Dr. KUMAR M

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Dr. KUMAR M
Professor
Dr. KUMAR M
Professor, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Areas of Interests: Additive Manufacturing (Metals & Polymers), Functionally Graded Materials& Characterization, Tribology and Machining of Metal Matrix Composites, Optimization Techniques.
Portfolios: Programme Coordinator - UG, Head - KPRIET-Bosch Certification Centre, Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Materials Division, Strategic Plan - Coordinator, NBA Coordinator, Ethics and Values Committee - Institute
ORCID: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56903451800
PhD Supervision ID: 3320049
Scholars Pursuing: 2
Scholars Completed: 1
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Head - Bosch JCC | Research Associate & Res. Intern (IIT Jammu) | AICTE QIP PG - Robotics (IIT Palakkad) | SERB TARE Grant 18.30 Lakhs (NIT Trichy) | Expertise in: Additive Manufacturing, Tribology, Hybrid Composite Materials. Having 15+ years of teaching and research experience and the passion to work with young minds and talents, I have published more than 72 quality research articles in international journals (T&F, Elsevier, Springer, SAGE) and conferences at NUS, IITs, NITs, MIT, AU, etc., and filed patents of societal importance. A vibrant reviewer in 18 reputed journals of Elsevier, SAGE, Hindawi, Scientific.net, and IoP and international conferences. An active member of professional societies, viz., TSI and IEI. Also a recognized Ph.D. supervisor at Anna University, Chennai. PhD completed: 01; Pursuing: 02.

Professional Information
  • 1. DST-SERB- Teachers Associateship for Research Excellence (TARE) - Rs.18.30 Lakhs with NIT Trichy (Completed in December 2024)
  • 2. UGC - Minor Research Project - Rs. 3.5 Lakhs (Sanctioned) 2015.
  • Associate member in Institution of Engineers (IEI) Membership ID: (AM171665-7)
  • Lifetime member in Tribology Society of India (TSI) Membership ID: (LM#5808)
  • Member in The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Membership ID: (LM#1100905028)
  • SCI / SCIE: 1. Jayakumar N, Senthilkumar G, Kumar M, “Investigation on Geometric, Dimensional Accuracy and Surface Roughness for 3D Printed Parts via Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) process”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1177/09544089241312637, 22, January 2025 (SCI, Q2 - Impact Factor – 2.3).
  • 2. Kumar Murugesan, Lenin Singaravelu D, Ravikumar Krishnan, Manoj Maria Raj Palani, “Experimental Research on Friction and Wear Behaviour of Dissimilar Steel Composite Structure Developed by Wire Arc-DED Process for an Automobile Brake Rotor Application”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1177/09544089241299953 , 26 November 2024,
  • 3. Natarajan Ponnusamy, Mohanraj M, Kumar M, Sathish S, “Experimental investigation on mechanical and tribological analysis of pineapple leaf (Ananas comosus) and sisal (Agave sisalana) fibers reinforced hybrid epoxy composites”, International Polymer Processing, https://doi.org/10.1515/ipp-2023-4433 , Vol. 39 (2), pp.134-142, January 8, 2024, (SCI, Q3 - Impact Factor – 1.3).
  • 4. Naveen R, Kumar M “Examining the Effects of UV Radiation on the Physiochemical and Tensile Properties of Kevlar Reinforced Epoxy Composites” Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials, 63(3), 270–286, 13 Jun 2023, – (Web of Science, SCIE, Q1 - Impact Factor – 2.7), https://doi.org/10.1080/25740881.2023.2283766,2024
  • 5. K. Ravi Kumar, M.Gokul, M. Kumar, Investigations on Mechanical Properties and Characterisation of Polylactic Acid/Aluminium Metal Infill Polymer Composites Manufactured by Fused Deposition Modelling, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, Volume 33, pages 8857–8870, (2024), (Springer) (SCI, Q2- Impact Factor – 2.3) https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-023-08572-3
  • 6. Ravi Kumar K, Nisha Soms, Kumar M, “Investigation of fused deposition modeling parameters on mechanical properties and characterization of ABS/carbon fiber composites” Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, 10.1177/09544089231156068, Volume 238, Issue 3, February 20, 2023. (SCI, Q2 - Impact Factor – 2.4).
  • 7. Naveen R, Kumar M, “Enhancing UV resistance of TiO2 reinforced Kevlar 29 fiber using Sol-Gel & Low temperature Hydrothermal Processes”, Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials, https://doi.org/10.1080/25740881.2022.2096469, Vol. 62 (1), 2023. pp. 117-128. (Web of Science, SCIE, Q2 - Impact Factor – 2.7).
  • 8. Naveen R, Kumar M, Mathan A, Dhushyanath D, “Investigation on the effect of stacking sequence on mechanical properties of a basalt and carbon fiber hybrid composite”, Journal of Engineering Research, https://doi.org/10.36909/jer.ICMMM.15803 Dec 2021. (Web of Science, SCIE, Q3 - Impact Factor – 1.325).
  • 9. Pradeep Devaenthiran, Kumar Murugesan, Sangaravadivel Palaniappan, “Experimental investigation and analysis on effect of fiber orientation on mechanical properties of synthetic and natural fiber reinforced hybrid composite”, Journal of Engineering Research, https://doi.org/10.36909/jer.ICMMM.15719 Dec 2021. (Web of Science, SCIE, Q3 - Impact Factor – 1.325).
  • 10. Naveen R, Kumar M, Shwetha C and Rishekesh R, “Sound Absorbing Performance of Hybrid Fiber metal laminate Composites” American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA Journal), ASCEND 2020 (virtual event), Nov 16-18 2020. https://arc.aiaa.org/doi/10.2514/6.2020-4047 (Web of Science & SCIE, Q1, Impact Factor: 2.624, AU Annexure listed).
  • 11. M. Kumar and A. Megalingam, “Tribological Characterization of Al6061/Alumina/ Graphite/ Redmud Hybrid Composite”, Particulate Science and Technology, Vol. 37, No. 3, 2019, pp. 261-274, ISSN 1350-6501, ISSN 0272-6351. (SCI, Q2 - Impact Factor – 2.628) – https://doi.org/10.1080/02726351.2017.1367747.
