Publications

1.   Roshan Kuruvila, S. Thirumalai Kumaran. Optimization of erosion resistance in duplex stainless steel DSS2205 for enhanced performance. Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, 2025, Accepted. (IF – 1.4)

2.   V. Ezhilmaran, P. Suya Prem Anand, S. Ashish Daniel, R. Harichandran, G. Kalusuraman, S. Thirumalai Kumaran. Mechanical, tribological and corrosion properties of selective laser melted 316L stainless steel. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 2025, Accepted. (IF – 2.2)

3.   J.Nagarjun, N.Saravanakumar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, A. Anto Dilip, A. Balasuadhakar. Experimental insights and Machine learning predictions on flexural strength of 3D-Printed Polylactic Acid. Surface Review and Letters, 2025, doi: 10.1142/S0218625X25501525. (IF – 1.2)

4.   A. Balasuadhakar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Saood Ali. Sustainable cooling strategies in end milling of AISI H11 steel based on ANFIS model. Machines, 13(3), 2025, 237. (IF – 2.1)

5.  G. S. Samy, K. Umanath, S. Bharathi Raja, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Pethuraj. Process Optimization and Mechanical Property of Friction Stir Welded AA6061–SiC/TiB2 Composite. Engineering Research Express, 7, 2025, 015574. (IF – 1.5)

6.   A. Balasuadhakar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar, S. Suresh Kumar. Sustainable MQL machining of hot die steel under nano-graphene reinforced sesame oil. Surface Review and Letters, 2025, doi: 10.1142/S0218625X25501227. (IF – 1.2)

7.   A. Balasuadhakar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar. Machine learning prediction of surface roughness in sustainable machining of AISI H11 tool steel. Smart Materials in Manufacturing, 3, 2025, 100075. (Scopus)

8.   Moran Xu, Saood Ali, Rendi Kurniawan, Rohit Kumar Singh Gautam, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Khursheed Ahmad. Nanoparticle-based lubrication during machining: synthesis, application, and future scope—a critical review. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 136 (10), 2025, 4141–4174. (IF – 2.9)

9.   J.Nagarjun, N.Saravanakumar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, A. Anto Dilip, A. Balasuadhakar. Empirical study and Machine Learning Prediction of Tensile strength in 3D Printed Eco-friendly Polylactic Acid. Progress in Rubber Plastics and Recycling Technology, 2025, doi: 10.1177/14777606251316030. (IF – 1.1)

1.   V.M. Santhi, P. Diwahar, P. Muthumari, P.M. Sekar, V. Varalakshmi, Aravind Dhandapani, K. Senthilkumar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Saood Ali, S. Sankar, V. Nivetha, B. Charubala, R. Suresh Krishnan. The global challenge of fluoride contamination: A comprehensive review of removal processes and implications for human health and ecosystems. Sustainability, 16 (24), 2024, 11056. (IF – 3.3)

2.    Roshan Kuruvila, R. Jayakrishnan, S. Thirumalai Kumaran. Corrosion measurement of thermally sprayed carbide coatings on stainless steel pipes. Results in Surfaces and Interfaces, 17, 2024, 100320. (Scopus)

3.    N. Vimal Kumar, M. Uthayakumar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, A. Velayudham. Failure assessment of armour grade tensile weld specimen: Experimental, computational and analytical approach. Multiscale and Multidisciplinary Modeling, Experiments and Design, 7, 2024, 4289–430. (IF – 1.9)

4.      A. Balasuadhakar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar. Machine Learning Models for Enhanced Cutting Temperature Prediction in Hard Milling Process. International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing, 18, 2024, 3935–3950. (IF – 2.1)

5.      Roshan Kuruvila, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Rendi Kurniawan. Optimization of solid particle erosion behavior of thermally sprayed nichrome on duplex stainless steel. International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing, 18, 2024, 5027–5041. (IF – 2.1)

