PAJANIRADJA @ KICHENA K

@ptuniv.edu.in

Professor - Department of Mechanical Engineering, Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry - 605 014
PUDUCHERRY TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, PUDUCHERRY

PAJANIRADJA @ KICHENA K


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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) - Mechanical Engineering Pondicherry University 1994 First Class
Master of Technology (M.Tech.) - Energy Technology Pondicherry University 1996 First Class
Doctor of Philosophy ( Mechanical Engineering Pondicherry University 2006 By Research

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Mechanical Engineering, Modeling and Simulation, Ceramics and Composites, Surfaces, Coatings and Films
45

Scopus Publications

1212

Scholar Citations

17

Scholar h-index

27

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Experimental investigation of an aluminium-based functionally graded material fabricated by friction stir additive manufacturing
    K Palaniradja, V Balasubramanian
    Materials Research Express 13 (1), 016504 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 4
  • Directional microstructure and mechanical property correlations in multi-alloy aluminum-based functional gradient material fabricated by solid state additive manufacturing …
    RK Tulala, P K, B V
    Materials Research Express 12 (11), 116502 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 25
  • Wear behaviour of T4 and T6 heat treated LM28 composite reinforced with ZrO 2 particles by stir casting method
    K Palaniradja
    Materials Research Express 11 (11), 116508 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Performance enhancement of a modified corrugated tube in tube condenser in a refrigeration system
    J Anandakumar, K Palaniradja
    3RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MANUFACTURING, MATERIAL SCIENCE AND … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Preparation and stability analysis of (ZrO 2 -TiO 2 )/water hybrid nanofluid
    J Anandakumar, K Palaniradja
    EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES; MICRO TO NANO: Proceedings of ETMN-2021 2752 (1), 040002 , 2023
    2023
  • Synthesis and Characterization of ZrO2/dH2O Nanofluids Using Two-Step Techniques
    KPNA J. Anandakumar*
    Malaysian Journal of Chemistry, 25 (1), 76-86 , 2023
    2023
  • Preparation and Stability Analysis of (ZrO2-TiO2)/Water Hybrid Nanofluid
    b) J. Anandakumar1, a) and K. Palaniradja2
    AIP Conference Proceedings, 1-6 , 2023
    2023
  • Measurement of Thermal Conductivity and Viscosity of a ZrO2- TiO2 Hybrid Nanofluid for Heat Transfer Applications
    KPNA J. Anandakumar*
    Malaysian Journal of Chemistry, 25, 181-192 , 2023
    2023
  • Assessment on Performance advancement utilizing nanofluid as additional fluid in a Refrigeration System
    DKP J. Anandakumar1
    International Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering Research 9 (8), 1205 … , 2021
    2021
  • Effect of module on wear reduction in high contact ratio spur gears drive through optimized fillet stress
    R Ravivarman, K Palaniradja, RP Sekar
    Recent Advances in Theoretical, Applied, Computational and Experimental … , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 2
  • Teeth Wear Enhancement Along the Tooth Profile of Spur Gear Drive by Balancing the Fillet Stress Through Positive Correction Factor
    R Ravivarman, K Palaniradja, R Prabhu Sekar
    Advances in Simulation, Product Design and Development: Proceedings of … , 2019
    2019
  • Gear loss factor using the load distribution model for varying contact ratio in spur gear drive for improved bending strength
    R Ravivarman, K Palaniradja, R Prabhu Sekar
    IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 624 (1), 012017 , 2019
    2019
  • Performance enhancement of normal contact ratio gearing system through correction factor
    R Ravivarman, K Palaniradja, RP Sekar
    Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Sciences 13 (3), 5242-5258 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 5
  • Thermal and wear analysis of epoxy nanocomposite reinforced with chopped strand mat glass fiber
    V Yamunadevi, K Palaniradja, A Thiagarajan
    AIP Conference Proceedings 2128 (1), 020019 , 2019
    2019
  • Evolution of balanced root stress and tribological properties in high contact ratio spur gear drive
    R Ravivarman, K Palaniradja, RP Sekar
    Mechanism and Machine Theory 126, 491-513 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 31
  • Experimental investigation of mechanical properties on Al 7075 using electroless Ni-P/Ni-B duplex coating with nano SiC
    C Subramanian, K Palaniradja
    International Journal of Advanced Technology and Engineering Exploration 5 … , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 2
  • Experimental Analysis of a Refrigeration system using Al2O3/CuO/TiO2/ZnO-R1234yf Nanofluids as refrigerant
    NAT Coumaressin, K Palaniradja, N Alagumurthi
    Int. J. Res. Eng. Appl. Manag 4 (08), 69-75 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 2
  • Influence of gear ratio on wear depth of nonstandard HCR spur gear drive with balanced fillet stress
    R Ravivarman, K Palaniradja, RP Sekar
    Materials Today: Proceedings 5 (9), 17350-17359 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 13
  • Prediction of wear rate and wear resistance model on friction stir welded Al6061/SiCp metal matrix composite--RSM approach
    D Ommurugadhasan, K Palaniradja, R Arokiadass
    Advances in Natural and Applied Sciences 11 (4), 181-190 , 2017
    2017
  • Effect of Porosity, Density and Temperature on Microstructure and Mechanical Behavior of Hybrid Premix sponge Ferrous Compact
    PP GA Philomen D Anand Raj
    Science of Sintering 49 (2), 187 - 196 , 2017
    2017

