Faculty
Dr. Rajeshkumar Lakshminarasimhan
Professor
Alliance College of Engineering and Design
Dr. Rajeshkumar Lakshminarasimhan has completed his Post-Doctoral Research at King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. He has 13 years of academic and research experience. He has completed his doctoral degree at Anna University, Chennai (2019) in the area of metal matrix composites. He has a double master’s degree: an M.E. degree in Engineering Design from Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai (2011), and an MBA degree in Human Resource Management from Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore (2012 – SDE). He received his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore (2009). His research areas of interest include the characterization and testing of biocomposites and bioceramics, tribology, and biodegradability analysis of polymer composites. He teaches courses including Theory of Machines, Mechanics of Materials, Engineering Drawing, Finite Element Analysis, and Hydraulics and Pneumatics.
Book Publications
- Sathish kumar Palaniappan, Rajeshkumar Lakshminarasimhan, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin. “Finite Element Analysis of Polymers and its Composites.” Elsevier, USA. ISBN: 9780443140877
- Rajeshkumar Lakshminarasimhan, Sathish kumar Palaniappan, Ramesh Manickam, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin. “Surface Modification and Coating of Fibers, Polymers, and Composites.” Elsevier, USA. ISBN: 9780443220296
- Rajeshkumar Lakshminarasimhan, Hind Abdelloui, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin. “Polymer Nano-Biocomposites: Preparation, Properties and Applications.” Elsevier, USA. ISBN: 9780443239229 (In Progress)
- Hind Abdellaoui, Rajeshkumar Lakshminarasimhan, Sanjay M. R., and Suchart Siengchin. “Nanocellulose: Market insights, Production, and Global Industrial Applications.” CRC Press, USA. ISBN: 9781032815749 (In Progress)
International Journals (WoS indexed)
- S. Senthil Kumar, L. Rajeshkumar, M.R. Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin (2024). “Mechanical behaviour analysis for banana/coir natural fiber hybrid epoxy composites through experimental modelling.” Journal of Polymer Research 31, Article no. 163. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10965-024-04018-z. (WoS, Q2, Springer Nature, IF: 2.8)
- Rajeshkumar, L., Kumar, P.S., Boonyasopon, P., Rangappa, S.M. and Siengchin, S., (2024). “Flame retardance behaviour and degradation of plant-based natural fiber composites–A comprehensive review.” Construction and Building Materials, 432, p.136552. (WoS, Q1, Elsevier, IF: 4)
- Senthil Kumar, M.S., Sivakumar, M., Senthil, S.M. and Rajeshkumar, L., (2024). “Effect of alumina fillers on physical and mechanical properties of luffa/groundnut shell natural fiber reinforced polymer composites.” Polymer Composites. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.28487. (WoS, Q2, Wiley, IF: 2)
- Bhuvaneswari, B. Arulmurugan, Balaji Devarajan, M. Aravindh, L. Rajeshkumar (2024). “An Overview of Stress Analysis of Composites Through Computational Modelling and Simulation with the Aid of Patent Landscape Analysis”. Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11831-024-10085. (WoS, Q1, Springer, IF: 9.7).
- P. Sathishkumar, Mohd Asif Shah, Hitesh Panchal, Kamal Sharma, R. Gopinath, M. R. Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin, L. Rajeshkumar, and G. S. Rampradheep. "Characterization of new cellulose fiber extracted from second generation Bitter Albizia tree." Scientific Reports14, no. 1 (2024): 1693. (WoS, Q1, Nature, IF: 4.6)
- Ragunath, N. Radhika, S. Aravind Krishna, L. Rajeshkumar (2024). “A study on microstructural, mechanical properties and optimization of wear behavior of friction stir processed AlCrCoFeNi High Entropy Alloy reinforced SS410 using response surface methodology.” Heliyon 10(2), p. e24429. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24429. (WoS, Q2, Elsevier, IF: 4.0)
- Rajeshkumar, P. Sathish Kumar, M. Ramesh, M. R. Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin (2023). “Assessment of biodegradation of lignocellulosic fiber-based composites – A systematic review”. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 253, p. 127237. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127237. (WoS, Q1, Elsevier, IF: 8.2)
- Saravanakumar, P. Sreenivas, S. Vijayakumar, L. Rajeshkumar, N. Radhika, M. Ramesh (2023). “Effect of Bioceramic Reinforcement on Mechanical and Machinability Behaviour of AZ31 Magnesium Alloy Composites.” JOM. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-023-06145-2. (WoS, Q2, Springer, IF: 2.6)
