Dr. N. Ramesh Babu
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Bio Sketch
Dr N. Ramesh Babu (Dr NRB) joined the National Institute of Technology as an Assistant Professor in the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department in April 2006. From September 2022 onwards, he has held the position of professorship within the same department. Dr NRB earned his PhD in 2007 from the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. Dr NRB was honoured in 2007 with the prestigious Best PhD Thesis Award by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, recognizing his outstanding scholarly achievements. Dr. NRB acquired his M.Tech degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and his AMIIM (Associate Member of the Indian Institute of Metals) degree from the Indian Institute of Metals, Kolkata. At NIT Trichy, Dr NRB teaches courses on Physical Metallurgy, Nonferrous Physical Metallurgy, Biomaterials, Ceramic Materials, and Electrical, Magnetic, and Optical Materials. Dr NRB’s academic contributions are substantial, with over 100 research papers published in SCI/SCIE/Scopus-indexed journals. These publications have collectively amassed more than 4300 citations, reflecting the significant impact of his work in the field. Notably, Dr. NRB’s accomplishments are further highlighted by an impressive H-Index of 36. Dr NRB has played pivotal roles as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator in 12 distinct research projects, generously supported by esteemed funding bodies such as DBT-New Delhi, DST-New Delhi, DRDO-New Delhi, and SERB-New Delhi. These projects, centered around Biomaterials and Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation Coatings, serve as a testament to his diverse expertise and unwavering dedication to the advancement of scientific knowledge. At NIT Trichy, Dr. NRB spearheaded the creation of labs dedicated to Biomaterials, Plasma electrolysis, XRD and FESEM. Dr. NRB has successfully supervised 10 PhD candidates and 1 MS student. Currently, he is actively mentoring 5 PhD scholars, which notably includes external researchers from esteemed research laboratories. His dedication to guiding and shaping the future leaders of the scientific community is evident through his ongoing mentorship efforts.
Academic Details
- PhD (Biomaterials-Metallurgical and Materials Engineering), Indian Institute of Technology Madras, 2007
- Tech. (Metallurgical Engineering), Indian Institute of Technology Madras, 2001
- AMIIM (Metallurgical Engineering), Indian Institute of Metals Kolkata, 1997
Teaching/ Industrial Experience
| No | Position Held | Name of Institute/ University/Organization | Duration |
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| 1. | Professor | National Institute Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu | 2022- Till Date |
| 2. | Associate Professor | National Institute Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu | 2018- 2022 |
| 3. | Assistant Professor | National Institute Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu | 2006- 2018 |
| 4. | Junior Manager (Production) | Navabharat Ferroalloys limited Polancha, Telangana | 1995-1999 |
Courses Taught @ NIT Trichy
- Physical Metallurgy (for M.Tech)
- Nonferrous Physical Metallurgy (for B.Tech)
- Biomaterials ( for M.Tech)
- Ceramic Materials (for B.Tech)
- Ceramic Science and Technology (for M.Tech)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Magnetic Materials (for B.Tech)
- Electrical, Magnetic, and Optical Materials (for M.Tech)
- Metallography, Materials Testing and Characterization Laboratory (for M. Tech)
- Advanced Materials Processing Laboratory (for M. Tech)
- Ceramic Materials Laboratory (for B. Tech)
Research Interests
- Biomaterials
- Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation Coatings
- Surface Engineering of Ti, Mg, Al and its Alloys for Orthopaedic, Dental, Aerospace and Textile Waster Treatment Applications
Ph. D Guidance (Completed: 10; In-Progress: 5)
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Sl.No |
Scholar Name |
Ph.D Completed date/ In-Progess |
Thesis Title |
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1 |
Mr D. Sreekanth |
Jan 29, 2014 |
Surface modification of biodegradable magnesium alloys by plasma electrolytic oxidation for orthopaedic implant applications |
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2 |
Mr. K. Venkateswarlu |
