ArunKumar M

@siet.ac.in

Assistant Professor
Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology (Autonomous), Coimbatore

ArunKumar M
M.ArunKumar is a citizen of India, born in Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, India on 19-10-1991. He obtained his Doctoral research in the area of alternative fuels at Anna University Chennai, India. He has about 9 years of teaching experience and presently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agriculture Engineering, Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology(Autonomous), Coimbatore. His areas of interests are alternative fuels, emission control, Heat Transfer.

EDUCATION

B.E.,M.E.,Ph.D.,

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Thermal EngineeringEngineering ThermodynamicsHeat ExchangersNumerical SimulationRefrigeration & Air ConditioningEnergy EngineeringProduction Of Bio DieselEnergy ConversionEnergy ConservationWaste Heat RecoveryEmissionApplied ThermodynamicsEnergy UtilizationRenewable Energy TechnologiesThermal Manage
71

Scopus Publications

1014

Scholar Citations

18

Scholar h-index

28

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • High purity 4H-SiC grown via PVT for smart solar inverter applications with IoT-based performance monitoring
    A Munimathan, KS Kumar, M Kannan, R Dhairiyasamy, TMY Khan, ...
    Energy Reports 15, 109181 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Synergistic enhancement of jatropha methyl ester combustion via Fe2O3–SiO2 hybrid nano-additives and staged hydrogen enrichment in CI engines
    A Munimathan, KS Kumar, R Vasanthi, MM Alam, F Hussain, A Keçebaş
    International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 231, 154857 , 2026
    2026
  • Experimental evaluation of heat transfer improvement using ceramic nanofluids in a concentric tube heat exchanger
    A Munimathan, ABM Ali, S Kumar, M Kannan, A Shakir, AS Al-Hiti, ...
    Discover Materials , 2026
    2026
  • Mechanical, morphological, and vibrational damping analysis of hybrid glass fiber mat-reinforced polyester polymer composites
    S Satheeshkumar, A Munimathan, V Mohanavel, S Kannan
    Fibers and Polymers 27 (4), 1995-2006 , 2026
    2026
  • Sustainable solar desalination using an inclined solar still: Experimental investigation and hybrid GA-machine learning optimization
    AM Manoj Kumar Shanmugam
    Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy 2026, 1-12 , 2026
    2026
  • Integrated evaluation of direct-expansion solar-assisted heat pump systems with climate-compatible refrigerants using life cycle impact and cost metrics
    A Munimathan, KS Kumar, M Kannan, R Dhairiyasamy, M Alwetaishi, ...
    Energy and Buildings, 117217 , 2026
    2026
  • Machine learning-driven performance and emission optimization of cerium oxide nano-enhanced tobacco biodiesel in CI engines
    AKJ Al-Nussairi, ABM Ali, M Aljaidi, YT Alzubaidi, A Munimathan, ...
    Hybrid Advances, 100627 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Corrigendum to “Hybrid optimization of phase change material and graphene based solar stills using artificial neural networks and particle swarm tuning for desert climate water …
    C Sureshkumar, SA Ghorashi, R Karthikeyan, M Alamgeer, MA AlAqil, ...
    Applied Thermal Engineering, 130197 , 2026
    2026
  • Experimental analysis on two stage scroll compressor using R32 refrigerant with and without vapour injection in heat pump
