Department of Nano Technology


Mr. Lokesh K. S.
Education Details

Degree Institution Specialization University Year
B.E H.M.S Institute of Technology Tumkur Mechanical Engineering Visvesvaraya Technological University 2010
M.Tech KVG College of Engineering Product Design and Manufacturing Visvesvaraya Technological University 2014
Ph.D.(Pursuing) Srinivas Institute of Technology Composite Materials Visvesvaraya Technological University From 2017-
Experience Details

Field Designation Workplace From To
Teaching Lecturer Sri Basaveshwara Institute of Technology, Tiptur 2010 2012
Teaching Assistant Professor Srinivas Institute of Technology,Mangaluru 2014 Till date
Research Ph.D Scholar Srinivas Institute of Technology,Mangaluru 2016 Till date
Subjects Handled

For UG: Elements of Mechanical Engineering, Material Science & Metallurgy, Engineering Economics, Manufacturing Process, Management & Entrepreneurship, Computer Aided Engineering Drawing, Quantum Mechanics & Simulation Techniques , Microfluidics and Nano fluids, Basics of material science and Engineering , Thin films and surface coatings, MEMS & NEMS, Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, Nano composites and Applications , For PG : Automation in Manufacturing Systems, Computer Control of manufacturing systems, Automation and Computer integrated manufacturing, Advanced Materials Processing & Technology
Area of Interest

E-waste Recycling Technology , Polymer Composites , Nanomaterials , Smart materials , Bio- fillers , Machinability studies , Mineral Materials and Processing
Publications in Journals

