Present Position

Associate Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, Chennai.

Present Additional Responsibility

Deputy Warden, CEG Hostels, Anna University, Chennai - 600025.

Degree

1. M.Tech. in Industrial Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Trichy - 600015.
2. B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Madras, Chennai - 600025.

Research Degree

Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Trichy - 600015.

Title: Simultaneous Scheduling of Flexible Manufacturing System Components using Non Traditional Optimization Techniques.

Membership in Professional Organization

Fellow in Institutions of Engineers (India)
Member in Indian Society for Technical Education
Member in Society of Automotive Engineers, India.

Research Guidance

Ph.D. Supervisor Registration Number : 2120105
Number of Ph.D Scholars Guided : 07
Number of Ph.D Scholars Guiding : 05
Number of M.S (By Research) Scholars Guided : 01
Number of M.E./ M.Tech. Projects Guided : 41
Number of M.E./ M.Tech. Projects Guiding : 03

Areas of Specialisation

Tribology of Advanced Materials
Machining of Composites
Computational Intelligence
Lean Manufacturing
Supply Chain Management
Quality by Design
Parameter Optimization

Papers Published in International Journals : 127

1.K Panneerselvam, S Aravindan, A Gnanavelbabu, " Joining of polymeric matrix composites", Composites , published by ELSEVIER. Vol. 18, Issue 1, pp. 35-42 (2007).

2.A Gnanavelbabu, Jerald Jand Noorul Haq A, "Multi-Objective Scheduling of Jobs, Automated Guided Vehicles and Automated Storage/Retrieval System in Flexible Manufacturing System using Non-Traditional Optimization Techniques", International Journal of Manufacturing Science and Production, published by Freund publisher, University of Sluvenia. Vol. 9, Issue 1, pp. 61-80 (2008).

3.A Gnanavelbabu, Jerald J, Noorul Haq A and Asokan P, "Multi Objective Scheduling of Jobs, AGVs and AS/RS in FMS using Artificial Immune System", International Journal of Advances in Production Engineering and Management, Vol. 4, Issue 3, pp. 139-150 (2009).

4.A Gnanavelbabu, Jerald J, Narendar K and Noorul Haq A, "Simultaneous Scheduling Machines and AGVs in FMS Environment", Journal of Modern Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 1, Issue 1, pp. 43-57 (2009).

5.A Gnanavelbabu, Jerald Jand Noorul Haq A, "Scheduling of machines and AGVs in FMS using Sheep Flock Heredity Algorithm", International Journal of Industrial Engineering Practices, Vol. 1, Issue 2, pp. 109-118 (2009).

6.A Gnanavelbabu, Jerald Jand Noorul Haq A, "Particle Swarm Optimization for scheduling of Machines and Automated Guided Vehicles in Flexible Manufacturing Systems", International Journal of Materials, Manufacturing and Optimization, Vol. 1, Issue 2, pp. 1-11 (2010).

7.A Gnanavelbabu, Dhivya S, Jerald J and Noorul Haq A, " Scatter search for scheduling of Machines and Automated Guided Vehicles in Flexible Manufacturing Systems", International Journal of Production Technology and Management Research, Vol. 1, Issue 2, pp. 9-18 (2010).

8.A Gnanavelbabu, Jerald J and Noorul Haq A, "Scheduling of Machines and Automated Guided Vehicles in FMS using Differential Evolution", International Journal of Production Research, published by Taylor and Francis. Vol. 48, Issue 16, pp. 4683 - 4699 (2010).

9.Arunagiri P, A Gnanavelbabu, Bhaskar GB and Muniraj R, "“Theoretical Methodology for Reduction of Industrial MUDA using Lean Six Sigma”", International Journal of Production Technology and Management Research, pp. 117-120 (2012).

10.Rambabu D, Bhaskar GB, A Gnanavelbabu and Ratnakar, "Development of an Algorithm for Nesting with Common Cut Methodology Using Identity Coordinator Function", International Journal of Production Technology and Management Research, Vol. 3, Issue 1, pp. 1-10(2012).

11.Venkatesan N, Bhaskar GB, A Gnanavelbabu, "Mechanical Behavior of Various Volume Fractions of High Density Polyethylene Nanoclay Composite", International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 1, pp. 1-5 (2012).

12.Arunagiri P and A Gnanavelbabu, "Implementation of Lean Manufacturing System in Bogie Assembly in Railway Coach Factory", Applied Mechanics and Materials, published by TransTech. Vol. 248, pp. 511-515 (2013).

13.P Arunagiri, A Gnanavelbabu, " Investigation on Critical Factors Assessment of the Lean Production Systems in Industrial Environment", Proceedings of ICRTES , Vol. 13, Issue 450, pp. 450-453 (2013).

14.Thirumalvalavan S, Senthil R and A Gnanavelbabu, "Effect of Heat Treatment on Tensile Strength, Hardness and Microstructure of AZ61A Magnesium Alloy", International Journal of Metallurgical & Materials Science and Engineering, Vol. 3, Issue 4, pp. 39-48 (2013).

15.Panneerdhass R and A Gnanavelbabu, "Fatigue and creep life prediction for composites using FEA", International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 2,pp. 171-180 (2013).

16.Arunagiri P and A Gnanavelbabu, "Review on Reduction of Delay in manufacturing process using Lean six sigma (LSS) systems", International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Vol. 3, Issue 2, pp. 1-4 (2013).

17.Rambabu D, Lenin A, Bhaskar G.B and A Gnanavelbabu, "Gap analysis and optimization of process involved in product design and development by integrating enterprise resource planning & product lifecycle management", Procedia Engineering, published by Elsevier. Vol.64, pp. 983-992 (2013).

18.Mugendiran V and A Gnanavelbabu, "Parameter optimization for surface roughness and wall thickness on AA5052 Aluminium alloy by incremental forming using response surface methodology", Procedia Engineering, published by Elsevier. Vol. 97, pp. 1991-2000 (2014).

19.Arunagiri P and A Gnanavelbabu, "Identification of High Impact Lean Production Tools in Automobile Industries using Weighted Average Method", Procedia Engineering, published by Elsevier. Vol. 97, pp. 2072-2082 (2014).

20.Arunagiri P and A Gnanavelbabu, "Identification of Major Lean Production Waste in Automobile Industries using Weighted Average Method ", Procedia Engineering, published by Elsevier. Vol.97, pp. 2167-2175 (2014).

21.Panneerdhass R, Rajkumar K and A Gnanavelbabu, "Mechanical Properties of Luffa Fiber and Ground nut Reinforced Epoxy Polymer Hybrid Composites", Procedia Engineering, published by Elsevier. Vol. 97, pp. 2041-2051. (2014).

22.V Mugendiran, A Gnanavelbabu, " Comparison of FLD and thickness distribution on AA5052 aluminum alloy formed parts by incremental process", Procedia Engineering, Vol. 12, Issue 1983, pp. 1983-1980 (2014).

