Email ID: lohiteshjk@gmail.com & lohitesh@yahoo.com

Vidwan ID : https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/726865

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Orcid ID : https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8471-2157

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Program: Mechanical Engineering

Professional Experience: 15 Years

Teaching:  15 Years

Industry:01

 

ACADEMIC DETAILS

• Pursuing Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

• M.Tech in Machine Design

• BE in Mechanical Engineering

 

AREAS OF INTEREST

• Metal Matrix Composites

• Design and Optimization

 

PUBLICATION DETAILS​

International Journals:

• Optimizing wear performance: comprehensive analysis of aluminium 6061 metal matrix composites reinforced with coconut shell ash and grapheneLohitesh Jaga Kumar, JP Ganjigatti, G Irfan, R Thara - Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D, 2025Cited by 10

• Experimental & finite element analysis of sisal fibre reinforced composites, Lohitesh Jaga Kumar, DN Praveen, R Thara, G Irfan - Int J Recent Trends Eng Res, 2016Cited by 9

• Investigation of mechanical properties of Al6061 with reinforcement of coconut shell ash and graphene metal matrix composites,Lohitesh Jaga Kumar, JS Vishwanatha, JP Ganjigatti, G Irfan… - Materials Today: Proceedings, 2023Cited by 6

• Effect of graphene and coconut shell ash on mechanical properties of Al6061 metal matrix compositesLohitesh Jaga Kumar, JP Ganjigatti, G Irfan, R Thara, PJ Aradhya… - Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D, 2025Cited by 

• Mechanical and Micro Structural Properties of Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites (MMC) Reinforced with Coconut Shell Ash Particulates and Graphene. Lohitesh Jaga Kumar, JP Ganjigatti – Journal of Mines, Metals & Fuels, 2023Cited by 2

• Multi-Objective Optimization of Plate-Fin Heat Exchanger Using Taguchi-based Grey Relational Analysis.Lohitesh Jaga Kumar, JP Ganjigatti – Journal of Mines, Metals & Fuels, 2022Cited by 1 

• Evolutionary-based Multi-Objective Optimization of Multi-Stream Plate-Fin Heat Exchangers, R Thara, Jagadeesh P Ganjigatt, Niyaz Ahamed, KR Rashmi, Lohitesh Jaga Kumar- Applications in Engineering Science, 2026

• Structural and Fatigue Analysis of Steering Knuckle under Multi-Axial Loading, Praveen D N Pavana B S, Lohitesh Jaga Kumar, Sanna Mare Gowda, IJCOPE Journal. Website: https://ijcope.org/

• Hybrid Control Methods for UPFC in Power System to Improve Performance in Terms of Control and Stability, Lohitesh Jaga Kumar Nandeesha S P, Yathisha L, Technische Sicherheit, ISSN NO: 1434-9728/2191-0073

• Static Structural Analysis of a Two-Wheeler Alloy Wheel Using Finite Element Method, Ashwini, Lohitesh Jaga Kumar , Akshay Kumar , Thara R , Naveen Kumar, Journal of Engineering and Technology Management.

• Effect of Reinforcement Morphology and Composition on the Properties of Aluminum Matrix Composites, Naveen, Lohitesh Jaga Kumar,Jagadeesh P. Ganjigatti, Thara. R, Irfan G, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16353653

• Material and Structural Optimization of Spur Gear through Contact Stress Evaluation, Lohitesh Jaga Kumar , Ashwini M , Thara R , Naveen Kumar, https://jet-m.com/volume77/

• Experimental & Finite Element Analysis of Sisal Fibre Reinforced Composites. DN Praveen, Lohitesh Jaga Kumar, H Ramesha - Grenze International Journal of Engineering & …, 2024

• Static Structural and Fatigue Analysis of Rocker Arm to Estimate Its Life, T P Bharathesh Vidyashree B U, Lohitesh Jaga Kumar, Praveen D N, International Journal for Scientific Research & Development

