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Mr. K. Ravikumar

Assistant Professor (O.G)

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Contact Information

Email : ravikumk1@srmist.edu.in

  • Ph.D. (Pursuing)
  • M.E., in CAD/CAM, Sathyabama University, 2009
  • B.E., in Mechanical Engineering, Dr. MGR Engineering College, University of Madras, 2000

Theory Courses Handled:

  • Basic Mechanical Engineering
  • Automotive Safety and  Ergonomics
  • Internal Combustion Engines
  • Manufacturing Technology
  • Materials Technology
  • Mechanics of Solids
  • Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
  • Non-Traditional Machining Techniques
  • Process Planning and Cost Estimation
  • Introduction to human body mechanics
  • Mechanical Engineering Design
  • Finite element method
  • Design of Transmission system
  • Technology of Surface coating
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
  • Computer Aided Manufacturing

Lab Courses Handled:

  • Engineering Graphics
  • Civil and Mechanical Engineering Workshop
  • Active Learning Laboratory
  • Comprehension
  • Fluid Dynamics Laboratory
  • Strength of Materials Laboratory
  • Manufacturing and Assembly Drawing
  • Industrial Training
  • Minor Project
  • Automation Laboratory
  • Computer Aided Manufacturing Laboratory
  • Computer Aided Design Laboratory
  • Major Project
  • Simulation Laboratory
  • Machine Dynamics Laboratory
  • Materials Technology Laboratory
  • Manufacturing Process Laboratory

Courses Completed:

  • Completed one week course on “The art of doing Research” during march 2018, at Anna University
  • Completed Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp (EAC) on “DST-NIMAT PROJECT”, at SRMIST, Vadapalani during September 2018.

List of journal publications:

  • Mr. K. Ravikumar, 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)
  • Mr. K. Ravikumar, 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, S. K., Karthikeyan, S., Mr. K. Ravikumar, Makkar, S., Rutvi Uday, K., & 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
  • Mr. K. Ravikumar, 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
  • Hariharan, M. K., Anderson, A., Mr. K. Ravikumar, & Senthilkumar, A. (2021). Optimization of machining parameters in the turning of LM6 high silicon aluminum alloy using aluminum titanium nitride and diamond-like carbon-coated carbide tools Materials Today: Proceedings, 45, 5853–5859
  • Hariharan, M. K., Rajkamal, M. D., Ravikumar, K., & Mohammed, M. S. (2021).Investigation on the effect of TiN, TiAlN, and DLC-triple layer-coated carbide tools in the machining of Al-Si 4032 alloy. Materials Today: Proceedings
  • Mr. K. Ravikumar, 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
  • Mr. K. Ravikumar, Kamatchi Hariharan, “Study of multilayer coating on carbide tool in machining of high silicon aluminum alloy.” Published in Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier publications, and Scopus-indexed journals

Conference Publications:

  • Umapathy, Mr. K. Ravikumar, “Mechanical characterization and comparison of polymer-reinforced glass fiber and carbon fiber laminates”, in the national conference on ‘Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Techniques (NCAMMT 17) at SRMIST, Varapalani
  • Sureshkannan, S. Karthikeyan, and Mr. 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)
  • Mr. K. Ravikumar, “Experimental study of mechanical and machining characteristics of equal channel angular pressing of aluminum hybrid composite,” national conference on current research outcomes in mechanical engineering 2019 at SRMIST, Vadapalani
  • Mr. K. Ravikumar, “Mechanical and wear behavior of magnesium hybrid composite reinforced by silicon carbide and graphite,” national conference on current research outcomes in mechanical engineering 2019 at SRMIST, Vadapalani
  • Karthikeyan, Mr. K. Ravikumar,” Study of the effect of equal channel angular pressing on machining characteristics in electrical discharge machining of AA6061”, virtual national conference on ‘Advanced research in mechanical sciences (ARMS-2021), at SRMIST, Varapalani, 06–07 August 2021.
  • Karthikeyan, S., Mr. K. Ravikumar, Kumaresan, G., & Velraj, R. (2021). Enthalpy-based mathematical modeling for thermal energy storage filled with paraffin-encapsulated balls as storage material. Materials Today: Proceedings, 45, 6006-6010
  • Kannan, I. S., Karthikeyan, S., & Mr. K. Ravikumar, (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
  • Mr. K. Ravikumar, A.Joseph EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION AND PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT OF THERMOSYPHON USING PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL, organized by RSP Conference Hub, Coimbatore, and Srinidhi Institute of Science & Technology, Hyderabad, May 6–7, 2021
  • Mr. K. Ravikumar, S.Karthikeyan, and M.Kamatchi Hariharan, “Mechanical Investigation of Magnesium Composite with Boron Carbide and Graphite as Reinforcements Processed by Equal Channel Angular Pressing”, in the virtual ‘International Conference on Recent Advances in Manufacturing Engineering Research (ICRAMER 2021), organized by SRMIST, Kattankulathur, 15-16 April 2021

