Research and Academic Guidance

Ph. D Supervised

S.No. Name of Scholar Thesis Title Year of Completion
19 B. Jagdeesh Deformation Studies on Novel Lattice Structures Produced by Selective Laser Melting of Metallic Bio-Materials 2024
18 Vishal U. Bagade Laser Surface Texturing for Improved Adhesive and Tribological Properties of Thermal Spray Coated Ti-6Al-4V for Aero Engine Application 2022
17 G. V. Krishna Pradeep Tribological Characterization of Laser Re-Melted γ-TiAl Processed by Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing 2022
16 G. Prabu Studies on Tribological Behavior of Ti-6Al-4V Surface Modified with AlCrCoCuFeNi High Entropy Alloy 2021
15 S. Ramkumar Laser Surface Modification of CFRP Composite to Enhance Adhesive Bond Strength 2020
14 A. Haja Maideen Electrical Discharge Surface Alloying of Aluminium 7075 with Nickel and Molybdenum Powder 2020
13 N. Balamurali Krishnan Laser Surface Treatment of Nickel-Based Superalloy for Enhancing Erosion Resistance of Aero Gas Turbines 2019
12 F. Peter Prakash Mechanical and Tribological Studies on Laser Surface Textured Nickel-Based Superalloy 2019
11 K. Parthiban Parametric Optimization of Laser Micro-Drilling of TBC Coated Nickel-Based Superalloy 2019
10 K. E. Sarath Raghavendra Babu Experimental Investigations on Micro/Nano Laser Patterning for Anti-Reflectance of Silicon 2018
09 N. Jeya Prakash Tribological Studies on Laser Surface Modified Nodular Cast Iron 2018
08 V. Dillibabu Weldability and Tribological Studies on Nickel-Based Super Alloy for Aero Engine Applications 2017
07 S. R. Dhinesh Kumar Laser Surface Modification of Functionally Graded Thermal Barrier Coatings for Aero-Engine Applications 2017
06 Muhammed Anaz Khan Thermo-Mechanical Characterisation of Laser Treated Functionally Graded Thermal Barrier Coatings 2017
05 R. Ramesh Mechanical and Microstructural Studies on Laser Metal Deposited Nickel and Titanium Based Aero-Engine Blades 2016
04 I. Arun Experimental Investigations on the Wear Resistance of Electrical Discharge Alloyed Metal Matrix Composites 2015
03 M. Hashim Experimental Investigation on the Tribological Properties of Laser Surface Treated Hastelloy C-276 2013
02 G. M. Balamurugan Comparative Wear Studies on WC-Co Plasma Sprayed and Chrome Plated AISI 304 Austenitic Stainless Steel at Elevated Temperature 2012
01 N. L. Parthasarathi High Temperature Tribological Studies of NiCrBSiCFe Plasma Sprayed AISI 316 Austenitic Stainless Steel 2011

PG Projects Guided

S.No. Name Project Title Year of Completion
56 Adheena P. A Optimization of Laser Shock Peening Parameters Using Machine Learning 2026
55 Nethaji M Experimental Investigation of Optically Tuned Absorption Effects in Laser Shock Peening of Ti-6Al-4V 2026
54 Pudi Jaswanth Experimental and Machine Learning Investigation of Superposition Effects in LSP Ti-6Al-4V 2026
53 S. Vigneshwar

1.Study on Flexible Bio-Implants Using Hybrid Auxetic Structure

2.Design and Analysis of Awning Structures in Operated Cabinet in Locomotives

2025
52 Vatsal Javiya Babhubai

1.Optimizing the Process Parameters of Laser Shock Peening Process for Improved Mechanical Properties Using Machine Learning Algorithm

2.Optimization of Laying Strategies for Improved Tensile Strength in Additive Manufacturing

2025
51 Suroj Singh

1. Fabrication and Analysis of 3D Printed Shape Memory Polymer

2. Investigation of Shape Memory Polymer for Manufacturing Application

2024
50 Ashish Kumar Chaurasia

1.Additive Manufacturing of Lattice Structure-Based Turbine Blade with Selective Laser Melting

2.Design and 3D Printing of Microfluidic Channel Fabricated Through Laser Micromachining for WMAT

