Faculty Profile -

Dr. Bharath K N Ph.D., Post-Doc (USA) Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, GM Institute of Technology Davangere E-mail: bharathkn@gmit.ac.in Mobile: +91 9844400397 Office: 08192-233377 VTU Faculty Profile ID: 4GMME0000392 VTU Research Supervisor Profile ID: VTU05183102 WEBSITE: https://www.gmit.ac.in/13/me7.pdf SCOPUS ID: 57190049671 ORCID ID - orcid.org/0000-0003-1004-099X PUBLON ID - publons.com/a/721020/ GOOGLE SCHOLAR: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=y6C-2S8AAAAJ

Vision

To keep on learning and implementing for the improvement. And strive to be a dynamic

epicenter of innovation and creativity dedicated to teaching, lifelong learning, professionalism,

research and partnership with local and global communities.

Educational Qualifications

1 Post-Doctorate, Washington State University, United States (USA)

2 Ph.D. (Bio-Composite Materials), University BDT College of Engg. (VTU, Belagavi)

3 M.Tech. (Machine Design), University BDT College of Engg., Davangere

4 B.E. (Mechanical Engineering), University BDT College of Engg., Davangere

Professional Details

GMIT, Davangere 11 years

UBDTCE, Davangere 1 year

Funded Projects

1

“Performance Evaluation of Natural Fiber-Basalt Hybrid Composite Panels” project

funded by Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites, National Science Foundation (NSF)

Industry & University Cooperative Research Center, United States of America (USA) and

received a grant of $67,491 (Approx. Rs. 50 lakhs) in the year 2019-2020.

2

"Seed money to YOUNG SCIENTIST for research award" (VGST, Govt. of Karnataka) for

the project entitled "Development and Performance Analysis of Bio based fiber composites

from Agricultural Byproducts for Engineering Applications". And received grant of Rs. 4.00

lakhs.

3 Project entitled “A Novel Approach For The Development Of Bio-Based Composite For

Circuit Board Applications” form KSCST, Govt. of Karnataka in the year 2016-17.

Research Work – Editor/Editorial Board Member/Reviewer

A. Reviewer for Book proposals

1. Elsevier Publication - 05

2. Springer Publication - 02

3. Taylor and Francis / CRC Press - 03

B. Guest Editor for International Journal

1. Special issue published in Journal of Research in Science Technology Engineering and

Management (JoRSTEM) and International Journal of Research and Development (IJRaD).

C. Editorial Board Member for International Journals

1. Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale (Italy)

2. Materials Science and Metallurgy Engineering

3. International Journal of Environmental Protection (USA)

4. Journal of Composites and Biodegradable Polymers

5. International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering

6. International Journal of Nano and Material Sciences

7. Wudpecker Journal of Agricultural Research

8. Journal for Advance Research in Applied Sciences

9. International Journal of research and Development

D. Reviewer for International Journals

1. Carbohydrate Polymers (Elsevier Publication)

2. Cleaner Production (Elsevier Publication)

3. International Journal of Lightweight Materials and Manufacture (Elsevier Publication)

4. Journal of Advanced Research (Elsevier Publication)

5. Ciência & Tecnologia dos Materials (Elsevier Publication)

6. Construction and Building Materials (Elsevier Publication)

7. Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices (Elsevier Publication)

8. Polymer Composites (Wiley Publication)

9. Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology (Springer Publication)

10. Silicon (Springer Publication)

11. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites (Sage Publication)

12. Journal of Industrial Textiles (Sage Publication)

13. Journal of Thermoplastic Composites (Sage Publication)

14. Journal of Composite Materials (Sage Publication)

15. Simulation (Sage Publication)

16. Journal of Natural Fiber (Taylor and Francis publication)

17. Polymer (MDPI Publication)

18. International Journal of Surface Science and Engineering (Inderscience Publication)

19. Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale

20. Bioresources (NCSU, USA)

21. Journal of Material Research (Cambridge University Press)

22. International Journal of Manufacturing, Materials, and Mech. Engg. (IGI Global)

23. Science and Engineering of Composite Materials (Degruyter Publication)

24. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Materials (Degruyter Publication)

25. Emerging Materials Research

26. Tribology in industry

27. Journal of Materials and Environmental Science

28. Jurnal Teknologi, Malaysia

29. Wood and Fiber Science

E. Technical /Reviewer/Advisory Committee member for International Conferences

1. The Global Conference on Metallurgical Coatings and Thin Films will be held at San Antonio,

USA from August 03-04, 2020.

