Dr S. A. Srinivasan earned his PhD from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli in 2020. In his doctoral research, he was working on Tribological and corrosion behavior of squeeze cast VAL12 aerospace alloy strengthened by rare-earth dispersoid. After his PhD, he joined the DSIR R&D laboratory of M/s. Fluidtherm Technology (P) Ltd., Chennai as a Research Associate. During this period, he was working on a project named Development of Nano Alumina Foams by Thermo Chemical process for heat insulation applications and Optimisation of steel heat treatment process. Subsequently, he joined High Energy Batteries (India) Ltd., Mathur, as a Manager (R&D), where he headed the New Projects (Green Energy Hydrogen) division, in which he specifically focused on projects in collaboration with CHT, IOCL, and GAIL on projects of National Importance. Post industrial experiences, he joined SSN College of Engineering as an Assistant Professor, and he has been serving SSN since 2023 and he moved to Shiv Nadar University, Chennai.

Experience

• July 2026 – till date , Assistant Professor (Grade II), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shiv Nadar University, Chennai
• Aug 2023 – July 2026 , Assistant Professor (Grade II), Department of Mechanical Engineering, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai
• Jun 2022 – Aug 2023, Manager (R&D) & Manager for New Projects Division, High Energy Batteries (India) Ltd., Mathur
• Feb 2021 – May 2022, Assistant Professor (Grade I), Department of Mechanical Engineering, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai
• Mar 2020 – Jan 2021, Research Associate, DSIR R&D Lab, Fluidtherm Technology (P) Ltd., Chennai
• Feb 2015 – Feb 2020, HTRA Doctoral Research Fellow, Department of MME, National Institute of Technology, Trichy
• Jun 2013 – Sep 2014, Assistant Professor, S.A. Engineering College, Chennai
• Apr 2010 – May 2011 , Junior Research Fellow (DRDO-NRB Project), National Institute of Technology, Trichy
• Jul 2009 – Dec 2009, Lecturer, The Kavery Engineering College, Salem
• Jun 2004 – May 2009 , Production Supervisor, Thiriguna Products, Salem

Publications (Journals – 35, Conferences – 21, Books Book Chapters – 4)

