Dr. R. Sathiskumar
M.Tech. Ph.D.
B.E Mechanical Engineering- Email Id
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Teaching Responsibilities
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Advanced Materials Engineering
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Composite Materials
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Advanced Welding Technology
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Mechanical Behaviour of Materials
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Engineering Materials & Metallurgy
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Engineering Polymers and Composites
Academic background
Academic Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Welding & Surface Composites, Anna University, Chennai (2014)
- M.Tech. in Nano Science & Technology, Anna University, Coimbatore (2010)
- B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, Anna University, Chennai (2007)
Academic Experience
- Assistant Professor, Coimbatore
Institute of Technology (2013 – Present)
Total Teaching & Research
Experience
- 15+ Years
- Young Scientist Fellow, IIT Delhi (2025)
Research Contributions
- Published 27 International Journal
Papers in reputed journals including Elsevier, Springer, Taylor &
Francis, and SAGE
- Presented papers in several International
Conferences in India and abroad
- Research expertise in copper surface
composites, friction stir processing, and advanced materials
characterization
- Reviewer for reputed international
journals in materials and manufacturing engineering
Funded Projects & Grants
- AICTE Sponsored Short Term Course on
Advanced Welding Technology
- SERB International Travel Grant,
Department of Science & Technology, Government of India
- Seed Money Project on Herbal-Enriched
Biodegradable Composites for Bio-Implants
- Young Scientist Fellowship from Tamil Nadu
State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST)
Ph.D. Guidance
Completed
- 1 Ph.D. Scholar
Ongoing
- 4 Ph.D. Scholars (FT-1, PT-3)
International Exposure
- Keynote Speaker at BITs 3rd World
Congress of Smart Materials, Bangkok, Thailand
- Eminent Speaker at Singapore International
Conference on Applied Science and Engineering (SICASAE), Singapore
Laboratory & Technical Expertise
- Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope
with EDS Analysis
- Friction Stir Welding and Friction
Surfacing
- Robotic Welding for Wire Arc Additive
Manufacturing
- Optical Microscopy and Microhardness
Testing
- Wear Testing and Materials
Characterization
Professional Memberships
- Hon. Secretary, Indian Welding Society
(IWS), Coimbatore Chapter
- Former Treasurer and Executive Member, IWS
Coimbatore Chapter
- Life Member, Indian Welding Society
Awards
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Best Young Teacher Award – Coimbatore Institute of Technology (2019)
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Best Young Teacher Award – Coimbatore Institute of Technology (2026)
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Young Scientist Fellowship – TNSCST
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International Travel Grant Award – SERB, DST, Government of India
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One of the Top 25 Most Downloaded Articles in Materials Characterization (Elsevier)
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First Rank in h-index at Institution Level in 2023
Research Interest
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Friction Stir Welding and Processing
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Surface Composites and Metal Matrix Composites
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Welding Technology and Advanced Joining Processes
Area Of Specialization
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Metal & Ceramic Additive Manufacturing
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High Entropy Alloys & Aluminium Superalloys
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Surface Engineering and Coating Technology
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Microstructural Characterization of Advanced Materials
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Mathematical Modelling and Optimization