Faculty Profile (Dr. T. RAMKUMAR, Associate Professor & Head TLC)
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Mechanical Engineering expert specializing in powder metallurgy, tribology and Nanocomposite
Dr. T. RAMKUMAR M.E., Ph.D.,
Associate Professor &
Head TLC
Dr. T. Ramkumar is an accomplished academic and researcher with a Ph.D. in Powder Metallurgy & Nano Composite Materials from Anna University. He has published 74 high-impact research articles and holds patents in innovative solutions, such as bore well rescue technology and solar-powered bicycles. As the Head of the Teaching and Learning Centre, he has led initiatives in faculty development, curriculum enhancement, and quality assurance, contributing significantly to his institution’s accreditation processes.
Dr. Ramkumar has supervised multiple doctoral projects and is an active reviewer for leading international journals, showcasing his expertise and commitment to advancing engineering knowledge. Recognized by awards and fellowships, including a Senior Research Fellowship from DRDO, he combines strong research skills with practical applications, making him a valuable asset in academic and industrial settings.
Academic Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Powder Metallurgy & Nano Composite Materials, Anna University
- M.E. in Manufacturing Engineering, Anna University
- B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, Anna University
Professional Experience:
- Associate Professor at Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu (Nov 2023 – Present).
- Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) at Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu (July 2017 – Dec 2023).
- Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) at Sree Sowdambika College of Engineering, Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu (Aug 2016 – April 2017).
- Senior Research Fellow (DRDO Project) at Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu (Jan 2014 – Jan 2016).
- Assistant Professor at Sree Sowdambika College of Engineering, Tamil Nadu (June 2012 – Dec 2013).
Courses Taught:
- Manufacturing Processes
- Materials Engineering
- Powder Metallurgy
- Mechanical Design
Research Interests (4)
- Powder Metallurgy
- Nano Composite Materials
- Machining Techniques
- AI in Manufacturing
Patents (3)
- K. Sasikumar, K. Hariharan, T. Ramkumar, M. Selvakumar, Patent Granted “Pugh matrix-based decision making for the bore well rescue system” Patent No.: 538506 and 17/05/2024.
- R Manojkumar, M. Selvakumar, M. Thirunavukarasu, R. Vishnu Ramesh Kumar, T Ramkumar, Patent Granted “Self-charging Bi-cycle with solar panel” Patent No.: 402964 and 03/08/2022.
- G Sakthivel, M A Prawin Murthy, S Thamarai Selvan, M. Selva Kumar, T. Ramkumar Patent published “Areca nut harvesting machinery with pesticide sprayer” Publication No.: 202141008887 A and 12/03/2021.
Book Chapters (7)
- T Ramkumar, M Selvakumar, SK Ashok, M Mohanraj (2022), “Data-driven optimization of manufacturing processes”, Materials for Lightweight Constructions, CRC Press, (A Taylor & Francis Company), USA. Accepted.
- N Zeelanbasha, M Selvakumar, T Ramkumar, V Sivananth (2022), “Experimental Investigation and Multi-Response Optimization of End Milling Process Parameters for Surface Integrity" on Al7075-B4C-BN Nanocomposites, Nanomanufacturing and Nanomaterials Design, CRC Press, (A Taylor & Francis Company), USA. Accepted.
- M Selvakumar, T Ramkumar, S Vinoth Kumar, P Chandramohan, R Ganesh (2022), “Machining and Vibration Behavior of Ti-TiB Composites Processed through Powder Metallurgy Techniques”, Advances in Sustainable Machining and Manufacturing Processes, CRC Press, (A Taylor & Francis Company), USA. Accepted.
- K. Koppiahraj, S. Bathrinath, P. Narayanasamy, P. Balasundar, B.K. Parrthipan, S. Senthil and T. Ramkumar (2021) “A review on the factors influencing natural fiber composite materials”, Hybrid Natural Fiber Composites: Material Formulations, Processing, Characterization, Properties and Engineering Applications, Elsevier, pp. 185-203.