May 29, 2014 |
Surface modification of titanium by Micro arc oxidation and characterisation for biomedical Applications |
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3 |
Ms. M. Sandhya Rani |
Dec 15, 2014 |
Fabrication and characterisation of nanostructured ZrO2 and ZrO2/hydroxyapatite composite coatings on Zr for biomedical applications |
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4 |
Mr. T. Arun Nellaiappan |
July 31, 2017 |
Development of ceramic oxide and ceramic composite coatings on AA7075 by plasma electrolytic oxidation |
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5. |
Mr S. Arun |
Sep 18, 2019 |
Development of corrosion-resistant coatings on zirconium by plasma electrolytic oxidation with nanoparticle additions |
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6 |
Mr A. Sai Kiran |
June 9, 2021 |
Surface modification of interstitial free steels by plasma electrolytic oxidation |
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7 |
Mr S. Hari Prasad |
July 20, 2021 |
Development of composite coatings on biodegradable magnesium alloys by plasma electrolytic oxidation |
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8 |
Mr E. Lokesh Kumar |
July 21, 2023 |
Surface modification of titanium, niobium, and Ti-40Nb alloy by plasma electrolytic oxidation for biomedical applications |
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9 |
Mr P. Manoj Kumar |
May 24, 2023 |
Development of visible light active immobilised TiO2 photocatalyst on Cp-Ti and Ti alloys by plasma electrolytic oxidation for textile wastewater treatment |
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10 |
Mr Ch. Premchand |
July 21, 2023 |
Development of ceramic oxide coatings on commercial aluminium alloys (AA2024, AA6061 and AA7075) and titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) by plasma electrolytic oxidation |
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11 |
Mr B. Rajasekar (External Scholar) |
In-Progress |
Development of carbon-based materials for high-temperature applications |
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12 |
Mr Shishir R |
In-Progress |
Development of Bioactive and photocatalytic coatings on Zinc based materials |
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13 |
Mr. Nasiruddin Usmaniya |
In-Progress |
Development of PEO and PEO_EPD coatings on biodegradable Mg alloys |
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14 |
Mr. Bala Parandhma Raju M (External Scholar) |
In-Progress |
Processing of Nuclear power plant materials |
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15 |
Mr. Mohankumar N |
In-Progress |
Surface modification of Metallic biomaterials |
Sponsored Research Projects (10 completed and 2 ongoing)
| Sl. No | PI/ Co-PI | Project Title | Period | Funding Agency | Budget (Lakhs) |
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| 1 | PI | Development of high strength and low young’s modulus, bioactive and antibacterial porous titanium structures for orthopaedic implants (14-10-2020 to 13-10-2023) (ongoing) | 2020-2023 | DST, New Delhi | 36.45 |
| 2 | PI | Development of Nanostructured Titanium Implants with Bioactive and Antibacterial Composite Coatings for Dental and Maxillofacial Applications (10-07-2019 to 30-09-2022) (ongoing) | 2019-2022 | DST, New Delhi | 94.04 |
| 3 | PI | Fabrication of Corrosion and Wear Resistant Ceramic Composite Coatings on Al Alloys by Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation for Defence Applications (26-10-2017 to 25-04-2021) | 2017-2021 | DRDO, New Delhi | 35.26 |
| 4 | PI | Development of High Surface Area, Micro Porous Plasma Electrolytic Oxide Layers on Commercially Pure Titanium as Promising Systems for Photocatalytic Applications (28-03-2017 to 27-03-2020) | 2017-2020 | SERB, New Delhi | 46.85 |
| 5 | PI | Corrosion and Wear Resistant Ceramic Composite Coatings on Reactor Grade Zircalloys by Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation for Nuclear Fuel Cladding Applications (16-06-2017 to 15-06-2019) | 2017-2019 | DST, New Delhi | 19.27 |
| 6 | PI | Surface Modification of biodegradable magnesium alloys by plasma electrolytic processing for orthopaedic implant applications (13-08-2012 to 12-08-2015) | 2012-2015 | SERB, New Delhi | 39.03 |
| 7 | PI | Doped hydrogenated amorphous silicon carbon alloys (a-SiC: H) for artificial heart valve and stent applications (08-05-2012 to 07-05-2015) | 2012-2015 | DBT, New Delhi | 3.10 |
