Mechanical Engineering – Mar Baselios College of Engineering And Technology

Dr. Nidhi M B

Employee Code / ID No.	–
Qualifications	PhD, Mtech, BTech
Orcid ID	https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3002-8835
Industry / R & D Experience	Industry experience -3- 6 years incluidng consulting , Research and academia-more than 20 years,
Email ID	[email protected]
Alternate E-mail ID	[email protected]
Website	https://nidhiscorner.webs.com
Mobile No (Optional) / Intercom Extension No.	9447205900
Areas of Interest / Current Research	AI, EV, Industry oriented projects
	Supply chain management,
	Operation research and Industrial engineering applications
	Logistics Management
	Nature Inspired Algorithm and Optimization
	Disassembly and Eco design
	Pedagogy and New learning methods,
	HRM
	Education Management etc.
Research, Consultancy, Publication	Nidhi M. B. and Sreekumar R., presented a paper titled ‘Integrating Blockchain for Enhanced Supply Chain Traceability and Sustainability: A Review’ in 9th International Conference during 8-9 Aug 2025, and published in book of abstracts of AI-driven Industrial Engineering for Sustainability \| ISBN: 978-93-89947-90-8 (eBook), organised by IIIE. Dr. Nidhi M. B., Dr. Soumya A. V., Ms. Asha S., presented a paper titled “AI Driven Environment Sustainability: Models, Tools, and SDG Acceleration Framework for Academic Institutions” in national seminar on AI as an Accelerator to SDGs: Pathways and Possibilities on 17 January 2026 at Vidya Academy of Science and Technology, Thrissur as part of ISTE convention. Prodictivity, Manpower planning, IOT implementation effectiveness in Healtcare Industry etc
Ph.D Research Guidance ( Research Scholar, E-mail ID, Research Topic/ Tentative Thesis Tittle)	Mr Varghese T Daniel, Topic: HR in IT Industry
Academic / Professional Outreach Activities	ISTE National Executive Council member New Delhi
	Jt. Sec IIIE Trivandrum Chapter,
	Mentor SHE ISTE wing,
	Publications – 55 plus,
	Funded Projects -5 no.s
Membership in Professional bodies/ organizations	Fellow of IIIE, National Executive Council Member ISTE, Member IEI, ISTD
Community Outreach Activities	Prayaana – C2C mission, Volunteering for women empowerment activities,etc.,UHV practisioner
Awards / Distinctions / Rank / Other Achievements if any	Best Faculty award among Engineering College Teachers 2021,Best Faculty advisor awarded by ISTE kerala Section 2019
	Fellowship by IIIE 2019,National award for Substantial contributions in Industrial Engineering 2016
	Best paper awards- 5 no.s, Invited talks – 60 plus
Author of Books	Textbook – Technology Management (KTU MET 466) https://amzn.eu/d/72mFDm0
	Musings – collection of Peotry(2021) available at https://www.amazon.in/Musings-Nidhi-MB/dp/9391374824
	365 Productivity Sutras (2022) available at https://www.amazon.in/365-Productivity-Sutras-Hardcase-Nidhi

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Dr. Muraleedharan Nair K. secured B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from TKM College of Engineering. He then joined the Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), gaining significant experience in the field of Energy Audit and Management. He obtained M.Tech in Propulsion Engineering from College of Engineering, Trivandrum. He further honed his expertise by pursuing Ph.D in Thermal and Fluid Science at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur and dedicated six years to research and development, focusing on innovative projects. He secured the Best Paper Award at the 5th International and 41st National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power, held at IIT Kanpur in 2014. He is a KTU approved Ph.D supervisor and his research interests include advanced topics such as flow-induced oscillations, aero acoustics, and LES. He has several national and international conference and journal publications in these areas and extensive experience handling funded projects, most notably with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Centre for Engineering Research and Development (CERD). He has been a key figure in various national and international conferences, serving on national advisory boards, organizing committees, and as a session and review chair. He was also the organizing chair of ICAMeO-2019 and serves as a subject expert on committees of central level organizations.

