrogen Austenitic Stainless Steel”, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, vol. 29, no. 9, pp. 6044–6052, 2020.

Publisher : Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, Springer

Year : 2020

Production and characterization of Al6061/zirconium carbide surface composites

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, Sundarrajan, S., and Priyadharshini, G. Suganya, “Production and characterization of Al6061/zirconium carbide surface composites”, International Journal of Materials Research, vol. 111, no. 8, pp. 639–644, 2020.

Publisher : International Journal of Materials Research,

Year : 2020

Effect of T6 Treatment on Wear Behavior of Al-7Si/ZrSiO 4 Composites

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, Shalini, S., and G Priyadharshini, S., “Effect of T6 Treatment on Wear Behavior of Al-7Si/ZrSiO 4 Composites”, Silicon, pp. 1–8, 2020.

Publisher : Silicon, Springer,

Year : 2020

Investigations on the effect of co-doping in enhancing the performance of nanostructured TiO2 based DSSC sensitized using extracts of Hibiscus Sabdariffa calyx

Cite this Research Publication : S. Shalini, T. Satish Kumar, Prasanna, S., and Balasundaraprabhu, R., “Investigations on the effect of co-doping in enhancing the performance of nanostructured TiO2 based DSSC sensitized using extracts of Hibiscus Sabdariffa calyx”, Optik, vol. 212, p. 164672, 2020.

Publisher : Optik, Elsevier,

Year : 2020

Effect of friction stir processing and hybrid reinforcement on wear behaviour of AA6082 alloy composite

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, Shalini, S., and K Kumar, K., “Effect of friction stir processing and hybrid reinforcement on wear behaviour of AA6082 alloy composite”, Materials Research Express, vol. 7, no. 2, p. 026507, 2020.

Publisher : Materials Research Express, IOP Publishing,

Year : 2020

Characterization of ZrC reinforced AA6061 alloy composites produced using stir casting process

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, Shalini, S., Dr. M. Ramu, and Thankachan, T., “Characterization of ZrC reinforced AA6061 alloy composites produced using stir casting process”, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, vol. 34, no. 1, pp. 143–147, 2020.

Publisher : Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology

Year : 2020

Development of Wear Mechanism Map for Al–4Mg Alloy/MgAl2O4 In Situ Composites

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, Nampoothiri, J., Raghu, R., Shalini, S., and Subramanian, R., “Development of Wear Mechanism Map for Al–4Mg Alloy/MgAl2O4 In Situ Composites”, Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, vol. 73, no. 2, pp. 399-405, 2020.

Publisher : Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals,

Year : 2019

Structure-property correlation in Al/MgAl2O4 in situ metal matrix composites synthesized by ultrasonic cavitation treatment

Cite this Research Publication : R. Raghu, Nampoothiri, J., T. Satish Kumar, and R. Subramanian, “Structure-property correlation in Al/MgAl2O4 in situ metal matrix composites synthesized by ultrasonic cavitation treatment”, Trans Indian Inst Met , vol. 72, no. 4, pp. 1013–1021, 2019.

Publisher : Trans Indian Inst Met

Year : 2019

Investigation on structural and magnetic properties of Al3+ and Ce3+ doped hexaferrites

Cite this Research Publication : G. Venkatesh, R. Subramanian, T. Satish Kumar, Abuthakir, J., L. Berchmans, J., and Sethupathi, K., “Investigation on structural and magnetic properties of Al3+ and Ce3+ doped hexaferrites”, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2019.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings, 2019

Year : 2019

Microstructure, hardness and wear behaviour of NbC reinforced AA7075 matrix composites fabricated by friction stir processing

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, Shalini, S., G Priyadharshini, S., and Subramanian, R., “Microstructure, hardness and wear behaviour of NbC reinforced AA7075 matrix composites fabricated by friction stir processing”, International Journal of Materials Research, vol. 110, pp. 114–120, 2019.

Publisher : International Journal of Materials Research

Year : 2019

Thermodynamic Simulation of Niobium-Containing Austenitic Stainless Steels: Microstructure and Corrosion Properties

Cite this Research Publication : K. Kanagarajan, Anburaj, J., T. Satish Kumar, Chandrasekar, A., and Ramanathan, S., “Thermodynamic Simulation of Niobium-Containing Austenitic Stainless Steels: Microstructure and Corrosion Properties”, Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, vol. 72, no. 6, pp. 1627–1630, 2019.

