Dr. Nagarajan.D
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Education:
| Degree | University/ Institution | Year of Passing | Subject | %of Marks |
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| PhD in Engineering | The University of Queensland, Australia. | 2014 | Materials Engineering | Not Applicable |
| M.S by Research | IIT Madras | 2006 | Metallurgical & Materials Engg. | 8.0/ I Class |
| B.E | Govt. College of Engg. Salem, Tamil Nadu. | 2002 | Metallurgical Engineering | 79.2/ I Class |
Experience: [Total 12.50 years à Teaching – 7 yrs; R&D labs and Industry – 5 ½ yrs]
| S. No. | Positions held | Name of the Institute | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post – PhD (8 yrs) | ||||
| 1 | Assistant Professor – AGP 8000 | NIT Tiruchirappalli | 21-09-2022 | Till Date |
| 2 | Assistant Professor – AGP 7000 | NIT Tiruchirappalli | May’18 | 20-09-2022 |
| 3 | Assistant Professor – AGP 7000 | NIT Rourkela | Jul’ 15 | May’18 |
| 4 | Research Associate | Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), Univ. of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK. | Nov‘13 | Dec’14 |
| Pre – PhD (4.50 yrs) | ||||
| 1 | Postgraduate Researcher | University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. | Aug ‘07 | Oct ‘08 |
| 2 | Scientist/ Engineer ‘SC’ | Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, ISRO, Trivandrum. | No* ‘05 | May ‘07 |
| 3 | Graduate Engineer Trainee | Uttam Galva Steels Ltd, Khopoli, Maharastra. | Sep ‘02 | Jun ‘03 |
Areas of Research: Metal Forming Processes (Sheet & Bulk); Dieless Forming Techniques - Incremental forming and Multi-point forming; Flow forming of light alloys for aerospace, automotive and biomedical applications; Casting of tension/ compression asymmetry free magnesium alloys.
Sponsored Research Projects: (Ongoing è 2 (as PI), 1 (Co-PI); Completed è 1 (PI); Under review è 1)
| Sl. No | Funding Agency | Title of Project | Value | Duration | Status | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ISRO – YUKTI SANCHITA | Realisation of Al Alloy AA2219 / AA2014 Integrally stiffened cylindrical structure through flow forming | Rs. 88.27 Lakhs | Mar’22 – Mar’24 (2 yrs) | Ongoing | PI |
| 2 | ISRO - RESPOND | Understanding the Forming Behaviour of C103 Alloy in Different Treated Conditions for Rocket Engine Nozzle Applications | Rs. 32.64 Lakhs | Feb’20 – Feb’23 (3 yrs) | Ongoing | PI |
| 3 | DST Indo-Czech Project | Development of high strength and low young’s modulus, bioactive & antibacterial porous titanium structures for orthopaedic implants | Rs. 36.50 Lakhs | Jul’ 20 – Jun’ 23 | Ongoing | Co-PI |
| 4 | SERB - ECR | Formability Analysis of Magnesium AZ31 Alloy Sheets during the Incremental Forming Process. | Rs. 12.10 Lakhs | Jul’18 – Jul’21 | Completed | PI |
Publications:
- Refereed International Journal: Published – 17
- Conferences - 17 (International - 12, National - 5)
Students’ Thesis Supervision:
| * PhD Research: 6 (Ongoing) è Full Time – 4; External – 1; QIP - 1 | * Master’s Thesis: Ongoing – 5; Completed – 16. * B. Tech: Ongoing – 2; Completed – 12. |
Subjects taught at Undergraduate level:
| * Metal Forming Technology * Non-Destructive Testing and Failure Analysis * Special Steels and Cast Irons * Metallurgical Thermodynamics | * Metal Forming and Particulate Processing Lab * Heat Treatment Lab * Non-ferrous Metallography & Characterization Lab * Ferrous Metallography Laboratory |
Lab Development:
Introduced MTLR35 - Metal Forming and Particulate Processing Laboratory in the B. Tech curriculum (2 credit course) for the academic year 2019-2020, and procured lab equipments such as Hydraulic press, Rolling mill, Erichsen cupping tester, Electrolytic grid printing machine, Load cells, LVDT, and Extrusion setup.
Administrative Responsibilities:
| * Member of NITT- TATA Steel MoU committee * Member of NITT – TATA Motors MoU committee * Member in Library Advisory Committee | * Department timetable in-charge and MIS coordinator * Faculty Advisor for the Metallurgical & Materials Engg Association (MMEA) student chapter * Faculty Advisor for 2nd year B. Tech MME |
National Programme (GIAN) Conducted:
Conducted 2 weeks course titled “Materials Selection in Engineering Design” with Prof. Carlos H Caceres, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia from 12-23rd December 2016.
Products Developed:
| Name of the component | Customer Name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Rocket Nozzle | ISRO | Component made using the metal spinning process without any welded joints. Lead time and production cost was reduced drastically. |
| Cranial implant | Govt. Veterinary Hospital, Orathanadu & National Health Scotland (NHS) | The component was very first time made using the incremental sheet forming (ISF) process, which helps to save the life of trauma patients/ animals. |