Dr. Poovazhagan. L. is a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Shiv Nadar University Chennai, with over 25 years of teaching and research experience. He obtained his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University, Chennai, in 2014. His research focuses on metal matrix nanocomposites, micromachining, casting, and materials characterization. He has successfully completed a DST-SERB sponsored research project and another project funded by SSN trust. To his credit, he has published 66 papers in reputed international journals and presented 40 papers in international conferences. He has successfully guided 10 Ph.D. scholars under Anna University, in addition to supervising numerous postgraduate and undergraduate research projects. He served as an Associate Professor at SSN College of Engineering from September 2013 to June 2026 before joining Shiv Nadar University Chennai in July 2026. In recognition of his excellence in teaching and research contributions, he was honoured with the Best Teacher Award at SSN College of Engineering for four consecutive years.

Work Experience

Experience: 25 years in teaching

• July 1, 2026 – till date, Associate Professor Grade II, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SSN Scholl of Engineering, Shiv Nadar University Chennai.
• April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2026, Associate Professor Grade II, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SSN College of Engineering.
• October 1, 2014 – March 31, 2023, Associate Professor Grade I, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SSN College of Engineering.
• September 30, 2013 – September 30, 2014, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SSN College of Engineering.
• June 2010 – September 2013, Assistant Professor, Department of Marine Engineering, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Pennalur.
• May 2008 – May 2010, Lecturer, Department of Marine Engineering, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Pennalur.
• June 2004 – April 2008, Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IFET College of Engineering, Villupuram.
• January 2001 – August 2002, Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, PSB Polytechnic College, Kelambakkam.
• August 1998 – December 2000, Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Krishna Polytechnic College, Arakkonam.

Projects

Completed

• Title: Hybrid casting approach for manufacturing Magnesium nanocomposites – Principal Investigator: Poovazhagan. L, Funding Agency: DST-SERB-CRG, allocated: 25 lakh Project Duration: 2019 – 2022, Status: Completed.
• Title: Ultrasonication assisted casting of magnesium nanocomposites – Principal Investigator: Poovazhagan. L, Funding Agency: SSN Trust, allocated: 2.5 lakh Project Duration: 2017 – 2019, Status: Completed.

