Name Dr.G.PERUMAL
Designation Professor & Head
Department Mechanical Engineering
Qualification M.E., Ph.D
Specialization Production Engineering
Expertise Field Plasma spray coatings, Composite materials, Tribology, Electrochemical corrosion studies, Machining, Heat treatment, Materials characterizations Optimization
Academic Experience 31 years
Paper presented in National & Internal National Conference
  1. Participated and presented a research paper entitled “Microstructure Development during Extrusion using control theory “in the National conference on Modeling and simulation in Manufacturing Sponsored by UGC and organized by Dept. of Manufacturing Engineering, Annamalai University from 15th to 16th March 2003.
  2. Participated and presented a research paper entitled “Design of Hot Extrusion die profile for Designed Microstructure using control theory principles” in the 7th Annual Convention and National Seminar jointly organized by Sri Manakula vinayagar Engineering college and ISTE during 26-27th of November 2004.
  3. Participated and presented a research paper entitled “Theoretical and Finite element Analysis of Temperature Distribution in Grinding Process” in the National conference on “New Trends in Mechanical Sciences “organized by Dr. Navalar Nedunchezhian College of Engineering, Tholudur-2011.
  4. Participated and presented a research paper entitled “Wear Studies on plasma sprayed composite coating on Ti alloy for biomedical applications- A Comparative Study” organized by VIT University, Vellore-2013.
  5. Participated and presented a research paper entitled “Improvement in Tribological Behavior of Aluminum 356 Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites in the “International conference on “Recent Advancement in Mechanical Engineering and Technology”. organized by Arupadai veedu Institute of Technology, Kanchipuram from April 23rd and 24th 2015.
  6. Participated and presented a research paper entitled “An experimental investigation to study the cooling and lubing effects of cutting fluid on hole characteristics of deep hole drilling” In the “international conference on “Veracity Research in Scientific Computing and Engineering Trends”. organized by V.R.S. College of Engineering and Technology, on 10th June 2022.
  7. Participated and presented a research paper entitled “Sliding wear resistance of ceramic particulate and solid lubricant reinforced aluminium hybrid metal matrix composites” in the international conference on “Veracity Research in Scientific Computing and Engineering Trends”. organized by V.R.S. College of Engineering and Technology, Arasur on 10th June 2022.
  8. Participated and presented a research paper entitled “Synthesis and Characterization of Zn Doped Manganese Dioxide Nano Particles for Magnetic and Super Capacitor Applications” in the TNSCST Sponsored International Conference on “Recent Trends in Solar Cells”. Organized by Cardamom Planters’ Association College, Bodinayakanur, Theni District on January 11th & 13th, 2023.
  9. Participated and presented a research paper entitled “Optimization of Heat Treatment Process Parameters to Enhance the Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy” in the TNSCST Sponsored International Conference on “Recent Trends in Solar Cells”. organized by Cardamom Planters’ Association College, Bodinayakanur, Theni District on January 11th & 13th, 2023
Participation in Workshops 10
Participation in Seminars 05
Participation in FDP 04
International Journal Publications
  1. Investigating on Silver Nano particle Enhanced Pyramid solar still integrated with Solar Bond using Surface Response Methodology and Metaheuristic Algorithms, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, Accepted
  2. Friction and Wear Characteristics of Glass/Sisal Fibre Reinforced Polymer Matrix Hybrid Nanocomposites with and without SiC Nano-fillers, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology-Asia, Accepted.
  3. Optimizing the Control Settings in Wire Electrical Discharge Machining of Magnesium Nanocomposite Prepared by Powder Metallurgy, The International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM), Under Revision.
  4. Effect of Areca Nut Filler addition on Performance Characteristics of Chrysopogon Zizanioides Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Polymer Composites, Ain Shams Engineering Journal, Under Review.
  5. Statistical Approach of Al2O3-13%TiO2/8YSZ Plasma Spray Coatings on Ti-6Al-4V alloy: Investigation, Modeling and Optimization, Journal of Friction and Wear, Under Review.
  6. Abrasive Water Jet Machining Characteristics of Nylon 6 Polymer Matrix Reinforced with Seashell Biofillers: Experimental Investigation and Optimization, The International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM), Under Review.
  7. Investigating the Corrosion Activity of Boron Carbide and Mica Particle Hybrid Composites with an Aluminum Matrix Prepared by Stir Casting, Results in Engineering, 2025 (Impact Factor 6)
  8. M. Ramamurthy, P. Vasanthkumar, G. Perumal and N. Senthilkumar*, Formulation and Features of Chitosan and Natural Fiber Blended Bio-composite towards Environmental Sustainability, Journal of Environmental Nano Technology, 2025 (scopus indexed ).
