KEC Faculty Profile

Number of Citations                                            : 4169

Number of h-index                                                : 25

Number of i10 index                                                   : 39

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Number of books published                                 : 01

Number of Funded research projects                       : 01

Number of consultancy projects                             : 05 (More than Rs. 40792)

Number of Funded Program Organized                : 03

No. of PhD students awarded                                      : 04

No. of PhD students guiding                                        : 05

DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENTS: 

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1. "World’s Top 2% Scientists”, published by Stanford University in the year 2025.

2. "World’s Top 2% Scientists”, published by Stanford University in the year 2024.

3. "World’s Top 2% Scientists”, published by Stanford University in the year 2023.

4. “World’s Top 2% Scientists”, published by Stanford University in the year 2021

5. "World’s Top 2% Scientists”, published by Stanford University in the year 2020

RESEARCH PROJECTS:

1. Principal Investigator for the research project titled, “Predication of Creep Life of Hybrid Reinforced Epoxy Composites for Structural Application”, Under the Scheme of SEED grant, Sponsored by Kongu Engineering College, Amount: Rs.4.75 lakhs, Duration: 2 years. (Ref. No. KEC/R&D/SGRS/07/2021 dated 27.12.2021). 

PATENT:

1. "Multi Harvester and Land Preparator" Product patent, Application No.: 201641016349 A & Date of Publication: 22.03.2019

2. "Elephant Foot Yarm Cutting machine" Design Patent, Application No.: 434671-001 & 18.10.2024

RECOGNITIONS

1. Approved Supervisor under Anna University, Chennai (Supervisor Reg. No. 2420483).

2. International Advisory Committee member in International Symposium on “Lightweight and Sustainable Polymeric Materials (LSPM’23)” organized by King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Bangkok, Thailand on 17th February 2023.

3. International Editorial board Member of “Frontiers in Materials” in Polymeric and Composite Materials SCI Journal for special issue on June 2022.

4. Jury panel member in “Smar India Hackathon” in 14C (INTELLECTUALS FOR CREATIVITY) a group of offline events organized by Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC- KEC) during the period of March 2022 at Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, Tamilnadu.

5. International Advisory Board Member in call for special issue on “Trends and Developments In naturel fiber Composites” in Applied Science and Engineering Progress Scopus journal on August 2021.

6. Conference Chair in the National Conference on “Sustainable Materials and Design”, Kongu Engineering College, Erode, Tamilnadu, India held on 18th and 19th March 2016.

7. Jury in the IGNITRO 15 National level technical symposium organized by SAE – KEC student chapter on 06.03.2015.

8. Chairperson for technical session in the national conference on “Innovation in Mechanical, Mechatronics and Building science, department of mechanical Engineering, Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, Tamilnadu, India on 07.03.2014.

9. Editorial Board Member in VSRD International Journals in Mechanical. Civil, Automobile and Production Engineering (2010 to till date).

10. Won First Price for “Seed Splitter” machine in the Design Contest organized by Kongu Engineering College, Erode, Tamilnadu, India held during 04.04.2006.

AWARDS

1. Best Mentor Award for Guiding the student project (Project name is Multi Harvester and Land Preparator) given by SRISHTI 2016, conducted Saintgits College of Engineering, Pathamuttom, Kattyam, Kerala. (Award Cash Price: 1,00,000/-.)

2.  Received “Best Faculty Award” (Academic year 2012-2013) from Kongu Engineering College on 09.04.2013.

3. Received “Reviewer Award” from the International SCI journal “Composites Part B” on August 2019.

4. Received “Reviewer Award” from the International SCI journal “Composites Science and Technology” on August 2019.

5. Received “Reviewer Award” from the International SCI journal “Journal of Bionic Engineering” on August 2019.

6. Received “Reviewer Award” from International SCI journal “Construction and Building Materials” on Construction and Building Materials on April 2015.

7. Received “Reviewer Award” from the International SCI journal “Materials & Design” on October 2013.

BOOKS PUBLISHED (International Publication):

M.R Sanjay, T.P Satishkumar, M.M.M. Cuadrado, H.S Siengchin, C Barile (2021), “Fracture Failure Analysis of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites”, International Publisher: Springer Nature, eISBN: 978-981-16-0642-7. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-16-0642-7.

Journals Published (National)

1. J. Naveen, T. P. Sathish Kumar, S. Satheesh Kumar, (2014) “Effect of Moisture Absorption on the Tensile Behavior of Woven Hybrid Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites”, International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 1091-1095.

2. P. Navaneethakrishnan, T. P. Sathish kumar, L. Rajesh Kumar, (2012) “Experimental investigation of randomly oriented natural fiber hybrid composites”, National Journal of Technology, Vol. 8, No.2, pp.74-79.

Journals Published (International).

1. Sivalingam, S., Sathishkumar, T. P., Rajeshkumar, L., & Sathishkumar, M. (2025). Failure analysis of hybrid fiber reinforced polymer composite tubes subjected to quasi-static compressive load: an experimental study. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 26966. 

