Dr. N. M. Sivaram

Academic Qualifications

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Anna University, Chennai (PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore)

2010 - 2014

M.Tech. in Industrial Safety Engineering

National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

2008 - 2010

B.E. in Production Engineering

Anna University, Chennai (PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore)

2004 - 2008

Experience

Assistant Professor (Grade I) in Mechanical Engineering

National Institute of Technology Puducherry, Karaikal

Since April 30, 2022

Assistant Professor (Grade II) in Mechanical Engineering

National Institute of Technology Puducherry, Karaikal

June 13, 2018 to April 29, 2022

Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore

June 2015 to April 2018

Temporary Faculty in Mechanical Engineering

National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

August 2013 to July 2014; August 2014 to June 2015

List of Courses taught at NIT Puducherry

List of Publications at NIT Puducherry

Publication in Journals indexed in Web of Science

1. Selvam, M.D. and Sivaram, N.M., 2020. A comparative study on the surface finish achieved during turning operation of AISI 4340 steel in flooded, near-dry and dry conditions. Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 18(3), pp.457-466. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14484846.2018.1546363) 

2. Packia Antony Amalan, A., N. M. Sivaram, C. Bavatharani, and D. Ragupathy. "A study on the effect of ageing heat treatment on hardness, tensile and corrosion behaviour of stir-cast AZ91D–5SiC–1Gr hybrid magnesium composite." International Journal of Metalcasting (2022), Vol. 16, pp. 973-986 (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40962-021-00656-x)

3. Sivakumar. S, N. M. Sivaram, and Narendra Laxman Gajbhiye. "A numerical study on the influence of minimum quantity lubrication parameters on spray characteristics of rapeseed oil as cutting fluid", Industrial Lubrication and Tribology (2022), Vol. 74 No. 2, pp. 197-204. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/ILT-08-2021-0305)

4. Sivaselvan S., Natarajan M., Devadasan S.R., Sivaram N.M. "Influence of friction stir welding parameters on the tribological behavior of dissimilar aluminum alloy joint", Industrial Lubrication and Tribology (2023), Vol. 75 No. 2, pp. 197-203. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/ILT-08-2022-0240)

5. Packia Antony Amalan, A. and N. M. Sivaram., 2023. "A state-of-the-art review on magnesium-based composite materials", Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, 9(3), pp. 760-778. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/2374068X.2022.2096835)

6. Packia Antony Amalan, A., N. M. Sivaram, R. Subramanya . "Influence of Silicon Carbide and Graphite Reinforcements and T6 Aging Heat Treatment on the Fatigue Characteristics of AZ91D Magnesium Alloy" Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance (2023), Vol. 16, pp. 973-986 (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-023-08154-3)

7. A. Kannan, N.M. Sivaram., 2024 "Evaluation and Performance Improvement of Environmentally Friendly Sustainable Turning of 6063 Aluminum Alloy in Dry Conditions Using Grey Relational Analysis", International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering 21(1), pp. 11085-11098. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.15282/ijame.21.1.2024.12.0858)

8. A. Kannan, N.M. Sivaram., 2024 "A study on the optimization of process parameters for enhancing machinability and sustainability in turning of Al 6063 alloy through response surface methodology", International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12008-024-02016-5)

9. Packia Antony Amalan, A. and N. M. Sivaram., 2024. "A study on wear characteristics of AZ91D magnesium alloy with and without addition of SiC and Gr particles", Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/2374068X.2024.2397157)

Publication in Journals indexed in Scopus

1. Sivaram, N.M., 2018. Elements of a computer aided emergency management system. International Journal of Enterprise Network Management, 9(2), pp.108-116. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJENM.2018.093705)

2. Selvam, M.D. and Sivaram, N.M., 2020. A comparative study on the surface finish achieved during turning operation of AISI 4340 steel in flooded, near-dry and dry conditions. Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 18(3), pp.457-466. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14484846.2018.1546363) 