    A Munimathan, KS Kumar, R Vasanthi, A Khan, S Algburi, YD Jelila, ...
    International Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration 34 (1), 1 , 2026
    2026
  • Hybrid optimization of phase change material and graphene based solar stills using artificial neural networks and particle swarm tuning for desert climate water recovery
    C Sureshkumar, SA Ghorashi, R Karthikeyan, M Alamgeer, MA AlAqil, ...
    Applied Thermal Engineering, 129697 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Structural Optimization and Fatigue Performance Evaluation of a Hybrid Carbon–Glass Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composite Modular Swing Arm for Lightweight Electric Two‐Wheeler …
    SK Jayabalan, A Munimathan, MI Iqbal, AOA busaidi, TRA Nasiri
    Polymer Composites , 2026
    2026
  • Hybrid PCM-embedded concrete for thermal energy storage and energy-efficient smart buildings
    SD Shri, ABM Ali, A Munimathan, R Dhairiyasamy, M Kannan, MH Abed, ...
    Innovative Infrastructure Solutions 11 (1), 48 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Fabrication and Characterization of Acacia leucophloea Bark Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Composites with Lotus Seed Shell Powder as a Sustainable Bio-Filler
    DT Arunkumar, B Pattanayak, V Mohanavel, S Kannan, SL Sankar, ...
    Results in Engineering, 108342 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • GrCRA PCRTAM net based hybrid approach for intelligent control and optimal power management in renewable integrated power distribution systems
    S Arulkumar, M Arif, P Patro, MS Ramkumar, M Sivaramkrishnan, ...
    Scientific Reports 15 (1), 39976 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Plasmon-Induced Photoconductivity in Perovskite–Metal Hybrid LEDs Using MAPbI₃ and Metal Nanoparticle Architectures
    PM Venugopal, KS Manickam, R Dhairiyasamy, A Munimathan
    Plasmonics 20 (11), 10559-10572 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Nanostructured coatings for enhanced photothermal conversion in solar desalination systems
    MEM Soudagar, A Munimathan, KS Kumar, A Sharma, M Chahar, ...
    Applied Thermal Engineering 278, 127316 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 7
  • Oxidative stability and storage behavior of soybean–macauba biodiesel blends: Experimental evaluation using GC-MS and FTIR analysis
    A Munimathan, S Rajendran, J Jayabalan, EP Venkatesan, CK Chan, ...
    Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of … , 2025
    2025
  • Performance, Combustion, and Emission Analysis of CeO2 Enriched Tobacco Seed Oil Biodiesel in CI Engines
    A Munimathan, KS Kumar, S Singh, R Dhairiyasamy, M Kareemullah, ...
    Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 107261 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 5
  • Enhancing solar energy efficiency through comparative analysis of photovoltaic and hybrid photovoltaic-thermal systems
    PM Venugopal, KS Manickam, A Munimathan, R Dhairiyasamy
    Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 292, 113806 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 9
  • Effect of graphene coating thickness on thermal performance of microwave assisted solar thermal hybrid system
    MEM Soudagar, PK Singh, V Mohanavel, TM Nithya, N Nagarajan, ...
    Applied Thermal Engineering 277, 127079 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 5

