The Research Center at Department of Mechanical Engineering is recognized by Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum. The Centre focuses on domains such as Thermal Science, Computational Fluid Dynamics and Renewable Energy Sources, Material Tensile Strength Characterization at High Strain rates and temperatures, Nano Materials and Bio Materials, Casting and Welding, Product Design, Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing, The Research facilities help students and faculty to involve in Research and pursue PhD and MSc Engg programmes.
List of the Patents applied / filed by faculty members of Mechanical Engineering
| Sl.No. | Name of the Faculty | Patent Title | Patent Number | Date of Publication |
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1 |
Mr. Madhukumar K | Wireless Sensor Network(WSN) and Deep Learning (DL) Based Wind Turbine Planetary Gearbox Condition Monitoring System | 202241017103A | 01.04.2022 |
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2
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Dr. Kiran Kumar M | A smart pumping motor with inbuilt maintenance mechanisms | 202141007676A | 23.02.2021 |
| A distributed antenna based system to track the COVID patient and monitor them continuously | 2020101444
Australian Patent with grant |
06.08.2020 | ||
| System and Method to control turn indicators of automobiles | 201941019210A
International Classification B60W30/00 |
24.05.2019 | ||
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3 |
Mr. Madhukumar K
Mr. Sampathkumar L |
Novel Design for Domestic String Hopper Machine |
Application number : 202141005414 |
12.02.2021 |
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4 |
Dr. A J K Prasad | A Novel Composition comprising of NANO zirconia and NANO silica powder and a process for making the same | 269807 Application number : 1899/CHE/2006 |
List of Research Guides and their Specialization:
| Sl.NO | Name of the Research Guide | Area of Specialization of the Research Guide | Number of Research Scholars | Details of Ph.D Guidance to other Universities Research Scholars. |
| 1 | Dr. K S Shanmukharadhya | Thermal | Nil | NIL |
| 2 | Dr. V. Shantha | Material Science | 3 | NIL |
| 3 | Dr. G Balakumar | Material Science | 5 | NIL |
| 4 | Dr. Kirankumar M | Thermal | NIL | NIL |
| 5 | Dr. Prashanth S H | Material Science | NIL | NIL |
| 6 | Dr. Hanamantraygouda M B | Material Science | NIL | NIL |
Research scholar details:
| Sl.NO | Name of the Supervisor | Name of the Research Scholar | Year of Registration | Title of the research work | Current Status of Research Work | University
|
| 1 | Dr. Shivanand H K | Mr. Mahagundappa M Benal USN: 1MV03PMM04 | 2003 | Studies on Heat Treated Silicon Carbide Particles and Short Glass Fiber Reinforced Al (6061) Based Hybrid Composites | Awarded PhD | VTU |
| 2 | Dr. D N Drakshayani | Mr. M S Ganesha Prasad USN: 1MV04PMM02 | 2004 | Studies on Passive Heat Extraction Techniques in Turning of Cast Iron for Improved Status of Cutting Tool Insert (Uncoated Type) During Dry machining | Awarded PhD | VTU |
| 3 | Dr. D N Drakshayani | Mrs. V Shantha USN: 1MV04PMM03 | 2004 | Characterization and structure properties correlation in doped tungsten | Awarded PhD | VTU |
| 4 | Dr. D.N. Drakshayani | Mr. Janardhana K. | 2010 | The retrogression and reaging heat treatment of aluminum alloys | Thesis Submitted | VTU |
| 5 | Dr. D.N. Drakshayani | Mr. Khalique Ejaz Ahmed | 2011 | Studies on the effect of process parameters on friction stir welded Aluminum reinforced with particulate metal composites. | Pre PhD completed | VTU |
| 6 | Dr. M S Ganesha Prasad | Mr. Prashant S H USN: 1MV11PMN02 | 2011 | Studies on Process Optimization of Solid State welding of Aluminum -7075 and Steel 8Materials with d9ifferent Preheating Conditions | Awarded PhD | VTU |
| 7 | Dr. Mallikarjuna C Math | Mr. Kiran Kumar M USN: 1MV13PMN01 | 2013 | Application of response surface methodology for the prediction of performance, combustion and emission characteristics in spark ignition engine using ethanol-gasoline blends | Awarded PhD | VTU |
| 8 | Dr. V. Shantha | Mr. Sampath Kumar L | 2015 | Synthesis and characterization of Nano materials for restorative dentistry application | Pre PhD completed Thesis under preparation | VTU |
