SCIE
Optimum design of stair-climbing robots using Taguchi method
Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing
vol. 35, no. 1, pp. 1229–1244
Impact factor 1.6
◷ Mechanical Engineering · Est. 2003
Dr. A.
Arunkumar
20 YRS Author · Researcher · Engineer
⌀ Robotics
⌀ Composite Materials
⌀ Engineering Design
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FIG. 01 Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
A. ARUNKUMAR · PORTFOLIO
01 About the engineer
Industry-forged. Academically refined.
Dr. A. Arunkumar is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering with a strong blend of industrial and academic experience. He completed his B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College, affiliated with Bharathidasan University, and earned his M.E. in Engineering Design from Anjalai Ammal Mahalingam Engineering College under Anna University. He brings over nine years of core industrial experience in structural and pipeline projects, having worked with reputed organizations such as Muruga Agencies, Southern Railways, Larsen & Toubro Limited, and Lloyd Insulations India Pvt. Ltd. Transitioning to academia, he has been serving at E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College since 2015. Awarded a Ph.D. in 2022, he has published over ten research papers, authored two books, and his research interests include Robotics, Composite Materials, and Engineering Design. He is a Life Member of Indian Society for Technical Education and a reviewer for Springer journals.
Currently
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering
E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College
- ▹ Life Member — Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
- ▹ Reviewer — Springer journals
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Years of experience
9 industry · 12 academic
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Research papers
SCIE · Scopus · ESCI
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Authored books
Methodology · ML
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Ph.D. awarded
Doctor of Philosophy
▦ Key achievements
- 01 Published more than ten research papers in reputed national and international journals.
- 02 Authored two technical books on Research Methodology and Machine Learning Algorithms.
- 03 Active research programmes in Robotics, Composite Materials, and Engineering Design.
- 04 Reviewer for reputed international journals, including Springer publications.
- 05 Life Member of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE).
⌑ Awards & recognition
- ★ Annual Quality Trophy — Larsen & Toubro Limited (ECC Division), for exemplary performance.
- ★ Annual Safety Trophy — Larsen & Toubro Limited (ECC Division), for outstanding safety practices.
- ★ Institutional incentives for publishing in reputed, high-impact journals.
02 Assembly drawing · career
Two disciplines,
one continuous line.
- Industry 2003 – 2015 9 years
Structural & Pipeline Engineering
Over nine years in structural and pipeline construction projects with Muruga Agencies, Southern Railways, Larsen & Toubro (ECC Division), and Lloyd Insulations India Pvt. Ltd.
- Transition 2015 Pivot
Assistant Professor — Kings College of Engineering
Moved from industry into academia, carrying a strong practical foundation into the classroom at Thanjavur.
- Academia 2015 – Present 11 years
E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering. Registered for Ph.D. in 2017, awarded Doctor of Philosophy in 2022.
He began his professional journey in the core mechanical industry, working for over nine years in structural and pipeline construction projects with reputed organisations including Muruga Agencies, Southern Railways, Larsen & Toubro Limited (ECC Division), and Lloyd Insulations India Pvt. Ltd. His industry exposure provided a strong practical foundation, which he later brought into academia.
Dr. Arunkumar transitioned to teaching as an Assistant Professor at Kings College of Engineering, Thanjavur, and has been serving at E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College, Nagapattinam, since 2015. He registered for his Ph.D. in 2017 and was awarded his Doctor of Philosophy in 2022.
He has published more than ten research papers in national and international journals and has authored two books in the areas of Research Methodology and Machine Learning Algorithms. His research interests include Robotics, Composite Materials, and Engineering Design. He is a Life Member of ISTE and contributes as a reviewer for reputed journals, including Springer publications.
03 Indexed publications
The research catalogue.
◷ The bar on each paper shows its journal's impact factor — a measure of the journal's influence (scaled to 5.0).
SCIE
Optimization of process variables for shielded metal arc welding of dissimilar mild steel and medium carbon steel joints
Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology
vol. 38, no. 2, pp. 185–202
Impact factor 2.4
SCIE
Effect of HNTs and modified HNTs on the mechanical properties and swelling resistance of EPDM/SBR rubber blend nanocomposites
Silicon
vol. 15, no. 17, pp. 7647–7667
Impact factor 3.3
SCIE
Comparative analysis of cure behaviours, mechanical properties and swelling resistance in EPDM/SBR composites with HNTs, APTES- and RH-modified HNTs
Silicon
vol. 16, no. 15, pp. 5691–5714
Impact factor 3.3
SCIE
MWCNT/POSS hybrid filler in EPDM/NBR nanocomposites: preparation and properties
Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials
Impact factor 4.9
SCIE
MWCNT/POSS hybrid filler in EPDM/SBR nanocomposites: preparation and properties
Silicon
Impact factor 3.3
SCIE
Mechanical reinforcement of NR–EPDM blends via BMI- and TESPT-functionalized carbon nanotubes
Polymer Bulletin
Impact factor 4.0
SCIE
Effect of fins in enhancing phase change material fusion in a spherical thermal energy storage container
Scientific Reports
vol. 16, 8440
Impact factor 4.3
SCIE
Comparative study on CNTs and functionalized CNTs on the mechanical properties and swelling resistance of NR/EPDM composites
Bulletin of Materials Science
vol. 49, 99
Impact factor 2.1
SCIE
Comparative study on CNTs and aminosilane-functionalized CNTs on the mechanical properties and swelling resistance of NR/EPDM composites
Journal of Rubber Research
Impact factor 1.5
Scopus
Design and fabrication of a multirotor UAV for medical applications
IEEE Xplore (ICAECA)
doi:10.1109/ICAECA63854.2025.11012440 ↗ Scopus
AI-driven optimisation of biodiesel blends for enhanced engine efficiency and reduced emissions
International Journal of Ambient Energy (Q1)
doi:10.1080/01430750.2025.2522357 ↗ ESCI
Smart polymer composites integrating electroactive polymers, conductive nanofillers and flexible electronics for advanced sensing and actuation
Journal of Polymer and Composites
doi:10.37591/JoPC ↗ ESCI
Optimization of lightweight polymer composites using FEA, machine learning and topology optimization for aerospace applications
Journal of Polymer and Composites
doi:10.37591/JoPC ↗ 05 Engage
Available for collaboration.
Bringing two decades across the shop floor and the lecture hall, Dr. Arunkumar partners on research, teaching, and applied engineering — with a focus on Robotics, Composite Materials, Engineering Design.
Open to speaking, consulting, workshops, training, mentoring and book collaborations.
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Speaking
Keynotes & guest lectures
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Consulting
Design & materials
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Workshops
Research methodology
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Training
ML for engineers
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Mentoring
Research scholars
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Book collaboration
Co-authoring
06 Get in touch
Let's build something precise together.
⌖ Affiliation
Dr. A. Arunkumar Associate ProfessorDepartment of Mechanical Engineering
E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College
Nagapattinam – 611002
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