International Journal
1 Published a Paper in Elsevier -Materials Today for the Paper titled Experimental evaluation of substrate and annealing conditions on ZnO thin films prepared by sol-gel method from the conference proceedings of IconAmma-2018
2 Published a Paper on Research on Combination of Swing Wing with Canard and Tail used in Fighter Aircraft International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE)-Scopus Indexed ISSN: 2277-3878, Volume-8, Issue-2S3, July 2019
3 Published Paper in International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development (IJMPERD)-Scopus Indexed, ISSN(P): 2249-6890; ISSN(E): 2249-8001 Vol. 8, Issue 4, Aug 2018, 881-890, Effect Of Bio- Filler on Tensile And Compressive Behavior Of Bidirectional E-Glass Reinforced With Epoxy Plastics.
4 Published Paper in International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology (IJMET)-Scopus Indexed, Volume 9, Issue 1, January 2018, pp. 327–335, Article ID: IJMET_09_01_035 Determination of Compressive Strength of Graphene Reinforced with Aluminium-7075 Metal Matrix Composites.
5 Published a paper in American Institute of Physics (AIP) Conference Proceedings-2018-Scopus indexed Journal for the Paper titled First Pass Yield Improvement in Fuel Injection Pump Delivery Valve Assembly.
6 Published a paper in American Institute of Physics (AIP) Conference Proceedings-2018-Scopus indexed Journal for the Paper titled Effect of E-waste Rubber on Mechanical Behavior of Glass fiber Reinforced with Epoxy Composites
7 Published Paper in International Journal of Engineering &Information Systems, ISSN: 2000- 000X, Vol.3, Issue 12, December-2019,pp-28-30, Demonstration of Collective and Cyclic Pitch Control of Helicopter Swash Plate
8 Published a Paper in International Journal of Scientific Research in Mechanical and Materials Engineering (IJSRMME), ISSN : 2457-0435, Volume 3 Issue 2, pp. 01-07, March-April 2019 “Assessment of Axial Cramp Resistance of Graphene based Aluminum Nano Composites by Stir Casting Technique”
9 Published a Paper in International Conference on Recent Trends in Arts, Science, Engineering and Technology ISBN: 978-81-939938-3-5 volume-2 2018/12/30,pp-179, Utilization And Mechanical Testing of Scraped Glass Powder Loaded With GFRP Composites.
10 Published a Paper in International Journal of Scientific Research in Mechanical and Materials Engineering (IJSRMME), ISSN : 2457-0435, Volume 3 Issue 2, pp. 01-07, March-April 2019 “Examination of Modulus of Rupture of Fibre mat Bonded with Potential Adhesives”,
11 Published a Paper in International Journal of Scientific Research in Mechanical and Materials Engineering,volume 3 Issue 1, pp. 10-17, January-February 2019.titled Experimental Study on Effect of Silicon Carbide and Graphite particles on Mechanical Behavior of Alluminium-6061 Alloys
12 Published a Paper in International Journal of Scientific Research in Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Volume 3 Issue 1, pp. 18-23, January-February 2019.titled Preparation and Mechanical Testing of E-waste Glass Filled Polymer Composites.
13 Published Paper in International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 05 Issue: 09 | August-2018, p-ISSN: 2395-0072, Preparation and Tensile Strength Evaluation of Synthetic Fibers Sandwiched with Foam Structures.
14 Published Paper in International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 05 Issue: 09 | August-2018, p-ISSN: 2395-0072, Evaluation of Toughness on Varied Thickness of Chopped Strand Mat /PU-foam Sandwich Structures
15 Published a Paper in International Journal of Scientific Research in Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Volume 2 | Issue 4 | sep-October, 2018 Page No:29-35 titled Study on Processing and Axial loading Conditions of Light weight Materials.
16 Published a Paper in International Journal of Scientific Research in Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Volume 2 | Issue 3 | July-august, 2018 Page No:29-35 titled Impact of Modified Thickness on Flexural Modulus of PU-Foam /CSM Glass Fabric Sandwich Panels.
17 Published Paper in International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e- ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 05 Issue: 08 | August-2018, p-ISSN: 2395-0072, Synthesis and Study on Effect of Thickness on 3-point Bending Strength of Sandwich Composites.
18 Published Paper in International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e- ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 05 Issue: 06 | June-2018, p-ISSN: 2395-0072, Experimental Study on Effect of Metallic Oxides Mixture on Tribological Behavior of Aluminum Based Metal Matrix Composites
19 Published a Paper in International Journal of Academic Engineering Research (IJAER) ISSN: 2000-001X Vol. 2 Issue 7, July – 2018, Pages: 20-24, Determination of Scratch Resistance of Graphene based Nano Composites.
20 Published a Paper in International Journal of Scientific Research in Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Volume 2 | Issue 1 | June 2018 Page No:11-16 titled Experimental Study on Tribological Characteristics of E-waste filled Fibre Reinforced Plastics.
21 Published a Paper in International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), IJCRT1802727 and Volume 6 | Issue 1 | March 2018 Page No: 302-307 Critical Review On Automobile Applications Of Hybrid Fibre Reinforced Plastics.
22 Published Paper in International Journal of. Advances in Scientific Research and Engineering (ijasre). E-ISSN : 2454-8006. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.7324/IJASRE.2018.32624. Volume 4, Issue 3. March - 2018 www.ijasre.net. Page 20. Effect of E-waste Rubber on Wear Behaviour of Glass fibre. Reinforced with Epoxy Composites.
23 Published Paper in American Journal of Aerospace Engineering. Vol. 5, No. 1, 2018, pp. 24-29. doi: 10.11648/j.ajae.20180501.14 Effect of Red Mud Particles on Scratch Resistance of Aluminium Based Metal Matrix Composites.
24 Published Paper in International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology ISSN No:-2456 –2165, Volume 2, Issue 12, December– 2017, Influence of Graphene on Hardness Number of Aluminium-7075 based Metal Matrix Composite.
25 Published Paper in International Journal of Current Trends in Science &Technology; online ISSN;0976-9730,Print ISSN;0976-9498, Fatigue Crack Growth Analysis of a Wing Stiffened Panel
26 Published Paper in International Journal of Engineering &Information Systems, ISSN: 2000- 000X, Vol.1, Issue 05, july-2017,Effect of tool wear & machinability studies on polymer composites; A Review
27 Published Paper in International Journal of Engineering &Information Systems, ISSN: 2000- 000X, Vol.1, Issue 04, june-2017, Evaluation of Mechanical Properties and Wear Characterization of Polymer Composites under Varying Temperature Conditions: A Review
28 Published paper in International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), volume 06, Issue 05, May-2017 with paper entitled “A Review on methods of extraction of various kinds of bio- fuels”
29 Published Paper in International Journal of Engineering &Information Systems, ISSN: 2000- 000X, Vol.1, Issue 02, April-2017. Experimental Investigation of Flexural Strength of E- glass/epoxy Composites.
30 Published paper in International Journal of Engineering sciences & Research Technology, ISSN: 2277-9655, ICAMES-2017 with paper entitled Comparative study on Tensile behavior of E-glass (woven & chopped) fibers reinforced with Epoxy composite.
31 Published paper in International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, ISSN: 2231- 5381, NCAMES-2016 with paper entitled Effect of E-waste filler on tensile and flexural behavior of E-glass/Epoxy composites
32 Published paper in International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, ISSN: 2231-5381, NCAMES-2016 with paper entitled Fabrication of Semi Automatic Feeding Mechanism for Small Scale Poultry Farm.
33 Published paper in International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, ISSN:2231-5381, NCAMES-2016 with paper entitled Review on Experimental Analysis of Pulse Detonation Engine and Its Merits
34 Published paper in International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology (IJERT), Volume 3, Issue 1, NCERAME-2015 with paper entitled Effect of Oxygenated Fuel on Performance & Emission Characteristics of Diesel Engine.
35 Published paper in International Journal of Research in Engineering and Science (IJRES), Volume 3, Issue 2,Feb-2015 with paper entitled Experimental Evaluation of effect of filler on tensile behavior of E- glass/epoxy composites
36 Published paper in Shiv Rudraksha International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering and Management (SRIJAREM), Volume 1, Issue 2,January 2016 with paper entitled A Review on Tribological study and Mechanical Charecterization of E-glass/Epoxy Composites
Paper presented in conferences