2. International Conference on Computational Engineering and Material Science (ICCEMS -

2020) On 15th and 16th May, 2020 at GMIT, Davangere, INDIA.

3. International Conference on Energy Conversion 2019, October 16th - 17th Yogyakarta,

Indonesia.

4. The International Mechanical Engineering Congress (IMEC-2019), 29th Nov – 1st Dec 2019,

National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (NIT-T).

5. The 8th Global Conference on Materials Science and Engineering (CMSE 2019), November

12th-15th, 2019 in Sanya, Hainan Province, China.

6. International Conference on Chip, Circuitry, Current, Coding, Combustion & Composites (I7C -

2019), 28th - 29th November 2019 at SSCE, Bengaluru, India.

7. National conference on advances in mechanical engineering (NAME - 2018), Jawaharlal Nehru

National College of Engineering, Shimoga.

8. International Conference on Emerging Trends on Engineering Science, Technology and

Management (ICETESTM-18) held on 29th - 30th November 2018 at Srikakulam, Andhra

Pradesh.

9. International Seminar on Artificial Intelligence, Networking and Information Technology

(ANIT-2017) held on October 21 to 22, 2017 in Frankfurt, Germany.

10. International Conference on Mechanical and Transportation Engineering, Kuala Lumpur.

11. International Conference on Advanced Materials, Manufacturing, Management and Thermal

Sciences [AMMMT – 2016], Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur, India.

12. Global Conference on Polymer and Composite Materials (PCM 2014), Ningbo, China.

13. Informing Science and IT Education Conference (InSITE 2013), Porto, Portugal.

Academic / Research Publications -

Book Published – 1

1. “Hybrid Natural Fiber reinforced Polymer Composites”, LAP Publication, Germany (ISBN - 978-

3-659-10391-9), May 2012.

Chapters/Papers in Edited Books/Proceedings – 5

1. “Fracture Analysis on Silk and Glass Fiber-Reinforced Hybrid Composites”, book chapter in

“Hybrid Fiber Composites: Materials, Manufacturing, Process Engineering” book, Wiley

Publication, Pages 87-97, 2020 (Scopus Indexed), ISBN 9783527346721.

2. “Effect of Surface Modification on Characteristics of Naturally Woven Coconut Leaf Sheath

Fabric as Potential Reinforcement of Composites”, book chapter in “Biofibers and Biopolymers

for Biocomposites” book, Springer Nature Publication, Pages 285-294, 2020 (Scopus Indexed),

ISBN 978-3-030-40300-3.

3. “Failure Analysis and Optimal Toughness Design of sheep-wool reinforced epoxy composites”,

book chapter in “Failure analysis in Biocomposites, Fibre reinforced composites and Hybrid

composites” book, Woodhead Publishing (Elsevier Publication), 97-107, 2018 (Scopus

Indexed), ISBN 978-0-08-102293-1.

4. “Experimental and Analysis of Jute Fabric with Silk Fabric Reinforced Polymer Composites”,

Chapter in “Thermoset Composites: Preparation, Properties and Applications” Book, Materials

Research Foundations, ISBN 978-1-945291-86-9, Vol. 38, 66-80, 2018.

DOI: 10.21741/9781945291876.

5. “Experimental Studies on Biodegradable Property of Natural Fibers Reinforced Urea

Formaldehyde Composites”, Proceedings of symposium on Multidisciplinary Research 2008,

pp 7-14. ISBN- 978-81-909132-01.

International Journals: 32 (H-index – 10, i-10-index – 10, Citations – 313)

1. “A Novel Approach for Development of Printed Circuit Board from Bio-Fiber Based

Composites”, Polymer Composites, Wiley Publication (Scopus Indexed), 2020, (Article in

Press)

2. “Alkaline Effect on Characterization of Discarded Waste of Moringa oleifera Fiber

as a Potential Eco-friendly Reinforcement for Biocomposites”, Journal of Polymers and the

Environment, Springer Nature Publication (Scopus Indexed), July 2020,

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-020-01818-4.

