Dr. K. Ravi Kumar

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Dr. K. Ravi Kumar
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Dr. K. Ravi Kumar
Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Portfolio: Head-Start-ups, ME-CAD/CAM - Coordinator, Department Ranking and Accreditation coordinator
Areas of Interests: Material science, Composites, Tribology, Characterization, optimization, additive Manufacturing

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Dr.K.Ravi Kumar M.E., Ph.D., M.B.A. is passionate in Teaching and Research. Having experience of more than 19 years likes and published more than 50 research articles, 5 patents, 2 book chapters and a book. An active reviewer in reputed journals and also guided students to create multiple products for the societal needs. He is an active member of professional societies namely IE (I), ISTE and SAE.
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Study on tribological behaviour of aluminium hybrid composites strengthened with novel groundnut shell ash and boron carbide, Proc IMechE Part E: J Proce

Influence on Mechanical Behaviour and Characterization of A6063/Bagasse and Titanium Nitride Hybrid Composites

Machinability Analysis and Optimization in Micro turning on tool wear for Titanium Alloy

Experimental Investigation on Wear Behaviour of AA6082 Aluminium Alloy, Tungsten Carbide and Graphite Hybrid Composites

Machinability Analysis and Optimization in Micro turning on tool wear for Titanium Alloy

Influence on Mechanical Behaviour and Characterization of A6063/Bagasse and Titanium Nitride Hybrid Composites

Investigation and optimization of machining through hole by abrasive water jet machining in AA6063/Bagasseash/TiN hybrid composites

Nature-Inspired Optimization in Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Systems

Investigation on the Development of Custom Foot Insole Using Soft Polylactic Acid by Fused Deposition Modelling Technique, Journal of materials engineering and performance,

Investigation on Inorganic Salts K2TiF6 and KBF4 to Develop Nanoparticles Based TiB2 Reinforcement Aluminium Composites, Bioinorganic Chemistry and Applications Volume 2022, Article ID 8559402, 13 pages

Mechanical Properties and Characterization of Polylactic Acid/Carbon Fiber Composite Fabricated by Fused Deposition Modeling, Journal of Materials Engineering and performance,

Optimizing Micro-Turning Parameters during Step Turning Process on Titanium Alloy with RSM, Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research Vol. 81, June 2022, pp. 584-593

Study of Ultimate Tensile Strength and Wear Rate of Squeeze Cast Al-Si-Cu Alloy with DOM and TOPSIS Approaches, Chiang Mai J. Sci. 2022; 49(4): 1-19.

Mechanical properties and Characterization of PLA/carbon fibre composite fabricated by Fused Deposition Modelling

ISTE, TN&P section faculty Convention “Fostering Quality Education – Policies and practices” Dr.N.G.P. Institute of Technology, 2, 3rd Dec, 2016. International Conference on Recent Advancements in Design, Automation and Intelligent Systems, “A Review on Mechanical and Tribological Characteristics of Stir Cast Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites,” at Dr.N.G.P. Institute of Technology, 24th Mar 2016.

International Conference on Recent Advancements in Design, Automation and Intelligent Systems, “Abrasive Water Jet Machining in Composite Materials-A Review” at Dr.N.G.P. Institute of Technology, Mar 2016.

ISTE, TN&P section faculty Convention “Understanding Indian education system – Traditional and Present Higher Education – Issues and Challenges an outlook” KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, 10, 11th Dec, 2015.

ICMR Sponsored National Level Conference on Medical Imaging and Informatics for Oncology “The Application of TRIZ to Improve the Quality in the field of Medical and Health Services” Department of Mechanical Engineering Dr. N.G.P. Institute of Technology Coimbatore, 3rd – 4th July, 2015.

National Conference On Recent Advancements in Design Automation and Intelligence Systems (RADAIS-2k15) “Investigations of effective solar heating using mirror reflector”, at Dr.N.G.P Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, 27th March 2015.

National Conference on Recent Advancements in Design Automation and Intelligence Systems (RADAIS-2k15) “A review on investigation of mechanical and wear characteristics of hybrid composite materials”, at Dr.N.G.P Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, 27th March 2015.

National Conference on Recent Advancements in Design Automation and Intelligence Systems (RADAIS-2k15) “A review on wire electric discharge machining (WEDM) of aluminum composite materials”, at Dr.N.G.P Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, 27th March 2015.

