Name: Dr.Ramadas T

Designation:  Assosciate Professor & HoD

Qualification: PhD, Postdoc(Lean  Manufacturing)

Email: [email protected]

Date of Joining: 07.04.2022

Nature of association : Regular

Area of Interest: Operation Management, Lean, TQM, Industry 4.0

Publications

1. Ramadas.T and Dr.Satish K.P (2016). “A Model for evaluating the success factor for the implementation of lean manufacturing in small and medium scale enterprises,” International Journal of lean enterprise research, Vol 2, No1, pp 66-80
2. Ramadas.T and Dr.Satish K.P (2016) “Implementing Lean Manufacturing in Small and Medium Scale Enterprises-Identification and Modelling of Managerial Factors” International journal of lean enterprise research, 2(1),pp. 66-80
3. Ramadas.T and Dr.Satish K.P (2016) “A model to identify the Factors of Supplier Communication and Financial Availability to Support the Lean Manufacturing Implementation in Small and Medium Scale Enterprises” International journal of service and operation management, 31(4),480-492
4. Ramadas.T and Dr.Satish K.P (2018)“Identification and Modelling of employee Barriers-Implementing Lean Manufacturing in Small and Medium Scale Enterprises” International Journal of productivity and performance management, Vol.2 Issue: 1, pp.66-80
5. Ramadas.T and Dr.Satish K.P(2018) “Identification and Modelling of Process Barriers-Implementing Lean Manufacturing in Small and Medium Scale Enterprises” International journal of lean six sigma, Vol. 67 Issue: 3,pp. 467-486
6. Ramadas.T,A Business Process Modelling Approach in Human Resource Management for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises.,. Advances in production and industrial engineering, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, Springer
7. Ramadas .T (2022). A framework for the integration of lean, green and sustainability practices for operation performance in South African SMEs. International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, 15(1), 47
8. Ramadas.T (2022). Understanding big data-driven supply chain and performance measures for customer satisfaction. Benchmarking: An International Journal, 29(8), 2359-2377.
9. Ramadas.T (2022). Enabler toward successful implementation of Quality 4.0 in digital transformation era: a comprehensive review and future research agenda. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, 39(6), 1368-1384.
10. Ramadas, T. (2023). A business process modelling approach in production logistics for small and medium-sized enterprises. International Journal of Supply Chain and Inventory Management, 4(2), 152-164.
11.  Ramadas.T. (2024). Factors influencing small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) resilience during the COVID-19 outbreak. The TQM Journal, 36(2), 523-545.
12. Ramadas.T (2024). Exploring Industry 4.0 technologies as drivers of lean implementation in SMEs using COPRAS. The TQM Journal, (ahead-of-print)

Name : Asha K.R

Designation: Associate Professor &  KTU Coordinator

Qualification: B. Tech (Mechanical Engineering) and M. Tech (CASAD)

E mail:  [email protected] 

Area of Interest: Fluid Dynamics, Engg. Design

Date of Joining: 17-06-2013

Nature of association : Regular

Publications/Conferences

1. Published a paper entitled “ Simulation and study of shear stress field around a bubble in hydrofoil cavitation” in the “International NAFEMS conference on engineering analysis, modeling, simulation and 3D printing (NAFEMS-3D) – 2016” at Bangalore
2. International conference in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology for Sustainability held on 4-5 July 2024 at SCMS Engg college.
3. International conference in Technological Advancements in civil & mechanical Engg held on 22-23 February 2024 at KMEA college.

FDP/STTP

1. FDP on Advanced material for Engineering Applications held in Vidya Engg college on 18-20th March 2024.
2. FDP on applications of Nanotechnology in ME held in KMEA college on 6-8th February 2023.
3. ATAL FDP on Novel materials – theory, simulation and applications held in Model Engg college on 6-11th November 2023.
4. FDP on Outcome Based Education held at SES college on 18-25th January 2023.
5. FDP on Emerging trends in computational, thermal and materials engineering held at TocH college on 3-5th February 2022.
6. NPTEL certificate in Foundations of Cognitive Robotics in October 2020.
7. ATAL FDP on “Green Technology & Sustainability Engineering” conducted by GITAM University, Bengaluru from 16-11-2020 to 20-11-2020.
8. FDP on “Foundations of Cognitive Robotics” conducted by IIT Kanpur from September – October 2020.
9. Obtained NPTEL certification on “Experimental Methods in Fluid Mechanics ” conducted by IIT Guwahati from January – April 2020.
10. FDP on “Computational Methods in Fluid and Structural Mechanics” conducted by Rajagiri School of Engg & Technology, Kochi from 01-07-2019 to 12-07-2019.

