Research
Our Department of Automobile Engineering is committed to working with Industries and Universities abroad in a wide range of research activities. It is a branch of engineering incorporating the elements of mechanical, electrical, and electronics, as applied to Design, Manufacturing, and Energy
Research Title
| S.No. | Name of the Candidate | Research Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. D. Jesu Godwin | Endoscopic Visualization and Characteristic Study on SI Engine Combustion for Gasoline Bio-Fuel Blends Using Machine Learning Technique |
| 2 | Mr. Jerome Stanley | Assessing the Effect of Hydrogen Addition on Methane (Hythane) Fuelled GDI Engine including the Operating Limits, and Extending the Lean Limits |
| 3 | Mr. S. Kiran | Experimental investigations to improve the performance of CI engines operated with fuels from different waste feedstocks using secondary fuels |
| 4 | Mr R. Govindarajan | To develop an Intelligent switching mechanism for Hybrid electric 2W [Gasoline and Electric] |
| 5 | Mr. Pavan Bharadwaja | Evaluation of power flow management strategies for a plug-in hybrid vehicle with urban traffic prediction /in urban conditions. |
| 6 | Mr. E. Varunkumar | Experimental Investigations to enhance the Performance, Emission, and Combustion Characteristics of Lean Burn Methanol Fuelled GDI Engine. |
| 7 | Mr. P.Baskara Sethupathi | Development and Characterization of Environmental Friendly Non–Asbestos Disc Brake Pad for Automotive Application |
| 8 | Mr. M. Palanivendhan | Development of Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites from Agro-Industrial Waste Materials. |
| 9 | Mr.S.Logeshwaran | Investigation of the performance of alternate refrigerants to replacing R134a for Automobile Air Conditioning systems |
| 10 | Mr. N. Vijayakumar | Optimization of Surface Coating for Decreased Wear & Improved Fatigue Life of Spur Gear Manufactured by WEDM. |
| 11 | Mr. Prasad Arunkumar | Effect of Alloying Elements & Surface Treatment on the Improvement of Wear & Corrosion Resistance of Automobile Brake Disc |
| 12 | Mr. S.P. Sundar Singh Sivam | Experimental Validation of Multi-Stage Deep Drawing with 8 Stages for Cylindrical Components |
| 13 | Mr.K.Chandra Mohan | Effect of Zirconia Reinforced Mica Glass Ceramics to Improve Wear properties for Dental Restorations |
| 14 | Mr.Pradeepkumar N | Modeling of Tyre-Road contact mechanism for study of traction development |
| 15 | Mr.S.Palanisamy | An Experimental Study on Mechanical and Microstructural Characterization of Laser Beam Welded Austenitic Stainless steel |
| 16 | Mr. G. Naresh | Design and analysis of Li-ion battery pack and development of an intelligent system for early detection of failures |
| 17 | Mr.M. Dinesh Kumar | Design and fabrication of cost-effective, high strength-to-weight flow field plates for PEM fuel cells by additive manufacturing technology |
| 18 | Mr. Hariprakash S.R | Experimental Investigations to improve the combustion behavior of chlorella Vulgaris methyl ester in a single cylinder CI engine |
| 19 | Mr. Manikandan S | An Investigation of The Influence of Damping Fluid Temperature on The Automotive Suspension System |
| 20 | F.Aadil Arshad | Modeling, Simulation, and Experimental Evaluation of A Quarter Car Model Using Various Control Strategies In A Semi-Active Suspension System |
| 21 | Mr. Ganeshkumar Hansraj Lanjewar | Effect of wear and corrosion on electroless Ni-P coated Mg alloy. |
| 22 | Mr.B.Rajadurai | Design and development of sustainable climatic fruit packing using additive manufacturing technology |
| 23 | Mr. V.Yogeswaran | Development of Impact Resistant structures through Bio-polymer matrix composites for helmet application |
| 24 | Mr. V. Senthil Kumar | Model-based prediction and optimization of process parameters for syngas yield in a gasification system |
Research Centers List
Centre for Automotive Materials
Available Instrument:
- Linear Reciprocating Tribometer
- Muffle Furnace
- Oven
- Corrosion test Kit
- Resin Infusion Kit
Activities OrganizedL:
- One-day Seminar on Future Trends in Mobility Technology, 6th April 2018.
- One day workshop on Friction Materials for Automotive Application in collaboration with SAE INDIA-Southern Section, during 24th of August
- Lecture talk on 3D printing, 10th September 2018.
- Lecture talk on Brake system design and latest trends, 29th January 2019.
- Technical Seminar on “Fuel Conservation” in collaboration with Petroleum Conservation Research Association, 13th September
- 4th Railway Brake and Friction Conference in association with Brake Conference Ltd, London, UK, Dec 10-11 2019.
- Webinar on “Internal Combustion Engines Emission Control Technologies, 11th May 2020.
- Organized Webinar on Six Sigma a Way of Life, Mr. Pradeep, GM, Force Motors, May 15th,
- Webinar on Automotive Brake Friction Materials, 28th May 2020.
- Webinar on Introduction to Brake Shim, June 22nd,
- Webinar on Brake pad elastic properties and NVH performance, July 20th,
- Webinar on Research opportunities in Metal Matrix Composite and its applications in Industry, September 5th,
- Webinar on “How To Crack Top Rated Placements, Higher Education & Scholarship” 22nd Sept 2020.
