Skills
In Brief
Subject Expertise
Materials Characterisation
Iron and Steel making
Mechanical Behaviour of Materials
Welding consumables development for Nickel alloys and high strength steels
Fracture and failure analysis
Physical Metallurgy
Research Area
Welding consumables development for Nickel alloys and high strength steels
Diffusion bonding of dissimilar materials
Severe Plastic Deformation by ECAP
Welding Technology
Professional Experience:
Industrial
Trainee Engineer, Shanthi Gears Ltd, COIMBATORE, during ( 01/10/1997 - 27/07/1998 )Junior Manager ( Operations) , Rastriya Ispat Nigam Limited ( Vizag Steel Plant) , Visakhapatnam, during ( 28/07/1998 - 05/08/2000 )
Membership:
Life Member - The Indian Institute of Metals, KolkataMember - The Institution of Engineers (India), Kolkatta
Member - Indian Society for Technical Education, New Delhi
Member - Indian Welding Society, Mumbai
Member - Institute of Smart materials Structures and Systems , Bangalore
Member - Society for Failure Analysis, Hyderabad
International & National Journals
| S.No. | Journal | Paper Title | Year | Role | Volume |
| 1 | International Journal of Mechnaical Engineereing | Stress Corrosion Cracking Behaviour of GMAW-GTAW welded 7004-T75311 Aluminium alloys | 2021 | Main Author | 6 |
| 2 | Journal of Materials Processing Technology | Assessing quality of diffusion bonded joints with interlayer using ultrasonic/ultrasound | 2017 | Co Author | 242 |
| 3 | Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance | characterization and performance of magnetron - sputtered zirconium coatings deposited on 9Cr-1Mo steel | 2016 | Co Author | 25(11) |
| 4 | European Journal of Scientific Research | Diffusion Bonding of Ti-6Al-4V alloy with Inconel 718 | 2012 | Co Author | 83(2) |
| 5 | National Journal of Technology | Grain refinement by ECAP anf cryo-rolling of CP-Al-A comparative study | 2011 | Co Author | 7(2) |
| 6 | Journal of materials processing technology | Diffusion bonding of SU263 | 2009 | Co Author | 209 |
| 7 | Indian journal of engineering and material sciences | Methodology to evaluate the quality of diffusion bonded joints by ultrasonic method | 2009 | Co Author | 16 |
International & National Conferences
| S.No. | Conference Title | Paper Title | Date | Role | Organized By |
| 1 | Advanced materials and characterization (NCAMC) | Effect of heat treatment and PVD Coating on the life of guide roller( D2 Tool steel) in pin cutting machine | 20-05-2016 | Main Author | |
| 2 | Advanced materials and characterization (NCAMC) | effect of thermo-mechanical processing on the globularisation of alpha and beta titanium alloy | 20-05-2016 | Main Author | |
| 3 | national conference on adavanced materials and characterization (NCAMC) | Thermo-mechanical processing of Ti-6Al-4V using multi-axial isothermal forging | 20-05-2016 | Main Author |
Programmes Organised
| S.No. | Title of the Programme | From | To | Sponsoring Agency | No. of Audience |
| 1 | Challenges in welding of advanced materials | 20-05-2024 | , | 40 | |
| 2 | RECENT ADVANCES IN MANUFACTURE OF AEROSPACE AND AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS (RAMAAC 2022) | 13-08-2022 | 13-08-2022 | Institute of Engineers, | |
| 3 | PHYSICAL SIMULATION FOR THERMO-MECHANICAL PROCESSING OF MATERIALS | 24-03-2022 | 25-03-2022 | - | 25 |
| 4 | “Semiconductor Industry in India” | 19-03-2022 | 19-03-2022 | - | 130 |
| 5 | “Semiconductor Industry in India” | 19-03-2022 | 19-03-2022 | - | 130 |
| 6 | Performance evaluation of welding consumable and welding power source | 01-03-2017 | 02-03-2017 | TEQIP | |
| 7 | Failure analysis and prevention | 11-01-2017 | 12-01-2017 | Jindal Steel limited | 30 |
| 8 | Modelling And Simulations for Alloy Design | 03-10-2016 | 04-10-2016 | TEQIP | 30 |
| 9 | Chanllenges and trends in developement of welding consumables | 29-08-2016 | 30-08-2016 | IIM,IWS | 90 |
| 10 | TEQIP- FDP on Welding Metallurgy of Advanced Materials | 21-01-2014 | 27-01-2014 | TEQIP | 30 |
Programmes Attended
| S.No. | Title of the Programme | From | To | Organized by | Sponsoring Agency |
| 1 | Professional Development Training | 26/10/2020 | 28/10/2020 | Indian Institute of Management, Raipur | TEQIP |
| 2 | Design, Develop and Deliver Online Courses through MOODLE Platform | 23/04/2020 | 24/04/2020 | Coimbatore Institute of Technology | TEQIP |
