Curriculum Vitae

Dr. K. Balamurugan Office Address Residential Address

Associate Professor, Flat No, 1A, Shelters Apartment, Department of Mechanical Engineering, K. K. Pudur Road, Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Kovilmedu, – 638 316, . – 641 025, Tamil Nadu

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Professional Objective To excel in Teaching Profession through Innovative Leadership, Continuous Learning, Effective Knowledge Dissemination, Applied Research and Organizing Training Programmes.

Professional Achievements

 Successfully carried out 06 funded projects, organized 22 short-courses and 04 conferences.  Awarded Ph.D. in 3 years at Anna University, Chennai in 2006.  Received Best Project, Young Scientist and Best Faculty Awards.  Received INR 60 lakhs grant for R&D projects and short course/ conference/ from DST, DRDO, DSIR, DoIT, AICTE, ISTE, CSIR, MoEF, INSA, TNSCST and TEDA.  Chief Coordinator of AICTE funded Entrepreneurship Development Cell.  Supervised 07 Ph.D. scholars (degree awarded) and guiding 07 Ph.D./M.Tech. scholars.  Published 05 books and 60 research articles in Journals like ASME, Springer, Elsevier, Inderscience, Degruter, Proc. IMechE, etc., including 24 with impact factors.  Presented 38 articles in conferences, delivered 17 guest lectures and attended 28 short courses.

1 Professional Qualification

Sl. Degree& Year Institution University Class No. Specialization Highly Commendable

Ph.D. Anna C.I.T., Thesis title : Design and 1. 2006 Mechanical University, Coimbatore optimization of Engg. Chennai manufacturing facilities layout 75 % - First Class M.E. Bharathiar Production G.C.T., 2. 2001 University, Project title : Fuzzy expert Engg. Coimbatore Coimbatore system for wire EDM

process B.E. Bharathiar I.R.T.T., 3. 1998 Mechanical University, 72 % - First Class Erode Engg. Coimbatore

Teaching and Research Experience

Sl. Duration Organization Designation No. From To Institute of Road and Transport Associate 1. 26.07.2009 Till date Technology (IRTT), Erode Professor Institute of Road and Transport Selection Grade 2. 26.07.2006 25.07.2009 Technology, Erode Lecturer Bannari Amman Institute of 3. Senior Lecturer 01.06.2005 22.07.2006 Technology, Bannari Amman Institute of 4. Lecturer 04.02.2002 31.05.2005 Technology, Sathyamangalam PSG College of Technology, Research 5. 21.11.1998 10.08.1999 Coimbatore Associate

Industrial Experience

Sl. Duration Organization Designation No. From To Tata Infotech Limited, Associate Systems 1. 16.04.2001 02.01.2002 Bangalore Engineer

Funded research projects as PI/Co-PI/Project Co-ordinator

1. Project Title : Design and Development of Database and Web-portal of Indian Theses in the field of Technology and Management aspects related to Manufacturing Funding agency : Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi Amount : INR 7.21 lakhs Period : Oct. 2005 to July 2006

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2. Project Title : Training of Women in Computer Aided Drafting and MS Office Packages Funding agency : Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi Amount : INR 7.03 lakhs Period : May 2006 to July 2006

3. Project Title : Tribological and Corrosion Studies on Soya bean oil based Lubricant for Diesel Engines Funding agency: Defence Research and Development Organization, New Delhi Amount : INR 2.75 Lakhs Period : Jan. 2009 to March 2010

4. Project Title : Design and Development of Dynamic Facility Layout Design Toolkit Funding agency : Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi Amount : INR 5.04 lakhs Period : Nov. 2007 to Feb. 2012

5. Project Title : Modernization of Internal Combustion Engines lab. Funding agency : AICTE, New Delhi Amount : INR 2.67 lakhs Period : Feb. 2010 to March 2012

6. Project Title : Modernisation of CAM lab. with CNC turning center Funding agency : AICTE, New Delhi Amount : INR 8.83 lakhs Period : March 2013 to Dec. 2013

7. Project Title : Entrepreneurship Development Cell Funding agency : AICTE, New Delhi Amount : INR 3.0 lakhs Period : April 2013 to March 2016

8. Project Title : Making Biomass briquette from water hyacinth and energy evaluation Funding agency :Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology, Chennai Amount : INR 2.2 lakhs Period : Sep. 2013 to August 2015

3 Honors / Awards / Achievements

 Recipient of BEST PROJECT AWARD from Manufacturing Division, Anna University, Chennai, .  Awarded a R&D project under YOUNG SCIENTIST category of DST, New Delhi, in 2007.  Recipient of Shri.P.K.Das Memorial BEST FACULTY AWARD IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (Junior) for the year 2011.

Management Responsibilities

1. Remote Centre Coordinator for IIT-Bombay under the National Mission on Education through ICT (MHRD, Govt. of India) project.

2. Chief coordinator of Entrepreneurship Development Cell of IRTT funded by AICTE.

3. Department Research Coordinator and Alumni In-charge.

Research Interests

 Machine Layout Design and Optimization, Biofuels and Bio-Lubricants, Composite and Nano materials

Research / Projects Guidance

1. UG : 30 (From 2002-2003 to till date) 2. PG : Completed - 02; On-going – 02 3. PhD : Completed - 07; On-going - 05

M.E./M.S. by Research projects in Anna University, Chennai Sl Title Name of the student Month & year No and register no. of completion 1 Reverse Engineering S.Gunasekar June 2005 70203420001 2 A quality function deployment approach to S.Vijayaprathapan June 2005 ERP system analysis and design 70203420008 3 Boiler Combustion Analysis in Thermal L.Subbarayan On-going power plant MT 11270331109 4 Pollution reduction in Thermal power plant L.Kumaresan On-going MT 11230331033

PhD supervision in Anna University, Chennai Sl Title Name of the student Month & year of No and register no. completion 1 Investigation on tensile, flexural and impact A.Karthikeyan Viva voce behavior of sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) 7076032115 completed during treated coir fiber reinforced epoxy August 2014 composite

