Balaji J

This University awarded the said degree by submitting the thesis title “Experimental
and computational investigation on Thermo-mechanical characteristics of epoxy
with hybrid filler composites”
The thesis evaluates the performance of each new composite product by seeing how it
reacts to a variety of changes in mechanical and thermal circumstances. This is because it
is necessary for selecting the material that has the appropriate composition for any given
application. As a result, the current study activity has resulted in the generation of
property data for a number of rice husk, aluminium nitride, and epoxy composites. This
was accomplished by constructing the composites in the laboratory and then subjecting
them to a variety of physical, mechanical, and thermal testing under the supervision of the
researchers. It has been discovered that by incorporating specific fillers into an epoxy
matrix, such as rice husk and aluminium nitride, the combined effects of these fillers ca

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering Science from Dr. Ambedkar
Institute of Technology Affiliated to VTU (2023)

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics of Materials, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanics of Materials

Scopus Publications

Influence of dwell time on microstructure and mechanical properties of Friction Stir Spot welded aluminium dissimilar joints
Suresh S, Balaji J, E. Natarajan, Velmurugan D, Elayaraja R
Welding International, 2025
Improving Composite Joints with Nanoparticles Through Friction Stir Spot Welding on AA6061-T6
S. Suresh, J. Balaji, D. Velmurugan, Elango Natarajan, S. Sudhagar, R. Elayaraja
Springer Proceedings in Materials, 2025
Advanced joining methods for lightweight materials in sustainable manufacturing
Suresh S., Velmurugan D., Balaji J., Sudhagar S., Elayaraja R.
Futuristic Technology for Sustainable Manufacturing, 2024
In today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainability and lightweight materials has become paramount. The rising demand for such materials across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and renewable energy, will be underscored. As industries seek to reduce their environmental footprint while enhancing product performance, the importance of advanced joining methods for lightweight materials cannot be overstated. The primary goal of employing these advanced joining techniques is to enhance the efficacy of the joining process and mitigate the risk of failure. In this chapter, a concise exploration is undertaken to grasp the intricacies of cutting-edge joining methods, including friction stir welding, microwave hybrid heating, electron beam welding, laser beam welding, and ultrasonic welding. This chapter aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of the underlying principles, contemporary developments
Influences of Rotational Speed on Friction Stir Welding Quality, Mechanical and Fatigue Behaviour of AA6061/SiC Composite
J. Balaji, A. H. Seikh, M. A. Kalam, R. Venkatesh
Silicon, 2024
Influences of nanoparticles in friction stir welding processes
S. Suresh, D. Velmurugan, J. Balaji, Elango Natarajan, P. Suresh, S. Rajesh
Sustainable Utilization of Nanoparticles and Nanofluids in Engineering Applications, 2023
Lightweight materials and their alloys are increasingly used in automobiles and aircraft due to their high specific strength and strength and weight ratio. The characteristics of aluminium materials and their alloys make applying traditional mechanical joining and welding processes difficult. Recently much research has been conducted to obtain reliable and high mechanical strength joints on aluminium alloys using various methods of joining process. This chapter provides a detailed review of recent research on nanoparticle-influenced friction stir welding on different aluminium alloys. The latest advancements and application of nanoparticle reinforcements in the joining behaviour of aluminium alloys are also systematically described. Finally, several unaddressed issues and future development in joining aluminium alloys with the addition of nanoparticles are included.
Optimization of multi passes friction stir process parameters on AA7075 Surface Hybrid Composite with reinforcement of SiC and Gr
Journal of Ceramic Processing Research, 2022
Optimization of WEDM Parameters for Machining of AZ31B Mg Alloy Using Taguchi Method
R Karthik, R Viswanathan, J Balaji, N Sivashankar, R Arivazhagan
Iop Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering, 2021
This work involves optimization of machining parameters of wire cut Electrical Discharge Machining (WEDM) used for maching of AZ31B magnesium (Mg) alloy with molybednum wire to attain the lowest surface roughness from the process. Mg alloys such as AZ31B are light-weight materials with high potential for industrial applications and used in the manufacture of airframes, aircraft engines, helicopter components, automotive parts and light trucks. L9 orthagonal array with three input parameters such as Voltage (V), Pulse on time (μs) and pulse off time (μs) at three levels are used to conduct the experiments. Taguchi method is utilized to study the effect of these parameters on the surface roughness (SR). From the investigation it was found that pulse on time exert the major influnce on surface roughness while Voltage and pulse off-time have lesser influnces on the process to reduce the surface roughness.
Optimization of wear and friction parameters in Aluminum7075 hybrid composite
R. Viswanathan, K.G. Saravanan, J. Balaji, R. Prabu, K. Balasubramani
Materials Today Proceedings, 2021
Assessment of microstructure and mechanical properties of stir zone seam of friction stir welded magnesium AZ31B through Nano-SiC
Vijayakumar Subramani, Balaji Jayavel, Ramesh Sengottuvelu, Prince Jeya Lal Lazar
Materials, 2019
In the present study, silicon carbide nanoparticles were incorporated into AZ31B magnesium alloy welded joints using the friction stir welding technique at five different stir zone volume fractions. The volume percentage of nano-SiC was varied from 0–20% in increments of 4%. Initially, the microstructure analyses of the V4, V8, and V12 welded joints were observed to be in good accordance with a homogeneous dispersion of nano SiC particles within the stir zone (SZ). Moreover, the particle’s agglomeration and large cluster size were found in the SZ due to insufficient heat generation of the specimen’s V16 and V20 during friction stir welding (FSW). Furthermore, the tensile and microhardness test was conducted, and the results indicate that the volume fractions increase along with the ultimate tensile strength and average microhardness, which increases up to 12% SiC addition (V12). With this effect, the fracture morphology was examined in the nano-composite joints that revealed a brittle fracture mode, which was observed in specimens V16 and V20, and the remaining was in the ductile fracture mode. From this investigation, a significant enhancement was found in the weld nugget zone that the tensile strength value of the V12 specimen was improved by 21% compared to the welded joint without SiC.

