Dr. M Senthil Kumar has completed his PhD in the area of materials characterization at Anna University, Chennai 2015. He has worked with materials alumina, cenosphere, hollow glass microsphere, silica, zirconia, ceria and titania. His current research interests focus on synthesis and characterization of composites and thin films. He has published 65 articles in national, International journals.
EDUCATION
BE, ME, PhD
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Composites, Thin films
68
Scopus Publications
2795
Scholar Citations
25
Scholar h-index
50
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Scopus Publications
Synthesis and characterization of Sn-doped TiO2 thin films for biosensor application , M. Vanmathi, A. Priya, , M. S. Tahir, , Sahir, , M. S. Razakh, , M. Senthil Kumar, , R. Indrajit, , V. Elango, , G. Senguttuvan, , R V. Mangalaraja, and Digest Journal of Nanomaterials and Biostructures, 2024 TiO2 a wide bandgap material has a great potential for use in semiconductor industry due to its better electronic properties combined with low cost, chemical stabilioty and nontoxicity. Further metal doping is found to modify the conductivity, electrical, and optical characteristics. In this research, deposition of Sn-doped TiO2 was carriedout using the spray pyrolysis technique. The electrical properties were obtained by using the Hall effect technique and structural properties of the film were analyzed by X-ray diffraction and EDAX Scanning electron microscopy. The result of X-ray diffraction showed that the thin film deposited by spray pyrolysis is polycrystalline with preferential orientation in the direction of (002) fields. SEM analysis exhibited membrane structure for the thin film deposited by spray pyrolysis. The results of electrical conductivity were obtained by using the Hall effect technique.
RECENT PROGRESS ON MAGNESIUM MATRIX SYNTACTIC FOAMS: HOLLOW FILLER SELECTION, PROCESSING TECHNIQUES, AND COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS RAJA THIYAGARAJAN, M. SENTHIL KUMAR Surface Review and Letters, 2024 The current scenario focuses on lightweight and better energy-absorbing structural materials for critical engineering applications in aerospace, automobiles, marine, electronic, and implant materials for biomedical industries. The magnesium-based syntactic foams are the preferred choice of material in the same category due to their lightweight, higher plateau strength, better damping characteristics, and excellent energy absorption behavior. Many works were reported based on the polymer and aluminum-based syntactic foams and their developments. However, the rapidly increasing interest in magnesium-based syntactic foams and the adoption of the applications are still at a nascent stage. This proposed review work comprehensively insights the magnesium-based syntactic foam; various hollow filler material usages and summarizes the influence of physical and mechanical behavior on processing routes and future research opportunities for applications.
Two PIN Loaded Inverted L Slot Embedded Polarization Reconfigurable Antenna for WLAN Applications , A. Priya, M. Vanmathi, , A. R. Kumar, , R. Iniyavan, , M. S. Kumar, , R. Kumudham, , R. V. Mangalraja, and Journal of Nano and Electronic Physics, 2024 Journal of Nano- and Electronic Physics. Scientific journal. ISSN: 2077-6772. Journal abbreviation: J. Nano- Electron. Phys. No page charges. All articles are freely available on-line. Issued 4 times per year. Publisher: Sumy State University. (Sumy, Ukraine)
Enhanced energy absorption and microstructural studies on hollow glass microsphere filled closed cell aluminum matrix syntactic foam Raja Thiyagarajan, M Senthil Kumar Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part C Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 2023 The research on lightweight materials for advanced engineering applications attracted the development of metal matrix syntactic foams. The automobile sector has started using Al-based alloys in structural components such as crash-box, underride-guard, fenders, dampers, A, B, and C Pillars. The present study explores the energy absorption behavior; microstructural characterization such as SEM, EDS, and XRD analysis of hollow glass microsphere (HGM) filled aluminum matrix syntactic foam. A380 aluminum alloy reinforced with different volume fractions 10%, 20%, 30%, and 35% of hollow glass microspheres were used in the fabrication of syntactic foam using the stir casting technique. The quasi-static compression test conducted, evaluated the plateau strength, which improved from 284.14 to 341.69 MPa, and energy absorption capacity was observed in the range 139.25–187.92 MJ/m3. The plateau strength and energy absorption capacity were improved by 16.82% and 25.89% for the 35 vol.% HGM sample as compared with 10 vol.% HGM filled aluminum matrix syntactic foam. The addition of a calcium thickening agent in the casting process improved the bonding between aluminum and HGM particle and also the homogeneous distribution of HGM. The XRD analysis revealed the chemical reaction that occurred between aluminum and SiO2 that produced the AlSiO2 and Al2SiO5 interfacial compounds. This reaction tends to collapse the HGM cell wall and fills it with matrix material.
