Somasundaram.s

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Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Sri Jayaram Institute of Engineering and technology

Somasundaram.s


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Dr. Somasundaram Swaminathan, an accomplished professional with over 33 years of experience in mechanical engineering, has made significant contributions to academia and institutional management. His career is distinguished by various leadership roles, including principal, head of department (HOD), and visiting professor at prestigious institutions in India.

EDUCATION

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

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Mechanical Engineering, Polymers and Plastics, Surfaces, Coatings and Films, Multidisciplinary
11

Scopus Publications

142

Scholar Citations

8

Scholar h-index

4

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

  • Development and characterization of biocarbon/hennep microfiber reinforced PVA composite laminate for electromagnetic interference shielding applications
    Amutha Jeevakumari S. A., G. Mahendran, G. Arul Jothi, S. Somasundaram
    Chemical Papers, 2026
  • Mechanical, thermal conductivity and water absorption behaviour of eco-friendly epoxy composites incorporating agro-waste powder as hybrid reinforcement
    R. Sathish Kumar, G. Suresh, S. Somasundaram, R. Ashok Raj
    Journal of Composite Materials, 2026
    Eco-friendly epoxy composites were fabricated using Aervalanata stem fiber as reinforcement and fungal agro-waste powder as filler, both treated with a silane coupling agent to improve interfacial adhesion. The prepared composites were evaluated for their mechanical, thermal, and water absorption properties. The results indicated a clear improvement in performance with the addition of fiber and filler compared with the neat epoxy matrix. Among the developed specimens, AB3 containing 30 vol.% stem fiber and 2 vol.% fungal filler exhibited the best mechanical performance, with a tensile strength of 128 MPa, flexural strength of 148 MPa, impact energy of 5.8 J, and hardness of 82 Shore-D. This improved performance is attributed to the combined effect of fiber reinforcement and well-dispersed filler, which enhanced stress transfer, crack bridging, and energy absorption during loading. In contrast, specimen AB4 with 30 vol. % fiber and 4 vol. % filler demonstrated superior thermal and moisture resistance, showing a thermal conductivity of 0.51 W/mK and the lowest water absorption value of 1.23%. The higher filler content likely promoted better heat conduction pathways and reduced micro-void formation, thereby limiting moisture penetration. Overall, the findings indicate that the hybridization of natural fiber and agro-waste filler provides a sustainable approach for developing epoxy composites with improved multifunctional properties.
  • Tensile strength optimisation in AA2014 aluminum alloy joints via friction stir welding: a rivet-free approach examining materials flow behaviour
    S. Somasundaram, C. Rajendran, D. JayaBalakrishnan, S. Sambath
    Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, 2025
    Steel rivets are alternative materials for connecting materials for structural fabrication industry. The use of rivets may significantly increase the structure weight, impacting its overall performance. Additionally, there is a risk of inducing corrosion at the interface due to galvanic coupling. Therefore, careful consideration of material choices and potential consequences is necessary during the design and fabrication processes. When joining dissimilar alloys, manufacturers and designers face numerous challenges with conventional fusion welding techniques. Friction stir welding is effective at joining materials without reaching their melting points; instead, it relies on severe plastic deformation and recrystallization to create a welded joint. Proper selection of the tool and process parameters is crucial for achieving a sound weld result. The results from experimental investigations highlight the significance of plastic deformation, material flow, and recrystallization as influential factors on joint strength. This finding suggested that FSW is an ideal joining process for high-strength alloys. Although friction stir welding is a suitable alternative to permanent joints, such as rivets, notably, the experimental findings reveal that friction stir welding of both but and lap joints yields maximum load-carrying capabilities of 50.5 and 51.2 kN, respectively, emphasising the efficacy of the method in structural applications