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Comprehensive Studies on Mechanical Characteristics and Interfacial Behavior of Ramie/Jute and Hybrid Fiber Epoxy Composites
SSK P. Pradeep Kumar, L. Ranganatha Swamy, J. Balaji, K. Sadashiva
Tribology in Industry 48 (1), 143-156 , 2026
2026.0
Enhancement of Diesel Engine Performance and Emission Control Through Thermal Barrier Coating of Sm 2 Zr 2 O 7 and Al 2 O 3 -13%TiO 2 on the Piston.
T Chandrashekar, MM Nataraja, J Balaji, L Bangarappa, K Sadashiva
Tribology in Industry 47 (3) , 2025
2025.0
Synergistic Reinforcing Influence of SiC, Al2O3, and CdS on Advanced Tribomechanical Properties of Aluminum Composites.
SS Pande, RG Tikotkar, J Balaji, SS Hussain
Tribology in Industry 47 (1) , 2025
2025.0
Citations: 2
Enhancement of Diesel Engine Performance and Emission Control Through Thermal Barrier Coating of Sm₂Zr₂O₇ and Al₂O₃–13%TiO₂ on the Piston
KS T. Chandrashekara,* , M.M. Natarajaa , J. Balajia , L. Bangarappab
Tribology in Industry 47 (3) , 2025
2025.0
Exploring The Physical and Mechanical Properties of Rice Husk- Aluminium Nitride Hybrid Filler Composites
DBJ Dr Nataraja M M
IJIRT 12 (1), 4086-4093 , 2025
2025.0
Studies on Physical, Mechanical & Tribological Properties of Al6063 Incorporated with CNT & Nano Clay as Filler Materials
SSH Asifiqbal M Doddamani, Dr. Ireshbhavi, R.Noorahmed, Dr .Mohan.B ...
Tribology in Industry 46 (4), 722-735 , 2024
2024.0
Citations: 3
Experimental and computational analysis of thermal characteristics of polymer resin reinforced with rice husk and aluminium nitride filler composites
J Balaji, MM Nataraja, K Sadashiva, S Supreeth
Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D 105 (1), 313-321 , 2024
2024.0
Citations: 6
Analysis of the Physical and Mechanical Characteristics of Hybrid Filler Composites Containing Rice Husk and Aluminium Nitride
J Balaji, MM Nataraja, K Sadashiva, Y Santhosh
J. Mater. Environ. Sci., 14 (8), 903 912 , 2023
2023.0
Citations: 1
Dynamic mechanical analysis of natural fiber reinforced epoxy hybrid composites
K Sadashiva, AS Prashanth, J Balaji, GB Kishan, VCKC Preetham
J. Mater. Environ. Sci., 14 (6), 671 677 , 2023
2023.0
Citations: 4
Studies on thermal characterization of hybrid filler polymer composites with Rice husk and Aluminium nitride
J Balaji, MM Nataraja, K Sadashiva
J. Mater. Environ. Sci., 14 (4), 511 519 , 2023
2023.0
Citations: 5
Investigation of Physical and Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Filler Composites with Rice Husk and Aluminium Nitride
Balaji J,Dr Nataraja M M
High Technology Letters 29 (1), 497-507 , 2023
2023.0
Experimental investigation on mechanical properties of polymer composites reinforced with aluminium nitride & rice husk
J Balaji, MM Nataraja, A Rajesh
Materials Today: Proceedings 52, 1781-1787 , 2022
2022.0
Citations: 10
Experimental Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Epoxy with Hybrid Filler Composites
J Balaji, MM Nataraja, KL Vinod, K Sadashiva
Proceedings of Fourth International Conference on Inventive Material Science … , 2021
2021.0
Citations: 4
Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Aluminium 7075 Hybrid composites
Dr.Nataraja M M, Vinod K L, Balaji J
International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation 5 (Issue 9), 93-97 , 2020
2020.0
Experimental Investigation On Automobile Working On Addition Of HHO Fuel To Improve The Efficiency Of I C Engine
DNMM Dr. Balaji J
International Journal of Research in Engineering and Science (IJRES) 6 (8 … , 2018
2018.0
Kishan GB Preetham V. Nithin Teja B M. Nitin N.(2023) Investigation on Mechanical behavior of Bio Based Natural Hybrid Epoxy Composites
K Sadashiva, MM Nataraja, J Balaji
J. Mater. Environ. Sci., 14 (2), 246 254 , 0