23.D Senthilnathan, A Gnanavelbabu, GB Bhaskar, KGS Gopinath, "Characterization of Glass Fibre-Coconut Coir-Human Hair Hybrid Composites.", International Journal of Engineering & Technology - , Vol. 975, Issue 4024, pp. International Journal of Engineering & Technol(2014).

24.C Muthazhagan, A Gnanavelbabu, K Rajkumar, S Santosh, " Tribological studies on solid lubricant concentration in aluminium boron carbide composites", (2014).

25.V Mugendiran, A Gnanavelbabu, R Ramadoss, " Tensile Behaviour of Al5052 Alloy Sheets Annealed at Different Temperatures", Advanced Materials Research , Vol. 845, Issue 431, pp. 431-435 (2014).

26.R Senthil, A Gnanavelbabu, " Effect of Heat Treatment on Tensile Strength and Microstructure of AZ61A Magnesium Alloy", Applied Mechanics and Materials , Vol. 606, Issue 55, pp. 55-59(2014).

27.Mugendiran V and A Gnanavelbabu, "Comparison of FLD and thickness distribution on AA5052 aluminium alloy formed parts by incremental forming process", Procedia Engineering, published by Elsevier. Vol. 97, pp. 1983-1990 (2014).

28.Senthil R and A Gnanavelbabu, "Numerical Analysis on Formability of AZ61A Magnesium Alloy by Incremental Forming", Procedia Engineering, published by Elsevier. Vol. 97, pp. 1975-1982(2014).

29.Loganathan D, A Gnanavelbabu, Rajkumar K and Ramadoss R, "Effect of Microwave Heat Treatment on Mechanical Properties of AA6061 Sheet Metal", Procedia Engineering, published by Elsevier. Vol. 97, pp. 1692-1697 (2014).

30.Muthazhagan C, A Gnanavelbabu, Bhaskar GB and Rajkumar K, "Influence of Graphite Reinforcement on Mechanical Properties of Aluminum-Boron Carbide Composites", Advanced Materials Research, published by TransTech. Vol. 845, pp. 398-402 (2014).

31.Dhandapani N, A Gnanavelbabu and Sivasankar M, "Failure Analysis of Cementless Hip Joint Prosthesis", Advanced Materials Research, published by TransTech. Vol. 845, pp. 403-407 (2014).

32.Mugendiran V, A Gnanavelbabu and Ramadoss R, "Tensile Behavior of Al5052 Alloy Sheets Annealed at Different Temperatures", Advanced Materials Research, published by TransTech.Vol. 845, pp. 431-435 (2014).

33.Muthazhagan C, A Gnanavelbabu, Rajkumar K and Bhaskar G.B, "Corrosion behavior of Aluminium-Boron carbide-graphite composites", Applied Mechanics and Materials, published by TransTech. Vol. 591, pp. 51-54 (2014).

34.Loganathan D and A Gnanavelbabu, "Formability Analysis of AA6061 Aluminium Alloy at Room Temperature", Applied Mechanics and Materials, published by TransTech. Vol. 591, pp. 55-59 (2014).

35.Sankar M, Baskaran R, Rajkumar K and A Gnanavelbabu, "Abrasive Assisted Electro Chemical Machining of Aluminum-Boron Carbide-Graphite Hybrid Composite", Applied Mechanics and Materials, published by TransTech. Vol. 591, pp. 89-93 (2014).

36.Panneerdhass R, Baskaran R, Rajkumar K and A Gnanavelbabu, "Mechanical Properties of Chopped Randomly Oriented Epoxy-Luffa Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite", Applied Mechanics and Materials, published by TransTech. Vol. 591, pp. 103-107 (2014).

37.Martin Charles M, A Gnanavelbabu and Rajkumar K, "Evaluation of Mechanical Property of Friction Welded EN24 Steel Joints", Applied Mechanics and Materials, published by TransTech. Vol. 591, pp. 108-111 (2014).

38.Idayana A, A Gnanavelbabu and Rajkumar K, "Influence of Deep Cryogenic Treatment on the Mechanical Properties of AISI 440C Bearing Steel", Procedia Engineering, published by Elsevier. Vol. 97, pp. 1683-1691 (2014).

39.Sankar M and A Gnanavelbabu and R.Baskaran, "Optimization of Surface Roughness in Electro Chemical Machining", Applied Mechanics and Materials, published by TransTech. Vol.606, pp. 193-198 (2014).

40.Rajkumar K, Santosh S, Javed Syed Ibrahim, A Gnanavelbabu, " Effect of Electrical discharge machining parameters on microwave heat treated Aluminium-Boron carbide-Graphite composites", Procedia Engineering, published by Elsevier. Vol. 97, pp. 1543-1550 (2014).

41.Sankar M, A Gnanavelbabu and Rajkumar K, "Effect of reinforcement particles on the abrasive assisted electrochemical machining of Aluminium-Boron carbide-Graphite composite", Procedia Engineering, published by Elsevier. Vol. 97, pp. 381-389 (2014).

42.Senthil R, A Gnanavelbabu and Ramadoss R, "Characterization of AZ61A Magnesium Alloy at Elevated Temperature", Applied Mechanics and Materials, published by TransTech. Vol. 591,pp. 55-60 (2014).

43.Pandiaraj P, A Gnanavelbabu, Saravanan P, "Synthesis of CuO Nanofluids and Analysis of its increased effective thermal conductivity for Flat Plate Heat Pipe", International Journal of ChemTech Research, Vol. 8, Issue 4, pp. 1972-1976 (2015).

44.Sankar M, A Gnanavelbabu, Rajkumar K and Santhosh S, "A Study On Sic Abrasive Assisted Electro Chemical Machining Of Aluminium Boron Carbide Composite", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, published by Elsevier. Vol. 97, pp. 1848-1851 (2015).

45.Panneerdhass R, A Gnanavelbabu, Rajkumar K and Santhosh S, "Effect of Open Central Hole Stress Concentration on Mechanical Properties of Luffa fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composite", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, published by Elsevier. Vol. 97, pp.1763-1766 (2015).

46.Muthazhagan C, A Gnanavelbabu, Rajkumar K and Santhosh S, "Effect of Cooling Rate on Distribution of Boron Carbide and Graphite in Al 6061 Composites During Solidification",International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, published by Elsevier. Vol. 97, pp.1429-1433 (2015).

47.R. Panneerdhass, A Gnanavelbabu, K. Rajkumar, S. Javed Syed Ibrahim, "Effect of Open Central Hole Stress Concentration on Mechanical Properties of Luffa fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composite", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research , Vol. 10, Issue 2, pp.1763-1766 (2015).

48.Santosh S, Rajkumar K, A Gnanavelbabu, "Effect of hBN solid lubricant concentration on machinability of Titanium (Ti-6Al-4V) alloy", International Journal of Materials Science Forum ,published by Elsevier. Vol. 830, pp. 87-90 (2015).

49.P Pandiyaraj, A Gnanavelbabu, P Saravanan, " EFFECT OF PRE-ANNEALING ON THERMAL AND OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF ZNO AL-ZNO THIN FILMS", (2015).

