RESUME

Dr. R. Prabhu Sekar, M.E; PhD;

6/62A, Amman Kovil Street,
Navalady, Thisaiyanvillai (via)
Tirunel veli dist, Tamil Nadu -627657
Prabhusekar.r@gmail.com
9894986396

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

Program Institution %/CGPA Year

PhD (Machine Design IIT Madras, Chennai 9.5 2010-2015.
Section) (July 2015)
M.E (Computer CEG, Guindy Campus, 8.46 2007-2009
Integrated Anna University
Manufacturing)
B.E (Mechanical) Thirumalai Engg. 78.1% 1999-2003
College. Madras University

XII Holy Redeemer’s Hr sec school, 82.2 % 1997-1999

Thisaiyanvillai.
X DMNSSA High School, Navaladi. 84.6 % 1996-1997

SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENTS
 Secured School 1st in X Standard and obtained a percentage of 84.6% in state board
examination

 Secured First Class with Distinction and Class 3rd in U.G degree (B.E -Mechanical)
and obtained a percentage of 78.1% in Madras university examination.

 Secured Class 2nd rank in P.G degree (M.E – CIM ) and obtained a percentage of 8.46
CGPA in Anna university examination.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
S.NO Organization Designation Year
From To

1. Auto Die Casting Company, QC Engineer 17.8.2003 - 7.7.2006

Coimbatore.

2. Nanjappa Polytechnic College, Lecturer 12.7.2006 - 8.8.2007

Coimbatore.

3. KCG College of Technology, Senior 1.7.2009 - 15.7.2010

Chennai. Lecturer
4. SRM University, Chennai Assistant 10.07.2015 – Till date
Professor

PROJECT DETAILS

1. Abstract of PhD Thesis:

Title: Improving the Bending Load Carrying Capacity of Symmetric and Asymmetric
Spur and Helical Gears:

An accurate estimation of maximum fillet stress in gears becomes an important

concern to design the gears of improved load carrying capacity. Direct gear design method
is one of the most effective gear design approaches, which provides the high performance
gears without concern for any predefined tooling parameters. In the present work, the
symmetric and asymmetric helical gears are designed through conventional as well as the
direct design method and the load sharing ratio of meshing symmetric and asymmetric
tooth pairs during one mesh cycle is determined using finite element method. Based on the
load-sharing ratio, a suitable method is worked out for a reasonable load distribution along
the contact line to determine the highest maximum fillet stress. The area of existence
procedure is also developed for different gear parameters and using the area of existence,
an in depth parametric study on fillet stress of symmetric and asymmetric helical gears
based on the load-sharing ratio has also been carried out and discussed. The maximum
fillet stress developed in the asymmetric helical gear is lesser than that of in symmetric
helical gear drive of equivalent size that implies helical gear drives with asymmetric teeth

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are compact for high power transmission. The design capacity of the same size of gears can
be further improved by direct design method adapting area of existence procedure. As the
fillet stress values are lesser in the asymmetric helical gear designed through direct design
method than that of asymmetric helical gear designed through conventional method, the
asymmetric helical gears through direct design also explored.

2. Abstract of M.E Thesis:

Title: Development of Flexible Finger Joint Implant:

Arthritis of the hand can make simple motions such as gripping an object or turning
a key painful, if not impossible. Soft Flexible Joint Implant can help alleviate the disabling
effects of this disease. By incorporating advanced materials, extensive clinical experience
and joint specific design features, these implants offer today’s hand surgeon advantages not
currently available in other joint prostheses.
In this project work, an attempt has been made to develop an appropriate finger
joint implant by using medical grade SIBS-30A. The biocompatibility, Hemolysis and flex
resistance tests were performed in this work. The implant model was designed by using
Pro–E software and it was fabricated by injection molding. From this work, SIBS 30 showed
good biocompatibility with no adverse biological effects and the tear strength of SIBS 30 is
two times higher than the silicone rubber.

TECHNICAL COURSES AND TRAINING PROGRAMS ATTENDED

 Undergone In plant Training in Tuticorin Thermal Power Station, Tuticorin (2002).

 Undergone Project Training Programme on “Failure Analysis of Centre Buffer

Coupler” in Southern Railway, Chennai (2003).

 Attended a Training Programme on “Recent Trends in Measurement and

Inspection Techniques in Manufacturing Industries”, Department of
Manufacturing Engineering, College of Engineering, Anna University, Chennai
(2007).

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  Attended a one-day short-term course on “Hyper Mesh “–Software Demo” at IITM
(2011)

AREA OF INTEREST

 Solid Mechanics
 Gear Design
 Finite Element Analysis

PhD RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

Refereed International Journal:

1. R.Prabhu Sekar and G.Muthuveerappan, “Load sharing based maximum fillet stress
analysis of Asymmetric helical gears designed through direct design – a parametric
study”, Mechanism and Machine Theory, Elsevier, vol. 80, (2014), pp. 84-102.

