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Publication

Publication of Dr.Vishwanath K C

International Journal:

  • Dr. Vishwanath K C, Dr. Prem chand, Dr. Chandrashekar A “Effect of cryogenic treatment on coated and uncoated carbide inserts during turning and facing of alloy steel using Taguchi method” Scientific Reports, (2026) 16:9962, | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-40235-w, Rating – Q1 Journal
  • Dr. Vishwanath K C, Dr. Nagabushana N “Tensile and compression behaviour of silicon carbide particles reinforced Al7075 alloy composites” Academic Journal of Manufacturing Engineering, vol.24, ISSUE 1/2026, Rating – Q4 Journal
  • Dr. Vishwanath K C, “Mechanical and fractography behavior of nano and micro boron carbide particles reinforced Al2014 alloy composites for aerospace applications” Research on Engineering Structures & Materials, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17515/resm2025-601me1229rs Accepted: 05 May 2025
  • Dr. Vishwanath K C, “High Temperature Wear Performance of Micron and Nano Coatings by Thermal Spray Technique-A Critical Review” Journal of Mines, Metals and Fuels,Vol 73 (3) | March 2025, pp 663-679;DOI: 10.18311/jmmf/2025/47408
  • Dr. Vishwanath K C, Dr. N. Sreenivasalu Reddy, “Investigations on hardness and tensile behavior of micron boron carbide particles reinforced Al5052 alloy composites” Brazilian Journal of Development, v.11, n.2, p. 01-23, 07th Feb 2025, ISSN: 2525-8761, DOI:10.34117/bjdv11n2-055
  • Dr. Vishwanath K C, Dr. N. Sreenivasalu Reddy, “Synthesis, hardness and tensile behavior of boron carbide reinforced Al6082 alloy composites for automotive applications” Brazilian Journal of Development,v.11, n.1, p. 01-19, 27th Dec 2024, ISSN: 2525-8761, DOI:10.34117/bjdv11n1-035
  • Dr. Vishwanath K C, “Microstructural and Tensile Characterisation of Si3 N4 Reinforced Al2219 Alloy Composites” Journal of Mines, Metals and Fuels, Vol 72(12): Dec 2024. DOI: 10.18311/jmmf/2024/45286
  • Dr. Vishwanath K C, Kanchiraya S, Dr. N Sreenivasalu Reddy, “A Comprehensive Review On Performance Enhancement Analysis of Solar Flat Plate Collector”, IJRAR – International Journal of Research andAnalytical Reviews (IJRAR), E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138, Volume.9, Issue 4, Page No pp.759-763, October 2022, Available at :http://www.ijrar.org/IJRAR22D1224.pdf
  • Dr.Vishwanath K C, Dr. N. Sreenivasalu Reddy “Design and fabrication of automated 360o rotating machine with sound wave based fire extinguisher”, IJRAR – International Journalof Research and AnalyticalReviews (IJRAR), E-ISSN 2348-1269, P- ISSN 2349-5138, Volume.9, Issue 3, Page No pp.67-73, August 2022, Available at http://www.ijrar.org/IJRAR1CSP013.pdf
  • Dr.Vishwanath K.C ,Dr.Sreenivasalu Reddy, Dr. Karthikeyan M “Enhancing the thermal efficiency of parabolic trough collector using rotary receiver tube” Sustainable Energy Technologies and assessments (Elsevier), ISSN 2213-1388. Rating – Q1, H-index: 39. Sep 2022
  • Dr.Vishwanath K C, Dr.Sreenivasalu Reddy “ A comprehensive review on performance enhancement analysis of soar flat plate collector” International Journal of Researchand Analytical Reviews (IJRAR),UGC Journal, October 2022,Volume 9,Issue 4, ISSN 2348-1269, pp. 759-763.
  • Dr.Vishwanath K C, “Design and fabrication of automated 3600 rotating machine with sound wave based fire extinguisher” International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), UGC Journal, August 2022, Volume 9, Issue 3, ISSN2348-1269, pp. 67-73.
  • Dr.Vishwanath K.C, Dr.Sreenivasalu Reddy, Dr.Abdul Razak. Kaladgi “Transient Heat Transfer Analysis Of Dimpled Rod” IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Scopus indexed Journal), 1065 (2021) 012034, doi: 10.1088/1757- 899X/1065/1/012034, Published online: 16th Feb 2021.
  • Dr.Vishwanath K.C, Dr.Sreenivasalu Reddy, Dr. Chandrashekar A “Characterization of Ballistic and Wear Resistance of Friction Stir Welded AA6061 Aluminium Alloy” AIP Conference Proceedings(Scopus Indexed),2274,030050(2020),https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0022418,Publishedonline:05Oct2020.