| 3 | Professional Development Training | 16/12/2019 | 18/12/2019 | Indian Institute of Management Trichy | TEQIP III |
| 4 | Physical Simulation of Thermo-mechanical processing of Materials | 15/06/2017 | 17/06/2017 | Indian Institute of Technology , Mumbai | - |
| 5 | ThermoCalc software | 22/03/2017 | 25/03/2017 | IIT Mumbai | IIT Mumbai |
| 6 | Advanced Metal Joining Technology | 21/10/2016 | 27/10/2016 | Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore | TEQIP II |
| 7 | Advanced metal joining technology | 21/10/2016 | 27/10/2016 | CIT, Coimbatore | TEQIP |
| 8 | International Welding Symposium - IWS 2k16 | 05/10/2016 | 07/10/2016 | Indian Welding Society , Mumbai | - |
| 9 | ADVANCED WELDING TECHNOLOGY | 01/10/2016 | 07/10/2016 | CIT, COIMBATORE | TEQIP |
| 10 | Use of Gleeble in Materials Processing | 15/07/2016 | 16/07/2016 | Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai | - |
| 11 | Use of Gleeble in material processing | 15/07/2016 | 16/07/2016 | IIT,chennai | IIT,chennai |
| 12 | Learning Improvement Skills | 10/03/2016 | 12/03/2016 | Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai | TEQIP |
| 13 | Learning improvement techniques | 10/03/2016 | 12/03/2016 | IIT, Chennai | TEQIP |
| 14 | Foundation Skills in Integrated Product Development | 23/11/2015 | 27/11/2015 | PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore | TEQIP |
| 15 | Foundation skills in integrated product development | 23/11/2015 | 27/11/2015 | PSG Tech | TEQIP |
| 16 | Advanced Welding Technology | 01/12/2014 | 07/12/2014 | Coimbatore Institute of Technology | TEQIP |
| 17 | Steel making Practices | 19/05/2014 | 24/05/2014 | Visakhapatnam Steel PLant, Visakhapatnam | - |
| 18 | Well-being in Workplace | 14/03/2014 | PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore | TEQIP II | |
| 19 | Welding Metallurgy of Advanced Materials | 21/01/2014 | 27/01/2014 | PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore | TEQIP II |
| 20 | Advances in Casting Engineering | 19/11/2013 | 25/11/2013 | PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore | TEQIP II |
| 21 | Teaching Learning Methodologies | 16/10/2013 | 18/10/2013 | Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai | TEQIP II |
| 22 | Role of NDT & Metallography in Failure Analysis | 06/09/2013 | Dr.Mahalingam College of Engg & Tech, Coimbatore and Society for Failure Analysis | - | |
| 23 | WIPRO Mission 10X | 08/03/2011 | 12/03/2011 | ISTE - WIPRO | - |
| 24 | Question paper setting | 07/01/2011 | 08/01/2011 | PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore | - |
| 25 | Mechanical Property Characterisation | 14/06/2010 | 02/07/2010 | Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore | UGC |
| 26 | Recent Advances in Materials and processing Technologies | 01/06/2009 | 12/06/2009 | National Institute of Technology, Trichy | AICTE - MHRD |
| 27 | Electron Microscopy | 02/03/2009 | 04/03/2009 | Govt College of Engineering | TEQIP |
| 28 | Advances in Welding Technology for Fabrication Industries | 23/02/2009 | 23/02/2009 | Indian Welding Society , Coimbatore | - |
| 29 | Texture and Microstructure | 24/03/2008 | 28/03/2008 | Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore | SERC |
| 30 | Metallurgy and Materials: today and Tomorrow | 11/02/2008 | 15/02/2008 | National Institute of Technology, Trichy | AICTE - QIP |
| 31 | Manufacturing Technology - Reams ahead, Mantra2k7 | 12/04/2007 | 13/04/2007 | Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Trichy | - |
| 32 | Nanoscience and Nano technology | 21/02/2007 | 23/02/2007 | Department of Science and Technology | - |
| 33 | Metallurgy, Materials Science & Engineering | 18/12/2006 | 20/12/2006 | Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engg, IIT, Chennai | Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engg, IIT, Chennai |
| 34 | Non Destructive Testing Techniques for Engineers - Theory and Practice | 23/06/2006 | 24/06/2006 | Department of Mechanical Engg, IIT, Chennai | Department of Mechanical Engg, IIT, Chennai |
| 35 | Electron Microscopy | 19/04/2006 | 21/04/2006 | Regional Research Laboratory, Thiruvanathapuram | Electron Microscopy Society of India |
| 36 | Manufacturing and Management of Intelligent Materials | 17/03/2006 | 18/03/2006 | VLB Janakiammal College of Engg & Technology, Coimbatore | VLB Janakiammal College of Engg & Technology, Coimbatore |