1. S.A. Srinivasan, R. Mekala, Suriyaprakash Rajadesingu, P. Monisha (2025), “Tunable properties of Ce3+-doped nickel ferrite: Insights into cation redistribution, bandgap modulation, and magnetic behaviour”, Ceramics International, 51 (2025) 44326–44339 (SCI) (IF-5.6) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.07.163
2. M Sunil Kumar, S A Srinivasan, M. Vichitra, Amith S C, N. Beemkumar, Ritesh Pratap Singh, Kamakshi Priya K (2025), “Green, blue, and turquoise hydrogen: A review of production technologies and sustainability”, Results in Engineering 27 (2025) 106238 (SCI) (IF-7.9) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2025.106238
3. B. Musthafa, R. Venkateshkumar, S.A. Srinivasan, M. Prabhahar (2025), “Optimizing engine performance with piston thermal barrier coatings and Juliflora biodiesel–diesel blends: A response surface methodology approach”, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 76 (2025) 107340 (SCI) (IF-6.4) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2025.107340
4. C Dineshkumar, B Mustafa, S A Srinivasan, M Tabrez, V Ashmitha (2025), “Experimental study on Semi-Automatic Parking Brake System for cost-effective passenger vehicles”, Journal of Engineering and Technology for Industrial Applications, 11(56), (2025),200-210 (Scopus) (Cite score: 7.69) https://doi.org/10.5935/jetia.v11i56.2688
5. Gowtham Kumarasamy, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, S.A.Srinivasan, and P. Saravanamuthukumar (2025), “Machine learning assisted process modelling and optimization of high precision electrochemical micromachining of alloy C276 with hybrid electrolytes”, Metallurgical Research & Technology, (2026) (Scopus) (Cite score: 1.1) https://doi.org/10.1051/metal/2026043
6. Venkateshkumar, Nandhakumar, Veera Subhash Geddam, Venkatesan, Musthafa B, Srinivasan S A (2025), “Synergistic Biogas Generation From Alkaline Treated Cottonseed Hull And Cow Dung In A Mesophilic Batch Reactor”, Journal of Engineering and Technology for Industrial Applications, 12(59), (2025), 696-702 (Scopus) (Cite score: 7.69) https://doi.org/10.5935/jetia.v12i58.3570
7. S A Srinivasan, B. Musthafa, B Vishnu Vardhana Naidu, M Sunil Kumar, (2024), “Optimization and experimental investigation on CI engine characteristics fuelled with low carbon alcohols and juliflora biodiesel blends: A RSM approach”, Fuel, 2024, Elsevier. (SCI –e) (IF-6.7) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2025.134542
8. M Sunil Kumar, S A Srinivasan, M.S. Alphin, B. Mustafa, Senthil Kumaran (2024), “Progresses in the NOx elimination using zeolite under low-temperature ammonia-based selective catalytic reduction – a review”, Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2024, Wiley. (SCI –e) (IF-2.098) https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/1827332
9. Ravi K, Matheswaran M, S A Srinivasan (2024), “Effect of limestone addition to coal on SO₂ emission control and erosion-corrosion behaviour of rifle bore bed tube in AFBC boiler”, Solid Fuel Chemistry, 2024, 58, 408-14. Springer. (SCI-e – WoS) (IF – 0.9) https://doi.org/10.3103/S0361521924700319
10. MA Asokan, S A Srinivasan, B Musthafa (2024), “Influence of nano fuel additives on Filter blocking characteristics blended with biodiesel-bioethanol-diesel blends”, Solid Fuel Chemistry, 2024, 58, 280-84 . Springer. (SCI-e – WoS) (IF – 0.9) https://doi.org/10.3103/S0361521924700162
11. T Subash M. Sunil Kumar, M S Alphin, S A Srinivasan, S Vignesh (2022), “Characteristics analysis of hybrid ZSM-5 zeolite catalyst with nano La2Zr2O7 for ammonia-selective catalytic reduction (NH3-SCR) of NOx”, Digest Journal of Nanomaterials and Biostructures 2022, 17(4), 1423. FCC. (SCI-e – WoS) (IF – 1.0) https://doi.orf/10.15251/DJNB.2022.174.1423
12. Sathiyalingam Kannaiyan, Song-Jeng Huang, David Rathnaraj and S. A. Srinivasan (2022), “Effect of Ball-Milled Steatite Powder on the Latent Heat Energy Storage Properties and Heat Charging–Discharging Periods of Paraffin Wax as Phase Change Material”, Micromachines 2022, 13, 1456. MDPI. (SCI-e – WoS) (IF – 3.52) https://doi.org/10.3390/mi13091456
13. Karthik A, Srinivasan SA, Karunanithi R, Kumaresh Babu S, Kumar S Jain V, (2021) “Influence of CeO2 reinforcement on Microstructure, Mechanical and Wear Behaviour of AA2219 squeeze cast composites”, Journal of Materials Research and Technology, Elsevier. (SCI – WoS) (I.F – 6.2) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2021.06.056
14. Manjunath patel, Avinash L, S.A. Srinivasan, Vikram Kumar Jain (2021) “Mechanical, Microstructure and Wear properties of Al 6113 Fly Ash reinforced Composites: Comparison of as-cast and Heat-treated Conditions”, Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, Taylor and Francis. (Sci-e, WoS) (I.F – 2.38) https://doi.org/10.1080/2374068X.2021.1927649
15. Karthik A, S.A. Srinivasan, S.P. Kumaresh babu, R. Karunanithi, (2021) “Beneficial effectof CeO2 on the corrosion behaviour of AA2219 Squeeze Cast Composites – An Experimental”, Materials Letters, Elsevier, Vol 297, 129937. (SCI – WoS) (I.F – 2.7) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2021.129937
16. Karthik A., Karunanithi R., Selvakumar A.S., Srinivasan S.A. (2021) “The Impact of Squeeze Casting in AMMC—Review”, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. Page: 253. (Scopus) (I.F – 0.55) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-6428-8_19
17. J. Subramani, P. Sevvel, N. Anbuselvan, S.A. Srinivasan, (2021) “Influence of CNT coatingon the efficiency of solar parabolic trough collector using Al2O3 nanofluids – a multiple regression approach”, Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier, Vol 45, 1857- 61.(Scopus,WoS-CPCI) (I.F -1.8) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.09.047
18. S. A. Srinivasan, S.P. Kumaresh Babu, (2020) “Wear behavioural and mechanical studieson liquid forged VAL12 alloy strengthened by lanthanum oxide dispersoids”, Journal of Institution of Engineers India: Series D, Springer Nature. (Scopus) (I.F – 1.5) https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-020-00224-3
19. S. A.Srinivasan, S.P.Kumaresh Babu, (2020) “Microstructural and mechanical properties elucidation on VAL12 aerospace alloy tailored with La2O3 dispersoids fabricated by squeeze casting technique for tribological applications”, Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier, Vol. 22(4), 1582-89 (Scopus WoS-CPCI) (I.F – 1.8) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.02.120
20. Karthik. R. Karunanithi, S.A.Srinivasan, S.P.Kumaresh Babu (2020) “The Investigation of Microstructure and Mechanical Property of Incorporation of Cerium Oxide to AA2219 ThroughLiquid Forging Technique”, Journal of Institution of Engineers India: Series D, SpringerNature. (Scopus) (I.F – 1.5) https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-020-00212-7
21. P. Mayilsamy, S. P. Kumaresh Babu, S. A. Srinivasan (2020) “Mechanical and characterization behavior of stir cast tin bronze composite reinforced with boron carbide particulates”, Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier.Vol.27,(3), 2901-05. (Scopus, WoS-CPCI) (I.F – 1.8) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.02.759
22. S. Vignesh Babu, S. Vivian Inbanayagam, M. Ananda Rao, S. P. Kumaresh Babu, S. A. Srinivasan (2020) “Lanthanum titanate nanometric powder: An investigation on synthesisby solid state route”, Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier. Vol. 27(3), 2906-08. (Scopus, WoS-CPCI) (I.F – 1.8) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.02.762
23. G. Thiyagesan, S. Vigneshwaran, S. Beer Mohammed, S.A.Srinivasan, B.Thirumaran, S.P.Kumaresh Babu (2020) “Investigation on the erosive wear resistance of squeeze cast AA7150 under slurry conditions”, Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier, Vol. 27(3), 2529- 32 (Scopus, WoS-CPCI) (I.F – 1.8) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2019.09.230
24. P. Mayilsamy S.P.Kumareshbabu, Kamal Nayan, S.A.Srinivasan (2020) “Mechanical property study on C90300 copper composites reinforced with rare earth oxide”, Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier, Vol. 27(3), 2533-36. (Scopus, WoS-CPCI) (I.F – 1.8) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2019.09.231
25. G. Lal Bahadur, S.P. Kumaresh babu, S.A. Srinivasan, G.A. Pathanjali (2020) “Study of passivation treatment on SS321 electrolyte reservoir used in AgO-Zn reserve battery, for defence applications”, Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier. (Scopus, WoS-CPCI) (I.F 1.8) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.09.573