Performance evaluation of artificial neural networks for a fish oil biodiesel fueled diesel engine: Paying a pathway to sustainable energy in environmental progress Jakkamputi Lakshmipathi, Marikannan Senthilkumar, Rakkiyanan Jegadeeshwaran, Gnanasekaran Sakthivel, Kotha Gangadhar, Thangavelu Kannan Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy, 2023 The purpose of this study is to develop a neural networks model to predict the performance monitoring of the compression ignition engine at various injection timings (21°, 24°, 27°bTDC) using fish oil biodiesel thereby increasing the sustainability of the biodiesel and leading to greener environment. The influence of the injection timing on the engine performance, emission, and combustion are observed in a four‐stroke single cylinder, constant speed, direct injection with a rated output of 4.4 kW using fish oil biodiesel blended with diesel. Feed forward back propagation, Elman feed forward, and Cascade back propagation neural networks‐based models are created to predict the parameters like ignition delay, maximum rate of pressure rise, combustion duration, smoke, hydrocarbon, oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide, brake thermal efficiency, brake specific fuel consumption, and exhaust gas temperature. Scaled conjugate gradient and Levenberg–Marquardt have been used as training functions. The predictive capability of the models is compared with each other. It is observed that Elman feed forward with trainlm is the best model with the correlation coefficient is 0.9–1 and low root mean square error. The developed artificial neural network (ANN) predicts the engine parameters with the acceptable correlation limits and proves the efficiency and precision of the model which significantly reduces the time consumption and cost incurred in real time application. Hence by using limited experimental investigations the more accurate engine performance and emissions can be determined for wider engine operating conditions using Elman feed forward ANN.
Compressive deformation behavior of closed-cell aluminium syntactic foam Raja Thiyagarajan, G Sakthivel, R Jegadeeshwaran, J Lakshmipathi, M Senthil Kumar Journal of Physics Conference Series, 2023 The present study investigates the compressive deformation behaviour of aluminium matrix syntactic foam. Thecenosphere hollow filler was incorporated into the aluminium matrix to fabricate the syntactic foam using stir casting technique. A compressive test was conducted on the syntactic foam to evaluate their mechanical properties, and the results were compared with the finite element ABAQUS explicit simulation software. The plateau strength and energy absorption capacities of the experimental and numerical results show a deviation of 1.76 and 7.13% respectively. The numerical results are good, in agreement with the obtained experimental results, and beneficial in understanding the compressive behaviour of closed-cell syntactic foam.
Optimization of squeeze casting process parameters on aa2024/al2o3/sic/gr hybrid composite using taguchi and jaya algorithm International Journal of Control and Automation, 2020
Analysis the process parameters of fluidised bed gasification system using corn stalks International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 2020
Effect of length to diameter ratio (L/D Ratio) on the performance of flat plate solar cavity collector International Journal of Scientific and Technology Research, 2019
Optimization of tribological behaviour on squeeze cast al6061/al2o3/sic/gr hmmcs based on taguchi methodandartificial neural network Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems, 2019
Characterization of Al6061 reinforced Al2O3 hybrid metal matrix composites with variable squeeze pressure Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems, 2019
A novel approach to develop ECU based automobile starting system using lab view for safe and reliable start Arpn Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2012
An overview of automobile starting system faults and fault diagnosis methods Arpn Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2012
Zirconia's characteristic influence on cordierite mechanical properties Journal of Ovonic Research, 2011
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Covariance-driven approach for active and passive devices recognition in RIS-aided optical networks K Upadhyay, M Bharti, M Kumar Sixth International Conference on Optical and Wireless Technologies (OWT … , 2026 2026
EXPLORING THE ROLE OF GUT MICROBIOTA IN DIFFERENT BEE SPECIES AND THE PESTICIDE PARADOX M Ikram, MR Srinivasan, A Suganthi, M Guarna, VR Saminathan, ... Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences 36 (2), 307-320 , 2026 2026
