RESEARCH
The Department has a culture of nurturing Research along with Academics and the department has number of sponsored R & D projects from various funding agencies such as Department of Science & Technology, Naval Research Board, Defense Research & Development organization, VGST, Institute of Engineers, AICTE etc. The Department has produced 10 PhDs, and about 28 research scholars are working on latest research areas driving the department towards excellence in R & D activities. The funded projects have resulted in quality learning and use of modern tools related to 3-D Printing and Design. The research quality has also increased with research papers published in refereed journals.
PhD Awardees from Mechanical Engineering Department Research Centre
| Sl. No. | Name & Designation | USN | Date of Registration | Name of the University | Title of Research Work & Name of the Guide | Ph.D Awarded |
| 1 | Mr. Kirthan. L. J | 1DS08PMM01 | 12/05/2008 | VTU | Determination of Mixed Mode Stress Intensity Factors for Surface Cracks in Components and Structures Dr. K. S. Srinivasan Dr. C. P. S. Prakash, Princiapal, DSCE |
2014 |
| 2 | Mrs. Aruna Devi | 1DS10PMN05 | 01/11/2010 | VTU | Optimization of Machining Parameters in CNC Milling using Non Conventional Methods Dr. C. P. S. Prakash, Principal, DSCE |
2016 |
| 3 | Mr.M.K.Venkatesh | 1DS08PMN01 | 01/12/2008 | VTU | Characterization of Glass Fiber Reinforced Composites Dr. K. G. Sudhakar |
2016 |
| 4 | Mr.Pradeep Kumar. G. S | 1DS13PMN02 | 01/05/2013 | VTU | Development of Matrix Composites for Marine Applications Dr. R. Keshavamurthy, Prof. & HOD, Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE |
2017 |
| 5 | Mr.P. K. Manikanda Pirapu | 1DS09PMN02 | 01/05/2009 | VTU | Online Instability and Control in Axial Fan Studies Dr. K. G. Sudhakar |
2018 |
| 6 | Mr. Haseebuddin. M. R | 1DS10PMN01 | 01/11/2010 | VTU | Influence of name fillers on Tribological and Mechanical Behavior of Carbon & Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites Dr. Bhaskar Pal, Prof., DSCE |
2018 |
| 7 | Mr. Kamesh. M. R | 1DS09PMN01 | 10/01/2010 | VTU | Performance Enhancement and Emissions Reduction in HCCI Combustion Mode Four Stroke Single Cylinder Diesel Engine Dr. D. Madhu, Prof&Head,Govt.Engg.College.,KR Pet |
2018 |
| 8 | Mr. Ramesha. H | 1DS11PMN01 | July 2011 | VTU | Investigation into Crack Growth Life Prediction Methodology for Critical Structural Components Dr. N. C. Mahendra Babu, KSIT |
2018 |
| 9 | Naveena. B. E | 1DS13PMN03 | 01/05/2013 | VTU | Development of Thermal Barrier Coating for Automotive Application Dr. R. Keshavamurthy, Prof. & HOD, Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE |
2019 |
| 10 | V. R. Srinivasan | 1DS12PMN03 | 01/05/2012 | VTU | Experimental investigation of effect of machining parameters on surface roughness and optimization of machining parameters in machining inconel 600 by wire electric discharge machining (WEDM) Dr. C. P. S. Prakash, Principal, DSCE |
2019 |
| 11 | Vasanth Kumar R | 1DS15PMJ01 | 01/05/2014 | VTU | Influence of secondary process on properties of aluminium based in-situ metal matrix composites Dr. R. Keshavamurthy, Prof. & HOD, Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE |
2020 |
| 12 | Vivek Bhandarkar | 1DS11PMN03 | 01/05/2011 | VTU | Modeling and analysis of Machining parameter by wavelet transformation of STIR-CAST Aluminium silicon alloy metal matrix composites with silicon carbide particulate(SiCp) Dr. Bhaskar Pal, Prof., DSCE |
2021 |
