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Dr. Kamalakkannan K
Dr.K.Kamalakkannan, Professor, Department of Automobile Engineering have been working in SRM Institute of Science and Technology for the past 4.5 years . Before he worked as Professor & Head in Hindustan University for more than 13 years. As a faculty, he is a backbone of preparation of India’s first UG syllabi in Automobile Engineering specialization with Motorsports Engineering. He is a Faculty Advisor for Baja, International Baja and FSAE in his Institution. His ability to move the student’s has made him to obtain from Indian Baja 2012 as ‘The Dronocharya’ and Best Faculty Advisor (2011) by SAEINDIA Southern Section. Continuation of his services toward contribution of teaching, research and student development activities he was awarded “Ralph R Teetor Educational Award” April 2015, “Best Faculty Advisor” April 2017 by SAE International at Detroit, USA.
He was instrumental in obtaining the prestigious AICTE -RPS(C) titled “Design & Development of Three Wheeler for Physically Challenged” worth of Rs 6 lakhs and acted as its Principal Investigator.
He was selected to attend the training program in Selected Topics in Automotive Engineering (STiAE) (2016) at Esslingen University, Stuttgart, Germany He was one of the members selected for attending Faculty Induction Education Program (2012) (FINE) organized by Off High-Way Board of SAEINDIA, supported by John Deere, Pune for 15 Days.
His research work involves in Semi-active Suspension System for All terrain Vehicles and he has published 8 International Journals and 15 International Conferences. He is currently guiding 2 full time research scholars.
He is also a member of SAE.
EXPERIENCE : 27 years of experience
RESEARCH INTEREST :
Vehicle Dynamics
Noise Vibration Harshness
Suspension System
Vehicle Design and Development
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
COURSES :
Vehicle Dynamics and Control
Motorsport Technology
Automotive Aerodynamics
Mechanical Vibration
Automotive Chassis
Vehicle Design and Development
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Education
publications
awards & Achievements
Workshops / Seminars / Conferences
Work Experience
memberships
Responsibilities Held
Education
| Degree | Institute/Organisation | Specialisation | Year Of Passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Anna University | Vehicle Dynamics | 2017 |
| M.E., | Anna University | Engineering Design | 2006 |
| B.E., | Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode | Automobile Engineering | 1993 |
publications
International Journal:
- Kamalakannan K, Ravishankar Sathyamurthy etc., “An experimental approach on the utilization of palm oil biodiesel with higher concentration of Al2O3 nano additive for performance enhancement and emission reduction” Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Springer, Impact Factor : 190 2021
- Kamalakannan K, Ravishankar Sathyamurthy and Mohanasundaram K, R038– “Performance analysis of a tubular solar dryer for drying Mexican mint (Plectranthus amboinicus) – An experimental approach”, has been accepted by 2021 6th International Conference on Advances on Clean Energy Research (ICACER 2021) , (Accepted for Publication)Energy reports, Elsevier , Impact Factor : 595 2021.
- Kamalakkannan, V.S. Shreyas J. Gautam Raj “Drag induced aerodynamic braking for racing motorcycles: Materials Today: Proceedings, Elseveir 2022 Impact factor 0.576.
- K Kamalakannan , Rajendra Prasad Arani1 , Ravishankar Sathyamurthy & Ali Chamkha ,Abd Elnaby Kabeel , Mageshbabu Deverajan , “ Effect of fins and silicon dioxide nanoparticle black paint on the absorber plate for augmenting yield from tubular solar still” Environmental Science and Pollution Research https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-13126-y 2021 (Accepted for Publication) Impact factor 056 (2019)
- K.Kamalakkannan ,P.Siva Kumar, R.Christu Paul, Preparation and Characterization of Nano Silica Filled Styrene Butadiene Rubber Composite For Automotive Tyre Treads, International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, Volume 118 No. 24 2018
- K.Kamalakannan,S. Pavankalyan,. Christu Paul, Experimental Investigation of Areca fiber Reinforced Polypropylene polymer composite for Automotive Components, International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, Volume 118 No. 24 2018
- Vinod K J ,K Kamalakkannan , ” A Study On Weld Distortions Of A Bus Body Side Frame ” , International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering (IJMPE) , pp. 61-63, Volume-4,Issue-5 (2016
- K.Kamalakkannan & Kavin “Optimization of front rail to improve the frontal crash performance RIP Vol 10 ,No 57(2015)
- Gautham.S, & K.Kamalakkannan. “Increasing Engine Efficiency and Decreasing Engine Emissions Using Varying Composition of Rice Bran Biodiesel in a Single Cylinder DI Diesel Engine”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol 10, Issue 13, pp. 11422 – 11427, (2015).
- K.Kamalakkannan & Elayaperumal “Input Advanced Control of Semi Active Half Car Model” Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, Springer, 27 (5) 1225-1231, 2013.
- K.Kamalakkannan & Elayaperumal “Improved Ride and Handling Characteristics of an ATV using Input Based Control with MR Damper” International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, Malaysia Vol: 6, No 2, 110- 113, 2013.