3. “Thermal stability and flammability characteristics of phenolic syntactic foam core

sandwich composites”, Journal of Sandwich Structures & Materials, Sage Publication

(Scopus Indexed), May 2020, https://doi.org/10.1177/1099636220926661.

4. “Dry sliding wear simulation of hybrid aluminum metal matrix composites”, Advanced

Composites and Hybrid Materials, Springer Nature publication, March 2020,

5. “Generation of mechanically mixed layer during wear in hybrid aluminum MMC under as-

cast and age hardened conditions”, SN Applied Sciences (Web of Science Indexed),

Springer Nature publication, 2019.

6. “Development and Characterization of Hybrid Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites”, Acta

Technica Corviniensis – Bulletin of Engineering, Vol. 12 (3), pp 63-66, 2019.

7. “Characterization of Biocomposite material from naturally woven coconut leaf sheath

reinforced polymer composites”, International Journal of Biosensors & Bioelectronics, Vol.

5 (4), pp 132-136, 2019, DOI: 10.15406/ijbsbe.2019.05.00166.

8. “Experimental study on mechanical properties of Woven hybrid bamboo and jute fibers

reinforced Epoxy composites”, Int. Jour. of Sci. Res in Eng. and Mag. (UGC Approved),

Vol. 3 (7), 2019, ISSN: 2590-1892.

9. “Material characterization of SiC and Al2O3–reinforced hybrid aluminum metal matrix

composites on wear behavior”, Advanced Composites Letters (Scopus Indexed), Sage

publication, 28, 1-10, 2019.

10. “Fracture Characterization of Glass-Sheep Wool Fabric Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Composite

using Stacking Sequence”, Journal of Instrumentation Technology and Innovations, vol. 8

(3), pp 8-16, 2018.

11. “Investigating the contribution of geometrical parameters and immersion time on fracture

toughness of jute fabric composites using statistical techniques”, Journal of Frattura ed

Integrità Strutturale (Scopus Indexed), vol. 12 (46), pp. 14-24, 2018.

12. “Effect of Stacking Sequence on properties of Coconut Leaf Sheath/Jute/E-Glass Reinforced

Phenol Formaldehyde Hybrid Composites”, Journal of Industrial Textiles (Scopus Indexed),

Sage Publication, 2018.

13. "Statistical Analysis Of Response Parameters During Electro-Chemical Discharge Machining

Of Crystal Glass", International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (UGC

Approved), 2018 (Article in Press).

14. “ANOVA and Response Surface Methodology for the Optimization of Fracture Toughness

parameters on Jute Fabric-Epoxy composites using SENB specimens”, Materials Today

(Scopus Indexed), Elsevier Publication, 2017.

15. “Effect of Sodium bicarbonate on Fire behaviour of filled E-Glass Reinforced Epoxy

Composites”, Materials Science and Engineering, IOP Publications (Scopus Indexed), Vol.

149 (1), 2016, pp 1 - 6.

16. “Optimization of Notch Parameter on Fracture Toughness of Natural Fiber Reinforced

composites Using Taguchi Method”, Journal of Materials Science & Surface Engineering,

Vol. 3 (2), 2015, pp 244-248.

17. “Applications of Bio-Composite Materials based on Natural fibers from Renewable

Resources – A Review”, Science and Engineering of Composite Materials, De Gruyter

Publication (Scopus Indexed).

18. “Fourier Transform Infra -red Spectroscopy and Chemical resistance of Untreated and

Alkali Treated Coconut leaf Sheath Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites”, Journal of

Applied Mechanics and Materials, Trans Tech Publications (Scopus Indexed), Vol. 766-767,

205-210, 2015.

19. “Characterization of natural fiber (sheep wool) - reinforced polymer-matrix composites at

different operating conditions”, Journal of Industrial Textiles, Sage Publication (Scopus

Indexed), DOI: 10.1177/1528083714540698.

20. “Flammability Characteristics of Chemical Treated Woven Natural Fabric Reinforced Phenol

Formaldehyde Composites”, Procedia Material Science, Elsevier Publication, Vol. 5, pp.

1880 – 1886, 2014. DOI: 10.1016/j.mspro.2014.07.507. ISSN: 2211-8128.

21. “Evaluation of Tensile Behaviour of Sea Shell-Jute Fabric reinforced Composites”,

International Journal of Advanced Research in Mechanical and Production Engineering

and Development, Vol. 3, Issue 1, pp 141 – 147, 2014, ISSN: 2320-7256.

