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Dr SHIJO THOMAS

BE, ME, MBA, PhD
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Articles in Journals

Sl.No. Title Name of Journal Date of Publication Volume No/Issue No/Page No
1 Prediction of Friction Stir Welding Parameters Using Response Surface Methodology AIP Conference Proceedings 22-Sep-2023 / / 040027-1-040027-7

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Category Article in Research Journal
Sole Authored /Co Authored Co-Author
Author Name (s) SHIJO THOMAS,ANIL RAJ,IVAN SUNIT ROUT,HADIYA PRITESH DULABHAI
Title of Article Prediction of Friction Stir Welding Parameters Using Response Surface Methodology
Name of Journal AIP Conference Proceedings
Volume No
Issue No
Page No 040027-1-040027-7
URL https://pubs.aip.org/aip/acp
Date of Publication 22-Sep-2023
2 Influence of nano hexagonal boron nitride on the wear properties of aluminium alloy Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies 26-May-2023 May / / -

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Category Article in Research Journal
Sole Authored /Co Authored Co-Author
Author Name (s) SHIJO THOMAS,LIJO P THOMAS,SANTHOSH N,PRADEEP KUMAR G S ,GURUMOORTHY S HEBBAR
Title of Article Influence of nano hexagonal boron nitride on the wear properties of aluminium alloy
Name of Journal Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies
Volume No May
Issue No
Page No -
URL https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/tmpt20
Date of Publication 26-May-2023
3 Processing of nanoreinforced aluminium hybrid metal matrix composites and the effect of post-heat treatment: a review Applied Nanoscience 05-Dec-2022 / / -

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Category Article in Research Journal
Sole Authored /Co Authored Co-Author
Author Name (s) SHIJO THOMAS,B. DEEPANRAJ,N. SENTHILKUMAR
Title of Article Processing of nanoreinforced aluminium hybrid metal matrix composites and the effect of post-heat treatment: a review
Name of Journal Applied Nanoscience
Volume No
Issue No
Page No -
URL https://www.springer.com/journal/13204
Date of Publication 05-Dec-2022
4 Removal of arsenic using ecofriendly egg shell and black toner powder Materials Today: Proceedings 06-Jul-2022 65 / 9 / 3946-3950

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Category Article in Research Journal
Sole Authored /Co Authored Co-Author
Author Name (s) SHIJO THOMAS,FRANCIS XAVIER L,MOTHI KRISHNA MOHAN,VINAY JOSEN
Title of Article Removal of arsenic using ecofriendly egg shell and black toner powder
Name of Journal Materials Today: Proceedings
Volume No 65
Issue No 9
Page No 3946-3950
URL https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/materials-today-proceedings
Date of Publication 06-Jul-2022
5 Studies on Tensile Properties of Graphene Hydroxyl Reinforced Aluminium 6061 Composites for Vehicle Structures Applications International Journal of Vehicle Structures and Systems 08-Mar-2022 14 / 2 / 1-5

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Category Article in Research Journal
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Author Name (s) RAMESHA K,M.R. SRINIVASA,Y.S. RAMMOHAN,M. SADASHIVA,M.K. YATHISH,SHIJO THOMAS
Title of Article Studies on Tensile Properties of Graphene Hydroxyl Reinforced Aluminium 6061 Composites for Vehicle Structures Applications
Name of Journal International Journal of Vehicle Structures and Systems
Volume No 14
Issue No 2
Page No 1-5
URL https://maftree.org/eja/index.php/ijvss/article/view/1961
Date of Publication 08-Mar-2022
6 Effect of a novel sintering technique: hot coining on microstructure and mechanical properties of MWCNT reinforced Al metal matrix nanocomposite Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies 31-Aug-2021 Aug / / 1-18

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Category Article in Research Journal
Sole Authored /Co Authored Sole
Author Name (s) SHIJO THOMAS (2443)
Title of Article Effect of a novel sintering technique: hot coining on microstructure and mechanical properties of MWCNT reinforced Al metal matrix nanocomposite
Name of Journal Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies
Volume No Aug
Issue No
Page No 1-18
URL https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/tmpt20
Date of Publication 31-Aug-2021
7 Studies on Parametric Optimization of HVOF-Sprayed Cr2O3 Coatings on Al6061 Alloy Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals 03-Jun-2021 / / -

