Dr. K. Venkatesh Raja, M.E., Ph.D

Journal Publications

1. Optimization of operation sequencing in CAPP using simulated annealing technique (SAT). The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 54(5), 721-728, 2011.
2. Optimization of Operation Sequencing in CAPP Using Super hybrid Genetic Algorithms-Simulated Annealing Technique. ISRN Mechanical Engineering, 2011.
3. Assessment on assorted hyper-elastic material models applied for large deformation soft finger contact problems. International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design, 7(4), 299-305, 2011.
4. Effect of constrained layers on vibrational characteristics of a composite sandwich system—A finite element based critical investigation. International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design, 7(4), 291-298, 2011.
5. Finite element based investigation on vibrational performance of a sandwich system. Journal of Vibration and Control, 18(9), 1284-1290, 2012.
6. A Novel Hybrid Metaheuristic Scatter Search-Simulated Annealing Algorithm for Solving Flexible Manufacturing System Layout. European Journal of Scientific Research, 73(1), 52-61, 2012.
7. Repair Shop Job Scheduling With Parallel Operators And Multiple Constraints Using Simulated Annealing. International Journal of Computational Intelligence Systems 6, no. 2 (2013): 223-233.
8. Assessment and influence of internal rigid core on the contact parameters for soft hemispherical fingertips Journal of Polymer Engineering, 34.2 (2014): 145-152.
9. Hybrid Sorting Immune Simulated Annealing Algorithm For Flexible Job Shop Scheduling. International Journal of Computational Intelligence Systems, 8(3), 2015, 455-466.
10. Assessment on the contact factors of a sandwich soft finger model–An experimental investigation. International Journal of Materials Research, 106(5), pp.521-526.(2015)
11. Assessment of the contact behavior of a soft hemispherical finger tip in curved profile grasping. International Journal of Materials Research, 107(9), pp.777-782. (2016)
12. Assessment of contact parameters of soft splined hemispherical finger-tip pressed against a concave profile. Materials Research Express, 5(6), 065319. (2018)
13. Assessment of soft materials for anthropomorphic soft robotic fingertips, Materials Testing, 60(9), pp.902-906, (2018)
14. The haptic and perceptional characteristics of an anthrophopomorphic curved soft finger structure, Curved and Layered Structures, 6(1), pp. 161 – 168. (2019)
15. Machine learning in optimization of multi-hole drilling using a hybrid combinatorial IGSA algorithm, Concurrent Engineering: Research and Applications, 28(2), pp. 130 – 141 (2020)
16. Assessment and Prioritization of the Critical Factors Triggering Road Accidents in India. International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering, 11(2), pp.207-211. (2021)
17. Vibration Analysis of a multi core sandwich composite beam with cutouts – A critical investigation. Materials Research Express, (2021)
18. Assessment and effect of reinforcement of multi-walled carbon nanotubes in Ni-Al2O3 and Ni-SiC nanocomposite coatings using pulse reverse electrodeposition technique. Letters on Materials, 11(3), pp.244-248. (2021)
19. Assessment on the Optimum Performance of a Novel 3 Axes Micro EDM Developed for Commercial Applications. Strojnícky časopis-Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 71(2), pp.305-316. (2021)
20. "The combined effect of acetone and ZnO with diesel–biodiesel blends on the performance, combustion and emission characteristics of diesel engine." Environmental Technology 44, no. 23 (2023): 3575-3584.
21. Assessment of Influence of the Process Parameters on Electrochemical Micromachining of 15-5 PH Stainless Steel. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ELECTROCHEMICAL SCIENCE, 17(3). (2022)
22. "Improvement of micro-electrochemical discharge machining of austenitic stainless steel 316L using NaOH electrolyte containing N2." International Journal of Electrochemical Science 17, no. 7 (2022): 220747.
23. "Implementation of bi-directional searching Chemical Reaction Optimization (CRO) algorithm towards achieving cutting tool indexing time minimization in Automatic Tool Changer (ATC)." Journal of Engineering Research 11, no. 1A (2023).
24. "Experimental assessment on the contact characteristics of 3D printed flexible poly lactic acid (PLA) soft fingertips." International Journal of Materials Research 113, no. 12 (2022): 1033-1044
25. "Machine Learning Approach for Material Analytics and Classification-Insights Based on a Criminal Forensic Investigation Data." International Journal of Safety & Security Engineering 13, no. 2 (2023).
26. "Synthesis and characteristics evaluation of magnesium alloy (AZ91) nanocomposite developed with ZrO2 via liquid state stir cast process." Sādhanā 48, no. 3 (2023): 188.
27. Mechanical behavior of LM26/SiC/TiO2/Ni-Gr reinforced hybrid metal matrix composites – An experimental investigation, Journal of Ceramic Processing Research, 2023, 24(3), pp. 569–577.
28. An Artificial Intelligence based automated case-based reasoning (CBR) system for severity investigation and root-cause analysis of road accidents–Comparative analysis with the predictions of ChatGPT." Journal of Engineering Research (2023).
29. Performance analysis of baffle configuration effect on thermo-hydraulic behavior of shell and tube heat exchanger. J Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry 149, 6253–6264 (2024).
30. Assessment on the influence of FDM process parameters on the mechanical properties of PLA samples. International Journal of Materials Research, 115(9), pp.752-766. (2024)
31. Characteristics performance evaluation of AZ91-fly ash composite developed by vacuum associated stir processing. International Journal of Cast Metals Research, pp.1-8. (2024)
32. Comparative Evaluation and Performance Analysis of Heat Exchangers Featured with Peened Surface. J. Therm. Sci. 34, 50–61 (2025)

Research Projects

• Scheme: SEED Money
• Title: Development of Anti – Corrosive Coatings & Testing
• Financial Year: 2020-22
• Fund received: Rs. 3,27,000
• Total Duration of Project: 2 Years
• Outcome of the Project: Published 1 PAPER

Patent

• Granted: A Cylindrical surface grinding Process using metal organic formulated magnetorheological fluid., 202241 022594, 17-04-2022

Membership

• Life Member of ISTE
• Life Member of IEI

Research IDs

• Google Scholar: Link
• Scopus ID: 37117669900
• VIDWAN ID: 336221
• ORCID ID: 0000-0002-4200-5374

Awards & Recognitions

Nil