- Webinar on “Industrial Approach Of Fatigue Testing In Product Development Process” 28th Sept 2020.
- Webinar on “Materials Used in the Indian Automotive Industry” 13th Oct 2020.
- 5th Railway Brake and Friction online conference, in collaboration with Brake Conference Ltd UK December 9th,
- Six Days Faculty Development Programme on AUTOMOTIVE FRICTION MATERIALS, December 14 – 19, 2020.
- Webinar on “Industrial Approach on Fatigue Testing” 29th Sept 2021.
- Webinar on “An Introduction on Structural Analysis and its Applications”, 8th Oct. 2021.
- Webinar on “Basics of Brakes and Brake Design” 23th Oct 2021.
- Six days Faculty Development Programme on 3D printing, 6th-11th September 2021.
- Five Days Faculty Development Programme on AUTOMOTIVE FRICTION MATERIALS, December 13 – 17, 2021.
- Seminar talk on “Basics of Basics”, 05th April. 2022.
Current Research Activities:
- Experimental Validation of Multi-Stage Deep Drawing with 8 Stages for Cylindrical Components.
- Effect of Zirconia Reinforced Mica Glass Ceramics to Improve Wear properties for Dental Restorations.
- Modeling of Tyre-Road contact mechanism for study of traction development.
- Development of new material for hydroelectric power turbine blades with Nitronic steel by LBW.
- Development of new material for hydroelectric power turbine blades with Nitronic steel by LBW.
- Effect of Alloying Elements & Surface Treatment on the Improvement of Wear & Corrosion Resistance of Automobile Brake Disc.
- Optimization of Surface Coating for Decreased Wear & Improved Fatigue Life of Spur Gear Manufactured by WEDM.
- Development of Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites from Agro-Industrial Waste Materials.
- Development and Characterization of Environmental Friendly Non–Asbestos Disc Brake Pad for Automotive Applications.
- Development of Impact Resistant structures through Bio-polymer matrix composites for helmet application
Green Vehicle Technology Research Centre
Available instrument:
Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) test setup
Current research activities:
- Design and development of cost-effective fuel cell components for sustainable mobility applications.
- Design and development of high strength-to-weight materials for mobility applications by additive manufacturing (3D printing).
- Super-capacitor-based-bicycle.
- Thermal management of fuel cells.
- Solar-electric & battery-based hybrid auto rickshaw.
Materials and Manufacturing Domain
Research Area
- Micro metal forming
- Dental Materials
- Tire friction mechanism
- Laser beam welding
- Electroless Nickel Coating
- Brake friction Materials
- Gear Materials
- Brake disc Materials
- Biopolymer composites
- Hybrid Metal Matrix composites
Industrial Collaborations
- Rane Brake Lining Limited, Chennai, Tamilnadu
- Sundaram Brake LiningsLimited, Chennai, Tamilnadu
- FRICMART, New Delhi
- Kasturi Metal Composite (P) Ltd. Maharashtra
- CASTWELL, Chennai, Tamilnadu
University Collaborations
- University of Malaya
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
Energy Domain
Research Area
- Fuel cells and Electrolysis
- Additive Manufacturing
- Electric Vehicle
- Energy Policy
- Sensors and Actuators
Industrial collaboration
- Central Electro Chemical Research Institute, Guindy, Chennai.
- Singapore Power Group, Kallang Sector, Singapore.
- Acme Tele Power Limited, Gurgaon.
- Energy Fuel Cell India Private Limited, Perungudi, Chennai.
- Micro Mech Instruments, Karapakkam, Chennai.
- Pi-beam labs electric mobility private limited, Perungudi, Chennai.
- Monotech 3D printing Systems Limited, Ambattur, Chennai.
- Precise 3DM, Kovilambakkam, Chennai.
- 3D-4S systems, SRM-IST, Kattankulathur, Chennai
University collaboration
- Indian Institute of Technology, Jammu.
- Arizona State University, Arizona, USA.
- Aalborg University, Aalborg Øst, Denmark.
- The University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa.
- Shenzhen University, Guangdong Province, China.
Electrical and Electronics Domain
- Design of traction purpose motor
- Improved control techniques using power electronic circuits,
- Battery management system,
- Power quality improvement in charging,
- Impact on power grid due to electric vehicle charging,
- Kinetic energy recovery schemes,
- Vehicle range extender using supercapacitors,
- Wireless charging schemes, and
- Autonomous vehicle system
Industrial collaborations:
- VT India, is the India center for Virginia Tech University, a large government State University situated in the state of Virginia, USA.
- REUDE Technologies, Chennai, India.
- Marlin Motocorp Pvt Ltd Bangalore, India
Vehicle Dynamics Domain
Research Area
- Vehicle Dynamics
- Mechanical Vibration
- Suspension Design and Development
- Magneto rheological shock absorbers
Industrial Collaboration
- Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), Pune
- Nonferrous Materials Technology Development Centre (NFTDC) Hyderabad-
- Global Automotive Research Center (GARC), Chennai
- Valeo Corporation, Chennai
- Atalon Pvt Ltd, Chennai.
