Faculty
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Dr. Raghav G R
Associate Professor
Specialisation: Materials Science and Engineering
Educational Qualifications
- B. Tech Mechanical Engineering (KLN College of Engineering, Madurai)
- M.Tech Nano Science and Technology (Mepco Schlenk Engineering College , Sivakasi)
- PhD (Anna University, Chennai)
Employment History
- Assistant Professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering, KLN College of Engineering, Madurai Tamilnadu (17.07.2013-20.01.2021)
- Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ayya Nadar Janakiammal Polytechnic, Sivakasi (29.09.2010 to 30.04.2011)
- Junior Engineer, The Metal Powder Company Madurai (6-08-2009 to 13-08- 2010)
Key Responsibilities Held
Responsibilities Held
- Co-ordinated a State Level Project Contest (2013 to 2016), Organized by Mechanical Department of Mechanical Engineering, KLN College of Engineering ,
- Co-ordinated HR MEET “ Manush 2013” as a part of Placement activities Mechanical Engineering, KLN College of Engineering Madurai.
- Department Placement coordinator ( 17-07-2013 to 20-09-2018)
- Department Magazine In -charge ( 25-08-2015 to 20-01-2021)
- Department Timetable In -charge
- Department Maintenance Coordinator
- NBA coordinator (Research)
- Class coordinator for 2013 -2017 batch
- Department IIPC Cell Coordinator
- Department IPC Coordinator
Teaching Interests
- Materials Science
- Engineering Metallurgy
- Composite Materials
- Welding Technology
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Kinematics of Machines
- Dynamics of Machines
- Applied Composite Materials
- Nanotechnology
- Advanced Manufacturing Systems
Research Interests
- Composite Materials
- Powder Metallurgy
- Stir Casting
- Tribology and Corrosion
- Friction Stir Welding
- Nano coatings (Sputtering and Electro plating)
Publications
Journals
- G.R.Raghav et al “Experimental investigation and material characterization of A356 based composite (TiO2) by friction stir processing ”, Int. J. Innov. Res. Sci. Eng. Technol , 3(3), pp. 1396-1399, 2014
- G.R.Raghav et al “Electro chromic behavior of WO3 thin film grown on aluminium foil by electrodeposition, ”, Int. J. Innov. Res. Sci. Eng. Technol , 3(3), pp. 1359-1361, 2014. Corrosion analysis of copper-TiO2 nanocomposite coatings on steel using sputtering”, Int. J. Innov. Res. Sci. Eng. Technol , 3(3),pp. 1105-1110, 2014.
- G.R.Raghav et al “Corrosion analysis of copper-TiO2 nanocomposite coatings on steel using sputtering”, Int. J. Innov. Res. Sci. Eng. Technol , 3(3),pp. 1105-1110, 2014.
- G.R.Raghav et al “Experimental investigation on corrosion resistant properties of copper based nanocomposite coatings ”, Int. J. Innov. Res. Sci. Eng. Technol , 3(3), 2014.
- G.R.Raghav et al “Effect of Nano-TiO₂ Particles on Wear and Corrosion Behaviour of AA6063 Surface Composite Fabricated by Friction Stir Processing”, Metallofizika i Noveishie Tekhnologii, 40(3), pp. 397- 409, 2018. (Scopus Indexed) IF.0.34.
- G.R.Raghav et al “An experimental investigation on wear and corrosion characteristics of Mg-Co nanocomposites”, Materials Research Express, 5(6), pp. 066523 2018. (SCI Indexed) (Scopus Indexed) IF. 1.449. Citations: 7
- G.R.Raghav et al “Preparation of Co–Gr Nanocomposites and Analysis of Their Tribological and Corrosion Characteristics”, Metallofizika i Noveishie Tekhnologii, 40(7), pp. 979-992.2018. (Scopus Indexed) IF.0.34.
- G.R.Raghav et al “Compression and corrosion behaviour of sintered copper-fly ash composite material”, Materials Research Express, 6(4), pp. 046524, 2019. ( SCI Indexed) (Scopus Indexed) IF. 1.9.