- T Ramkumar, C. A. K. Arumugam, M Selvakumar (2020) “Aging and Corrosion Behaviour of Ni and Cr Electroplated Coatings on Exhaust Manifold Cast-Iron for Automotive Applications”, Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites: Characterization, Processing, and Applications" under the series "Engineering Materials" CRC Press, (A Taylor & Francis Company), USA. Accepted.
- T Ramkumar, M Selvakumar (2020) “Artificial Intelligence In predicting the optimized wear behaviour parameters of sintered titanium grade 5 reinforced with nano B4C particles”, Artificial Intelligence in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering" CRC Press, (A Taylor & Francis Company), USA. Accepted.
- M. Selvakumar, T. Ramkumar (2020) “Thermal Structural Analysis on TitaniumTitanium Boride Composites using EDM”, Immortal Publications, pp. 469-477, ISSBN No.978-93-5416-618-1.
International Publications (74)
- R Bharathiraja, T Ramkumar, M. Selvakumar, K. Sasikumar (2024), “Experimental and numerical analysis of hybrid nano- enhanced phase change material (PCM) based flat plate solar collector”, Journal of Energy Storage, 96, 112649, I.F. 9.4. Q1
- N Radhika, MV Kamal, V Ram Srivatsav, M Sathishkumar, T Ramkumar (2024), “Microstructural evaluation and optimization of wear behaviour of vacuum arc melted AlFeCrNiSi high entropy alloy”, Materials Today Communications, 41, 110594, I.F.3.7. Q2
- P Balasundar, S Senthil, P Narayanasamy, Peerawatt Nunthavarawong, Abhilash Sharan Tambak T Ramkumar, BK Parthipan (2024), “Tribo-mechanical performance of Al nano TiC composites processed by microwave- assisted powder metallurgy”, Ceramics International, 50, 36448-36457, I.F. 5.1. Q1
- UV Akhil, N Radhika, T Ramkumar (2024), “Corrosion Behavior of Microwave- Sintered Ti6Al6V2Sn Reinforced with Graphene Nanoparticles”, Journal of Bio-and Tribo-Corrosion, 10 (4), 91-95, Q2
- M Giridharalayan, T. Ramkumar, M Selvakumar, S Parveen (2024), “Experimental and Numerical Fatigue Assessment of Ti-5Al-2.5Sn Reinforced Tungsten Particle Composites”, Transactions of Indian Institute of Metals, 77, 3445-3453. I.F. 1.6. Q2
- M Giridharalayan, T. Ramkumar, M Selvakumar (2024), “Investigation on the Mechanical and Tribological Behavior of Tungsten-Reinforced Ti-5Al-2.5Sn Composites”, Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, Accepted for Publication. I.F. 2.3. Q2
- R Bharathiraja, T Ramkumar, L Karthick, M. Mohanraj (2024), “Performance Investigation on Flat Plate Solar Water Collector using a Hybrid Nano – Enhanced Phase Change Material (PCM)”, Journal of Energy Storage, 73, 109216, I.F. 9.4. Q1
- Gnanasekar, M. Jayaraj, Rama Thirumurugan, T. Ramkumar (2024), “Microstructure, High-Temperature Wear, and Corrosion Behaviors of UNS R56320- xWC Composite Fabricated through Powder Metallurgy”, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, Accepted for Publication, I.F. 4.0. Q2
- Muthusamy, M. Mohanraj, T. Ramkumar, M. Selvakumar (2024), “Microstructure, High-Temperature Wear, and Corrosion Behaviors of UNS R56320- xWC Composite Fabricated through Powder Metallurgy”, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 33, 8460-8467, I.F. 2.3. Q2
- U V Akhil, N Radhika, N Jeyaprakash and T Ramkumar (2024), “Wear and corrosion resistance of Al2O3 and TiC deposition on steel substrate using self-propagating high-temperature synthesis method”, Physica Scripta, 99, 0659c6, I.F.2.9. Q2
- T Kasirajan, M. Selvakumar, T Ramkumar, M. Mohanraj (2024), “Thermal and Mechanical Characterization of Friction Stir Welded Dissimilar Aluminium Alloys”, Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, Accepted for Publication, I.F. 2.3. Q2.
