Mr. N. Karthikeyan
Assistant Professor (O.G)
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Contact Information
Email: karthikn5@srmist.edu.in
- Ph. D Degree – Mechanical Engineering
Area or Subject – Adhesive-bonded joints for composite materials
University – Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
Status – Thesis Submitted - PG Degree – M.E
Area or Subject – Engineering Design
College/University – Selvam College of Technology (Anna University, Chennai)
Awarded Year – 2015 - UG Degree – B.E
Area or Subject – Mechanical Engineering
College/University – Mahakavi Bharathiyar College of Engineering and Technology/Anna University
Awarded Year – 2012 - Diploma – DME
Area or Subject – Mechanical Engineering
College/University – PGP Polytechnic College /DOTE
Awarded Year – 2009
Theory Courses Handled:
- Engineering Graphics
- Fluid Mechanics and Machinery
- Strength of Materials
- Kinematics of Machinery
- Design of Transmission Systems
- Engineering Materials and Metallurgy
- Design of Machine Elements
- Design of Transmission Systems
- Metrology and Measurements
- Basics of Civil and Mechanical Engineering
Lab Courses Handled:
- Engineering Practices Lab
- Fluid Mechanics and Machinery Laboratory
- Strength of Materials Lab
- Computer Aided Drafting and Modelling Laboratory
- Adhesive-bonded joints
- Fibre-reinforced polymeric composite
- Natural composite
- Nano composites
- Karthikeyan N, Jesuarockiam Naveen, D. Anbuselvan, T. Dhilipkumar. (2025). Predicting Shear Performance and Failure Modes of Co-cured CFRP Composite Joints with Covered Lamination and MWCNT-Modified Adhesive. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology. Taylor & Francis. (Q2,
SCI, IF: 3.7) - Karthikeyan N, Naveen J, Rajesh M, Reddy DM. (2025). Secondary bonded and co-bonded CFRP composite joints with innovative lamination technique: Flexural and failure analysis. Polymer Composites, 1-11. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.(Q1, SCI, IF: 4.7)
- Karthikeyan N, Naveen J. (2025). Enhancing the performance of CFRP composite joints through a hybrid approach: Geometric modification (stepped adherends) and adhesive modification. Polymer Composites, 1-20. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.(Q1, SCI, IF: 4.7)
- Karthikeyan N, Naveen J. (2024). Enhanced flexural and vibration behavior of interleaved CFRP composite joints with modified multiwalled carbon nanotube adhesives for aerospace and aircraft applications. Polymer Composites, 1-16. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.(Q1, SCI, IF: 4.7)
- Karthikeyan N., Naveen J., Rajesh M., Mallikarjuna Reddy D., Sudhagar P. E., Norrrahim M. N. F., &
Knight V. F. (2024). Flexural and vibration behaviours of novel covered CFRP composite joints with an MWCNT-modified adhesive. Nanotechnology Reviews, 13(1), 20240076. De Gruyter. (Q1, SCI, IF: 6.1) - Karthikeyan, N., Naveen, J. (2024). Flexural and vibration behaviour of co-cured CFRP composite joints with MWCNT-modified adhesive. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 39(5), 750–777. Taylor & Francis. (Q2, SCI, IF: 3.7)
- Karthikeyan, N., Naveen, J. (2024). Enhanced shear and vibration behaviour of co-cured CFRP joints with innovative lamination techniques. The Journal of Adhesion, 1–21. Taylor & Francis. (Q3, SCI, IF:2.3)
- Karthikeyan, N., Naveen, J. (2024). Progress in adhesive-bonded composite joints: A comprehensive review. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 07316844241248236. SAGE Publications. (Q3, SCI, IF: 2.2).
- Karthikeyan, N., Naveen, J. (2024). Effect of surface modified adherend and nanofiller modified adhesives on the shear behaviour of single lap joints: a mini review. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 38(21), 3943–3962. Taylor & Francis. (Q2, SCI, IF: 3.7).
- N. Karthikeyan, Jesuarockiam Naveen, Vinayak S. Hiremath, Mallikarjuna Reddy D (2025). Investigating the Synergistic Effects of Geometric (interleaved lamina) and Adhesive Modifications on the Shear Behavior of Co-Cured CFRP Composite Joint: Prediction and Optimization using Statistical and Deep Learning Approach. Results in Engineering. Elsevier. (Q1, SCI, IF: 7.9)
- A. Venugopal, Edwin Sudhagar P, Vasudevan Rajamohan, V Suresh, N. Karthikeyan and Jesuarockiam Naveen (2025), The Impact of Graphene Reinforcement on Z-Pin and Adhesively Bonded Composite for Enhancing Flexural Strength of Co-cured Single Lap Joints, The Journal of Adhesion. Taylor & Francis. (Q3, SCI, IF: 2.3)
- Khan, T., Karthikeyan, N., Naveen, J., Anand, S. P., & Sebaey, T. A. (2024). Coconut (Cocos nucifera)
sheath-based polymeric composites-A review. Heliyon. Elsevier. (Q1, SCI, IF: 3.6). - Eashwar Raaj, K., Naveen, J., Karthikeyan, N., Khan, T., & Sebaey, T. A. (2024). Effect of cellulose
nanocrystals on the mechanical and free vibration behavior of hybrid glass/kenaf fiber reinforced polyurethane core-based sandwich structures. Journal of Natural Fibers, 21(1), 2361311. Taylor & Francis. (Q1, SCI, IF: 3.1). - Bilvatej, B., Naveen, J., Norrrahim, M. N. F., Knight, V. F., Karthikeyan, N., Chandrasekar, M., … & Anand, S. P. (2024). Effects of nanofillers on the physical, mechanical, and tribological behavior of carbon/kenaf fiber–reinforced phenolic composites. Nanotechnology Reviews, 13(1), 20240009. De Gruyter. (Q1, SCI, IF: 6.1).