| 9 | Dr. V. Shantha | Mrs. Nitya Poornima | 2016 | Studies on Nano powders as additives for lubrication | Course work completed | VTU |
| 10 | A.J.K PRASAD | Mr. Yeshvantha HS | 2013 | Design and fabrication of UHMWPE composites reinforced with Nano ceramic oxides ad evaluation of their mechanical properties | Pre PhD completed Thesis under preparation | VTU |
| 11 | A.J.K PRASAD | Mr. Prashanth L | 2015 | Evaluation of Properties of a Battery System for ICP Systems for Marine Applications | Pre PhD completed
Thesis under preparation |
VTU |
| 12 | Dr. G Balakumar | Mr. Ravikumar | 2015 | Studies on development and optimization of machinability parameters of Al alloy reinforced with ZrO2 particulates based MMCs | Pre PhD completed
Thesis under preparation |
VTU |
| 13 | Dr. G Balakumar | Mrs. Meghana S | 2017 | Fused deposition modelling of high temperature metals | Course work completed | VTU |
| 14 | Dr. G Balakumar | Mr. Shivakumar S | 2017 | Development and property evaluation of Al-alloy reinforced with Nano ceramic particulates based MMCs subjected to hot forging process. | Course work completed | VTU |
| 15 | Dr. G Balakumar | Mr. Natraj M | 2017 | Development and property evaluation of Al alloy reinforced with ZrO2 particulates based MMCs by disintegrated melt deposition technique | Course work completed | VTU |
| 16 | Dr G Balakumar | Mr. Madhukumar K | 2019 | Development and mechanical characterization of Al alloy reinforced with Zirconia, subjected to extrusion and heat treatment. | Course work completed | VTU |
LIST OF ONGOING/COMPLETED PROJECTS
| Sl No | Names of the Principal Investigator and CO-Principal Investigators | Project Title | Funding Agency | Duration in Years | Total Amount Sanctioned
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Year of Sanction |
| List of Ongoing Research Projects sanctioned | ||||||
| 1 | Dr. Prashant S Humnabad – Principal Investigator & Dr. Hanumantraygouda M B Co-Principal Investigator | Solid State Welding Of Ferrous And Non-Ferrous Materials For Automobile And Aviation Industrial Applications | Vision Group on Science and Technology (VGST). Department of Electronics, IT, BT and S & T, Government of Karnataka Scheme: Research Grant for Scientist/Faculty (RGS/F) | One year | 3,00,000.00 | 2019-2020 |
| 2 | Dr. Prashant S Humnabad – Project Coordinator | Siemens Advanced Analysis Lab | All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), NEW DELHI. Scheme: MODROB | Two years | 15,68,627.00 | 2019-2020 |
| 3 | Dr. Prashant S Humnabad – Coordinator and Prof. S B Halesh – Co- Coordinator | Three Day National Conference On “Recent Advancements In Mechanical Engineering And Allied Fields (Rameaf2021)” | AQIS under Grant for Organizing Conference (GOC) scheme (AQIS Application Id: 1-9239170527), F.No.67-15/IDC/GOC/Policy-1/2020-21, Dated: 27.04.2021 | ONE YEAR | 1,90,100/- | 2020-2021 |
| List of Completed Research Projects sanctioned | ||||||
| 1 | Dr. A J K Prasad | Evaluation Of Mechanical Properties Of Polymer Composites Reinforced With Nano Ceramic Oxide Powders | Vtu Belgaum Under Research Grants Scheme (Rgs) Belgaum – 590 018 Ph: 0831 2405468 | 2 years (2007 – 2009) | 4,01,600.00 | 2007 |
| 2 | Dr. D N Drakshayani | Product Development For Environment Friendly Manufacturing Process | Aicte New Delhi Under Research Promotion Scheme (Rps) | 2 years (2007 – 2009) | 1,95,000.00 | 2007 |
| 3 | Dr. A J K Prasad | Design, Development And Testing Of Prototype Smart Wiper For Automobile Wind Screens | Aeronautical Development Agency (Ada), National Programme On Micro And Smart Systems, Npmass, Bangalore – 560 017 Ph: +91 80 25236146 | 1 ½ years (2010 – 2012) | 24,16,000.00 | 2010 |
| 4 | Dr. D N Shivappa Dr. A J K Prasad | Development, Testing And Evaluation Of Reusable Wax Formulation For Use In Investment Casting Process | VTU Belgaum under Research Grants Scheme (RGS) Belgaum – 590 018 Ph: 0831 2405468 | 2 years (2010 – 2012) | 7,50,000.00 | 2010 |
| 5 | Dr A J K Prasad | Sintering Characteristics of Nano Alumina Prepared By Sol-Gel Method | Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST)
IISc, Bangalore-560012 Ph: 080 23341652 |
6 Months
(2011 – 2012) |
7,000.00 | 2011 |