- K.Kamalakkannan & Elayaperumal Simulation Aspects of a Full Car ATV Model Semi Active Suspension”, Scientific Research, Engineering, USA 4, 384-389, 2012.
- K.Kamalakkannan & Elayaperumal “Performance Analysis and Behaviour Characteristics of CVD Semi Active) in Quarter Car Model” Jordan Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering” Jordan, Volume: 5, June 2009
International Conferences:
- Kamalakkannan and Arvind “ Experimental Investigation of Ride comfort of Half Car Model Using Various Control Strategies” , National Conference on Current research Outcomes in Mechanical Engineering , NC-CROME -19, SRMIST, Vadapalani 2019.
- Kamalakkannan and Harsha “ Improvement in ride cmfort and Vehicle Holding chracteristics of Quarter Car model” , National Conference on Current research Outcomes in Mechanical Engineering , NC-CROME -19, SRMIST, Vadapalani 2019.
- Kamalakkannan and Shreyas “ Aerodynamic induced aerodynamic braking for racing Motor cycle” SRMIST, Kattankulathur. Research day conference Feb 2019.
- Kamalakkannan and A.Vishnu “Advanced handling model of a two axle vehicle with rigid suspension” International Conference on Mechanical Engineering Design, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, 25thApril 2016.
- Kamalakkannan and Vinod K.J. “A study on weld distortions of a bus body side frame”, International Conference on Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science & Mechanical Engineering(ICEECSME), at Chennai on 6th March 2016
- K.Kamalakkannan “Analysis of Magneto Rheological Fluid Using MR Damper in DTM” Contemporary Research in Advanced Material Science – CRAMS2016 , CRAMS 022
- Kamalakkannan.K, & Raghavendran.P. “Dynamic analysis of half car full active suspension system Using Matlab/ Simulink and MSC ADAMS” CRAMS 098
- Kamalakkannan & Elayaperumal “Simulation Prospective – Ride and Handling Characteristics of an ATV using MR Damper Input Control” 8th SAE International Mobility Conference & Exposition and Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress 2013 – (SIMCOMVEC 2013) India – 2013-01-2863.
National Conferences:
- K.Kamalakkannan & Elayaperumal “Input Based Control of Full Car Model (ATV) Semi Active Suspension System-Simulation” SAE International Noise and Vibration Conference, Michigan, USA. 13NVC-01-1926, 2013.
- K.Kamalakkannan & Elayaperumal “Modelling and Analysis of Continuous Variable Damper in Quarter Car Model” ICRTIRES –Hindustan University, India 80 -85, 2011
Patents:
- “Three Dimensional Printer – German patent granted – Application Number : 10 2022 100 929
awards & Achievements
- Research Appreciation Award, SRM IST 2022
- Best Faculty Advisor, SAE International , Detroit, USA, April 2018
- Ralph R Teetor Educational Award –SAE International, USA April 2015
- Dhronocharya (Best Faculty) Award-2012 BAJA India
- Special Award-2012 HITS
- Best Faculty Award- 2011 SAEINDIA Southern Section
- Research Promotion Award-2009 HITS
Notable Achievements:
- Esslingen University, Stuttgart, Germany supported Euro 2000/- to attend lecture Program (15 days) STiAE-Selected Topics in Automotive Engineering to attend Lecture Program –organized by Steinbeis Transformation
- John Deere Sponsored Rs.2.00 lakh to attend Lecture Program –on Off Highway Organized by Off-High Way Board of SAEINDIA, at Pune 2012.
- Management Committee member for SAE ISS –New initiative of SKIP (Student Knowledge Improvement Program)
- Coordination with SAEINDIA conducted various programs in University level as well as to various Institutions.
- Guest Speaker to deliver Guest Lecture to students who are studying in various Institutions
- Organizing member for Baja 2017-2021, SUPRA 2016 , SIMCOMVEC 2013 APAC 2016 . Various SAE India Mobility congress conferences etc.,
Invited speaker in CII Green Technologies for Automotive sector
Workshops / Seminars / Conferences
Short Term Courses/FDPs Attended
- 6 days FDP on “Artificial Intelligence” conducted by School of Computing Sciences, SRMIST on Nov 28- Dec 03 2022.
- 3 Days program on “DesignThinking” residential program during the period 31.10.2022 – 02.11.2022 conducted by D Anbu Rathinavel Head – School of Design Thinking, Intellect Design Arena Ltd, Chennai.
- 2 days QS Workshop on “Rankingsand ratings: Addressing the challenge of assessing University Performance” on Aug 4 & 5 2022 by Dr Ashwin Fernandes Regional Director – Middle East, North Africa & South Asia, QS Quacquarelli Symonds
- 5 Days FDP (AICTE Sponsored) on “Emerging Technologies- in Automotive Industry” conducted by VNRVJ Institute of Engineering and Technology on 16- 20 Aug 2021.
- 6 Days FDP on “ Automotive Friction Materials” conducted by Dept .of Automobile Engineering, SRM IST on 13-17 Dec 2021.
