Dr.A.Kumaravel

Professor & Dean–Administration

AICTE Faculty ID: 1-461677631 | College ID: CTMEF001

Dr. A. Kumaravel is working as Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Dean - Administration, K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode. He has graduated in Mechanical Engineering from Government College of Engineering, Salem, Tamil Nadu during 1986 – 1990. He has received his M.Tech. and Ph.D. from IIT Madras. Total teaching experience of 33 years. Guided 12 PhDs and published more than 60 Research papers. 2 patents granted through his research work. Received Grant – in – Aid of more than 150 lakhs from Govt. funding agencies. Visited Australia, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Malaysia and Singapore to present a research paper in the conference. He recognised as an author by AICTE to write AICTE Technical Book on Design of Machine Elements for 3rd year Diploma 6th semester course. Established the Research Laboratory for doing research in the field of Metal Matrix Composites, Characterization of Natural Fibers, Characterization of Cellulose Nanocrystals and Nano Fibrils. Also, Established the AICTE IDEA Lab during the year 2021 – 2023 to provide all facilities under one roof, for conversion of an idea into a prototype. Academic Editor, Mathematical Problems in Engineering, Hindawi Publications and reviewer for 10+ peer reviewed journals. Honoured with IEI Best Engineer Award 2016. Fellow and Member in professional societies like IEI, ASME, TSI etc. Committee Member in Mechanical Engineering Division, IEI - Salem Local Centre, Tamil Nadu, India. Established the ASME Student Section at K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology.

Mail-ID: [email protected], [email protected]

Professor

Composite Materials

AICTE Faculty ID: 1-461677635 | College ID: CTMEF011

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Dr. P.S. Sampath is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology. He has received his M.Tech. and Ph.D. Degree from College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, Chennai. He has a teaching experience of 25 years and industrial experience of 2 years in total. His research interests include Polymer Matrix Composite, Metal Matrix Composite, Natural Fiber Composite, Industrial Tribology, New Product Development, Mold Design, and 3D Printing. He is currently working with a research group focusing on the development of lightweight materials for energy-saving applications. He has more than 55 papers in referred international journals and more than 60 papers in international and national conferences. He has authored 2 books and 2 book chapters. He has a granted design patent and a patent published. He is a reviewer for reputed journals. He has been involved in many national and international conferences. He has given more than 25 guest lectures in various engineering colleges across South India. He is a member of ISTE, IPI, and Society of Failure Analysis.

Professor/Mechanical Engineering/Controller of Examinations

Industrial Engineering

AICTE Faculty ID: 1-461677643 | College ID: CTMEF003

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At present working as a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode. I have been working in this College since April 1998. I did my research work in the field of Friction Stir Welding of Metal Matrix Composites. Total Citation is around 770. Three Research scholars have completed under my supervision and honoured with Ph.D. degree. At present I am teaching Engineering Materials and Metallurgy and Applied Hydraulics and Pneumatics to B.E Mechanical Engineering students. I am the life member of Indian Society for Technical Education and Indian Welding Society.

Professor

Industrial Engineering

AICTE Faculty ID: 1-461651633 | College ID: CTMEF008

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Dr. K. Mohan is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology. He has received his M.E from Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, and Ph.D. degree from Anna University, Chennai. He has a teaching experience of 24 years in total. His research interests include Plasma Welding, Friction Stir Welding, and Friction Surfacing. He has published more than 10 papers in International Refereed Journals and 10 papers in Conferences. He is currently working with a research group focusing on Welding processes. He is involved in many International Conferences coordinator. He is an active member of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) – LM 54025, Indian Welding Society (IWS) – A00303.

Professor

Computer Aided Design, (Internal Combustion Engine Exhaust system design)

AICTE Faculty ID: 1-461677703 | College ID: KSRMECH07

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Dr. G. Mylsami is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology. He has received his M.E from Government College of Engineering Salem and Ph.D. degree from Anna University, Chennai. He has a teaching experience of 28 years in total. His research interests include Internal Combustion Engine Exhaust system design. He has published more than 10 papers in International Refereed Journals and 11 papers in Conferences. He has expertise likely encompasses various CAD software tools and simulation techniques to model and analyze the behavior of exhaust gases within the system. By leveraging CAD technology, he can design and optimize exhaust components for factors such as emissions control, noise reduction, and performance enhancement contributing to both environmental sustainability and automotive engineering advancements. He is involved in many International Conferences coordinator. He is an active member of ISTE, ISRD, RED Cross, and IGEN GREEN.