Workshop:

  • “A workshop on artificial intelligence and machine learning” organised by the Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, SRM IST, Vadapalani, on December 16 and 17.
  • “A Workshop on Basics of IPR and Procedure to File a Patent,” organised by the Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, SRM IST, Vadapalani, on October 14, 2019.
  • “e-Varsity Training Academic Module,” organised by SRM University, Chennai, on February 19, 2015.
  • “Publishing Research Papers in Scopus-indexed Journals,” organised by the IET Chennai Chapter, was held at SRM University Chennai on August 9, 2016.
  • “Intellectual Property Rights and Innovations,” organised by SRM University, Chennai, on May 13, 2016.
  • “Recent developments in metal forming and its research aspects,” organised by SRMIST, Kattankulathur, November 29–30, 2018.
  • “Materials Characterization Techniques,” organised by SRMIST, Vadapalani, 10–11 December 2018.
  • “Paper publishing workshop” organised by the Institution of Engineering and Technology, August 8, 2016.
  • “Big Data in IOT,”  organised by the Institution of Engineering and Technology, July 2, 2016.
  • “IOT Architecture for Smart Engineering Applications,”  organised by SRMIST, Vadapalani, February 21–22, 2020.
  • “Two-day workshop on product design and development,”  organised in association with Dassault Systems (SATC), Chennai, SRMIST, and Vadapalani
  • “Recent trends in sustainable green manufacturing,”  organised by SRMIST, Kattankulathur, November 18–19, 2019.
  • “IOT architecture for smart engineering applications,”  organised by SRMIST, Vadapalani, February 21–22, 2020.

Faculty Development Program:

  • “Industrial Robotics and Automation” AICTE-sponsored ATAL Programme organised Government College of Engineering, Srirangam, from November 25th, 2019 to November 29th, 2019.
  • “Design of Experiments and optimisation Techniques,” organised by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, on January 18–25, 2018.
  • “CNC Turning and CNC Milling: Programming and Operations,” organised by the IET Chennai Chapter, was held at SRM University Chennai on May 15th and 16th, 2017.
  • “Treating English as a Language: Conquering Fear and Anxiety in Using English,” organised by SRM University, Chennai, on January 28–30, 2015.
  • “Research paper writing with hands-on using latex,” organised by SRMIST, Vadapalani, on June 28 and 29, 2018.
  • “Process quality through optimization techniques and waste utilization in steel manufacturing,” organised by the Ballari Institute of Technology and Management, Ballari, May 20–23, 2015.
  • “Management of quality circles for effectiveness of educational institutions,” organised by SRMIST, Vadapalani, June 25, 2015.
  • “Mechanical behavior of structural materials,” organized by SRMIST, Kattankulathur, May 12–18, 2017.
  • “IIOT use cases in manufacturing,” organised by SRMIST, Vadapalani, March 26, 2022
  • “Applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in mechanical engineering,” organised by SRMIST, Vadapalani, October 4–8, 2021
  • “Research applications in artificial intelligence and machine learning for mechanical engineers,” organised by SRMIST, Kattankulathur, August 9–14, 2021
  • “Innovation, incubation, startups, and research challenges in India,”  organised by SRMIST, Ramapuram, from June 28 to July 2, 2021

Seminar:

  • “Machine Learning Using Python,” organised by BrainswIG on November 13, 2019.
  • “How do you patent your invention?” a one-day seminar organised by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRM University, Chennai, on November 14, 2017.

