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A. Shanmugasundaram

Assistant Professor (SG) , Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Coimbatore

Qualification: M.E
a_shanmugasundaram@cb.amrita.edu
Ph: +91 9994074047
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Research Interest: Analysis of Mechanical and Wear Behavior of Metals Subjected to Reinforcements and Metal Matrix Composites, Material Characterization, Surface Composites, Surface Modification of Aluminium and Other Alloys

Bio

A. Shanmugasundaram received his M. E. (Product Design and Development-PDD) from Anna University of Technology and B. E. (Mechanical Engineering) from Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT) under Anna University, Chennai. He is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore.

He served in the industry for 10 years in Bimetal Bearings Limited, Coimbatore and 2 years in Larsen and Toubro Limited (L&T – PDC), Coimbatore. He is in the academic field for the past 18 years in various educational institutions including P. S. G. College of Technology, Coimbatore in various positions and he joined in Amrita on 16-12-2011 and currently working as an Assistant Professor (SG) in Mechanical Engineering Department.

He is the author and co-author of several papers published in International Journals and also presented papers in a national/international conferences. He also attended many workshops, conferences and dedicated training programmes during his carrier.

He also delivered a guest lecture on “Automotive Valve Timing Systems” at L.G.B. Ganapathy, Coimbatore during August 2011. He is a Life member of Indian Society for Technical Education (LM 76090).

Research Interests

The key fields of research areas are Surface modification of aluminium and other alloys, Material characterization, Surface composites, Analysis of mechanical and wear behavior of metals subjected to reinforcements and Metal matrix composites.

Teaching Interests

Engineering Drawing, Computer Aided Drafting, Machine Drawing, Advanced Welding Technology, Advanced Casting Technology, Metrology and Measurements, Advances in Manufacturing Technology and Metrology, Surface Engineering, Selection of Materials and Processes, Composite Materials and Processing, Metrology and Computer Aided Inspection, Manufacturing Technology – I and II and its associated Laboratories, Basic Workshop, Fluid Power Laboratory, Applied Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Product Design and Development, Operation Research.

Seminars / Short Term Courses / Summer Schools / Winter Schools Attended

  • Faculty Development Programme on “Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems”, organized by Anna University of Technology, Center for Faculty Development, Coimbatore, 20.06-2011 to 26-06-2011.
  • Workshop on “Creative Theory of Universitarian Teaching”: organized by United Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, 01.06.2011 to 03.06.2011.
  • One day workshop on “3D Modeling & Design Validation using Solidworks”, organized by Aditya Institute of Technology, Coimbatore on 19-02-2010.
  • A workshop on “High Impact Teaching skills – Mission 10 X – WIPRO”, organized by SNS College of Technology, Coimbatore from 21.09.2009 to 25.09.2009.
  • Four day Training programme on “Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing”, organized by PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore from 26.03.208 to 29-03-2008.
  • National level workshop on “Sensors, Control Technologies for Robotics and Automation”, organized by Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore on 17-02-2007.
  • National conference on “Low Cost Automation – Current Trends”, organized by PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore on 25.10.2006.
  • A two day workshop on “Low Cost Automation”, organized by Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore from 29-11-2005 to 30-11-2005.
  • One day seminar on “Learn with LabVIEW”, organized by PSG-NI Virtual Instrumentation Center, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore on 03.02.2005.
  • Two day training programme on “Modeling and Assembly using I-DEAS and Unigraphics software”, organized by PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore from 15.02.2005 to 16.02.2005.
  • Five day Intensive training programme on “LabVIEW basics”, organized by PSG-NI Virtual Instrumentation Center, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore from 27-01-2004 to 31-01-2004.
  • Continuing education programme on “Computer Aided Drafting (Level – III, AUTOCAD), conducted by CAD/CAM Center, PSG Center for Non-Formal and Continuing Education, Coimbatore from 25.03.1996 to 03.06.1996.

