National Institute of Technology

Educational Qualifications

Ph.D - Manufacturing Engineering, (National Institute of Technology Calicut, Government of India, Kerala) (2015)
M.E - Manufacturing Engineering, (Government College of Technology Coimbatore, Tamilnadu) (2002)
B.Tech - Production Engineering, (Government College, Madras Institute of Technology, Chennai, Tamilnadu) (1998)
B.Sc - Physics (Government College,University of Madras, Chennai, Tamilnadu) (1994)

Journals

International Journal Publications

68	Sathyaraj Sankar Lal, Sekar Kannan, “Influence of epoxy methyl ricinoleate on mechanical, visco‐elastic, and low‐velocity impact properties of flax fiber reinforced epoxy composite”, March 2025, Polymer Engineering and Science, DOI: 10.1002/pen.27175
67	Sathyaraj Sankarlal, K. Sekar, “Influence of epoxidized castor oil on the mechanical, thermal, and water diffusion properties of epoxy composites”, January 2025, Polymer Composites, DOI: 10.1002/pc.29552
66	Vasanthakumar Pandian, Sekar Kannan, “Enhancing Performance through Friction Welding of Dissimilar Aluminium 2014 and 7075 Hybrid Metal-Matrix Composite: Insights into Material Characterization, Crystallographic texture, and Mechanical Properties”, October 2024, Functional Composites and Structures, DOI: 10.1088/2631-6331/ad8c9a
65	Sathyaraj Sankarlal, K. Sekar, “Influence of castor oil-derived bio-resin on mechanical and visco-elastic properties of dynamic covalent imine bond based epoxy and its composite”, October 2024 Polymer composites https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.29102
64	P. Azhagarsamy , K. Sekar and K. P. Murali, “Effect of molybdenum concentration on mechanical, microstructural, corrosion, and tribological properties of (Al3Ni–Al3Ni2)100-x -Mox (x= 3, 5, and 7 wt%) composites”, May 2024 Intermetallics 170, DOI: 10.1016/j.intermet.2024.108339
63	Sathyaraj Sankarlal, K. Sekar, “Enhancing mechanical, thermo-mechanical and low velocity impact properties of epoxy methyl ricinoleate toughened epoxy composites by integrating microcrystalline cellulose”, Cellulose, May 2024 31(10), 10.1007/s10570-024-05964-z
62	Sekar Kannan and Vasanthakumar Pandian,” Influence of CrCuFeMnNi high entropy alloy particle on the microstructure and mechanical properties of aerospace-grade aluminum 7075 metal-metal composite”, March 2024, ARCHIVE Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part C Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science 1989-1996 (vols 203-210). http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/09544062241238809
61	Sekar Kannan and Vasanthakumar Pandian, “Characterization and Eddy Current Flaw Detection of Dissimilar Aluminium Butt Joint by Friction Stir Welding” December 2023, Materials Science Forum 1110(1):103-113 DOI: 10.4028/p-N89k2
60	Sekar Kannan and Vasanthakumar Pandian, “Numerical Modelling and Experimental Validation of Dissimilar Aluminium 2014 and 7075-SiC Composite by Friction Stir Welding”, December 2023 Materials Science Forum 1110(22):115-124 DOI:10.4028/p-cRkY42
59	P. Azhagarsamy , K. Sekar and K. P. Murali, “Investigation on Ni-Al Intermetallic Compounds Fabricated through Reactive Sintering Processes”, December 2023 Materials Science Forum 1110(9):23-31 DOI:10.4028/p-j9oaKO
58	Sathyaraj Sankarlal, K. Sekar, “Effect of Plant Oil Derived Bio-Resin and Curing Temperature on Static and Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Network”, November 2023 Journal of Biomimetics Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering 63(11):147-156 DOI:10.4028/p-UI9jks
57	Sekar Kannan and Vasanthakumar Pandian, “ High-entropy alloy reinforcement in aerospace -grade aluminium 7075: A study of yield strength and elastic modulus, October 2023, Journal of mechanical engineering science 1-21, DOI: 10.1177/09544062231213209
56	Sekar Kannan and Vasanthakumar Pandian, “Process Parameter Optimization of Aerospace-Grade Dissimilar Aluminium Alloy 7075 and 2014 by Friction Stir Welding”, October 2023 Key Engineering Materials 961(4-6):3-13 DOI:10.4028/p-usC1pR
55	Sathyaraj Sankarlal, K. Sekar, “Infuence of Microcrystalline Cellulose on Curing Kinetics, Mechanical and Thermo‑Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Methyl Ricinoleate Toughened Epoxy Copolymer”, September 2023 Journal of Polymers and the Environment, DOI:10.1007/s10924-023-03046-y
54	Sathyaraj Sankarlal, K. Sekar, Sushanta K. Sahoo, “Investigation on the effect of castor-oil based bio-resins on mechanical, visco-elastic, and water diffusion properties of flax fiber reinforced epoxy composites” Polymer composites, May 2023, DOI:10.1002/pc.27410
53	Sekar Kannan and Vasanthakumar Pandian, “Estimation of yield strength and elastic modulus of aerospace-grade aluminum 7075 composite reinforced with silicon carbide and graphite”, ARCHIVE Proceedings of the Institution 237(22):095440622311643 March 2023 DOI: 10.1177/09544062231164308
52	Sekar Kannan and Vasanthakumar Pandian, “Fabrication of Aluminium Hybrid Metal Matrix Composite Reinforced with Silicon Carbide and Graphite by Stir Casting Method”, Materials Science Forum 1081:11-21 March 2023 DOI:10.4028/p-109l81
51	Sekar Kannan and Vasanthakumar Pandian, “Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of Dissimilar Aluminium Alloys by Friction Stir Welding”, Key Engineering Materials 934(8):129-138 November 2022 DOI:10.4028/p-9oujj7
50	Sathyaraj Sankarlal, K. Sekar, Sushanta K. Sahoo “ Influence of flax fiber orientation on mechanical, thermo-mechanical and interfacial adhesion properties of epoxidized methyl ricinoleate modified epoxy composite: A sustainable green composite for cleaner production” Materials Today Communications 33;1 – 16 October 2022 10.1016/j.mtcomm.2022.104648
49	K.Sekar, “Fabrication of AA7050 Hybrid Composite Reinforced with Nano Al2O3/Micro ZrO2 Particles by Stir Casting Method and Study of Mechanical and Tribological Properties” Materials Science Forum Vol. 1073, 11-21 October 2022. https://doi.org/10.4028/p-jtvw4s
48	Sathyaraj Sankarlal, Sushanta K. Sahoo, K. Sekar. “Investigation on Curing Kinetics, Water Diffusion Kinetics and Thermo Mechanical Properties of Functionalized Castor Oil Based Epoxy Copolymers” Journal of Polymer Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10965-022-03122-2
47	P. Azhagarsamy , K. Sekar and K. P. Murali. “Nickel Aluminide intermetallic composites fabricated by various processing routes - A review”, Materials Science and Technology, Volume 38, 2022 - Issue 9, Pages 556-571. https://doi.org/10.1080/02670836.2022.2062648
46	Vasanthakumar Pandian and Sekar Kannan. “Effect of high entropy particle on aerospace-grade aluminium composite developed through supersonic vibration and squeeze infiltration technique” Journal of Manufacturing Processes, Volume 74, February 2022, Pages 383-399. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2021.12.024
45	P Nithin Raj, B Raha, K Sekar, and MA Joseph. “Effect of Manganese on Synergistic Erosion–Corrosion Characteristics of A890 7A Hyper Duplex Stainless Steels” Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, Vol. 25, 2021, pp 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-021-06148-7
44	Prasad V, Sekar K, Joseph MA. Mechanical and water absorption properties of nano TiO2 coated flax fibre epoxy composites. Construction and Building Materials,vol. 284, 2021, pp.1-13(122803). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.122803
43	Vasanthakumar P, Sekar K, Processing and preparation of aerospace-grade aluminium hybrid metal matrix composite in a modified stir casting furnace integrated with mechanical supersonic vibration squeeze infiltration method, Materials Today Communications, vol. 26, 2021, pp. 1-18(101732). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2020.101732
42	K.Kalaiselvan, K.Sekar and S. Elavarasi, A review on process parameters of Ti/Al dissimilar joint using laser beam welding, International Journal of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, 2021, Vol:15, No:6, 225- 262. ISNI:0000000091950263. publications.waset.org/10012067/pdf.
41	K. Sekar, “Mechanical and Tribological Properties of A7075/ SiC/ B4C Hybrid Composite fabricated by Stir and Squeeze Casting Method” Key Engineering Materials, 2021, Vol. 882, pp 77-88. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net%2FKEM.882.77
40	S. Sathyaraj, K. Sekar, “Recent Advances in Bio-Based Sustainable Aliphatic and Aromatic Epoxy Resins for Composite Applications” Key Engineering Materials, 2021, Vol. 882, pp 121-131. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.882.121
39	Azhagarsamy P, Sekar K and Murali K.P, “An Overview of Metallic Materials Fabrication by Direct Energy Deposition” Key Engineering Materials, 2021, Vol. 882, pp 11-20. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.882.11
38	Vishnu Prasad , K. Sekar , Soney Varghese , M.A. Joseph, “Evaluation of interlaminar fracture toughness and dynamic mechanical properties of nano TiO2 coated flax fibre epoxy composites” Polymer Testing, vol. 91 (2020), pp. 1-12(106784). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2020.106784
37	Vasanthakumar P, Sekar K, “Numerical prediction and experimental investigation of aerospace-grade dissimilar aluminium alloy by friction stir welding”Journal of Manufacturing ProcessesVol 54, 2020, pp 99-108. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2020.03.001
36	P. Nithin Raj, P.K. Navaneethkrishnan, K. Sekar, and M.A. Joseph, “Comparative study of mechanical, corrosion and erosion−corrosion properties of cast hyper-duplex and super-duplex stainless steels” International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials Volume 27, Number 7, 2020, pp. 954-961. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12613-020-1984-5
