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Key Notes

Journal(s): 35
Book Chapter(s): 12
PhD: Current - 11 Awarded - 2

47

PUBLICATIONS

13

DOCTORAL STUDENTS

9

PROJECTS

4

PATENTS

Research Areas

Advanced Polymer Composites

Material Process Modeling, Simulation and Optimization

Polymer 3D Printing

Space and Rocketry Composites

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Degree	Institute	Year
Doctor of Philosophy	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	2011
Master of Technology	Anna University	2005
Bachelor of Technology	Bharathiar University	2003

COURSES HANDLED

Course	L-T-P	Credit	Degree Level
Advanced Transport Phenomena(CH16001)	3-0-0	3	UG, PG
Polymer Technology(CH317)	3-0-0	3	UG, PG
Thermoset Polymer Composites(CH16046)	3-0-0	3	UG, PG
Heat Transfer(CH252)	3-0-0	3	UG
Process Equipment Design(CH303)	3-0-0	3	UG
Advanced Transport Phenomena(CH5101)	3-0-0	3	UG, PG

RESEARCH IDs

PUBLICATIONS

Journal(s)

Effect of print orientations, layer thicknesses, and weathering on the mechanical properties, failure mechanism, and service life of 3D-printed photocured resin parts, By Tarun Vakiti, Srinath Suranani, Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, Wiley, Polymer Engineering and Science, vol.65, pp.797-815, 2025

Rheological behaviour and printability optimization of geopolymer ink for direct ink writing, By Shabnam Siddiqui, Yalachigere Kempaiah Suneetha, Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, Srinath Suranani, Elsevier, Applied Clay Science, vol.271, pp.107791, 2025

Exploring the ionic conductivity of A2Ti2O7 (A= Y and Gd) pyrochlore: Experimental and DFT approach, By A Ajayraj, Upare Vishal Baburao, J Amala, Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, Srinath Suranani, Anjana P Anantharaman, Pergamon, Solid State Communications, vol.397, pp.115795, 2025

Combinatorial approach to predict synergistic ablation behavior of carbon fiber phenolic composites under aerodynamic loading, By Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, Pakala Shyamprasad, Yashwanth Padarthi, Ahmed Ovais Siddiqui, Arvind Dasari, Manoj Gupta, SAGE Publications, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, vol.0, pp.18, 2024

Intricacies of high temperature thermal characterization of Silicaf/Silica composites, By AO Siddiqui, P Sudher, P Pandit, Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, Elsevier, Journal of the European Ceramic Society, vol.44, pp.7246-7253, 2024

Simultaneous port number and location optimization of mold gates-vents using in-house coded stochastic multi-objective optimization algorithm, By Anita Zade, Subhank Kumar, Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, Wiley, Polymer Composites, vol.45, pp.10314-10332, 2024

Effect of process and material parameters on the permeabilities of reinforcement mats: Experimentations and machine learning techniques, By Anita Zade, Swati Neogi, Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, The Korean Fiber Society, Fibers and Polymers, vol.25, pp.2285-2302, 2024

Evaluation of Peel Ply Effectiveness in Controlling Mould Release Agent Contamination of Epoxy / Carbon Fibre Composite Laminate Surfaces , By Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, Anita Zade, B Sridhar Babu, Polish Academy of Sciences, Archives of Metallurgy and Materials, vol., pp.1593-600 , 2024

Process Optimization Using Cuckoo Search Algorithm for the Manufacturing of Resin Transfer Moulded Composite Parts. , By Anita Zade, Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, B Sridhar Babu , Polish Academy of Sciences, Archives of Metallurgy and Materials , vol., pp.1611-1620, 2024

A Systematic Approach for Identification of SOPTD Processes using a Relay Feedback with a Fractional Order Integrator, By Gaikwad, R. B., Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, Ranganayakulu, R. & Babu, G. U. B. , IEEE Hungary Section., Acta Polytechnica Hungarica, vol.20, pp.243–263 , 2023

