Courses Handled:
Additive Manufacturing; Advanced Manufacturing Processes; Science and Engineering of Materials; Design
Realization Laboratory; Industrial Sketching
Research @IIITDM Kurnool:
Number of Research Publications under affiliation of IIITDM Kurnool
| S. No. | Publication Category | Last 4 Years | Overall |
| 1 | Number of SCI Journals Published/Accepted | 17 | 17 |
| 2 | Number of other ESCI Journals Published/Accepted | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | Number of SCOPUS Journals Published/Accepted | 1 | 1 |
| Total Journals Published/Accepted | 19 | 19 |
Research @College of Engineering Guindy (CEG), Anna University, Chennai:
Number of Research Publications under affiliation of CEG, Anna University, Chennai
| S. No. | Publication Category | During Ph.D. Tenure | Overall |
| 1 | Number of SCI Journals Published/Accepted | 4 | 4 |
| Total Journals Published/Accepted | 4 | 4 |
Research Publication Details:
| S. No. | Journal Details | Impact Factor
(IF) | Indexed :
SCI (Yes/No) | Year |
| Research@ IIITDM Kurnool |
| 23 | A. Hafeezur Rahman, Dola Sundeep, C. Chandrasekhara Sastry, J. Krishnaiah, Eswaramoorthy K Varadharaj. Mechanical Properties and Performance Evaluation of Aluminium Nickel Phosphorus Bronze MMC Reinforced with TiCN+SiC Nanopowders for Lightweight Armoured Vehicles. Journal of Nanoparticle Research.
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-023-05901-4 | 2.3 | Yes | 2023 |
| 22 | B. Veera Siva Reddy, Ameer Malik Shaik, Dola Sundeep, C. Chandrasekhara Sastry, J. Krishnaiah, U. Chandrasekhar (2023). “Performance evaluation of metallic honeycomb and gyroid micro-lattice structures for armoured fighting vehicles”. Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s12666-023-03146-2 | 1.6 | Yes | 2023 |
| 21 | Bairapudi, Anil, C. Chandrasekhara Sastry, Krishnaiah, J., Dola Sundeep and Eswaramoorthy KV (2023). Investigation of micro lattice spiral wound membrane structures availing DLP and FDM techniques for water treatment" Physica Scripta
DOI 10.1088/1402-4896/ad0001 | 2.9 | Yes | 2023 |
| 20 | Shaik Ameer Malik, Bobbili Veera Siva Reddy, C. Chandrasekhara Sastry, Krishnaiah, J. and B. Ramakrishna. “Investigation of additive manufactured micro-lattice structures for defence applications”. Material Science Poland
DOI https://doi.org/10.2478/msp-2023-0023 | 1.1 | Yes | 2023 |
| 19 | Jhansi, R., Sundeep, D., Umadevi, K., Varadharaj, E. K., C. Chandrasekhara Sastry, Krishna, A. G., Raj, N.S., & Patil, S. (2023). Mechanical and Spectroscopic Investigation of Novel f-MWCNTS/g-C3N4/TiO2 Ternary Nanocomposite Reinforced Denture Base PMMA. Physica Scripta.
DOI 10.1088/1402-4896/acecb0 | 2.9 | Yes | 2023 |
| 18 | Umadevi, K., Sundeep, D., Jhansi, R., Varadharaj, E. K., C. Chandrasekhara Sastry., Nagarjunachary, R., Krishna, A.G., & Patil, S. (2023). Effect of Functionalization of 2D Graphene Nanosheets on Oxidation Stress of BEAS-2B Cells. BioNanoScience, 1-16.
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s12668-023-01155-5 | 3 | No
E-SCI | 2023 |
| 17 | Venkatesan, Su, J. Jerald, Dola Sundeep, Eswaramoorthy K. Varadharaj, and C. Chandrasekhara Sastry. "Evaluation of mechanical and corrosion properties of TiB2-Y2O3 nanocomposite fused bronze metal matrix composite." Surface Topography: Metrology and Properties 10, no. 3 (2022): 035003.