35	K. Sekar, K. Jayakumar, “Mechanical Properties of AA 5754 Hybrid Metal Matrix Composite Fabricated through Rheo-Squeeze Casting” Materials Science Forum, 2020, Vol. 979, pp 10-15. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.979.10
34	K. Sekar, P. Vasanthakumar, “Microstructural Evaluation of Similar and Dissimilar Welding of Aluminum Metal Matrix Hybrid Composite by Friction Stir Welding” Materials Science Forum,2020, Vol. 979, pp 124-128. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.979.124
33	Azhagarsamy P, Sekar K, “Investigation on Mechanical and Tribological Properties of AA7075 Alloy with B4C, Gr and Fly Ash Reinforced Hybrid Composites” Materials Science Forum, 2020, Vol. 979, pp 52-57. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.979.52
32	K. Sekar, P. Vasanthakumar, “Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Al6063 Hybrid Composites Reinforced with SiC/ZrO2 by Stir Casting and Thixoforming Process” Materials Science Forum, 2020, Vol. 979, pp 47-51. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.979.47
31	P Nithin raj, Sekar K, M A joseph “Effect of temperature on microstructure evolution and localized corrosion resistance of high tungsten hyper duplex stainless steel” Materials Research Express,vol. 6, 2019,pp. 1-12 (116557). http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ab4959
30	P Nithin raj, Anandu.P Sivan, K.Sekar, M.A.Joseph “Effect of austenite reformation on localised corrosuion resistance of hyper duplex-stainless steel in hot chloride solution”, International journal of metal casting, American foundary society,2019, vol. 11, 1198-1209. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40962-019-00348-7
29	Prasad V, K Sekar , Soney Varghese, M.A. Joseph Enhancing mode 1 and mode 2 interlaminar fracture toughness of flax fiber reinforced epoxy composite with nano TiO2, Composites Part A,2019, 124, pp. 1-11(105505). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2019.105505
28	Sekar K, “Mechanical and tribological properties of Al7475-SiCp composites by stir casting method and wear rate modelling using RSM” Sadhana, 2019,vol. 44(129), pp 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12046-019-1105-1
27	Sekar K and Vasanthakumar P, Mechanical properties of Al-Cu alloy metal matrix composite reinforced with B4C, Graphite and Wear Rate Modeling by Taguchi Method, Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol. 18, 2019, pp. 3150–3159. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2019.07.190
26	K.Sekar, Rahul Singh, Mechanical and tribological properties of A7050 Hybrid composites reinforced with nano Al2O3/Micro ZrO2 particles by stir casting method, Material science forum,Vol. 969, 2019, pp 576-581. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.969.576
25	Vasanthakumar P, Sekar K and Jayantherababu J, Thermal prediction and experimental validation of Friction Stir Weld Aerospace Grade Aluminium Alloy, Journal of Physics, Vol. 1240, 2019, pp. 1- 11. https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1240/1/012150
24	Vasanthakumar, P., Sekar, K., Venkatesh, K., Recent developments in powder metallurgy based aluminium alloy composite for aerospace applications, Materials Today Proceedings , 2019, 18, pp. 5400–5409 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2019.07.568
23	Nithinraj, P., Sivadas, N., Sekar, K., Joseph, M.A., Experimental investigation on dry sliding wear resistance of recently developed hyper-duplex stainless steel, Materials Today Proceedings, 2019, 22, pp. 2172–2178 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.03.292
22	Prasad, V., Joseph, M.A., Sekar, K., Investigation of mechanical, thermal and water absorption properties of flax fibre reinforced epoxy composite with nano TiO2 addition, Composites: Part A (2018),Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 115, 2018,360-370. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2018.09.031
21	K. Kalaiselvan, A. Elango, N. M. Nagarajan, K. Sekar: Experimental Investigation on Mechanical and Distortion Characteristics of Titanium/Aluminium Dissimilar Metal Joint Using Laser Beam Welding, Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems,Vol. 17,(4) ,2018, pp.1–11. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219686718500324
20	K. Kalaiselvan, A. Elango, N. M. , K. Sekar: Before and after heat treatment on weldment of Ti/Al laser beam dissimilar joints, Journal of Machining and Forming Technologies, 9(1-2) 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.intermet.2022.107466
19	K. Kalaiselvan, A. Elango, N. M. Nagarajan, K. Sekar “Influence of LBW parameters on properties of Ti6Al4V/AA2024 dissimilar alloy joint” , Indian journal of engineering and material science, vol. 25, 2018, 445-449.
18	K. Kalaiselvan, A. Elango, N. M. Nagarajan, N. Mathiazhagan, K. Sekar: Effect of heat treatment on mechanical properties and microstructure of Ti/Al sheet metal joint using laser beam welding, Int. J. Additive and Subtractive Materials Manufacturing, Vol. 2, (1), 2018, pp. 13-24. https://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJASMM.2018.093260
17	K. Kalaiselvan, A. Elango, N. M. Nagarajan, K. Sekar: Studies on Characteristics of Ti6Al4V/AA2024 Dissimilar Weld Joint Using Laser Beam Focusing from AA2024 Side, Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, Vol. 70 (1), 2017, pp. 01-7. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12666-017-1036-7
16	K. Sekar, K. Allesu, M. A. Joseph: Mechanical and wear properties of Al-Al2O3 metal matrix composites fabricated by the combined effect of stir and squeeze casting method, Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, Vol. 68 (2), 2015, pp. 115-121.
15	K. Kalaiselvan, A. Elango, N.M. Nagarajan, K. Sekar: Weldability of Ti/Al Dissimilar Sheet Metal Joints Using Nd:YAG Pulsed Laser, International Journal of Materials Vol.4,2017, pp.31-35. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-017-0997-3
14	K.Sekar, N.Krishna Kumar, P.Vasanthakumar: Centrifugal Pump as Turbine: Experimental Report, International Journal of ChemTech Research (USA) Vol.10, (14), 2017, pp 276-280. https://www.sphinxsai.com/2017/ch_vol10_no14/2/(276-280)V10N14CT.pdf
13	K.Sekar, N.Krishna Kumar, P.Vasanthakumar: Centrifugal Pump as Turbine for Micro-Hydro Power Scheme in Rural Areas of India: A Review, International Journal of ChemTech Research (USA) Vol.10, (14), 2017, pp 106-109. https://www.sphinxsai.com/2017/ch_vol10_no14/abstracts/A(106-109)V10N14CT.pdf
12	DheerajTripathi, K. Joseph Babu, K. PrabhakaranNair,K. Sekar : Chemical Modification of Palm Oil for low temperature applications and study on its Tribological Properties, Journal of Advanced Engineering Research, Vol.4(2),2017, pp.109-113. https://dl.jaeronline.com/papers/vol04issue022017/05_JAER_V4N2.pdf
11	K. Kalaiselvan, A. Elango, N.M. Nagarajan, K. Sekar, and N. Mathiazhagan: Studies on Interlayer Characteristics of Ti/Al Dissimilar Metal Joints Using Laser Beam, Journal of Manufacturing Technology Research Vol.9,(1-2),2017, pp.1-13.
10	K. Sekar, M. Ravi, K. Jayakumar : Investigation of Wear and Mechanical Properties of A356-SiCp-Al2O3 Hybrid Composite by Stir and Squeeze casting, Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Special issue (7), 2017, pp.131-136.
9	K. Sekar, Allesu K. and M.A. Joseph: Design of a stir casting machine, American International Journal of Research in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics. http://iasir.net/AIJRSTEMpapers/AIJRSTEM13-214.pdf
8	Sekar. K Manohar M.Jayakumar. K: Investigation of mechanical and tribological properties of A356 alloy with nanoSiCp micro particle hybrid composites through stir and squeeze casting, Journal of Advanced Engineering Research Vol. 3(2), 2016, pp.89-92. https://www.iitg.ac.in/aimtdr2014/PROCEEDINGS/papers/346.pdf
7	Karuppanna Prasad N and Sekar K: Optimal Alternative Selection Using Moora In Industrial Sector – A Review, International Journal of Fuzzy Logic Systems (IJFLS), Vol. 6 (2), 2016, pp. 1-21. https://doi.org/10.5121/ijfls.2016.6201
6	Karuppanna Prasad N and Sekar K: Selection of best alternative in manufacturing and service sector using multi grade decision approach-A Review, Computer Science & Information Technology, 2016, pp. 57- 74. http://dx.doi.org/10.5121/csit.2016.60406
5	Sekar, K. Allesu, K and Joseph, M.A: Comparison Study of as-cast and T6 Condition of Microstructure, Bending Strength and Double Shear Strength of A356 Alloy by Gravity, Vacuum and Squeeze Casting, International Journal of Applied Mechanics and Materials Vol. 594, 2014, pp. 102-105. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.592-594.102
4	Sekar, K. Allesu, K and Joseph, M.A: Effect of T6 heat treatment in tribological properties of A356 aluminium alloy reinforced with Al2O3nano particles by combination effect of stir and squeeze casting, International Journal of Applied Mechanics and Materials Vol. 592, 2014, pp. 968-971. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.592-594.968
3	K. Sekar, K. Allesu, M.A. Joseph: Design, construction and performance evaluation of multiple casting machine, Nigerian journal of technology (nijotech), Vol. 32(30), 2013, pp. 498 – 506. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/njt/article/view/123627
2	K. Sekar, Allesu K. and M.A. Joseph: Microstructure, double shear and tribological properties of A356 aluminium alloy fabricated by gravity, vacuum and squeeze casting method, International Journal of Mechanics Structural. Vol. 4(1), 2013, pp. 25-34. http://www.irphouse.com/ijms/ijmsv4n1_02.pdf
1	K. Sekar, Allesu K. and M.A. Joseph: Design of a Vacuum Casting Machine, International Journal of Engineering and Manufacturing Science. Vol. 3(1), 2013, pp. 9-16. https://www.ripublication.com/Volume/ijemsv3n1.htm

