Dr. A. Karthikeyan

Academic background

Dr. A. Karthikeyan is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore. He earned his B.E. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Periyar University in 2003, followed by an M.E. in Engineering Design from Anna University in 2005. He was awarded his Ph.D. from Anna University, Chennai, in 2014.

With 19 years of combined experience in teaching and industry, Dr. Karthikeyan's research interests focus on natural fiber composites. He has published over 20 research papers in reputed international and national journals and conferences. He is a Life Member of several professional bodies, including the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), MIAEGN, MIRED, and MIEDRC.

Dr. Karthikeyan has filed six patents, two of which have been granted. He has successfully completed numerous NPTEL courses and has received seminar grants from various funding agencies such as AICTE, ICMR, and TNSCTS. He has organized several workshops and seminars and participated in more than 30 Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), workshops, and seminars.

Additionally, he has guided two research scholars to the successful completion of their Ph.D. degrees and actively serves as a reviewer for several international journals.