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Dr. Govindaraju M.

Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Coimbatore

Qualification: BE, M.Tech., Ph.D
m_govindaraju@ch.amrita.edu
Research Interest: Metallurgy & Material Science

Bio

Dr. Govindaraju M. currently serves as Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore Campus. His areas of interest include Metallurgy & Material Science.

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2021

Fabrication of fly-ash based tiles using liquid phase sintering technology

Cite this Research Publication : R. Jagadeep, Vaira Vignesh R., Sumanth, P., Sarathi, V., and M Govindaraju, “Fabrication of fly-ash based tiles using liquid phase sintering technology”, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2021.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings, 2021.

Year : 2021

Development and characterization of aluminum matrix composite reinforced with continuous stainless-steel fibers

Cite this Research Publication : V. Pamula, Kalyan, K. Pavan, Vaira Vignesh R., and Dr. Govindaraj M., “Development and characterization of aluminum matrix composite reinforced with continuous stainless-steel fibers”, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2021.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings, 2021.

Year : 2021

Elimination of casting defects induced by cold box cores

Cite this Research Publication : N. Udayan, Srinivasan, M. V., Vaira Vignesh R., and Dr. Govindaraj M., “Elimination of casting defects induced by cold box cores”, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2021.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings, 2021.

Year : 2021

Metallurgical Characterization and Mechanical Properties of Solid-Liquid Compound Casting of Aluminum Alloy – Steel Bimetallic Materials

Cite this Research Publication : P. Kalyan Kota, Dr. Govindaraj M., and Vaira Vignesh R., “Metallurgical Characterization and Mechanical Properties of Solid-Liquid Compound Casting of Aluminum Alloy – Steel Bimetallic Materials”, Metals and Materials International (Accepted), 2021.

Publisher : Metals and Materials International (Accepted), 2021.

Year : 2021

Comparative studies of nitrogen plasma and argon plasma treatment on the strength of PBO fibre reinforced high-temperature resistant thermoplastic composite

Cite this Research Publication : K. Sudheendra, Vinodhini, J., Govindaraju, M., and Shantanu Bhowmik, “Comparative studies of nitrogen plasma and argon plasma treatment on the strength of PBO fibre reinforced high-temperature resistant thermoplastic composite”, Journal of High Performance Polymers, p. 0954008320987296, 2021.

Publisher : Journal of High Performance Polymers, SAGE Publications Ltd STM

Year : 2020

Development and Tribological Characterization of Fly Ash Reinforced Iron based Functionally Gradient Friction Materials

Cite this Research Publication : R. K. Kannan, Vaira Vignesh R., and Dr. Govindaraj M., “Development and Tribological Characterization of Fly Ash Reinforced Iron based Functionally Gradient Friction Materials”, Engineering Review. (Accepted), 2020.

Publisher : Engineering Review.

Year : 2020

Characterization of AA5052-ZrO2 and AA5052-SiO2 Surface Composites Fabricated by Friction Stir Processing

Cite this Research Publication : M. Abdul Hadi Baig, Vaira Vignesh R., Dr. Padmanaban R., and Dr. Govindaraj M., “Characterization of AA5052-ZrO2 and AA5052-SiO2 Surface Composites Fabricated by Friction Stir Processing”, Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology. (Accepted) , 2020.


Publisher : Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology

Year : 2020

Manufacturing of continuous fiber reinforced sintered brake pad and friction material

Cite this Research Publication : G. M Keshav, Hemchandran, C. G., Dharsan, B., Pradhin, K., R Vignesh, V., and Dr. Govindaraj M., “Manufacturing of continuous fiber reinforced sintered brake pad and friction material”, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2020.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings,

Year : 2020

Effect of Cryogenic Treatment on Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Alloy AA2014

Cite this Research Publication : Chaanthini, M.K., Govindaraju, M., Arul, S., “Effect of Cryogenic Treatment on Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Alloy AA2014”, Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D, Vol.101, No.2, pp.265-270, DOI: 10.1007/s40033-020-00237-y, October 2020.

Publisher : Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India)

Year : 2020

Effect of friction stir processing and heat treatment on the corrosion properties of AZ31 alloy

Cite this Research Publication : M. B Bharathi, Vaira Vignesh R., Dr. Padmanaban R., and Dr. Govindaraj M., “Effect of friction stir processing and heat treatment on the corrosion properties of AZ31 alloy”, Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering, pp. 1–10, 2020.