  • 12. M. Kumar, A. Megalingam, V. Baskaran and K. S. Hanumanth Ramji, “Effect of sliding distance on dry sliding tribological behaviour of Aluminium Hybrid Metal Matrix Composite (AlHMMC): An alternate for automobile brake rotor – A Grey relational approach”, Proceedings of Institutions of Mechanical Engineers - Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, Vol. 230, No. 4, April 2016, pp. 402-415, ISSN 1350-6501. (SCI, Q2 - Impact Factor- 2.0), doi.org/10.1177/1350650115602724
  • Scopus / WoS: 1. Kumar, M., Manojkumar, S., Anto Monish, W., Arunathithyan, N. and Ajay, J., “Development and Characterization of Aerospace Grade AISI 440C and Cronidur-30 Alloy Powders for Additive Manufacturing Applications”, Malaysian Journal of Chemistry, 2025, Vol. 27(3), 438-445, https://ikm.org.my/publications/malaysian-journal-of-chemistry/view-abstract.php?abs=J0056-20f61e1 (Q4, Scopus indexed)
  • 2. R. Naveen, M. Kumar, A. Swarnalatha, R. Ezhilarasu, M.S. Prasath, M. Ramesh, “Corrosion Studies on Al6061 Alloy Based Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites”, International Journal of Vehicle Structures and Systems – Published online 31.12.2023, Vol 15, 7, https://doi.org/10.4273/ijvss.15.7.11 - (Q4, Scopus indexed)
  • 3. Kumar M, Reshwin Jim, Prasanna V, Santhoshkumar T, “Evaluation of Mechanical Performance of Additive Manufactured PA6GF30 Alloy”, AIP Conference Proceedings – (WoS & Scopus indexed) - Cite Score 0.7, Vol. 2912, (1), 20 October 2023, https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0170737
  • 4. Naveen R, Kumar M, Ramesh M, Abinaya R, Prasath M S, “An Investigation on Effect of Ultraviolet (UV) rays on Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Laminates”, Materials Today: Proceedings (2023). ISSN 2214-7853, (Scopus indexed) - Cite Score 1.8. – Available online – 01.07.2023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.06.257
  • 5. Kumar, M., C. Senthilkumar, E. Joel, S. Vasanthaseelan, and M. Logeaswaran "Effect of WS2 and Redmud reinforcements on mechanical behaviour of Al6061-T6 surface composite", Materials Today: Proceedings (2021). Vol 46, Part 17, ISSN 2214-7853, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.03.218. (Scopus indexed) - Cite Score 1.8.
  • 6. A.D. Pradeep, T. Rameshkumar, M. Kumar, “Parameter optimization of SLS Sinterstation 2500plus using GRA for better surface finish and dimensional accuracy”, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2021, Volume 45, Part 9, Pages 8105-8109, ISSN 2214-7853, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.01.638. (Scopus indexed) - Cite Score 1.8.
  • 7. Manojkumar, S., and M. Kumar. "Elimination of visor defects using 7 QC tools", Materials Today: Proceedings (2021), Volume 45, Part 9, Pages 8203-8206, ISSN 2214-7853, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.03.382. (Scopus indexed) - Cite Score 1.8.
  • 8. A. Megalingam, M. Kumar, B. Sriram, K. Jeevanantham and P. Ram Vishnu, “Borassus fruit fiber reinforced composite: A review”, Materials Today Proceedings– Vol 45, part 2, pp. 723-728, 2021, ISSN 2214-7853. (Scopus indexed) - Cite Score 1.8.
  • 9. Manojkumar S, Kumar M, Ananth M, Mageshwaran G, Hariprakash P, “The Effect of Mg and Mn addition on Hardness, Tensile and Wear Properties of LM6 Aluminium alloy”, Springer Proceedings in Materials, Vol. 5, 5th February 2021. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-15-8319-3_59 (Scopus indexed).
  • 10. M. Kumar, R. Prasanth, B. Selvakumar, V. Ranjith, “A Review on Friction Stir Processing of Al6061 Surface Composites”, AIP Conference Proceedings, ISSN: 0094-243X (print) 1551-7616 (web), Vol. 2128, July 2019, 020031, doi.org/10.1063/1.5117943 (Web of Science & Scopus indexed) – JIF 0.415
  • 11. M. Kumar, G. Balaji and A. Megalingam, “Experimental Investigations on Friction and Wear Behavior and Parameters Optimization of Al7075-T6 alloy and Al7075/Alumina/Graphite/Redmud Hybrid Metal Matrix Composite using Grey Relational Analysis”, International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development, Vol. 8, No. 7, October 2018, pp. 1104-1118, ISSN 2249-8001. (Scopus Indexed) - Impact Factor (JCC) : 9.6246.
  • 12. A. Tajdeen, A. Megalingam, M. Kumar and B. Selvakumar “Multi Response Optimization of Drilling Process Parameters of AZ31 Magnesium Alloys using Gray Relational Analysis Technique”, International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development, Vol. 8, No. 7, October 2018, pp. 39-46, ISSN 2249-8001 (Scopus Indexed) - Impact Factor (JCC) : 9.6246.
  • 13. M. Kumar, G. Balaji, K. S. Hanumanth Ramji and A. Megalingam Murugan, “Experimental Investigation on Tribological Behavior and Grey Relational Optimization of an Eco-friendly Automobile Brake Rotor Materials”, Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 6, No. 8, August 2016, pp. 2390-2401, ISSN 2249-7315. 10.5958/2249-7315.2016.00753.X
  • 14. Dhineshkumar K, Sivakumar M, Sivakumar K, Kumar M, “Optimization of Wire EDM Process Parameters of Al 6061/Al2O3/3% Red mud MMC”, International Journal of Emerging Technology in Computer Science & Electronics (IJETCSE), Vol. 22, No. 2, May 2016, pp. 58-63, ISSN: 0976-1353.
  • 15. M. Kumar, A. Megalingam and V. Baskaran, “Dry Sliding Tribological Characterization and Parameters Optimization of Aluminium Hybrid Metal Matrix Composite for Automobile Brake Rotor Applications”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol. 10, No.24, March 2015, pp.21102-21109, ISSN 0973-4562 – Scopus Indexed.
  • International / National Conferences: 45 -1. Kumar M, Logeswararan A V, Kaliraj, Karthick, “Experimental Studies on Mechanical and Tribological Performance of ER70S6 and ER321 Compsosite Structure for Automobile Brake Rotor Fabricated via Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing”, 4th International Conference on Innovative Trends in Engineering and Sciences, BIT, Sathyamangalam on April 10 & 11, 2026.