4 2 Influence of silver interlayer’s on the weld P.Kannan Viva voce properties of friction welded dissimilar joints 4086032123 completed during October 2014 3 Investigations on reciprocating wear L.Jayakumar Viva voce

behavior of Al 7075-SiC and Al 6061-Al2O3 10900331023 completed during composites January 2015 4 Rheological, wear and thermal stability G. Senthil Kumar Viva voce studies on sunflower oil with natural and 10931221003 completed during nano metal additives March 2015 5 Studies on Flyash and SiC reinforced Al- K.A.Ramesh Kumar Viva voce 356 metal matrix composites 7076122118 completed during August 2015 6 Wear, thermal conductivity and rheological N.Kanagasabapathi Viva voce studies on soya bean lubricant with nano 7073032113 completed during metal additives October 2015 7 Investigations on electrical discharge S.Murugesan Viva voce machining of Al-SiC metal matrix composite 4080033141 completed during using solid and multichannel electrodes October 2015 8 Al-Sic Nano Composites M.K.Aravindan On-going 10950321005 9 Composite Materials J.Satheesbabu On-going 71070331078 10 Composite Materials S.C.Thiyagarajan On-going 71031221003 11 Performance and emission studies on C.Sasikumar On-going Jatropha biodiesel with nano fuel additives 71030321077 12 Biodiesel A.Tamilvanan On-going 1314269250

Thesis Examiner / Subject Expert

1. Process and Product Innovation through Lean, DFM and Triz concepts – V.R.Muruganantham – Anna University – March 2014

2. Reduction of Hydrogen content in Medium Carbon Chromium and Molybdenum Steels – D.Ravichander – Anna University – June 2015

3. Investigations on Mechanical Properties of Jute Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Polymer Matrix Composite – P.Prabaharan Graceraj – VIT University – August 2015

Journal Publications (with Impact factor/SCImago Journal Rank)

1. P.Kannan, K.Balamurugan and K.Thirunavukkarasu, Influence of Silver Interlayer in Dissimilar 6061-T6 Aluminum MMC and AISI 304 Stainless Steel Friction Welds, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (IJAMT) – DOI: 10.1007/s00170-015-7288-7 (Impact factor – 1.779).

2. C.Sasikumar, K.Balamurugan, S.Rajendran, Naveen Kumar, Process Parameter optimization in Jatropha Methyl Ester yield using Taguchi technique, Materials and Manufacturing Processes - DOI - 10.1080/10426914.2015.1048473 – in press (Impact factor – 1.486).

5 3. K.A.Ramesh Kumar, K.Balamurugan, D.Gnanaraj, Hardness, Tribology and Microstructural studies on Aluminium – Flyash metal Matrix Composites, Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research (JSIR) - Vol. 74, No. 3, 2015, pp. 165-170 (Impact factor 0.587).

4. G.Senthil Kumar, K.Balamurugan and J.Mohanraj, Emission characteristics of sunflower oil based bio-compatible blends of 2T oil, Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research (JSIR), Vol. 74, No. 1, 2015, pp. 48-51 (Impact factor 0.587).

5. P.Kannan, K.Balamurugan and K.Thirunavukkarasu, An experimental study on the effect of silver interlayer on dissimilar friction welds 6061-T6 aluminum MMC and AISI 304 stainless steel, Indian Journal of Engineering & Materials Sciences, Vol. 21, No. 6, 2014, pp. 635-646 (Impact factor 0.641).

6. L.Jayakumar and K.Balamurugan, Reciprocating Wear Behaviour of 7075Al/SiC and 6061Al/Al2O3 Composites: A study of Effect of Reinforcement, Stroke and Load, Tribology in Industry, Vol. 36, No. 2, 2014, pp. 117-126 (SJR – 0.358).

7. L.Jayakumar and K.Balamurugan, Reciprocating Wear behavior of 7075Al/SiC in Comparison with 6061Al/Al2O3 Composites, International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials, Vol. 46C, 2014, pp. 137-144 - DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrmhm.2014.06.007 (Impact factor 1.858).

8. L.Jayakumar and K.Balamurugan, Effect of SiC Amount, Number of Strokes and Applied Load on Reciprocating Wear Behavior of Al-SiC Composites, Science and Engineering of Composite Materials (SECM), Vol. 22, No. 5, 2015, pp. 573-582. DOI 10.1515/secm-2013-0268 (Impact factor 0.593).

9. A.Karthikeyan, K.Balamurugan and A.Kalpana, The effect of sodium hydroxide treatment and fiber length on the tensile property of coir fiber reinforced epoxy composites, Science and Engineering of Composite Materials (SECM), Vol. 21, Issue 3, 2014, pp. 315-322 - DOI 10.1515/secm-2013-0130 (Impact factor 0.593).

10. P.Ilamathi, V.Selladurai, K.Balamurugan, Modelling and optimization of unburned carbon in coal fired boiler using ANN and GA, ASME Journal of Energy Resources Technology, Vol. 135, No. 3, 2013, pp. 032201-1 to 032201-4, doi:10.1115/1.4023328 (Impact factor 1.472)

11. P.Ilamathi, V.Selladurai, K.Balamurugan, A novel approach for modelling of NOx emission reduction in a tangentially fired coal boiler, International Journal of Oil, Gas and Coal Technology, Vol. 6, No. 4, 2013, pp.449–461 (SJR – 0.444).

12. A.Karthikeyan, K.Balamurugan and A.Kalpana, The new approach to improve the impact property of coconut fiber reinforced epoxy composites using sodium laulryl sulfate treatment, Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research (JSIR), Vol. 72, No. 2, 2013, pp. 132-136 (Impact factor 0.587).

13. P.Ilamathi, V.Selladurai, K.Balamurugan, V.T.Sathyanathan, ANN – GA approach for predictive modeling and optimization of NOx emission in a tangentially fired boiler, International Journal of Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, Vol. 15, No. 1, 2013, pp.125-131 - DOI 10.1007/s10098-012-0490-5 (Impact factor – 1.753).

6 14. A.Karthikeyan and K.Balamurugan, Effect of Alkali treatment and fiber Length on Impact Behavior of coir fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites, Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research (JSIR), Vol. 71, No. 9, 2012, pp. 627-631 (Impact factor 0.587).

