Dr.K.G.SARAVANAN
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Sona College of Technology, Salem – 636 005 India
91 - 427 - 2443545, 4099999 Ext: 4099706



Area of Specialization
  • CAD

Awards
  • Appreciation certificate for best results.

Academic Background
University/ Board Degree Year Field of Specialization
Anna university, Chennai Ph.D Oct 2009 Automobile Suspension System using Magnetorheological Fluid
Anna university, Chennai M.E 2009 CAD
Periyar university, Salem B.E 2003 Mechanical Engineering
Muthayammal Polytechnic College Diploma 2000 Mechanical Engineering

Subjects Taught
  • Design of Machine Elements
  • Design of Transmission System
  • Dynamics of Machinery
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Engineering Graphics
  • Rapid Prototyping and Tooling
  • Professional Ethics and Human Values
  • Engineering Mechanics
  • Safety in Mines
  • Introduction of Finite Element Analysis
  • Kinematics of Machinery
  • Robotics and Automation
  • Power Plant Engineering
  • Machine Tool Engineering
  • Metrology and Measurements

Academic & Industrial Career
University / College Designation Period
Sona College of Technology Associate Professor July 2009 - till date
VMKV Engineering College, Salem. Lecturer/ Mechanical Engineering. Jan 2009 to July 2009
Mahendra Engineering College  Lecturer Aug 2006 – Nov 2008
Muthayammal Polytechnic College  Lecturer June 2004 – July 2006

Industrial Consultancy
  • Development of Seam Sealing Machine – PPE Cover all for Covid 19, Vee Technologies Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore, - Cost of Project: Rs. 4 Lakh
  • Design and Development of 3D Printer , SonaSTAR, Bangalore, Ongoing Project

Funded workshop organized
  • One Week Online All India FDP on “Secrets of Human bioenergy fields & Subconscious mind” sponsored by the AICTE Training & Learning Academy (ATAL), New Delhi of worth Rs.93000.00 /- from 12th – 16th, July 2021.
  • Two days All India Workshop on “Miracles of Spiritual Science, Meditation & power of sub-conscious mind” sponsored by IEI Salem Chapter of worth Rs.10000.00 /- on 12th & 13th April 2023.

Events Organized
  • One day Workshop on “Geometrical Dimensions and Tolerances” on 19th December 2015 for Mechanical Engineering Students, Sona College of Technology.
  • One Day Technical Seminar on “Industrial trend and Innovative scope in MECH domain” on 30th July 2016 for Mechanical Engineering Students, Sona College of Technology.
  • Three days Technical Training on “Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV ) – BS IV – Formalization Training Program” from 10th to 12th October 2019 Mechanical Engineering Students, Sona Colleof Technology.
  • One day Seminar on “Self-Charging hybrid Vehicles” on 9th September 2022 for Mechanical Engineering, Sona College of Technology.
  • One Week Online All India FDP on “Secrets of Human bioenergy fields & Subconscious mind” sponsored by the AICTE Training & Learning Academy (ATAL), New Delhi of worth Rs.93000.00 from 12th – 16th, July 2021.
  • One day webinar on “Introduction to Oil & Gas Industry” on 27th November 2021 for Mechanical Engineering Students, Sona College of Technology.
  • One day Webinar on “Innovation and Creative Problem Solving” on 29th January 2022 at Mahendra Engineering College, Namakkal.
  • 13 days STTP PARAKH on “Student Learning Assessment” from 07th to 19th February 2022, AICTE, Delhi.
  • One day Webinar on “Advances in Thermal Energy Technologies” on 18th February 2022 at Mahendra Institute of Technology, Namakkal.
  • Two days All India Workshop on “Miracles of Spiritual Science, Meditation & power of sub-conscious mind” sponsored by IEI Salem Chapter of worth Rs.10000.00 /- on 12th & 13th April 2023.