Publisher : Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals

Year : 2019

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al/MgAl 2 O 4 In Situ Composites Synthesized by Ultrasonic Cavitation

Cite this Research Publication : R. Raghu, Nampoothiri, J., T. Satish Kumar, and Subramanian, R., “Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al/MgAl 2 O 4 In Situ Composites Synthesized by Ultrasonic Cavitation”, Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, vol. 72, pp. 1013–1021, 2019.

Publisher : Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals

Year : 2019

Characterization of NbC-Reinforced AA7075 Alloy Composites Produced Using Friction Stir Processing

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, G Priyadharshini, S., Shalini, S., K Kumar, K., and Subramanian, R., “Characterization of NbC-Reinforced AA7075 Alloy Composites Produced Using Friction Stir Processing”, Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, vol. 72, no. 6, pp. 1593–1596, 2019.

Publisher : Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, Springer India,

Year : 2019

Characterization of Y2O3 particles reinforced AA6082 aluminum matrix composites produced using friction stir processing

Cite this Research Publication : R. J Kumar, Jayaraman, M., T. Satish Kumar, G Priyadharshini, S., and J Kumar, S., “Characterization of Y2O3 particles reinforced AA6082 aluminum matrix composites produced using friction stir processing”, Materials Research Express, vol. 6, no. 8, p. 086509, 2019.

Publisher : Materials Research Express

Year : 2018

Microstructure and mechanical property of NbC Reinforced AA7075 matrix composites fabricated by friction stir processing

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, Shalini, S., Priyadharshini, S., and Subramanian, R., “Microstructure and mechanical property of NbC Reinforced AA7075 matrix composites fabricated by friction stir processing”, International Journal of Materials Research, 2018.

Publisher : International Journal of Materials Research,

Year : 2018

Synthesis and Characterization of Functionally Graded Al-6Cr-Y2O3 Composites

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, K Kumar, K., Shalini, S., and Subramanian, R., “Synthesis and Characterization of Functionally Graded Al-6Cr-Y2O3 Composites”, Archives of Metallurgy and Materials, vol. 63, pp. 1649-1655, 2018.

Publisher : Archives of Metallurgy and Materials, Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of Polish Academy of Sciences.

Year : 2018

Synthesis and Characterization of Al-Zn-Mg alloy / Zircon Sand Reinforced Composites

Cite this Research Publication : S. Shalini, T. Satish Kumar, and K., K. Kumar, “Synthesis and Characterization of Al-Zn-Mg alloy / Zircon Sand Reinforced Composites”, Archives of Metallurgy and Materials, vol. 63, pp. 689-695, 2018.

Publisher : Archives of Metallurgy and Materials .

Year : 2018

Synergistic effect of sodium and yeast in improving the efficiency of DSSC sensitized with extract from petals of Kigelia Africana

Cite this Research Publication : S. Shalini, Balasundaraprabhu, R., T. Satish Kumar, Sivakumaran, K., and Kannan, M. D., “Synergistic effect of sodium and yeast in improving the efficiency of DSSC sensitized with extract from petals of Kigelia Africana”, Optical Materials, vol. 79, pp. 210–219, 2018.

Publisher : Optical Materials, Elsevier.

Year : 2018

Studies on DSSC encompassing flower shaped assembly of Na-doped TiO2 nanorods sensitized with extract from petals of Kigelia Africana

Cite this Research Publication : S. Shalini, Prabavathy, N., Balasundaraprabhu, R., T. Satish Kumar, Velauthapillai, D., Balraju, P., and Prasanna, S., “Studies on DSSC encompassing flower shaped assembly of Na-doped TiO2 nanorods sensitized with extract from petals of Kigelia Africana”, Optik - International Journal for Light and Electron Optics, vol. 155, pp. 334–343, 2018.

Publisher : Optik - International Journal for Light and Electron Optics, Elsevier.

Year : 2018

Optimization of Three Body Abrasive Wear Behaviour of Stir Cast A356/ZrSiO 4 Metal Matrix Composite.

