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Biosketch
Dr. Nelson Muthu is a product of three well-known universities: IIT Guwahati where he did his B.Tech in 2008, IIT Bombay and Monash University (IITB-Monash Research Academy) where he completed his PhD, in 2015, on studies on element-free Galerkin method for linear elastic fracture mechanics problems. Prior to PhD, he had corporate experience as an analyst in Global Analytics, Chennai from July'08-July'10, where he learnt predictive analytics. After his PhD, he worked in Biomedical Engineering and Technology incubation Centre (BETiC), IIT Bombay on medical device innovation from Dec'15 to May'17. Afterward, he worked in IIT Guwahati as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering from May'17 to Dec'23. His current research areas include fracture and damage mechanics, mechanics of composite materials, meshfree methods, elasticity, and bio-medical device innovation.
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Research
Books
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Uday Shanker Dixit, Nelson Muthu, S.M. Kamal "Strength of Materials" 2nd year Under Graduate level book as per AICTE curriculum, January 2023.
Publications
Journals:
Book Chapters:
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Brian G. Falzon, Nelson Muthu, "Micromechanical modelling of composite materials using the element-free Galerkin approach" Comprehensive Composite Materials II, 2016.
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A. Kumar, P. J. Saikia, M. Kumar, S. Bag, N. Muthu, R. G. Narayanan, “Fractographic Analysis of Friction Stir Welded Aluminium alloy” Advances in Processing of Lightweight Metal Alloys and Composites, Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials, 2022.
International Conferences:
National Conferences:
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M. Nelson, B.Varun, S.K. Dwivedy "Dynamics and control of two link robot for minimum trajectory error" in National Conference on robotics and industrial manufacturing process, BHEL Hyderabad, 2009.
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S. Narwal, P.S. Robi, N. Muthu, “Fluid Structure Modelling of Tri-Leaflet Aortic Valve” in 5thResearch Conclave 2018, IIT Guwahati, 2018.
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S. Sai Kumar, Nelson Muthu, “Modelling and testing of fiber reinforced composites under impact” in 5thResearch Conclave 2018, IIT Guwahati, 2018.
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Nelson Muthu, “Finite Element Analysis of Hyperelastic Material” in NAFED 2020, 09 Dec 2019, Organized by VSSC, ISRO, BARC Mumbai 2019.
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Nelson Muthu “Finite Element Analysis of Hyperelastic Materials” in NAFED 2020, Organized by VSSC, ISRO,11-12 Dec 2020.
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Nelson Muthu “Finite element modelling of hyper elastic rubber-like materials using popular constitutive models" in NAFED 2022, Organized by VSSC, ISRO,04-05 Feb 2022.
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P Vicky Kumar, Anil Kumar Birru, Nelson Muthu “Design and Development of Dental Crown using 3D Printing for patient compatibility”, Proceedings of National Conference cum Industry meet on Foundry 4.0 - Opportunities and Challenges, CSIR- Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI), Durgapur, February 24-25, 2022.
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A. Kumar, R. Ganesh Narayanan, N. Muthu “Friction Stir Spot Welding of Honeycomb Core Sandwich Structure” In: Joshi, S.N., Dixit, U.S., Mittal, R.K., Bag, S. (eds) Low Cost Manufacturing Technologies. NERC 2022. Springer, Singapore, 2023.
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S. Sai Kumar, O. Ashok, N. Muthu “Hyperelastic Analysis of Adventitial Layer Using Isotropic Gent Model” In: Pandey, L.M., Gupta, R., Thummer, R.P., Kar, R.K. (eds) Healthcare Research and Related Technologies. NERC 2022. Springer, Singapore, 2023.
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Sachin Kuriachan, Pankaj Tiwari, Nelson Muthu “Effect of Chemical Treatment on Decomposition Profiles of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites and Its Recycling” In: Deka, D., Majumder, S.K., Purkait, M.K. (eds) Sustainable Environment. NERC 2022. Springer, Singapore, 2023.
Patents
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Teaching
Courses Taught at IIT Guwahati
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CE 101 - Engineering Drawing (July-2017, July-2018, July 2019 - Tutor)
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ME 212 - Solid Mechanics-I (July-2017, July-2018, July-2019, Sep-2020, Sep-2021)
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ME 101 - Engineering Mechanics (Jan-2018–Tutor, Jan-2019, Jan-2020, March 2021)
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ME 607 - Introduction to Composite Materials (Jan-2018)
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ME 223 - Solid Mechanics – II (Jan-2022, 23)
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ME 501 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics (July-2022, July-2023)
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ME 216 - Mechanical Engineering Lab-I: Strength of Materials lab (July-2021, 22, 23)
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ME 326 - Mechanical Engineering Lab-IV: Tribology lab (Jan-2022, 23)
Courses Taught at IIT Palakkad
- ME 3522 - Introduction to Finite Element Methods (Jan-2024)
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Additional Information
Description
Workshops and Conferences Organized
- TEQIP short term course on Mechanics of Composites for Engineering Applications from May 21st-25th, 2019 at IIT Guwahati.