- Karthick, P. Sathish Kumar, L. Rajeshkumar, M. Bhuvaneswaran, D. Sathishkumar, Nimel Ross, S.P. Subramani (2023). “An Experimental Study on Drilling Behavior of Silane-Treated Cotton/Bamboo Woven Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Polymer Composites.” Polymers 15(14), p. 3075. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15143075. (WoS, Q1, MDPI, IF: 5)
- C Balaji Ayyanar, SK Pradeep Mohan, M Ramesh, L Rajeshkumar, K Marimuthu, MR Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin (2023). “Effect of natural fillers as reinforcements on mechanical and thermal properties of HDPE composites.” Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials. pp. 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1177/08927057231186312. (WoS, Q3, MDPI, IF: 3.3)
- S Hanish Anand, B Venkateswaran, B Sathishkumar, L Rajeshkumar (2023). “Microstructural, Mechanical and Tribological Analysis of TiB2 Ceramic-Reinforced Al6061 Aluminium Alloy Composites.” Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-023-07978-4. (WoS, Q2, MDPI, IF: 2.9)
- G Yuvaraj, M Ramesh, L Rajeshkumar (2023). “Carbon and Cellulose-Based Nanoparticle-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites: A Critical Review.” Nanomaterials, 13(11), p.1803. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13111803. (WoS, Q1, MDPI, IF: 5.3)
- Saravanakumar, L. Rajeshkumar, P. Sathish Kumar, Nimel Sworna Ross, J. Arulmozhivarman, M.R. Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin (2023). “Machinability analysis of Typha angustifolia natural fiber reinforced composites through experimental modeling – Influence of fiber orientation.” Polymer Composites. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.27358. (WoS, Q2, Wiley, IF: 5.2)
- Rajeshkumar, M. Ramesh, D. Balaji, V. Bhuvaneswari, C. Deepa (2023). “Synthesis and thermo-mechanical properties of bioplastics and biocomposites: A systematic review.” Journal of Materials Chemistry B. https://doi.org/10.1039/D2TB02221D. (WoS, Q1, Royal Society of Chemistry, IF: 7.0)
- Akhil, N. Radhika, Bassiouny Saleh, S. Aravind Krishna, Niveditha Noble, L. Rajeshkumar (2023). “A comprehensive review on plant-based natural fiber reinforced polymer composites: Fabrication, properties, and applications.” Polymer Composites. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.27274. (WoS, Q2, Wiley, IF: 5.2)
- Rajeshkumar, M. Ramesh, V. Bhuvaneswari, D. Balaji (2023). “Carbon nanomaterials (CNMs) derived from biomass for energy storage applications: a review.” Carbon letters. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42823-023-00478-3. (WoS, Q3, Springer, IF: 4.5)
- Ramesh M., Rajeshkumar L., Balaji D and Bhuvaneswari V (2023). “Sustainable and renewable nanobiocomposites for sensors and actuators: a review on preparation and performance”, Current Analytical Chemistry, 19(1), pp. 38-63. https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1573411018666220421112916. (WoS, Q3, Bentham Science, IF:8)
- Ramesh, M., Janani, R., Deepa, C., Rajeshkumar, L. (2022). "Nanotechnology-Enabled Biosensors: A Review of Fundamentals, Design Principles, Materials, and Applications" Biosensors 13, no. 1, p.40. https://doi.org/10.3390/bios13010040. (WoS, Q1, MDPI, IF:4) [Most Cited article]
- Ramesh Manickam, Rajeshkumar Lakshmi Narasimhan, Srinivasan Nagarajan, Kumar Damodaran Vasanth and Balaji Devarajan (2022), "Influence of filler material on properties of fiber-reinforced polymer composites: A review.” e-Polymers, vol. 22, no. 1, pp. 898-916. https://doi.org/10.1515/epoly-2022-0080. (WoS, Q2, De Grutyer, IF: 7)
- P. Sathishkumar, J. de-Prado-Gil, R. Martínez-García, L. Rajeshkumar, G. Rajeshkumar, S. Mavinkere Rangappa, S.Siengchin, A.M. Alosaimi, M.A. Hussein (2022), “Redeemable environmental damage by recycling of industrial discarded and virgin glass fiber mats in hybrid composites— An exploratory investigation.” Polymer Composites. 44(1), 318-329. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.27047. (WoS, Q2, Wiley, IF: 5.2)
- Ramesh, M. Tamil Selvan, L. Rajeshkumar, C. Deepa & Awais Ahmad (2022) Influence of Vachellia nilotica Subsp. indica Tree Trunk Bark Nano-powder on Properties of Milkweed Plant Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites, Journal of Natural Fibers, 19(16), 13776-13789. https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2022.2106341. (WoS, Q1, Taylor & Francis, IF: 3.5)
- Bhuvaneswari, L. Rajeshkumar, R.Saravanakumar, D.Balaji (2022) “Synthesis and characterization of bioceramics reinforced aluminium matrix composites.” Archives of Metallurgy and Materials, 67(4), 1217-1225. https://doi.org/10.24425/amm.2022.141045. (WoS, Q4, Polish academy, IF: 0.6).
