Department Of Aeronautical Engineering


Dr. Lokesh K. S.
Education Details

Degree Institution Specialization University Year
B.E H.M.S Institute of Technology Tumkur Mechanical Engineering VTU, Belagavi 2010
M.Tech KVG College of Engineering Product Design and Manufacturing VTU, Belagavi 2014
Ph.D. Srinivas Institute of Technology Materials VTU, Belagavi Pursuing
Experience Details

Field Designation Workplace From To
Teaching Assistant Professor Srinivas Institute of Technology,Mangaluru 2014 Till date
Teaching Lecturer Sri Basaveshwara Institute of Technology, Tiptur 2010 2012
Research Ph.D Scholar Srinivas Institute of Technology,Mangaluru 2016 Till date
Subjects Handled

Material Science & Metallurgy , Rapid prototyping , Manufacturing Science , Production technology , Foundry Technology , Energy Engineering , Elements of mechanical engineering , Engineering economics , Mechatronics , Management subjects , Finite Element Method
Area of Interest

Composite Materials , Additive Manufacturing
Publications in Journals

International Journal
1 Mechanical characterization and microstructure study of Al-Zn alloy processed by equal channel angular pressing combined with heat treatment, Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, Taylor and Frnacis-Q2, IF-2.9. February 2023. DOI: 10.1080/2374068X.2023.2184573
2 Experimental and statistical evaluation of the mechanical performance of plant and animal-based hybrid fibres reinforced with epoxy polymers. Journal of Natural Fibres, Taylor and Frnacis-Q1, IF-5.32,https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2022.2073501
3 Evaluation of the Wear Behaviour of Thermally Aged E Glass Reinforced Epoxy Composite Filled with Wollastonite Using Taguchi L27 Technique. J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. D (2022). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-022-00343-z
4 Effect of Wollastonite Filler on the Experimental and Microstructural Analysis of Epoxy Composite Reinforced with E-glass Fibre. J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. D (2022). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-022-00347-9”
5 Hybridization effect on water absorption and flexural properties of E-glass/banana fibre/epoxy composites, Materials Today: Elsevier, Volume 52, Part 3, 2022, Pages 1841-1845, ISSN 2214-7853, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.11.491
6 Experimentation and Prediction Analysis on the Mechanical Performance of Fish Scale and Coconut Shell Powder-Based Composites, Journal of Natural Fibers, Taylor and Frnacis-Q1, IF-5.32 https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2021.1958410
7 CO2 detection: using the polyethyleneimine–cerium oxide nanocomposite sensing film coated on interdigitated electrode prepared from copper clad, Materials Research Innovations, 26:1, 16-24, https://doi.org/10.1080/14328917.2020.1864943
8 A potential application of polyethyleneimine-reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite sensing film coated on interdigitated electrode prepared from copper-clad for carbon dioxide detection, Materials Research Innovations, 25:6, 363 371, https://doi.org/10.1080/14328917.2020.1826674
9 Experimental study on preparation and mechanical characteristics of jute/silk/coco-peat reinforced with epoxy polymers, Materials Today; Elsevier, Volume 46, Part 7, 2021, ISSN 2214-7853, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.02.511
10 Published a Paper in Elsevier -Materials Today for the Paper titled Experimental evaluation of substrate and annealing conditions on ZnO thin films prepared by sol-gel method from the conference proceedings of IconAmma-2018
11 Published a Paper on Research on Combination of Swing Wing with Canard and Tail used in Fighter Aircraft International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE)-Scopus Indexed ISSN: 2277-3878, Volume-8, Issue-2S3, July 2019
12 Published Paper in International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development (IJMPERD)-Scopus Indexed, ISSN(P): 2249-6890; ISSN(E): 2249-8001 Vol. 8, Issue 4, Aug 2018, 881-890, Effect Of Bio- Filler on Tensile And Compressive Behavior Of Bidirectional E-Glass Reinforced With Epoxy Plastics.
13 Published Paper in International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology (IJMET)-Scopus Indexed, Volume 9, Issue 1, January 2018, pp. 327–335, Article ID: IJMET_09_01_035 titled Determination of Compressive Strength of Graphene Reinforced with Aluminium-7075 Metal Matrix Composites
14 Published a paper in American Institute of Physics (AIP) Conference Proceedings-2018-Scopus indexed Journal for the Paper titled First Pass Yield Improvement in Fuel Injection Pump Delivery Valve Assembly.
15 Published a paper in American Institute of Physics (AIP) Conference Proceedings-2018-Scopus indexed Journal for the Paper titled First Pass Yield Improvement in Fuel Injection Pump Delivery Valve Assembly.
16 Published Paper in International Journal of Engineering &Information Systems, ISSN: 2000-000X, Vol.3, Issue 12, December-2019, pp-28-30, Demonstration of Collective and Cyclic Pitch Control of Helicopter Swash Plate
17 Published a Paper in International Journal of Scientific Research in Mechanical and Materials Engineering (IJSRMME), ISSN: 2457-0435, Volume 3 Issue 2, pp. 01-07, March-April 2019 “Assessment of Axial Cramp Resistance of Graphene based Aluminum Nano Composites by Stir Casting Technique
18 Published a Paper in International Conference on Recent Trends in Arts, Science, Engineering and Technology ISBN: 978-81-939938-3-5 volume-2 2018/12/30,pp-179, Utilization And Mechanical Testing of Scraped Glass Powder Loaded With GFRP Composites.
19 Published a Paper in International Journal of Scientific Research in Mechanical and Materials Engineering (IJSRMME), ISSN : 2457-0435, Volume 3 Issue 2, pp. 01-07, March-April 2019 'Examination of Modulus of Rupture of Fibre mat Bonded with Potential Adhesives',
20 Published a Paper in International Journal of Scientific Research in Mechanical and Materials Engineering, volume 3 Issue 1, pp. 10-17, January-February 2019.titled Experimental Study on Effect of Silicon Carbide and Graphite particles on Mechanical Behavior of Alluminium-6061 Alloys