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Preparation and characterization of copper oxide nanofluid for heat transfer applications
    R Manimaran, K Palaniradja, N Alagumurthi, S Sendhilnathan, J Hussain
    Applied Nanoscience 4 (2), 163-167 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 188
  • Optimization of grinding process through design of experiment (DOE)—A comparative study
    N Alagumurthi, K Palaniradja, V Soundararajan
    Materials and manufacturing processes 21 (1), 19-21 , 2006
    2006
    Citations: 171
  • Performance analysis of a refrigeration system using nano fluid
    T Coumaressin, K Palaniradja
    International Journal of Advanced Mechanical Engineering 4 (4), 459-470 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 99
  • Effect of cryogenic treatment on microstructure and wear characteristics of AISI M35 HSS
    D Candane, N Alagumurthi, K Palaniradja
    Int. J. Mater. Sci. Appl 2 (2), 56-65 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 82
  • Prediction and optimization of end milling process parameters of cast aluminium based MMC
    R Arokiadass, K Palaniradja, N Alagumoorthi
    Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China 22 (7), 1568-1574 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 57
  • Heat generation and heat transfer in cylindrical grinding process-a numerical study
    N Alagumurthi, K Palaniradja, V Soundararajan
    The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 34 (5), 474-482 , 2007
    2007
    Citations: 43
  • Factors affecting the thermal performance of heat pipe–a review
    R Manimaran, K Palaniradja, N Alagumurthi, J Hussain
    Journal of Engineering Research and studies 3 (2), 20-4 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 39
  • Surface roughness prediction model in end milling of Al/SiCp MMC by carbide tools
    R Arokiadass, K Palaniradja, N Alagumoorthi
    International Journal of Engineering, Science and Technology 3 (6), 78-87 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 36
  • Predictive modeling of surface roughness in end milling of Al/SiCp metal matrix composite
    R Arokiadass, K Palaniradja, N Alagumoorthi
    Archives of Applied Science Research 3 (2), 228-236 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 33
  • Evolution of balanced root stress and tribological properties in high contact ratio spur gear drive
    R Ravivarman, K Palaniradja, RP Sekar
    Mechanism and Machine Theory 126, 491-513 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 31
  • Optimization of Process Variables in Gas Carburizing Process: A Taguchi Study with Experimental Investigation on SAE 8620 and AISI 3310 Steels.
    K Palaniradja, N Alagumurthi, V Soundararajan
    Turkish Journal of Engineering & Environmental Sciences 29 (5) , 2005
    2005
    Citations: 29
  • Hardness and case depth analysis through optimization techniques in surface hardening processes
    K Palaniradja, N Alagumurthi, V Soundararajan
    Open Materials Science Journal 4 (2), 38-63 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 26
  • Directional microstructure and mechanical property correlations in multi-alloy aluminum-based functional gradient material fabricated by solid state additive manufacturing …
    RK Tulala, P K, B V
    Materials Research Express 12 (11), 116502 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 25
  • An investigation of thermal performance of heat pipe using Di-water
    R Manimaran, K Palaniradja, N Alagumurthi, K Velmurugan
    Science and Technology 2 (4), 77-80 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 24
  • Effect of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) on performance and emission of a compression ignition engine with staged combustion (insertion of unburned hydrocarbon)
    J Hussain, K Palaniradja, N Alagumurthi, R Manimaran
    International Journal of Energy Engineering 2 (6), 285-292 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 20
  • Experimental comparative study of heat pipe performance using CuO and TiO 2 nanofluids
    R Manimaran, K Palaniradja, N Alagumurthi, J Hussain
    International journal of energy research 38 (5), 573-580 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 19
  • Cylindrical grinding-A review on surface integrity
    N Alaumurthi, K Palaniradja, V Soundararajan
    International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing 8 (3), 24-44 , 2007
    2007
    Citations: 19
  • Effect of nanoclay on the impact properties of glass fiber-reinforced polymer composites
    A Thiagarajan, K Palaniradja, NR Mathivanan
    Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering 51 (14), 1403-1410 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 17
  • Residual stresses in case hardened materials
    K Palaniradja, N Alagumurthi, V Soundararajan
    Open Materials Science Journal 4 (2), 92-102 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 16
  • A study on tool wear and surface roughness in end milling of particulate aluminum metal matrix composites: Application of response surface methodology
    R Arokiadass, K Palaniradja, N Alagumoorthi
    Journal of Computational and Applied Research in Mechanical Engineering 2 (1 … , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 15