Dr. K. Venkatesh Raja
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Sona College of Technology, Salem
– 636 005 India
Phone : +91-9442592145 | Email : venkateshraja.mech@sonatech.ac.in
Area of Specialization
Spirituality, Human bio-energy fields & Sub-consious mind, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering Design, Optimization, Machine Design, Computer aided Engineering & Analysis
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Academic Background
University/ Board |
Degree |
Year |
Field of Specialization |
Anna university, Chennai |
Ph.D |
2015 |
Engineering Design |
Anna University, Chennai |
M.E |
2007 |
Engineering Design |
Periyar University |
B.E |
2004 |
Mechanical Engineering |
Academic & Industrial Career
University / College |
Designation |
Period |
Sona College of Technology |
Assistant Professor |
02.07.2014 - till date |
Selvam College of Technology |
Assistant Professor |
01.07.2013 to 30.04.2014 |
Subjects Handled
- Machine Learning
- Data Analytics
- Product design and development
- Operations Research
- Finite Element Analysis
- Strength of Materials
- Kinematics of Machines
- Design of Machine Elements
- Mechanics of Machines
- Engineering Economics and Cost Analysis
- Engineering Economics & Finance
- Electric, hybrid & fuel cell vehicles
- Automotive safety
- Intelligent vehicle technology
- Vehicle dynamics
Sponsored Programs Organized
- IEI sponsored one day workshop on ‘Computer Aided Engineering using Finite Element Analysis & ANSYS’, 28th March 2018.
- IEI Sponsored one day workshop on ‘Advanced Materials: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications’, 25th September 2019.
- IEI Sponsored all India workshop on “Material Informatics & soft Computing Application using Machine Learning & FEA”, 13th and 14th March, 2020.
- One week online International workshop on “Machine Learning with Python Programming”, from July 9th to 16th , 2020.
- Online workshop on “Art of writing research Article”, on 25th September, 2020.
- AICTE - ATAL sponsored Five Days Faculty Development Training Program (FDP) on “Secrets of human bio-energy fields & subconscious mind”, 12th – 16th July, 2021.
- IEI Sponsored all India workshop on “Miracles of Spiritual Science, Meditation & power of sub-conscious mind”, 12th and 13th March, 2023.
Publications
- Optimization of operation sequencing in CAPP using simulated annealing technique (SAT). The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 54(5), 721-728, 2011. (Springer International publishing) (SCI)
- Optimization of Operation Sequencing in CAPP Using Super hybrid Genetic Algorithms-Simulated Annealing Technique. ISRN Mechanical Engineering, 2011. (Hindawi Publications) (SCOPUS)
- Assessment on assorted hyper-elastic material models applied for large deformation soft finger contact problems. International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design, 7(4), 299-305, 2011. (Springer International publishing) (SCI)
- Effect of constrained layers on vibrational characteristics of a composite sandwich system—A finite element based critical investigation. International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design, 7(4), 291-298, 2011. (Springer International publishing) (SCI)
- Finite element based investigation on vibrational performance of a sandwich system. Journal of Vibration and Control, 18(9), 1284-1290, 2012. (SAGE International publishing) (SCI)
- A Novel Hybrid Metaheuristic Scatter Search-Simulated Annealing Algorithm for Solving Flexible Manufacturing System Layout. European Journal of Scientific Research, 73(1), 52-61, 2012. (SCOPUS)
- Repair Shop Job Scheduling With Parallel Operators And Multiple Constraints Using Simulated Annealing. International Journal of Computational Intelligence Systems 6, no. 2 (2013): 223-233. (Atlantis Press) (SCI)
- Assessment and influence of internal rigid core on the contact parameters for soft hemispherical fingertips Journal of Polymer Engineering, 34.2 (2014): 145-152.