Name: Jose V Mathew

Designation:  ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Qualification: B.Sc (Mechanical Engineering) and PGDBA

Email: [email protected]

Area of Interest: Principles of Management

Date of Joining: 11.11.2013

Nature of association : Regular

Publications

1. Paper presented on Quality- School of Management Studies- University of Calicut
2. Paper presented to Management of Premier TyresLtd. on mixing of rubber- different grades for cost reduction, quality improvement and productivity.

Name: Dr. Manoj Jose Kalathil

Designation: Associate Professor

Qualification: B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) and  M.Tech – Industrial Engineering and Management

 PhD – Division of Safety and Fire Engineering

Email: [email protected]

Date of Joining: 29/08/2022

Nature of association : Regular

Area of Interest: Process Safety, Industrial Engineering & management

Name : Arun V

Designation:  ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Qualification: B. Tech (Mechanical Engineering) and M. Tech  (Marine Engineering)

Area of Interest: Fluid Mechanics, CFD, Hydrodynamics

Email: [email protected]

Date of Joining: 12.02.2013

Nature of association : Regular

Publications

1. Published a paper entitled “Swirl induced heat transfer enhancement technique in automotive applications” in the “International NAFEMS conference on engineering analysis, modeling, simulation and 3D printing (NAFEMS-3D) – 2016” at Bangalore.
2. “Swirl Flow Fluctuations in Pipe Bends as a Result of Flow Separation and Dean Vortex in Bends”, Proceedings of the 6th International and 43rd National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power December 15-17, 2016, MNNITA, Allahabad, U.P., India

3.Published the text book of Fluid Machinery (in 2022) and Mechanics of Fluids (in 2021)

4.Arun V. (2022). Numerical Investigation of heat transfer and pressure drop in shell and tube heat exchangers with segmental and helical baffles. Recent Trends in Automation and Automobile Engineering, 5(2), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7151667

FDP/STTP

1. FDP on “Computational Fluid Dynamics using Open FOAM” conducted by Center for Scientific Research in CFD (CSR-CFD), Universal Engineering College on 10-08-2020 to 14-08-2020.
2. FDP on “Energy Engineering” conducted by National Institute of Technology Silchar on 26-09-2020 to 30-09-2020.
3. FDP on “3D Printing and Design for Academicians & Entrepreneur” conducted by S R Engineering College on 2021-06-21 to 2021-06-25

4.FDP on “Computational Fluid Dynamics for compressible fluid flow” by NPTEL from January 2022 to April 2022

5.FDP on “Outcome Based Education (OBE)” conducted by JPM Arts and Science College, Kanchiyar, Idukki from 16.02.2023 to 22.02.2023

6.FDP on “Application of nanotechnology in mechanical engineering” conducted by KMEA Engineering College from 06.02.2023 to 08.02.023

7.FDP on “Electric Vehicles: Technologies & Challenges” conducted by ALBERTIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (AISAT)- TECHNICAL CAMPUS from 29/01/2024 to 03/02/2024.

Name: J V C MALIACKAL

Designation: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Qualification: PhD. (Pursuing) and M. Tech-Energy Management

Email: [email protected]

Date of Joining: 08/09/2021

Nature of association : Regular

Area of Interest: Bio-fuels, Alternate Fuels

Name: Avinesh Pyarilal

Designation: Assistant Professor

Qualification: M.Tech -Thermal Engineering

Email: [email protected] 