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, Raghu, R., K Kumar, K., Shalini, S., and Subramanian, R., “Optimization of Three Body Abrasive Wear Behaviour of Stir Cast A356/ZrSiO 4 Metal Matrix Composite.”, Tribology in Industry, vol. 40, no. 4, pp. 633-642, 2018.

Publisher : Tribology in Industry .

Year : 2018

Microstructure and hardness of Al-Si-Mg alloy matrix hybrid composites reinforced with zircon and alumina

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, Shalini, S., and R. Subramanian, “Microstructure and hardness of Al-Si-Mg alloy matrix hybrid composites reinforced with zircon and alumina”, National Journal of Technology, vol. 14, pp. 79-82, 2018.

Publisher : National Journal of Technology .

Year : 2018

In-situ generation of MgAl2O4 particles in Al-Mg alloy using H3BO3 addition for grain refinement under ultrasonic treatment

Cite this Research Publication : R. Raghu, Nampoothiri, J., and T. Satish Kumar, “In-situ generation of MgAl2O4 particles in Al-Mg alloy using H3BO3 addition for grain refinement under ultrasonic treatment”, Measurement, vol. 129, pp. 389–394, 2018.

Publisher : Measurement, Elsevier.

Year : 2018

Enhanced performance of sodium doped TiO2 nanorods based dye sensitized solar cells sensitized with extract from petals of Hibiscus sabdariffa (Roselle)

Cite this Research Publication : S. Shalini, Balasundaraprabhu, R., T. Satish Kumar, Muthukumarasamy, N., Prasanna, S., Sivakumaran, K., and Kannan, M. D., “Enhanced performance of sodium doped TiO2 nanorods based dye sensitized solar cells sensitized with extract from petals of Hibiscus sabdariffa (Roselle)”, Materials Letters, vol. 221, pp. 192–195, 2018.

Publisher : Materials Letters, Elsevier .

Year : 2018

Bagasse Ash reinforced A356 alloy composite: synthesis and characterization

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, Shalini, S., K Kumar, K., Thavamani, R., and Subramanian, R., “Bagasse Ash reinforced A356 alloy composite: synthesis and characterization”, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 5, pp. 7123–7130, 2018.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier .

Year : 2017

Synthesis and characterization of bagasse ash nanoparticles by sol-gel technique

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, Shalini, S., and R. Subramanian, “Synthesis and characterization of bagasse ash nanoparticles by sol-gel technique”, National Journal of Technology, vol. 13, pp. 20-23, 2017.

Publisher : National Journal of Technology

Year : 2017

Effect of Na doping on structure, morphology and properties of hydrothermally grown one dimensional TiO 2 nanorod structures

Cite this Research Publication : S. Shalini, Prabavathy, N., Balasundaraprabhu, R., T. Satish Kumar, Walke, P., Prasanna, S., and Velayuthapillai, D., “Effect of Na doping on structure, morphology and properties of hydrothermally grown one dimensional TiO 2 nanorod structures”, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, vol. 28, pp. 3500–3508, 2017.

Publisher : Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics

Year : 2017

Effect of zircon particle size on age hardening behavior of A356 alloy based composites

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, Subramanian, R., Shalini, S., Gowrishankar, A., and Angelo, P. C., “Effect of zircon particle size on age hardening behavior of A356 alloy based composites”, Metal Science and Heat Treatment, vol. 59, pp. 509–512, 2017.

Publisher : Metal Science and Heat Treatment, Springer,

Year : 2016

Synthesis, microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-Si-Mg alloy hybrid (zircon+ alumina) composite

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, Subramanian, R., Shalini, S., Anburaj, J., and Angelo, P. C., “Synthesis, microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-Si-Mg alloy hybrid (zircon+ alumina) composite”, Indian Journal of Engineering & Materials Sciences, vol. 23, pp. 20-26, 2016.

Publisher : Indian Journal of Engineering Materials Sciences

Year : 2016

Status and outlook of sensitizers/dyes used in dye sensitized solar cells (DSSC): a review

Cite this Research Publication : S. Shalini, Balasundaraprabhu, R., T. Satish Kumar, Prabavathy, N., Senthilarasu, S., and Prasanna, S., “Status and outlook of sensitizers/dyes used in dye sensitized solar cells (DSSC): a review”, International Journal of Energy Research, vol. 40, pp. 1303–1320, 2016.