- Nimel Sworna Ross, M.Belsam Jeba Ananth, J.M.Jafferson, Rajeshkumar, M. Saravana Kumar (2022). “Performance assesment of Vegetable oil based MQL in milling of additively manufactured AlSi10Mg for sustainable production.” Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-022-02967-3 (WoS, Q2, Springer, IF: 4)
- Balaji Devarajan, Rajeshkumar, V.Bhuvaneswari, M. R. Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin (2022), “Additive Manufacturing of jute fiber reinforced polymer composites – A concise review of material forms and methods.” Polymer Composites. 43(10), pp. 6735-6748. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.26789. (WoS, Q2, Wiley, IF: 5.2)
- Deepa, L. Rajeshkumar, M. Ramesh (2022), “Preparation, synthesis, properties and characterization of graphene-based 2D nano-materials for biosensors and bioelectronics.” Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 19, pp. 2657-2694. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2022.06.023. (WoS, Q1, Elsevier, IF: 6.4)
- Priyadharshini, D. Balaji, V. Bhuvaneswari, L. Rajeshkumar, M. R. Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin (2022), “Fiber reinforced composite manufacturing with the aid of Artificial Intelligence – A state-of-the-art review.” Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, 29, pp. 5511-5526. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11831-022-09775-y. (WoS, Q1, Springer, IF: 9.7)
- Ramesh, M., Rajeshkumar, G. Sasikala, D. Balaji, A. Saravanakumar, V. Bhuvaneswari, and R. Bhoopathi (2022). "A Critical Review on Wood-Based Polymer Composites: Processing, Properties, and Prospects" Polymers 14, no. 3: 589. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14030589. (WoS, Q1, MDPI, IF: 5)
- Ramesh, M., Rajeshkumar, L. & Bhuvaneswari, V (2021). Leaf fibers as reinforcements in green composites: a review on processing, properties and applications. Emergent materials. Vol. 5 (3), pp. 833-857. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42247-021-00310-6. (WoS, Q2, Elsevier, IF:8)
- Bhuvaneswari, L.Rajeshkumar, K.Nimel Sworna Ross (2021). “Influence of bioceramic reinforcement on tribological behaviour of aluminium alloy metal matrix composites: experimental study and analysis”. Journal of Materials Research & Technology. 15, 2802-2819. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2021.09.090. (WoS, Q1, Elsevier, IF: 6.4)
- Felix Sahayaraj, M.Muthukrishnan, M.Ramesh, L.Rajeshkumar (2021). “Effect of hybridization on properties of tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) seed nano-powder incorporated jute-hemp fibers reinforced epoxy composites.” Polymer Composites. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.26326. (WoS, Q2, Wiley, IF: 5.2)
- Mahendran, P. Rajkumar, L. Nirmal Raj, S. Karthikeyan, L.Rajeshkumar (2021), “Effect of deep cryogenic treatment on tool life of multilayer coated carbide inserts by shoulder milling of EN8 steel”, Journal of Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, 43, 378, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40430-021-03100-7 (WoS, Q3, Springer, IF: 2.2)
- Ramesh, K.Marimuthu, P.Karuppuswamy, L.Rajeshkumar (2021), “Microstructure and properties of YSZ-Al2O3 Functional Ceramic Thermal Barrier Coatings for Military applications”, Boletín de la Sociedad Española de Cerámica y Vidrio, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bsecv.2021.06.004. (WoS, Q1, Elsevier, IF: 3.4) [Most Cited article]
- Ramesh, L.Rajeshkumar, R.Bhoopathi (2021), “Carbon substrates: A review on fabrication, properties and applications”, Carbon letters, Vol. 31, pp. 557-580. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42823-021-00264-z. (WoS, Q3, Springer, IF: 4.5)
- Ramesh, C.Deepa, L.Rajeshkumar, K.Tamilselvan, D.Balaji (2021), “Influence of fiber surface treatment on the tribological properties of Calotropis gigantea plant fiber reinforced polymer composites”, Polymer Composites, https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.26149. (WoS, Q2, Wiley, IF: 5.2)
- Ramesh, C.Deepa, K.Niranjana, L. Rajeshkumar, R.Bhoopathi, D.Balaji (2021), “Influence of Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) nano-powder on thermo-mechanical, water absorption and morphological properties of Tindora (Coccinia grandis) tendrils fiber reinforced epoxy composites”, Journal of Natural Fibers, Vol. 19 (13), pp. 6452-6468. https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2021.1921660. (WoS, Q1, Taylor & Francis, IF: 3.5) [Most Cited article]
- Ramesh, M., Rajeshkumar, L. & Balaji, D (2021). “Influence of Process Parameters on the Properties of Additively Manufactured Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composite Materials: A Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-021-05832-y. (WoS, Q4, ASM International, IF: 2.3) [ASM Top Cited article 2021-22]
- Ramesh, L.Rajeshkumar, C. Deepa, M. Tamil Selvan, Vinod Kushvaha, and Mochamad Asrofi (2021), “Impact of silane treatment on characterization of Ipomoea Staphylina plant fiber reinforced epoxy composites”, Journal of Natural Fibers, Vol. 19 (13), pp. 5888-5899. https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2021.1902896. (WoS, Q1, Taylor & Francis, IF: 3.5) [Most Cited article]
- Saravanakumar, , Rajeshkumar, L., Balaji, D., Jithin Karunan, M. P. (2020). Prediction of Wear Characteristics of AA2219-Gr Matrix Composites Using GRNN and Taguchi-Based Approach. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 45, 9549–9557. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-020-04817-8. (WoS, Q2, MDPI, IF: 2.9)
- Ramesh, M, C Deepa, L Rajesh Kumar, MR Sanjay, and Suchart Siengchin, (2020). “Life-Cycle and Environmental Impact Assessments on Processing of Plant Fibres and Its Bio-Composites: A Critical ” Journal of Industrial Textiles, https://doi.org/10.1177/1528083720924730. (WoS, Q1, SAGE, IF: 3.2) [Most Cited article]
- Rajesh kumar, K.S.Amirthagadeswaran (2020) “Corrosion and wear behaviour of nano Al2O3 reinforced copper metal matrix composites synthesized by high energy ball milling.” Particulate Science and Technology, Vol.38 (2), pp. 228-235, https://doi.org/10.1080/02726351.2018.1526834. (WoS, Q3, Taylor & Francis IF: 2.5) [Most Cited article 2021-22]
- Rajesh kumar, K S Amirthagadeswaran, (2019), "Variations in the properties of copper-alumina nanocomposites synthesized by mechanical alloying." Materiali in Technologije, Vol. 53 (1), pp. 57-63. (WoS, Q4, Slovenia, IF:0.5)
International Journals (Scopus indexed)
- Rajeswari, C. Manikandan, L. Rajeshkumar, and R. M. Aravind (2024). Analyzing Mechanical Behaviour of Aluminium Alloy Composites Reinforced with Ceramics. SAE Technical Paper. No. 2023-01-5110.