15. G.SenthilKumar, K.Balamurugan, S.Vinu, M.Radhakrishnan, G.Senthilprabhu, Tribological and emission studies on two stroke petrol engine lubricated with sunflower methyl ester, Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research (JSIR), Vol. 71, No. 8, 2012, pp. 562-565(Impact factor 0.587).

16. N.Kanagasabpathy, K.Balamurugan and K. Mayilsamy, Wear and thermal conductivity studies on nano copper particle suspended soya bean lubricant, Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research (JSIR), Vol. 71, No. 7, 2012, pp. 492-495 (Impact factor 0.587).

17. S. Murugesan and K. Balamurugan, Optimization by Grey Relational Analysis of EDM Parameters in Machining Al-15% SiC MMC Using Multihole Electrode, Journal of Applied Sciences Vol. 12, No. 10, 2012, pp. 963-970 (Impact factor - SJR – 0.071).

18. P.Kannan, K.Balamurugan, K.Thirunavukkarasu, Experimental Investigation on the Influence of Silver Interlayer in Particle Fracture of Dissimilar Friction Welds, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2012, pp.300-304. (Impact Factor for 2011- 1.2083 Calculated by GISI).

19. P.Ilamathi, V.Selladurai, K.Balamurugan, ANN - SQP Approach for NOx emission reduction in coal fired boilers, International Journal of Emerging Electric Power Systems, Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2012, pp. 1–14, DOI: 10.1515/1553-779X.2960 (Impact factor – 0.565)

20. S.Murugesan, K.Balamurugan, C.Sathiya Narayanan, P.G.Venkatakrishnan, Study on EDM of Al-15%SiC MMC using Solid and Multihole electrodes- A Taguchi approach, European Journal of Scientific Research (EJSR)- Vol. 68, Issue 2, 2012, pp. 161-171 (Impact factor 0.493).

21. K.Balamurugan, N.Kanagasabpathy, K.Mayilsamy, Studies on soya bean oil based lubricant for diesel engines, Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research (JSIR), Vol. 69, No. 10, 2010, pp. 794-797 (Impact factor 0.587).

22. K.Balamurugan, V.Selladurai and B.Ilamathi, Manufacturing facilities layout design using genetic algorithm, International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management (IJMTM), Vol. 14, Nos.3/4, 2008, pp. 461-474 (Impact factor 0.523).

23. K.Balamurugan, V.Selladurai and B.Ilamathi, Design and optimization of manufacturing facilities layouts, Journal of Engineering Manufacture (JEM), Vol. 220, No. 8, 2006, pp. 1249-1257 (Impact factor : 0.661).

24. K.Balamurugan, V.Selladurai and B.Ilamathi, Solving unequal area facility layout problems using genetic algorithm, International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management (IJLSM), Vol. 2, No. 3, 2006, pp. 281-301 (Impact factor : 0.534).

Referred Journal Publications

25. A.Tamilvanan, K.Balamurugan, K.Ponappa and B.Madhan Kumar, Using Response Surface Methodology in Synthesis of Ultra-fine Copper Nanoparticles by Electrolysis, International Journal of Nanoscience (Accepted for publication).

7 26. K.Balamurugan, Preparation and testing of hybrid composite materials for automobile components, Journal of Road Transport, Vol. 3, Issue 4, 2015, pp. 40-51.

27. C. Sasikumar , K. Balamurugan, K. M. Nithish Kumar, A. Muthuraja, Nanoparticles added biodiesel to enhance the performance of diesel engine, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research (IJAER), Vol. 10, No.62, 2015, pp. 173-180.

28. C.Sasikumar, K.Balamurugan, A.Muthuraja, K.M.Nithish kumar, Performance improvement of diesel engine using pongamia biodiesel with nanoparticles, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research (IJAER), Vol. 10, No.51, 2015, pp. 719-723.

29. S. Murugesan and K. Balamurugan, Investigation of Machining Parameters in EDM of Al-15%SiCp MMC using Multichannel Electrode by ANOVA and ANN, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research (IJAER), Vol. 10, Number 6, 2015, pp. 14999- 15015.

30. K.Balamurugan, J.Dinesh, R.Kannan, A.Rajeshkumar, S.Amarnath, Low Pressure Biomass Briquetting from Water Hyacinth, International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 4, Issue 6, 2015, pp. 630-640.

31. K.A.Ramesh Kumar, K.Balamurugan, S.Arungalai Vendan, J.Bensam Raj, Investigations on thermal properties, stress and deformation of Al/SiC metal matrix composite based on finite element method, Carbon - Science and Technology Journal, Vol. 6, No. 3, 2014, pp.1-13.

32. K.A.RameshKumar, K.Balamurugan, D.Gnanaraj, S.Ilangovan, Investigations on the effect of flyash on the SiC reinforced aluminium metal matrix composites, Advanced Composites Letters, Vol. 23, Issue 3, 2014, pp. 55-60.

33. G Senthilkumar, K Balamurugan, Rheological, Wear and Thermal Stability Studies on Sunflower Oil with Natural and Nano Metal Additives, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research Vol.9, No. 23, 2014, pp. 21739-21746.

34. G Senthil Kumar and K Balamurugan, Process parameters optimization for synthesis of methyl ester from Sunflower oil using Taguchi technique, Carbon - Science and Technology Journal, Vol. 6, No. 3, 2014, pp. 22 – 29.

35. N.Kanagasapabathy, K.Balamurugan, Design and development of maintenance toolkit for transportation, Journal of Road Transport, Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014, pp. 43-52.

36. K. Balamurugan, M.Saravanan, K.Navinesan, K.G.Prem, G.Karthick Water hyacinth briquette making and energy evaluation, Journal of Biofuels, Vol. 5, No. 1, 2014, pp. 24-31.

37. M.K.Aravindan, K.Balamurugan and G. Murali, Effect of reinforcement of Aluminium 6063 With SiC on Mechanical Beaviour And Microstructure of Metal matrix Composites, Carbon - Science and Technology Journal, Vol. 6, No. 2, 2014, pp. 388 - 394.