Inter National Paper
1 Presented a Paper Titled “Green Synthesis & Characterization of Aluminium Oxide Nanoparticles by Neem Extracts” Advanced Ceramics And Nano Materials For Sustainable Development (Acend-2018) Organized By Indian Ceramic Society Karnataka Chapter Held At Christ University , Bangalore on September 19th-21st,2018
2 Presented a Paper Titled “Synthesis of Aluminium Oxide Nano Particles by Mimosa Pudica Plant Extract” Advanced Ceramics And Nano Materials For Sustainable Development (Acend-2018) Organized By Indian Ceramic Society Karnataka Chapter Held At Christ University , Bangalore on September 19th-21st,2018
3 Presented a Paper Titled “ Experimental Study on Effect of Silicon Carbide and Graphite particles on Mechanical Behaviour of Alluminium-6061 Alloys” Advanced Ceramics And Nano Materials For Sustainable Development (Acend-2018) Organized By Indian Ceramic Society Karnataka Chapter Held At Christ University , Bangalore on September 19th-21st,2018
4 Presented a Paper Titled “Effect of Particle Grain Size on Mechanical Behaviour of E- Glass/Epoxy Composites” Advanced Ceramics And Nano Materials For Sustainable Development (Acend-2018) Organized By Indian Ceramic Society Karnataka Chapter Held At Christ University , Bengaluru on September 19th-21st,2018
5 Presented a paper titled Effect of E-waste Rubber on Mechanical Behaviour of Glass fibre. Reinforced with Epoxy Composites in International Conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering (Etime-2018) held at St.Joseph College of Engineering,Mangaluru.
6 Presented a paper titled First Pass Yield Improvement in Fuel Injection Pump Delivery Valve Assembly in International Conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering (Etime- 2018) held at St.Joseph College of Engineering, Mangaluru.
7 Presented a paper titled Effect of E-waste Rubber on Wear Behaviour of Glass fibre Reinforced with Epoxy Composites in International Conference (ICCMH-2018) held at Manipal Institue of Technoogy,Udupi
8 Presented a paper titled Comparative study on Tensile behavior of E-glass(woven & chopped) fibers reinforced with Epoxy composites in international level conference(ICAMS-2017) Which is held at Malnad College of engineering,Hassan.
9 Presented a paper A Review on Wear Behaviour and Mechanical Characterization of E- glass/epoxy Composites in national level conference (NCETM-2017) Which is held at Sri Madva Vadiraja Institute of Technology,Udupi.
10 Presented a paper titled Effect of E-waste filler on tensile and flexural behavior of E- glass/Epoxy composites in national level conference on Advances in mechanical sciences-20 Which is held at Srinivas Institute Of Technology,Volachil,Mangaluru.
11 Presented a paper titled Fabrication of Semi Automatic Feeding Mechanism for Small Scale Poultry Farm in national level conference on Advances in mechanical sciences-2016 Which is held at Srinivas Institute Of Technology,Volachil,Mangaluru.
12 Presented a paper titled CFD Simulation of Centrifugal Blower Using ANSYS CFX in national level conference on Advances in mechanical sciences-2016 Which is held at Srinivas Institute Of Technology,Volachil,Mangaluru.
13 Presented a paper titled Review on Experimental Analysis of Pulse Detonation Engine and Its Merits in national level conference on Advances in mechanical sciences-2016 Which is held at Srinivas Institute Of Technology,Volachil,Mangaluru.
14 Presented paper in National Level conference on topic “Mechanical Characterization and study on wear Behaviour of E-glass/Epoxy composites using Wollastonite filler”
Workshop/Seminar attended/Guest lectures delivered

