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Dr. Balakrishnan Shankar

Dr. Balakrishnan Shankar

Dean, School of Engineering, Amritapuri | Chairperson & Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering , School of Engineering, Amritapuri | Director, Center for Flexible Electronics and Advanced Materials, Amritapuri

Qualification: Ph.D
bala@am.amrita.edu
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Research Interest: Material Science
Date of Joining: 02/01/2006
Nature of Association: Regular

Bio

Dr. Balakrishnan Shankar is the Dean of the School of Engineering, Amritapuri, Chairperson and Professor of Mechanical Engineering, and Director of the Center for Flexible Electronics and Advanced Materials at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. A Ph.D. graduate in Materials Science from The University of Texas at Austin, he brings a unique blend of academic excellence and industrial expertise gained through seven years at Applied Materials, California.

Since joining Amrita in 2006, he has been instrumental in advancing research, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering domains. His work focuses on advanced materials, flexible electronics, hydrogen storage, electromagnetic shielding, biomaterials, and emerging technologies, contributing to impactful solutions in energy, healthcare, and sustainable engineering.

Through extensive publications, patents, international collaborations, and research leadership, Dr. Balakrishnan Shankar continues to shape a vibrant research ecosystem while mentoring the next generation of engineers, innovators, and technology leaders.

 

Publications

Book Chapter

Year : 2026

Upconversion nanoparticles in cellular optogenetics

Cite this Research Publication : Hema S., Greeshma U. Chandran, Malavika Sajith, Balakrishnan Shankar, Sreedha Sambhudevan, Upconversion nanoparticles in cellular optogenetics, Upconversion Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications, Elsevier, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-443-26661-4.00010-7

Publisher : Elsevier

Year : 2026

Natural bioactive polyphenols as ultraviolet barriers in biodegradable packaging

Cite this Research Publication : Greeshma U Chandran, S Hema, A R Ajitha, O D Jayakumar, Balakrishnan Shankar, Arunima Regunadhan, Sreedha Sambhudevan, Natural bioactive polyphenols as ultraviolet barriers in biodegradable packaging, Polymer-Based Nanostructured Barrier Materials, Elsevier, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-323-99531-3.00006-x

Publisher : Elsevier

Year : 2022

Comparative Study of Cu-6Sn Processed by Casting and Powder Metallurgy with Microwave and Conventional Assisted Sintering

Cite this Research Publication : R. Rajesh, Shankar Balakrishnan, N. Karthik, P.R. Eshwara Mmoorthy, Comparative Study of Cu-6Sn Processed by Casting and Powder Metallurgy with Microwave and Conventional Assisted Sintering, Key Engineering Materials, 2022

Publisher : Trans Tech Publications

Year : 2019

Effect of Co-Precipitation on the Physico-Mechanical and Dielectric Properties of Nickel Ferrite Embedded Natural Rubber Composites

Cite this Research Publication : Menon, S. S., Krishna, R., Wilson, L., Sambhudevan, S., Shankar, B., Mayeen, A., & Kalarikkal, N. (2019). Effect of Co-Precipitation on the Physico-Mechanical and Dielectric Properties of Nickel Ferrite Embedded Natural Rubber Composites. In Processing and Characterization of Multicomponent Polymer Systems (pp. 155-176). Apple Academic Press.

Patents

Year : 2026

Carrier Device (Gingiviscope Design a)

Cite this Research Publication : Dr.K.V.Arun, Dr. Swetha V R, Hariprasad M. P., Balakrishnan Shankar, Carrier Device (Gingiviscope Design a) granted on April 1, 2026 (B60a) Indian Design Patent 435197-001

Year : 2026

Carrier Device (Gingiviscope Design b)

Cite this Research Publication : Dr.K.V.Arun, Dr. Swetha V R, Hariprasad M. P., Balakrishnan Shankar,Carrier Device (Gingiviscope Design b) granted on March 12, 2026 (B60b), Indian Design Patent 435197-001

Year : 2025

An optimized Structural Member made of Auxetic Unit Cells, Designed to take on a Bending Load

Cite this Research Publication : Balakrishnan Shankar, Hariprasad M. P., Shammo Dutta, Hrishikesh Gopakumar Menon.An optimized Structural Member made of Auxetic Unit Cells, Designed to take on a Bending Load granted on December 12, 2025 (M50)Indian Patent 575791

Year : 2024

Auxetic Member for Load Bearing Structures

Cite this Research Publication : US Patent 11,981,111 An Auxetic Member for Load Bearing Structures granted on May 14, 2024 (M53)

Year : 2023

Modular Configurable Linear Actuator Under Thermal Load

Cite this Research Publication : Prasanna.Hariprasad Mohan, Shankar.Balakrishnan,Menon.Hrishikesh Gopakumar, "Modular Configurable Linear Actuator Under Thermal Load", India, 2023

Year : 2021

Optimized Engineering Structures With Auxetic Cells

Cite this Research Publication : Balakrishnan ShankarHariprasad Mohan Prasanna,Shammo Dutta,Hrishikesh Gopakumar Menon, "Optimized Engineering Structures With Auxetic Cells", India, April 2021

Year : 2021

An Auxetic Member for Load Bearing Structures

Cite this Research Publication : Balakrishnan Shankar,Hariprasad Mohan Prasanna,Shammo Dutta,Hrishikesh Gopakumar Menon, "An Auxetic Member for Load Bearing Structures", India, 2021

Year : 2021

Optimized Engineering Structures With Auxetic Cells

Cite this Research Publication : Balakrishnan Shankar,Hariprasad Mohan Prasanna,Shammo Dutta,Hrishikesh Gopakumar Menon, "Optimized Engineering Structures With Auxetic Cells", USA, 2021

Year : 2010

Chakshuyaan

Cite this Research Publication : Balakrishnan Shankar, “Chakshuyaan”, 2010.