  • Dr.Vishwanath K.C, Dr.Sreenivasalu Reddy, Dr. Satheesha V “Analysis of tube-in- tube copper helical heat exchanger to improve heat transfer “Materials Today Procedings Elsevier”, Scopus indexed Journal,2214-7853, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.11.043, Published 3rd Nov 2020.
  • Dr.Vishwanath K.C, Dr.Abdul Razak Kaladgi “Preparation and physico chemical properties evaluation of epoxidized neem oilbased bio-lubricant” (https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14484846.2021.1920141-LINK)Received 25 Feb 2020, Accepted 19 Apr 2021, Published online: 25 Apr 2021.
  • Dr. Vishwanath K C, Dr. Pruthviraj R.D, “Corrosion Inhibitive Effects of Coconut Water for Al 7075 Alloy in Acidi Medium” https://bpasjournals.com/chemistry/chapter- details.php?chap_id=2796&issue_type=204&volume=139&journal=4, UGC Journals.
  • Dr.Vishwanath K.C, Dr.Abdul Razak Kaladgi “Performance analysis of aero foil blades at different pitch angles and wind speeds. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214785321037950?dgcid=co author Materials Today Proceedings.
  • Dr.VishwanathK.C, Dr.Sreenivasalu Reddy, Dr.Satheesha V“studyon heat transfer and pressure drop in Tube-in-Tube helical heat exchanger” http://jase.tku.edu.tw/articles/jase-202108-24-4-0019
  • Dr. Vishwanath K.C, Dr.Abdul Razak. Kaladgi “Effect of CuO-H2O and ZnO-H2O nano fluids on the performance of solar flat plate collector” International Journal of Advanced Thermo fluid Research, Vol5, No1,2019, ISSN 2455-1368 (online), published 21st Dec 2019.
  • Dr. Vishwanath K.C, Dr. Pruthvi Raj R.D, Ramesha S “Inhibition of Al 7075 corrosion in Arabian Sea water using Cetirizine drug as a corrosion inhibitor” Journal of Marine Science Research & Development an open access journal, Scopus indexed Journal, ISSN: 2155-9910, Volume 10, Issue 1, 1000275, Published 29th May 2020.
  • Dr. Vishwanath K.C “Investigation of Effect of Mechanical Properties of Different Shaped Notched Around The Specimen under Friction Stir Hole Expansion” to International Journal Of Engineering Sciences & Research Technology (IJESRT), ISSN: 2277-9655,ImpactFactor:5.164,CODEN:IJESS7,Vol.7Iss.8,August-2018, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.1345627.
  • Dr. Vishwanath K.C “Investigation of Effect of Friction Stir Drilling Parameters on Elasto plastic Behaviour of Al Alloy” to International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development (IJMPERD_Scopus Indexed Jounal id: EC3377CF136468C2), Rating – Q3, H-Index – 16, Impact Factor (JCC)-2017:6.8765,ISSN(P):2249-6890;ISSN(E):2249-8001Vol.8,Issue 1,Feb2018,1059-1064©TJPRCPvt.Ltd.
  • Dr. Vishwanath K.C “Investigation of Effect of Grain Size on The Mechanical Properties of Al Alloy By Using Friction Stir Hole Expansion” to International JournalOf Engineering Sciences & Research Technology (IJESRT), ISSN: 2277-9655, Impact Factor:5.164,CODEN:IJESS7,Vol.7Issn.3,March-2018,DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.1189018.
  • Dr. Vishwanath K.C “Corrosion Studies of Al7075/Silicon Carbide Composites in Acid Chloride Medium” to International Journal of Advanced Scientific and Technical Research, (special issue-issue 5 volume 5), ISSN 2249-9954, 2015.
  • Dr. Vishwanath KC, “Microstructural and Tensile Characterisation of Si3N4 Reinforced Al2219 Alloy Composites” Journal of Mines, Metals & Fuels, 2024, Vol 72, Issue 12,p1361
  • Dr. Vishwanath K C, “High Temperature Wear Performance of Micron and Nano Coatings by Thermal Spray Technique-A Critical Review” Journal of Mines, Metals &Fuels, 2025, Vol 73, Issue 3, p663
  • Dr.Vishwanath KC,“Investigations on hardness and tensile behavior of micron boron carbide particles reinforced Al5052 alloy composites” Brazilian Journal of Development, https://doi.org/10.34117/bjdv11n2-055

International Conference:

  • Dr.Vishwanath K C, N. Sreenivasalu Reddy, Chandrashekar A, Abdul Razak “Evaluation of Mechanical Properties and Characteristic of bamboo fibers reinforced with polymer matrix composite” International Conclave on Engineering Sciences and Technology, P A College of Engineering, Mangaloreon 23rd& 24th April 2024.
  • Dr.Vishwanath K.C, Dr. Sreenivasalu Reddy, Dr. Chandrashekar A, Dr.Abdul Razak. Kaladgi“Review ofvariouscooling systemsusing PCMand Heat pipe for thermal management of Liion batteries” International Virtual Conference on Recent Trends inEnergyMaterials (INCRTEM2020), conductedon9to 11thSep 2020.
  • Dr.Vishwanath K.C “Heat Transfer Analysis of Spiral Heat Exchanger Cooled using Nanofluids” InternationalConference onTrends inMechanicalEngineering Sciences (ICTMES2020), 6th &7th Aug 2020, Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan 573201, Karnataka.
  • Dr.Vishwanath K.C, Dr. N Sreenivasalu Reddy, “Experimental Investigation of Forced Convection Heat Transfer from Vertical Grooved Plates” International Conference on Trends in Mechanical Engineering Sciences (ICTMES2020), 6th &7th Aug 2020, Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan-573201, Karnataka.
  • Dr. Vishwanath K.C “Influence of Graphene Particles on the Structure andTensile Properties of Aluminium Surface Composites Fabricated by Friction Stir Processing” to International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Nano materials for Sustainable Development (ACEND-2018), Christ (Deemed to be University), Kengeri Campus, Bangalore, Sept. 19th – 21st, 2018.
  • Vishwanath K.C “Influence of Graphene Particles on the Structure and Tensile Properties of Aluminium Surface Composites Fabricated by Friction Stir Processing” to International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Nanomaterials for Sustainable Development (ACEND-2018), Christ (Deemed to be University), Kengeri Campus, Bangalore, Sept. 19th -21st, 2018.
  • Dr. Vishwanath K.C, “Investigation ofEffect OfFriction Stir Drilling Parameters on Elasto Plastic Behaviour of Al Alloy” to International Conference onEmerging ResearchTrends in MechanicalEngineering, ICERTMCE 2017 will be held in Reva University, Bangalore, in the month of 6th& 7th July 2017.
  • Vishwanath K.C “Design and Analysis of Simulator Handling System for Star Tracker During Space Craft Level Integrated Mode Testing”, International Multi Conference on Innovations in Engineering and Technology IMCIET- 2014,VVIT, Bangalore, August 21st – 23rd , 2014.

National Conference:

  • Dr.VishwanathKC “Effect of CUO-water nano fluids on the performance of solar flat plate collector” National Conference on Recent trends in thermal sciences and alternate energy resources (RTTSAER 2020), 1st July 2020, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore-13.
  • Dr.Vishwanath K.C, Dr.N.Sreenivasalu Reddy “Investigation of effect of elasto plastic behaviour of Al alloy using friction stirs drilling parameters”National Conference on 3D Printing & Additive manufacturing Technology (3DPAMT-2022), 23rd&24th May 2022, Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan-573201, Karnataka.
  • Vishwanath K.C, “Elasto-Plastic Stress-Strain Behavior of Notched Specimen under Monotonic Loading”, National Conference on Mechanical Engineering NCME-RRIT 2014, Bangalore,May 16th to 17th,2014.
  • Vishwanath K.C,“Characterization of Mechanical and Rheological behavior of Epoxy-Satin-Glass fiber Polymer Composite by Experimental Techniques” National Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering – AIM 2014, Department of Mechanical Engineering, T John College of Engineering, Bengaluru, April 25th ,2014.
  • Vishwanath K.C,“ Automated Material Handling Vehicle Using Line Follower” (Without Microcontroler), in NATCON15, GEC, Bangalore, May 21st, 2015

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  • Vishwanath K.C, “Emission Control Using Different Groove Pattern” (Trial and Error Method to get Design Specification), in NATCON15 GEC, Bangalore, May 21st, 2015