| 6 | Dr A J K Prasad | Synthesis and Characterization of Nano Gold | Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST) | 6 Months
(2012 – 2013) |
7,500.00 | 2012 |
| 7 | Dr A J K Prasad | Design, Development and Testing of Semiautomatic Commode Cleaner | IISc, Bangalore-560012 | 6 Months (2014 – 2015) | 7,000.00 | 2014 |
| 8 | Mr Prashant L | Studies on Recycling of Automobile Wash Water | Ph: 080 23341652 | 6 Months (2014 – 2015) | 6,000.00 | 2014 |
| 9 | Dr A J K Prasad | Design, Fabrication of Bicycle/Four wheeled Steerable Trolley- Peddled Mop for Cleaning Floors | Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST) | 6 Months
(2015 – 2016) |
6,000.00 | 2015 |
| 10 | Mr Mahaboob Basha D | Development of Dual Fuel Engine and its Performance and Emission | IISc, Bangalore-560012 | 6 Months
(2015 – 2016) |
9,000.00 | 2016 |
| 11 | Dr A J K Prasad | Fabrication and Testing of Semiautomatic Commode Cleaner having Flexible Shaft | Ph: 080 23341652 | 6 Months
(2016 – 2017) |
8,000.00 | 2017 |
| 12 | Mr Chandrashekar B | Integration of Parabolic Trough Collector for tapping of Solar Energy With adsorption Refrigeration System. | Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST) | 6 Months
(2016 – 2017) |
8,000.00 | 2017 |
| 13 | Dr V Shantha | Sanitary napkin incinerator | IISc, Bangalore-560012 | 6 Months | 7,000.00 | 2018 |
| 14 | Mr Chandrashekar B | Study of mechanical properties of friction stir welded dissimilar metals | Ph: 080 23341652 | 6 Months | 7,000.00 | 2018 |
| 15 | Dr V Shantha | Study of bio-gas production using kitchen waste | Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST) | 6 Months | 6,000.00 | 2019 |
| 16 | Mr Mahaboob Basha D | Portable pothole filling machine using bitumen, aggregate and plastic | IISc, Bangalore-560012 | 6 Months | 10,000.00 | 2019 |
| 17 | Dr. Hanmanthraya Gowda | Reduction Rollover Effect of Trucksmoving on uneven surfaces | Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST)
Ref: 7.1.01/SPP/953, Dated: 16.03.2020 Project Proposal Reference No.: 43S_BE_0968, Series: 43rd Year: 2019 – 2020 |
6 Months | 6,000.00 | 2020 |
LIST OF THE PUBLICATIONS BY THE FACULTY
| Sl. No | Name of the Faculty | Title | Name of the Journal/Volume/Issue/DOI | National/International | Year |
| 1 | Dr. Shanmukharadhya K S | A study on the viability of airborne wind energy systems, | IJIRSET, Vol. 9, Issue 6, June 2020 | International | 2020 |
| 2 | Dr. V Shantha | process planning for aircraft frame | International Journal of Advanced Research in Management, Architecture, Technology and Engineering (IJARMATE), Vol. 1, Issue 5, pp.19-24, December 2015. | International | 2015 |
| Implementation of 5S methodology in a manufacturing industry | International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 6, Issue 8, ISSN 2229-5518, pp.225-231, August – 2015. | International | 2015 | ||
| Nanoparticles and restorative dentistry- A review, | IJERT, Vol 9, Issue 1, January 2020 | International | 2020 | ||
| A Simplified Electrical Modeling of Hybrid Solar Powered Vehicle | (RTEICT-2019), MAY 17th & 18th 2019 (978-1-7281-0630-4/19/$31.00 ©2019 IEEE) | International | 2019 | ||
| Construction & Simulation of Various structures of Unimorph piezoelectric cantilever for energy harvest | (ICCES 2019), PPGIT, Coimbatore, July 2019 | International | 2019 | ||
| Performance analysis of Swing Machinery using root cause analysis | Vol.8, Issue 8, Aug. 2019, pp.131-134 | International | 2019 | ||
| Synthesis, characterization and antibacterial studies of calcite-zincite nanoparticles | Materials Today Proceedings, Volume 46, Part 7, 2021, Pages 2520-2527 | International | 2021 | ||
| Studies on Nanomaterials as Additives for Lubrication- A Review | International Journal of Engineering Science & Computing, Volume 11 Issue No. 02, Feb. 2021 | International | 2021 | ||
| Synthesis of calcite-zincite nano composite materials using sol-gel auto combustion method | 2020 IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng. 1003 012132, doi:10.1088/1757-899X/1003/1/012132 | International | 2020 | ||
| 3 | Dr G Balakumar | Optimization of ductility and yield strength on Al2024/B4C composite material using Taguchi Technique, IOP Conf. Series | Materials Science and Engineering, 1055 (2021) 012117, IVC, RAISE, 2020 | International | 2021 |