- V Amarnath, N Vignesh Kumar, Samson Akash, Yogesh Kumar, L Rajeshkumar (2023), “Performance analysis of a single slope forced convection solar dryer.” AIP Conference Proceedings. Vol. 2901, p. 100033. http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0178953
- V Amarnath, N Karthi, Samson Akash, Yogesh Kumar, L Rajeshkumar (2023), “Analysis of brake performance of an all-terrain vehicles by simulation and experimental techniques.” AIP Conference Proceedings. Vol. 2901, p. 100034. http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0178954.
- RMO Syafiq, RA Ilyas, L Rajeshkumar, Faris M AL-Oqla, Claudia Barile, SM Sapuan (2023), “Corn starch nanocomposite films reinforced with nanocellulose.” Physical Sciences Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1515/psr-2022-0011.
- Nazrin Asmawi, RA Ilyas, Muhammad Huzaifah Mohd Roslim, L Rajeshkumar, W Abotbina, Edi Syafri (2023), “Cassava starch nanocomposite films reinforced with nanocellulose.” Physical Sciences Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1515/psr-2022-0014.
- RA Ilyas, A Nazrin, M. R. M Huzaifah, S. M Sapuan, K. Z Hazrati, L Rajeshkumar (2023), “Banana starch nanocomposite films reinforced with nanocellulose.” Physical Sciences Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1515/psr-2022-0034
- UV Akhil, N Radhika, L Rajeshkumar, Giribaskar Sivaswamy (2023), “A Comprehensive Review on Ceramic Coating on Steel and Centrifugal Thermite Process: Applications and Future Trends.” Journal of Bio and Tribo-corrosion, 9 (41), 23 pages. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40735-023-00765-6.
- TP Sathishkumar, P Navaneethakrishnan, SV Shivram, S Santhosh kanna, L Rajeshkumar, G Rajeshkumar (2023), “Characterization of New Cellulose Fiber Extracted from Pithecellobium dulce Tree.” Applied Science and Engineering Progress, Vol. 16 (3), Article no. 6845, pp. 1-10. http://dx.doi.org/10.14416/j.asep.2023.05.002.
- Asmawi Nazrin, Salit Mohd Sapuan, RA Ilyas, M. N. F. Norrrahim, Rajeshkumar, M. S. N Atikah (2023), “Introduction to bio-based packaging materials.” Physical Sciences Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1515/psr-2022-0006.
- V Bhuvaneshwari, D Balaji, R Jeyakumar, N Srinivasan, L Rajeshkumar (2023), “Effect of limestone powder as bioceramic reinforcement on mechanical and tribological properties of aluminium matrix composites.” Materials Today: Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.12.154.
- Venkateswaran Bhuvaneswari, Lakshminarasimhan Rajeshkumar, Thottyeapalayam Palanisamy Sathishkumar, Guruswamy Rajeshkumar, Mavinkere Rangappa Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin (2022), “Effect of Fiber Orientation on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Typha angustifolia Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites.” Applied Science and Engineering Progress, Vol. 16 (3), Article no. 6497, pp. 1-10. http://dx.doi.org/10.14416/j.asep.2022.11.004.
- TP Sathishkumar, L Rajeshkumar, G Rajeshkumar, MR Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin, Navaneetha krishnan (2022), “Improving the mechanical properties of jute fiber woven mat reinforced epoxy composites with addition of zinc oxide filler.” E3S Web of Conferences, 355, p. 02006. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202235502006.
- D Balaji, Jarabala Ranga, V Bhuvaneswari, B Arulmurugan, L Rajeshkumar, Mohan Prasad Manimohan, G Ramya devi, G Ramya, Chandran Masi (2022), “Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace from Inception to Certification”, Journal of Nanomaterials, vol. 2022, Article ID 7226852, 18 pages, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/7226852.