  • 2. Kumar M, Aswathraj, Ashwin, “Precision offline–online smart irrigation system using solar powered field nodes” in an International Conference on Innovation Towards Sustainable Development Goals (ICISDG'26) - jointly organized by PCI-Project Contest Innovations LLP, Pravara Rural Engineering College - Loni, Maharashtra, Enthu Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd., EdiyLabs Technology Solutions & 3D Prinze, 29, March 2026
  • 3. Arnab Sikidar, Bishnu Thakur, K E Ch Vidyasagar, Arpit Anil Panwar, Hirak Sarkar, Debashish Pal, E Joel, Kumar M, “Comparative Analysis of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) and Healthy Subjects Using Electromyography (EMG), and Ground”, 5th International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research in Technology and Management, IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat, 19-21 November 2025
  • 4. Naveen R, Kumar M, “Enhancing Kevlar fiber reinforced composite’s UV durability”, Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC - 2025), Organized by Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, 3-5th, November, 2025.
  • 5. Kumar M*, Manojkumar S, Anto Monish W, Arunathithyan N, Ajay J, “Development and Characterization of Aerospace Grade AISI 440C and Cronidur-30 Alloy Powders for Additive Manufacturing Applications”, International Conference on Recent Trends in Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering - ICRMSME 2025, at St. Joseph's Institute of Technology, Chennai, India with Institution of Engineers India (IEI), 25-26th April 2025
  • 6. Kumar M, Maria Raj Manoj P, Ravikumar K, Vigneshwaran S, “Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing of Dissimilar Alloys: Tribological Assessment”, - Presented in Proceedings of the International Conference on Recent Innovations in Production Engineering (RIPE-2024), May 30-31, 2024, Madras Institute of Technology (MIT), Anna University, Chennai, India
  • 7. Kumar M*, Lenin Singaravelu D, Vigneshwaran S, Vijai Arwindhan, Vijay “Mechanical and Tribological Characterization of Additive Manufactured SS316L Alloy” – Presented in International Conference on Material Processing using Lasers, and Surface Engineering (IMPULSE '23) at IIT Madras on 14 – 15th December 2023
  • 8. Kumar M*, Lenin Singaravelu D, Mohammed Sanal*, Muhammed Shamil P, Sheik Nazim S, Suriya R, Vigneshwaran S, “Effect of Build Orientation on Mechanical Strengths of Additive Manufactured AlSi10Mg Alloy” – Presented in 29th International Conference on PFAM at IIT Tirupati on 05 - 07th September 2023.
  • 9. Kumar M, Muhammed Shamil P, Mohammed Sanal T, Suriya R, Manojkumar S, Pradeep A D, “Impact of Build Orientation (45deg) on Mechanical Strengths of Additive Manufactured Aluminium Alloy”, International Conference on Technological Advancements in Materials and Manufacturing for Industrial Environment (TAMMIE 2023), held on 05-06 May 2023 at KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore.
  • 10. Kumar M, Jayasurya S, Gokul P, Aravinth A, Pradeep A D, Manojkumar S, “Effect of Build Orientation (45deg) on Tribological Behavior DMLSed AlSi10Mg Alloy”, International Conference on Technological Advancements in Materials and Manufacturing for Industrial Environment (TAMMIE 2023), held on 05-06 May 2023 at KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore.
  • 11. Pradeep A D, Rameshkumar T, Vignesh Kumar S, Kumar M, Manojkumar S, “A Critical Review on Tungsten Carbide Reinforced Al6061 Composites - Liquid Metallurgy Route”, International Conference on Technological Advancements in Materials and Manufacturing for Industrial Environment (TAMMIE 2023), held on 05-06 May 2023 at KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore.
  • 12. Manojkumar S, Kumar M, Pradeep A D, “Effect of milling time on structural and morphological properties of alumina particles”, International Conference on Technological Advancements in Materials and Manufacturing for Industrial Environment (TAMMIE 2023), held on 05-06 May 2023 at KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore.
  • 13. Kumar M, Vigneshwaran S, Vijai Arwindan S P, Mugilan P S T, “Fabrication of a fixture for a vessel polishing machine”, International Conference on Technological Advancements in Materials and Manufacturing for Industrial Environment (TAMMIE 2023), held on 05-06 May 2023 at KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore.
  • 14. Naveen R, Kumar M*, Ramesh M, Abinaya R, Prasath M S, “An Investigation of Effect of Ultraviolet (UV) rays on Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Laminates”, International Conference on Advanced Technologies in Chemical, Construction and Mechanical Sciences (ICATCHCOME 2023) held on 9-10 February 2023 at KPRIET, Coimbatore.
  • 15. Kumar M, Reshwin Jim, Prasanna V, Santhoshkumar T, “Mechanical Characterization of Additive Manufactured Product”, 3rd International Conference on “Innovations in Thermal, Manufacturing, Structural and Environmental Engineering (ICITMSEE’22)” organized by Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Kongunadu College of Engineering and Technology, Trichy from 22.04.2022to 23.04.2022
  • 16. M. Kumar, S. S. Satheesh Kumar, A. Megalingam, G. Rajamurugan, “Exploring Mechanical and Tribological Characteristics of Metal Additive Manufactured AlSi10Mg Alloy”, 2nd Virtual International Tribology Research Symposium (ITRS 2021), SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, jointly organized with NIT Surathkal, 08 – 10th December 2021.
  • 17. Kumar M, Senthilkumar C, Joel E, Vasanthaseelan S, Logeaswaran M, “Effect of WS2 and Redmud Reinforcements on Mechanical Behaviour of Al6061-T6 Surface Composite” 3rd International Conference on Materials, Manufacturing and Modelling (ICMMM-2021), Vellore Institute of Technology- Vellore, 19 -21 March 2021.
  • 18. Kumar M, “Effect of DMLS Process on Mechanical and Tribological Behavior of Alsi10mg Alloy and its Process Optimization Using GRA” 2nd International Conference on Materials, Manufacturing, and Machining for Industry 4.0 (ICMMM2.0)”, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, October 9-10 2020.