21 Published a Paper in International Journal of Scientific Research in Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Volume 3 Issue 1, pp. 18-23, January-February 2019.titled Preparation and Mechanical Testing of E-waste Glass Filled Polymer Composites
22 Published Paper in International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 05 Issue: 09 | August-2018, p-ISSN: 2395-0072, Preparation and Tensile Strength Evaluation of Synthetic Fibers Sandwiched with Foam Structures
23 Published Paper in International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 05 Issue: 09 | August-2018, p-ISSN: 2395-0072, Evaluation of Toughness on Varied Thickness of Chopped Strand Mat /PU-foam Sandwich Structures.
24 Published a Paper in International Journal of Scientific Research in Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Volume 2 | Issue 4 | sep-October, 2018 Page No:29-35 titled Study on Processing and Axial loading Conditions of Lightweight Materials.
25 Published a Paper in International Journal of Scientific Research in Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Volume 2 | Issue 3 | July-august, 2018 Page No:29-35 titled Impact of Modified Thickness on Flexural Modulus of PU-Foam /CSM Glass Fabric Sandwich Panels.
26 Published Paper in International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 05 Issue: 08 | August-2018, p-ISSN: 2395-0072, Synthesis and Study on Effect of Thickness on 3-point Bending Strength of Sandwich Composites.
27 Published Paper in International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 05 Issue: 06 | June-2018, p-ISSN: 2395-0072, Experimental Study on Effect of Metallic Oxides Mixture on Tribological Behavior of Aluminum Based Metal Matrix Composites
28 Published a Paper in International Journal of Academic Engineering Research (IJAER) ISSN: 2000-001X Vol. 2 Issue 7, July – 2018, Pages: 20-24, Determination of Scratch Resistance of Graphene based Nano Composites
29 Published a Paper in International Journal of Scientific Research in Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Volume 2 | Issue 1 | June 2018 Page No:11-16 titled Experimental Study on Tribological Characteristics of E-waste filled Fibre Reinforced Plastics.
30 Published a Paper in International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), IJCRT1802727, and Volume 6 | Issue 1 | March 2018 Page No: 302-307 Critical Review On Automobile Applications Of Hybrid Fibre Reinforced Plastics.
31 Published Paper in International Journal of. Advances in Scientific Research and Engineering (ijasre). E-ISSN: 2454-8006. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.7324/IJASRE.2018.32624. Volume 4, Issue 3. March - 2018 www.ijasre.net. Page 20. Effect of E-waste Rubber on Wear Behaviour of Glass fibre. Reinforced with Epoxy Composites.
32 Published Paper in American Journal of Aerospace Engineering. Vol. 5, No. 1, 2018, pp. 24-29. doi: 10.11648/j.ajae.20180501.14 Effect of Red Mud Particles on Scratch Resistance of Aluminium Based Metal Matrix Composites
33 Published Paper in International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology ISSN No:-2456 –2165, Volume 2, Issue 12, December– 2017, Influence of Graphene on Hardness Number of Aluminium-7075 based Metal Matrix Composite
34 Published Paper in International Journal of Current Trends in Science &Technology; online ISSN;0976-9730,Print ISSN;0976-9498, Fatigue Crack Growth Analysis of a Wing Stiffened Panel
35 Published Paper in International Journal of Engineering &Information Systems, ISSN: 2000-000X, Vol.1, Issue 05, july-2017,Effect of tool wear & machinability studies on polymer composites; A Review
36 Published Paper in International Journal of Engineering &Information Systems, ISSN: 2000-000X, Vol.1, Issue 04, june-2017, Evaluation of Mechanical Properties and Wear Characterization of Polymer Composites under Varying Temperature Conditions: A Review
37 Published paper in International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), volume 06, Issue 05, May-2017 with paper entitled “A Review on methods of extraction of various kinds of bio-fuels
38 Published Paper in International Journal of Engineering &Information Systems, ISSN: 2000-000X, Vol.1, Issue 02, April-2017. Experimental Investigation of Flexural Strength of E-glass/epoxy Composites.
39 Published paper in International Journal of Engineering sciences & Research Technology, ISSN: 2277-9655, ICAMES-2017 with paper entitled Comparative study on Tensile behavior of E-glass (woven & chopped) fibers reinforced with Epoxy composite
40 Published paper in International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, ISSN: 2231-5381, NCAMES-2016 with paper entitled Effect of E-waste filler on tensile and flexural behavior of E-glass/Epoxy composites
41 Published paper in International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, ISSN: 2231-5381, NCAMES-2016 with paper entitled Fabrication of Semi-Automatic Feeding Mechanism for Small Scale Poultry Farm
42 Published paper in International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, ISSN: 2231-5381, NCAMES-2016 with paper entitled CFD Simulation of Centrifugal Blower Using ANSYS CFX.
43 Published paper in International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, ISSN: 2231-5381, NCAMES-2016 with paper entitled Review on Experimental Analysis of Pulse Detonation Engine and Its Merits.
44 Published paper in Shiv Rudraksha International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering and Management (SRIJAREM), Volume 1, Issue 2, January 2016 with paper entitled A Review on Tribological study and Mechanical Characterization of E-glass/Epoxy Composites
45 Published paper in International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology (IJERT), Volume 3, Issue 17, NCERAME-2015 with paper entitled Effect of Oxygenated Fuel on Performance & Emission Characteristics of Diesel Engine.
46 Published paper in International Journal of Research in Engineering and Science (IJRES), Volume 3, Issue 2, Feb-2015 with paper entitled Experimental Evaluation of effect of filler on tensile behavior of E- glass/epoxy composites
Paper presented in conferences