Publisher : Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Taylor & Francis,

Year : 2020

Investigations on the Creep Behavior of Friction-Stir-Processed Magnesium Alloy AE42

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Govindaraj M., Chakkingal, U., Kalvala, P. Rao, Vaira Vignesh R., and Balasubramanian, K., “Investigations on the Creep behavior of friction-stir-processed magnesium alloy AE42”, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, vol. 29, pp. 3172–3182, 2020.

Publisher : Journal of Materi Eng and Perform

Year : 2020

Effect of Fe particles on the microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of friction welded Al-Cu components

Cite this Research Publication : A. Joe Alex, Dr. Padmanaban R., and Dr. Govindaraj M., “Effect of Fe particles on the microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of friction welded Al-Cu components”, Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering, pp. 1–11, 2020.

Publisher : Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering

Year : 2020

Investigations on the tribological behavior of functionally gradient iron-based brake pad material

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Govindaraj M., Megalingam, A., Murugasan, J., Vaira Vignesh R., Kota, P. Kalyan, A Ram, S., Lakshana, P., and V Kumar, N., “Investigations on the tribological behavior of functionally gradient iron-based brake pad material”, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, vol. 234, no. 12, pp. 2474–2486, 2020.

Publisher : Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, SAGE Publications Sage UK: London, England,

Year : 2020

Friction Welding of Cast Iron and Phosphor Bronze

Cite this Research Publication : A. K. Raghav, Vaira Vignesh R., Kalyan, K. Pavan, and Dr. Govindaraj M., “Friction Welding of Cast Iron and Phosphor Bronze”, Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series C, vol. 101, no. 2, pp. 347–354, 2020.

Publisher : Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India)

Year : 2019, 2020

Synthesis and Characterization of Magnesium Alloy Surface Composite (AZ91D – SiO2) by Friction Stir Processing for Bioimplants

Cite this Research Publication : Vaira Vignesh R., Dr. Padmanaban R., and Dr. Govindaraj M., “Synthesis and Characterization of Magnesium Alloy Surface Composite (AZ91D - SiO2) by Friction Stir Processing for Bioimplants”, Silicon, vol. 12, 2020.

Publisher : Silicon, Springer Netherlands,

Year : 2020

Research and Development in Magnesium Alloys for Industrial and Biomedical Applications: A Review

Cite this Research Publication : Vaira Vignesh R., Dr. Padmanaban R., Kovukkal, M. D., and Dr. Govindaraj M., “Research and Development in Magnesium Alloys for Industrial and Biomedical Applications: A Review”, Metals and Materials International, vol. vol. 26, pp. 409-430, 2020.

Publisher : Metals and Materials International, Korean Institute of Metals and Materials

Year : 2019

Effect of Heat Treatment on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of the Friction Stir Processed AZ91D Magnesium Alloy

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Govindaraj M., Vaira Vignesh R., and Dr. Padmanaban R., “Effect of heat treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the friction stir processed AZ91D magnesium alloy”, Metal Science and Heat Treatment, vol. 61, no. 5, pp. 311–317, 2019.


Publisher : Metal Science and Heat Treatment, Springer,

Year : 2019

Investigations on the corrosion behaviour and biocompatibility of magnesium alloy surface composites AZ91D-ZrO2 fabricated by friction stir processing

Cite this Research Publication : Vaira Vignesh R., Dr. Padmanaban R., Dr. Govindaraj M., and G. Priyadharshini, S., “Investigations on the corrosion behaviour and biocompatibility of magnesium alloy surface composites AZ91D-ZrO2 fabricated by friction stir processing”, Transactions of the Institute of Metal Finishing (The International Journal of Surface Engineering and Coatings), vol. 97, no. 5, pp. 261-270, 2019.

Publisher : Transactions of the Institute of Metal Finishing (The International Journal of Surface Engineering and Coatings), Taylor and Francis Ltd.,

Year : 1968, 2019

Characterisation of AZ31/ZrO2 composites produced via stir casting

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, Shalini, S., Dr. M. Ramu, and Dr. Govindaraj M., “Characterisation of AZ31/ZrO2 composites produced via stir casting”, Materials Research Express, vol. 6, no. 11, p. 1165d1, 2019.