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Category Article in Research Journal
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Author Name (s) HARISH KUMAR M,PRADEEP KUMAR G S ,SHIJO THOMAS,H M YEGNESH,SHARADA BHARADWAJ,GURUMOORTHY S HEBBAR
Title of Article Studies on Parametric Optimization of HVOF-Sprayed Cr2O3 Coatings on Al6061 Alloy
Name of Journal Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals
Volume No
Issue No
Page No -
URL https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs12666-021-02295-6
Date of Publication 03-Jun-2021
8 An improved compocasting technique for uniformly dispersed multi-walled carbon nanotube in AA2219 Alloy Melt FME Transactions 13-Jun-2020 / / 581-587

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Category Article in Research Journal
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Author Name (s) SHIJO THOMAS,KESHAVAMURTHY R,PRADEEP KUMAR G S ,VIJAY TAMBRALLIMATH,PRASANNA G D
Title of Article An improved compocasting technique for uniformly dispersed multi-walled carbon nanotube in AA2219 Alloy Melt
Name of Journal FME Transactions
Volume No
Issue No
Page No 581-587
URL https://www.mas.bg.ac.rs/istrazivanje/fme/start
Date of Publication 13-Jun-2020
9 Effect of MWCNT concentration on microstructures, mechanical properties and sintering behaviour of spark plasma sintered AA2219-MWCNT composites Materials Today: Proceedings 20-May-2020 22 (2020) / / 1424-1432

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Category Article in Research Journal
Sole Authored /Co Authored Co-Author
Author Name (s) SHIJO THOMAS,UMASANKAR V
Title of Article Effect of MWCNT concentration on microstructures, mechanical properties and sintering behaviour of spark plasma sintered AA2219-MWCNT composites
Name of Journal Materials Today: Proceedings
Volume No 22 (2020)
Issue No
Page No 1424-1432
URL https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214785320305915
Date of Publication 20-May-2020
10 Effect of sonication in enhancing the uniformity of MWCNT distribution in aluminium alloy AA2219 matrix Materials Today: Proceedings 27-Nov-2019 18 (2019) / / 4058-4066

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Category Article in Research Journal
Sole Authored /Co Authored Co-Author
Author Name (s) SHIJO THOMAS,UMASANKAR V,LAVA KUMAR PILLARI,JOE PIOUS
Title of Article Effect of sonication in enhancing the uniformity of MWCNT distribution in aluminium alloy AA2219 matrix
Name of Journal Materials Today: Proceedings
Volume No 18 (2019)
Issue No
Page No 4058-4066
URL https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214785319325283
Date of Publication 27-Nov-2019
11 Self lubricating property of MWCNT in AA2219 composites during high energy ball milling Materials Today: Proceedings 27-Nov-2019 18 (2019) / / 3387-3393

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Category Article in Research Journal
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Author Name (s) SHIJO THOMAS,UMASANKAR V,CECIL JOSEPH,JOSEPH MATHEW
Title of Article Self lubricating property of MWCNT in AA2219 composites during high energy ball milling
Name of Journal Materials Today: Proceedings
Volume No 18 (2019)
Issue No
Page No 3387-3393
URL https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214785319324447
Date of Publication 27-Nov-2019
12 Review of Recent Progress in the Development and Properties of Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites Reinforced with Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube by Powder Metallurgy Route Materials Performance and Characterization 14-May-2019 8 / 3 / 371-400

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Category Article in Research Journal
Sole Authored /Co Authored Co-Author
Author Name (s) SHIJO THOMAS,UMASANKAR V
Title of Article Review of Recent Progress in the Development and Properties of Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites Reinforced with Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube by Powder Metallurgy Route
Name of Journal Materials Performance and Characterization
Volume No 8
Issue No 3
Page No 371-400
URL https://www.astm.org/DIGITAL_LIBRARY/JOURNALS/MPC/PAGES/MPC20180140.htm
Date of Publication 14-May-2019
13 Influence of Manufacturing Process on Distribution of MWCNT in Aluminium Alloy Matrix and Its Effect on Microhardness Materials Science Forum 01-Aug-2018 928 / / 32-37