50.P Sabarinathan, K Rajkumar, A Gnanavelbabu, " Comparative Studies on different forms of Glass Fibre Reinforced Polyester Composite", (2016).

51.P Arunagiri, A Gnanavelbabu, " Identification of major contributing factors for the Transportation waste using Binary Logistics Regression", (2016).

52.S Ayyanar, P Loganathan, A Gnanavelbabu, K RajKumar, " Tribology Studies and Mechanical Properties of LM25 with Dual Reinforcement SiCp & Grp", (2016).

53.P Arunagiri, A Gnanavelbabu, " Comparative Analysis of AHP and Fuzzy AHP Results for the Identification of Lean Waste", (2016).

54.SenthilNathan D, Rajkumar K, A Gnanavelbabu, Sabarinathan P, "Mechanical Properties and Machinability Studies on the Human Hair-Coconut Coir-Glass Fibre Hybrid Composite", Applied Mechanics and Materials, published by Trans Tech Publication. Vol. 852, pp. 79-84 (2016).

55.Panneerdhass R, A Gnanavelbabu, Rajkumar K, "Preparation, Properties and Machinability Study of Luffa Fiber-Groundnut Shell Reinforced Epoxy Composite", Applied Mechanics and Materials, published by Trans Tech Publication. Vol. 852, pp. 29-35 (2016).

56.Sabarinathan P, Rajkumar K, A Gnanavelbabu, " Mechanical Properties of Almond Shell-Sugarcane Leaves Hybrid Epoxy Polymer Composite", Applied Mechanics and Materials, published by Trans Tech Publication. Vol. 852, pp. 43-48 (2016).

57.Sankar M, A Gnanavelbabu, Rajkumar K, Mariyappan M, "Electro chemical machining of aluminum-boron carbide-nanographite composites", Applied Mechanics and Materials, published by Trans Tech Publication. Vol. 852, pp. 136-141 (2016).

58.Arunagiri P and A Gnanavelbabu, "Identification of Major lean waste and its Contributing Factors using the Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process", Transactions of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering, pp. 371-382 (2016).

59.P Sabarinathan, K Rajkumar, A Gnanavelbabu, " Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Luffa Cylindrical and Flax Reinforced Hybrid Polymer Composite", Journal of Advanced Engineering Research , Vol. 3, Issue 2, pp. 124-127 (2016).

60.Pandiaraj P, A Gnanavelbabu, Saravanan P, "Prediction of Stability and Thermal conductivity of MgO Nanofluids using CCRD Statistical Design Analysis", Journal of Advances in Chemistry, Vol. 12, Issue 20, pp. 5225-5236 (2016).

61.A Gnanavelbabu, " Investigation on the impact of lean production system by reducing MUDA in automobile industries", published by Chennai . (2016).

62.Varun KA, Rajkumar K, A Gnanavelbabu, "Wear and Life Characteristics of Al-B4C Nano Graphite Composite", Journal of Advanced Engineering Research, pp. pp 61-65. (2016).

63.Senthil R, A Gnanavelbabu, Vettivel SC, "Experimental Investigation on Forming Limit Diagram of the Commercially available AZ31B Magnesium Alloy", Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 7, Issue 1, pp. 282-289 (2017).

64.V Mugendiran, A Gnanavelbabu, " Comparison of Plastic Strains on AA5052 by Single Point Incremental Forming Process using Digital Image Processing †", Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology , published by Springer. Vol. 31, Issue 6, pp. 2943-2947 (2017).

65.M Sankar, A Gnanavelbabu, K Rajkumar, NA Thushal, " Electrolytic Concentration Effect on the Abrasive Assisted-Electrochemical Machining of an Aluminium“Boron Carbide Composite", Materials and Manufacturing Processes , published by Taylor & Francis. Vol. 32,Issue 6, pp. 687-692. (2017).

66.A Gnanavelbabu, P Arunagiri, G Bharathiraja, V Jayakumar, ..., "Reduction of Operator’s Loading and Unloading Time using Lean Systems for Productivity Improvement", International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology , Vol. 8, Issue 10, pp. 207-216 (2017).

67.A Gnanavelbabu, " Experimental investigations on abrasive assisted electro chemical machining of aluminium based hybrid metal matrix composites", published by Chennai.(2017).

68.Sankar M, A Gnanavelbabu, Rajkumar K, Thushal N A, "Electrolytic Concentration Effect on the Abrasive Assisted-Electrochemical Machining of an Aluminum–Boron Carbide Composite", Materials and Manufacturing Process, published by Taylor and Francis. Vol. 32, Issue 6, pp. 687-692 (2017).

69.A Gnanavelbabu, P Arunagiri, D Dhanasekar, "Implementation of Robotic Welding for the Improvement of Production Systems", International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, Vol. 49, Issue 5, pp. 304-309 (2017).

70.A Gnanavelbabu, P Arunagiri, G Bharathiraja, V Jayakumar, V Velmurugan, "Reduction of Operator’s Loading and Unloading Time using Lean Systems for Productivity Improvement",International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technolog, Vol. 8, Issue 10, pp. 207-216(2017).

71.Sankar M, A Gnanavelbabu, Rajkumar K, "Parametric Optimization of Abrasive Assisted Electro Chemical Machining on Al6061-B4C-Gr using Taguchi-Grey Technique", Journal of the Balkan Tribological Association, Vol. 23, Issue 1, pp. 67-87 (2017).

72.V Mugendiran, A Gnanavelbabu, "Comparison of Plastic Strains on AA5052 by Single Point Incremental Forming Process using Digital Image Processing †", Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology , published by Springer London. Vol. 31, Issue 6, pp. 2943-2947(2017).

73.Rajkumar K, A Gnanavelbabu, Solaivenkatesan M, Rajagopalan K, "Cooperating Function of Graphite in Reducing Frictional Wear of Aluminium Boron Carbide composite", Materials Today: Proceedings, published by ELSEVIER. Vol. 5, Issue 14, pp. 27801-27809 (2018).

74.A Gnanavelbabu, Saravanan P, Rajkumar K, Karthikeyan S, " Experimental Investigations on Multiple Responses in ABWJT Machining of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy", Materials Today: Proceedings, published by ELSEVIER. Vol. 5, Issue 5, pp. 13413-13421 (2018).

75.Rajkumar K, Thushal N A, A Gnanavelbabu, Sabarinathan P, " Experimental investigations on the Wire Electrochemical Micro Machining (WECM) integrity of AA6061-TiB2 composite",Materials Today: Proceedings, published by ELSEVIER. Vol. 5, Issue 2, pp. 6990-6998(2018).

76.Mugendiran V and A Gnanavelbabu, " Analysis of hole flanging on AA5052 alloy by single point incremental forming process", Materials Today: Proceedings, published by ELSEVIER. Vol. 5,Issue 2, pp. 8596-8603 (2018).

77.Nambiraj KM, Rajkumar K, A Gnanavelbabu, " Machining characteristics evaluation of aluminium composites based on cBN and PCD inserts", Materials Today: Proceedings, published by ELSEVIER. Vol. 5, Issue 2, pp. 8424-8430 (2018).