| 13 | Jacob John | 1DS12PMN02 | 01/05/2012 | VTU | Modeling of Flexible Manufacturing System using Petrinets, Dr. S. P. Shanmuganathan, Asso. Prof. ,Mech. Dept., DSCE |
2021 |
| 14 | Kranthi Kumar Kshaurad | 1DS13PMN01 | 01/05/2013 | VTU | Studies on Surface Waviness and Form Characterization using Machine Vision System Dr. M.B.Kiran, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. |
2023 |
| 15 | Amith kumar Gajakosh | 1DS16PMJ10 | 18/02/2016 | VTU | Synthesis and Evaluation of Carbon Fiber Reinforced AL07075 Baed Metal Matrix Composites Dr. R. Keshavamurthy, Prof. & HOD, Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE |
2023 |
| 16 | Nithesh Bhaskar N | 1DS17PMS03 | 04-10-2018 | VTU | Modelling, Analysis & Simulation of Adhesive Bonded Joints & Connections Dr. M. K. Venkatesh, Asso. Prof. Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE |
2024 |
Ph.D Registers in Mechanical Engineering Department Research Centre
| Sl. No. | Name & Designation | USN | Date of Registration | Name of the University | Title of Research Work & Name of the Guide | Status |
| 1 | Vijayakumar N Patil | 1DS16PMJ07 | 01/06/2015 | VTU | Development and Characterization of Protective Coatings for Hot Water Storage Tank in Solar Applications Dr. Shanmuganathan. S. P, Asso.Prof., Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE |
Pre-comprehensive Completed |
| 2 | Praveen D Jadhav | 1DS16PMJ06 | 01/06/2015 | VTU | CAD Assisted Path Planning for a Robot Dr. Nepal Adhikary, Prof., Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE |
Pre-comprehensive Completed |
| 3 | Munawar Ulla Shariff | 1DS16PMJ03 | 01/06/2015 | VTU | Analysis and Optimization of Process Parameters in Machining Copper Nano Alumina Composite by Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) Dr. C. P. S. Prakash, Principal, DSCE |
Coursework Completed |
| 4 | Basavaraj Eklure | 1DS16PMJ01 | 01/06/2015 | VTU | Investigation of Impact Damage Propogation in Laminated Composite Structures Dr. R. Kailash Chandra Panda, Prof., Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE |
Coursework Completed |
| 5 | Vinay D. L | 1DS16PMJ09 | 01/06/2016 | VTU | Wire EDM studieson Polymer based Composite Material Dr. R. Keshavamurthy, Prof. & HOD, Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE |
Pre-comprehensive Completed |
| 6 | Vikram Kumar Gowda | 1DS16PMJ05 | 1/2/2016 | VTU | Studies on Parametric Optimization of friction stir spot welding process for joining dissimilar aluminum alloys of AL5754 &AL6111 Dr. R. Keshavamurthy, Prof. & HOD, Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE |
Pre-comprehensive Completed |
| 7 | Shruti Nayak | 1DS17PMA05 | 06/02/2017 | VTU | An approach to optimize the resistance spot weld joints and its analysis using FEM for Aluminum Components used in Automotive Industry Dr. Aruna Devi. M, Asso. Prof. Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE |
Coursework Completed |
| 8 | Siddarth Jog | 1DS17PMS03 | 19/05/2017 | VTU | Optimizing Operating Parameters for The Operation of Pultrusion Machine to Produce Polymer Composite Rods Dr. M. K. Venkatesh, Asso. Prof. Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE |
Coursework in Progress (Registered) |
| 9 | S Puneeth | 1DS18PME01 | 07-10-2017 | VTU | Fabrication and Characterization of Alternative Bearing Materials to UHWMPE For Total Knee Replacement Dr. M. K. Venkatesh, Asso. Prof. Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE |
Coursework in Progress (Registered) |