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Category Article in Research Journal
Sole Authored /Co Authored Co-Author
Author Name (s) SHIJO THOMAS,UMASANKAR V
Title of Article Influence of Manufacturing Process on Distribution of MWCNT in Aluminium Alloy Matrix and Its Effect on Microhardness
Name of Journal Materials Science Forum
Volume No 928
Issue No
Page No 32-37
URL https://www.scientific.net/MSF/Details
Date of Publication 01-Aug-2018
14 Effect of MWCNT reinforcement on the precipitation-hardening behavior of AA2219 International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy, and Materials 03-Jan-2018 25 / 1 / 53-61

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Category Article in Research Journal
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Author Name (s) SHIJO THOMAS,V. UMASANKAR
Title of Article Effect of MWCNT reinforcement on the precipitation-hardening behavior of AA2219
Name of Journal International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy, and Materials
Volume No 25
Issue No 1
Page No 53-61
URL https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12613-018-1546-2
Date of Publication 03-Jan-2018
15 Effect on Hardness and densification of MWCNT reinforced AA2219 composites sintered in different methods ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences 24-Mar-2017 12 / 6 / 1701-1705

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Category Article in Research Journal
Sole Authored /Co Authored Co-Author
Author Name (s) SHIJO THOMAS,V. UMASANKAR
Title of Article Effect on Hardness and densification of MWCNT reinforced AA2219 composites sintered in different methods
Name of Journal ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Volume No 12
Issue No 6
Page No 1701-1705
URL http://www.arpnjournals.org/jeas/research_papers/rp_2017/jeas_0317_5812.pdf
Date of Publication 24-Mar-2017