Area of Interest: Materials/Energy

Date of Joining: 29.03.2021

Nature of association : Regular

Publications

1. Design and Fabrication of Road Maintenance Machine – International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET), e-ISSN 2395-2256 p-ISSN 2395-0072, Journal Volume 7 Issue 4, Impact Factor : 7.529, Year : 2020
2. Effect of Elliptical Port on Draining in a Cylindrical Tank – International Conference of Science and Technology (ICST) 2018
3. Design and Fabrication of Road Maintenance Machine – National Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering (NCAME 20)
4. Design and Fabrication of Bluetooth Controlled Solar Multipurpose Agricultural Vehicle – International Conference 2024, KMEA Engineering College
   2.
5. Innovative Mechanical Energy Storage System using Flywheel – International Conference 2024, KMEA Engineering College

FDP/STTP

1. 3 days FDP on “Art and Skill of Writing Research Publication” organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad from 28-06-2021 – 30-06-2021
2. 5 days FDP on “Supply Chain Modelling and Logistics Management” organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Viswajyothi College of Engineerng and Technology, Vazhakulam from 05-07-2021 to 09-07-2021.
3. 5 days FDP on “Next Generation Adaptive Manufacturing System” organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Marian Engineering College, Trivandrum.
    3 day residential FDP for NSS Programme Officers on ” Management of NSS Units – A technological perspective” organized by APJAKTU NSS Cell at College of Engineering, Trivandrum from 17 to 19 January 2024.
4. 3 day FDP on “Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Manufacturing” organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kalady from 18 to 20 January 2023.
5. 1 Week National Level Online Faculty Development Program on Outcome Based Education (OBE) organised by the IQAC of JPM Arts and Science College, Kanchiyar, Idukki from 16 February to 22 February 2023.
6. 3 day FDP on “Emerging trends in computational, thermal and materials engineering” organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, TIST Cochin from 3 to 5 February 2022.

Name: ANTONY JOSEPH

Designation:  ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Qualification: M.Tech (Thermal Power Engineering) and B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering)

Email: [email protected]

Date of Joining: 22.11.2021

Nature of association : Regular

Area of Interest: Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Renewable Energy, Fluid Mechanics, Universal Human Values

Name: Nisha B Nair

Designation: Assistant Professor

Qualification: B.E (Mechanical Engineering)

M. Tech- Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Email: [email protected]

Area of Interest: Material Science, Composite Casting

Date of Joining: 03.05.2021

Nature of association : Regular

Publications/Conference

1. Published a paper entitled “Effect of Thermal Parameters on Dispersion of Particles in Cast Aluminium Matrix ” in Proceedings of 64th Indian Foundary Congress

FDP/STTP

1. Attended FDP on ” Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education” organized by AICTE from 2nd August to 6th August,2021.
2. Attended KTU sponsored FDP on ” E-Mobility: Prospects and Challenges” organized by Amal Jyothy College of Engineering, Kanjirappally from 5th july to 9th july 2021
3. Attended Short Term Training Program on “Solid Modelling and Ananlysis” organized by Parul University, Gujarat in 2016.
4. Attended Short Term Training Program on ” Advances in Manufacturing organized by Sardar Vallabhai National Institue of Technology, Surat in 2014

Name: Neethu Elsa John M

Designation:  Assistant Professor

Qualification: B.E Mechanical Engineering and  M.Tech Thermal Engineering

Email: [email protected]

Area of Interest : Fluid Mechanics, Heat and Mass Transfer, CFD

Date of Joining: 29.08.2022

Nature of association : Regular

Publication
Paper at an International conference on Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering 2021 by Indian Space Research Organisation-“An investigation on vortex patterns by falling droplets on liquid surface”.-Trivandrum, India

FDP
On “Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education” organized by AICTE at AISAT Technical campus from 19th Sept- 23rd Sept 2022.

