Dr. S. Karthikeyan

Teaching

Educational Background

Work Experience

Lecture Courses

• Fluid Mechanics
• Low speed aerodynamics
• High Speed Aerodynamics
• Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Viscous Flow
• Flight dynamics
• Experimental aerodynamics
• Wind Tunnel Techniques
• Aircraft Materials
• Introduction to manufacturing process
• Aircraft systems and instrumentation
• Engineering Mechanics
• Transport management
• Automotive air pollution and control
• Metrology and Mechanical Measurements
• Diesel Engines
• Aircraft Design Project I and II

Video Lectures, ICT & Online Tools

Video lectures for Low speed aerodynamics, Experimental Aerodynamics, High Speed aerodynamics, Flight Dynamics  coursesuploaded in YouTube. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTaqMkfNRGbTjuBbwaO1iGQ?view_as=subscriber)

Research

Area of Research Interest

• Low Speed Aerodynamics
• Materials Characteristics
• Automobile pollution control

Publication

Book Chapter

International / National Journals

• Karthikeyan, S., Ahmed Dulvi, R. Raghavi, and S. Sai Suresh. “Computational and experimental investigation of aerodynamic characteristics of biologically inspired flapping wings.” In AIP Conference Proceedings, vol. 3037, no. 1. AIP Publishing, 2024.
• Karthikeyan, S., G. Bharath Ajay, N. Raakin Ahamed, and A. Sharun. “Experimental and computational investigation of low Reynolds number aerodynamic characteristics of fixed wings relevant to micro air vehicle (MAVs).” In AIP Conference Proceedings, vol. 3037, no. 1. AIP Publishing, 2024.
• Raja, Thandavamoorthy, Fatimah Oleyan Al-Otibi, Raedah Ibrahim Alharbi, Vinayagam Mohanavel, Palanivel Velmurugan, Selvaraj Karthikeyan, Murugan Perumal, and Nagaraj Basavegowda. “A novel study of biological and structural analysis on Cissus quadrangularis fiber-reinforced CaO particulates epoxy composite for biomedical application.” Journal of Materials Research and Technology 27 (2023): 692-702.
• Karthikeyan.S. V. Muralidharan, “Thermal Mechanical Analysis Of A390 Aluminum Alloy With ZrO₂ Metal Matrix Composites With Various Compositions For IC Engine Piston”, Design Engineering, Vol. Issue 08 pp. 2480-2491, Oct. 2021.
• S. Karthikeyan, S. Praveen, V. Venkata Krishnan, “Design and Analysis of various Rocket CD Nozzle” International Journal Of Science And Innovative Engineering & Technology (IJSIET), May, 2021. ISBN 978-93-81288-22-1
• Karthikeyan, S  Jeyan, J. M. L & Sreekumar, “A. Systematic survey and truth flow analysis of wind tunnel in South India” In AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 2311, No. 1, p. 030033. 2020.
• Karthikeyan, S., R. Karunanithi, Ashoke Ghosh “Investigation on microstructures, mechanical and wear properties of Al 390/ZrO2 composite materials fabricated by P/M method”, Multidiscipline Modeling in Materials and Structures, Vol. 17 No. 1, pp. 149-166.2020.
• Karthikeyan, S., R. Karunanithi, Ashoke Ghosh “Investigation on microstructures, mechanical and wear properties of Al 390/ZrO2 composite materials fabricated by P/M method”, Multidiscipline Modeling in Materials and Structures, 2020 https://doi.org/10.1108/MMMS-10-2019-0180
• Karthikeyan, S., M. Subramanian, Ashoke Ghosh, M. Prashanth, and R. Karunanithi. “Micro hardness and corrosion properties of A390 alloy+ x vol.% zirconium dioxide (ZrO2) composites processed by P/M method.” International Journal of Microstructure and Materials Properties 14, no. 6 (2019): 511-523. (Scopus Indexed, SJR: 0.154 )
• S.Sharanya, S.Karthikeyan, “Classifying Malicious Nodes In Vanets Using Support Vector Machines With Modified Fading Memory’ ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences,171-176Vol. 12, No. 1, January 2017 (SJR: 0.238)