38. G.Senthil Kumar, K.Balamurugan and R.Karthi, Optimization of Sunflower Methyl Ester and its Tribological Studies, International Journal of Research in Engineering and Science (IJRES), Vol. 2, Issue 7, 2014, pp.19-24

8 39. A.Karthikeyan, K.Balamurugan and A.Kalpana, The effect of SLS treatment on tensile property of coconut fiber reinforced epoxy composites, IJST-Transactions of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 38, No. M1, 2014, pp. 157-166.

40. A.Tamilvanan, K.Balamurugan, K.Ponappa and B.Madhan Kumar, Copper Nanoparticles: Synthesis Strategies, Properties and Multifunctional Applications, International Journal of Nanoscience, Vol. 13, No. 2, 2014, pp. 1430001-22 (DOI: 10.1142/S0219581X14300016).

41. L.Jayakumar, K.Balamurugan and C.Ezilarasan, Wear and friction behavior of 7075Al- 25 SiC particle composites sliding against automobile friction material, International Review of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 8, No. 1, 2014, pp. 190-196.

42. G.Senthilkumar, K.Balamurugan, P.Karthi, R.Karthi, S.Karuppusamy, Wear and Emission Studies on Pungam Methyl Ester Blended with 2T Lubricating oil, Indian Journal of Engineering, Science and Technology, Vol. 7, No. 1, 2013, pp. 9-15.

43. K.Balamurugan, A.Tamilvanan, M.Anbarasu, S.Akil Mohamed, S.Srihari, Nano-Copper Additive for Reducing NOx Emission in Soya Bean Biodiesel-Fuelled CI Engine, Journal of Biofuels, Vol.4, No. 1, 2013, pp.1-8.

44. P.Kannan, K.Balamurugan, K.Thirunaavukkarasu, Welding of 6061-T6 Aluminium with AISI 304 Stainless Steel by Friction Welding Process using Silver Interlayer, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Research,Vol.3, Number 1, 2013, pp 50- 53, ISSN : 2249-0019.

45. K. A. Ramesh Kumar, K.Balamurugan, D.Gnanaraj, S.Ilangovan, A Study on the Effect of SiC Reinforcement on the Surface and Tribological Behavior on Al-Metal Matrix Composites, Journal of Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vol. 392, 2013, pp. 51-56.

46. P.Kannan, K.Balamurugan, K.Thirunavukkarasu, Reducing the Width of the Softened Zone by Using Silver Interlayer in Dissimilar Friction Welds, International Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, Vol. 6, No. 2, 2012, pp. 95-98.

47. K.Balamurugan, Application of simulation and genetic algorithm for machine layout design, Journal of Information and Optimisation Sciences, Vol. 33, No. 6, 2012, pp. 653- 664 (DOI:10.1080/02522667.2012.10700166).

48. P.Kannan, K.Balamurugan, K.Thirunavukkarasu, M.Sreenivasan, Behaviour of Dissimilar Friction Welds with the introduction of Silver Interlayer, Journal of Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vol. 224, 2012, pp. 178-183.

49. P.Kannan, K.Balamurugan, K.Thirunavukkarasu, Sukumar Puhan, Characterization of Particle Fracture in Dissimilar Friction Welding Containing Silver Interlayer, Journal of Applied Mechanics and Materials Vol. 224, 2012, pp. 280-285

50. P.Kannan, K.Balamurugan, K.Thirunaavukkarasu, Experimental Investigation on the Influence of Silver Interlayer in Particle Fracture of Dissimilar Friction Welds, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, Vol.3, Issue 2, May – August 2012, pp 300 – 304.

51. P.Ilamathi, V.Selladurai, K.Balamuruan, Predictive modelling and optimization of power plant nitrogen oxides emission, International Journal of Artificial Intelligence Vol. 1, No. 1, March 2012, pp. 11-18.

9 52. E.Rajasekar, K.Balamurugan, A.Murugesan, Methanol-Jatropha Bio-diesel tri- compound blends:Environment friendly oxygenated biomass fuel for diesel engines, Indian Journal of Engineering, Science and Technology, Vol. 5, No. 1, 2011, pp. 19-25.

53. K.M.Mohanasundaram, A.T.Ravichandran, K.Balamurugan and A.Anitha, A genetic algorithm approach to optimize the order picking time in a Single Aisle warehouse, Journal on Manufacturing Engineering (JME), Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2008, pp. 83-87.

54. K.Balamurugan, V.Selladurai and B.Ilamathi, Facility layout design using genetic algorithm, Industrial Engineering Journal, Vol. XXXVI, No. 4, 2007, pp. 5-11.

55. K.Balamurugan and B.Ilamathi, A quality function deployment approach to ERP business process design, Indian Journal of Information Science and Technology (IJIST), Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2006, pp. 21-27.

56. K.Balamurugan, B.Ilamathi and V.Selladurai, Fuzzy expert system for wire EDM process control, Journal on Manufacturing Engineering (JME), Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2006, pp. 7-9.

57. B.Ilamathi, K.Balamurugan, and V.Selladurai, Optimization of Multi-Objective Multi- pass Turning Operation using Genetic Algorithm, Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management (MT&M), Vol. 1, No. 2, 2005, pp. 15-20.

58. K.Balamurugan, V.Selladurai and B.Ilamathi, Solving facility layout problems using excel and genetic algorithm, Indian Journal of Information Science and Technology (IJIST), Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2005, pp. 43-52.

59. K.Balamurugan, V.Selladurai and B.Ilamathi, Optimization of machine layout problems, Journal on Manufacturing Engineering(JME), Vol. 4, Issue 4, 2005, pp. 41-44.

60. S.R.Devadasan, M.Karhikeyan, K.Kannan, G.Sundararaj and K.Balamurugan, Financial accounting system for quality circle programs, Participation and Empowerment – an International Journal, Vol. 7, No 4, 1999, pp 72-87.

Conference Publications

61. K.Balamurugan, J.Dinesh, A.Rajeshkumar, S.Amarnath, R.Kannan, Low pressure biomass briquetting from water hyacinth, International conference MULTICON’15, Muthayammal Engineering College, 29&30 April 2015.