78.A Gnanavelbabu, Muthazhagan C, Rajkumar K, Ayyanar S, Loganathan P, " Experimental Investigation And Reliability Analysis on Wear Performance Of AA6061-B4C-Nanographite Hybrid Composites", Materials Today: Proceedings, published by ELSEVIER. Vol. 5, Issue 2,pp. 8436-8445 (2018).

79.Pandiaraj P, A Gnanavelbabu, Saravanan P, " Experimental Analysis on Thermal Performance of Fabricated Flat Plate Heat Pipe Using Titanium Dioxide Nanofluid", Materials Today:Proceedings, published by ELSEVIER. Vol. 5, Issue 2, pp. 8414-8423 (2018).

80.K Rajkumar, A Gnanavelbabu, K Rajagopalan, M Solaivenkatesan, "A STUDY OF MACHINING AND QUALITY RESPONSE OF WIRE CUT EDM MACHINED TRIBO COMPOSITES", International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and … , (2018).

81.A Gnanavelbabu, Saravanan P, Rajkumar K, Karthikeyan S, Baskaran R, " Effect of Abrasive Water jet Machining Parameters on Hybrid AA6061-B4C- CNT Composites", Materials Today:Proceedings, published by ELSEVIER. Vol. 5, Issue 5, pp. 13438-13450 (2018).

82.A Gnanavelbabu, Saravanan P, Rajkumar K, " Optimization of WEDM Process Parameters on Multiple Responses in cutting of Ti-6Al-4V", Materials Today: Proceedings, published by ELSEVIER. Vol. 5, Issue 13, pp. 27072-27080 (2018).

83.A Gnanavelbabu, Rajkumar K and Saravanan P, "Investigation on the Cutting Quality Characteristics of Abrasive Waterjet Machining on AA6061-B4C-hBN Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites", Materials and Manufacturing Process, published by Taylor and Francis. Vol. 33, Issue 12, pp. 1313-1323 (2018).

84.A Gnanavelbabu, Rajkumar K and Saravanan P, "Experimental Investigations on Multiple Responses in ABWJT Machining of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy", Materials Today: Proceedings, published by Elsevier. Vol. 5, Issue 5, pp. 13413-13421 (2018).

85.Rajkumar K, A Gnanavelbabu and Nambiraj K, "Accelerated Testing Model Prediction of Fatigue Life of AA5083-H111—AA6061-T6 Friction Stir Weldment", Advances in Manufacturing Processes, Part of the Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering , published by published by Springer. pp. 573-581 (2018).

86.V Mugendiran, A Gnanavelbabu, " Analysis of Formability and Twist Angle in AA5052 Alloy by Single Point Incremental Forming Process", Indian Journal of Engineering & Materials Sciences, Vol. 25, pp. 163-168 (2018).

87.P. Pandiaraj, A Gnanavelbabu, P. Saravanan, "Experimental and Statistical Analysis of Mgo Nano Fluids for Thermal Enhancement in a Novel Flat Plate Heat Pipes", International Journal of Nanoscience, Vol. 17, Issue 1, pp. 1760018 (2018).

88.P. Saravanan, A Gnanavelbabu, P. Pandiaraj, "Effect of Pre-Annealing on Thermal and Optical Properties on Zno Al-Zno Thin Films", International Journal of Nanoscience, Vol.17, Issue 1, pp. 1760017 (2018).

89.A Gnanavelbabu and Arunagiri P, " Ranking of MUDA using AHP and Fuzzy AHP algorithm", Materials Today: Proceedings, published by ELSEVIER. Vol. 5, Issue 5, pp. 13406-13412(2018).

90.Devaraj A, Babu K and A Gnanavelbabu, "Investigation on the Mechanical properties of Coconut Bunch fiber Reinforced Epoxy with Al2O3 Nano particles Composites for Structural Application", Materials Today: Proceedings, published by Elsevier. Vol. 5, Issue 6, pp.14252-14257 (2018).

91.A Gnanavelbabu, P Saravanan, K Rajkumar, P Sabarinathan, ..., " Mechanical strengthening effect by various forms and orientation of glass fibre reinforced isopthalic polyester polymer composite", Materials Today: Proceedings , Vol. 5, Issue 26850, (2018).

92.Mathiyazhagan K, A Gnanavelbabu, Lokesh Prabhuraj B, " A sustainable assessment model for material selection in construction industries perspective using hybrid MCDM approaches", Journal of Advances in Management Research, published by Emerald. Vol. 16, Issue 12, pp.234-259 (2019).

93.Rajkumar K, A Gnanavelbabu and Nambiraj K, "Accelerated Testing Model Prediction of Fatigue Life of AA5083-H111-AA6061-T6 Friction Stir Weldment", Advances in Manufacturing Processes, Part of the Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering book series (LNME),published by Springer. pp. 573-581 (2019).

94.P Loganathan, A Gnanavelbabu, K Rajkumar, S Ayyanar, "Microstructural Characteristics and Mechanical Behaviour of AA7075/TiB2 Composite", Materials Science Forum, published by Trans Tech. Vol. 979, pp. 40-46 (2019).

95.K Rajkumar, K Ramraji, KM Nambiraj, A Gnanavelbabu, "A study on wear assessment of AA6061-B4C-Nanographite hybrid composite", Materials Today: Proceedings, published by Elsevier. pp. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2019.11.151 (2019).

96.K Rajkumar, K Ramraji, G Namratha, S Manoj, A Gnanavelbabu, "A study of bio and tribo modifier on degradation of magnesium-calcium carbonate biomaterial", Materials Today:Proceedings, published by Elsevier. pp. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2019.10.165 (2019).

97.K Rajkumar, K Ramraji, VP Hariprakash, A Gnanavelbabu, " Comparison study of mechanical and dynamic vibration properties of hole defect introduced in hybrid polymer composite",Materials Today: Proceedings, published by Elsevier. pp.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2019.10.078 (2019).

98.K Rajkumar, S Varun, G Prasanna, C Sreyas, A Gnanavelbabu, " Tribological Analysis by Concentration Effect of Boron Carbide and Graphite on the Aluminum Composites", Materials Science Forum, published by Trans Tech. Vol. 969, pp. 163-168 (2019).

99.RH Caldeira, A Gnanavelbabu, "Solving the flexible job shop scheduling problem using an improved Jaya algorithm", Computers & Industrial Engineering, published by ELSEVIER. Vol.137, pp. 106064 (2019).

100. Loganathan P, A Gnanavelbabu and Rajkumar K, "Analysis and characterization of friction behaviour on AA7075/ZrB2 composite under dry sliding condition", Materials Research Express, published by IOP Science. Vol. 6, Issue 2, pp. 1-14 (2019).

101.K Rajkumar, K Ramraji, M Manojkumar, A Gnanavelbabu, "Validation of tensile strength of notched hybrid polymer composite using Whitney-Nusimer point stress model", Materials Today: Proceedings, published by Elsevier. pp. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.01.263(2020).