International conference:

  • “Emerging challenges in design and manufacturing technologies” (ECHDEM-2007), organized by Sathyabama University, Chennai, in association with Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment, DRDO, Government of India, Chennai, from November 28–30, 2007.

Institute Level:

  • SRM University End Semester Exam Coordinator, 2016–2017.
  • SRM University End Semester Exam Question Paper Setter, 2015–2016, 2017–2018, 2018–2019, 2019–20
  • SRMIST central paper evaluator, 2014–till now 

Department Level:

  • Class counselor, Mechanical Department, SRM University, 2014–2016 batch
  • Class Advisor, Mechanical Department, SRM University, 2016-2020 batch
  • Department Student Counseling Coordinator, SRMIST, Vadapalani Campus, 2015 to till date
  • Department IET Coordinator, SRMIST, Vadapalani Campus, June 2014 to till date

Symposium:

  • Coordinated a national-level technical symposium, “KRATORQ 19,” held in SRMIST, Vadapalani, on September 20, 2019.
  • Coordinated a national-level technical symposium, “KRATORQ 18,” held in SRMIST, Vadapalani, on September 28, 2018.
  • Coordinated a national-level technical symposium, “KRATORQ 17,” held in SRMIST, Vadapalani, on October 6, 2017.
  • Coordinated a national-level technical symposium, “KRATORQ 16,” held in SRMIST, Vadapalani, on September 23, 2016.

Conference:

  • Coordinated a “National Conference on Current Research Outcomes in Mechanical Engineering, NC-CROME’19,” held in SRMIST, Vadapalani, on March 15 and 16, 2019.
  • Coordinated a “National Conference on Electric Mobility” held in SRMIST, Vadapalani, on February 22, 2018.
  • Coordinated a “National Conference on Industry 4.0” held in SRMIST, Vadapalani, on April 7, 2017.
  • Coordinated a “National Conference on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Techniques (NCAMMT’17)” held in SRMIST, Vadapalani, on March 24 and 25, 2017.

Workshop:

  • Organised “two-day workshop on automotive system dynamics” in SRMIST, Vadapalani, on March 19 and 20.

Webinar:

  • Organised “Artificial Intelligence and its Applications,” an online expert talk in SRMIST, Vadapalani, through the IET Chennai chapter.

Industrial Visits:

  • Adhani Kattupalli Port Pvt. Ltd., Ennore, Chennai, 2017
  • Hinduja Foundries Pvt. Ltd., Thiruvotriyur, Chennai, 2016
  • Aavin Milk Factory, Perambur, Chennai, 2019
  • Integral Coach Factory, Ayanavaram, Chennai, 2018
  • Monotech Systems Limited, Ambattur, Chennai, 2019.
  • Solid waste management, Koyambedu, Chennai, 2017

Outreach Program:

  • Coordinated campus-level “educational fair” at ‘St. Michael Academy’, adyar, towards admission process on January 25, 2020.

Other Events:

  • Organised Devinette 2018—Quiz Competition in association with the Institution of Engineering and Technology at SRMIST, Vadapalani, on March 12, 2018.
  • “Indian Foundry Congress Alucon Meet”, organised by ‘The Institute of Indian Foundry Men’, at Chennai Trade Centre, March 1–3, 2020
  • “World largest human national flag formation,” organised by Rotary International District 3230 with News7 Tamil, at YMCA College of Physical Education in Nandanam, December 7, 2014.
  • “Dinamalar Vazhikati Programme,”  organised by SRMIST, Vadapalani, Trichy-2017, Madurai-2018
  • “Industrial Tour,”  organised by SRMIST, Vadapalani, 2015 and 2019.

Life Member

  • The Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
  • National Institution for Quality and Reliability (NIQR)
  • Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

Member

  • Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)