1 Association of North America Higher Education International (ANAHEI) invited to talk on the first Think Tank on Education (EDU-2030) on May 21, 2019
2 Participated in Webinar session on Engineering your Dream Career; Aspiring Academics talk by Katherine T.Faber California Institute of technology organized by ASM international on 12/2/2020
3 Invited speaker in International Conference on Present Scenario of Technology and Sciences(PSTS-2020) on dated 8-9 August 2020
4 Attended a webinar on how failure analysis is impacted by additive manufacturing conducted by ASM International organization.
5 Attended a webinar on How to conduct standard compliant analysis of non metallic inclusions in steel conducted by ASM International organization.
6 Attended a webinar on Chemical micro-analyzer quick element analysis at micrometer scale conducted by ASM International organization.
7 Attended a webinar on Design of selection type items and prevalidation conducted by manipal academy of global research
8 Attended a webinar on how to chose and get most out if your IP search partner in 2020 conducted by sagacious International patent organization.
9 Attended Two-days AICTE sponsored Faculty Development Program on Accreditation process for NBA Jointly organized by RVCE Bangalore conducted at Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangaluru on 13 -14/01/2020
10 Attended Two-days National Level workshop Advances in Machining Processes-AIMP 2018 sponsored by Department of Mechanical Engineering , Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangaluru on 17 & 18 August-2018.
11 Attended one day workshop An AICTE MODEL CURICULLUM sponsored by VTU Belagavi which held at Sahyadri College of Engineering, Mangaluru on 19-5-18.
12 Attended Two days Faculty Development Program On Psycho-Pedagogy in Class Rooms Conducted by Internal Quality Assurance(IQAC) held at Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangaluru in 2017
13 Attended one day workshop An Orientation Programme for College faculty called Prajna’16 organized by Ramakrishna Math, Mangaluru on 2nd September -2016.
14 Attended 2 days workshop on Advanced Materials organized by department of Mechanical Engineering in 2 held at Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangaluru in 2017
15 Attended a webinar on How to conduct standard compliant analysis of nonmetallic inclusions in steel conducted by ASM International organization on 16-06-2020
16 Attended a webinar on Chemical micro-analyzer quick element analysis at micrometer scale conducted by ASM International organization on 30-06-2020.
17 Attended a webinar on Design of selection type items and prevalidation conducted by Manipal academy of global research on 27-01-2020
18 Attended a webinar on how to choose and get most out if your IP search partner conducted by sagacious international patent organization on 20-02-2020.
19 Attended Two-days National Level workshop Advances in Machining Processes-AIMP 2018 sponsored by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangalore on 17 & 18 August-2018.
20 Attended one day workshop An AICTE MODEL CURICULLUM sponsored by VTU Belagavi which held at Sahyadri College of Engineering, Mangalore on 19-5-18.
21 Attended Two days Faculty Development Program on Psycho-Pedagogy in Class Rooms Conducted by Internal Quality Assurance (IQAC) held at Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangalore in 2017
22 Attended one day workshop An Orientation Programme for College faculty called Prajna’16 organized by Ramakrishna Math, Mangalore on 2nd September -2016
23 Attended 2 days’ workshop on Advanced Materials organized by department of Mechanical Engineering in 2 held at Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangalore in 2017
24 Participated one day workshop on “Intellectual Property and Innovation Management in knowledge Era” organized by NRDC which is held at KVG College of engineering on 2014, Sullia, D.K.
25 Attended one day workshop on Rapid prototyping and Manufacturing technologies organized in association with Additive Manufacturing Society of India (AMSI) which is held at KVG College of engineering on 2014, Sullia, D. K
Patents & Books