National Conference on New Nano Composite Coatings for Tribological Applications (NNCCTA-14), “A Study on Frictional and Wear Behaviour of Aluminium Composites”, at Dr.N.G.P. Institute of Technology, 21st February 2014.

National Conference on Advances in Design and Manufacturing, “Wear Analysis of A380 Aluminium/Fly Ash Metal Matrix Composite”, at V.L.B. Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, 19th Apr to 20th Apr 2010.

National conference on Innovative Ideas In Mechatronics, “A Study on Cutting Forces While Grinding Al / SicpComposites”,at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, 14rd Mar 2009

National Conference on recent trends in manufacturing and thermal engineering (NCRTMT’07) “Temperature Distribution While Grinding Al /Sicp Composites”, at Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Technology, Vellore, May, 03rd 2007.

International Conference on Mechanical Engineering (ICME2003), “Analysis of Temperature Distribution in Grinding of Composites using Finite Element Method”, at Dhaka, Bangladesh, 26th Dec to 28th Dec 2003.

Book chapter titled "Optimization of Abrasive Water Jet Machining Parameters of Al/TiC Using Response Surface Methodology and Modified Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm" for the Book: Nature Inspired Optimization in Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Systems - CRC press (Taylor & Francis)

Book chapter titled " Bonding and Cladding of composite materials" for the Book : Manufacturing, Materials and industrial engineering - CRC press (Taylor & Francis) – Accepted for publication.

IEEE International conference on Science, Technology, Engineering and Management, Analysis of mechanical properties for Al/Zironium oxide composite, Kalaignar Karunanidhi Institute of Technology on 3rd , 4th Mar 2017.

Ravi Kumar, K., Mohanasundaram, K.M., Arumaikkannu, G. Subramanian.R and Ananthavel.B , “Influence Of Fly Ash Particles on Tensile and Impact Behaviour of Aluminium (Al/3Cu/8.5Si) Metal Matrix Composites” Science and Engineering of Composite Materials, Vol.21(2), pp.181–189, (2014) (Deguyter- Indexed in ESCI, SCOPUS).

Pridhar. T, Ravikumar. K, Sureshbabu. B “Multi objective optimization of wear characteristics on Al 7075/Al2O3/B4C composites - Desirability approach” Journal of Ceramic Processing Research - Vol. 21, No. 2, pp. 131-142 (2020) (Indexed in SCI, SCOPUS) Impact Factor – 0.37.

K.Ravi Kumar, K.Kiran “Effect of boron carbide and graphite particulates on the mechanical and microstructural characteristics of AA 5052 hybrid composites:, Materials Today Proceedings. Vol.27, pp.2935–2940, (2020) (Elsevier - Indexed in SCI, SCOPUS)

Venkatesh L, Arjunan.T.V, Ravi Kumar.K, Micro structural characteristics and mechanical behaviour of aluminium hybrid composites reinforced with Groundnut shell ash and B4C (TNMSC-2018-0811), Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering - https://doi.org/10.1007/s40430-019-1800-1. (Springer – Indexed in SCI, SCOPUS)

K.Ravikumar, T.Pridhar “Evaluation on properties and characterization of asbestos free Palm Kernel Shell fibre (PKSF)/ polymer composites for brake pads’, Materials Research Express Vol.6, No.11 (2019) 1165d2. –(IOP Publishing- Indexed in Web of Science, SCI, SCOPUS)

K. Ravi Kumar, T. Pridhar, V.S. Sreebalaji, “Mechanical properties and characterization of zirconium oxide (ZrO2) and coconut shell ash (CSA) reinforced aluminium (Al 6082) matrix hybrid composite”, Journal of Alloys and Compounds –, 765 (2018) 171-179. (Elsevier - Indexed in SCI, SCOPUS).

