Dr. SATYANARAYAN - Project page

Research Projects

Research Project: [ Co-Principal Investigator ] "Real-Time Terahertz Diagnostics and Water Management in Modified Nafion Membranes for Enhanced Durability and Power Output in Prototype Hydrogen Fuel Cells" from Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), New Delhi

Total Funding: 90.55 Lakhs (On GOING.... for TIFR : Rs. 4084960, for AIET : Rs. 4970400)

Scheme: Advanced Research Grant (ARG)

Funding Agency: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India, New Delhi.

Saction Letter : ANRF/ARG/2025/009971/ENS, 10.06.2026

First Instalment Released: Rs 1156799//- (TIFR) Rs. 2656799 (AIET), on 11.6.2026 (Thursday, ANRF Ref No: Bill No ANRF-G/2034/2026-27 Diary No / Finance No ANRF/F/1786/2026-2027-G)

File No : VRN/004505/23-24

Principal investigator: Prof. (Dr.) Shriganesh S Prabhu, Dept. of Condensed Matter Physics & Materials Science, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai

Co-investigator : Dr. Satyanarayan

Research Project: "A Study on Effects of Thermal Aging on Microstructure and Microhardness of Lead Base and Lead Free Solder/Substrate Interfacial Regions" - An attempt for replacement of Pb in Electronic Applications

Total Funding: 20 Lakhs (On GOING....

First Instalment Released: 10 Lakhs on 16.7. 2025 (Wednesday, RTGS Cr-SBINR52025071692341011-SBIN0040526-KSTEPS-AIET)

Scheme: Karnataka Fund for Infrastructure Strengthening in Science and Technology Level 1 (KSCST L1)

Funding Agency: Vision Group on Science and Technology (VGST), Government of Karnataka, Bengaluru.

Saction Letter : ಕೆಸ್ಟೆಪ್ಸ್/ ವಿತಂದಾಸ/2023-24/SP/2025-26/, 09.05.2025 Ref No.

VGST Ref No : VRN/004505/23-24

Principal investigator: Dr. Satyanarayan

Co-investigator : Dr. Kumar Swamy MC / Dr. Suresh P S

Research Project: Photocatalytic Generation of Green Hydrogen and Development of Novel Low Cost, High-Performance Hydrogen Fuel Cell Stacks Awarded: Thu, Mar 14, 11:20 PM (as per JST) 2024

Total funding: INR Rs. 57.068 + 10% PMC = 62.7748 Lakhs (ON-GOING.......

First Installment Released: 48 Lakhs on 23.3. 2024 (Saturday)

Second Installment Released: 8.18 Lakhs on 05.02. 2026 (Thursday)

Funding agency: Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), Bangalore

Scheme: Research Scheme on Power Sector (RSoP)

Project code: RSOP/21-26/GD/30 ( Accounts Code : RSoP-AIETK-180, FAS Code : 727)

Research institution: Alvas Institute of Engineering and Technology

Collaborative Institution: Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), Bangalore

Principal investigator: Dr. Satyanarayan

Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. M. G. Anand Kumar, Joint Director, CPRI, Bangalore

Co-investigators :Dr. Jayarama A, Professor, Dept. of Physics

Co-investigator : Dr. Richard Pinto, Dean - Research, AIET

Title of the project: "Formation of Nanostructured Aluminum Surfaces for realizing Superhydrophilicity using Nd:YAG laser”

Awarded : February 2021

Total funding : INR 1,200,000

Funding agency :VTU RESEARCH GRANTS SCHEME

Grant reference : VTU/BGM/Aca/A-12/VTU RGS/GIS-ME/2021-22/5862/17

Research institution : Alvas Institute of Engineering and Technology

Principal investigator : Dr. Satyanarayan

Co-investigator :Dr. Jayarama A

Ph.D Scholar Research Projects :

1. Thesis Title: An Investigation on Thermal Performance of Interfacial Materials Using Low Melting Temperature Alloys - AWARDED

Name of the Scholar : KUMAR SWAMY M C (USN : 4AL16PMJ01), Viva-voce on 5.4.2024 (Friday)

2. Investigation on effect of heat treatment, solidification behaviour on mechanical and tribological properties of Al-Sn-X alloys - On going...

Name of the Scholar: JAYARAMA BHAT (USN : 4AL18PME01)

3. Study on Use of Latex in Engineering Products & Polymer Composites - Registered ONLY

Name of the Scholar : Mr. SHARATHCHANDRA PRABHU (4AL15PMJ01).

P. G Projects Guided :

Investigation on Tribo-Mechanical Behaviour of Sn-Cu Alloy, Mr. Channaveera Swamy J M, (USN : 3VC21MPM04) (2022-23),

Dr. Veerabhadrappa Algur and Dr. SATYANARAYAN

Invited Talks

“Material Fundamentals for Civil and Mechanical Engineers (Steels: Structure and Properties)” @International Engineering Symposium 2016 (IES2016), March 2-4, 2016, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan.

