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Dr. Nidhin Raj A
Dr. Nidhin Raj A
Associate Professor

Dr NIDHINRAJ A is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Department, where he has served since 27/07/2022. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering (B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering from UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT in 2009, followed by a Master's degree (M.Tech) in INTEGRATED DESIGN & MANUFACTURING from AMRITA VISWA VIDYAPEETHAM, COIMBATORE in 2013. He obtained his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering from AMRITA VISWA VIDYAPEETHAM, COIMBATORE in 2017.

Dr. NIDHIN RAJ ’s research interests are focused on Material Science, Micro-Machining, Coatings, Hybrid manufacturing, Additive manufacturing, Optimisation, Condition monitoring etc. He has shared his expertise by publishing 10 research papers in various International journals and Conferences. Dr. NIDHIN RAJ has a wealth of experience in teaching, research & industry having devoted 10 years to educating students. He has organised a three day Faculty Development (FDP) program funded by Kerala Technological University (KTU). He is an authorised Guide for Ph.D. programmes under KTU. Interested candidates may feel free to contact.

Furthermore, Dr. NIDHIN RAJ has participated in over 10 workshops and conferences held in India & abroad. He is a reviewer for several prestigious International Journals.

Qualification details
DEGREE INSTITUTION/UNIVERSITY YEAR
P.hD. Amrita Viswavidyapeetham 2017
M.Tech in Integrated Design & Manufacturing Amrita Viswavidyapeetham 2013
B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering University of Calicut 2009

 

Journal and conference publications

 

  1. NIDHIN RAJ A and SELLAMUTHU R, “An investigation on the effect of Ni addition on the hardness of Al-Si-Mg alloy”, Published in International conference proceedings on advances in design and manufacturing proceedings (held at NIT Trichy in 2014).

  2. NIDHIN RAJ A and SELLAMUTHU R, “Measurement of the hardness and wear properties of Al alloy with the addition of Ni”, Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vols. 813-814 (2015) pp.190-194., Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland doi: 10.4028/ www. scientific. net/ AMM.813-814.190.

  3. NIDHIN RAJ A and SELLAMUTHU R, “Determination of hardness, mechanical and wear properties of cast Al-Mg-Si alloy with varying Ni addition”, International journal of engineering and applied sciences (2016), ARPN publishers.

  4. Published book with Lap lambert publishers on the title “An investigation on the effect of Ni addition on the properties of Al- Si-Mg alloy”, (2018).

  5. NIDHIN RAJ A, “Impact of solutionising temperature on the microstructure, hardness and tensile strength of Al-6.6Si-0.3Mg- 3Ni alloys”, Materials today proceedings, Elsevier publishers (May-2020). (ISSN 2117-2122)

  6. NIDHIN RAJ A, “Experimental investigation of hot tensile properties of Al-8Si-0.4 Mg alloy with varying Ni addition”, Materials today proceedings, Elsevier publishers (NOV-2020). (ISSN 2214-7853)

  7. NIDHIN RAJ A, “Solutionising Temperature Influence on the Morphological and Mechanical Characteristics of Al–Si–Mg–Ni Hypoeutectic Alloys”, Journal of institution of engineers India (series D), Springer publishers (FEB-2021).(PRINT ISSN 2250- 2122.)(IMPACT FACTOR 1.6)

  8. NIDHIN RAJ A ,” Influence of solutionising time on the dendrite morphology & mechanical behavior of Al-Si-Mg-Ni hypoeutectic alloy”, Silicon, Springer publisher (Oct 2021). (Impact factor 2.6).

  9. NIDHIN RAJ A and SELLAMUTHU R, “An investigation on the effect of Ni addition on the hardness of Al-Si-Mg alloy”, ISBN 978- 93-84743-14-7, Bonfring publishers (2014).

International Conferences

  1. NIDHIN RAJ.A and SELLAMUTHU R, “An investigation on the effect of Ni addition on the hardness of Al-Si-Mg alloy”, ISBN 978- 93-84743-14-7, Bonfring publishers (2014).NIT Trichy

  2. NIDHIN RAJ.A, “Experimental investigation of hot tensile properties of Al-8Si-0.4 Mg alloy with varying Ni addition”, Materials today proceedings, Elsevier publishers (NOV-2020). (ISSN 2214-7853), Amrita school of Engineering, Bangalore,2020.

  3. NIDHIN RAJ.A and SELLAMUTHU R, “Measurement of the hardness and wear properties of Al alloy with the addition of Ni”, Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vols. 813-814 (2015) pp.190-194., Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland doi: 10.4028/ www. scientific. net/ AMM.813-814.190. ICICME,Kancheepuram(2014).

  1. Organised a three day KTU funded FDP in “Additive manufacturing”.

  2. Ph.D. Guideship under KTU

  3. Published 9 research papers in prestigious International journals and Conferences.

  4. Served as a reviewer for 5 international journals, contributing to the advancement of research in Manufacturing.

  5. Conducted expert classes and workshops in Machining, sharing knowledge and skills with students and professionals.

  6. Collaborated with industry partners to develop innovative solutions for real-world problems.

  7. Mentored 16 graduate students who have gone on to successful careers in academia and industry.

Research Interests:

  1. Material Science

  2. Micro-Machining

  3. Coatings

  4. Hybrid manufacturing

  5. Additive manufacturing

  6. Optimisation

  7. Condition monitoring

Email Phone Date Of Joining
nidhinraj.me[@]adishankara.[ac].[in] 0484-2463825 27-07-2022