| 10 | Srinivas. R | 1DS17PMS02 | 04/07/2017 | VTU | A Study on Coatings for various Metal Substrates and Coating Materials in Aerospace Components by using Experimental Techniques Dr. Mallikarjun Biradar, Asso. Prof. Mech. Engg. Dept., DSATM |
Pre-comprehensive Completed |
| 11 | Jaya Kishore. S | 1DS18PME06 | 06/02/2018 | VTU | Study on Mechanical Properties of Nano Composite Super Alloys by Experimental and Investigation Processes Parameters for ND-YAG Laser Welding applying Genetic Algorithm Technique Dr. Mallikarjun Biradar, Asso. Prof. Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE |
Pre-comprehensive Completed |
| 12 | Shivakumar | 1DS19PME01 | 2018 | VTU | Synthesis & Characterization of High Temperature Low Friction Thermal Spray Coatings Dr. R. Keshavamurthy, Prof. & HOD, Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE |
Pre-comprehensive Completed |
| 13 | G. S. Mahesh | 1DS18PME02 | 17/04/2018 | VTU | Studies on Fatigue Behaviour of various Titanium Nano Composites for different Fatigue loading by FEA and Experiment Dr. Mallikarjun Biradar, Asso. Prof. Mech. Engg. Dept., DSATM Dr. M. K. Venkatesh, Asso. Prof. Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE |
Pre-comprehensive Completed |
| 14 | Manjunath Pattar | 1DS19PME05 | 04/06/2019 | VTU | Optimization of Combustion Chamber and Fuel Supply System of Direct Injection CI Engine to efficiently operate with High Blended BioDiesel Fuel Dr.Naveen B E, Asso. Prof, AU. Dept., DSCE Dr. Narasimhe Gowda, Prof., Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE |
Coursework Completed |
| 15 | Rajashekhar Hosalli | 1DS19PME02 | 23/03/2019 | VTU | Experimental Investigation and Optimization of Performance Characteristics in Wire Electro Discharge Machining of Stellite 6B using Artificial Neural Network Dr. Shanmuganathan. S. P, Asso.Prof., Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE |
Coursework Completed |
| 16 | Amogh Ballolli | 1DS19PME04 | 2019 | VTU | Active Vibration control in helicopter rotor system Dr. R. Kailash Chandra Panda, Prof., Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE |
Coursework in Progress (Registered) |
| 17 | Preethi. G | 1DS18PME04 | 2019 | VTU | Design and Development of Aircraft Secondary Air System Using Direct Metal Laser Melting (DMLM) Process Dr. Narasimhe Gowda, Prof., Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE |
Coursework in Progress (Registered) |
| 18 | Girishkumar G S | 1DS20PME01 | 2020 | VTU | Development of Polygene ration Energy Systems Dr. M R Kamesh, Prof., Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE |
Coursework in Progress (Registered) |
| 19 | Ravikumar S R | 1DS20PME04 | 2020 | VTU | Delaminations of FRP composites Dr. M K venkatesh, Prof., Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE |
Coursework in Progress (Registered) |
| 20 | Vinayak H L | 1DS20PME05 | 2020 | VTU | Analysis of Automobile and Aircraft Composite Structures Dr. R. Keshavamurthy, Prof. & HOD, Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE |
Coursework in Progress (Registered) |
| 21 | Anand Badiger | 1DS21PME01 | 2021 | VTU | Parametric Analysis and multi-objective optimization of 3D printed composites parts using genetic algorithm and ANN Dr. R. Keshavamurthy, Prof. & HOD, Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE |
Coursework in Progress (Registered) |
| 22 | Somashekhar | 1DS21PME02 | 2021 | VTU | Modelling and Simulation of Combined heating Colling and Power systems Dr. M R Kamesh, Prof., Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE |
Coursework in Progress (Registered) |
Patents