Notable Events Attended
  • One day Seminar on "Metal-Matrix Composites (MMC) and its Engineering Applications" on 24th August 2018 at Sona College of Technology, Salem.
  • Two days Workshop on “Grant Proposal Writing” from 29th to 30th March 2019 at CIT, Coimbatore.
  • Five days online FDP on “Outcome Based Curriculum” from 25th to 29th May 2020 at NITTR, Chandigarh.
  • Six days online FDP on “Advanced Technologies in Automotive System” from 04th Jan to 09th Jan 2021,Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engg and Tech, Sengalpattu.
  • Five days online FDP on “Inculcating Universal Human Values” from 22nd March to 26th March 2021, Technical Education, AICTE.
  • Three days Online Workshop on “Research Methodology” from 02nd to 04th June 2021 at Annai Vailankanni College of Engg, Kanyakumari.
  • Two days Workshop on “Autodesk Fusion 360” from 23rd to 24th September 2023 at PSG I Tech, Coimbatore.

Guest Lecture Delivered
  • “Initiatives of Innovative Projects” – 4th January 2019 – PMC Tech, Hosur.
  • “Designing your Skills” – 10th November 2022 - Annapoorana Engineering College, Salem.
  • “Revolution in Automotive Technology” – 25th November 2022 – Sona College of Technology
  • “Automotive Engines and Transmissions” – Advanced Diploma Course for EEE Department during 2022-2023 – Sona College of Technology.

Research Interests
  • Automobile suspension system.
  • Abrasive Water Jet Machining Investigation of Metal Fiber Laminate (MFL).
  • Experimental investigation, multi-response optimization, and micro structural analysis on drilling using electrical discharge drilling with different tool geometries.
  • Utilization of Grey Relational Analysis and Principal Component Analysis for the Behavior Investigation of Laser Parameters.
  • Investigation of Laser Machining Parameters to Attain Designated Surface Finish Quality.
  • Process Parameters in ECMM While Machining.
  • Sludge Reduction and Surface Investigation in Electrochemical Machining.

