Rate My Professor PL Ramkumar

Dr. P. L. Ramkumar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management (IITRAM), Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He earned his PhD in Polymer Processing from BITS Pilani, Goa Campus in 2016 and holds an M.E. in Computer Aided Design from Anna University, Tamil Nadu. Prior to his promotion to Associate Professor, he served as an Assistant Professor and Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on polymer processing and characterization, with emphasis on rotational molding, fused deposition modeling, friction stir welding, and mechanical properties of polymers and composites.

Dr. Ramkumar has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications demonstrating substantial impact in materials and manufacturing science. His most cited works include 'Investigation of melt flow index and impact strength of foamed LLDPE for rotational moulding process' (Procedia Materials Science, 2014, 88 citations), 'An approach toward augmenting materials, additives, processability and parameterization in rotational molding: a review' (Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 2020, 44 citations), 'Parametric and mechanical characterization of linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) using rotational moulding technology' (Sadhana, 2014, 38 citations), 'Temperature distribution during friction stir welding of AA2014 aluminum alloy: experimental and statistical analysis' (Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, 2019, 37 citations), 'Prediction of heating cycle time in Rotational Moulding' (Materials Today: Proceedings, 2015, 29 citations), 'Investigation on the effect of process parameters on impact strength of fused deposition modelling specimens' (IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2019, 27 citations), 'Experimental investigation of linear low density polyethylene composites based on coir for rotational molding process' (Polymers and Polymer Composites, 2021, 25 citations), and 'Effect of oven residence time on mechanical properties in rotomoulding of LLDPE' (Sadhana, 2016, 25 citations). He co-edited 'Recent Advances in Mechanical Infrastructure' (Springer, 2020) and 'Recent Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Science: Select Proceedings of ICRAM 2025' (Springer, 2025). With over 686 citations across his oeuvre, Dr. Ramkumar significantly influences advancements in polymer-based manufacturing technologies. He organizes international conferences like ICRAM and leads GUJCOST-funded research projects.