International / National Conferences

• S.Karthikeyan et al    Presented a paper entitled “Comparative analysis of trapezoidal and sweptback wing as oblique flying wings in subsonic flow“ in the International  Conference On “Global conference on  Aeronautical, Aerospace and Mechanical sciences -2024 ”  on May 3-4 2024 held at Global academy of Technology, Bangalore.
• S.Karthikeyan et al  Presented a paper entitled “Design and Analysis of variable Span wings “ in the International  Conference On “Global conference on  Aeronautical, Aerospace and Mechanical sciences -2024”  on May 3-4 2024 held at Global academy of Technology, Bangalore.
• S.Karthikeyan et al   Presented a paper entitled “Non-Destructive Detection of Material Defects in Monel Alloy using Force and Acoustic-Emission Measurements during turning operation” in the International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials and Manufacturing on 29 – 30, December 2023 held at Velalar College of Engineering and Technology, Erode, Tamil Nadu.
• S.Karthikeyan et al  Presented a paper entitled “Machine Vision-based Tool Location and Wear Monitoring in Turning operation: Optical Setup and Image Processing Approaches” in the International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials and Manufacturing on 29 – 30, December 2023.held at Velalar College of Engineering and Technology, Erode, Tamil Nadu.
• S.Karthikeyan et al  Presented a paper entitled “Review of Aerodynamic Efficiency of the Darrieus Rotor Curved- blades used in Vertical Axis Wind Turbine” in the National Conference on Current Trends in  Aerospace Engineering at Jhana Chiluma – 2023  on NOV- 27 , 2023 held at Jain (Deemed to be University) College, Bangalore.
• S.Karthikeyan et al   Presented a paper entitled “Review on Comparison of Compressible and Incompressible Flows Over a NACA Series Airfoils” in the National Conference on Current Trends in  Aerospace Engineering at Jhana Chiluma – 2023  on NOV- 27 , 2023 held at Jain (Deemed to be University) College, Bangalore.
• S.Karthikeyan et al  Presented a paper entitled “Computational and Experimental Investigation of Aerodynamic Characteristics Of Biologically Inspired Flapping Wings in the International  Conference On “Recent Innovation in Science and Technology – 2022”   on 8-9 July, 2022 held at Eranad Knowledge City Technical Campus ,Malappuram, Kerala.
• S.Karthikeyan et al  Presented a paper entitled “Experimental and Computational Investigation Of Low Reynolds Number Aerodynamic Characteristics of Fixed Wing Relevant To Micro Air Vehicle (MAVs)” in the International  Conference On “Recent Innovation in Science and Technology – 2022”   on 8-9 July, 2022 held at Eranad Knowledge City Technical Campus ,Malappuram, Kerala.
• S.Karthikeyan et al  Presented a paper entitled “Computational and Experimental Investigation Of Aerodynamic Characteristics Of Biologically Inspired Flapping Wings”  in the National  Conference On “Jhana Chiluma 2022  on 1- June , 2022 held at Jain (Deemed to be University) College, Bangalore.
• S.Karthikeyan et al  Presented a paper entitled “Experimental and Computational Investigation Of Low Reynolds Number Aerodynamic Characteristics Of Fixed Wing Relevant To Micro Air Vehicle (MAVs)” in the National  Conference On “Jhana Chiluma 2022  on 1- June , 2022 held at Jain (Deemed to be University) College, Bangalore.
• S.Karthikeyan et al  Presented a paper entitled “Design and analysis of various rocket CD nozzle” in 2^nd International Conference On Engineering and Advancement in Technology  organized by Lords Institute of Engineering and Technology Hyderabad on 16-17 July 2021.
• S.Karthikeyan et al  Presented a paper entitled “UAV based Smart wing inspection system” in the National level E-Conference On “Advances In Materials, Manufacturing and Simulation” (AMMS 2020) on November 26-27, 2020 held at Bannari Amman Institute of Science and Technology, Sathya Mangalam , Tamilnadu.
• S.Karthikeyan et al  Presented a paper entitled “EDGE AI Based Ariel Monitoring” in the National level E-Conference On “Advances In Materials, Manufacturing and Simulation” (AMMS 2020) on November 26-27, 2020 held at Bannari Amman Institute of Science and Technology, Sathyamangalam , Tamilnadu.
• S.Karthikeyan et al  Presented a paper entitled “Reformation of Education from Boarding to Broadband” in the international  level E-Conference On “Current Trends And Future Challenges In Education” on 7 to 9 Oct 2020 held at VIT, Chennai
• S.Karthikeyan et al  Presented a paper entitled “Fabrication, Testing and Thermal analysis of Aluminum based metal matrix composite” in Virtual International Conference
  on Emerging Trends In Design, Manufacturing, Materials and Thermal Sciences (ETDMMT-20) organized by school of Mechanical sciences at B S Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai on 24 & 25  Sep- 2020
• S.Karthikeyan et al  Presented a paper entitled “Systematic Survey and Truth Flow Analysis of Wind tunnels In South India” in 3^rd International Conference On Frontiers In Automobile And Mechanical Engineering (Fame 2020) organized by school of mechanical engineering at Satyabhama institute  of science and technology, Chennai on 7-9 August 2020
• S.Karthikeyan et al  Presented a paper entitled “Guru kulam to Kannini kalam.” in the International  level E-Conference on “ New – Gen education learning Blackboard to broadband” on 13 to 17 July 2020 held at Rathinam college of arts and science, Coimbatore.
• S.Karthikeyan et al “Experimental determination of aerodynamics characteristics at various angle of attack for low Reynolds number airfoil” International Conference On Empowering Engineering and Technology on March 12 & 13,2020 held at Parisutham Institute of technology and Science, Thanjavur.
• S.Karthikeyan et al “Effect of milling time on thermal analysis of Aluminum based metal matrix composite” National Conference On Recent Developments In Aerospace & Defense Technology on 21-22 Feb, 2020 held at Hindustan Institute of Technology & science Chennai
• S.Karthikeyan et al “Fabrication, testing and thermal analysis of Aluminum based metal matrix composite.” National Conference On Aerospace Engineering Research on October 4 & 5,2019 held at Chandigarh University Punjab
• S.Karthikeyan et al “Preparation and Analysis of Aluminum Based Metal Matrix Composites Used for Piston Application.” International Conference On Advances In Materials Processing And Characterization (ICAMPC-2019) on Sep 10 & 11,2019 held at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology Sathyamangalam Tamilnadu
• S.Karthikeyan et al “Effect of milling time on corrosion properties of Al 390 alloy + x vol. % ZrO2 composites processed by Powder Metallurgy method.” National Conference On Innovative Trends in Future Engineering and Technology on August 29 & 30,2019 held at Parisutham Institute of technology and Science, Thanjavur
• S.Karthikeyan et al “Tribological behavior of A390alloy + x vol. % ZrO2 composites processed by P/M method” National Conference On Innovative Trends in Future Engineering and Technology on August 29 & 30,2019 held at Parisutham Institute of technology and Science, Thanjavur
• S.Karthikeyan et al “Micro Structural, Mechanical and Wear Behavior of A390alloy + x vol. % ZrO2Composites Processed by P/M Method” International conference of Materials andManufacturing Methods 2019 (MMM19) at National Institute of Technology, Trichy on July 5-7 2019.
• S.Karthikeyan et al “Micro hardness and corrosion properties of Al 390 alloy + x vol. % ZrO2 composites processed by Powder Metallurgy method “ International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Nanomaterials for Sustainable Developed (ACeND- 2018) on Sep 19-21,2018 Held at Chirst University Bangalore.
• S.Karthikeyan et al “Experimental Study On The Effect OfSpan-Wise Injection Of Fluid On A FiniteWing” National Conference On Mechanical, Aeronautical And Civil Engineering (NCMACE-18) on March,28-2018 held at KCG College of Technology, Chennai
• S.Karthikeyan et al “Unsteady Flow around a Triangle Wedge” International Conference on Mechanical, Civil and Material Engineering (ICMCME 2014) held at Phuket, Thailand on July 11-12, 2014.
• S.Karthikeyan et al “Material Selection and Stress Analysis of Turbine Rotor of a Gas Turbine Engine” National Conference (Applications of Advanced quality Methods in Engineering and Technology AAQMENT – 2006) on Feb 23-24, 2006 at Erode Sengunthar Engineering College, Erode, Tamilnadu.