6.      H. Sreeram, M. Uthayakumar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, S. Suresh Kumar, G.R. Rajesh Kanna, Darius Mierzwinshi, Janusz Walter. Optimization of AA6351-SiC-B4C hybrid composites in wire EDM using grey relation technique. Mechanics of Advanced Composite Structures, 11 (2), 2024, 385-400. (Scopus)

7.      Rendi Kurniawan, Shuo Chen, Moran Xu, Hanwei Teng, Jielin Chen, Saood Ali, Pil-Wan Han, Gandjar Kiswanto, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Tae Jo Ko. Understanding the mechanism of ultrasonic vibration-assisted drilling (UVAD) for micro-hole formation on silicon wafers using numerical and analytical techniques. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 132, 2024, 1283–1313. (IF – 2.9)

8.      D. Aravind, K. Senthilkumar, T. Senthil Muthu Kumar, P. Diwahar, M. Chandrasekar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Saood Ali, Rendi Kurniawan. Evolution, prospects, and predicaments of polymers in marine applications: A potential successor to traditional materials. Recycling, 9 (1), 2024, 8. (IF – 4.6)

9.      G.S. Samy, M. Pethuraj, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, G. Kalusuraman. Solid particle airjet erosion and corrosion behaviour of AA6063 aluminum alloy. Surface Review and Letters, 31 (9), 2024, 2450068. (IF – 1.2)

10.   K. Baranidharan, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar, P. Parameswaran. Optimization modelling of spark plasma sintering parameters of SS316-B4C composite. International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing, 18, 2024, 2415–2427. (IF – 2.1)

11.   Mustafa Aslan, Kutay Cava, Hüseyin İpek, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, G. Kalusuraman, M. Uthayakumar, Chander Prakash. Surface and mechanical properties of 3D printed biocompatible ABS polymers. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 33, 2024, 6398-6407. (IF – 2.2)

12.   H. Sreeram, M. Uthayakumar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, S. Suresh Kumar, G.R. Rajesh Kanna, Darius Mierzwinshi, Janusz Walter. Wire Electric Discharge Machining of aluminium hybrid composite: Renewable energy based IoT approach. Journal of Current Science and Technology, 14 (1), 2024, 12. (Scopus)

13.   Roshan Kuruvila, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Farooq Ahmed, M. Uthayakumar. Electrochemical corrosion behavior of thermally sprayed nichrome coating on duplex stainless steel. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 52 (1), 2024, 15. (IF – 0.8)

14.   Farooq Ahmed, Furqan Ahmad, Fethi Abbassi, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Tarek Mabrouki. Investigation of machining quality indicators and effect of tool geometry parameters during the machining of difficult-to-machine metal. Results in Materials, 20, 2023, 100487. (Scopus)

15.   S. Suresh Kumar, A. Ajithram, G.S. Samy, D. Thangaraju, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Saood Ali. Characterization and heat transfer assessment of CuO-based nanofluid prepared through green synthesis process, Ceramics, 6 (4), 2023, 1926-1936. (IF – 2.7)

16.   S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar, Dominik WYSZYŃSKI, M.S. Abdul Majid. Micro-grooving of aluminium based composites using Nd: YAG laser machining. Surface Review and Letters, 30 (11), 2023, 2350078. (IF – 1.2)

17.   K. Baranidharan, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar, P. Parameswaran. Electrochemical polarisation studies on spark plasma sintered SS316-B4C composite. Surface Review and Letters, 30 (10), 2023, 2350070. (IF – 1.2)

18.   Moran Xu, Shuo Chen, Rendi Kurniawan, Changping Li, Rong Wei, Hanwei Teng, S.Thirumalai Kumaran, Pil Wan Han, Tae Jo Ko. Machinability study of cryogenic‑ultrasonic vibration‑assisted milling Inconel 718 alloy. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 127, 2023, 4887–4901. (IF – 2.9)

