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Dr. J R VINOD KUMAAR

Dr. J R VINOD KUMAAR

M.E., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor (Sl.Gr.)

Mechanical Engineering
AICTE ID: 1-2503280753
Anna University ID: 6113151
vinodkumaar.jr@drngpit.ac.in
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Biography

Dr. J. R. Vinod Kumaar has over 16 years of combined experience in academia and industry. He is a passionate Mechanical Engineer and researcher dedicated to inspiring young minds, fostering academic excellence, and promoting innovative research activities. His areas of interest include engineering education, mechanical engineering research, and scholarly publication. Dr. Vinod Kumaar has published several research papers in reputed national and international journals as well as conference proceedings. He also serves as a peer reviewer for Q1-indexed journals with impact factors greater than 1, contributing to the advancement of high-quality research. In recognition of his research contributions, he received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Centre for Research, Anna University, Chennai, for successfully publishing research papers in Q1-ranked journals. His commitment to teaching, research, and professional development continues to contribute significantly to the academic and engineering communities.

Academic Credentials

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Degree Specialization Institute University Year of Passing
Ph.D. Micromachining Muthayammal Engineering College Anna University 2022
M.E. Engineering Design Sona College of Technology Anna University 2011
B.E. Mechanical Engineering Mahendra Engineering College Anna University 2008

Academic & Professional Experience

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Experience / Role Type Organization Duration Total
Assistant Professor Teaching Dr. N.G.P Institute of Technology Jul 2024 - Present 3 Years
Assistant Professor Teaching AVS College of Technology Jul 2023 - Feb 2024 8 Months
Assistant Professor Teaching Mahendra Engineering College Jun 2011 - Jul 2023 12 Years 2 Months
Graduate Engineer Trainee Industry M/s. Mohan Breweries and Distilleries Limited Aug 2008 - Aug 2009 1 Year 1 Month

Areas of Expertise

Micromachining Engineering Design

Departmental Roles

CAD and CAM Lab Incharge Internal and External Auditing Incharge Association Incharge

Journal Publications

  1. Shanmugam, S., R. Prakash, JR Vinod Kumar, and A. Ranjithkumar. "Pulse Reverse Electrodeposition of Ni-Nano SiC Coatings on AISI 1018 Mild Steel: A Study of Hardness, Wear and Corrosion Resistance." Materials Research 28 (2025): e20250335.
  2. Palanisamy, Arulpandian, Krishnaveni Anbalagan, Raja Palanivel, and JR Vinod Kumaar. "Enhanced Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of In Situ Polymer-Derived Ceramic-Reinforced A356 Aluminum Composites Through Cooling Slope Casting." International Journal of Metalcasting (2025): 1-16.
  3. Mythili, T., J. R. Vinod Kumaar, P. R. Kannan, and K. G. Saravanan. "Application of multi-criteria decision making techniques for selection of wire-EDM process parameters." Intelligent Decision Technologies 19, no. 4 (2025): 2563-2574.
  4. Kannan, P. R., K. Periasamy, P. Pravin, and JR Vinod Kumaar. "An experimental investigation of wire breakage and performance optimisation of WEDM process on machining of recycled aluminium alloy metal matrix composite." Materials Science-Poland 40, no. 3 (2022): 12-26.
  5. Vinod Kumaar, J. R., R. Thanigaivelan, and M. Soundarrajan. "A performance study of electrochemical micro-machining on SS 316L using suspended copper metal powder along with stirring effect." Materials and Manufacturing Processes 37, no. 13 (2022): 1526-1539.
  6. Kumaar, Jeevarathnam Ravi Kumar Vinod, Rajasekaran Thanigaivelan, and Madesh Soundarrajan. "Effect of different electrolytes on electrochemical micro-machining of SS 316L." Chemical Industry & Chemical Engineering Quarterly 28, no. 4 (2022): 329-337.
  7. JR, Vinod Kumaar, and T. Mythili. "Recent Trends in Non-Traditional Machining of Alloys and Composites." In Advanced Manufacturing Techniques for Engineering and Engineered Materials, pp. 61-81. IGI Global Scientific Publishing, 2022.
  8. Vinod Kumaar, J. R., and R. Thanigaivelan. "Performance of magnetic field-assisted citric acid electrolyte on electrochemical micro-machining of SS 316L." Materials and Manufacturing Processes 35, no. 9 (2020): 969-977.
  9. Vinod Kumaar, J. R., R. Thanigaivelan, and V. Dharmalingam. "A study on the effect of oxalic acid electrolyte on stainless steel (316L) through electrochemical micro-machining." In Advances in Micro and Nano Manufacturing and Surface Engineering: Proceedings of AIMTDR 2018, pp. 93-103. Singapore: Springer Singapore, 2019.

National/International Conferences

  1. J.R. Vinod Kumaar, R. Thanigaivelan, V.Dharmalingam, “A Study on the Effect of Oxalic Acid Electrolyte on Stainless Steel (316 L) Through Electrochemical Micro-machining”, 7th International And 28th All India Manufacturing Technology, Design And Research Conference-2018 (“AIMTDR- 2018”), December 13th 2018, College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, Chennai. Paper published in Advances in Micro and Nano Manufacturing and Surface Engineering, Lecture Notes on Multidisciplinary Industrial Engineering, (Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2019).
  2. J.R. Vinod Kumaar, “Experimental Analysis on Tribological Properties of Luffa Fiber Reinforced Unsaturated Polyester Composites” First National Conference on Emerging Technologies in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (eTimmE2K17) at Government College of Engineering, Dharmapuri on 22nd February 2017.
  3. J.R. Vinod Kumaar, S.Lakshmana Kumar, “Design & Analysis of the Numerical study on the Effectiveness of a Circumferential Grooved Tube Heat Exchanger” in National Conference on ‘Recent Trends in Mechanical Engineering’ held at GKM College of Engineering & Technology, Chennai on 26th March 2011.

Professional Membership Body

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Membership Number Membership Body Year Duration
AM1684658 IEI 2016 Associate Member
LM79173 ISTE 2011 Life Member