Dr. Rajesh R
Dr. Rajesh R
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Professional Expertise
Dr. Rajesh R brings over 14 years of combined experience in engineering and academia, including 1 year as a Design Engineer and 12+ years in teaching. He specializes in Additive Manufacturing (AM), with a particular focus on Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)—a cutting-edge technique that fabricates metal components layer by layer from digital models. His core expertise lies in the characterization of metal parts, ensuring they meet stringent performance and material standards for advanced industrial applications.
Educational Qualifications
  • B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, GSSIT
  • M.Tech in Product Design & Manufacturing, RV College of Engineering
  • Ph.D. in Additive Manufacturing using Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), VTU, Belagavi
Research Interests
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)
  • Metal Part Characterization
Selected Publications
  • Copper nickel alloys made using direct metal laser sintering method for assessing corrosion resistance properties. Materials Today: Proceedings. link (Q3)
  • Comparison of GRA and TOPSIS Optimization Techniques in DMLS-Processed Bronze–Nickel Samples. link (Q4)
  • Tribological Performance Involving DOE of an Additively Manufactured Cu-Ni Alloy. link (Q3)
  • Evaluation of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Multi Axial Forged LM2 Aluminum Alloy. link (Q4)
  • Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Multi-Axially Forged LM6 Aluminium Alloy. link (Q4)
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