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Dr. Arun A

Assistant Professor (Sl. Gd.), Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Coimbatore

Qualification: B. Tech., M.Tech., Ph.D
a_arun@cb.amrita.edu
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Research Interest: Sheet Metal Forming, Hydro Forming, Cryo-Rolling, Computational Mechanics, Material Science Engineering

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Bio

Dr. Arun A  currently serves as an Assistant Professor (Sl. Gd.) at Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore, with over 14 years of academic experience, Arun A. completed his Ph.D. on Finite Element Modeling and Experimental Evaluation of Hydroforming Processes in Aluminum Alloys to Enhance Formability and for Prediction of Defects from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.

His research interests include advanced manufacturing techniques such as hydroforming, cryo-rolling, and computational mechanics. With expertise in finite element modeling, He works on enhancing metal forming processes, particularly for aluminum alloys. He has developed a lab-scale setup for both shell and sheet hydroforming processes. He also holds a patent for a method in additive manufacturing of fiber-embedded polymer matrix composites and has published extensively in reputed journals. His work is dedicated to developing sustainable manufacturing processes and optimizing material properties.

He supervises undergraduate and postgraduate projects in the areas like Hydroforming and advanced forming processes, Finite element modeling and material optimization, Cryogenic treatments and additive manufacturing

Dr. Arun welcomes Ph.D. candidates interested in Metal forming processes, computational mechanics, and material science engineering, aiming to bridge theoretical research with practical industrial applications.

Passionate about teaching, he focuses on mentoring students to foster critical thinking and practical problem-solving skills, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of engineering concepts.

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2026

Deformation Behavior and Process Parameter Effects in Cavity Die Sheet Hydroforming of AA5052

Cite this Research Publication : Nishith Krishna, Arun Achuthankutty, Ajith Ramesh, Ravi Kumar Digavalli, Gokul Vikraman, Deformation Behavior and Process Parameter Effects in Cavity Die Sheet Hydroforming of AA5052, Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12666-026-03847-4

Publisher : Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Year : 2025

A Comprehensive Investigation on Shell Hydroforming of AA5052 Through Numerical Modeling and Experimental Analysis

Cite this Research Publication : Arun Achuthankutty, Karthik Narayanan, Ajith Ramesh, Ratna Kishore Velamati, A Comprehensive Investigation on Shell Hydroforming of AA5052 Through Numerical Modeling and Experimental Analysis, Symmetry, MDPI AG, 2025, https://doi.org/10.3390/sym17070989

Publisher : MDPI AG

Year : 2024

Numerical Investigation on Influence of Grooves on Tube Hydroforming Process of Aluminium Alloys

Cite this Research Publication : Ganesh Laxman Ramanathan, Ajith Ramesh, Arun Achuthankutty, Numerical Investigation on Influence of Grooves on Tube Hydroforming Process of Aluminium Alloys, Periodica Polytechnica Mechanical Engineering, Periodica Polytechnica Budapest University of Technology and Economics, 2024, https://doi.org/10.3311/ppme.20880

Publisher : Periodica Polytechnica Budapest University of Technology and Economics

Year : 2024

Cryo-Rolled AA5052 Alloy: Insights into Mechanical Properties, Formability, and Microstructure

Cite this Research Publication : Arun Achuthankutty, Rohith Saravanan, Hariesh Nagarajan, Vidyanand Pasunuri, Nishanth Hari Gopal, Ajith Ramesh, Sumesh Arangot, Dinu Thomas Thekkuden, Cryo-Rolled AA5052 Alloy: Insights into Mechanical Properties, Formability, and Microstructure, Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing, MDPI AG, 2024, https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp8060284

Publisher : MDPI AG

Year : 2024

A 3D Non-Linear FE Model and Optimization of Cavity Die Sheet Hydroforming Process

Cite this Research Publication : Arun Achuthankutty, Ajith Ramesh, Ratna Kishore Velamati, A 3D Non-Linear FE Model and Optimization of Cavity Die Sheet Hydroforming Process, Metals, MDPI AG, 2024, https://doi.org/10.3390/met14040478

Publisher : MDPI AG

Year : 2021

Finite element analysis and optimization of tube hydroforming process

Cite this Research Publication : Raut, S.V., Ramesh, A., Arun, A., Sumesh, C.S. Finite element analysis, and optimization of tube hydroforming process (2021) Materials Today: Proceedings, 46, pp. 5008-5016. DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2020.10.394

Year : 2018

Tool condition monitoring of cylindrical grinding process using acoustic emission sensor

Cite this Research Publication : Arun, A., Rameshkumar, K., Unnikrishnan, D., Sumesh, A. Tool Condition Monitoring of Cylindrical Grinding Process Using Acoustic Emission Sensor (2018) Materials Today: Proceedings, 5 (5), pp. 11888-11899. DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2018.02.162

Publisher : Elsevier

Year : 2018

An Investigation on the Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Alloy A356 on the Addition of WC

Cite this Research Publication : A. R. Krishna, A. Arun, Unnikrishnan D., and K.V. Shankar, “An Investigation on the Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Alloy A356 on the Addition of WC”, ICMMM2017, vol. 5. Materials Today: Proceedings, VIT, Vellore campus, India, pp. 12349-12355, 2018.