Publications

Journals – 66, Conferences – 40, Book Chapters – 7

1. Journals

1. Gowtham Kumarasamy, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Salem Alagappan Srinivasan, and Ponraj Saravanamuthukumar, “Machine learning assisted process modelling and optimization of high precision electrochemical micromachining of alloy C276 with hybrid electrolytes,” Metallurgical Research & Technology, Vol. 123, 2026.
2. Mariyappan Mahalingam, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Parthiban Krishnan, and Vijayarajaragavan G., “Nano ZnO Incorporated PEO Coatings for Enhanced Corrosion Protection of Magnesium Nanocomposites Produced via Ultrasonication Assisted Squeeze Casting,” International Journal of Metalcasting, Vol. 21, 2027.
3. Kulothungan S., Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Elamvazhudi B., and Sarangapani Palan, “Hybrid ANOVA–ANN Modeling and Optimization of Pulsed Wave Fiber Laser Microcutting Parameters for Machining Ni–Cr–Mo Superalloy,” Physica Scripta, Vol. 101, 2026.
4. Parthiban Krishnan, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Balaji Elangovan, Shanmuganatan S. P., and Madhusudan M., “Optimizing Process Parameters in Stir Ultrasonication Assisted Squeeze Casting of Mg–Zn/SiC Nanocomposites via Statistical Taguchi–Grey Response Design,” International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM), 2026.
5. Arun D., Satheesh Kumar Gopal, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, and Amith S. C., “An Investigation of the Influence of Nano-sized Particles on Grain Structure, Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Properties in Friction Stir Welded Aluminum Nanocomposites for Robots in Sewage Environments,” Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, 2025.
6. Amith S. C., Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, and Arunkumar Thirugnanasambandam, “Harnessing High Loading CNT in Al7075 Nanocomposites by Hybrid Processing Route: Tribo-Mechanical Performance and Machine Learning-Driven Optimization,” International Journal of Metalcasting, 2025.
7. S.C. Amith, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Arun David, and Thirugnanasambandam Arunkumar, “Simulation and Prediction of Tribological Behavior in AA7075/hBN/Graphene Aluminium Nanocomposites Using Hybrid Ultrasonication and Machine Learning Techniques,” International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM), Vol. 19, 2025.
8. Mariyappan Mahalingam, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Gnanavelbabu Annamalai, and Parthiban Krishnan, “Tribocorrosion and Cytotoxicity Performance of Nano Zinc Oxide Coated Magnesium Nanocomposites in Simulated Body Fluid Environment,” Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 2025.
9. Saravanamuthukumar P., Ahmad Baharuddin Abdullah, Poovazhagan L., Jayaram R. S., and Senthil Murugan S., “Investigation of the Effect of Nano-SiC Particle Addition on the Structural and Thermal Properties of PEEK–SiC Nanocomposite Made by Melt Cast Process,” National Academy Science Letters, 2025.
10. S.C. Amith, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Gnanavelbabu Annamalai, Manoj Gupta, and Arunkumar Thirugnanasambandam, “Corrosion Resistance Behavior of Mg–Zn–Ce/MWCNT Magnesium Nanocomposites Synthesized by Ultrasonication-Assisted Hybrid Stir–Squeeze Casting for Sacrificial Anode Applications,” Metals, Vol. 15, 2025.
11. Mariyappan Mahalingam, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, K. Lakshminarayanan, and Parthiban Krishnan, “Stress Corrosion Cracking Resistance of Rare Earth Gd and ZnO Reinforced Mg–Zn Nanocomposites Developed by Novel Sonication Technique,” International Journal of Metalcasting, 2025.
12. G.R. Ravanneswarran, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, S. Santosh, and M. Prem Ananth, “Optimizing Laser Parameters Using DEAR Methodology for Cutting Stent Profiles on NiTiCo Shape Memory Alloys,” Materials and Manufacturing Processes, Vol. 45, 2025.
13. J.Elwith, Vijayananth Suyamburajan, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, S. P. Shanmuganatan, and M. Madhusudan, “Statistical Analysis of Wear and Friction Behavior on Plasma Sprayed Nano Al₂O₃–TiO₂–AISI 1020 Steel Coatings Using Definitive Screening Design,” International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM), Vol. 19, 2025.
14. Amith S. C., Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Gnanavelbabu Annamalai, and Arunkumar Thirugnanasambandam, “Elevated Temperature Tribological Analysis and Mechanical Behaviour of Ultrasonication Assisted Stir Squeeze Casted ZE41–MWCNT Magnesium Nanocomposites,” International Journal of Metalcasting, Vol. 19, 2025.