  • 19. Pradeep Dev, Kumar Murugesan and Rameshkumar T, “Parameter optimization for fabricating Duraform GF polyamide plastic parts in SLS for dimensional accuracy and surface finish using Grey Relational Analysis”, 2nd International Conference on Materials, Manufacturing, and Machining for Industry 4.0 (ICMMM2.0)”, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, October 9-10 2020.
  • 20. Kumar M, “Influence of Tungsten Disulfide and Redmud Reinforcements on the Mechanical Behaviour of Al6061-T6 Surface Composite” 2nd International Conference on Materials, Manufacturing, and Machining for Industry 4.0 (ICMMM2.0)”, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, October 9-10 2020
  • 21. Manojkumar S and Kumar M, “Elimination of Visor Defects Using 7 QC Tools”, 2nd International Conference on Materials, Manufacturing, and Machining for Industry 4.0 (ICMMM2.0)”, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, October 9-10 2020.
  • 22. Sangaravadivel P, Megalingam A and Kumar M, “Multi-response Process Optimization in Dry Turning of WS2 Particle Reinforced Bronze Matrix Composites using GRA TOPSIS Technique”, 2nd International Conference on Materials, Manufacturing, and Machining for Industry 4.0 (ICMMM2.0)”, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, October 9-10 2020.
  • 23. Kumar M, Aravinth Sabareeswaran S, Jeevanantham K, Ram Vishnu P, "Friction and wear characteristics of Metal additive manufactured AlSi10Mg alloy", International Conference on Research Advancements, Velammal Institute of Technology, Chennai, March 2020.
  • 24. Kumar M, Collins Michael J, Raahul A P, Sriram B, "Investigation on Mechanical Properties of AlSi10Mg Alloy Processed by Direct Metal Laser Sintering", International Conference on Research Advancements, Velammal Institute of Technology, Chennai, March 2020
  • 25. Kumar M, Maharaj K V, Naveenkumar, "Design and Fabrication of Auto feed Pneumatic Drilling Machine with Timing Circuit", International Conference on Research Advancements, Velammal Institute of Technology, Chennai, March 2020.
  • 26. M. Kumar, A. Megalingam, M. Govindaraju and S. Manoj Vignesh, “Effect of redmud and graphite reinforcements on the mechanical behavior of Al6061 surface composites”, The International Conference on Precision, Meso, Micro and Nano Engineering (COPEN 2019), IIT Indore during 12 – 14 December 2019.
  • 27. Megalingam, M. Kumar, B. Sriram, K. Jeevanantham, P. Ram Vishnu, “Borassus Fruit Fiber Reinforced Composite: A Review”, International Conference on Advances in Materials Research (ICAMR 2019), BIT Sathyamangalam during 6 – 7 December 2019.
  • 28. S. Manojkumar, M. Kumar, M. Ananth, G. Mageshwaran, P. Hariprakash, “The Effect of Mg and Mn Addition on Hardness, Tensile and Wear Properties of LM6 Aluminum Alloy”, International Conference on Advances in Materials Research (ICAMR 2019), BIT Sathyamangalam during 6 – 7 December 2019.
  • 29. R. Shanmuga Prakash, T. Karthikeyan, K. Sivakumar and M. Kumar, “Influence of Silicon Carbide Particles-mixed Dielectric on the Wire EDM of AISI D3 Steel”, 5th International Conference on Emerging Trends in Multidisciplinary Research (ICETMR), National University of Singapore, Singapore, during 20 – 22 April 2019.
  • 30. M. Kumar, A. Megalingam Murugan, K. S. Hanumanth Ramji, R. Shanmuga Prakash, “Influence of Redmud on Dry Sliding Friction and Wear Behavior of Al7075 Hybrid Metal Matrix Composite and its Parametric Optimization using GRA based TOPSIS Approach”, 5th International Conference on Emerging Trends in Multidisciplinary Research (ICETMR), National University of Singapore, Singapore, - 20-22 Apr. 2019.
  • 31. M. Kumar, R. Prasanth, B. Selvakumar, V. Ranjith, “A Review on Friction Stir Processing of Al6061 Surface Composites”, International Conference on Materials, Manufacturing and Machining (ICMMM 2019), Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, March 8 & 9, 2019.
  • 32. M. Kumar, A. Megalingam, P. Mathankumar, N. Chivaraman, "Parametric Optimization on Electrical Discharge Machining of Al6061/Alumina/ Graphite/ Redmud Composite", 10th International Conference on Precision, Meso, Micro and Nano Engineering (COPEN10), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai, December 2017.
  • 33. M.Kumar, A. Megalingam, "Experimental studies and Drilling Parameters Optimization of Novel Al6061 Hybrid composites", International Conference on Recent Innovations in Production Engineering (RIPE -2017), Madras Institute of Technology (MIT), Chennai, March 2017.
  • 34. M.Sivakumar, K.Sivakumar, Dhinesh kumar K, M. Kumar, "Optimization of Wire EDM Process Parameters of Al6061, Alumina and 3 percent Redmud MMC", International Conference on Advances in Emerging Technology (ICAET 2016), Jaya Engineering College, Chennai, May 2016.
  • 35. M. Kumar, A. Megalingam Murugan, G. Balaji K.S. Hanumanth Ramji, "Experimental Investigation on Tribological Behavior and Grey Relational Optimization of Aluminium Hybrid Composites for Automobile Brake Rotor Applications", International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering (ICAME-2015), ISBN 978-93-85477-29-4, University College of Engineering (Anna University), Villupuram, October 2015.
  • 36. M. Kumar, K.S. Hanumanth Ramji, A. Megalingam, "Tribological Study on Al6061 Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites for Brake Rotor Applications", 10th International Conference on Science, Engineering and Technology (SET), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, June 2015.
  • 37. M. Kavin and M. Kumar, "Experimental Studies on Drilling Parameters of Novel Aluminum Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites (AlHMMCs) for Automobile Brake Rotor Application", 10th International Conference on Science, Engineering and Technology (SET), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, June 2015.
  • 38. S. Boopathy, M. Kumar, M. Kavin, K.T. Shabarinathan, "Experimental Investigation Analysis of Cutting force in Turning of Cast Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites", 10th International Conference on Science, Engineering and Technology (SET), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, June 2015
  • 39. M.Kumar, V.Baskaran, A.Megalingam@Murugan and K.S.Hanumanth Ramji, "Tribological Characterization and Parameters Optimization of Al 6061hybrid Metal Matrix Composites", Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials (PFAM-XXIII) ISBN 978-93-84588-17-5 (Vol.1), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, December 2014.
