Department Of Computer Science and Business Systems

Dr. Lokesh K S

Degree	Institution	Specialization	University	Year
B.E	H.M.S Institute of Technology, Tumkur	Mechanical Engineering	VTU	2010
M.Tech	KVGCE, Sullia	Product Design & Manufacturing	VTU	2014
Ph.D.	Visvesvaraya Technological University	Mechanical Engineering	VTU	2023

Field	Designation	Workplace	From	To
Teaching	Lecturer	Basaveshwara Institute of Technology	2010	2012
Teaching	Associate Professor	Srinivas Institute of Technology	2014	Till date
Research	Research Scholar	Srinivas Institute of Technology	2016	Till date

Material Science & Eng , Management & Entrepreneurship , Research Methodology , Finite Element Methods , Manufacturing Process , Fundamentals of thermodynamics , Quantum Mechanics , MEMS&NEMS , Composites & Interfaces , Micro-fluidics

Composite Materials , Waste-Recycling , Bio-mimic Structures

International Journal - Scopus/ SCIE Indexed

1. Santhosha, M., Lokesh, K.S., Manjunatha, G.M. et al. ANN-driven Modelling of Deformation and Notch Sensitivity in Hemp Fiber�Epoxy Composites Under Tensile and Edge-notched Tensile Loading Conditions. J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. D (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-026-01042-9 2. Lokesh, K. S., Mayya, D. S., Venkatesh, K. C., Sharath Chandra, H. S., Santhosh Kumar, T. C., Mithuna, H. R., & Kshama, H. (2026). Mechanical characterization and fatigue behaviour of carbon/flax/sisal hybrid fiber reinforced epoxy composites. Journal of Materials Research and Technology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2026.06.135 3. Shetty, S., Lokesh, K. S., & Pushpalatha, K. (2026). Machine learning-integrated private blockchain framework for bias detection in clinical trials data. Array, 29, Article 101002. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.array.2026.101002 4. Mukanavar, S.I., Mayya, D.S., Lokesh, K.S. et al. Evaluating the Density, Water Absorption and Compressive Behavior of Silica Sand/Aluminium Trihydrate Based Epoxy Composites. J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. D (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-026-01011-2 5. Anekallu, S., Mayya, D.S. & Lokesh, K. S, The Hub and Spokes Agile Wheel Model: A Scalable Framework for Building Responsiveness in Resource-Constrained MSSIs. J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. C 107, 905�915 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40032-026-01322-z 6. Mukanavar, S.I., Mayya, D.S. & Lokesh, K.S. Mechanical Characterization of Silica Sand and Aluminium Trihydrate Based Epoxy Hybrid Composite Using Cabosil/Glass Bead and Zinc Stearate Powder as Secondary Reinforcement. J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. D (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-026-00991-5 7. Lokesh K.S, Shrinivasa Mayya.D, Ravindra Babu.G, Govindaraju H, Keerthana B. Chigateri, Rashmi M.R, Investigating the material chemistry and performance evaluation of ZnO-based hybrid carbon fiber/waste silk reinforced polymer nanocomposites, Next Materials (Q1), Elsevier, Volume 10, 2026, 101569, ISSN 2949-8228, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.101569 8. Lokesh K�S�, Shrinivasa Mayya D�, Shailesh Shetty S�, Venkatesh K�C�, Ravindra Babu G�, Govindaraju H�, Yashwanth H�L�, Thermo-mechanical performance of Kevlar based hybrid natural fiber composites pre-coated with termite modified epoxy polymer, Results in Engineering(Q1), Elsevier, Volume 28,2025,107719, ISSN 2590-1230, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2025.107719 9. Lokesh, K. S., Ramachandra, C. G., Kumar, T. P., Kanti, P. K., Paramasivam, P., & Ayanie, A. G. (2025). Effect of bonding characteristics of major constituents of mineral filler-based glass fiber reinforced with epoxy composites. Scientific Reports(Q1), Nature, 15(1), 4354. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-04354-0 10. Lokesh K S, Shrinivasa Mayya D, Santhosh Kumar T C, Somaiah K S, Sharath Chandra H S, Varun Kumar K R, Sneha, Pavan Kumar P M, Experimental and regression analysis of chicken feather-based chopped glass fibre mat hybrid composites, Results in Engineering(Q1), Elsevier, Volume 26,2025,104964, ISSN 2590-1230, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2025.104964 11. Lokesh, K. S., Mayya, D. S., Yashwanth, H. L., Sharanya, I. S., Nikam, H., & Keshava Reddy, K. L. (2025). Evaluation of mechanical, acoustic and vibration characteristics of Calamus rotang-based hybrid natural fiber composites. Results in Engineering(Q1), Elsevier, 25, 104475. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2025.104475 12. Anekallu, S., Mayya, D.S. & Lokesh, K.S The Hub and Spokes Agile Wheel Model: A Scalable Framework for Building Responsiveness in Resource-Constrained MSSIs. J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. C (Q2) (2026). Springer, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40032-026-01322-z 13. Mukanavar, S.I., Mayya, D.S. & Lokesh, K.S. Mechanical Characterization of Silica Sand and Aluminium Trihydrate Based Epoxy Hybrid Composite Using Cabosil/Glass Bead and Zinc Stearate Powder as Secondary Reinforcement. J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. D (Q2) (2026). Springer, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-026-00991-5 14. Rao, G., Lokesh, K. S., Channa Keshava Reddy, K. L., Nikam, H., Sharanya, I. S., & Yashwanth, H. L. (2025). Experimental and simulation analysis of influence of stacking sequence on tensile and abrasion resistance of E-glass/jute fiber-based hybrid composites. AIP Conference Proceedings, 3299(1), 050012. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0279611 15. Lokesh, K. S., Mayya, D. S., Bhoomika, A. D., Appattillath, M. M., Prathyush, T. V., & Rashmitha, S. R. (2025). Comparative study on structural property evaluation of PVC plates with recycled PVC/polythene materials. AIP Conference Proceedings, 3299(1), 00007. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0044356 16. Ramachandra, C.G., Nagesh, S.N., Lokesh, K.S., Baig, R.U., Prashanth Pai, M. (2026). Application of Shot Blasting on Bronze Alloy to Enhance Surface Integrity. In: Liem, N.Q. (eds) Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Materials Engineering and Functional Materials. ICMFM 2025. Springer Proceedings in Materials, vol 88. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-0445-9_2 17. Lokesh, K. S., Mayya, D. S., Raghavendra, B. M., Puneeth, S., Venkatesh Rao, S. N., & Shravankumar Sharma, P. (2025). Influence of mineral filler on preparation and types of loading conditions of fiber reinforced plastics. AIP Conference Proceedings, 3299(1), 050008. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0279612 18. Lokesh, K. S., Vishwas, S., Mayya, S. D., Kumar, N. J. R., Shree, M. M., Hayyan, M., Pratheeksha, C., & Shreya, S. (2025). Carbon dioxide gas sensing by synthesized rGO-based aluminium oxide nanocomposite. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 3151(1), 012003. https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/3151/1/012003. 19. Lokesh, K. S., Vishwas, S., Rao, G., Kumar, N. J. R., Asma, Janani, S., Nayak, L. S., & Shruthi, G. (2025). Synthesis of aluminium oxide nanoparticles by Mimosa pudica plant extract. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 3151, 012010. https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/3151/1/012010 20. Joshuva, N., Mayya, S. D., Lokesh, K. S., Hithashri, Harshitha, T., & Sujith. (2025). Characterization and thermal analysis of natural composite fiber. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 3151(1), 012005. https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/3151/1/012005 21. Lokesh, K. S., Mayya, S. D., Joshuva, N., Kumara, V. N., Jagadeesh, B., & Sudheendra, H. N. (2025). Study on acoustic characteristics of waste chicken feather as secondary reinforcement in CSM/epoxy composites. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 3151(1), 012008. https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/3151/1/012008 22. Lokesh, K. S., Jagadeesh, B., Bhat, A., Chougale, A. D., Doddamani, B. A., & Vijay, T. R. (2025). Effect of temperature on mechanical properties of E-glass fibre reinforced epoxy composites. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 3151(1), 012009. https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/3151/1/012009 23. Joshuva, N., Mayya, S. D., Lokesh, K. S., Farzan, A., Raj, A., & Sathwik. (2025). Optimization of wear properties and mechanical properties of natural composite fibers using Taguchi analysis. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 3151(1), 012006. https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/3151/1/012006 24. Lokesh, K. S., Mayya, D. S., Shanmugam, B. K., Kumar, J. R. N., Puneeth, S., & Raghavendra, B. M. (2023). Experimental and regression analysis on impact behaviour of the thermally aged wollastonite filled e-glass fibre reinforced epoxy composite. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D(Q2), Springer, 105(3), 1609�1617. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-023-00580-w 25. Lokesh, K. S., Kumar, K. S., Keerthan, N., Revanth, R., Sandeep, S., Lakkundi, S. B., Bharath, V., Hanumanthappa, H., Durga, P. C., & Shanmugam, B. K. (2024). Experimental analysis of the rice husk and eggshell powder-based natural fibre composite. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D(Q2), Springer,105(3), 1801�1808. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-023-00557-9 26. Neelappa, D. R., Keerikadu, S., & Lokesh, K. S. (2024). Acoustic and thermal analysis of composite fibre boards fabricated using areca catechu & areca husk fibers. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D(Q2), Springer, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-024-00775-9 27. J R, N. K., D, S. M., Praveen, B. M., K S, L., & P., P. (2023). Carbon dioxide sensing using a PEI-Cr2O3-rGO nanocomposite sensor with patterned copper clad as a substrate. Materials Research Innovations, 28(3), 191�205. Taylor and Francis https://doi.org/10.1080/14328917.2023.2250634 28. Lokesh, K. S., Pinto, T., Mayya, D. S., Ramachandra, C. G., Kumar, J. R. N., & Pai, R. (2024). Preparation and examination of impact resistance of thermally aged mineral filler loaded composites. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D(Q2), Springer, 105(3), 58. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-024-00669-w 29. Ramachandra, C. G., Lokesh, K. S., Mayya, D. S., Shwetha, K. P., Mantero, D. D., Hemanth, S., Akhilesh, & Kumar, K. S. (2024). Experimental study on effect of coconut leaf spathe on mechanical properties of chopped glass fibre reinforced with thermoset composites. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Eco-friendly Fibers and Polymeric Materials (pp. 815�828). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-7071-7_54 30. Ramamurthy, L. K. S., Raghavaiah, D. J., Kukkala, K., Nagendra, R. B., & Somshekar, Y. A. (2024). Developing natural fiber-based hybrid composite aircraft structure by utilizing single used waste plastic as mould through 3-D printing technique. AIP Conference Proceedings, 3060(1), 020004. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0143963 31. Lokesh, K. S., Mayya, D. S., Yashwanth, H. L., Sharanya, I. S., Nikam, H., Reddy, K. L. C., & Kumar, S. (2024). Mechanical characterization & regression analysis of Calamus rotang based hybrid natural fibre composite with findings reported on retrieval bending strength. Scientific Reports(Q1), Nature, 14, 3943. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-53570-7 32. Mayya, D. S., Lokesh, K. S., Ramachandra, C. G., Reddy, K. L. C., Nikam, H., Sharanya, I. S., Yashwanth, H. L., & Pai, R. (2024). Characterization and mechanical studies of reduced graphene oxide filled glass fabric thermosets. In Smart Materials and Manufacturing Technologies for Sustainable Development (pp. 23�28). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-63909-8_4 33. Neelappa, D. R., Keerikadu, S., & Ramamurthy, L. K. S. (2023). Fabrication and characterization of bio composite fiber boards from areca leaf sheaths. Journal of Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 38(3), 1�10. https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2023.2161234 34. Mohan Kumar, S., Govindaraju, H. K., Kiran, M. D., & Lokesh, K. S. (2023). 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, 10(4) (Q2), 1�12. Taylor and Francis, https://doi.org/10.1080/2374068X.2023.2184573 35. Pai, R., Lokesh, K. S., Mayya, D. S., Vidyashree, H. G., Yallappa, R. K., Jayashree, J., Neha, K. U., & Sagar, K. K. (2023). Analysis of design parameters of fuel injector used in liquid propellant rocket engine. Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier 92, 344�355. 36. Kurubar, D. M., Beluraih, D. D., Ramamurthy, L. K. S., Afzal, A., Baig, M. A. A., & Srikanth, G. (2024). 3-D printed sounding rocket for the application of cloud seeding. AIP Conference Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0143963. 37. Sharath Chandra, H. S., Lokesh, K. S., & Ravindra Babu, G. (2024). Impact of fibre orientation on mechanical properties of GFRP composites. Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier 72, 1024�1031. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.11.123 38. Lokesh, K. S., Pinto, T., Mayya, D. S., Shanmugam, B. K., Panduranga, B. P., Hanumanthappa, H., & Mohanraj, G. T. (2024). Evaluation of the wear behaviour of thermally aged E-glass reinforced epoxy composite filled with wollastonite using Taguchi L27 technique. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D(Q2), Springer, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-024-00788-4 39. Lokesh, K. S., Pinto, T., Mayya, D. S., Shanmugam, B. K., Panduranga, B. P., Hanumanthappa, H., & Mohanraj, G. T. (2022). Effect of wollastonite filler on the experimental and microstructural analysis of epoxy composite reinforced with E-glass fibre. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D(Q2), 103(2), 489�496.Springer, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-022-00347-9 40. Sriramamurthy, L. K., Shanmugam, B. K., Kumar, T. P., Hanumanthappa, H., Thimmegowda, M., Mayya, S. D., Yashaswini, K. S., & Kumar, A. B. K. (2022). Experimental and statistical evaluation of the mechanical performance of (Jute and Cocopeat) plant and (Silk) animal-based hybrid fibers reinforced with epoxy polymers. Journal of Natural Fibers(Q1), 19(16), 1�12. https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2022.2073501 41. Lokesh, K. S., Shanmugam, B. K., Mayya, D. S., Panduranga, B. P., Kumar, J. R. N., & Hanumanthappa, H. (2021). Experimentation and prediction analysis on the mechanical performance of fish scale and coconut shell powder-based composites. Journal of Natural Fibers(Q1), 19(14), 7750�7761. https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2021.1958410 42. Kumar, J. R., Prasad, P., Savitha, M. B., Lokesh, K. S., Shanmugam, B. K., Gowda, N. N., & Rohith, H. V. (2021). CO2 detection: Using the polyethyleneimine�cerium oxide nanocomposite sensing film coated on interdigitated electrode prepared from copper clad. Materials Research Innovations, Taylor and Francis 25(6), 363�373. https://doi.org/10.1080/14328917.2020.1864943 43. Pai, R., Bangarappa, L., Lokesh, K. S., Mayya, D. S., Naveen, C. R., & Pinto, T. (2022). Hybridization effect on water absorption and flexural properties of E-glass/banana fibre/epoxy composites. Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier 52, 1841�1845. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.11.491 44. Kumar, J. R., Prasad, P., Hebbar, N., Savitha, M. B., Lokesh, K. S., & Gowda, N. N. (2021). 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, Taylor and Francis, 25(6), 363�371. https://doi.org/10.1080/14328917.2020.1826674 45. Pai, K. R., Lokesh, K. S., Mayya, D. S., Kumar, J. R. N., & Hebbale, A. M. (2021). Experimental study on preparation and mechanical characteristics of jute/silk/coco-peat reinforced with epoxy polymers. Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier, 46(7), 2764�2769. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.02.511 46. Kumar, N., Lokesh, K. S., Kannantha, V., Pai, R., & Hebbale, A. M. (2021). Development and experimental investigation of mechanical properties of graphene-based aluminum 6061 alloys. Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier 46(1), 2421�2424. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.01.303 47. Pai, R. K., Lokesh, K. S., Veeresh, R. K., & Somayaji, N. A. (2020). Investigation on performance of DC motor in exhaust application using vibration-based condition monitoring. PalArch�s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology, 17(9), 1278�1285. https://archives.palarch.nl/index.php/jae/article/view/3750 48. Lokesh, K. S., Kumar, J. R. N., Kannantha, V., & Sampreeth, U. (2020). Experimental evaluation of substrate and annealing conditions on ZnO thin films prepared by sol-gel method. Materials Today: Proceedings, 24(2), 201�208. Elsevier, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.04.268 49. Pai, R., Kannantha, V., Ramegowda, N. K. J., & Sriramamurthy, L. K. (2019). First pass yield improvement in fuel injection pump delivery valve assembly. International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 8(2), 1�5. https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v8i2.12968 50. Sri Ramamurthy, L. K., Hunasikatti, S., Ramegowda, N. K. J., Kannantha, V., & Pai, R. (2019). Effect of E-waste rubber on mechanical behavior of glass fiber reinforced with epoxy composites. AIP Conference Proceedings, 2080(1), 020003. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5092886 51. Shetty, S. P., Babu, P., Achar, K. G., Lobo, S. J., & Lokesh, K. S. (2019). Research on combination of swing wing with canard and tail used in fighter aircraft. International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE), 8(2S3), 1�5. 52. Lokesh, K. S, Mayya, D. S., & (2018). Effect of bio-filler on tensile and compressive behavior of bidirectional E-glass reinforced with epoxy plastics. International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology (IJERT), 7(6), 1�5. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/354371856 53. Lokesh, K. S., Ummaji, B., Gururaj, P., Rayappa, K., & Yashavantha, J. (2018). Effect of red mud particles on scratch resistance of aluminum-based metal matrix composites. American Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 5(1), 24�29. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajae.20180501.14 54. Lokesh, K. S., Chethan, I. C., Naveen Kumar, K. R., Kannantha, V., & Naveen Kumar, J. R. (2018). Determination of compressive strength of graphene reinforced with aluminium-7075 metal matrix composites. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, 9(1), 327�335. Retrieved from https://iaeme.com/Home/article_id/IJMET_09_01_035 55. Izzudheen, I., Varghese, J., Tomy, J., Rizwan, M., & Lokesh, K. S. (2016). Fabrication of semi-automatic feeding mechanism for small scale poultry farm. International Journal of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, 1(1), 1�5. 56. Lokesh, K. S. D. T., Kumar, S. B., & Ramachandra, C. G. (2014). Effect of E-waste filler on tensile and flexural behavior of E-glass/epoxy composites. International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, 2(5), 184�188. 57. Girish, A. R., Sandyal, P., Lokesh, K. S., & Varun, N. (2016). Review on experimental analysis of pulse detonation engine and its merits. International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, 2(5), 144�148. 58. Girish, A. R., Sandyal, P., Lokesh, K. S., & Varun, N. (2016). CFD simulation of centrifugal blower using ANSYS CFX. International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, 2(5), 144�148.