K. Ravi Kumar, Nishasoms, “Desirability-Based Multi-objective Optimization and Analysis of WEDM Characteristics of Aluminium (6082)/Tungsten Carbide Composites, Arabian journal for science and engineering (2019) 44:893–909. (Springer- Indexed in SCI, SCOPUS)

K. Ravi Kumar, V.S. Sreebalaji, T. Pridhar, Characterization and optimization of Abrasive Water Jet Machining parameters of aluminium/tungsten carbide composites, Measurement,. 117 (2018) 57–66. (Elsevier - Indexed in Web of Science, SCI, SCOPUS)

K.Ravi Kumar, K Kiran, VS Sreebalaji, Micro structural characteristics and mechanical behaviour of aluminium matrix composites reinforced with titanium carbide, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 723, 795-801 (2017) (Elsevier - Indexed in SCI, SCOPUS).

K.Ravi Kumar, K.Kiran and V.S. Sreebalaji, “Characterization of mechanical properties of aluminium/tungsten carbide composites,” Measurement, 102 (1), 142–149, 2017. (Elsevier - Indexed in Web of Science, SCI, SCOPUS).

V.S. Sreebalaji and K.Ravi Kumar, Artificial Neural Networks and Multi Response Optimization on EDM of Aluminium (A380) /Fly ash composites, International Journal of Computational Materials Science and Surface Engineering, Vol. 6, Nos. 3/4, pp.244-262, (2016). (Inderscience publishers- Indexed in SCOPUS)

K.RaviKumar, V.S.Sreebalaji “Modeling and analysis on the influence of reinforcement particle size during EDM of aluminium (Al/3.25Cu/8.5Si) /fly ash composites, Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 15, No. 04: pp. 189-207, (2016). (World Scientific Publishing Company - Indexed in SCOPUS, ESCI )

T.Pridhar, R.A.Sankaran, K.Ravi Kumar, C.Boopathi, “The effect of particle hybridization on micro Structure analysis and mechanical behavior of metal matrix composites: An experimental approach”, Digest Journal of Nano materials and Biostructures, Vol. 11, No. 3, pp.845-852, (2016). (Indexed in SCI, SCOPUS).

K.Ravi Kumar and V.S. Sreebalaji, “Desirability based Multi Objective Optimization of Abrasive wear and frictional behaviour of Aluminium (Al/3.25Cu/8.5Si)/ Fly ash composites”, Tribology - Materials, Surfaces and Interfaces, Vol.9 (3), pp. 128-136, (2015) (Taylor& Francis - Indexed in Web of Science, ESCI).

K. Ravi Kumar, V.S. Sreebalaji and V.Ganesan, “Analysis of Kerf Width and Cutting Speed Characteristics of Aluminium/Tungsten Carbide Composites”, Journal of Mineral Metal and Material Engineering, Vol.1, pp. 47-56, 2015

K.Ravi Kumar, “ Mechanical and wear properties of Magnesium/(AZ91D)/ Graphite/ Tungsten carbide hybrid composites fabricated by powder metallurgy, Transaction of Indian Institute of Metals - Springer, , DOI :10.1007/s12666-020-02062-z. (Indexed in SCI, SCOPUS) Impact Factor – 1.205

K. Ravi Kumar and S. C. Vettivel “Effect of parameters on grinding forces and energy while grinding Al (A356)/SiC composites”, Tribology - Materials, Surfaces and Interfaces, VOL 8 ( 4) , pp.235 -240, (2014) (Taylor & Francis - Indexed in Web of Science, SCI).

Rasvi Kumar, K., Mohanasundaram, K.M., Arumaikkannu, G. and Subramanian, R. “Artificial Neural Networks based prediction of wear and frictional behaviour of aluminium (A380) / flyash composites”,Tribology - Materials, Surfaces and Interfaces, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 15-19, (2012) (Taylor & Francis - Indexed in Web of Science, SCI).

Ravi Kumar, K., Mohanasundaram, K.M., Arumaikkannu, G. and Subramanian, R. “Effect of Particle Size on Mechanical Properties and Tribological Behaviour of Aluminium / Fly ash Composites”, Science and Engineering of Composite Materials, Vol.19, pp. 247-253, (2012)

Ravi Kumar, K., Mohanasundaram, K.M., Arumaikkannu, G. and Subramanian, R. “Analysis of Parameters Influencing Wear and Frictional Behaviour of Aluminium/Fly ash Composites”, Tribology Transactions, Vol. 55, pp. 723-729, (2012) (Taylor & Francis- Indexed in SCI, SCOPUS).