DOI 10.1088/2051-672X/ac7faa | 2.18 | Yes | 2022 |
| 16 | Pradeep, N., C. Chandrasekhara Sastry, Lc Brandão, R. T. Coelho, Anil Bairapudi, MA Muthu Manickam, Hafeezur Rahman, and Sandeep Patil. "Surface modification of Ti6Al7Nb employing pure waterjet and abrasive waterjet polishing for implant application: comparison study." Surface Topography: Metrology and Properties 10, no. 1 (2022): 015034.
DOI 10.1088/2051-672X/ac577e | 2.03 | Yes | 2022 |
| 15 | Sundeep, Dola, Eswaramoorthy K. Varadaraj, S. Daniel Ephraim, C. Chandrasekhara Sastry, and A. Gopala Krishna. "Mechanical, morphological and thermal analysis of unidirectional fabricated sisal/flax hybrid natural fiber composites." Surface Topography: Metrology and Properties 10, no. 1 (2022): 015028.
DOI 10.1088/2051-672X/ac5780 | 2.03 | Yes | 2022 |
| 14 | Bairapudi, Anil, C. Chandrasekhara Sastry, and Chetan Verma. "Experimental analysis of 3D printed pallet model through fused deposition modeling." Surface Review and Letters 29, no. 05 (2022): 2250065.
DOI https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218625X22500652 | 1.15 | Yes | 2022 |
| 13 | C. Chandrasekhara Sastry, Pradeep, N., A. M. Shaik, H. A. Rahman, and Sandeep Patil. "Experimental investigation of electrodeposited Ni-Al2O3/ZrO2 nano composite on HSLA ASTM A860 alloy." Surface Topography: Metrology and Properties 9, no. 4 (2021): 045028.
DOI 10.1088/2051-672X/ac396a | 2.03 | Yes | 2021 |
| 12 | Praveen Raj Navukkarasan, A., K. Shanmuga Sundaram, C. Chandrasekhara Sastry, and M. A. Muthu Manickam. "Experimental Investigation of Dry and Cryogenic Friction Stir Welding of AA7075 Aluminium Alloy." Advances in Materials Science and Engineering 2021 (2021): 1-21.
DOI https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/9961590 | - | No
Scopus | 2021 |
| 11 | Pradeep, N., C. Chandrasekhara Sastry, Lc Brandão, and B. S. Meennakshi. "3D printing of shrimp derived chitosan with HAp as a bio-composite scaffold." Materials and Manufacturing Processes 37, no. 11 (2022): 1257-1266.
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2021.1973032 | 4.61 | Yes | 2021 |
| 10 | Gopinath, T. Praveena, J. Prasanna, C. Chandrasekhara Sastry, and Sandeep Patil. "Experimental investigation of the electrochemical micromachining process of Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy under the influence of magnetic field." Materials Science-Poland 39, no. 1 (2021): 124-138.
DOI https://doi.org/10.2478/msp-2021-0013 | 1.02 | Yes | 2021 |
| 9 | Navukkarasan, A., M. Pradeep Kumar, and C. Chandrasekhara Sastry. "Experimental investigation of dry and cryogenic broaching of AISI 4340 steel." Materials and Manufacturing Processes 35, no. 14 (2020): 1584-1597.
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2020.1779940 | 3.04 | Yes | 2020 |
| 8 | C. Chandrasekhara Sastry, M. Abeens, N. Pradeep, and MA Muthu Manickam. "Microstructural analysis, radiography, tool wear characterization, induced residual stress and corrosion behavior of conventional and cryogenic trepanning of DSS 2507." Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology 34 (2020): 2535-2547.
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s12206-020-0529-1 | 1.34 | Yes | 2020 |
| 7 | Rajamanickam, S., J. Prasanna, and C. Chandrasekhara Sastry. "Analysis of high aspect ratio small holes in rapid electrical discharge machining of superalloys using Taguchi and TOPSIS." Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering 42 (2020): 1-13.