An enhanced mean signal-to-noise ratio strategy for multi-parametric optimizations of friction stir welding (FSW) of dissimilar AA6061/AA7075 thick Al-alloy joints by using … RV Rao, MSS Rao, B Yelamasetti, MS Kumar, MP Roshindas, B Nikhil, ... Journal of Mechanics 42, 173-192 , 2026 2026
Correction to “Mechanistic Insight into Diosmin-Induced Neuroprotection and Memory Improvement in Intracerebroventricular-Quinolinic Acid Rat Model: Resurrection of … M Huang, N Singh, R Kainth, M Khalid, AS Kushwah, M Kumar Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2026, 9876429 , 2026 2026
65 keV Si Ion Beam Implantation on the Structural and Optical Properties in Iron Oxide Films GT Sherin, RN Bhowmik, MS Kumar, KD Devi PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI A-APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS SCIENCE 222 (24) , 2025 2025
65 keV Si Ion Beam Implantation on the Structural and Optical Properties in Iron Oxide Films DS GT, RN Bhowmik, MS Kumar, KD Devi physica status solidi (a) 222 (24), e202500427 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Mycobacterium avium Subspecies paratuberculosis Infection and Immunopathological Changes in Animals: A Review M Kumar, KK Chaubey, D Dayal, SV Singh, S Sharma, U Goyal, S Tyagi, ... Indian Journal of Animal Research 1, 11 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
A Study on Next-Generation Materials and Devices MSV Kumar CRC Press , 2025 2025 Citations: 6
Cellular and Spatial Drivers of Unresolved Injury and Functional Decline in the Human Kidney BB Lake, R Melo Ferreira, J Hansen, R Menon, J Basta, ... BioRxiv, 2025.09. 26.678707 , 2025 2025 Citations: 10
Integrated Remediation of Sulfate, Iron, and Aluminum Present in Acidic Minewater With an Emphasis on Value Added Product Recovery P Das, R Rangari, S Kumar, V Kumar, S Maity Water Environment Research 97 (8), e70133 , 2025 2025
Genetic variability, association and principal component analysis for agronomical traits in Mungbean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) A Mishra, CM Singh, V Sharma, H Kumar, G Shukla, M Kumar Journal of Environmental Biology 46 (3), 373-381 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
EXPLORING THE USE OF ADVANCED OXIDATION PROCESSES (AOPs) TO DEGRADE PERSISTENT ORGANIC POLLUTANTS IN INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENTS FOR SCALABILITY. MM KUMAR, MV SUBBARAO, MR RAO, V RAMAKRISHNA, M KUMAR, ... Oxidation Communications 48 (2) , 2025 2025 Citations: 13
Revealing Self‐Driven Broadband Photodetection Using Heterojunction of Bi2Se3 and Low‐Temperature Laser Molecular Beam Epitaxy Grown GaN on SrTiO3 (100) Substrate V Aggarwal, R Kumar, S Gautam, A Yadav, BK Pradhan, R Ganesan, ... Advanced Materials Technologies 10 (8), 2401632 , 2025 2025 Citations: 6
Maturity stage prediction for cabbage harvesting using deep learning algorithms M Kumar, S Rawat, HS Pandey, M Goutam Journal of Agricultural Engineering 62 (2), 266-278 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
Swine enteric viruses: A potential zoonotic threat. M Kumar, S Kumari, S Kumar, A Dalal Journal of Livestock Science 16 , 2025 2025
Genetic variability in Serum Amyloid A2 (SAA2) gene in Murrah buffaloes V Rathi, M Chaudhari, M Kumar, NK Sheoran, DC Yadav, P Ratwan Journal of Livestock Science (ISSN online 2277-6214) 16, 599-605 , 2025 2025
ENERGY AT THE BOUNDARY OF AN ELASTIC AND THERMOELASTIC MEDIUMS UNDER DIFFERENT THEORIES OF THERMOELASTICITY K KUMAR, V GUPTA, M KUMAR, SH GOEL THERMAL SCIENCE 8 (1), 10909 , 2025 2025
Relative Assessment of Fertilizer Application Techniques for Enhancing Nutrient Use Efficiency, Crop Productivity, Soil Health and Environmental Sustainability: A Review. Glob … SK Prajapati, D Kumar, SK Asraful Ali, N Saikia, S Kumar, M Hasanain 2025
Optimization of machining parameters and performance analysis of AA2024/ZrO₂ metal matrix composite using TOPSIS: insights into squeeze casting and tribological behavior AP Edlabadkar, B Mudadla, K Karthick, MS Kumar, A Adams, M Selvaraju J Environ Nanotechnol 14 (1), 181-192 , 2025 2025 Citations: 8
P1322 Gut microbiome and Virome dynamics between rural and urban population suggests the severity in ulcerative colitis patients KK Sharma, A Yadav, P Shinde, M Kumar, S Kedia, V Ahuja Journal of Crohn's and Colitis 19 (Supplement_1), i2384-i2385 , 2025 2025
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Experimental investigations on mechanical properties of jute fiber reinforced composites with polyester and epoxy resin matrices A Gopinath, MS Kumar, A Elayaperumal Procedia Engineering 97, 2052-2063 , 2014 2014 Citations: 530
