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Dr. V. Jayakumar

Principal, School of Engineering, Chennai | Principal, School of Computing, Chennai | Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chennai

Qualification: M.E, MBA, Ph.D
v_jayakumar@ch.amrita.edu
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Research Interest: Cellular Manufacturing Systems, Characterization of Natural and Metal Matrix Composite Materials, Dissimilar Alloys, Friction Stir Welding, Multi-objective Optimizations, Supply Chain Management, Total Quality Management, WEDM Machining of Composite Materials

Bio

Dr. V. Jayakumar currently serves as Principal, School of Engineering and Computing, Chennai & Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chennai Campus.

He acquired distinction both at the graduate (B.E. – Mechanical Engineering) and post-graduate (M.E. – Industrial Engineering) levels. He completed his doctoral work at the College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University, Chennai. In addition, he also has degrees in Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) and Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Research.

Dr. V. Jayakumar has over 23 years of teaching experience, including seven and a half years abroad. He has served as a visiting faculty member in leading institutes in the Sultanate of Oman, Eritrea and Ethiopia. He has authored 10 text books, in topics related to Mechanical Engineering, which have been very well received by the student community and teaching fraternity. Four of his books have been prescribed as Text books or Reference books in various Indian Universities. To his credit, he has published more than 65 Research Papers in Scopus Indexed Journals.  His areas of research include Cellular Manufacturing Systems, Friction Stir Welding, Composite Materials, Non-Conventional Machining Techniques and Production and Operations Management.

Dr V. Jayakumar is recognized and honoured with many awards such as IET CLN Exemplary Teacher Award, and Best Professor Award, Excellent Professional Achievement Award, Best Faculty Award and Best Paper Award by various Institutes/Professional Bodies of repute, for his contribution to the field of education. He had organized three International Conferences, one National Conference and many Faculty & Student Development Programmes. He has served as a member of the Academic Council of several Universities. He is also a life member of various professional bodies, including Institution of Engineers (India) and Indian Society of Technical Education (ISTE).

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2022

Microstructure and Mechanical Characterisation of ZrO2 Reinforced Ti6Al4V Metal Matrix Composites by Powder Metallurgy Method

Cite this Research Publication : Haja Syeddu Masooth, P., Bharathiraja, G., Jayakumar, V., Palani, K., “Microstructure and Mechanical Characterisation of ZrO2 Reinforced Ti6Al4V Metal Matrix Composites by Powder Metallurgy Method”, Materials Research Express, 9(2), 020003, 2022.

Publisher : Materials Research Express

Year : 2021

Experimental Investigations on Mechanical Properties of Friction Stir Welded AA2024-T3 Joints

Cite this Research Publication : Stephen Leon J., Bharathiraja G., and Jayakumar V., “Experimental Investigations on Mechanical Properties of Friction Stir Welded AA2024-T3 Joints”, FME Transactions, vol. 49, pp. 511 - 517, 2021.

Publisher : FME Transactions

Year : 2021

Role of Silicon Coupling Grafted Natural Fillers on Visco-Elastic, Tensile-Fatigue and Water Absorption Behavior of Epoxy Resin Composite

Cite this Research Publication : R. Suthan, Jayakumar V., and R. Gokuldass, “Role of Silicon Coupling Grafted Natural Fillers on Visco-Elastic, Tensile-Fatigue and Water Absorption Behavior of Epoxy Resin Composite”, Silicon, vol. 13, pp. 1199–1207, 2021.

Publisher : Silicon

Year : 2020

Experimental Analysis on Friction Stir Welding using Flat-Faced Pins in AA2024-T3 Plate

Cite this Research Publication : Stephen Leon J., Bharathiraja G., and Jayakumar V., “Experimental Analysis on Friction Stir Welding using Flat-Faced Pins in AA2024-T3 Plate”, FME Transactions, vol. 49, no. 1, pp. 78-86, 2020.

Publisher : FME Transactions

Year : 2020

Analytical and experimental investigations of optimum thermomechanical conditions to use tools with non-circular pin in friction stir welding

Cite this Research Publication : Stephen Leon J., Bharathiraja G., and Jayakumar V., “Analytical and experimental investigations of optimum thermomechanical conditions to use tools with non-circular pin in friction stir welding”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol. 107, no. 11-12, pp. 4925 - 4937, 2020.

Publisher : International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Year : 2020

Effect of Tool Shoulder and Pin Cone Angles in Friction Stir Welding using Non-circular Tool Pin

Cite this Research Publication : Stephen Leon J. and Jayakumar V., “Effect of Tool Shoulder and Pin Cone Angles in Friction Stir Welding using Non-circular Tool Pin”, Journal of Applied and Computational Mechanics, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 554 - 563, 2020

Publisher : Journal of Applied and Computational Mechanics

Year : 2020

Transient heat input model for friction stir welding using non-circular tool pin

Cite this Research Publication : Stephen Leon J. and Jayakumar V., “Transient heat input model for friction stir welding using non-circular tool pin”, FME Transactions, vol. 48, no. 1, pp. 137-142, 2020.