Paper Publications
  • Saravanan, K. G., & Mohanasundara Raju, N. (2015). Experimental investigation on dynamic characteristics of magneto-rheological fluid suspension through on-road comfort testing. Applied Mechanics and Materials, 772, Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland.
  • Saravanan, K. G., & Mohanasundara Raju, N. (2015). Structural analysis of non-return control valve using finite element analysis. International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), 4(04), ISSN: 2278-0181.
  • Saravanan, K. G., & Mohanasundara Raju, N. (2015). Analysis of suspension characteristics of magneto-rheological fluid by inquisition of field testing. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 10(50) (April 2015), 8565. Research India Publications. ISSN 0973-4562.
  • Saravanan, K. G., & Kamalnath, M. (2015). To analyze the mechanical properties of Al-SiC metal matrix composites. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 10(50) (April 2015), 8565. Research India Publications. ISSN 0973-4562.
  • Saravanan, K. G., Mohanasundara Raju, N., & Kumaravel, P. (2016). Experimental and numerical investigation on magneto-rheological-based semi-active control suspension system for vehicle on different road conditions. Advances in Natural and Applied Sciences, 10(7) (June 2016), 100-111. AENSI Publication. ISSN 19950772 (Print), ISSN 1998-1090 (Online). Jordan.
  • Saravanan, K. G. (2018). Design and analysis of a safety seat rail attachment for a car. TAGA Journal of Graphic Technology, 14, March. Swansea Printing Technology Ltd. ISSN 1748-0345. United Kingdom.
  • Udhayakumar, G., Karthick, R., & Saravanan, K. G. (2018). Cylinder deactivation on four-stroke engines. International Journal of Advanced Research in Basic Engineering Sciences and Technology, 4(4), April. ISSN 2456-5717. India.
  • Saravanan, K. G., Balaji, M., & Udhayakumar, G. (2018). Design and analysis of connecting rod using aluminium fly ash. International Journal of Advanced Research in Basic Engineering Sciences and Technology, 4(4), April. ISSN 2456-5717. India.
  • Saravanan, K. G., Saravanan, M., & Udhayakumar, G. (2018). Finite element analysis of axial flow turbine. International Journal of Advanced Research in Basic Engineering Sciences and Technology, 4(4), April. ISSN 2456-5717. India.
  • Saravanan, K. G., Santhosh, S., & Udhayakumar, G. (2018). Numerical investigation of flow through modified Venturi using Fluent. International Journal of Advanced Research in Basic Engineering Sciences and Technology, 4(4), April. ISSN 2456-5717. India.
  • Karthigeyan, S., Vetrivel, S., & Saravanan, K. G. (2018). Analysis of pump impeller with varying number of blades. International Journal of Advanced Research in Basic Engineering Sciences and Technology, 4(4), April. ISSN 2456-5717. India.
  • Saravanan, K. G., Venkataramanan, A. R., Kumaravel, P., & Vetrivel, S. (2020). Design and CFD analysis of exhaust manifold for the four-cylinder SI engine using alternate fuels. Test Engineering and Management, 82(Jan – Feb 2020), 11792-11803. The Mattingley Publishing Co., Inc. ISSN 0193-4120. United States.
  • Saravanan, K. G. (2020). Design and development of thermoacoustic refrigerator using piezoelectric speaker. Test Engineering and Management, 82(March-April 2020), 14186-14190. The Mattingley Publishing Co., Inc. ISSN 0193-4120. United States.
  • Saravanan, K. G., Sivapragasam, A., & Kaviarasan, V. (2020). Analysis of impact force on broken femur bone with screwed plates for finding the most suitable material using FEM. Solid State Technology, 63(5), 10509-10520. ISSN 0038-111X. United States.
  • Saravanan, K. G., & Pradeep, S. (2020). Investigation on conventional braking with high-speed performance electromagnetic braking system. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 29(8), 4712-4726. Science and Engineering Research Support Society. ISSN 2005-4238. United States.
  • Saravanan, K. G., & Kavinraj, S. R. (2020). Design and fabrication of guide attachment in auto-pneumatic tapping machine. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 29(8), 3820-3835. Science and Engineering Research Support Society. ISSN 2005-4238. United States.
  • Vetrivel, S., Navaneetha Krishnan, N., & Saravanan, K. G. (2020). Design of balanced mechanism for wheelchair to move on stairs. International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development, 10(3), 11753-11762. Trans Stellar. ISSN 2249-6890. United States.
  • Saravanan, K. G., Sivapragasam, A., Prabu, R., & Maniraj, S. (2020). Parametric optimization of chrome composite through ultrasonic machining using Taguchi approach. Materials Today Proceedings, 12(5), 2214-7853. ScienceDirect. United Kingdom.