2. Senthil Kumar, P., Sathishkumar, T. P., & Rajeshkumar, L. (2025). Characterization of novel cellulosic fiber extracted from agro-waste of Ricinus communis plant for sustainable green composite materials. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 15(7), 11199-11215. 

3. Manikandan, G., & Sathishkumar, T. P. (2025). Extraction and characterization of novel biomass-based lignocellulosic fiber Ficus benghalensis bark for potential green material applications. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 15(3), 4835-4847. 

4. Sathishkumar, T. P., Rajeshkumar, L., Rajini, N., Sivalingam, S., Gopinath, R., Santhoshkumar, S., ... & Ramesh, M. (2024). Effects of cashew nutshell biofillers on the mechanical and thermal behaviour of Basalt/Hibiscus vitifolius hybrid fabrics reinforced polymer biocomposites. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 27636. 

5. Sathishkumar, T. P., Nagarajan, R., Ismail, S. O., Pruthiviraaj, V. V., Prabakaran, A. B., Saravanakumar, A., ... & Ali, M. S. (2024). Characterization of banana and sisal fiber fabrics reinforced epoxy hybrid biocomposites with cashew nut shell filler for structural applications. BioResources, 19(4), 775. 

6. Ponnuswamy, M., Sathishkumar, T. P., Selvaraju, M., & Sundramurthy, V. P. (2024). Enset ventricosum Fibre-Based Biocomposite Preparation with Wood Apple Shell Particles as a Filler: Effect of Alkali Treatment and Optimization of Composition for Physio-Mechanical Properties. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 49(11), 15733-15748. 

7. Manivannan, J. M., Sathishkumar, T. P., Subramani, S., & Dhairiyasamy, R. (2024). Investigation on the fracture and creep behavior of the synthetic and Natural fiber laminate polymer composite. Matéria (Rio de Janeiro), 29(4), e20240608. 

8. Sathishkumar, T. P., Shah, M. A., Panchal, H., Sharma, K., Gopinath, R., Sanjay, M. R., ... & Rampradheep, G. S. (2024). Characterization of new cellulose fiber extracted from second generation Bitter Albizia tree. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 1693. 

9. Sathishkumar, T. P., Navaneethakrishnan, P., Shivaram, S. V., Kanna, S. S., Rajeshkumar, L., & Rajeshkumar, G. (2023). Characterization of new cellulose fiber extracted from Pithecellobium dulce tree. Applied Science and Engineering Progress, 16(3), 6845-6845. 

10. Bhuvaneswari, V., Rajeshkumar, L., Sathishkumar, T. P., Rajeshkumar, G., Sanjay, M. R., & Siengchin, S. (2023). Effect of fiber orientation on physical and mechanical properties of Typha angustifolia natural fiber reinforced composites. Applied Science and Engineering Progress, 16(3), 6497-6497. 

11. Venkatachalam, N., P. Navaneethakrishnan, and T. P. Sathishkumar. "Characterization of novel Passiflora foetida natural fibers for paper board industry." Journal of Industrial Textiles 53 (2023): 1528083716682923. 

12. S Satheeshkumar, M M Jegan, T. P. Sathishkumar, S Manoj kumar (2023). "Study on the fracture behaviour of jute/glass fortified hybrid epoxy composites through compact tension test. Journal of Environmental Protection and Ecology, 24 (7), 2416–2427. 

13. R. Gopinath, P. Billigraham, and T.P Sathishkumar, (2023) “Physico-Chemical, Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Novel Cellulosic Fiber Extracted from the Bark of Tithonia Diversifolia”, Journal of Natural fiber, Vol. 20, No.1, pp. 2170944. (Impact factor: 3.507). https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2023.2170944

14.  R. Gopinath, P. Billigraham, and T.P Sathishkumar, (2023) “Characterization Studies on New Cellulosic Fiber Extracted from Leucaena Leucocephala Tree”, Journal of Natural fiber, Vol. 20, No.1, pp. 2157922. (Impact factor: 3.507). https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2022.2157922

15. T.P Sathishkumar, Jesus de‐Prado‐Gil, Rebeca Martínez‐García, L. Rajeshkumar, G. Rajeshkumar, MR. Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin, Abeer Mohamed Alosaimi, Mahmoud Ali Hussein, (2023), Redeemable environmental damage by recycling of industrial discarded and virgin glass fiber mats in hybrid composites-An exploratory investigation”, Polymer Composites, Vol. 44, No.1, pp 318-329. (Impact factor: 3.531). https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.27047

16. S. Manivel, N. Pannirselvam, R. Gopinath, T.P Sathishkumar, (2022) “Physico-mechanical, Chemical Composition and Thermal Properties of Cellulose Fiber from Hibiscus vitifolius Plant Stalk for Polymer Composites”, Journal of Natural fiber, Vol. 19, No.13, pp. 6961-6976. (Impact factor: 3.507). https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2021.1941484