Publisher : Materials Research Express, IOP Publishing, V

Year : 2019

Study on the Mechanical and Corrosion behavior of AA 5052 Tailor Welded Blanks Fabricated using Friction Stir Welding

Cite this Research Publication : A. Aravind, Vaira Vignesh R., Dr. Padmanaban R., and Dr. Govindaraj M., “Study on the Mechanical and Corrosion behavior of AA 5052 Tailor Welded Blanks Fabricated using Friction Stir Welding”, Journal of Materials and Environmental Sciences, vol. 10, no. 7, pp. 624-636, 2019.

Publisher : Journal of Materials and Environmental Sciences

Year : 2019, 2020

Synthesis and Characterization of Magnesium Alloy Surface Composite (AZ91D – SiO2) by Friction Stir Processing for Bioimplants

Cite this Research Publication : Vaira Vignesh R., Dr. Padmanaban R., and Dr. Govindaraj M., “Synthesis and Characterization of Magnesium Alloy Surface Composite (AZ91D - SiO2) by Friction Stir Processing for Bioimplants”, Silicon, vol. 12, 2020.

Publisher : Silicon, Springer Netherlands,

Year : 2019

Mechanical properties and corrosion behaviour of AZ91D-HAP surface composites fabricated by friction stir processing

Cite this Research Publication : Vaira Vignesh R., Dr. Padmanaban R., Dr. Govindaraj M., and G. Priyadharshini, S., “Mechanical properties and corrosion behaviour of AZ91D-HAP surface composites fabricated by friction stir processing”, Materials Research Express, vol. 6, no. 8, 2019.

Publisher : Materials Research Express, Institute of Physics Publishing

Year : 2019

Investigations on the surface topography, corrosion behavior, and biocompatibility of friction stir processed magnesium alloy AZ91D

Cite this Research Publication : Vaira Vignesh R., Dr. Padmanaban R., and Dr. Govindaraj M., “Investigations on the surface topography, corrosion behavior, and biocompatibility of friction stir processed magnesium alloy AZ91D”, Surface Topography: Metrology and Properties, vol. 7, no. 2, 2019.

Publisher : Surface Topography: Metrology and Properties, IOP Publishing Ltd

Year : 2018

Simplification of High Temperature High Pressure Equipment and Technique for Advanced Materials Processing

Cite this Research Publication : K. Balasubramanian and Dr. Govindaraj M., “Simplification of High Temperature High Pressure Equipment and Technique for Advanced Materials Processing”, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 5, pp. 16158 - 16164, 2018.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings

Year : 2017

Design of Special Adapters and Furnace for Hot Helium Leak Testing of Plasma Physics Components

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Govindaraj M., Ananthakrishnan, R., Khan, N., Magar, M., Nayakwade, C., Bardepur, R., and Balasubramanian, K., “Design of Special Adapters and Furnace for Hot Helium Leak Testing of Plasma Physics Components”, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 4, pp. 3652 - 3658, 2017.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings,

Year : 2015

Making ceramic- metal composite material by friction stir processing

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Govindaraj M., K, B., Chakkingal, U., and Rao, K., “Making ceramic- metal composite material by friction stir processing”, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 73, p. 012064, 2015.

Publisher : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering

Year : 2015

Formability analysis of dissimilar tailor welded blanks welded with different tool pin profiles

Cite this Research Publication : B. Kiran Babu NADIKUDI, DAVIDSON, M. J., AKASAPU, N. Rao, and Dr. Govindaraj M., “Formability analysis of dissimilar tailor welded blanks welded with different tool pin profiles”, Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China, vol. 25, pp. 1787 - 1793, 2015.

Publisher : Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China

Year : 2014

Effect of Severe Plastic Deformation and Heat Treatment on Toughness of Magnesium Alloys

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Govindaraj M., K. Balasubramanian, Chackingal, U., and K. Rao, P., “Effect of Severe Plastic Deformation and Heat Treatment on Toughness of Magnesium Alloys”, Procedia Materials Science, vol. 6, pp. 37 - 42, 2014.

Publisher : Procedia Materials Science

Year : 2014

Effect of differential heat treatment on the formability of aluminium tailor welded blanks

Cite this Research Publication : B. Kiran Nadikudi, Davidson, D. M. Joseph, A., R., K., B., and Dr. Govindaraj M., “Effect of differential heat treatment on the formability of aluminium tailor welded blanks”, Materials and Design, vol. 55, pp. 35–42, 2014.