Participation in Seminars/Conferences/Symposium

Sl.No. Type of Program Role Name of Program Title of Paper Date Organising Institution Level
1 Conference Presenter International Conference on Recent Trends In Material Science The behavior of Hexagonal Boron Nitride nanoparticles in Aluminium Metal Matrix Composite synthesized by high energy ball milling and conventional sintering. 06/03/2024 DST-SERB and Kristu Jayanti College International
2 Conference Presenter 6th International conference on advancements in materials and manufacturing Development and characterization of carbon fiber reinforcement in Aluminium metal matrix composites 16/02/2024 MLR Institute of Technology International
3 Conference Presenter SERB Sponsored International Conference on Recent Advancements in Materials Science and Technology, Experimental investigation of nano hexagonal boron nitride reinforcement in Aluminium alloys through casting method 29/01/2024 Karpagam Academy of Higher Education (Deemed to be University) International
4 Conference Presenter 4th International Conference on Emerging Research in Civil, Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering Fabrication of High-Performance Mg Matrix Hybrid Composite Using New Compocasting Method and Investigate the Effect of Nanoparticle and Fibre Reinforcement 22/09/2023 Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore International
5 Conference Presenter Fourth international conference on Emerging Research in Civil, Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering Comparative Analysis of the Impact of the Powder Metallurgy and Compocasting Processing Routes for Fabricating Aluminium Alloy Reinforced with Nanoparticles 22/09/2023 Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bengaluru International
6 Conference Presenter Fourth international conference on Emerging Research in Civil, Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering High-performance Mg hybrid composites using upgraded Squeeze Casting and study the significance of Al2O3 and carbon fiber in Mg matrix. 22/09/2023 Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bengaluru International
7 Conference Presenter 5 th International Conference on "Recent Innovations in Science & Technology (RIST 2023) Effects Of Nanoparticleand Fiber Reinforcement On High-Performance Magnesium Matrix Composite Using Novel Compocasting Method 07/04/2023 Holy Grace Academy Of Engineering Mala, Thrissur, Kerala, India International
8 Conference Presenter 5 th International Conference on "Recent Innovations in Science & Technology (RIST 2023) Comparative Study On The Effect Of Fabrication Methods Of Aluminium Alloy Reinforced With Nano-Particles By Powder Metallurgy And Compo-Casting 07/04/2023 Holy Grace Academy Of Engineering Mala, Thrissur, Kerala, India International
9 Symposium Presenter International Symposium on Lightweight and Sustainable Polymeric Materials - LSPM?23 , Bangkok, Thailand Mechanical and wear behaviour of halloysite nanotubes filled silk/basalt hybrid composites using response surface methodology 17/02/2023 KMUNTNB International
10 Conference Participant virtual international conference ICTCEES-2020 18/07/2020 Vimal Jyothi Engineering College, Kannur, Kerala International
11 Conference Presenter International Conference On Advances in Materials, Ceramics & Engineering Sciences (AMCES- 2020) An improved compocasting technique for uniformly dispersed Multi walled carbon nano tube in AA2219 alloy melt 17/01/2020 ICS - Karnataka Chapter and Department of Nanotechnology, VTU International
12 Conference Presenter International conference on advancements in mechanical engineering. Synthesis and characterization of AA7050 with Hbn nano powder by powder metallurgy route. 10/04/2019 Joythi Engineering college, kerala in association with Indian society for technical education. International
13 Conference Presenter 2nd intrnational conference on materials, manufacturing and modelling. Effect of MWCNT concentration on microstructure, mechanical properties and sintering behaviour. 29/03/2019 VIT University International
14 Conference Presenter 9th International conference on materials processing and characterization Effect of sonication in enhancing the distribution uniformity of nano particle in aluminium alloy matrix. 08/03/2019 Elsevier and hosted by Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology International
15 Conference Presenter International conference on advanced ceramics and nnomaterials for sustainable development Self lubricating property of MWCNT in AA2219 composites during high energy ball milling 19/09/2018 Christ University International
16 Conference Presenter International conference on advanced ceramics and nnomaterials for sustainable development Effect of sonication in enhancing the uniformity of MWCNT distribution in aluminium alloy AA2219 matrix 19/09/2018 Christ University International
17 Conference Moderator/Chair International conference on advanced ceramics and nnomaterials for sustainable development 19/09/2018 Christ University International
18 Conference Participant National Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Emerging Technologies 23/02/2018 Christ University National
19 Seminar Participant National seminar on digital transformation in indian industry 10/03/2017 VIT University National
20 Seminar Participant National seminar on enviroment management system and solutions 18/11/2016 VIT University National
21 Conference Presenter First international conference on nanoscience and nanotechnology Influence of MWCNT on Precipitation Hardenable Aluminium Alloy Matrix on Age Hardening and Solutionizing 19/10/2016 VIT University International
22 Conference Participant International Conference and Expo on Magnesium (iMagCon 2016) 04/02/2016 Christ University International
23 Conference Presenter International conference on emerging trends in engineering and management Development and Characterisation of Aluminium Alloy Composites Reinforced With Multi Walled Carbon Nanotube by Powder Metallurgy Route 12/01/2016 Sree Narayana Gurukulam College of Engineering International
24 Symposium Participant Two day national symposium on combating corrosion 03/03/2015 VIT University National
25 Conference Presenter National conference on recent advancements in design and manufacturing systems Comparision on experimental study of weldments of Al 6063 in MIG and TIG welding using taguchis method. 21/03/2013 karpagam university National
26 Conference Participant National conference on research developments in metal joining processes 14/07/2012 Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College Coimbatore (SREC) National
27 Seminar Participant National seminar on Research Development in Metal Joining Process 14/07/2012 Sri Ramakrishna Engineering college (SREC) Coimbatore National
28 Conference Presenter National conference on recent trends in metal joining techniques A survey on minimizing contamination in commercial mass production of metal injection molded pure titanium 30/03/2012 Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College Coimbatore (SREC) National
29 Symposium Participant SHASTR'11 Two day national technical symposium 16/03/2011 Adhiyamaan college of engineering, Hosur National
30 Symposium Presenter National Technical Symposium MECHAMORPHIS'10 Lean Manufacturing for food processing industry in India 18/09/2010 KCG college of technology, Chennai National
31 Seminar Participant Entrepreneurship development 29/07/2010 Adhiyamaan college of engineering, Hosur National
32 Seminar Participant Trends and development in renewable energy source 12/03/2010 Adhiyamaan college of engineering, Hosur National

Invited Talks

Sl.No. Title of the Program Name of the Program Date Name of the Institution
1 Nano composites and manufacturing process. International conference on materials, manufacturing and modelling 30/03/2019 VIT University, Vellore

Own MPhil/PhD Thesis

Sl.No. Title Guide Name Institution Month Year
1 Synthesis, Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of MWCNT Reinforced AA2219 Composites by Powder Metallurgy. Dr. V. Umasankar VIT University

MPhil/PhD Guided/Adjudicated

Sl.No. Title Name of Student Institution Month Year
1 Characterization of Mechanical and Metallurgical Properties of the Dissimilar Weld between Austenitic Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel through Laser Beam Welding KRISHNANUNNI M Christ University July 2021
2 Development and Characterization of hBN and Carbon Fibers Reinforced Precipitation Hardenable Al-Alloy Hybrid Nanocomposites NICE MENACHERY Christ University January 2023