17. R. Gopinath, P. Billigraham, and T.P Sathishkumar, (2022) “Physicochemical and Thermal Properties of Cellulosic Fiber Extracted from the Bark of Albizia Saman”, Journal of Natural fiber, Vol. 19, No.13, pp. 6659-6675. (Impact factor: 3.507). https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2021.1929654

18. R. Gopinath, P. Billigraham, and T.P Sathishkumar, (2022) “Investigation on Physicochemical, Thermal and Mechanical Properties of New Cellulosic Fiber Obtained from the Stem of Tecoma Stans”, Journal of Natural fiber, Vol. 19, No.16, pp. 14975-14993. (Impact factor: 3.507). https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2022.2069628

19. R. Gopinath, P. Billigraham, and T.P Sathishkumar, (2022) “Characterization Studies on Novel Cellulosic Fiber Obtained from the Bark of Madhuca Longifolia Tree”, Journal of Natural fiber, Vol. 19, No.16, pp. 14880-14897. (Impact factor: 3.507). https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2022.2069192

20. S. Manivel, N. Pannirselvam, R. Gopinath, and T.P Sathishkumar, (2022) “Influence of Alkali Treatment on Physicochemical, Thermal and Mechanical Properties  of Hibiscus Vitifolius Fibers”, Journal of Natural fiber, Vol. 19, No.15, pp. 11708-11721. (Impact factor: 3.507). https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2022.2037489

21. R. Gopinath, P. Billigraham, and T.P Sathishkumar, (2022) “Investigation of Physico-chemical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties of New Cellulosic Bast Fiber Extracted from the Bark of Bauhinia purpurea”, Journal of Natural fiber, Vol. 19, No.14, pp. 9624-9641. (Impact factor: 3.507). https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2021.1990180

22. R. Gopinath, P. Billigraham, T.P Sathishkumar, MR. Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin, (2022) “Characterization of Sida acuta fiber and its polymer composites with effect of fly ash”, Journal of Natural fiber, Vol. 19, No.14, pp. 8811-8829. (Impact factor: 3.507). https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2021.1967833

23. R. Gopinath, P. Billigraham, and T.P. Sathishkumar, (2022) “Physicochemical and Thermal Properties of New Cellulosic Fiber Obtained from the Stem of Markhamia lutea”, Journal of Natural fiber, Vol. 19, No.14, pp. 8429-8447. (Impact factor: 3.507). https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2021.1964133

24. R. Gopinath, P. Billigraham, and T.P Sathishkumar, (2022) “Characterization Studies on New Natural Cellulosic Fiber Extracted from the Bark of Erythrina variegata”, Journal of Natural fiber, Vol. 19, No.14, pp. 8246-8265. (Impact factor: 3.507). https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2021.1961344.

25. T.P Sathishkumar, S. Satheeshkumar, K. Bhuvaneshkumar, MR. Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin, (2022) “ Crashworthiness characterization of jute fiber woven mat reinforced epoxy composite tube               for      structural application using            Taguchi’s method”,           International Journal of Crashworthiness, Vol. 27, No.5, pp. 1351-1367. (Impact factor: 1.71). https://doi.org/10.1080/13588265.2021.1926861

26. M. Muralidharan, T.P Sathishkumar, N. Rajini, P. Navaneethakrishan, Sikiru Oluwarotimi Ismail, K. Senthilkumar, Suchart Siengchin, Faruq Mohammad, Hamad A Al-Lohedan, (2022) “Ply-stacking effects on mechanical properties of Kevlar-29/banana woven mats reinforced epoxy hybrid composites”, Journal of Industrial Textiles, Vol. 52, pp. 1-31. (Impact factor: 2.926). https://doi.org/10.1177/15280837221128024.

27. R. Gopinath, P. Billigraham, T.P. Sathishkumar, and R. Rajasekar, (2022) “Physicochemical, Thermal And Mechanical Properties of Novel Cellulosic Fiber Extracted from Ficus Retusa”, Journal of Natural fiber, Vol. 18, No.16, pp. 14706-14724. (Impact factor: 3.507). https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2022.2068727.

28. 16. M. Muralidharan, T.P Sathishkumar, Jesus de‐Prado‐Gil, and Rebeca Martínez‐García, (2022) “Long‐term environmental bending behaviors and service LIFE prediction of KEVLAR fiber mat epoxy composite”, Polymer Composites, Vol. 43, No.4, pp. 2396-2407. (Impact factor: 3.531). https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.26549.

29.  N. Rajini, P. Navaneethakrishnan, S. Arun Kumar, Sikiru Oluwarotimi Ismail, K. Senthilkumar, Suchart Siengchin, (2021) “Evaluation of tensile strength retention and service life prediction of hydrothermal aged balanced orthotropic carbon/glass and Kevlar/glass fabric reinforced polymer hybrid composites”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 139, No.6, pp. 51602. (Impact factor: 3.125). https://doi.org/10.1002/app.51602.