National Paper
1 Presented a paper A Review on Wear Behaviour and Mechanical Characterization of E-glass/epoxy Composites in national level conference (NCETM-2017) Which is held at Sri Madva Vadiraja Institute of Technology, Udupi.
2 Presented a paper titled Effect of E-waste filler on tensile and flexural behavior of E-glass/Epoxy composites in national level conference on Advances in mechanical sciences-20 Which is held at Srinivas Institute of Technology, Volachil,Mangaluru
3 Presented a paper titled Fabrication of Semi-Automatic Feeding Mechanism for Small Scale Poultry Farm in national level conference on Advances in mechanical sciences-2016 Which is held at Srinivas Institute Of Technology, Volachil,Mangaluru
4 Presented a paper titled CFD Simulation of Centrifugal Blower Using ANSYS CFX in national level conference on Advances in mechanical sciences-2016 Which is held at Srinivas Institute of Technology, Valachil, Mangalore
5 Presented a paper titled Review on Experimental Analysis of Pulse Detonation Engine and Its Merits in national level conference on Advances in mechanical sciences-2016 Which is held at Srinivas Institute of Technology, Valachil, Mangalore
6 Presented paper in National Level conference on topic “Mechanical Characterization and study on wear Behavior of E-glass/Epoxy composites using Wollastonite filler”
Inter National Paper
1 Presented a paper titled Developing Natural Fiber Based Hybrid Composite Aircraft Structure By Utilizing Single Used Waste Plastic As A Mould Through 3d Printing Technique in International conference on Recent Trends in Mechanical Engineering Science (RTIMES-2022) organized by Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangalore – 574143 on 10th and 11th of June 2022
2 Presented a paper titled Mechanical characterization and experimental evaluation of impact resistance of wollostonite filled E-glass/epoxy composites subjected to thermal ageing” at the International virtual conference on Emerging Trends in Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (ICETNN-2021) organized by College of Engineering and Technology, Srinivas University, Mangalore – 574146 on 6th and 7th August 2021”
3 Presented a Paper on Mechanical characterization and experimental evaluation on damage resistance of FRP composites, at International virtual conference on Emerging Trends in Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (ICETNN-2021) organized by College of Engineering and Technology, Srinivas University, on 6th and 7/8/2021
4 Presented a Paper Titled “Green Synthesis & Characterization of Aluminum Oxide Nanoparticles by Neem Extracts” Advanced Ceramics And Nano Materials For Sustainable Development (Acend-2018) Organized By Indian Ceramic Society Karnataka Chapter Held At Christ University, Bangalore on September 19th-21st,2018-,
5 Presented a Paper Titled “Synthesis of Aluminium Oxide Nano Particles by Mimosa Pudica Plant Extract” Advanced Ceramics and Nano Materials for Sustainable Development (Acend-2018) Organized By Indian Ceramic Society Karnataka Chapter Held At Christ University, Bangalore on September 19th-21st,2018-
6 Presented a Paper Titled “Experimental Study on Effect of Silicon Carbide and Graphite particles on Mechanical Behaviour of Alluminium-6061 Alloys” Advanced Ceramics And Nano Materials For Sustainable Development (Acend-2018) Organized By Indian Ceramic Society Karnataka Chapter Held At Christ University, Bangalore on September 19th-21st,2018
7 Presented a Paper Titled “Effect of Particle Grain Size on Mechanical Behaviour of E-Glass/Epoxy Composites” Advanced Ceramics And Nano Materials For Sustainable Development (Acend-2018) Organized By Indian Ceramic Society Karnataka Chapter Held At Christ University, Bengaluru on September 19th-21st,2018
8 Presented a paper titled Effect of E-waste Rubber on Mechanical Behaviour of Glass fibre. Reinforced with Epoxy Composites in International Conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering (Etime-2018) held at St.Joseph College of Engineering,Mangaluru
9 Presented a paper titled First Pass Yield Improvement in Fuel Injection Pump Delivery Valve Assembly in International Conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering (Etime-2018) held at St.Joseph College of Engineering, Mangaluru
10 Presented a paper titled Effect of E-waste Rubber on Wear Behaviour of Glass fibre Reinforced with Epoxy Composites in International Conference (ICCMH-2018) held at Manipal Institute of Technology,Udupi
11 Presented a paper titled Comparative study on Tensile behavior of E-glass(woven & chopped) fibers reinforced with Epoxy composites in international level conference(ICAMS-2017) Which is held at Malnad College of engineering, Hassan.
Workshop/Seminar attended/Guest lectures delivered

