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Dr. M. Karthikeyan

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Dr. M. Karthikeyan
Assistant Professor

Dr. M. Karthikeyan

M.E., Ph.D.
Mechanical Engineering

Teaching Responsibilities

  • Principles of Manufacturing Processes

  • Manufacturing Science

  • Manufacturing Planning and Cost Estimation

  • Metal Forming and Material Testing

  • CAD/CAM

Awards

  • Completed Ph.D. in Dissimilar Friction Stir Welding from PSG College of Technology, Anna University (2023).

  • Published 20+ research papers in reputed international journals such as Materials Letters and Materials Research Express.

  • Co-authored the book titled "Advanced Machining Process" published in 2022.

  • Developed two Industry-linked Courses ("Foundry Practice and Procedure" and "Inspection and Quality Control") benefiting mechanical engineering students.

  • Organized National Conferences and Workshops under TEQIP funding schemes.

  • Faculty Incharge for successful participation and mentoring of student teams in Supra SAEINDIA (2018) and BAJA SAEINDIA (2018, 2019, 2020) competitions.

  • Served as Faculty Coordinator for NBA SAR preparation for Mechanical Engineering Department (2016 and 2022 cycles).

  • Recognized Contributor to Welding Research Cell consultancy projects.

  • Received training certifications from premier institutions such as IIT Madras, IIITDM Kancheepuram, and CIPET Palakkad.

  • Active Member in national-level academic and technical societies like Indian Welding Society, Institute of Engineers, and Indian Society of Mechanical Engineering.

Research Interest

  • Materials processing

  • Friction surfacing

  • Friction stir welding

  • Material characterization

  • Improving the mechanical and metallurgical properties of welded joints

  • Surface Modification Techniques

  • Additive Manufacturing (especially Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing - WAAM)

  • Advanced Welding Processes (such as Friction Stir Spot Welding and Hybrid Welding Techniques)

  • Joining of Lightweight and Dissimilar Materials for Automotive and Aerospace Applications

  • Surface Engineering and Coating Technologies

  • Thermal Management Systems (such as heat pipes and cascade heat transfer technologies)

  • Development of Metal Matrix Nanocomposites for energy applications

  • Simulation and Optimization of Welding and Manufacturing Processes

Area Of Specialization

  • Manufacturing Sciences

  • Manufacturing Processes I & II

  • Manufacturing Science and Technology

  • Machining Technology and Surface Engineering

  • Manufacturing System Management

  • Metal Forming and Material Testing

  • CAD / CAM / CIM

  • Manufacturing Planning and Cost Estimation

  • Engineering Graphics

  • Engineering Practices Laboratory

  • Manufacturing Processes Laboratory