  • 40. M.Kumar, A.Megalingam and V.Baskaran, "Dry Sliding Tribological Characterization and Parameters Optimization of Aluminium Hybrid Metal Matrix Composite for Automobile Brake Rotor Applications", International Conference on Advances in Design and Manufacturing (ICADM14), National Institute of Technology (NIT), Trichy, December 2014.
  • 41. K.S.Hanumanth Ramji, M.Kumar and A.Megalingam@ Murugan, "Tribological Behavior of Al 6061Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites", International Colloquium on Materials, Manufacturing and Metrology (ICMMM14) ISBN 978-93-80689-18-0, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai, August 2014
  • 42. M.Kumar, K.S. Hanumanth Ramji and V.Baskaran, "Tribological behavior of aluminium 6061 hybrid metal matrix composites for automobile brake rotor applications", National Conference on OPTEST, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology (BIT), Sathyamangalam, April 2014.
  • 43. M.Kumar, G.Balaji and V.Baskaran, "An Approach for improving wear resistance of aluminium based metal using Sic and Al2O3 matrix composites", National Conference on OPTEST, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology (BIT) , Sathyamangalam, April 2014.
  • 44. M.Kumar, M.Sivakumar and K.Sivakumar, "Parametric Optimization of WEDM of OHNS Die steel using Genetic Algorithm", OPTEST 2011, MECH, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, April 2011.
  • 45. V. Prabhukumar, M.Kumar, and K.Sivakumar, "Optimal Machining Parameters of Lathe using Taguchi Method", OPTEST 2010, MECH, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, March 2010.
  • Books / Book Chapters: 02 1. Dr.M.Kumar, Dr. K. Ravikumar, Mr. P.Arunkumar & Mr. A. Dhanabal, ‘Mechanical and Tribological Behavioural Study of Metal Additive Manufactured AlSi10Mg alloy’, in Mechanical Properties and Characterization of Additively Manufactured Materials, CRC Press – Taylor & Francis, published on 30.08.2023 – WoS & Scopus indexed.
  • 2. S. Manojkumar, M. Kumar, M. Ananth, G. Mageshwaran, and P. Hariprakash, ‘Effect of Mg and Mn Addition on Hardness, Tensile and Wear Properties of LM6 Aluminum Alloy’ in Advances in Materials Proceedings (Proceedings of ICAMR 2019), Vol. 5, February 2021.
  • NPTEL / Coursera / Udemy / MOOC / International Certification Courses: 1. Completed the NPTEL course-cum-FDP "Microrobotics," offered by IIT Indore from July to October 2025 (12 weeks), and secured Elite + Silver.
  • Completed the NPTEL course-cum-FDP "Industrial Robotics: Theories for Implementation," offered by IIT (ISM) Dhanbad from July to October 2025, and secured Elite.
  • Completed the NPTEL course-cum-FDP "Data-Enabled Tribological Engineering: From Experiments to Predictive Models," offered by IIT Delhi from 20 January to 11 April 2025 (12 weeks), and secured Elite.
  • Completed the online course "Understanding the Risks of Lithium-Ion Battery Systems," offered by the University of New South Wales, Sydney, on 12-13 March 2025.
  • Completed the online skilling course "Universal Human Values," offered by Skill India through the NSDC and Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy, from 1 to 7 March 2025.
  • Completed the NPTEL course-cum-FDP "Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Materials Engineering," offered by IIT Kanpur from 22 July to 11 October 2024 (12 weeks), and secured Elite + Silver.
  • Participated in the NPTEL course-cum-FDP "Teaching and Learning in Engineering (TALE)," offered by IISc Bangalore from 22 January to 16 February 2024 (4 weeks); the examination could not be attended.
  • Participated in the NPTEL course-cum-FDP "Fatigue, Fracture and Failure," offered by IIT Kanpur from July to October 2023 (12 weeks); the examination could not be attended.
  • Completed the NPTEL course-cum-FDP "Metal Additive Manufacturing," offered by IIT Kanpur from July to October 2022 (12 weeks), secured Elite + Silver, and ranked among the top 5%.
  • Completed the NPTEL course-cum-FDP "Mechanics and Control of Robotic Manipulators," offered by IIT Palakkad from 23 August 2021 onwards (12 weeks), and secured Elite + Silver.
  • Completed the Udemy online course "Fundamentals of Functionally Graded Materials," offered by the Centre for Mechanical and Material Sciences, on 12 January 2021.
  • Completed the one-week Coursera course "COVID-19 Contact Tracing," offered by Johns Hopkins University, USA, from 3 to 7 June 2020.
  • Completed the NPTEL course "Manufacturing of Composites," offered by IIT Kanpur from 26 August to 18 October 2019 (8 weeks), and secured Elite + Silver.
  • Completed the NPTEL course "Fundamentals of Surface Engineering: Mechanisms, Processes and Characterizations," offered by IIT Roorkee from 30 July to 24 October 2018 (12 weeks), and secured Elite.
  • Completed the course "Gear Fundamentals," offered by THORS Academy, USA, on 21 June 2017.
  • Industrial Training / Skill Training / Internships Attended:Completed a four-week research internship on "Metal Additive Manufacturing Technologies" at the Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, from 30 August to 28 September 2024.
  • Completed industrial training on "Robot Programming and Kinematics" at Axis Global Institute of Industrial Training, Coimbatore, from 25 to 26 October 2024.
  • Completed a two-week industrial internship at RV Machine Tools, Coimbatore, from 21 June to 2 July 2024.
  • Completed a two-day industrial trainers programme on "Engine Management System for Diesel and Gasoline" at Bosch Technical Training Academy, Bangalore, from 4 to 5 March 2024.
  • Completed industrial training on "Industrial Robotics" at Axis Global Institute of Industrial Training, Coimbatore, from 28 October to 4 November 2023.
  • Completed internship training on "Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning" at NoviTech, Coimbatore, from 22 to 27 August 2022.
  • FDP / STTP / Industrial Workshop / International Workshop Attended:Attended the AICTE FDP "Data-Enabled Tribological Engineering: From Experiments to Predictive Models" for approximately 1.5 weeks during January-April 2025
  • Attended the GIAN course "Contact Mechanics: Understanding Interactions at the Material Interface," organized by IIT Palakkad and IIT Patna, from 20 to 24 January 2025.