- R Bharathiraja, T Ramkumar, M Selvakumar, N. Radhika (2024), “Thermal characteristics enhancement of Paraffin Wax Phase Change Material (PCM) for thermal storage applications”, Renewable Energy, 222, 119986, I.F. 8.7. Q1
- B.K.Parrthipan, P.Narayanasamy, T.Ramkumar, N. Sivashanmugam (2024), “Experimental studies on automated DC pulsed MIG welding of Monel 400 sheets”, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 39 (2), 280-290, I.F. 4.783. Q1
- Padbhanaban, Rama Thirumurugan, T.Ramkumar, D. Shanmugam (2024), “Investigation of Mechanical and Tribological Behaviour of Al-Ni-Co-MWCNT Composites Prepared by Powder Metallurgy Technique”, Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, Accepted for Publication, I.F. 2.3. Q2.
- Chandramohan Palanisamy, Tamizhinian Vasanthan, Selvakumar Mani, Ramkumar Thulasiram (2024), “Crack-free hard facing options for orifice plate used in oil refinery applications”, Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, Accepted for Publication, I.F. 2.3. Q2.
- Murugan, G. Selvakumar, T. Ramkumar, M. Selvakumar (2024), “Experimental Investigation on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of DSS 2205 and SS 304L Dissimilar Weldments”, Surface Review Letters, Accepted for Publication, I.F.1.1. Q2
- UV Akhil, N Radhika, T Ramkumar, Alokesh Pramanik (2024), “Effect of graphene on the tribological behavior of Ti6Al6V2Sn/Gn composite produced via microwave sintering”, International Journal of Lightweight Materials and Manufacture, 7 (1), 1-13. Q1
- K Hariharan, M Selvakumar, T Ramkumar, P Chandramohan (2024), “Cell viability and bioactive coating on additive manufactured polycaprolactone substrate for osteointegration applications”, Chemical Physics Impact, 8, 100409. Q2
- R Bharathiraja, T Ramkumar, M Selvakumar (2023), “Studies on the thermal characteristics of nano-enhanced paraffin wax phase change material (PCM) for thermal storage applications”, Journal of Energy Storage, 73, 109216, I.F. 9.4. Q1
- T Ramkumar, D Nathan, M Selvakumar, V Vigneshkumar, P Narayanasamy (2023), “Printing High-Strength High-Elongation Al4043 Alloy Using UNS A94043 Welding Wires through Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing”, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 1-8, I.F. 2.3. Q2
- Sreejith S Nair, I Rajendran, T Ramkumar (2023), “Experimental Investigation of Corten Steel Using Cold Metal Transfer Welding”, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 1-12, I.F. 2.3. Q2
- P Balasundar, S Senthil, P Narayanasamy, T Ramkumar (2023), “Mechanical, thermal, electrical, and corrosion properties of microwave-sintered Ti-0.8 Ni-0.3 Mo/TiB composites”, Physica Scripta, 98(6), 065954, I.F. 2.9. Q2
- Balasundar, S. Senthil, P. Narayanasamy, T. Ramkumar (2023), “Microstructure and tribological properties of microwave-sintered Ti0.8Ni–0.3Mo/TiB composites”, Ceramics International, 49(4), 6055-6062, I.F. 5.2. Q1
- Pratheesh, P. Narayanasamy, R. Prithivirajan, T. Ramkumar, P. Balasundar, S. Indran, M.R. Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin (2023) “Cenosphere filled epoxy composites: structural, mechanical, and dynamic mechanical studies”, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, Article in Press, I.F. 4.0. Q2
- AS Sathishkumar, K Arun Balasubramanian, T Ramkumar (2023), “Investigations on thermal properties of MWCNT-NBN Paraffin Wax phase change material for thermal storage applications”, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 148,3263-3271, I.F. 4.755. Q2