Projects Guided / Ongoing

  • “Design and development of a strain gauge based low cost cutting force Dynamometer” PG Project, M.Tech. (E.D), 2012 – 2013.
  • “Surface alloying of aluminium alloy (LM 4) with iron powder using TIG welding” UG Project, B.Tech. (Mech.), 2013 – 2014.
  • “Effects of adding Titanium Carbide (TiC) on the Microstructure and Hardness of AA 7075 by surface melting using GTA as a heat source, B.Tech. (Mech.) 2015 -2016.
  • “Effect of Hardness and wear on AA 2014 after applying heat and diffusing Titanium Boride (TiB2) using GTA as a heat source, M.Tech. (Mfg.), 2015 – 2016.
  • “Experimental investigation of adding Boron Carbide (B4C) over the surface of AA 5086 using GTA as a heat source and its influence on its hardness and microstructure”, M.Tech. (Mfg.), 2015 –2016.
  • “Influence of surface reinforcement of TiC on the hardness and wear behaviour of LM-21 using GTA as Heat Source”, M.Tech. (Mfg.), 2016 – 2017.
  • “Effect of reinforcement of Mo on the hardness and wear behaviour of AISI 630 Steel using GTA as Heat Source”, M.Tech. (Mfg.), 2016 – 2017.
  • “Experimental Investigation of Mechanical and Tribological properties of Al 7075-MoS2/ZrO2/Ni Hybrid Composite.
Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2021

Optimization of cutting tool geometry and machining parameters in turning process

Cite this Research Publication : S. Saravanamurugan, B. Sundar, S., R. Pranav, S., and Shanmugasundaram, A., “Optimization of cutting tool geometry and machining parameters in turning process”, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 38, pp. 3351-3357, 2021.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings,

Year : 2019

Influence of Gr, MoS2 and BN on the Hardness and Wear Resistance of AA2014 Hybrid Composite after Artificial Aging

Cite this Research Publication : S. K. Murali and Shanmugasundaram A., “Influence of Gr, MoS2 and BN on the Hardness and Wear Resistance of AA2014 Hybrid Composite after Artificial Aging”, International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE), vol. 8, no. 10, pp. 3608 – 3613, 2019.

Publisher : International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE)

Year : 2019

Experimental Investigation of Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Al 7075 – MoS2 / ZrO2 / Ni Hybrid Composite

Cite this Research Publication : Shanmugasundaram A. and Ranjan, A., “Experimental Investigation of Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Al 7075 - MoS2 / ZrO2 / Ni Hybrid Composite”, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, (Advances in Materials and Metallurgy) SPRINGER, India, pp. 299 – 309, 2019.

Publisher : Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, (Advances in Materials and Metallurgy) SPRINGER, India,

Year : 2019

Influence Of Flyash and Silicon Nitride On Mechanical and Tribological Properties Of AA 7075 Hybrid Composite

Cite this Research Publication : S. T. Balaji and Shanmugasundaram A., “Influence Of Flyash and Silicon Nitride On Mechanical and Tribological Properties Of AA 7075 Hybrid Composite”, International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE), vol. 8, no. 9, pp. 2344 – 2350, 2019.

Publisher : International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE)

Year : 2018

Study of hardness and wear behavior of surface modified AA 7075 with tungsten carbide using GTA as a heat source

Cite this Research Publication : J. Abhinavaram, Shanmugasundaram A., R. Prashanth, S. Jagadeesh, Dr. Sanjivi Arul, and R. Sellamuthu, “Study of hardness and wear behavior of surface modified AA 7075 with tungsten carbide using GTA as a heat source”, Indian Journal of Engineering and Materials Sciences, vol. 25, pp. 233-242, 2018.

Publisher : Indian Journal of Engineering and Materials Sciences, National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR),

Year : 2018

An investigation of molybdenum surface reinforcement on the hardness and wear properties of AISI 630

Cite this Research Publication : P. Ritesh and Shanmugasundaram A., “An investigation of molybdenum surface reinforcement on the hardness and wear properties of AISI 630”, Transactions of the Institute of Metal Finishing, vol. 96, pp. 95-102, 2018.