Professor

Engineering Design, Natural fiber composites

AICTE Faculty ID: 1-461677663 | College ID: CTMEF006

Mail-ID: [email protected]

Currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, a Master's in Engineering Design, and a Ph.D. specializing in natural fiber composite materials. I have published 7 international journal papers and presented ten papers at various national and international conferences. I have actively participated in Faculty Development Programs, seminars, and workshops related to Design and Manufacturing. As a life member of professional bodies such as ISTE and ISRD, I have organized eight programs to support departmental growth and student achievements. I have completed NPTEL courses in Strength of Materials, Innovation by Design, and Design Practice, and received a mentor certificate for the Innovation by Design course. I have submitted two project proposals under the MSME faculty scheme and one under TNSCST, and I have filed one patent. I am proficient in design and simulation software such as CATIA, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and ANSYS.

Professor

CAD/CAM

AICTE Faculty ID: 1-461651689 | College ID: CTMEF010

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Dr. G. VENKATACHALAM is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology. He has received his Ph.D. degree from Anna University, Chennai. He has a teaching experience of 32 years in total. His research interests include reinforced composite materials, Aluminium Metal matrix composite. He has published more than 04 papers in International Refereed Journals and 10 papers in Conferences. He is currently working with a research group focusing on Experimental Investigation and Optimization of Process Parameter on High-Speed Hard Turning of En24. He is an active member of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) LM-42261 and Life Member in Tribology Society of India (LM 5124).

Professor

Engineering Design (Composite Materials, Natural fiber Characterization)

AICTE Faculty ID: 1-461677695 | College ID: CTMEF007

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Dr. V.P. Arthanarieswaran is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology. He holds a B.E degree from Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, an M.Tech. degree from Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) Allahabad (Prayagraj), and a Ph.D. degree from Anna University, Chennai. He has a teaching experience of 20 years in total. His research interests include Natural fiber composite materials and Natural fiber characterization. He is currently doing research on natural fibers reinforced polymer composite materials and biofilms. He has published more than 12 International Sci and Scopus indexed Journals and 10 papers in Conferences. He is a reviewer for reputed international journals. He is involved in many academic activities in Academic Council and Governing Council in the institute level as an Autonomous Coordinator. He is an active member of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) - LM54026.

Associate Professor

Engineering Design (Metal Matrix Composites, Wear Characterization)

AICTE Faculty ID: 1-1467728763 | College ID: CTMEF016

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Dr. S. Jeyaprakasam is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology. He holds a B.E degree from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, an M.E degree and a Ph.D. degree from Anna University, Chennai. He has a teaching experience of 17 years in total. His research interests include metal matrix composite, wear characterization and machining of composites. He is currently working with a research group focusing on manufacturing of composite materials and its characterization. He has published more than 04 papers in International Refereed Journals and 09 papers in Conferences. He is involved in academic activities related to design of curriculum and member of Board of Studies. He is an active member of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) – LM 85070.

Associate Professor

Thermal Engineering

AICTE Faculty ID: 1-461677647 | College ID: CTMEF009

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Dr. M. Gnanasekaran is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology. He holds a B.E degree from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, an M.E degree and a Ph.D. degree from Anna University, Chennai. He has a teaching experience of 23 years in total. His research interests include friction surfacing and corrosion. He is currently working with a research group focusing on friction surfacing and stir welding and its characterization. He has published more than 02 papers in International Refereed Journals and 04 papers in Conferences. He is involved in academic activities related to fluid science module. He is an active member of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) – LM 54028.

Assistant Professor

CAD/CAM

AICTE Faculty ID: 1-461651705 | College ID: CTMEF012

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Dr. K. Raja is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology. He has received his M.E and Ph.D. degree from Anna University, Chennai. He has a teaching experience of 23 years in total. His research interests include natural fiber, bio composite material, and product Design & Development. He is currently working with a research group focusing on the development of bio composite material to replace single-use plastics. He has published more than 06 papers in International Refereed Journals and 10 papers in Conferences. He is an active member of SAEINDIA. He is acting as a secretary of Salem Division of SAEINDIA Southern Section and champion of National Level Reverse Engineering Competition.