- G.R.Raghav et al. “Effect of tungsten reinforcement on mechanical, tribological and corrosion behaviour of mechanically alloyed Co-25C Cermet nanocomposites”, Materials Research Express, 6(11), 2019. (SCI Indexed) (Scopus Indexed) IF. 1.9.
- G.R.Raghav et al “Effect of hybrid reinforcement at stirred zone of dissimilar aluminium alloys during friction stir welding” Metallurgical Research and technology, 116(6), 2019 (SCI Indexed) (Scopus Indexed) IF. 0.645.
- G.R.Raghav et al ” Enhancing the mechanical, wear and corrosion behaviour of stir casted aluminium 6061 hybrid composites through the incorporation of boron nitride and aluminium oxide particles” Materials Research Express ,7(1), 2020. (SCI Indexed) (Scopus Indexed) IF. 1.9.
- G.R.Raghav et al “Investigation and characterization of Copper-Fly ash-Tungsten hybrid composites synthesized through P/M process”, Materials Research Express ,7(3), 2020. (SCI Indexed) (Scopus Indexed) IF. 1.9.
- G.R.Raghav et al “Investigation on mechanical, wear and corrosion properties of Fe-Co-Cr-W- GNSA hybrid composites synthesized using powder metallurgy process”, Engineering Research Express, 2020.
- G.R.Raghav et al “Synthesis and mechanical characterization of Fe-BN-TiC nanocomposites”, Engineering Research Express, 2020.
- G.R.Raghav et al “Tensile and wear behaviour of friction stir welded AA5052 and AA6101-T6 aluminium alloys: effect of welding parameters”, Metallurgical Research and technology, 117(4), SCI Indexed) (Scopus Indexed) IF. 1.9
- G.R.Raghav et al “ Effects of tool pin profile on tensile and wear behaviour of friction stir welded AA6101-T6 and AA1350 alloys”, Metallurgical Research and technology, 117(5), (SCI Indexed) (Scopus Indexed) IF. 1.9
- G.R.Raghav et al “ A comprehensive review on cellulose nanocrystals and cellulose nanofibers: Pretreatment, preparation, and characterization” Polymer composites, 1, 2021, (SCI Indexed) (Scopus Indexed) IF. 2.2
- G.R.Raghav et al “ Mechanical and Tribological performance of Al-Fe-SiC-Zr hybrid composites produced through Powder Metallurgy Process, Materials Research Express ,8(1), 2021. (SCI Indexed) (Scopus Indexed) IF. 1.9.
- G.R.Raghav et al “ Synthesis and characterization of Co-5Cr-RHA hybrid composite using Powder metallurgy” Materials Today: Proceedings, 2021, scopus indexed.
- G.R.Raghav et al “ Tribological and Corrosion analysis of Co-20Al-GNSA composites produced through powder metallurgy process” , 1126, IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering, scopus indexed.
- G.R.Raghav et al “Characterization and analysis of Fe-Co based hybrid composites “ Materials Today: Proceedings, 2021, scopus indexed.
- G.R.Raghav et al “ Impact of Ground Nut Shell Ash on Cobalt-Chromium metal matrix composites synthesized using Powder metallurgy process, 1166,IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering, scopus indexed.
- G.R.Raghav et al “ Investigation of Mechanical, Wear, and Corrosion Properties of Al–BN–SiC–RHA Hybrid Composites Synthesized Through Powder Metallurgy Process, 44(1), METALLOPHYSICS AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES,2022, scopus indexed.
- G.R.Raghav et al “ Extraction of cellulose nanocrystals from red banana peduncle agro-waste and application in environmentally friendly biocomposite film”, Polymer Composites, Wiley & sons, (SCI Indexed) (Scopus Indexed), 2022, IF: 4
- G.R.Raghav et al “A Review on Computational Techniques for Nanostructured Polymer Composite Materials, Applications of Computation in Mechanical Engineering: Select Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Computing in Mechanical Engineering (ICCME 2021),2022, Springer Nature Singapore.