  9. G. Perumal, N. Senthilkumar, Nithesh Naik, B. Deepanraj, “Comparative assessment of the mechanical, tribological, and corrosion properties of Al/SiC/Al2O3 and Al/SiC/TiO2 hybrid composites” Discover Applied Sciences, (2025) 7:237 (Impact Factor 2.8)
  10. G. Perumal, B. Deepanraj, N. Senthilkumar*, K. Velavan, M. Shameer Basha, Mechanical Characterization and Enhancing Wear Properties of Glass/Sisal/nAl2O3 Strengthened Polymer Matrix Nanocomposites Using Hybrid Optimization Approach” Results in Engineering, 2025 (Impact Factor 6)
  11. G. Perumal, N. Senthilkumar · D. Satheshkumar · S. Anandhakumar, Comparative analysis of solution treatment with short and long-term aging on mechanical, tribological, and corrosion potential of Ti-6Al-4V alloy, Multiscale and Multidisciplinary Modeling, Experiments and Design,2025 (Impact Factor 1.9)
  12. N. Senthilkumar , G. Perumal * , K. Palanikumar , B. Deepanraj, M. Shameer Basha, “Wear and mechanical characteristics of coated Ti-6Al-4 V alloy with an alumina-13 wt.% titania-40 wt.% yitrium stabilized zirconia ceramic composite via plasma spraying technique”, Results in Engineering,2025 (Impact Factor 6)
  13. C.K. Dhinakarraj, G. Perumal*, P. Chandra Mohan, V. Srinivasan, A. Rajaraman, “Drilling Response Optimization of Hybrid Bamboo-Sisal-E-Glass Fiber Composites Reinforced with Al2O3 Nanofillers”, Journal of Environmental Nano Technology, 2024 (scopus indexed)
  14. S. Sundareswaran, K. Velavan, Senthil and G. Perumal*, “Wear Performance of Hybrid Ceramic Strengthened Nano-Aluminium Composites for Potential Application in Brake Discs” Journal of Environmental Nano Technology, 2024 (scopus indexed)
  15. G. Perumal, N. Senthilkumar, Pon Azhagiri, P. Vasanth Kumar “Exploring Mechanical, Wear and Corrosion Characteristics of Al-Si-Mg Nanocomposites Reinforced with Nano silicon di oxide and Tungsten Carbide” Applied nanoscience, 2024.(Impact Factor 4.11)
  16. G. Perumal, P.Vasanth Kumar, C. K. Dhinakarraj · D. Srinivasan · S. Kavitha, Microstructure and mechanical characterization of weldments of titanium alloy plates joined using different welding techniques, Interactions,2024 (Impact factor 2.05)
  17. N. Senthil Kumar, G. Perumal, D. Satheshkumar and S. Anandhakumar, Nanocomposites of Glass/Sisal Fibre Strengthened Hybrid Polymer Matrix and the Effect of SiC Nanofillers on its Mechanical Features, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology-Asia, August 2024 (Impact factor 0.84)
  18. S. Thirumalvalavan, G. Perumal, N. Senthil Kumar, S. Selvarasu, Enhancing the Tribological Characteristics of Titanium Grade-5 Alloy through HVOF Thermal-Sprayed WC-Co Nano Coatings by TOPSIS and Golden Jack Optimization Algorithm, Recent Patents on Nanotechnology, August 2024.(Impact factor 2.05)
  19. C.K. Dhinakarraj, G. Perumal, N. Senthilkumar, B. Deepanraj, Exploring the Morphologies and Corrosion Performances of AZ31 Alloy Composites Reinforced with Silicon Nitride, Results in Surfaces and Interfaces,2024 (Impact Factor 3.51)
  20. D. Srinivasan, N. Senthilkumar, M. Ganesh, G. Perumal, “Characterization Studies on Nano Aluminium Composite Reinforced with Montmorillonite Nanoclay and Titanium Carbide” , Multiscale and Multidisciplinary Modeling, Experiments and Design, 2024, (Impact Factor 2.2)
  21. Perumal, G, Senthilkumar, N, Siva guru, S and Anandhakumar, S “Optimization of Duplex Heat Treatment Settings with the MOORA-PCA Technique to Customize the Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy” Tribology international, 2024,Impact Factor 6.2.
  22. Perumal, G, Senthilkumar, N, Subramanian, Ramasamy. R and Satheshkumar. D “Tailoring the Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy through Duplex Heat Treatment” Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 2023, Impact Factor 2.3.
  23. Perumal, G, Senthilkumar, N “Effect of Plasma Spraying parameters on Scratching and Wear Behavior of Al2O3-40wt%8YSZ Coating on Biomedical grade Ti-6Al-4V Alloy” Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society, 58(2023), Impact Factor 1.8.