  • A novel amine- functionalized apple peel biocarbon and beta vulgaris cellulosic fiber-based rigid vinyl-based microwave shielding composite
    S. Somasundaram, S. Muthukumar, A. Sahaya Anselin Nisha, G. Arul Jothi
    Polymer Bulletin, 2024
  • Examining the Effects of Quenched Barley Husk Biosilica on Cotton Microfibre–Vinyl Ester Composite: Fatigue, Creep and Dynamic Mechanical Behavior
    S. Somasundaram, N. Pragadish, S. Hanish Anand, S. Muthukumar
    Fibers and Polymers, 2024
  • Mechanical, wear, hydrophobic, and thermal behavior of waste cassava root cellulose and twill-weaved banana fiber-reinforced unsaturated polyester composites
    S. Somasundaram, S. Manoj Kumar, S. Hanish Anand, A. Muthulakshmanan
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2024
  • Performance evaluation of silane-treated Cissus quadrangularis fiber and waste Limonia acidissima hull powder on mechanical, fatigue, and water absorption properties of epoxy resin composite
    S. Somasundaram, D. Jayabalakrishnan, A. Balajikrishnabharathi, K. Bhaskar
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2024
  • Mechanical, thermal, and fatigue behavior of aloe vera fiber/pistachio shell powder toughened epoxy resin composite
    Suganya G, Senthil kumar S, Jayabalakrishnan D, Somasundaram S, Bhaskar K, Sendilvelan S
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2024
  • Inorganic Adsorption on Thermal Response and Wear Properties of Nanosilicon Nitride-Developed AA6061 Alloy Nanocomposite
    F. Mary Anjalin, A. Mohana Krishnan, G. Arunkumar, K. Raju, M. Vivekanandan, S. Somasundaram, T. Thirugnanasambandham, Elangomathavan Ramaraj
    Adsorption Science and Technology, 2023
    Inorganic-based ceramic reinforcements are promising superior thermal behaviour and are lightweight and developed with aluminium alloy matrix for automobile applications. The AA6061 alloy nanocomposite containing 0 wt%, 4 wt%, 8 wt%, and 12 wt% of silicon nitride nanoparticles(50 nm) was synthesized by stir cast. The influences of thermal adsorption on silicon nitride (nano) additions, density, thermal response, hardness, and wear characteristics of AA6061 matrix nanocomposites are studied. Based on the rule of mixture, the density of nanocomposites is evaluated. The differential thermal and thermogravimetric analysis techniques are used to find the thermal response nanocomposite. The differential scanning calorimeter is used to find the heat flow between 400°C and 700°C. The micro Vickers hardness and wear characteristics of AA6061 nanocomposite were experimentally investigated by ASTM E384 and ASTM G99-05 standards. The adsorption of inorganic nanosilicon nitride particles (12 wt%) in AA6061 alloy showed a decreased mass loss with increased temperatures 0° to 700°C. The differential thermal analysis of nanocomposite reveals the transformation of solid-to-liquid phase under high temperature (528°C).
  • Tribological characteristics of n-(GO/WC-10Co-4Cr) HVOF coatings under biolubricant conditions
    S. Somasundaram, B. R. Ramesh Bapu, R. Raj Jawahar
    Surface Engineering, 2021
    The proposed work deals with the tribological studies of thermal spray coated nano ceramic composite materials (GO/WC-10Co-4Cr) under the presence of jojoba oil based bio lubricant. Flame spray coating was carried out on AA6061 discs with coating thickness of (50–150 µm) by different concentrations of (GO) graphene oxide (0.075–1%)wt. + nano mixture of WC-10Co-4Cr powder. Tribology tests were conducted on the coated disc samples using pin on disc apparatus as per ASTM G99-05 for various test parameters namely applied load (50N–150N), disc rotational speed (1–10 m s−1), % vol. concentration of Jojoba oil (0–30%). Results obtained from the tribo tests clarifies that the 0.085 GO/WC-10Co-4Cr composite coatings with 150µm exhibited lower friction coefficient of 0.1854, lesser wear rate of 2.25×10−5 mm3 Nm−1 compared with that of the uncoated specimens. SEM analysis portrays the formation of IMC'S (aluminium carbonate Al2(CO3)3 and chromate Al2(CrO4)3)to strengthen the boundary regime against oxidative wear.
  • Design of exhaust silencer muffler for transmission losses with the performance of a four stroke diesel engine with and without muffler section
    International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, 2017