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s40430-020-2180-2 | 1.75 | Yes | 2020 |
| 6 | Hariharan, K., C. Chandrasekhara Sastry, M. Padmanaban, and M. Gideon Ganesh. "Experimental investigation of bioceramic (Hydroxyapatite and Yttrium stabilized zirconia) composite on Ti6Al7Nb alloy for medical implants." Materials and Manufacturing Processes 35, no. 5 (2020): 521-530.
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2020.1711929 | 3.04 | Yes | 2020 |
| 5 | Goutham Murari, V.P., Selvakumar, G., and C. Chandrasekhara Sastry. "Experimental investigation of wire-EDM machining of low conductive Al-SiC-TiC metal matrix composite." Metals 10, no. 9 (2020): 1188.
DOI https://doi.org/10.3390/met10091188 | 2.11 | Yes | 2020 |
| Research@ CEG, Anna University |
| 4 | C. Chandrasekhara Sastry, K. Gokulakrishnan, P. Hariharan, M. Pradeep Kumar, and S. Rajendra Boopathy. "Investigation of boring on gunmetal in dry, wet and cryogenic conditions." Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering 42 (2020): 1-24.
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s40430-019-2091-2 | 1.75 | Yes | 2020 |
| 3 | Thirumavalavan, K., C. Chandrasekhara Sastry, M. Abeens, R. Muruganandhan, and MA Muthu Manickam. "Study on the influence of process parameters of severe surface mechanical treatment process on the surface properties of AA7075 T651 using TOPSIS and Taguchi analysis." Materials Research Express 6, no. 11 (2019): 1165i1.
DOI 10.1088/2053-1591/ab522f | 1.92 | Yes | 2019 |
| 2 | C. Chandrasekhara Sastry, P. Hariharan, M. Pradeep Kumar, and M. A. Muthu Manickam. "Experimental investigation on boring of HSLA ASTM A36 steel under dry, wet, and cryogenic environments." Materials and Manufacturing Processes 34, no. 12 (2019): 1352-1379.
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2019.1643477 | 3.04 | Yes | 2019 |
| 1 | C. Chandrasekhara Sastry, P. Hariharan, and M. Pradeep Kumar. "Experimental investigation of dry, wet and cryogenic boring of AA 7075 alloy." Materials and Manufacturing Processes 34, no. 7 (2019): 814-831.
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2019.1605174 | 3.04 | Yes | 2019 |
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Google scholar: https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=fsqLD60AAAAJ&hl=en
Vidwan Id: https://iiitk.irins.org/profile/196154
Scopus Id: 57208582840
ORCID Id: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-303-5951
Number of Patents Filed/Granted under the affiliation of IIITDM Kurnool:
| S. No. | Number of Patents | Filed | Granted |
| 1 | Number of Utility Patents Filed/Granted | 6 | 2 |
| 2 | Number of Design Patents Filed/Granted | 5 | 3 |
| 3 | Number of Innovation Patents Filed/Granted | 1 | 1 |
| Total Patents Filed/Granted | 12 | 6 |
Patents Filed/Granted Details:
| S. No. | Name of the Inventors | Title of the Patent | Application No. &
Date | Status | Patent Provider |
| 1 | Kishore Kumar Nataraju, V.P. Goutham Murari,
C. Chandrasekhara Sastry, Binay Sethu, P. Hariharan | Safety measures for passengers in multi axle buses in India | 202041023906 &
08.06.2020 | Utility Patent Granted | Indian Patent Office, Chennai |
| 2 | A.N. Praveen Raj, K. Shanmuga Sundaram,
C. Chandrasekhara Sastry | A device and a method for executing the dry and cryogenic based friction stir welding (FSW) of the non-ferrous metal alloys | 202141020606 &
06.05.2021 | Application Under Examination | Indian Patent Office, Chennai |
| 3 | A. Navukkarasan, M. Pradeep Kumar,