Journal Article

Year : 2026

Poly (4-styrenesulfonic acid) modified iron oxide-hydroxyapatite nanocomposite surfaces for effective bone cancer therapy

Cite this Research Publication : Arunima Rajan, Monunith Anithkumar, Jithin Vishnu, Praveenkumar Kesavan, Sang-Jae Kim, Balakrishnan Shankar, Poly (4-styrenesulfonic acid) modified iron oxide-hydroxyapatite nanocomposite surfaces for effective bone cancer therapy, Surfaces and Interfaces, Elsevier BV, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2025.108326

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2026

Understanding gallium oxyhydroxide surface for improving titanium-based biomaterial applications

Cite this Research Publication : Harigovind Nandhakumar, Adithyakrishnan Kapparath, Ansheed Raheem, Praveenkumar Kesavan, Arunima Rajan, Kateřina Skotnicová, Geetha Manivasagam, Balakrishnan Shankar, Jithin Vishnu, Understanding gallium oxyhydroxide surface for improving titanium-based biomaterial applications, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, Elsevier BV, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2025.138689

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2026

A non-invasive microwave hyperthermia for breast cancer treatment: FEA-based multiphysics approach for optimizing thermal dosage

Cite this Research Publication : Anudev J., Balakrishnan Shankar, Massimo Donelli, Sreedevi K. Menon, A non-invasive microwave hyperthermia for breast cancer treatment: FEA-based multiphysics approach for optimizing thermal dosage, International Journal of Thermal Sciences, Elsevier BV, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2026.110688

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2026

Naringin-functionalized HEC/PVA composite films: Mechanistic insights into UV shielding and colorimetric ammonia detection for real-time monitoring of protein-rich food spoilage

Cite this Research Publication : Greeshma U Chandran, Parvana B, Sreedha Sambhudevan, Balakrishnan Shankar, Naringin-functionalized HEC/PVA composite films: Mechanistic insights into UV shielding and colorimetric ammonia detection for real-time monitoring of protein-rich food spoilage, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, Elsevier BV, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2026.109782

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2025

Effect of Nano TiO2 Flux on Depth of Penetration and Mechanical Properties of TIG-Welded SA516 Grade 70 Steel Joints—An Experimental Investigation

Cite this Research Publication : Rakesh Narayanan, Krishnaswamy Rameshkumar, Arangot Sumesh, Balakrishnan Shankar, Dinu Thomas Thekkuden, Effect of Nano TiO2 Flux on Depth of Penetration and Mechanical Properties of TIG-Welded SA516 Grade 70 Steel Joints—An Experimental Investigation, Metals, MDPI AG, 2025, https://doi.org/10.3390/met15040399

Publisher : MDPI AG

Year : 2025

Unveiling the multifunctionality of deep eutectic solvents: Their role as solvents, extracting, and curing agents in β-chitin nanowhisker/DGEBA epoxy composites—A comparative study with α-chitin

Cite this Research Publication : Rashid Sulthan, Arunima Reghunadhan, R. Aravind, Saurabh Rajeev, Balakrishnan Shankar, Sreedha Sambhudevan, Unveiling the multifunctionality of deep eutectic solvents: Their role as solvents, extracting, and curing agents in β-chitin nanowhisker/DGEBA epoxy composites—A comparative study with α-chitin, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Elsevier BV, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.143345

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2025

Salicylic acid-based deep eutectic mixture as catalytic curing agent for high-performance epoxy resins: cure characteristics and mechanical properties

Cite this Research Publication : Rashid Sulthan, Arunima Reghunadhan, Sreedha Sambhudevan, Balakrishnan Shankar, Salicylic acid-based deep eutectic mixture as catalytic curing agent for high-performance epoxy resins: cure characteristics and mechanical properties, Journal of Polymer Research, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10965-025-04480-3

Publisher : Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Year : 2025

Magnetically inductive Fe3O4 nanocubes: Ligand exchange, hyperthermia and anti-cancer activity

Cite this Research Publication : Arunima Rajan, Balakrishnan Shankar, Niroj Kumar Sahu, Magnetically inductive Fe3O4 nanocubes: Ligand exchange, hyperthermia and anti-cancer activity, Ceramics International, Elsevier BV, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.03.005

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2025

Electrochemical biosensors for urea detection: recent trends and future perspectives

Cite this Research Publication : Dev Thiyyadi, Vandana Ramakrishnan, Balakrishnan Shankar, Lekshmi Vijayan, Electrochemical biosensors for urea detection: recent trends and future perspectives, Microchemical Journal, Elsevier BV, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.microc.2025.115805

Publisher : Elsevier Inc

Year : 2025

Sustainable hydroxyethyl cellulose/polyvinyl alcohol films for food packaging: UV-shielding and functional profiling of rutin, quercetin, and naringin

Cite this Research Publication : Greeshma U. Chandran, S. Aswathy, Sreedha Sambhudevan, Balakrishnan Shankar, Sustainable hydroxyethyl cellulose/polyvinyl alcohol films for food packaging: UV-shielding and functional profiling of rutin, quercetin, and naringin, Bioresource Technology Reports, Elsevier BV, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102398

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2025

Advancements and challenges in UHMWPE biomaterial implants: a comprehensive analysis of reinforcement and coating strategies

Cite this Research Publication : Baranidharan Kannan, Uthayakumar Marimuthu, Balakrishnan Shankar, Advancements and challenges in UHMWPE biomaterial implants: a comprehensive analysis of reinforcement and coating strategies, International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, Informa UK Limited, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1080/00914037.2025.2567295

Publisher : Informa UK Limited

Year : 2025

Multifunctional zinc oxide loaded stearic acid surfaces on biodegradable magnesium WE43 alloy with hydrophobic, self-cleaning and biocompatible attributes