Publisher : FME Transactions

Year : 2019

An Investigation of Analytical Modelling of Friction Stir Welding

Cite this Research Publication : Stephen Leon J. and Jayakumar V., “An Investigation of Analytical Modelling of Friction Stir Welding”, International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development, vol. 9, no. 1, p. 179, 2019.

Publisher : International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development

Year : 2019

Experimental Investigation of Al-Mg-SiC-Fly Ash Composites for Automotive Alloy Wheel Rims

Cite this Research Publication : Chintala Sai Virinchy, Jayakumar V., Abdul Hafeez Asif, and R. Pugazhenthi, “Experimental Investigation of Al-Mg-SiC-Fly Ash Composites for Automotive Alloy Wheel Rims”, International Journal of Vehicle Structures and Systems, vol. 11, no. 2, 2019.

Publisher : International Journal of Vehicle Structures and Systems

Year : 2019

Wear Analysis of Rice Husk Shell Powder Reinforced Epoxy Composite

Cite this Research Publication : Kandula Mahesh, Bharathiraja G., and Jayakumar V., “Wear Analysis of Rice Husk Shell Powder Reinforced Epoxy Composite”, International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development (IJMPERD) , vol. 9, no. 5, pp. 997-1104, 2019.

Publisher : International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development (IJMPERD)

Year : 2019

Evaluation of mechanical properties of treated hybrid particulate reinforced polyester composites

Cite this Research Publication : Bharathiraja G., Jayakumar V., and Mohith Reddy P., “Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Treated Hybrid Particulate Reinforced Polyester Composites”, International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development, vol. 9, no. 3, pp. 1077-1084, 2019.

Publisher : International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development

Year : 2018

Investigation of mechanical properties of natural fiber composite with & without fiber surface treatments

Cite this Research Publication : Pankaj Giri, Jayakumar V., Charan Kumar V., and Muniappan A., “Investigation of mechanical properties of natural fiber composite with & without fiber surface treatments”, International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 785-790, 2018.

Publisher : International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development,

Year : 2018

A Novel Tolerance Evaluation Framework for Green Supply Chain Management Implementation

Cite this Research Publication : A. Manimaran, V. Muthuraman, and Jayakumar V., “A Novel Tolerance Evaluation Framework for Green Supply Chain Management Implementation”, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 152-159, 2018.

Publisher : International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology

Year : 2018

Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Kevlar Fibre Epoxy Composites: An Experimental Study

Cite this Research Publication : Suthan R, Jayakumar V., and Dr. S. Madhu, “Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Kevlar Fibre Epoxy Composites: An Experimental Study”, International Journal of Vehicle Structures and Systems, vol. 10, no. 6, p. pp.389, 2018.

Publisher : International Journal of Vehicle Structures and Systems

Year : 2018

Effect of Mg, SiC and Fly Ash Particulates in Aluminium Alloy for Automotive Wheel Rim Applications

Cite this Research Publication : Abdul Hafeez Asif, Jayakumar V., Chintala Sai Virinchy, and Kannaiyan Shanmuganandam, “Effect of Mg, SiC and Fly Ash Particulates in Aluminium Alloy for Automotive Wheel Rim Applications”, International Journal of Vehicle Structures and Systems, vol. 10, no. 6, p. 420, 2018.

Publisher : International Journal of Vehicle Structures and Systems,

Year : 2018

Finite Element Modelling and Analysis of Novel Engine Mount: Technical Note

Cite this Research Publication : Santhoshkumar D., Jayakumar V., Ravi Teja Reddy M., and Muniappan A., “Finite Element Modelling and Analysis of Novel Engine Mount: Technical Note”, International Journal of Vehicle Structures and Systems, vol. 10, no. 6, p. 415, 2018.

Publisher : International Journal of Vehicle Structures and Systems

Year : 2018

Investigation of mechanical properties of natural fiber composite with & without fiber surface treatments

Cite this Research Publication : Pankaj Giri, Jayakumar V., Charan Kumar V., and Muniappan A., “Investigation of mechanical properties of natural fiber composite with & without fiber surface treatments”, International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 785-790, 2018.

Publisher : International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development, Volume 8, Issue 4

Year : 2018

Optimization of wedm process parameters using multi objective optimization on the basis of ratio analysis

Cite this Research Publication : Muniappan A., Sathiyaraj R., Thiagarajan C., Jayakumar V., and Kandyala Asha, “Optimization of wedm process parameters using multi objective optimization on the basis of ratio analysis”, vol. Volume 8, 2018.

Publisher : International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development, Vol. 8, Issue 8, pp. 133-137, 2018.

Year : 2018

Parametric Optimization of WEDM Process Parameters on Al/SiC/Graphite Hybrid Composites Using TOPSIS Method

Cite this Research Publication : Muniappan A., Kommana Veerabhadrarao, Jayakumar V., Thiagarajan C., and Arunagiri A., “Parametric Optimization of WEDM Process Parameters on Al/SiC/Graphite Hybrid Composites Using TOPSIS Method”, International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development, vol. 8, no. 8, pp. 138-143, 2018.