22. “Influence of Filler Materials on Pinned Joints of Woven Glass Fiber Reinforced Epoxy

Composites”, Journal of Composites and Biodegradable Polymers, 2013, 1, 47-55.

23. “Effect of Alkali Treatment on Impact Behavior of Areca Fibers Reinforced Polymer

Composites”, International Journal of Chemical, Nuclear, Metallurgical and Materials

Engineering, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp. 874 – 879, 2013, ISSN: 1307-6892.

24. “The Effect of Silicon Dioxide Filler on the Wear Resistance of Glass Fabric Reinforced Epoxy

Composites”, Polymer Science and Technology, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp 51-57, 2012.

25. “Thickness Swelling Behaviour Of Hybrid Natural Fiber Reinforced UF Composites”,

Journal of Purity, Utility Reaction and Environment, Vol.1 No.10, 2012, pp 517-524,

ISSN: 2232-1179.

26. “Water Absorption Characteristics of Areca Fiber Reinforced Composites”, International

Journal of Material and Biomaterial Applications, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 12-14, 2012.

27. “Experimental Investigation of Thermal Properties of Areca Fiber Reinforced Phenol

Formaldehyde Composites”, Journal of Advanced Materials (Scopus indexed), Volume 43,

Issue 2, April 2011, ISSN: 10709789 2010.

28. “Impact and Hardness properties of Areca fiber – Epoxy reinforced Composites”, Journal of

Materials and Environmental Science (Scopus indexed), 2011. Vol. 2, No. 4, pp 351-356.

ISSN: 2028-2508.

29. “Adhesive Tensile and Moisture Absorption Characteristics of Natural Fibers Reinforced

Urea Formaldehyde Composites”, IJRTE, May 2009, Vol. 1, No.5, pp 60-62.

30. “Experimental Studies on Biodegradable and Swelling Characteristics of Natural Fibers

Composites”, International Journal of Agriculture Sciences, Volume 2, Issue 1, 2010, pp-01-

04. ISSN: 0975-371.

31. “Solar Still Coupled With Solar Collector and Storage Tank”, International Journal of

Research and Industry - Science and Technology, Volume 1, pp 62-72, 2009. ISSN: 0975-

2536.

32. “Moisture Absorption Characteristics of Areca/Maize Reinforced Hybrid Polymer.

Composites”, Published in International Journal of Advanced Engineering & Application,

2010, pp 207-211. ISSN: 0975 – 7791.

International Conferences: 27

1. “Effect of fiber orientation on the mixed mode fracture toughness of the jute fiber

reinforced epoxy composite”, paper presented in International Conference on Sustainable

Development during 18-20 December 2019 at Kalasalingam Academy of Research and

Education (KARE), Krishnankoil, Tamil Nadu, India.

2. “Effect of Nano Fillers on Glass/ Silk Fibers Based Reinforced Polymer Composites”, paper

presented in International Conference on "Advanced Trends in Mechanical & Aerospace

Engineering" (ATMA) during 7-9 November 2019 at Dayananda Sagar University, School of

Engineering Campus, Bangalore, India.

3. “Rheological Behavior of Basalt and Hemp Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites”,

paper presented in Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition (ACCE - 2019), 4th – 6th

September 2019 at Novi, Michigan, USA.

4. “Effect of process parameters on tool life surface roughness and material removal rate on

machining a grey cast iron using multilayer coated carbide tool” paper presented in

International conference on Advances in Materials Research (ICAMR – 2019) 25th –26th July

2019 at Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Karnataka, India.

5. “Effect of Sodium bicarbonate on Fire behaviour of filled E-Glass Reinforced Epoxy

Composites”, paper presented in International Conference on Advances in Materials and

Manufacturing Applications, 14th –16th July 2016 at Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita

Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, Karnataka, India.

6. “ANOVA and Response Surface Methodology for the Optimization of Fracture Toughness

parameters on Jute Fabric-Epoxy composites using SENB specimens” paper presented on

23rd and 24th September 2016 in International Conference on Advanced Materials,

Manufacturing, Management and Thermal Sciences [AMMMT – 2016], Siddaganga

Institute of Technology, Tumkur, Karnataka, India.