26. A. Karthik, R.Karunanithi, S.A.Srinivasan, M.Prashanth (2020) “The optimization of squeeze casting process parameter for AA2219 alloy by using the Taguchi method”,Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier. Vol. 27(3), 2556-61 (Scopus, WoS-CPCI) (I.F – 1.8) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2019.10.136
27. Laiju Lukose, S.P. Kumaresh Babu, S. A. Srinivasan (2020), “Development of Aluminium6082 alloy reinforced with Al2O3 by die casting and investigation of microstructural and mechanical properties”, Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol. 27(3), 2520-25 (Scopus, WoS-CPCI) (I.F 1.8) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2019.09.229
28. A. Karthik, R.Karunanithi, S.A.Srinivasan, M.Prashanth, (2020) “Microstructure and mechanical properties of AA 2219-TiB2 composites by squeeze casting technique”, Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier, Vol. 27(3), 2574-81. (Scopus, WoS-CPCI) (I.F – 1.8) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2019.10.143
29. Srinivasan S.A, Kumaresh Babu, John Berchmans L, Usmaniya Mehana, (2019) “Molten salt synthesis of Nano structured pyrochlore Lanthanum Zirconate: A potential material for high temperature applications”, Materials Research Express, Vol. 6, No.10, 2019. (SCI & WoS) (I.F – 1.93) https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ab368
30. S. A.Srinivasan, S.P.Kumaresh Babu, Vivek Gaurav (2019) “Elucidation on themicrostructural and mechanical properties of tailored VAL12 hybrid composites with ZrO2 dispersoids fabricated by squeeze casting technique”, Materials Science forum: The TransTech Publications, Vol. 969, 813-818, 2019. (Scopus) (I.F – 0.7). https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.969.813
31. T. Aravind Nagaraj, S.P.Kumaresh babu, A.Vallimanalan, S.A.Srinivasan, R.Mahendran, (2019) “Solid particle erosion behavior of Cast CY5SnBiM at room temperature”, Journal of Institution of Engineers India: Series D, Springer Nature, Vol. 100, 91–96 (Scopus) (I.F – 1.42) https://doi.org/10.1007/s40033-019-00175-4
32. S. P.Divya, M.Nagaraj, M.Kesavamoorthy, S.A.Srinivasan, B.Ravisankar (2018) “Investigation on the Effect of ECAP Routes on the Wear Behavior of AA2014”, Transactionsof Indian Institute of Metals, Springer, Vol.71, 67–77 (2018) (Sci-e & WoS) (I.F – 1.43) https://doi.org/10.1007/s12666-017-1141-7
33. Divya S.P, Yoganandan G, Balaraju J.N, Srinivasan S.A, Nagaraj M and Ravisankar.B (2018) “Investigation on Wear and Corrosion Behavior of Equal Channel Angular Pressed Aluminium 2014 Alloy”, IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Vol.314012024. (Scopus) (I.F–0.53) https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/314/1/012024
34. S. A.Srinivasan, A. Karthik, G.Velukumar, P.Mayilsamy, (2016) “Dry Sliding Tribological Behaviour Of Casted Eutectic Al-Si Alloy With and Without Nano Alumina Reinforcement”, Indian Journal of Science and Technology [ISSN 0974-6846] – Vol. 9(44), 1-4. (Scopus – 2007 to 2016) https://doi.org/10.17485/ijst/2016/v9i44/100899
35. Roshan Jacob, S.A. Srinivasan, K. Sivaprasad, V. Muthupandi, (2013) “Improving corrosion resistance of AA2014 welds with micro arc oxidation”, Materials Science Forum, The TransTech Publications, Vol.765, 634 – 638. (Scopus) (I.F–0.7) https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.765.634