2024
49 Arijit Bera Design and Fabrication of Lightweight FESS Components for Energy Storage Application 2023
48 Astha Arya Flow Analysis of Converging Microfluidic Channel Fabricated on Inconel 718 Alloy 2023
47 Rahul Mahto Characterization of Laser Shock Peened Ti-6Al-4V with and without Ablative Coating 2022
46 Kumaresh Numerical Characterization of Femtosecond Laser Ablation of Aluminium and Ti-6Al-4V to Study the Topology of Ablation Crater 2021
45 E. V. Abhinav An Investigation on Resistance Spot Welding of Ti-6Al-4V Sheets Using Taguchi's Design of Experiment 2020
44 Mathew John Investigation on the Performance of a Laser Surface Textured Ti-6Al-4V Electrode in a Microbial Fuel Cell 2020
43 Survase Akshay Shivaji Improvement of Adhesion Bond Strength of Thermal Plasma Spray Coated Material 2020
42 E. V. Abhinav An Investigation on TIG Welding of Ti-6Al-4V Sheets Using Taguchi's Design of Experiment 2019
41 Mathew John Influence of Laser Surface Texturing on the Tribological Performance of CuNiIn Coated Ti-6Al-4V 2019
40 Survase Akshay Shivaji Thermal Plasma Spray Coating of Nickel Aluminium Powder on Inconel 718 Alloy 2019
39 Vysakh Mohan Optimising the Parameters for Laser-Based Micro Processing on Reflective Materials 2019
38 Mudit Singh Optimization of Parameters of Laser Drilling on Inconel 718 Material Using Taguchi-ANOVA Method 2019
37 Antony George Laser Processing of Magnesium for Biomedical Applications 2019
36 Vysakh Mohan Enhancing the Properties of Glass Fibre Reinforced Composite Joint with Metal Sheet Using Laser-Based Surface Patterning 2018
35 Mudit Singh Effect of Variation of Laser Drilling Parameters on Drilling of Inconel 718 Material 2018
34 Antony George Tribological Study of the Surface Characteristics of Laser Surface Textured Grade 5 Titanium 2018
33 G. Prabu Modification of Wetting Property of Nickel-Based Super Alloy Surface by Picosecond Laser Texturing 2017
32 Chebrolu Kalyan A Study on Wear Characteristics of a Nickel-Based Super Alloy (BZ112Y) Surface Textured with Pico Second Laser 2017
31 Hrishikesh KP Defining Instruction for Continued Airworthiness of a Jet Engine 2017
30 Aditya S. V. Enhancement of Adhesion Strength of Thermal Barrier Coating Through Laser Surface Texturing of Aero-Turbine Materials 2017
29 Naveena K. P. Impact of Fuel on Gas Turbine Combustor Component Durability 2016
28 Pranay Vihal Kamble Identification and Elimination of Wastes From Cable Cutting for Improved Productivity Using Value Stream Mapping 2016
27 Chebrolu Kalyan Fabrication of Titanium Oxide Nanotube Arrays for Laser Surface Nano Texturing 2016
26 Hrishikesh KP Modelling and Synthesis of Engine Overhaul Data to Infer on Operational Cost 2016
25 G. Prabu Effect of CNT Based Laser Alloying on Wear Behavior of Ductile Iron 2016
24 Deep Chakravorty Study of Tribological Properties of Laser Treated Nodular Cast Iron 2016
23 M. Ferozh Khan Characterization of SMA, GTA & PTA Welding for Hard Facing of Stellite 6 on Austenitic Stainless Steel 2016
22 Deep Chakravorty Laser Surface Modification of Nodular Cast Iron for Improved Tribological Performance 2015
21 Pranay Vihal Kamble Laser-Based Surface Polishing of Ti and Ni Based Alloys 2015
20 Lankireddy Manikanta Reddy Laser Surface Texturing on Steel to Improve Hydrophobic Effect 2015
19 S. Ravi Kiran Preparation of Coating for Ti-6Al-4V for the Use in Biomedical Applications Using Anodization 2015
18 Mohit Singhal Taguchi Optimization of AISI D-2 Die Steel Using Graphite Based Electrical Discharge Coating 2014
17 Lankireddy Manikanta Reddy Laser Surface Texturing on Silicon Wafer 2014
16 Mohit Singhal Taguchi Optimization of AISI D-2 Die Steel Using Molybdenum Based Electrical Discharge Coating 2013
15 Arun G. K. Numerical Finite Element Investigation on Laser Cladding of Aerospace Components 2013
14 Rahul V. S. Finite Element Simulation and Optimization of Dissimilar Welding for Gas Turbine Applications 2013
13 Vinneth Murali Numerical Simulation and Experimental Investigation of Dissimilar Welded Joints 2013
12 Rajith K. R. Erosive-Corrosion Behaviour of Laser Surface Treated Hastelloy C-276 2013
11 G. Nila Optimizing Delivery Lead Time in the Subcontracting of Boiler Components 2012
10 K. E. Sarath Raghavendra Babu Comparative Study of Tribological Behaviour of Laser Surface Treated Hastelloy C276 in Nitrogen and Argon Atmosphere 2012
09 D. Sudhakar Tribological Behaviour of D-Gun Sprayed Al₂O₃-TiO₂ Coating 2012
08 Rajith K. R. Experimental Analysis and Simulation Studies of Laser Surface Treated Hastelloy C-276 2012
07 D. Sudhakar Tribological Behaviour of D-Gun Sprayed Cr₃C₂-NiCr Coating 2012
06 K. E. Sarath Raghavendra Babu Laser Surface Nitriding of Hastelloy C276 2011
05 M. Jeyashree Dry Sliding Wear Characteristics of Aluminium Composites 2011
04 Raayya Peche Dry Sliding Wear Behaviour of Nickel-Chromium Electroplated Low Carbon Steel (AISI 1020) at Elevated Temperatures 2010
03 M. Jeyashree Sliding Wear Characteristics of Nano Al₂O₃ Dispersed Grey Cast Iron Composite 2010
02 Salunke Balaji Mohan Improved Tribological Properties of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy by Laser Surface Melting 2010
01 K. S. R. Krishna Tribological Study of Chrome Coated AISI 304 Austenitic Stainless Steel 2010