Publisher : Materials and Design,

Year : 2014

Influence of Cold Rolling and Annealing on the Tensile Properties of Aluminum 7075 Alloy

Cite this Research Publication : A. C. Umamaheshw Rao, Vasu, V., Dr. Govindaraj M., and Srinadh, K. V. Sai, “Influence of Cold Rolling and Annealing on the Tensile Properties of Aluminum 7075 Alloy”, Procedia Materials Science, vol. 5, pp. 86 - 95, 2014.

Publisher : Procedia Materials Science

Year : 2013

Dissimilar Joining of Heat Treatable Copper alloy with Stainless Steel

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Govindaraj M. and K, B., “Dissimilar Joining of Heat Treatable Copper alloy with Stainless Steel”, International Journal of Advanced Materials Manufacturing and Characterization, vol. 3, pp. 67-71, 2013.

Publisher : International Journal of Advanced Materials Manufacturing and Characterization

Year : 2012

Some Aspects of Cross Butt Friction Stir Weldments of Rare Earth Magnesium Alloys: Novel Attempts in Friction Stir Welding

Cite this Research Publication : D. Govindaraj M., Kandasamy, J., Hussain, M., and K., R., “Some Aspects of Cross Butt Friction Stir Weldments of Rare Earth Magnesium Alloys: Novel Attempts in Friction Stir Welding”, Journal of Applied Sciences, vol. 12, pp. 1043-1047, 2012.

Publisher : Journal of Applied Science

Year : 2012

Multipurpose Vacuum Induction Processing System

Cite this Research Publication : M. Govindaraju, Kulkarni, D., and Balasubramanian, K., “Multipurpose Vacuum Induction Processing System”, Journal of Physics: Conference Series, vol. 390, p. 012011, 2012.

Publisher : IOP Publishing

Year : 2012

Mechanical Properties of Friction Stir Welded Cast Al–Mg–Sc Alloys

Cite this Research Publication : K. Subbaiah, Manivasagam, G., Dr. Govindaraj M., and Rao, S. Koteswara, “Mechanical Properties of Friction Stir Welded Cast Al–Mg–Sc Alloys”, Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, vol. 65, 2012.

Publisher : Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals

Year : 1968, 2019

Characterisation of AZ31/ZrO2 composites produced via stir casting

Cite this Research Publication : T. Satish Kumar, Shalini, S., Dr. M. Ramu, and Dr. Govindaraj M., “Characterisation of AZ31/ZrO2 composites produced via stir casting”, Materials Research Express, vol. 6, no. 11, p. 1165d1, 2019.


Publisher : Materials Research Express, IOP Publishing, V

Conference Paper

Year : 2012

Friction Stir Processed Rare Earth Containing Magnesium Alloy for High Temperature Application

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Govindaraj M., Rao, P. K., Uday, C., K., B., and Comondore, R., “Friction Stir Processed Rare Earth Containing Magnesium Alloy for High Temperature Application”, in Advances in Metallic Materials and Manufacturing Processes for Strategic Sectors, 2012.

Publisher : Trans Tech Publications Ltd

Year : 2012

Effect of Distance between Passes in Friction Stir Processing of Magnesium Alloy

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Govindaraj M., Rao, P. K., Chakkingal, U., and K., B., “Effect of Distance between Passes in Friction Stir Processing of Magnesium Alloy”, in Advances in Materials and Processing, 2012.

Publisher : Advances in Materials and Processing,

Conference Proceedings

Year : 2021

Investigations on the Tribological Characteristics of Continuous Fiber Reinforced Sintered Brake Pad Material

Cite this Research Publication : G. M. Keshav, Hemchandran, C. G., Pradhin, K., Dharsan, B., Vaira Vignesh R., and Govindaraju, M., “Investigations on the Tribological Characteristics of Continuous Fiber Reinforced Sintered Brake Pad Material”, Materials Today: Proceedings. Elsevier, 2021.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier (2021)