Conferences

1. S. A.Srinivasan, S.Santosh, S.P.Kumaresh babu, T.S.Srivatsan “Squeeze Cast Dispersion Strengthened Quaternary Aluminum Alloy Metal Matrix Composite: Damping Behavior” – Oral presentation at Processing of Advanced Materials and Fabrication of Products (PAMFP2024), (11-13 Dec 2024), IIT Hyderabad
2. S. A.Srinivasan, M.Rajkumar “Effect of Membrane Thickness on the performance of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell” – Oral presentation at International Conference on Energy Conversion and Storage (IECS-2023), (18 Jan 2023), Organized by IIT, Madras, Energy Consortium.
3. S. A.Srinivasan, “Hydrogen for future – a look into prospectus on PEM Fuel Cell technology” – Oral presentation at 9th International Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Conference (IHFC-2022), (4 Dec 2022), Organized by HAI, Indo-German Energy Forum at New Delhi.
4. S. A.Srinivasan, J.Subramani, P.Mayilsamy, Vigneshwaran S, Vigneshwaran S, “Preparation and Characterisation of Hybrid Lanthanum Zirconate Nanofluids for Heat Transfer Applications” – SERTS2022 (18 Mar, 2022), SSN College of Engineering, Chennai
5. P. Sureshkumar, S. P. Kumaresh babu, S.A.Srinivasan, “Corrosion behavior of WC-Co-Cr composite coat layers on en 10025/5 fiat bogies of Indian railways with different pH levels” – ICPCM2022 (7-8 Mar, 2022), SSN College of Engineering, Chennai
6. G. Lalbahadur, S. P. Kumaresh babu, S.A.Srinivasan, G.A. Pathanjali “Effect of citric acid and ferric sulphate passivasion on enhancing corrosion resistance of Ag-Zn battery electrolyte storage tank” ICPCM2022 (7-8 Mar, 2022), SSN College of Engineering, Chennai
7. K. Sathiyalingam, Song-Jeng Huang, S.A.Srinivasan, “Synthesis of nano crystalline Magnesium composites with Niobium and Stearic acid as PCA for Hydrogen storage applications” – ICAAMME 2022 (11, Mar 2022, SRM Easwari Engineering College, Chennai
8. S. A.Srinivasan, Vigneshwaran S, Vigneshwaran S, S P Kumaresh Babu and S Beer Mohamed, “Topology optimization of aluminium alloy wheels for SUV car” – ICEMT2021 (20-21 Aug, 2021), SSN college of Engineering, Chennai.
9. S. A.Srinivasan, S.P.Kumareshbabu, M.Pasupathi, B.Thirumaran, “Dry sliding wear behaviour of squeeze cast VAL12 quaternary alloy reinforced with La2O3 dispersoids” – MMM2019 (5-7 Jul, 2019), NIT, Trichy – TEQIP III.
10. S. A.Srinivasan, S.P.Kumareshbabu, B.Thirumaran, P.Mayilsamy, “Effect of lanthanum oxide dispersoids on microstructural and corrosion behaviour of squeeze cast VAL12 quaternary alloy in 3.5% NaCl solution” – – MMM2019 (5-7 Jul, 2019), NIT, Trichy – TEQIP III.
11. Karthik, R.Karunanithi, S.A.Srinivasan, “A study on microstructure and mechanical properties of Al 2014–TiB2 in-situ composites” – – MMM2019 (5-7 Jul, 2019), NIT, Trichy – TEQIP III.
12. S. A.Srinivasan, S.P.Kumareshbabu, R.Karunanithi, “Microstructure, mechanical and fracture properties of TiB2 dispersion strengthened AA7150 MMC prepared by squeeze casting route” – ICAMPS2018 – (25 – 27 Oct, 2018), IIM – Trivandrum chapter.
13. S. A.Srinivasan, M.Kuralarasan, L. John Berchmans and S.P.Kumareshbabu, “Preparation and characterization of lanthanum zirconate pyrochlore compound though molten salt route”, National Convention of Electrochemist 20, SAEST – CSIR, VIT, Vellore.
14. Divya.S.P, Yoganandan.G, Balaraju.J.N, Srinivasan.S.A, Nagaraj.M and Ravisankar.B, “Investigation on Wear and Corrosion Behavior of Equal Channel Angular Pressed Aluminium 2014 Alloy”, IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering 314 (2018), ICAMMM2017, Government College of Engineering, Salem.
15. S. A.Srinivasan, A. Karthik, G.Velukumar, P.Mayilsamy, “Dry Sliding Tribological Behaviour of Casted Eutectic Al-Si Alloy With and Without Nano Alumina Reinforcement”, ICDAMS 2016, Saveetha University, Chennai.
16. S. A.Srinivasan, “Performance of heat pipe using nano fluid for electronic cooling application”, National conference on Futuristic Trends in Mechanical Engineering (8 Mar, 2014), Shree Venkateswara Hi-Tech Engineering College, Gobichettipalayam.
17. S. A.Srinivasan, G.Velukumar, P.Mayilsamy, “Performance and Emission Characteristics of a CI Engine Fueled With Diesel 2 Epoxy Ethyl Acetate Blends”, IEEE National Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering, RAME2014, (7 Feb, 2014), Saveetha University, Chennai.
18. S. A.Srinivasan, R.Surendran, “Thermal Analysis of MMNC Brake drum of an automobile using Finite Element Method”, National Conference on Recent Trends in Mechanical Engineering (10 Apr, 2013), SSMCE, Komarapalayam.
19. S. A.Srinivasan, R.Surendran, “Investigation on Thermal behavior of Aluminium Alloy Metal Matrix Nano Composite for Brake drum of an automobile”, 3rd National Conference on Smart Systems (16 Mar, 2013), EBET, Tirupur.
20. S. A.Srinivasan, R.Surendran, “Development and Investigation of Aluminium Alloy Metal Matrix Nano Composite for Brake drum of an automobile”, TAME2013, (08 & 09 Feb 2013), SCT, Namakkal
21. T. Thayananth, N.Siva Prasad, S.A. Srinivasan, V. Muthupandi, K. Sivaprasad, “Effect of Micro Arc Oxidation on Corrosion behaviour of AA5083 Laser Welds” – ISRS2010 – IIT MADRAS – Poster presentation