Publisher : International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development

Year : 2018

Vibration Testing of Novel Engine Mount: Technical Note

Cite this Research Publication : M. Ravi Teja Reddy, Jayakumar V., Santhoshkumar D., and Muniappan A., “Vibration Testing of Novel Engine Mount: Technical Note”, International Journal of Vehicle Structures and Systems, vol. 10, no. 6, p. 417, 2018.

Publisher : International Journal of Vehicle Structures and Systems

Year : 2017

Design, analysis and impact behaviour of magnesium alloys (Zk60A) of low pressure die casting for automotive wheels by finite element method

Cite this Research Publication : Ragul G., Reddy C. V., Jayakumar V., Abhijit Roy, Abhishek Samanta, and Sreejith C., “Design, analysis and impact behaviour of magnesium alloys (Zk60A) of low pressure die casting for automotive wheels by finite element method”, ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, vol. 12, no. 22, pp. 6488-6493, 2017.

Publisher : ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences,

Year : 2017

Analysis of Natural Frequency for an Aircraft Wing Structure Under Pre-Stress Condition

Cite this Research Publication : Saran V., Jayakumar V., Bharathiraja G., Jaseem K., and Ragul G., “Analysis of Natural Frequency for an Aircraft Wing Structure Under Pre-Stress Condition”, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, vol. 8, no. 8, pp. 1118–1123, 2017.

Publisher : International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology

Year : 2017

Design, Analysis and Impact Behavior of Magnesium Alloys (Zk60A) of Low Pressure Die Casting for Automotive Wheels by Finite Element Method

Cite this Research Publication : Ragul G., Reddy C. V., Jayakumar V., Abhijit Roy, Abhishek Samanta, and Sreejith C., “Design, analysis and impact behaviour of magnesium alloys (Zk60A) of low pressure die casting for automotive wheels by finite element method”, ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, vol. 12, no. 22, pp. 6488-6493, 2017.

Publisher : ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Year : 2017

Effect of wire-EDM process parameters on cutting speed of AL6061 hybrid composite

Cite this Research Publication : Muniappan A., Thiagarajan C., Senthiil P. V., Jayakumar V., and Shaafi T., “Effect of wire-EDM process parameters on cutting speed of AL6061 hybrid composite”, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, vol. 8, no. 10, pp. 185–189, 2017.

Publisher : International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology

Year : 2017

Evaluation of grinding process parameters of AL/SIC composite using desirability approach

Cite this Research Publication : Thiagarajan C., Ranganathan S., Jayakumar V., Muniappan A., and Anoop Johny, “Evaluation of grinding process parameters of AL/SIC composite using desirability approach”, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, vol. 8, no. 10, pp. 190–206, 2017.

Publisher : International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology

Year : 2017

Heat transfer enhancement in shell and tube heat exchangers using inserts

Cite this Research Publication : Shanmuganandam K., Velmurugan V., Jayakumar V., Madhu S., and Kumaran P., “Heat transfer enhancement in shell and tube heat exchangers using inserts”, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, vol. 8, no. 10, pp. 180 - 184, 2017.

Publisher : International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology

Year : 2017

Implementation of seven tools of quality in educational arena: A case study

Cite this Research Publication : Jayakumar V., Mohammed Ajmal Sheriff, Muniappan A., Bharathiraja G., and Ragul G., “Implementation of seven tools of quality in educational arena: A case study”, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, vol. 8, no. 8, pp. 882–891, 2017.

Publisher : International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology

Year : 2017

Reduction of operator’s loading and unloading time using lean systems for productivity improvement

Cite this Research Publication : Gnanavelbabu A., Arunagiri P., Bharathiraja G., Jayakumar V., and Velmurugan V., “Reduction of operator’s loading and unloading time using lean systems for productivity improvement”, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, vol. 8, no. 10, pp. 207–216, 2017.

Publisher : International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology

Year : 2017

Topology optimization of aircraft hatch lock

Cite this Research Publication : Harihara Kumaran S., Jayakumar V., Mohammed Ajmal Sheriff, Pandiyan A., Shajin Majeed, and Ragul G., “Topology optimization of aircraft hatch lock”, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, vol. 8, no. 9, pp. 86–94, 2017.

Publisher : International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology

Year : 2017

Some studies on mechanical properties of natural fibre polymer composites with fibre surface treatments

Cite this Research Publication : Pankaj Giri, Charan Kumar V., Jayakumar V., and Bharathiraja G., “Some studies on mechanical properties of natural fibre polymer composites with fibre surface treatments”, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, vol. 8, no. 12, pp. 1113-1120, 2017.

Publisher : International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology,

Year : 2016

Modeling and analysis of semi-active hydraulic engine mount using finite element analysis

Cite this Research Publication : Velmurugan V., Suryakumari T. S. A., Pandiyan A., and Jayakumar V., “Modeling and analysis of semi-active hydraulic engine mount using finite element analysis”, ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, vol. 11, no. 16, pp. 10097-10102, 2016.

Publisher : ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Year : 2016

Mechanical Studies on Pure and Fe3+ Doped Potassium Hydrogen Phthalate Single Crystals for Device Fabrications

Cite this Research Publication : N. Sivakumar, Geetha N. K., Venkatamuthukumar J., and Jayakumar V., “Mechanical Studies on Pure and Fe3+ Doped Potassium Hydrogen Phthalate Single Crystals for Device Fabrications”, Indian Journal of Science and Technology, vol. 9, no. 36, 2016.