Cite this Research Publication : Jithin Vishnu, K. Praveenkumar, Aditya Anil Kumar, Anand Nair, R Arjun, Vaishnav Gopakumar Pillai, Balakrishnan Shankar, Karthik V Shankar, Multifunctional zinc oxide loaded stearic acid surfaces on biodegradable magnesium WE43 alloy with hydrophobic, self-cleaning and biocompatible attributes, Applied Surface Science, Elsevier BV, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2024.161455

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2024

Recent advancements and clinical aspects of engineered iron oxide nanoplatforms for magnetic hyperthermia-induced cancer therapy

Cite this Research Publication : Arunima Rajan, Suvra S. Laha, Niroj Kumar Sahu, Nanasaheb D. Thorat, Balakrishnan Shankar, Recent advancements and clinical aspects of engineered iron oxide nanoplatforms for magnetic hyperthermia-induced cancer therapy, Materials Today Bio, Elsevier BV, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtbio.2024.101348

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2024

Synthesis and Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Hybrid FRP Composite Using Taguchi Technique

Cite this Research Publication : Giridhar S. Kulkarni, N. G. Siddeshkumar, C. Durga Prasad, B. Latha Shankar, C. R. Aprameya, Prashant Patane, Udayshinha Dilip Deshmukh & Chandan Prasad , Synthesis and Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Hybrid FRP Composite Using Taguchi Technique, Journal of The Institution of Engineers,2024.

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2024

The potential role of flavonoids in cellulose-based biopolymeric food packaging materials for UV radiation protection

Cite this Research Publication : Greeshma U. Chandran, Avani Anil Kumar, Sreedevi K. Menon, Sreedha Sambhudevan & Balakrishnan Shankar, The potential role of flavonoids in cellulose-based biopolymeric food packaging materials for UV radiation protection,

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2023

Engineering Antioxidant Surfaces for Titanium-Based Metallic Biomaterials

Cite this Research Publication : Jithin Vishnu, Praveenkumar Kesavan, Balakrishnan Shankar, Katarzyna Dembińska, Maria Swiontek Brzezinska and Beata Kaczmarek-Szczepańska, Engineering Antioxidant Surfaces for Titanium-Based Metallic Biomaterials, Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 2023.

Publisher : MDPI

Year : 2023

Designing Gallium-Containing Hydroxyapatite Coatings on Low Modulus Beta Ti-45Nb Alloy

Cite this Research Publication : Jithin Vishnu,Andrea Voss,Volker Hoffmann ,Ludovico Andrea Alberta,Adnan Akman,Balakrishnan Shankar,Annett Gebert and Mariana Calin, Designing Gallium-Containing Hydroxyapatite Coatings on Low Modulus Beta Ti-45Nb Alloy,

Publisher : MDPI

Year : 2023

Influence of ageing temperature on the tribological characteristics of LM25/Al2O3/SiC hybrid metal matrix composite for lightweight applications

Cite this Research Publication : Karthik V Shankar, Reham Fathi, Bassiouny Saleh,Balakrishnan Shankar,Arjun Santhosh, KV Amith, C M Srihari, Jyothis B Nair,Omkar Prakash Naikade, Influence of ageing temperature on the tribological characteristics of LM25/Al2O3/SiC hybrid metal matrix composite for lightweight applications, Journal of Materials: Design and Applications.

Publisher : Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part L Journal of Materials Design and Applications

Year : 2023

Review on the recent advances in various properties of epoxy nanocomposites brake pad materials

Cite this Research Publication : Vyshak, Sabarinath S, Balakrishnashankar, "Review on the recent advances in various properties of epoxy nanocomposites brake pad materials," Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, Springer Science + Business Media, Scopus Q2 SCI (Impact factor 1.39), 2023.

Publisher : Springer Science + Business Media

Year : 2022

A critical review on cellulose nano structures based polymer nanocomposites for packaging applications

Cite this Research Publication : Greeshma U Chandran,Anjana Santhosh Parappanal,Hema S,Sreedha Sambhudevan and Balakrishnan Shankar, A critical review on cellulose nano structures based polymer nanocomposites for packaging applications, Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials,2022.

Publisher : Taylor & Francis

Year : 2022

Proposed auxetic cluster designs for lightweight structural beams with improved load bearing capacity

Cite this Research Publication : Hrishikesh G Menon , Shammo Dutta , Aravind Krishnan, Hariprasad M. P., Balakrishnan Shankar, Proposed auxetic cluster designs for lightweight structural beams with improved load bearing capacity,Engineering Structures,2022.

Publisher : Elsevier

Year : 2022

Morphological, Hardness, and Wear Behavior of Cu–Sn–SiC Metal Matrix Composite Developed by Microwave Processing

Cite this Research Publication : R. Rajesh, Balakrishnan Shankar, Amal Krishna Rajeev, V. Govind, Karthik V. Shankar, Nibin George & Rishikesh Vijay, Morphological, Hardness, and Wear Behavior of Cu–Sn–SiC Metal Matrix Composite Developed by Microwave Processing, Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals,2022

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2022

Silver and Silver Nanoparticles for the Potential Treatment of COVID-19: A Review

Cite this Research Publication : PNJ Arjun, B Sankar, KV Shankar, NV Kulkarni, S Sivasankaran, B. Shankar, Silver and Silver Nanoparticles for the Potential Treatment of COVID-19: A Review, Coatings 2022, 12 (11), 1679.

Year : 2021

Impact of remote experimentation, interactivity and platform effectiveness on laboratory learning outcomes

Cite this Research Publication : Krishnashree Achuthan, Dhananjay Raghavan, Balakrishnan Shankar, Saneesh P. Francis & Vysakh Kani Kolil , Impact of remote experimentation, interactivity and platform effectiveness on laboratory learning outcomes, International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 2021.