  • Attended the skill-training workshop "AI Tools and Advanced Excel for Enhancing Paper Writing and Project Reports," organized by Vidhya Vihar Institute of Technology, Pune, and RSP Science Hub, Coimbatore, on 25 May 2024
  • Attended the Teacher Training Programme "NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Programme," organized under MMT-TTP of UGC at Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, from 16 to 24 May 2024.
  • Attended the DRDO-sponsored five-day FDP "Composite Additive Manufacturing" at NIT Tiruchirappalli from 18 to 22 December 2023.
  • Attended the ATAL FDP "Processing and Applications of Functionally Graded Composite Materials," organized by Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, and AICTE, from 6 to 10 December 2021.
  • Attended the three-day international workshop "Emerging Trends in Mechanical, Aerospace and Robotics Engineering (ETMARE 21)" at VIT Bhopal from 7 to 9 July 2021.
  • Attended the one-week AICTE online STTP "Additive Manufacturing of Multifunctional Nanocomposites" at the Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode, from 21 to 25 June 2021.
  • Attended the AICTE-ISTE-sponsored Online Refresher Programme, Phase II, "Demystifying Research Metrics (DRM/21)," at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, from 3 to 9 March 2021.
  • Attended the one-week research meet "Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-Ray Diffractometry," jointly organized by Indus University and Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, from 6 to 11 July 2020.
  • Attended the one-week research meet "Patent to All" at KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, from 29 June to 4 July 2020.
  • Attended the six-day FDP "Welding for Additive Manufacturing," organized by Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Technology and IWS, from 10 to 15 June 2020
  • .Attended the AICTE Faculty Development Programme "Manufacturing of Composites" during the period 26 August to 18 October 2019.
  • Attended the AICTE Faculty Development Programme "Fundamentals of Surface Engineering: Mechanisms, Processes and Characterizations" during the period 30 July to 4 October 2018.
  • Attended the programme "Mold Design and Die Casting" at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, from 31 July to 5 August 2017.
  • Attended the programme "Advanced Techniques in Microstructural Characterization" at IIT Roorkee from 29 May to 2 June 2017.
  • Attended the programme "Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerance and Press Tool Design" at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, from 17 to 22 April 2017
  • Attended the 8th Summer School in Tribology at IISc Bangalore from 25 to 29 July 2016.
  • Attended the programme "Modeling and Optimization of Manufacturing Systems Using Intelligent Techniques" at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, from 6 to 18 May 2013.
  • Attended the programme "Total Quality Management" at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, from 29 October to 2 November 2012.
  • R. Naveen, "Investigation on Surface Modification of Kevlar Fiber to Improve UV Durability and Mechanical Properties," Ph.D. Viva defended on 5 May 2023.
  • D. Anbazhagan, "Development and Characterization of Additively Manufactured Composite Material for Automobile Brake Rotor," Ph.D. thesis; provisional registration confirmed.
  • S.R. Kasthuri Raj, "Sandwich Composite Structures Made from 3-D Printed Cores and Natural/Synthetic Fibers for Automobile Applications: Characterization and Response Study," Ph.D. thesis; two coursework subjects completed
  • Postgraduate Theses Guided:Manoj Mariaraj, "Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing of Dissimilar Alloys: Microstructural, Mechanical and Tribological Assessment," postgraduate thesis, academic year 2023-24.
  • Sheik Nazim (21CAD009), "Investigation on Mechanical Properties and Influence of Process Parameters on the Tribological Behaviour of Additively Manufactured AlSi10Mg Alloy," postgraduate thesis, academic year 2022-23
  • M. Kavin (134ED107), "Experimental Studies on Drilling Parameters of Novel Aluminium Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites (AlHMMCs) for Automobile Brake Rotor Applications," postgraduate thesis, academic year 2014-15.
  • S. Boopathy (124CC104), "Experimental Investigation on Turning Parameters of Cast Aluminium Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites," postgraduate thesis, academic year 2014-15.
  • G. Balaji (124ED101), "Study of Mechanical and Optimized Tribological Properties of Al7075 Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites (HMMC) for Automobile Brake Rotor Applications," postgraduate thesis, academic year 2013-14
  • K.S. Hanumanth Ramji (124ED103), "Tribological Behaviour of Al6061 Hybrid Metal Matrix Composite (HMMC) for Automobile Applications," postgraduate thesis, academic year 2013-14.
  • Undergraduate Projects Guided:Lokeshwara A.V. and Kaliraj, "Mechanical and Tribological Characterization of Wire-Arc Additive Manufactured (WAAMed) Dissimilar Alloys," undergraduate thesis, academic year 2025-26.
  • Anto Monish, Arunathithyan and Ajay, "Development and Characterization of Novel Aerospace-Grade Cronidur 30 and AISI 440C Steel Powders for Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Process," undergraduate thesis, academic year 2024-25
  • Vigneshwaran S., Vijai Aravindhan and Vijay, "Mechanical and Tribological Characterization of Additively Manufactured SS316L Alloy," undergraduate thesis, academic year 2023-24.
  • Mohd Shamil, Mohd Sanal and Surya, "Mechanical Characterization of Metal Additively Manufactured AlSi10Mg Alloy," undergraduate thesis, academic year 2022-23.
  • Jayasurya, Aravinth and Gokul, "Tribological Characterization of Metal Additively Manufactured AlSi10Mg Alloy," undergraduate thesis, academic year 2022-23.
  • Prasanna V., Reswin Jim R.I. and Santhosh Kumar T., "Mechanical Characterization of PA6GF30 Specimen Fabricated by FDM," undergraduate thesis, academic year 2021-22.
  • Gowthaman S., Kathiresch C. and Kannan K.G., "Development of a Feasible Filament Extrusion Machine Setup for 3D Printers," undergraduate thesis, academic year 2021-22.
  • Muhammed Shamil P., Mohammed Samir V. and Vishaal S., "Fabrication of an Arduino-Based Goods-Carrying Bot," undergraduate thesis, academic year 2021-22.
  • Balaji S.K., Balaji N. and Dinesh Aravinth, "Corrosion Studies on Al6061 Alloy-Based Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites," undergraduate thesis, academic year 2020-21.