"Wetting behavior, Microstructure evolution and Solder joint reliability of Lead- free solder alloys solidified on Copper Substrates " on 8th September , Institute of Pulsed Power Science, Kumamoto University, Japan.

"Welding of Dissimilar Materials Using Underwater Explosive Technique" on 27th January 2017 @ Dept. of Metallurgical and Materials Engg, NITK Surathkal, Mangalore.

“Explosive Welding of Metals Using Underwater Shock Wave and Its Possibilities", 21st February 2017 @ Dept. of Mechanical Engg, Srinivas College of Engineering, Mukka, Manglore.

"Investigation on Effect of Casting Moulds/Cooling Media on Microstructure, Tribological and Hardness Properties of Al−Sn Alloy", 29-30 April 2019, National Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering and Technology (NCRAMET-19) @ Yenepoya Institute Of Technology (YIT), Moodbidri.

"Explosive Welding of Dissimilar Metals Using Underwater Shock Wave", 6th May 2019, under the Aegis of IE (India) Students Chapter, St. Joseph Engineering College, Vamanjoor, Mangalore

“Overview on Diffusion between Solder and Base Metals for Electronic Applications", in International Conference on Laser Deposition (iCOLD) held at Alva's Institute of Engineering and Technology, in Association with Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) during November 27-29, 2019.

"Writing Research Papers", in Boot Camp held at Alva’s Institute of Engineering and Technology, August 9, 2019.

Awareness on “Writing Research Grant Proposal and Applying for Grant of Financial Assistance for the Purpose of Conferences” at RYM Engineering College, Ballari, during One Week Workshop (15th – 21st July 2022) on “Intellectual Property Rights And Different Funding Agency” on 18-07-2022.

"Writing Reviewer Paper", in Boot Camp organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, Alva’s Institute of Engineering and Technology, 22nd August, 2022.

Effect of Cooling Modes on Mechanical Property of Sn-0.7Cu Solder Alloy” The 5th International Conference on Material Strength and Applied Mechanics (MSAM 2022), August 19-22, 2022 Qingdao, Shandong, China (Best Paper Presentation Award).

"Characterization and Investigation on Thermal Performance of Low Melting Alloys (LMAs) as Thermal Interface Materials (TIMs)" International Conference on Laser Deposition (iCOLD-2023) : Nanostructures, Heterostructures and 2D layers, 23rd to 25th March, 2023, Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Girinagar, Pune (Invited Talk).

An Effect of Isothermal Aging Characteristics on Explosive Welded Sn/Cu Plates Using Regulated Underwater Shockwaves” the International Symposium on Advanced Materials for Extreme Environments (AMEE), Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China, August 18-20, 2023 (Online)

Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Automotive Applications, Workshop on Clean Energy Innovations: Hydrogen Fuel Cells for a Sustainable Future, 30th and 31st May, 2024 : Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), Bengaluru (Invited Talk)
Overview on Cladding of Electronic Materials by Explosive Welding Technique and Characterisation of their Interfacial Morphology". 𝐴𝐼𝐶𝑇𝐸-𝐴𝑇𝐴𝐿 𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 (FDP) organised by the 𝐷𝑒𝑝𝑡.𝑜𝑓 𝑀𝑒𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝐸𝑛𝑔𝑔, 𝐶𝑀𝑅𝐼𝑇 𝐵𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑟𝑢 𝟔.𝟏𝟐.𝟐𝟎𝟐4(𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, Invited Talk)
“Cladding of Electronic Materials by Explosive Welding Technique and Characterisation of Their Interfacial Morphology: An Overview” International Symposium on Recent Advances in Materials Joining and Manufacturing Processes (MJMP - 2025) February 27 - 28, 2025 (Thursday & Friday), AIET, Moodubidire

U. G Projects Guided :

- To assess the effect of reflow and isothermal ageing temperature on Sn-37Pb solder alloy, " Vinay Kumar S Shreegovinda R , Krupakara H ( 2025-26)
- "Investigation on surface wetting behaviour of substrates by waters” Manoj S C, Mohammad Shareek, Anwesh Shetty (2025-26)
- Investigation on the Growth Behaviour of Intermetallic Compounds Between Solder and Pure Fe substrate during dip soldering and Iso–Thermal Ageing of Pb base and Pb Free solder For Electronic Applications, Akhil Sharma K, Paigambar S Nadaf, Karthik Gowda (2024-25, Best Project Students Innovative Project Competition on 16.6.25)

- Study on Effect of Metallic Mould Geometry on Solidification Behaviors of Sn-Cu Alloys, Chiranth Acharya, Pavan Kumar, Sachin Rathod, Manoj Kumar (2023-24)