Publisher : Indian Journal of Science and Technology,

Year : 2016

Investigation on Effects of Alternative Process Routing in the Design of Cellular Manufacturing System

Cite this Research Publication : Hemanta Singha, Jayakumar V., and Ragul G., “Investigation on Effects of Alternative Process Routing in the Design of Cellular Manufacturing System”, Indian Journal of Science and Technology, vol. 9, no. 36, pp. 1-5, 2016.

Publisher : Indian Journal of Science and Technology

Year : 2016

Characterization of palm fibers for reinforcement in polymer matrix

Cite this Research Publication : Pradeep P., Edwin Raja Dhas J., Suthan R., and Jayakumar V., “Characterization of palm fibers for reinforcement in polymer matrix”, ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, vol. 11, no. 12, pp. 7927-7930, 2016.

Publisher : ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Year : 2014

A Simulated Annealing Algorithm for Machine Cell Formation Under Uncertain Production Requirements

Cite this Research Publication : Jayakumar V. and Raju, R., “A Simulated Annealing Algorithm for Machine Cell Formation Under Uncertain Production Requirements”, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, vol. 39, no. 10, pp. 7345-7354, 2014.

Publisher : Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering

Year : 2011

Investigation of Aerofoil Profile Design Using Reverse Engineering Bezier Curve

Cite this Research Publication : Fazil. J., and Jayakumar. V., “Investigation of Aerofoil Profile Design Using Reverse Engineering Bezier Curve”, ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, May 2011.

Publisher : ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Year : 2011

Investigation of airfoil profile design using reverse engineering Bezier curve

Cite this Research Publication : Fazil J. and Jayakumar V., “Investigation of airfoil profile design using reverse engineering Bezier curve”, ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, vol. 6, 2011.

Publisher : ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Year : 2011

A multi-objective genetic algorithm approach to the probabilistic manufacturing cell formation problem

Cite this Research Publication : Jayakumar V. and Raju, R., “A multi-objective genetic algorithm approach to the probabilistic manufacturing cell formation problem”, South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, vol. 22, no. 1, pp. 199-212, 2011.

Publisher : South African Journal of Industrial Engineering

Year : 2010

Investigation of Applications of SA in the Design of Dynamic Cellular Manufacturing Systems

Cite this Research Publication : Jayakumar V. and Raju, R., “Investigation of Applications of SA in the Design of Dynamic Cellular Manufacturing Systems”, International Journal of Engineering and Technology, vol. 2, no. 4, pp. 220-224, 2010.

Publisher : International Journal of Engineering and Technology,

Year : 2010

Investigation of Applications of Simulated Annealing in the Design of Dynamic Cellular Manufacturing Systems

Cite this Research Publication : Jayakumar. V., and Raju. R., “Investigation of Applications of Simulated Annealing in the Design of Dynamic Cellular Manufacturing Systems”, International Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp.220-224, 2010.

Publisher : International Journal of Engineering and Technology

Year : 2010

An adaptive cellular manufacturing system design with routing flexibility and dynamic system reconfiguration

Cite this Research Publication : Jayakumar V. and Raju, R., “An adaptive cellular manufacturing system design with routing flexibility and dynamic system reconfiguration”, European Journal of Scientific Research, vol. 47, no. 4, pp. 595 - 611, 2010.

Publisher : European Journal of Scientific Research,

Year : 2009

Some aspects of designing a dynamic cellular manufacturing system for deterministic and stochastic production requirements

Cite this Research Publication : Jayakumar V. and Raju, R., “Some aspects of designing a dynamic cellular manufacturing system for deterministic and stochastic production requirements”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, vol. 4, no. 10, pp. 1895 - 1902, 2009.

Publisher : International Journal of Applied Engineering Research,

Conference Proceedings

Year : 2021

Wear and Friction Behaviours of Stainless Steel (SS 316) Wire Mesh and Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composite

Cite this Research Publication : Ansari A. H., Jayakumar V., and Madhu S., “Wear and Friction Behaviours of Stainless Steel (SS 316) Wire Mesh and Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composite”, Trends in Manufacturing and Engineering Management, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer Singapore, Singapore, pp. pp. 361–369, 2021.

Publisher : Trends in Manufacturing and Engineering Management, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer Singapore

Year : 2020

Mechanical analysis of medical waste reinforced polymer composite

Cite this Research Publication : Jaya Krishna K., Jayakumar V., and Bharathiraja G., “Mechanical analysis of medical waste reinforced polymer composite”, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 22. pp. 473-476, 2020.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings

Year : 2020

Investigation on fracture toughness of algae filler vinyl ester composite

Cite this Research Publication : Bharathiraja G., Karunagaran N., Jayakumar V., and S., G., “Investigation on fracture toughness of algae filler vinyl ester composite”, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 22. pp. 1233-1235, 2020.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings

Year : 2020

Experimental investigation on surface roughness in CNC end milling process by uncoated and TiAlN coated carbide end mill under dry conditions