  • Prasanna Palani Ram, Logesh and Maxie Milivan Arul Durai, "Study on the Effect of 5S Implementation on the Manufacturing Performance of an Industry," undergraduate thesis, academic year 2020-21.
  • Collins Michael J., Raahul A.P. and Sriram B., "Investigation on Mechanical Properties of AlSi10Mg Alloy Processed by Direct Metal Laser Sintering," undergraduate thesis, academic year 2019-20 (even semester).
  • Aravinth Sabareeswaran S., Jeevanantham K. and Ram Vishnu P., "Friction and Wear Characteristics of Metal Additively Manufactured AlSi10Mg Alloy," undergraduate thesis, academic year 2019-20 (even semester).
  • Maharaj K.V. and Naveen R., "Design and Fabrication of an Auto-Feed Pneumatic Drilling Machine with Timing Circuit," undergraduate thesis, academic year 2019-20 (even semester).
  • Sriram B. (161ME289), Jeevanantham K. (171ME509) and Ram Vishnu P. (171ME529), "Certain Experimental Investigations on Mechanical Properties of Al6061 Surface Composites," undergraduate thesis, academic year 2019-20.
  • Meghul L.C. (161ME190), Venkatesh Prasath P. (161ME313) and Maharaj K.V. (171ME515), "Experimental Studies on Friction and Wear Behaviour of Al6061 Surface Composites," undergraduate thesis, academic year 2019-20.
  • Jeevanantham K. (171ME509), Ram Vishnu P. (171ME529) and Vignesh M. (171ME545), "Fabrication of a Multipurpose Mini CNC Machine," undergraduate thesis, academic year 2018-19.
  • Balamurugan K. (151ME124), Gowtham G. (151ME158) and Prasanth R. (151ME235), "Studies on the Effect of Graphite and Red-Mud Reinforcements on the Mechanical Behaviour of Al6061-T6 Surface Composites," undergraduate thesis, academic year 2018-19.
  • Harsha Vardan Reddy M. (151ME199), Naval Raj R. (151ME214) and Ranjith V. (151ME254), "Studies on the Effect of Tungsten Disulfide and Red-Mud Reinforcements on the Mechanical Behaviour of Al6061-T6 Surface Composite," undergraduate thesis, academic year 2018-19.
  • Ajithkumar B. (141ME107), Binu R. (141ME131) and Dravid Prasad N. (141ME141), "Design and Fabrication of a Staircase Climber for Differently Abled Persons," undergraduate thesis, academic year 2017-18
  • Surya B. (131ME297), Surendran S. (131ME295) and Suganth V.S.E. (131ME289), "Design and Fabrication of a Multipoint Pneumatic Grease Gun," undergraduate thesis, academic year 2016-17.
  • Dineshkumar V. (121ME139), Divyenth A. (121ME140) and Gowtham B. (121ME146), "Design and Fabrication of an Extendable Glass-cum-Wall Cleaner for High-Roof Application," undergraduate thesis, academic year 2015-16
  • S. Saravanan (111ME190), V. Vinoth Kumar (111ME216), G. Chandru (121ME504) and D. Guru Prasath (121ME514), "Tribological Behaviour of Aluminium Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites (AlHMMC)," undergraduate thesis, academic year 2014-15.
  • R.D. Nitin Kumar (101ME167), R. Ruban Kumar (101ME181) and M. Santhosh (101ME187), "Design of Front Axle for the Future Vehicle Development Programme (FVDP) and Design of Assembly Fixtures for Ashok Leyland," undergraduate thesis, academic year 2013-14.
  • J. Sasikumar (101ME178) and M. Santhosh (101ME231), "Design and Fabrication of an Off-Road Motorsport Roll Cage," undergraduate thesis, academic year 2013-14.
  • Prakash T. (081ME167), Rajagopal T. (081ME178) and Pradeep S. (091ME512), "Design and Fabrication of a Revolving Door Mechanism to Generate Compressed Air," undergraduate thesis, academic year 2011-12.
  • Editorial board member in Nature Portfolio’s “Scientific Reports” journal (Nature Group) – March 2025 onwards
  • Reviewer in International Journals & Conferences - 1. Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, SAGE - SCI 2. Journal of Elastomers and Plastics, SAGE – SCI 3. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance – SCI Springer 4. SAE International Journal of Fuels and Lubricants - ESCI 5. Materiali in Tehnologije (Materials and Technology), Slovenian Research Agency - SCI 6. Polimery – Journal on Chemistry, Technology and Polymer processing - WoS 7. SAE International Journal of Materials and Manufacturing – ESCI, WoS 8. SAE Technical Papers - Scopus Indexed. 9. Journal of Nanomaterials Hindawi – SCI 10. Adsorption Science & Technology Hindawi – SCI 11. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering (IF: 1.726) – Hindawi- SCI 12. Surface and Coatings Technology – Elsevier – SCI 13. Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics – SAGE – SCI 14. Joint Journal of Novel Carbon Resource Sciences & Green Asia Strategy – Kyushu University, Japan – Scopus Indexed 15. Materials Today: Proceedings – Elsevier – Scopus Indexed 16. IOP: Materials Science and Engineering – IOP – Scopus Indexed & WoS 17. Advanced Materials Research – Scientific.net Publisher 18. Indian Journal of Information Science and Services – BIT
  • Guest Lectures / Skill Courses Delivered 1. Delivered the value-added course "Battery Assembly" (U21VME14) on 9-10 May 2025. 2. Delivered the industry one-credit course "Automotive Engine Diagnostics" (U21OME09) on 2-3 May 2025 and 5-6 May 2025. 3. Delivered the upskilling course "Robot Programming" at KPRIET from 21 to 28 October 2024. 4. Delivered the value-added course "Design of Experiments Using Minitab Software" at KPRIET from March to May 2024. 5. Delivered a session on "Metal Additive Manufacturing Technologies" during the ATAL FDP at Erode Builders College of Engineering and Technology on 23 December 2023. 6. Delivered a session on "Role of Recent Smart Materials in Defence Applications" during the DRDO-sponsored research seminar "Smart Materials for the Defence Sector" at Shree Venkateswara Hi-Tech Engineering College, Gobichettipalayam, on 10 October 2023. 7. Delivered an IIPE guest lecture on "Introduction to 3D Printing and Scanning Technologies" at Sri Venkateswara Hi-Tech Engineering College, Gobichettipalayam, on 11 April 2023. 8. Served as a session chair at the International Conference ICATCHCOME 2023 on 10 February 2023. 9. Delivered a session on "Education System in India: Ancient, Medieval and Modern" during the programme "Essence of Indian Knowledge Tradition," organized by the Centre for Teaching Innovation and Engineering, KPRIET, Coimbatore, on 21 August 2021. 10. Delivered a session on "Blended Learning for Engineering Education" during the five-day FDP "Development of Quality Improvement Process - Optimizing Faculty Success" at Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, on 20 July 2021. 11. Delivered a session on "Grey Relational Analysis" during the AICTE-sponsored online STTP "Application of Intelligent Optimization Techniques for Engineering Research - Phase I" at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, on 15 August 2020. 12. Delivered a technical webinar on "A Research Perspective on Aluminium Alloy-Based Hybrid Composites" at SCAD College of Engineering and Technology, Tirunelveli, on 20 July 2020. 13. Delivered a session on "Introduction, Mechanical and Tribological Behaviour of Metal Matrix Composites" during the programme "Practical Approach on Mechanical, Tribological and Machining Behaviour of Metal Matrix Composites" at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, on 17 February 2018. 14. Delivered a session on "Introduction, Mechanical, Tribological and Machining Behaviour of Metal Matrix Composites" during the programme "Practical Approach on Mechanical, Tribological and Machining Behaviour of Metal Matrix Composites" at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, on 13 April 2016.