- Ramkumar, M. Selvakumar, M. Jayaraj (2022), “Evaluation on properties of composite materials containing Caryota Fiber (CF) for wall roof applications”, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, Article in Press, I.F. 4.0. Q2
- Muthusamy, M. Mohanraj, T. Ramkumar, M. Selvakumar (2022), “Effect of microwave sintering on the microstructure and tribological behavior of Ti-3Al-2.5V- xWC composite”, Tribology International, 174,107714, I.F. 6.2. Q1
- Hariharan, T. Ramkumar, M. Selvakumar, M. Jayaraj (2022), “Effect of Various Surface Modifications on Characterization of New Natural Cellulosic Fiber From Coconut Tree Secondary Flower Leaf Stalk Fiber (CSF)” Journal of Natural Fiber, 19(16), 13362-13375, I.F. 3.507 Q2
- T Ramkumar, M. Selvakumar, N. Narayanan, M Mohanraj (2021) “Wetting phase transition of grain boundaries and material performance of novel Inconel 718”, Materials Letters, 295, 129858, I.F. 3.0. Q2
- T Ramkumar, M. Selvakumar, N. Narayanan, M Mohanraj (2021) “Grain size refinement, texture analysis and effect on the tensile properties of novel Inconel 718 alloys”, Materials Letters, 292, 129633, I.F. 3.0. Q2
- Ramkumar Thulasiram, Selvakumar Mani, Mohanraj Murugesan, Narayanasamy Pandiyaraj, Balasundar Pandiyaraj (2021) “Studies on adhesion strength and corrosion behaviour of ZnO-Mg coated on AISI 4140”, Surfaces and Interfaces, 23, 100986, I.F. 6.2. Q1
- Narayanasamy, M. Selvakumar, T. Ramkumar, M. Mohanraj, G. Pitchayya Pillai (2021) “Characterization of mechanical, electrical and thermal properties of Ag nanoparticle-reinforced Al6061 alloy”, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 145, 2335-2342, I.F. 4.755. Q2
- T Ramkumar, M.Giridharadhayalan, M. Selvakumar (2021) “Topology Optimization of Crankshaft for weight Reduction Possibility in Farming Tractor”, Int. of Materials and Product Technology (IJMPT), 63, 212-227, I.F. 0.714. Q3
- V Vignesh Kumar, K Raja, T Ramkumar, M Selvakumar, TS Senthil Kumar (2021), “Studies on mechanical property and wear behaviour of AA7075 hybrid composites prepared by a conventional casting method”, Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, 235, 2180-2188, I.F. 2.3.Q2
- TS Senthilkumar, R Muralikannan, T Ramkumar, S Senthil Kumar (2021), “Studies of kerf width and surface roughness using the response surface methodology in AA 4032–TiC composites” Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, 235(6), 2240-2253, I.F. 2.3. Q2
- Selva Senthil Prabhu, P. Ashok Varthanan, T. Ramkumar (2021) “Shot peening effects on fatigue life, corrosion behavior and surface roughness of a low carbon alloy steel”, Bulletin of The Polish Academy of Sciences, 69, e136214, I.F. 1.515. Q3
- S Ayyappan, M. Selvakumar, Muthukannan, Karunaraja, T Ramkumar, (2021) “Energy and exergy analyses of coconut drying in a solar tunnel drier”, Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, Accepted for Publication, I.F. 2.3. Q2
- Vinothkumar Sivalingam, Yanzhe Zhao, Ramkumar Thulasiram, Jie Sun, Guo kai, N.Thangapandian (2021) “Machining Behaviour, surface integrity and tool wear analysis in environment-friendly turning of Inconel 718 alloy”, Measurement, 174, 109028, I.F. 5.6.Q1
- T Ramkumar, M Selvakumar, M Mohanraj, A P Senthilkumar, P Narayanasamy (2021) “Effect of deposition thickness on microstructure and thermal behaviour of ZnO-Mg coated AISI 4140 for automotive applications”, Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, 235(4), 1248-1252, I.F. 2.3. Q2
- T Ramkumar, M Selvakumar, P Chandrasekar, M Mohanraj, R. Krishnasharma (2021) “Monitoring the neural network modelling of wear behaviour of Ti-6Al-4V reinforced with nano B4C particle”, Materials Today: Proceedings, 41, 942-950.