Assistant Professor

Production Engineering

AICTE Faculty ID: 1-461677655 | College ID: CTMEF005

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Mr. S. Venkatesan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology. He holds a B.E degree from Madras University, Chennai, and an M.E. degree from Annamalai University. He has a teaching experience of 23 years in total. He is currently conducting research on Metal Matrix Composites materials. He has presented papers at 4 International and 6 National Conferences. He has attended 15 faculty development programs. He is an active member of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE).

Assistant Professor

Thermal Power

AICTE Faculty ID: 1-9319247001 | College ID: CTMEF023

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Dr. D. Vasudevan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology. He has received his M.E (Thermal Power) and Ph.D. degree from Anna University, Chennai. He has a teaching experience of 15 years in total. His research interests include Heat Transfer and IC Engine. He has published more than 14 papers in International Refereed Journals and 10 papers in Conferences. He has expertise in various CFD tools and simulation techniques to model and analyze the behavior of exhaust gases within the system. By leveraging Thermal systems, he can design and optimize exhaust components for factors such as emissions control, noise reduction, and performance enhancement contributing to both environmental sustainability and automotive engineering advancements. He is involved in many International Conferences as a coordinator. He is an active member of ISTE, ISRD, RED Cross, and IGEN GREEN.

Associate Professor

Material Characterization

AICTE Faculty ID: 1-2195964509 | College ID: CTMEF020

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Dr. Kathirselvam M. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology. He obtained his B.E., M.E., and Ph.D. degrees from Anna University, with his doctoral research focused on characterizing Thespesia populnea bark fiber and its reinforcement effect on epoxy composites. Dr. Kathirselvam has over 12 years of teaching experience and has published extensively in international journals on topics like natural fiber composites, characterization techniques, and tribology. He has coordinated several national conferences, workshops, and faculty development programs sponsored by agencies like DST, DBT, BRNS, and AICTE. Dr. Kathirselvam is a recognized Ph.D. supervisor and currently guides four scholars. He has received grants from prestigious funding bodies like DST, DBT, and AICTE for research and academic activities. Additionally, he serves as a reviewer for reputed international journals and has delivered invited lectures at various institutions.

Assistant Professor

Computer Aided Design (Composite Materials)

AICTE Faculty ID: 1-760559780 | College ID: CTMEF013

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Mr. S. Karthick is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology. He holds a B.E degree from Anna University, Chennai, and an M.E. degree from Anna University, Coimbatore. He has a teaching experience of 12 years in total. He is currently conducting research on natural fibers reinforced polymer composite materials. He has presented papers at 5 International and 4 National Conferences. He has attended 11 faculty development programs. He is an active member of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) – LM 85066 and International Society for Research and Development – M4150901213.

Assistant Professor

Engineering Design

AICTE Faculty ID: 1-760607904 | College ID: CTMEF014

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Mr. S. Sakthivel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology. He holds a B.E degree from Anna University, Chennai, and an M.E. degree from Anna University, Coimbatore. He has a teaching experience of 12 years in total. He is currently conducting research on Friction Stir Welding. He has presented papers at 2 International and 8 National Conferences. He has attended 8 faculty development programs. He is an active member of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) – LM 85065 and International Society for Research and Development – M4150901204. He is also a lifetime member of the Indian Welding Society (IWS) with Membership No: L02053.

Assistant Professor

Engineering Design

AICTE Faculty ID: 1-2184848873 | College ID: CTMEF017

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Mr. Prasath M. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology. He graduated with a Masters in Engineering Design from Kongu Engineering College in 2013 and obtained his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Oxford Engineering College in 2009. With a teaching experience of 10.9 years, he has demonstrated potential in developing the department and organization through active participation in academic activities. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in additive manufacturing, he has published 3 papers in international journals listed in the Anna University annexure, and presented papers at 4 International Conferences and 3 National level conferences. He has attended 15 faculty development programs in the mechanical engineering domain and guided 20 UG projects and 5 PG projects, fostering the analytical skills of the students.