PATENT OBTAINED FILED AND GRANTED

  • Dr. Vishwanath K C, Patent filed, published, titled “Autonomous Medication Delivery and Patient Care Robot for Hospitals” and application No: 202341071206 A on 1st December 2023
  • Dr. Vishwanath K C, Patent filed, published and granted, titled “Four strokepetrol engine piston” and application No: 333726-001 on 29th Oct 2020.
  • Dr. Vishwanath K C, Patent filed, published and granted, titled “Sub- Assembly for Flat Plate Solar Collector “and Application No: 326181001 on 20th Feb 2020.
  • Dr. Vishwanath K C, Patent filed, published and awaiting for examination, titled “A Smart Digitalized Knob For A Gas Stove Along With A Device to Check Efficacy and Safety Factors ” and application No: 202041003663 on 28th Jan 2020.
  • Dr. Vishwanath K C, Patent filed, published and granted titled “Solar water heater with twisted elliptical sectioned absorber tubes” and application No: 202041050521 on 4th Dec 2020.
  • Dr. Vishwanath K C, Patent filed, published and awaiting for examination, titled “Bench Vice” and application No:335446-001 on 23rd Nov 2020
  • Dr. Vishwanath K C, Patent filed, published and granted titled “Parabolic Trough Solar Energy Collector with Rotary absorber Tube” and Application No: 201941040999 on 10th Oct 2019.
  • Dr. Vishwanath K C, Patent filed, published and awaiting for examination, titled “A Smart Digitalized Knob for a Gas Stove Along With a Device to Check Efficacy and Safety Factors ” and application No: 202041003663on 28th Jan2020

BOOKS/ CHAPTERS PUBLISHED

  • Dr.Vishwanath K C, titled “Surveying on UBI-Based Smart Fish Farming Aquaculture Monitoring System” Published by Futuristic Trends in IOT. IIP Series.
  • Dr. Vishwanath K C, Chief Editor for the text book titled “Recent Advancement in Engineering and Technology” (RAET-2020), published by ANVI BOOKS & PUBLISHERS, New Delhi-110002 on Aug-Sept 2020.
  • Dr. Vishwanath K C, titled “Hybrid Composite Materials for Building Construction” published by Lambord Academic Publication, ISBN 978-620-3- 87006-0

GRANTS RECEIVED

  • Dr. Vishwanath K.C, received FDP (3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Technology) grant for the year 2023-2024 from National Centre for Additive Manufacturing (NACM), Government of Telangana, Andra Pradesh. Sanctioned Amount: 2,50,000/-
  • Dr.Vishwanath K.C, received 48th Series Student Project Grant for the year 2024-25 from Karnataka State Council for Science & Technology (KSCST) Sanctioned Amount: Rupees 5000/- (Title: Development of snake robot for search and rescue operations).
  • Dr. Vishwanath K.C, received grant for the year 2021-22 from Visveswaraya Technological University (VTU), Sanctioned Amount: Rupees 5000/- (Title: Design and fabrication of automated 360-degree machine with sound wave-based fire extinguisher).
  • Dr.Vishwanath K.C, received grant for the year 2019-20 from Visveswaraya Technological University (VTU), Sanctioned Amount: Rupees 5000/- (Title: Design and fabrication of V Cut swirl burner).
  • Dr.Vishwanath K.C, received 42nd Series Student Project Grant for the year 2018-19fromKarnatakaStateCouncilforScience&Technology(KSCST)
    Sanctioned Amount: Rupees 8000/- (Title: Design and fabrication of Gobar gas- based refrigerator system).
  • Dr.Vishwanath K.C, received 42nd Series Student Project Grant for the year 2018-19 from Karnataka State Council for Science & Technology (KSCST) Sanctioned Amount: Rupees 10000/- (Title: Experimental study of heat transfer on a rotating receiver tube of parabolic trough collector).
  • Dr.Vishwanath K.C, received grant of 75,000 from IEI, INDIA on research title “Experimental investigation of Erasto-Plastic behavior of different shapednotched specimen under cyclic loading”.

RESEARCH SCHOLAR DETAILS:

  • Name of the Research Scholar Mr.Chetan K Research Topic “Potential of FSP in enhancing the mechanical Tribological and Corrosion Properties of rare earth free Mg Alloy-A Study”
  • Name of the Research Scholar Mr.Rakshith M Research Topic “Study of Mechanical Properties and Characteristics of bamboo fibers reinforced with polymer matrix composites”
  • Name of the Research Scholar Mr.Hemanth Kumar C B, Research Topic “Experimental Investigation on hybrid metal matrix nano composite for automobile application”
  • Name of the Research Scholar Mr.Jagadeesha D.N, Research Topic “Multi objective optimization of friction stirs welding process parameters for joining of dissimilar alloys using hybrid approach for naval applications”
  • Name of the Research Scholar Mr.Mallikarjunappa D.N, Research Topic “Investigating tribological and corrosion behaviour of Di-Boron particle reinforced aluminium metal matrix composites”