RESEARCH CENTER DETAILS
The Research and Development (R&D) Centre of the Mechanical Engineering Department at BNM Institute of Technology is recognized by Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and serves as a hub for innovation and advanced research. The center actively promotes interdisciplinary research in core mechanical engineering domains such as Machine Design, Thermal Engineering, and Manufacturing Technologies, fostering collaborations with industries and research institutions. Faculty members and students engage in pioneering projects, addressing real-world engineering challenges and contributing to technological advancements.
Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, the R&D Centre provides an ideal platform for research scholars and students to work on funded projects, publish high-impact research papers, and develop innovative solutions in areas like additive manufacturing, robotics, sustainable energy, and advanced materials. By integrating cutting-edge technology with industry-driven research, the center plays a crucial role in enhancing academic excellence and equipping students with the skills required for future engineering challenges.
Research Supervisors / Ph.D Guides in the Department:
| Sl. No. | Name | Area of Research |
| 1 | Dr. D Shivalingappa | Machine Design, Materials Engineering Composite Materials |
| 2 | Dr.B S Anil Kumar | Thermal Engineering & Computational Fluid Dynamics |
Scholars Awarded Ph.D degree from the Research center
| Sl No. | Name of the Scholar | Research Supervisor | Research Topic | Year of Graduation |
| 1 | Dr. Harish | Dr. Shivalingappa | Studies on Foreign Object Damage on Aero-Gas. Turbine Blades and Its Mitigation Using Low Plastici1y Burnishing Surface Treatment | 2023 |
Research Scholars Pursuing Ph.D degree in the Research center
| Sl No | Research Supervisor | Research Scholar | Year of Registration | Research Topic |
| 1 | Dr. B S Anil Kumar | H C Madhusudan | 2015 | Investigation of Mechanical Properties on carbon Nanotube Reinforced Aluminium Metal Matrix Composite by Severe Plastic Deformation |
| 2 | Dr. Shivalingappa | Vijaykumar H B | 2018 | A study on Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Cenosphere Reinforced Polymer Hybrid Composites |
Research Facilities available in the R&D center.
- 3D Printing Center of Excellence
- BNMIT Tayota Cener of Excellence
- Data Logger, Universal Testing Machine and Muffler furnace
List of Journal Publications Through Research Center
2023-24
- Harish, D. Shivalingappa, Roopa G., “Prediction and Control of Residual Stress Distribution in Welded Joint Using Artificial Neural Network”, Journal of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Vol. 26, Issue 6, 2024, Pp. 355 – 363.
2022-23
- Harish, Shivalingappa, “Low plasticity burnishing surface treatment: impact on surface integrity parameters of turned cylindrical Ti- 6Al-4V specimen”, Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Taylor & Francis, 2022, DOI: 10.1080/14484846.2022.2078469.
- Manjunath K, Giridhara G, Shivalingappa, “High temperature erosion behaviour of high-velocity oxy-fuel sprayed CNT/NiCr-Cr3C2 composite coatings”, Surface & Coatings Technology, Elsevier, published online 21 September 2022, DOI: 10.1016/j.surfcoat.2022.128900.
2021-22
- Harish, Shivalingappa, N. Raghavendra, “The Impact of Low Plasticity Burnishing Process Parameters on Residual Stress and Percentage of Cold Working Distribution in Ti-6Al-4V Alloy”, Springer, Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention, ASM International, Vol. 21, 2021, Pp. 410–418.
- Harish, Shivalingappa, H G Hanumanth Raju, Raghavendra N R, Impact of foreign object damage on the leading edge of TC11 titanium alloy aeroengine blade like specimen, Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Published online on 26 July 2021, DOI: 10.1080/14484846.2021.1953732.
List of Conference Publications Through Research Center
2023-24
- Harish, D. Shivalingappa, “The Impact of Deep Roller Burnishing Process on the Surface Integrity of Al 2024 T3 Alloy”, International Conference on Advanced Materials and Fluid Mechanics, at BNMIT, Bengaluru held during 23-24 November 2023.
- Ashwin Raj, Shivalingappa, Swaroop H A., “Synthesis and Characterization of LA2ZR2O7 Particles”, International Conference on Advanced Materials and Fluid Mechanics, at BNMIT, Bengaluru held during 23-24 November 2023.
