Faculty Profile

Date of Joining MEC: 06 January 2011

Professional Experience: Total 15 Years  Teaching

Educational Profile

• Ph.D. 

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Noorul IslamNoorul Islam Centre For Higher Education 

• M.E (2004)

  • Mechanical Engineering - Manufacturing Engineering

  • Annamalai University

  • First Class

• B.Tech (2002)

  • Mechanical  Engineering

  • M.G University  / R.I.T Govt.Engineering college

  • First Class

Courses handled

Professional Bodies

• Life Member, Indian Society for Technical Education, ISTE

• Life Member, National Society of Fluid Mechanics & Fluid Power, NSFMFP

Research Interest

• Natural Fiber composites

• Polymer composites

• Nano Technology

• Powder Metallurgy

Projects / Theses Guided

• Enhancing the Flexural Properties of Concrete using waste PET bottle Firers for the Reinforcement, Anand Prasad, Aswin RV, Benson Gipson, Bibin Benance, Githin Gilbert, Completed March 2018

Significant Publications

• 1. Sonia S Raj ,P.Pradeep, J.Edwin Raja Dhas "Parameter Optimization of Fiber Reinforced     Polymer Composite by RSM Design Matrix" in the 3rd INCAMA-2018 held on 5th &6th April 2018 at Kalasalingam Academy of Research & Education, Krishnankoil, Tamil Nadu. 

  2. Sonia S Raj, Edwin Raja Dhas, Jesuthanam C. (2021), “Challenges on Machining Characteristics of Natural Fibre-Reinforced Composites - A Review”, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composite Volume 40, No. 1-2, pp. 41-69. doi:10.1177/0731684420940773 (SCI).

  3. Sonia S Raj, P. Pradeep, Anand Prasad, Aswin RV, Benson Gipson, Bibin Benance, Githin Gilbert "Enhancing the Flexural Properties of Concrete using waste PET bottle Firers for the Reinforcement" in ICTIMEMIC-18 held on 26 th &27 th April 2018 at Lourdes Matha College of Science & Technology, Kuttichal, Trivandrum.

Conferences

1. Sonia S Raj, J.Edwin Raja Dhas, Harish Kumar  "Optimization and Analysis of abrasive wear of Agro waste reinforced composites by RSM design matrix "  International Conference on Energy and Materials Technologies (ICEMT-2021) Organized by the department of Mechanical Engineering, SRI SIVASUBRAMANIYA NADAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (SSNCE )during Aug 20-21, 2021  

2.  Sonia S Raj, P. Pradeep, Harish Kumar B., (2019), “Challenges in Drilling Traits of Natural Fibre Reinforced Composites-A Review”, Proceedings of National Conference on Advances in Energy Efficient Technologies in the National Conference on Advanced in Energy Efficient Technologies (NCAEET-19), organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Marian Engineering College, Kazhakuttam, India, held on 3r d May 2019, pp. 100-104

3. Sonia S Raj, P. Pradeep, D. J. Edwin Raja and D. Gladson., (2019) “Optimization of Fabrication Parameters on Hybrid Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composite by ANN Design”, Innovations in Power and Advanced Computing Technologies (i-PACT), Vellore, India, 22nd-23r d March 2019, pp. 1-4, doi: 10.1109/i-PACT44901.2019.8960244.

4.  Sonia S Raj, P. Pradeep , J.Edwin Raja Dhas “Characterization of Bio- metrical, Physical & Mechanical Properties of reca Areca Fibers” in International Conference on design,Materials,Cryogenics & Construcions(ICDMC-19) held on 28th&29th  March 2019 at  Vel Tech R&D Institute of Science & Technologyy

5. Sonia S Raj ,P.Pradeep , J.Edwin Raja Dhas "Parameter Optimization of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite by RSM Design Matrix" in the 3rd INCAMA-2018 held on 5th &6th April 2018 at Kalasalingam Academy of Research & Education, Krishnankoil, Tamil Nadu.

6.  Sonia S Raj, P. Pradeep , Anand Prasad, Aswin RV, Benson Gipson, Bibin Benance, Githin Gilbert "Enhancing the Flexural Properties of Concrete using waste PET bottle Firers for the Reinforcement" in ICTIMEMIC-18 held on 26 th &27 th April 2018 at Lourdes Matha College of Science & Technology, Kuttichal, Trivandrum.

Book Chapter/Lecture Notes

1. Sonia S Raj, John Edwin Raja Dhas, Harish Kumar Balakrishnan, (2021), “Recent Developments of Fiber - Reinforced Polymer Composites in Automotive”, In Catalin Iulian Pruncu, Selim Gurgen & Md Enamul Hoque (Eds), Fiber-Reinforced Polymers Processes and Applications, pp.131-176, NOVA Science Publishers, New York, ISBN 978-1-53619-049-6.

 2. Sonia S. Raj, Edwin Raja Dhas J. and Harish B. Kumar, (2022), “Tribological Applications of Agro Waste Areca Husk Fibre polymer Composites”, NOVA Science Publishers, New York, Advances in Materials Science Research, Volume 57, pp. 83-137, ISBN: 979-8-88697-363-1.