19.   Mustafa Aslan, G. Kalusuraman, Kenan Büyükkaya, Ashkan Ezzatkhah, Ümit Alver, S. Thirumalai Kumaran. Physio-Mechanical characterization and thermal property evaluation of PLA/waste hazelnut shell flour composite with inorganic additives. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 51 (5), 2023, 12. (IF – 0.8)

20.   Roshan Kuruvila, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar, M. Adam Khan, Farooq Ahmed. Erosion behavior of plasma and DGun sprayed nichrome coatings on 2205 duplex stainless steel. International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing, 17, 2023, 1515–1529. (IF – 2.1)

21.   S. Rammohan, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar, A. Velayutham. Numerical modelling of kerf generation inabrasive waterjet machining of military grade armor steel. Human Factors and Mechanical Engineering for Defense and Safety, 7, 2023, 1. (Scopus)

22.   K.Baranidharan, S.Thirumalai Kumaran, M.Uthayakumar, P.Parameswaran, D.Arvindha Babu. EBSD analysis of spark plasma sintered SS316-B4C composite. Micron, 166, 2023, 103401. (IF – 2.5)

23.   A. Balasuadhakar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Farooq Ahmed. A review on the role of nanoparticles in MQL machining. Materials Today: Proceedings, 72 (6), 2023, 2828-2832. (Scopus)

24.   G. Kalusuraman, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, K. Balamurugan, N. Sivashanmugam, P. Sivaprakasam, Rendi Kurniawan, V. Ezhilmaran. Vibration studies on fiber reinforced composites – A review. Journal of Natural Fibers, 20 (1), 2023, 2157361. (IF – 2.8)

25. Farooq Ahmed, Furqan Ahmad, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Mohammad Danish, Rendi Kurniawan, Saood Ali. Development of cryogenic assisted machining strategy to reduce the burr formation during micro-milling of ductile material. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 85, 2023, 43-51. (IF – 6.1) 

1. Roshan Kuruvila, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Adam Khan. Solid particle erosion behavior of nichrome coated duplex stainless steel. International Journal of Advanced Technology and Engineering Exploration, 9 (97), 2022, 1741-1756. (Scopus)

2. N. Vimal Kumar, M. Uthayakumar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, A. Velayudham. Hardness and impact fracture behaviour of armour weldment using austenitic stainless-steel filler. Human Factors and Mechanical Engineering for Defense and Safety, 6, 2022, 15. (Scopus)

3. S. Suresh Kumar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Temel Varol, Rendi Kurniawan. Solid particle erosion studies of varying tow scale carbon fibre reinforced polymer composites. Materials, 15 (21), 2022, 7534. (IF – 3.4)

4. Roshan Kuruvila, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Adam Khan. Optimization of erosion-corrosion behavior of nichrome coated 2205 duplex stainless steel using Grey Relational Analysis. Surface Review and Letters, 29 (7), 2022, 2250087. (IF – 1.1)

5. A. Balasuadhakar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Rendi Kurniawan, Farooq Ahmed. A comprehensive review on Minimum Quantity Lubrication in turning process. Surface Review and Letters, 29 (8), 2022, 2230008. (IF – 1.1)

6. P. Sreeraj, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar, S. Suresh Kumar, M. Sivasubramanian, M. Pethuraj. Flow and heat transfer behaviour of Al2O3-CUO/water hybrid nanofluid in rectangular microchannels. Journal of Ambient Energy, 43 (1), 2022, 4917-4927. (Scopus)

7. N. Vimal Kumar, M. Uthayakumar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, A. Velayudham. Reliability assessment by factor of safety on the tensile failure behaviour on military grade armour steel weldment. Human Factors and Mechanical Engineering for Defense and Safety, 6, 2022, 11. (Scopus)

8. S. Rammohan, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar, Kinga Korniejenko, Marek Nykiel, A.Velayutham. Prediction of abrasive waterjet machining parameters of military-grade armor steel by semi-empirical and regression models. Materials, 15 (12), 2022, 4368. (IF – 3.4)