7. “Optimization of Notch Parameter on Fracture Toughness of Natural Fiber Reinforced

Composites Using Taguchi Method”, paper presented in International Conference on

Fatigue, Durability & Fracture Mechanics, 28-30th May 2015 at Indian Institute of Science

(IISc), Bangalore.

8. “Differential Scanning Calorimetry Analysis of Treated and Untreated Coconut leaf Sheath

Natural Fabric for Composite Reinforcement” paper accepted in International Conference

on "Advances in Materials, Manufacturing and Application (AmmA - 2015)" at National

Institute of Technology, Trichy (NIT-T).

9. “Fourier Transform Infra -red Spectroscopy and Chemical resistance of Untreated and

Alkali Treated Coconut leaf Sheath Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites” presented in

International Conference on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering

(ICAMME2014) on 19th and 20th December, 2014 at Chennai, India.

10. “Effect of Various Chemical Modifications on Single Fiber Tensile Test of CLS Fiber for

Composite Reinforcement: An Optical Microscopic Analysis”, presented in International

Conference on Polymer Composites on 19th and 20th December, 2014 at NIT-K, Surathkal.

11. “Flammability Characteristics of Chemical Treated Woven Natural Fabric Reinforced Phenol

Formaldehyde Composites”, presented in International Conference on Advances in

Manufacturing and Material Engineering on 27th – 29st March, 2014 which was conducted

by National Institute of Technology (NIT-K), at Surathkal, Karnataka.

12. “Evaluation of Tensile Behaviour of Sea Shell-Jute Fabric reinforced Composites” presented

in International Conference on Latest Trends in Mechanical and Product Engineering” on

8th – 9th March, 2014 which was conducted in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

13. “Thermal Degradation of Naturally Woven Fabric Reinforced Phenol Formaldehyde based

Bio-Composites” presented in International Conference on Recent Advances Composite

Materials” on 18th – 21st Feb, 2013 which was conducted by Indian Institute of Technology

– BHU, at Panaji, Goa.

14. “Evaluation of the Effect of Weight Fraction on the Thickness Swelling Behaviour of Hybrid

Natural Fibre Reinforced Urea Formaldehyde Composites” presented in International

Conference on Recent Advances Composite Materials” on 18th – 21st Feb, 2013 which was

conducted by Indian Institute of Technology – BHU, at Panaji, Goa.

15. “Investigation on mechanical and moisture absorption properties of areca fibers and maize

powder reinforced urea formaldehyde composites”, International conference on Emerging

Research and Advances in Mechanical Engineering (ERA-2009), March 19th-21st 2009, held

at Velammal Engineering College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

16. “A Study on Fatigue Behavior of Connecting Rod Using FEM”, International conference on

Emerging Research and Advances in Mechanical Engineering (ERA- 2009), March 19th-21st

2009, held at Velammal Engineering College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

17. “Experimental Investigation on Biodegradable and Swelling Properties of Natural Fibers

Reinforced Urea Formaldehyde Composites”, International conference on Advanced

Manufacturing and Automation (INCAMA – 2009) Kalasalingham University, Tamil Nadu,

26th – 28th March 2009.

18. “Effect Of Moisture Absorption On Tensile Properties Of Sicp Filled Gfrp Composite

Materials”, International conference on Advanced Manufacturing and Automation

(INCAMA – 2009) Kalasalingham University, Tamil Nadu, 26th – 28th March 2009.

19. “Experimental Investigation on Impact Property Of Polymer Matrix Composites With Sicp

And Graphite Particulate Fillers” International Conference on Arts, Science, Management

And Engineering, Goa, India, April 23rd - 25th 2009.

20. “Investigation On The Effect Of Hybridization On Bending Properties For Various Weight

Fractions Of Natural Fiber Composites” ICAMB -2009, Vellore Institute of Technology,

Tamil Nadu, INDIA.

21. “Experimental Investigation on Moisture Absorption Characteristics for Various Weight

Fractions of Natural Fibres Reinforced Composites”, International Conference on Recent

Trends in Materials And Characterization (RETMAC – 2010), National Institute of

Technology, Suratkal, Karnataka, India.

22. “Solar Still Integrated with Flat Plate Collector”. International Conference on Issues and

Challenges in Energy Conversion and Management (ICEM – 2009) on Dec 18th - 20th, 2009

held at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.