C. Chandrasekhara Sastry | Method of cryogenic broaching of AISI 4340 steel | 202141024397 &
01.06.2021 | Application Under Examination | Indian Patent Office, Chennai |
| 4 | U. Joel Nipun Rufus, A. Raghuvaran, M.K. Jayaram Reddy, C. Chandrasekhara Sastry | A system and a method for white light-based deep 3D scanning and developing of the movable objects | 202141025235 &
07.06.2021 | Application Under Examination | Indian Patent Office, Chennai |
| 5 | A. Navukkarasan, M. Pradeep Kumar,
C. Chandrasekhara Sastry | Method of cryogenic broaching of AISI 4340 steel | 2021103624
&
25.06.2021 | Innovation Patent Granted | Australian Innovation Patent |
| 6 | Dola Sundeep, Eswaramoorthy KV,
C. Chandrasekhara Sastry, Jhansi. R | A process for the manufacture of unidirectional sisal/flax hybrid fiber composite | 202241012699
&
09.03.2022 | Utility Patent Granted | Indian Patent Office, Chennai |
| 7 | Dola Sundeep, Ragala Jhansi, C. Chandrasekhara Sastry, Eswaramoorthy K Varadharaj, N. Sleeva Raj, Arigela Sri Harsha | A reinforced denture base PMMA with F-MWCNTS/G-C3N4/TiO2 ternary nanocomposite powder | 202241035176 & 24.06.2022 | Published | Indian Patent Office, Chennai |
| 8 | Kovuri Umadevi, Dola Sundeep, Ragala Jhansi, Alluru Gopala Krishna, C. Chandrasekhara Sastry, Eswaramoorthy K Varadharaj | AI Based Device for Predicting Cancer | 6294411
&
12.07.2023 | Design Patent Granted | Intellectual Property Office of the United Kingdom |
| 9 | Ragala Jhansi, Dola Sundeep, Kovuri Umadevi, A. Gopala Krishna, C. Chandrasekhara Sastry, Eswaramoorthy K Varadharaj | Smart Dental Implant | 389395-001
&
30/06/2023 | Design Patent Granted | Indian Patents Office |
| 10 | Dola Sundeep, Kovuri Umadevi, Ragala Jhansi, A. Gopala Krishna, C. Chandrasekhara Sastry, Eswaramoorthy K Varadharaj | Biodegradable Electronic Patch for Health Monitoring | 389608-001
&
05/07/2023 | Design Patent Granted | Indian Patents Office |
| 11 | Dola Sundeep, Eswaramoorthy Karattur Varadharaj, Alluru Gopala Krishna,
C. Chandrasekhara Sastry | Flexible Printed Circuit Board | 390299-001 & 13/07/202 | Published | Indian Patents Office |
| 12 | Kovuri Umadevi, Dola Sundeep, A. Gopala Krishna Ragala Jhansi, C. Chandrasekhara Sastry, Eswaramoorthy KV | AI Based Device for Predicting Cancer | 388775-001
&
21/06/2023 | Published | Indian Patents Office |
Number Research Scholars Guiding @IIITDM Kurnool: 4
Ph.D. Student Details:
| S. No. | Roll Number | Name | Full Time
/ Part Time | Academic
Year Reg. | Area of Research | Working Profile | Role |
| 1 | 421ME0004 | Shaik Ameer Malik | Part Time
(Ongoing) | July 2021 | Additive Manufacturing: Defence Application | Scientist E, CVRDE, Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) | Supervisor
Co-supervisor:
Dr. J. Krishnaiah |
| 2 | 421ME0005 | Anil Bairapudi | Part Time
(Ongoing) | July 2021 | Additive Manufacturing: Bio Manufacturing | Assistant Director, Central Institute of Tool Design (CITD), MSME, Government of India | Supervisor
Co-supervisor:
Dr. J. Krishnaiah |
| 3 | 422ME0001 | A. Hafeezur Rahman | Part Time
(Ongoing) | July 2022 | Composites: Defence Application | Scientist F, CVRDE, Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) | Co-supervisor
Supervisor:
Dr. J. Krishnaiah |
| 4 | 322ME0001 | Bobbili Veera Siva Reddy | Full Time
(Visvesvaraya Ph.D. Scheme) | Dec 2022 | AI; ML in Additive Manufacturing for Defence Application | Full Time Institute Scholar under the Visvesvaraya Ph.D. scheme