Employee Code / ID No.	10616061
Qualifications	BTech in Mechanical Engineering, TKM college of Engineering MTech in Propulsion Engineering, College of Engineering Trivandrum PhD in Thermal and Fluid science, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Orcid ID	https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0666-2668
Industry / R & D Experience	Industry-2years ,R&D-6 years,Teaching-15.5 years
Email ID	[email protected], [email protected]
Alternate E-mail ID	[email protected]
Mobile No (Optional) / Intercom Extension No.	9074744097
Areas of Interest / Current Research	Flow induced oscillations,Aero acoustics,LES
Research, Consultancy, Publication	Funded projects ISRO,Gvt.India CERD-Gvt.Kerala 24 publications
Ph.D Research Guidance ( Research Scholar, E-mail ID, Research Topic/ Tentative Thesis Tittle)	KTU approved supervisor
Academic / Professional Outreach Activities	Functioned as memeber of National advisory committee ,organizing committee, organizing chair, session chair,reviewer for different Internantional conferences ,subject experts for department promotion, ISRO Member of National Advisory Committee AJWTF7-2018 Organizing chair-ICAMeO-2019, Organizing Committee member, session and review chair of national and international conferences
Membership in Professional bodies/ organizations	–
Community Outreach Activities	–
Awards / Distinctions / Rank / Other Achievements if any	Best Paper award in the 5^thInternational and 41^st National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power, IIT Kanpur,2014.

Dr. Rajesh T.N

Prof. Rajesh TN did his Ph. D from NIT Calicut in 2019. He completed his B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering and M-Tech in Thermal Science from College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram in 1999 and 2007 respectively. He joined MBCET in 2008 and served in various administrative roles. He was the Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering from 2019-2023. He has a teaching experience of over 20 years. His area of research includes Reactive and non-reactive flow and Analysis of Thermal systems. Rajesh has authored many publications in International journals and conferences and has served on many conference committees.