- 6 Days Workshop on “ Basic Statistics with R programming” conducted by Centre for Statistics, SRMIST on 14-19 Sep 3 2020.
- 6 Days Short Term Course (AICTE Sponsored) on “Electric Vehicles- An opportunity for India ” conducted by RMK College of Engineering & Technology on 07- 12 Sep 2020.
- 6 Days Short Term Course (AICTE Sponsored) on “Be the change TEACHING LEARNING PROCESS” conducted by BSR Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology on 07- 12 Dec 2020.
Notable Programs Organized/ Conducted
- Chaired a session of “Advances in Design, Materials, Manufacturing and Surface Engineering for Mobility” ADMMS 2022” during November 25th& 26th, 2022, jointly with SAE International, organized by the Department of Automobile Engineering, SRMIST.
- In-charge of Dynamic Events for the program of SAEISS Dr G Padmanabham Memorial ETWDC DESIGN COMPETITION 17-18 Oct 2022.
- Vicky Chandok, FIA Asia Pacific Rally Commission Chair Working Group inaugurated the facility of Inertial Type Chassis Dynamometer in the Vehicle Testing Laboratory and delivered the Lecture on Racing Dynamics on 16. 11.2022.
- Industry supported Two Days Workshop on “Data Acquisition and Measurement Techniques” conducted on 11-12 October 2022 and revenue generated around Rs 51,000/-
- Seminar on “Heavy Earth Moving Equipments & Construction Machineries
Challenges and Opportunities” has been conducted on 23/09/2022. The speakers were Mr. R RAVINDRAN PRODUCT SUPPORT MANAGER, Mr. M.SenthilKumar ,GENERAL MANAGER and Mr. R.SIVA GENERAL MANAGER PRODUCT SUPPORT – CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, GMMCo,Chennai. - Automotive Design and Sketching – An Overview” conducted by IIDM-Salem on 18 August 2022.
- 1st International Green Energy Mobility Conference- i-GEM 2021 was conducted behalf of Department of Automobile Engineering, SRMIST on 30-31 May 2021
Technical Talk delivered:
- Vehicle Dynamics-An Overview to Graduate Engineering Trainee (GET) of Mahindra & Mahindra in 17,18 and 27 August 2022
- Code of Conduct program has been conducted for the first year SRM IST students on 03.09.2022
- Suspension System- Control Strategies on 09.Jan.2020 , SVCE, Sriperumputhur
- Tyre Dynamics on 26 April 2019 to Working Professionals, Apollo Tyres
- Design & Fabrication of Go- Kart Vehicle for Women on 30 July 2019 , Sairam Engineering College, Bengaluru.
Projects:
- “Design and Development of Three Wheeler for Physically Challenged” Rs 6.00Lakh Granted by AICTE-RPS-C 2008, Project successfully completed and submitted on 2012.
Work Experience
Academic Experience:
Organization : SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai, India
Position Held : Professor – Automobile
Duration : July 2018 to till date
Organization : Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Hindustan University, Chennai
Position Held : Professor & Head / Automobile
Duration : Feb 2007– June 2018 to
Organization : Bharat Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai.
Position Held : Lecturer
Duration : Feb’06 –Jan’07
Organization : Hindustan College of Engg.
Position Held : Lecturer
Duration : July 2001–Apr’2004
Other Professional Experience:
- Worked as a Maintenance Engineer in Corporation of Hail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Worked as a Graduate Apprentice in Dr. Rajiv Gandhi Transport Corporation, Chennai.
- Worked as a Supervisor in Padmanaba Automobile Service Station, Tindivanam.
memberships
- Member in Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
Responsibilities Held
- Head– Automobile Engineering Department in HITS
- Recruiting Faculty members (Full time, Part time , Adjunct ) and technical Staffs to teach the student community.
- Inviting expert members from Academic as well as Industries to deliver Guest Lectures in advancements of Automotive systems
- Curriculum Development in-charge of B.Tech as well as PG Courses in various domain (Automobile engineering specialization with Automotive Electronics, Vehicle testing. Electric Vehicles etc.,)
- Controlling of day to day activities of the department in which approximately 900 students were studied with faculty capacity of 45 numbers
- NBA and NAAC coordinator for the Automobile Engineering
- In charge for set-up and developing state of art facility Automotive Laboratories of both Software and Hardware equipment for the optimal usage.
- Department Board of Studies and University Academic council Member
- Financial controlling of department to purchase various lab equipment’s and conducting various short term courses & programs.
- Involving internship, Project work, Placement Opportunities with various Industries.
- Encouraging staffs and students to involve in various Curricular, Co-Curricular and extra-curricular activities like attending conferences , participating competitions , presenting papers in the conferences etc.,
- SAEINDIA Professional Body In charge
- Interacting various industries to bring down their expertise to deliver special lectures, BoS Members, Doctoral committee members etc.,
- Approached Industries to get a donated (for academic Purpose) cars, components and sub components , from various OEMs and Tier II companies (From Hyundai Sonato , Ford eco sport, Landrover, BMW engine & Gear Box assembly , Tafe Tractors etc.,)