9. H. Sree Ram, M. Uthayakumar, S. Sureshkumar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Kinga Korniejenko. Modelling approach for the prediction of machinability in Al6061 composites by Electrical Discharge Machining. Applied Sciences, 12 (5), 2022, 2673. (IF – 2.7)

10. N. Vimal Kumar, M. Uthayakumar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, A. Velayudham. The effect of weld-groove surface modification on the joint performance of military grade armour steel: A sustainability approach. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 281, 2022, 125902. (IF – 4.6)

11. S. Suresh Kumar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, G. Velmurugan, A. Perumal, S. Sekar, M. Uthayakumar. Physical and mechanical properties of various metal matrix composites: A review. Materials Today: Proceedings, 50 (5), 2022, 1022-1031. (Scopus)

12. H. Sree Ram, M. Uthayakumar, S. Sureshkumar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Brian Azzopardi, Kinga Korniejenko. Prediction of kerf width and surface roughness of Al6351 based composite in Wire-Cut Electric Discharge Machining using Mathematical Modelling. Materials, 15 (3), 2022, 1102. (IF – 3.4)

13. P. Sreeraj, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, S. Suresh Kumar, M. Uthayakumar, M. Pethuraj. Application of MCDM Based Hybrid Optimization of WEDM Process Parameters. Materials Today: Proceedings, 50 (5), 2022, 1186-1192. (Scopus)

14. M. Sundar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Rendi Kurniawan, Farooq Ahmed. Investigating the corrosion behaviour of conveyor chain pin and link. Materials Today: Proceedings, 50 (5), 2022, 855-860. (Scopus)

15. K. M. John, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Rendi Kurniawan, Farooq Ahmed. Evaluation of thrust force and delamination in drilling of CFRP by using active spring restoring backup force. Materials Today: Proceedings, 49 (2), 2022, 269-274. (Scopus)

16. S. Thirumalai Kumaran, K. Baranidharan, M. Uthayakumar, P. Parameswaran. Corrosion studies on stainless steel 316 and their prevention – A review. Incas Bulletin, 13 (3), 2021, 245-251. (Scopus)

17. S. Rammohan, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar, A. Velayutham. Application of TOPSIS optimization in abrasive waterjet machining of military grade armor steel.
    Human Factors and Mechanical Engineering for Defense and Safety, 5, 2021, 3. (Scopus)

18. Rendi Kurniawan, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Tae Jo Ko. Finite Element Analysis in Ultrasonic Elliptical Vibration Cutting (UEVC) during Micro-Grooving in AISI 1045. International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing, 22, 2021, 1497-1515. (IF – 1.9)

19. Farooq Ahmed, Tae Jo Ko, Lee Jongmin, Yein Kwak, In Jun Yoon, S. Thirumalai Kumaran. Tool geometry optimization of a ball end mill based on finite element simulation of machining the tool steel-AISI H13 using grey relational method. International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing, 22, 2021, 1191-1203. (IF – 1.9)

20. K. Baranidharan, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar, P. Parameswaran. Comprehensive review of various corrosion behaviours on 316 stainless steel. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, 27 (2), 2021, 115-135. (Scopus)

21. S. Vigneshwaran, K.M. John, R. Deepak Joel Johnson, M. Uthayakumar, V. Arumugaprabu, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Conventional and unconventional machining performance of natural fibre-reinforced polymer composites: A review. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 40 (15-16), 2021, 553-567. (IF – 3.1)

22. P. Sreeraj, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar, S. Suresh Kumar, M. Pethuraj. Surface roughness analysis of micro channels produced by wire-electrical discharge machining. Materials Today: Proceedings, 44 (1), 2021, 391-400. (Scopus)

23. Rendi Kurniawan, Tae Jo Ko, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Farooq Ahmed. 3-DOF ultrasonic elliptical vibration tool holder based on coupled resonance modes for manufacturing micro-groove. Precision Engineering, 67, 2021, 212-231. (IF – 3.6)