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Development and characterization of biocarbon/hennep microfiber reinforced PVA composite laminate for electromagnetic interference shielding applications
    AJ SA, G Mahendran, GA Jothi, S Somasundaram
    Chemical Papers, 1-14 , 2026
    2026
  • Performance evaluation of vinyl ester composites reinforced with surface-modified flax fiber and Passifloraedulis husk powder: mechanical, in-plane shear, and …
    ER Sherin, M Kannaiyan, R Gokuldass, S Somasundaram
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 16 (10), 243 , 2026
    2026
  • Self-Sensing and Self-Healing rGO–MOF Adaptive Coatings via Swirl-Enhanced HVOF for Intelligent Tribology
    S Somasundaram, MN Inamdar, S Khan
    Sustainable Global Societies Initiative 1 (1) , 2026
    2026
  • Self-Sensing and Self-Healing rGO–MOF Hybrid Ceramic Coatings Fabricated via Swirl-Assisted HVOF for Intelligent Tribological Applications
    S Somasundaram, MN Inamdar, S Khan
    SGS-Engineering & Sciences 1 (5) , 2025
    2025
  • Multifunctional MOF–MWCNT Reinforced Ceramic Coating via Swirl-HVOF Spraying for Enhanced Tribological and Electrochemical Performance
    S Somasundaram, MN Inamdar, S Khan, M Aishwarya
    SGS-Engineering & Sciences 1 (2) , 2025
    2025
  • Tensile strength optimisation in AA2014 aluminum alloy joints via friction stir welding: a rivet-free approach examining materials flow behaviour
    S Somasundaram, C Rajendran, D JayaBalakrishnan, S Sambath
    Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly 64 (3), 808-820 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Lock management for distributed application pods
    V Rangasamy, J Jeyapaul, J Trent, J HIREMATH, S Somasundaram, ...
    US Patent 12,346,304 , 2025
    2025
  • Enhancing tribological properties with metal-organic frameworks: a review on ceramic coatings using thermal spray techniques
    S Somasundaram, MN Inamdar, S Khan
    SGS-Engineering & Sciences 1 (1) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Inspection of Defects in Weldments of Manuarite 900 Alloy using Ultrasound B Spline Imaging Technique
    JR Raj, KS Lakshmana, D Jayabalakrishnan, S Somasundaram
    Advances in Additive Manufacturing Technologies, 503-506 , 2024
    2024
  • A novel amine-functionalized apple peel biocarbon and beta vulgaris cellulosic fiber-based rigid vinyl-based microwave shielding composite
    S Somasundaram, S Muthukumar, ASA Nisha, G Arul Jothi
    Polymer Bulletin 81 (17), 15595-15615 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 7
  • Mechanical, wear, hydrophobic, and thermal behavior of waste cassava root cellulose and twill-weaved banana fiber-reinforced unsaturated polyester composites
    S Somasundaram, S Manoj Kumar, S Hanish Anand, ...
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 14 (20), 25161-25171 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 10
  • Examining the effects of quenched barley husk biosilica on cotton microfibre–vinyl ester composite: fatigue, creep and dynamic mechanical behavior
    S Somasundaram, N Pragadish, SH Anand, S Muthukumar
    Fibers and Polymers 25 (10), 3901-3910 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 9
  • Performance evaluation of silane-treated Cissus quadrangularis fiber and waste Limonia acidissima hull powder on mechanical, fatigue, and water absorption properties of epoxy …
    S Somasundaram, D Jayabalakrishnan, A Balajikrishnabharathi, ...
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 14 (5), 6205-6213 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 6
  • Mechanical, thermal, and fatigue behavior of aloe vera fiber/pistachio shell powder toughened epoxy resin composite
    G Suganya, D Jayabalakrishnan, S Somasundaram, K Bhaskar, ...
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 14 (3), 3589-3596 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 26
  • Inorganic adsorption on thermal response and wear properties of nanosilicon nitride-developed AA6061 alloy nanocomposite
    FM Anjalin, AM Krishnan, G Arunkumar, K Raju, M Vivekanandan, ...
    Adsorption Science & Technology 2023, 8468644 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 30
  • Research Article Inorganic Adsorption on Thermal Response and Wear Properties of Nanosilicon Nitride-Developed AA6061 Alloy Nanocomposite
    FM Anjalin, AM Krishnan, G Arunkumar, K Raju, M Vivekanandan, ...
    2023
  • Tribological characteristics of n-(GO/WC-10Co-4Cr) HVOF coatings under biolubricant conditions
    S Somasundaram, BR Ramesh Bapu, R Raj Jawahar
    Surface Engineering 37 (1), 91-100 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 16
  • Design and Fabrication of Multi Nozzle Battery Spray Pump
    D Jayabalakrishnan, M Balasubramanian, P Prabhu, C Rameshkumar, ...
    2019
  • Design of exhaust silencer muffler for transmission losses with the performance of a four stroke diesel engine with and without muffler section
    S Ramu, R Srinivasan, S Somasundaram, T Achamyeleh
    Technology 8 (1), 139-145 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 8
  • Acoustic emission studies while machining with coated tools
    S Somasundaram, S Raman
    Transactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME … , 1993
    1993
    Citations: 8