(De-Gruyter publishing, Germany) (SCI)
- Hybrid Sorting Immune Simulated Annealing Algorithm For Flexible Job Shop Scheduling. International Journal of Computational Intelligence Systems, 8(3), 2015, 455-466. (Atlantis Press) (SCI)
- Assessment on the contact factors of a sandwich soft finger model–An experimental investigation. International Journal of Materials Research, 106(5), pp.521-526.(2015) (Hanser Publications) (SCI)
- Assessment of the contact behavior of a soft hemispherical finger tip in curved profile grasping. International Journal of Materials Research, 107(9), pp.777-782. (2016) (Hanser Publications) (SCI)
- Assessment of contact parameters of soft splined hemispherical finger-tip pressed against a concave profile. Materials Research Express, 5(6), 065319. (2018)
(IOP Publishing) (SCI)
- Assessment of soft materials for anthropomorphic soft robotic fingertips, Materials Testing, Materials Testing, 60(9), pp.902-906, (2018) (Hanser Publications) (SCI)
- The haptic and perceptional characteristics of an anthrophopomorphic curved soft finger structure, Curved and Layered Structures, 6(1), pp. 161 – 168. (2019) (Hanser Publications) (SCI)
- Machine learning in optimization of multi-hole drilling using a hybrid combinatorial IGSA algorithm, Concurrent Engineering: Research and Applications, 28(2), pp. 130 – 141 (2020) (SAGE International Publishing) (SCI)
- Assessment and Prioritization of the Critical Factors Triggering Road Accidents in India. International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering, 11(2), pp.207-211. (2021) (IIETA Publications) (SCOPUS)
- Vibration Analysis of a multi core sandwich composite beam with cutouts – A critical investigation. Materials Research Express, (2021)
(IOP Publishing) (SCI)
- Assessment and effect of reinforcement of multi-walled carbon nanotubes in Ni-Al2O3 and Ni-SiC nanocomposite coatings using pulse reverse electrodeposition technique. Letters on Materials, 11(3), pp.244-248. (2021) (Institute for Metals Superplasticity Problems of Russian Academy of Sciences) (Web of Science & SCOPUS)
- Assessment on the Optimum Performance of a Novel 3 Axes Micro EDM Developed for Commercial Applications. Strojnícky časopis-Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 71(2), pp.305-316. (2021) (SCOPUS)
- "The combined effect of acetone and ZnO with diesel–biodiesel blends on the performance, combustion and emission characteristics of diesel engine." Environmental Technology 44, no. 23 (2023): 3575-3584. (Taylor & Francis) (SCI)
- Assessment of Influence of the Process Parameters on Electrochemical Micromachining of 15-5 PH Stainless Steel. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ELECTROCHEMICAL SCIENCE, 17(3). (2022) (Elsevier) (SCI)
- "Improvement of micro-electrochemical discharge machining of austenitic stainless steel 316L using NaOH electrolyte containing N2." International Journal of Electrochemical Science 17, no. 7 (2022): 220747. (Elsevier) (SCI)
- "Implementation of bi-directional searching Chemical Reaction Optimization (CRO) algorithm towards achieving cutting tool indexing time minimization in Automatic Tool Changer (ATC)." Journal of Engineering Research 11, no. 1A (2023). (Elsevier) (SCI)
- "Experimental assessment on the contact characteristics of 3D printed flexible poly lactic acid (PLA) soft fingertips." International Journal of Materials Research 113, no. 12 (2022): 1033-1044. (Hanser Publications) (SCI)
- "Machine Learning Approach for Material Analytics and Classification-Insights Based on a Criminal Forensic Investigation Data." International Journal of Safety & Security Engineering 13, no. 2 (2023). (IIETA Publications) (SCOPUS)
- "Synthesis and characteristics evaluation of magnesium alloy (AZ91) nanocomposite developed with ZrO2 via liquid state stir cast process." Sādhanā 48, no. 3 (2023): 188. (Springer) (SCI)
- Mechanical behavior of LM26/SiC/TiO2/Ni-Gr reinforced hybrid metal matrix composites – An experimental investigation, Journal of Ceramic Processing Research, 2023, 24(3), pp. 569–577. (SCI)
- An Artificial Intelligence based automated case-based reasoning (CBR) system for severity investigation and root-cause analysis of road accidents–Comparative analysis with the predictions of ChatGPT." Journal of Engineering Research (2023). (Elsevier) (SCI)
NPTEL / Other Course Certifications
- NPTEL Online-Completed Introduction to Composites from July to October 2023.
- NPTEL Online-Completed Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things from July to October 2022.
- NPTEL Online-Completed Fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing Technologies from July 2021 to October 2021.
- NPTEL Online-Completed Nature and Properties of Materials from February to April 2020.
Other Accomplishments
- Approved Supervisor for Anna University, Chennai
- Member – Board of Studies, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sona College of Technology
- Reviewer for Leading International Journals Published by Elsevier, Springer, SAGE etc.
- Reviewed more than 100+ papers towards scholarly contribution.
- Outstanding reviewer award from International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, Elsevier publications.
- Outstanding reviewer award from Archives of Civil & Mechanical Engineering, Elsevier publications.
- Outstanding reviewer award from Measurement, Elsevier publications.
- Member of Institution of Engineers (MIE)
- Life member of Indian Society of Technical Education (ISTE)
- H Index – 9
- i10 Index – 8