Dr. KAILASANATHAN C | Nano Bio Composites | Best Faculty Award

PROFESSOR at KCG COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, India.

Dr. Kailasanathan C, an esteemed Mechanical Engineering professor, brings over 23 years of academic experience and 11 years in the manufacturing industry. Currently serving as Vice-Principal and HoD at KCG College of Technology, Chennai, he has previously held key roles at Sethu Institute of Technology. With a Ph.D. in Nano Bio Composites from Anna University, Chennai, an M.Tech in Machine Design from IIT Madras, and a B.E. from Madurai Kamaraj University, his expertise lies in Nano Bio Composites, Composite Materials, and Welding. He has mentored 10 Ph.D. scholars and contributed significantly to welding and heat transfer research. 🔬📚

Professional Profile:

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Education 🎓

✅ Ph.D. (Nano Bio Composites) – Anna University, Chennai (2012)
✅ M.Tech (Machine Design) – IIT Madras (2006)
✅ B.E. (Mechanical Engineering) – Madurai Kamaraj University (1990)

Experience 💼

🔹 Academic (23+ years)

• Vice-Principal & HoD, KCG College of Technology, Chennai (2024 – Present)
• Professor, Sethu Institute of Technology, Madurai (2012 – 2023)
• Associate Professor, Sethu Institute of Technology, Madurai (2010 – 2012)
• Assistant Professor, Sethu Institute of Technology, Madurai (2007 – 2010)
• Senior Lecturer, Various Institutes (2001 – 2007)

🔹 Industry (11 years)

• Production Manager, Rabi-Run Refrigeration Pvt. Ltd. (1999 – 2001)
• Production Engineer, Sathiesh Engineering & Gear Industries (1993 – 1998)
• Fabrication Engineer, SAE Casting Pvt. Ltd. (1990 – 1993)

Professional Development 🚀

Dr. Kailasanathan C has dedicated his career to advancing mechanical engineering education and research. As a recognized Ph.D. supervisor at Anna University, he has guided 10 Ph.D. scholars in areas like welding optimization, nano-coatings, and composite materials. His research at IIT Madras and Mepco Schlenk Engineering College has focused on mechanical behavior of materials and heat transfer advancements. With experience in curriculum development, academic leadership, and grant writing, he actively contributes to engineering innovations and student mentoring. He remains committed to bridging academia and industry for technological advancements. 📘🔬

Research Focus 🔬

Dr. Kailasanathan C specializes in Nano Bio Composites, Composite Materials, and Welding. His Ph.D. research focused on ceramic-reinforced nano hydroxyapatite-gelatin composites for bone grafting, exploring biomedical applications. His work extends to experimental investigations of welding techniques, including GTAW and ATIG welding for dissimilar materials like Titanium, Aluminium, and Inconel alloys. He also explores nanocoatings for heat transfer enhancement in automobile radiators. His expertise contributes to advanced material engineering, medical applications, and thermal analysis, making a significant impact in mechanical and biomedical research. 🏗️🔥🦾

Awards & Honors 🏆

🎖 Recognized Ph.D. Supervisor, Anna University, Chennai
🎖 Secured 4 Academic Research Grants for Mechanical Engineering
🎖 Mentored 10 Ph.D. scholars in welding and composite materials
🎖 Best Researcher Award for outstanding contributions in mechanical engineering
🎖 Recipient of multiple academic excellence awards for teaching and innovation

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