Year : 2021

Vacuum Brazing of Mild Steel Using Eutectic CuSil Brazing Alloy

Cite this Research Publication : J. B. Ravi Teja, Kalyan, K. Pavan, Vaira Vignesh R., and Govindaraju, M., “Vacuum Brazing of Mild Steel Using Eutectic CuSil Brazing Alloy”, Materials Today: Proceedings (Published Online). Elsevier, 2021.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings (Published Online), Elsevier (2021)

Year : 2021

Design, Fabrication, and Analysis of Cost Effective Steel Honeycomb Structures

Cite this Research Publication : G. Ghongade, Kalyan, K. Pavan, Vaira Vignesh R., and Govindaraju, M., “Design, Fabrication, and Analysis of Cost Effective Steel Honeycomb Structures”, Materials Today: Proceedings . Elsevier, 2021.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings , Elsevier (2021)

Year : 2019, 2020

Development of Fly Ash based Friction Material for Wind Turbines by Liquid Phase Sintering Technology

Cite this Research Publication : R. K. Kannan, Dr. Govindaraj M., and Vaira Vignesh R., “Development of Fly Ash based Friction Material for Wind Turbines by Liquid Phase Sintering Technology”, Journal of Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology (Published Online). 2020.

Publisher : Journal of Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology (Published Online)

Year : 2019, 2020

Development of Fly Ash based Friction Material for Wind Turbines by Liquid Phase Sintering Technology

Cite this Research Publication : R. K. Kannan, Dr. Govindaraj M., and Vaira Vignesh R., “Development of Fly Ash based Friction Material for Wind Turbines by Liquid Phase Sintering Technology”, Journal of Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology (Published Online). 2020.

Publisher : Journal of Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology (Published Online)

Year : 2019

Tribological performance of heavy-duty functionally gradient friction material (Cu-Sn-Fe-Cg-SiC-Al2O3) synthesized by PM route

Cite this Research Publication : R. K Kannan, Vaira Vignesh R., Kalyan, K. Pavan, Murugesan, J., Megalingam, A., Dr. Padmanaban R., and Dr. Govindaraj M., “Tribological performance of heavy-duty functionally gradient friction material (Cu-Sn-Fe-Cg-SiC-Al2O3) synthesized by PM route”, AIP Conference Proceedings, vol. 2128. AIP Publishing, p. 020004, 2019.

Publisher : AIP Conference Proceedings, AIP Publishing,

Year : 2019

Cost-effective manufacturing of piping components with consistent quality through continuous furnace brazing

Cite this Research Publication : P. Kesava Sai Srujan, Kaka, H. Krishna, Vaira Vignesh R., Kalyan, K. Pavan, Dr. Padmanaban R., and Dr. Govindaraj M., “Cost-effective manufacturing of piping components with consistent quality through continuous furnace brazing”, AIP Conference Proceedings, vol. 2128. AIP Publishing, p. 030006, 2019.

Publisher : AIP Conference Proceedings, AIP Publishing,

Book Chapter

Year : 2021

Corrosion protection of Magnesium Alloys in Simulated Body Fluids using Nanophase Al2O3

Cite this Research Publication : Vaira Vignesh R., Dr. Padmanaban R., Dr. Govindaraj M., and G. Priyadharshini, S., “Corrosion protection of Magnesium Alloys in Simulated Body Fluids using Nanophase Al2O3”, in Corrosion Protection at the Nanoscale, (Accepted), Micro and Nano Technologies, Elsevier, 2021.

Publisher : Corrosion Protection at the Nanoscale, (Accepted), Micro and Nano Technologies, Elsevier (2021)

Year : 2019

Performance Evaluation of Adhesive Spur Gear with the Influence of Properties of Adhesive

Cite this Research Publication : S. R., Dr. M. Ramu, Dr. Govindaraj M., Karthikeyan K., and Veerasamy, S., “Performance Evaluation of Adhesive Spur Gear with the Influence of Properties of Adhesive”, in Advances in Computational Methods in Manufacturing, 2019, pp. 923-931.

Publisher : Advances in Computational Methods in Manufacturing,

Patents

Year : 2017

Development of Light Weight Blast Proof Composite for Aviation, Space and Defence Structural Applications

Cite this Research Publication : Shantanu Bhowmik, Dr. Govindaraj M., Ajeesh G, and Dr. Sivakumar V., “Development of Light Weight Blast Proof Composite for Aviation, Space and Defence Structural Applications”, U.S. Patent 2017410463972017.

Publisher : U.S. Patent

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