- G.R.Raghav et al “ Role of traversing speed and axial load on the properties of friction stir welded dissimilar AA6101-T6 AND AA1350 aluminium alloys, 46 (1), JOURNAL OF THE CHINESE INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERS, 2023, (SCI Indexed) (Scopus Indexed).
- G.R.Raghav et al “Experimentation and characterization of stir casted bio mesquite wood ash (MWA) reinforced aluminium (Al6061 T6) matrix hybrid composites”, Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies,2023, (SCI Indexed) (Scopus Indexed).
- G.R.Raghav et al “ Reuse of used paper egg carton boxes as a source to produce hybrid AgNPs- carboxyl nanocellulose through bio-synthesis and its application in active food packaging”, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023, (SCI Indexed) (Scopus Indexed), IF:6.
- G.R.Raghav et al “ Corrosion behaviour of additive manufactured materials and composites”, in book, Mechanical Properties and Characterization of Additively Manufactured Materials, 2023, CRC Press.
- . G.R.Raghav et al “ A Review on Additive Manufacturing Process”, 45 (6), METALLOPHYSICS AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, 2023, scopus indexed..
- G.R.Raghav et al “ Effect of cellulose nanofibers from red coconut peduncle waste as a reinforcement in epoxy composite sheets” , cellulose chemistry and technology, 2023, (SCI Indexed) (Scopus Indexed).
- . G.R.Raghav et al “ Fabrication techniques for printed and wearable electronics”, Advances in Flexible and Printed Electronics Materials, fabrication, and applications, IOP publishing, (SCI Indexed) (Scopus Indexed).
- . G.R.Raghav et al “ PEEK-based 3D printing: a paradigm shift in implant revolution for healthcare”, Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials, Taylor & Francis, 2024, (SCI Indexed) (Scopus Indexed).
- . G.R.Raghav et al “ The influence of tool shoulder size and plate position on the characteristics of friction stir welded different aluminum alloys”, Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, Taylor & Francis, 2024, (SCI Indexed) (Scopus Indexed).
- G.R.Raghav et al “ Experimental investigation in enhancing the mechanical, wear and corrosion resistance properties (SCI Indexed) (Scopus Indexed).
- . G.R.Raghav et al “Two‐Dimensional Nanomaterials‐Based Polymer Nanocomposites for Gas and Volatile Organic Compound Sensing”, in book, Two‐Dimensional Nanomaterials‐Based Polymer Nanocomposites: Processing, Properties and Applications,2024, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (SCI Indexed) (Scopus Indexed).
Conferences
- Participated in National conference on “Recent trends in Nanomaterials” at Mepco Schlenk engineering college, Sivakasi.
- Participated in international conference on “Nano technology creating better tomorrow for India and for the world”, Bangalore.
Seminar/Training/Workshop Attended
- Attended workshop on” Additive Manufacturing and 3D printing”. VELTECH, Chennai, 2015
- Attended workshop on “Computer Aided Manufacturing and coordinate Metrology”, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College Sivakasi
- Attended short term course on” Finite Element Analysis using Ansysis” at KLN College of Engineering
- Attended workshop on” Application of Carbon Nanotube Composites in Green Technology-Research focus”
- Attended workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights and innovations conducted by quality circle-Advanced research and development of KLN College of Engineering”.
- Attended workshop on “Composites- Manufacturing and Characterization” in Kongu engineering college-Perundurai, Erode”.
- Attended Anna University FDP on “ME 6601- Design of Transmission Systems” held at Velammal College of Engineering and Technology.
- Attended workshop on “Advanced Materials Characterization” held at PSG college of Technology, Coimbatore.
- Got NPTEL Elite Certificate in Introduction to composite materials
- Participated in National conference on “Recent trends in Nanomaterials” at Mepco Schlenk engineering college, Sivakasi.
- Participated in international conference on “Nano technology creating better tomorrow for India and for the world”, Bangalore.
Awards and Honours
- Best Reviewer Award –IOP Publishers (2018& 2022)
Google Scholar Link
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=qnUIpBYAAAAJ&hl=en
Scopus ISLink
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55751937700
Publons Link
https://publons.com/researcher/1614901/dr-raghav-g-r/
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