Extension

Consultancy

Projects Proposals Submitted

Related Developmental Activities

Online Certification Courses Completed (NPTEL / MOOC)

Resource Person / Guest Lectures Delivered

FDP / Seminars / Workshops / Training (Organized)

FDP / Seminars / Workshops / Training (Attended)

Industry Institute Interaction

• Interaction with Taneja Aerospace & Aviation Ltd, Bangalore for training, Industrial visit and guided students for Internship.
• Interaction with HAl, NA, ISRO Bangalorefor Industrial visit and guided students for Internship.
• Interaction with 3GICS IIT Madras Research Park for training and guided students for Internship.

Awards & Honors

• Best paper award received for a paper entitled “Design and Analysis of variable Span wings”  in the International Conference On “Global conference on  Aeronautical, Aerospace and Mechanical sciences -2024” on May 3-4, 2022 held at Global academy of Technology, Bangalore.
• Best paper award received for a paper entitled “Computational and Experimental Investigation of Aerodynamic Characteristics Of Biologically Inspired Flapping Wings” in the National Conference On “Jhana Chiluma 2022” on 1- June, 2022 held at Jain (Deemed to be University) College, Bangalore
• Secured the second prize in best paper category in the National Conference on Aerospace Engineering Research on Sep 2019 organized by Chandigarh University, Punjab.
• Secured fourth place in state level aeronautical engineering project competition -2018 organized by Aeronautical society of India (Chennai branch).
• Participated in Guinness Record and obtained certificate for Hi-Five for Polio Eradication during 2013

Additional Responsibilities

Institute Level

• Member & Coordinator – Education Fair & Stall at various places
• Coordinator – Open House Photo Exhibition
• Member of convocation committee

Department Level

• Contribute to Develop the Aerodynamics Lab and CFD lab.
• Department NPTEL Coordinator 
• Class Advisor
• Exam Cell Coordinator 
• Faculty Advisor
• Board of studies Member
• Guest Lecturer In charge
• Industrial Visit In charge
• ISO Coordinator
• Crestech In charge
• DRM coordinator
• DAAC member
• Project coordinator
• Timetable coordinator
• MIS coordinator
• Placement coordinator
• Alumni Coordinator

Professional Membership

• Life member in Aeronautical Society of India (AM6910)
• Member in Institution of Engineers, India (M-1647385)