23. “Design and Performance Evaluation of Hybrid Solar Still” International Conference on

“Control, Automation, Communication and Energy Conservation -2009, 4th-6th June 2009,

Perundurai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.

24. “A Double Slope Solar Still Integrated With Solar Collector and Storage Tank”, ICAMB -

2009, Vellore Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.

25. “Solar Still coupled With Flat Plate Collector”, International Conference on FFES- 2009 held

at IIT Kharagpur, Dec 17th – 19th 2009.

26. “A Double Slope Solar Still Augmented With Flat Plate Collector and Storage Tank”,

International Conference on CONVERGENCE OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING IN EDUCATION

AND RESEARCH - 2010, Dayananda Sagar College of Engg., Bangalore, India.

27. “Dry Sliding Wear Behavior of A356/Sicp-Gr Composites”, International conference on

Tribology of Automotive Systems, IIT – Delhi, India.

National Conferences: 13

1."Statistical Analysis Of Response Parameters During Electro-Chemical Discharge Machining Of

Crystal Glass", presented in National Conference On Advances In Mechanical Engineering

(NAME 2018), 20th & 21st April 2018 at JNNCE, Shivamoga, Karnataka.

2. “Effect of Grain Size on Compression and Hardness Properties of Rice Husk Reinforced

Composite”, presented in National Conference -2k17, 18th May 2017 at KIT, Tiptur,

Karnataka and secured first place.

3. “Effect of Maize powder on Tensile property of Areca fiber reinforced UF composites”, 5th

National Conference on Plastic and Rubber Technology (POLYCON-2011), 25-26 April,

2011, SJCE, Mysore.

4. “Effect of Filler Materials on Mechanical Properties of Polymer Matrix Composites”,

National conference in Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Processes (AMMP-

2007), Uni. B.D.T College of Engg, Davangere, Karnataka, Oct 5th -6th , 2007.

5. “Mechanical Characterization of Areca Fiber and Maize Powder Reinforced Plastic

Composites”, national conference on New Advances in Thermal, Design, Materials and

Manufacturing Engineering - (NATDMME – 09) held during 5th - 7th March 2009 at

Malnad College of engineering Hassan, Karnataka.

6. “Experimental studies on tensile and bending strength of polymer matrix composites with

particulate fillers”, National conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering

(ETME – 2009) Oxford College of Engineering, Bangalore, Karnataka, 13th – 14st March

2009.

7. “Wear testing of al 25 composites made through R.T.M”, National conference on

advances in Mechanical Engg. (AME – 2009) on 30th - 31st March 2009 held at Don Bosco

college of Engg. Bangalore.

8. “Wear Testing of Carbon Composites Made through R.T.M”, National Conference on New

Advances in Thermal, Design, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering - (NATDMME –

09) held during 5th - 7th March 2009 at Malnad College of Engineering Hassan, Karnataka.

9. “Fabrication and analysis of solar still”, National conference on Advances in Mechanical

Engineering (NCAME 2009) February 28th and March 1st 2009, Moradabad Institute of

Technology, Moradabad, U.P.

10. “A Single Basin Double Slope Solar Still Attached with FPC” National Conference on

Advances in Mechanical Engg. (AME – 2009) on 30th - 31st March 2009 held at Don Bosco

college of Engg. Bangalore.

11. ”Solar Distillation Unit” National Conference on "Information Technology Trends In

engineering applications" (NEC – 2009) Dayananda sagar college of Engg, Bangalore, 19th –

21st march 2009.

12. “Kitchen waste based compact biogas plant”, National conference on Emerging Trends in

Mechanical Engineering (ETME – 2009) Oxford College of Engineering, Bangalore,

Karnataka,13th – 14st March 2009.

13. “Solar Water Distillation-An Ideal Solution for Water Purification” National conference on

Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering (ETME – 2009) Oxford College of Engineering,

Bangalore on 13th – 14st March 2009.

National Seminar: 1

1. “Online Examination System and Purpose – A Review”, 12th ISTE State level convention and

Two day National Seminar on Role of Faculty in the Examination System, 20th – 21st Nov 2009,

GMIT, Davangere, Karnataka.

State Level Student Technical Seminar: 1

1. “Fatigue and Life Estimation of Connecting Rod”, presented in Recent Advances in Mechanical

Engineering (RAME-2007), state level student’s technical seminar held at G.M. Institute of

Technology, Davangere, 2nd & 3rd November 2007.