Emerging trends in the development and application of 3D printed nanocomposite polymers for sustainable environmental solutions, By Shabnam Siddiqui, Srinath Surananai, Krishnamurthy Sainath, Mohammed Zubair Khan, Yalachigere Kempaiah Suneetha Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, , Elsevier, European Polymer Journal, vol.196, pp.112298, 2023

Development of non-dominated sorting differential evolution algorithm for cure cycle optimization of industrial composite parts, By Anita Zade,Swati Neogi, Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy , Sage, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, vol., pp., 2023

Kinetics of Heavy Metal Ions Removal from Aqueous Solutions using Synthesised Composite Hybrid Cation Exchanger., By Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy Yashwanth Padarthi, Taylor & Francis , Indian Chemical Engineer, vol.66, pp.29–47, 2023

Emerging Trends in the Development and Application of 3D Printed Nanocomposite Polymers for Sustainable Environmental Solutions. , By Shabnam Siddiqui, Srinath Surananai, Krishnamurthy Sainath, Mohammed Zubair Khan, Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, Elsevier , European Polymer Journal, vol.196 , pp.112298 , 2023

Kinetics development for controlled mono-methyl amine-ethoxylation reaction using laboratory scale autoclave experiments and process plant reactor data simulations, By Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, Zade, A. & Neogi, S, Springer, Chemical Papers, vol.77, pp.1887-1906 , 2023

Insights into anhydride-cured epoxy resin system using dynamic chemo-rheological modeling, By Santoshi Mohanta, Sangeeta Sankhla, Karthika K Namboothiri, Swati Neogi, Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, Springer, Polymer Bulletin, vol.80, pp.13299-13317, 2023

Mechanical, Thermal, and Ablative Properties of Silica, Zirconia, and Titania Modified Carbon-Phenol Ablative Composites., By Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, Rajasekar, Anita Zade, Wiley, Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, vol.1, pp.7808587, 2022

Design of effective injection strategy and operable cure window for an aircraft wing flap composite part using neat resin characterization and multi-physics process simulation, By Zade, A., Neogi, S. & Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, Wiley, Polymer Composites , vol.43, pp.3426–3445 , 2022

Altered rheokinetic and mechanical behavior of anhydride cured epoxy resin due to addition of cellulose nano-crystals., By Sankhla, Sangeeta, Santoshi Mohanta, Karthika K. Namboothiri, Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, and Swati Neogi, Elsevier, Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications, vol.1, pp.100124 , 2021

Finite element modelling of non-isothermal curing kinetics for resin transfer moulding process., By Zade, Anita, Pakala Shyamprasad, and Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, Elsevier, Materials Today: Proceedings , vol.47, , pp. 5281-5288, 2021

Time-temperature-cure process window of epoxy-vinyl ester resin for applications in liquid composite moulding processes. , By Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, Anita Zade, and Kaushik Kumar, Elsevier, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol.39, , pp.1407-1411, 2021

Energy saving in batch distillation for separation of ternary zeotropic mixture integrated with vapor recompression scheme: dynamics and control., By Radhika, Gandu, Akash Kumar Burolia, Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, Seshagiri Rao Ambati, Dipesh S. Patle, and Uday Bhaskar Babu Gara. , De Gruyter, Chemical Product and Process Modeling, vol.16, pp.101-115 , 2020

Insight into the kinetically and thermodynamically controlled biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles, By Anand, Shreya, Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, and Padmini Padmanabhan, The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), IET Nanobiotechnology , vol.14, pp.864-869 , 2020

Mould fill time sensitivity analysis using isothermal mould filling simulations for applications in liquid composite moulding processes., By Zade, Anita, and Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy. , Elsevier, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol.27, pp.167-171, 2020

Debonding characteristics of adhesively bonded carbon-epoxy composite laminates. , By Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy. , Elsevier, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol.19, pp.269-272, 2019

A review on numerical optimization in liquid composite moulding processes. , By Zade, Anita, and Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy., Elsevier, Materials Today: Proceedings , vol.19, pp.329-332 , 2019

Simulation of air entrapment and resin curing during manufacturing of composite cab front by resin transfer moulding process, By Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, and S. Neogi. , Polish Academy of Sciences, Archives of Metallurgy and Materials , vol.62, pp.3, 2017