- Senthil Ganesh, R. Rajkumar, T. Ramkumar (2021) “Characterization of natural cellulosic fiber from Cereus Hildmannianus”, Journal of Natural Fibers, Taylor & Francis, 18(3), 343-354, I.F. 3.507. Q2
- RamaThirumurugan, M. Jayaraj, D. Shanmugam, T. Ramkumar (2021) “Characterization of new natural cellulosic fiber from coconut tree primary flower leaf stalk fiber (CPFLSF)”, Journal of Natural Fibers, Taylor & Francis, 18(11), 1844-1856, I.F. 3.507. Q2
- Shyam Kumar, P. Balasundar, Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi, R. Prithivirajan, Ramkumar, K. Subrahmanya Bhat, S. Senthil, P. Narayanasamy (2021) “A New Natural Cellulosic Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan) Pod Fiber Characterization for Bio- degradable Polymeric Composites”, Journal of Natural Fibers, Taylor & Francis, 18(9), 1285-1295, I.F. 3.507. Q2
- T Ramkumar, M Selvakumar, M Mohanraj, P Chandramohan, P Narayanasamy (2020) “Microstructure and Corrosion Behavior of ZnO-Mg Coating on AISI 4140 Steel Fabricated by Spray Coating”, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 29, 5796-5806, I.F. 2.3. Q2
- Ramkumar, K. Hariharan, G. Arumaikkannu, M. Selvakumar (2020) “Material stability investigation of polyamide material before and after laser sintering”, International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 25(3), 158-165, I.F. 2.789. Q2
- Raja, V. S. Chandra Sekar, V. Vignesh Kumar, T. Ramkumar & P. Ganeshan (2020) “Microstructure Characterization and Performance Evaluation on AA7075 Metal Matrix Composites Using RSM Technique”, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 45 (11), 9481-9495, I.F. 2.9. Q1
- Mani Selvakumar, Thulasiram Ramkumar, Murugesan Mohanraj, PalanisamyChandramohan, Pandiyarajan Narayanasamy (2020) “Experimental investigations of reciprocating wear behavior of metal matrix (Ti/TiB) composites”, Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, 20(1),1-9, I.F.4.4. Q1
- Ramkumar, S. Madhusudhanan, I. Rajendran (2020) “Effect of Nickel on the Microstructure, Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Austempered Ductile Cast Iron for Steering Knuckle Applications”, Archives of Metallurgy and Materials, 65(1), 15-25, I.F.0.80. Q3
- Malkiya Rasalin Prince, N. Selvakumar, D. Arulkirubakaran, S. Christopher Ezhil Singh, T. Ramkumar, R. Monish Kumar (2020) “Surface structural features and wear analysis of a multilayer Ti6Al4V-B4C thin film coated AISI 1040 steel”, Materials Research Express, 7(1), 1-17, I.F.2.3. Q2
- Ramkumar, M. Selvakumar, M. Mohanraj, P. Chandrasekhar (2019) “Experimental investigation and analysis of drilling parameters of metal matrix (Ti/TiB) composites”, Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, 41(8), 2-12, I.F. 2.2. Q2
- Ramkumar, M. Selvakumar, M. Mohanraj, P. Chandrasekhar, K. Gobi Saravanan (2019) “Effect of TiB addition on corrosion behaviour of Titanium composites under Neutral Chloride solution”, Transactions of the Indian Ceramic Society, 78(3), 1-6, I.F. 2.355. Q2
- Ramkumar, Sreejith.S.Nair, M. Selvakumar, A. Fabain Netto (2019) “Experimental investigation of dry turning of AISI 1040 steel with TiN coated insert”, Engineering Research Express, Accepted for Publication, Doi.: 10.1088/2631- 8695/ab58d. Q3
- Selvakumar, T.Ramkumar, P. Chandrasekhar (2019) “Thermal characterization of titanium-titanium boride composites”, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 136(1), 419-424. I.F. 4.755. Q2
- Narayanasamy, P. Balasundar, S.Senthil, T. Ramkumar (2019) “Physico-chemical study of pistachio nutshell particles as a bio-filler for eco-friendly composites”, Materials Research Express, 6(10), 105339, I.F.2.3. Q2
