RESEARCH

The Department has a culture of nurturing Research along with Academics and the department has number of sponsored R & D projects from various funding agencies such as Department of Science & Technology, Naval Research Board, Defense Research & Development organization, VGST, Institute of Engineers, AICTE etc. The Department has produced 10 PhDs, and about 28 research scholars are working on latest research areas driving the department towards excellence in R & D activities. The funded projects have resulted in quality learning and use of modern tools related to 3-D Printing and Design. The research quality has also increased with research papers published in refereed journals.


R & D laboratory


Details of the Research Supervisors and their students


Name of the Supervisor: Dr. Keshavamurthy

Designation: Professor & Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Scholars Awarded PhD

Sl. No. Name Awarded year University USN Thesis Title
1 Pradeep Kumar G. S. 2017 VTU 1DS13PMN02 Development of Matrix Composites for Marine Applications
2 Naveena. B.E. Assistant Professor, DSCE. 2019 VTU 1DS13PMN03 Development of Thermal Barrier Coating for Automotive Application
3 Vasanth Kumar R. Assistant Professor, BIT 2020 VTU 1DS15PMJ01 Influence of secondary process on properties of aluminium based in-situ metal matrix composite
4 Vijay Tambrallimath, Assistant Professor, DSCE 2021 DSU ENG16PPME03 Synthesis of Characterization of Graphene Filled PC-ABS Based Nanocomposite Developed by Fused Deposition Modelling

Scholars Pursuing PhD

Sl. No. Name of the research scholar and designation Registered University Year of registration Status
1. Vikram Kumar Gowda
RnD Engineer, Mahindra.
VTU 2015 Comprehensive viva completed
2. Vinay
Assistant Professor, DSATM.
VTU 2015 Comprehensive viva completed
3. Harish S. VTU 2015 Comprehensive viva completed
4. Madhusudhan J VTU 2016 Registered
5 Amithkumar Gajakosh
Assistant Professor, BTLIT.
VTU 2016 Comprehensive viva completed
6. Kavya J. T.
Assistant Professor, DSCE.
VTU 2017 Course work completed
7. Shivamkumar Rudrayya Hiremath VTU 2019 Course work completed
8. Anand Badiger
Assistant Professor, DSCE
VTU 2022 Registered

Name of the Supervisor: Dr. Haseebuddin M R

Designation: Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Scholars Pursuing PhD

Sl No Name of the research scholar and designation Registered University Year of registration Status
1 Prasad Kabade VTU 2021 Registered

Name of the Supervisor: Dr. M R Kamesh

Designation: Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Scholars Pursuing PhD

Sl No Name of the research scholar and designation Registered University Year of registration Status
1 Girish Kumar G S
Assistant Professor, DSCE.
VTU 2021 Registered
2 Somashekhar C
Assistant Professor, BIT.
VTU 2023 Registered

Name of the Supervisor: Dr. Shanmuganathan

Designation: Associate professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Sl No Name of the research scholar and designation Registered University Year of registration Status
1 Jacob John
Assistant Professor, DSCE.
VTU 2012 Completed

Scholars Pursuing PhD

Sl. No. Name of the research scholar and designation Registered University Year of registration Status
1. Vijayakumar N Patil
Assistant Professor, DSCE.
VTU 2021 Registered
2. Rajashekhar Hosalli
Assistant Professor, DSCE.
VTU 2021 Registered
3. Madhusudhan. M
Assistant Professor, DSCE.
VTU 2021 Registered

Name of the Supervisor: Dr. Seetharama K S

Designation: Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Scholars Pursuing PhD

Sl No Name of the research scholar and designation Registered University Year of registration Status
1 Rajesh Chandra
Assistant Professor, Dr.AIT
VTU 2017 Registered

Name of the Supervisor: Dr. M.Arunadevi

Designation: Associate professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Sl No Name of the research scholar and designation Registered University Year of registration Status
1 Shruti Naik
Assistant Professor, CEC.
VTU 2017 Registered

Name of the Supervisor: Dr. Venkatesh M K

Designation: Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Sl No Name of the research scholar and designation Registered University Year of registration Status
1 Siddarth Jog
Assistant professor, PES South Campus.
VTU 2017 Registered
2 Nithesh Bhaskar N.
Assistant Professor, DSCE.
VTU 2017 Comprehensive viva completed