Employee Code / ID No.	10609009
Qualifications	M-Tech(Thermal Science), Ph.D
Orcid ID	https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3076-4330
Industry / R & D Experience	Research studies at National Institute of Technology Calicut and Indian Space Research Organisation, Thiruvananthapuram from 2010-2015
Email ID	[email protected]
Alternate E-mail ID	[email protected]
Mobile No (Optional) / Intercom Extension No.	9847367020/0471-2545868(Ext.193)
Areas of Interest / Current Research	Reactive and Non-Reactive fluid flow , Analysis of thermal systems, Bio-Mechanical systems
Research, Consultancy, Publication	Journals Ananth Parameswaran Nampoothiri; Adhil Navas; Darsan Devanand; Vighnesh Baiju; Rajesh Thalapil Naduvilethil; Vaisakh Satheesan Nair, “Numerical analysis on the effect of dimples on aerodynamic performance of NACA 4412 aerofoil”, AIP Conf. Proc. 3385, 020031 (2026) https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0316236 Vinod Vijayakumar, Rajesh Thalapil Naduvilethil, Vikram Kumar; Numerical analysis of sloshing induced bouncing and pitching motions in a tank-truck during braking conditions. AIP Conf. Proc. 2 October 2025; 3330 (1): 020017. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0291959 Sam Rony Zachariah, Arva S Swami, Libin K Lukose, Aswin Raj, and Rajesh T.N, Design and Analysis of a Rehabilitative aid for Spastic Feet, 2022, AIP Conference proceedings 2463,020061 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0080364 Rajesh T.N., T.J. Sarvoththama Jothi, Jayachandran T., (2020) “Performance analysis of a vortex chamber under non-reacting and reacting conditions, Sådhanå (2020) 45:43, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12046-020-1271-1 T.N.Rajesh, T.J. Sarvoththama Jothi, Jayachandran T., (2019) ” Preliminary Studies on Non-Reactive Flow Vortex Cooling “, Recent Patents on Mechanical Engineering,12, DOI: 10.2174/2212797612666190510115403 Naduvilethil R.T., Jegathjothi S.J.T., Thankappan J, 2018, Hot test studies in a spark ignited vortex combustion chamber, Chemical Energy Transactions, 71, 1345-1350, DOI: 10.3303/CET1871225. Rajesh T.N., T.J. Sarvoththama Jothi, Jayachandran T., (2018) ” Cold flow studies in a vortex thrust chamber”, Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, https://doi.org/10.1108/AEAT-07-2017-0167. International Conferences Sam Rony Zachariah, Arva S Swami, Libin K Lukose, Aswin Raj, and Rajesh T.N, “ Design and Analysis of a Rehabilitative aid for Spastic Feet”, in Proceedings of the Recent Innovation in science and Technology RIST 2021, International Virtual Conference(Online platform), June 19 &20, 2021, EKC Technical campus, Kerala, India. T.N. Rajesh, T.J.S. Jothi and T. Jayachandran,“Experimental and numerical analysis of cold flow behavior in a vortex combustion chamber”, in proceedings of the International Conference on Innovative Approaches in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, June 15-2017, Paper No. 6,Trinity college of Engineering, Trivandrum, India. T.N. Rajesh, T.J.S. Jothi and T. Jayachandran,“Analysis of Vortex Combustion Cold Wall Chamber”,in proceedings of the 2th International Conference on Thermal, Energy and Environment, 2016,Paper No. 8, March 25-26,Kalasalingam University, Tamilnadu, India. T.N. Rajesh, T.J.S. Jothi, and T. Jayachandran, “Analysis of Vortex Combustion Cold Wall Chamber”,in proceedings of 1st International ISHMT-ASTFE Heat and Mass Transfer Conference,IHMTC 2015, Paper No. 969, December 17-19, 2015, ISRO, India National Conferences Harishankar.S, Aswin A Asokan , Madhav Murali, Rejath R.S and Rajesh T.N, “ Design of a centrifugal impeller for lean supercharging of motorcycle engines”, in Proceedings of the 35th Indian Engineering Congress(Online platform), Paper No. MC/120/13, December 18-20 2020. Nithin Jo Varghese, Muhammed N and Rajesh T.N,“ Mathematical modelling of a lower limb extremity using Euler-Lagrangian method”, in Proceedings of the 4th National Conference INCAM 2019 , July 3-5 2019, Paper No. 205, IISc, Bangalore T.N. Rajesh, T. Jayachandran and T.J.S. Jothi,“Studies on vortex cooling of a combustion chamber”,in Proceedings of the 44th National conference on FMFP, December 14-16, 2017, Paper No. 123, Amrita University, Amritapuri Campus, Kollam, Kerala. T.N. Rajesh, T.J.S. Jothi and T. Jayachandran,“Cold flow investigation of flow behavior in a vortex combustion cold wall”, in Proceedings of the 42nd National Conference on FMFP, December 14-16 2015, Paper No. 235, NITK, Suratkal.
Ph.D Research Guidance ( Research Scholar, E-mail ID, Research Topic/ Tentative Thesis Tittle)	–
Academic / Professional Outreach Activities	Syllabus designed for the Open elective course Automotive Technology (MET 435) in 2019 scheme for APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
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Community Outreach Activities	–
Awards / Distinctions / Rank / Other Achievements if any	Design and development of a centrifugal supercharger system for lean supercharging of a single cylinder SI engine-PI for CERD funded students project 2021(Rs 32500). Design and development of a Rehabilitative aid for Spastic Feet-PI for KSCSTE funded students project 2021(Rs10000). Guided the student project titled Design and development of physiotherapy aid for paraplegic patients which won the First prize (Rs 1 lakh) in Dr APJ Abdul kalam Innovation Ecosystems organised by ICT Academyin 2018.

Dr. Remil George Thomas

Employee Code / ID No.	10608006
Qualifications	PhD.
Orcid ID	0000-0002-5065-1130
Industry / R & D Experience	1 year
Email ID	[email protected]
Alternate E-mail ID	–
Mobile No (Optional) / Intercom Extension No.	152
Areas of Interest / Current Research	CAD/CAM, Manufacturing
Research, Consultancy, Publication	International Journal Papers Remil, G.T., Deepak, L.K., Manu, R., 2021, “STEP AP 242 Managed Model-Based 3D Engineering: An Application Towards the Automation of Fixture Planning”, Int. J. Autom. Comput.. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11633-020-1272-x Copyright Copyright with number: SW-14005/2020 dated 14/12/2020 received from Copyrights Office, Govt. of India, FiXplan, a software for feature extraction and fixture planning. International conference Remil, G.T., Manu, R., 2016, “Automatic Feature Recognition based Fixture Design for Prismatic Components” proceedings of 6th International All India Manufacturing Technology Design and Research Conference (AIMTDR) held at College of Engineering Pune, India, 16-18 Dec, pp. 795-798. Remil, G.T., Anirudh, M.V., Deepak, L.K., Manu, R., 2016 “Fixture Design based on Automatic Feature Recognition” proceedings of International Conference on Design and Manufacturing (IConDM2016) held at Indian Institute of Information Technology Kancheepuram, India, 16-17 Dec, pp. 133-137.
Ph.D Research Guidance ( Research Scholar, E-mail ID, Research Topic/ Tentative Thesis Tittle)	–
Academic / Professional Outreach Activities	–
Membership in Professional bodies/ organizations	ISTE
Community Outreach Activities	Active in NSS
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Dr. M Pradeep