30. T.P Sathishkumar, P. Navaneethakrishnan, MR. Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin, and S. Karthi, (2022) “Optimization of geometric parameters for mode-I fracture analyse on glass fiber woven mat thermoplastic laminated composites”, Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol. 52, No.5, pp. 2474-2478. (Impact factor: 2.3). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.10.433.

31. T.P Sathishkumar, M. Muralidharan, S. Ramakrishnan, MR. Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin, (2021) “Mechanical strength retention and service life of Kevlar fiber woven mat reinforced epoxy laminated composites for structural applications”, Polymer Composites, Vol. 42, No.4, pp. 1855- 1866. (Impact factor: 3.531). https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.25940.

32. 20. T.P Sathishkumar, P. Navaneethakrishnan, PON. Maheskumar, “Thermal Stability and Tribological Behaviors of Tri-fillers Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Composites”, Applied Science and Engineering Progress, Vol. 14, No.4, pp. 727-737. (Impact factor: 1.86). https://doi.org/10.14416/j.asep.2021.08.002

33. P. Sathiamurthi, KS. Karthi Vinith, T.P Sathishkumar, S. Arunkumar, A.S Anaamalaai, (2021) “Fiber extraction and mechanical properties of Agave Americana/Kenaf fiber reinforced hybrid epoxy composite”, Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol. 46, No.17, pp. 8594-8601. (Impact factor: 2.3). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.03.571.

34. K. Velusamy, P. Navaneethakrishnan, G. Rajeshkumar, and T.P Sathishkumar, (2019) “The influence of fiber content and length on mechanical and water absorption properties of Calotropis Gigantea fiber reinforced epoxy composites”, Journal of Industrial Textiles, Vol. 48, No.8, pp. 1274-1290. (Impact factor: 2.926).https://doi.org/10.1177/1528083718763778

35. T.P Sathishkumar, J. Naveen, P. Navaneethakrishnan, S. Satheeshkumar, N. Rajini, (2017) “Characterization of sisal/cotton fibre woven mat reinforced polymer hybrid composites”, Journal of Industrial Textiles, Vol. 47, No.4, pp. 2 429–452. (Impact factor: 2.926). https://doi.org/10.1177/1528083716648764.

36. 25. G. Rajeshkumar, V. Hariharan, T.P Sathishkumar, V. Fiore, ad T. Scalici, (2017) “Synergistic effect of fiber content and length on mechanical and water absorption behaviors of Phoenix sp. fiber-reinforced epoxy composites”, Journal of Industrial Textiles, Vol. 47, No.2, pp. 211-232. (Impact factor: 2.926). https://doi.org/10.1177/1528083716639063

37. T.P. Sathishkumar, S. Arun Kumar, P. Navaneethakrishnan, I. Siva, and N. Rajini, (2017) “Synergy of cashew nut shell filler on tribological behaviors of natural-fiber-reinforced epoxy composite”, Science and Engineering of Composite Materials, Vol. 25, No.4, pp. 761–772. (Impact factor: 1.901). https://doi.org/10.1515/secm-2016-0243

38. N. Venkatachalam, P. Navaneethakrishnan, T.P Sathishkumar, (2016) “Characterization of novel Passiflora foetida natural fibers for paper board industry”, Journal of industrial textiles, December 8. (Impact factor: 2.926). https://doi.org/10.1177/1528083716682923

39. G. Rajeshkumar, V. Hariharan, T.P Sathishkumar, (2016) “Characterization of Phoenix sp. natural fiber as potential reinforcement of polymer composites”, Journal of industrial textiles, Vol. 46, No.3, pp. 667–683. (Impact factor: 2.926). https://doi.org/10.1177/1528083715591581.

40. T.P Sathishkumar, (2016) “Development of snake grass fiber-reinforced polymer composite chair”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications, Vol. 230, No.1, pp. 273-281. (Impact factor: 2.663). https://doi.org/10.1177/1464420715569291

41. T.P Sathishkumar, (2015) “Influence of cellulose water absorption on the tensile properties of polyester composites reinforced with Sansevieria ehrenbergii fibers”, Journal of Industrial Textiles, Vol. 45, No.6, pp.1674–1688. (Impact factor: 2.926). https://doi.org/10.1177/1528083715569374

42. T.P Sathishkumar, P. Navaneethakrishnan, S. Shankar, and R, Rajasekar, (2014) “Investigation of chemically treated randomly oriented sansevieria ehrenbergii fiber reinforced isophthallic polyester composites”, Journal of Composite Materials, Vol. 48, No.24, pp.2961-2975. (Impact factor: 3.191). https://doi.org/10.1177/0021998313503589.

43. T.P Sathishkumar, P. Navaneethakrishnan, S. Shankar, and R, Rajasekar, (2014) “Mechanical properties and water absorption of short snake grass fiber reinforced isophthallic polyester composites”, Fibers and Polymers, Vol. 15, pp. 1927-1934. (Impact factor: 2.437). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12221-014-1927-8.

