Dr. Rajesh Mathivanan N

Chairperson, Professor

About

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from PES Institute of Technology, Bangalore University and Masters Degree from BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore, Visveswaraya Technological University. He received his Ph.D. degree from National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli during 2011 in the area of impact characteristics of composite laminates. He started his career as Graduate Engineer Trainee at Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML). He joined PESIT as lecturer during 2000 and presently holding a position as Professor and Chairperson in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, PES University. He is the Domain Head of Advanced Composite Research Centre (ACRC) at PES University. He also had held the position of Dean Academics for a period of one year at Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida, UP. He is the faculty advisor of Team HAYA, the racing car team of PES and he is also the faculty integrator of PACE activities. He has led the PACE team to University of Sao Paulo, Brazil and University of Cincinnati, US.

About

Education

Ph.D, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli, India, 2011
M.Tech, BMSCE, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Karnataka, India, 2006
B. E., PESIT, Bangalore University, Karnataka, India, 1997

Experience

Chairperson, P E S University, Bangalore, 2020 – Till date
Professor & Domain Head, P E S University, Bangalore, 2017 – 2020
Dean Academic (on sabbatical leave), Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida, 2016 – 2017
Associate Professor, P E S Institute of Technology, Bangalore, 2012 – 2016
Assistant Professor, P E S Institute of Technology, Bangalore, 2011 – 2012
Sr. Lecturer, P E S Institute of Technology, Bangalore, 2007 – 2011
Lecturer, P E S Institute of Technology, Bangalore, 2000 – 2007
GET, Maintenance Engineer, Bharat Earth Movers Limited, KGF, Karnataka, 1998 – 1999

Achievements

Delivered a keynote speech at a workshop on ‘Recent Trends in Composite Materials and its Processing’ organized by KPR Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, on 8th October, 2011.
Appointed as external examiner – Board of Examiners at Jain University Bangalore.
Appointed as Session Chair at the International Conference on Challenges and Opportunities in Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering and Management Studies (ICCOMIM 2012) at M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, on 12th July, 2012.
Delivered an invited talk at TEQIP Phase -II sponsored Faculty Development Program on Design of Experiment on 2nd April 2013 at Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore.
Appointed as member in the panel of Judge during project exhibition at Society of Mechanical Engineering, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, on 15th May, 2013.
warded the best session paper award at the International Conference on Design, Manufacturing and Mechatronics [ICDMM-2014], KJEI’s Trinity College of Engineering and Research, Pune, on 10th January, 2014.
Appointed as Session Chair at the International Conference on Design, Manufacturing and Mechatronics [ICDMM-2014], Department of Mechanical Engineering, KJEI’s Trinity College of Engineering and Research, Pune, on 10th January, 2014.
Delivered an invited talk at TEQIP Phase -II sponsored National Level Workshop on Processing and Characterization of Composite Materials on 26th April 2014 at M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore.
Delivered an expert lecture on “Composite Materials” on 28th January 2016 at Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida.
Associated with FAME India to develop accessories for physically challenged children
Secured overall second position during SAE SUPRA 2015 car racing competition
Participated international PACE forum at University of Cincinnati, US, 2016
Coordinated training for M Tech students at TVS training Center, Chennai.
Awarded as the TOP 100 teachers from Kolar Gold Fields. during 2017
Advisory Committee Member for International Conference on “Recent Trends in Technology, Engg and Applied Science” at Dr. T Thimmaiah Institute of Technology, KGF
Invitation to serve as TPC member to CMAE at UIT, DEHRADUN
Technical Talk in FDP on “Emerging areas in Manufacturing” conducted by Vimal Jyothi Engg college, Kannur, Kerala, from May 25-30 2020
Technical session chair in FLAME-2020 conference, Amity University, Gr. Noida
Keynote Lecture in Third International E-Conference on CET CME 2020, NIET, Gr. Noida
Guest Speaker at FDP on PEDAGOGY by AKTU, Lucknow, UP. Dated From 15-19 Dec, 2020
Plenary talk for the National Conference at Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore

Teaching

Manufacturing Processes
Product Design and Development
Non Destructive Testing
Engineering Graphics
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Product Data Management
Quality and Reliability Engineering
Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Responsibilities

Professor and Chairperson, Department of Mechanical Engineering, P E S University
Nominated as Chief Superintendent for Conduction of UG and PG exams – session Aug-Dec 2020
Faculty Coordinator – Team HAYA (Automotive club of PESU)
P E S University – BOS Member
New Horizon College of Engineering – BOS Member
Advisory Board Member for Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology, Gr. Noida
Steering committee member for NAAC visit to NIET during May 2017

Research Interest

Low-velocity impact damage tolerance on composite laminates
Machining on FRP composite laminates
New Product Development

Conferences

[25] N S Manjunatha Babu and N Rajesh Mathivanan, Predictive Analysis on Experimental Machining Response Data using Artificial Neural Network, Proceedings of International Conference on Advances in Materials, Ceramics & Engineering Sciences, 17th-18th January 2020, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore.
[24] Shreyas Padmaraman and N. Rajesh Mathivanan, Heat Dissipation Characteristics of a FSAE Racecar Radiator. The 2nd International Conference on Future Learning Aspects of Mechanical Engineering, FLAME 2020, Amity University, Noida, August 2020
[23] Varsha S Swamy, Karan Shivayogi H G, N Rajesh Mathivanan, Selection of Optimal Tire and Design Optimisation of Steering System for a Formula Student Race Car through Tire Data Treatment, 1st International conference on Future of Engineering systems and Technologies (FEST), G.L. Bajaj Institute of Management and Research, Greater Noida, Dec 21-22nd, 2019
[22] N Rajesh Mathivanan, A C Aiyappa, M Harish Kumar, Experimental investigation on the effect of varying percentage of E-waste particulate filler in GFRP composite laminates, 2md International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Technologies, 20-22nd November, 2019, BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus.
[21] Nagesh Gani and N Rajesh Mathivanan, Low Velocity Angular Impact Test on E Glass Epoxy Laminates using Multi-Orientation Fixture, Proceedings of the International Conference on Computational Techniques, Electronics and Mechanical Systems, (CTEMS – 2018), 21 – 23 December 2018, Belagavi, India
[20] Harish Kumar, N Rajesh Mathivanan, Experimental Investigation of Flexural Characteristics of GLARE (AL 2024) Laminates with different stacking sequences, International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Technologies, Hyderabad, 19th – 20th November, 2018, 34
[19] Praveen Kumar, Suman Emmaluel, N Rajesh Mathivanan, Design and Finite Element Simulation of a Trailing Arm Suspension System, Proceedings of the First International Conference on Future Learning Aspects of Mechanical Engineering, FLAME 2018, Amity University, Noida, 3rd – 5th October, 2018, 159
[18] N. Rajesh Mathivanan, Prithvi C, Ranjith, Sunith Babu, Damage resistance charaterrictics of woven E glass epoxy composite laminates subjected to drop weight impact, Int. Conf. on Composite Materials and Structures, ICCMS, IIT Hyderabad, 132, Dec 2017.
[17] N. Rajesh Mathivanan and Manjunatha babu, Evaluation of mechanical properties and experimental investigation on thrust force-torque during drilling of hybrid carbon glass fiber laminates, Int. Conf. on Composite Materials and Structures, ICCMS, IIT Hyderabad, 132, Dec 2017.
[16] Maniraj M., Rajat, Maaz ali Khan, N Rajesh Mathivanan, Bio fuel applications on the performance analysis of IC engine using simulation, Int. Conf. on emerging trends in Mech and Industrial Engg, Gurugram, Oct 2017.
[15] Sunith Babu, N. Rajesh Mathivanan, H K Shivanand, Kaushal, Studies on drilling parameters of GFRP-PUF Sandwich composites, Int. conf. on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Applications, IConAMMA 2017, Amrita Vishwa Vidhyapeetham, Bangalore, Aug 2017.