15. Saravanan Krishnamoorthy, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Mariyappan Mahalingam, and Parthiban Krishnan, “Investigating the Impact of Laser Surface Texturing on Tribocorrosion and Cytocompatibility Performance of Mg–Zn–hBN Nanocomposites,” International Journal of Metalcasting, Vol. 19, 2024.
16. G.R. Ravanneswarran, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, S. Santosh, and M. Prem Ananth, “Inscription of Complex Stent Profiles on the Polished Surfaces of NiTiCo Shape Memory Alloys by Fiber Lasers: Examining the Impact of Diffuse Reflectance,” Materials Today Communications, Vol. 41, 2024.
17. Mariyappan Mahalingam, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Gnanavelbabu Annamalai, and Parthiban Krishnan, “Tensile Strength and Immersion Corrosion Behavior of Nano-ZnO and Rare Earth Gd Reinforced Mg Nanocomposites Developed by Novel Stir Ultrasonication Process,” Advanced Composite Materials, Vol. 33, 2024.
18. Mariyappan Mahalingam, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Gnanavelbabu Annamalai, and Parthiban Krishnan, “Role of Rare Earth Gadolinium and ZnO Nanoparticles on the Electrochemical Corrosion Behavior of Mg Nanocomposites Produced by Stir-Ultrasonication and Squeeze Casting,” International Journal of Metalcasting, Vol. 18, 2024.
19. M.Prem Ananth, L. Poovazhagan, J. Risikesh, Tanari Sai Vignesh, and J. Sidheswaren, “Tribological Behaviour of Titanium Alloy Due to Surface Modification Technique,” International Journal of Surface Science and Engineering, Vol. 18, 2024.
20. Arun D., Satheesh Kumar Gopal, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, and Amith S. C., “Investigations on Corrosion, Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Al7075 CNT Nanocomposites for Robots in Corrosive Environment,” International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials, Vol. 31, 2024.
21. Vijaya Raja Ragavan G., Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, and Mariyappan Mahalingam, “Examining the Surface Roughness and Kerf Quality of Micro-Slots Cut on the Surfaces of Ti–B4C Nanocomposites by WEDM: A Desirability Approach,” Materials Research Express, Vol. 9, 2022.
22. Parthiban Krishnan, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, and Gnanavelbabu Annamalai, “Impact of Nano-SiCP and Nano-hBNP on the Corrosion Performance and Fatigue Behavior of Mg–Zn Hybrid Nanocomposites,” Materials and Corrosion, Vol. 74, 2023.
23. Kulothungan S., Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Sarangapani Palani, and S. Sathiyamurthy, “Micro-Hexagonal Profile Making on Alloy C276 by Fiber Laser: Desirability Approach,” Materials and Manufacturing Processes, Vol. 38, 2023.
24. Amith S. C. and Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, “Effects of Simultaneous Rotational Ultrasonication and Vortex-Induced Casting Technique on Particle Distribution and Grain Refinement in AA7075/h-BN Nanocomposites,” Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications, Vol. 236, 2022.
25. K. Parthiban, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, and A. Gnanavelbabu, “Experimental and Theoretical Yield Strength of Silicon Carbide and Hexagonal Boron Nitride Reinforced Mg–Zn Nanocomposites Produced by the Combined Effects of Ultrasonication and Squeeze Casting,” Silicon, Vol. 14, 2022.
26. Gopinath C., Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, and Sarangapani Palani, “Fiber Laser Micro-Cutting on Duplex Steel: Parameter Optimization by TOPSIS,” Materials and Manufacturing Processes, Vol. 37, 2022.
27. Arun Arumugam, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, and Sarangapani Palani, “Micro Groove Cutting on the Surfaces of Cu–B4C Nanocomposites by Fiber Laser,” Surface Topography: Metrology and Properties, Vol. 9, 2021.
28. C.Gopinath, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, and S. C. Amith, “Production of Micro-Holes on Duplex Stainless Steel 2205 by Electrochemical Micromachining: A Grey–RSM Approach,” Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Vol. 46, 2021.
29. Sarangapani Palani, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, and Rajkumar Kaliyamurthy, “Experimental Investigations of Electrochemical Micromachining of Nickel Aluminum Bronze Alloy,” Materials and Manufacturing Processes, Vol. 35, 2021.
30. Gowtham Kumarasamy, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, and Geethapriyan Thangamani, “Electrochemical Micromachining of Hastelloy C276 by Different Electrolyte Solutions,” Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Vol. 46, 2021.
31. Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Kalaichelvan, and T. Sornakumar, “Processing and Performance Characteristics of Aluminum Nano Boron Carbide Metal Matrix Nanocomposites,” Materials and Manufacturing Processes, Vol. 31, 2016.
32. Kaliyan Mathiyazhagan, Somak Sengupta, and Poovazhagan, “A Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory Approach to Analyse the Challenges to Environmentally Sustainable Manufacturing in Indian Automobile Industry,” Sustainable Production and Consumption, Vol. 16, 2018.
33. L.Poovazhagan, K. Kalaichelvan, and A. Rajadurai, “Preparation of SiC Nano-Particulates Reinforced Aluminum Matrix Nanocomposites by High Intensity Ultrasonic Cavitation Process,” Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, Vol. 67, 2014.
34. Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, “Abrasive Wear Behavior of Aluminum Hybrid Nanocomposites Produced by Ultrasonication Assisted Casting Method,” International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 14, 2017.
35. S.C. Amith, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Cyril Joseph Daniel, and M. Prem Ananth, “Optimizing the Process Parameters of Novel Rotary Ultrasonic Hybrid Casting Process for Synthesis of Al–Zn–Mg–Cu Matrix Nanocomposites,” Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol. 62, 2022.
36. A.Arun, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, K. Parthiban, G. Kumanan, and L. Arunkumar, “Experimental Study on Laser Surface Texturing and Wear Characterization of Titanium Alloy,” Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol. 62, 2022.
37. Poovazhagan Lakshmanan and E. Sakthivel, “Examining the Superplastic Behavior of (Al–Si–Mg)/SiC Metal Matrix Nanocomposites,” Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol. 62, 2022.
38. S.Kulothungan, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Parthiban Krishnan, Sarangapani Palani, and Arun Arumugam, “Assessment of Factors Influencing the Transfer Efficiency in Electrostatic Spray Coating Process,” Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol. 62, 2022.
39. L.Arunkumar, G. Kumanan, L. Poovazhagan, M. Appoothiadigal, and S. C. Amith, “A Study on Electrical Discharge Machining of Mg/B₄C Nanocomposite Synthesized by Stir Ultrasonication Technique for Analyzing the Effect of Tool Wear Rate,” Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol. 62, 2022.
40. Parthiban Krishnan, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Sarangapani Palani, Arun Arumugam, and S. Kulothungan, “Analyzing the Hardness and Wear Properties of SiC and hBN Reinforced Aluminum Hybrid Nanocomposites,” Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol. 62, 2022.
41. Parthiban Krishnan, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Sarangapani Palani, Arun Arumugam, and S. Kulothungan, “Friction Stir Processing of Al/B₄C Nanocomposites Prepared by Stir-Ultrasonication Casting Method,” Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol. 62, 2022.
42. Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, R. Ravanneswarran, S. Sanjai, and G. Kumanan, “Examining the Abrasive Wear Properties of LM22 Aluminum Alloy Reinforced with SiC and B₄C Nanoparticles,” Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol. 62, 2022.
43. Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Sathianandan Dharmaselvan, Shankar Paramasivam, Lalith Kumar Kirubanandan, and Vignesh R., “Tribological Properties of B₄C Nano Particulates Reinforced Copper Matrix Nanocomposites,” Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol. 16, 2019.
44. Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, “Turning Experiments on Al/B₄C Metal Matrix Nanocomposites,” Materials Science Forum, Vol. 979, 2020.
45. Arun A. and Poovazhagan, “Review on Accumulative Roll Bonding (ARB) Techniques for Improving the Mechanical Properties of Multi-Layered Materials,” Materials Science Forum, Vol. 979, 2020.
46. K. Parthiban and L. Poovazhagan, “Ultrasonication Assisted Fabrication of Aluminum and Magnesium Matrix Nanocomposites – A Review,” Materials Science Forum, Vol. 979, 2020.
47. Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Vijayananth S., and Sivaganesan S., “Optimizing Ultrasonic Power on Fabricating Aluminum Nanocomposites Reinforced with Boron Carbide Nanoparticles,” Materials Science Forum, Vol. 979, 2020.
48. Ashok R., Poovazhagan L., Srinath Ramkumar S., and Vignesh Kumar S., “Optimization of Material Removal Rate in Wire-EDM Using Fuzzy Logic and Artificial Neural Network,” Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vol. 867, 2017.
