Dr. K. Vijayarajan, B.E., M.E., Ph.D. — Assistant Professor

Academic Qualification: B.E., M.E., Ph.D.

Specialization: Engineering Design

Total Teaching Experience (as on ): Years

Date of Joining AAMEC: 02 February 2011

Industrial Experience

• Maintenance Engineer, Mohammed Naser Al Shahri Cars Est, Al-Shuwaikh, Kuwait (2003–2006)
• Supervisor, Metal Forming Pvt. Ltd. (1999–2003)

Area of Specialisation

Fibre Composites, Engineering Design

Achievements & Appreciations

Honoured with the 100% Result Award from AAMEC for securing 100% results in Anna University examinations (2012–13 Odd Semester and 2023–24 Odd Semester).

Dr. K. Vijayarajan’s research focuses on natural fibre composites, bio-silica reinforcement, and engineering design applications. His studies explore performance enhancement, sustainability, and material innovation using eco-friendly reinforcements like Digitaria ischaemum fibre and finger millet husk biosilica.

I.Recent Publications

1. Experimental Investigation of Coconut Coir Ash and Rice Husk Composites — IJARSCT, 2025. ISSN: 2321-9653.
2. Conversion of Finger Millet Husk Waste as Biosilica Functional Filler for Digitaria ischaemum Fibre–Epoxy Composite: Fatigue, Creep, and Flame Retardant Behaviour — Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery (Springer Nature, SCI), 2024.
3. Mechanical Wear and Hydrophobicity Behaviour of Digitaria ischaemum Fibre-Reinforced Finger Millet Husk Biosilica Toughened Epoxy Composites — Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery (Springer Nature, SCI), 2023.
4. Development and Characterization of Banana Fibre Reinforced Composites — IJMRT, Vol. 5, Issue 6, 2023.

Ongoing research involves optimizing mechanical, wear, and flammability properties of hybrid bio-composites and exploring green material processing for industrial applications.

II.National and International Conference

1. Conference on Experimental investigation of natural polymer / graphene oxide composite film — M.Kumarasamy College of Engineering, Karur|30th & 31st December 2021.
2. Paper titled NATURAL POLYMER & GRAPHENE OXIDE BASED COMPOSITE FILM WITH ENHANCED MECHANICAL PROPERTIES in International Conference on Advanced Materials Processing — Nadar Saraswathi College of Engineering and Technology|4 December 2021.
3. Paper titled Microstructure and Hardness Property of Friction Stir Processed AL 6082 T6 51/Sic/Tic Particle Reinforced Composite —in International Conference on Advances In Engineering and Technology -2011.E.G.S. Pillay Engineering College Nagapattinam|May27th & 28th ,2011 .
4. Paper titled An Experimental Investication of Friction Stir Processing Aluminium alloy 6082 T6 51 —in National Conference Recent Trends in Aeronautics and Mechanical Engineering NCRTAME-11.Mount Zion College of Engineering and Technology Pudukkottai|March 23rd & 28th ,2011 .
5. Paper titled Experimental and Topology Analysis of Carbon with Aluminium —in International Conference on Intellactual Research in Science, Engineering and Management ICIRSEM .St. Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology, Thanjavur|May 28th ,2022 .
6. Paper titled Fabrication and Charecterization of AL 7075 / T1 Metal Matrix Composites —in International Conference on Intellactual Research in Science, Engineering and Management ICIRSEM .St. Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology, Thanjavur|May 28th ,2022 .

1. Engineering Design
2. Composite Materials
3. Strength of Materials
4. Manufacturing Technology
5. Principles of Management
6. Human Values and Ethics
7. Renewable Energy Resources
8. Theory of Machines
9. Dynamics of Machines
10. Kinematics of Machinery
11. Non-Destructive Testing
12. Engineering Graphics
13. Computer Integrated Manufacturing
14. Design and Fabrication Project and Final Year Project Guidance

Actively mentors students in design thinking, innovation, and research methodology, integrating practical insights from industrial experience into teaching.

Dr. K. Vijayarajan has supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate projects in the areas of composite materials, design optimization, and sustainable engineering. His coordinated projects emphasize innovation, feasibility, and practical application in the field of mechanical design.

1. Natural Fibre Composite Research: Development of eco-friendly composites reinforced with Digitaria ischaemum fibre and millet husk bio-silica.
2. Design & Fabrication Projects: Led teams in mechanical design and fabrication (2017–2022) focusing on material performance, testing, and product innovation.
3. Student Innovation Projects: Guided multidisciplinary teams under the Institution Innovation Council (IIC) initiatives (2019–Till date).
4. HYDRO-GUARD Project: Designed and implemented a low-cost water level indicator system installed in all water tanks of AAMEC under my guidance.

He continues to mentor students in project planning, prototype development, and experimental validation aligned with academic and industrial goals.

Current In-Charges & Leadership Roles

1. Vice President, Institution Innovation Council (2019 – )
2. MHRD Innovation Cell Ambassador ()
3. Department In-Charge, Entrepreneurship Development Cell ()
4. Entrepreneurship Development Coordinator (2019 – )
5. Admission Cell Member (2024–2026)
6. Assistant Transport Officer (2024 – )
7. Temple In-Charge, Murugan Temple (Jan 2025 – )
8. President, AAMEC Alumni Association (Jan 2025 – )
9. Project Coordinator (2025)
10. Faculty Advisor (25 students per year)

Former In-Charges & Responsibilities

1. Deputy Warden, Balamurugan Boys Hostel (May 2024 – July 2025) —
2. Project Coordinator (2017–2022) —
3. Fire & Safety In-Charge (2012–2019) —
4. Carpentry & Plumbing Store In-Charge (2017–2023) —

Phone

+91 99440 10300

Email

vijayarajank@aamec.edu.in
pirapanjam81@gmail.com

Institution

Anjalai Ammal Mahalingam Engineering College,
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Kovilvenni – 614 403, Tamil Nadu, India.