Rate My Professor S Rajakumar

Dr. Rajakumar maintains a substantial publication record, comprising 62 international journal articles, 15 national journal articles, 20 international books, and 19 national books, alongside three popular articles. Key publications include 'Ultrasonic spot-welding of AA 6061-T6 aluminium alloy: Optimization of process parameters, microstructural characteristics and mechanical properties of spot joints' by P. Rajalingam et al. in International Journal of Lightweight Materials and Manufacture (2024); 'Effect of retrogression and reaging (RRA) on pitting and stress corrosion cracking (SCC) resistance of stir zone of high strength AA7075-T651 alloy joined by friction stir welding' by P. Prabhuraj et al. (2023); 'Predicting hot wire tungsten inert gas welding parameters for joining P91 and 304HCu steel using multi-optimization techniques' by S. Sravan et al. in Multidiscipline Modeling in Materials and Structures (2023); 'Keyhole and Conduction Mode of Welding AISI 304HCu: A Comparison' by PGSI Jones et al. in Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals (2023); and 'Effect of friction time on microstructure and mechanical properties of friction welded inconel718 and ss410 dissimilar joints' by P. Anitha et al. in Journal of Manufacturing Engineering (2017). He has completed seven major and nine minor research projects totaling 180 lakhs, with two ongoing major projects valued at 130 lakhs. Dr. Rajakumar has attended 19 national conferences, 23 international conferences, nine symposia, and seven workshops, while organizing three national conferences, two symposia, and one workshop. He serves in roles such as warden of Travancore Hostel, coordinator for conferences like Simulation of Welds and Optimization Techniques (SWOT'23), and principal investigator for projects funded by DST-SERB and others.