49. Harikrishnan B., Jayakumar K., and Poovazhagan L., “Design and Analysis of Leaf Spring for the Enhancement of Load Carrying Capacity,” Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Special Issue, May 2017.
50. Poovazhagan L., Amith S. C., Mahesh S., and Naveen D., “Ultrasonication Assisted Casting of Bulk Aluminum Metal Nanocomposites,” Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vol. 852, 2016.
51. Poovazhagan L., Jayakumar K., and Bharat R., “Synthesis and Machining Characterization of Ultrasonication Assisted Stir Cast SiCp Reinforced Aluminum Nanocomposites,” Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol. 3, 2016.
52. Poovazhagan L., Amith S. C., Kali Avudaiappan A., and Haripriya P., “Influence of Particle Feeding Methods on Processing the AA6061/SiC Metal Matrix Nanocomposites,” Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vol. 787, 2015.
53. Poovazhagan L., Kalaichelvan K., Balaji V. R., Haripriya P., and Amith S. C., “Upshot of Ultrasonic Amplitude on Developing the AA6061/SiCp Metal Matrix Nanocomposites,” Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vol. 787, 2015.
54. Poovazhagan L., Rajkumar K., Saravanamuthukumar P., Javed Syed Ibrahim S., and Santosh S., “Effect of Magnesium Addition on Processing the AA6061/SiCp Metal Matrix Composites,” Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vol. 787, 2015.
55. Rajkumar K., Poovazhagan L., Saravanamuthukumar P., Javed Syed Ibrahim S., and Santosh S., “Abrasive Assisted Electrochemical Machining of Al–B₄C Nanocomposite,” Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vol. 787, 2015.
56. Poovazhagan Lakshmanan and Amith S. C., “Investigation of Tribological Properties of Al–Mg–Si/SiCp Nanocomposites Prepared by Ultrasonic Assisted Casting Method,” Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol. 27, 2020.
57. Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Amith S. C., and Kumanan Ganesan, “Accumulative Roll Bonding Behavior of Al8011/SiC Metal Matrix Nanocomposites,” Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol. 27, 2020.
58. Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Kumanan, L. Arunkumar, and S. C. Amith, “Experimental Investigations of Material Removal Rate on Mg/SiCp–Fly Ash Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites by Electrical Discharge Machining,” Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol. 46, 2021.
59. Arun Arumugam, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Sarangapani Palani, and K. Parthiban, “Wear Behavior of Ni–P and Al₂O₃ Electroless Nano Coating on Aluminium Alloy,” Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol. 46, 2021.
60. K.Parthiban, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Sarangapani Palani, and Arun Arumugam, “Electroless Deposition of SiC Nano Coating on Aluminium Alloy and Evaluation of Wear Resistance and Electroless Characteristics,” Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol. 46, 2021.
61. S. C. Amith, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, M. Anand Kumar, and Gowtham Kumarasamy, “Microstructure and Mechanical Behavior of Magnesium Rare Earth Alloy Nanocomposite Fabricated by Hybrid Casting Method,” Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol. 46, 2021.
62. Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Arun Arumugam, Sarangapani Palani, and S. Kulothungan, “Analyzing the Dimensional Deviation in Wire Cut Electric Discharge Machining of Nickel Aluminium Bronze Using Molybdenum Wire Electrode,” Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol. 46, 2021.
63. Sarangapani Palani, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, and G. Kumanan, “Influence of Process Parameters on the Machinability of Nickel Aluminum Bronze Alloy by Electrochemical Micromachining Process – A Desirability Analysis Approach,” Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol. 46, 2021.
64. Sarangapani Palani, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Arun Arumugam, and S. Kulothungan, “Experimental Investigations of Suitability of Electrolyte Solutions for Anodic Dissolution of Nickel Aluminum Bronze,” Materials Today: Proceedings, Vol. 46, 2021.
65. Poovazhagan L., Kalaichelvan K., Rajadurai A., and Senthilvelan V., “Characterization of Hybrid Silicon Carbide and Boron Carbide Nanoparticles-Reinforced Aluminum Alloy Composites,” Procedia Engineering, Vol. 64, 2013.
66. Poovazhagan L., Kalaichelvan K., and Shanmugasundaram D., “Tensile Properties, Hardness and Micro Structural Analysis of Al 6061–SiCp Metal Matrix Composites Fabricated by Ultrasonic Cavitation Approach,” Advanced Materials Research, Vols. 622–623, 2013.