Employee Code / ID No.	10606007
Qualifications	M.Tech, Ph.D
Orcid ID	https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5859-2625
Industry / R & D Experience
Email ID	[email protected]
Alternate E-mail ID	[email protected]
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Areas of Interest / Current Research	Comopsite Materials
Research, Consultancy, Publication	Sredha Prem, Jeswin Wilson, Shelby Mathew Varghese, Pradeep M, ” BCI Integrated Wheelchair controlled via Eye Blinks and Brain Waves”, Techno Societal-2020, 3rd International Conference on Advanced Technologies for Societal Applications. P. Mohan, R. R. Kumar and S. A. Lal, “Analytical approach for large size reinforced square hole with rounded corners in orthotropic circular cylindrical shells,” Journal of Aerospace Sciences and Technologies, 2021. P. Mohan and R. R. Kumar, “An Analytical Approach for Large Size Optimised Reinforced Hole in Composite Circular Cylindrical Shells,” in 71st International Astronautical Congress (IAC) – The Cyber Space Edition, 12-14 October 2020. P. Mohan and R. R. Kumar, “A Non-Singular Anlytical Technique for Reinforced Non-Circular Holes in Orthotropic Laminate,” Int. J. of Applied Mechanics and Engineering, pp. 92-105, 2020. P. Mohan and R. R. Kumar, “Stresses in Orthotropic Circular Cylindrical Shells with Large Size Reinforced Holes – A Fourier Series Approach,” Composites: Mechanics, Computations, Applications: An International Journal , p. 10(4):299–309 , 2019. P. Mohan and R. R. Kumar, An Analytical Approach for the Design of Reinforced Circular Hole in a Composite Shell, ICAISET 19, 2019. Pradeep M., R. Ramesh Kumar, “Analytical Prediction of Full Field Stress Distribution in Orthotropic Shell with Reinforced Hole”, ICCE 25, Rome, Italy, 2017. Prakash I L, Pradeep M, “Reduction in Stress Concentration of Pin Loaded Holes on Composite Plates”, proceedings of National Conference on Futuristic Technologies in Mechanical Engineering NCFT -2015, Thiruvananthapuram. Jibin Jacob, Pradeep M, “Kinematic Analysis of Universal Joint and Proposition for Compliant Universal Joint”, proceedings of National Conference on Futuristic Technologies in Mechanical Engineering NCFT -2015, Thiruvananthapuram. Aaron G Johns, Arun Mohan Alenchery, Rajin Raju Sachin John, Stephen Mathew and M Pradeep, “Improving Performance of Fiat 118ne Engine & Hydraulic Loading Unit”, MBCET Journal of Research, Volume 3/ November 2014, ISSN 2277-4645. Pradeep M. & Dileeplal J., “Analysis of the effect of variation of process parameters in a turning operation”, National Conference on intelligent control and instrumentation, 2006. Pradeep M. & Dileeplal J., “Statistical analysis and process performance studies for a typical machining process”, National Conference on intelligent control and instrumentation, 2006. Funded Project – “Mitigation of plastic waste”, 2015 -16 funded by KSCSTE (CO PI, 3.5 Lakhs)
Ph.D Research Guidance ( Research Scholar, E-mail ID, Research Topic/ Tentative Thesis Tittle)	–
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Membership in Professional bodies/ organizations	ISTE
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Awards / Distinctions / Rank / Other Achievements if any	First Rank for M.Tech