| Formation and Evaluation of Tensile Strength and Hardness Properties of AL2024 Alloy Reinforced With Boron Carbide Particulates | JRAR – International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138, Volume.7, Issue 1, Page No pp.494-501, January 2020 | International | 2020 | ||
| Influence of boron carbide, heat treatment on ductility and yield strength of Al2024 alloy | International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research Volume 11, Issue 7, July-2020 ISSN 2229-5518 | International | 2020 | ||
| Influence of Process Parameters on the Mechanical Propertiesof Al-Cu alloy by Taguchi’s Technique | AEGAEUM JOURNAL, , p881-886, Volume 8, Issue 7, 2020 | International | 2020 | ||
| Microstructure Analysis and Mechanical Properties of Al-12%Si Alloy using Spray Atomization | International journal of engineering & science research, IJESR/ICETEISM-2019/Special Issue/ Article No-55/252-254 | International | 2019 | ||
| 4 | Mr K Ejaz Ahmed | Studies on the effect of welding parameters for friction stir welded AA6082 reinforced with aluminimum oxide, | Materials Today, Elsevier, 108-199, 2020 | International | 2020 |
| Design and Development of Marine data collecting wave rider – Towards a New Paradigm | Appeared in EUDL, ICASISET 2020, May 2020 | International | 2020 | ||
| 5 | Mr Halesh S B | Vayu-tree for reduction of particulate matters from air, | Vol9, Issue 7, Alochana Chakra Journal, July 2020 | International | 2020 |
| A review study in electromechanical camless engines | IJRSET, Vol 9, Issue 7, July 2020 | International | 2020 | ||
| 6 | Mr. Janardhana K | Study of volumes cutting parameters in the cutting force and power during turning option | ISART,Vol – 6, Issue – 5, May 2020 | International | 2020 |
| Analysis of single point cutting tool in plain timing | JSRET, Vol-6, Issue -3, 2020 | International | 2020 | ||
| A review paper on Modeling and Fabrication of Multipurpose agriculture machine | Research Inventy: International Journal of Engineering And Science Vol.10, Issue 2 (Feb 2020), PP 07-11 Issn (e): 2278-4721, Issn (p):2319-6483 |
International | 2020 | ||
| 7 | Mr Mahaboob Basha D | Performance Analysis of Swing Machinery Using Root cause Analysis | IJLTEMAS, Vol-VIII, Aug 2019, ISSN 2278-2540 | International | 2019 |
| 8 | Dr. Kiran Kumar M | Acetylene as an alternate fuel in modified 4-Stroke spark ignition engine | International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, ISSN (Online) : 2319 – 8753, ISSN (Print) : 2347 – 6710, Volume 7, Special Issue 7, Impact Factor : 7.089, June 2018. | International | 2018 |
| 9 | Dr Prashant S H | A review study in electromechanical camless engines | IJRSET, Vol 9, Issue 7, July 2020 | International | 2020 |
| Process Optimization of Friction Stir Welded AA7XXX and Steel With Different Preheating Conditions | 2019 Elsevier Ltd, Volume 18, Part 7, Nov 2019, Pages 3556-3565 | International | 2019 | ||
| 10 | Dr Hanamantraygouda M B | Investigation of corrosion behavior of SiC reinforced Al 6061/SiC metal matrix composites using Taguchi technique | Journal Bio and Tribo corrosion, 6:31, Springer, 05, February 2020 | International | 2020 |
| Vayu-tree for reduction of particulate matters from air | Vol9, Issue 7, Alochana Chakra Journal, July 2020 | International | 2020 | ||
| Wear behavior of hot forged SiC reinforced aluminum composite materials | Taylor and Francis, 2 January 2020 | International | 2020 | ||
| Study on acoustophoresis for advanced purification and innovation | IJRSET, Vol 9, Issue 6, June2020 | International | 2020 | ||
| An overview: Fused Deposition Modelling Process | ISSN-2349-5162, JETIR July 2020, Vol-7, Issue- 7 | International | 2020 | ||
| Design and Development of Spiral Weeder Machine | JETIR1906J96, June 2019, Vol-6, Issue – 6 | International | 2019 | ||
| A review on humanoid robotics | IJRSET, Vol 9, Issue 7, July 2020 | International | 2020 | ||
| Use of composite materials and hybrid composites in wind turbine blades | Meterials Today: Proceedings, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.02.745 IJ 2214-7853/ 2021 Elsevier Ltd | International | 2020 | ||
| A review study in electromechanical camless engines | IJRSET, Vol 9, Issue 7, July 2020 | International | 2020 | ||