Publisher : Transactions of the Institute of Metal Finishing, Taylor and Francis Ltd.,

Year : 2018

Study on the Effect of GTA Surface Melting and SiC Reinforcement on the Hardness, Wear and Corrosion Properties of AA 5086

Cite this Research Publication : Shanmugasundaram A., Dr. Sanjivi Arul, and R. Sellamuthu, “Study on the Effect of GTA Surface Melting and SiC Reinforcement on the Hardness, Wear and Corrosion Properties of AA 5086”, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 6597-6606, 2018.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier Ltd,

Year : 2018

Influence of SiC on the Hardness and Wear Properties of AA 2014 using GTA as Heat Source

Cite this Research Publication : Shanmugasundaram A., Dr. Sanjivi Arul, and R. Sellamuthu, “Influence of SiC on the Hardness and Wear Properties of AA 2014 using GTA as Heat Source”, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 5, no. 8, pp. 16552 – 16564 , 2018.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings

Year : 2018

Study of Hardness and Wear Behaviour of Surface Modified AA 7075 with WC Using GTA

Cite this Research Publication : J. Abhinavaram, Shanmugasundaram A., Prashanth, R., S Jagadeesh, R. Sellamuthu, and Dr. Sanjivi Arul, “Study of Hardness and Wear Behaviour of Surface Modified AA 7075 with WC Using GTA”, Indian Journal of Engineering & Materials Sciences, vol. 25, no. 3, pp. 233 - 242 , 2018.

Publisher : Indian Journal of Engineering & Materials Sciences.

Year : 2017

The role of TiC on the hardness and wear resistance of AA 7075 using GTA

Cite this Research Publication : R. Prashanth, Shanmugasundaram A., Abhinavaram J, and S Jagadeesh, “The role of TiC on the hardness and wear resistance of AA 7075 using GTA”, ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, vol. 12, pp. 5903-5913, 2017.

Publisher : ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Year : 2017

Investigating the Effect of WC on the Hardness and Wear Behaviour of Surface Modified AA 6063

Cite this Research Publication : Shanmugasundaram A., Dr. Sanjivi Arul, and R. Sellamuthu, “Investigating the Effect of WC on the Hardness and Wear Behaviour of Surface Modified AA 6063”, Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, vol. 71, no. 1, pp. 117-125, 2017.

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

Year : 2017

Effect of flyash on the surface hardness of AA 6063 using GTA as a heat source

Cite this Research Publication : Shanmugasundaram A., Dr. Sanjivi Arul, and R. Sellamuthu, “Effect of flyash on the surface hardness of AA 6063 using GTA as a heat source”, Metallurgical Research & Technology, EDP Sciences France , vol. 114, p. 511, 2017.

Publisher : Metallurgical Research Technology, EDP Sciences France

Year : 2016

Influence of Specimen Temperature on Wear Characteristics of AA6063 Aluminium Alloy

Publisher : Journal of Surface Science and Technology

Year : 2016

Effect of Zn and Cu Content on Microstructure, Hardness and Tribological Properties of Cast Al-Zn-Cu Alloys

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Ilangovan S., Dr. Sanjivi Arul, and Shanmugasundaram A., “Effect of Zn and Cu Content on Microstructure, Hardness and Tribological Properties of Cast Al-Zn-Cu Alloys”, International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa, vol. 27, pp. 1–10, 2016.

Publisher : International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa .

Year : 2015

Study on the effect of Shallow Cryogenic treatment on Mechanical properties of GTAW welded AA 6061

Cite this Research Publication : R. Devanathan, Dr. Sanjivi Arul, Dr. Ilangovan S., and Shanmugasundaram A., “Study on the effect of Shallow Cryogenic treatment on Mechanical properties of GTAW welded AA 6061”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research. (IJAER), vol. 10, no. 8, pp. 21091-21099, 2015.

Publisher : International Journal of Applied Engineering Research. (IJAER)

Year : 2015

Effect of variation in Al/Si content on mechanical properties of Zn-Al-Si alloys

Publisher : International Journal of Applied Engineering Research

Year : 2015

Effect of zn/cu content on microstructure and mechanical properties of al-zn-cu cast alloys

Cite this Research Publication : K. K. Suresh, Dr. Ilangovan S., Dr. Sanjivi Arul, and Shanmugasundaram A., “Effect of zn/cu content on microstructure and mechanical properties of al-zn-cu cast alloys”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, vol. 10, pp. 9325-9333, 2015.