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Experimental studies on engine performance and emission characteristics using castor biodiesel as fuel in CI engine
    M Arunkumar, M Kannan, G Murali
    Renewable Energy 131, 737-744 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 149
  • Optimal energy management for multi-energy microgrids using hybrid solutions to address renewable energy source uncertainty
    MS Ramkumar, J Subramani, M Sivaramkrishnan, A Munimathan, ...
    Scientific Reports 15 (1), 7755 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 72
  • Utilization of Azadirachta indica biodiesel, ethanol and diesel blends for diesel engine applications with engine emission profile
    T Sathish, V Mohanavel, M Arunkumar, K Rajan, MEM Soudagar, ...
    Fuel 319, 123798 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 58
  • Micro-Grid Renewable Energy Integration and Operational Optimization for Smart Grid Applications Using a Deep Learning
    H Gangwar, SM Parambil Gangadharan, L Daniel, B Srinivasa Kumar, ...
    Electric Power Components and Systems, 1-16 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 49
  • Comparative study of mechanical properties and thermal stability on Banyan/Ramie fiber‐reinforced hybrid polymer composite
    T Raja, S Ravi, A Karthick, A Afzal, B Saleh, M Arunkumar, R Subbiah, ...
    Advances in Materials Science and Engineering 2021 (1), 5835867 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 42
  • A Study on Performance and Emission Characteristics of Diesel Engine Using Ricinus Communis (Castor Oil) Ethyl Esters
    MA Munimathan Arunkumar ,Vinayagam Mohanavel ,Asif Afzal ,Thanikodi Sathish ...
    Energies 14 (14), 1-17 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 41
  • Investigation on the mitigation of environmental harmful emissions by incorporating nanoparticles to biofuel water nano emulsion in low heat rejection engine
    PV Elumalai, C Sivakandhan, M Parthasarathy, S Mohamed Iqbal, ...
    Heat and Mass Transfer 57 (8), 1235-1250 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 35
  • Performance study on phase change material integrated solar still coupled with solar collector
    T Maridurai, S Rajkumar, M Arunkumar, V Mohanavel, K Arul, D Madhesh, ...
    Materials Today: Proceedings 59, 1319-1323 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 34
  • Environmental behaviour of synthetic and natural fibre reinforced composites: A review
    A Munimathan, K Muthu, S Subramani, S Rajendran
    Advances in Mechanical Engineering 16 (10), 16878132241286020 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 33
  • Study on Compaction and machinability of silicon nitride (Si3N4) reinforced copper alloy composite through P/M route
    T Sathish, V Mohanavel, A Karthick, M Arunkumar, M Ravichandran, ...
    International Journal of Polymer Science 2021 (1), 7491679 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 27
  • Modeling and stress analysis of aluminium alloy based composite pressure vessel through ANSYS software
    V Mohanavel, S Prasath, M Arunkumar, GM Pradeep, SS Babu
    Materials Today: Proceedings 37, 1911-1916 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 26
  • Advancement of steam generation process in water tube boiler using Taguchi design of experiments
    T Sathish, V Mohanavel, A Afzal, M Arunkumar, M Ravichandran, ...
    Case Studies in Thermal Engineering 27, 101247 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 25
  • Investigation on Heat Transfer Enhancement in Microchannel Using Al 2 O 3 /Water Nanofluids
    A Munimathan, T Sathish, V Mohanavel, A Karthick, R Madavan, ...
    International Journal of Photoenergy 2021 (1), 6680627 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 25
  • Cooling performance of a Li-ion cylindrical battery pack with liquid circulating pipes embedded in phase change material
    R Jilte, A Afzal, SA Khan, M Asif, EP Venkatesan, A Munimathan
    Journal of Energy Storage 87, 111335 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 24
  • A Novel Visible Light-Driven p-Type BiFeO 3 /n-Type SnS 2 Heterojunction Photocatalyst for Efficient Charge Separation and Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity
    M Arunkumar, S Veerakumar, V Mohanavel, J Vairamuthu, V Vijayan, ...
    Journal of Cluster Science 32 (5), 1431-1439 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 22
  • An integrated approach using active power loss sensitivity index and modified ant lion optimization algorithm for DG placement in radial power distribution network
    P Rajakumar, PM Balasubramaniam, MH Aldulaimi, A M, S Ramesh, ...
    Scientific reports 15 (1), 10481 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 21
  • Evaluation of RCCI engine combustion, performance, and emissions using spirulina micro-algae biodiesel with methane-enriched hydrogen
    A Munimathan, J Jayabalan, MK Shanmugam, HS Majdi, M Asif, ...
    International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 77, 712-723 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 21
  • WITHDRAWN: Non-destructive fruit maturity detection methodology-A review
    M Arunkumar, A Rajendran, S Gunasri, M Kowsalya, CK Krithika
    Materials Today: Proceedings , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 19
  • Performance study of a single cylinder diesel engine using diesel with Pongamia pinnata and Camelina sativa seed oil blends
    G Murali, M Anusha, M Arunkumar
    Materials Today: Proceedings 21, 206-211 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 16
  • Effect of continuous fiber reinforcement on mechanical and tribological characteristics of cellulose and human hair fiber polymer composites
    S Ravi, V Mohanavel, M Ayyar, S Kathiresan, S Kannan, A Munimathan, ...
    Results in Engineering 25, 104480 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 15