1 Invited speaker in International Conference on Present Scenario of Technology and Sciences (PSTS-2020) on dated 8-9 August 2020
2 Association of North America Higher Education International (ANAHEI) invited to talk on the first Think Tank on Education (EDU-2030) on May 21, 2019
3 Served as a member of Organizing committee for successful completion of 2-day international conference RTIMES-2022, held at Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangalore on 10-11th June-2022
4 Organized a one-day workshop on Aeromodelling for 2nd and 3rd year students on 30/5/2022
5 Organized one day webinar in collaboration with Lakshya space on Software tools used in aerospace Industry on 04/05/22
6 Completed 5 days FDP course on UHV organized by AICTE from the date 20-12-2021 to 24-12-2021
7 Completed one week FDP on the course titled Lighter than Air systems organized by AICTE
8 Attended one day workshop on Teaching engineering in Kannada prospects and Challenges organized by Vivekananda college of engineering, Puttur on 17/9/21
9 Participated in Webinar session on Engineering your Dream Career; Aspiring Academics talk by Katherine T. Faber California Institute of technology organized by ASM international on 12/2/2020
10 Attended One Week Online Faculty Development Pregame on “Taking Research to Next Level” organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering & Department of Basic Science, in Association with IQAC, ISNT and IIC Cell, Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering, Bengaluru from 26th to 30th September 2022
11 Attended Two-days AICTE sponsored Faculty Development Program on Accreditation process for NBA Jointly organized by RVCE Bangalore conducted at Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangalore on 13 -14/01/2020
12 International Webinar on “Single Point Incremental Forming Process: Advances and Challenges', Organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering NNRIT, Hyderabad, on 08 July 2020
13 Participated in Webinar session on Engineering your Dream Career; Aspiring Academics talk by Katherine T.Faber, California Institute of technology organized by ASM international Organization on 20-02-2020
14 Attended a webinar on how failure analysis is impacted by additive manufacturing conducted by ASM International organization on 24-06-2020
15 Attended a webinar on How to conduct standard compliant analysis of nonmetallic inclusions in steel conducted by ASM International organization on 16-06-2020
16 Attended one day workshop on Rapid prototyping and Manufacturing technologies organized in association with Additive Manufacturing Society of India (AMSI) which is held at KVG College of engineering on 2014, Sullia, D.K.
17 Attended a webinar on Chemical micro-analyzer quick element analysis at micrometer scale conducted by ASM International organization
18 Attended a webinar on Design of selection type items and prevalidation conducted by manipal academy of global research
19 Attended a webinar on how to chose and get most out if your IP search partner in 2020 conducted by sagacious International patent organization.
20 Attended Two-days National Level workshop Advances in Machining Processes-AIMP 2018 sponsored by Department of Mechanical Engineering , Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangaluru on 17 & 18 August-2018.
21 Attended one day workshop An AICTE MODEL CURICULLUM sponsored by VTU Belagavi which held at Sahyadri College of Engineering, Mangaluru on 19-5-18.
22 Attended Two days Faculty Development Program On Psycho-Pedagogy in Class Rooms Conducted by Internal Quality Assurance(IQAC) held at Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangaluru in 2017
23 Attended one day workshop An Orientation Programme for College faculty called Prajna’16 organized by Ramakrishna Math, Mangaluru on 2nd September -2016.
24 Attended 2 days workshop on Advanced Materials organized by department of Mechanical Engineering in 2 held at Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangaluru in 2017
25 Participated one day workshop on “Intellectual Property and Innovation Management in knowledge Era” organized by NRDC which is held at KVG College of engineering on 2014, Sullia, D.K.
Patents & Books