Publisher : Springer Nature

Year : 2021

Antiviral properties of copper and its alloys to inactivate covid-19 virus: A review

Cite this Research Publication : Govind, V., Bharadwaj, S., Sai Ganesh, M. R., Vishnu, J., Shankar, K. V., Shankar, B., & Rajesh, R. (2021). Antiviral properties of copper and its alloys to inactivate covid-19 virus: A review. BioMetals, 34(6), 1217-1235. doi:10.1007/s10534-021-00339-4( IF – 3.378 , Q1)

Publisher : Springer, BioMetals

Year : 2021

Study on conventional and microwave assisted sintering of Cu-FA composites

Cite this Research Publication : Rajesh Raveendran, Balakrishnan Shankar, J. Harikrishnan, Ajay Ritwik, A. Hari Krishna, Q. Usman, and R. Hari Sankar, “Study on conventional and microwave assisted sintering of Cu-FA composites”, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 39, pp. 1677-1681, 2021.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings

Year : 2020

A low-power biomimetic collision detector based on an in-memory molybdenum disulfide photodetector

Cite this Research Publication : Darsith Jayachandran, Aaryan Oberoi, Amritanand Sebastian, Tanushree H. Choudhury, Balakrishnan Shankar, Joan M. Redwing & Saptarshi Das, A low-power biomimetic collision detector based on an in-memory molybdenum disulfide photodetector, Nature Electronics,2020

Publisher : Springer Nature

Year : 2020

Effects of gas-phase and wet-chemical surface treatments on substrates induced vertical, valley-hill & micro-granular growth morphologies of close space sublimated CdTe films

Cite this Research Publication : Kulandai Velu Ramanathan, Balakrishnan Shankar, Shantikumar V. Nair and Mariyappan Shanmugam, Effects of gas-phase and wet-chemical surface treatments on substrates induced vertical, valley-hill & micro-granular growth morphologies of close space sublimated CdTe films, Nanoscale Advances,2020

Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry

Year : 2020

Effect of conducting fillers in natural rubber nanocomposites as effective EMI shielding materials

Cite this Research Publication : S. Hema, Sreedha Sambhudevan, Mahitha, P. M., Sneha, K., Advaith, P. S., K. Sultan, R., Sajith, M., Jose, B., Menon, S. K., and Balakrishnan Shankar, “Effect of conducting fillers in natural rubber nanocomposites as effective EMI shielding materials”, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 25, pp. 274-277, 2020.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings, Volume 25, p.274-277 (2020)

Year : 2020

Conducting polyaniline based rubber nanocomposites – Synthesis and characterization studies

Cite this Research Publication : P. M. Mahitha, Sneha, K., Advaith, P. S., K. Sultan, R., Sajith, M., Jose, B., Hema, S., Sreedha Sambhudevan, and Balakrishnan Shankar, “Conducting polyaniline based rubber nanocomposites – Synthesis and characterization studies”, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 33, pp. 1429-1433, 2020.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings, Volume 33, p.1429-1433 (2020)

Year : 2020

Grain/grain-boundary mediated dispersive photo-current characteristics in close space sublimated micro-granular CdTe films

Cite this Research Publication : K. Velu Ramanathan, Shankar, B., Shantikumar V Nair, and Dr. Mariyappan Shanmugam, “Grain/grain-boundary mediated dispersive photo-current characteristics in close space sublimated micro-granular CdTe films”, IET Optoelectronics, vol. 14, pp. 252-255, 2020.

Publisher : IET Optoelectronics

Year : 2019

Effect of processing route on densification of W-10 wt% Cu nanocomposite using spark plasma sintering

Cite this Research Publication : S.S. Kalyan Kamal , Y. Sushma , J. Vimala , B. Shankar , P. Ghosal , L. Durai , Bhaskar Majumdar, Effect of processing route on densification of W-10 wt% Cu nanocomposite using spark plasma sintering, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2019.

Publisher : Elsevier

Year : 2019

Determination on the effect of ti addition on the microstructural, mechanical and wear behavior of Cu–6Sn alloy in as—Cast condition

Cite this Research Publication : Akshay, M. C., Aravind Senan, V. R., Vignesh Surej, K. S., Akhil, B., Shankar, K. V.,& Shankar, B. (2020). Determination on the effect of ti addition on the microstructural, mechanical and wear behavior of Cu–6Sn alloy in as—Cast condition. Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, 73(2), 309-318. doi:10.1007/s12666-019-01835-5( IF – 1.39 , Q2)

Publisher : Springer, Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals

Year : 2018

Remote triggered single-axis solar PV tracking system with varying angle of incidence

Cite this Research Publication : Umesh M. , Freeman, Joshua, Achuthan, Krishnashree , Shankar, Balakrishnan , Remote triggered single-axis solar PV tracking system with varying angle of incidence, International Journal of Renewable Energy Research,2018.

Publisher : International Journal of Renewable Energy Research

Year : 2018

Magnetic Properties of Copper Doped Nickel Ferrite Nanoparticles Synthesized by Co Precipitation Method

Cite this Research Publication : V. Anjana, Sara John, Pooja Prakash, Amritha M Nair, Aravind R Nair, Sreedha Sambhudevan, and B. Shankar, “Magnetic Properties of Copper Doped Nickel Ferrite Nanoparticles Synthesized by Co Precipitation Method”, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 310, p. 012024, 2018.

Publisher : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering

Year : 2018

Magnetic and dielectric properties of nickel-ferrite-embedded natural rubber composites

Cite this Research Publication : Sankar S. Menon, Radhu Krishna, Lida Wilson, Sreedha Sambhudevan, B. Shankar, Anshida Mayeen, and Nandakumar Kalarikkal, “Magnetic and dielectric properties of nickel-ferrite-embedded natural rubber composites”, Polymer Bulletin, vol. 75, pp. 5217–5234, 2018.