102.A Gnanavelbabu, K Rajkumar, " Experimental Characterization of Dimensional and Surface Alternation of Straight and Angular Cutting on Self?lubricating Composite: A Wire EDM Approach", Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering , published by Springer. Vol. 45, Issue 7, pp. 5859-5872. (2020).

103.P Loganathan, A Gnanavelbabu, K Rajkumar, "Influence of ZrB2/ hBN Particles on Wear Behaviour of AA7075 Composites Fabricated through Stir Followed by Squeeze cast Technique", Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, published by SAGE. pp. DOI: 10.1177/1350650120929501 (2020).

104.A Gnanavelbabu, Sunu Surendiran KT, Kumar S, "Influence of Ultrasonication Power on Grain Refinement, Mechanical Properties and Wear Behavior of AZ91D/nano-Al2O3 Composites", Materials Research Express , published by IOP Science. Vol. 7, Issue 1, pp. 016544 (2020).

105.S Ayyanar, A Gnanavelbabu, K Rajkumar, P Loganathan, "Studies on High Temperature Wear and Friction Behaviour of AA6061/B4C/hBN Hybrid Composites", Metals and Materials International, published by Springer. pp. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12540-020-00710-z. (2020).

106.A Gnanavelbabu and K Rajkumar, "Experimental Characterization of Dimensional and Surface Alternation of Straight and Angular Cutting on Self‑lubricating Composite: A Wire EDM Approach", Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, published by Springer. pp.https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-020-04596-2. (2020).

107.A Gnanavelbabu, V Arunachalam, KTS Surendran, P Saravanan, "Optimization of Abrasive Water Jet Machining Parameters on AA6061/B4C/hBN Hybrid Composites using Grey-RSM", Materials Science and Engineering, (2020) , Vol. 764, pp. 012011 (2020).

108.A Gnanavelbabu, V Arunachalam, KTS Surendran, K Rajkumar, "Optimization of machining parameters in CNC turning of AA6061-B4C-CNT hybrid composites using Grey-fuzzy method", Materials Science and Engineering, Vol. 764, pp. 012010 (2020).

109.P Loganathan, A Gnanavelbabu, K Rajkumar, S Ayyanar, " A comparative study of solid lubricant types on the microstructure and mechanical behaviour of AA7075-zirconium boride aerospace composites", Materials Science and Engineering, published by Springer. Vol. 764,pp. 012001 (2020).

110.A Gnanavelbabu, KTS Surendran, K Rajkumar, " Performance Evaluation of Abrasive Water Jet Machining on AA6061-B4C-HBN Hybrid Composites Using Taguchi Methodology", Advances in Unconventional Machining and Composites, published by Springer. pp. 651-660(2020).

111.M Rajesh, K Rajkumar, A Gnanavelbabu, KM Nambiraj, " The Role of HBN Solid Lubricant Reducing Cutting Forces of Dry Machined Al-B4C Composite", Advances in Unconventional Machining and Composites, published by Springer. pp. 697-705 (2020).

112.A Gnanavelbabu, P Saravanan, "Experimental Investigations of Abrasive Waterjet Machining Parameters on Titanium Alloy Ti-6Al-4V Using RSM and Evolutionary Computational Techniques", Advances in Unconventional Machining and Composites, published by Springer.pp. 413-425 (2020).

113.RH Caldeira, A Gnanavelbabu, T Vaidyanathan, " An effective backtracking search algorithm for multi-objective flexible job shop scheduling considering new job arrivals and energy consumption", Computers & Industrial Engineering , published by ELSEVIER. Vol. 149, Issue 106863, (2020).

114.R Caldeira, A Gnanavelbabu, " Solving the Flexible Job Shop Scheduling Problem Using an Effective Jaya Algorithm", Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering , Vol. 125,Issue 132, pp. 125-132 (2021).

115.A Gnanavelbabu, V Arunachalam, KTS Surendran, V Dharaniya, ..., " Optimization of Laser Trepanning Parameters for Mild Steel by Taguchi Response Surface Methodology (T-RSM)", Trends in Manufacturing and Engineering Management , Vol. 905, Issue 914, pp. 905-914(2021).

116.RH Caldeira, A Gnanavelbabu, " A Pareto based discrete Jaya algorithm for multi-objective flexible job shop scheduling problem", Expert Systems with Applications , published by ELSEVIER. Vol. 170, Issue 114567, (2021).

117.A Gnanavelbabu, KTS Surendran, P Loganathan, E Vinothkumar, " Effect of ageing temperature on the corrosion behaviour of UHTC particulates reinforced magnesium composites fabricated through ultrasonic assisted squeeze casting process", Journal of Alloys and Compounds , published by ELSEVIER. Vol. 856, Issue 158173, (2021).

118.RH Caldeira, A Gnanavelbabu, " A simheuristic approach for the flexible job shop scheduling problem with stochastic processing times", SIMULATION , Vol. 97, Issue 3, pp. 215-236(2021).

119.KTS Surendran, A Gnanavelbabu, K Rajkumar, " Microstructure and mechanical properties of AZ91D/Al2O3 bimodal composite fabricated through stir-ultrasonic-squeeze casting process",Materials Today: Proceedings , (2021).

120.KTS Surendran, A Gnanavelbabu, " Efficacy of ultrasonic treatment for dispersing nanoparticles: A correlation with microstructure", Materials Today: Proceedings , (2021).

121.P Loganathan, A Gnanavelbabu, K Rajkumar, " Effect of TiB2 particles on high temperature wear and friction behaviour of AA7075 composites fabricated through squeeze cast technique",Materials Today: Proceedings , (2021).

122.P Loganathan, A Gnanavelbabu, K Rajkumar, " Investigation on mechanical and wear behaviour of AA2024/hBN composites synthesized via powder metallurgy routine", Materials Today: Proceedings , (2021).

123.A Gnanavelbabu, V Arunachalam, KTS Surendran, K Rajkumar, ..., " Optimization of CO2 Laser Cutting Parameters for AA6061/B4C/hBN Hybrid Composites using Taguchi-based Response Surface Methodology", Trends in Manufacturing and Engineering Management , Vol.111, Issue 122, pp. 111-122 (2021).

124.A Gnanavelbabu, V Arunachalam, KTS Surendran, R Saranraj, ..., " Turning Process Characteristics of Aluminium Matrix Hybrid Composite Using Grey Relational Surface Methodology", Trends in Manufacturing and Engineering Management , Vol. 523, Issue 533, pp. 523-533 (2021).

125.RH Caldeira, A Gnanavelbabu, JJ Solomon, " Solving the Flexible Job Shop Scheduling Problem Using a Hybrid Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm", Trends in Manufacturing and Engineering Management , published by ELSEVIER. Vol. 833, Issue 843, pp. 833-843 (2021).

126.P Loganathan, A Gnanavelbabu, K Rajkumar, S Ayyanar, " ZrB2 Influences on the Dry Sliding Wear Resistance of AA7075 Alloy", Trends in Mechanical and Biomedical Design , Vol. 809, Issue 818, pp. 809-818 (2021).

