Dr. Ramkumar, P.
Adjunct Professor
Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
India
Biography
Dr. P.Ramkumar joined as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering in IIT Madras in 2012. Prior to coming to IIT Madras, he was an Associate Professor at SSN College of Engineering, Chennai. Dr. Ramkumar received his B.E in Mechanical Engineering from College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University and his M.Tech (Industrial Tribology) from IIT Madras. Later, he pursued Ph.D. from University of Southampton, UK and did his post doctoral fellowship in University of Leicester, UK. His research interests are in the field of tribology, including developing new materials and coatings for engine tribology, nano-lubrication, gearbox design, Electrostatic condition monitoring and developing new materials for brake application.
Research Interest
His research interests are in the field of tribology, including developing new materials and coatings for engine tribology, nano-lubrication, gearbox design, Electrostatic condition monitoring and developing new materials for brake application.
Publications
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R Penchaliah, TJ Harvey, RJK Wood, K Nelson, HEG Powrie, “The effects of diesel contaminants on tribological performance on sliding steel on steel contactsâ€, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 225: 779 -797 (2011)