Publisher : Polymer Bulletin

Year : 2016

Evaluation of Kinetics and Transport Mechanism of Solvents Through Natural Rubber Composites Containing Organically Modified Gadolinium Oxide

Cite this Research Publication : Sreedha Sambhudevan, Balakrishnan Shankar, Dr. Saritha A., and Kuruvilla Joseph, “Evaluation of Kinetics and Transport Mechanism of Solvents Through Natural Rubber Composites Containing Organically Modified Gadolinium Oxide”, Plastics, Rubber and Composites-Macromolecular Engineering, vol. 45, pp. 216 - 223, 2016.

Publisher : Plastics, Rubber and Composites-Macromolecular Engineering

Year : 2016

Development of X-ray Protective Garments from Rare Earth-modified Natural Rubber Composites

Cite this Research Publication : Sreedha Sambhudevan, Balakrishnan Shankar, Kuruvilla Joseph, John Philip, T Saravanan, and Dr. Saritha A., “Development of X-ray Protective Garments from Rare Earth-modified Natural Rubber Composites”, Journal of Elastomers & Plastics, pp. 1-18, 2016.

Publisher : Journal of Elastomers & Plastics, Journal of Elastomers & Plastics.

Year : 2015

Design and Development of an Intelligent Rover for Mars Exploration (Updated)

Cite this Research Publication : A. S, VJ, U., Kalathil, S. T., Simon, A., CM, H., Mathew, D. P., Maya Menon, Basil, P., Ramachandran, R., Sengar, A., Balakrishnan, A., Dutt, K., Murali, A., Tilak, C. Krishna, Suresh, A., Suresh, A., B. Shankar, and Dr. Ganesh Udupa, “Design and Development of an Intelligent Rover for Mars Exploration (Updated)”, The Mars Society with permission, 2015

Publisher : The Mars Society with permission

Year : 2014

Identification of current transport mechanism in Al2O3 thin films for memory applications

Cite this Research Publication : S. Ramesh, Dutta, S., Balakrishnan Shankar, and Dr. Sundararaman Gopalan, “Identification of current transport mechanism in Al2O3 thin films for memory applications”, Applied Nanoscience, vol. 5, pp. 115-123, 2014.

Publisher : Applied Nanoscience

Year : 2014

Design, Fabrication and Testing of the Suspension Subsystem of a Single Seater Off-Road Buggy

Cite this Research Publication : Das, Anurag,; Unnikrishnan, Nikhil ,; Shankar, Balakrishnan ,;J Freeman . "Design, Fabrication and Testing of the Suspension Subsystem of a Single Seater Off-Road Buggy "International Journal of Applied Engineering Research .

Publisher : International Journal of Applied Engineering Research

Year : 2012

Facile chemical synthesis of nano-silver powders for printable electronics applications

Cite this Research Publication : Sahoo, P.K. , Kamal, S.S.K. , Shankar, B. , Sreedhar, B. , Durai, L., Facile chemical synthesis of nano-silver powders for printable electronics applications, Journal of Experimental Nanoscience, 2012

Year : 2012

Effect of PVD process parameters on the quality and reliability of thin (10–30 nm) Al2O3 dielectrics

Cite this Research Publication : S. Dutta, Ramesh, S., Shankar, B., and Dr. Sundararaman Gopalan, “Effect of PVD process parameters on the quality and reliability of thin (10–30 nm) Al2O3 dielectrics”, Applied Nanoscience, vol. 2, pp. 1–6, 2012.

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2011

Nanotube substituted source/drain regions for carbon nanotube transistors for vlsi circuits

Cite this Research Publication : Sa Dutta and Shankar, Bb, “Nanotube substituted source/drain regions for carbon nanotube transistors for vlsi circuits”, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, vol. 11, pp. 11015-11018, 2011.

Publisher : Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

Year : 2009

Electrical Characterization and Reliability Analysis of HfO2-TiO2-Al MOSCAPs

Cite this Research Publication : Shibesh Dutta, Sivaramakrishnan R, Dr. Sundararaman Gopalan, Balakrishnan Shankar, " Electrical Characterization and Reliability Analysis of HfO2-TiO2-Al MOSCAPs ", World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology.

Conference Paper

Year : 2025

Microstrip Resonator Assisted Sensor for Blood Glucose Detection

Cite this Research Publication : Karthik Nair, Abhishek Aher, Sruthi Balakrishnan P, Rithin Ranjith, Balakrishnan Shankar, Sreedevi K. Menon, Microstrip Resonator Assisted Sensor for Blood Glucose Detection, 2025 Photonics & Electromagnetics Research Symposium - Spring (PIERS-Spring), IEEE, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1109/piers-spring66516.2025.11276536

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2020

Synthesis & characterization of doped nickel ferrite filled natural rubber nano composites

Cite this Research Publication : S Hema, Sreedha Sambhudevan, P M Mahitha, K Rashid Sultan, Malavika Raj, A Anjana, S U Parvathy, M S Mahalekshmi and Balakrishnan Shankar, Synthesis & characterization of doped nickel ferrite filled natural rubber nano composites, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2020.

Year : 2020

The structural, optical and surface morphological properties of zinc oxide layers grown by SILAR method

Cite this Research Publication : Malavika Sudha, Rakhesh Vamadevan, Balakrishnan Shankar, The structural, optical and surface morphological properties of zinc oxide layers grown by SILAR method, AIP Conference Proceedings,2020

Year : 2020

Comparative study of ZnO thin film samples prepared by two different chemical bath methods

Cite this Research Publication : Comparative study of ZnO thin film samples prepared by two different chemical bath methods
Manoj, M., Padmanabhan, S., Vamadevan, R., Sujatha, Roshima.N., Shankar, B.
Comparative study of ZnO thin film samples prepared by two different chemical bath methods: AIP Conference Proceedings: Vol 2287, No 1