62. S.Murugesan, K.Balamurugan, C.SathiyaNarayanan, ANN Modeling of MRR and SR in EDM of Al-15% SiC Metal Matrix Composites using Multichannel Electrode, International Conference on Advances in Production and Industrial Engineering, NIT Trichy, 20 & 21, February 2015.

63. K.Balamurugan and P.Vignesh, Fuel briquette from water hyacinth and energy evaluation, Indian Technology Congress, NIMHANS Convention Centre, Bangalore, 21- 22 August, 2014.

64. R.Karthi, G.Senthil Kumar and K.Balamurugan, Preparation of Sunflower based Lubricants and its Optimization, Second International Conference on Advance Trends in Engineering and Technology (ICATET-2014), Arya College of Engineering & Information Technology, Jaipur, Rajastan, 18-19, April 2014.

10 65. N.Kanagasabapathi, K.Balamurugan and K.Mayilsamy, Soya Bean and mineral oil based lubricants – their tribological performance for piston liner and rings, International Conference on Advancements and Futuristic Trends in Mechanical and Material Engineering, Punjab Technical University, Punjab, October 3-6, 2013, pp. 411- 416.

66. P.Kannan, K.Balamurugan, K.Thirunavukkarasu, Analysis of the Friction Welding Process using Silver Interlayer in Relation to the Welding of 6061-T6 Al and AISI 304 SS, International Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, July 29-31, 2013.

67. N.Kanagasabapathi, K.Balamurugan and K.Mayilsamy, A study on wear texture of piston –cylinder liner set up using nano-copper suspended soya bean lubricant, International Conference on Innovative Research in Engineering and Technology (ICIRET), Park college of Engineering, Coimbatore, January 3-5, 2013, pp. 1-5.

68. A.Karthikeyan, K.Balamurugan, A.Kalpana, Kirubakaran, The effect of fiber length and surface modification on the tensile property of NaOH treated coir fiber reinforced epoxy composites, International Conference on Sustainable Manufacturing, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, July 29-31, 2013.

69. P.Kannan, K.Balamurugan, K.Thirunavukkarasu, Dissimilar Friction Welding of 6061 – T6 Aluminium and AISI 304 Stainless Steel by using Silver Interlayer, National Conference on Recent Trends in Manufacturing Technology (RTMT – 2013), Anna University, Chennai, April 25 & 26, 2013.

70. L.Jayakumar, K.Balamurugan, K.Santhoshkumar, & SB.Saddam Hussain, Wear behavior of 7075Al-SiC composite against automobile friction material, International Conference on Design, Analysis, Manufacturing and Simulation (ICDAMS), Saveetha University, Chennai, March 21 & 22, 2013.

71. P.Kannan, K.Balamurugan, K.Thirunavukkarasu, Welding of 6061-T6 Aluminium with AISI304 Stainless Steel by Friction Welding Process using Silver Interlayer, World Congress on Frontiers of Mechanical, Aeronautical and Automobile Engineering (WCFMAAE-2013), Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi (IITD), Feb. 2 & 3, 2013.

72. G.Senthilkumar, K.Balamurugan, V.Veerapandiprabhu and S.Karthi, Experimental investigation of sunflower based lubricants with nanoparticle additives in petrol engines, National conference on Optimisation Techniques in Engineering Sciences, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, April 19-20, 2013.

73. G.Senthilkumar, K.Balamurugan, S.Karthi and V.Veerapandiprabhu, Production of Sunflower oil Methyl Ester by Optimised Alkali-catalysedmethanolysis, National conference on Optimisation Techniques in Engineering Sciences, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, April 19-20, 2013.

74. C.Sasikumar, K.Balamurugan, R.Arunkumar and A.Ramakrishnan, Production of Jatropha Methyl Ester by Optimised Alkali-catalysedmethanolysis, National conference on Optimisation Techniques in Engineering Sciences, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, April 19-20, 2013.

75. G.Senthilkumar, K.Balamurugan and J.Mohanraj, Experimental Studies on sunflower based lubricant for two stroke engines, International conference on Innovations in Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, September 3-5, 2012, pp. ME103-107.

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76. P.Kannan, K.Balamurugan, K.Thirunavukkarasu, Experimental Investigation on the Influence of Silver Interlayer in Particle Fracture of Dissimilar Friction Welds, International Conference on Thermal, Material and Mechanical Engineering (ICTMME 2012), Planetary Scientific Research Center, Singapore, July 15-16,2012.

77. G.Senthil Kumar, K.Balamurugan, S.Karthi and V.Veerapandi Prabhu, Studies on sunflower based lubricants and its maximum yield production – A review, CSIR sponsored National Conference on Green Automobile Conceptualizations Towards Sustainable Development – 2012 (GACSD - 2012), 05-06, October 2012, Kavery College of Engineering, Mecheri, Salem, pp 16.

78. G.Senthil Kumar, K.Balamurugan, V.Veerapandi Prabhu and S.Karthi, Studies on sunflower based lubricants with nano particles additives in engine – A review, CSIR sponsored National Conference on Green Automobile Conceptualizations Towards Sustainable Development – 2012 (GACSD - 2012), 05-06, October 2012, Kavery College of Engineering, Mecheri, Salem, pp 16.

79. G.Senthil Kumar, K.Balamurugan, P.Karthi, R.Karthi and S.Karuppusamy, Experimental studies on pungam oil based lubricant for engine applications, CSIR sponsored National Conference on Green Automobile Conceptualizations Towards Sustainable Development – 2012 (GACSD - 2012), 05-06, October 2012, Kavery College of Engineering, Mecheri, Salem, pp 15.

80. G.Senthil Kumar, K.Balamurugan, S.Vinu, M.Radhakrishnan and G.Senthil Prabhu Tribological Test and Emission Analysis of 2 stroke Lubrication oil blend with Sunflower Methyl Ester in Petrol Engine”, Sixth National Conference on Optimization Techniques in Engineering Sciences and Technology (OPTEST - 2011), 15 -16 April 2011, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, pp 93.