- Kannan, B. Arulmurugan, L. Feroz ali, L. Rajeshkumar (2022) “Performance Analysis of AA3103 & AA6063 welded by Friction stir welding.” Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 44 (2), pp. 316-322. https://doi.org/10.14456/sjst-psu.2022.45
- A Saravanakumar, L Rajeshkumar, G Sisindri Reddy, et. al. (2022). Multi-response Optimization of Turning Parameters for AZ91D Magnesium Alloy Using Gray-Based Taguchi Approach. In: Pradhan, P., Pattanayak, B., Das, H.C., Mahanta, P. (eds) Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. pp. 389-397. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9057-0_41
- Saravanakumar, A., Suresh Babu, J., Harikrishna, A., Rajeshkumar, L., Sathiyamoorthy, V. (2022). Optimization of Cutting Zone Temperature in Machining of Magnesium Alloy Using Taguchi Method. In: Chaurasiya, P.K., Singh, A., Verma, T.N., Rajak, U. (eds) Technology Innovation in Mechanical Engineering. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. pp. 459-468. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7909-4_42
- Mahendran, R., Amarnath, V., Rajkumar, P., Nirmal raj, L., Karthikeyan, S., Rajeshkumar, L. (2022). Productivity Improvement in a Manufacturing Industry by Using Man–Machine Chart Analysis. In: Chaurasiya, P.K., Singh, A., Verma, T.N., Rajak, U. (eds) Technology Innovation in Mechanical Engineering. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. pp. 603-613. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7909-4_56
- Mohankumar, L. Rajeshkumar, N Muthukumaran, M Ramesh, P Aravinth, R Anith, SV Balaji (2022), “Effect of fiber orientation on tribological behaviour of Typha angustifolia natural fiber reinforced composites”. Materials Today: Proceedings. Vol. 62 (4), pp. 1958-1964. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.02.
- Saravanakumar, P.Sreenivas, S.Vijaya kumar, U.Pradeep kumar, L. Rajeshkumar (2022), “Optimization of drilling process parameters for self-lubricants reinforced aluminium metal matrix composites”. Materials Today: Proceedings. Vol. 52 (3), pp. 1461-1465. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.11.196.
- Balaji, R Saravanakumar, S Sivalingam, V Bhuvaneswari, Fatemeh Karimi, L.Rajeshkumar (2021), “Catalyst derived from wastes for biofuel production – A critical review and patent landscape analysis”, Applied Nanoscience, Vol. 12, pp. 3677-3701. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13204-021-01948-8.
- D Mohankumar, V Amarnath, V Bhuvaneswari, S P Saran, K Saravanaraj, M Srinivasa Gogul, S Sridhar, G Kathiresan and L Rajeshkumar (2021), “Extraction of plant based natural fibers – A mini review”, IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng. Vol. 1145, pp. 012023.
- Balaji Devarajan, V Bhuvaneswari, A K Priya, G Nambirajan, J Joenas, P Nishanth, L Rajeshkumar, G Kathiresan and V Amarnath (2021), “Renewable Energy Resources: Case Studies”, IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng. Vol. 1145, pp. 012026.
- Saravanakumar, D.Ravikanth, L.Rajeshkumar, D.Balaji, M.Ramesh (2021), “Tribological Behaviour of MoS2 and Graphite Reinforced Aluminium Matrix Composites”, IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng., Vol. 1059, pp.012021.
- Bhuvaneswari, M. Priyadharshini, C. Deepa, D. Balaji, L. Rajeshkumar, M. Ramesh (2021), Deep learning for material synthesis and manufacturing systems: A review, Materials Today: Proceedings. Vol 46(9), pp. 3263-3269. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.11.351.
- Ramesh, C. Deepa, M. Tamil Selvan, L. Rajeshkumar, D. Balaji, V. Bhuvaneswari (2020), Mechanical and water absorption properties of Calotropis gigantea plant fibers reinforced polymer composites, Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol. 46, pp. 3367-3372. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.11.480.
- Anbuchezhian, M.Priyadharshini, Balaji Devarajan, A.K.Priya, L.Rajeshkumar (2020), Machine Learning Frameworks for Additive Manufacturing – A Review, Solid State Technology, Vol. 63 (6), pp. 12310-19.
- Bhuvaneswari, L. Rajeshkumar, D. Balaji, R. Saravanakumar (2020), Study of Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Bio-Ceramics Reinforced Aluminium Alloy Composites, Solid State Technology, Vol. 63 (5), pp. 4552-60.
- Balaji, M. Ramesh, T. Kannan, S. Deepan, V. Bhuvaneswari, L. Rajeshkumar (2021), Experimental investigation on mechanical properties of banana/snake grass fiber reinforced hybrid composites, Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol.42 P2, pp. 350-355, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.09.548
- Rajeshkumar, R. Suriyanarayanan, K. Shree Hari, S. Venkatesh Babu, V. Bhuvaneswari and M.P. Jithin Karunan (2020), Influence of Boron Carbide Addition on Particle Size of Copper Zinc Alloys Synthesized by Powder Metallurgy, IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng. Vol. 954, pp. 012008.
- Rajeshkumar, V. Bhuvaneswari, B. Pradeepraj, M. Praveen pauldurai, C. Palanivel and S. Sandeep kumar (2020), Design and Optimization of Static Characteristics for a Steering System in an ATV, IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng., Vol. 954, pp. 012009.
- Rajesh kumar, A.Saravanakumar, V.Bhuvaneswari, G.Gokul, D.Dinesh kumar, M.P.Jithin karunan (2020) “Optimization of wear behaviour for AA2219-MoS2 metal matrix composites in dry and lubricated condition”. Materials Today: Proceedings, vol.27 (3), pp.2645-2649, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2019.11.087.
- Rajesh kumar, S Sivalingam, K Prashanth, K Rajkumar (2020) “Design, Analysis and Optimization of Steering Knuckle for All Terrain Vehicles”, AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 2207, pp. 020003. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0000044.