[14] N. Rajesh Mathivanan and Abinay Kashyap, Technical paper – Conceptual Design of a Reconfigurable Utility Vehicle, PACE Annual Forum, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, July 2015.
[13] Harshvardhan Shetty and N Rajesh Mathivanan, A qualitative overview on the fatigue characteristics on pre-impacted composite laminates, 3rd International Conference Smart materials, Composites, Applications and new innovations, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune, India.
[12] Mohammed Saffan and N. Rajesh Mathivanan, Influence of Drill Tool Material on Thrust Force and Delamination in Drilling of GFRP Laminates, International Conference on Design, Manufacturing and Mechatronics [ICDMM-2014], Department of Mechanical Engineering, KJEI’s Trinity College of Engineering and Research, Pune. India.
[11] Shreyas P S, N Rajesh Mathivanan, Julllya Naik, Harshvardhan Shetty, Fatigue life prediction of woven GFRP composite laminates with impact damage, Int. Conf. on Convergence of Science, Engineering and Management in Education and Research – ICCSEM 2013, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore.
[10] Rahul Vylen, Shashidhar Chandrasekhar.N, N. Rajesh Mathivanan, Redesigning the Assembly Process Flow through Lean Strategy, International Conference on Challenges and Opportunities in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management studies (ICCOMIM) 2012, M.S.R.I.T, Bangalore
[9] N. Rajesh Mathivanan, Siddartha Jog, Investigation on the Process Parameters in Drilling of GFRP Laminates of varying Thickness using Stub Length Carbide Drill. International Conference on Current Trends in Engineering and Management, Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysore, India, 2012, page 110.
[8] N. Rajesh Mathivanan and J. Jerald, Analysis of factors influencing deflection in woven glass epoxy composite laminates subjected to low-velocity impact using response surface methodology, Proc. of the First International Conference on Composites and Nanocomposites, MG University, Kottayam, Kerala, India, 2011, page 146.
[7] N. Rajesh Mathivanan and J. Jerald, Overview of research on low-velocity impact characteristics of composites materials, Proc. of the International Conference on Advances in Mechanical and Building Sciences in the 3rd Millennium, VIT Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India, 2009, pages 1171-77.
[6] N. Rajesh Mathivanan, J. Jerald and Ramesh S Sharma, Influence of core density of composite structures subjected to low-velocity impact, Proc. of the International Conference on Emerging Research and Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Vellamal College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 2009, pages 565-568.
[5] N. Rajesh Mathivanan, J. Jerald, Puspita Behera, R. Priyadharshini, “Analytical Prediction of Low-velocity Impact Response of Sandwich Panels”, National Conference on Discover Real Engineers and Mechanical Simulations, Perambalur, Tamilnadu, India, 2009, pages 8-15.
[4] N. Rajesh Mathivanan, C. N. Vikas, A Comparative Study Based on Machining Cost & Time in Grinding using Conventional & Super Abrasive CBN Grinding Wheels, International Conf. on Frontiers in Design & Manufacturing Engg., Coimbatore, February 2008, page 170.
[3] N. Rajesh Mathivanan, Dr. V. P. Raghupathy, ‘Analysis of Reinforced Concrete in Machine Beds’ National Conference in Modeling and Simulation Techniques in Manufacturing Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, (MSME – 2007), proceedings page 100.
[2] N. Rajesh Mathivanan and V. P. Raghupathy, “Static & Dynamic Analysis of Reinforced Concrete in Machine Base for Machine Tools” International Conference on Modeling and Simulation Coimbatore, August 2007
[1] N. Rajesh Mathivanan, Dr. V. P. Raghupathy, ‘Innovative Paper Shredder & Compactor’ National Conference on Advances in Manufacturing Engineering, Salem, Tamil Nadu, (NCME – 2006), proceedings page 341.