| 37 | Internal Quality Auditor (ISO 9001: 2000) | 06/08/2005 | 06/08/2005 | PSG College of Technology. | Zandig TQM solutions Pvt. ltd., Bangalore & PSG College of Tech |
| 38 | International Welding Symposium -IWS 2K5 | 18/02/2005 | 20/02/2005 | Hyderabad | Indian Welding Society (IWS) |
| 39 | Research methodology | 17/01/2005 | 17/01/2005 | ICFAI National College, Coimbatore | ICFAI National College, Coimbatore |
| 40 | Principles and Applications of Quantitative Microscopy and Texture of Metallic Materials | 11/10/2004 | 15/10/2004 | IIT, Kanpur | Dept of Materials and Metallurgical Engg, IIT, Kanpur |
| 41 | Emerging Trends in Surface Engineering | 01/07/2004 | 02/07/2004 | VLB Janakiammal College of Engg, Coimbatore | VLB Janakiammal College of Engg, Coimbatore |
| 42 | Emerging Areas in Thin Film Science and Technology | 31/05/2004 | 13/06/2004 | PSG College of Technology | Department of Physics, PSG College of Technology |
| 43 | Virtual Instrumentation | 28/02/2004 | 28/02/2004 | PSG College of Technology,Coimbatore | National Instruments and PSG Tech |
| 44 | Finite Element Analysis | 30/10/2003 | 31/10/2003 | Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore | Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore |
| 45 | Welding of Steels and Stainless steels | 13/10/2003 | 14/10/2003 | IIW, Chennai | Indian Institute of Welding, Chennai branch |
| 46 | Welding Processes & Testing of Weldments | 28/05/2003 | 16/06/2003 | Welding Research Institute, BHEL, Trichirapalli. | Welding Research Institute, BHEL, Trichirapalli. |
| 47 | Quality System Awareness | 04/01/2003 | 04/01/2003 | PSG College of Technology | Zandig TQM solutions Pvt. ltd., Bangalore & PSG College of Technology |
| 48 | Internal Quality Auditor Upgradation (ISO9001: 2000) | 04/01/2003 | 04/01/2003 | PSG College of Technology | Zandig TQM solutions Pvt. ltd., Bangalore & PSG College of Technology |
| 49 | Recent Advances in Casting Engineering & Quality Management with ISO9000, TQM, QS9000 and IS16949 Concepts | 10/11/2002 | 23/11/2002 | PSG College of Technology | Department of Metallurgical Engg, PSG College of Technology |
| 50 | On campus Intranet and Internet Facilities | 06/11/2002 | 06/11/2002 | PSG Polytechnic College | Nodel center for Entrepreneurship & Management Development, PSG College of Technology |
| 51 | Industrial Electro Plating and Metal Finishing | 12/07/2002 | 13/07/2002 | CIT, Coimbatore | CECRI, karaikudi |
| 52 | Computer Simulation and Modelling of Materials Processing Operations | 25/08/2001 | 26/08/2001 | IISc, Bangalore | Advanced Forming Technology Center, Bangalore |
| 53 | Technical Communication | 19/01/2001 | 20/01/2001 | PSG College of Technology | Educational Technology Centre, PSG College of Technology |
Awards and Achievements
| S.No. | Title of the Award | Awarded By | Date of Achievement |
| 1 | Best Oral Presentation in IIM-NMD-ATM 2019 | The Indian Institute of Metals | 16/11/2019 |
| 2 | PSG Teacher of the year | PSG Institutions | 05/09/2017 |
| 3 | Research fellowship under INAE fellow | Indian National Academy of Engineering | 30/12/2008 |
| 4 | ARCI Technical Excellence Award | International Symposium for Research Scholars ISRS2006 at IITM, Chennai | 20/12/2006 |
| 5 | TNSCST YOUNG SCIENTIST FELLOWSHIP | TAMILNADU STATE COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | 30/12/2004 |
Sponsored Research Projects
| S.No. | Title of the Project | Sponsoring Agency | Role |
| 1 | Improving Mechanical properties of Titanium Alloys by severe plastic deformation | ARDB | Co Investigator |
| 2 | Development of Ultrasonic method for Assuring Reliability of components manufactured by Diffusion bonding | ARDB | Co Investigator |
| 3 | Manufacture of Hollow Cylinder in YBCO by Hot Pressing under Superplastic Condition | DRDO | Principal Investigator |
| 4 | Diffusion Bonding of Alnico Magnets With Mild Steel | IGCAR | Principal Investigator |
| 5 | Requirement and specifications for the development and realization of bonding of INVAR with magnetic materials using vacuum diffusion bonding technology | ISRO | Principal Investigator |
| 6 | Alloy Design for Welding Simulation & Analysis for Development of New Welding Electrodes & Filler Metals | Department of Heavy Industries | Co Investigator |