2. Conference Proceedings

1. Poovazhagan L., “Enhancing the Bonding Between SiC Ceramic and Aluminum Metal Matrix for Better Mechanical Properties,” 4th International Conference on Advanced Intelligence and Innovations in Mechanical Sciences (AIIMS 4.0), Apr. 2026.
2. Poovazhagan L., “Tribological and Corrosion Behavior of Titanium Alloys by Reinforcing with Nano Ceramic Particles,” 2nd International Conference on Advanced Materials, Manufacturing and Structures (ICAMMS-25), Apr. 2026.
3. Satheeshwaran S. and Poovazhagan L., “Corrosion Protection of ZE41 Mg Alloy by High Performance Carbide-Based Thermal Spray,” 4th International Conference on Advanced Intelligence and Innovations in Mechanical Sciences (AIIMS 4.0), Apr. 2026.
4. Nishanth S. R. and Poovazhagan L., “Stress Corrosion Cracking Studies on Magnesium Nanocomposites,” 4th International Conference on Advanced Intelligence and Innovations in Mechanical Sciences (AIIMS 4.0), Apr. 2026.
5. Poovazhagan L., “Enhancing the Wear Resistance Properties of Pure Copper by the Addition of Nano Reinforcements and Surface Patterning,” 2nd International Conference on Advanced Materials, Manufacturing and Structures (ICAMMS-25), Oct. 2025.
6. Poovazhagan L., “Role of Nano hBN Reinforcements on the Superplastic Behavior of Aluminum Metal Matrix Nanocomposites,” 2nd International Conference on Advanced Materials, Manufacturing and Structures (ICAMMS-25), Oct. 2025.
7. Poovazhagan L., “Comprehensive Review on Creation of Superhydrophobic Surfaces on Magnesium Alloys,” International Conference on Sustainable Energy Resources, Materials and Technologies (ISERMAT 2025), Feb. 2025.
8. Poovazhagan L., “Mechanical Behavior and Microstructural Characterizations of SiC Whisker Reinforced Aluminum Composites,” International Conference on Sustainable Energy Resources, Materials and Technologies (ISERMAT 2025), Feb. 2025.
9. Poovazhagan L., “Laser Texturing and Its Effect on the Wear Resistance Properties of Aluminum Metal Matrix Nanocomposites – A Review,” 4th International Conference on Advances in Automobile, Manufacturing, Automation and Mechanical Engineering (ICAAMME 2025), SRM Easwari Engineering College, Chennai, India, Mar. 19, 2025.
10. Dinesh A. and Poovazhagan L., “Examining the Corrosion Resistance Properties of MgO and ZnO Coated Magnesium Nanocomposites,” International Conference on Sustainable Energy Resources, Materials and Technologies (ISERMAT 2025), Feb. 2025.
11. Rajarajan D. E., Prasanna B., and Poovazhagan L., “Development of Sustainable Electrocoagulation System for Industrial Water Purification,” International Conference on Sustainable Energy Resources, Materials and Technologies (ISERMAT 2025), Feb. 2025.
12. Abhilash R., Gowtham P. S., Natash Bala G., and Poovazhagan L., “Assessment of Slurry Erosion Wear Behavior of Low Carbon Steel Alloy,” 4th International Conference on Advances in Automobile, Manufacturing, Automation and Mechanical Engineering (ICAAMME 2025), Easwari Engineering College, Chennai, India, Mar. 19, 2025.
13. Merun Kumar E., Sree Athikesh A., and Poovazhagan L., “Design and Fabrication of Sonicator Probe with Multistage Impeller Blade Arrangements,” 4th International Conference on Advances in Automobile, Manufacturing, Automation and Mechanical Engineering (ICAAMME 2025), SRM Easwari Engineering College, Chennai, India, Mar. 19, 2025.
14. Prasanna B., Rajarajan D.E. and Poovazhagan L., “DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF SELF-CONTAINED ELECTROCOAGULATION REACTOR FOR A SMALL-SCALE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM,” International Conference on Sustainable Energy Resources, Materials and Technologies (ISERMAT 2025), was held on February 13–14, 2025, at SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, 2025.
15. Dinesh A. and Poovazhagan L., “IMPACT OF VARIOUS COATING MATERIALS ON THE CORROSION RESISTANCE PROPERTIES OF MAGNESIUM METAL MATRIX NANOCOMPOSITES – A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW,” 4th International Conference on Advances in Automobile, Manufacturing, Automation & Mechanical Engineering, was held on March 19, 2025, at SRM Easwari Engineering College, Chennai, 2025.
16. Merun Kumar E., Sree Athikesh A., and Poovazhagan L., “DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF SONICATOR PROBE WITH MULTISTAGE IMPELLER BLADE ARRANGEMENTS,” 4th International Conference on Advances in Automobile, Manufacturing, Automation & Mechanical Engineering, was held on March 19, 2025, at SRM Easwari Engineering College, Chennai, 2025.
17. Poovazhagan L., “INVESTIGATING THE ELECTROCHEMICAL CORROSION PROPERTIES OF RARE EARTH MAGNESIUM ALLOY REINFORCED WITH B4C NANOPARTICLES,” International Conference on Processing and Fabrication of Materials (ICPFM-2024), was held in February 2024 at SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, 2024.
18. Poovazhagan L., “CORROSION BEHAVIOUR OF Mg ALLOY AND HYBRID Mg METAL MATRIX NANOCOMPOSITES PRODUCED BY THE NOVEL CASTING TECHNIQUE,” 3rd International Conference on Advances in Recent Advances in Materials (ARAM3), was held in March 2024 at SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, 2024.
19. Poovazhagan L., “INVESTIGATING THE LASER MICROMACHINING CHARACTERISTICS OF MAGNESIUM METAL NANOCOMPOSITES PRODUCED BY ULTRASONICATION AND SQUEEZE CASTING,” International Conference on Advances in Automobile, Manufacturing, Automation & Mechanical Engineering (ICAAMME 2024), was held in April 2024 at Easwari Engineering College, Chennai, 2024.
20. Dinesh A. and Poovazhagan L., “OPTIMIZING STIR-ULTRASONICATION POWER AND AMPLITUDE FOR CASTING Mg–B4C METAL MATRIX NANOCOMPOSITES,” 3rd International Conference on Advances in Recent Advances in Materials (ARAM3), was held in March 2024 at SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, 2024.
