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Department

Mechanical Engineering

Designation

Associate Professor

Qualification

B.E - Mechanical Engineering, M.E - Computer Aided Design, Ph.D - Finite Element Analysis in machining of Composites

Area of Expertise

,,Composites,FEA,Machining of Composites,Designing of Automotive components,Alternate materials,ABAQUS

Short Bio

Dr C. Prakash received his PhD from Anna University, Chennai, India, and he is a full-time Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Head for the Kangeyam Institute of Technology, Kangeyam, Tamil Nadu, India. His key research area is Finite Element Analysis in machining of composites, Machining Simulations, 3D Modelling, Computer Aided Machining, Mechanical characterisation of FRPs & MMCs and investigating alternate materials for Automotive & Aeronautical applications. He has renowned research publications in international journals and conferences.

Institutional Roles

IQAC Coordinator

Journal Publications

1.        Prakash, C, Prakash, J. 2025, 3D Finite Element Analysis in drilling of AA7075 reinforced with nano Silicon Carbide particles, Archives of Metallurgy and Materials, Vol. 70, no. 2, pp. 583-600, ISSN : 1733-3490 (AU - Annexure I / SCIE / UGC - 8388 / Scopus, Q2, IF – 1.2). https://doi.org/10.24425/amm.2025.153459

2.        Prakash, C, Prakash, J. 2025 Slot Milling of Aluminium Alloy 7075 reinforced with nano Silicon Carbide particles – An Experimental and Finite Element Approach, Chemical Industry & Chemical Engineering Quarterly, Vol. 31, no. 4,  ISSN: 1451-9372 (AU - Annexure I / SCIE / UGC – 4150 / Scopus, Q2, IF – 1.1) https://doi.org/10.2298/CICEQ240826006C.

3.        Prakash, C, Prakash, J. 2024, Investigation and selection of optimistic material for two wheeler brake disc – An Experimental and Finite Element Approach, Proceeding of IMe ch D – Automobile Engineering – Sage, ISSN : 0954-4070 (AU - Annexure I / SCIE / UGC – 38585 / Scopus, Q2, IF – 1.7). https://doi.org/10.1177/09544070241254148

4.        Prakash, C. 2024, 3D Finite Element Analysis in Drilling of Unidirectional Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite, International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing. (SCIE / UGC - 7787 / Scopus, Q2, IF – 2.1). https://doi.org/ 10.1007/s12008-024-02089-2

5.        C. Prakash, A. Arockia Selvakumar, J. Prakash; 2024 FEA in high speed milling of AA7075 reinforced with nb₄Cp. AIP Conf. Proc. 29 July 2024; 3216 (1): 040002. (UGC - 48438 / Scopus, Q4) https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0226489

6.        C. Prakash, A. Arockia Selvakumar, K.S. Vijay Sekar, 2023, 3D Finite Element investigation in high speed drilling of unidirectional Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer composite, Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier, ISSN 2214-7853, (UGC - 49021 / Scopus, Q2) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2023.08.234.

7.        J Prakash & C Prakash 2023, Investigation of Micro Electro Chemical machining with citric acid, Organization Development Journal, Vol. 11 (7), pp. 272-292, ISSN : 0889-6402 https://doi.org/20.18001.OD.2023.V11I7.23.21385

8.        C Prakash  & K S Vijay Sekar, 2021, Finite Element Analysis of the slot milling of   Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer composites, IOP Conference Series.: Material Science Engineering. 1128      012050, https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/1128/1/012050.