Details of Ph.D Awardees in Research Centre:

Sl. No. Name & Designation USN Date of Registration Name of the University Title of Research Work & Name of  the Guide Ph.D Awarded
1 Mr. Kirthan. L. J 1DS08PMM01 12/05/2008 VTU Determination of Mixed Mode Stress Intensity Factors for Surface Cracks in Components and Structures 2014
Dr. K. S. Srinivasan , Dr. C. P. S. Prakash, Princiapal, DSCE
2 Mrs. Aruna Devi 1DS10PMN05 01/11/2010 VTU Optimization of Machining Parameters in CNC Milling using Non Conventional Methods 2016
          Dr. C. P. S. Prakash, Principal, DSCE  
3 Mr.M.K.Venkatesh 1DS08PMN01 01/12/2008 VTU Characterization of Glass Fiber Reinforced Composites 2016
Dr. K. G. Sudhakar
  4 Mr.Pradeep Kumar. G. S 1DS13PMN02 01/05/2013 VTU Development of Matrix Composites for Marine Applications 2017
Dr. R. Keshavamurthy, Prof. & HOD, Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE
  5 Mr.P. K. Manikanda Pirapu 1DS09PMN02 01/05/2009 VTU Online Instability and Control in Axial Fan Studies 2018
Dr. K. G. Sudhakar
6 Mr. Haseebuddin. M. R 1DS10PMN01 01/11/2010 VTU Influence of name fillers on Tribological and Mechanical Behavior of Carbon & Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites 2018
Dr. Bhaskar Pal, Prof., DSCE
7 Mr. Kamesh. M. R 1DS09PMN01 10/01/2010 VTU Performance Enhancement and Emissions Reduction in HCCI Combustion Mode Four Stroke Single Cylinder Diesel Engine 2018
Dr. D. Madhu, Prof & Head,Govt.Engg.College.,KR Pet
8 Mr. Ramesha. H 1DS11PMN01 July 2011 VTU Investigation into Crack Growth Life Prediction Methodology for Critical Structural Components 2018
Dr. N. C. Mahendra Babu, KSIT
9 Naveena. B.  E 1DS13PMN03 01/05/2013 VTU Development of Thermal Barrier Coating for Automotive Application 2019
Dr. R. Keshavamurthy, Prof. & HOD, Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE
10 V. R. Srinivasan 1DS12PMN03 01/05/2012 VTU Experimental investigation of effect of machining parameters on surface roughness and optimization of machining parameters in machining inconel 600 by wire electric discharge machining (WEDM) 2019
Dr. C. P. S. Prakash, Principal, DSCE
11 Vasanth Kumar R 1DS15PMJ01 01/05/2014 VTU Influence of secondary process on properties of aluminium based in-situ metal matrix composites 2020
Dr. R. Keshavamurthy, Prof. & HOD, Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE
12 Vivek Bhandarkar 1DS11PMN03 01/05/2011 VTU Modeling and analysis of Machining parameter by wavelet transformation of STIR-CAST Aluminium silicon alloy metal matrix composites with silicon carbide particulate(SiCp) 2021
Dr. Bhaskar Pal, Prof., DSCE
13 Jacob John 1DS12PMN02 01/05/2012 VTU Modeling of Flexible Manufacturing System using Petrinets 2021
Dr. M.B.Kiran, Prof. ,Mech. Dept., DSCE

Ph.D Registers in Research Centre:

Sl. No. Name & Designation USN Date of Registration Name of the University Title of Research Work & Name of  the Guide
1 Kranthi Kumar Kshaurad 1DS13PMN01 01/05/2013 VTU Studies on Surface Waviness and Form Characterization using Machine Vision System
Dr. M.B.Kiran
2 Vijayakumar N Patil 1DS16PMJ07 01/06/2015 VTU Development and Characterization of Protective Coatings for Hot Water Storage Tank in Solar Applications
          Dr. Narasimhe Gowda, Prof., Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE
3  Praveen D Jadhav 1DS16PMJ06 01/06/2015 VTU CAD Assisted Path Planning for a Robot
Dr. Nepal Adhikary, Prof., Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE
4 Munawar Ulla Shariff 1DS16PMJ03 01/06/2015 VTU Analysis and Optimization of Process Parameters in Machining Copper Nano Alumina Composite by Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)
Dr. C. P. S. Prakash, Principal, DSCE
5 Vinay. D. L 1DS16PMJ09 01/06/2016 VTU Wire EDM studieson Polymer based Composite Material
Dr. R. Keshavamurthy, Prof. & HOD, Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE
6 Basavaraj Eklure 1DS16PMJ01 01/06/2015 VTU Investigation of Impact Damage Propogation in Laminated Composite Structures
Dr. R. Kailash Chandra Panda, Prof., Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE
7 Vikram Kumar Gowda 1DS16PMJ05 1/2/2016 VTU Studies on Parametric Optimization of friction stir spot welding process for joining dissimilar aluminum alloys of AL5754 &AL6111 
Dr. R. Keshavamurthy, Prof. & HOD, Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE
8 Amith kumar Gajakosh 1DS16PMJ010 18/02/2016 VTU Synthesis and Evaluation of  Carbon Fiber Reinforced AL07075 Based Metal Matrix Composites
Dr. R. Keshavamurthy, Prof. & HOD, Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE
9 Shruti Nayak   06/02/2017  VTU An approach to optimize the resistance spot weld joints and its analysis using FEM for Aluminum Components used in Automotive Industry 
Dr. Aruna Devi. M, Asso. Prof. Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE
10 Shivakumar   2018 VTU Synthesis & Characterization of High Temperature Low Friction Thermal Spray Coatings 
Dr. R. Keshavamurthy, Prof. & HOD, Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE
11 Siddarth Jog  1DS17PMS03 19/05/2017 VTU Optimizing Operating Parameters for The Operation of Pultrusion Machine to Produce Polymer Composite Rods
Dr. M. K. Venkatesh, , Asso. Prof. Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE
12 Rakesh B 1DS18PME07  09/10/2017 VTU Evaluation of Drilling Parameters Using Coated Drill Bit on a Polymer Composite Material
Dr. M. K. Venkatesh, Asso. Prof. Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE
13 S Puneeth  1DS18PME01 07-Oct-2017 VTU Fabrication and Characterization of Alternative Bearing Materials to UHWMPE For Total Knee Replacement
Dr. M. K. Venkatesh, Asso. Prof. Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE
14 Srinivas. R 1DS17PMS02 04/07/2017 VTU A Study on Coatings for various Metal Substrates and Coating Materials in Aerospace Components by using Experimental Techniques
Dr. Mallikarjun Biradar, Asso. Prof. Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE
15 Jaya Kishore. S 1DS18PME06 06/02/2018 VTU Study on Mechanical Properties of Nano Composite Super Alloys by Experimental and Investigation Processes Parameters for ND-YAG Laser Welding applying Genetic Algorithm Technique
Dr. Mallikarjun Biradar, Asso. Prof. Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE
16 G. S. Mahesh 1DS18PME02 17/04/2018 VTU Studies on Fatigue Behaviour of various Titanium Nano Composites for different Fatigue loading by FEA and Experiment
Dr. Mallikarjun Biradar, Asso. Prof. Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE
17 Nithesh Bhaskar N  1DS17PMS03 04-Oct-2018 VTU Modelling, Analysis & Simulation of Adhesive Bonded Joints & Connections
Dr. M. K. Venkatesh, Asso. Prof. Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE
18 Manjunath Pattar 1DS19PME05 04/06/2019 VTU Optimization of Combustion Chamber and Fuel Supply System of Direct Injection CI Engine to efficiently operate with High Blended BioDiesel Fuel
Dr. Narasimhe Gowda, Prof., Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE
19 Amogh Ballolli 1DS19PME04 2019 VTU Active Vibration control in helicopter rotor system 
Dr. R. Kailash Chandra Panda, Prof., Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE
20 Preethi. G   2019 VTU Design and Development of Aircraft Secondary Air System Using Direct Metal Laser Melting (DMLM) Process 
Dr. Narasimhe Gowda, Prof., Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE
21 Rajashekhar Hosalli   1DS19PME02 23/03/2019 VTU Experimental Investigation and Optimization of Performance Characteristics in Wire Electro Discharge Machining of Stellite 6B using Artificial Neural Network
Dr. C. P. S. Prakash, Principal, DSCE
22 Kavya. G 1DS17PMS04 2017 VTU Neural Computations and Mathematical Modeling of Abrasive Water Jet Machining of Metal Matrix Composites
23 Girishkumar G S 1DS20PME01 2020 VTU Development of Polygene ration Energy Systems
Dr. M R Kamesh, Prof., Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE
24 Ravikumar S R 1DS20PME04 2020 VTU Delaminations of FRP composites
Dr. M K Venkatesh, Prof., Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE
25 Vinayak H L 1DS20PME05 2020 VTU Analysis of Automobile and Aircraft Composite Structures
Dr. Kailash Chandra Panda, Professor, Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE
26 Anand Badiger 1DS21PME01 2021 VTU Parametric Analysis and multi-objective optimization of 3D printed composites parts using genetic algorithm and ANN
Dr. R. Keshavamurthy, Prof. & HOD, Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE
27 Somashekhar C 1DS21PME02 2021 VTU Modelling and Simulation of Combined heating Colling and Power systems
Dr. M R Kamesh, Prof., Mech. Engg. Dept., DSCE