- Organized Healthcare Hackathon from 5th – 7th September, 2019 at IIT Guwahati.
- TEQIP short term course on Fracture Mechanics and its applications to Laminated Composites from March 01st-05th, 2021 at IIT Guwahati.
- One-day workshop on Post-Buckling of Composite Shells on 9th May’24 at IIT Palakkad.
Awards and Talks
- One-day lecture on meshfree methods applied to fracture mechanics held at Mechanical Engg. Dept., SPCE, Mumbai in year 2013.
- Oskar winner of 3 minute talk presentation held at IIT Bombay in year 2014.
- DST Travel Grant for attending an international conference in Barcelona, 2014.
- Teaching Assistantship for UG and PG mechanical design courses by IIT-Bombay, 2011- 2014.
- Best poster award for 12th International Conference on Vibration problems (ICOVP -2016) held at IIT Guwahati.
- Expert talk on Bio-medical Innovation at One day Induction Program for SSIP Coordinators of Universities/Institutes in Gujarat, 2017.
- Talk on ‘Mechanical Engineering: Then and Now’ in Ishan Vikas Programme – 2017, IITGi.
- An invited lecture on “Analytical and Experimental Studies on Detection of Longitudinal, L and Inverted T Cracks in Isotropic and Bi-material Beams Based on Changes in Natural Frequencies” in TEQIP short term course on “Vibration and Noise Analysis of Mechanical Systems” at IIT Guwahati in 2018.
- An invited talk on “Connecting Doctors, Researchers and Entrepreneurs for Indigenous Medical Device Innovation” in QIP - Short Term Course On “Current Status and Requirements of Biomedical Devices” 25th – 29th March, IIT Guwahati, 2019.
- Expert talk on “Connecting Doctors, Researchers and Entrepreneurs for Indigenous Medical Device Innovation” in TEQIP-III National workshop on Biomaterials: Design, Development and Biomedical applications, 11th – 15th September, NIT Manipur, 2019.
- Expert talk on “MEDICAL DEVICES Regulations” in TEQIP-III National workshop on Biomaterials: Design, Development and Biomedical applications, 11th – 15th September, NIT Manipur, 2019.
- An invited talk on “FE modelling of Composite Laminates” in TEQIP-III Short Term Course on Active/Passive Damping Composites for Structural Vibration Control, 6th – 10th January, IIT Guwahati, 2020.
- Invited talk on “FEM in Fracture Mechanics” in TEQIP-III short-term course on “Finite Element Method - Variational Methods to Computer Applications" on 2nd – 6th Nov 2020, IIT Guwahati, 2020.
- Expert talk on “Connecting Doctors, Researchers and Entrepreneurs for Indigenous Medical Device Innovation” in TEQIP-III Virtual National workshop on Avenues of Engineering in Biomedical research in present era 10th – 14th November, NIT Manipur, 2020.
- Online Lecture on “Connecting Doctors, Researchers and Entrepreneurs for Indigenous Medical Device Innovation”, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, 26th Nov 2020.
- Online Lecture on “Irwin's Plastic Zone Correction, Dugdale Model and R-Curve” in AICTE ATAL Faculty Development Programme on Damage Tolerance: A new Design Strategy from 05-09 July 2021, VJTI Mumbai.
- Online Lecture on “Applications of Modern Manufacturing in Biomedical Engineering” in Five Day Online Faculty Development Programme on Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technology, Karunya Deemed University from 03rd - 07th Aug 2021.
- Online Lecture on “Applications of Modern Manufacturing in Biomedical Engineering” in Two weeks National Level Virtual Faculty Development Programme on Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technology, Easwari Engineering College from 27th Sep – 08th Oct 2021.
- Online Lectures on “Engineering Drawing and 3D printing” and “Biomedical Innovation” in one week AICTE-ISTE Induction/Refresher Program on Issues and Challenges in Teaching Learning of Engineering Mechanics and Drawing, Nowgong Polytechnic, Nagaon from 21st – 28th Dec 2021.
- Talk on “Element-Free Galerkin method for Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics” in 8th Asian Conference on Mechanics of Functional Materials and Structures (ACMFMS-2022), 11th -14th December, 2022, IIT Guwahati, Guwahati, India
- Talk on “ Layered composites – Manufacturing, Testing and Computational modelling” in Indo-French Research Seminar on Innovation in Manufacturing and Machining of Advanced Aerospace materials, 02-03 March 2023, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India.
- 1st Runner-Up in Poster competition in AM 3D Aero 2023 India Conference, 13-14 December, December 2023, Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India.
ME-101 (Engineering Mechanics) course: Jan-May 2019
ME-212 (Solid Mechanics-1) course, July – Nov 2019, 2021