Assistant Professor

Engineering Design and Composite Materials

AICTE Faculty ID: 1-2186976846 | College ID: CTMEF019

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Mr. U. Vivek is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology. He completed his UG in Mechanical Engineering in 2011 and obtained his PG in Engineering Design from Anna University in 2013. With 11 years of teaching experience, he is currently pursuing his PhD in the area of composite materials. He has published more than 3 papers in International Journals and presented 10 papers in Conferences. Additionally, he has applied for 2 patents and attended over eight FDPs and STTPs. He has organized eight programs for the development of the department and student achievement and actively participates in academic activities as the admission coordinator at the institute level. Mr. Vivek is an active member of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) – LM 92104 and has completed 2 NPTEL certificates. He has guided more than 5 UG projects and 2 PG projects and conducted conferences and workshops.

Assistant Professor

Engineering Design

AICTE Faculty ID: 1-2186977594 | College ID: CTMEF018

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With 11 years of dedicated service in academia, Mr. Tamil Arasu has served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology since June 2013. His multifaceted contributions to academic, conference, and workshop settings reflect his commitment to academic excellence. Holding a Master of Engineering in Engineering Design from K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology, he actively participates in national and international conferences, presenting papers on topics such as borewell hammer bit cutting and enhancing wear resistance through heat treatment. His significant contributions to academic literature include research on the effects of hardness and microstructure on En 353 steel through heat treatment, published in the International Journal of Engineering and Science. Mr. Tamil Arasu's research interests primarily lie in metallurgy, particularly in the areas of heat treatment and failure analysis in metals.

Assistant Professor

CAD

AICTE Faculty ID: 1-2303049514 | College ID: CTMEF021

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Mr. Prakash, currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at K. S. Rangasamy College of Technology, has made notable contributions to knowledge development and departmental growth. With three publications in international journals and eight papers presented in both national and international conferences, he demonstrates a strong commitment to research and academic dissemination. He has attended several seminars in the domain of design and manufacturing and is a life member of professional bodies like ISTE, IEI, and ISRD. Mr. Prakash has attended more than eight FDPs and STTPs for knowledge development and has successfully completed NPTEL courses in various areas related to manufacturing. He has organized eight programs for the development of the department and student achievement. Additionally, he has submitted two project proposals under the TNSCST student scheme and has published two patents with one patent filed. Proficient in software tools like PTC-CREO, AutoCad, SEENC Turn, and SEE NC Mill, his research area primarily focuses on composite materials.

Assistant Professor

Computer Aided Design

AICTE Faculty ID: 1-2303049519 | College ID: CTMEF022

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Mr. C. Ramesh, serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at K. S. Rangasamy College of Technology, brings eight years of teaching experience to his role. He completed his UG in Mechanical Engineering in 2013 and PG in Computer Aided Design in 2015 from Anna University. Currently pursuing a PhD in the area of IC Engines and Computational Fluid Dynamics, Mr. Ramesh has made significant contributions to research and academic dissemination. He has published more than four papers in international conferences and five papers in national conferences and has applied for two patents. Active in professional societies like IEI, ISTE, and ASME, he has also completed two NPTEL certificates. Mr. Ramesh has guided more than five UG projects and two PG projects and has organized conferences and workshops as part of his academic contributions.

Assistant Professor

Thermal Engineering (IC Engines, Alternative Fuels & Nano Additives)

AICTE Faculty ID: 1-2640385352 | College ID: CTMEF024

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Mr. R. Prakash serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology. He holds a B.E degree from Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering & Technology, Pollachi, and an M.E degree from Government College of Engineering, Salem. Currently pursuing his Ph.D. degree from Anna University, Chennai, Mr. Prakash brings 8.10 years of teaching experience to his role. His research interests revolve around alternative fuels with nano additives in Internal Combustion engines, focusing on combustion, performance, and emission characteristics of fuel additives with after treatment. Mr. Prakash has contributed significantly to academia with 4 journal publications, 4 conference papers, and 5 patents applied. He actively participates in academic activities, particularly in the Exam Cell at the institute level, serving as Deputy Controller of Examination. Mr. Prakash is an active member of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) - LM135098.

