Dr. K. R. Balasubramanian is currently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He did Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Shanmugha College of Engineering, Thanjavur, Master of Engineering in Design & Production of Thermal Power Equipment from Regional Engineering College, Trichy. He obtained his Doctoral degree from National Institute of Technology, Trichy. Prior to joining NIT, Trichy he worked as Lecturer in the Kings College of Engineering, Thanjavur and Sudharsan College of Engineering, Pudukottai and as Research Assistant in REC, Trichy. He has published more than 85 papers in reputed International Journals. He has authored a book titled “Additive Manufacturing of Multi-Material and Composite Parts” and has contributed 4 book chapters. He has completed 6 research projects funded by various agencies including, DRDO, DST, BHEL and IGCAR. He has guided 7 Ph. D scholars and he is currently guiding 10 Research Scholars. He is a life member of professional bodies such as The Institution of Engineers (India), Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) and Indian Welding Society (IWS). He has organized two International Conference and many workshops. His research interests include Renewable Energy, Laser Materials Processing, Fluid flow and Heat Transfer in mini and micro channels, Design of Experiment, Additive Manufacturing.
Email : krbala@nitt.edu
Ph.No: 0431-2503419
Mobile: +91-94435 61873
| Degree | Discipline | University |
|---|---|---|
|
Ph.D |
Modelling and simulation of Laser Welding |
National Institute of Technology, Trichy |
|
M.E |
Design & Production of Thermal Power Equipment |
Regional Engineering College, Trichy |
|
B.E |
Mechanical Engineering |
Shanmugha College of Engineering, Thanjavur |
| Degree | Title of thesis |
|---|---|
|
Ph.D |
Investigations on Process Parameters, Modelling and Weld Characterization for Laser Joining of Thin Section Stainless Steel |
| Organisation | Designation | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institute of Technology, Trichy. -620015 | Associate Professor / Teaching & Research | 12.03.2018 | Present |
|
National Institute of Technology, Trichy. -620015 |
Assistant Professor / Teaching & Research |
10.04.2006 |
March 2018 |
|
Kings College of Engineering, Punalkulam, Pudukkottai – 613303 |
Lecturer / Teaching |
June 2005
|
April 2006 |
|
Sudharsan College of Engineering, Pudukkottai – 622501 |
Lecturer / Teaching |
Jan 2003 |
June 2005 |
|
Regional Engineering College, Trichy. -620015 |
Research Assistant / Teaching |
Sep 2000 |
Aug 2001 |
Design & Production of Thermal Power Equipment
Fluid Mechanics
Industrial Safety Engineering
Human Factors Engineering
Design of Experiments
Renewable Energy
| Organisation | Year | Grade of membership |
|---|---|---|
|
The Institution of Engineers (India) |
2009 onwards |
Member |
|
The Indian Society for Technical Education |
2005 onwards |
Life Member |
|
Indian Welding Society |
2005 onwards |
Life Member |
Editorial Review Board member for International Journal of Surface Engineering
and Interdisciplinary Materials Science [IJSEIMS]
Reviewer of International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology [IJAMT]
Reviewer of Alexandria Engineering Journal, Elsevier
Reviewer of Applied Thermal Engineering Journal, Elsevier
Dr. K.R. Balasubramanian
Associate Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology
Tiruchirappalli 620 015
Phone: 0431-2503419 (Office)
Mobile: 94435 61873
Fax: +91-431-2500133