M.Tech. Projects Guided

S. No.	Project Title	Year of Completion
63	High cycle fatigue analysis and comprehensive material investigation of hot extruded solid and seamed AA 6082 profiles	2025
62	Aluminium alloy 7075 matrix composite reinforced with multi layered graphene encapsulated equimolar CoCrFeMnNi high entropy alloy via vacuum die casting for aerospace structural application	2024
61	Effect of castor oil based bio resin on mechanical thermomechanical and recyclable of vanillin based vitrimer composites	2024
60	Development of Aluminium 2024 reinforced with MoS2/SiC Hybrid composite using stir integrated with ultrasonic squeeze casting method	2023
59	Influence of Microcrystalline cellulose on curing kinetics, mechanical, thermal and thermo-mechanical properties of bio-resin toughened epoxy system	2023
58	Development of Aluminium 2024 reinforced with MoS2/SiC hybrid composites using powder metallurgy	2023
57	Development and characterization of graphene-added CoCrFeMnNi HEA composites	2023
56	Effect of methyl ester of castor oil on mechanical and thermal properties on vanillin based vitrimer	2023
55	Recyclable and Reusable carbon fibre epoxy vitrimer composite	2023
54	Study on effect of fibre orientation on mechanical and thermo mechanical properties of epoxy methylricinoleate modified epoxy composites	2022
53	Friction stir lap welding of A6061 to AZ31 with Graphene Nanoplatelets as an interlayer	2022
52	Development of Aluminium 7075 metal matrix composites by Powder Metallurgy method	2022
51	Investigation on the effect of functionalized castor oil based resins on mechanical, thermal and thermo-mechanical properties of flax fibre reinforced epoxy composites	2022
50	Comparative study on formulation and mechanical behaviour of Ni-Al intermetallic by mechanical alloying and reactive sintering	2022
49	Corrosion behaviour and material characterization of aerospace grade aluminium alloys and composites by friction stir welding	2022
48	Assessment of Ply sequencing on the mechanical performance of Hybrid composite materials	2022
47	Development of Aluminium 7075 metal matrix composites reinforced with high entropy alloy particles	2021
46	Synthesis and investigation of Mechanical, thermal and curing kinetics of toughened sustainable bio-based epoxy blends	2021
45	Fabrication and characterization of Ni-Al-Mo composites by powder metallurgy route	2021
44	Surface Modification Processes to Increase the Corrosion Resistance in Hyper Duplex Stainless Steels	2020
43	Development and Study of Mechanical Properties of Natural Fiber and MWCNT Reinforced PLA Hybrid Green Composite	2020
42	Study of Mechanical Properties and Wear Behavior of Al 5052 Aluminum Matrix Hybrid Composite Reinforced With SiC and Graphite	2020
41	Study Of Mechanical Properties And Wear Behaviour Of Al 5083aluminum Matrix Hybrid Composite Reinforced With MWCNT And ZrO2	2020
40	Friction stirs welding of dissimilar Aluminium alloys 2014-T651 and 7075-T651	2019
39	Hot corrosion and erosion corrosion behavior of ASTM A890 grade 7A hyper duplex stainless steel	2019
38	Mode II interlaminar fracture behavior of matrix modified flax fiber reinforced epoxy composites	2019
37	Mode I interlaminar studies of flax fiber composites by fiber modification techniques	2019
36	Fabrication of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu Alloy hybrid metal composite reinforced with SiC and graphite by stir and supersonic assisted squeeze casting method	2019
35	Effect of load and velocity on dry sliding wear behavior of hyper duplex stainless steel	2019
34	Studies on mechanical properties of liquid metallurgy processed aluminium matrix composites reinforced with high entropy alloy particles	2019
33	Simulation of heat generation and experimental validation of aluminum alloy 7075 & 2014 by friction stir welding	2019
32	Preparation of AA7075 by mechanical alloying and study of micro structural characterization and mechanical properties of AA2014-SiC-Graphite hybrid metal matrix composite by stir casting	2018
31	Experimental Investigation of Similar and Dissimilar Metal Joining of AA2014 and AA7075 by Friction Stir Welding	2018
30	Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Dissimilar Material Joining of Aluminum and steel	2018
29	Investigation of Mechanical and Welding properties of AA7075/SiC/Graphite Hybrid Composite by Agitator and Squeeze Casting	2018
28	Fabrication of AA7075/SiC/Graphite Metal Matrix Composite by Powder Metallurgy Method	2018
27	Study of AA7075/High Entropy Alloy Particle Metal-Metal Composite by Powder Metallurgy Method	2018
26	Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Flax Fiber – Epoxy Composite with Nano TiO2 Filler	2018
25	Investigation of Tribological Properties of Blended Canola Oil	2018
24	Fabrication Of Al6063 Hybrid Composites Reinforced With Zro2/Sic Micro Particles by Stir Casting And Thixoforming Process And Study Of Mechanical And Tribological Properties	2018
23	Development and Characterization of Flax Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composite with Addition of Nano Fillers	2018
22	Effects of Electrophoretically Deposited Graphene Oxide Coating On the Interfacial & Interlaminar Properties of Carbon Fiber Epoxy Composites	2018
21	Analytical Investigation of Temperature Distribution in Orthogonal Machining Of Mild Steel Using Fem	2018
20	Influence of Heat Treatment on Microstructure and Wear Resistance of Super and Hyper Duplex Stainless Steel	2018
19	Structural Analysis of Aircrafts Wing Made Up of Composite Using Finite Element Modelling	2018
18	Metallurgical and Heat Treatment Optimization To Mitigate The Effects of Intermetallic Phases On Corrosion Resistance And Mechanical Properties of ASTM A890 7A Hyper Duplex Stainless Steel	2018
17	Mechanical and Welding properties of Al6082-SiC-ZrO2 hybrid composite fabricated by squeeze casting method	2017
16	Development of bio lubricant from chemically modified palm oil and evaluation of its physiological and tribological properties	2017
15	Study of mechanical and tribological properties of A7075/ Micro B4C/ Micro SiC hybrid composite fabricated by developed stir and squeeze casting process	2017
14	Enhancement of Rheological and Tribological Properties of Sesame Oil and Study of Its Molecular Structure Using Quantum Chemical Calculation	2017
13	Fabrication of AA2014 Hybrid composite reinforced with B4C/ Graphite particles by developed stir casting method and study of mechanical and welding properties	2017
12	Improvement in Mechanical properties of Flax fibre reinforced epoxy composites by chemical modification and addition of nano TiO2	2017
11	Fabrication of A7050 hybrid composite reinforced with nano Al2O3 and ZrO2 particles by stir casting method and study mechanical and tribological properties	2017
10	Investigation on microstructure and mechanical properties of stir cast Al7475/SiC composites and wear rate modelling using RSM	2015
9	Some investigations on properties of Rheo-squeeze cast AA5754 reinforced with B4C and Al2O3 Particulates and friction stir butt welding of metal matrix composites	2015
8	Fabrication of A356 based hybrid composite reinforced with Al2O3 and B4C particles by stir with squeeze casting method and study its properties	2014
7	Investigation of wear and mechanical properties of A356/Al2O3/Gr hybrid composites fabricated by stir with squeeze casting method	2014
6	Evaluation of mechanical and tribological properties of A356 /Al2O 3 / ZrO2 hybrid composites	2014
5	Evaluation of mechanical and tribological properties of A356/Al2O3 /MoS2 hybrid composites	2013
4	Investigation of wear and mechanical properties of A356-SiCp - Al2O3 hybrid composite	2013
3	Effect of nano particles on the microstructure and wear analysis of LM 25 (A356) alloy manufactured by squeeze casting	2012
2	Investigations on effect of nano particles in mechanical properties of squeeze cast LM 25 aluminum alloy	2012
1	Effect of Al2O3 nano particle on the mechanical properties of squeeze cast LM 25 aluminum alloy	2012

