Research
Research Areas
Research Faculty Details
| # | Faculty | Research Area |
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| 1. | Dr. B.S. Suresh | Structural Dynamics |
| 2. | Dr. L. Ravikumar | Flutter studies, External dampers, journal bearings |
| 3. | Dr. Rudra Naik | Heat pipes |
| 4. | Dr. G. Giridhara | Flexible shafts, Internal squeeze film dampers, structural dynamics |
| 5. | H.M Shivaprasad | Internal Squeeze film dampers, structural dynamics, vibration analysis |
| 6. | Dr. R.N. Ravi Kumar | Thrust foil bearings, structural dynamics |
| 7. | Dr. Y.S. Rammohan | Fretting studies, structural dynamics |
| 8. | Dr. Bheemsha Arya | Thermal analysis |
| 9. | Dr. Ravi L. | Thermal analysis, CFD, Nuclear physics |
| 10. | Dr. G. Saravana kumar | External squeeze film damper, Hydraulics & Pneumatic, |
| 11. | Dr. Santhosh | Structural dynamics, MEMs |
| 12. | Dr. Vinod C. Aralimatti | Artificial Intelligence, Structural dynamics |
| 13. | Dr. M. Ramachandra | Material Characterization and Composite materials |
| 14. | Dr. S. Srinivas | Material Characterization and Composite materials |
| 15. | Dr. H.K. Ranga Vittal | Carbon Composite Shafts (PTO Shafts), Structural dynamics |
Research Scholars
| S.No | Details |
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| 1. | Guide Name : Dr. Rudra Naik Student Name : Deepak C Field of Study : Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Scholar Type : Full Time Qualification : Ph.D Year of Admission : 2019 |
| 2. | Guide Name : Dr. Vardhaman S Mudukappanavar Student Name : Roopa D Field of Study : CVD and PCD coating Scholar Type : Full Time Qualification : Ph.D Year of Admission : 2019 Status : PURSUING |
| 3. | Guide Name : Dr. Anil Chandra AR Student Name : Siddharth Kumar Field of Study : Fracture Mechanics Scholar Type : Full Time Qualification : Ph.D Year of Admission : 2019 |
| 4. | Guide Name : Dr. Giridhara G Student Name : Yathish Muddappa PP Field of Study : Composite Structure Scholar Type : Full Time Qualification : Ph.D Year of Admission : 2018 |
| 5. | Guide Name : Dr. M Ramachandra Student Name : Sunil Kumar T A Field of Study : Thermal analysis of advanced FRP composites Scholar Type : Full Time Qualification : Ph.D Year of Admission : 2018 |
| 6. | Guide Name : Dr. Giridhara G Student Name : Manjunatha K Field of Study : Thermal Spray Coating Scholar Type : Full Time Qualification : Ph.D Year of Admission : 2018 |
| 7. | Guide Name : Dr. Bheemsha Arya Student Name : Maharudra Field of Study : Laminated Composites Scholar Type : Full Time Qualification : Ph.D Year of Admission : 2018 |
| 8. | Guide Name : Dr. M Ramachandra Student Name : Shridhara Chadaga Field of Study : Aerospace Quality Scholar Type : Part Time Qualification : Ph.D Year of Admission : 2018 |
| 9. | Guide Name : Dr. Bheemsha Arya Student Name : Shivakumara N V Field of Study : Thermoacoustic Refrigeration System Scholar Type : Full Time Qualification : Ph.D Year of Admission : 2017 |
| 10. | Guide Name : Dr. K Venkatrao Student Name : Subhash chandra K S Field of Study : Vibration and Buckling Analysis Scholar Type : Full Time Qualification : Ph.D Year of Admission : 2017 |
| 11. | Guide Name : Dr. S Srinivas Student Name : Niranjan C A Field of Study : Abrasive water jet cutting Scholar Type : Full Time Qualification : Ph.D Year of Admission : 2016 |
| 12. | Guide Name : Dr. S Srinivas Student Name : Venkatesh R Field of Study : Hot and Cold Forging of Aluminium/SiC metal matrix composites Scholar Type : Part Time Qualification : Ph.D Year of Admission : 2013 |
| 13. | Guide Name : Dr. S Srinivas Student Name : N R Prabhuswamy Field of Study : Abrasive Water Jet cutting of Al-MMCs Scholar Type : Part Time Qualification : Ph.D Year of Admission : 2012 |
| 14. | Guide Name : Dr. S Srinivas Student Name : Balasubramanya H S Field of Study : Abrasive wear Scholar Type : Part Time Qualification : Ph.D Year of Admission : 2011 |
| Contact Person: | Dr. M. Ramachandra |
| Research Facility: | “C” Frame 20 Ton Press |
| Description: | Capacity: 20 Ton • Cylinder Diameter: 150 bore • Cylinder Stroke: 300 mm, Ram Dia: 110 mm • Power: 5hp x 1400 rpm, 3 ph • Bed Size: 400 x 400 mm • T slot Size: T 14 • Daylight Gap: 500 mm • Working Height: 750 mm • Depth of Throat 250 mm • Down Speed: 10 mm/ sec • Maximum Operating Pressure: 120 bar • Maximum Testing Pressure 170 bar |