| 8 | PI | Surface Modification of Titanium and Titanium Alloy Bio-medical Implant Materials by Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation and Characterization for Biomedical Applications (15-10-2009 to 14-10-2012) | 2009-2012 | DBT, New Delhi | 27.56 |
| 9 | PI | Development of Bioactive and Antibacterial Nanocrystalline Hydroxyapatite Coatings on Ti and Ti-Alloy Implant Materials by PEO Technique (24-06-2009 to 23-06-2012) | 2009-2012 | NRCM, IISc Bangalore | 1 |
| 10 | Co-PI | Additive manufacturing of next-generation alloys (SPARC Project, PI: Dr K. Siva Prasad) (30-04-2019 to 31-03-2022) | 2019-2022 | MHRD, New Delhi | 78.29 |
| 11 | Co-PI | Synthesis and Characterisation of Nanomaterials for Engineering Applications (PI: Dr T. Srinivasa Rao) (25-02-2009 to 24-02-2012) | 2009-2012 | Nano Mission, DST | 572.32 |
| 12 | Co-PI | Development and Characterisation of One Dimensional Oxide Nanomaterials for Gas Sensing Applications (PI: Dr A Chandra Bose) (12-08-2008 to 11-08-2011) | 2009-2012 | NRB DRDO New Delhi | 28.66 |
Publications (Citations: 4200+ ; H-Index: 35; 100+ papers in SCI/SCIE/Scopus)
Click here for a complete listRecent Publications- Indicative
| S.No | Author(s) | Year | Title of Paper | Complete Reference of Journal |
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| 1. | R.Shishir E.Lokeshkumar P.Manojkumara U.Nasiruddin C.Premchand V.Ponnilavana L. Rama Krishna N.Rameshbabu | 2022 | Development of biocompatible and corrosion-resistant plasma electrolytic oxidation coating over zinc for orthopedic implant applications | Surface and Coatings Technology Available online 20 Oct 2022, 128990 |
| 2. | Premchand C. Manojkumar P Lokeshkumar E Rama Krishna L. Ravisankar B Rameshbabu N. | Nov 2022 | Surface characteristics of AC PEO coatings fabricated on commercial Al alloys | Surface and Coatings Technology 449 (2022), 128975 |
| 3. | P.Manojkumar S.Pranav C.Premchand E.Lokeshkumar N.Rameshbabu | Nov 2022 | Development of surface-modified galvanised steel as an immobilised photocatalyst for textile wastewater treatment | Inorganic Chemistry Communications 145 (2022), 110056 |
| 4. | Manojkumar P, Premchand C, Lokeshkumar E, Subrahmanyam C, Viswanathan A, Krishna LR, Rameshbabu N. | Jun 2022 | Development of immobilised sunlight active W-Mo/Mo-V/VW co-doped TiO2 photocatalyst by plasma electrolytic oxidation. Journal of | Journal of Alloys and Compounds (2022): 165781. |
| 5. | Manojkumar P, Lokeshkumar E, Premchand C, Saikiran A, Krishna LR, Rameshbabu N. | Apr 2022 | Facile preparation of immobilised visible light active W–TiO2/rGO composite photocatalyst by plasma electrolytic oxidation process. | Physica B: Condensed Matter 631 (2022): 413680. |
| 6. | Parfenova LV, Galimshina ZR, Gil'fanova GU, Alibaeva EI, Danilko KV, Pashkova TM, Kartashova OL, Farrakhov RG, Mukaeva VR, Parfenov EV, Nagumothu R. | Feb 2022 | Hyaluronic acid bisphosphonates as antifouling antimicrobial coatings for PEO-modified titanium implants | Surfaces and Interfaces 28 (2022): 101678. |
| 7. | Lokeshkumar E, Manojkumar P, Saikiran A, Premchand C, Hariprasad S, Rameshbabu N | Jun 2021 | Fabrication of Ca and P containing niobium oxide ceramic coatings on niobium by PEO coupled EPD process. | Surface and Coatings Technology 416 (2021): 127161 |
| 8. | Sampatirao H, Amruthaluru S, Chennampalli P, Lingamaneni RK, Nagumothu R. | 2021 May | Fabrication of ceramic coatings on the biodegradable ZM21 magnesium alloy by PEO coupled EPD followed by laser texturing process.. | Journal of Magnesium and Alloys. 3 (2021): 910-926. |
| 9. | Saikiran Amruthaluru, Hariprasad Sampatirao, Manojkumar Palanivel, Rama Krishna Lingamaneni,Rameshbabu Nagumothu | July 2020 | Effect of laser treatment on morphology and corrosion behaviour of the plasma electrolytic oxidation coatings developed on aluminised steel | Surface and Coatings Technology 394 (2020) 125888 |
| 10. | P.Manojkumar, E.Lokeshkumar, A.Saikirana, B.Govardhanan, M.Ashok, N.Rameshbabu | June 2020 | Visible light photocatalytic activity of metal (Mo/V/W) doped porous TiO2 coating fabricated on Cp-Ti by plasma electrolytic oxidation | Journal of Alloys and Compounds 825 (2020)154092 |
Laboratories Developed @ NIT Trichy
- Biomaterials Lab
- Plasma Electrolysis Lab
- XRD Laboratory
- FESEM Laboratory
Research Facilities (Faculty Incharge)
- Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM) [Carl Zeiss, Gemini 300, Germany] with accessories EDS, WDS, STEM, EBSD [AMETEK-EDAX, USA]
- X-ray Diffraction (XRD) Unit [Rigaku Ultima 4, Japan]
- Optical Profilometer [ Taylor Hobson, Talysurf CCI, UK]
- Scratch Testing Unit [CSM instruments, Revtest, Switzerland]
- AC Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation Unit [ 1000V-20A, ARCI-Hyderabad]
- Pulsed DC Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation Unit [900V-15 A, Milman thin films Pvt Ltd, Pune]
- High-Temperature Furnace [Indfur & VB ceramics, India]
- Electrochemical Corrosion Testing Unit [Gill AC, ACM instruments, Cumbria, UK]
- Contact Angle Goniometer [ DSA100-KRUSS model, German]
- Photocatalysis testing unit [Heber photoreactor with 300 W UV and Visible light source]
- Bioactivity Testing Facility [Custom-made bioactivity assessment setup, NITT]
- Planetary Ball Mill [ Fritsch, Pulverisette 5, Germany]
Awards
- Sudharsan Bhat Memorial Prize for the Best PhD Thesis in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, IIT Madras (2007).
- Best paper award for the paper presented at International Conference on Advances in Surface Treatment: Research and Applications (ASTRA-2003), Nov 3-6, 2003, Hyderabad. (Presented by Dr.N. Ramesh Babu)
- Best paper award for the paper presented at International Conference on Future Bioengineering (ICFB 2012) in Bangkok, Thailand, November 24-25, 2012. (Presented by Dr N. Ramesh Babu)
- Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of significant contribution to the growth of the Institute through Sponsored Research projects (NIT Trichy, 2017)
- Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of significant contribution to the growth of the Institute through Sponsored Research projects (NIT Trichy, 2018)
- Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of significant contribution to the growth of the Institute through Consultancy projects (NIT Trichy, 2018)
- Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of significant contribution to the growth of the Institute through Research Citations (NIT Trichy, 2019)
- Best paper award in International Conference on Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials (PFAM 28) in the category Surface Coatings, 7-8th Dec 2020 (Presented by Ms Devi Janani, the BTech project student)
- Best paper award in International Conference on Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials (PFAM 28) in the category Alloys and compounds, 7-8th Dec 2020 (Presented by Mr A Saikiran, PhD scholar)
- Best poster award for the paper at International Conference on Advanced Thermo-structural Materials and Thermal Protection Systems, Trivandrum, India, Jan 2020. (Presented by B.V. Rajasekhar, PhD Scholar)
- Best paper award for the paper presentation at International Conference on Additive Manufacturing and Allied Technologies, June 2022 (ICAMAT 2022). (Presented by E. Lokesh Kumar, PhD Scholar)
Honours
- Listed in the World's top 2% Scientists (List by Stanford University, for the year 2022)
- Member of the national level executive committee for Society for Biomaterials and Artificial Organs India (2018-2020)
- Served as an Evaluation Member for Faculty Research Projects Assessment given by University of Mons, Belgium
- External member, BoS for M.Sc. Materials Science offered by Department of Bioelectronics and Biosensors, Alagappa University, Karaikudi-630 003BOSYadava College
- External Member, BoS for M.Sc. Nanosciences offered by Yadava College, Madurai, University in Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Served as a Guest editor for Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, International Journal of Materials Research, and Materials Today: Proceedings for Special issues
- PhD thesis examiner for several Indian/ Foreign universities
- Chaired a session on Nastructured Biomaterials in the International Symposium on Bulk Nanostructured Materials at UFA, Russia, organised by UFA State Aviation Technical University UFA, Russia, 25-27 Sep 2019
- Chaired a session at the International Symposium on Corrosion & Materials Degradation (ISCMD 2014) under the auspices of 9th International Materials Technology Conference and Exhibition (IMTCE 2014). Date: 14th – 15th May 2014, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA. The Institute of Materials, Malaysia (IMM) has organised the conference.