LIST OF RESEARCH PROJECTS (2010-2022)

Faculty Funded Project:

SL. No. Name of the Teacher / Principal Investigator Project Title Year of sanction Funding Agencies Total Amount Sanctioned
1 Dr. H. V. Lakshminarayana, Prof., DSCE Prof.Shivashankar, Srivatsa "Investigation of Impact Damage Tolerance of Composites for Naval Structures / Components" 2009 Naval Research Board 9.95 Lakhs
2 Dr. C. P. S. Prakash, Prof. & Principal ,DSCE Structural Optimization Studies on Unmaned Air Vehicles for Developing Air Frames with High Strength to weight ratio characteristics required for Surveillance purposes 2011 Institute of Engineers (India) 1,10,000/-
3 Dr. C. P. S. Prakash, Prof. & Principal ,DSCE Modernization of Energy Conversion Laboratory 2012 AICTE Project 7,00,000/-
4 Dr. C. P. S. Prakash, Prof. & Principal ,DSCE Design, Analysis and Fabrication of a radio Controlled Bi-Plane mini air Vehicle 2012 VTU Grant Sanctioned by Institute of Engineers (India) 50,000/-
5 Dr. C. P. S. Prakash, Prof. & Principal ,DSCE Design, Analysis and Fabrication of a Bi-Plane Mini Air Vehicle 2012 Grant for R & D Project from the Aeronautical Society of India 35,000/-
6 Dr. M. B. Kiran & D. M. Shivanna Asst. Prof., DSCE In Process Evaluation of Surface Roughness of Components in Computer Integrated Manufacturing 2012 AICTE Project 10,65,000/-
7 Dr. C. P. S. Prakash, Prof. & Principal ,DSCE Analysis & Fabrication of Condyler in a Articulator 2015 Institute of Engineers (India)R & D Grant In Aid 30,000/-
8 Prof. HaseebuddinM. R. The Multi - Tasking Wheel Chair 2015 IEDC 1,00,000/-
9 Prof. Haseebuddin M. R "Product Design Development" R & D Centre 2016 KCTU 107000/-
10 Dr. R. Keshavamurthy Prof. & HOD Development of Waste paper and plastic filled polymer based composites: Waste to Wealth Approach 2016 VGST 600000/-
11 Dr. R. Keshavamurthy Prof. & HOD "Synthesis and Characterization of nano thermal barrier coatings TBCS" 2017 AICTE 1042942/-
12 Dr. R. Keshavamurthy Prof. & HOD Prof. Prabhakar K Synthesis and Characterization of High Strength Manganese Bronzes with Silicon Additions. 2018 Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB) 1706415/-
13 Dr. R. Keshavamurthy Prof. & HOD "Development and Characterization of Plasma Sprayed Flyash based Composite Coatings" 2018 VGST 500000/-
14 Prof. Prabhakar Kuppahalli Asso.Prof., Mech. Engg. Dept. DSCE
Dr. R. Keshavamurthy Prof. & HOD, Mech. Engg. Dept.DSCE
"Synthesis and Characterization of High Strength Manganese Bronzes with Silicon Additions." April 2019 Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB 33,52,000/-
15 Dr. Haseebuddin. M. R(PI) Asso. Prof., Mech. Engg. Dept. DSCE "Development & Characterization of Waste Glass Fiber filled Bamboo Mat Reinforced Polymer Composites for Structural Applications" August 2020 AICTE 15,21,569/-
16 Dr. R. Keshavamurthy (PI) Prof. & HOD, Mech. Engg. Dept.DSCE Development of Sustainable Technology for Recycling and Reprinting of 3D Printed Plastic Waste February 2022 VTU under VTU Research Grant Scheme-2021 15,00,000/-