127.K Mathiyazhagan, A Vernika, A Andrea, S Tarik, A Gnanavelbabu7, "Integrating lean and agile practices for achieving global sustainability goals in Indian manufacturing industries",Technological Forecasting and Social Change, published by Elsevier. Vol. 171, pp. 120982(2021).

Papers Publishes in International Conferences : 36

1. Gnanavelbabu A, Prabhaharan P, Jerald J and Noorul Haq A, “Particle swarm optimization for scheduling of machines and AGVs in FMS”, Proceedings of International conference on Advances in Manufacturing Technology, IIT Madras, Feb-2008. pp.86.

2. Gnanavelbabu A, Noorul Haq A and Jerald J, “ Multi objective scheduling of jobs, AGVs and AS/RS in FMS using Sheaf Flock Heridity Algorithm”, Proceedings of International conference on Advances in Manufacturing Technology, IIT Madras, Feb-2008. pp.87.

3. Gnanavelbabu A, Noorul Haq A and Jerald J, "Multi objective scheduling of jobs, AGVs and AS/RS in FMS using Sheaf Flock Heridity Algorithm, International conference on Advances in Manufacturing Technology" Proceedings of International level conference on Advances in Manufacturing Technology, organised by IIT Madras, Inda from 01-Feb-2008.

4. Gnanavelbabu A, Jerald J, Prabhaharan P and Noorul Haq A, “Scheduling Optimization of Machines and AGVs in Flexible Manufacturing Systems”, Proceedings of International conference on Digital Factory, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Aug-2008. pp. 546-553.

5. Noorul Haq A, Gnanavelbabu A, Jerald J, Asokan P and Narendar K, “Simultaneous scheduling of machines and AGVs by using AIS”, Proceedings of The 6th International Conference on manufacturing Research 08, Brunel University, West London, September-2008, pp. 749-757.

6. Gnanavelbabu A, Noorul Haq A and Jerald J, “Artificial Immune system based scheduling for Machines and Material Handling Systems in FMS”, Proceedings of 2nd International and 23rd All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research Conference, IIT madras, Dec 2008; p.51-57.

7. Gnanavelbabu A, Jerald J and Noorul Haq A, “Multi objective scheduling of Machines and Material Handling Systems in FMS Environment”, Proceedings of International Conference on Supply chain Management and Information Systems, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Dec 2008. pp. 696-703.

8. Gnanavelbabu A, Dhivya S, and Noorul Haq A, “Scatter search for Multi Objective Scheduling Machines and AGVs in Flexible Manufacturing Systems”, Proceedings of International conference on Advances in Industrial Engineering Applications, Anna University, Chennai, Jan 2010; pp. 29.

9. Venkatesan N, Muruganandam N, Bhaskar GB and Gnanavelbabu A, "A Critical review on Nano clay related polymer composite material",Proceedings of International level conference on Futuristic Trends in Mechanical Engineering, organised by Thiruvalluvar College of Engg and Tech, Vandavasi, India from 28-Jan-2012 to 29-Jan-2012.

10. Rambabu D, Bhaskar GB, Gnanavelbabu A and Ratnakar, “Development of an Algorithm for Nesting with Common Cut Methodology Using Identity Coordinate Function”, Proceedings of International Conference on Futuristic Trends in Mechanical Engineering, ICFTME 2012, Thiruvalluvar College of Engg and Tech, Vandavasi, January 28th -29th, 2012.

11. Venkatesan N, Muruganandam N, Bhaskar GB and Gnanavelbabu A, “A Critical review on Nano clay related polymer composite material”, Proceedings of International Conference on Futuristic Trends in Mechanical Engineering, ICFTME 2012, Thiruvalluvar College of Engg. and Tech, Vandavasi, January 28th -29th , 2012.

12. Rambabu D, Lenin A, Bhaskar GB and Gnanavelbabu A, “Design and Optimization of Material Selection through the Integration of Enterprise Planning and Product Lifecycle Management”, (2013), Proceedings of International Conference on Engineering Materials and Processes, Tagore Engineering College, pp 283-287.

13. Senthilnathan D, Gnanavelbabu A, Bhaskar GB and Gopinath KGS, “Characterization of Glass Fibre – Coconut Coir– Human Hair Hybrid Composites”, (2013), Proceedings of International Conference on Engineering Materials and Processes, Tagore Engineering College, May-2013, pp 404-409.

14. Panneerdhass R and Gnanavelbabu A, “Fatigue and Creep Life Prediction for Composite Material Using FEA”, (2013), Proceedings of International Conference on Engineering Materials and Processes, Tagore Engineering College, pp 427-436.

15. Arunagiri P, Gnanavelbabu A and Bhaskar GB, “Redesign of Manufacturing Process flow for UPCR Pump housing in Automobile Industry to Improve Productivity through Lean Production Systems”, Proceedings of International Conference on Engineering Materials and Processes, Tagore Engineering College, May-2013, pp 464-468.

16. Venkatesan N, Bhaskar GB, Poyyathappan K and Gnanavelbabu A, “Effect of Nanoclay (MMT) on Mechanical Properties of High Density Polyethylene Nanocomposites”, Proceedings of International Conference on Engineering Materials and Processes, Tagore Engineering College, May-2013, pp 568-571.

17. Sankar M, Gnanavelbabu A, Manikandan SK and Tamilarasan V, “Multi Objective Optimization of Micro Electro Chemical Optimization Process”, (2013), Proceedings of International Conference on Green Technology in Engineering and Applied Sciences, APEC, GTME 95.

18. Javed Syed Ibrahim S, Rajkumar K and Gnanavelbabu A, Panneerdhass R, “Mechanical, Thermal and Microstructural Properties of Microwave Processed Luffa-Epoxy Natural Fibre Composite” Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Design and Manufacturing (ICAD&M'14), Dec 5-7, 2014, pp.1813-1816.

19. Rajkumar K, Javed Syed Ibrahim S, Panneerdhass R and Gnanavelbabu A, “Effects of Nano-Graphite Addition on Luffa-Epoxy Natural Fibre Composite” Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Design and Manufacturing (ICAD&M'14), Dec 5-7, 2014, pp.1817-1821.

20. Panneerdhass R, Gnanavelbabu A, Javed Syed Ibrahim S and Rajkumar K, “Preparation, Properties and machinability Study of Groundnut Shell-Broom Fibre-Reinforced Epoxy Composite” Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Materials, Manufacturing and Applications (AMMA 2015), April 9-11, 2015, pp.433.

21. Muthazhagan C , Gnanavelbabu A, Rajkumar K and Santosh S “Tribological studies on solid lubricant concentration in aluminium boron carbide composites” Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Materials, Manufacturing and Applications (AMMA 2015), April 9-11, 2015, pp.580.

22. Senthil R and Gnanavelbabu A, “Prediction of forming limit diagram of AZ61A Mg alloy sheet” Proceedings of International Conference on Materials, Design and Manufacturing Process (ICMDM2016), February 17-19, pp. 342-347.