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Inorganic adsorption on thermal response and wear properties of nanosilicon nitride-developed AA6061 alloy nanocomposite
    FM Anjalin, AM Krishnan, G Arunkumar, K Raju, M Vivekanandan, ...
    Adsorption Science & Technology 2023, 8468644 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 30
  • Mechanical, thermal, and fatigue behavior of aloe vera fiber/pistachio shell powder toughened epoxy resin composite
    G Suganya, D Jayabalakrishnan, S Somasundaram, K Bhaskar, ...
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 14 (3), 3589-3596 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 26
  • Tribological characteristics of n-(GO/WC-10Co-4Cr) HVOF coatings under biolubricant conditions
    S Somasundaram, BR Ramesh Bapu, R Raj Jawahar
    Surface Engineering 37 (1), 91-100 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 16
  • Mechanical, wear, hydrophobic, and thermal behavior of waste cassava root cellulose and twill-weaved banana fiber-reinforced unsaturated polyester composites
    S Somasundaram, S Manoj Kumar, S Hanish Anand, ...
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 14 (20), 25161-25171 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 10
  • Examining the effects of quenched barley husk biosilica on cotton microfibre–vinyl ester composite: fatigue, creep and dynamic mechanical behavior
    S Somasundaram, N Pragadish, SH Anand, S Muthukumar
    Fibers and Polymers 25 (10), 3901-3910 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 9
  • Design of exhaust silencer muffler for transmission losses with the performance of a four stroke diesel engine with and without muffler section
    S Ramu, R Srinivasan, S Somasundaram, T Achamyeleh
    Technology 8 (1), 139-145 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 8
  • Acoustic emission studies while machining with coated tools
    S Somasundaram, S Raman
    Transactions of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME … , 1993
    1993
    Citations: 8
  • NC path planning for face milling of convex polygonal surfaces: further analysis
    S Somasundaram, S Raman
    Journal of Design and Manufacturing 2, 19-28 , 1992
    1992
    Citations: 8
  • Recent advances in solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell technology with low platinum loading electrodes
    S Srinivasan, MA Enayetullah, S Somasundaram, DH Swan, D Manko, ...
    Proceedings of the 24th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering … , 1989
    1989
    Citations: 8
  • A novel amine-functionalized apple peel biocarbon and beta vulgaris cellulosic fiber-based rigid vinyl-based microwave shielding composite
    S Somasundaram, S Muthukumar, ASA Nisha, G Arul Jothi
    Polymer Bulletin 81 (17), 15595-15615 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 7
  • Performance evaluation of silane-treated Cissus quadrangularis fiber and waste Limonia acidissima hull powder on mechanical, fatigue, and water absorption properties of epoxy …
    S Somasundaram, D Jayabalakrishnan, A Balajikrishnabharathi, ...
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 14 (5), 6205-6213 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 6
  • Tensile strength optimisation in AA2014 aluminum alloy joints via friction stir welding: a rivet-free approach examining materials flow behaviour
    S Somasundaram, C Rajendran, D JayaBalakrishnan, S Sambath
    Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly 64 (3), 808-820 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Enhancing tribological properties with metal-organic frameworks: a review on ceramic coatings using thermal spray techniques
    S Somasundaram, MN Inamdar, S Khan
    SGS-Engineering & Sciences 1 (1) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • The feasibility of MHD retrofit in India
    S Sridharan, KVS Sundaram, SK Somasundaram
    Proceedings of the 24th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering … , 1989
    1989
    Citations: 1
  • Development and characterization of biocarbon/hennep microfiber reinforced PVA composite laminate for electromagnetic interference shielding applications
    AJ SA, G Mahendran, GA Jothi, S Somasundaram
    Chemical Papers, 1-14 , 2026
    2026
  • Performance evaluation of vinyl ester composites reinforced with surface-modified flax fiber and Passifloraedulis husk powder: mechanical, in-plane shear, and …
    ER Sherin, M Kannaiyan, R Gokuldass, S Somasundaram
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 16 (10), 243 , 2026
    2026
  • Self-Sensing and Self-Healing rGO–MOF Adaptive Coatings via Swirl-Enhanced HVOF for Intelligent Tribology
    S Somasundaram, MN Inamdar, S Khan
    Sustainable Global Societies Initiative 1 (1) , 2026
    2026
  • Self-Sensing and Self-Healing rGO–MOF Hybrid Ceramic Coatings Fabricated via Swirl-Assisted HVOF for Intelligent Tribological Applications
    S Somasundaram, MN Inamdar, S Khan
    SGS-Engineering & Sciences 1 (5) , 2025
    2025
  • Multifunctional MOF–MWCNT Reinforced Ceramic Coating via Swirl-HVOF Spraying for Enhanced Tribological and Electrochemical Performance
    S Somasundaram, MN Inamdar, S Khan, M Aishwarya
    SGS-Engineering & Sciences 1 (2) , 2025
    2025
  • Lock management for distributed application pods
    V Rangasamy, J Jeyapaul, J Trent, J HIREMATH, S Somasundaram, ...
    US Patent 12,346,304 , 2025
    2025