- T.Kasirajan, R.Ravindran, T.Ramkumar (2019) “Investigation on microstructural, mechanical and thermal evolution during friction stir welding of dissimilar aluminium alloys”, Transactions of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering, 44(1), 38-48, I.F.0.333. Q3
- Vigneshkumar, K. Raja, V. S. Chandra Sekar, T. Ramkumar (2019) “Thrust force evaluation and microstructure characterization of hybrid composites (Al7075/B4C/BN) processes by conventional casting technique”, Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, 41, 1-14, I.F. 2.2. Q2
- Vigneshkumar, K. Raja, K. Chandrasekaran, T. Ramkumar (2019) “Microstructural characterization and Mechanical Properties of Al7075/BN Metal Matrix Composites prepared by conventional casting method”, Materials Research Express, 6, 066506, Doi.: 10.1088/2053-1591/ab07e2, I.F. 2.3. Q2
- Narayanasamy, R. Shyamkumar, P. Balasundar, T. Ramkumar (2019) “Characterization of Musa paradisica L. cellulosic natural fibres from agro discarded blossom petal waste”, Journal of Natural Fibers, 17(11), 1640-1653, DoI.: 10.1080/15440478, I.F. 3.057. Q2
- T.Ramkumar, M. Selvakumar, P. Narayanasamy (2018) “Effect of B4C in Ti-6Al-4V matrix on workability behavior of powder metallurgy composites during cold upsetting”, International Journal of Materials Research, 109(12), 1146-1152, I.F. 0.851. Q3
- Ramkumar, M. Selvakumar, R. Vasanthshankar, A.S. Sathishkumar, Narayanasamy, G. Girija (2018) “Rietveld refinement of powder X-ray diffraction, microstructural and mechanical studies of magnesium matrix composites processed by high energy ball milling”, Journal of Magnesium and Alloys,6(4), 390-398, I.F.17.6. Q1
- Balasundar, P. Narayanasamy, S. Srikrishna Ramya, T. Ramkumar, S. Senthil (2018) “Characterization of Ferric oxide reinforced magnesium nano-composites processed through microwave sintering/powder metallurgy”, International Journal of Microstructure and Materials Properties, 13, 447 - 453. Q3
- Ramkumar, P. Narayanasamy M. Selvakumar, P. Balasundar (2018) “Effect of nano-reinforced B4C on the dry sliding wear behaviour of Ti-6Al-4V sintered composites using response surface methodology”, Archives of Metallurgy and Materials, De-gruyter, 63(3), 1179-1200, I.F. 0.80. Q3
- Sanmugasundaram, I. Rajendran, T. Ramkumar (2018) “Characterization of untreated and alkali treated new cellulosic fiber from an Areca palm leaf stalk as potential reinforcement in polymer composites”, Carbohydrate Polymers, Elsevier, 195, 566-575, I.F. 11.2. Q1
- Sanmugasundaram, I. Rajendran, T. Ramkumar (2018) “Static, dynamic mechanical and thermal properties of untreated and alkali treated mulberry fiber reinforced polyester composites”, Journal of Polymer Composites, Wiley, 39(S3), 1908-1919, I.F. 6.7. Q2
- Prithivirajan, P. Balasundar, R. Shyamkumar, Naiyf Sulthan Al-Harbi, Shine Kadaikunnan, T. Ramkumar, P. Narayanasamy (2018) “Characterization of cellulosic fibers from Morus alba L. stem”, Journal of Natural Fibers, Taylor & Francis, 16 (4), 503-511, DoI.: 10.1080/15440478.2018.1426079, I.F. 3.057. Q2
- FradaricJohn, S.Christopher Ezhil Singh, T.Ramkumar, (2018) “Corrosion behaviour of ZrC particles reinforcement with Al-12Si metal matrix composites by weight loss method using acidic mediums”, Bulletin of the Polish Academy of Sciences: Technical Sciences,66(1), 9-16, DOI.: 10.24425/119053, I.F. 1.361. Q3
- Ramkumar, M. Selvakumar, P. Narayanasamy A. Ayisha Begam, P. Mathavan, Arun Raj (2017) “Studies on the structural property, mechanical relationship and corrosion behaviour of Inconel 718 and SS 316L dissimilar joints by TIG welding without using activated flux“, Journal of Manufacturing Processes, Elsevier, 30, 290-298, I.F. 6.2. Q1
