Muthukumar P
Ph.D. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
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About
Six years of research experience and Eleven years of teaching experience in Welding process and FEM Welding Simulations. Doctoral research focused on Surface Coating tool via Direct Particle Injection in Friction Stir Processing (DPI-FSP) and Developed a mathematical model to heat generation of DPI-FSP tool that was simulated by the MATLAB. Expertise in fabricating the hybrid composites with various materials and experience with cutting-edge equipment such as Cold Metal Transfer Machines and, X-ray diffractometers.
Extensive teaching experience in Finite Element Analysis using ANSYS and converting conventional machines to meet specialized requirements.
Experience
Associate Professor - Kongunadu College of Engineering and Technology - Tamilnadu, India
(2023-07)
- Altered a conventional milling machine into a cutting-edge Friction Stir Additive Manufacturing (FSAM) process apparatus, enhancing AM quality by mitigating residual stress and ensuring robust interlayer bonding.
- Supervised student initiatives centered around the utilization of FSP to apply High Entropy Alloy Coatings, resulting in heightened resistance to corrosion and improved coating performance.
- Guided students in innovative projects aimed at creating an automated iron box lifting mechanism and to enhance workplace safety and prevent injuries during operation.
Design Engineer - Cimtech Engineers - Tamilnadu, India
(2020-07 - 2022-07)
- Designed and optimized a novel peanut harvester utilizing SolidWorks, with a focus on enhancing efficiency and productivity.
- Played a pivotal role in the advancement of an Automated Peanut Harvesting system, specifically adapted for Indian soil characteristics, by contributing to research efforts.
Research Associate - National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli - Tiruchirappalli, India
(2013-08 - 2020-05)
- Expertise in designing tools for FSP thin coatings, utilizing eccentric pin with hole configurations and Additive Technology, resulting in novel DPI-Tool development.
- Mastery in utilizing X-ray diffraction machinery (Ultima IV – Rigaku) and intermetallic formation and Tensile and Compressive forces of FSP tool
- Advanced proficiency in Cold Metal Transfer Welding for additive manufacturing on Al4043 metal, particularly for aerospace applications, with wear anisotropic prediction via EBSD and welding of Zinc coated Steel with Al2024 dissimilar materials.
- Conducting Plasma/Micro Plasma TIG and SMAW Welding experiments for both similar and dissimilar materials across various steel compositions.
- Extensive experience in laboratory testing and analysis, including hands-on expertise in Micro tensile, Vickers hardness test, Scratch tester, and Pin on Disc experiments to validate mechanical properties, including testing Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites.
- Supervision of student projects focused on investigating the Effect of Off-Set Tool on Al 6061/TiC Surface Composites Fabricated by Friction Stir Processing, Fabrication of Al/Cu-Ni Surface Composite Coating by Friction Stir Processing, and Corrosion Studies of High Entropy Alloy Coating by Friction Stir Processing.
- Application of data processing tools such as Minitab, Xpert High Score, Origin, and imageJ software to extract meaningful insights from large volumes of experimental data.
Assistant Professor (Sr.Gr) - Mechanical Engineering - Kongu Engineering College - Tamil Nadu, India
(2008-08 - 2013-07)
- Utilized ANSYS software for Finite Element Analysis to predict residual stress in curved welded steel plates.
- Provided mentorship to students on projects involving the mechanical behavior of aluminum and stainless-steel metal matrices using Finite Element Analysis.
Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering - Sengunthar Engineering College - Tamil Nadu, India
(2007-06 - 2008-08)
- Managed the exam cell as the university nominee.
Education
Ph.D.
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering - National Institute of Technology-Tiruchirappalli (2020-11)
M.E.
- Engineering Design - Kongu Engineering College, Anna University (2006-06)
B.E.
- Mechanical Engineering - Mahendra Engineering College, Periyar University (2004-05)
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering - Aarthi Polytechnic, DOTE (2001-04)