UG Projects Guided

S.No. Name Project Title Year of Completion
18 Gauvrav Yadav, Keshav Kabra, Shrihari S Optimization of Raw Material Handling Systems (RMHS) in Integrated Iron & Steel Plants in India 2025
17 Shresth Bhakta, Chirag Bhatia, Siddesh Gaikwad Fibre Extrusion Defect in Anisoprinter Using Machine Learning 2024
16 Ravichandran G. S. Design and Analysis of Aero Turbine Blade 2024
15 A. Smrithi, Girish Kaushik K., Priyadharsni Design and Simulation of Microchannels 2022
14 Jayendran R., Karthik K. Kumaresan, Muthu Narayanan Convertible Wheelchair with Assist-Free Bed Transfer 2022
13 Pragya Rai, Anju Rachel Mathew Improving Supply Chain by Predicting Demand Forecast for New Products Using Sentiment Analysis and Neural Network Approach 2020
12 Rapaka Chandra Sathwick, Abhiram Kulkarni Laser-Based Direct Metal Deposition of Nickel Super Alloys 2018
11 Kalavala Mourya Varshith, Vwmula Anurag Laser Surface Texturing of Hastelloy C276 to Improve Its Hydrophobicity 2017
10 K. Kulbhushan, K. Vamshi Analysis of Thermoelectric Generator with Variation in Temperature 2017
09 Sumit Shekhar, Ridesh Jaganathamani Comparative Finite Element Analysis of Plasma Spray Coating on Laser Textured and Non-Textured Substrate 2016
08 V. Vishal Simultaneous Poisson-Schrödinger Solver for MOSFET 2016
07 A. M. Anirudh, Potluri Venkata Vamshi Krishna, S. Chandra Vinoth Experimental Investigation and Optimization of Process Parameters for Laser Dissimilar Welding Process 2014
06 T. S. Sai Balagi, Ranajyoti Dutta, Nikhil Hans Mathematical Modelling of Laser Surface Cladding and Optimization of Process Parameters Using Geometric Programming 2014
05 K. Siva Deepak, O. V. M. Surya Kaundinya Finite Element Analysis of Laser Dissimilar Welding 2013
04 K. Rajash, J. Jai Santhosh Mechanical Anti-Lock Braking System 2012
03 C. Dinesh Kumar, S. R. Balaji Performance Optimization of Hole-Drilling in Electrical Discharge Machining 2012
02 Praveen Dusi, Amit Kumar Optimization of the Process Variables for Wear Analysis of NiCrBSiC Plasma Sprayed Stainless Steel 2011
01 Navjot Singh, Ashwin Ganesh Study of Lean Manufacturing Techniques and Its Implementation in Indian Industries 2010