Publisher : International Journal of Applied Engineering Research

Year : 2015

Study On The Effect of Shallow Cryogenic Treatment on Hardness and Microstructure of Gtawwelded Aa6061 Specimens

Cite this Research Publication : R. Devanathan, Dr. Sanjivi Arul, Dr. Ilangovan S., and Shanmugasundaram A., “Study On The Effect of Shallow Cryogenic Treatment on Hardness and Microstructure of Gtawwelded Aa6061 Specimens”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, vol. 10, pp. 21091-21099, 2015.

Publisher : International Journal of Applied Engineering Research

Year : 2015

Study on Effect of Various Cutting Fluids During Turning Operations of AISI 1016 steel

Cite this Research Publication : R. J. Kiran, Dr. Sanjivi Arul, Dr. Ilangovan S., and Shanmugasundaram A., “Study on Effect of Various Cutting Fluids During Turning Operations of AISI 1016 steel”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, vol. 10, pp. 16825-16832, 2015.

Publisher : International Journal of Applied Engineering Research

Year : 2015

Influence of nickel content on mechanical properties of aluminium-boron carbide hybrid composite

Cite this Research Publication : N. K. Robin, Dr. Ilangovan S., Dr. Sanjivi Arul, and Shanmugasundaram A., “Influence of nickel content on mechanical properties of aluminium-boron carbide hybrid composite”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, vol. 10, pp. 32311-32320, 2015.

Publisher : International Journal of Applied Engineering Research

Year : 2015

Influence of specimen temperature on wear characteristics of Al-Zn-Mg castings

Cite this Research Publication : A. Ramasundaram, S. Ilangovan, Dr. Sanjivi Arul, and Shanmugasundaram A., “Influence of specimen temperature on wear characteristics of Al-Zn-Mg castings”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, vol. 10, pp. 15417-15428, 2015.

Publisher : International Journal of Applied Engineering Research

Year : 2015

Investigation of Mechanical Properties by Varying Zn/Cu Content in Al-Zn-Cu Cast Alloys

Cite this Research Publication : Karjagi Kiran Suresh, S. Ilangovan, Sanjivi Arul, and Shanmugasundaram A., “Investigation of Mechanical Properties by Varying Zn/Cu Content in Al-Zn-Cu Cast Alloys”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research. (IJAER), , vol. 10, pp. 9325-9333, 2015.

Publisher : International Journal of Applied Engineering Research. (IJAER),

Year : 2013

MAA pictorial assay indications other than pulmonary embolism – A pictorial assay

Cite this Research Publication : , sundaram, S., and , “MAA pictorial assay indications other than pulmonary embolism – A pictorial assay”, IJNM , vol. 28, no. 3, 2013.

Publisher : IJNM

Year : 2012

Tensile Behavior of Aluminum – Cenosphere Metal Matrix Composite by Stir-Casting Route

Cite this Research Publication : V. Saravanan, Shanmugasundaram A., and Dr. P .R. Thyla, “Tensile Behavior of Aluminum – Cenosphere Metal Matrix Composite by Stir-Casting Route”, Trends in Mechanical Engineering and Technology, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 39-45, 2012.

Publisher : Trends in Mechanical Engineering and Technology

Conference Paper

Year : 2017, 2018

Study on the Effect of GTA Surface Melting and SiC Reinforcement on the Hardness, Wear and Corrosion Properties of AA 5086

Cite this Research Publication : Shanmugasundaram A., Sanjivi Arul, and R .Sellamuthu, “Study on the Effect of GTA Surface Melting and SiC Reinforcement on the Hardness, Wear and Corrosion Properties of AA 5086”, in IMME-17, – International Conference on Emerging Trends in Materials & Manufacturing Engineering, 2017.

Publisher : IMME-17, – International Conference on Emerging Trends in Materials & Manufacturing Engineering,

Year : 2017, 2018

Study on the Effect of GTA Surface Melting and SiC Reinforcement on the Hardness, Wear and Corrosion Properties of AA 5086

Cite this Research Publication : Shanmugasundaram A., Sanjivi Arul, and R .Sellamuthu, “Study on the Effect of GTA Surface Melting and SiC Reinforcement on the Hardness, Wear and Corrosion Properties of AA 5086”, in IMME-17, – International Conference on Emerging Trends in Materials & Manufacturing Engineering, 2017.