| Sl. No. | Faculty Name | Patent Title | Patent Number | Status (Published/Granted) | Filing Date | Publication/Grant Date | Country |
| 1 | Dr. Keshavamurthy. R | Adaptable Gantry Type Document Scanning Stand For Mobile Phones | 202341089268 | Published | 28-12-2023 | 12-01-2024 | India |
| 2 | Dr. Keshavamurthy. R | Adoptable Environmentally Friendly Wiper Pad for Improved Efficiency in Wet Grinding | 202441022887 | Published | 23-03-2024 | 05-04-2024 | India |
| 3 | Dr. Keshavamurthy. R | Water Distillation Using Waste Engine Heat From An Internal Combustion Engine |
202341089581 | Published | 28-12-2023 | 12-01-2024 | India |
| 4 | Dr. Keshavamurthy. R | Hygienic Potable Water Delivery System with Clean Flow Control Mechanism | 202441088861 | Published | 28-12-2023 | 12-01-2024 | India |
| 5 | Dr. Keshavamurthy. R | Low-Cost Animal and Bird scare noise gun for Agricultural Applications |
202341060352 | Published | 06-10-2023 | India | |
| 6 | Dr. S A Vasantha Kumar | A mechanical cleaning device for black board with dust collector | 202441033627 A | Published | 27/04/2024 | 05-03-2024 | India |
| 7 | Dr. S A Vasantha Kumar | Ergonomically designed E-crate to optimize distribution channel | 202441088846 A | Published | 17/11/2024 | 22/11/2024 | India |
| 8 | Dr. Haseebuddin M R | Sensor Based Compressive Dustbin | 202441088843 A | Published | 17-11-2024 | 22-11-2024 | India |
| 9 | Dr. Haseebuddin M R | Ultrasonic Mixer For Dispersing Nano Particles In Polymer Resins | 202441007946 A | Published | 06-02-2024 | 08-03-2024 | India |
| 10 | Dr. Haseebuddin M R | Glass Fiber Filled Bamboo Mat Reinforced Polymer Composite Panel Using A Mould | 202341084671 A | Published | 05-01-2024 | 12-12-2023 | India |
| 11 | Dr. Haseebuddin M R | Design and Fabrication of an Underwater Robot for Surveillance, India, Published, | 202241069915 A | Published | 05-12-2022. | 09-12-2022. | India |
| 12 | Dr. Haseebuddin M R | ADVANCING AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES BY INTEGRATING THE ROCKER BOGIE MECHANISM INTO SPRAYER TECHNOLOGY |
202341080442 A | Published | 27-11-2023 | 22-12-2023 | India |
| 13 | Dr.M.R.KAMESH | AQUA SILENCER FOR A FOUR STROKE TWO WHEELER | 202441035403 A | Published | 03-05-2024 | 10-05-2024 | India |
| 14 | Dr.M.R.KAMESH | WATER DISTILLATION USING WASTE ENGINE HEAT FROM AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE | 202341089581 A | Published | 29-12-2023 | 12-01-2024 | India |
| 15 | Dr.M.R.KAMESH | PHOTO CATALYTIC HYDROGEN GENERATOR WITH STORAGE DEVICE | 376405-001 | Granted | 29-12-2022 | 31-01-2023 | India |
| 16 | Dr S P Shanmuganatan | Flexible volume water bottle system | 41933 | Published | 29-04-2024 | 03-05-2024 | India |
| 17 | Dr. K S Seetharama | Integrated wind turbine and solar cell system for renewable energy. | 202441034434A | Published | 30-04-2024 | India | |
| 18 | Dr.M.Arunadevi | Design and Fabrication of Areca Timber Processing Machine | 202441035476 | published | 2024 | 10-05-2024 | India |
| 19 | Dr Venkatesh M K | Automatic 3D image processing Robot | 202441033656 A | Published | 17-11-2024 | 22-11-2024 | India |
| 20 | Dr Ramesha H | WATER BOTTLE WITH SPHERICAL ENDS AND ROTATIONAL CAPABILITY | 202341086698 A | Published | 19-12-2023 | 05-01-2024 | India |
| 21 | Dr Ramesha H | FLEXIBLE VOLUME WATER BOTTLE SYSTEM | 202441033872 A | Published | 29-04-2024 | 03-05-2024 | India |
| 22 | Dr Ningegowda B M | Efficient water management for hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles and method thereof | 202441046747 A | Published | 18-06-2024 | 28-06-2024 | India |