Cite this Research Publication : Haja Syeddu Masooth P., Jayakumar V., and Bharathiraja G., “Experimental investigation on surface roughness in CNC end milling process by uncoated and TiAlN coated carbide end mill under dry conditions”, International Conference on Materials Engineering and Characterization, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 22. pp. 726 - 736, 2020.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings

Year : 2020

Experimental investigation on surface finish of drilled hole by TiAlN, TiN, AlCrN coated HSS drill under dry conditions

Cite this Research Publication : Haja Syeddu Masooth P. and Jayakumar V., “Experimental investigation on surface finish of drilled hole by TiAlN, TiN, AlCrN coated HSS drill under dry conditions”, International Conference on Materials Engineering and Characterization, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 22. pp. 315 - 321, 2020.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings

Year : 2020

Experimental investigation on sugarcane powder filled glass fiber epoxy composite

Cite this Research Publication : Vinay Reddy A., Bharathiraja G., and Jayakumar V., “Experimental investigation on sugarcane powder filled glass fiber epoxy composite”, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 22. p. pp.762, 2020.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings

Year : 2020

Experimental investigation of fish scale reinforced polymer composite

Cite this Research Publication : Ramesh Babu K., Jayakumar V., and Bharathiraja G., “Experimental investigation of fish scale reinforced polymer composite”, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 22. p. pp.416, 2020.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings

Year : 2020

Evaluation of mechanical properties of jute fiber/carbon nano tube filler reinforced hybrid polymer composite

Cite this Research Publication : Saiteja J., Jayakumar V., and Bharathiraja G., “Evaluation of mechanical properties of jute fiber/carbon nano tube filler reinforced hybrid polymer composite”, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 22. p. pp.756, 2020.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings,

Year : 2020

A Review on Friction Stir Welding in Aluminium Alloys

Cite this Research Publication : Stephen Leon J., Bharathiraja G., and Jayakumar V., “A Review on Friction Stir Welding in Aluminium Alloys”, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 954 (1). 2020.

Publisher : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering

Year : 2020

Casting design and simulation of gating system in rotary adaptor using procast software for defect minimization

Cite this Research Publication : Kumar R., Madhu S., Aravindh K., Jayakumar V., Bharathiraja G., and Muniappan A., “Casting design and simulation of gating system in rotary adaptor using procast software for defect minimization”, International Conference on Materials Engineering and Characterization, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 22. pp. 799 - 805, 2020.

Publisher : International Conference on Materials Engineering and Characterization, Materials Today: Proceedings

Year : 2020

Defect analysis and lean six sigma implementation experience in an automotive assembly line

Cite this Research Publication : Krishna Priya S., Jayakumar V., and Suresh Kumar S., “Defect analysis and lean six sigma implementation experience in an automotive assembly line”, International Conference on Materials Engineering and Characterization, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 22. pp. 948 - 958, 2020.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings

Year : 2020

A comparative study on design of static and dynamic cellular manufacturing system under deterministic production environment

Cite this Research Publication : Mohammed Ajmal Sheriff, Jayakumar V., Tauseef Ahmed M. D., and Sasi Kumar, “A comparative study on design of static and dynamic cellular manufacturing system under deterministic production environment”, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 24 (2). pp. 1468 - 1477, 2020.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings

Year : 2020

Environmental impact reduction in a pump sub assembly using alternate material

Cite this Research Publication : Prathap P., Madhu S., Jayakumar V., and Tamil Selvam N., “Environmental impact reduction in a pump sub assembly using alternate material”, International Conference on Materials Engineering and Characterization, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 22. pp. 806 - 810, 2020.


Publisher : International Conference on Materials Engineering and Characterization

Year : 2019

Optimization of welding parameters for friction stir spot welding of AA6062 with similar and dissimilar thicknesses

Cite this Research Publication : Labesh Kumar C., Jayakumar V., and Bharathiraja G., “Optimization of welding parameters for friction stir spot welding of AA6062 with similar and dissimilar thicknesses”, 1st International Conference on Manufacturing, Material Science and Engineering: Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 19. pp. 251 - 255, 2019.

Publisher : 1st International Conference on Manufacturing, Material Science and Engineering: Materials Today: Proceedings,

Year : 2019

Optimization of WEDM Process Parameters for Cutting Speed using Taguchi technique

Cite this Research Publication : Muniappan A., Jayakumar V., Ajithkumar R., Veerabhadra S. K., and Prasanna R., “Optimization of WEDM Process Parameters for Cutting Speed using Taguchi technique”, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 18. pp. 332 - 341, 2019.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings

Year : 2019

Investigation on Mode I Interlaminar Fracture Toughness of Chemically Treated / Untreated Saw Dust Powder Based Jute Fabric Reinforced Epoxy Composite Structure

Cite this Research Publication : Suthan R., Jayakumar V., and Madhu S., “Investigation on Mode I Interlaminar Fracture Toughness of Chemically Treated / Untreated Saw Dust Powder Based Jute Fabric Reinforced Epoxy Composite Structure”, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 574, no. 1. IOP Publishing, 2019.