Book and Book Chapters

• S. A. Srinivasan and Santosh Sampath, Flexible ceramics: an introduction, Chapter 1 in Advanced Flexible, Ceramics Design, Properties, Manufacturing, and Emerging Applications, Elsevier – https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-98824-7.00001-4.
• Santosh Sampath, Srinivasan Alagappan, G. Sudha Priyanga, Ram K. Gupta, Ajit Behera and Tuan Anh Nguyen, Shape memory ceramics, Chapter 2 in Advanced Flexible Ceramics Design, Properties, Manufacturing, and Emerging Applications, Elsevier – https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-98824-7.00002-6.
• Thermal analysis of MMNC brake drum – Lambert Publishing UK, 2019 –ISBN 13:978-6139954506, 2019, ISBN-10: 6139954509
• “Damping behaviour of squeeze cast VAL12 hybrid composites strengthened by ZrO2 and La2O3 dispersoids” – Book chapter in “Contemporary Research in Engineering and Technology” – 2020 – ISBN 978-81-945125-0-9, Ch.6. 844-101.

AWARDS

• Received “Excellent Professional Achievement Award” (Class 1) for contribution in Mechanical Engineering & Technology, awarded by ISME – Yr.2016 – Young researcher award.

Professional Membership

• “Fellow Life Member” – FISME of Indian Society of Mechanical Engineers (ISME) – RNI:71308/99
• “Member” – Society of Automotive Engineers (India) – # 7210410229
• “Member” – Institution of Engineers (India) – # M-1817692
• Member – All India Council for Technical Skill Development – #AICTSD/Professor/57104

AREA OF RESEARCH

• Green Energy systems
• Energy and high-temperature materials
• Advanced engineering alloys
• Nanofluids and heat transfer
• Computational fluid dynamics