3. Karuppasamy, R., Barik, D., Sivaram, N.M. and Dennison, M.S., 2020. Investigation on the effect of aluminium foam made of A413 aluminium alloy through stir casting and infiltration techniques. International Journal of Materials Engineering Innovation, 11(1), pp.34-50. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMATEI.2020.104790)

4. Sivakumar. S, N. M. Sivaram, and Narendra Laxman Gajbhiye. "A study on the sustainable machining of AISI 630 stainless steel under minimum quantity lubrication ", International Journal of Materials Engineering Innovation 14(1), pp. 60-78. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMATEI.2023.10048811)

5. Packia Antony Amalan, A. and N. M. Sivaram, "An anisotropy study on microstructure and tensile strength of silicon carbide and graphite particle reinforced AZ91D hybrid composite", International Journal of Materials Engineering Innovation 14(2), pp. 136-148. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMATEI.2023.130130)

6. A. Kannan, N.M. Sivaram, "Minimization of Specific Cutting Energy consumption in the turning of Al 6063 alloy through optimization by TOPSIS approach", International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials 25(2), pp. 157-169. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMMM.2023.10055395)

Editor of Book

1.  N. M. Sivaram, K. Sankaranarayanasamy, J. Paulo Davim, "Advances in Manufacturing, Automation, Design and Energy Technologies - Proceedings from ICoFT 2021",  Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, Springer, Singapore. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-1288-9)

Publication in Book Chapters

1. Sivaram, N.M. and Barik, D., 2019. Toxic waste from leather industries. In Energy from toxic organic waste for heat and power generation (pp. 55-67). Woodhead Publishing, Elsevier. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-102528-4.00005-5)

2. Sivaram, N.M., Gopal, P.M. and Barik, D., 2019. Toxic waste from textile industries. In Energy from toxic organic waste for heat and power generation (pp. 43-54). Woodhead Publishing, Elsevier. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-102528-4.00004-3)

3. Gopal, P.M., Sivaram, N.M. and Barik, D., 2019. Paper industry wastes and energy generation from wastes. In Energy from toxic organic waste for heat and power generation (pp. 83-97). Woodhead Publishing, Elsevier. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-102528-4.00007-9)

List of Consultancy Projects at NIT Puducherry

Completed

Principal Investigator for the consultancy project "Random Verification of Annual Inventory on Hazardous Waste Management" sponsored by Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change.

Ph.D. Research Guidance at NIT Puducherry

Ph.D. research Guidance

As Research Supervisor 

1. Dr. Packia Antony Amalan. A

Title of the Ph.D. Thesis: Investigations on the static and fatigue properties of Silicon Carbide and Graphite reinforced AZ91D metal matrix composite.

Date of Ph.D. Viva Voce Examination: January 04, 2023

Ph.D. Degree awarded during Ninth Convocation of NIT Puducherry held on February 21, 2023.

2. Dr. Sivakumar. S

Title of the Ph.D. Thesis: Investigations on the performance of minimum quantity lubrication using non-edible oils in the turning of AISI 630 steel.

Date of Ph.D. Viva Voce Examination: October 03, 2023

Ph.D. Degree awarded during Tenth Convocation of NIT Puducherry held on October 07, 2023.

Ongoing Ph.D. research work

As Research Supervisor 

1. Development of bio-composite based phase change material for Thermal Energy Storage - Balasundaram.P (ME19D2001) 

2. Sustainable Machining of difficult-to-cut materials - Kannan.A (ME20D1006)

3. Additive Manufacturing of Ni based alloys - Balasubramani. T (ME22D2004)

4. Composite Coatings  - Nazar.N (ME23D1006)

As Joint Research Supervisor

1. Ergonomic Intervention to prevent musculoskeletal disorders among agro-processing workers - Arun Kumar. P (ME20D1001)

Laboratory Establishment at NIT Puducherry

Involving in establishing the following laboratories

1. Manufacturing Processes Laboratory

2. Metrology Laboratory

3. Center for Ergonomics and Human Performance

Administrative Responsibilities at NIT Puducherry

At the Institute Level

1. Associate Dean, Planning & Development (from 16.05.2022 to 03.07.2024) 

2. Convener - Gyanith 2020 (NIT Puducherry's Annual Technical Fest) (from Oct 2019 to June 2020)

3. Faculty-in-Charge, Planning & Development (Civil) - (from 14.08.2020 to 15.05.2022) 

4. Chairperson - Security Committee (from 05.07.2018 to 15.05.2022)

5. Chairperson - Guest House (from 16.05.2022 to 23.02.2024)

6. Convener - Disciplinary Committee & Security, 6th Convocation held on 28.02.2020 (Chief Guest: Shri. Nitin Gadkari, Honorable Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Govt. of India)