B.Tech. Projects Guided

S.No.	ProJect Title	Year of Completion
30	Development of industrial grading and shorting system for coconuts	2025
29	Design and development of drones with optimized propeller for application in low - pressure conditions	2025
28	Development of AA 7075 composite reinforced with high entropy alloy (HEA)	2025
27	Design, fabrication and control of a multipurpose marine robot	2024
26	Development of versatile multi locomotion system for air, land and water	2024
25	Exploring corrosion resistance enhancement with vajralepa (herbal coating)	2024
24	Aluminium alloy 7075 matrix composite reinforced with equimolar CoCrFeMnNi high entropy alloy via vacuum die casting	2024
23	Numerical and Experimental heat transfer analysis of Aluminium 4043 using GMAW based WAAM	2023
22	Experimental investigation on Ni-Al-Mo composites fabricated by spark plasma sintering	2023
21	Comparative study of reactive sintering and spark plasma sintering on Ni-Al alloy	2023
20	Thermo-mechanical modelling and simulation of friction stir weld of aluminium composites	2021
19	Development of Aluminium Hybrid Metal Matrix Composite by Powder Metallurgy Method	2020
18	Development of Portable Energy Harvester	2019
17	Design, Fabrication and Testing of Dynamic Load Redistributing Wearable Robot	2018
16	Estimation of Gaseous Properties using Acoustics waves	2018
15	Design and fabrication of utilization of heat losses in domestic gas stove	2018
14	Mechanical, Tribological and Welding Properties of AA2017-B4C Graphite Composite Fabricated By Stir Casting and Thixoforming Method	2018
13	Investigation of the mechanical properties of hybrid composite of Al 6351 with silicon carbide and zirconium oxide	2016
12	Evaluation of mechanical properties of Al 5083 /Al2O3/SiC metal matrix composites by stir casting method	2016
11	Development of eco - friendly biodegradable lubricant from vegetable oil	2015
10	Evaluation of mechanical and tribological properties of AA6111 /Al2O 3 / ZrO2 metal matrix composites	2015
9	Fabrication of aluminium 7075 alloy based hybrid composite reinforced with Al2O3 and B4C	2015
8	Wear and surface roughness study of A356 alloy by gravity, vacuum and squeeze casting method	2014
7	Evaluation of mechanical and tribological properties of A356 /Gr / ZrO2 using stir with vacuum casting	2014
6	Comparation of mechanical properties and wear studies of A356 produced by sand casting, die casting and stir casting	2013
5	Comparation of mechanical properties and wear study of A356 aluminum alloy cast using different casting techniques	2013
4	Mechanical properties of LM 25 aluminium alloy	2012
3	Investigation on effect of nano particles in mechanical properties of squeeze cast LM 25 aluminium alloy	2012
2	Wear and microstructure study of LM 25	2012
1	Enhancement of mechanical properties of LM 25 aluminium alloy	2011

Details of Academic Outreach Activities

Outreach Activities

S. No.	Outreach (Ph.D. / M.S.- Thesis Indian Examiner/ Auditor - COE/ DC Member/Ph.D. Subject Expert/ Invigilotor - JEE & GATE / Election Officer	Institution / University/ Place	Year
30	Anna University Ph.D Thesis- Evaluation and External Indian examiner for Mr. Mohamed Anwar A U	PSG Tech Coimbatore,	2025
29	Anna University Ph.D Thesis- Evaluation and External Indian examiner for Mr. Duraimurugan I	Govt Engineering College, Panruti	2025
28	NIT Trichy M.S (Research) Thesis- Evaluation for Mr. Pradeep	NIT Trichy	2025
27	Auditor for semester question papers and valued answer scripts of Mechanical, Industrial and Engineering Design, held in COE	PSG College of Technology Coimbatore	2025
26	Anna University Ph.D Thesis- Evaluation and External Indian examiner for Mr. Venkataramanan K	Mahendra Engineering College, Salem	2024
25	Anna University Ph.D Thesis- Evaluation and External Indian examiner for Mr. Amalraju D	Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore	2024
24	Anna University Ph.D Thesis- Evaluation and External Indian examiner for Mr. Saravana kumar P	GCT Coimbatore	2024
23	Anna University Ph.D Thesis- Evaluation and External Indian examiner for Mr. Swaminathan M	GCT Coimbatore	2024
22	APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Ph.D Thesis- Evaluation and External Indian examiner for Mr. Ejjas Ahammed	GCE Trissur, Kerala	2024
21	GITAM University Ph.D Thesis- Evaluation and External Indian examiner for Ms. Nimmagadda Srilatha	GITAM University, Andhra	2024
20	Anna University Ph.D Thesis- Evaluation and External Indian examiner for Ms. Gayathri K	MRK Engg College, Chidambaram	2024
19	Kalasalingam University Ph.D Thesis- Evaluation and External Indian examiner for Mr. Aravind. D	Kalasalingam University	2024
18	Anna University Ph.D Thesis- Evaluation and External Indian examiner for Mr. Krishnaraj J	GCT Coimbatore	2023
17	Crescent University Ph.D Thesis- Evaluation and External Indian examiner for Mr. Mohd Durvesh Mohiuddin	Crescent University, Chennai	2023
16	Anna University Ph.D Thesis- Evaluation and External Indian examiner for Ms. Hepsi Beaula M J	SSN Engineering College, Chennai	2023
15	Anna University- Ph.D Thesis- Evaluation and External Indian examiner for Mr. Vijayakumar K	GCT Coimbatore	2023
14	NIT Trichy- M.S (Research) Thesis- Evaluation for Mr. Upendra Kumar	NIT Trichy	2023
13	NIT Surathkal- Ph.D Thesis- Evaluation and External Indian examiner for Mr. Viswanath Bhajantri. F	NIT Surathkal, Mangalore	2023
12	Anna University- Ph.D Thesis- Evaluation and External Indian examiner for Mr. Narasimha Rajan. M	Mahendra Engineering College, Salem	2023
11	Anna University- Ph.D Thesis- Evaluation and External Indian examiner for Mr. P. Prasanth	GCE Salem	2021
10	Pondicherry University- Ph.D Thesis- Evaluation and External Indian examiner for Mr. L. Martin	Pondicherry University	2021
9	Anna University- Ph.D Thesis- Evaluation and External Indian examiner for Mr. J. Prabahar	GCE Salem	2020
8	NIT Trichy- M.S (Research) Thesis- Evaluation for Mr. Pradeep Kumar Mishra	NIT Trichy	2020
7	Anna University- Ph.D Thesis- Evaluation and External Indian examiner for Mr. J. Rabi	GCE Salem	2019
6	Anna University- Ph.D Thesis- Evaluation and External Indian examiner for Mr.R. Jeyaraman	GCE Salem	2019
5	Anna University- Ph.D Thesis- Evaluation and External Indian examiner for Mr. J. Joshuna Gnanasekaran	Adiyaman Engineering College, Hosur	2018
4	Invigilator- IIT- JEE / NIMCET	NIT Calicut	2017
3	Invigilator- IIT- JEE / GATE	NIT Calicut	2009
2	Election Officer, Election to the Kerala Legislative Assembly	Kerala	2016
1	Election Officer, Election to the Kerala Legislative Assembly	Kerala	2011

Sponsored Projects

S.No.	Project Title	Funding Agency	Amount	Completed/ Ongoing
1	'Synthesis and Processing of Aluminium Alloy 7075 and Hybrid Composite Developed by Powder Metallurgy Method and Study of Material Characterization, Mechanical Properties and Corrosion behaviour for Aerospace Application	KSCSTE	Rs.6.55,000	On Going
2	Experimental studies on A356 alloy and Al₂O₃nano composite castings produced in a newly developed multiple casting machines	FRG	Rs. 5, 00, 000	Completed
3	Development of Eco-Friendly Biodegradable Lubricant from Vegetable Rice Bran Oil	TEQIP	Rs. 1, 50, 000	Completed
4	Development of Nano-Filter based Natural Fiber Composites	TEQIP	Rs. 1, 06, 500	Completed
5	Design, Fabrication and Testing of Dynamic Load Redistributing Wearable Robot	NITC Sponsored	Rs. 50, 000	Completed
6	Estimation of Gaseous Properties using Acoustics waves	NITC Sponsored	Rs. 1, 50, 000	Completed
7	Design and fabrication of utilization of heat losses in domestic gas stove	NITC Sponsored	Rs. 40, 000	Completed
8	Robot based automation for vertical farming	NITC Sponsored	Rs. 90, 000	Completed
9	Development of human safe compliant robotic end-effector for nasal and oropharyngeal swab test	NITC Sponsored	Rs. 114000	Completed
10	Development of versatile air, land and water UAV for amphibious locomotion	NITC Sponsored	Rs. 84, 000	Completed
11	Design, fabrication and control of a multipurpose marine robot	NITC Sponsored	Rs. 75, 000	Completed

UG Courses

CAD / CAM / CIM
Fluid Power Controls
Welding Technology
Metal Casting and Joining
Manufacturing Science
Materials Science and Metallurgy

PG Courses

Mechanical Behaviour of Materials
Major Project/Mini Project/Seminar
Materials Science
Ferrous and Nonferrous Metallurgy
Advanced Hydraulic and Pneumatics Automation System

Research Interests

Nano Composites/Hybrid /Metal Matrix Composites
Additive manufacturing
Welding
Polymer Material and Composite
Materials Processing
Advanced Materials
Manufacturing Automation
Metal Casting
Innovative Machine Design and Fabrication

Industrial Experience

Industry – Welding and Machine Tool Industry Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Designation – Production Engineer

Machine Tool Plant and Welding plant

Period : Two years (1998-2000)

Nature of Work : Study of machine drawing and machining operations for

IGCAR- Project
Study of welding drawing and welding operations for
IGCAR and HVF Project.

