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Dr. K. Chandrappa

Professor

Department of Robotics and Automation

About

Dr. K. Chandrappa is a Professor in the Department of Robotics and Automation with extensive experience in manufacturing technology and material science. His research focuses on diffusion bonding, superplasticity, and advanced manufacturing processes. He has made significant contributions to the field through numerous publications and patents.

Qualifications

Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering)

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi

M. Tech.

Mechanical Engineering

BE (Mechanical Engineering)

Experience

Total Teaching Experience: 18+ Years

Extensive experience in academia with focus on manufacturing technology, material science, and robotics systems.

Research Interests

✓ Manufacturing Technology

✓ Material Science

✓ Diffusion Bonding

✓ Superplasticity & Superplastic Deformation

✓ Metal Matrix Composites

✓ CNC Machining & IoT

Publications

10+

International Journal Papers

Multiple

Conference Papers

3

Patents

Awards & Achievements

  • 🏆 Best Research Scholar Award for publishing Journal Papers
  • 🏆 Best Paper Award - International Conference on Materials and Manufacturing Methods (MMM-2019), NIT Trichy
  • 🏆 Best Paper Award - International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering (ICAME-2018), SRM Institute
  • 🏆 PhD Guidance: Awarded PhD to Mr. Janardhan L (2024)

Professional Membership

ISTE (Life Member - LM 6143) IEI (Fellow - 001629) IIM (Member)

Administrative Responsibilities

  • • Program Co-ordinator for NBA Accreditation
  • • Co-ordinator for Establishment of new labs
  • • Co-ordinator and Convenor for National Conference Momentum-2023
  • • Member - Board of Examiners (RV College of Engineering, MS Ramaiah Institute)
  • • Member - Board of Studies (New Horizon College, Bellary Institute)
  • • Member - Academic Council

Projects Guided

36

UG Projects

4

PG Projects

1 PhD Awarded (Mr. Janardhan L, 2024)

Funded Projects / Grants Received

  • Design and Development of AGV

    Continental Automotive Industries, Bengaluru - Automation of Warehouse

  • Metal Casting Process using IoT

    Central Manufacturing Technology Institute, Bengaluru

  • Diffusion Bonding Equipment Development

    IISc, Bengaluru - Material Science Department

  • Automated Pesticide Spraying Attachment

    Under Dr. Sreedhar, Principal GM Polytechnic, Davanagere