Publisher : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering

Year : 2019

Evaluation of Mechanical Characterization of CFRP Reinforced Stainless Steel (SS304) Wire Mesh Polymer Composite

Cite this Research Publication : K. S. D., Jayakumar V., and Madhu S., “Evaluation of Mechanical Characterization of CFRP Reinforced Stainless Steel (SS304) Wire Mesh Polymer Composite”, Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 574. 2019.

Publisher : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering,

Year : 2019

Wear analysis of bio-fillers reinforced epoxy composites

Cite this Research Publication : Suthan R., Jayakumar V., and Bharathiraja G., “Wear analysis of bio-fillers reinforced epoxy composites”, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 22. p. 793, 2019.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings

Year : 2019

Mode I Fracture Toughness Analysis of Rubber Particulate Epoxy Composite

Cite this Research Publication : Chandan Reddy K. R., Bharathiraja G., and Jayakumar V., “Mode I fracture toughness analysis of rubber particulate epoxy composite”, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 22. p. 759, 2019.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings

Year : 2018

Utility approach for multi target streamlining of process parameters in wire EDM

Cite this Research Publication : Muniappan A., Ajithkumar M., Jayakumar V., Thiagarajan C., and Sreenivasulu M., “Utility approach for multi target streamlining of process parameters in wire EDM”, MATEC Web of Conferences, EDP Sciences, vol. 172. 2018.

Publisher : MATEC Web of Conferences, EDP Sciences,

Year : 2018

Multi objective optimization of process parameters in WEDM of aluminum hybrid composite using taguchi and topsis techniques

Cite this Research Publication : Muniappan A., Jaivaakheish A. P., Jayakumar V., Arunagiri A., and Senthilkumar R., “Multi objective optimization of process parameters in WEDM of aluminum hybrid composite using taguchi and topsis techniques”, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 402. IOP Publishing, pp. 1-10, 2018.

Publisher : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering,

Year : 2018

Investigation of WEDM Control Variables on KERF width for Al6063/SiC/ Al2O3 Composite using Response Surface Methodology

Cite this Research Publication : Muniappan. A, Prasanna. R, Shaffi. T, Jayakumar. V and Ajithkumar. M., “Investigation of WEDM Control Variables on KERF width for Al6063/SiC/ Al2O3 Composite using Response Surface Methodology”, IOP: Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Vol. 402, Issue. 012152, pp. 1-7, 2018.

Publisher : IOP: Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering

Year : 2018

Utility Approach for Multi-Target Streamlining of Process Parameters in Wire EDM

Cite this Research Publication : Muniappan A., Ajithkumar M., Jayakumar V., Thiagarajan C., and Sreenivasulu M., “Utility approach for multi target streamlining of process parameters in wire EDM”, MATEC Web of Conferences, EDP Sciences, vol. 172. 2018.

Publisher : MATEC Web of Conferences, EDP Sciences

Year : 2018

Optimization of WEDM process parameters using standard deviation and MOORA method

Cite this Research Publication : Muniappan A., Arokiya Raj, Jayakumar V., Shanmuga Prakash R., and Sathyaraj R., “Optimization of WEDM process parameters using standard deviation and MOORA method”, IOP: Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 402. pp. 1-12, 2018.

Publisher : IOP: Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering

Year : 2018

Multi-objective Optimization of Process Parameters in WEDM of Aluminum Hybrid Composite using Taguchi and TOPSIS Techniques

Cite this Research Publication : Muniappan A., Jaivaakheish A. P., Jayakumar V., Arunagiri A., and Senthilkumar R., “Multi objective optimization of process parameters in WEDM of aluminum hybrid composite using taguchi and topsis techniques”, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 402. IOP Publishing, pp. 1-10, 2018.

Publisher : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering

Year : 2018

Modeling and experimental investigation of process parameters in WEDM for surface roughness using regression model

Cite this Research Publication : Muniappan A., Senthilkumar R., Jayakumar V., Venkata Ravikumar S., and Sai Tarunkumar P., “Modeling and experimental investigation of process parameters in WEDM for surface roughness using regression model”, MATEC Web of Conferences, EDP Sciences, vol. 172. pp. 1-7, 2018.

Publisher : MATEC Web of Conferences, EDP Sciences

Year : 2018

Experimentation and simulation process of friction stir welding for lightweight similar and dissimilar materials

Cite this Research Publication : Variavel M., Pugazhenthi R., and Jayakumar V., “Experimentation and simulation process of friction stir welding for lightweight similar and dissimilar materials”, MATEC Web of Conferences, EDP Sciences, vol. 172. p. 04002, 2018.

Publisher : MATEC Web of Conferences, EDP Sciences

Year : 2018

Investigation of wire EDM control variables on kerf width for Al6063/SiC/Al 2 O 3 composite by response surface methodology

Cite this Research Publication : Muniappan A., Prasanna R., Shaafi T., Jayakumar V., and Ajithkumar M., “Investigation of wire EDM control variables on kerf width for Al6063/SiC/Al 2 O 3 composite by response surface methodology”, IOP: Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 402. p. 012152, 2018.