44. 35. T.P Sathishkumar, (2014) “Dynamic mechanical analysis of snake grass fiber reinforced polyester composites”, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications, Vol. 230, No.1, pp. 160–174. (Impact factor: 2.663). https://doi.org/10.1177/1464420714552541.

45. 36. T.P Sathishkumar, (2014) “Comparison of Sansevieria ehrenbergii fiber-reinforced polymer composites with wood and wood fiber composites”, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol. 33, No.18, pp. 1704–1716. (Impact factor: 3.355). https://doi.org/10.1177/0731684414542991

46. T.P Sathishkumar, S. Satheeshkumar, and J. Naveen, (2014) “Glass fiber-reinforced polymer composites–a review”, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol. 33, No.13, pp. 1258- 1275. (Impact factor: 3.355). https://doi.org/10.1177/0731684414530790

47. N. Saravanan, R. Rajasekar, S. Mahalakshmi, T.P. Sathishkumar, KSK. Sasikumar, and S. Sahoo, (2014) “Graphene and modified graphene-based polymer nanocomposites–a review”, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol. 33, No.12, pp. 1158-1170. (Impact factor: 3.355). https://doi.org/10.1177/0731684414524847.

48. T.P Sathishkumar, J. and Naveen, and S. Satheeshkumar, (2014) “Hybrid fiber reinforced polymer composites–a review”, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol.32, No.22, pp. 454-471. (Impact factor: 3.355).https://doi.org/10.1177/0731684413516393.

49. T.P Sathishkumar, P. Navaneethakrishnan, S. Shankar, R. Rajasekar, and N Rajini, (2013) “Characterization of natural fiber and composites–A review”, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol.32, No.22, pp. 1698–1714. (Impact factor: 3.355). https://doi.org/10.1177/0731684413495322.

50. T. P Sathishkumar, P. Navaneethakrishnan, S. Shankar, and R Rajasekar, (2013) “Investigation of chemically treated longitudinally oriented snake grass fiber-reinforced isophthallic polyester composites”, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol.32, No.22, pp. 1698–1714. (Impact factor: 3.355). https://doi.org/10.1177/073168441349.

51. T. P Sathishkumar, P. Navaneethakrishnan, S. Shankar, and R Rajasekar, (2013) “Mechanical properties and water absorption of snake grass longitudinal fiber reinforced isophthalic polyester composites”, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol.32, No16, pp. 57-69. (Impact factor: 3.355)., https://doi.org/10.1177/073168441348582.

52. T. P  Sathishkumar,  P. Navaneethakrishnan,  S. Shankar,  and R. Rajasekar, (2013) “Characterization of new cellulose sansevieria ehrenbergii fibers for polymer composites”, Composite Interfaces, Vol. 20, Np. 8, 575-593. (Impact factor: 2.839). https://doi.org/10.1080/15685543.2013.816652

53. T. P Sathishkumar, P. Navaneethakrishnan, S. Shankar, and J. Kumar, (2012) “Mechanical properties of randomly oriented snake grass fiber with banana and coir fiber-reinforced hybrid composites”, Journal of Composite Materials, Vol. 47, No. 18, pp. 2181-2191. https://doi.org/10.1177/002199831245490. (Impact factor: 3.191).

54. T. P Sathishkumar, P Navaneethakrishnan, and Shankar, (2012), “Tensile and flexural properties of snake grass natural fiber reinforced isophthallic polyester composites”, Composites Science and Technology, Vol. 72, No. 10, pp. 1183-1190. (Impact factor: 9.879). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2012.04.001.

BOOKS CHAPTERS PUBLISHED (International Publication)

1. T. P Sathishkumar and S. Satheeshkumar (2023), “Predication of impact strength reduction and service life of 45-degree laminate jute fiber fabric in epoxy composites”, Book Title: Cellulose Fiber Reinforced Composites Interface Engineering, Processing and Performance, International Publisher: Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-90125-3.00004-5.

2. T. P Sathishkumar, S. Satheeshkumar, L. Rajeshkumar (2023), “Effect of zinc oxide filler on compressive and Impact properties of jute fiber fabric reinforced epoxy composites”, Book Title: Cellulose Fibre Reinforced Composites Interface Engineering, Processing and Performance, International Publisher: Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-90125-3.00015-X.

3. T. P Sathishkumar, S. Satheeshkumar, P. Navaneethakrishnan (2022), “Impact strength retention and service life prediction of 0 degree laminate jute fiber woven mat reinforced epoxy composites”, Book Title: Advances in Bio-Based Fiber Moving Towards a Green Society, International Publisher: Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-824543-9.00011-6

4. T. P Sathishkumar, S. Satheeshkumar, L. Rajeshkumar (2022), “Jute Fibers, their Composites and Applications”, Book Title: Plant Fibers, their Composites, and Applications, International Publisher: Elsevier.

