Dr. L. Poovazhagan
B.E, M.E, Ph.D
Associate Professor - Grade II
Department Of Mechanical Engineering
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| Qualification | B.E Mechanical Engineering (1997), M.E. Manufacturing Engineering (2004), Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering (2014). |
| Institute of Ph.D. | Anna University, Chennai |
| Experience in SSN | Working since September 2013 (11 Years & 4 Months) |
| Experience Prior to SSN | 13 Years & 2 Month in teaching |
| Institutions Worked Previously | Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Pennalur, Sriperumbudur I.F.E.T College of Engineering, Villupuram P.S.B Polytechnic College, Kelambakkam Sri Krishna Polytechnic College, Arakonam |
| Research Interests | Metal Matrix Nanocomposites, Micromachining, Casting, Corrosion Studies, Materials Characterizations. |
| Subjects Taught | Total Quality Management, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Engineering Economics, Process Planning, Micro Manufacturing, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Polymers and Composite Materials, Sustainable Manufacturing Systems. |
| Research Supervision till date | Awarded – 7 Ph.D., Ongoing – 4 Ph.D. |
| Research Output in SSN | 61 publications in journals (SCI/Scopus); 40presentations in Conferences |
| Research output prior to SSN | 03 publications in Journals; 05 presentations in conferences |
| Research Profile | https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=7X37LdkAAAAJ&hl=en |
| Funded Projects | 01 from DST/SERB,01 from SSN Trust. |
| Professional Activity | Published 2 Books and 6 Book Chapters |
| Professional Recognition | Received SSN Best Teacher Award Continuously for 4 Academic Years. Delivered keynote lectures at NITTTR, Chennai. Delivered keynote lectures in AICTE sponsored Faculty Development Programs and Conferences. Invited as a resource person, chief guest, and judge for various academic events organized by other colleges. |
| Administrative Activity | Department PG CAT Coordinator Budget Utilization and Progress. Class Committee Chairman M.E Manufacturing – Autonomous Regulations – Syllabus Core Committee Member NBA – M.E (Manufacturing) Core Committee Member Organized 04 International Conferences, 03 National Conferences, 3 FDPs, and 35 Workshops |
| Personal Interests | Deeply interested in listening to Tamil Melody Songs, like to play and watch cricket, like to travel |
| S.No. | Title | Funding Agency | Project period | Value Rs.Lakhs |
| 1 | Hybrid casting approach for manufacturing Magnesium nanocomposites | DST/SERB/CRG | 2019-2022 (Completed) | 25 Lakhs |
| 2 | Ultrasonication assisted casting of magnesium nanocomposites | SSN Trust | 2017-2019 (Completed) | 2.5 Lakhs |
- Saravanan Krishnamoorthy, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Mariyappan Mahalingam, Parthiban Krishnan, Investigating the impact of laser surface texturing on tribocorrosion and cytocompatibility performance of Mg-Zn-hBN nanocomposites, International Journal of Metalcasting, Volume 1, (1-16), 2024, Springer, Impact Factor 2.6.
- G.R. Ravanneswarran, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, S. Santosh, M. Prem Ananth, Inscription of complex stent profiles on the polished surfaces of NiTiCo shape memory alloys by fiber lasers: Examining the impact of diffuse reflectance, Materials Today Communications 41 (2024) 110408, Elsevier, Impact Factor 3.7.
- Mariyappan Mahalingam, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Gnanavelbabu Annamalai and Parthiban Krishnan, Role of rare earth gadolinium and ZnO nanoparticles on the electrochemical corrosion behavior of mg nanocomposites produced by stir-ultrasonication and squeeze casting, International Journal of Metalcasting/Volume 18, Issue 4 (3563-3579), 2024, Springer, Impact Factor 2.6.
- Kulothungan S, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Sarangapani Palani, and S. Sathiyamurthy, Micro-hexagonal Profile Making on Alloy276 by Fiber Laser: Desirability Approach, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, VOL. 38, NO. 5 (608–617), 2023, Taylor & Francis, Impact Factor 4.1.
- Amith SC and Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Effects of simultaneous rotational ultrasonication and vortex-induced casting technique on particle distribution and grain refinement in AA7075/h-BN nanocomposites, Proc IMechE Part L: J Materials: Design and Applications, 36 (1648-1668) 2022, SAGE, Impact Factor 2.5.
Dr L. Poovazhagan, Published the following book chapters:
- Friction and Wear Study of Laser Surface Textured Ti-6Al-4V Against Cast Iron and Stainless-Steel Using Pin-on-Disc Tribometer, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering Springer (2021), DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-4488-0_71.
- Wire-Cut Electric Discharge Machining on Nickel–Aluminum–Bronze Using Brass Wire Electrode, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering Springer (2021, DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-4745-4_7.
- Microstructure and Abrasive Wear Behavior of Copper–Boron Carbide Nanocomposites, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering Springer (2019), https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-1780-4_6.
- Microstructure Evolution and Mechanical Properties of Al 1050/Al 5083 Laminate Composites Produced by Accumulative Roll Bonding Process, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering Springer (2019), https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-1780-4_4.
- Wire Electrical Discharge Machining Integrity Studies on the Aluminum Nanocomposite, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering Springer (2019), https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-1724-8_50.
- Influence of Tool Electrodes on Machinability of Stainless Steel 420 Using Electrochemical Micromachining Process, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering Springer (2019), https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-1724-8_43.