Publisher : IOP: Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering

Year : 2018

Experimental investigation of WEDM process parameters for cutting speed using response surface methodology

Cite this Research Publication : Muniappan A., G., M. D. Shaqib, Jayakumar V., Bharathiraja G., and R., S., “Experimental investigation of WEDM process parameters for cutting speed using response surface methodology”, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 402. IOP Publishing, pp. 1-9, 2018.

Publisher : IOP: Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering

Year : 2018

On estimating the effect of control process variables on kerf width in wire EDM of AZ91 magnesium alloy by Taguchi method

Cite this Research Publication : Muniappan A., Solomon R., Jayakumar V., Madhu S., and Shaqib G., “An estimating the effect of control process variables on kerf width in wire EDM of AZ91 magnesium alloy by Taguchi method”, IOP: Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 402. pp. 1-9, 2018.

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

Book

Year : 2011

Engineering Mechanics

Cite this Research Publication : Jayakumar V. and Kumar M., Engineering Mechanics. New Delhi, India: Prentice Hall India (PHI) Pvt. Ltd., 2011.


Publisher : Prentice Hall India

Year : 2008

Total Quality Management

Cite this Research Publication : Jayakumar V., Total Quality Management. Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India: Lakshmi Publications, 2008.

Publisher : Lakshmi Publications

Year : 2005

Dynamics of Machinery.

Cite this Research Publication : Jayakumar V., Dynamics of Machinery. Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India: Lakshmi Publications, 2005.


Publisher : Lakshmi Publications, Chennai

Year : 2003

Kinematics of Machinery.

Cite this Research Publication : Jayakumar V., Kinematics of Machinery. Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India: Lakshmi Publications, 2003.

Publisher : Lakshmi Publications, 2003.

Year : 2003

Kinematics of Machinery

Cite this Research Publication : Jayakumar V., Kinematics of Machinery. Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India: Lakshmi Publications, 2003.

Publisher : Lakshmi Publications,

Academic Qualifications
2011 
  • PhD  
  • Anna University, CEG Main Campus, Chennai 
  • Dissertation Title: An Adaptive Cellular Manufacturing System Design under Dynamic and Stochastic Production Requirements Using Simulated Annealing Algorithm. 
2000 
  • M.E. Industrial EngineeringFirst Class with Distinction 
  • Thiayagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai affiliated to Madurai Kamarai University, Madurai 
1997 
  • B.E. Mechanical EngineeringFirst Class with Distinction 
  • Madras University, Chennai 
2000 
  • MBA (Marketing and Systems) – Off-Campus Study    
  • Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 
 

Other Diploma Studies Underwent 

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Research (PGDOR) – Pondicherry University, Pondicherry – Off-Campus Study 
  • Diploma in Rail Transport & Management (DRTM) – Institute of Rail Transport, Rail Bhavan, New Delhi – Off-Campus Study 
  • Diploma in Transport Economics & Management (DTEM) – Institute of Rail Transport, Rail Bhavan, New Delhi – Off-Campus Study 
Academic Experience
July 2021 to Present  Professor & Chairperson, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Chennai Campus  
May 2019 to June 2021  Associate Professor & Chairperson, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Chennai Campus 
July 2015 to April 2019  Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha University, Chennai 
Jan’ 2012 to July 2015  Faculty Member, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Section, Ibri College of Technology, Ministry of Manpower, SULTANATE OF OMAN 
April’ 2010 to Dec’ 2011  Associate Professor, Design Division, Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Mechanical and Building Sciences, VIT University, Vellore 
June’ 2007 to April’ 2010  Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Velammal Engineering College, Chennai 
Feb’ 2005 to Jan’ 2007  Assistant Professor (under UNDP programme), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Eritrean Institute of Technology, Ministry of Education, THE STATE OF ERITREA 
Sept’ 2002 to July 2004   Lecturer (under UNDP programme), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Jimma University, Jimma, ETHIOPIA 
July 1997 to Sept’ 2002   Lecturer & Senior Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Priyadarshini Engineering College affiliated to Madras University 
Text Books
  1. Jayakumar. V., and Kumar M., “Engineering Mechanics”, Prentice Hall India (PHI) Pvt. Ltd., 2011, New Delhi, India. ISBN no: 978-81-203-4294-1. 
  2. Jayakumar. V., “Kinematics of Machinery”, 2003, Lakshmi Publications, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. ISBN no: 978-93-83103-01-0. 
  3. Jayakumar. V., “Dynamics of Machinery”, 2005, Lakshmi Publications, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. ISBN no: 978-93-83103-00-3. 
  4. Jayakumar. V., and Raju R., “Total Quality Management”, 2008, Lakshmi Publications, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. ISBN no: 978-93-83103-11-9. 

