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Dr. Ritwik.A

E-mail:ritwik@tistcochin.edu.in

Date of Joining: 01/06/2012

Nature of Association: Regular

Qualification:

  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering
  • M Tech in Mechanical Engineering
  • B Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Experience:

  • Teaching:10 years

Research Interest:

  • Biomaterial coating
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Tribology
  • Polymer Composites

Recognitions & Achievements:

  • Australian Patent
  • South African Patent
  • CERD Funding
  • KSCTSE Funding

Research Publications-Conference /Journal details:

  • Ritwik, A., Saju, K.K., Vengellur, A, Saipriya P.P. Development of thin-film hydroxyapatite coatings with an intermediate shellac layer produced by dip-coating process on Ti6Al4V implant materials. Journal of Coatings Technology and Research (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11998-021-00549-y
  • Aruvathottil Rajan, R.; Saju, K.K.; Aravindakshan, R. Characterization and In Vitro Studies of Low Reflective Magnetite (Fe3O4) Thin Film on Stainless Steel 420A Developed by Chemical Method. Coatings 2021, 11, 1145. https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings11091145
  • Aravindakshan, Ritwik.; Saju, K.K.; Aruvathottil Rajan, R. Investigation into Effect of Natural Shellac on the Bonding Strength of Magnesium Substituted Hydroxyapatite Coatings Developed on Ti6Al4V Substrates. Coatings 2021, 11, 933. https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings11080933
  • Ritwik. A, K.K. Saju, P.K. Binsi, A.R. Reghuraj. Development of biocompatible coating on Ti6Al4V implant materials using chitosan extracted from shellfish waste, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.05.533.
  • Ritwik, A., Saju, K.K. Development of calcium fluoride thin film on Ti-6Al-4V material by a dip coating process with an intermediate shellac layer for biocompatible orthopedic applications. Int J Mech Mater Eng 16, 7 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40712-021-00130-w
  • A.R. Reghuraj, K.K. Saju, A. Ritwik, Nandakisor S. Varrma. Relative improvements in anti reflection property of black coating produced on stainless steel 310 using conversion coating techniques, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.05.247.
  • Deepu Joy, Ritwik Aravindakshan, Nandakisor S. Varrma. Effect of Zirconium additions on microstructure and mechanical properties of hot rolled Al-Mg alloys, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.05.284.
  • Ritwik. A, C.R. Rejeesh, Mechanical property evaluation of elephant dung fiber-based epoxy composites, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.05.014. 
  • Ritwik Aravindakshan, Nandakisor S Varma & Manu P N. Optimization Of Cutting Tool Travel Path Using Genetic Algorithm, International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development, Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020.
  • 10.    Ginu Paul, Ritwik. A, Simplified Architecture of a Hyper-Redundant Robot for Wheel –Less Locomotion, Journal of Network and Innovative Computing 2017, Vol. 5, pp 11-19.
  • Ritwik. A, Ginu Paul A heuristic algorithm for resource constrained project scheduling problem wit discounted cash flows, International Journal of Innovative Technology & Exploring Engineering, 2013, Vol:3, Issue:4, Pg:99-102.

Professional Training/short term training courses:

  • Workshop on 3D Printing Solutions for Medical Innovation, Organized by NIT Calicut, India (17th – 18th July 2021)

Academic Positions handled & Extension activities:

  • NBA Coordinator
  • Coordinator For Ishrae
  • Coordinator Daikin Center Of Excellence
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