81. G.Senthilkumar, P.K.Jayadev, K.Balamurugan, A.G.Sasikumar, P.SubashChandran, Productivity improvement in Automated Storage and Retrieval System – A Case Study, National Conference on Optimization Techniques in Engineering Sciences and Technologies, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, March 2009.

82. M.Sabarinath, N.Kanagasapabathy, K.Balamurugan, Design and development of maintenance toolkit for transportation, National Conference on Soft Computing, Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode, March 19&20, 2009, pp. 244-251.

83. K.Balamurugan, Modelling and optimisation of multi-objective facilities layout problems using excel and genetic algorithm, International Conference on Recent Trends in Materials and Mechanical Engineering, Dr.Mahalingam College of Engineering & Technology, Pollachi, Dec. 18-20, 2008, pp. 632-639.

84. K.M.Mohanasundaram, A.T.Ravichandran, K. Balamurugan and A. Anitha, A genetic algorithm approach to optimize order picking time in a warehouse, National Conference on Contemporary approaches in Design and Manufacturing, AlgappaChettiar College of Engineering, Karaikudi, 21 April 2006.

85. K.Balamurugan, V. Selladurai and B. Ilamathi, A genetic algorithm approach to facility layout problems 3rd International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR), Cranfield University, UK, Sep. 6-8, 2005. (Participated and presented the paper)

12 86. N.S.Vijayaprathapan and K. Balamurugan, A QFD approach to ERP system design, National Conference on Advances in Engineering Design, Bannari Amman Inst. Of Technology, Sathyamangalam, April 29 & 30, 2005, pp. 1016 – 1023.

87. K.Balamurugan, V.Selladurai and B. Ilamathi, Facility Layout Design using Simulation and Genetic Algorithm, XXXXV National Convention of IIIE, Visakapatnam, Dec. 12- 14, 88-95, 2003.

88. K.Balamurugan, B.Ilamathi and A.T.Ravichandran, A Knowledge based methodology for the measurement of Manufacturing Flexibility, National Conference on World Class Manufacturing, Amirta Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, May 7-9, 2003.

89. K.Balamurugan and B.Ilamathi, A Survey on Advanced Optimization Techniques and its Industrial Applications, National Conference on Advanced Manufacturing Technology, NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad, Feb. 15-16, 2003.

90. K.Balamurugan and B.Ilamathi, Modelling, Virtual Simulation and Flexibility Measurement of Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS), International Conference on Digital Aided Modelling and Simulation (DAMS 2003), organized by Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Jan. 6-8, 2003.

91. B.Ilamathi and K.Balamurugan, Genetic Algorithm approach to optimize Multi- objective Multi pass Turning Operation”, International Conference on Operations Research for Development (ICORD 2002), ORSI Chennai & Bangalore Chapter,, Chennai, Dec. 27-30, 2002.

92. K.Balamurugan and B.Ilamathi, Flexible Manufacturing System Layout design and analysis through Simulation, National Conference on Future Trends in Mechanical Engineering Research & Development, Bharath Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai, Dec. 13-14, 2002.

93. B.Ilamathi, K.Balamurugan and C.Sasikumar, Fuzzy Java Expert System Shell (FJESS) for CNC Wire EDM process, National Seminar on Recent Trends in Production and Industrial Engineering, G. Pulla Reddy Engineering College, , Dec. 9, 2002, pp. 154-158.

94. K.Balamurugan and B.Ilamathi, Quick Response Manufacturing – A Complete Business Enabler for 21st Century, National Seminar on Recent Trends in Production and Industrial Engineering, G. Pulla Reddy Engineering College, Hyderabad, Dec. 9, 2002, pp. 103-109.

95. K.Balamurugan, K.S.Ramkumar and P.K.Jayadev, Modelling and Simulation of Pump Assembly using IGRIP, Delmia users conference 2000 ASEAN & SARRC Region, Bangalore, July 13-14, 2000, pp. 1-4.

96. S.R.Devadasan, S.Muthu and K.Balamurugan, Human Resources and Development and Planning for Effective maintenance management system (EMMS), National Seminar on Transition from learning to work: HRD strategies in Technical Education, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, July 15-16, 1999, pp 81-85.

97. S.R.Devadasan and K.Balamurugan, Accounting Quality Circle Programme in Indigeneous Operational Environments, Proceedings of the National Conference on Quality Engineering in Aerospace Technology, Organized by Centre for Military Airworthiness & Certification (CEMILAC), Bangalore and Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) at Bangalore during August 20 - 21, 1999, pp. G-25-31.

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98. S.R.Devadasan, G.Sundararaj and K.Balamurugan, Financial Accountability of Quality Circle Programme, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Manufacturing Technology for 21st & Reorganization of Engineering Education, March 1999. This seminar was organized by Production Engineering Department of Govt. Engineering College, Thrissur during March 19-20, 1999.

Subjects Handled

1. Rapid Prototyping and Tooling (UG &PG) 9. Total Quality Management (UG) 2. Flexible Competitive Manufacturing 10. Machine Design and Drawing (UG) Systems (PG) 11. Engineering Metrology and 3. Design of Cellular Manufacturing Measurements (UG) Systems (PG) 12. Finite Element Method (UG) 4. Product Design & Development 13. Production Planning and Control (UG) Strategies (PG) 14. Automobile Engineering (UG) 5. Information System Analysis & Design 15. Advanced I.C. Engines (UG) (PG) 16. Computer Integrated Manufacturing (UG) 6. Engineering Graphics (UG) 17. Computer Aided Design Laboratory (UG) 7. Unconventional Machining Process (UG) 18. Engineering Practice Laboratory (UG) 8. Principles of Management (UG) 19. Engineering Metrology Laboratory (UG)

Professional Membership

1. Life Member in Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) 2. Member in Indian Institution of Production Engineers (IIPE)

Book Publications

Sl Title of the Author(s) ISBN Publisher and No book Month/ year of publication 1 CNC Machines Dr.K.Balamurugan 978-93-81972-53-3 November 2014 A.E. Publications, Coimbatore 2 Additive Dr.K.Balamurugan 978-93-81972-55-7 December 2014 Manufacturing A.E. Publications, Coimbatore 3 CNC Dr.K.Balamurugan 978-93-81972-56-4 December 2014 Programming A.E. Publications, Coimbatore 4 Water Hyacinth Dr.K.Balamurugan 978-93-81972-58-8 January 2015 – Waste to A.E. Publications, Wealth Coimbatore 5 Non-destructive Dr.K.Balamurugan 978-93-81972-59-5 February 2015 testing A.E. Publications, Coimbatore

14 International / National Conferences organized as Organizing Secretary

1. International Conference on Advances in Materials, Product Design and Manufacturing Systems, (ICMPM 2005) at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam during December 12-14, 2005 in association with North Carolina A&T State University, USA (Received INR 30,000 (CSIR) + INR 25,000 (TNSCST) as grant).