24. Roshan Kuruvila, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Adam Khan, M. Uthayakumar. Optimization of solid particle erosion of 2205 duplex stainless steel under air jet using Taguchi method. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 1057, 2021, 012073. (Scopus)

25. S. Suresh Kumar, Temel Varol, Aykut Canakci, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar. A review on the performance of the materials by surface modification through EDM. International Journal of Lightweight Materials and Manufacture, 4 (1), 2021, 127-144. (Scopus)

26. P. Sreeraj, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, S. Suresh Kumar, M. Uthayakumar, M. Pethuraj. Measurement of microchannels produced in AA6351/Rutile composite by Wire-EDM. Surface Review and Letters, 28 (1), 2021, 14. (IF – 1.1)

27. G. S. Samy, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar. Observations of machining performance during turning AA6351-B4C composite. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 49 (3), 2021, 14. (IF – 1.2)

1. 1. M. Saravana Mohan, V. Anbumalar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran. Kinematic modelling and simulation of PID controlled SCARA robot with multiple tool end effectors. International Journal of Modelling, Identification and Control, 35 (1), 2020, 9-19. (Scopus)

   2. K. M. John, S. Thirumalai Kumaran. A feasible strategy to produce quality holes using temperature-assisted drilling on CFRP. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 110, 2020, 3113-3127. (IF – 3.4)

   3. K. M. John, S. Thirumalai Kumaran. Backup support technique towards damage-free drilling of composite materials: A review. International Journal of Lightweight Materials and Manufacture, 3 (4), 2020, 357-364. (Scopus)

   4. K. Baranidharan, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar, P. Parameswaran. A review of electrochemical corrosion on stainless steel 316. Incas Bulletin, 12 (4), 2020, 221-226. (Scopus)

   5. K. M. John, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, K. Senthil Kumar, S. Suresh Kumar, Mustafa Aslan, Ümit Alver. Mechanical and vibrational behaviour of twill woven carbon fiber reinforced composites. International Polymer Processing, 35 (2), 2020, 203-210. (IF – 1.3)

   6. Sang Tae Jung, Rendi Kurniawan, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, In Jun Yoon, Tae Jo Ko. Mechanism study of micro-electrical discharge drilling method during micro-dimpling. Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 34, 2020, 2549-2559. (IF – 1.6)

   7. M. Saravana Mohan, P. S. Samuel Ratna Kumar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, G. Sikkandhar Thanish. Impact of Cu-Al-Ni shape memory alloy in dynamic performance of redundant SCARA robot. Materials Today: Proceedings, 28 (2), 2020, 776-780. (Scopus)

   8. G. Kalusuraman, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, I. Siva, S. Anand Kumar. Cutting performance of luffa cylindrica fiber reinforced composite by abrasive water jet. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 48 (5), 2020, 12. (IF – 1.2)

   9. M. Uthayakumar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Adam Khan, Sebastian Skoczypiec, Wojciech Bizon. Micro drilling of AA (6351)-SiC-B4C composite using hybrid micro ECDM process. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 48 (4), 2020, 14. (IF – 1.2)

   10. S. Suresh Kumar, F. Erdemir, Temel Varol, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar, Aykut Canakci. Investigation of WEDM process parameters of Al-SiC-B4C composites using response surface methodology. International Journal of Lightweight Materials and Manufacture, 3 (2), 2020, 127-135. (Scopus) 

   11. G. Kalusuraman, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Aslan, K. Mayandi. Mechanical properties of waste copper slag filled surface activated jute fiber reinforced composite. Materials Research Express, 6 (12), 2019, 125347. (IF – 2.3)

   12. G. Kalusuraman, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Aslan, T. Küçükömeroğluc, I. Siva. Use of waste copper slag filled jute fiber reinforced composites for effective erosion prevention. Measurement, 148, 2019, 106950. (IF – 5.6)