21. Sasidharan S. and Poovazhagan L., “SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ZnO-BASED NANORODS FOR PIEZOELECTRIC ACCELEROMETER APPLICATIONS,” 3rd International Conference on Advances in Recent Advances in Materials (ARAM3), was held in March 2024 at SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, 2024.
22. Poovazhagan L., “TENSILE AND THERMOMECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF LAYER POSITION EFFECT OF WOVEN GLASS INTERLEAVED CELLULOSE–KENAF WOVEN POLYMER LAMINATES,” International Conference on Intelligence in Manufacturing, Energy & Design (IMED 2023), was held on April 12–13, 2023, at Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai, 2023.
23. Poovazhagan L., “EXAMINING THE MICROMACHINING CHARACTERISTICS OF ALUMINUM NANOCOMPOSITES PRODUCED BY STIR-ULTRASONICATION PROCESS,” Second International Virtual Conference on Advances in Automobile, Manufacturing, and Mechanical Engineering (ICAAMME 2023), was held on April 28, 2023, at Easwari Engineering College, Chennai, 2023.
24. Poovazhagan L., “EFFECT OF ABRASIVE WATER JET PARAMETERS AND OPTIMIZATION OF HYBRID BASALT–KENAF POLYMER COMPOSITE,” International Conference on Intelligence in Manufacturing, Energy & Design (IMED 2023), was held on April 12–13, 2023, at Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai, 2023.
25. Rajeshwaran T. and Poovazhagan L., “GENERATION OF COMPLEX MICRO PROFILES ON THE SURFACES OF SUPER ALLOYS,” Second International Virtual Conference on Advances in Automobile, Manufacturing, and Mechanical Engineering (ICAAMME 2023), was held on April 28, 2023, at Easwari Engineering College, Chennai, 2023.
26. Poovazhagan L., “Obtaining the Optimal Surface Quality in Wire Cut Electrical Machining of Ti–B₄C Nanocomposites – RSM CCD Approach,” International Conference on Energy and Materials Technologies (ICEMT-2021), SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, India, Aug. 20–21, 2021.
27. Poovazhagan L., “Impact of Friction Stir Processing on the Grain Refinement of B₄C Nanoparticulates Reinforced Aluminum Nanocomposites Produced by Stir-Ultrasonification Method,” International Conference on Energy and Materials Technologies (ICEMT-2021), SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, India, Aug. 20–21, 2021.
28. Poovazhagan L., “Optimization of Process Parameters of ECMM Process Using RSM-I Optimal Approach for Improving Material Removal Rate and Surface Finish,” 1st International Virtual Conference on Advances in Automobile, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering (ICAAMME-2022), Easwari Engineering College, Chennai, India, Feb. 5, 2022.
29. Poovazhagan L., “Ultrasonic Assisted Casting – Parameters Optimization for Better Particle Dispersion in Metal Matrix,” Second International Conference on Materials, Metallurgy and Manufacturing (ICEMMM-2021), SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, India, Dec. 16–17, 2021.
30. Poovazhagan L., “Fiber Laser Cutting of Superalloys,” Second International Conference on Materials, Metallurgy and Manufacturing (ICEMMM-2021), SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, India, Dec. 16–17, 2021.
31. Poovazhagan L., “Reducing the Porosity in Al/B₄C Nanocomposites by Sonication Assisted Casting and Squeeze Casting,” International Conference on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, India, 2021.
32. Poovazhagan L., “Impact of Hybrid Nano Reinforcements on Fabricating Mg Nanocomposites by Ultrasonic Assisted Casting Method,” International Conference on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, India, 2021.
33. Poovazhagan L., “EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS OF MATERIAL REMOVAL RATE ON Mg/SiCP–FLY ASH HYBRID METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES BY ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE MACHINING,” International Conference on Recent Advancements in Chemical, Energy and Environmental Engineering (RACEEE 2020), was held on February 13–14, 2020, 2020.
34. Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, “Experimental Investigations on Turning of AA6061/B₄Cp Metal Matrix Nanocomposites,” International Conference on Engineering Materials, Metallurgy and Manufacturing (ICEMMM-2018), SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, India, Feb. 15–16, 2018.
35. S.Ashok and L. Poovazhagan, “Assessment of Factors Influencing Surface Roughness on Machining of Mg/Cu Nano-B₄C Hybrid Composites,” International Intellectual Convergence on Advances in Science and Engineering (IIASE-2017), Aalim Muhammed Salegh College of Engineering, Chennai, India, Mar. 3–4, 2017.
36. L.Poovazhagan and S. C. Amit, “Effect of Ultrasonic Power on Fabricating Aluminum Nanocomposites Reinforced with Boron Carbide Nanoparticles,” International Conference on Recent Innovations in Production Engineering (RIPE-2017), MIT, Anna University, Chennai, India, Mar. 24–25, 2017.
37. P.Saravanamuthukumar, Poovazhagan L., V. Arunkumaar, and R. Arun, “Experimental Investigations on Turning of AA6061/SiCp Metal Matrix Nanocomposites,” International Conference on Recent Innovations in Production Engineering (RIPE-2017), MIT, Anna University, Chennai, India, Mar. 24–25, 2017.
38. K.Rajkumar, L. Poovazhagan, N. A. Thushal, and A. Gnanavelbabu, “Experimental Studies of Wire Electrical Discharge Machining on the Aluminium/(SiC+B₄C) Nanocomposite,” International Conference on Materials, Design and Manufacturing Process (ICMDM-2016), Anna University, Chennai, India, Feb. 17–19, 2016.
39. Poovazhagan L., “Investigations of Microhardness and Impact Properties of Silicon Carbide Nanoparticulates Reinforced Aluminum Metal Nanocomposites,” International Conference on Recent Advances in Nano Science and Technology (RAINSAT-2015), Sathyabama University, Chennai, India, Jul. 8–10, 2015.
40. Poovazhagan L. and K. Kalaichelvan, “Dry Sliding Friction and Wear Properties of SiC Nanoparticulates Reinforced Al Matrix Nanocomposites,” International Colloquium on Materials, Manufacturing and Metrology (ICMMM-2014), IIT Madras, Chennai, India, Aug. 8–9, 2014.