Publisher : International Journal of Energy Research

Year : 2016

Age hardening behaviour of Al-Si-Mg alloy matrix/zircon and alumina hybrid composite

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, Subramanian, R., Shalini, S., and Angelo, P. C., “Age hardening behaviour of Al-Si-Mg alloy matrix/zircon and alumina hybrid composite”, Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, vol. 75, no. 4, pp. 89-94, 2016.

Publisher : Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research

Year : 2015

Synthesis, microstructural and mechanical properties of ex situ zircon particles (ZrSiO4) reinforced metal matrix composites (MMCs): A review

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, Ramanathan, S., and Sundarrajan, S., “Synthesis, microstructural and mechanical properties of ex situ zircon particles (ZrSiO4) reinforced metal matrix composites (MMCs): A review”, Journal of Materials Research and Technology, vol. 4, pp. 333–347, 2015.

Publisher : Journal of Materials Research and Technology

Year : 2015

Microstructure, mechanical properties and corrosion behaviour of Al–Si–Mg alloy matrix/zircon and alumina hybrid composite

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, Subramanian, R., Shalini, S., and Angelo, P. C., “Microstructure, mechanical properties and corrosion behaviour of Al–Si–Mg alloy matrix/zircon and alumina hybrid composite”, Forschung im Ingenieurwesen, vol. 79, pp. 123–130, 2015.

Publisher : Forschung im Ingenieurwesen

Year : 1968

Characterisation of AZ31/ZrO2 composites produced via stir casting

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, Shalini, S., Dr. M. Ramu, and Dr. Govindaraj M., “Characterisation of AZ31/ZrO2 composites produced via stir casting”, Materials Research Express, vol. 6, no. 11, p. 1165d1, 2019.


Publisher : Materials Research Express, IOP Publishing, V

Research Article

Year : 2025

Synergetic effect of TiC particles on cavitation erosion resistance of AZ31-TiC surface composites

Cite this Research Publication : T Satish Kumar, S. Shalini, Robert Čep, Kanak Kalita, Synergetic effect of TiC particles on cavitation erosion resistance of AZ31-TiC surface composites, Heliyon, Elsevier BV, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2025.e42602

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2024

Development and characterization of AZ91/AlN magnesium matrix composites via friction stir processing

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, Titus Thankachan, Abhijit Bhowmik, Emad Makki, Jayant Giri, Shirsendu Das, Development and characterization of AZ91/AlN magnesium matrix composites via friction stir processing, AIP Advances, AIP Publishing, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0202057

Publisher : AIP Publishing

Year : 2021

Investigation into Mechanical Properties and Sliding Wear Behavior of Friction Stir Processed Surface Composite Material

Cite this Research Publication : Anbuchezhian Nattappan, G. Suganya Priyadharshini, T. Satish Kumar, T. Velmurugan, M. Makeshkumar, Haiter Lenin Allasi, Investigation into Mechanical Properties and Sliding Wear Behavior of Friction Stir Processed Surface Composite Material, Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, Wiley, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/8337568

Publisher : Wiley

Year : 2021

Effect of age hardening in the synthesis of Alx-Ni and Alx–Fe reinforced aluminium metal matrix composites

Cite this Research Publication : J. Abuthakir, R. Subramanian, M. Kavitha, T. Sathishkumar, G. Venkatesh, P. Manikandan, Effect of age hardening in the synthesis of Alx-Ni and Alx–Fe reinforced aluminium metal matrix composites, Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier BV, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.06.497

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Conference Paper

Year : 2015

Development and Quality Assessment of Fish Flavored Potato Chips and Its Consumer Acceptance.

Cite this Research Publication : J. J. Reddy, M. Chowdary, K., T. Satish Kumar, Kumar, S., Krupanidhi, S. B., and D. Ramu, V., “Development and Quality Assessment of Fish Flavored Potato Chips and Its Consumer Acceptance.”, 2015.

Publisher : (2015)

Year : 2015

Synthesis and aging characteristics of A356 composite

Cite this Research Publication : Mkumar R., V., U., A., G., and T. Satish Kumar, “Synthesis and aging characteristics of A356 composite”, in National Symposium on Advances in Materials and Processing-NSAMP , PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, 2015.