   13. K. Balamurugan, M. Uthayakumar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, G.S. Samy, U.T.S. Pillai. Drilling study on lightweight structural Mg/SiC composite for defence applications. Journal of Defence Technology, 15 (4), 2019, 557-564. (IF – 5.1)

   14. G. S. Samy, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar, M. Sivasubramanian, Krishna Bhagavathi Sankar. Numerical analysis of drag and lift coefficient of a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). IOP Conference Series: Journal of Physics, 1276 (1), 2019, 012013. (Scopus)

   15. M. Pethuraj, M. Uthayakumar, S. Rajakarunakaran, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, S. Rajesh. Study on ultrasonic assisted drilling of aluminium sillimanite reinforced composites. International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development, 9 (2), 2019, 923-932. (Scopus)

   16. S. Suresh Kumar, M. Uthayakumar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Temel Varol, Aykut Canakci. Investigating the surface integrity of aluminium based composites machined by EDM. Journal of Defence Technology, 15 (3), 2019, 338-343. (IF – 5.1)

   17. K. M. John, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Rendi Kurniawan, Ki Moon Park, J. H. Byeon. Review on the methodologies adopted to minimize the material damages in drilling of CFRP composite. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 38 (8), 2019, 351-368. (IF – 3.1)

   18. M. Uthayakumar, K. Vinoth Babu, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, S. Suresh Kumar, J. T. Winowlin Jappes, T.P.D Rajan. A study on the machining of Al–SiC functionally graded metal matrix composite using die–sinking EDM. Particulate Science and Technology, 37 (1), 2019, 103-109. (IF – 2.5)

   19. M. Adam Khan, S. Manikandan, G. Ebenezer, M. Uthayakumar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran. Solid particle erosion studies on fibre composite with egg shell as filler materials. International Journal of Surface Science and Engineering, 13 (1), 2019, 1-13. (IF – 0.8)

   20. M. Adam Khan, A. Senthil Kumar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar, Tae Jo Ko. Effect of tool wear on machining GFRP and AISI D2 steel using alumina based ceramic cutting tools. Silicon, 11 (1), 2019, 153-158. (IF – 3.4)

   21. V. Arumugaprabu, Tae Jo Ko, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Rendi Kurniawan, Yein Kwak, Zhen Yu, M. Uthayakumar. Performance of surface-textured end-mill insert on AISI 1045 steel. Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 34 (1), 2019, 18-29. (IF – 4.8)

1. 1. S. Suresh Kumar, M. Uthayakumar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, P. Parameswaran, T. K. Haneef, C. K. Mukhopadhyay, B. P. C. Rao. Performance monitoring of WEDM using online acoustic emission technique. Silicon, 10 (6), 2018, 2635-2642. (IF – 3.4)

   2. Rendi Kurniawan, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Saood Ali, Dwi Ayu Nurcahyaningsih, Gandjar Kiswanto, Tae Jo Ko. Experimental and analytical study of ultrasonic elliptical vibration cutting on AISI 1045 for sustainable machining of round-shaped microgroove pattern. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 98 (5-8), 2018, 2031-2055. (IF – 3.4)

   3. Jung Sangtae, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Changping Li, Rendi Kurniawan, Tae Jo Ko. Performance evaluation of micro-dimple formation on a Ti-6Al-4V alloy by using electrical discharge drilling. Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 32 (9), 2018, 4365-4372. (IF – 1.6)

   4. Roshan Kuruvila, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Adam Khan, M. Uthayakumar. A brief review on the erosion–corrosion behavior of engineering materials. Corrosion Reviews, 36 (5), 2018, 435-447. (IF – 3.2)

   5. M. Adam Khan, A. K. Gokul, M. P. Bharani Dharan, R. V. S. Jeevakarthikeyan, M. Uthayakumar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Duraiselvam. Machinability of nickel based alloys using electrical discharge machining process. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 346, 2018, 012044. (Scopus)