  • Girimurugan, R., Saravanan, K. G., Manickavasagam, P., & Gurunathan, G. (2021). Experimental studies on water absorption behavior of treated and untreated hybrid bio-composites. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 1(1), 1757-8981. IOP Publishing. United States.
  • Viswanathan, R., Saravanan, K. G., Balaji, J., Prabu, R., & Balasubramani, K. (2021). Optimization of wear and friction parameters in Aluminum 7075 hybrid composite. Materials Today Proceedings, SCOPUS. ISSN 2214-7853. United Kingdom.
  • Saravanan, K. G., Sivapragasam, A., Padmavathy, S., Sivaraj, M., Mebratu, T., & Godwin Antony, A. (2021). Analysis of fin characteristics for overall heat transfer in boiler economizer. Thermal Science, 26(2A), 10594. VINČA Institute of Nuclear Sciences. ISSN 0354-9836. Serbia.
  • Saravanan, K. G., Lakshmanakumar, S., & Vetrivel, S. (2021). Investigation on smart materials for light-duty goods vehicle chassis frame using FEA. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 1123, 1757-8981. IOP Publishing. United States.
  • Saravanan, K. G., Prabu, R., Venkataramanan, A. R., & Beyessa, Eden Tekle. (2021). Impact of different electrolytes on the machining rate in ECM process. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2021, 1-6. Hindawi. ISSN 1687-8434. United States.
  • Saravanan, K. G., Prabu, R., Sivapragasam, A., & Daniel, Nahom. (2021). Comparative analysis of natural fiber reinforced composite material using ANSYS. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2021, 1-17. Hindawi. ISSN 1687-8434. United States.
  • Saravanan, K. G., & Thanigaivelan, R. (2021). Optimization of laser parameters and dimple geometry using PCA-coupled GRG. Strojniški vestnik - Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 67(10), 1. ASSOC MECHANICAL ENGINEERS TECHNICIANS SLOVENIA. ISSN 0039-2480 (Print), ISSN 2536-3948 (Online). Slovenia.
  • Saravanan, K. G., Thanigaivelan, R., & Soundarajan, M. (2021). Comparison of electrochemical micromachining performance using TOPSIS, VIKOR, and GRA for magnetic field and UV rays heated electrolyte. Material Science and Nanotechnology, 69(5), e138816. Bulletin of The Polish Academy of Sciences. ISSN 0239-7528. Poland.
  • Maniraj, S., Thanigaivelan, R., Gunasekaran, K., & Saravanan, K. G. (2023). Optimization of process parameters in electrochemical micromachining of AMCs by using different techniques of weight evaluation. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2023, 1-6. Hindawi. SCI. ISSN 1687-8434. United States.
  • Venugopal, P., Saravanan, K. G., & Thanigaivelan, R. (2023). Performance analysis of EDM on grey cast iron using RSM and TOPSIS method. Applied Engineering Letters, 8(1), 10-16. Serbian Academic Center. ISSN 2466-4847. Serbia.
  • Srinivasan, A., Saravanan, K. G., Viswanathan, R., & Karthikeyan, S. K. (2023). Optimization and effect of dielectric fluid with Zr and Ni on electrical discharge machining of die steel material. Chemical Industry & Chemical Engineering Quarterly, 29(4), 311-318. Association of the Chemical Engineers of Serbia. ISSN 1451-9372. Serbia.
  • Ragunath, S., Rathod, Meenakshi L., Saravanan, K. G., Rakesh, N., & Kifetew, Melkamu. (2023). Optimization of machining parameters of natural/glass fiber with nanoclay polymer composite using response surface methodology. Journal of Nanomaterials, 2023, 1-10 Pages. Hindawi. ISSN 1687-4129. United States.
  • Saravanan, K. G., Kaliappan, S., Natrayan, L., & Patil, Pravin P. (2023). Effect of cassava tuber nanocellulose and satin weaved bamboo fiber addition on mechanical, wear, hydrophobic, and thermal behavior of unsaturated polyester resin composites. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2023, 1-1. Springer.ISSN 2190-6823. Germany.
  • Sivashankar, N., Thanigaivelan, R., & Saravanan, K. G. (2023). Electrochemical micromachining and parameter optimization on AZ31 alloy—ANN and TOPSIS techniques. Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Ethiopia, 37(5), 1. Chemical Society of Ethiopia and The Authors. ISSN 1011-3924 (Print), ISSN 1726-801X (Online). Ethiopia.
  • Dutta, C., Maheswari, M., Saravanan, K. G., & Dhaliwal, Navdeep. (2023). Prediction and analysis of various cyber attack models in cyber-physical system in virtual environment. IEEE Xplore, 2023, 1. IEEE. India.

Book Publications
  • Metrology and Measurements Laboratory Manual.
  • Unconventional Machining Processes.

Membership
  • ISTE – Life Time Membership
  • IEI - Life Time Membership
  • SAE – 2019- 2022