Research Project

Sl.No. Name of the Research Project Investigator(s) Sponsors Internal/External
1 Development and characterization of metal matrix nanocomposites for automotive using powder metallurgy SHIJO THOMAS Internal

Workshop/FDP/Training programme Attended

Sl.No. Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training programme Name of Oraganiser Level Date
1 Faculty Development Program on AUTODESK FUSION 360 AUTODESK & Department of Mechanical and Automobile Engineering Institutional 16/01/2024
2 AICTE Sponsered DCP Lecture Series Dept: of MECHANICAL & AUTOMOBILE ENGINEEERING AND INDUSTRY INSTITUTE INTERACTION CELL , CHRIST University National 21/01/2023
3 Faculty Development Programme 1 - 2022 Centre for education beyond curriculum & IQAC CHRIST Deemed to be University Institutional 06/07/2022
4 The Art of Doing Research Jyothi Engineering College, Thrissur, India, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India and Pelita Bangsa University, Indonesia International 12/07/2021
5 Webinar- writing and publishing research article in SCI journals Indra Ganesan college of engineering National 18/07/2020
6 webinar on Education 4.0 : Smart Manufacturing VIT University National 11/07/2020
7 Understanding Tribology of Materials for better deployment in applications IIW India & Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University National 10/07/2020
8 One week Faculty Development program on Additive Manufacturing : The research scope and future treands Santhiram Engineering College, Nandyal National 22/05/2020
9 Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects Coursera & Mc Master University International 17/04/2020
10 Material science: 10 things every engineer should know University of California, Davis and Coursera International 13/04/2020
11 Research and modern tool usage Department of mechanical and automobile engineering Institutional 30/05/2019
12 Teaching Pedagogy and Evaluation Process Department of mechanical and automobile engineering 20/05/2019
13 5 days orientation program CHRIST Deemed to be University 14/01/2019
14 Intellectual property rights Department of mechanical and automobile engineering, Faculty of engineering, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Institutional 06/08/2018
15 Frontier areas in the subject and curriculum updation Department of mechanical and automobile engineering, Faculty of engineering, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) 21/05/2018
16 Training on Pneumatics and Hydraulics (FESTO Automation Laboratory) Christ University Faculty of Engineering Institutional 17/01/2018
17 Tailored and tunable properties of nanomaterials IIT Madras- Global initiative for acedemic networks International 03/03/2016
18 Faculty development programme in concept coaching conducted by ICT academy of kerala ICT academy of kerala National 04/01/2016
19 certificate course on materials characterization IIT Madras National 15/07/2015
20 Use of NMEICT and other e-learning resources for class room teaching National institute of technical teachers training and research 01/06/2015
21 workshop in advanced materials and modern manufacturing techniques Saintgits college of engineering National 25/09/2014
22 Master CAM Coimbatore Industrial Infrastructure Association Institutional 02/04/2013
23 workshop on aplications in mechanical engineering using NI Labview platform - A practical approach Labview National 15/03/2013
24 Simulation of mechanical systems using CFD Tools Sri Ramakrishna Engineering college (SREC) Coimbatore National 03/02/2012
25 Project work on Modification of Double End Boring Machines Kerala Agro Machinery Corporation Ltd. Institutional 01/12/2010
26 In plant training INNOCOAT systems (India) Pvt Ltd Institutional 15/01/2010
27 In plant training Metal Arts, peenya I.A, Bangalore Institutional 13/01/2010
28 In plant training at ordanance factory tiruchirappalli Ordanance factory tiruchirappalli (Gov: of India) Institutional 01/06/2009
29 Entrepreneurship development programme The Indian Institute of Engineers National 12/12/2008

Awards/Achievements/Others

Sl.No. Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others Description Organisation Month/ Year
1 Life Membership in Powder Metallurgy Association of India (PMAI) Powder Metallurgy Association of India (PMAI) 08 December 2016
2 Membership in Indian Society of Mechanical Engineers Indian Society of Mechanical Engineers in association with Indian Society of Engineers and Technicians 02 July 2008
3 Faculty Advisor for REEV 2022 SAEINDIA & IEEE 07 January 2023

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