| 11 | Mr Ramesh C Guledagudda | Design and development of passive exoskeleton | IJAEM, Vo. 2, Issue 1, P 108-114, June 2020 | International | 2020 |
| 12 | Mr Shivakumar S | Review on Laser Ignition System | International Journal of Management, Technology and Engineering, Vol – IX, Issue VI, June 2019 | International | 2019 |
| Experimental Investigation on the Effect of Rolling on Hardness of Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites | IJIRSET, Volume 9, Issue 7, July 2020 e-ISSN: 2319-8753, p-ISSN: 2320-6710 | International | 2020 | ||
| Characterization and Mechanical Properties Evaluation of Aluminium Alloy T6-6061(Reinforced with ZrO2) subjected to Forging |
Volume 9, Issue I, January 2021 in International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology |
International | 2021 | ||
| Effect of hardness and tensile behaviour of Al-2024/TiB2 coated B4C particles synthesized by stir casting route |
Manufacturing Technology Today, Vol. 20, No. 1, January 2021 | International | 2021 | ||
| Study of hardness and tensile behaviour of Fe2 O3 reinforced Al-Cu alloy metal matrix composites by stir squeeze casting |
Manufacturing Technology Today, Vol. 18, No. 11, November 2019 T (ISSN No. 0972 7396) (Sl. No. 41, Journal No. 3830) | International | 2019 | ||
| Experimental investigations on property evaluation of Al-alloy reinforced with nano ceramic particulates based metal matrix composites (NMMC’s) subjected to forging |
Manufacturing Technology Today, Vol. 18, No. 10, October 2019 | International | 2019 | ||
| 13 | Mr Chethan D | Tool offset influence on mechanical and microstructure properties of dissimilar Al6082 and Copper friction stir welded joints | In Scopus Indexed Journal International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development (IJMPERD), Vol.10, Issue 3, ISSN:2249-8001, June 2020, 10007-10018 | International | 2020 |
| 14 | Mr M Nataraj | Acetylene as an alternate fuel in modified 4-Stroke spark ignition engine | International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, ISSN (Online) : 2319 – 8753, ISSN (Print) : 2347 – 6710, Volume 7, Special Issue 7, Impact Factor : 7.089, June 2018. | International | 2018 |
| Microstructure Analysis and Mechanical Properties of Al-12%Si Alloy using Spray Atomization | International journal of engineering & science research, IJESR/ICETEISM-2019/Special Issue/ Article No-55/252-254 | International | 2019 | ||
| A VLSI Implementation of Hamming code Algorithm using FPGA Architecture | SSRG International Journal of VLSI & Signal Processing (SSRG – IJVSP) – Volume 7 Issue 2 – May to Aug 2020 | International | 2020 | ||
| 15 | Mr Kumar Swamy R | Fabrication of Multipurpose Agricultural Tiller | International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE) ISSN: 2277-3878, Volume-8, Issue-1C, May 2019 |
International | 2019 |
| 16 | Mr Sampath Kumar L | Design, analysis and optimization of six cylinders compressed air radial engine, | International Journal of Engineering Science Invention Research & Development; Vol. II Issue XII, www.ijesird.com, e-ISSN: 2349-6185. Impact Factor: 2.838, June 2016. | International | 2016 |
| Nanoparticles and restorative dentistry- A review | IJERT, Vol 9, Issue 1, January 2020 | International | 2020 | ||
| Nanoparticles and Restorative Dentistry – A Review | International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT) http://www.ijert.org ISSN: 2278-0181, IJERTV9IS010003, Vol. 9 Issue 01, January-2020 | International | 2020 | ||
| Synthesis of calcite-zincite nano composite materials using sol-gel auto combustion method | 2020 IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng. 1003 012132, doi:10.1088/1757-899X/1003/1/012132 | International | 2020 | ||
| 17 | Mr Madhu Kumar K | Optimization of electro chemical spark machining process by using Taguchi method | International Journal of Engineering Technology and Computer Research, Volume 3, Issue 4, ISSN: 2348-2117. Impact factor: 4.364, July-Aug 2015. | International | 2015 |
| Design of plastic injection mould tool for air filter box bottom cover | International Journal of Modern Trends in Engineering and Research (IJMTER), volume 02, Issue 04, ISSN (Print):2393-8161, April 2015. | International | 2015 | ||