(MieTY + IIITDM Kurnool) | Co-supervisor
Supervisor:
Dr. J. Krishnaiah |
Present Research Scholars status @IIITDM Kurnool:
S. No. | Roll No. | Name | Journals Status |
| Drafting stage | Communicated for review. | Accepted/ Published |
| 1 | 421ME0004 | Shaik Ameer Malik | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 421ME0005 | Anil Bairapudi | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | 422ME0001 | A. Hafeezur Rahman | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 4 | 322ME0001 | B. Veera Siva Reddy | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Vacant Ph.D. Positions as per Institute Policy under my guidance:
1 Part Time (September 2023 Update)
* Anyone working in the field of Defence, Aerospace,… and allied areas as Scientists, Technical Officers,
DGMs,… who are interested in working in the field of Additive Manufacturing or Live Industry Problems in
your field of Interest, matching a common area, are free to apply for Doctoral Position under my guidance. A
minimum of 10 Years of Experience in the Field of R&D is mandatory. Special emphasis of Defence R&D and
Space Research is provided, as ongoing R&D Activities are aligned in the front.
Anyone working in Industries, having 10 Years of Experience and who is interested in the Field of R&D, and
inclined towards Drones, Implementation of Additive Manufacturing, Analysis, with knack of doing good
scientific work potentially causing a good fundamental change in the aspect of Industry oriented problems
are also free to apply for Doctoral Position under my guidance
Also, Faculty Members who have 10 Years of Teaching Experience and interested in pursuing their research
in the fields of Composites, Additive Manufacturing,.. and other allied areas, are also welcome to apply for
Doctoral Position under my guidance.
All potential interested candidates can send an email to me along with their CV to,
chandrasekhar@iiitk.ac.in, and highlighting their R&D background, and the need to pursue a Doctoral
Program.
The candidates can apply two times in an Academic Year, when the Institute advertises the Ph.D.
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JRF Project Sanction Position (2021-2022): ARMREB (PI: Dr. C. Chandrasekhara Sastry):
| S. No. | Name | Graduation Details | Working Areas | Area of Research | Academia-DRDO Lab-Industry Collaborator | Status |
| 1 | Bobbili Veera Siva Reddy | IIEST, Shibpur (CFTI)
M. Tech. Applied Mechanics
26.04.2022-19.12.2022 | Design; Metal 3D printing | Additive Manufacturing: Defence Application
Blast mitigation of armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) | IIITDMK-CVRDE-DMRL-Wipro 3D
DRDO Labs:
CVRDE, Chennai
DMRL, Hyderabad | Upgraded to Ph.D. Program in IIITDM Kurnool |
Sponsored R&D Projects:
| S. No. | Project Title | PI & Co-PI | Funding Agency | Associated Academia/ Labs/Industry | Amount Sanctioned (in INR) | Period |
| 4 | Development of solar charging and geofencing for an electric bike | PI: Dr. C. Chandrasekhara Sastry
PI: Dr. Eswaramoorthy K.V.,
Assistant Professor, ECE, IIITDM Kurnool | CSR, SBI Nandyal branch, Kurnool | In-house project for B. Tech. students | 6,44,176 | 1 Year
April 2023 to April 2024 |
| 3 | Evaluation of Aluminium metal matrix composites for light-weight armoured fighting vehicle applications | PI: Dr. C. Chandrasekhara Sastry
Co-PI: Dr. Eswaramoorthy K.V., Assistant Professor, ECE, IIITDM Kurnool