   6. V. Arumuga Prabu, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar, V. Manikandan. Influence of redmud particle hybridization in banana/sisal and sisal/glass composites. Particulate Science and Technology, 36 (4), 2018, 402-407. (IF – 2.5)

   7. S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Tae Jo Ko, Rendi Kurniawan. Grey fuzzy optimization of ultrasonic-assisted EDM process parameters for deburring CFRP composites. Measurement, 123, 2018, 203-212. (IF – 5.6)

   8. V. Arumugaprabu, Tae Jo Ko, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Rendi Kurniawan, M. Uthayakumar. A brief review on importance of surface texturing in materials to improve the tribological performance. Reviews on Advanced Materials Science, 53 (1), 2018, 40-48. (IF – 3.6)

   9. Ki Moon Park, Tae Jo Ko, Zhen Yu, S. Thirumalai Kumaran. A study on the removal of CFRP machining defects by various tool geometries.  Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers, 16 (4), 2017, 16-23. (Scopus)

   10. S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Tae Jo Ko, M. Uthayakumar, Md. Mofizul Islam. Prediction of surface roughness in abrasive water jet machining of CFRP composites using regression analysis. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 724, 2017, 1037-1045. (IF – 6.2)

   11. Rendi Kurniawan, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, V. Arumuga Prabu, Yu Zhen, Ki Moon park, Yein Kwak, Md. Mofizul Islam, Tae Jo Ko. Measurement of burr removal rate and analysis of machining parameters in ultrasonic assisted dry EDM (US-EDM) for deburring drilled holes in CFRP composite. Measurement, 110, 2017, 98-115. (IF – 5.6)

   12. S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Tae Jo Ko, M. Uthayakumar, M. Adam Khan, Magdalena Niemczewska-Wójcik. Surface texturing by dimple formation in TiAlSiZr alloy using µ-EDM. Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society, 53 (2), 2017, 821-828. (IF – 1.9)

   13. S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Tae Jo Ko, Rendi Kurniawan, Changping Li, M. Uthayakumar. ANFIS modeling of surface roughness in abrasive waterjet machining of carbon fiber reinforced plastics. Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 31 (8), 2017, 3949-3954. (IF – 1.6)

   14. G. S. Samy, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar. An analysis of end milling performance on B4C particle reinforced aluminum composite. Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society, 53 (2), 2017, 373-383. (IF – 1.9)

   15. Rendi Kurniawan, Tae Jo Ko, Li Chang Ping, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Gandjar Kiswanto, Ping Guo, Kornel F. Ehmann. Development of a two-frequency, elliptical-vibration texturing device for surface texturing. Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 31 (7), 2017, 3465-3473. (IF – 1.6)

   16. Rajesh Shanmugavel, Purusothaman Mokkandi, Manivannan Jayamani, N. Rajini, M. Uthayakumar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran. Mechanical and machinability characteristics of Al–NiTi composites reinforced with SiC particulates. Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society, 53 (1), 2017, 177-185. (IF – 1.6)

   17. G. S. Samy, S. Thirumalai Kumaran. Measurement and analysis of temperature, thrust force and surface roughness in drilling of AA (6351)-B4C composite. Measurement, 103, 2017, 1-9. (IF – 5.6)

   18. S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Tae Jo Ko, Changping Li, Zhen Yu, M. Uthayakumar. Rotary ultrasonic machining of woven CFRP composite in a cryogenic environment. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 698, 2017, 984-993. (IF – 6.2)

   19. S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Tae Jo Ko, M. Uthayakumar, M. Adam Khan, Imran Muhammad. Some experimental investigations on drilling AA (6351)-SiC-B4C composite. Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 32 (13), 2017, 1557-1564. (IF – 4.8)

   20. V. Arumugaprabu, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar. Performance evaluation of abrasive water jet machining on banana fiber reinforced polyester composite. Journal of Natural Fibers, 14 (3), 2017, 450-457. (IF – 3.5)

   21. S. Rajesh, M. Pethuraj, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar, N. Rajini. Some studies on drilling of red mud reinforced aluminum composite. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications, 231 (4), 2017, 382-393. (IF – 2.4) 