Year : 2020

Characterization of ZnO and Al doped ZnO thin films prepared by SILAR method

Cite this Research Publication : Characterization of ZnO and Al doped ZnO thin films prepared by SILAR method Linson, I., Padmanabhan, S., Vamadevan, R., Sujatha, Roshima.N., Shankar, B. AIP Conference Proceedingsthis link is disabled, 2020, 2287, 020016

Year : 2020

Optical, structural and surface analysis of ZnO thin films prepared by SILAR method

Cite this Research Publication : P. Sreedev, Malavika Sunil, V. Rakhesh, N. S. Roshima, Balakrishnan Shankar, Divya Krishnan; Optical, structural and surface analysis of ZnO thin films prepared by SILAR method. AIP Conf. Proc. 15 April 2020; 2222 (1): 020010

Year : 2019

Study of Auxetic beams under bending: A Finite Element Approach

Cite this Research Publication : Shammo Dutta, Hrishikesh G. Menon, Hariprasad M. P., Aravind Krishnan, and Balakrishnan Shankar, “Study of Auxetic beams under bending: A Finite Element Approach”, in 2nd International Mechanical Engineering Congress – IMECH 2019, NIT Trichy, 2019.

Publisher : 2nd International Mechanical Engineering Congress – IMECH 2019, NIT Trichy, 2019.

Year : 2017

Inverse Kinematics of a Dual Linear Actuator Pitch/Roll Heliostat

Cite this Research Publication : J. Freeman, B. Shankar, and G. Sundaram, “Inverse kinematics of a dual linear actuator pitch/roll heliostat”, in AIP Conference Proceedings, 2017, vol. 1850

Publisher : AIP Conference Proceedings, American Institute of Physics Inc.

Year : 2013

Virtual labs battery and ultracapacitor characterization

Cite this Research Publication : J. Freeman, Shankar, B., Elango, M., and Achuthan, K "Virtual labs battery and ultracapacitor characterization" ,Global Humanitarian Technology Conference: South Asia Satellite (GHTC-SAS), 2013 IEEE .

Publisher : Global Humanitarian Technology Conference: South Asia Satellite (GHTC-SAS).

Year : 2013

Remote triggered virtual laboratory for Hooke’s law using LabVIEW

Cite this Research Publication : B. Shankar, Sarithlal, M. K., Sharat, S., Freeman, J., and Achuthan, K., “Remote triggered virtual laboratory for Hooke's law using LabVIEW”, in Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2013-39th Annual Conference of the IEEE, 2013.

Publisher : Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2013-39th Annual Conference of the IEEE.

Year : 2013

Remote Triggered Solar Thermal Energy Parabolic Trough laboratory: Effective implementation and future possibilities for Virtual Labs

Cite this Research Publication : B. Shankar, Sarithlal, M. K., Vijayan, V., Freeman, J., and Achuthan, K., “Remote Triggered Solar Thermal Energy Parabolic Trough laboratory: Effective implementation and future possibilities for Virtual Labs”, in Control Applications (CCA), 2013 IEEE International Conference on, Hyderabad, 2013.

Publisher : Control Applications (CCA), 2013 IEEE International Conference on, IEEE, Hyderabad.

Year : 2010

Low cost and real time electronic speed controller of position sensorless brushless DC motor

Cite this Research Publication : S. P Dinesh, Ananthapadmanabha, J., Aravind, V., Nair, A. S., Dutta, S., Vikram, V., Aditya, K., Shankar, B., and Freeman, J., “Low cost and real time electronic speed controller of position sensorless brushless DC motor”, in Information and Automation for Sustainability (ICIAFs), 2010 5th International Conference on, Colombo, 2010, pp. 329-334.

Publisher : Information and Automation for Sustainability (ICIAFs), 2010 5th International Conference on

Year : 2010

Innovative dynamic stability control for VTOLs using thrust vectoring

Cite this Research Publication : A. Sa Nair, Aravind, Va, Ananthapadmanabhan, Ja, Dinesh, PaSai, Aditya, Kc, Shankar, Bc, Sheryas, Nc, and Freeman, J., “Innovative dynamic stability control for VTOLs using thrust vectoring”, in Proceedings of the 2010 5th International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability, ICIAfS 2010, Colombo, 2010, pp. 317-322.

Publisher : ICIAfS 2010

Conference Proceedings

Year : 2021

Influence of SiC and TiO2 on the cure characteristics and mechanical properties of natural rubber composites

Cite this Research Publication : Phaneendra Kulkarni , Burney Jose, Sreedha Sambhudevan , Balakrishnan Shankar, Influence of SiC and TiO2 on the cure characteristics and mechanical properties of natural rubber composites, Materials Today: Proceedings,2021

Year : 2021

Green nanocomposites based on natural rubber latex containing xylan from sugarcane bagasse – Synthesis, characterization and dye absorption studies

Cite this Research Publication : S. Hema , Amrutha Krishnan , Asheeka Akther , Athira Suresh , Sreedha Sambhudevan , Balakrishnan Shankar, Green nanocomposites based on natural rubber latex containing xylan from sugarcane bagasse – Synthesis, characterization and dye absorption studies, Materials Today: Proceedings,2021.

Year : 2021

Investigation on Deflection Characteristics of Auxetic Beam Structures Using FEM

Cite this Research Publication : Hrishikesh G. Menon, Shammo Dutta, M. P. Hariprasad & Balakrishnan Shankar , Investigation on Deflection Characteristics of Auxetic Beam Structures Using FEM, Recent Advances in Manufacturing, Automation, Design and Energy Technologies,2021.

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2019

Effect of post deposited annealing ambience and temperature on the longer visible absorption of zinc oxide films

Cite this Research Publication : V Rakhesh , Aparna S Devan and Balakrishnan Shankar, Effect of post deposited annealing ambience and temperature on the longer visible absorption of zinc oxide films, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2019

Year : 2019

Comparative study of ZnO thin film samples prepared by two different chemical bath methods

Cite this Research Publication : Malavika Manoj, Sreedev Padmanabhan, Rakhesh Vamadevan, Roshima Narayanankutty Sujatha, Balakrishnan Shankar, Comparative study of ZnO thin film samples prepared by two different chemical bath methods, AIP Conference Proceedings,2019.