Publisher : National Symposium on Advances in Materials and Processing-NSAMP

Year : 2015

Effect of zircon particle size on age hardening behavior of A356 alloy based composites

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, R., S., S., S., and P.C., A., “Effect of zircon particle size on age hardening behavior of A356 alloy based composites”, in NMD ATM 2015-New Horizons in Materials Processing and Applications, IIM-Coimbatore Chapter, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, 2015.

Publisher : Metal Science and Heat Treatment, Springer

Year : 2014

Synthesis, microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-Si-Mg alloy hybrid (zircon+alumina) composite

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, Subramania, R., S., S., J., A., and PC, A., “Synthesis, microstructure and mechanical properties of Al-Si-Mg alloy hybrid (zircon+alumina) composite”, in International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET-2014) , PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, 2014.

Publisher : International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET-2014)

Conference Proceedings

Year : 2012

Object detection and tracking in video using particle filter

Cite this Research Publication : T. Sa Kumar and Sivanandam, S. Nb, “Object detection and tracking in video using particle filter”, 2012 3rd International Conference on Computing, Communication and Networking Technologies, ICCCNT 2012. Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, 2012.

Publisher : ICCCNT

Education
  • Ph. D.
    PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore
    Anna University, Chennai.
  • M. E. (Industrial Metallurgy)
    PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore
    Anna University, Chennai.
  • B. E. (Mechanical Engineering)
    N.B.K.R Institute of Science & Technology
    SV University -Tirupati
Experience
  • Associate Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engg., Amrita University, and Coimbatore – July 2025 – till date
  • Assistant Professor (Sl.Gr), Dept. of Mechanical Engg., Amrita University, Coimbatore – July 2023 to July 2025.
  • Assistant Professor (Sr.Gr), Dept. of Mechanical Engg., Amrita University, Coimbatore from May 2019 to June 2023.
  • Assistant Professor (Sr.Gr), PSG College of Technology – Coimbatore August 2016-May 2019.
  • Assistant Professor, PSG College of Technology – Coimbatore June 2011-August 2016.
Sponsored Project

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR OF SPONSORED PROJECTS

Completed Projects:

  • UGC minor project entitled “Synthesis and characterization of Al-Zn-Mg alloy zircon reinforced composites” worth of 4.6 lakhs for a tenure of 2 years from 2015-2017.

Project sanctioned and under progress

  • High-entropy alloy cladding on high-nitrogen austenitic stainless steel with improved mechanical and corrosion properties for nuclear applications, Project Sanction reference no. is:CRS/2023-24/04/1317 from UGC-DAE CSR.
Reviewer

Reviewer for International Journals

  1. Science and Technology of Materials
  2. Materials Research Ibero-american Journal of Materials
  3. Journal of the Chinese Advanced Materials Society
  4. Indian Journal of Engineering & Materials Sciences
  5. Tribology in Industry
Conferences Organized
  • One day National level Conference on “Processing and Characterization of Materials – NCPC 2018” on May 11, 2018.
  • One day National level Conference on “Advances in Materials Characterisation- NCAMC 2016” on May 20, 2016.
  • One day National level Symposium on “Advances in Materials and Processing- NSAMP 2015” on May 8, 2015.
  • National Metallurgists’ Day (NMD) program, for four days from November 13-16, 2015.
  • Two days National level Conference on “Quality Control in Metallurgical Industries – NCQC 2013” on February 1-2, 2013.
  • One day National level Conference on “Metallurgy and Materials Engineering – CMET 2011” on April 29, 2011.
Testing

Industrial Testing & Consultancy

Title of Consultancy Work Company
Failure Analysis of a Shaft Bull Agro Implements, Coimbatore.
Microstructure Analysis and Hardness Survey Elgi Equipments Ltd, Coimbatore.
Microstructure Analysis and Mechanical Properties Study Suriya Machines, Coimbatore.
Roots Cast Private Ltd., Coimbatore.
BULL Machines Private Ltd,Coimbatore.
Alutech Foundry India (P) Ltd, Coimbatore.
Bimetal Bearings Limited, Coimbatore.
XRD Analysis and Mechanical Properties Study A Tech Automation PVT. LTD, Chennai
Microstructure Analysis and Mechanical Properties Study Pump Part Kongu Engineers, Coimbatore.
Flow Link Systems, Coimbatore.
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