5. T. P Sathishkumar, PON. Maheshkumar, and S. Ramakrishnan (2021), “Influence of Coconut and Graphite Fillers on The Wear and Friction Behavior of Epoxy Composites”, Book Title: Tribology of Polymer Composites Characterization, Properties, and Applications, International Publisher: Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-819767-7.00007-4.

6. T. P. Sathishkumar, S. Ramakrishnan and P. Navaneethakrishnan (2021), “Mechanical Behaviors of Aluminum Filler and Jute Fiber Mat Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Composites”, Book Title: Hybrid Natural Fiber Composites Material Formulations, Processing, Characterization, Properties and Engineering Applications, International Publisher: Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-819900-8.00006-4.

7. T. P. Sathishkumar, and V. K. Gobinath, (2021) “Glass Fiber Thermoset and Thermoplastic Composites”, Book Title: Lightweight Polymer Composite Structures, International Publisher: Taylor & Francis Groups. https://doi.org/10.1201/9780429244087.

8. T. P. Sathishkumar and S. Ramakrishnan, (2020) “Mechanical properties of nanococonut shell filler mixed jute mat-reinforced epoxy composites for structure application”, Book Title: Fiber-Reinforced Nanocomposites: Fundamentals and Applications. International Publisher: Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-819904-6.00021-9.

9. T. P. Sathishkumar, S. Ramakrishnan and P. Navaneethakrishnan (2020), “Effect of Glass and Banana Fiber Mat Orientation and Number of Layers on Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Composites”, Book Title: Biofibers and Biopolymers for Biocomposites, International Publisher: Springer nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-40301-0_15.

Paper Presented in National Conferences

1. T.P.Sathishkumar (2019) “Effect of Filler reinforcement on tribological and mechanical properties of epoxy composites”, National conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering & Technology, held on 16.3.2019 at Nandah College of Technology, Erode, Tamilnadu.

2. M.M.Jegan, and T.P.Sathishkumar, (2013) “Optimization of volume fraction of longitudinal oriented snake grass short fiber polyester composites”, National conference on “Innovation in Mechanical, Mechatronics and Building Sciences (NCIMMBS 2013) held on 25 & 36.04.2013 at Kongu Engineering College, Erode, Tamilnadu.

3. T.P.Sathishkumar, S. Raghavendran, P.Navaneethakrishnan, (2011) “Experimental study of Mechanical Properties in Coir and snake grass natural fiber hybrid composites” National conference on “Innovation in Mechanical, Mechatronics and Building sciences (NCIMMBS 2011) held on 29 & 30.04.2011 at Kongu Engineering College, Erode, Tamilnadu.

4. T.P.Sathishkumar, L.Rajeshkumar, P.Navaneethakrishnan, (2011) “Experimental Investigation of Randomly oriented natural fiber Hybrid composites” National conference on “Innovation in Mechanical, Mechatronics and Building Sciences (NCIMMBS 2011) held on 29 & 30.04.2011 at Kongu Engineering College, Erode, Tamilnadu.

5. D.Nallathambai, T.P.Sathishkumar, P.Navaneethakrishnan, (2011) “Sustainable Polyester Reinforced composites from natural Plant Snake Grass Fiber”, National conference on “Innovation in Mechanical, Mechatronics and Building sciences (NCIMMBS 2011) organized by Kongu Engineering College, Erode, Tamilnadu, held on 29 & 30.04.2011.

6. P.Navaneethakrishnan, T.P.Sathishkumar, D.Nallathambai, (2011) “Study of Mechanical properties of snake grass fiber reinforced polyester composites”, National conference on “Universal Innovations in Mechanical Engineering”, (UIME-11) organized by K.S.R. College of Engineering, Tamilnadu, held on 11.02.2011.

7. T.P.Sathishkumar, P.Navaneethakrishnan, PSS. Srinivasan, and S. Dhandapani, (2007) “Experimental investigation of booster heating coil in food stuff display cabinet”, AICTE sponsored National conference on “Advances in mechanical sciences (AIMS07)”, organized by Kumaraguru College of technology, held on 22-24.03.2007.

8. T.P.Sathishkumar, P.Navaneethakrishnan, PSS. Srinivasan, and S. Dhandapani, (2007) “Effect of guide plate with booster heating coil in foodstuff display cabinet”, National conference on “Product Life Cycle Management (PLM 2007) organized by Kongu Engineering College, Erode, Tamilnadu, held in March 2007.

Paper Presented in International Conferences

1. T. P. Sathishkumar, P. Navaneethakrishnan L. Rajeshkumar, G. Rajeshkumar, M. R. Sanjay, and Suchart Siengchin, (2022) “Improving the mechanical properties of jute fiber woven mat reinforced epoxy composites with addition of zinc oxide filler”, E3S Web Conference, 355, 02006. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202235502006.

2. T.P.Sathishkumar, P. Navaneethakrishnan, (2019) “Investigation of Tribological and Mechanical Behaviors of Filler-reinforced Epoxy Composites”, International Conference on Nanomaterials for Energy, Environmental and Engineering Application (ICONEEEA-2K19), held on 14.03.2019-15.03.2019 at K. Ramakrishna College of Technology.