- Selvakumar, T. Ramkumar, (2017) “Effect of particle size of B4C reinforcement on Ti-6Al-4V sintered composite prepared by mechanical milling method”, Transactions of the Indian Ceramic Society, Taylor & Francis, 76(1), 31-37, I.F.2.355. Q2
- Balasundar, P. Narayanasamy, P. Senthamaraikannan, S. Senthil, R. Prithivirajan, T.Ramkumar, (2017) “Extraction and characterization of new natural cellulosic chloris barbata fiber”, Journal of Natural Fibers, Taylor & Francis, 15(3), 436-444, I.F. 3.057. Q2
- S.Saravanan, V.Anandakrishnan, T. Ramkumar, (2017) “Effect of the Applied Load and Sliding Distance on Wear Behaviour of AA6063-TiC Composites by Stir Casting Process”, Transactions on Advancements in Science and Technology, 1(1), 43-49. Q3
- FradaricJohn, R.ChristuPaul, S.Christopher Ezhil Singh, T.Ramkumar, (2017) “Optimization on wear behavior of Al-12Si alloy reinforced with ZrC nano particle using factorial design”, Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, 7(3), 935-944. Q3
- FradaricJohn, R.ChristuPaul, S.Christopher Ezhil Singh, T.Ramkumar (2017) “Tribological behaviour, mechanical properties and microstructure of Al-12Si-ZrC composite prepared by powder metallurgy”, Bulletin of the Polish Academy of Sciences: Technical Sciences, 65, 149-154, I.F. 1.361. Q2
- Selvakumar, T. Ramkumar, (2016) “Effect of high-temperature wear behaviour of sintered Ti-6Al-4V reinforced with nano B4C particles.” Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, Springer, 69(6), 1267-1276, I.F. 1.6. Q2
- Thiruramanathan, G. S. Hikku, T.Ramkumar, L. Amalraj, (2016), “Study of Transparent Conducting Oxide Nature of SnO2 Thin Film Prepared by Nebulizer Spray Pyrolysis at 573 K”, Journal of Advanced Physics, Publisher: American Scientific Publishers, 5, 1–3. Q3
National Publications (5)
- C.Fradaric John, R.Christu Paul, S.Christopher Ezhil Singhc, J.Jacobjose, T.Ramkumar, P.Sengottuvel, (2018), “Weight Loss Method for corrosion behaviour of Al-12si-ZrC Composites Using Response Surface Methodology”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 13 (6), 4428-4433.
- C.Fradaric John, R.Christu Paul, S.Christopher Ezhil Singhc, J.Jacobjose, T.Ramkumar, P.Sengottuvel, (2018), “Optimization of Corrosion Performance on nano ZrC particles reinforced with Al-12Si alloy using RSM Design”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 13 (6), 4459-4463.
- T.Ramkumar, K. Gangatharan, R. Krishna sharma, G.S. Hikku, P. Thiruramanathan, (2015) “Investigation of Al metal matrix composites prepared by squeeze infiltration technique”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 10, 255-257.
- G.S. Hikku, K. Gangatharan, T. Ramkumar, C. Sankar, P. Thiruramanathan, (2015), Tribological and mechanical behaviour of magnesium based hybrid composites, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 10 (57) 253–254.
- K.Gangatharan, R.V. William, G.S. Hikku, C. Sankar, T.Ramkumar (2015), “Enhancement of corrosion resistance of metallic copper by Self-Assembled Monolayer of 1-Dodecanethiol C12H26SH’, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research,10, 251-252.
Research Articles presented in International Conferences (6)
- Ramkumar, M. Selvakumar, “Surface characterization and artificial neural network (ANN) prediction of lubricating wear behaviour of sintered Ti-6Al-4V reinforced with nano B4C particle”, ICAMPS, organized by ISRO, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India during November 2018.