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| Contact Person: | Dr. M. Ramachandra |
| Research Facility: | Scanning Electron Microscope TESCAN-VEGA3 LMU |
| Description: | Resolution: 3.0 nm at 30 kV • Magnification: Continuous from 4.5 X to 1,000,000 X • Maximum Field of View: 0.08 μm • Accelerating Voltage: 200 V to 30 kV • Electron Gun: Tungsten Heated Cathode • Probe Current: 1 pA to 2 μA • Scanning speed: From 20 ns to 10 ms per Pixel Adjustable in Steps or Continuously • Image Size: Up to 8,192x8,192 Pixels in 32-bit Quality. |
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| Contact Person: | Dr. M. Ramachandra |
| Research Facility: | X-Ray Diffraction Analyzer |
| Description: | Scanning range (2θ) 1. 2θ range is - 40⁰ to +220⁰ 2. θ range is –15⁰ to +181⁰ 3. 2θ linearity over the complete range is equal or better than +/- 0.02 ⁰ Minimum Step Size: Minimum step size 0.001⁰ • Angular Reproducibility (2θ): Reproducibility of ±0.0001⁰ with components mounted. • Resolution: 0.029 ⁰ 2θ with PIXcel @ 21.4⁰ (low angle) 2θ • Goniometer Angular Linearity: Guaranteed 2θ linearity is ≤ 0.02⁰ 2θ over the complete angular range. • X-Ray Generator: Capacity of 4 kW (60 kV and 100 mA), Current: 5 – 100 mA in steps of 1mA, |
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| Contact Person: | Dr. G. Giridhara |
| Research Facility: | Thin Films Coating System-Wet Chemical Route |
| Description: | Pulse Reverse Plating Rectifier (Voltage: up to 30 V & Current: 20 Amps) Speed: 50 to 200 rpm. Temperature Control Panel Temperature Controlled Batteries |
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| Contact Person: | Prof. G. Dilip Maruthi and Prof. R. Suresh Kumar |
| Research Facility: | High Temperature Pin-On Disc Tribometer |
| Description: | Pin Diameter: Min. 3 mm - Max. 8 mm Disc Diameter: 165×8 mm Track Diameter: Min. 50mm - Max. up to 150 mm Ball Diameter: Min. 4 mm - Max. 8 mm Sliding Velocity: Min. 0.5 m/s - Max. 10 m/s Disc Speed: Min. 200 rpm - Max. 2000 rpm Normal Load: Min. 5 N - Max. 200 N Friction Force: Min. 0 N - Max. 200 N Wear: Min. 0 μm - Max. 2000 μm Environment Chamber Heating: up to 400 ⁰C Pin Heating Temperature: up to 300 ⁰C |
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| Contact Person: | Dr. Ravikumar L. |
| Research Facility: | Damping Characteristics of Rotors Using MR Fluid as Damping Medium Test Rig |
| Description: | Rotor Diameter and Length: 40 mm & 200 mm Maximum Clearance: 2 mm Temperature: up to 100 0C Maximum Speed: 6000 rpm Load: 50 gm (Unbalanced mass) |
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Research Grants
Project Title : Optimization of Heat and Mass Exchanger used in indirect evaporating cooling working on maisotsenko cycle Sanctioned Year : 2018 Amount : 25 lakh Funding/Sanction agency : SERB-DST Status : Ongoing Principal Investigators : Dr. Rudra Naik |
Project Title : Development of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) Torque Transmission tube Sanctioned Year : 2016 Amount : 17,30,935 Funding/Sanction agency : CVRDE Status : Ongoing Principal Investigators : H.K. Rangavittal |
Project Title : Inter-shaft Squeeze Film Dampers – An Exploratory Study Sanctioned Year : 2016 Amount : 10 lakh Funding/Sanction agency : GATET Status : Completed Principal Investigators : Dr. G. Giridhara |
Project Title : Exploratory Studies On Introducing Damping For Flexible Shafts Sanctioned Year : 2016 Amount : 9.2 lakh Funding/Sanction agency : GATET Status : Completed Principal Investigators : Dr. G. Giridhara |
Project Title : Design and Implementation of Wireless Energy Harvesting Sanctioned Year : 2015 Amount : Rs 8,94,180 Funding/Sanction agency : GTRE Status : Completed Principal Investigators : Dr. G. Giridhara |
Project Title : Thermal Management Of Space Electronics Using Pulsating Heat Pipes Sanctioned Year : 2015 Amount : 10 lakh Funding/Sanction agency : TEQIP Status : Completed Principal Investigators : Dr. Rudra Naik |
Project Title : Abrasive water jet cutting of Advanced materials Sanctioned Year : 2015 Amount : 89 lakh Funding/Sanction agency : TEQIP Status : Completed Principal Investigators : Dr. S. Srinivas |