At the Department Level

1. Academic Coordinator for the Department of Mechanical Engineering (from 25.02.2019 to 29.08.2021)

2. Head of the Department, Mechanical Engineering (from  01.12.2021 to 05.02.2024)

Programmes Organized at NIT Puducherry

1. Faculty Development Programme on Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering from 24.06.2019 to 28.06.2019 as Coordinator

2. First International Conference on Future Technologies (ICOFT 2020) in Manufacturing, Automation, Design and Energy from 28.12.2020 to 30.12.2020 as Secretary

3. Second International Conference on Future Technologies (ICOFT 2021) in Manufacturing, Automation, Design and Energy from 16.12.2021 to 18.12.2021 as Convener and Chairperson

Outreach activities as a Faculty of NIT Puducherry

1. Member of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Sectional Committee ETD44 – Safety of Machinery – Electrotechnical aspects since 06.12.2019.

2. Question paper setter for few UG and PG courses of Anna University, Chennai; Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College, Puducherry; SR Engineering College, Warangal.

3. Doctoral Committee member for few scholars registered under Anna University, Chennai.

4. Ph.D. Thesis evaluator to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Tumkur University.

Invited Talks delivered as a Faculty of NIT Puducherry 

1. Delivered a keynote lecture on the topic ‘Innovation’ during the inaugural ceremony of the International Conference on Recent Innovation in Mechanical Engineering held at Francis Xavier Engineering College, Tirunelveli on 08.03.2019.

2. Delivered a Lecture on the topic ‘Managing risks associated with Foundry work’ in lecture series organized by The Institute of Indian Foundrymen, Bangalore Chapter on 21.11.2020.

3. Delivered a Lecture on the topic ‘Safety with Industrial Robotics’ in ATAL FDP on Industrial Robots for Future Factories organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Puducherry on 16.09.2021. (Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCYxbdZWuxM)

4. Delivered a Lecture on the topic 'Occupational Health and Safety' during the Faculty Development Program on “Process Safety” organised by the Department of Chemical Engineering, Government Engineering College, Thrissur sponsored by Directorate of Technical Education, Kerala on 13.10.2021.

5.  Delivered a Lecture on the topic ‘Lean Manufacturing through Total Productive Maintenance’ in ATAL FDP on Lean Manufacturing in Industry 4.0 Scenario  organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, RajaRajeswari College of Engineering, Kumbalagodu, Bengaluru on 24.01.2022. (Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Awo8at68g8)

Membership in Professional Bodies

1. Member of The Institution of Engineers (India)

2. Member of National Safety Council of India

Reviewer in the following International Journals

1. Journal of Manufacturing Processes, Elsevier

2. International Journal of Metalcasting, Springer

3. Silicon, Springer

4. International Journal of System Assurance Engineering and Management, Springer

5. International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

6. Journal of Enterprise Transformation, Taylor and Francis

7. Technology Analysis and Strategic Management, Taylor and Francis

8. International Journal of Business Excellence, Inderscience Publishers

9. Surface Review and Letters, World Scientific

Profile Pages

Google Scholar

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=0mIjBy8AAAAJ&hl=en

Publons

https://publons.com/researcher/3959207/sivaram-n-m/

Web of Science Researcher ID: ABB-4761-2020

Scopus

https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55180120600

Scopus ID: 55180120600

ORCID

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0661-6677

ORCID: 0000-0003-0661-6677

IRINS

https://nitpy.irins.org/profile/101709

Vidwan ID: 101709

ResearchGate

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nm-Sivaram