Other Details:Courses -
Vehicle Dynamics
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Automotive Chassis
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Automotive Electrical Systems
Research Interests -
Vehicle Dynamics
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Magnetorheological shock absorbers
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Suspension Design
Selected Publications -
2018- Design and analysis of magnetorheological damper based on magnetic saturation principles. Taga Journal of graphic Technology. Vol. 14, pp 1471-1479 (2018)
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2015- Optimal current value estimation for an automotive Magneto Rheological (MR) fluid damper actuation. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy. 2017;19(5):1271-83. (Scopus indexed)
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2006- Mathematical Modelling of Chassis Motion, SAE paper No. 2006-01-3460
Papers Presented -
AJD Nanthakumar, Dr. J. Jancirani, ‘Multiphysics analysis of a magnetorheological damper’, National Technical Seminar on Future Technologies for Combat Vehicle Electronics, CVRDE, Avadi, 23rd February 2018.
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AJD Nanthakumar, Dr. J. Jancirani, ‘Determination of effect of geometrical parameters of a magnetorheological damper for achieving optimum flux’, International Conference on Contemporary Design and analysis of Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering Systems, NIT Trichy, 18-20, January 2018.
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AJD Nanthakumar, Dr. J. Jancirani, ‘Fluid flow analysis of a magnetorheological damper under varying flux conditions’, National Conference on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Techniques, SRM University, 24-25 March 2017.
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AJD Nanthakumar, Dr. J. Jancirani, ‘CFD analysis of magnetorheological fluid flow in an automotive damper’, National Conference on Modernisation, Dynamization, Mechanisation and Structuralisation, Veltech Engineering College, 20th January 2017.
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AJD Nanthakumar, Dr. J. Jancirani, ‘Electromagnetic analysis of an automotive Magnetorheological damper’, National Conference on Contemporary Research in Advanced Material Science, Karpaga Vinayaga Engineering College, 04 - 05, February 2016.
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AJD Nanthakumar, Dr. J. Jancirani, ‘Simulation of Magnetorheological fluid flow in an annular duct’, International Conference on Innovative Research in Engineering & Technology, Park College of Engineering & Technology, Coimbatore, 09 - 11, April 2015.
Conferences/Seminars/Workshops Attended -
Participated in Anna University sponsored FDTP on “Vehicle Design Data Characteristics” organized by Department of Automobile Engineering, MIT Campus, Anna University, 01-08, June 2018.
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Participated in International Conference on “Green Manufacturing, Analysis, Automation, Processes, Products, Energy and Structures” organized by Rajalakshmi Engineering College, 28-29, March 2018.
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Participated in AICTE sponsored FDP on “Theory and Performance evaluation of Automotive Vehicle subsystems using modern tools and equipments” organized by Department of Automobile Engineering, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Pennalur, 06-21, November 2017.
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Participated in FDP on “Finite Element Analysis”, organized by Rajalakshmi Engineering College, 22-24, December 2016.
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Participated in FDP program on “Engineering Mechanics using MATLAB”, organized by Rajalakshmi Engineering College, 14-20, December 2016.
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Participated in FDTP on “Vehicle Dynamics” workshop organized by Department of Automobile Engineering, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Pennalur, 23-30, November 2016.
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Participated in Workshop on “CRDI Technology”, organized by Medhavi Center for Automotive Research and Rajalakshmi Engineering College, 05-07, April 2016.
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Participated in Wipro sponsored Engineering Faculty Workshop on “Mission 10X”, organized by Rajalakshmi Engineering College, 02-04, March 2016.
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Participated in Workshop on “Experiences in Design with Social relevance”, organized by Rajalakshmi Engineering College, 17th June 2016.
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Participated in AICTE sponsored FDP on “Recent advances in Supply Chain Network Management”, organized by Rajalakshmi Engineering College, 06-18, April 2015.
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Participated in Anna University sponsored FDTP on “Kinematics of Machinery” organized by Rajalakshmi Engineering College, 09-16, December 2014.
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Participated in Internal Auditors Training Program on “ISO 9001:2008” organized by TUV Nord & Rajalakshmi Engineering College, 20-21, June 2014.
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Participated in ISTE sponsored workshop on “Fluid Mechanics” organized by IIT Kharagpur, 20-30, May 2014.
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Participated in AICTE sponsored seminar on “Automotive Electronics and Electronic Engine Management” organized by Rajalakshmi Engineering College, 20-22, March 2014.
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Participated in First Indian Conference on “Applied Mechanics” organized by IIT Madras, 04-06, July 2013.
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Participated in Software training courses on “Comsol Multiphysics and AC/DC modelling” organized by Comsol India, 21-22, March 2013.
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Participated in AICTE sponsored seminar on “Electronic Engine Management” organized by Rajalakshmi Engineering College, 15-16, March 2013.
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Participated in AICTE sponsored workshop on “Advanced Topics on Modeling of Turbulent flows” organized by Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, 23-24, March 2012.
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Participated in AICTE sponsored SDP on “Recent Advances in Engineering Materials” organized by Rajalakshmi Engineering College, 18-23, July 2011.
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Participated in Anna University sponsored National Seminar on “Creativity and Innovation in New Product Development” organized by AU-FRG Institute for CAD/CAM, Anna University, 24-25, April 2009.
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Participated in “Faculty Advisors Forum” organized by SAE India at Yelagiri Hills, 07-08, March 2009.
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Participated in AICTE sponsored STTP on “Engineering Design Principles and New Product Development” organized by Department of Engineering Design, IIT Madras, 30 June – 05 July, 2008.
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Participated in training program on “Instructional Design and Delivery” organized by NITTR & SRM University, 09-11, August 2007.
Projects and Grants secured -
Secured a UGC Research Project Grant for Rs. 4.6 lakhs for the project titled,” Application of Magnetorheological fluid damper for use in automotive suspension”, vide Grant No.: F MRP-6103/15 (SERO/UGC).
Patents -
Applied a patent titled “A real time adaptable damper” as a part of the Ph.D. research work in Anna University. Patent Application No.: 201741036049, dated 11.10.2017
Academic Experience -
Assistant Professor, Department of Automobile Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, June 2018- Till date.
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Associate Professor, Department of Automobile Engineering, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Thandalam, Chennai – 602 105, June 2009 – June 2018.
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Assistant Professor, Department of Automobile Engineering, SRM University, Kattankulathur, June 2007- June 2009
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Assistant Professor, Department of Automobile Engineering, Bharath University, Selaiyur, Chennai, June 2005- June 2007
Other Professional Experience -
Product Engineer, Hindustan Motors, Chennai Car Plant, June 2004 – Dec 2004.
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CADD Engineer, CAD Services, Cuddalore, June 2001 – June 2002
As Resource Person -
Invited Talk on Automotive Electronics at Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Thandalam on 26.12.2017.
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Session Handler - Faculty Development and Training Programme on Vehicle Dynamics, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Chennai, 23-30 November 2016.
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FDP coordinator - Faculty Development Programme on Strength of Materials using COMSOL Multiphysics, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, 4-5, November 2016
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