  • International / National Conferences, Workshops and Seminars Organized:Organized the state-level programme "Battery Technology and Battery Management System" on 9 May 2025; resource person: Mr. Jegankumar, TVS Training and Services.
  • Organized the national-level event "Paper Innovatex - Fiesta 2025" on 14 March 2025.
  • Organized an institute-level industry guest lecture on "ADAS Technology" on 7 March 2025; resource person: Ms. Aishwarya R., Bosch, Bangalore.
  • Organized a district-level executive development programme for Bosch dealers on 25 February 2025; resource person: Mr. Kiran, Bosch, Bangalore
  • Organized the state-level online training "Foundation Course on ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System)" in association with Bosch on 25 January 2025.
  • Organized the institute-level industrial training course "Auto Electrical Systems" under the Bosch-KPRIET Joint Certification Centre on 10 August 2024.
  • Organized the institute-level session "Fundamentals of F1 Car Design and Data Acquisition" on 19 August 2023; resource person: Mr. Jagadeesh S.P., Vehicle Performance Analyst, Formula One, Biggin Hill, England, UK.
  • Served as a resource person for the state-level workshop "Basics of 3D Printing and 3D Scanning Technologies" for external participants of FIESTA 2023 on 17 February 2023.
  • Served as a resource person for an institute-level workshop on "3D Printing and 3D Scanning Technologies" for international students of KPRIET on 29 September 2022.
  • Organized the two-day state-level hands-on workshop "Demystifying Reverse Engineering through 3D Scanning," especially for ITI and polytechnic students, on 4-5 April 2022.
  • Organized the state-level lecture series "Introduction, Functionality and Applications of FGMs" on 12 March 2022; resource person: Mr. A.D. Pradeep, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology.
  • Organized the industry-oriented one-day workshop "Scan It, Print It," especially for industry professionals and students, on 5 February 2022
  • . Organized the online webinar "How to Crack GATE 2022" on 27 July 2021; resource person: Mr. B. Kalidasan, Assistant Professor, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology.
  • Organized an institute-level faculty orientation programme on the demonstration of a 3D scanner at KPRIET on 3 February 2022.
  • Organized a one-day programme on Parenting (URAM), in association with CFTIE, for the parents of first-year students at KPRIET on 27 November 2021.
  • Organized the state-level industrial webinar "Introduction to CFD and Its Industrial Applications" on 10 July 2021; resource person: Mr. Sri Vaishnav Surya Prakash, Senior CFD Simulation Analyst, Renault-Nissan Technology and Business Centre, Chennai.
  • Organized the state-level webinar "Severe Plastic Deformation Processing of Materials" on 5 February 2021; resource person: Dr. S. Satheesh Kumar, Scientist-E, DMRL, Hyderabad.
  • Organized the state-level webinar "Tribology in Industrial Applications" on 18 January 2021; resource person: Dr. Ashokraj Jeyachandran, Associate Professor and Head, R&D, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai
  • Organized the international event "2nd International Conference on Materials, Manufacturing and Machining for Industry 4.0" as Convener on 9-10 October 2020.
  • Organized the state-level one-week FDP "Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-Ray Diffractometry" from 6 to 11 July 2020.
  • Organized the state-level webinar "Piping Engineering and Fundamentals" on 22 April 2020; resource person: Mr. R. Vijayanand, Senior Engineer, ISGEC Heavy Engineering Ltd., Chennai.
  • Organized the state-level one-day workshop "Research Scopes in Micromachining and Additive Manufacturing Processes" on 24 January 2020.
  • Organized the state-level ISTE-sponsored one-day workshop "Application of Non-Destructive Testing in Industries" on 19 July 2019.
  • Organized the international event "International Conference on Materials, Manufacturing and Machining (ICMMM-2019)" as Co-Convener on 8-9 March 2019.
  • Organized the state-level one-day workshop "Practical Approach on Mechanical, Tribological and Machining Behaviour of Metal Matrix Composites" on 13 April 2016.
  • Organized the state-level one-day workshop "Finite Element Analysis Using ANSYS 15.0" on 11 September 2015.
  • Co-coordinated the two-week ISTE workshop "Fluid Mechanics," jointly conducted by Bannari Amman Institute of Technology and IIT Kharagpur, from 20 to 30 May 2014.
  • Organized the two-day national workshop "Industrial Automation - Theory and Practice" at the BIT-FESTO Laboratory on 12-13 October 2012.
  • Fixture for a vessel polishing machine (Design Patent) - 412695-001 05/04/2024
  • Semi-automatic paper cutting machine using Geneva mechanism and industrial internet of things (Application No. E-12/1729/2021/CHE - 05.05.2021)
  • Design and Fabrication of All-Terrain Staircase Climber for Differently Abled (Application no. E-2/2945/2019-CHE)