Dr. K. Sathickbasha

Teaching

Educational Background

Work Experience

Lecture Courses

• Machine Component design
• Transmission System Design
• Solid Mechanics
• Kinematics of Machinery
• Engineering Mechanics
• Engineering Graphics

Research

Areas of Research Interest

• Friction Materials
• Tribology
• Solid Lubricants
• Polymer Composites
• Metal Matrix Composites

Short Term Courses Conducted

• Organized Induction program on “Robotics and Automation” on 15 Dec 2020, for the team leaders of M/s Apollo Tyres Ltd., Oragadam, Chennai.
• Coordinator 5 days STTP on “Basic of friction material Formulation” 24-28 Feb 2020.
• Co-Coordinator for One day workshop on “Friction Materials concepts and Electronic braking System” 28 Aug 2019.
• Conducted “Basic Engineering Mechanics Bridge” course for Lateral Entry Students during June – July 2014 and June – July 2015.

Publications

International Journals:

• K Sathickbasha, P Hariharasakthisudhan, Sivakumar Chandramohan, KJ Nagarajan, FRANCESCO COTILLI, P Balaji, “Tribological Performance of Brake Friction Composites with Sb2O3 Pre-blended with Metal Sulfide”, SAE Technical Papers, 23 Dec 2022. https://doi.org/10.4271/2022-28-0575.
• R Vijay, B Surya Rajan, K Sathickbasha, P Hariharasakthisudhan, D Lenin Singaravelu, S Manoharan, P Balaji, AB Mohamed Ashfaq Ahmed, P Baskara Sethupathi, “Influence of metal sulfide coated steel fibers on the friction and wear performance of brake friction composites”, Tribology International, Volume 176, December 2022, 107924. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2022.107924.
• Nagarajan K. J., Sanjay M. R., Sathick Basha K., Raghav G. R., Ashok Kumar R., Siengchin S., Surya Rajan B., Sabari Nath P., Anish Khan, “Extraction of cellulose nanocrystals from red banana peduncle agro-waste and application in environmentally friendly biocomposite film”, Polymer Composites, Volume43, Issue8, August 2022, Pages 4942-4958. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.26755.
• Surya Rajan B, K Sathickbasha, P Hariharasakthisudhan, C Velmurugan, P Balaji, Francesco Cotilli, KJ Nagarajan, “Synergistic effect of bismuth III sulfide and iron sulfide in the tribological performance of brake friction composite” Surf. Topogr.: Metrol. Prop. 10 025015, 2022, 10.1088/2051-672X/ac6c41.
• Hariharasakthisudhan P, Hariharasudhan T, Karthik S, Sathickbasha K, Rajan SB. Quasi-static compression behavior and microstructure changes in low-cost AA6061 composites. PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART C-JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE. 2021 Dec 29. https://doi.org/10.1177/09544062211055339.
• Sathickbasha Kathar Basha, Ponnarengan Hariharasakthisudhan, Logesh Kamaraj, and Surya Rajan Balachandran. “Evaluation of mechanical properties of novel GLARE laminates filled with nanoclay.” Polymer Composites 42, no. 8 (2021): 4015-4028.
• K. Sathick Basha.,K. J. Nagarajan.,N. R. Ramanujam.,M. R. Sanjay., Suchart. Siengchin.,  B. Surya Rajan.,P. Madhu.,G. R. Raghav., “A comprehensive review on cellulose nanocrystals and cellulose nanofibers: Pretreatment, preparation and characterization”, Polymer Composites, (2021),pp-1-43, doi: 10.1002/pc.25929.              (Received Top Cited article award 2021.)
• Sathickbasha, K., A. S. Selvakumar,  Surya Rajan B, and P. Hariharasakthisudhan. “Multi-metal sulfide pre-blend combination on the tribological performance of the brake friction material”. Industrial Lubrication and Tribology (2020). doi/10.1108/ILT-07-2020-0249/
• Sathickbasha Kathar Basha, Surya Rajan B, Ponnarengan, Hariharasakthisudhan, Logesh Kamaraj, and. “Reusing exhausted alkaline battery powder as reinforcement in AA6061 composites and mechanical characterization.” Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects (2020): 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2020.1795308.
• K. Sathickbasha, Nagarajan, K. J., A. N. Balaji, , N. R. Ramanujam, and R. Ashok Kumar. “Effect of agro waste α-cellulosic micro filler on mechanical and thermal behavior of epoxy composites.” International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (2020). Vol 152,  2020, Pp 327-339. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.02.255.
• K. Sathickbasha, B. Surya Rajan, Hariharasakthisudhan, P., and. “Inspiration of reinforcements, manufacturing methods, and microstructural changes on wear behavior of metal matrix composites—a recent review.” Materials Research Express 7, no. 1 (2020): 012006. https://doi/ /10.1088/2053-1591/ab6918.
•  K. Sathickbasha., Selvaraj, T., P. Hariharasakthisudhan, S. Pandiaraj, , and Noorani Mohamed AB Aslam. “Optimizing the design parameters of radial tip centrifugal blower for dust test chamber application through numerical and statistical analysis.” FME Transactions 48, no. 1 (2020): 236-245. Doi: 10.5937/fmet2001236S.
• K. Sathickbasha, Hariharasakthisudhan, P., B. Surya Rajan, and V. Jeyanthram. “Steady-State Wear Behavior of Multi-Scale Hybrid Composite—AA6061/Al2O3 (µm)/Si3N4 (nm)/Graphite—EN31 Steel Tribo System.” Journal of Tribology 142, no. 1 (2020).https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044853.
• K. Sathickbasha., Nagarajan, K. J., A. N. Balaji, S. and Thanga Kasi Rajan,. “Effect of sulfuric acid reaction time on the properties and behavior of cellulose nanocrystals from Cocos nucifera var-Aurantiaca peduncle’s cellulose microfibers.” Materials Research Express 6, no. 12 (2019): 125333. https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ab5a9d.
• K. Sathickbasha., Logesh, K., P. Hariharasakthisudhan, A. Arul Marcel Moshi, and B. Surya Rajan,. “Mechanical properties and microstructure of A356 alloy reinforced AlN/MWCNT/graphite/Al composites fabricated by stir casting”. Materials Research Express 7, no. 1 (2019): 015004.https://doi.org/ /10.1088/2053-1591/ab587d.
• Sathickbasha K, Selvakumar AS, Sal B, Surja RB. “Effect of steel family fibers on friction and stiction behavior of brake pads”. FME Transactions. 2019;47(4):856-64.     doi: 10.5937/fmet1904856S.
• Sathickbasha K, Selvakumar AS, Balaji MA, Surya Rajan B. “The dual role of metal sulfides as lubricant and abrasive: An interface study in friction composite”. Materials Research Express. 2019 Jan 10. doi: 10.1088/2053-1591/aafd5a.
• Sathickbasha K, Selvakumar AS, Balaji MS, Surya Rajan B., Ahamed MJ. “Tribo Performance of Brake Friction Composite with Stainless Steel Fiber”. In Advances in Materials and Metallurgy 2019 (pp. 159-169). Springer, Singapore. doi: 10.1007/978-981-13-1780-4_17.
• Sathickbasha, K., Surya Rajan B., Balaji, S. and Hariharasakthisudhan, P., 2019. “Development of an automated and dedicated measuring system of tube dimensions using 1d and 2d laser displacement sensors”. FME Transactions, 47(1), pp.122-128.doi: 10.5937/fmet1901122R
• Sathickbasha K, Surya Rajan B., Balaji MA, Hariharasakthisudan P. “Influence of Binder on Thermomechanical and Tribological Performance in Brake Pad”. Tribology in Industry. 2018 Dec 1;40(4).doi: 10.24874/ti.2018.40.04.12.

