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Dr. S. Karthikeyan

VP – Exams

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Contact Information

Email : vp.exams.vdp@srmist.edu.in
karthiks6@srmist.edu.in

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
  • M.E. in Thermal Power Engineering
  • A.M.I.E. in Mechanical Engineering

  • Completed courses on Cad modeling, CNC techniques, FEA and CFD

  • Heat transfer studies and mathematical modeling in thermal storage systems
  • Form-stabilised phase materials (PCM)
  • Desalination
  • Solar Thermal Applications and Green Buildings

Journals

  • “Numerical investigation of packed bed storage units filled with PCM-encapsulated spherical containers: a comparison between various mathematical models” (published in International Journal of Thermal Sciences, Elsevier publications, Vol. 60, pp. 153–160, 2012, impact factor: 2.742)
  • “Numerical and Experimental Investigation of the Charging and Discharging Processes in a Packed Bed PCM-Based Storage Unit for Air Heating Applications”  (Published in European Journal of Scientific Research, Vol. 66, Issue 1, pp. 105–119, 2011, Impact factor: 0.736)
  • “Experimental Analysis of the Transient Behavior of a Packeted Latent Heat Storage System, (Published in the International Journal of Computer Applications in Engineering, Technology and Sciences”, Vol. 4, Issue 1, pp. 183–188, 2011)
  • “Air Heating with Latent Heat Storage for Thermal Energy Management of Solar Applications” (published in Distributed Generation and Alternative Energy Journal, Taylor and Francis Publications, Vol. 27, No. 4, pp. 20–35, 2012, SJR: 0.13)
  • “Sub-cooling of PCM due to various effects during solidification in a vertical concentric tube thermal storage unit” (published in Applied Thermal Engineering Elsevier publications, Vol. 52, pp. 505–511, 2013, Impact factor: 2.488)
  • “Convective heat transfer characteristics of CNT nanofluids in a tubular heat exchanger of various lengths for energy-efficient cooling and heating systems” (published in International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Elsevier publications, Vol. 60, pp. 413–421, 2013, Impact factor: 2.598)
  • “Parametric studies on packed bed storage units filled with PCM-encapsulated spherical containers for low-temperature solar air heating applications” (published in Energy Conversion and Management, Elsevier publications, Vol. 78, pp. 74–80, 2014, impact factor: 3.075)
  • I. Sureshkannan, Dr. S. Karthikeyan, and K. Ravikumar, “Impact of laser micro-textured cutting tool inserts filled with graphite in reducing chip adhesion during the turning process of aluminum alloy AA2025 (Published in International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development, Trans Stellar Publications, Vol. 08, Issue. 2, pp. 1285–1292, 2018, Scopus-indexed Journal, Impact Factor (JCC): 7.6197)
  • K. Ravikumar, Dr. S. Karthikeyan, “Mechanical and Wear Characteristics of Al-Al2O3-SiC Hybrid Metal Matrix Composite Fabricated using Stir Casting Process” (Published in International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Research India Publications, Volume 14, Number 8, April 2019, pp. 1865–1869)
  • K. Ravikumar, Dr. S. Karthikeyan, and I. Sureshkannan, “Mechanical Properties and Machinability of Aluminum and Aluminum-Silicon Carbide Composites Processed by Equal Channel Angular Pressing (ECAP)” (Published in Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, Taylor and Francis Publications, October 2020, Scopus-indexed Journal)
  • Iyappan, Dr. S. Karthikeyan, K. Ravikumar, S. Makkar, K. Rutvi Uday, & R. V. M. (2020). Mechanical properties and machinability of aluminum and aluminum-silicon carbide composites processed by equal channel angular pressing (ECAP). Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, 1–14
  • Kannan, I. S., Karthikeyan, S., & Ravikumar, K. (2020, September). Lubrication Performance of Castor Oil Blended with Other Vegetable Oils in the Grinding of Inconel 625. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 923, No. 1, p. 012027), IOP Publishing
  • Ravikumar, K., Ganesan, S., & Karthikeyan, S. (2021). Equal channel angular pressing and mechanical investigation of magnesium composites with aluminum oxide and silicon carbide as reinforcements. Materials Today: Proceedings, 45, 6103-6107
  • S. Karthikeyan, K. Ravikumar, G. Kumaresan, & R. Velraj (2021). Enthalpy-based mathematical modeling for thermal energy storage filled with paraffin-encapsulated balls as storage material. Materials Today: Proceedings, 45, 6006-6010

  • “Experimental Investigation of Latent Heat Storage Systems for Low-Temperature Air Heating Applications” (presented in the National Conference on Advances and Innovations in Mechanical Engineering, organised by S. K. R. Engineering College, Chennai, 2011)

  • Synthesis of Form Stable Phase Change Material
  • Desalination by the HDH method

  • May’ 2009–Dec’ 2014, Professor & HOD-Mechanical Engineering, Vice Principal (Academics), Indira Institute of Engineering and Technology, Thiruvallur
  • August’ 2005–April’ 2009, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Training & Placement Officer, S K R Engineering College, Chennai
  • June’ 2003–August’ 2005, Senior Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering, HOD i/c, E V P Engineering College, Chennai
  • October’ 1998–June 2003 Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering, Padalesuwarar Polytechnic College, Cuddalore

  • I worked as a CADD designer

  • Indian Society for Technical Education [ISTE] Life Member
  • Indian Institution of Production Engineers [IIPE] Member
  • Institution of Engineers India [IEI] Associate Member
  • Society for Automotive Engineers [SAE] Member