Dr. Vinod V

Employee Code / ID No.	10608010, KTU-F4731
Qualifications	Ph.D.
Orcid ID	0000-0003-3897-3388
Industry / R & D Experience	–
Email ID	[email protected]
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Areas of Interest / Current Research	Mechanical Vibrations, Nonlinear Dynamics
Research, Consultancy, Publication	Publications in peer reviewed journals Vinod Vijayakumar, Rajesh Thalapil Naduvilethil, Vikram Kumar; Numerical analysis of sloshing induced bouncing and pitching motions in a tank-truck during braking conditions. AIP Conf. Proc. 2 October 2025; 3330 (1): 020017. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0291959 Vinod V, Ulrich Simo Domguia, Bipin Balaram, Paul Woafo, “Characterization of the dynamics of free and excited Grudzinski-Zebrowski (GZ) oscillator using mathematical methods and microcontroller simulation experiment”, Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena, Volume 487, 2026, 135077, ISSN 0167-2789, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physd.2025.135077 Vinod V, Bipin Balaram, “On the spatial spread of active control in a Van der Pol ring via synchronisation and its stabilisation using parameter mismatch”, Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation– Elsevier, Volume 117, February 2023, 106944; Impact factor 4.186; Q1 Journal Vinod V, Bipin Balaram, M.D. Narayanan, Mihir Sen, Effect of configuration symmetry on synchronization in a van der Pol ring with nonlocal interactions, Nonlinear Dynamics, Springer, 89(3), 2103-2114, 2017. Impact factor (2020): 5.022.,Q1 Journal Vinod V, Bipin Balaram, M.D. Narayanan, Mihir Sen, Effect of oscillator and initial condition differences on the dynamics on a ring of dissipatively coupled van der Pol oscillators, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, Springer, 29(5), 1931-1939, 2015. Impact factor (2020):1.734., Q2 Journal. International Conferences Adithya Krishna Menon, Vinod V “Proposal of A Mutual Inertia Force Coupling on The Wake Oscillator Model For Vortex Induced Vibrations”, 9th International and 49th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power, IIT Roorkee, December 2022 Strategies of Amplitude Control in a ring of self-excited oscillators, Vinod V, Bipin Balaram, 16th International Conference on Dynamical Systems – Theory and Applications, Lodz University of Technology, Poland, 2021. Sangeeth,Mohan N R, Vinod V, Comparative study on the synchronization of coupled Van der Pol Oscillators under Reactive , Dissipative and Conjugate coupling, 7th Asian Joint Workshop on Thermal Physics and Fluid Science, 2018. Vinod V, Bipin Balaram, M.D. Narayanan, Mihir Sen, An initial condition dependent oscillation control in an odd and even number van der Pol ring., 10th Conference on Nonlinear Systems and Dynamics, IISER, Kolkata, 2016. Deepak B S, Hari Venkit, Vinod V, Effect of forcing frequency on mutually coupled Van Der Pol oscillators, Dynamic Days Asia Pacific 08, Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai, 2014. Vinod V, Bipin Balaram, M.D. Narayanan, Mihir Sen, Mutual synchronization of dissipatively coupled limit cycle oscillators in a ring, 8th Conference on Nonlinear Systems and Dynamics, Indian Institute of Technology, Indore, 2013. National Conferences Deepak L, Ganesh A, Dit R.S., Sreehari S.H., Vinod V., Krishnamohan G.P., Molecular Dynamics of carbon capture from the emissions of an IC engine using ZSM-5., 4th National conference on Multidisciplinary Design, Analysis and Optimization-IISC Bangalore, 2021. Vinod V, Sajikumar K.S., Design and analysis of an antenna mounting structure for satellite application, Awarded as the best paper in Machine Design, National Conference on Technological Trends, 2007.
Ph.D Research Guidance ( Research Scholar, E-mail ID, Research Topic/ Tentative Thesis Tittle)	–
Academic / Professional Outreach Activities	KTU Board of Studies Member
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Awards / Distinctions / Rank / Other Achievements if any	Best paper Award in Machine Design (NCTT -2007), College of Engineering Trivandrum