Awards

International Award from World Research Council - Innovation Research in Design and development of multiple casting machine for composite materials, 2018.
Best Paper award and Presentation at International Conference on “Futuristic Trends In Materials and Manufacturing” at Delhi Technical Campus during 26-27 October, 2018.
Best Paper Award for final year M.Tech Machine Design student in MED. Mr. Dheeraj Tripathi of final year M.Tech Machine Design won the Best Paper and Presentation Award at National Conference, Energy 2016 under the supervision of Dr. K. Prabhakaran Nair and Dr. K. Sekar –MED NIT Calicut.
Best Paper Award for final year B.Tech Production Engineering students at BITS Pilani-"Quark-15"Mr.Tarun.M.S and Mr. Saikumar. M of final year B.Tech Production Engineering won the Best Paper and Presentation Award at BITS Pilani in the Conference-Quark-15 under the supervision of Dr. K. Prabhakaran Nair and Dr. K. Sekar -MED. This project was financially supported by TEQIP II.

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Membership in Professional Bodies

Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME- 102201290)
Life Member, Indian Society of Technical Education (LM110712)
Life Member, Indian Institute of Metals (LM56652)
Life Member, National Society of Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (LM704)
Life Member, Indian Welding Society (L01807)
Member, Institute of Indian Foundry men

TEQIP and KSCSTE Sponsored Faculty development program on “ Advances in Industrial Automation Fluid Power Control Technologies” Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Calicut during 1^st -5^th July 2019
Advances in Welding and Material Processing –DST SERB-Dept of Mechanical Engineering, NITC, 2018, Kerala, India
Industrial Tribology and Its Recent Advances in Engineering – TEQIP II - Dept of Mechanical Engineering, NITC, 2016, Kerala, India.
Recent Developments in Design of Press Tools, Jigs and Fixtures – AICTE- Dept of Mechanical Engineering, NITC, 2011, Kerala, India.

Guest Lectures And Keynote Address

Guest Lectures and keynote address

S. No.	Guest Lecture - Title	Institutions	Month/Year
15	Invited talk on “Hydraulic Components and Circuits”, 24th June 2025.	NIT Calicut	June 2025
14	Invited talk on Effective Research Proposal Writing and Research Paper Writing	Mahendra Institute of Technology, Salem	Nov 2024
13	Invited talk on How to write research articles	Kalasalingam University, Madurai	June 2023
12	ISTE sponsored 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Design, Manufacturing and Materials and Engineering (ISDMME 2023)	NGP Institute of Technology, Coimbatore	April 2023
11	Invited talk on Crafting a compelling research proposal insights and best practices	Kalasalingam University, Madurai	March 2023
10	Recent advances in Composite Materials- Invited talk- Department of Mechanical Engineering	Vidya Academy of Science and Technology, Kerala	Dec 2019
9	Design and development of innovative automated new machine- Invited talk-Department of Mechanical Engineering	NIT Calicut	July 2019
8	Design and development of innovative automated new machine for welding and nano composites/micro composites materials – Invited talk–DST SERB sponsored workshop on Advances in Welding and Materials Characterization	NIT Calicut	Dec 2018
7	Seminar talk on Development of new machines and nano composite materials- in the Department of Manufacturing, School of Mechanical Engineering (SMEC)	VIT University, Vellore	Aug 2017
6	Invited talk on Product design and Manufacturing – International Congress Conference on Building an Inclusive Leadership Ecosystem for Global Busisness	Nehru Institute of Technology, Coimbotore	Aug 2017
5	Invited talk on Design and Development of new Automated Machine and Nano Composite Materials–FDP on Recent Advances in Robotics and Automation (RARA-2017)	Vimal Jyothi Engineering College, Kerala	Nov 2017
4	Design, construction and performance evaluation of multiple casting machine manufacturing and automation– Keynote address - National Symposium on Light Metals, Composites and Manufacturing Processes (LMCMP-2017)	CSIR-NIIST, Kerala	March 2017
3	Product Manufacturing and Automation– Keynote address - 8th Global Conference on Evolving Trends in Business Models & Markets	Nehru Institute of Technology	Feb 2017
2	Innovative Machine Design and Fabrication to Nano Composites/Micro Composites Materials – Invited Lecture – FDP on Industrial Tribology and Its Recent Advances in Engineering	NIT Calicut	Oct 2016
1	Fluid Power Controls in Robotics and Automation– Invited Lecture – FDP on Recent Trends in Robotics	IHRD, Kerala	Oct 2016

Reviewer for International Journals (SCI Indexed Journal)

Particulate Science and Technology (SCI-Journal, Taylor and Francis)
Materials Research Express, (SCIE-Journal)
Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, (SCIE-Journal).
Materials Research (SCIE-Journal)

Technical chair person

Technical Chair Person

S.No.	Title of Conferences	Institutions	Month/Year
10	Chaired technical session for ISTE sponsored 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Design, Manufacturing and Materials and Engineering (ISDMME 2023)	NGP Institute of Technology, coimbatore	April 2023
9	Chaired technical session for ICAMS-2021 International Conference on Advances in Materials Science organized by Technology Research and Innovation Centre	Dr.Vithalrao Vikhe Patil College of Engineering, Ahmednagar	Dec 2021
8	Chaired technical session for ICAMS-2020 International Conference on Advances in Material Science	Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil College of Engineering, Ahmednagar	2020
7	Chaired technical session for SME-2019 “International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Developments in Materials, Manufacturing and Energy Engineering	N.M.A.M. Institute of Technology, Mangalore	May 2019
6	Chaired technical session for ICMMM -2019 “2nd International Conference on Materials, Manufacturing and Modeling	VIT Vellore	March 2019
5	Chaired technical session for ISERMAT-2019 The two-day Second International Conference on “Sustainable Energy Resources, Materials and Technologies	SSN college of engineering, Chennai	March2019
4	Chaired technical session for AIMTDR -2018 “7th Internationaland 28th All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research (AIMTDR) Conference	Anna University, Chennai	Dec 2018
3	Chaired technical session forICRAMMT-2018“International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials& Manufacturing Technologies	MLR Institute of Technology & Management, Hyderabad	Nov 2018
2	Chaired technical session for PFAM-23 "Twenty third International Conference on Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials	Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee	Dec 2014
1	Co-chaired the technical session for COPEN-8 "International Conference on Precision, Meso, Micro and Nano Engineering	NIT Calicut	Dec 2013

Administrative Responsibilities

S. No.	Administrative Responsibilities	Year
23	Convener, UG project Evaluation for Manufacturing and Materials Stream	2025 - till date
22	Departmental Undergraduate Committee (DUGC)	2023- till date
21	Faculty Advisor and Chief (ME01)	2023- till date
20	Chairman of B.Tech Production Engineering	2023- till date
19	Institute Level Internship Activity Coordinator,	2024 to till date
18	Coordinator, B.Tech Mechanical Engineering for the academic year	2020-2024
17	Food inspection committee – NITC Hostels	2019 – 2021.
16	Warden (A- Hostel)	2018 to 2021.
15	Chairman of B.Tech Mechanical Engineering	2017 to 2022.
14	Department Time Table Committee for B.Tech & M.Tech/Ph.D	2017 to 2018.
13	Project Evaluation Committee for M.Tech - Energy Engineering and Management	2010-2013
12	Faculty-in-charge, Production Engineering Laboratory MED, NITC	2017 to 2018.
11	Doctoral Committee Member for Ph.D – in different field	2015 to till date
10	Member of Central Instrumentation Facility at National Institute of Technology Calicut.	2015
9	Co-Coordinator of M.Tech - Materials Science and Technology	2016 to 2023.
8	Industrial visit to Lakshmi machine tool works and PSG Foundry Coimbatore	2012-2014
6	Member-Food Committee – Mechanical Engineering Department for various program	2010 to 2015
5	Faculty-in-charge, Materials Science Laboratory, MED, NITC	2010 to till date
4	Faculty Advisor	2008 to till date
3	Project Evaluation Committee for M.Tech - Materials Science and Technology	2007 to 2025.
2	Warden (F Hostel)	2007 to 2009
1	Anti-ragging squad – NITC Hostels	2007 to 2009