An experimental analysis on the effect of n-pentanol-Calophyllum Inophyllum Biodiesel binary blends in CI engine characteristcis B Ashok, AK Jeevanantham, K Nanthagopal, B Saravanan, MS Kumar, ... Energy 173, 290-305 , 2019 2019 Citations: 103
Evaluation Of Mechanical Properties Of E-Glass And Coconut Fiber Reinforced With Polyester And Epoxy Resin Matrices RD Hemanth, MS Kumar, A Gopinath, L Natrayan International Journal Of Mechanical And Production Engineering Research And … , 2017 2017 Citations: 98
Influence of silicon carbide on tribological behaviour of AA2024/Al 2 O 3 /SiC/Gr hybrid metal matrix squeeze cast composite using Taguchi technique L Natrayan, MS Kumar Materials Research Express 6 (12), 1265f9 , 2019 2019 Citations: 93
INVESTIGATION OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF KEVLAR/E-GLASS AND BASALT/E-GLASS REINFORCED HYBRID COMPOSITES MS SANTHOSH, R SASIKUMAR, L NATRAYAN, ... International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and … , 2018 2018 Citations: 89
Processing and Characterization of AA2024/Al2 O3 /SiC Reinforces Hybrid Composites Using Squeeze Casting Technique MSK R. V. Mangalaraja, R. Senthil Kumar, L. Natrayan Iranian Journal of Materials Science & Engineering 16 (2), 55-67 , 2019 2019 Citations: 88
An integrated artificial neural network and Taguchi approach to optimize the squeeze cast process parameters of AA6061/Al2O3/SiC/Gr hybrid composites prepared by novel … L Natrayan, MS Kumar Materials Today Communications 25, 101586 , 2020 2020 Citations: 85
Optimization of wear behaviour on AA6061/Al2O3/SiC metal matrix composite using squeeze casting technique–Statistical analysis L Natrayan, MS Kumar Materials Today: Proceedings 27, 306-310 , 2020 2020 Citations: 84
Optimization of Squeeze Casting Process Parameters to Investigate the Mechanical Properties of AA6061/Al 2 O 3 /SiC Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites by Taguchi … L Natrayan, M Senthil Kumar, M Chaudhari Advanced Engineering Optimization Through Intelligent Techniques: Select … , 2019 2019 Citations: 84
An experimental investigation on mechanical behaviour of SiCp reinforced Al 6061 MMC using squeeze casting process MS Natrayan, L Inter J Mech Prod Engi Res Develop 7 (6), 663-668 , 2017 2017 Citations: 76
Optimization of 316 Stainless Steel Weld Joint Characteristics using Taguchi Technique M. Senthil kumar, P. Bharath Procedia Engineering 97, 881-891 , 2014 2014 Citations: 76
Optimization of squeeze cast process parameters on mechanical properties of Al 2 O 3 /SiC reinforced hybrid metal matrix composites using taguchi technique L Natrayan, MS Kumar, K Palanikumar Materials Research Express 5 (6), 066516 , 2018 2018 Citations: 74
Experimental investigations on mechanical and microstructural properties of Al 2 O 3 /SiC reinforced hybrid metal matrix composite M Senthil Kumar, L Natrayan, RD Hemanth, K Annamalai, E Karthick IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 402 (1), 012123 , 2018 2018 Citations: 72
The role of stem cells in osteoarthritis: an experimental study in rabbits A Singh, SC Goel, KK Gupta, M Kumar, GR Arun, H Patil, ... Bone & joint research 3 (2), 32-37 , 2014 2014 Citations: 70
Study on Squeeze Casting of Aluminum Matrix Composites—A Review SKM Natrayan L. Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Science. Lecture Notes on … , 2018 2018 Citations: 55
Evaluation of mechanical properties and microstructure of polyester and epoxy resin matrices reinforced with jute, E-glass and coconut fiber A Gopinath, M Senthilkumar, A Babu Materials Today: Proceedings 5 (9), 20092-20103 , 2018 2018 Citations: 50
Synthesis, characterisation and sintering behaviour influencing the mechanical, thermal and physical properties of cordierite-doped TiO2 SK Marikkannan, EP Ayyasamy Journal of Materials Research and Technology 2 (3), 269-275 , 2013 2013 Citations: 49
Multiresponse optimization of mechanical and physical adsorption properties of activated natural fibers hybrid composites G Velmurugan, V Siva Shankar, L Natrayan, S Sekar, PP Patil, MS Kumar, ... Adsorption Science & Technology 2022, 1384738 , 2022 2022 Citations: 46
Processing, microstructure and mechanical properties of Al2O3 and SiC reinforced magnesium metal matrix hybrid composites E Karthick, J Mathai, JM Tony, SK Marikkannan Materials Today: Proceedings 4 (6), 6750-6756 , 2017 2017 Citations: 41
Effect of graphene reinforcement on mechanical and microstructure behavior of AA8030/graphene composites fabricated by stir casting technique L Natrayan, S Yogeshwaran, L Yuvaraj, MS Kumar AIP conference proceedings 2166 (1), 020012 , 2019 2019 Citations: 35
