Mr. R. A. Arul Raja

Assistant Professor (Sr.G)

Education

  • Ph.D (Pursuing)
  • M.E., in CAD, G.K.M College of Engineering
  • B.E., in Mechanical Engineering, Jeyamatha Engineering College

Other Details

Courses

Theory Courses Handled:

  • Basic Mechanical Engineering
  • Internal Combustion Engines
  • Manufacturing Technology
  • Mechanics of Solids
  • Thermodynamics
  • Applied Thermal Engineering
  • Non-Traditional Machining Techniques
  • Process Planning and Cost Estimation
  • Mechanical Engineering Design
  • Energy Engineering Management
  • Design of Transmission system
  • Industrial Engineering.
  • Heat and Mass Transfer

Lab Courses Handled:

  • Engineering Graphics
  • Basic Workshop
  • Active Learning Laboratory
  • Comprehension
  • Fluid Dynamics Laboratory
  • Strength of Materials Laboratory
  • Manufacturing and Assembly Drawing
  • Manufacturing Technology Lab
  • Major Project Coordinator
  • Minor Project Coordinator
  • Moocs Courses
  • Automation Laboratory
  • Metrology and Quality Control Laboratory
  • Computer Aided Design Laboratory

Academic Experience

  • Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Balaji Polytechnic College, From August 2005 to June 2010.
  • Assistant Professor (Senior Grade), Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Vadapalani Campus, From July 2010 to Till Date

Publications

  • Sunil, J. Vignesh, R. Vettumperumal, R. Maheswaran, R.A. Arul Raja,The Thermal Properties of CaO-Nanofluids, Vacuum, (Elsevier), Vol. 161, pp. 383-388, March 2019. (Impact factor: 2.067; Indexed in SCI & Scopus)
  • A. Arul Raja, J. Suniland Kishor Kumar, Estimation of Lubricity Properties of Nanolubricants, Materials today: proceedings (Elsevier),Vol. 21, pp. 152-154, 2020. (Impact factor: 0.834; Indexed in Scopus)
  • Nagarajan, J. Sunil, R.A. Arul Raja, K.K. Sadasivuni, Chemical properties of garnet nanofluids, Materials today: proceedings (Elsevier), Vol. 21, pp. 543-546, 2020.  (Impact factor: 0.834; Indexed in Scopus)
  • Sunil, R. Maheswaran, and R.A. Arul Raja, Heat Transfer Study on Car Radiator by Applying Copper-Ethylene glycol and water mixture, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol. 10 No.68, May 2015. (Impact factor: 0.15; Indexed in Scopus)
  • A. Arul Rajaand J. Sunil, “Mechanical behavior of chemically treated SNMA 120408 K10 CNC tool”, Materials today: proceedings (Elsevier), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.01.495 (Impact factor: 0.834; Indexed in Scopus)
  • Rajaraman, R.A.Arul Rajaand J. Sunil, Thermal energy dissipation capability of garnet nanofluids, Materials today: proceedings, Accepted. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.05.451 (Impact factor: 0.834; Indexed in Scopus)
  • Rajaraman, R.A. Arul Raja, J. Sunil, V. Vijayan, Methodology to estimate the thermal properties of nanofluids, Materials today: proceedings, Accepted. (Impact factor: 0.834; Indexed in Scopus)
  • A. Arul Raja, J. Sunil and R. Maheswaran, Factors affecting the viscosity of nanolubricants: a review, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, Vol. 6 No.2, pp. 688-692, April 2018.
  • A. Arul Raja, J. Sunil and R. Maheswaran, Estimation of thermal conductivity of nanofluids using theoretical correlations, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol. 13, No.10, pp.7932-7936, May 2018.
  • A. Arul Raja, J. Sunil and R. Maheswaran, Estimation of thermo-physical properties of nanofluids using theoretical correlations, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol. 13, No.10, pp.7950-7953, May 2018.

BOOK PUBLICATIONS

  • R.A. Arul Raja and J. Sunil, “Mechanical Properties of Aluminium 7075 Matrix Composites”, ISBN: 978-613-9-98819-8, Lambert Academic Publications, Germany, December 2018

Administrative Work

Institute Level:

  • Organizing member SRMJCCA 2019 at SRM IST, Vadapalani, and May 2019.
  • Member syllabus framing committee for B.Tech: Mechanical and Automation Engineering &B.Tech: Mechanical and Smart Manufacturing, Regulation 2018 (Choice Based Credit System), SRM IST, 2018 – 2019.
  • SRM University End Semester Exam Question Paper Setter, 2015 – 2016, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-20
  • Part time Co-Ordinator, SRM University, 2014 – Till date.
  • Compensatory Course Coordinator, SRM IST, Vadapalani Campus, June 2012 to 2014

Department Level:

  • Internal Assessment co-ordinator, Mechanical Department, SRM University, 2015 – 2017.
  • Department Part time ERP Coordinator SRM IST, Vadapalani Campus, June 2014 to till date
  • Department Compensatory Course Coordinator, SRM IST, Vadapalani Campus, June 2014 to 2016

Programs Organized

Symposium:

  • Coordinator of a national level technical symposium “KRATORQ 19” held in SRM IST, Vadapalani on 20thSeptember 2019.
  • Coordinated a national level technical symposium “KRATORQ 18” held in SRM IST, Vadapalani on 28thSeptember 2018.
  • Coordinated a national level technical symposium “KRATORQ 17” held in SRM IST, Vadapalani on 6thOctober 2017.
  • Coordinated a national level technical symposium “KRATORQ 16” held in SRM IST, Vadapalani on 23rdSeptember 2016.

Conference:

  • Coordinated a “National Conference on Current Research Outcomes in Mechanical Engineering NC-CROME’19” held in SRM IST, Vadapalani on 15th& 16thMarch 2019.
  • Coordinated a “National Conference on ELECTRIC MOBILITY” held in SRM IST, Vadapalani on 22nd February 2018.
  • Coordinated a “National Conference on Industry 4.0” held in SRM IST, Vadapalani on 7thApril 2017.
  • Coordinated a “National Conference on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Techniques (NCAMMT’17)” held in SRM IST, Vadapalani on 24th& 25thMarch 2017.

Other Events:

  • Organised a cultural event with in association with AdithyaTv in SRM IST, Vadapalani on 13thSeptember 2019.

Professional Affiliations

  • Life Member – Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
  • Member – The Indian Science Congress Association. (ISCA)
  • Member – SAE India
  • Member – NIQR

Patent

  • Application of a safety helmet with camea and solar powered fan for construction workers [Application No. 388156-001].

Books Published

  • R.A. Arul Raja “Processing of Bhimal Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composite”, ISBN: 978-81-963849-9-9, San International Scientific Publication, India, August 2023.
  • R.A. Arul Raja and J. Sunil, “Mechanical Properties of Aluminium 7075 Matrix Composites”, ISBN: 978-613-9-98819-8, Lambert Academic Publications, Germany, December 2018.