Faculty Bio

Completed a Consultancy project titled “Hi-Tech Containerized, Mobile Jaggery Making Unit from Sugar Cane Juice” along with my colleagues for the company M/s. Gulf Engineering, UAE. 

• One of the speakers in 4 Days online Webinar on “Advances in Machining and Metal Joining Process“, organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, SVCET(A), Chittoor. 

• Presented the paper titled “A study on statistical analysis and modelling of MRR and surface roughness during WEDHT process” in the International Conference on Materials and Manufacturing Methods (MMM’19) held at NIT, Trichy on July 5-7, 2019. 

• Presented the paper titled “Study on machining characteristics of AISI H-11 Tool steel processed by different processing techniques” in the International Conference on Progress in Automotive Technologies (ICPAT 2019) held at VIT University, Vellore on March 7-9, 2019. 

• Presented the paper titled “Improvement of Machinability Using Eco-Friendly Cutting Oil in Turning Duplex Stainless Steel” in the International Conference on Materials, Manufacturing and Modeling (ICMMM-2017) held at VIT University, Vellore on March 9-11, 2017. 

• Presented the paper titled “A Comprehensive Review on Wire Electrical Discharge Based Hybrid Turning (WEDHT)” in ICMMM-2017 held at VIT University, Vellore on March 9-11, 2017. 

• Presented the paper titled “Modeling and Optimization of Cutting Parameters on Dry Turning of Duplex Stainless Steel using Coated Carbide Inserts” in the International conference on TAMMIE 2016, at KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore during March 04-05, 2016. 

• Presented the paper titled “Content Enrichment – Needs of Industries” in 18th ISTE TN 

& P section Annual convention for Faculty members of Engineering Colleges, held at KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore during December 10-11, 2015. 

• Presented the paper titled “A Parametric Optimization on Cutting Force during Laser Assisted Machining of Inconel 718 alloy” in the International conference on Sustainable Energy Resources, Materials and Technologies (ISERMAT 2015) Conference held at SSN College of Engineering, Chennai during January 08-09, 2015. 

• Presented the paper titled “Tool Wear Analysis of Al 6061 reinforced with 10 wt% Al2O3 Using High Hardened Inserts” in ISERMAT 2015 Conference held at SSN College of Engineering, Chennai during January 08-09, 2015. 

• Presented the paper titled “Multi response Optimization of machining parameters during turning of Al 6063 alloy reinforced with SiC particulates” in the International Mechanical Engineering Congress (IMEC 2014) Conference held at National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirapalli on June 2014. 

• Presented the paper titled “Flank wear analysis of Al 6061 reinforced with Al2O3 using High hardened inserts” in the 8th Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) Conference held at VIT University, Vellore on May 2014. 

• Presented the paper titled “Fabrication and Machinability study of Al – 6063 Metal Matrix Composites reinforced with Silicon Carbide particles” in the 7th SET Conference held at VIT University, Vellore on November 2013. 

1. Received the best paper award for the paper titled “Flank wear analysis of Al 6061 reinforced with Al2O3 using High hardened inserts” in the 8th SET Conference held at VIT University, Vellore during May 2014.
2. Received the best paper award for the paper titled “A parametric optimization on cutting force during Laser assisted machining of Inconel 718 alloy” in the 9th SET Conference held at VIT University, Vellore during November 2014. 

1. Attended a Five-day online workshop on “Metallurgy for Non-metallurgists”, organized by the Centre for Innovation and Product Development (CIPD), VIT Chennai during 14th to 18th of December, 2020. 
2. Attended Two-day Pre-conference workshop on “BioMaterials, BioEngineering & BioTheranostics [BioMET-2018]” held at VIT University, Vellore during 24th & 25th July, 2018.
3. Attended a One-day workshop on “ANN approach for Predictive Modelling and Optimization” held at VIT University, Vellore on 28th October 2017. 
4. Attended a One-day national level workshop on “Advances in Design of Experiments (DOE)” held at VIT University, Vellore on 21st October 2016. 
5. Attended a One-day national workshop on “Academic writing and Publication Ethics” held at VIT University, Vellore on 5th August 2016. 
6. Attended a One-day workshop on “Emerging Applications of Laser Technology in Manufacturing” held at VIT University, Vellore on 13th February 2015. 

1. Attended a Five-day FDP on “Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Manufacturing” organized by Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, August 2021. 
2. Attended a Five-day ATAL FDP on “Additive Manufacturing: Current Trends and Prospects towards Developing AM research” organized by IIT Kanpur, August 2021. 
3. Attended a Five-day ATAL FDP on “Advanced Materials Processing and Characterization” organized by VIT, Vellore, September 2021. 
4. Attended a Five-day ATAL FDP on “3D printing and design of metals and polymers” organized by IIT Indore, December 2021. 

1. Attended a Five days GIAN Course on Fundamentals of Micromachining, at IIT Kanpur, from 14th to 21st August, 2017. 

1. Attended a Five days GIAN Course on Micro and Nano Manufacturing Processes, at IIT Madras, from 5th to 10th December, 2016. 

1. Attended a Three days training on Effective Communication conducted at KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore from 28th to 30th October, 2015. 

1. Attended a Four days training on Programming & Operations on CNC VMC at Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW) Ltd., Machine Tool Division, Coimbatore, from 11th to 14th August, 2015. 

1. Attended a One day FDP on Recent Trend in CAD/CAM/CAE Technology conducted at KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore on 30th June, 2015. 

1. Attended a Three days training on Teaching for ‘Gen Z’ Learners – A Perspective conducted at KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore from 08th to 10th June, 2015. 

Solid works, CNC Programming, ANSYS, MINITAB, Pro-E, COMSOL. 

• Secured 3rd Place in the Thiruvallur District Powerlifting Championship held at Thiruvallur in 04-12-2011. 
• Secured 3rd Place in the Anna University Powerlifting Championship held at Velammal Engineering College, Chennai on 05-09-2010. 

• Successfully completed a course in “Basic Design in Creo Elements/Pro 5.0” at Sree Engineering Services, Chennai on 31st October, 2011. 
• Got 13th position in National Gokart Championship held at Lovely Professional University (LPU), Punjab on March 28th, 2013. 
• Was a part of organizing team of International Conference on “BioMaterials, BioEngineering & BioTheranostics [BioMET-2018]” held at VIT University, Vellore during 24th to 28th July, 2018. 

• Was a Faculty Co-ordinator in organizing Riviera 2018 and 2019 – An International Sports and Cultural Fest. 
• Represented Tamilnadu in the Un equipped Junior National Powerlifting Championship  held at LUCKNOW during 01-02-2012 to 05-02-2012. 

• Represented Thiruvallur District in the Tamilnadu Powerlifting Championship held at Kanchipuram District, during 17-12-2011 to 18-12-2011. 

• Life member in Indian Society of Technical Education (Membership No.: LM 106700) 
• Life member in International Association of Engineers (Membership No.: 302494)