- Rajesh kumar, A Saravanakumar, V Bhuvaneswari, M P Jithin Karunan, N Karthick raja, P Karthi (2020) “Tribological Behaviour of AA2219/MoS2 Metal Matrix Composites under Lubrication”, AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 2207, pp. 020005. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0000042.
- Saravanakumar, L. Rajesh kumar, Sanjaykumar NS, Sivakumar R, Sriramthilak N.S, Vignesh R (2020), “Multi response Optimization of Aluminium alloy Machining using Full Factorial Design of Experiments”, AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 2207, pp. 020002. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0000221.
- Saravanakumar, L. Rajesh kumar and S. Sivalingam (2018) "Dry Sliding wear of AA2219/Gr Metal matrix composites." Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol. 5 (2), pp. 8321-8327.
- Rajesh kumar, A. Saravanakumar, R. Saravanakumar, S. Sivalingam, V.Bhuvaneswari. (2018) “Prediction capabilities of mathematical models for wear behaviour of AA2219/MgO/Gr hybrid metal matrix composites.” International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development, Vol. 8(8), pp.393-399.
- Saravana Kumar, S. Maivizhi Selvi and L. Rajeshkumar (2017) "Delamination in Drilling of Sisal/Banana Reinforced Composites Produced by Hand Lay-Up Process." Applied Mechanics and Materials, vol. 867, pp. 29-33. Trans Tech Publications Ltd, 2017.
Book chapters
- V Bhuvaneswari, D Balaji, L Rajeshkumar (2024), Additive Manufacturing of Hydrogels: Process and Properties, In: R. Rajasekar, C. Moganapriya, P. Sathish Kumar (eds.) Additive Manufacturing with Novel Materials: Processes, Properties and Applications, Scrivener Publishing LLC, pp. 295-318.
- Ramesh, L. Rajeshkumar (2024), Recent studies on biocomposites and its impact toward enabling technology, In: R. Arun Ramnath, M.R. Sanjay, Sergey M. Gorbatyuk, Steffen Fischer, Suchart Siengchin (eds.) Biocomposites - Bio-Based Fibers and Polymers from Renewable Resources, Elsevier, pp. 1-22. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-97282-6.00008-6.
- Ramesh, L. Rajeshkumar, D. Balaji, and S. Sivalingam (2024), Analyte sensing by self-healing materials, In: Awais Ahmad, Francis Verpoort, Anish Khan, Shafaqat Ali (eds.) Nanomaterials-Based Electrochemical Sensors: Properties, Applications and Recent Advances, Elsevier, pp. 245-267.
- M Ramesh, D Balaji, L Rajeshkumar (2023), Jute Fibre-Reinforced Polyester Composites, In: Chandrasekar Muthukumar, Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani, Senthilkumar Krishnasamy, Suchart Siengchin (eds.), Polyester-Based Biocomposites, CRC Press, pp. 45-60.
- P Sathish Kumar, J Arulmozhivarman, L Rajeshkumar, M.R. Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin, M Ramesh (2023), Fatigue Behavior of Natural Fiber-Based Epoxy Composites, In: Chandrasekar Muthukumar, Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani, Senthilkumar Krishnasamy, Ahmad Ilyas Bin Rushdan (eds.), Epoxy-Based Biocomposites, CRC Press, 38 pages.
- DV Kumar, N Srinivasan, A Saravanakumar, M Ramesh, L Rajeshkumar (2023), Frequency Bands Metamaterials, In: Inamuddin, Tariq Altalhi (eds.), Electromagnetic Metamaterials: Properties and Applications, Wiley-VCH, Germany, pp. 137-163. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781394167074.ch7.
- Ramesh, L. Rajeshkumar, V. Bhuvaneswari, D. Balaji (2023), Introduction to Natural Materials for Food Packaging, In: Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai, Aswathy Jayakumar, E. K. Radhakrishnan, Suchart Siengchin, Sabarish Radoor (eds.) Natural Materials for Food Packaging Application. Wiley-VCH, Germany, pp. 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1002/9783527837304.ch1.
- Arulmurugan, G. Kausalya Sasikumar, L. Rajeshkumar (2023), Nanostructured Metals: Optical, Electrical, and Mechanical Properties, In: Abdellaoui, H., M. R., Sanjay., Siengchin, S. (eds.) Mechanics of Nanomaterials and Polymer Nanocomposites. Smart Nanomaterials Technology. Springer, Singapore, pp. 69-85. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2352-6_4
- Ramesh, N. Vigneswari, L. Rajeshkumar (2023), 12 - Cellulose nanocrystals for drug delivery applications, In: Inamuddin, Jorddy Neves Cruz, Tariq Altalhi (eds.) Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science: Recent Advancements in Nanocarriers, Elsevier, pp. 291-313. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-95171-5.00012-1
- P. Sathish kumar, S. Satheesh kumar, L. Rajeshkumar (2023), 13 - Effect of zinc oxide filler on compressive and impact properties of jute fiber fabric-reinforced epoxy composites, In: R. Arun Ramnath, M. R. Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin, Vincenzo Fiore (eds.) Cellulose Fibre Reinforced Composites: Interface Engineering, Processing and Performance, Elsevier, pp. 219-229. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-90125-3.00015-X.