- Investigation on effect of casting mould on mechanical properties of al alloys, Tejas Gowda M Srishail.S Ajay Kumar J (2022-23) (KSCST Sponsored, 46S_BE_3764,) (Awardrd Best Project of The Year by KSCST, Govt. of Karnataka)

- Investigation of copper mould geometry of microstructure and mechanical properties of solidified pure tin, Aswin Thankachan, Sidharth S, Mohamed Sohail (2021-22)

- Study on effect of aluminium mould geometry on cast structure and mechanical property of solidified pure tin, Kalakesha, Bharath B T, Bharath B D (2021-22)

- Effect of heat treatment and its behaviour on mechanical property of pure titanium, Sagar Loni, K Mahanthesh, Kushal Patil, Arun Kumar P G (2021-22)

- Effect of Cooling Modes on Mechanical Properties of Sn-0.7Cu Solder Alloy, Rajath Raj U.K, Likhith Poojary, Saurav Manikantan, Vaishnav V.R (2020-21)

- Effect of Heat Treatment on Mechanical Properties of Titanium Alloy, Rajath Rai, Rakshith C, Sumith Kumar, Mervin Lda (2020-21)

- “Investigation On Dissolution Between Eutectic Lead Base /Lead-Free Solder And Base Metals Using Hot Dip Soldering Method For Electronic Application”, Mr. Prashanth Naik K, Mr. Pujeeth Kulal, Mr. Rakesh, Mr. Rakshith R, (2019-20) (KSCST Sponsered 43S _BE_0160)

- Investigation on effect of casting mould on mechanical properties of Sn-Cu alloy, Akhil Mohan, Harikrsihna Raju, Hithesh Raj S A, Kishore Kumar A (2019-20)

- Investigation on effect of casting mould on tribological and mechanical properties of Al-Sn Alloys - Moinodin Sha, Kalyan Kumar, Prasanna S.Y, Shridhar Bankapur (2018-19)

- Determination Of Optimum Substrate Thickness To Control The Dissolution And Interfacial Reaction Between Solder/Substrate Interfacial Regions For Electronic Applications - Bharathesh Hegde, Harsha Raj, Akash, Divakar K M (2018-19) - (KSCST Sponsored, 42S_BE_0949)

- Investigation On Effect Of Heat Treatment On Tribiological Properties Of Al-Sn Alloy - B Varun Kumar, Ganesha M S, Basavaraj A Patil, Acharya Sudarshan (2017-18)

- Investigation on Diffusion Between Liquid Tin And Pure Base Metals for Electronic Applications - Hithesh G Shetty, Ranjan Kishore K,Navaneeth P, Kishor (2017-18) - (KSCST Sponsored,41S_BE_0949 )

- Investigation On Wells Turbine To Generate Electricity In Oscillating Water Column - Abhishek Puthran, Tilak Raj Hegde, A Sharat, Abhilash Shetty (2016-17).

- Wetting & Mechanical Properties of Hair Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composite - Jithesh Shetty, Ashfan Ahmed Sheikh, Bharatha Kumar N J, Kiran (2015-16)

- An Investigation on Effect Of Re-flow And Iso-Thermal Aging Temperature On Solder/Substrate Interracial Regions - Ammer Bilal, Bharath M M, Syed Dawood, Mohammed, Sohail (2015-16).

- Biogas production by treating sludge of a waste from hostel mess at Alva’s Institute of Engg & Technology - Jithin P. Nair, Gautham Krishna (2014-15).

- Investigation on Thermal Conductivity of Al2O3/Water based nanofluid - Pratheek Shetty, Sudheer Chandra Hegde, Suhail khan, Surendra Shettigar (2013 -14).

- Design and fabrication of A biomass stove - Rakesh Sharma, Ravish Kumar, Nizamuddeen, Sushanth Anil Ramanujam (2013-14)

Skills/Research Equipment Handled

Auto-cad, XRD analysis, SEM and Failure analysis
X-ray diffraction (XRD): Jeol JDX-8PXRD system
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Jeol JSM 6380LA scanning electron microscope
In suite - Metallurgical Microscope

Research Interests

Explosive welding, Thermal Interfacial Materials, Lead-free Solders, Green Electronics, Solidification and Mechanical Behavior of Solder Joints, Mechanical Behavior Metals (Al based alloys), Brazing

Subjects Taught Labs Handled

Non convention energy systems (for P.G & U.G) Material and Metallographic Testing
Heat and Mass Transfer Heat and Mass Transfer Lab
Strength of Materials Measurement and Metrology
Material Science and Engineering Computer Aided Engineering Drawing
Production Technology Basic computer Science Labs
Foundry Technology
Mechanical Engineering Science
Organization Behavior, Biomass Energy Systems.
Tribology