National conferences
1	1 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, Valachil, Mangaluru. 2 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, Valachil, Mangaluru. 3 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, Mangaluru. 4 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, Mangaluru.
International conferences
1	1 Presented a paper titled Characterization and mechanical studies of reduced graphene oxide filled with glass fabric thermosets in SME-2023, NITTE. 2 Presented a paper titled design and fabrication of forest fire detection & extinguisher drone at RTIMES-2023 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 Aluminum 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. 12 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 13 Presented paper in National Level conference on topic �Mechanical Characterization and study on wear Behavior of E-glass/Epoxy composites using Wollastonite filler� held at Srinivas University, Mukka,Manglore.

Invited Talks/Lectures 1 Invited as a judge for annual project exhibition EXPO-2024 held at NITTE, Karkala on 12-03-2024 2 Invited as a judge for annual project exhibition EXPO-2023 held at NITTE, Karkala on 08-05-2023 3 Invited for Judging the session for 2-day international conference on Electronics, Mechanical, and Nanotechnology (ICEMN-2023) held at hotel Srinivas, Mangalore on December 29th and 30th, 2023 organized by Srinivas university 4 Delivered a invited talk on Intellectual property rights and Patents as a resource person to address PG students of Srinivas Institute of Technology, valachil, Mangalore on 14th /12/2023 5 Served as a judge for a session for 2-days international conference RTIMES-2023 held at Srinivas Institute of Technology on 26-27th of may-2023 6 Association of North America Higher Education International (ANAHEI) invited to talk on the first Think Tank on Education�(EDU-2030) on May 21, 2019 1 Completed 5-day FDP programme on Modelling & Design for Manufacturing Excellence (MDME) using Fusion 360 from 9-10-2023 to 13-10-2023 held at Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangalore. 2 Successfully completed FDP course on UHV organized by AICTE from December 20-24th 2021 3 Completed one week FDP on the course titled Lighter than Air systems organized by AICTE 4 Attended one day workshop on Teaching engineering in Kannada prospects and Challenges organized by Vivekananda college of engineering, Puttur on 17/9/21 5 Attended one day FDP on Teaching and Learning in Professional Education -Opportunities and Challenges organized by Institute for Engineering Research Publication 18/4/2022 6 Attended Two-days AICTE sponsored Faculty Development Program on Accreditation process for NBA Jointly organized by RVCE Bangalore conducted at Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangaluru on 13 -14/01/2020 7 International Webinar on �Single Point Incremental Forming Process: Advances and Challenges", Organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering NNRIT, Hyderabad, on 08 July 2020. 8 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 9 Attended a webinar on how failure analysis is impacted by additive manufacturing conducted by ASM International organization on 24-06-2020 10 Attended a webinar on How to conduct standard compliant analysis of nonmetallic inclusions in steel conducted by ASM International organization on 16-06-2020. 11 Attended a webinar on Chemical micro-analyzer quick element analysis at micrometer scale conducted by ASM International organization on 30-06-2020 12 Attended a webinar on Design of selection type items and prevalidation conducted by Manipal academy of global research on 27-01-2020 13 Attended a webinar on how to choose and get most out if your IP search partner conducted by sagacious international patent organization on 20-02-2020. 14 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. 15 Attended one day workshop An AICTE MODEL CURICULLUM sponsored by VTU Belagavi which held at Sahyadri College of Engineering, Mangaluru on 19-5-18. 16 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 17 Attended one day workshop An Orientation Programme for College faculty called Prajna�16 organized by Ramakrishna Math, Mangaluru on 2nd September -2016. 18 Attended 2 days� workshop on Advanced Materials organized by department of Mechanical Engineering in 2 held at Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangaluru in 2017 19 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. 20 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.

