Designation: Assistant Professor
Department: Fuel, Minerals and Metallurgical Engineering
Email: kesavanravi[at]iitism[dot]ac[dot]in
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About Me: My primary field of study is Surface Engineering and its applications in coatings and additive manufacturing (3D printing). I focus on two key verticals: Surface engineering and polymer microstructure tailoring for diverse applications, including radiative cooling and ballistic protection. One major application involves developing efficient passive daytime radiative coolers for sustainable space cooling, particularly in hot and humid regions like India. Development of an additive manufacturing (AM) technique using solid-state cold spray printing to create structurally and functionally robust multi-material interfaces through high strain rate impacts. My research spans coatings, additive manufacturing, and repair applications utilizing cold spray technology.
Research Interest: Surface Engineering, Coatings, Additive Manufacturing, Polymer Mechanics
I am currently teaching or have taught the following courses in the monsoon and winter semesters
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Institute responsibilities held:
Singh, M. K., Nithin, B., Ravi, K., & Rahul, M. R. (2024). Simulation-guided design of novel precipitation-strengthened eutectic high entropy alloy. Intermetallics, 175, 108501.
Kumar, M., Ravi, K., & Singh, S. S. (2024). Temperature and strain rate effects on ultra‐high‐molecular‐weight‐polyethylene compression: An experimental and modeling approach. Polymer Engineering & Science, 64(5), 2214-2229.
Kumar, M., Ravi, K., & Singh, S. S. (2023). Predicting the double-yield phenomenon in low-density polyethylene film using three-network viscoplastic model. Mechanics of Materials, 184, 104736.
Zhou, S., Bernard, C. A., Ravi, K., Saito, H., Ichikawa, Y., Ogawa, K., & Yin, S. (2021). Development and characterization of photocatalytic GaN coatings by cold spray process. Journal of Thermal Spray Technology, 30, 1294-1309.
Bernard, C. A., Takana, H., Diguet, G., Ravi, K., Lame, O., Ogawa, K., & Cavaille, J. Y. (2020). Thermal gradient of in-flight polymer particles during cold spraying. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 286, 116805.
Sulen, W. L., Ravi, K., Bernard, C., Ichikawa, Y., & Ogawa, K. (2020). Deposition mechanism analysis of cold-sprayed fluoropolymer coatings and its wettability evaluation. Journal of Thermal Spray Technology, 29, 1643-1659.
Ravi, K., Deplancke, T., Lame, O., Ogawa, K., Cavaille, J. Y., & Dalmas, F. (2019). Influence of nanoceramic interlayer on polymer consolidation during cold-spray coating formation. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 273, 116254.
Ravi, K., Sulen, W. L., Bernard, C., Ichikawa, Y., & Ogawa, K. (2019). Fabrication of micro-/nano-structured super-hydrophobic fluorinated polymer coatings by cold-spray. Surface and Coatings Technology, 373, 17-24.
Ravi, K., Deplancke, T., Ogawa, K., Cavaille, J. Y., & Lame, O. (2018). Understanding deposition mechanism in cold-sprayed ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene coatings on metals by isolated particle deposition method. Additive Manufacturing, 21, 191-200.
Deplancke, T., Lame, O., Barrau, S., Ravi, K., & Dalmas, F. (2017). Impact of carbon nanotube prelocalization on the ultra-low electrical percolation threshold and on the mechanical behavior of sintered UHMWPE-based nanocomposites. Polymer, 111, 204-213.
Ravi, K., Ichikawa, Y., Ogawa, K., Deplancke, T., Lame, O., & Cavaille, J. Y. (2016). Mechanistic study and characterization of cold-sprayed ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene-nano-ceramic composite coating. Journal of Thermal Spray Technology, 25, 160-169.
Ravi, K., Ichikawa, Y., Deplancke, T., Ogawa, K., Lame, O., & Cavaille, J. Y. (2015). Development of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) coating by cold spray technique. Journal of Thermal Spray Technology, 24, 1015-1025.
Cold spray powder, the polymeric coating preparation and polymeric coating
A device to clean ambient air with filter cloth and a method of recovery thereof
A polymer-based composite for passive daytime radiative cooling (PDRC) and a process for the preparation thereof
A polymer-based passive daytime radiative cooling (PDRC) material and a process for the preparation thereof
Advanced Wear and Corrosion Resistance Coatings Development and Commercialization in India
Electron Microscopy Facility for Reclamation and Alloy Development (FIST 2022)
Formation of Spray Technique for Sand Crust with Binder Solution and Laboratory Testing of Sand Crust
| Degree | Role | Number of Students | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Principal Guide | 2 (Full-time), 2 (Part-time) | Ongoing |
| PhD | Co-Guide | 3 | Ongoing |
| M.Tech | Guide | 4 | Ongoing |
| M.Tech | Guide | 6 | Completed |
| B.Tech | Guide | 3 (24-25) | Ongoing |