1 Granted with Australian Patent for the titled waste management systems with application bearing number -2021103711
2 Published a patent titled Super-Hydrophobicity of Areca leaf sheath used for water repellent and other related applications thereby-202241046336
3 Filed Indian Patent titled A Bullet-Proof Vest and Its Composition Thereof” bearing application number-202041025545
4 Published a Book Titled “Processing Techniques and Property Evaluation of Sandwich Composites-Principles and Processing Methods of Polymers” with ISBN; 9786203196214, Lambert Academic Publisher, Germany
5 Published a Book Titled “Polymer Technology-Principles and Processing Methods of Polymers” with ISBN; 9786200441225, Lambert Academic Publisher, Germany
6 Published a Text Book Titled “Nano Tribology and Fracture Mechanics” with ISBN (eBook); 9783668864443, ISBN (Book); 9783668864450, GRIN Verlag. Germany
7 Published a Book elaboration titled “Redmud Composite” with ISBN (eBook); 9783668853584, ISBN (Book); 9783668853591, GRIN Verlag, Germany
8 Published a Book Titled “Basics of Nano composites” with ISBN; 9786139447275, Lambert Academic Publisher, Germany.
9 Published a Text Book titled “Advanced Materials” with ISBN (eBook); 9783668875906, ISBN(Book); 9783668875913, GRIN Verlag, Germany
Projects Guided

1 B.E projects 15
Membership in professional bodies

1 International Management Research Technology Consortium-USA
2 International Institute of Engineers
3 International Association of Advanced Materials
4 Association of North American Higher Education International
5 International Association of online engineering
6 Agriculture Information & Discussion Forum
7 Member of ASM International Organization
8 Member of DK International Research Foundation
9 Internal Institute of Organized Research
Departmental Responsibilities

1 Department member of NAAC Criterion 2
2 College sub-committee in charge for NAAC Criterion 2.4
3 Placement Co-Ordinator for Aeronautical and Automobile Engineering
4 Department Association Co-Ordinator
5 Department member of IIC
6 Internship Coordinator
7 Member of Hostel Committee
8 Department member for NIRF
Awards/Achievements

1 Young Researcher Award-2018 for The Remarkable Contribution In The Field Of Polymer Composites, Nano Fillers And Advanced Material Processing And Technology From The International Institute Of Organized Research
2 Received the Best Research Scholar Award for the Year 2018 for Futuristic and Outstanding Best Practices in the Field of Education from DK International Research Foundation.
3 Received the Bona fide Researcher Award dated 18-19/Jan-2020 from the VD Good Tech Organization bearing the profile ID;VD00536
4 Recipient of Green Thinkers Award in the category of International Distinguished Researcher category of awards-2020
Contact Details

Email ID(Official) lokeshvijay@sitmng.ac.in
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