Patents
1	Granted a patent titled "Super hydrophobicity of areca leaf sheaths used for water repellent and other applications thereof" from republic of Germany on dec-06,2023.
2	Granted a patent on Electronic Waste Management Systems and Practice bearing application number: 2021103711
3	Published a patent Fabrication and development of BLDC motor and controller for designed electric vehicle bearing Application No.202341047751on 01/09/2023
4	Filed a patent on "Bullet Proof Vest & Its Composition Thereof" by Intellectual Property Rights, India- bearing Application number; 202041025545
5	Published a patent on Bio-Mimic Peacock Feather Application No.202441079849.
Books Authored
1	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
2	Published a Book Titled "Polymer Technology-Principles and Processing Methods of Polymers" with ISBN; 9786200441225, Lambert Academic Publisher, Germany.
3	Published a Text Book Titled "Nano Tribology and Fracture Mechanics" with ISBN (eBook); 9783668864443, ISBN (Book); 9783668864450, GRIN Verlag. Germany Published a Book elaboration titled "Red-mud Composite" with ISBN (eBook); 9783668853584, ISBN (Book); 9783668853591, GRIN Verlag, Germany.
4	Published a Book Titled "Basics of Nano composites" with ISBN; 9786139447275, Lambert Academic Publisher, Germany.
5	Published a Text Book titled "Advanced Materials" with ISBN (eBook); 9783668875906, ISBN(Book); 9783668875913, GRIN Verlag, Germany

1	B.E projects	36
2	M.Tech projects	02
3	Ph.D projects	09

1	Received Gross Root Innovation Grant of worth Rs.4,00,000/ from KITS,Karnataka
2	Recognized as top 20% of global editor and Recipient of Editor of distinction awards -2026 from Springer Nature.
3	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
4	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.
5	Received the Bona fide Researcher Award dated 18-19/Jan-2020 from the VD Good Tech Organization bearing the profile ID; VD00536
6	Recipient of Green Thinkers Award in the category of International Distinguished Researcher category of awards-2020

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