9.        Prakash, C & Vijay Sekar, K.S. 2019. Influence of Friction Coefficient and Failure Model in 3D FEA Simulation of Drilling of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites. In: Vijay Sekar K.S, M & A, (eds). Advances in Manufacturing Processes. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore, pp.81-90. (UGC – 4527 / Scopus, Q4) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-1724-8_8

10.    Prakash, C & Vijay Sekar, K.S 2018, ‘3D finite element analysis of slot milling of unidirectional glass fiber reinforced polymer composites’, Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, Springer, Vol. 40, no. 6, pp. 279-291, ISSN : 1678-5878 (AU - Annexure I /SCIE / UGC - 10932 / Scopus, Q2, IF – 1.8) https://doi.org/10.1007/s40430-018-1195-4

11.    Prakash, C & Vijay Sekar, K.S 2018, '3D Finite Element Analysis Simulation Of Slot Milling Process For Titanium Alloy Ti₆Al₄V', IOSR Journal of Engineering (IOSRJEN), pp. 22-28. (UGC - 48995)

12.    Prakash, C & Vijay Sekar, K.S 2018, '3D Finite Element Analysis of Drilling of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites', Advanced Science Engineering Medicine, Vol. 10, pp. 308-312. https://doi.org/10.1166/asem.2018.2125 (UGC - 11660)

13.    Prakash, C & Vijay Sekar, K.S 2017, '3D Finite Element Analysis of Slot Milling of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite', Journal of the Balkan Tribological Association, Vol. 23, no. 3, pp. 497-514, ISSN : 1310-4772 (AU - Annexure I – old list / UGC – 10926 / Scopus, Q2).

National / International Conferences

1.             Prakash, C & Vijay Sekar, K.S 2016, ‘Drilling of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Laminate with Solid Carbide Twist Drill - An Experimental Study’, Proceedings of International conference on Hybrid and Composite Materials, Chemical Processing (Oct 25 – 27) 2016, Hyderabad, India.

2.             Prakash, C & Vijay Sekar, K.S 2018, '3D Finite Element Analysis of Drilling of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites', Proceedings of International conference ICMME’ 2017 (April 6 & 7), SCSVMV University, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu, India, Published in Adv. Sci Eng. Med, Vol. 10, pp. 308-312. DOI:10.1166/asem.2018.2125

3.             Prakash, C & Vijay Sekar, K.S 2018, '3D Finite Element Analysis Simulation of Slot Milling Process for Titanium Alloy Ti₆Al₄V', Proceedings of International Conference - ICPRASET' 2018, March 2018, Surya Group of Institutions, Vikiravandi - 605 652, Tamilnadu, India.

4.             Prakash, C & Vijay Sekar, K.S. 2019. ‘Influence of Friction Coefficient and Failure Model in 3D FEA Simulation of Drilling of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites’, Proceedings of International conference ICEMMM’ 2018 (Feb 15 -16), SSN College of Engineering, Chennai. Advances in Manufacturing Processes. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore, pp.81-90. DOI : 10.1007/978-981-13-1724-8_8

5.             Prakash, C & Vijay Sekar, K.S. 2019. ‘Impact of failure model and friction factor in 3D FEA simulation of slot milling of carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites’, Proceedings of International conference ICMECHD’ 2019 (April 24 -25), SSN College of Engineering, Chennai.

6.             Prakash, C & Vijay Sekar, K.S. 2020. ‘Finite Element Analysis of the Drilling of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Material’, Proceedings of International conference IConACES’ 2020 (30th & 31st October, 2020), VIT-Chennai Campus, Chennai.

7.             Prakash, C & Vijay Sekar, K.S. 2020. ‘Finite Element Analysis of the slot milling of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer composites’, Proceedings of International conference IConACES’ 2020 (30th & 31st October, 2020), VIT-Chennai Campus, Chennai. 

8.             Prakash, C, Arockia Selvakumar & Vijay Sekar, K.S. 2023 3D Finite Element Investigation in High speed Drilling of Unidirectional Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite, Proceedings of International conference AMMIE’ (23^rd & 24^th march, 2023), VIT-Chennai Campus, Chennai. 

9.             C. Prakash, A. Arockia Selvakumar, J. Prakash; 2023 FEA in high speed milling of AA7075 reinforced with nB₄Cp. Proceedings of International conference IConACES’ (November, 2023), VIT-Chennai Campus, Chennai. 

10.         Prakash, C. 2008. ‘Analysis of Pylon structure of Bucket wheel Excavator’, Proceedings of the National level Technical Conference - TECHCON’08, IFET College of Engineering, Villupuram, Tamilnadu, India.