- Selvakumar, T. Ramkumar “Optimization of high-temperature wear behaviour of sintered titanium-based composites using full factorial design technique”, RAME, organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India during April 07, 2016.
- Selvakumar, T.Ramkumar “Statistical analysis and optimization of high-temperature wear behaviour of sintered Ti-Al-V-B4C composites using factorial design”, International Conference on Fascinating Advancements in Mechanical Engineering, organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College (Autonomous), Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, India during March 18- 19, 2016.
- Selvakumar, T.Ramkumar “Wear Analysis of Titanium Based Sintered Hybrid Composites With Nano Dispersed Boron Carbide”, Advances in Engineering Tribology, organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Engineering College (Autonomous), Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu, India during February 11-12, 2015.
- Selvakumar, T.Ramkumar, “Lubricating Wear Analysis of Sintered Ti-6Al-4V-B4C Composites.”, Two-day National Conference on Recent Frontiers in Bioinorganic and Medicinal Chemistry, organized by Department of Science and Humanities, Sree Sowdambika College of Engineering, Tamil Nadu, India during November 27-28, 2015.
- Ramkumar, K. Manisekar, “Synthesis of Porous SiC Preform for Liquid Melt Infiltration By Adding Bentonite” Global Technologies in Manufacturing And Thermal Sciences, organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sethu Institute of Technology, Kariapatti, Tamil Nadu, India during March 14, 2012.
Major Projects and Grants (1)
- Senior Research Fellowship from DRDO for a project in advanced composite materials
Industry Collaborations and Consulting (1)
- Collaborated with industries on applied research in composite materials and machining technologies
Laboratory or Research Group Affiliation (1)
- Affiliated with the Teaching and Learning Centre and Materials Engineering Lab
Professional Memberships (2)
- IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
- ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Awards and Honors (2)
- Best Reviewer Award from Elsevier
- Recognized for contributions to engineering research and review
(International) Journal Reviewer (43)
- Journal of Manufacturing Processes, Elsevier
- Wear, Elsevier
- Measurement, Elsevier
- Journal of Energy Storage, Elsevier
- Renewable Energy, Elsevier
- Next Energy, Elsevier
- Chemical Physics Impact, Elsevier
- Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China, Elsevier
- Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier
- Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Elsevier
- Results In Engineering, Elsevier
- Computational Material Science, Elsevier
- International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Elsevier
- International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Elsevier
- Heliyon, Elsevier
- Chemical Physics Letters, Elsevier
- Journal of Optics and Laser Technology, Elsevier
- Science and Technology of Welding and Joining, Taylor and Francis
- Particulate Science and Technology, Taylor and Francis
- International Journal of Cast Metals Research, Taylor and Francis
- Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, Springer
- Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Springer
- Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, Springer
- Silicon, Springer
- Discover Materials, Springer
- International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing, Springer
- Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, Springer
- Scientific Report, Springer
- Journal of Natural Fibers, Taylor & Francis
- Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion, Springer
- Archives of Metallurgy and Materials, De-gruyter
- Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications
- Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering
- Physica Scripta
- International Journal of Computational Methods, World Scientific
- Insight Medical Publishing Journals, Materials Science
- Scientific Research Publishing
- Journal of Sustainable Bioenergy Systems (JSBS)
- Journal of Engineering and Technological Sciences
- Journal of Applied Research and Technology
- Advanced Engineering Materials
- MDPI, Metals, Coatings, Ceramics, Materials
- Polyolefins Journal
Guest Lecture Delivered (3)
- Delivered guest lecture on the topic of “Best practices in Teaching Learning Process” for Government College of Engineering, Coimbatore on 21/12/23.
- Delivered guest lecture on the topic of “Composite Materials” for Larsen & Toubro Limited, Defense Sector, Coimbatore on 06/10/22 to 12/10/22.
- Delivered guest lecture on the topic of “Composite Materials” for Larsen & Toubro Limited, Defense Sector, Coimbatore on 20/10/21 to 25/10/21.
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Office Hours and Location
- Available Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM,
- Room No: A Block 203
Contacts
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- Mobile No: + 91 - 99946 94773
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