Co-PI: Dr. J. Krishnaiah, Associate Professor, MED, IIITDM Kurnool | CARS-CVRDE | DRDO Lab: Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE) | 29,87,843 | 2 Years
Dec 2022 to Dec 2024 |
| 2 | D-Powerpad: Self-configurable renewable powered autonomous drone charging station with battery swapping system | PI: Dr. Eswaramoorthy K.V., Assistant Professor, ECE, IIITDM Kurnool
Co-PI: Dr. C. Chandrasekhara Sastry
Co-PI: Dr. Prakash Kodali, Assistant Professor, ECE,
NIT Warangal | TiHAN-IITH | IIT Hyderabad | 17,80,000 | 1.5 Years
May 2022 to Dec 2023 |
| 1 | Development of metallic micro-lattice structures with superior strain energy absorption characteristics for underbody protection in armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) | PI: Dr. C. Chandrasekhara Sastry
Co-PI: Dr. J. Krishnaiah, Associate Professor, MED, IIITDM Kurnool | Armaments Research Board (ARMREB) - DRDO | DRDO Lab: Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE)
Industry mentor: Dr. U. Chandrasekhar |
41,23,004
*(Project Enhanced by
4,62,964/- from 36,60,040/-) | 3 Years
Feb 2022 to Feb 2025 |
Total sanctioned amount
In words: Ninety-five lakhs,
thirty-five thousand, twenty-three rupees only | 95,35,023 | 2022-Till Date |
Additional Administrative Responsibilities:
Mechanical Department
1. Faculty advisor
B. Tech. I Year (2022-2026)
B. Tech. IV Year (2023)
2. Lab in-charges
Manufacturing Systems (MS) Laboratory (July 2022 – May 2023)
Digital REalization, Additive and Advanced Manufacturing Systems (DREAAMS) Laboratory (May 2023 – Till Date)
3. Disciplinary and crisis management committee (Convenor)
4. Department academic committee (DAC) coordinator
Submission of attendance, results to academic and examination section
Grades arbitration; supplementary examinations
Curriculum development and upgradation; Conducting DAC/BoS meetings
Ph.D. admission, conducting comprehensive examination.
Institute Duties
1. Preparation of annual report an
FIC Sports & Games (January 2021 - October 2023)
| Infrastructure built in IIITDM Kurnool | Achievements by students. |
| Completed work: Institute fitness centre – Full scale gymnasium | Participation in 4th Inter IIIT sports event (Gusto 2020) held in IIITDM Jabalpur; IIITDM Kurnool Medal tally: 17 Medals. |
Completed work: Institute indoor stadium – Badminton and table tennis stadium; Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (SVP) Indoor Stadium.
Establishment of Major Dhyan Chand Closed Sports Arena for volleyball, throwball basketball, multi-purpose court, tennis court. | Organizing and participation in 5th Inter IIIT sports event held in IIITDM Kancheepuram and co-hosted by IIITDM Kurnool (2023); IIITDM Kurnool Medal Tally: 74 Medals; Overall championship in all IIITs: IIITDM Kurnool III Place |
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| Other contributions |
1. Azadi ki Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) events conducted for students, faculty, and staff
2. Fit India complete module development for IIITDM Kurnool
3. All sports activities timeline chart developed for IIITDM Kurnool |
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Presently: Deputy FIC Placements (October 2023 - Till Date)
Contact:
1. Email: chandrasekhar@iiitk.ac.in; Office: +91-851828210
Accolades:
1. Runners up in TCS EngiNX (Engineering Design Innovation Contest), 2014 (Participated colleges: 1885)
2. Anna University (Main campus, CEG): Badminton Captain, University Team (2013-2015)
3. Sports representative: Badminton (University, VTU South Zone Representation 2012)