Patents

S. No.	Title	Granted/ Published
1	Nithin Das K P, S. Sathyaraj, Sekar Kannan, Bio filler based Bio-epoxy composite with improved wear and mechanical properties; 532219, 08/04/2024.	Granted
2	Sudheer AP, Devadasan P, Sekar Kannan, Dynamic head load redistributing wearable robot; 541181, 07/06/2024. (Granted)	Granted
3	B. Sibin, Dr. K. Sekar, S. Krishna Narayan , a multi-layered graphene encapsulated high-entropy alloy reinforced metal matrix composite and methods of fabrication thereof: 562424, 05/07/2024 (Granted)	Granted
4	S. Sathyaraj, Dr. K. Sekar, A Method for Synthesis of Bio-Sourced Epoxy Vitrimer for Enhanced Toughness and Recyclability: 202441071499, 21/09/2024. (Published)	Published
5	Dr. K. Sekar, P. Vasanthakumar, A Mechanical Agitating Device for Manufacturing Metal Matrix Composites: 202541017627, 14/03/2025 (Published)	Published

International Conference Publications

65	S. Sathyaraj, K.Sekar Influence of Epoxy Methyl Ricinoleate On Mechanical and Visco-Elastic Properties of Flax Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites, International conference on modern materials for engineering and research (ICMMER 2023), Sengunthar Engineering college, Tiruchengode during October 26-27, 2023.
64	S. Sathyaraj, K.Sekar Effect of Castor Oil based bio-resin on Mechanical and Thermo-Mechanical of Flax Fiber Embedded Epoxy Composites, International conference on modern materials for engineering and research (ICMMER 2023), Sengunthar Engineering college, Tiruchengode during October 26-27, 2023.
63	K. Sekar, B. Sibin, Characterisation of CoCrFeMnNi high entropy alloy powder synthesised by High Entropy alloy powder synthesised by high energy ball milling, Third global conference on Recent Advances in Sustainable Materials (GC-RASM 2023) PGP college of Engineering and technology, Namakkal during July 27-28,2023.
62	K. Sekar, P. Vasanthakumar, Characterization and eddy current flaw detection of disimilar aluminium butt joint by FSW, 2nd International conference on Sustainable Design, Materials and Manufacturing in Engineering by ISTE New Delhi during April 05-06, 2023.
61	P. Azhagarsamy , K. Sekar and K. P. Murali, “Investigation on Ni-Al Intermetallic Compounds Fabricated through Reactive Sintering Processes”, 2nd International conference on Sustainable Design, Materials and Manufacturing in Engineering by ISTE New Delhi during April 05-06, 2023.
60	K. Sekar, P. Vasanthakumar, Numerical modelling and experimental validation of disimilar friction stir welded aluminium composites, 2nd International conference on Sustainable Design, Materials and Manufacturing in Engineering by ISTE New Delhi during April 05-06, 2023.
59	K. Sekar, P. Vasanthakumar, Process Parameter Optimization of Aerospace-Grade Dissimilar Aluminium Alloy 7075 and 2014 by Friction Stir Welding, Material Science and Manufacturing Technology (ICMSMT-2023) organized by Akshaya college of engineering, coimbatore, India, 13-14 April 2023.
58	K. Sekar, S. Sathyaraj, Effect of Plant Oil Derived Bio-Resin and Curing Temperature on Static and Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Network, International Conference on Nanomaterials and Nanodevices (ICNN-2022) organized by Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, 23-24 April 2022.
57	K. Sekar, P. Vasanthakumar, Microstructural and mechanical properties of dissimilar aluminium alloys by friction stir welding, Fourth International Conference on Materials Science and Manufacturing Technology 2022 (ICMSMT 2022) organized by Akshaya College of Engineering and Technology and Diligentec Solutions Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, 08 – 09 April 2022.
56	K. Sekar "Fabrication of A7050 hybrid composite reinforced with nano Al2O3/ micro ZrO2 particles by stir casting method and study of mechanical and tribological properties", Fourth International Conference on Materials Science and Manufacturing Technology 2022 (ICMSMT 2022) organized by Akshaya College of Engineering and Technology and Diligentec Solutions Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, 08 – 09 April 2022.
55	P. Vasanthakumar, K. Sekar, “Dry sliding wear and corrosion behavior of AA2014-SiC-Graphite hybrid metal matrix composite by stir casting method”, International Conference on Advances in Materials Science Engineering (ICAMS 2021) organized by Technology Research and Innovation Centre and Dr.Vithalrao Vikhe Patil College of Engineering, Ahmednagar, India, 16-17 Dec 2021.
54	K. Sekar, P. Vasanthakumar, Microstructure and mechanical properties of AA2014-SiC-Graphite hybrid metal matrix composite by stir casting method, International Conference on Advances in Materials Science Engineering (ICAMS 2021) organized by Technology Research and Innovation Centre and Dr.Vithalrao Vikhe Patil College of Engineering, Ahmednagar, India, 16-17 Dec 2021.
53	K. Sekar, P. Vasanthakumar, Characterization and eddy current flaw detection of dissimilar aluminium alloys by friction stir welding, International Conference on Advances in Materials Science Engineering (ICAMS 2021) organized by Technology Research and Innovation Centre and Dr.Vithalrao Vikhe Patil College of Engineering, Ahmednagar, India, 16-17 Dec 2021.
52	K.Sekar, Study of mechanical properties and wear behaviour of Al5052 matrix hybrid composite reinforced with SiC and graphite, International conference on sustainable technology applications for green engineering solutions, STAGE2020, NSS college of Engineering, Palakkad, Kerala,2020.
51	K. Sekar, Mechanical and Tribological Properties of A7075/ SiC/ B4C Hybrid Composite fabricated by Stir and Squeeze Casting Method, International Conference on Advances in Material Science (ICAMS) 2020, Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil College of Engineering, Ahmednagar, 2020.
50	S. Sathyaraj, K. Sekar, “Recent Advances in Bio-Based Sustainable Aliphatic and Aromatic Epoxy Resins for Composite Applications” International Conference on Advances in Material Science (ICAMS) 2020, Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil College of Engineering, Ahmednagar, 2020.
49	Sekar K and Vasanthakumar P,“Advancement in Liquid Processing Techniques of Aerospace-Grade 7XXX Series Aluminium Alloy and its Composites”, International Conference on Advances in Material Science (ICAMS) 2020, Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil College of Engineering, Ahmednagar, 2020.
48	Azhagarsamy P, Sekar K and Murali K.P, “An Overview of Metallic Materials Fabrication by Direct Energy Deposition” International Conference on Advances in Material Science (ICAMS) 2020, Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil College of Engineering, Ahmednagar, 2020.
47	Sekar K, Fabrication of A7050 Hybrid Composite Reinforced with Nano Al2O3/Micro ZrO2 Particles by stir casting method and study of mechanical and tribological properties, International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Developments in Materials, Manufacturing and Energy, SME 2019, NITTE, Karnataka,2019.
46	Sekar K, Investigation of Hybrid Composite A7075/SiC/B4C by Stir and Squeeze Casting Method, 2nd International Conference on Materials, Manufacturing and Modelling, ICMMM-2019, VIT, Vellore, March 2019.
45	Sekar K, Boulevard for Effective Consumption of Power and Energy in Friction Stir Welding, ICMMM-2019, VIT, Vellore, March 2019.
44	Sekar K, Comparative Analysis of Friction Stir Welded Joints using Water run and air Stream cooling for Superior Strength, ICMMM-2019, VIT, Vellore, March 2019.
43	Sekar K, Investigation on Mechanical and Tribological properties of AA7075 Alloy with B4C, Gr and Fly ash reinforced hybrid composites, 2ndInternation conference on Sustainable Energy Resources, Materials and Technologies( ISERMAT-2019), SSNCE, Chennai, March 2019.
42	Sekar K, Mechanical Properties of AA5754 Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites Fabrication through Rheao-Squeeze Casting, 2ndInternation conference on Sustainable Energy Resources, Materials and Technologies( ISERMAT-2019), SSNCE, Chennai, March 2019.
41	Sekar K, Microstructural Evaluation of Similar and Dissimilar welding of Aluminium Metal Matrix Hybrid Composite, 2ndInternation conference on Sustainable Energy Resources, Materials and Technologies( ISERMAT-2019), SSNCE, Chennai, March 2019.
40	Sekar K, Mechanical and tribological properties of Al6063 Hybrid Composites Reinforced with SiC/ZrO2 micro particles by Stir casting and Thixoforming process, 2ndInternation conference on Sustainable Energy Resources, Materials and Technologies( ISERMAT-2019), SSNCE, Chennai, March 2019.
39	Sekar K and Vasanthakumar P, Mechanical properties of Al-Cu alloy metal matrix composite reinforced with B4C, Graphite and Wear Rate Modeling by Taguchi Method, 9th International Conference of Materials Processing and Characterization, ICMPC-2019, GRIET Hyderabad & MANIT, 2019.
38	Sekar.K, “Fabrication of AA2014 with B4C and Graphite hybrid composite by Stir-casting method: study of mechanical and welding properties”2nd International Conference on New Frontiers in Engineering, Science & Technology (NFEST 2019) 18 - 22February 2019, NIT “, Haryana.
37	Sekar K, Friction stir welding of Al-Cu alloy metal matrix composites reinforced with B4C and Graphite particle fabricated by stir casting and thixoforming method, AIMTDR 2018, Anna University, Chennai, December 2018.
36	Sekar, K., Jayachandra, G. and Aravindan, S. ‘Mechanical and Welding Properties of A6082-SiC-ZrO2 Hybrid Composite Fabricated by Stir and Squeeze Casting’, Materials Today: Proceedings. Elsevier Ltd, 5(9), 2018, pp. 20268–20277.
35	Sekar K: Mechanical and welding properties of A6082-SiC-ZrO2 hybrid composite fabricated by stir and squeeze casting, 8th International Conference on Materials Processing and Characterization (ICMPC-2018), GRIET Hyderabad & MANIT.