Assistant Professor

Computer Aided Design

AICTE Faculty ID: 1-2641081045 | College ID: CTMEF025

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Mr. B. Balaji serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology. He completed his UG in Mechanical Engineering in 2013 and PG in Computer Aided Design in 2015 under Anna University. With 8 years of teaching experience, Mr. Balaji is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in the area of composite materials. He is a life member of professional bodies such as ISRD and an active member in SAE. Mr. Balaji has completed 2 NPTEL Certificates and guided more than 5 UG projects. He has submitted two TNSCST project proposals under the student Scheme. Additionally, Mr. Balaji has contributed to academic literature with three international journal publications and presented four papers in both national and international conferences. He actively participates in seminars related to the domain of Design and Manufacturing and has attended more than six FDP and STTP sessions. Mr. Balaji has organized eight programs aimed at the development of the department and student achievement.

Assistant Professor

Production Engineering

AICTE Faculty ID: 1-2997774348 | College ID: CTMEF026

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Mr. S. Karthikeyan is an Assistant Professor specializing in Production Engineering with over nine years of dedicated teaching experience. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Friction Stir Welding, he demonstrates a commitment to advancing knowledge in his field. He holds a Master's degree in Production Engineering from PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, where he acquired a solid foundation in his area of expertise. Proficient in various software tools including Creo, ANSYS, Automation Studio, and CodeSYS, Mr. Karthikeyan seamlessly integrates modern technological tools into his teaching and research activities. His areas of interest encompass design for manufacture and assembly, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), production and operation management, and rapid prototyping, reflecting his comprehensive understanding of modern manufacturing processes. Mr. Karthikeyan's commitment to staying abreast of emerging trends and technologies underscores his dedication to excellence in academia.

Assistant Professor

Design

AICTE Faculty ID: 1-9312451074 | College ID: CTMEF029

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Ms. S. Srinithi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode. She holds an M.E. degree from Anna University, Chennai, and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in thermal engineering. With 3.5 years of teaching experience, she demonstrates a keen interest in innovative product development, particularly in reducing emissions in diesel engines. Ms. Srinithi is actively engaged in research focused on this area as part of a research group. She has published more than 11 patents and presented 10 papers in international conferences and 5 papers in national conferences. Her active membership in the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) reflects her commitment to professional development and collaboration within the academic community.

Adjunct Faculty

Engineering Design

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Received Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Masters Degree in Engineering Design from Bharathiar University in the year 2001 & 2002. Received University Rank I for Engineering Design and completed Ph.D in Machine Design / Mechanical Engineering (Full Time) at Indian Institute of Technology Madras during 2008. Worked as Senior Engineer – R&D at CONVERTEAM EDC Pvt Ltd Chennai/USA for 2 1/2 years. From 2010, working as an AssAociate Professor until 2016, then as a Professor in Mechatronics Engineering at Kongu Engineering College. From July 2019 to Nov 2023 as Head R&D Cell and from Nov 2023 to till date as Head Mechatronics Engineering. Published more than 169 International Journal Papers indexed in SCOPUS/SCI. Research area includes Computational contact mechanics, Ergonomics, Environmental Health and Safety, Bio Mechanics, Tribology, FEM and Composites. Principal investigator for 11 R&D projects worth more than 115 Lakhs. i.e. UGC Major Research Project, AICTE – RPS project, SERB fast track young scientist scheme, DST R&D, ICMR R&D, DHR R&D and IE(I). One patent got granted and one patent recently published as Inventor. Under my guidance 6 Ph.D, 26 PG students and 40 UG batches submitted their thesis. Presently guiding 3 Ph.D Scholars in different research areas. Also a member of MYTRIBOS, ISTE, IPHA, TSI and IEI. Received AICTE Career Award for Young Teachers, ISTE Best Thesis in M.Tech Mechanical Engineering, Young Engineer Award for Mechanical Engineering 2012-2013 from IE(I) - Institute of Engineers (INDIA) Kolkata, Best Engineering Academics - IE(I) Erode, NPTEL SPOC Award, Best Researcher awards and Overall best faculty award's from Kongu Engineering College. For the year 2022 & 2023, my name was included in "TOP 2% SCIENTIST IN THE WORLD " in Stanford-Elsevier database. Google scholar h-index is 31, i-10 index is 76 and total citations is 4012. Delivered more than 100+ lectures to different institutes in the field of Problem Formulation Techniques, Identifying Referred Journal's, Paper Writing Methods, Citation Index, Ergonomics in design, Computation Biomechanics etc for the benefits of students & Faculty.