Year : 2019

Comparative optical study of ZnO thin films prepared by SILAR method

Cite this Research Publication : Divya Krishnan, P. Sreedev, V. Rakhesh, N. S. Roshima, Balakrishnan Shankar, S. Malavika Sunil; Comparative optical study of ZnO thin films prepared by SILAR method. AIP Conf. Proc. 29 October 2019; 2162 (1): 020132.

Year : 2019

Determination on the effect of ti addition on the mechanical behavior of as-cast cu-6Sn alloy

Cite this Research Publication : Akshay, M. C., Senan, V. R. A., Surej, K. S. V., Akhil, B., Shankar, K. V.,& Shankar, B. (2019). Determination on the effect of ti addition on the mechanical behavior of as-cast cu-6Sn alloy. Paper presented at the AIP Conference Proceedings, , 2162 doi:10.1063/1.5130228

Publisher : AIP Conference Proceedings doi:10.1063/1.5130228

Year : 2019

Synthesis, Characterization and Dye Absorbing Properties of Cellulose Acetate from used Cigarette Buds

Cite this Research Publication : K. Nair, Sreedha Sambhudevan, and Balakrishnan Shankar, “Synthesis, Characterization and Dye Absorbing Properties of Cellulose Acetate from used Cigarette Buds”, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 18. pp. 5006 - 5011, 2019.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings

Year : 2019

Synthesis, Characterization and Dye Removal Properties of Cellulose Nanocrystals Embedded Natural Rubber Latex Composite

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Publisher : Cellulose Chemistry and Technology (2019)

Year : 2019

Mechanical and Conducting Properties of Polyaniline Doped Natural Rubber Nanocomposites

Cite this Research Publication : B. Jose, Sreedha Sambhudevan, and Balakrishnan Shankar, “Mechanical and Conducting Properties of Polyaniline Doped Natural Rubber Nanocomposites”, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 18. pp. 4901 - 4905, 2019.


Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings

Year : 2019

Effect of Silver Nanoparticle in the PEDOT: PSS Counter Electrode of Dye Sensitized Solar Cell

Cite this Research Publication : A. Anil, Sreedha Sambhudevan, Sreekala, C. O., and Shankar, B., “Effect of Silver Nanoparticle in the PEDOT: PSS Counter Electrode of Dye Sensitized Solar Cell”, AIP Conference Proceedings, vol. 2162. p. 020123, 2019.

Publisher : AIP Conference Proceedings

Year : 2019

Effect of Matrix Type and Doping on Polyaniline based Natural Rubber Nanocomposites

Cite this Research Publication : M. Sajith, Jose, B., Sreedha Sambhudevan, Sreekala, C. O., and Shankar, B., “Effect of Matrix Type and Doping on Polyaniline based Natural Rubber Nanocomposites”, AIP Conference Proceedings, vol. 2162. p. 020109, 2019.

Publisher : AIP Conference Proceedings

Year : 2019

Effect of Matrix type on the Mechanical and Magnetic Properties of Ferrite based Natural and Nitrile Rubber Nanocomposites

Cite this Research Publication : D. P. Anjali, Jitha, R., Sajeev, C. J., Sreedha Sambhudevan, and Balakrishnan Shankar, “Effect of Matrix type on the Mechanical and Magnetic Properties of Ferrite based Natural and Nitrile Rubber Nanocomposites”, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 577. IOP Publishing, p. 012097, 2019.

Publisher : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, IOP Publishing

Year : 2019

Preparation of Zinc Oxide Thin films by SILAR method and its Optical analysis

Cite this Research Publication : P Sreedev , V Rakhesh , N S Roshima and Balakrishnan Shankar , Preparation of Zinc Oxide Thin films by SILAR method and its Optical analysis, Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2018

Publisher : Journal of Physics: Conference Series

Year : 2018

Mechanical and Solvent Transport Properties of Nickel Ferrite Embedded Natural Rubber Nanocomposites

Cite this Research Publication : R. Manasa , Sreedha Sambhudevan, Balakrishnan Shankar, Mechanical and Solvent Transport Properties of Nickel Ferrite Embedded Natural Rubber Nanocomposites, Materials Today: Proceedings,2018.

Year : 2018

Intrinsic defect oriented visible region absorption in zinc oxide films

Cite this Research Publication : Rakhesh, V. ; Shankar, Balakrishnan, Intrinsic defect oriented visible region absorption in zinc oxide films, AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 1953, Issue 1, id.100080,2018.

Year : 2018

Dependence of Transmission and Absorption on the post deposited annealing of Zinc oxide films

Cite this Research Publication : V Rakhesh , Balakrishnan Shankar and V K Vaidyan, Dependence of Transmission and Absorption on the post deposited annealing of Zinc oxide films, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2018.

Year : 2018

Battery Capacity Computation Using Peukert’s Equation in a Virtual Environment

Cite this Research Publication : Umesh M.; Krishnashree Achuthan; Saneesh P. Francis; Balakrishnan Shankar, Battery Capacity Computation Using Peukert's Equation in a Virtual Environment, 2018 IEEE 18th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT).

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2017

Remote triggered monitoring of wind performance using Weibull and Rayleigh distributions

Cite this Research Publication : Umesh Mohankumar, M. V. Athul, Joshua Freeman, Balakrishnan Shankar ,Krishnashree Achuthan, Remote triggered monitoring of wind performance using Weibull and Rayleigh distributions, 2017 IEEE 6th International Conference on Renewable Energy Research and Applications (ICRERA).