Awards / Achievements

1

International citation indices, Citations – 313, H – index – 10 and I 10 – index – 10 of my

research publications (Courtesy - Google Scholar Citations).

2

Received “Seed Money to YOUNG SCIENTIST for Research” from VGST, Govt. of Karnataka

and received grant of Rs. 4.00 Lakhs.

3

Received Perficio Awards for “Young Achiever of the Year 2020” from DHS Foundation in

collaboration with Campbell University, USA.

4 Collaborative research work with renowned institutional faculties across the world.

5 Instrumental in getting a major research project, which was approved by UGC, New Delhi and

sanctioned research grants of 8.4 lac.

6

Associate Editor, Editorial board member, Technical committee member and reviewer for

many international journals and conferences.

7

Represented Karnataka State Basketball team (Junior Nationals) in National Level

tournament held in Madhya Pradesh during 1999-2000. Also represented as Captain of

Kuvempu University Basketball in South zone inter-university meet held at Kerala and Tamil

Nadu.

Workshops / Seminars / Conference organized / Conducted

1

Chief coordinator of 14th State Level ISTE Student's Annual Convention and 5th National Conference

on Emerging Trends in Engineering, Research and Management (NCETERM - 2017) on 8th and 9th

September 2017 at GM Institute of Technology, Davangere, Karnataka.

2 A seminar on “Nanotechnology” by Dr.Vishnu Prasad Bhotla, Scientist IISC Bangalore on 18th august

2010.

3 A seminar on “Biocomposites” by Prof.Mohan Kumar, NITK Suratkal on 5th march 2011.

4

A seminar on “Computational Fluid Dynamics” , by Mr.Shashidhara, Asst Manager, Faurecia Emission

Control Technologies, Bangalore on 6th April 2011.

5 Conducted workshop on “How to write research Paper” by Dr.Basavarajappa S and Dr. Arun.K.V,

UBDTCE on 15th January 2011.

Workshops / Seminars / Conference attended

Seminar/ workshop Dates Title Institution

Conducted

Three Days:

Workshop

28th – 30th

January 2020

Modern DOE for Process

Optimization San Diego, USA

Two Days:

Workshop

17th and 18th

Sept, 2018 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

GMIT,

Davangere

One Week: Induction

Program

(AICTE –ISTE)

23rd – 28th July,

2018

Recent Advances in IC Engines –

Research & Issues

GMIT,

Davangere

Three Days: FDP

(AICTE Sponsored)

7th - 9th June,

2018

Faculty Development Program for

Student Induction

KLS GIT,

Belagavi

Two Day : Workshop

(ISTE)

29th and 30th

January 2018

Advanced Mathematical

Techniques in Research and

Engineering Applications

GMIT,

Davangere

Three Days:

Workshop

(SIT – VTU)

11th -13th May

2015

Incubating Relevant Engineering

R&D Programs and Establishing

Centers of Excellence in

Engineering Colleges

SIT, Tumakuru

One day: FDP

18th April 2015

Plagiarism Issues and Essential

Tools for Research Write ups JIT, Davangere

Two weeks: FDP

(IIT,KGP – UBDTCE)

2nd to 12th

December,

2014

Control Systems UBDTCE,

Davangere

One Day: Workshop 9th Nov, 2013 LATEX for Documentation

GMIT,

Davangere

Three Days:

Workshop

(VTU E-Learning)

27th – 29th July,

2013

Research Methodologies and

LATEX

GIET,

Ramanagara

Two week: FDP

(IITB – UBDTCE)

11th to 21st

December,

2012

Thermodynamics UBDTCE,

Davangere

Two week: FDP

(IITB – UBDTCE)

25th June to 4th

July, 2012

An Introduction to Research

Methodology

UBDTCE,

Davangere

One week: FDP

(IITB – UBDTCE)

26th to 30th

March, 2012 Quantitative Research Techniques

UBDTCE,

Davangere

Two Day: ISTE-IITB

Workshop

18th – 19th Feb,

2012

Writing effective conference

papers ASE, Bangalore

One week: FDP

(NITK - CMTI)