 3. Sonia S. Raj, Edwin Raja Dhas J. and Harish B. Kumar (2022), “Novel Applications of Al Metal-Matrix Composite for Automotive Engine Components - A Review”, NOVA Science Publishers, New York, The Fundamentals of Metal-Matrix Composites, pp.127-148, ISBN: 978-1-68507-952-9.

4. Sonia S Raj, J. Edwin Raja Dhas, Harish Kumar. B, “Optimization and Analysis of Abrasive Wear of Agro Waste Fibre Reinforced Composites by RSM Design Matrix”, “Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering” Springer, Singapore. pp.126-145, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-3895-5_9 ISSN: 2195-4356, (Best Paper Award)

FDP ATTENDED

1. Attended a Faculty development programme on Smart Materials in Engineering Applications by the Directorate of Technical Education in College of Engineering , Trivandrum from 01st November 2010 to 06th November 2010.

2.  Participated in  ISTE workshop on Engineering Mechanics by IIT Bombay in Mar Baselious College Of Engg & Tech,Nalanchira from 26th Nov to 06th Dec 2013

3. Participated in Faculty Development Programme on concepts coaching by ICT Acdemy,Kerala on concepts coaching in Marian Engineering College,Kazhakkottam,Kerala from 16th to 18th October 2014.

4. Attended in the Workshop on “Research Methodology” from11th  to 20th December 2017, organized by the Board of Research, Development and Consultancy(BRDC),Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education ,Kumaracoil, Tamil Nadu, India

5.  Attended Faculty Development Program on “Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering Part-1” organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering Marian Engineering College, Trivandrum from 03-07-2017 to 07-07-2017

6. Attended short term training program on “Recent Trends in Tribology & Surface Characterization” organized by CET-centre for interdisciplinary research & department of mechanical Engineering ,at college of Engineering Trivandrum from 16th to 20th April 2018.

7. Attended in the National Workshop on “Sustainable Energy Development” from 2nd to 6th July 2018, jointly organized by Kerala State Council for Science Technology & Environment (KSCSTE) & Department of Mechanical Engg , Marian Engineering College ,Trivandrum.

8.  Attended short term training program on “Optimization Techniques and its Engineering Applications” organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering TKM College of Engg , Kollam from 31-12-2018 to 05-01-2019

9. Attended short term training program on “Emerging trends in IC Engine Combustion & Emissions” organized by APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University of Kerala  and Dept. of Mechanical Engg Marian Engineering College,Kazhakuttam from 24th to 28th June 2019.

10.  Attended Faculty Development Programme on “Recent Advances in Composite Materials (RACM-19)” From 16th t0 18th December 2019, sponsored by KTU, organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering,   Vidya Academy of Science & Technology, Kilimanoor.

11. Attended two days online Workshop on “Fuzzy Logic and Neural Network Approaches for Engineering Solutions”, Organized by Journal of Advanced Engineering Research in association with hexacube  India, on 29 & 30th April 2020.

12. Attended workshop on the title “LaTeX Workshop 2020”, from 11th May to 15th May 2020 (5 days), Organized by Department of Nanotechnology, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Kumaracoil, Kanyakumari.

13. Participated in the One Week Online Faculty Development Programme on “Emerging Green Technologies for the Mechanical Engineers” from 03/08/2020 to 08/08/2020 Organized by Mechanical Engineering Department School of Engineering and Technology GIET UNIVERSITY, GUNUPUR In association with INDIAN SOCIETY FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION, INDIA

14. Participated in AICTE sponsored One Week Online Short Term Training Program on “Recent Advances in Materials and Manufacturing: Part I” conducted by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering (Autonomous), Visakhapatnam, during 3rd to 8th August, 2020 and secured performance grade: B.

15.  Participated in the One Week Online Faculty Development Programme on “Recent Developments of Biopolymer and Sustainable composite for Engineering Applications" from 15/03/2021 to 19/03/2021Organized by Centre for Innovation and Research ,Mechanical Engineering Department Sree Budha colle of Engineering Pattoor, Alappuzha

Details of Training undergone

• Educational utilization of Standards Programme, conducted by Bureau of Indian Standards,Annamalai University 12th & 13th March 2003

• Modeling & Simulation in Manufacturing,Organized by Dept.of Manufacturing Engg,Annamalai University 15th & 16th March 2003

• Smart materials in Engineering Applications ,Organized by Director of Technical Education,Dept. of Mechanical engineering,CET From 1st  Nov to 6th Nov 2010

• ISTE Workshop on Engineering Mechanics, IIT Bombay,Organized by Marbaselious college of Engg & Tech,Nalanchira,From 26th Nov to 06th Dec 2013

• Attended short term training program on “Recent Trends in Tribology & Surface Characterization” organized by CET-centre for interdisciplinary research & department of mechanicalEngineering ,at college of Engineering Trivandrum from 16th to 20th April 2018.

•      Attended in the National Workshop on “Sustainable Energy Development” from 2nd to 6th July 2018, jointly organized by Kerala State Council for Science Technology & Environment (KSCSTE) & Department of Mechanical Engg , Marian Engineering College ,Trivandrum.

•    Attended short term training program on “Optimization Techniques and its Engineering Applications” organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering TKM College of Engg , Kollam from 31-12-2018 to 05-01-2019