Ravi Kumar, K., Mohanasundaram, K.M., Arumaikkannu, G., Subramanian, R. and Anandavel, B. “Influence of Particle Size on Dry Sliding Friction and Wear Behavior of Fly Ash Particle Reinforced A 380 Al Matrix Composites”, European Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 60, No. 3, pp. 428-438, (2011)

On Bonding and Cladding of composite materials - International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Samrat Ashok Technological Institute (Engineering College), Madhya Pradesh on July 09, 2020.

On Bonding and Cladding of composite materials - International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Samrat Ashok Technological Institute (Engineering College), Madhya Pradesh on July 09, 2020.

Mechanical characteristics evaluation of Natural fibre reinforced composites: A review- DST-SERB sponsored National Conference on Transition Metal based Sodium Ion Batteries (SIBs) for Ultrafast Energy Storage Systems (NCTMSIB’19) organized by Dr. N.G.P. Institute of Technology, Coimbatore on Nov 13, 2019.

Effect of boron carbide and graphite particulates on the mechanical and micro structural characteristics of AA 5052 hybrid composites, National Conference on Materials and Manufacturing Methods, Organised by Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, July 05 - 07, 2019.

Study on mechanical properties of magnesium & graphite, reinforced with tungsten carbide using powder metallurgy process, National Conference on Recent Advancement in Design, Automation and Intelligent System (RADAIS 2K19), Dr.N.G.P.. Institute of Technology, March 23, 2019.

Study on process parameters of abrasive water jet machining of Al/SiC composite, National Conference on Recent Advancement in Design, Automation and Intelligent System (RADAIS 2K19), Dr.N.G.P.. Institute of Technology, March 23, 2019.

Study on Mechanical Behaviour of AA6063/TiN/Bagasse Hybrid Composites, National Conference on Recent Advancement in Design, Automation and Intelligent System (RADAIS 2K18), Dr.N.G.P.. Institute of Technology, March 08, 2018.

Analysis on Machining Behaviour of AA6063/Bagasse and Titanium Nitride Hybrid Composites, National Conference on Recent Advancement in Design, Automation and Intelligent System (RADAIS 2K18), Dr.N.G.P. Institute of Technology, March 08, 2018

Characterization and Mechanical Properties of Natural Fibre Polymer Composites

Polymer Composites by Additive Manufacturing

Polymer Composites by 3D Printing

Properties and Characterization of Honey Comb Structure Composites

Roll Bonded Cladding of Aluminium/Stainless Steel

Received a grant of Rs.70,000 from Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) to organise a seminar on “Processing and characterization of Additive manufactured components for Engineering and Medical applications" on 22.04.2202

Received Rs 50,000 (Rupees Fifty thousand only) from ICMR to organize a Two days workshop on “Biomimetic Medical Device Design Using TRIZ” on 11/10/2018 & 12/10/2018.

Received a grant of Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees One lakh Only) from SCIENCE & ENGINEERING RESEARCH BOARD (SERB) to organize a one day seminar on "Processing and characterization of multi-functional green composite coatings for medical equipment's and implants", on 16.11.2018.

Received Rs 40,000 (Rupees Forty Thousand Only) from ICMR to organize a one day workshop on “Patient friendly health care equipments design using TRIZ – An Innovative Technique” on 27.03.2017.

Received a grant of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand Only) from Anna University for organizing Faculty Development Training Programme on “Automobile Engineering” from 15.12.2014. to 21.12. 2014.

Ph.D.(Composite Materials) - Anna University - 2013

MBA(Production Engineering)-Annamalai University - 2007

M.E.,(Production Engineering)-Annamalai University-2002

B.E.,(Mechanical Engineering)-Annamalai University-2001

Published a book on “CNC Technology” – Dhanpat Rai Publications, New Delhi

Device for guiding the visually challenged

Motorized tilt able screw jack for farm tractor overhauling

IOT Enabled storage thermal tank implanted with PCM room

Semi Automatic Pallet Wrapping Using Screw Rod Setup Application No.201941034298 A, Publication Date : 06/09/2019

Design of Solar Panel Cleaning System using SPA concept Application No.202041017417 A- Publication Date : 05/06/2020

Professional Member - SAE India

Life Member - Indian Society for Technical Education

Life Member - The Institution of Engineers (India)

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