Student Funded Projects:

SL.No. Name of the Teacher / Principal Investigator Project Title Funding Agencies Total Amount Sanctioned Status
1 Prof. Haseebuddin. M. R “Stair Climber for Disabled” KSCST Project- 5,000/- Completed
2 Dr. R. Keshavamurthy “Development and Characterization of Industrial Waste Reinforced Metal Matrix Composite” KSCST Project 7,500/- Completed
3 Prof. Narasimhe Gowda “Study of Parbolic Trough Collector for Tapping Solar Energy” KSCST Project 8,000/- Completed
4 Dr. C. P. S. Prakash “Analysis & Fabrication of Condyler in a Articulator” Institute of Engineers (India)R & D Grand In Aid 30,000/- Completed
5 Prof. M. Madhavamoorthy “Design And Fabrication Of A Walking Chair Using Linkage Mechanism” KSCST Project 7,000.00 Completed
6 Prof. Haseebudin M R “Design And Fabrication Of Power Handle Wheel Chair For The Disabled” KSCST Project 7,000.00 Completed
7 Dr. R. Keshavamurthy “Development Of Solar Absorber Coatings To Improve The Performance Of Parabolic Trough Collector” KSCST Project 7,000.00 Completed
8 Prof. Kartikumar Kshaurad “Multi-Purpose Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone) With Load Bearing Capacity” KSCST Project 8,000.00 Completed
9 Prof. Narasimhe Gowda “Performance Study Of Polymer Solar Flat Plate Collector” KSCST Project 8,000.00 Completed
10 Prof. Haseebuddin. M. R “The Multi – Tasking Wheel Chair” IEDC 1,00,000/- Completed
11 Dr. R. Keshavamurthy “Utilization of Industrial waste for the development of protective coating on aluminum components” KSCST 6,000/- Completed
12 Prof. Praveen D Jadav “Design and Fabrication of a Robot for Agriculture applications” KSCST 6,000/- Completed
13 Prof. Haseebuddin M. R “Design and development of Filament winding setup for long tubes” KSCST 36,000/- Completed
14 Prof. Haseebuddin M. R “Design and fabrication of automated stair climbing wheel chair for disabled” KSCST 9000 Completed
15 Dr. Keshavamurthy “Synthesis and characterization of industrial waste reinforced aluminum surface composites by friction stir processing” KSCST 7000 Completed
16 Prof. Mohan Das A.N.
& Prof. VivekBhandarkar
“Experimentation and Performance Analysis On Single Cylinder Diesel Engine using MESUA OIL” KSCST 9000 Completed
17 Prof. Haseebuddin M. R Development of Robust Stair Climbing Wheel Chair for Differently Abled KSCST   7,000/- Completed
18 Dr. R. Keshavamurthy Synthesis of Industrial Waste Reinforced Polymer Composites by 3D Printing Technology KSCST 7,000/- Completed
19 Dr.MallikarjunBiradar Design and Fabrication of Kitchen Waste Processor KSCST 10000.00 Completed
20 Prof. Haseebuddin M. R Development And Characterization of Paper Waste Filled Bamboo Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites KSCST 6500.00 Completed
21 Dr. R. Keshavamurthy Development of 3D Printed Polymer Composites Using Recycled Plastic Waste KSCST 8000.00 Completed
22 Prof. Mohan Das. A. N Experimental Investigation on Performance And Emission Characteristics of single Cylinder DICI-Engine Using Acetylene Biodiesel as an Alternative Fuels. KSCST 8000.00 Completed
23 Dr. R. Keshavamurthy Synthesis & Evaluation of Waste Pet Plastic Reinforced Polymer Composites by 3D Printing Technology KSCST 6000.00 Ongoing
24 Dr. NarasimheGowda Design & Fabrication of Piezoelectric Energy Harvester from Pressure Forces in Automotive Tyres KSCST 7000.00 Ongoing
25 Dr. V. R. Srinivasan Development and Fabrication of Bio Composite Helmet KSCST 7000.00 Ongoing
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