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Dr. Jithesh K
Dr. Jithesh K
Associate Professor

Dr. Jithesh K is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Department, where he has served since 01/02/2022. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering (AMIE) in Mechanical Engineering from The Institution of Engineers (India) in 2008, followed by a Master's degree (M.Tech) in Integrated Design and Manufacturing from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore in 2010. He obtained his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore in 2021.

Dr. Jithesh K’s research interests are focused on Welding, Thermal spray coating, hot corrosion, Additive manufacturing, etc. He has shared his expertise by publishing 6 research papers in various international journals and Conferences. Dr. Jithesh K has a wealth of experience in teaching& research having devoted 14 years to educating students. He has also conducted expert classes and workshops in Engineering Graphics, Manufacturing Processes, Internal Combustion Engines and Quality Engineering and Management systems.

Furthermore, Dr. Jithesh K has participated in over 30 workshops and conferences. He has contributed to the academic community by serving as an evaluator for paper presentations at Young Innovators Technical Summits. His research proposal was shortlisted for APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University funding under the Research Seed Money program. In 2023, he got CERD funding from KTU for the student project he supervised, titled “3D Printing Filament from Waste Plastic.”

Qualification details
DEGREE INSTITUTION/UNIVERSITY YEAR
Ph.D. Vellore Institute of Technology 2021
M.Tech in Integrated Design and Manufacturing Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore 2010
AMIE: Mechanical Engineering The Institution of Engineers (India) 2008

 

• Jithesh, K. and Arivarasu, M., (2019), ‘An investigation on hot corrosion and oxidation behavior of cobalt-based superalloy L605 in the simulated aero-engine environment at various temperatures’, Materials Research Express 6(12), 126530. 

• Jithesh, K., Ram Prabhu, T., Anant, R.V., Arivarasu, M., Srinivasan, A., Mishra, R.K. and Arivazhagan, N., (2019), ‘An Overview of Quasicrystal Reinforced Magnesium Metal Matrix Composites’, Materials Science Forum Trans Tech Publications Ltd. (Vol. 969, pp. 218-224).

• Jithesh, K. and Arivarasu, M., (2020), ‘Comparative studies on the hot corrosion behavior of air plasma spray and high velocity oxygen fuel coated Co-based L605 superalloys in a gas turbine environment’, International Journal of Minerals Metallurgy and Materials 27(5), 649.

• Jithesh, K, Arivarasu M, Nageswara Rao M, (2020), ‘Studies on Oxidation Behaviour of Cobalt Based Superalloy 605’ International Conference on Advances in Materials Processing & Manufacturing Applications (pp. 155-163). Springer, Singapore.

• Jithesh, K., et al. (2021), ‘Hot corrosion performance of bare and pulsed current welded Fe-based A-286 alloy in chlorine and sulphur environment’, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering: 09544089211043414.

  • CERD funding from APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University for the student project titled “3D Printing Filament from Waste Plastic” supervised by Dr. Jithesh K in 2023
  • 29 Nov-10 Dec, 2011: Participated 2-week ISTE Workshop on “Heat Transfer” at Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore.
  • 14-15 Feb, 2014: Attended National level Seminar on “Manufacturing For Quality and Reliability” at Thejus Engineering College, Thrissur.
  • 09-11 March, 2017: Participated three-day workshop on “Laser Processing of Materials” at NIT Surathkal.
  • 09-10 August, 2017: Attended National workshop on “Advanced Materials Characterisation Techniques” Conducted by IIM Trivendrum.
  • 11-15 December, 2017: Participated in the course (GIAN) of “Welding Metallurgy and Weldability of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals” at IIT Madras.
  • 19-23 October, 2020: Successfully completed the online workshop on Universal Human Value on the theme “Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education” as organized by AICTE.
  • Jan- Feb, 2021: Completed 4-week NPTEL course on “Manufacturing process- Casting & Joining” conducted by IIT Kanpur.
  • 5-9 July, 2021: Successfully completed the AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Online Elementary FDP on “Green Technology and Sustainability Engineering”.
  • 2-6 August, 2021: Successful participation in the FDP on “The Art Gallery of Engineering Graphics” organized by SCT Trivendrum.
  • Jul- Oct, 2021: Completed 12-week NPTEL course on “Fundamentals of manufacturing processes” conducted by IIT Roorkee.
Email Phone Date Of Joining
jitheshk.me[@]adishankara.[ac].[in] 0484-2463825 01-02-2022