- Bilvatej, B., Naveen, J., Karthikeyan, N., Norrrahim, M. N. F., Knight, V. F., Jawaid, M., … & Loganathan, T. M. (2024). Progress in polymeric and metallic brake pads: A comprehensive review. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 238(1), 3-25. SAGE Publications (Q3, SCI, IF: 1.8).
- Karthikeyan, N., Sabapathy Sasikumar, R., Sirajudeen, I., & Alagirisamy, N. (2015). Fabrication and
Shear Strength of Aluminium Foam Sandwich Structure. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 10(13), 2015. (Scopus) - Sathya A, Ravichandran M, Karthikeyan N. (2015). Modelling and simulation of three source multi level inverter connected to grid. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 10(13), 2015. (Scopus)
- Presented in the International Conference on “Recent Trends in Science, Engineering & Management
(ICRTSEM-2018)” held at Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Maduranthagam
on 23rd & 24th February 2018. - Presented in the International Conference on “Advances in Biotechnology, Civil & Mechanical Science (ICABCMS’17)” held at Selvam College of Technology, Namakkal on 17th & 18th March 2017.
- Presented in the International Conference on “Recent Trends in Science, Engineering & Management
(ICRTSEM-2017)” held at Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Maduranthagam
on 10th & 11th March 2017. - Presented in National Conference on “Recent Trends in Engineering Technology & Management
(RTETM’2016)” held at Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore on 22 October 2016. - Presented in the International Conference on “Advances in Biotechnology, Civil & Mechanical Science (ICABCMS’16)” held at Selvam College of Technology, Namakkal on 17th & 18th March 2016.
- Presented in International Conference on “Advances in Biotechnology, Civil & Mechanical Science (ICABCMS’15)” held at Selvam College of Technology, Namakkal on 13th & 14th March 2015..
- Girija, M., Karthikeyan, N., Naveen, J., & Kumar, T. S. (2024). Finite element analysis of thermoplastic
polymers: comparison with experimental results. In Finite Element Analysis of Polymers and Composites (pp. 483-509). Woodhead Publishing. (Book Chapter)
- Participated Industry – Academia Networking Conclave (IANC) 2025 poster presentation event on March 07 -09, 2025
- Online AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Online Elementary FDP on “Non Destructive
Testing and Evaluation” from 2021-7-26 to 2021-7-30 at National Institute of Technology, Srinagar. - Online AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Online Elementary FDP on “The role of Additive Manufacturing in the Era of Industry 4.0" from 2021-6-21 to 2021-6-25 at Chennai Institute of Technology.
- Online AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy Online Elementary FDP on “Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering Design” from 2021-7-20 to 2021-7-24 at Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be
University) College of Engineering. - Online AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy Online Elementary FDP on “Classical Optimization Techniques in Manufacturing systems” from 2021-07-05 to 2021-07-09 at GURU NANAK INSTITUTIONS TECHNICAL CAMPUS TELANGANA.
- Participated in a one-week Faculty Development Training Programme on “ME6403 Engineering Materials and Metallurgy” held at Madras Institute of Technology, Anna University, Chennai from 5th, and 7th to 12th December 2016.
- Participated in Two days SERB Sponsored National level Seminar on “Assimilation of Enlightened Coating technologies for industrial applications” held at Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai on 21.04.2017 & 22.04.2017.
- Participated in one day Seminar on “Role of Computer Aided Manufacturing in Industries” held at Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology, Maduranthagam on 15th September 2015.
- Participated in Two days DRDO Sponsored National Workshop on “Nano Materials in Engineering Applications (NMEA-2013)” held at Selvam College of Technology, Namakkal on 06.09.2013 & 07.09.2013.
- Participated in Two days AICTE Sponsored Seminar Programme on “Effective Teaching & Learning of Management in Technical Institutions (Eftel Mati-2012)” held at Selvam College of Technology, Namakkal on 07.08.2012 & 08.08.2012
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- Received an Elite certificate in the NPTEL course (2023) on Introduction to Composite conducted by
IIT Kanpur. - Received an Elite certificate in the NPTEL course (2023) on Mechanical Behavior of Polymers and Composites conducted by IIT Delhi.
- Received an Elite with a silver certificate in the NPTEL course (2023) on Mechanics of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite Structures conducted by IIT Guwahati.
- Received an Elite certificate in the NPTEL course (2022) on NBA Accreditation and Teaching and Learning in Engineering (NATE) conducted by IISc Bangalore, MSRIT.
- Working as Assistant Professor (O.G) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRM Institute of
Science and Technology, Vadapalani campus from July 2025 to till now. - Seven years and one month of teaching experience as Assistant Professor at Karpaga Vinayaga College
of Engineering and Technology, Chengalpattu, from 22 June 2015 to 30 July 2022. - One year of teaching experience as a Lecturer at Selvam College of Technology, Namakkal, from 25
June 2012 to 20 June 2013.
- Research Fellowships at Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, from 01 August 2022 to 11.06.2025.
- I have been honoured with the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award (twice) for review articles and the Raman
Research Award (six times) for research articles in SCI journals, awarded by Vellore Institute of Technology. - Topper in the NPTEL course (2023) on Mechanics of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite Structures conducted by IIT Guwahati.
- Achieved College II Rank holder of Anna University Examinations for M.E. (2014) at Selvam College of Technology.
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