20th -24th June,

2011

Advances in Manufacturing and

precision engineering

NIT – K,

Suratkal

One day: FDP 20th Jan, 2011 Publishing research articles in

journals

BIET-MBA,

Davangere

One week: FDP 28th – 2nd July,

2010

Material Science : A fundamental

approach

PESIT,

Bangalore

University responsibilities

1 Ph.D. Doctoral Committee member

2 Internal and External examiner for practical exams

3 Evaluation of theory papers for both UG and PG Courses

4 DCS (External & Internal)

5 Question Paper setting

6 External examiner for both UG and PG project work evaluation

New Technology / Information learnt / exposed

1 Compositional analysis of Cellulosic fibers

2 Green/Bio based Composite materials (Sustainability)

3 Failure/Fracture Analysis of materials

4 Optimization Techniques using statistical tools

Membership details

1. Lifetime member of Material Research Society of India (MRSI), Indian Academy of Science,

Material Research Center, Indian Institute of Science (IISc).

Membership no. - LMB 1794.

2. Lifetime member of Indian Society for Technical Education (MISTE), New Delhi

Membership no. - LM 98219.

One week: FDP 18th – 22nd Dec,

2009

Recent Developments in Tribology

of Mechanical Systems BEC, Bagalkot

Two days: ISTE

National Seminar

20th – 21st Nov,

2009

Role of faculty in examination

system

GMIT,

Davangere

One day: Seminar 31st Oct, 2009 Fracture Mechanics

BIET,

Davangere

3. Lifetime member of Indian Society for Technical Education (MISTE), New Delhi

Membership no. - LM 98219.

4. Member of International Association of Engineers (IAENG), Society of Mechanical Engineers,

Hong Kong.

Membership no. – 124247.

Invited talks / Session chair / as Guest

1. “Natural fiber-basalt fiber hybrid composite panels for automotive applications” talk to deliver

“PITCHING THE BUSINESS VALUE OF YOUR RESEARCH”, on 23rd October 2019 at Research Week

3.0, Washington State University, USA.

2. Invited speaker in International Conference on "Advanced Trends in Mechanical & Aerospace

Engineering" (ATMA) during 7-9 November 2019 at Dayananda Sagar University, School of

Engineering Campus, Bangalore, India.

3. Session chair in International Conference on "Advanced Trends in Mechanical & Aerospace

Engineering" (ATMA) during 7-9 November 2019 at Dayananda Sagar University, School of

Engineering Campus, Bangalore, India.

4. Session chair in International Conference on Computational Engineering and Material Science

(ICCEMS - 2020) On 15th and 16th May,2020 at GMIT, Davangere, INDIA.

5. Session chair for the State Level Technical Paper Presentation “MATHEID” held at UBDTCE,

Davangere.

6. Invited talk on “Importance of higher education” in Campus care - 2011 event at University BDT

College of Engineering, Davangere.

7. Chief Guest for Annual Day Sri Taralabalu Jagadguru ICSE School, Anubhava Mantapa, Davangere

on 22nd December 2014.

8. Chairperson for “Thinking Engineers” technical presentation conducted on 20th September 2013

by CAD Center, Davangere.

Service in various responsible posts

1. Treasurer for Post-doctoral and research professionals, Washington State University, USA.

2. Coordinator for Unnat Bharat Abhiyan - A flagship program of Ministry of Human Resource

Development, Govt. of India

3. NBA Coordinator (Mechanical Dept.) - Department accredited from 2019 to 2022 (3 Years).

4. NAAC - R & D criteria coordinator for the accreditation process.

5. Chief Coordinator of 5th National Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering, Research &

Management (NCETERM – 2017) and 14th State level ISTE Student Annual Convention.

6. Sports coordinator (2009 - 2019) - Organized VTU inter-collegiate Table Tennis tournament on

March 2011 and VTU inter-collegiate Rest of Bangalore Zone Volleyball (W) tournament on 7th

and 8th March 2018 at GM Institute of Technology.

7. Publication Committee Coordinator for National Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering,

Research & Management (DELTA NCETERM-2016-17 & 2018-19)

8. Mechanical Forum Staff Secretary for the academic year 2010-11 and 2017-18.

9. Department project and college automation (ERP) coordinator during 2015-16.

10. Student union sports secretary of college during 2005 & 2006 and cultural secretary during 2007

at University BDT college of Engineering.

11. Student Treasurer of Mechanical Engineer’s Forum during 2005-06 at UBDTCE.