23. Pandiayaraj P, Gnanavelbabu A and Saravanan P, “Synthesis of MgO nanoparticles using Sol gel method for porous wick structure of flat plate heat pipe” Proceedings of International Conference on Materials, Design and Manufacturing Process (ICMDM2016), February 17-19, pp. 553-556.

24. Sankar M, Gnanavelbabu A, Rajkumar K and Thushal N A, “Electrolytic concentration effect on the abrasive assisted electrochemical machining of aluminium-boron” Proceedings of International Conference on Materials, Design and Manufacturing Process (ICMDM2016), February 17-19, pp. 601-604.

25. Rajkumar K, Poovazhagan I, Thushal N A and Gnanavelbabu A, “Experimental studies of wire electrical discharge machining on the aluminium / (SiC + B4C) nano composite” Proceedings of International Conference on Materials, Design and Manufacturing Process (ICMDM2016), February 17-19, pp. 610-614.

26. Arunkumar A, Baskaran R and Gnanavelbabu A, “Optimizing the process parameters of friction stir welding for joining dissimilar aluminium alloys AA5083 and AA6061” Proceedings of International Conference on Materials, Design and Manufacturing Process (ICMDM2016), February 17-19, pp. 615-620.

27. Prasanna Venkatesan S, Baskaran R and Gnanavelbabu A, “Optimization of friction Welding parameters for joining Aluminium Alloy7075-T6 and stainless steel AISI304” Proceedings of International Conference on Materials, Design and Manufacturing Process (ICMDM2016), February 17-19, pp. 621-626.

28. Senthilnathan D, Gnanavelbabu A and K.Rajkumar, “Assessment of open central hole on the stress concentration factor of glass fibre-coconut coir-human hair hybrid composite” Proceedings of International Conference on Materials, Design and Manufacturing Process (ICMDM2016), February 17-19, pp. 627-632.

29. Sunil R, Gnanavelbabu A, Rajkumar K and Muthazhagan C, “Assessment of wear performance on AA6061-B4C-nanographite hybrid composite” Proceedings of International Conference on Materials, Design and Manufacturing Process (ICMDM2016), February 17-19, pp. 633-637.

30. Arunagiri P and Gnanavelbabu A, “Identification of major contributing factors for the Transportation waste using Binary Logistics Regression”, Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Advanced Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (ICAETSD), Feb 19-20,Vol 3, pp 67-70.

31. Saravanan P, Gnanavelbabu A and Dinsha Sadhanandhan, “A New Efficient Method for Test Data Compression: 2nd Reduced Pattern Run-Length”, Proceedings of 2016 International Conference on Innovations in Information, Embedded and Communications Systems (ICIIECS), March 17-18, pp 497-501.

32. Ayyanar S, Gnanavelbabu A and Loganathan P, “Tribology studies and mechanical properties of LM25 with dual reinforcement SiCp & Grp”, Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Materials & Manufacturing(ICAMM), December 8-10, 2017.

33. Gnanavelbabu A, Baskaran R, Rajkumar K and Saravanan P, ‘Reliability and life data analysis of tungsten carbide tool for the EN24 steel turning process under accelerated tool wear test’ Proceedings of International Conference on Recent Innovations In Production Engineering - RIPE 2017, organised by Department of Production Technology, MIT Campus, Anna University, Chennai , India from24-Mar-2017 to 25-Mar-2017.

34. Pandiayaraj P, Gnanavelbabu A and Saravanan P, ‘Synthesis And Experimental Analysis of Novel TiO2-Nanographene Nano Fluids for Thermal Enhancement In Flat Plate Heat Pipes’ Proceedings of International Conference on Recent Innovations In Production Engineering - RIPE 2017, organised by Department of Production Technology, MIT Campus, Anna University, Chennai , India from March 24-25, 2017.

35. Rajkumar K, Sabarinathan P, Muthukumar S and Gnanavelbabu A, ‘Process Optimization of wire Electro Chemical Machining of Aluminium/titanium di-Boride composite using Response Surface Methodology’ Proceedings of International Conference on Recent Innovations In Production Engineering - RIPE 2017, organised by Department of Production Technology, MIT Campus, Anna University, Chennai , India from March 24-25, 2017.

36. Rajkumar K, Saigopal Vasudevan, Gokulkannan S and Gnanavelbabu A, ‘Wire cut electric discharge machining of AA6061-CNT- boron carbide hybrid composite’ Proceedings of International Conference on Recent Innovations In Production Engineering - RIPE 2017, organised by Department of Production Technology, MIT Campus, Anna University, Chennai , India from March 24-25, 2017.

Paper Published in National Conferences : 11

1. Gnanavelbabu A, Jerald J and Noorul Haq A, “Multi objective scheduling of jobs, AGVs and AS/RS in FMS using Artificial Immune System”, Proceedings of National conference on Emerging trends in Engineering and Sciences, Bannari Amman Institute of Tech., Dec-2007, pp. 229-239.

2. Noorul Haq A, Munikumar J, Gnanavelbabu A and Jerald J, “Scheduling of machines and AGVs in FMS using Sheep Flock Heredity Algorithm, Proceedings of National Conference on Recent Advances in Manufacturing Management, Annamali University, Feb 2008.

3. Venkatesan N, Fredric J, Vigneshan S, Kalaiarasu R, Bhaskar G B, Gnanavelbabu A, “Mechanical Behavior of Various Volume Fractions of High Density Polyethylene Nanoclay Composite, Proceedings of National Conference on Research Trends In Mechanical Engineering, NCRTME'12 , Vel’s University, Chennai. April 11, 2012.

4. Rambabu D, Senthil Rajan U, Vasanthan KP, Bhaskar G.B and Gnanavelbabu A, “Modeling of Heavy Vehicle Break Drum through Static and Thermal Analysis using CAE”, Proceedings of National Conference on Fascinating Advancements In Mechanical Engineering "FAME 2013", RMK College of Engineering and Technology, March-2013, pp 154-158.

5. Venkatesan N, Babu S, Jaheer Hussain S, Ashokraj, Bhaskar G.B, and Gnanavelbabu A, "Important Mechanical Properties in High Density Polyethylene Nano Composite", Proceedings of National Conference on Fascinating Advancements In Mechanical Engineering "FAME 2013", RMK College of Engineering and Technology, March 2013, pp 185-188.

6. Saigopal Vasudevan, Subbiah N, Sam Kamal B, Siva Sankar, Rajkumar K and Gnanavelbabu A, “Wire cut electric discharge machining of AA6061-CNT-Boron carbide Hybrid composite”, Proceedings of National Conference on Processing and Characterization of Advanced Engineering Materials “NCPCAEM-2016” May 2016, pp. 13.

7. Raghavan S P, Rajkumar K, Gnanavelbabu A, “Optimisation of abrasive water jet machining of Titanium by controlling kerf quality characteristic”, Proceedings of National conference on Processing and Characterization of Advanced Engineering Materials “NCPCAEM-2016” May 2016,pp. 13.

8. Thushal N A, Rajkumar K, Gnanavelbabu A, “Processing and Characterization of Aluminium/Titanium Diboride Metal Matrix Composite”, Proceedings of National conference on Processing and Characterization of Advanced Engineering Materials “NCPCAEM-2016” May 2016,pp. 32.