34	K. Sekar, M.Manohar, K. Jayakumar: Mechanical and tribological properties of A356/Al2O3/MoS2 Hybrid composites synthesized through combined stir and squeeze casting. International Conference on Engineering Materials, Metallurgy and Manufacturing (ICEMMM-2018), SSNCE Chennai, 2018.
33	Vishnu Prasad, Deepak suresh, M.A. Joseph, K. Sekar, Mubarak Ali: Development of flax fibre reinforced epoxy composite with nano TiO2 addition into matrix to enhance mechanical properties, Materials today: Proceedings, 5 ,2018, pp 11569–11575.
32	Sekar K: International Conference on Sustainable Waste Management at Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, AP, India during November 22-24, 2018.
31	K.Sekar, Gudla Jayachandra, S. Aravindan: Mechanical and welding properties of A6082-Sic-ZrO2 hybrid composite fabricated by stir and squeeze casting, 8th International Conference on Materials Processing and Characterization (ICMPC 2018), GRIET Hyderabad & MANIT, Bhopal, 2018.
30	Sekar K: Mechanical and Tribological Properties of A7050 Hybrid Composite Reinforced with Nano Al2O3/ Micro ZrO2 particles by Stir Casting Method, International Conference on “Recent Advances in Materials & Manufacturing Technologies” (ICRAMMT-2018) at Marri Laxman Reddy Institute of Technology and Management, Hyderabad during 19-20 November, 2018.
29	Sekar K: Investigation of Mechanical Properties of A6082-ZrO2- SiC Hybrid Composite by Stir and Squeeze Casting, International Conference on Futuristic Trends In Materials and Manufacturing at Delhi Technical Campus during 26-27 October, 2018.
28	Vasanthakumar P, Sekar K and Jayantherababu J, Thermal prediction and experimental validation of Friction Stir Weld Aerospace Grade Aluminium Alloy, 2nd International Conference on New Frontiers in Engineering, Science & Technology (NFEST 2019) 18 - 22February 2019, NIT Kurukshetra, Haryana.
27	Prasad N K, Sekar K an Srirekha G: Value Stream Mapping for Reducing the Resource Lead Time in Training Institute – A Case Study, International Conference on Frontiers in Engineering, Applied Sciences and Technology, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, 2017, pp. 265-270.
26	Prasad N K, Sekar K and Srirekha G: Quality Management Approach on Reducing the Trainer Turnover Ratio in the Indian Training Institute - A Case Study, International Conference 'Strategies in Volatile and Uncertain Environment for Emerging Markets, Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Delhi, 2017, pp. 265-270.
25	Vishnu Prasad, M.A. Joseph, K. Sekarand Mubarak Ali: Flexural and impact properties of flax fibre reinforced epoxy composite with nano TiO2 addition, Materials today: Proceedings, 2017.
24	Vishnu Prasad, M.A Joseph, K. Sekar, Mubarak Ali: Recent Developments in Fiber Reinforced Polylactic Acid (PLA) Based fully Biodegradable Composites and its Performance, International Conference on Recent Advances in Composite Materials, ICRACM-KL University, Vijayawada, 2017, pp. 265-270.
23	Nithin Raj P, Dr. K Sekar, Dr. M A Joseph:Effect of furnace cooling temperature on the phase formations and mechanical properties of cast ASTM A890 6A super duplex stainless steels, Advances in materials and processing technologies conference-2017 VIT Chennai.
22	Sekar. K Manohar M. Jayakumar. K: Investigation of mechanical and tribological properties of A356 alloy with nano SiCp micro particle hybrid composites through stir and squeeze casting method , National Conference on Processing and Characterization of Advanced Engineering Materials (NCPCAEM-2016), SSN, Chennai, India, 2016, pp. 43-44.
21	N. Karuppanna Prasad, K. Sekar, H. Kaleli and G. Srirekha: Improvement on Lean Performance Metrics in an Indian Cluster Manufacturing Organization-A Case Study. 4th International Conference on Business Analytics and Intelligence 2016 (ICBAI-2016)2016), Indian Institute of Science, IISc Bangalore, India, Dec-2016, pp. 255-265.
20	Karuppanna Prasad. N Sekar. K Manohar. M Srirekha.G: A Comparative Study on Applicational usage of conventional Design of Experiment (DOE) and Data Mining (DM) with Six Sigma DMAIC: A Review. National Conference Industrial Engineering and Technology Management (NCIETM: 2016), National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Mumbai, India, Nov-2016, pp. 28-40.
19	Prasad N.K. Sekar. K Manohar M.: Scope and applicability on enabling green and resiliency with supply chain management, International Conference on E-Business and supply chain competitiveness (EBSCC-2016), IIT Kharagpur, India, 2016, pp. 01-12.
18	Dheeraj Tripathi, Sekar K and Prabhakaran Nair K : Chemical Modification of Palm Oil for low temperature applications and study on its Tribological Properties, National Conference on Energy, Economy and Environment conducted on Energy 2016, MED NIT Calicut, 2016, pp. 94-97.
17	Sobhitha Venugopal, N Ramachandran and K Sekar: Investigation on microstructure and mechanical properties of stir cast Al7475/SiC composites and wear rate modelling using RSM. International Conference on Precision, Meso, Micro and Nano Engineering (COPEN: 9), IIT Bombay, India, 2015, pp. 1-6.
16	Sekar, K. Allesu, K and Joseph, M.A: Effect of T6 heat treatment in the microstructure and mechanical properties of A356 alloy reinforced with Al2O3 particles by combination effect of stir and squeeze casting, Procedia Materials (Elsevier), Vol. 5, 2014 pp. 444 – 453.
15	Sekar K. Allesu K. and Joseph, M.A: Evaluation of mechanical and tribological properties of A356 aluminum alloy reinforced with Al2O3 particles with and without T6 heat treatment, International Colloquium on Materials, Manufacturing and Metrology, (ICMMM 2014), Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Madras, Chennai, India, 2014, pp. 79-80.
14	Sekar K. Allesu K. and Joseph M.A: Effects of T6 heat treatment in mechanical and tribological properties of A356 aluminum alloy fabricated by gravity, vacuum and squeeze casting, 23 International Conference on Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, (PFAM XXII- 2014), Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India, 2014, pp. 1136-1145
13	Sekar K. Allesu K and Joseph M.A: Fabrication, construction and performance analysis of a gravity casting machine, International Conference on Advances in Tribology (ICAT14), NIT Calicut, India, 2014. pp. 280-284.
12	Sekar, K. Allesu, K and Joseph, M.A: Evaluation of Mechanical and Tribological properties of A356 alloy reinforced with (Al2O3 Nano+SiCp) hybrid composites by stir and squeeze casting method, Recent Advances in Manufacturing (RAM-2014), S.V. NIT, Surat, Gujarat. 2014, PP. 37-42.
11	Sukesha, K Sekar, Rajeev Ranjan, G Nagesh,: Fabrication and study on mechanical and tribological properties of nano Al2O3 and micro B4C particles-reinforced A356 hybrid composites, All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research Conference( AIMTDR2014), IIT Guwahati, Assam, India, 2014, pp. 203-206.
10	Rajeev Ranjan, K Sekar, Sukesha V, G .Nagesh: Influence of Nano-Al2O3 and Micro- ZrO2 Particles on mechanical property of A356 based composite fabricated by combination effect of stir and squeeze casting, All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research Conference (AIMTDR2014), IIT Guwahati, Assam, India, 2014, pp. 341-346.
9	G. Nagesh, K.Sekar, Sukesha V, Rajeev Ranjan: Investigations of mechanical and tribological properties of A356/Al2O3/graphite by stir with squeeze casting method, All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research Conference (AIMTDR2014) IIT Guwahati, Assam, India, 2014, pp. 346-352.
8	Sekar, K. Allesu, K and Joseph, M.A: Mechanical properties of A356 alloy reinforced with (Al2O3 Nano+MoS2micro) hybrid composites by stir and squeeze casting method, Recent Advances in Manufacturing (RAM-2014), S.V. NIT, Surat, Gujarat, 2014, PP. 101-105.
7	Sekar, K. Allesu, K and Joseph, M.A: Comparative study of surface roughness, energy dispersive spectroscopy, microstructure and bending strength of A356 aluminum alloy fabricated by gravity, vacuum and squeeze casting method, International Conference on Advances in Tribology (ICAT14), NIT Calicut, 2014, pp. 275-279.
6	Sekar, K. Allesu, K and Joseph, M.A: Effect of T6 heat treatment in the microstructure and mechanical properties of A356 alloy reinforced with Al2O3 particles by combination effect of stir and squeeze casting, International Conference on Advances in Manufacturing and Materials Engineering (ICAMME-2014), NITK, Surathkal, Karnataka,2014,PP. 01-07.
5	Sekar K. Allesu K. and Joseph, M. A: Comparation study of as cast and T6 condition of microstructure, bending strength and double shear strength of A356 alloy by Gravity, Vacuum and Squeeze casting, International Mechanical Engineering Congress (IMEC-2014), NIT Trichy, 2014, pp. 01-06.
4	K. Sekar, K. Allesu, M. A. Joseph: Mechanical and wear properties of Al-Al2O3 metal matrix composites fabricated by the combined effect of stir and squeeze casting method, International Symposium for Research Scholars on Metallurgy, Materials Science and Engineering (ISRS-2014), IIT Madras, Chennai, 2014, pp. 01-07.
3	Sekar K. Allesu K. and Joseph, M. A: Effect of T6 heat treatment in tribological properties of A356 Aluminum Alloy reinforced with Al2O3 Nanoparticles by combination effect of stir and squeeze casting method, International Mechanical Engineering Congress (IMEC-2014), NIT Trichy, 2014, pp. 01-06.
2	Sekar K. Allesu K. and Joseph, M. A: Microstructure, mechanical and tribological properties of A356-Al2O3 metal matrix composites by combination effect of stir and squeeze casting method, International Conference on Advances in Tribology (ICAT14), NIT Calicut, 2014, pp. 265-270.
1	Sekar K. Allesu K. and Joseph, M.A. Investigation of microstructure, Energy-dispersive spectroscopy, Mechanical properties and fracture study of A356 aluminum alloy reinforced with nano Al2O3 particles by combination effect of stir and squeeze casting. Conference on Precision, Meso, Micro and Nano Engg (COPEN: 8), NIT Calicut, India, 2013, pp. 870-875.