Studies on Viscoelastic,Thermal and Morphological Properties of Vinyl Ester–Mixed Diluents System. , By 30. Ranjan, Jagesh Kumar, Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, and Sudipta Goswami. , Polish Academy of Sciences, Archives of Metallurgy and Materials, vol.62, pp.3, 2017

Computational Study and Characterization of Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles, By Shreya Anand, Priyam Raut, Rashmi Gupta ,Raghu Raja Pandiyan K and Padmini Padmanabhan, Krishi Sanskriti Publications , International Journal of Basic and Applied Biology , vol.3, pp.242-246 , 2016

Development of resin transfer molding process using scaling down strategy, By Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, and Swati Neogi. , Wiley, Polymer composites, vol.35, pp.1683-1689, 2014

Influence of curing agents on gelation and exotherm behaviour of an unsaturated polyester resin., By Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy and Swati Neogi. , Springer, Bulletin of Materials Science , vol.36, pp.1217-1224, 2013

Viscosity modeling of a medium reactive unsaturated polyester resin used for liquid composite molding process., By Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, and Swati Neogi. , Wiley, Journal of Applied Polymer Science , vol.125, pp.1400-1408, 2012

Measurement of effective permeability of reinforcement mats using sensitivity analysis, By Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, Vijay Maruti Shinde, and Swati Neogi. , Wiley, Polymer composites, vol.33, pp.1445-1454 , 2012

Development of manufacturing technology for cab front using resin transfer molding process, By Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy., Gautam Kundu, Swati Neogi, and Jiten Patel., SAGE, Journal of Composite Materials, vol.44, pp.2217-2231, 2010

Curing kinetics of medium reactive unsaturated polyester resin used for liquid composite molding process., By Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, Saikat Chakraborty, Gautam Kundu, and Swati Neogi. , Wiley, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, vol.114, pp.2415-2420, 2009

Book Chapter(s)

Defining Fuel Stoichiometry and its Importance in Combustion By Yashwanth Padarthi, Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy in The Principles of Green Energy and Technology, Volume 2: A Guide to Green Technology: Eco-Innovations, CRC Press, Research Book, 2025

Characterization of Rapid Cured Composite Materials: A Comprehensive Review By Swati Neogi Yashwanth Padarthi, Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy in Rapid Cure Composites, Elsevier, Research, 2023

Molding of Carbon-Epoxy Composite Prepregs for Applications in Aerospace Industries By Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy Santoshi Mohanta Swati Neogi in Advanced Composites in Aerospace Engineering Applications, Springer, Research, 2023

Recent advances in characterization of rapid cured composite materials By Yashwanth Padarthi, Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, Swati Neogi in Rapid Cure Composites, Elsevier, Research, 2023

IoT-Based Embedded Sensor System for Real-Time Health Monitoring of Composite Structures for Large-Scale Industrial Operations By Yashwanth Padarthi, Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy in Industrial Automation and Robotics, CRC Press, Research, 2022

A comprehensive review on hybrid composites: processing, characterization, and applications By Yashwanth Padarthi and Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy in Hybrid Composites, De Gruyter, Research, 2022

Advanced manufacturing techniques for composite structures used in aerospace industries By Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, Satyajit Rout, Kaushik Kumar in Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy, Satyajit Rout, Kaushik Kumar, Woodhead Publishing, Research, 2021

A Comprehensive Review on Single- and Multi-Objective Optimization of Liquid Composite Moulding Process By Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy Anita Zade in Recent Advances in Smart Manufacturing and Materials, Springer, Research, 2021

Isothermal mold filling simulations for developing liquid composite molded parts By Raghu Raja Pandiyan in Polymers and Composites Manufacturing, De Gruyter, Research, 2020

Characterization of an unsaturated polyester resin for liquid composite molding processes By Raghu Raja Pandiyan Kuppusamy in Polymers and Composites Manufacturing, De Gruyter, Research, 2020

Development of liquid composite moulded thermoset composite automotive parts using process simulations: liquid composite moulding process simulations By Raghu Raja Pandiyan in Design and optimization of mechanical engineering products, IGI Global Scientific Publishing, Research, 2018

