Basil Kuriachen

@nitc.ac.in

Assistant Professor and Mechanical Engineering
National Institute of Technology Calicut

Basil Kuriachen


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RESEARCH INTERESTS

metal additive manufacturing, micro/nano-machining processes, precision and ultra-precision machining, modeling and analysis in the machining of “difficult to machine” materials, tribology of manufacturing processes, nano-tribology, surface coatings, nano-lubricants, advanced machining processes
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RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Precision beyond wear: A pulse-energy-based electro-thermal approach for tool wear compensation in μ-EDM of Ti6Al4V
    M Manikandan, S Vishnu, B Kuriachen, J Mathew
    Journal of Manufacturing Processes 168, 746-771 , 2026
    2026
  • Microturning response of LPBF Inconel 718: effect of homogenization annealing
    S Vishnu, B Kuriachen, J Mathew
    MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES 41 (7), 964-973 , 2026
    2026
  • Influence of Post-Processing on the Microstructure and Tribological Response of Ti64 ELI Alloys under Dry and Simulated Body Fluid Environments
    M Adith, V Venugopal, PV Likhar, KA Babu, B Kuriachen
    Wear, 206732 , 2026
    2026
  • Corrosion and Surface Integrity Enhancement of AISI H13 Tool Steel via Electrical Discharge Machining
    B Karthik, B Kuriachen, V Kumar
    Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 1-17 , 2026
    2026
  • From Grain to Chip: Influence of Manufacturing Route on Micro-Turning Behaviour of Inconel 718
    S Vishnu, B Kuriachen, J Mathew
    Journal of Materials Research and Technology , 2026
    2026
  • Wear behaviour of deep cryogenically treated coated tool during end milling of XH67MBTHO
    JC Sasi, J Mathew, A George, B Kuriachen, PB Dhanish, G Oommen, ...
    Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of … , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 3
  • Residual stress evolution and fatigue response in friction stir welded AA5052: An experimental and numerical study of tool profile effects
    FR Anoop, PM Sutheesh, B Kuriachen
    Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 111940 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 2
  • Influence of discharge energy on dimensional accuracy and surface morphology during the µ-EDM of Ti-6Al-4 V
    M Manikandan, B Kuriachen, J Mathew
    Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 1-16 , 2026
    2026
  • Corrosion performance of CMT-based wire arc additive manufactured SS 304 L in acidic environment: Effect of anisotropy and heat treatment
    OS Sandeep, B Kuriachen
    Tribology International 214, 111366 , 2026
    2026
  • Tool Pin Profile and B 4 C Reinforcement Influence on the Microstructural and Mechanical Characteristics of Friction-Stir-Welded Joints
    V Venugopal, B Kuriachen
    Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance 35 (6), 5400-5414 , 2026
    2026
  • Surface Modification of Ti-6Al-4V with Surface Roughness, Wettability and Wear Analysis Using Titanium Carbonitride Powder-Mixed Electric Discharge Process
    NV Prajina, J Mathew, B Kuriachen
    Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance 35 (6), 5254-5269 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Parametric effect on microstructure evolution, grain size and mechanical behaviour of friction stir butt welding of AA6061-T6 alloy
    VP Singh, D Kumar, B Kuriachen
    Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology 40 (3), 357-381 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 17
  • Machining of KhN67VMTYu Super Alloy
    A George, PB Dhanish, J Mathew, B Kuriachen, CR Anoop
    Advances in Aerospace and Energy, Volume II: Proceedings of International … , 2026
    2026
  • Investigation on the tribological behavior of laser direct energy deposited SS304L-IN625
    TV Cyril, J Joshy, N Tudu, B Kuriachen
    Tribology International 212, 110969 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Effect of TiAlSiN coatings in mitigating the tribological challenges during machining of XH67MBTHO–A nickel-based superalloy
    VV Balakrishnan, SM Kotian, B Kuriachen, AK Rai
    Tribology International 212, 110966 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Influence of process parameters on dimensional inaccuracies in µ-EDM of Ti–6Al–4V
    M Murugan, J Joshy, B Kuriachen, J Mathew
    Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of … , 2025
    2025
  • Effect of process parameters and tool pin profiles on microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of friction stir welded AA5052
    V Venugopal, VP Singh, B Kuriachen, MS Shamasundara
    Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering 50 (22), 18267-18283 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 7
  • Microstructural, mechanical and wear behaviour of AA7075/ZrSiO 4 surface composite developed via multi pass friction stir processing
    SK Patel, B Kuriachen, S Lei
    Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies 11 (4), 2622-2652 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Influence of weld parameters on the tribocorrosion behaviour of friction stir welded AA5052 in the marine environment
    GS Anantharam, KB Bhole, B Kuriachen, SB Arya
    Tribology International 210, 110808 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • A critical review on development of magnesium-based bio-implants surface composite through friction stir processing route
    SK Patel, L Shi, A Kumar, C Wu, S Mironov, M Zhou, X Liu, L Liu, Q Shi, ...
    Critical Reviews in Solid State and Materials Sciences, 1-86 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 5