  24. S. Thirumalvalavan, N. Senthilkumar, G. Perumal & M. R. Anantha Padmanaban “Ameliorating the Wear Defiance of HVOF Thermal Spray Silicon Carbide Coated Ti‑6Al‑4V Alloy Using PCA‑GRA Technique”, silicon ,14(2022), Impact Factor 2.8
  25. Anbunathan, P, Perumal, G, Senthilkumar, N “Characterization and Wear studies on Non-Asbestos Organic Fiber Reinforced Low Metallic Friction Composites” International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development.,9 (2019), Impact Factor 3.251
  26. Mariyappan, M, Sarangapani, P, Perumal. G “Improvement in Tribological Behavior of Aluminum 356 Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites” Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences.,9(2015),Impact Factor 3.04
  27. Perumal, G, Geetha, M, Asokamani, R, Alagumurthi, N “Wear studies on plasma-sprayed Al2O3 and 8mole% of Yttrium-stabilized ZrO2 composite coating on biomedical Ti-6Al-4V alloy for orthopedic joint application” International Journal of Nano Medicine.,10(2015), Impact Factor 6.4.
  28. Perumal, G, Geetha, M, Asokamani, Alagumurthi, N “Wear Studies on plasma sprayed Al2O3-40wt%8YSZ composite ceramic coating on Ti-6Al-4V alloy used for biomedical applications” Wear., 311(2014). Impact Factor 5.3
  29. Perumal, G, Geetha, M, Asokamani, R, Alagumurthi, N “A Comparative Study on the Wear Behavior of Al2O3 and SiC Coated Ti-6Al-4V Alloy Developed Using Plasma Spraying Technique”, Transaction of Indian Institute of Metals, 66 (2013). (Impact Factor 1.71)
  30. Perumal, G, Alagumurthi, N “Optimization of plasma parameters for Al2O3–40wt%8YSZ composite ceramic coating using Response Surface Methodology” International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, 2 (2013).
Projects so far guided PG- 4 Batches UG – 25 Batches
Fund Programme Organized (Seminar, FDP, Conference, Etc.,)
  • Grant of Rs.0.3 lakhs was received from Indian council of Medical Research (ICMR) for organising seminar on “Recent Advances in Orthopedic Implants with Nano Technology” on 23rd February 2016.
  • Grant of Rs.0.4 lakhs was received from Indian council of Medical Research (ICMR) for organising seminar on “Challenges in the Research on Orthopedic Implant Materials” on
21st March 2017
  • Grant of Rs.6.13 lakhs was received from All India council for Technical Education (AICTE) for organising Faculty Development Programme on “Challenges and Opportunities in Biomaterials Research” on 10th May 2019.
  • Faculty advisor for final year student projects to participate in Naan Muthalvan Niral Thiruvizha during the academic year 2023-2024 and received the grant of Rs 10,000 towards their project.
  • Grant of Rs.0.15 lakhs was received from TNSCST-Popularization of science activities 2023-24 for organizing one day seminar on “Potential impacts of internet of things, artificial intelligence and machine learning on workplace” on 6th September 2024.
Book Published Nil
Invited guest lectures :
  1. Presented Guest lecture on “Wear response of alumina-zirconia coatings for bio-medical applications” at Dhanalakshmi college of Engineering, Tambaram on 23rd July 2013.
  2. Presented Guest lecture on “Strength of Materials” by Anna University Sponsored FDP Programme at I F E T College of Engineering on 21st June 2014.
  3. Presented Guest lecture on “Engineering Mechanics” by Anna University Sponsored FDP Programme at I F E T College of Engineering on 18th December 2014.
  4. Presented Guest lecture on “Finite Element Analysis” by Anna University Sponsored FDP Programme at Anna University, Panrutti Campus, on 12th December 2014.
  5. Presented Guest lecture on “Advanced welding Technology” at Government industrial training institute, Ulundurpet, on 12th December 2023.
  6. Acted as a resource person in the one week online FDP to present in the title on “Assessment of the corrosion properties of marine materials through electrochemical impedance spectroscopy” at AMET university, Chennai on 24th April, 2025.
Computer skills Micro soft word & Excel Auto CAD Pro-E ANSYS Photoshop Origin Software ImageJ JCPDS for XRD Analysis MATLAB Design Expert for optimization
others
  1. REVIEWER IN INTERNATONAL JOURNALS
  • Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology
  • Ceramic international
  • Tribology International
  • Current Applied Materials
  • Hindawi
  1. Anna University recognized supervisor (Recognition No. 2620066)
  2. Total Funding Received: 7.08 Lakhs. Conducted 5 numbers of funded Seminars / FDP.
  3. DC Member for Anna University Research Scholars
Email perumal_harish@yahoo.com