Development of aerospace composite structures through vacuum-enhanced resin transfer moulding technology (VERTMTy): vacuum-enhanced resin transfer moulding By Raghu Raja Pandiyan in Composites and Advanced Materials for Industrial Applications, IGI Global Scientific Publishing, Research, 2018

Patent(s)

Aqueous Flow Influenced by a Perforated Iris-Fixated Intraocular Lens in a Partial Porous Domain (202541034754)

Bio-Based Polymer Composition and Method of Preparation of Bio-Based Polymer Composition (202441100366)

Development of 3D Printable Composite Thermal Shields using Nano-Filled Thermoset and Photocure Resins (Submitted)

Simultaneous Port Number and Location Optimization of Mould Gates-Vents using In-House Coded Stochastic Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithm (Copyrights) (SW-35746/2025-CO)

PROJECT / CONSULTANCY

Design of Aerodynamically Stable Thermal Protective Systems using Hybrid Nano-Filled Phenolic-Carbon Composites

Role: Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: Core Research Grant (CRG) 2024, SERB, DST, GoI
Project Cost (INR): 4100000
Date of Commencement: 05-06-2024
Duration: 36 Months
Status: Ongoing

Development of Cerium Oxide based Dispersions for Functional Polymer Coatings

Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: IREL (India) Limited, GoI
Project Cost (INR): 4188536
Date of Commencement: 03-06-2024
Duration: 24 Months
Status: Ongoing

Enhancement of Mechanical and Processing Properties of Algae-Based Biomaterials.

Role: Principal Investigator
Type: Consultancy
Sponsor: BioLabMate Composite Inc., Canada
Project Cost (INR): 463000
Date of Commencement: 01-09-2025
Duration: 5 Months
Status: Ongoing

Combinatorial Approach to Predict Synergistic Ablation Behaviour of Hybrid Nano-Filled Phenolic-Carbon Composites

Role: Principal Investigator
Type: SPARC Project
Sponsor: SPARC. MoE, Govt. of India
Project Cost (INR): 4542908
Date of Commencement: 28-07-2023 Date of Completion: 31-12-2025
Duration: 29 Months
Status: Completed

Proof of Concept Study on the Dye / Pigment Removal on the Polypropylene and Polyethylene Terepthalate,

Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Type: Consultancy
Sponsor: Trikaya Metalic Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad
Project Cost (INR): 470000
Date of Commencement: 01-01-2025 Date of Completion: 30-04-2025
Duration: 3 Months
Status: Completed

DEVELOPMENT OF 3D PRINTABLE COMPOSITE THERMAL SHIELDS USING PHOTOCURE SHORT FIBRE NANO HYBRID RESINS THROUGH REACTIVE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: CORE RESEARCH GRANT (CRG), SERB, DST, Govt. of India
Project Cost (INR): 3090160
Date of Commencement: 28-01-2022 Date of Completion: 28-04-2025
Duration: 39 Months
Status: Completed

Process development for the synthesis of bio-leather with improved & close to natural leather in terms of durability, mechanical, and thermal strength (Industrial Consultancy)

Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Type: Consultancy
Sponsor: Ecopelle, Nashik
Project Cost (INR): 350000
Date of Commencement: 28-01-2024 Date of Completion: 28-01-2024
Duration: 0 Months
Status: Completed

Development of Thick Sectione Resin Transfer Moulded Composite Parts

Role: Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: EMR Scheme, SERB-DST, Govt. of India
Project Cost (INR): 2784100
Date of Commencement: 28-11-2017 Date of Completion: 28-11-2020
Duration: 36 Months
Status: Completed

Experimental Set-Up for In-Plane Permeabilities of Fibrous Reinforcement Mats for Applications in Liquid Composite Moulding Processes

Role: Principal Investigator
Type: Research
Sponsor: Research Seed Money, NIT Warangal
Project Cost (INR): 500000
Date of Commencement: 01-08-2018 Date of Completion: 01-08-2020
Duration: 24 Months
Status: Completed

RESEARCH FELLOWS / PhD STUDENTS