2. National Conference Recent Trends in Information Technology based Education and Training (RITE 2005) at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam on October 19 & 20, 2005 (Received INR 50,000 grant from DoIT).

3. National Conference E-factory : Technologies and Challenges at Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode on August 24 & 25, 2007 (Received INR 50,000 (DoIT) + INR 25,000 (CSIR) as grant).

4. National Conference Soft Computing at Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode on March 19 & 20, 2009 (Received INR 25,000 grant from CSIR).

Short-term courses / Workshops Organized as Coordinator

1. One-day workshop on Quality in Engineering Education at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam on Sep. 21, 2002.

2. Two-day workshop on Engineering Mechanics at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam during June 20-21, 2003.

3. Three-day awareness programme on Research Opportunities in Mechanical Engineering Sciences at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam during Nov. 21-23, 2003.

4. AICTE-ISTE Sponsored STTP on Green Manufacturing Strategies for Process Industries at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam during March 29-April 3, 2004 (Received INR 45,000/= as grant).

5. AICTE-ISTE Sponsored STTP on Strategies to Improve Quality in Engineering Education at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam during May 24- 29, 2004 (Received INR 90,000/= as grant).

6. Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) Sponsored Three-day workshop on Environmental Science and Engineering at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam during July 22-24, 2004 (Received INR 20,000/= as grant).

7. Induction programme for Young Faculty Members at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam during Sep. 4-5, 2004.

8. Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency sponsored awareness Programme on Uses of Renewable Energy Sources in Education Institutions at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam on 09.10.2004 (Received INR 5,000/= as grant).

9. Faculty Development Programme on Total Quality Management atBannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam during Nov. 26-28, 2004.

10. MoEF Sponsored NEAC on Managing E-waste at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam on June 29, 2005 (Received INR 5,000/= as grant).

15 11. Induction programme for Young Faculty at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam on July 16, 2005.

12. MoEF Sponsored Three-day workshop on Environmental Conscious Design and Manufacturing at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam during August 12-14, 2005 (Received INR 30,000/= as grant).

13. AICTE Sponsored Staff Development Programme on Recent Trends in Manufacturing System Design and Optimization at Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode, during April 22-May 5, 2007(Received INR 1,80,000/= as grant).

14. AICTE-ISTE sponsored short-term training programme on Trends in Robotics and Automation at Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode, during May 12-16, 2008 (Received INR 90,000/= as grant).

15. AICTE Sponsored Staff Development Programme on Artificial Intelligence Applications in Manufacturing at Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode, during April 4-18,2009 (Received INR 2,00,000/= as grant).

16. ISTE sponsored workshop on Heat Transfer at Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode, during Nov. 29-Dec. 10, 2011 (Received INR 1,75,000/= as grant from IIT-Bombay).

17. AICTE Sponsored Staff Development Programme on Nano Materials – Synthesis, Characterization and Engineering Applications at Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode, during Dec. 11 – 24, 2011 (Received INR 7,00,000/= as grant).

18. ISTE workshop on Writing Effective Conference papers at Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode, on 18th& 19th Feb. 2012 (Received INR 50,000/= as grant).

19. ISTE workshop on Computational Fluid Dynamics at Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode, during 12-22 June 2012, (Received INR 1,00,000/= as grant).

20. ISTE workshop on Introduction to Research Methodologies at Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode, during 25th June to 4th July 2012, (Received INR 1,00,000/= as grant).

21. One-day workshop on Nano Materials at Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode, on 18.09.2012.

22. ISTE workshop on Aakash for Education at Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode, during 10-11 November 2012.

Progammes organized under EDC

Sl Particulars of activities Period No 1 Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp 20.08.2013 to 22.08.2013 2 EDP on Starting of Automobile Service station 08.10.2013 to 10.10.2013 3 EDP on Electronic product idea realisation and 22.01.2014 commercialisation

16 4 Skill Development Programme on Project Management for 24.02.2014 Civil Engineers 5 Awareness programme on Intellectual Property Rights 24.03.2014

Guest Lectures Delivered

1. Knowledge-based Methodology for the Measurement of Manufacturing Flexibility in Quality Month Celebrations at M/s ROOTS industries Ltd., Coimbatore on 30.11.2004.

2. Manufacturing Simulation in Workshop on Manufacturing Simulation and Optimization at Sengunthar Engineering College, on 27.09.2008.

3. Optimization using Evolver in Workshop on Quantitative Techniques for Research at Kongu Engineering College, on 15.12.2008.

4. Served as Chair Person in Manufacturing Session in International Conference on Recent Trends in Materials and Mechanical Engineering, Dr.Mahalingam College of Engineering & Technology, Pollachi, Dec. 18-20, 2008

5. Genetic Algorithm in Intensive workshop on Matlab at IRTT on 26.6.2009.

6. Nanoparticle Synthesis & Applications to Lubricants in AICTE sponsored conference on Nano Technology applications in Engineering and Technology held at IRTT on 22 & 23 August 2009.

7. Computer Aided Process Planning in AICTE – SDP on Newer trends in CAD/CAM at Sona College of Technology, Salem, on 17.11.2009.