1 Granted with Australian Patent for the titled waste management systems with application bearing number -2021103711
2 Published a patent titled Super-Hydrophobicity of Areca leaf sheath used for water repellent and other related applications thereby-202241046336
3 Filed Indian Patent titled A Bullet-Proof Vest and Its Composition Thereof” bearing application number-202041025545
4 Published a Book Titled “Processing Techniques and Property Evaluation of Sandwich Composites-Principles and Processing Methods of Polymers” with ISBN; 9786203196214, Lambert Academic Publisher, Germany
5 Published a Book Titled “Polymer Technology-Principles and Processing Methods of Polymers” with ISBN; 9786200441225, Lambert Academic Publisher, Germany
6 Published a Text Book Titled “Nano Tribology and Fracture Mechanics” with ISBN (eBook); 9783668864443, ISBN (Book); 9783668864450, GRIN Verlag. Germany
7 Published a Book elaboration titled “Redmud Composite” with ISBN (eBook); 9783668853584, ISBN (Book); 9783668853591, GRIN Verlag, Germany
8 Published a Book Titled “Basics of Nano composites” with ISBN; 9786139447275, Lambert Academic Publisher, Germany.
9 Published a Text Book titled “Advanced Materials” with ISBN (eBook); 9783668875906, ISBN(Book); 9783668875913, GRIN Verlag, Germany
Projects Guided

1 B.E projects 15
Membership in professional bodies

1 Member of international Association of online engineering (Membership No;11281)
2 Member of International Association of Engineers. (Membership No:210711)
3 Member of International Institute of Engineers
4 Member of International Management Research & Technology Consortium-USA (Membership No:NA2315646)
5 Member of International Economics Development &Research Center (Membership No: 90081166)
6 Member of International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM) -Membership number -886201913761
7 Member of International Research Engineers & Doctors. (Membership No: AM101000581927)
8 Member of Institute for Engineering Research and publication (IFERP) with Professional Membership Number; PM1803788
9 Member of Agriculture Information & Discussion Forum with Life Time Membership ID: 81519955
Departmental Responsibilities

1 Department member of NAAC Criterion 2
2 College sub-committee in charge for NAAC Criterion 2.4
3 Placement Co-Ordinator for Aeronautical and Automobile Engineering
4 Department Association Co-Ordinator
5 Department member of IIC
6 Internship Coordinator
7 Member of Hostel Committee
8 Department member for NIRF
Awards/Achievements

1 Young Researcher Award-2018 for The Remarkable Contribution In The Field Of Polymer Composites, Nano Fillers And Advanced Material Processing And Technology From The International Institute Of Organized Research
2 Received the Best Research Scholar Award for the Year 2018 for Futuristic and Outstanding Best Practices in the Field of Education from DK International Research Foundation.
3 Received the Bona fide Researcher Award dated 18-19/Jan-2020 from the VD Good Tech Organization bearing the profile ID;VD00536
4 Recipient of Green Thinkers Award in the category of International Distinguished Researcher category of awards-2020
Contact Details

Email ID(Official) lokeshvijay@sitmng.ac.in
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