Name: Jaison Joseph

Designation: Assistant Professor

Qualification: M. Tech -Thermal Engineering and  B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering)

 Email: [email protected]

Date of Joining: 08/06/2022

Nature of association : Regular

Area of Interest: Non-conventional Energy Sources, Non-traditional Manufacturing Processes

Name: Jibin Jose

Designation: Assistant Professor

Qualification: B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) and MTech – Energy Management

Email: [email protected]

Date of Joining: 30/8/2022

Nature of association : Regular

Area Of Interest: Non-Conventional energy, Thermal energy, Mechanics

FDP/STTP

1. “Faculty development program on REVIT MEP” organized by SNGIST, N.Paravoor,
   Ernakulam on 7th and 8th January 2016.
2. “Creative teaching and Makers workshop-and interdisciplinary approach to teaching methodology” conducted by SPARC, Sponsored by APJAKTU held at FISAT from 10th to 12th 2019.
3. “Advances in Heat Transfer and Its Applications” organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering Perumon during March 15th to 20th,2021 under the sponsorship of TEQIP II.
4. “Rapid prototyping and digital manufacturing” organized by the department of Mechanical engineering of NSS college of Engineering Palakkad from 8th march 2021 to 13th march 2021 under the sponsorship of AICTE.
5. “Artificial intelligence & Machine Learning in Manufacturing” organized by Mechanical Engineering Department of Adi Sankara Institute of Technology and Science, Kalady from 18th July 2023 to 20th July 2022
6. “ Research and Publication Awareness” organized by Department of ArtificialIntelligence and Machine Learning during of Mahaguru Institute of Technology,Alappuzha 19-02-2024 to 23-02-2024.
7. “Outcome Based Education and Application of Generative AI in Teaching and Research”, organised jointly by The IQAC of Vasireddy Venkatadri Institute of Technology, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh and The IQAC of Siddaganga Institute Of Technology, Tumkur, Karnataka in association with ipsr solutions limited from 24 July 2024 to 31 July 2024.
8. Life time member of The Indian Society Of Technical Education (ISTE)

Name: Kuriakose V Thundiyil

Designation:  Assistant Professor

Qualification: M.Tech (Thermal Engineering) and B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering)

Email: [email protected]

Date of Joining: 06.10.2022

Nature of association : Regular

Area of Interest: Thermal Engineering, Heat Transfer

Name: BINJU VARGHESE

Designation:  ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Qualification: B. Tech (Mechanical Engineering) and M. Tech  (Industrial Engineering)

Email: [email protected]

Area of Interest: Supply Chain Management

Date of Joining: 12.01.2018

Nature of association : Regular

FDP/STTP 

1. Participated in 3 day Online FDP on Emerging Trends in Advanced Production and Industrial Engineering organized by Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Federal Institute of Science and Technology(FISAT) from 21-7-2021 to 23-7-2021.
2. Participated in 5 day Online FDP on Supply Chain Modelling and Logistics Management organized by Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Viswajyothi College of Engineering and Technology from 5-7-2021 to 9-7-2021.
3. Attended a Five day Online Research Workshop organized by Bell Institute of Research and Development Studies (BIRDS) from 25-06-2020 to 29-06-2020
4. Attended a five day Virtual Faculty Development Programme on “Mechatronics in Smart Manufacturing for the future” conducted by Department of Mechatronics, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology from 01-07-2020 to 05-07-2020.
5. Attended a 3 Day FDP on “OUTCOME BASED EDUCATION (OBE) IN HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR” organised by EEE Department & Covid-19 Cell of Mar Baselios Institute of Technology and Science (MBITS), Kothamangalam and MCA, Amal Jyothi Collge of Engineering, Kanjirappally from 23-07-2020 to 25-07-2020
6.  Attended a Two Days International Workshop on “THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRONICS” organized by DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, JYOTHI ENGINEERING COLLEGE, from 27-07-2020 to 28-07-2020.
7. Participated in 5 days online Internship on “ INTRODUCTION TO CNC PROGRAMMING : Cut Viewer Turn & Cut Viewer Mill ” from 10 August 2020 to 14 August 2020 organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, AWH Engineering College, Kuttikattoor, Kozhikode, Kerala.
8. Participated in 8 days Faculty Developemnet Programme on R organized by Marthoma College Thiruvalla with course material provided by Spoken Tutorial Project, IIT Bombay from 07-09-2020 to 14-09-2020.
9. Participated in a Five days AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy Online FDP on “Operations Management” at Christian College of Engineering and Technology from 05-10-2020 to 09-10-2020.
10. Completed 8 week Online NPTEL certification course in Advanced Machining Process from Sep- Dec 2020.
11. Completed 8 week Online NPTEL certification course in Supply Chain Analytics from Jan- March 2021