Project Title : Static And Dynamic Testing Of Padded Seals Sanctioned Year : 2015 Amount : 10 lakh Funding/Sanction agency : TEQIP Status : Completed Principal Investigators : Dr. J Sharana Basavaraja |
Project Title : Design, Analysis And Testing Of Flexible Composite Shaft For Axial And Lateral Misalignment Sanctioned Year : 2015 Amount : 8 lakh Funding/Sanction agency : TEQIP Status : Completed Principal Investigators : Dr. H K Rangavittal |
Project Title : To Conduct Studies On Metal Contacts To Estimate Fretting Corrosion Phenomenon Sanctioned Year : 2015 Amount : 9.5 lakh Funding/Sanction agency : TEQIP Status : Completed Principal Investigators : Dr. Rammohan Y S Dr. M G Patil |
Project Title : Microstructural and Tribological Properties Of Modified Al-si Alloys Solidified Under Influence Of Mechanical Vibration Sanctioned Year : 2015 Amount : 10 lakh Funding/Sanction agency : TEQIP Status : Completed Principal Investigators : Dr. Tataram K. Chavan |
Project Title : Machining Studies Of Advanced Materials Using Wire Cut Electric Discharge Machine (WEDM) Sanctioned Year : 2015 Amount : 15 lakh Funding/Sanction agency : TEQIP Status : Completed Principal Investigators : Dr. G. Ugrasen |
Project Title : Development Of Hard Coatings To Enhance Corrosion Resistance Of Metals Used In Underwater & Automotive Applications Sanctioned Year : 2015 Amount : 13.65 lakh Funding/Sanction agency : TEQIP Status : Completed Principal Investigators : Dr. G Giridhara |
Project Title : High Temperature Wear Studies Of Thermal Barriers Coatings On Babbit Material Sanctioned Year : 2015 Amount : 10 lakh Funding/Sanction agency : TEQIP Status : Completed Principal Investigators : R. Suresh Kumar Dilip Maruthi |
Project Title : Performance Studies Of Semi Active Journal Bearing Sanctioned Year : 2013 Amount : 5.75 lakh Funding/Sanction agency : R & D, BMSCE Status : Completed Principal Investigators : Dr.L.Ravi Kumar |
Research Student Publications
Student Name : B.M.Umesh Gowda, H.V.Ravindra, G.V.Naveen Prakash and P.Nishantha Title of the Paper : Optimization of process parameters in drilling of epoxy Si3N4 composite material Faculty Coordinator : G.Ugrasen Link |
Student Name : M. Sudheer and Ashwin Shetty Title of the Paper : Finite Element Investigations of Temperature Distribution in Fins with Circular Perforations Faculty Coordinator : Prof. Shashiraj Somayaji Link |
Student Name : Vishwa R Surya, K.M.Vinay Kumar, R.Keshavamurthy and H V Ravindra Title of the Paper : Prediction of Machining Characteristics using Artificial Neural Network in Wire EDM of Al7075 based In-situ Composite Faculty Coordinator : Dr. G.Ugrasen Link |
Student Name : Gurupavan H R, Devegowda T M and Ravindra H V Title of the Paper : Estimation of Machining Performances in WEDM of Aluminium based Metal Matrix Composite Material using ANN Faculty Coordinator : Ugrasen G Link |
Student Name : Shiva Pradeep N and Padmakumar Muthuswamy Title of the Paper : A Review on Influence of Cutting Edge Micro Geometry On Machining Faculty Coordinator : B. N. Sarada Link |
Student Name : Janardhan R, Nikhil Magdum and Arunachala Title of the Paper : CFD Analysis of two-PCB Architecture for the Application in Data Storage Industry Faculty Coordinator : Dr. J Sharana Basavaraja Link |
Student Name : Sharath B. N Title of the Paper : Effect of Orientation of Semi-Elliptical Crack in a Turbine Blade on Stress Intensity Factor Faculty Coordinator : Dr. J. Sharana Basavaraja and Shivashankar R Srivatsa Link |
Student Name : Amith Kumar Gajakosh, R.Keshavamurthy and Adarsh.H Title of the Paper : Investigation on Mechanical Behavior of Hot Rolled A17075-TiB2 In-situ Metal Matrix Composite Faculty Coordinator : Dr. Ugrasen G Link |
Research Documents
| S.No | Details |
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| 1. | Title : MoU with APEX HI-TECH INSTITUTE Description: Download |
| 2. | Title : MoU with Ducom Instruments Description: Download |
| 3. | Title : MoU with CARL ZEISS Description: Download |
| 4. | Title : MoU with Elite Description: Download |
| 5. | Title : MoU with National Aerospace Laboratories Description: Download |
| 6. | Title : MoU with SicalAbrasives Description: Download |