Dr. Premchand V P

Employee Code / ID No.	10609011
Qualifications	M Tech, PhD
Orcid ID	https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0060-0634
Industry / R & D Experience	4 years Research Experience
Email ID	[email protected]
Alternate E-mail ID	[email protected]
Mobile No (Optional) / Intercom ExtensionNo.	9447711869
Areas of Interest / Current Research	Mechanical Vibration, Dynamics and Mechanics of Machinery , Optimization, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
Research, Consultancy, Publication	International Journals · Premchand V.P., M. D. Narayanan and A. S. Sajith, A new cluster based harmonic balance aided optimization procedure with application to nonlinear vibration absorbers “J. Computational and Nonlinear Dynamics, (2019); doi: 10.1115/1.4043527, Q1 Journal, SCI, Impact factor 1.872 · Premchand V P, Bipin Balaram, Narayanan M D, Sajith A S. A Cluster Based Algorithm Coupled with Shooting Method for Estimation of Parametric Clusters Yielding Optimal Stable Periodic Solutions in Nonlinear Vibrating Systems. J. Computational and Nonlinear Dynamics Paper No: CND-22-1025 https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054456. Q1 Journal, SCI, Impact factor 1.872 · Premchand, V.P., Balaram, B., Mani, A.K., Narayanan M D, Sajith A S. Estimation of optimal parameters yielding target amplitude–frequency response in nonlinear vibrating systems by a generalised cluster-based algorithm. Nonlinear Dynamics (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11071-022-07649-3, Q1 journal , SCI, Impact factor 5.71 Conference Publications · Premchand V.P., M. D. Narayanan and A. S. Sajith. “Cluster based algorithm applied in design of stock bridge dampers, with experimental validations”, Proceedings of INCAM 2019 Conference, 3-5 July 2019, IISc Bangalore. · Premchand V P, Narayanan M D, Sajith A S. Parameter estimation and analysis of vibration absorbers with nonlinear spring.” National conference on Applied Nonlinear Dynamics “, NIT Warangal December 21-23 2016. · Premchand V.P., M. D. Narayanan and A. S. Sajith. “Parameter analysis and estimation of belt conveyor system”, Proceedings of the 1st International and 18th ISME Conference NIT Warangal Feb 21-23 2017. · Premchand V P, Bipin Balaram, A K Mani Narayanan M D, Sajith A S, Design of a vibration absorber system for tremor reduction in Parkinson patients using a cluster based algorithm. DSTA 2021 POLAND, December 6-9, 2021. · Abhijith R.V., Aditya V.N., Gandhilal J.K. , Premchand V.P. and Rajeevnath S.,Mechanical Aid for Stroke Rehabilitation, INCAM 2019 Conference, 3-5 July 2019, IISc Bangalore . · Abhijith R.V. , Aditya V.N. , Gandhilal J.K. , Premchand V.P. and Rajeevnath S. ,Dynamic orthotic for spastic hands , ICMPT 2019 Conference, IIT Chennai . · V.P. Premchand, K.S. Sajikumar, Fracture analysis in adhesive bonded joints with centre crack. NCTT-09 10th National Conference on Technological trends, Trivandrum, India (2009)
Membership in professional Societies	ISTE Life Time Member

Dr. Arvind P

Employee Code / ID No.	10611028
Qualifications	Pursuing PhD(Kerala University, Research Centre: College of Engineering Trivandrum) Mtech Mechanical Engineering (Specialization: Propulsion Engineering) Btech Mechanical Engineering
Orcid ID	0000-0002-1680-2783
Industry / R & D Experience	Research Scholar at Kerala University (5 years)
Email ID	[email protected]
Alternate E-mail ID	—-
Mobile No (Optional) / Intercom Extension No.	Intercom (216)
Areas of Interest / Current Research	Biofuels, Tribology, Green Energy.
Research, Consultancy, Publication	Arvind P, Asok Kumar N: Investigation of tribological properties of pure and oxidised blends of RCO derived biodiesel.10th International Conference on Industrial Tribology (IndiaTrib-2019),December 1-4,2019.Indian Institute of Science(IISc),Bangalore. Arvind P, Asok Kumar N: Experimental investigation of wear and lubricant oil dilution in a biodiesel fuelled compression ignition engine.14th International Conference on Eco Materials (ICEM-14),February 5-7,2020,CSIR-NIIST, Trivandrum. Arvind P, Asok Kumar N: Friction and wear characteristics of RCO derived biodiesel. International Conference on Materials, Mechanics and Management (IMMM-2020), March 5-7,2020,College of Engineering, Trivandrum. Arvind P, Asok Kumar N: Tribological Investigation of Engine Oil degradation induced by Biodiesel.International Conference on Environment and Environment (ICEE 2021),April 9-10,2021,Jyothi Engineering College,Thrissur.
Ph.D Research Guidance (Research Scholar, E-mail ID, Research Topic/ Tentative Thesis Tittle)	–
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Membership in Professional bodies/ organizations	Indian Society for Technical Education Tribology Society of India
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Awards/Distinctions/Rank/ Other Achievements if any	Best Paper Award at International Conference on Materials, Mechanics and Management (IMMM-2020)