Journals

[33] Harish Kumar M & N. Rajesh Mathivanan (2021): Effect of face sheet on the flexural and tensile characteristics in GLARE laminates, Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering, DOI: 10.1080/14484846.2021.1918364
[32] N.S. Manjunatha Babu, N. Rajesh Mathivanan & Vijayalakshmi G V Mahesh (2021): Study on prediction of experimental machining response data using artificial neural network, Australian Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Engineering, DOI: 10.1080/14488388.2021.1907884
[31] N.S. Manjunatha Babu & Rajesh Mathivanan N (2021): Statistical analysis of drilled hole parameters during machining of carbon/glass FRP laminates, Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, DOI: 10.1080/2374068X.2020.1860497
[30] Chandan Sharma, N Rajesh Mathivanan, Contact Stress Analysis of a Single Stage Planetary Traction Drive with Composite Rollers, International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering (IJMPE) , 8(11), 2020, pp. 23-29
[29] Varsha S Swamy, Karan Shivayogi H G and N Rajesh Mathivanan, Selection of Optimal Tire and Design Optimisation of Steering System for a Formula Student Race Car through Tire Data Treatment, International Conference on Future of Engineering Systems and Technologies, Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1478, 2020.
[28] N.S. Manjunatha Babu, Rajesh Mathivanan N, Harish Kumar M, Drill Hole Surface Characterisation of Hybrid FRP Laminates through Statistical Analysis, Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2020, pp. 1-18.
[27] N. S. Manjunatha Babu and N. Rajesh Mathivanan, Predictive Analysis of Drill Hole Geometrical Parameters Data using Artificial Neural Network, Journal of Green Engineering (JGE), 10(10), 2020.
[26] Deep Ghetia, Abhiram V. Shandilya, Amogh Kumar & Rajesh Mathivanan N, Experimental Evaluation of Factors Influencing Drilling of Randomly Oriented Fibre Reinforced Composite Laminates, Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2020, pp.1-17.
[25] N Rajesh Mathivanan, AC Aiyappa, M Harish Kumar, Experimental Investigation on the Effect of Varying Percentage of E-Waste Particulate Filler in GFRP Composite Laminates, 2nd International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials & Manufacturing Technologies. Materials Today: Proceedings 28, 2020, 1130-1134.
[24] N. S. Manjunatha Babu, N. Rajesh Mathivanan and K. Vijaya Kumar, Influence of machining parameters on the response variable during drilling of the hybrid laminate, Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2019, 1-10.
[23] N. Rajesh Mathivanan, K. Mathiyazhagan, Raghu, Performance and emission charateristics of a Turbocharged MPFI engine, Journal of Scientific and Industrial Engineering, 78, 2019, 236-41.
[22] N. Rajesh Mathivanan, Manjunatha Babu N. S., K. Vijaya Kumar, Empirical study on twisting force using Taguchi DOE technique during drilling of hybrid FRP laminate, Journal of Composites and Advanced Materials, 28 (2), 2018, 277.
[21] M. Harish Kumar, N. Rajesh Mathivanan and Satish Kumar, Experiment investigations of effect of laminate thickness on flexural properties of GLARE and GFRP laminates, Material Research Express, 6, 2018, 025313.
[20] K.G. Jaya Christiyan, U. Chandrasekhar, N. Rajesh Mathivanan, K. Venkateswarlu, Influence of manufacturing parameters on the strength of PLA parts using Layered Manufacturing technique: A statistical approach, IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 310, 2018, 012134.
[19] Kaushal K N, Dr. Sunith Babu L, Rajesh Mathivanan, Study on drilling parameters of GFRP-PUF sandwich composites, Materials Today: Proceedings 5, 2018, 24439-447.
[18] Shreyas. P. S, B. P. Mahesh, Rajanna. S, N. Rajesh Mathivanan, A prediction of fatigue life in GFRP composite laminates subjected to low velocity impact, International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development (IJMPERD) Vol. 8, Special Issue 8, Oct 2018, 363-368.