International Conference:

• Sathickbasha K, Surya Rajan B, Hariharasakthisudhan P, “Tribo performance of Sb2O3 with pre-blend metal sulfide in brake friction composites”, SAE ADMMS 2022, Nov 24-25 2022.
• Sathickbasha K, Surya Rajan B,  Balaji M A S, Selvakumar A S, Rasool Mohideen S, Prince Arockia Doss, Mohamed Aslam Noorani A B, Md Usaid Hammad K, “Tribo performance of single and multiwall carbon nanotube in the disc brake pad formulation”, Euro brake 2019, Dresden, Germany, 21-23 May 2019.
• Sathickbasha K, Surya Rajan B, Selvakumar A.S. & Sai Balaji. “Tribo Performance of Brake friction composite with stainless steel fiber. International Conference on Engineering Materials, Metallurgy and Manufacturing-ICEMMM, 15 & 16 FEB- 2018.
• Sathickbasha K, “Buckling Analysis of Composite Laminated Plates”. International Conference on Recent Trends in Computational Methods, Communication and Control 10 April 2012.    

Reviewer for the Following Refreed International Journals

• Industrial Lubrication and Tribology (Emerald)
• Ceramics International (Elsevier)
• Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials (Springer)
• Materials Research Express (IOP)
• Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Sciences
• SAE International- Technical Papers

International/National Level summit/ workshop/seminar:

• Attended AICTE sponsored ATAL Academy Blended/Hybrid FDP on “3D Printing in Industry 4.0” from 05-12-2022 to 16-12-2022.(Honored as Best Active Participant).
• Participated in the “International Conference on Advances in Design Materials, Manufacturing and Surface Engineering for Mobility” (ADMMS 2022) held during 24-25, November 2022.
• Participated in five days Faculty Development Programme on “Automotive Friction Materials” organized by Center for Friction Materials, Dept. of Automobile Engg., SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai on 13-17 December 2021.
• Attended one day Indo-Australian Online Seminar on “Composite Materials for Ballistic Protection” organized by PSG college of Technology and University of New South Wales Australia on 22 October 2021.
• Attended 5 days FDP with distinction on “Automotive Engineering Systems” conducted by SAE Indian In Association with ARAI Academy 4-8 Oct 2021.
• Participated National level webinar on “Photovoltaics in 360 (Design to Implementation)” by Department of Chemistry B S Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology held from 2-6 August 2021.
• Participated in Six days Faculty Development Programme on “Automotive Friction Materials” by Dept. of Automobile Engg., SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai on 14-19 December 2020.
• Participated in five days Faculty Development Programme on “3D Printing & Design” by AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy, on 7-11 December 2020.
• Participated in a one-day training program on “Crescent Learning Management System (LMS) conducted by BSACIST on 4^th August 2020.
• Participated in Euro Brake 2020 during 21-22 July 2020 Under FISITA ESOP Scheme.
• Attended 3 days OPIP on “Brake System Design and Safe T” conducted by The Automotive Association of India (ARAI), Pune, during 22-24 June 2020.
• Participated in a webinar on “Rotary Machine Fault Diagnosis using Vibration Analysis”, Organised by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nation Engineering College, Kovilpatti, India.
• Participated in a webinar on “Brake pad Elastic Properties and NVH Performance” Organised by Centre for Automotive Materials, Department of Automobile Engineering, SRMIST, Katankulathur, Chennai.
• Participated in webinar on “Modification of oxidation properties of sulfide mix towards friction stability in NAO brake” organized by Dept. of Mechanical Engg. BSACIST on 4^th June 2020.
• Participated in online hands-on training on “Online teaching tool for Teaching professionals” organized by Dept. of Electronics and Communications Engg., BSACIST on 20^th May 2020.
• Attended 2 days Research Facility training Program on “Hybrid Casting approach for Fabricating Metal Matrix Nanocomposites” held on 13-14 Dec 2019, organized by Department of Mechanical, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai.
• Participated two-day national conference on “New Generation Materials For Energy Applications” organized by Department of Physics, BSACIST, during 21-22 Oct 2019.
• Participated in the “International Conference on Advances in Design Materials, Manufacturing and Surface Engineering for Mobility” (ADMMS 2019) held during 11-12, Oct 2019.
• Participated in Two-day workshop on “CAD/CAE (Crea & Hyperworks)” organized by Dept. of Mechanical Engg, BSACIST, Chennai 600048, on 6^th and 7^th May 2019.
• Participated 5-day National workshop on “Advanced Welding Techniques for Joining Dissimilar High Strength Alloys for Aerospace Applications (AWT-2019)” on 29 Apr-3 may 2019 held at IIITDM, Chennai-127.
• Participated in one-day Seminar on “Emerging Trends in Automobile Brakes” Organized by Dept. of Automobile Engg., BSACIST, Chennai 600048, on 27^th March 2019.
• Participated in one day “ICT enabled FDP on Engineering Graphics” Organized by Faculty Training Academy BSACIST, Chennai 600048, on 9^th July 2019.
• Participated in one day National Level workshop on Friction material concepts & Electronic braking system conducted by Dept. of Mechanical Engg. BSACIST held on 28^th August 2019.
• Participated in the “International Conference on Engineering Materials, Metallurgy and Manufacturing” organized by SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, during 15^th & 16^th February 2018.
• Participated in Faculty Development Programme on “Mechanics of solids” held during 31 May-2 June 2018 at B S Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology.
• Participated one-day national level workshop on “Friction Material Concepts-Formulation, Testing and Environmental Issues” on 10 April 2018 at B S Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology.
• Participated in the “International Conference on Engineering Materials, Metallurgy and Manufacturing” organized by SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, during 15th & 16th February 2018.
• Participated in two days national level workshop on “Advanced Composite Materials- A Research Perspective” on 2 & 3 February 2018 at B S Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology.
• Attended a three-day training Programme on ISO 9001:2015 by M/s TUV-SUD.
• Participated in the “International Conference on Advances in Design Materials, Manufacturing and Surface Engineering for Mobility” (ADMMS 2017) held during 19-21, July 2017.
• Participated in the workshop on “ENGINEERING GRAPHICS” organized by BS Abdur Rahman University, Chennai, during 08 – 12 July 2014.
• Participated in the workshop on “ENGINEERING MECHANICS” organized by BS Abdur Rahman University, Chennai, from 22 to 27 Dec 2014.
• Attended “Six-Day Induction Training Programme -2013” Organized by Faculty Training Academy, B S Abdur Rahman University, Chennai.

Awards

• Best Learning Catalyst Award 2020, Honored by M/s Apollo Tyres Ltd., 5 Sep 2020.
• B S Abdur Rahman Research Incentive and Award 2019, 2020, 2021.

Extension

Membership

• Professional Member SAE India.
• Life Member – Tribology Society of India.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Coordinator – Management Information System (MIS) From November 2021

Additional Responsibilities

• Internal ISO Auditor
• Class advisor B.Tech Mechanical B 2015-2019 Batch (Jan 2018 Onwards)
• Class Advisor B.Tech Mechanical (Part-Time) 2017-2021 Batch.
• Class advisor B.Tech Mechanical B 2012-2016 Batch.
• Member – Curriculum development for B. Tech Mechanical Engineering (Part-Time).