- Ramesh, J. Maniraj, L. Rajeshkumar (2023), 11 - Thermomechanical characterization of cellulose fiber composites, In: R. Arun Ramnath, M. R. Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin, Vincenzo Fiore (eds.) Cellulose Fibre Reinforced Composites: Interface Engineering, Processing and Performance, Elsevier, pp. 183-201. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-90125-3.00014-8.
- Ramesh, D. Balaji, L. Rajeshkumar, S. Sivalingam (2023), 12. Aerogels of sodium alginate and their behavior toward wastewater treatment, in: Awais Ahmad, Tahseen Kamal, Sobia Tabassum, Ikram Ahmad, Abdullah M. Asiri (eds.) Sodium Alginate-based Nanomaterials for Wastewater Treatment, Elsevier, pp. 273-287. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-823551-5.00002-1
- Ramesh, L. Rajeshkumar, D. Balaji, V. Bhuvaneswari (2023), Polymer composites for enzyme sensors, in: Jyothishkumar Parameswaranpillai, Sayan Ganguly (eds.) Polymeric Nanocomposite Materials for Sensor Applications, Elsevier, pp. 343-366. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-98830-8.00019-9.
- Deepa, D. Balaji, V. Bhuvaneswari, L. Rajeshkumar, M. Ramesh, M. Priyadharshini. (2022) Deep Learning for the Selection of Multiple Analogs. In: Inamuddin, Tariq Altalhi, Jorddy N. Cruz, Moamen Salah El-Deen Refat (eds.) Drug Design Using Machine Learning. Wiley-Scrivener LLC, pp. 117-142. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781394167258.ch4.
- M Ramesh, V. Bhuvaneswari, D Balaji, L Rajeshkumar. (2022) Self?Healable Conductive and Polymeric Composite Materials. In: Inamuddin,Tariq Altalhi,Sayed Mohammed Adnan (eds.) Aerospace Polymeric Materials. Wiley-Scrivener LLC, 231-258. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9781119905264.ch10
- M Ramesh, L Rajeshkumar, D Balaji, S Sivalingam. (2022) Chapter 15 Mechanical and viscoelastic properties of wool composites. In: Sabu Thomas, Seiko Jose (eds.) Wool Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites. Elsevier, 299-318. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-824056-4.00001-7
- TP Sathish kumar, S Satheesh kumar and L Rajesh kumar. (2022) Jute fibers, their composites, and applications. In: Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai, Suchart Siengchin, Togay Ozbakkaloglu, Hao Wang (eds.) Plant Fibers, their Composites, and Applications.
- Ramesh, D. Balaji, L. Rajeshkumar, and V. Bhuvaneswari. (2022) Manufacturing methods of elastomer blends and composites. In: MR Sanjay, P. Jyotishkumar, Suchart Siengchin, Togay Ozbakkaloglu (eds) Elastomer Blends and Composites - Principles, Characterization, Advances, and Applications. Elsevier, pp.11-25. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-85832-8.00011-0
- Ramesh M., Rajeshkumar L., Balaji D., Bhuvaneswari V. (2022) Influence of Moisture Absorption on Mechanical properties of Biocomposites reinforced Surface Modified Natural Fibers. In: Muthukumar C., Krishnasamy S., Thiagamani S.M.K., Siengchin S. (eds) Aging Effects on Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites. Composites Science and Technology. Springer, Singapore, pp 17-34. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8360-2_2.
- Deepa, L. Rajeshkumar, M. Ramesh (2021). Thermal Properties of Kenaf Fiber-Based Hybrid Composites. In: K. Senthilkumar, T. Senthil Muthu Kumar, M. Chandrasekar, N. Rajini,Suchart Siengchin (eds.) Natural Fiber?Reinforced Composites: Thermal Properties and Applications. John Wiley & Sons, USA. pp. 167-181. https://doi.org/10.1002/9783527831562.ch10.
- Ramesh, L. Rajeshkumar, D. Balaji, V. Bhuvaneswari (2021). Keratin-based biofibers and their composites. In: M.R.Sanjay, P. Madhu, J.Parameswaranpillai, Suchart Siengchin and Sergey Gorbatyuk (eds.) Advances in Bio-Based Fiber: Moving towards a Green Society. Woodhead publishing, Elsevier. pp. 315-334.
- Rajeshkumar (2021). Biodegradable polymer blends and composites from renewable Resources. In: M.R.Sanjay, J.Parameswaranpillai, Suchart Siengchin and M.Ramesh (eds.) Biodegradable polymer blends and composites. Woodhead publishing, Elsevier. pp. 527-549. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-823791-5.00015-6.
- Rajeshkumar (2021). Solar-driven water treatment: the path forward for the energy?water nexus. In: Omid Mahian, Jinjia Wei Robert Taylor Somchai Wongwises (eds.) Solar Driven Water Treatment - Re-engineering and Accelerating Nature’s Water Cycle. Academic Press, Elsevier. pp. 337-362. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-90991-4.00008-6.