8. Genetic Algorithm optimization using Evolver in Karpagam College of Technology, Coimbatore on 27.1.2010.

9. Nano Biotechnology in CSIR workshop on NanoBioSensor Applications held at IRTT on 17.2.2010.

10. Nano additives for Bio-Lubricant & Bio-Diesel in CSIR seminar on Applications of Tribological nanofluids for current and future at Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, on 28.03.2012.

11. Overview of Genetic Algorithm in AICTE SDP on Multi-objective optimization Techniques for Manufacturing Processes held at Muthayammal Engineering College on 27.4.2012.

12. Nano additives for Bio-Lubricant & Bio-Diesel in CSIR seminar on Alternate fuels – sustainable sources and utilization techniques at Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, on 31.08.2012.

13. Nanotechnology in CSIR seminar on Green Automobile Conceptualizations towards Sustainable Development at Kavery College of Engineering, Mecheri, on 06.10.2012.

14. Optimisation using evolver in TEQIP II sponsored FDP on Non-Traditional Optimisation Techniques for Research and Industrial Needs at Government College of Technology, Coimbatore on 14.10.2012.

17 15. Technical Entrepreneurship in AICTE sponsored FDP programme on Electronic Product Idea Realization and Commercialization, at Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode, on 22.01.2014.

16. Sensors in Automobiles in AICTE sponsored FDP programme on Smart Material Sensors in Automobile and Bio-medical applications, at The Kavery College of Engineering, Mecheri, on 13.02.2014.

17. Genetic Algorithm and evolver in ISTE sponsored short course on Intelligent Optimisation Techniques in Engineering Sciences at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, on 15.05.2014.

18. Optimization using Evolver in One day workshop on Advancements in Optimization techniques at Kumaraguru College of Technology on 17-07-2015.

Short-term course/ Workshop Attended

1. Short-term course on CNC Programming and CAM at Anna University, Chennai, during Dec. 17-23, 1997.

2. Short-term course on CNC Programming at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam during May 6-10, 2002.

3. Two-day workshop on Rapid Prototyping, Tooling, Manufacturing technologies for product development at PSG College of Tech., Coimbatore during May. 17-18, 2002.

4. Two-week workshop on Finite Element Method – Theory & Practice at Srinidhii Institute of Science & Technology, Hyderabad during Nov. 20-30, 2002.

5. Two weekend workshop on Manufacturing Simulation Using Arena 7.0 at PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore on Jan. 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2003.

6. UNESCO Sponsored Regional Training programme on Simulation Models in Engineering & Technology at IIT Madras, Chennai during Sep. 9-20, 2003.

7. International workshop on IT Enabled Manufacturing, Logistics and Supply Chain Management at IISC, Bangalore during Dec. 15-16, 2003.

8. In-Country Training Programme on Emerging Trends in IT based Education and Training at NITTTR, Chennai during April 12-24, 2004.

9. AICTE Sponsored Short Course on Trends in Handling Technologies (T-HAT), at Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai during July 2-3, 2004. 10. National Seminar on Virtual Instrumentation in Engineering Education, at National Instruments Ltd., Bangalore on 08.11.2004

11. Workshop on TQM in Education at PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore during Dec. 10-11, 2004.

12. Workshop on Harnessing IT in Teaching – Learning Process, at Jansons School of Business, Coimbatore on Jan. 22, 2005.

13. Seminar on Supply Chain Management and Customer Relationship Management at CSI Chapter, Coimbatore during June 10-11, 2005.

18 14. Short-course on Genetic Algorithms for Engineering Optimization at KanGAL, IIT, Kanpur during July 20-22, 2005.

15. International workshop on Supply Chain Management at CIT, Coimbatore during August 19-20, 2005.

16. One day workshop on Research Methodology for College Teachers at PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore on 3rd Dec. 2005.

17. Workshop on Soft Skills at Infosys Technologies, Mysore from March 25-30, 2007.

18. National Seminar on Fibre Reinforced Composites, Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, from 4.10.2007 & 5.10.2007.

19. Two day workshop on Testing and Characterization of Materials at IIT-Madras during 19-20, December 2009.

20. National workshop on Recent Advances in Eco-Friendly Lubricants at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore on 8.4.2010 and 9.4.2010.

21. TNSTC sponsored National workshop on Nano and Micro Machining at Sona College of Technology, Salem, on 21.5.2010.

22. ISTE sponsored workshop on Heat Transfer at IIT-Bombay, Mumbai, from 12.9.2011 to 16.9.2011.

23. ISTE sponsored workshop on Introduction to Research Methodologies for Coordinators at IIT-Bombay, Mumbai, from 9.6.2012 to 15.6.2012.

24. BARC sponsored two day workshop on Micro-Nanotechnology for societal cause at PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, on 04.10.2012 and 05.10.2012.

25. TEQIP-II sponsored FDP on Current Research Trends in Nanoscience and Technology and application in Solar Cells at Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, from 15.05.2013 to 21.05.2013.

26. TEQIP-II sponsored FDP on CNC Technology at PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, from 18.11.2013 to 24.11.2013.

27. AICTE sponsored SWSS on Automotive Electronics and Infotronics for safety and comfort at PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, from 1.12.2013 to 14.12.2013.

28. AICTE sponsored FDP on Entrepreneurship at Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology, from 10.11.2014 to 23.11.2014.

29. AICTE sponsored FDP on Recent trends in testing of automobile systems and components at PSG College of Technology from 3.5.2015 to 16.5.2015.

19 Personal Details

 Date of Birth & Age : 4.6.1977 ; 38 years  Languages Known : Tamil, English  Marital Status : Married  Passport Details : No. M1423675 valid up to 21.8.2024  Countries visited : UK  Present Salary : Rs. 1,12,907 + Employer EPF : Rs. 13,369 (PB-4)  Spouse Name and Job : Dr.P.ILAMATHI M.E., Ph.D. Assistant Professor in Production Engg., GCT, Coimbatore

References

Dr. V. Selladurai Dr. K. Mayilsamy Principal, Principal, Coimbatore Institute of Technology Institute of Road and Transport Technology Coimbatore – 641 014, TN, India Erode – 638 316, TN, India Email : [email protected] Email : [email protected]

Place : Coimbatore Date : 05.11.2015 Dr.K.Balamurugan

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