| Pre – Destining the quality of plastic parts produced by injection molding method using computer simulation techniques | International Journal of Emerging Trends in Science and Technology (IJETST), Volume 02, Issue 04, Pages 2262-2268, ISSN 2348-9480, April 2015 | International | 2015 | ||
| Design, analysis and optimization of six cylinders compressed air radial engine, | International Journal of Engineering Science Invention Research & Development; Vol. II Issue XII, www.ijesird.com, e-ISSN: 2349-6185. Impact Factor: 2.838, June 2016. | International | 2016 | ||
| Development and Characterization of Al7075 Alloy Reinforced with Tungsten Carbide and E-glass fiber | International Journal of Advances in Scientific Research and Engineering (Ijasre), Vol 3, Issue 1, August-2017, ISSN:2454-8006, Impact Factor : 4.2. | International | 2017 | ||
| Development and evaluation of mechanical properties of aluminium reinforced with graphite MMC’S | · International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, engineering and Technology, ISSN (online):2319-8753, ISSN (print): 2347-6710, Volume 7, Special Issue 7, Impact Factor: 7.089, June 2018. | International | 2018 | ||
| Acetylene as an alternate fuel in modified 4-Stroke spark ignition engine | International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, ISSN (Online) : 2319 – 8753, ISSN (Print) : 2347 – 6710, Volume 7, Special Issue 7, Impact Factor : 7.089, June 2018. | International | 2018 | ||
| Vayu-tree for reduction of particulate matters from air | Vol9, Issue 7, Alochana Chakra Journal, July 2020 | International | 2020 | ||
| A Review on the Advent of 4D Printing | International Journal of Engineering & Science Research, Special issue, Article No.-12/46-52, ISSN 2277-2685, May 2019 | International | 2019 | ||
| Development of Low Cost Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3d Printer | Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR, Volume 6, Issue 6, www.jetir.org (ISSN-2349-5162), June 2019 | International | 2019 | ||
| An Alternative for Cement as a Binder – A Comparative Study Based on Compressive Strength and Shear Strength | International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET), ISSN: 2321-9653; IC Value: 45.98; SJ Impact Factor: 7.429, Volume 8 Issue VII July 2020- Available at www.ijraset.com | International | 2020 | ||
| The Variation of Compressive Strength of Silica Sand with Different Types of Binders | International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), ISSN: 2278-0181, IJERTV9IS090249, Vol. 9 Issue 09, September-2020, Published by :www.ijert.org | International | 2020 | ||
| Review on Advent of Additive Manufacturing, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts | ISSN: 2320-2882, Impact Factor : 7.97 (Calculate by Google Scholar), Volume 8, Issue 8, August 2020 | International | 2020 | ||
| 18 | Mrs Veena B G | Vayu-tree for reduction of particulate matters from air | Vol9, Issue 7, Alochana Chakra Journal, July 2020 | International | 2020 |
| 19 | Mr M Karthik | Vayu-tree for reduction of particulate matters from air | Vol9, Issue 7, Alochana Chakra Journal, July 2020 | International | 2020 |
| 20 | Mrs Asha Rani A | Emission Reducer | International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET), Volume: 07 issue:07 July 2020 | International | 2020 |
| Performance Analysis of Swing Machinery Using Root cause Analysis | IJLTEMAS, Vol-VIII, Aug 2019, ISSN 2278-2540 | International | 2019 |
Books/Chapters authored.
| Year | Name of the Book/ Chapter | Author Name | Details of Publication |
| 2017-18 | Finite Element Method | Prof. S.B HALESH | ISBN: 978-81-280-2112-1
Sapna Book House, Bengaluru |
| Control Engineering | Prof. S.B HALESH | ISBN: 978-81-280-2311-8
Sapna Book House, Bengaluru |
Honours/awards/ felicitations received
List of Publications by Students
- Madhukumar K, Deeksha Ramesh, Priyanka S, Thanmayi C K, Ravikumar Shankar Kumbar, An Alternative for Cement as a Binder – A Comparative Study Based on Compressive Strength and Shear Strength, International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET), ISSN: 2321-9653; IC Value: 45.98; SJ Impact Factor: 7.429, Volume 8 Issue VII July 2020- Available at www.ijraset.com.