- Chaired a session at the Eight International Conference on Composite Science and Technology organised by University Putra Malaysia at Kualalumpur, Malaysia, March 21-25, 2011.
- Chaired a session at the International Mechanical Engineering Congress (IMEC) 2014 organised by the department of mechanical engineering, NIT Trichy, 13-15 June 2014
- Chaired a session at International Conference On Advances in Materials, Manufacturing and Applications (AMMA 2015) at NIT Trichy
- Chaired a session at the ICNM 2015 (International conference on nanostructured materials and nanocomposites), organised by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, 19-21 Dec 2014
Administrative and Academic Responsibilities @ NIT Trichy
- Served as an Associate Dean (R&C) from 23-11-2015 to 22-11-2017
- Served as a Deputy Registrar (R&C) from 15-3-2017 to 10-12-2020
- Convener Sophisticated Instrumentation facility from 11-4-2016 to 22-11-2017
- Member of the Strategic Plan Group at NIT Trichy (2018-2019)
- Faculty in In-Charge of all Water Dispensers at NIT Trichy 19-8-2008 to 30-9-2010
- Laboratory In charge of XRD and FESEM Laboratories
- Laboratory In-charge of Biomaterial and Ceramic Materials Laboratories
- Served as Lab in-charge of Metallography lab (2008-2018)
- Served as Department Libray Incharge (2011-2018)
- Served as Class committee chairman or DPEC Chairman for B. Tech and M. Tech for about 20 semesters from 2006 to 2022.
Research Collaboration
| Sl.No | Name | Institute/University |
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| 1 | Dr L. Rama Krishna | ARCI, Hyderabad |
| 2 | Prof. Ch Subrahmanyam | IIT Hyderabad |
| 3 | Prof. Sankaran Subramanian | IISc Bangalore |
| 4 | Dr Deepak K. Pattanayak | CECRI, Karaikudi |
| 5 | Dr A.Viswanathan | Anna University, Trichy |
| 6 | Prof. Ruslan Valiev | USATU, Ufa, Russia |
| 7 | Prof. Evgeny Parfenov | USATU, Ufa, Russia |
| 8 | Dr.Edgar Benjamin Montufar Jimenez | Brno Univesity, Czech Republic |
Reviewer
- Surface and Coatings Technology (Received the certificate of Outstanding contribution in reviewing)
- Journal of Alloys and Compounds (Received the certificate of Outstanding contribution in reviewing)
- Applied Surface Science (Received the certificate of Outstanding contribution in reviewing)
- Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals (Received reviewer appreciation certificate)
- Ceramics International
- Acta Biomaterialia
- Corrosion Science
- Electrochimica Acta
- Journal of the Electrochemical Society
- Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A
- Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance
- Scientific Reports
- Materials & Design
- Materials Characterisation
- Advanced Engineering Materials
- International Journal of Materials Research
- Materials Chemistry and Physics
Guest Editor
- Materials Today: Proceedings Volume 58 • Issue P3 • 2022 (Special Issue: International Conference on Novel Engineering Materials for Biomedical, Energy, Environment, Sensing, And Other Applications)
- International Journal of Materials Research, Volume 114, Issues 11-12, 2023. (Special Issue: International Conference on Additive Manufacturing and Allied Technologies, 2022)
- Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, Volume 76, 2023. (Special Issue: International Conference on Additive Manufacturing and Allied Technologies, 2022)
Professional Membership
Life Member in- Indian Institute of Metals, Kolkata, India (2008)
- Materials Research Society of India, Bangalore, India (2007)
- The Indian Ceramic Society, Kolkata, India (2007)
- Society for Biomaterials and Artificial Organs, Trivandrum, India (2004)
- Society for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, India (2009)
- MTech Projects (Click here)
- BTech Projects (Click here)
- Short Term Courses and Workshops Organised (Click here)
- International/ National Conferences Organised (Click here)
- Invited Talks (Click here)
- Visits to Foreign Universities (Click here)
Contact Address
Dr.N.Ramesh Babu
Professor
Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
National Institute of Technology
Tiruchirappalli 620 015
Tamil Nadu, India
Phone :0431 2503464 (office); +91 9944932221(mobile); Fax: +91 431 2500133
E-mail: nrb@nitt.edu (or) rameshrohith@gmail.com