2. R.Prabhu Sekar and G.Muthuveerappan, “ A Balanced Maximum Fillet Stresses on

Normal Contact Ratio Spur Gears to Improve the Load Carrying Capacity through
Non-Standard Gears”, Mechanics based design of structure and machines, Taylor
and Francis, vol. 43, (2014), pp. 150-163.

3. R.Prabhu Sekar and G.Muthuveerappan, “Estimation of tooth form factor for normal
contact ratio asymmetric spur gears”, Mechanism and Machine Theory, Elsevier,
vol. 90, (2015), pp. 187-218.

4. R.Prabhu Sekar and G.Muthuveerappan, “ Effect of backup ratio and cutter tip radius
on uniform bending strength design of spur gears”, Procedia Material Science,
Elsevier, vol. 5, (2014), pp. 1640-1649.

5. R.Prabhu Sekar and G.Muthuveerappan, “ Load sharing based fillet stress analysis of
involute helical gears”, Applied Mechanics and Materials, Trans Tech, vol. 465,
(2014), pp. 1234-1238.

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 6. R.Prabhu Sekar and G.Muthuveerappan, “ Effect of face contact ratio on load sharing
based fillet stress in asymmetric helical gear drives”, Universal Journal of
Mechanical Engineering, Horizon, vol. 2, (2014), pp. 137-141.

7. R.Prabhu Sekar and G.Muthuveerappan, “Estimation of tooth form factor and stress
correction factor for non-standard symmetric spur gears”, Mechanism and Machine
Theory (Under Review)

8. R.Prabhu Sekar and G.Muthuveerappan, “A balanced fillet stress on asymmetric spur

gear to improve the bending load capacity through addendum modifications”,
Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science; IMechE Part C (Under review).

International Conference:

1. R.Prabhu Sekar, G.Muthuveerappan, “Load Sharing Based Fillet Stress Analysis of

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Helical Gears with Higher Pressure Angle and Backup Ratio”, 3 International
Conference on Material for the Future – Innovative materials, Process, Products
and Applications (ICMF – 2013), Nov 6-8, Govt. Engineering College, Thrissur,
Kerala.

2. R.Prabhu Sekar, G.Muthuveerappan, “Load sharing based fillet stress analysis of

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involute helical gears”, 4 International Conference on Mechanical and
Manufacturing Engineering 2013 (ICME 2013), Dec 17-18, Universiti Tun Hussein
Onn Malaysia.

3. R.Prabhu Sekar, G.Muthuveerappan, “Load Sharing Based Fillet Stress Analysis of

Symmetric and Asymmetric Helical Gears Designed through Direct Design”,
International Conference on Computer Aided Engineering (CAE 2013), Dec 19-21,
IIT Madras.

4. R.Prabhu Sekar, G.Muthuveerappan, “Effect of Face Contact Ratio on Load Sharing

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Based Fillet Stress in Asymmetric Helical Gear Drives”, 1 International Conference
on Mechanical Engineering: Emerging Trends for Sustainability (IC MEETS
2014), Jan 29-31, MANIT Bhopal.

5. R.Prabhu Sekar, G.Muthuveerappan, “Effect of backup ratio and cutter tip radius on
uniform bending strength design of spur gears”, International Conference on
Advances in Manufacturing and Materials Engineering (AMME 2014), March 27-
29, NIT Surathkal.

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PERSONAL DETAILS

Name : R. Prabhu Sekar

Father Name : E. Rajaboopathy

Date of Birth : 07.03.1982

Sex : Male

Marital Status : Single

Category : OBC

Nationality : Indian

Religion : Hindu

Permanent Address : S/O R. Thangla Laxmi,

6/62A, Amman koil street,
Navalady, Thisaiyan villai (via)
Tirunelveli (dist)
Tamil Nadu – 627 657
Ph No : +91 – 9894986396
Prabhusekar.r@gmail.com

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REFEREES

1. Dr. G. Muthuveerappan,
Professor (Rtd),
Machine Design Section,
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
IIT Madras, Chennai – 600 036.
Ph No : 9444863534
jmvr@iitm.ac.in

2. Dr.G. Kumaresan,
Senior Assistant Professor,
Institute of Energy Studies,
College of Engineering,
Anna University, Guindy Campus,
Chennai – 600 025.
Ph No : 9444222660
gkumaresan75@gmail.com

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.

Place : Chennai Signature

Date : 27.12.2015 R. PRABHU SEKAR

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