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Experimental investigation on mechanical properties of polymer composites reinforced with aluminium nitride & rice husk
J Balaji, MM Nataraja, A Rajesh
Materials Today: Proceedings 52, 1781-1787 , 2022
2022.0
Citations: 10
Experimental and computational analysis of thermal characteristics of polymer resin reinforced with rice husk and aluminium nitride filler composites
J Balaji, MM Nataraja, K Sadashiva, S Supreeth
Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D 105 (1), 313-321 , 2024
2024.0
Citations: 6
Studies on thermal characterization of hybrid filler polymer composites with Rice husk and Aluminium nitride
J Balaji, MM Nataraja, K Sadashiva
J. Mater. Environ. Sci., 14 (4), 511 519 , 2023
2023.0
Citations: 5
Dynamic mechanical analysis of natural fiber reinforced epoxy hybrid composites
K Sadashiva, AS Prashanth, J Balaji, GB Kishan, VCKC Preetham
J. Mater. Environ. Sci., 14 (6), 671 677 , 2023
2023.0
Citations: 4
Experimental Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Epoxy with Hybrid Filler Composites
J Balaji, MM Nataraja, KL Vinod, K Sadashiva
Proceedings of Fourth International Conference on Inventive Material Science … , 2021
2021.0
Citations: 4
Studies on Physical, Mechanical & Tribological Properties of Al6063 Incorporated with CNT & Nano Clay as Filler Materials
SSH Asifiqbal M Doddamani, Dr. Ireshbhavi, R.Noorahmed, Dr .Mohan.B ...
Tribology in Industry 46 (4), 722-735 , 2024
2024.0
Citations: 3
Synergistic Reinforcing Influence of SiC, Al2O3, and CdS on Advanced Tribomechanical Properties of Aluminum Composites.
SS Pande, RG Tikotkar, J Balaji, SS Hussain
Tribology in Industry 47 (1) , 2025
2025.0
Citations: 2
Analysis of the Physical and Mechanical Characteristics of Hybrid Filler Composites Containing Rice Husk and Aluminium Nitride
J Balaji, MM Nataraja, K Sadashiva, Y Santhosh
J. Mater. Environ. Sci., 14 (8), 903 912 , 2023
2023.0
Citations: 1
Comprehensive Studies on Mechanical Characteristics and Interfacial Behavior of Ramie/Jute and Hybrid Fiber Epoxy Composites
SSK P. Pradeep Kumar, L. Ranganatha Swamy, J. Balaji, K. Sadashiva
Tribology in Industry 48 (1), 143-156 , 2026
2026.0
Enhancement of Diesel Engine Performance and Emission Control Through Thermal Barrier Coating of Sm 2 Zr 2 O 7 and Al 2 O 3 -13%TiO 2 on the Piston.
T Chandrashekar, MM Nataraja, J Balaji, L Bangarappa, K Sadashiva
Tribology in Industry 47 (3) , 2025
2025.0
Enhancement of Diesel Engine Performance and Emission Control Through Thermal Barrier Coating of Sm₂Zr₂O₇ and Al₂O₃–13%TiO₂ on the Piston
KS T. Chandrashekara,* , M.M. Natarajaa , J. Balajia , L. Bangarappab
Tribology in Industry 47 (3) , 2025
2025.0
Exploring The Physical and Mechanical Properties of Rice Husk- Aluminium Nitride Hybrid Filler Composites
DBJ Dr Nataraja M M
IJIRT 12 (1), 4086-4093 , 2025
2025.0
Investigation of Physical and Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Filler Composites with Rice Husk and Aluminium Nitride
Balaji J,Dr Nataraja M M
High Technology Letters 29 (1), 497-507 , 2023
2023.0
Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Aluminium 7075 Hybrid composites
Dr.Nataraja M M, Vinod K L, Balaji J
International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation 5 (Issue 9), 93-97 , 2020
2020.0
Experimental Investigation On Automobile Working On Addition Of HHO Fuel To Improve The Efficiency Of I C Engine
DNMM Dr. Balaji J
International Journal of Research in Engineering and Science (IJRES) 6 (8 … , 2018
2018.0
Kishan GB Preetham V. Nithin Teja B M. Nitin N.(2023) Investigation on Mechanical behavior of Bio Based Natural Hybrid Epoxy Composites
K Sadashiva, MM Nataraja, J Balaji
J. Mater. Environ. Sci., 14 (2), 246 254 , 0