- Madhukumar K, Deeksha Ramesh, Priyanka S, Thanmayi C K, Ravikumar Shankar Kumbar, The Variation of Compressive Strength of Silica Sand with Different Types of Binders, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), ISSN: 2278-0181, IJERTV9IS090249, Vol. 9 Issue 09, September-2020, Published by :www.ijert.org.
- Sumanth D Bijapur, MadhuKumar K, Review on Advent of Additive Manufacturing, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, ISSN: 2320-2882, Impact Factor : 7.97 (Calculate by Google Scholar), Volume 8, Issue 8, August 2020.
- Nikita Chavan, Jahnavi VVSS, Yash Pradeep Menon, Purushotham Shenoy K, Madhukumar K, Mechanical Properties and Processing Techniques of Natural Fibers Reinforced in a Polymer Matrix-A Review, International Journal of Modern trends in Engineering and Research, Volume 6, Issue 3, March 2019, ISSN(e):2349-9745, ISSN(P):2393-8161, Impact Factor: 5.278
- Shashank C Achari, Purushotham Shenoy K, Mr. Madhukumar K, Jatropha Biodiesel as a Fuel for Future-A Review, International Journal of Modern trends in Engineering and Research, Volume 6, Issue 3, March 2019, ISSN(e):2349-9745, ISSN(P):2393-8161, Impact Factor: 5.278.
- Indraneel Das, Madhukumar K, A Review on the Advent of 4D Printing, International Journal of Engineering & Science Research, Special issue, Article No.-12/46-52, ISSN 2277-2685, 2019.
- Indraneel Das, Sumeet B Patil, Suhas B Malannavar, Sunny Kumar, Madhukumar K, Development of Low Cost Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3d Printer, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR, Volume 6, Issue 6, www.jetir.org (ISSN-2349-5162), June 2019.
List of the Patents Filed/Published
|
Sl.No |
Name of the Faculty |
Title |
Year of Publication/Applied |
Agency |
| 1 | Dr. KiranKumar M | A Smart Pumping Motor With Inbuilt Maintenance Mechanisms. | 2021 | Indian Patent |
| 2 | Dr. KiranKumar M | A Distributed Antenna Based System to Track the Covid Patients and Monitor them Continuously. | 2020 | IP Australia |
| 3 | Madhukumar K, Sampathkumar L | Novel Design for Domestic String Hopper Machine | 2021 | Indian Patent |
DETAILS OF FACULTY PURSUED/PURSUING RESEARCH IN THE RESEARCH CENTER UNDER VTU
| Sl. No. | Name of the Research Scholar | Name of the Supervisor | Year of Registration | Title of Research work | Status | |
| 1 | Mr. Mahagundappa M Benal
USN: 1MV03PMM04 |
Dr. Shivanand H K | 2003 | Studies on Heat Treated Silicon Carbide Particles and Short Glass Fiber Reinforced Al (6061) Based Hybrid Composites | Awarded PhD | |
| 2 | Mr. M S Ganesha Prasad
USN: 1MV04PMM02 |
Dr. D N Drakshayani | 2004 | Studies on Passive Heat Extraction Techniques in Turning of Cast Iron for Improved Status of Cutting Tool Insert (Uncoated Type) During Dry machining | Awarded PhD | |
| 3 | Mrs. V Shantha
USN: 1MV04PMM03 |
Dr. D N Drakshayani | 2004 | Characterization and structure properties correlation in doped tungsten | Awarded PhD | |
| 4 | Mr. Janardhana K
USN: 1MV10PMM01 |
Dr. D N Drakshayani | 2010 | The retrogression and reaging heat treatment of aluminum alloys | Thesis Submitted | |
| 5 | Mr. Khalique Ejaz Ahmed
USN: 1MV11PMN01 |
Dr. D N Drakshayani | 2011 | Studies on the effect of process parameters on friction stir welded Aluminum reinforced with particulate metal composites. | Experimental works | |
| 6 | Mr. Prashant S H
USN: 1MV11PMN02 |
Dr. M S Ganesha Prasad | 2011 | Studies on Process Optimization of Solid State welding of Aluminum -7075 and Steel Materials with different Preheating Conditions | Awarded PhD | |
| 7 | Mr. Kiran Kumar M USN: 1MV13PMN01 | Dr. Mallikarjuna C Math | 2013 | Application of response surface methodology for the prediction of performance, combustion and emission characteristics in spark ignition engine using ethanol-gasoline blends | Awarded PhD | |