1. S. Rajesh, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar, M. Pethuraj. Process optimization and wear behavior of red mud reinforced aluminum composites. Advances in Tribology, 2016, 2016, 7. (Scopus)

2. S. Suresh Kumar, M. Uthayakumar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, P. Parameswaran, E. Mohandas. Electrical discharge machining of Al (6351) alloy: Role of electrode shape. International Journal of Materials and Product Technology, 53 (1), 2016, 86-97. (IF – 0.5)

3. S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar, Adam Slota, S. Aravindan, Jerzy Zajac. Machining behavior of AA6351-SiC-B4C hybrid composites fabricated by stir casting method. Particulate Science and Technology, 34 (5), 2016, 586-592. (IF – 2.5)

4. M. Uthayakumar, M. Adam Khan, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, Adam Slota, Jerzy Zajac. Machinability of nickel based superalloy by abrasive water jet machining. Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 31 (13), 2016, 1733-1739. (IF – 4.8)

5. S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar, S. Aravindan, S. Rajesh. Dry sliding wear behavior of SiC and B4C-reinforced AA6351 metal matrix composite produced by stir casting process. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications, 230 (2), 2016, 484-491. (IF – 2.4)

6. S. Suresh Kumar, M. Uthayakumar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, P. Parameswaran, E. Mohandas, G. Kempulraj, B. S. Ramesh Babu, S. A. Natarajan. Parametric optimization of wire electrical discharge machining on aluminium based composites through grey relational analysis. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 20, 2015, 33-39. (IF – 6.2)

7. S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar, V. S. Kiran Kumar, A. Meenatchi Sundaram, E. Milton Rajaselvam. Parametric optimization of AWJM in AA6351-SiC-B4C hybrid composite using grey relational analysis. Applied Mechanics and Materials, 766-767, 2015, 38-43. (Scopus)

8. S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar, P. Mathiyazhagan, K. Krishna Kumar, P. Muthu Kumar. Effect of abrasive grain size of the AWJM performance on AA(6351)-SiC-B4C hybrid composite. Applied Mechanics and Materials, 766-767, 2015, 324-329. (Scopus)

9. S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar, Adam Slota, Jerzy Zajac. Application of grey relational analysis in high speed machining of AA(6351)-SiC-B4C hybrid composite. International Journal of Materials and Product Technology, 51 (1), 2015, 17-31. (IF – 0.743)

10. S. Suresh Kumar, M. Uthayakumar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, P. Parameswaran. Electrical discharge machining of Al(6351)-5% SiC-10% B4C hybrid composite. Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 29 (11-12), 2014, 1395-1400. (IF – 4.8)

11. S. Suresh Kumar, M. Uthayakumar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, P. Parameswaran, E. Mohandas. Electrical Discharge Machining of Al(6351)-5% SiC-10% B4C hybrid composite: A grey relational approach. Modelling and Simulation in Engineering, 2014, 2014, 7. (Scopus)

12. S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar, S. Aravindan. Analysis of dry sliding friction and wear behavior of AA6351-SiC-B4C composites using grey relational analysis. Tribology – Materials, Surfaces and Interfaces, 8 (4), 2014, 187-193. (Scopus)

13. S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar. Investigation on the machining studies of AA6351-SiC-B4C hybrid metal matrix composites. International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials, 15 (3/4), 2014, 174-185. (Scopus)

14. S. Thirumalai Kumaran, M. Uthayakumar. Investigation on the dry sliding friction and wear behavior of AA6351-SiC-B4C hybrid metal matrix composites. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 228 (3), 2014, 332-338. (IF – 2)

15. M. Uthayakumar, S. Thirumalai Kumaran, S. Aravindan. Dry sliding friction and wear studies of fly ash reinforced AA-6351 metal matrix composites. Advances in Tribology, 2013, 2013, 6. (Scopus)