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Dr. Rajkumar Gothandaraman 

Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Chennai

Qualification: M.E, Ph.D
g_rajkumar@ch.amrita.edu
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Research Interest: 3D Digital Reconstruction, DL in robotics, Industrial Robot Manipulator, IoT and Robotics

Bio

Dr. Rajkumar Gothandaraman currently serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Chennai Campus. 

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2021

Virtual models in 3D digital reconstruction: detection and analysis of symmetry

Cite this Research Publication : Rajkumar Gothandaraman, Sreekumar Muthuswamy, "Virtual models in 3D digital reconstruction: detection and analysis of symmetry", Journal of Real-Time Image Processing, 2021. doi: 10.1007/s11554-021-01115-w. (Published).

Publisher : Journal of Real-Time Image Processing

Year : 2020

Investigation on turning parameters on machining time and vibration of carbon fibre reinforced laminates

Cite this Research Publication : Srinivasan D, Balasundaram R, Rajkumar G, "Investigation on turning parameters on machining time and vibration of carbon fibre reinforced laminates", International Journal Manufacturing Technology and Management, 2020, 34(1), 78-96. doi:10.1504/IJMTM.2020.105819.

Publisher : International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management

Year : 2020

Robot-assisted 3D digital reconstruction of heritage artifacts: area similarity approach

Cite this Research Publication : Rajkumar Gothandaraman, Sreekumar Muthuswamy, "Robot-assisted 3D digital reconstruction of heritage artifacts: area similarity approach", Industrial Robot, 2020, 47(4), 521-533. doi: 10.1108/IR-08-2019-0164 (Published).

Publisher : Industrial Robot

Year : 2019

Experimental investigation of drilling small hole on duplex stainless steel (SS2205) using EDM

Cite this Research Publication : Rajaram S, Rajkumar G, Balasundaram R, Srinivasan D, "Experimental investigation of drilling small hole on duplex stainless steel (SS2205) using EDM", Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering, 2019, 23(1), 98-102. doi: 10.2478/mme-2019-0014.

Publisher : Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering

Year : 2018

Investigation of turning parameters of machining INCONEL 718 using titanium and carbide inserts

Cite this Research Publication : Materials Today Proceedings, 2018, 5(5), 11283-11294. doi: 10.1016/j.matpr.2018.02.09

Publisher : Materials Today Proceedings

Year : 2018

Cut quality characteristics of Al 6061-T6 composites using abrasive water jet machining

Cite this Research Publication : Balachandar R, Balasundaram D, Srinivasan D, Raj Kumar G," Cut quality characteristics of Al 6061-T6 composites using abrasive water jet machining", International Journal of Materials Engineering Innovation, 2018, 9(3), 179-194. doi: 10.1504/IJ-MATEI.2018.096043.

Publisher : International Journal of Materials Engineering Innovation

Conference Paper

Year : 2020

Refectional and Rotational Symmetry Detection of CAD Models Based on Point Cloud Processing

Cite this Research Publication :  Rajkumar Gothandaraman, Rohitkumar Jha, Sreekumar Muthuswamy, "Refectional and Rotational Symmetry Detection of CAD Models Based on Point Cloud Processing" 2020 IEEE 4th Conference on Information & Communication Technology (CICT), 3-5 Dec. Chennai, 1-5. doi: 10.1109/CICT51604.2020.9312109 (IEEE Explore).

Publisher : CICT

Year : 2018

Dry Sliding Wear Characteristics of Aluminum 6061-T6, Magnesium AZ31 and Rock Dust Composite

Cite this Research Publication : Balachandar R, Balasundaram R, Rajkumar G, "Dry Sliding Wear Characteristics of Aluminum 6061-T6, Magnesium AZ31 and Rock Dust Composite" 2018 IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 314, 012013. doi: 10.1088/1757899X/314/1/012013

Publisher : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering

Year : 2018

3D Digital Reconstruction of Heritage Artifacts: Parametric Evaluation

Cite this Research Publication : Harsha Desu, Rajkumar Gothandaraman, Sreekumar Muthuswamy,"3D Digital Reconstruction of Heritage Artifacts: Parametric Evaluation", 2018 IEEE 10th International Conference on Advanced Computing (ICoAC) Conference 23 Dec, Chennai

Publisher : ICoAC

Year : 2018

Coupled Differential Motion of ABB-IRB120 Manipulator for Kinematic Calibration in Image Acquisition

Cite this Research Publication : Rajkumar G, Bhramam. G, Sreekumar.M, "Coupled Differential Motion of ABB-IRB120 Manipulator for Kinematic Calibration in Image Acquisition" 2018 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), 12-15 Dec, Kaula Lampur, 2119-2124. doi: 10.1109/ROBIO.2018.8665226 (IEEE Explore).

Publisher : ROBIO

Education 
  • 2017 – 2021: Ph.D. (Mechanical Design and Manufacturing): Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Kancheepuram, Chennai.  
  • 2013 – 2015: M. E (Engineering Design): Anna University Regional Centre, Madurai. 
  • 2008 2012: B. E (Mechanical Engineering): Thiruvalluvar College of Engineering and Technology, Chennai. 
Professional Appointments 
Jan. 2022 – Present  Assistant Professor, Amrita School of Engineering, Chennai Campus 
Sept. 2021 – Jan. 2022  Ad-hoc Faculty, National Institute of Technology, Calicut 
Jun. 2015 – Jun. 2017  Assistant Professor, K Ramakrishnan College of Engineering, Trichy 
May 2012 – Apr. 2013  Erection Engineer – Trainee, Engenius Erectors Private Limited, Chennai 

 

Awards & Recognitions 

Received MHRD scholarship from 2017 to 2021 for pursuing PhD degree at IIITDM Kancheepuram, Chennai, Tamilnadu  

Technical skills 
  • Languages: Python, MATLAB  
  • Design and Analysis Software: Linkage, AutoCAD, On Shape, ANSYS Structural, Linkage, GIM, Robot Studio, Robo Analyzer
  • Engineering Software: MSC ADAMS, ANSYS Work bench,  
  • Productivity Tools: MS Office, Latex  
Courses Taught: 

Introduction to Finite Element Analysis 

Design Thinking 

Engineering Mechanics 

Lab Teaching Assistance:

Design and Analysis of Mechanisms 

Robotics and Automation 

Quality Inspection and Product Validation 

Hobbies:

Cycling BRM 

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