Dr. Suresh P S

Associate Professor & Head

Qualification Details

• Ph. D from VTU, Belagavi.
• M. Tech in Industrial Automation and Robotics
• B.E in Industrial and Production Engineering

Professional Experience

• Currently working as HoD at RIT, Hassan from 7^th July, 2025
• Professor, Alva’s Institute of Engineering and Technology, Moodbidri.
• HoD – Mechatronics Engineering Department, SNM Polytechnic, Moodbidri.
• Production Engineer at Chetan Engineering Works, Pune, Maharashtra
• Total experience 20 years

Publication Details

• “Development of high-performance areca sheath fibre preform-reinforced epoxy composites for enhanced mechanical properties”. Journal of Composite Materials. 2026;0(0). doi:10.1177/00219983251415158
• “A review on the formation, recovery, and properties of coal fly ash (CFA)-derived microspheres for sustainable technologies and biomedical applications”, Next Materials, Volume 9, 2025, 101172, ISSN 2949-8228, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.101172.
• “Mechanical performance of 3D-printed PBAT composites reinforced with sawdust”, Materials Research Forum LLC, https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903612-23
• “Structural evaluation of microwave butt welded MONEL 400 sheets through finite element analysis”, Materials Research Forum LLC, https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903612-17
• “Surface Modification of Sustainable Bio- Derived Areca Sheath Fibers for Enhanced Mechanical and Thermal Properties in Epoxy-Based Biocomposites: Spectroscopic, Thermogravimetric, and Crystallographic Insights”, Journal of Natural Fibers (T&F), DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2025.2497914
• “Plain-Woven Areca Sheath Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Composites: The Influence of the Fiber Fraction on Physical and Mechanical Features and Responses of the Tribo System and Machine Learning Modeling”, ACS Omega, DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c08164.
• “Tribological properties of areca sheath fiber composites”,, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2021, ,ISSN 2214-7853, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.02.689.
• “Physical, chemical and surface morphological characterization of single areca sheath fiber”, IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng. 1065 012020, doi:10.1088/1757-899X/1065/1/012020
• “Effect of fiber fraction on the physical and mechanical properties of short areca sheath fiber reinforced polymer composite”, Materials Today: Proceedings, Volume 44, Part 6, 2021, Pages 4972-4975, ISSN 2214-7853, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.12.892.

Presentation in National/ International conferences:

• Presented a paper on “Effect of fiber fraction on the physical and mechanical properties of short areca sheath fiber reinforced polymer composite” at International Conference on Advances in Materials Processing & Manufacturing Applications (iCADMA 2020), Sponsored by SPARC, MHRD & TEQIP-III, NIT Uttarakhand.
• Presented a paper on “Physical, chemical and surface morphological characterization of single areca sheath fiber” at International Conference on Frontiers in Engineering Science and Technology (ICFEST-2020), oorganized by Yenepoya Institute of Technology, Moodbidri.
• Presented technical paper on “DSP for Robotics” in the national conference held at Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering. Shimoga.
• Presented technical paper on “Robotics for Improvised Explosive Devices” in the state level conference, held at Bahubali College of Engineering, Shravanabelagola.

Edited Books/ Proceedings:

Editor, “Materials Joining and Manufacturing Processes (MJMP 2025)” – Proceedings of the International Symposium on Recent Advances in Materials Joining and Manufacturing Processes, 27–28 February 2025, Moodbidri, Karnataka, India, Published by MRF. [ISBN 978-1-64490-361-2 (eBook); ISBN 978-1-64490-360-5 (print)]

Grants Received

Co-Principal Investigator, “Study on effects of thermal aging on microstructure and microhardness of Lead base and Lead Free Solder/Substrate interfacial regions,” funded by KSTePS-VGST, Government of Karnataka, GRD No. 1222, sanctioned in 2025, with a total grant of ₹20 Lakhs.

Workshops Attended, FDP’s and NPTEL Courses:

Achievements

• Editor for International Symposium proceedings – MJMP 2025
• VGST grant of 20 Lakhs in the year 2025.
• Published articles in peer reviewed journals.
• Extra-Professional: Recognized as a charter member of an international body, held district-level leadership responsibilities in a major service organization, and initiated a community environmental movement dedicated to systematic annual afforestation and civic engagement.

Roles and Responsibility

At AIET, Moodbidri

• NBA/ NAAC/ Autonomous main coordinator- Mechanical Engg. Dept.
• Member of organizing team of National/ International conferences.
• Coordinating EMS, Placement, IQAC, DAB, and various other department activities.
• Setting up of CNC training lab.
• Headed various committees/ activities organized by the Alva’s Education Foundation (Alva’s Pragathi, Youth Fest, Vijnana Siri, Nudisiri, etc.) and the institution.
• NSS & YRC Program Officer (Since 2018-2025)
• Swachh Bharat Coordinator (2014-2025)

At SNMP, Moodbidri

• Headed the newly introduced Mechatronics Engg. Dept.
• Setting up of new laboratories prescribed in the syllabus for Mechatronics Engg. Dept. Viz., Pneumatics Lab, Measurement System Lab, Servicing and fault finding lab, Electro-Pneumatics Lab.
• Upgradation of the existing laboratories of other departments, viz., Fluid mechanics and Pneumatics Lab, Thermal Engg. Lab, PC Hardware and networking Lab.

At CEW, Pune

• Worked as Project Leader for the design and installation of ‘Gravity Feed line System’ at Exide Industries, Chichurakanapalli, Bangalore.
• Worked as a Project Leader in the conversion of a CTL Grid Casting Machine to a Wirtz-type Grid Casting Machine for Associated Battery Manufacturers (Ceylon) Ltd., Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka. Responsibilities included planning and execution of the technical conversion process, coordination with stakeholders, and preparation of export-related technical documentation in compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Professional Engagements & Leadership Roles

• Founder and Proprietor of P S Ele. Solution Providers, Bengaluru, with experience in industry operations and technical services.
• Served as Academic Advisor and Member of the Interview Panel at Adarsha English Medium School, Moodbidri.
• Acted as Jury Member for various curricular and co-curricular activities organized by educational institutions.
• Actively associated with several local and international professional clubs, holding key leadership positions and contributing to organizational initiatives.

Professional Body Memberships

• Life Member of Indian Society of Technical Education
• Life Member of Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Dakshina Kannda Dt.