Publisher : IMME-17, – International Conference on Emerging Trends in Materials & Manufacturing Engineering,

Year : 2017

Effect of Reinforcement of SiC and Aging Treatment on the Hardness and Wear Property of AA 2014 using GTA as a Heat Source

Cite this Research Publication : Shanmugasundaram A., Sanjivi Arul, and R .Sellamuthu, “Effect of Reinforcement of SiC and Aging Treatment on the Hardness and Wear Property of AA 2014 using GTA as a Heat Source”, in SCICON '16 – International Conference on Advanced Materials, 2017.

Publisher : SCICON '16 – International Conference on Advanced Materials.

Year : 2011

Experimental Investigation of Aluminium Cenosphere Metal Matrix Composite

Cite this Research Publication : Shanmugasundaram A., R .Sathyamoorthy, V .Saravanan, and Dr. P .R. Thyla, “Experimental Investigation of Aluminium Cenosphere Metal Matrix Composite”, in First National Conference on Energy Efficient Mechanical System Design and Manufacturing, 2011.

Publisher : First National Conference on Energy Efficient Mechanical System Design and Manufacturing

Conference Proceedings

Year : 2021

Vibration control in boring process using a constrained viscoelastic layer damper

Cite this Research Publication : V. V Krishna, Saravanamurugan, S., P Kishore, S., Yedhu, K. J., Iswar, G. K., and Shanmugasundaram A., “Vibration control in boring process using a constrained viscoelastic layer damper”, IOP Conference Series Materials science and Engineering (2nd International Conference on Materials and Manufacturing and Machining for Industry – 4.0, ICMMM 2020), vol. 1059. IOP Publishing, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, October 9 – 10, 2020, Sathyamangalam, 2021.


Publisher : IOP Conference Series Materials science and Engineering (2nd International Conference on Materials and Manufacturing and Machining for Industry – 4.0, ICMMM 2020),

Year : 2021

Effect of retrogression and re-aging on mechanical &wear properties of LM-25 aluminium alloy

Cite this Research Publication : R. Gopi Mohan, Jayasankaran, J., Ilangovan, S., and Shanmugasundaram A., “Effect of retrogression and re-aging on mechanical &wear properties of LM-25 aluminium alloy”, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, International Conference on Recent Innovations in Engineering and Technology (ICRIET 2020) , vol. 1070. IOP Publishing, Nandha Engineering College, Erode, 2021.

Publisher : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, International Conference on Recent Innovations in Engineering and Technology (ICRIET 2020)

Year : 2021

Effect of Stainless Steel Powder as Reinforcement on Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Stir Cast Zn-Al Alloy

Cite this Research Publication : S. Skariah Alex, Ilangovan, S., Shanmugasundaram A., and Mohapatra, S., “Effect of Stainless Steel Powder as Reinforcement on Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Stir Cast Zn-Al Alloy”, IOP Conference Series Materials science and Engineering (2nd International Conference on Materials and Manufacturing and Machining for Industry – 4.0, ICMMM 2020), vol. 1059. IOP Publishing, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, October 9 – 10, 2020, Sathyamangalam, 2021.

Publisher : IOP Conference Series Materials science and Engineering (2nd International Conference on Materials and Manufacturing and Machining for Industry – 4.0, ICMMM 2020),

Year : 2020

An investigation of hardness and wear properties of AA 2014 after reinforcing TiB2 using GTA as a heat source

Cite this Research Publication : T. Sivakumar, Shanmugasundaram A., and Mohapatra, S., “An investigation of hardness and wear properties of AA 2014 after reinforcing TiB2 using GTA as a heat source”, Materials Today: Proceedings (International Mechanical Engineering Congress – 2019 (IMEC-2019). Elsevier, NIT-Trichy, 2020.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings (International Mechanical Engineering Congress – 2019 (IMEC-2019)

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