| 8 | Mr. Yeshvantha H S
USN: 1MV13PMN03 |
Dr. A J K Prasad | 2013 | Design and fabrication of UHMWPE composites reinforced with Nano ceramic oxides ad evaluation of their mechanical properties | Comprehensive Viva voce Completed | |
| 9 | Mr. Prashanth L
USN: 1MV15PMJ01 |
Dr. A J K Prasad | 2015 | Evaluation of Properties of a Battery System for ICP Systems for Marine Applications | Course work completed | |
| 10 | Mr. Sampath Kumar L USN: 1MV16PMJ01 | Dr. V Shantha | 2015 | Synthesis and characterization of Nano materials for restorative dentistry application | Completed Comprehensive viva voce | |
| 11 | Mrs. Nitya Poornima
USN: 1MV17PMS02 |
Dr. V Shantha | 2016 | Studies on Nano powders as additives for lubrication | Course work Completed | |
| 12 | Mr. Ravikumar
USN: 1MV26PMJ03 |
Dr. G Balakumar | 2015 | Studies on development and optimization of machinability parameters of Al alloy reinforced with ZrO2 particulates based MMCs | Comprehensive Viva-Voce completed | |
| 13 | Mr. Shivakumar S
USN : 1MV17PMA01 |
Dr. G Balakumar | 2017 | Development and property evaluation of Al-alloy reinforced with Nano ceramic particulates based MMCs subjected to hot forging process. | Comprehensive Viva-Voce completed | |
| 14 | Mr. Nataraj M
USN: 1MV17PMA03 |
Dr. G Balakumar | 2017 | Development and property evaluation of Al alloy reinforced with ZrO2 particulates based MMCs by disintegrated melt deposition technique | Comprehensive Viva-Voce completed | |
| 15 | Mr. Madhu Kumar K
USN: 1MV19PME01 |
Dr. G Balakumar | 2019 | Development and mechanical characterization of Al alloy reinforced with Zirconia, subjected to extrusion and heat treatment. | Course work completed | |
RESEARCH THRUST AREAS IN DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- Thermal Science, Computational Fluid Dynamics and Renewable Energy Sources
- Material Tensile Strength Characterization at High Strain rates and temperatures.
- Nano Materials and Bio Materials.
- Casting and Welding
- Product Design/PLCM
- Robotics
- Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing.
- Mechatronics and artificial Intelligence.
MAJOR EQUIPMENTS/SOFTWARES AVAILABLE IN THE RESEARCH CENTER
| Sl No. | Equipment/ Software | Specification | Utility area/Purpose |
| 1 | Computerized Universal Testing Machine (UTM) | 60 Ton Capacity | Materials, Research purpose and for students experiments |
| 2 | Computerized Diesel Engine Test Rig | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke Diesel Engine | Heat and Mass Transfer, Analysis of engine performance, Testing of Bio fuels |
| 3 | Metallurgical Microscope | Upright metallurgical microscope, Magnification: 1000X | Analysis of Microstructure of Materials |
| 4 | Wear and Friction Monitor | Model TR201LE | Materials, Wear and friction monitor for polymer composites |
| 5 | Vacuum pump | HVV make model E06 | For vacuum creation |
| 6 | ANSYS Software | V13 | Modeling and Analysis Lab |
| 7 | Metal Melting Furnaces | Electric Furnace | Foundry Lab, Melting, Alloying purpose |
| 8 | Vickers hardness testing machine
(VGST Sponsored) |
Macro hardness | Hardness testing |
| 9 | spray casting unit | Developed at Dept. by research scholar | For development of MMCs/NMMCs |
| 10 | Stir casting unit | Developed at Dept. by research scholar | For development of MMCs/NMMCs |
| 11 | well-equipped foundry and forging lab | – | Casting, Moulding, Forging, Metal melting, sand testing |
| 12 | Stir welding unit
|
Developed at Machine shop from Sponsored fund | Stir welding |
| 13 | well-equipped machine shop and material testing labs | – | For machining and testing purpose |