3. S. Arun kumar, and T. P Sathishkumar, “Wear Behaviors of natural fiber reinforced Polymer composites with natural fillers-A review”, First International Conference on “Advanced Engineering and Technology for Sustainable development (ICAESTD 2015), held on 5.03.2015 to 06.03.2015 at Karpagam College of Engineering.

4. T.P.Sathishkumar, R.Rajasekar, S. Shakar, and P. Navaneethakrishnan, (2014) “Mechanical Behaviors of Biodegradable oriented Sansevieria Ehrenbergii Fiber Reinforced Composites”, International Conference on “Polymer Composites, Nanocomposites and Characterization held on 31.05.2014 at IIT Patna in Association with HASETRI.

5. J Naveen, T. P Sathishkumar, S. Satheeshkumar, (2014) “Effect of Moisture Absorption on the tensile behaviours of woven hybrid natural fiber reinforced polymer composites”, 2014 IEEE International Conference on “ Innovations in Engineering and Technology (ICIET’14), held on 21.03.2014 to 22.03.2014 at KLN College of Engineering.

6. T. P Sathishkumar, P. Navaneethakrishnan, S. Shankar, and R Rajasekar, (2013) “Mechanical properties of snake grass longitudinal fiber reinforced isophthallic polyester composites”, International Conference on “Sustainable Manufacturing” (ICSM 2013), pp.385-387.

7. T. P. Sathishkumar, P. Navaneethakrishnan, S. Shakar, and R.Rajasekar, (2013) “Mechanical Properties of Snake grass Longitudinal fiber reinforced isophthalic polyester composites”, International conference on “Sustainable Manufacturing” (ICSM 2013) held on C.I.T. Coimbatore & Business Innovation Research Center (BIRC), University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, USA.

8. M.M.Jegan and T. P. Sathishkumar, (2013) “Mechanical analysis of snake grass fiber reinforced composites”, International conference on “Green Technology in engineering and Applied sciences (ICGTEAS 2013), Adhiparasakthi Engineering College held on 29 & 30.04.2013

9. J. Jow Lawrence, T.P.Sathishkumar, and P. Navaneethakrishnan, (2012) “Effect of relative volume fraction of randomly oriented natural fiber reinforced hybrid composites”, International Conference on “Construction, Manufacturing and Automation research-INCACMA 2012”, organized by Kongu Engineering College, held on 30.03.2012 to 31.03.2012.

10. S. Manikandan, T.P.Sathishkumar, and P. Navaneethakrishnan, (2012) “Mechanical properties of short natural fiber reinforced polyester composites”,  International  Conference on“Construction, Manufacturing and Automation research-INCACMA 2012”, organized by Kongu Engineering College, held on 30.03.2012 to 31.03.2012.

11. K. Gopalakrishnan, and T.P.Sathishkumar, (2012) “Mechanical properties of glass-natural fiber reinforced hybrid composites”, International Conference on “Construction, Manufacturing and Automation research-INCACMA 2012”, organized by Kongu Engineering College, held on 30.03.2012 to 31.03.2012.

12. T.P.Sathishkumar, L.Rajeshkumar, P.Navaneethakrishnan, (2011) “Study of mechanical properties in randomly oriented natural fiber hybrid composites”, International conference on “ Advancements in Polymeric Materials” (APM 2011) held on 25.03.2011 to 27.03.2011 at CIPET Chennai in Association with Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals Government of India and Advanced Research School for Technology & Product Simulation.

13. T.P.Sathishkumar, D.Nallathambai, P.Navaneethakrishnan, (2011) “Characterization of Snake grass fiber reinforced Polyester composites”, International conference on “ Advancements in Polymeric Materials” (APM 2011) held on 25.03.2011 to 27.03.2011 at CIPET Chennai in Association with Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals Government of India and Advanced Research School for Technology & Product Simulation.

14. T.P.Sathishkumar, S. Raghavendran, P.Navaneethakrishnan, (2011) “Analysis of strength characteristics in coir and snake grass natural fiber hybrid composites”, International conference on “Advancements in Polymeric Materials” (APM 2011) held on 25.03.2011 to 27.03.2011 at CIPET Chennai in Association with Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Government of India, and Advanced Research School for Technology & Product Simulation. 

Invited Talks

1. Need of FEA in Compact Design (AICTE Sponsored staff development Program in “Automation for Green Manufacturing) in the Department of Automobile Engineering, Kongu Polytechnic College, Perundurai on 26-06-2009.