Publisher : ICMMM2017, Materials Today: Proceedings,

Year : 2016

Development of lightweight high-performance polymeric composites with functionalized nanotubes

Cite this Research Publication : V. J. Vijayan, A. Arun, Shantanu Bhowmik, M. Abraham, Ajeesh, G., and Pitchan M. K., “Development of lightweight high-performance polymeric composites with functionalized nanotubes”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, vol. 133, no. 21, p. 43471, 2016.

Publisher : Journal of Applied Polymer Science, John Wiley and Sons Inc

Conference Paper

Year : 2021

Finite Element Modelling and Optimisation of Sheet Hydroforming for Cryo-rolled AA5083 Sheets

Cite this Research Publication : A. B. Raj, A. Arun, and Dr. Ajith Ramesh, “Finite Element Modelling and Optimisation of Sheet Hydroforming for Cryo-rolled AA5083 Sheets”, in Trends in Manufacturing and Engineering Management (Lect Notes Mech Eng), Singapore, 2021.

Publisher : Trends in Manufacturing and Engineering Management (Lect Notes Mech Eng)

Education
  • Ph.D.
  • 2012 : M.Tech.
    School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
  • 2010 : B.Tech.
    School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri
Experience
  • July 5, 2013 – Present :
    Assistant Professor (Sr. Grd.)
    School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
  • July 5, 2012 – July 5, 2013 :
    Faculty Associate
    School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
Research

Conferences, FDP & Workshops

  • International Deep Drawing Research Group Conference IDDRG 2026, IIT-B 31st May – 4th June 2026
  • CAD Modelling and Advanced Tools using Autodesk Fusion 360, 12 hours, 03 July 2024, Autodesk Authorized Training Center
  • AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Online FDP on ‘3D Printing & Design’, IIT Dharwad, 9–13 Nov 2020
  • FDP on Manufacturing Technology, Roots Industries Ltd., Nov 2019
  • International Conference on Materials Manufacturing and Modelling (ICMMM), VIT Vellore, March 2017
  • Summer Faculty Research Fellow Program, IIT Delhi, 01 June – 09 July 2015
  • IIT Delhi QIP Program, July 2015
  • 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Robotics, Automation and Manufacturing, IIT Indore, Dec 2013
  • ISTE Workshop on Engineering Mechanics, IIT Bombay, 26 Nov – 06 Dec 2013
  • 5th Summer School in Tribology, Tribology Society of India & Indian Oil R&D, 24–28 June 2013
Teaching

Courses Taught:

Engineering Mechanics, Fluid Power Automation, Metallurgy & Materials Science Engineering, Engineering Graphics and 3D Modelling, Machine Drawing, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA), Project Management, Metal Forming Lab, Manufacturing Practice Workshop, Special Machines Lab, Lathe Workshop, and Metallurgy Workshop.

M. Tech Project Details:

  • Development of a Lab Scale Setup for Cryogenic Machining (Ongoing)
  • Effect of Blank Geometry on Shell Hydroforming Process (Ongoing)
  • Determination of Johnson-Cook Damage Parameters for Cryo-rolled Aluminum Sheets (2024-25)
  • Enhancing Tube Hydroforming Process by Optimizing Wrinkle Formation in Solutionized Cryorolled and Annealed AA5052 Preforms (2023-24)
  • Experimental Investigation and FE Modelling of Shell Hydroforming Process (2022-23)
  • Numerical Investigation on Influence of Grooves on Tube Hydroforming Process of Aluminum Alloys (2021-22)
  • Numerical Modeling & Experimental Evaluation of Cold Rolling on Tailor-welded Blanks (2021-22)
  • Numerical modeling of the Tube Hydroforming Process of Aluminum Alloys (2019-20)
  • Finite Element Modelling and Optimization of Sheet Metal Hydroforming Process for cryo-rolled AA5083 sheets (2018-19)

B.Tech Project Details:

  • Development of Fiber Metal Laminates and Analysis of their mechanical characteristics (2022-23)
  • Characterization of Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, and Formability of Cryorolled AA5052 Alloy Sheets (2022-23) – The Project has been awarded as the best project in the department.
  • Design and Development of a lab-scale setup for the Tube Hydroforming Process (2019-20)
  • Design and Development of a lab-scale setup for the Shell Hydroforming Process (2019-20)
  • A comparative study on the formability and the mechanical properties of laser and tungsten inert gas welded blanks (2018-19)
  • A comparative study on the preheated friction stir Welded aluminum alloy Al 6061-T6 Sheet Metal (2018-19)
Membership

Membership of Professional Bodies

  • Tribology society of India (LM#5215)
Administration

Positions Held

  • Lab In-charge – Metal Forming LAB
  • Class Advisor – 2023-26 Mechanical – A section
  • Former Disciplinary Committee Member – Campus Level
  • Department Website Coordinator
Patents
  • Arun A., Unnikrishnan D., Juhaina Ibrahim, Sreelakshmi Sunil, Manu Thomas Dominic., “A Method for Additive Manufacturing of a Fiber Embedded Polymer Matrix Composite”Indian Patent Application No. 202441065050 | Filed: 28 Aug 2024 | Published: 06 Sep 2024.
    Status: Published (Complete Specification) | Technology Area: Aerospace / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering / Materials Science
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