Mr. Ayswer A.S

Employee Code / ID No.	10610019
Qualifications	M Tech (Industrial Engineering)
Orcid ID	https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6130-162X
Industry / R & D Experience	4 years in process industry
Email ID	[email protected]
Alternate E-mail ID	[email protected]
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Areas of Interest / Current Research	Performance indicators prioritization and ranking in SMES using MCDM Techniques
Research, Consultancy, Publication	Publications Ayswer A. S., “Prioritizing Key Performance Indicators for the Mining Industry in Kerala: An AHP Approach”, Management and Production Engineering Review Volume 15 • Number 3 • September 2024 • pp. 1–14 DOI: 10.24425/mper.2024.151490 Ayswer A. S., “Analysing the Performance Indicators in SME Using ISM – MICMAC Approach”, Springer Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C, Volume 105, pages 987–996, (2024) https://doi.org/10.1007/s40032-024-01110-7 JOURNALS “Prioritizing Key Performance Indicators for the Mining Industry in Kerala: An AHP Approach”, Management and Production Engineering Review,2024,DOI: 10.24425/mper.2024.151490. “Analysing the Performance Indicators in SME Using ISM – MICMAC Approach”, Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C,2024,https://doi.org/10.1007/s40032-024-01110-7. “Analysing the Performance of a Manufacturing Firm Using Hierarchical Approach”,J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. C,2024,https://doi.org/10.1007/s40032-024-01036-0. CONFERENCES Presented a paper titled ” Sustainable Performance Measurement of Small and Medium Enterprises ” in International Conference on Sustainable Development: Challenges, Opportunities and the Future held at Kochi, India during 9 th April 2021. Presented a paper titled ” Performance Measurement of a Manufacturing firm using SWOT-AHP analysis” in International Conference on global business environment held at Thiruvalla, India during 26th November 2021. Presented a paper titled ” Performance optimization in SMEs: A systematic evaluation of key indicators with AHP” in International Conference on technological advances in civil and mechanical engineering held at KMEA Calicut , India during 22th February 2024. Presented a paper titled ” Key performance indicator ranking using AHP TOPSIS approaches” in International Conference on emerging technologies held at IBS Hyderabad , India during 22th March 2024.
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Dr. P.S. Prasanth

Employee Code / ID No.	10620076
Qualifications	M.Tech, PhD
Orcid ID	–
Industry / R & D Experience	Ashok Leyland Limited (Aug 2000 – July 2002) Kerala Water Authority (Jan 2009 – July 2012)
Email ID	[email protected]
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Mobile No (Optional) / Intercom Extension No.	9497154209
Areas of Interest / Current Research	Engineering Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Gas Dynamics
Research, Consultancy, Publication	Prasanth P.S., Kakkassery J.K., Direct simulation Monte Carlo (DSMC): A numerical method for transition-regime flows–A review, Journal of Indian Institute of Science, 86, pp. 169–192, 2006. Prasanth P.S., Kakkassery J.K., Molecular models for simulation of rarefied gas flows using direct simulation Monte Carlo method, Fluid Dynamics Research, 40(4), pp. 233–252, 2008. Prasanth P.S., Kakkassery J.K., Vijayakumar R., A Variable hard sphere based phenomenological inelastic collision model for rarefied gas flow simulations by the DSMC method, Fluid Dynamics Research, 44(025503), 25pp, 2012.
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Department: Mechanical Engineering