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2017

Theoretical modelling and optimization of bubble column dehumidifier for a solar driven humidification-dehumidification system

Cite this Research Publication : P Raj Ranjitha, R Ratheesh , J S Jayakumar and Shankar Balakrishnan , Theoretical modelling and optimization of bubble column dehumidifier for a solar driven humidification-dehumidification system, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering.

Year : 2017

Remote triggered wind turbine dynamometer

Cite this Research Publication : Umesh Mohankumar; Balakrishnan Shankar; Krishnashree Achuthan ,Remote triggered wind turbine dynamometer, 2017 International Conference on Technological Advancements in Power and Energy ( TAP Energy)

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2017

Optical characterization of ZnO thin films prepared by Chemical bath deposition method

Cite this Research Publication : Optical characterization of ZnO thin films prepared by Chemical bath deposition method
Sreedev, P., Rakhesh, V., Roshima, N.S., IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Volume 377, International Conference on Mechanical, Materials and Renewable Energy 8–10 December 2017, Sikkim, India

Year : 2017

Development of medical imaging X-ray shielding materials based on natural rubber/nano composites-thermal degradation studies

Cite this Research Publication : Sreedha Sambhudevan and B. Shankar, “Development of Medical Imaging X-ray Shielding Materials based on Natural Rubber/Nano Composites-thermal Degradation Studies”, 2017 International Conference on Intelligent Sustainable Systems (ICISS). 2017.

Publisher : 2017 International Conference on Intelligent Sustainable Systems (ICISS)

Year : 2017

An Advanced Spider-Like Rocker-Bogie Suspension System for Mars Exploration Rovers

Cite this Research Publication : A. Suresh, Ajithkumar, N., Kalathil, S. T., Simon, A., Unnikrishnan, V. J., Mathew, D. P., Basil, P., Dutt, K., Udupa, G., Hariprasad, C. M., Maya Menon, Balakrishnan, A., Ramachandran, R., Murali, A., and Shankar, B., “An Advanced Spider-Like Rocker-Bogie Suspension System for Mars Exploration Rovers”, Robot Intelligence Technology and Applications 4, Part of the Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing book series, vol. 447. Springer International Publishing, Cham, pp. 423-447, 2017

Publisher : Robot Intelligence Technology and Applications 4, Part of the Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing book series

Year : 2016

Remote triggered flywheel energy storage with dynamic braking

Cite this Research Publication : V. Vishnu Das , Krishnashree Achuthan ,Balakrishnan Shankar, Remote triggered flywheel energy storage with dynamic braking, 2016 International Conference on Electrical, Electronics, and Optimization Techniques .(ICEEOT)

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2016

Cure Characteristics and Rheological Properties of Organically Modified Lanthanum Oxide-Natural Rubber Composites

Cite this Research Publication : S Sreevalsa , Sruthi Sreekumar, Sreedha Sambhudevan and Balakrishnan Shankar, Cure Characteristics and Rheological Properties of Organically Modified Lanthanum Oxide-Natural Rubber Composites, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering.

Year : 2013

Novel wireless performance monitoring for small wind turbines

Cite this Research Publication : J Freeman ,; Sabu, Melvin ,; Shankar, Balakrishnan and Achuthan, Krishnashree ,"Novel wireless performance monitoring for small wind turbines ,Technologies for Sustainability (SusTech), 2013 1st IEEE Conference on 2013 .

Publisher : Technologies for Sustainability (SusTech), 2013 1st IEEE Conference.

Research

Research Focus

Research Area Description
Advanced Materials Development and characterization of functional materials for engineering applications.
Electronic Materials Materials for electronic devices, thin films, sensors, and related technologies.
Magnetic Materials Study of magnetic and dielectric material systems for functional applications.
2D Materials Research on emerging two-dimensional materials for advanced devices and sensing systems.
Electromagnetic Shielding Materials Development of materials for EMI shielding and protection applications.
Hydrogen Storage Materials for clean energy storage and hydrogen-based systems.
Flexible Electronics Materials and systems for flexible and wearable electronic applications.
Biomaterials Materials for biomedical, implant, coating, and healthcare-related applications.

Research Outreach

Engagement Type Details
International Collaborations Penn State; IFW, Institute of Solid-State Materials, Dresden
Research Talks RAHA conference, Amritapuri, India, FMFP conference, Amritapuri meeting, Research presentation, DRDO, Hyderabad
Invited Talks  TEDx talk on consciousness, March 26. Vaicharik Kumbh, Bhopal- quantum mechanics and consciousness. AYUDH India-Leadership conference
Academic Forums NDTV World Summit – The Role of Education in Shaping the India Century
Amrita vidyalayam teachers training camp- Talks on Amrita’s visio, Amma’s leadership
Professional Memberships Member of SAEINDIA (Society of Automotive Engineers India), promoting research and innovation in mobility engineering.
Innovation Areas
Area Description
Auxetic Structures Engineering structures designed for improved load bearing and deformation response.
Configurable Actuators Actuator systems designed for thermal load and mechanical adaptability.
Structural Innovation Optimized structures using auxetic cells for applied engineering systems.
Applied Research Outcomes Translation of research ideas into protected intellectual property.
Awards & Honors

Recognition Area 

Details 

AIRA Awards  

Recipient of the Chancellor’s Innovation & Publication Excellence Awards –2024,2025,2023 

Champion University Award, Sun Microsystems 

Associated with Amrita’s recognition during the national level “Code for Freedom” Open-Source contest. -2008 

Academic Leadership 

Dean, School of Engineering, Amritapuri; Professor and Chairperson, Mechanical Engineering; Director, Center for Flexible Electronics and Advanced Materials. 

Research Contribution 

Publications across materials science, advanced materials, electronic materials, and related fields. 

Patent Contribution 

Patent activity in auxetic structures, actuators, and load-bearing systems. 

International Collaboration 

Collaborations with Penn State and IFW, Institute of Solid-State Materials, Dresden. 

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