3. Book Chapters (7)

1. N.Sankara Manikandan, M. Prem Ananth, L. Poovazhagan, B. Sudarsan, and A. Vishnuvarthan, “Friction and Wear Study of Laser Surface Textured Ti-6Al-4V Against Cast Iron and Stainless Steel Using Pin-on-Disc Tribometer,” Chapter in Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, Springer, 2021.
2. Earnest Beni, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, and S. C. Amith, “Wire-Cut Electric Discharge Machining on Nickel–Aluminium–Bronze Using Brass Wire Electrode,” Chapter in Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, Springer, 2021.
3. L.Poovazhagan, P. Ruthran, S. Sreyas, A. Thamizharasan, S. Thejas, “Microstructure Evolution and Mechanical Properties of Al 1050/Al 5083 Laminate Composites Produced by Accumulative Roll Bonding Process,” Chapter in Advances in Materials and Metallurgy, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, Springer, 2019.
4. L.Poovazhagan, H. Jeffrey Thomas, M. Selvaraj, “Microstructure and Abrasive Wear Behavior of Copper–Boron Carbide Nanocomposites,” Chapter in Advances in Materials and Metallurgy, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, Springer, 2019.
5. T.Geethapriyan, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, M. Prakash, M. Mohammed Iqbal, S. Suraj, “Influence of Tool Electrodes on Machinability of Stainless Steel 420 Using Electrochemical Micromachining Process,” Chapter in Advances in Manufacturing Processes, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, Springer, 2019.
6. K.Rajkumar, L. Poovazhagan, G. Selvakumar, B. Muthukumar, “Wire Electrical Discharge Machining Integrity Studies on the Aluminium Nanocomposite,” Chapter in Advances in Manufacturing Processes, Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, Springer, 2019.
7. C.Gopinath and L. Poovazhagan, “Design and Analysis of Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in a Crossflow Radiator as Changing the Fin and Tube Material,” Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering and Technology, 2014.

Awards

• Received best teacher award at SSN College of Engineering continuously for 4 years (2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22).

Scholar Details

• He has successfully guided 10 Ph.D. scholars to completion under Anna University and is currently supervising three Ph.D. scholars.

Area of Research

• Nanocomposites
• Micromachining
• Casting
• Materials characterizations

Links

• https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=7X37LdkAAAAJ&hl=en
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• https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/2475459