 

  • Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU – Anantapur), Himachal Pradesh Technical University (Hamirpur), Mahamaya Technical University (Noida), Gautam Buddh Technical University (Lucknow), Saveetha University (Chennai) and K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology (Autonomous Institute from Tiruchengode) have prescribed my book titled “Engineering Mechanics” as a text/reference book in their Curriculum. 
Awards & Achievements
  1. IET CLN Exemplary Teacher Award at IET CLN & YP AWARDS 2016-2017 from The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on 7th October 2017. 
  2. Mannar Thirumalai Endowment Award (Cash Award of Rs. 4000) for the University First Rank in Master of Industrial Engineering studies from Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. 
  3. Bronze Medal and Cash Award of Rs. 2000 for the Third Rank (All India Level) in the Diploma in Rail Transport and Management Studies from the Ministry of Railway Education, NewDelhi, India. 
  4. Employee of the Month Award in recognition of my contribution in academics in the Department, at Ibri College of Technology, on 2nd February 2015. 
  5. Best Teacher Award in recognition of outstanding efforts and values added to the college achievement in the field of teaching-learning at Ibri College of Technology, on 24th February 2013. 
  6. Cash Award of 400 Ethiopian Birrs (≈ Rs. 2500) for the Best Paper of the Year by the Ethiopian Society of Mechanical Engineers (ESME), Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA, 2002. 
  7. Best Paper Award for the paper “Reconfigurable Manufacturing Cell Formation Using Simulated Annealing” presented at the National Conference on Advanced Technologies in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (NCATEME 2013) organized by Al Musanna College of Technology, Oman, on 16th April 2013.
  8. Best Paper Award for the paper “Investigation on Effect of Addition of Mg, SiC and Flyash in Aluminium Alloy for Automotive Alloy Wheel Rims” presented at the International Conference on Design, Analysis, Manufacturing and Simulation (ICDAMS2018), organized by Saveetha University, India, on 6-7 April 2018. 
  9. Certificate of Recognition for the distinguished contribution as an Auditor in the College Internal Quality Audit at Ibri College of Technology, Oman, on 5th June 2015. 
  10. Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of my contribution as Member of Quality Assurance Follow-up Committee towards the Quality Assurance & Accreditation process at Ibri College of Technology, Oman, on 16th June 2013. 
International/ National Conferences Organized
  1. Organized a Two-Day International Conference on Design, Analysis, Manufacturing and Simulation, ICDAMS 2018, as a Convener at Department of Mechanical Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha University, Chennai, India, 6–7 April 2018. 
  2. Organized a Two-Day International Conference on Design, Analysis, Manufacturing and Simulation, ICDAMS 2016, as a Convener at Department of Mechanical Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha University, Chennai, India, 7–8 April 2016. 
  3. Organized a Three-Day International Conference on Emerging Research and Advances in Mechanical Engineering, ERA 2009, as an Organizing Secretary at Velammal Engineering College, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chennai, India, 19–21 March 2009. 
  4. Organized a One Day National Conference on Emerging Trends in Industrial Automation, ETIA 2008, as a Coordinator at Velammal Engineering College, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chennai, India, 1st February 2008. 
Workshops Organized
  1. Organized a One Day Pre-Conference Workshop on NDT Techniques for Evaluation of Casting & Welding Structures, as a Convener at Department of Mechanical Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha University, Chennai, India, 5th April 2018. 
  2. Organized a One Day National Level Hands-on Workshop on NDT Methods & Techniques, as a Coordinator at Department of Mechanical Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha University, Chennai, India, 21st February 2018. 
  3. Organized a One Day National Level Hands-on Workshop on Industrial Automation and Mechatronics for Beginners, as a Coordinator at Department of Mechanical Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha University, Chennai, India, 1st February 2018. 
  4. Organized a Two-Day Workshop on Hands-on Training in Non-Destructive Testing Methods & Techniques, as a Coordinator at Department of Mechanical Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha University, Chennai, India, 24–25 February 2017. 
Sponsor/ Grants Received
  • As a Convener, received the Conference Grant of Rs 50000 from the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, for organizing Two Day International Conference on Design, Analysis, Manufacturing and Simulation, ICDAMS 2016. 
  • As a Convener, received the Conference Grant of Rs 40000 from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), U.K., for organizing International Conference on Design, Analysis, Manufacturing and Simulation, ICDAMS 2016. 
  • As a Convener, received the Conference Grant of Rs 13000 from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), U.K., for organizing Pre-Conference Workshop on NDT Techniques for Evaluation of Casting & Welding Structures, 5th April 2018.
Teaching

Major Courses Taught 

  • Engineering Drawing  
  • Engineering Mechanics  
  • Kinematics of Machinery  
  • Dynamics of Machinery  
  • Design of Transmission Systems 
  • Operations Research 
  • Total Quality Management  
  • Process Planning and Cost Estimation 
  • Production Planning and Control  
  • Production & Operations Management 

 

Membership of Professional Bodies
  1. The Institution of Engineers (India), Life Member M-143882-9, Kolkata, 2011.  
  2. Indian Society of Technical Education, Life Member LM 43606, New Delhi, India, 2007. 
  3. Operational Research Society of India, Life Member 0820/J/09/ML, Kolkata, India, 2009. 
  4. Indian Society of Ergonomics, Life Member L141, Kolkata, India, 2007. 
  5. Indian Institution of Production Engineers, Life Senior Member S/LM/3569, Bangalore, India, 2009. 
Resource Person in FDPs/SDPs

Served as Resource Person and Delivered Guest Lectures/Invited Talks in more than 40 Faculty & Student Development Programs / Seminars / Workshops / Conferences. 

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