- Ramesh, L. Rajeshkumar, D. Balaji, M. Priyadharshini (2021). Properties and Characterization Techniques for Waterborne Polyurethanes. In: Inamuddin, Boddula R., Khan A. (eds) Sustainable Production and Applications of Waterborne Polyurethanes. Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (IEREK Interdisciplinary Series for Sustainable Development). Springer, Cham. pp. 109-123. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-72869-4_6
- Ramesh, D. Balaji, L. Rajeshkumar, V. Bhuvaneswari, R. Saravanakumar, Anish Khan, Abdullah M. Asiri (2021). Tribological Behavior of Glass/Sisal Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composites. In: Jawaid M., Khan A. (eds) Vegetable Fiber Composites and their Technological Applications. Composites Science and Technology. Springer, Singapore. pp. 445-459, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-1854-3_20
- Ramesh, L. Rajeshkumar. (2021) “Case-Studies on Green Corrosion Inhibitors”. Sustainable Corrosion Inhibitors, Materials Research Foundations, Vol. 107, pp 204- 221. https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644901496-9.
- Ramesh, M., Rajeshkumar, D. Balaji, V. Bhuvaneswari, and S. Sivalingam. (2021) "Self-Healable Conductive Materials." Self-Healing Smart Materials, John Wiley & Sons: pp.297-320.
- Ramesh, M., Rajeshkumar, and R. Saravanakumar. (2021) "Mechanically-Induced Self-Healable Materials." Self-Healing Smart Materials, John Wiley & Sons, pp.379- 404.
- Ramesh, L. Rajeshkumar, and D. Balaji. (2021) "Mechanical and Dynamic Properties of Ramie Fiber-Reinforced Composites." Mechanical and Dynamic Properties of Biocomposites, John Wiley & Sons, pp.274-291
- Ramesh, , and L. Rajeshkumar. "Technological Advances in Analyzing of Soil Chemistry." Applied Soil Chemistry (2021), Wiley-Scrivener Publishers: pp.61-78
- Ramesh, L. Rajeshkumar, D. Balaji (2021), “Aerogels for Insulation Applications”, In: Inamuddin, Rizwana Mobin, Mohd Imran Ahamed and Tariq Altalhi (eds), Aerogels II: Preparation, Properties and Applications, Materials Research Foundations, Vol. 98, pp 57-76, https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644901298-4.
- Ramesh, , J. Maniraj, and L. Rajesh Kumar. (2021) "Biocomposites for Energy Storage." Biobased Composites: Processing, Characterization, Properties, and Applications. In: Anish Khan, Sanjay M. Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin, Abdullah M. Asiri (eds) Biobased Composites: Processing, Characterization, Properties, and Applications, Wiley Online Library, pp.123-142.
- Ramesh , Rajeshkumar L., Balaji D., Bhuvaneswari V. (2021) Green Composite Using Agricultural Waste Reinforcement. Green Composites. Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials. Springer, Singapore, pp.21-34. https://doi.org/10.1007/978- 981-15-9643-8_2.
- Ramesh M., RajeshKumar L., Bhuvaneshwari V. (2021) “Bamboo Fiber Reinforced ” Bamboo Fiber Composites. Composites Science and Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-8489-3_1
- Ramesh, M. and Rajesh Kumar, L. (2020). “Bioadhesives.” Green Adhesives. Wiley- Scrivener Publisher, 145-161. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119655053.ch7
- Ramesh, M., Rajeshkumar, Anish Khan, and Abdullah Mohamed Asiri. (2020). "Self- healing polymer composites and its chemistry." Self-Healing Composite Materials: From design to applications, Woodhead Publishing – Elsevier, pp.415-427, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-817354-1.00022-3.
- Ramesh, M., and Rajeshkumar. (2018). "Wood Flour Filled Thermoset Composites." Thermoset Composites: Preparation, Properties and Applications, Materials Research Foundations, 38: pp.33-65 pages, http://dx.doi.org/10.21741/9781945291876-2.
Awards and Recognition
- Technical Committee member for International Symposium on Lightweight and Sustainable Polymeric Materials (LSPM’23) organized by King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand.
- Appointed as “International Advisory Scientific Technical Committee” for Composite Sciences and Technology International Conference 2022 (COMSAT2022) organized by the Centre for Advanced Composite Materials (CACM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
- Awarded as “Best Young Researcher 2021” in August 2021 by Special Minds, India, and Kiwi Miles, New Zealand.
- Awarded as “Indo-Asian Innovative Scientist 2021” in April 2021 by IMRF Institute of Higher Education,
- Awarded as “National Eminent Researcher 2020” in January 2021 by the International Institute of Organized Research,
- Awarded as “Best Researcher” in the International Excellence Award Convocation 2020 in December 2020 by Sarojini Research and Development Council
Patents
- Balaji D, Priyadharshini M, Bhuvaneswari V, Rajeshkumar L, Priya AK, Arulmurugan B (2021), “System for converting non-segregated waste material into synthesized dough for 3D Printing”, Patent no: 377525. DOA: 09-March-2021.
Editorial Board
- Associate Editor – Heliyon (Section: Materials Science) (WoS, IF: 4.0, Q2)
- Editorial Board Member – Current Materials Science (Scopus, CS: 1.6, Bentham Science)
- Advisory Board Member - Research on Engineering Structures and Materials (Scopus, CS: 1.5)
- Special Issue Editor - Sustainability (MDPI) (WoS, IF: 3.8)
- Managing Guest Editor – Materials Today: Proceedings (Scopus) – Handled 254 papers
Reviewer
- Reviewer for more than 40 journals and reviewed more than 150 papers
- Publication in International Conferences: 44
- Publication in National Conferences: 10