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Recent research progress in solid state friction-stir welding of aluminium–magnesium alloys: a critical review
    VP Singh, SK Patel, A Ranjan, B Kuriachen
    Journal of Materials Research and Technology 9 (3), 6217-6256 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 339
  • Machinability of Inconel 718: A critical review on the impact of cutting temperatures
    K Mahesh, JT Philip, SN Joshi, B Kuriachen
    Materials and Manufacturing Processes 36 (7), 753-791 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 200
  • Tribology of Ti6Al4V: A review
    JT Philip, J Mathew, B Kuriachen
    Friction 7 (6), 497-536 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 199
  • Effect of powder mixed dielectric on material removal and surface modification in microelectric discharge machining of Ti-6Al-4V
    B Kuriachen, J Mathew
    Materials and Manufacturing Processes 31 (4), 439-446 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 141
  • Transition from EDM to PMEDM–impact of suspended particulates in the dielectric on Ti6Al4V and other distinct material surfaces: a review
    JT Philip, J Mathew, B Kuriachen
    Journal of Manufacturing Processes 64, 1105-1142 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 133
  • Mechanical and microstructural properties evolutions of various alloys welded through cooling assisted friction-stir welding: A review
    VP Singh, SK Patel, B Kuriachen
    Intermetallics 133, 107122 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 92
  • Recent research progresses in Al-7075 based in-situ surface composite fabrication through friction stir processing: A review
    SK Patel, VP Singh, BS Roy, B Kuriachen
    Materials Science and Engineering: B 262, 114708 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 89
  • Multiresponse optimization of micro-wire electrical discharge machining process
    B Kuriachen, KP Somashekhar, J Mathew
    The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 76 (1), 91-104 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 85
  • Parametric effect on dissimilar friction stir welded steel-magnesium alloys joints: a review
    VP Singh, SK Patel, N Kumar, B Kuriachen
    Science and Technology of Welding and Joining 24 (8), 653-684 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 70
  • Investigations into the effect of process parameters on surface roughness and burr formation during micro end milling of TI-6AL-4V
    K Vipindas, B Kuriachen, J Mathew
    The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 100 (5), 1207 … , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 68
  • The slurry abrasive wear behaviour and microstructural analysis of A2024-SiC-ZrSiO4 metal matrix composite
    SK Patel, B Kuriachen, N Kumar, R Nateriya
    Ceramics international 44 (6), 6426-6432 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 65
  • Three-dimensional numerical simulation of microelectric discharge machining of Ti-6Al-4V
    B Kuriachen, A Varghese, KP Somashekhar, S Panda, J Mathew
    The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 79 (1), 147-160 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 60
  • Experimental investigations into the effects of microelectric-discharge milling process parameters on processing Ti–6Al–4V
    B Kuriachen, J Mathew
    Materials and Manufacturing Processes 30 (8), 983-990 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 58
  • Microstructural, mechanical and wear behavior of A7075 surface composite reinforced with WC nanoparticle through friction stir processing
    SK Patel, VP Singh, D Kumar, BS Roy, B Kuriachen
    Materials Science and Engineering: B 276, 115476 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 46
  • Experimental investigations on the tribological performance of electric discharge alloyed Ti–6Al–4V at 200–600 C
    JT Philip, D Kumar, J Mathew, B Kuriachen
    Journal of Tribology 142 (6), 061702 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 44
  • Friction stir processing of alloys with secondary phase particles: an overview
    SK Patel, VP Singh, B Kuriachen
    Materials and Manufacturing Processes 34 (13), 1429-1457 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 44
  • Microstructural, mechanical and wear behavior of A7075 surface composite reinforced with WC and ZrSiO4 nanoparticle through friction stir processing
    SK Patel, VP Singh, BS Roy, B Kuriachen
    Journal of Manufacturing Processes 71, 85-105 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 39
  • Underwater friction stir welding of marine grade aluminium alloys: A review
    V Venugopal, VP Singh, B Kuriachen
    Materials Today: Proceedings , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 38
  • Effect of heat treatment and electric discharge alloying on the lubricated tribology of Al–Si alloy fabricated by selective laser melting
    P Thasleem, D Kumar, ML Joy, B Kuriachen
    Wear 494, 204244 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 38
  • Effect of eutectic silicon and silicon carbide particles on high stress scratching wear of aluminium composite for various testing parameters
    PK Yadav, G Dixit, S Dixit, VP Singh, SK Patel, R Purohit, B Kuriachen
    Wear 482, 203921 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 37