9. Sunil R, Gnanavelbabu A, Rajkumar. K and Varun K A, “Accelerated wear and life characteristics of AA6061- B4C-CNT Composite ” Proceedings of National conference on Processing and Characterization of Advanced Engineering Materials “NCPCAEM-2016” May 2016,pp. 36.

10. Ayyanar S, Gnanavelbabu A and Logananthan P, “Tribology studies and mechanical properties of Pure Al reinforcement Solid Lubricants”, Proceedings of National conference on Processing and Characterization of Advanced Engineering Materials “NCPCAEM-2016” May 2016.

11. Sabarinathan P, Panneerdhass R, Rajkumar K, Gnanavelbabu A, “Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Luffa Cylindrica and Flax Reinforced Hybrid Polymer Composite”, Proceedings of National conference on Processing and Characterization of Advanced Engineering Materials “NCPCAEM-2016” May 2016,pp. 51.

Workshop/ Shortterm Course/ FDTP/ Summer School Attended : 31

1. Attended two day workshop on “Recent Trends in manufacturing & Materials” under TEQIP Community services during 6th&7th January 2006, Organized by Department of Production Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli-620 015.

2. Attended three day workshop on “Metal Forming and Powder Metallurgy” under TEQIP Community services from 28th-30th January 2008, Organized by Department of Production Engineering, National institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli-620 015.

3. Attended a short term course on “Metallurgy and Materials: Today and Tomorrow” Sponsored by AICTE – QIP during 11th-15th February 2008, Organized by Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, NIT, Tiruchirappalli-620 015.

4. Attended a short term course on “Advanced Tools and Techniques for Research in Engineering problems” Sponsored by AICTE – QIP from 25th–29th February 2008, Organized by Department of Production Engineering, NIT, Tiruchirappalli-620 015.

5. Attended a short term course on “Laser Processing of Materials” under TEQIP Community services during 6th&7th March 2008, Organized by Department of Production Engineering, National institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli-620 015.

6. Attended two day workshop on “Applications of Information Technology Tools in Manufacturing” during 11th&12th March 2008, Organized by Department of Production Engineering, National institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli-620 015.

7. Attended one day workshop on “X-Ray Diffraction Analysis (XRD) & Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)” Organized under Technical Education Quality Improvement Program (TEQIP), Community Services on 15th march 2008, Organized by Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology, Tirucy -15.

8. Attended a summer school on “Advances in Materials Processing” Sponsored by MHRD- AICTE from 30th June - 9th July 2008, Organized by Department of Production Engineering, National institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli-620 015.

9. Attended a short term course on “Weldability of Advanced Materials & Newer Joining Techniques” Sponsored by AICTE – QIP during 29th Jan -3rd July 2009, Organized by Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, NIT, Tiruchirappalli-620 015.

10. Attended a Faculty Development Training Program on “Applied Hydraulics and Pneumatics” during 7th-13th of June 2012, Organized by Department of Production Technology, Madras institute of Technology, Anna University, Chennai 600 025.

11. Attended a National Seminar titled “Alternate Fuels” on 25th February 2012, Organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Vels University, Chennai 600 117.

12. Attended a Two day workshop on “Recent Trends in Manufacturing Processes” on 7th and 8th of August 2012. Organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tagore Engineering College, Chennai 600 048.

13. Attended a National Seminar titled “Computational Fluid Dynamics” on 22nd September 2012, Organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Vels University, Chennai 600 117.

14. Attended a Faculty Development Training Program on “Engineering Materials and Metallurgy” during 5th-11th of December 2012, Organized by Department of Production Technology, Madras institute of Technology, Anna University, Chennai 600 025.

15. Attended a Faculty Development Training Program on “Automotive Electrical and Electronics” during 10th-16th of June 2013, Organized by Department of Automobile Engineering, Madras institute of Technology, Anna University, Chennai 600 025.

16. Attended a Faculty Development Training Program on “Automotive Electrical and Electronics” during 10th-16th of June 2013, Organized by Department of Automobile Engineering, Madras institute of Technology, Anna University, Chennai 600 025.

17. Attended a short term course on “UGC sponsored short term course on New Materials Their Characterization and Applications” Sponsored by UGC during 9th -10rd October 2014, Organized by Centre for Nanoscience and technology, Crystal growth center & Department of mechanical Engineering, Anna university, Chennai 600025.

18. Attended a Two day workshop on “Advanced metrology in Manufacturing Engineering” on 30th and 31th of October 2014. Organized by Department of Manufacturing Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy, Chennai 600 025.

19. Attended a IT Champion Training Program on “ saksham-IT Champion Training program” during 15th-20th of December 2014, Organized by saksham, Microsoft at Anna University Chennai-600025.

20. Attended a Faculty Development Training Program on “ME-6402 – Manufacturing Technology II” during 8th-14th of December 2014, Organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, Chennai 600 025.

21. Attended a Two day workshop on “Green manufacturing concepts (GMC-2015)” on 16th and 17th of February 2015. Organized by Department of Production Technology, Madras institute of Technology campus, Chennai 600 044.

22. Attended a Two day workshop on “Advanced characterization techniques of materials” on 23th and 24th of February 2015. Organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering Guindy, Chennai 600 025.

23. Attended a Two day workshop on “Trends in Non-Destructive Evaluation of weldments” on 9th and 10th of March 2015. Organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Anna university, Chennai 600 025.

24. Attended a TEQIP II Sponsored Two week Faculty Development Training Program on “Advanced Manufacturing Process for Automobiles (AMPA2015)” during 20th May to 2nd June 2015, Organized Department of Automobile Engineering, BIT Campus, Anna University, Trichy 620 024.

25. Attended a Faculty Development Training Program on “ME-6404 – Thermal Engineering” during 14th-20th of December 2015, Organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College of Engineering Villupuram, Anna University, Chennai 600 025.

26. Attended a Faculty Development Training Program on “ME-6504 – Metrology and Measurements” during 30th may to 5th of June 2016, Organized by Department of Production Technology, Madras Institute of Technology campus, Chennai 600 044.

27. Attended a Faculty Development Training Program on “ME-6503 – Design of Machine Elements” during 13th-20th of June 2016, Organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai 602 105.

28. Attended a Quality improvement and training program on “Student Evaluation and Question Paper Setting” during 21st-23rd of September 2016, Organized by National Institute of Technical Teachers Training Chennai at CEG Anna University, Chennai 600 025.

29. Attended a one day workshop on “ Surface and Form Measurements” during 12th Jan of 2017, Organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, CEG Anna University, Chennai 600 025.

30. Attended a Short term course on “Green Techniques for Sustainable Construction through ICT” during 06th-10th of February 2017, Organized by National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research, Chandigarh -160019.

31. Attended a National level Short Course on "ME-6503 – Design of Machine Elements" during from 17-May-2017 to 23-May-2017, organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College of Engineering, Panruti 607 106.

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