Professional training attended

1. Manufacturing challenges in composites, PSG College of Technology from 08.01.2016 to 08.01.2016 

2. Processing and application of composite materials, IIT Madras, from 26.08.2011 to 27.08.2017.

3. Engineering Mechanism, IIT Bombay, from 26.11.2013 to 6.12.2013.

4. Fluid Mechanism, IIT Kharagpur from 20.05.2014 to 30.05.2014.

5. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, NPTEL-AICTE Faculty development Program from July 2018 to October 2018 

6. ANSYS-Workbench Environment, Coimbatore Institute of Technology from 03.10.2018 to 07.10.2018 

7. Sustainability Engineering (Five days FDP), AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy from 07.09.2020 to 11.09.2020 

8. Implementation of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research from 16.04.2021 to 16.04.2021 

9. Application of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Manufacturing (Five-day FDP), Karunya Deemed University, from 03.08.2021 to 07.08.2021 

10. Additive Manufacturing of Multi-functional Nanomaterials (Five days FDP), Institute of Road and Transport Technology, from 23.08.2021 to 27.08.2021 

11. Contemporary advancements in materials Processing and Characterization (Five-day FDP), GMR Institute of Technology, Rajam, and National Institute of Technology from 24.04.2023 to 29.04.2023

12. Unlocking Innovation: Exploring Research, Innovation and Patents (UIERIP-2023), SVERI’s College of Engineering from 17.07.2023 to 22.07.2023.

13. Sustainability and Research in Modern Mechanical Engineering, Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Science, from 23.09.2024 to 27.09.2024.  

SPONSORED COURSES/TRAINING PROGRAMME ORGANISED

1. SERB (Science and Engineering Research Board, Government of India) Sponsored Two-day National Seminar on “Biodegradable and Recyclable Lightweight Polymer Materials for Automobile Applications” during 26-27 July 2019. Sanction Letter No.: SSY/2019/000332 dated 18.09.2019 and Amount sanctioned: Rs.50,000/-.

2. One day hand-on training on “Coordinate measuring machine (CMM) with GD&T and Surface roughness testing machine (SRTM)”, during 10.01.2015 at Kongu Engineering College, Erode, Tamilnadu.

3. CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Government of India) Sponsored One-day National Seminar on “ACM Processing and Preparation” during 13.07.2012. Sanction Letter No.: SYM/7210/12-HRD Dated 21.06.2012 and Amount sanctioned: Rs.25,000/-.

4. CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Government of India) Sponsored Two-day National Seminar on “Consumable’s Through Composites Processing & Preparation” during 06.01.2012 to 07.01.2012, Sanction Letter No.: SYM/6755/11-HRD dated 28.11.2011 and Amount sanctioned: Rs.30,000/-.

NON-FORMAL COURSES CONDUCTED 

1. CAD modelling Assemble and drafting using Pro-E Wild Fire software (60*/22*) from  28.01.2009 to 04.04.2009 

2. CAD modelling Assemble and drafting using Pro-E Wild Fire software (60*/22*) from 08.06.2009 to 20.06.2009 

3. Modeling, assemble and Drafting Using Pro-E Wild Fire (35*/26*) from 26.07.2010 to 15.09.2010

4. Modeling, assemble and Drafting Using Pro-E Wild Fire (35*/20*) from 29.12.2010 to 17.02.2011 

5. Finite element Concepts with ANSYS (45*/25*) from 29.06.2016 to 07.08.2016 

Course Materials

1. Finite Element Method

Introduction of FEA

One Dimensional (1D) Problems

Beam analysis using ANSYS

Heat transfer

2. Fluid power system

Hydraulic pump: Pump,  External type,  lobe type, Swash Plate hydraulic pump

Hydraulic Motor: Bent-axis hydraulic motor,

3. Design For Manufacturing and Assembly

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urn57vSWwUs

4. E-content developed

    Finite Element Analysis

            Point Collocation method: https://youtu.be/kkG3y7Y2L0g

            Least Square Method: https://youtu.be/2FkjkuxBOLU

            Subdomain collocation Method: https://youtu.be/__PvJZQZThI

            Galerkin’s Method: https://youtu.be/zTnrwktMnTI

    Kinematics of Machine

            DOF -1: https://youtu.be/53PegwluI28

            DOF -2: https://youtu.be/8gMiqXQO6dc

            Spure gear: https://youtu.be/VcUrOT1jEJI

    Dynamics of Machinery:

            Balancing of Six-cylinder Engine 1b: https://youtu.be/B9cqbNJ4IiM

            Balancing of Six-cylinder Engine 1a: https://youtu.be/sy1WXDQJ4l4

            Hartung Governor Problem 1: https://youtu.be/96Lu_rshuOo

            Porter Governor Problem with friction 1b: https://youtu.be/NRLvd1oPXq0

            Static force analysis of four bar mechanism: https://youtu.be/n7DA1tGEugk

            Porter Governor Problem 2: https://youtu.be/ZkbigJNpFYk

    Mechanism Design and Synthesis:

            MDS Max transmission angle: https://youtu.be/w3V4Bz8ok_I

Automobile Engineering

            https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1buDfHJLPEZfYj5JemtnICm3M2wrasgDM

Industrial Safety Engineering 

         https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SzKWst02HqMYrYtx3ii1l2z4Wb6AxQtW