[17] N. Rajesh Mathivanan, B.S. Mahesh, H. Anup Shetty, An experimental investigation on the process parameters influencing machining forces during milling of carbon and glass fiber laminates, Measurement, Vol. 91, 2016, pp. 39-45.
[16] Rajesh Mathivanan N, Mahesh B. S and Anup Shetty. H., Analysis of machining force during milling of CFRP and GFRP composite laminates, Int. Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol. 78, 2015, pp.36-40.
[15] Rajesh Mathivanan N, Raghupathy V.P. and Aveen K. P., Flexural Properties of Polylactic Acid Components Fabricated using 3D Printing Technique, Int. Journal of Applied Engg. Research, Vol. 78, 2015, pp.32-35.
[14] N. Mohan, C.R. Mahesha, Shivarudraiah, N. Rajesh Mathivanan, B. Shivamurthy, Dry Sliding Wear Behaviour of Ta/NbC Filled Glass-epoxy Composites at Elevated Temperatures, Procedia Engineering, Vol. 64, 2013, pp. 1166-72.
[13] Rahul Vylen, N. Rajesh Mathivanan, Shashidhar Chandrasekhar.N, Application of Lean Strategy to Redesign the Assembly Process Flow of Glow Plug, International Journal of Lean Thinking, Vol. 4 (1), 2013, pp. 1-8.
[12] N. Rajesh Mathivanan and Chandra Mouli, Modeling the low-velocity impact characteristics of woven glass epoxy composite laminates using artificial neural networks, Journal of Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Vol. 21(3-4); 2012, pp. 69-80.
[11] H. Rama Murthy Naik, J.Jerald, N. Rajesh Mathivanan, Impact damage detection in GFRP laminates through ultrasonic imaging, Advanced Materials Research, Vol. 585, 2012, pp. 337-341.
[10] Thiagarajan, Palaniradja, N. Rajesh Mathivanan, Effect of Nanoclay on the Impact Properties of Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites. Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, Vol. 51:14, 2012, pp. 1403-1410.
[9] N. Rajesh Mathivanan, and J. Jerald, Interlaminar fracture toughness and low-velocity impact resistance of woven glass epoxy composite laminates of EP3 grade, Journal of Minerals & Materials Characterization & Engineering, Vol. 11, No.3, 2012, pp.321-333.
[8] Thiagarajan, Palaniradja, N. Rajesh Mathivanan, M. Naresh, Analysis of Laminate Configuration on Impact Properties of Glass Fibre Epoxy Nanocomposites. Advanced Materials Research, Vol. 488-489, 2012, pp. 686-690.
[7] N. Rajesh Mathivanan and J. Jerald, An experimental investigation of the low-velocity impact response in woven E-glass epoxy composite laminates with graphite particulate fillers. International Journal of Materials, Manufacturing & Optimization, Vol. 2(1), 2011, pp. 13-18.
[6] K.Palaniradja, A.Thiagarajan, and N. Rajesh Mathivanan, Effect of nanoclay in epoxy-based fibre-glass composite laminates subjected to low velocity impact, International Journal of Vehicle Structures & Systems, Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2011, pp. 123-128.
[5] N. Rajesh Mathivanan, J. Jerald, Puspita Behera, Analysis of factors influencing deflection in sandwich panels subjected to low-velocity impact, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 52, Issue 5, 2011, pp 433-441
[4] N. Rajesh Mathivanan, J. Jerald, Experimental investigation of woven E-glass epoxy composite laminates subjected to low-velocity impact at different energy levels, The Journal of Minerals & Materials Characterization & Engineering. Vol. 9, Issue 7, 2010, pp. 643-652
[3] N. Rajesh Mathivanan, J. Jerald, Experimental investigation of low-velocity impact characteristics of woven glass fiber epoxy matrix composite laminates of EP3 grade, Materials & Design, Vol. 31, Issue 9, 2010, pp. 4553-4560
[2] N. Rajesh Mathivanan, J. Jerald, K. Divya, Finite element analysis of low-velocity impact damage tolerance on composite laminates, International Journal of Material Sciences, Vol. 4, Number 2, 2009, pp. 101-114.
[1] N. Rajesh Mathivanan, J. Jerald, Sunith Babu L, Ramesh S Sharma, Experimental investigation of low-velocity impact characteristics of Polyurethane foam based sandwich composites, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2008, pp 163-167.

Others

Articles in Magazines:
[1] Sunith Babu L., N. Rajesh Mathivanan, ‘Transforming a 2D Drawing to 3D CAD Data’ AUGI Jan / Feb 2008, page 14-17.