| 23 | V R SRINIVASAN | HYGIENIC POTABLE WATER DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH CLEAN FLOW CONTROL MECHANISM | 202441088861 A | Published | 17-11-2024 | 22-11-2024 | India |
| 24 | V R SRINIVASAN | ADAPTABLE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY WIPER PAD FOR IMPROVED EFFICIENCY IN WET GRINDING | 202441022887 A | Published | 23-03-2024 | 05-04-2024 | India |
| 25 | V R SRINIVASAN | ADAPTABLE GANTRY TYPE DOCUMENT SCANNING STAND FOR MOBILE PHONES | 202341089268 A | Published | 28-12-2023 | 12-01-2024 | India |
| 26 | Vivek Bhandarkar V N | Ionic Wind Powered Boat | 202341080397 | Published | 27-11-2023 | 22-12-2023 | India |
| 27 | Vivek Bhandarkar V N | Wearable damper system to minimize hand tremors caused due to parkinson’s | 202341080868 | Published | 29-11-2023 | 29-12-2023 | India |
| 28 | Vivek Bhandarkar V N | An Enhanced Surface Topology Mapping System and Method for 3D Printing | 202341083369 | Published | 07-12-2023 | 5-01-2024 | India |
| 29 | Dr. Mohan Das A N | Sensor Based Compressive Dustbin | 202441088843 | Published | 17-11-2024 | 22-11-2024 | India |
| 30 | Dr. Mohan Das A N | Ultrasonic Mixer for Dispersing Nano Particles In Polymer Resins | 202441007946 | Published | 06-02-2024 | 08-03-2024 | India |
| 31 | Dr. Mohan Das A N | Automatic 3D Image Processing Robot | 202441033656 | Published | 27-04-2024 | 03-05-2024 | India |
| 32 | Dr. Mohan Das A N | Advancing Agricultural Practices By Integrating The Rocker Bogie Mechanism Into Sprayer Technology |
202341080442 | Published | 27-11-2023 | 22-12-2023 | India |
| 33 | Dr. Mohan Das A N | A Novel Calophyllum Inophyllum Graphene Nanoparticle Dispersed Fuel for the Compression Ignition Engine | 202141007263 | Granted | 22-02-2021 | 30-09-2022 | India |
| 34 | Dr P Sudhakar | System and Method for Surface Temperature Reduction of Solar Photovoltaic Panels by Evaporative Cooling | 202441036253 | Published | 07-05-2024 | 17-05-2024 | India |
| 35 | Dr P Sudhakar | Integrated Wind Turbine And Solar Cell System For Renewable Energy | 202441034434 | Published | 30-04-2024 | 03-05-2024 | India |
| 36 | Dr P Sudhakar | Development Of Energy Efficient Hygienic Cooking Unit Cum Thermal Storage System | 202341080460 | Published | 27-11-2023 | 27-12-2023 | India |
| 37 | Dr Manjunath B T | Serpent Rover For Uneven Terrain Exploration | 20234108456 A | Published | 27-11-2023 | 22-12-2023 | India |
| 38 | Dr Manjunath B T | Ignition Control on e c u using finger print and driving license scanning | 202441002682 A | Published | 13-01-2024 | 09-02-2024 | India |
| 39 | Dr Manjunath B T | Rotary ascending lift system | 202441033724 A | Published | 29-04-2024 | 03-05-2024 | India |
| 40 | Dr Manjunath B T | Control system for ram air parachute | 202441033903 A | Published | 29-04-2024 | 10-05-2024 | India |
| 41 | Dr. Nitish Kumar | Aqua silencer for a four stroke two wheeler | 202441035403 | Published | 05-03-2024 | 05-10-2024 | India |
| 42 | Dr. Nithesh Bhaskar N | Honeycomb Structured Expanded Polystyrene Helmet Protective Liner | 202441098492 A | Published | 12-12-2024 | 20-12-2024 | India |
| 43 | Dr. Ranjitha P | Flexible Volume Water Bottle System | 202441033872 A | Published | 29-04-2024 | 03/05/2024 | India |
| 44 | Dr. Avilasha BG | SMART INSULIN DISPENSING DEVICE | 417684-001 | Granted | 22-05-2024 | 15-07-2024 | India |
| 45 | Dr. Avilasha BG | OCEAN OIL SPILLAGE CLEANUP DEVICE | 415459-001 | Granted | 01-05-2024 | 13-06-2024 | India |