Book Chapters

16	K. A. Arirajan, E. Manhal Mohammed, Elvis Gijo Paul, S. Abhay Sonu, G. Rahul and Sekar Kannan, “ Numerical and experimental heat transfer analysis of aluminium 4043 using gas metal arc welding-based wire arc additive manufacturing, Additively Manufactured Smart materials and Structures, Elsevier Publications, 2025, Page No. 195-215. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-16144-5.00012-0
15	Sekar. K Micro and Nano Composites Produced by Different Casting Route and Improved Mechanical and Tribological Properties, 1st Edition Metal Matrix Composites Fabrication, Production and 3D Printing, CRC Press, Vol. 1 : 466058 (Fabrication Production, 3D Printing) 2022. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003194897
14	Vasanthakumar P and Sekar K, “Advancement in Liquid Processing Techniques of Aerospace-Grade 7XXX Series Aluminium Alloy and Composites” 1st Edition Metal Matrix Composites Fabrication, Production and 3D Printing, CRC Press, Vol. 1 : 466058 (Fabrication Production, 3D Printing) 2022. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003194897
13	Vishnu Prasad, K.Sekar, M.A. Joseph, “Wood fibers, their composites and applications” Chapter 18, In the Textile Institute Book Series, Woodhead Publishing, 2022, Pages 391-436, ISBN 9780128245286. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-824528-6.00019-9
12	Abra Mathew, Sathyaraj Sankarlal, Abhinay Rajput, K.Sekar, Sushanta K.Sahoo, “ Biodegradable biosourced epoxy thermosets, blends, and composites” Chapter-15, Biodegradable Polymers, Blends and Composites, Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering, 2022, Pages 431-464. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-823791-5.00020-X
11	K.Sekar, Vasanthakumar P, “Friction Stir Welding of Al–Cu Alloy Metal Matrix Composites Reinforced with B4C and Graphite Particle Fabricated by Stir Casting and Thixoforming Method” Advances in Additive Manufacturing and Joining,2020 ,Published by Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9433-2_44
10	Mohamed Nishath P, Sekar K, Mohamed Shameer P, “Influence Of Pyrogallol (Py) Antioxidant In The Fuel Stability Of Alexandrian Laurel Biodiesel”, 8th International Conference On Sustainable Waste Management By International Society Of Waste Management, Air And Water. Chapter No. 7: Energy Recovery Processes from Waste. Page No: 226,2020. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9228-4_6
9	Mohamed Nishath P, Sekar K, Mohamed Shameer P, Surendran R, “Investigation On Engine Characteristics Powered With Waste Hdpe Oil Obtained From Catalytic Pyrolysis And Study On Nox Emission Variation Using Thermal Imager”, 8th International Conference On Sustainable Waste Management By International Society Of Waste Management, Air And Water. November 22 – 24, 2020. Chapter No. 7: Energy Recovery Processes from Waste. Page No: 227.
8	Mohamed Shameer, K. Sekar, P. Mohamed Nishath, “Comparative Analysis Of Experimental And Simulated Performance And Emissions Of Compression Ignition Engine Using Biodiesel Blends”, 8th International Conference On Sustainable Waste Management By International Society Of Waste Management, Air And Water. November 22 – 24, 2020. Chapter No. 7: Energy Recovery Processes from Waste. Page No: 229.
7	GudlaJayachandra, JogaVenkata Sandeep, K Sekar “Mechanical and Welding Properties of A6082–SiC–ZrO2 Hybrid Composite Fabricated by Stir and Squeeze Casting” Recent Advances in Material Sciences, 2019, Published by Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2018.06.398
6	P. Nithin Raj , Anandu P. Sivan , V. Riyas , K. Sekar and M. A. Joseph, “Effect of Sigma Phase on Dry Sliding Wear Resistance and Surface Roughness of ASTM A890 Grade 6A Duplex Stainless Steels” Advances in Micro and Nano Manufacturing and Surface Engineering, Lecture Notes on Multidisciplinary Industrial Engineering, 2019, Chapter No.62, Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9425-7_62
5	K.Sekar, “Investigation of Mechanical Properties of A6082-ZrO2-SiC Hybrid Composite by Stir and Squeeze Casting” Recent Advances in Material Sciences, 2019,Published by Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-9016-6_13
4	Vishnu Prasad, C.V Muhammed hunize, M.A.Joseph, K.Sekar and Mubarak Ali “ Mechanical properties of Flax fiber reinforced composites manufactured using hand layup and compression moulding-A comparison”, Published by Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2019. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-6412-9_72
3	Karuppanna Prasad N, Sekar K, Srirekha G and Vignesh B, “Chapter-9 Trainer Engagement Vs Trainer Turnover Ratio, Book Volume "Flexible Strategies in VUCA Markets", Published by Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2018, pp. 125-137.
2	Sekar, K., Manohar, M. and Jayakumar, K. (2018) Metallurgy - Advances in Materials and Processes. Springer Singapore, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-1780-4
1	Sekar, K., Manohar, M. and Jayakumar, K. (2018) “Mechanical and Tribological Properties of A356/Al2O3/MoS2 Hybrid Composites Synthesized Through Combined Stir and Squeeze Casting” Metallurgy - Advances in Materials and Processes. Springer Singapore, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-1780-4_13

Ph.D. Completed

S.No.	Name	Thesis Title	Completed
5	Dr. Sathyaraj S	Investigation on Effect of Castor Oil Based Bio-Resin On Properties of Epoxy, Vitrimer and Its Composites	2025
4	Dr. Azhagarsamy P	Investigation of Molybdenum based nickel aluminide intermetallic composites fabricated by powder metallurgy technique	2024
3	Dr. Vasanthakumar P	Investigation on Friction Stir Welding of Aerospace-Grade Dissimilar Aluminium 2014-7075 Hybrid and High Entropy Alloy Composite	2023
2	Dr. Nithin Raj Panoli	Investigation and Enhancement of Mechanical and Erosion-Corrosion Properties of A890 7A-Hyper Duplex Stainless Steel	2020
1	Dr.Vishnu Prasad	Property Enhancement of Flax Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites by Fiber and Matrix Modification	2020

Ph.D. Ongoing

S.No.	Name	Thesis Title/Research Area	On Going / Year of Joining
5	Mr. Subin Babu	Investigation of Material Characterization, Mechanical and Electrical Properties of Copper Alloy.	2025
4	Mr. M. Chandrasekaran	Evaluation of Characterization of Stir Cast 20MnCr5 Steel Composite for Heavy Duty Gear Transmissions.	2023
3	Mr. Anoop Vasudevan	ComparativeStudy of Ceramic Reinforced SS316L Produced by Casting, Powder metallurgy and Additive Manufacturing.	2022
2	Mr. Sibin B	Design and Development of Aluminium 7075 with high entropy alloy composites.	2021
1	Mr. Arirajan K A	Investigation of material characterization and mechanical properties of Hastelloy composite developed by additive manufacturing, casting & powder metallurgy routes.	2019

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