• Transient thermal analysis on gas turbine rotor blade by using FEA, Lohitesh jaga kumar, Manjunath, Praveen, A JOURNAL OF COMPOSITION THEORY,www.jctjournal.com/gallery/28-july2019.pdf

• Determination of Stresses of Vehicle LPG Cylinder and Its Optimization using FE Approach, Mr. Praveen Kumar Madhuri P, Mr. Lohitesh jaga Kumar, Dr. T. P. Bharathesh, IJSRD - International Journal for Scientific Research & Development

• Modeling and Analysis of Wind Turbine Blade, Mahantesh Makkalagerimath, Lohitesh Jaga Kumar, Praveen D. N, T. P. Bharathesh, International Journal for Scientific Research & Development.

• Design And Modal Analysis Of Automotive Crankshaft For Material Optimization Using Ansys Workbench, T.P. Bharathesh, Azam pasha.A, Lohitesh Jaga Kumar, Praveen D.N, International Journal of Recent Trends in Engineering & Research (IJRTER)

• Study the Static Stiffness of a Propeller Shaft of a Car for a Maximum Torque Load to Evaluate the Shear Stress, Lohitesh Jaga kumar, Gagan Deep, International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology.

• Damage Tolerance analysis of a Fuselage Stiffened Panel with a Broken Frame, Lohitesh Jaga Kumar Hemanth.Kumar.G,Praveen D N, International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology.

• Fuselage stiffened panel (Monocoque Design) Damage tolerance analysis, Dr.Irfan G Lohitesh Jaga Kumar, Praveen D N,Hemanth.Kumar.G,Naveen Kumar, International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET).

• Design & Analysis of Natural Convection Heat Transfer in a Rectangular Finned Heat Sink, Naveen Kumar. Dr. Irfan G Thara R, Lohitesh Jaga Kumar, International Journal for Scientific Research & Development|

• Design and Analysis of Truck Chassis, Lohitesh jaga Kumar Giridhara V E,Dr.Irfan G, International Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

• Evaluation of structural parameters of two Cylinder Crankshaft using finite element method, Ravikumar Katti, DN Praveen, Lohitesh jaga Kumar, Vijayavithal M Illal, International Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology (IJIET)

• Design & Analysis of Gate valve DN900# 150, Tausif Ahmed Kundagol, G Irfan, Lohitesh jaga Kumar, International Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology (IJIET)

• Re-Engineering Of Column In Fluroscopic Machine, Harish S N, Lohitesh Jaga Kumar, Irfan G, International Journal of Recent Trends in Engineering & Research (IJRTER)-2016

• Enhancement of Thermal and Design Properties of Aluminum Alloy – LM6 with MgO Nanoparticles, Abhilash V J. Thara R , Lohitesh Jaga Kumar , Naveen Kumar, International Journal of Recent Trends in Engineering & Research (IJRTER)

• Design and Analysis of Dual plate check plate, Tanveer Ahamed Bankapur Lohitesh Jaga Kumar,Dr.Irfan G, International Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology (IJIET)-2016

• Stress Analysis Using Different Combination Of Composite Material, RP Kumar, Lohitesh Jaga Kumar, DN Praveen, TP Bharathesh.

 

International Conferences:

• Presented a paper on “Experimental Analysis And Optimization Of Mechanical, Machinability and Tribiological Properties On Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites Reinforced With Coconut Shell Ash Particulates and Graphene: A Review” in the International Conference on Advances in Materials Research(ICAMR-2019) organized by Departments of Chemistry and Mechanical and Manufacturing, RUAS on 25th -27th July 2019 at Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences.

• Presented a paper on “Multi-objective Optimization of Plate Fin Heat Exchanger using Taguchi based grey relation analysis” in the International Conference on Recent Development in Mechanical Engineering organized by Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur

• Presented a paper on “A Review On Mechanical Characteristics Of Al6061 Reinforced With Coconut Shell Ash Particulates And Graphene- Hybrid Metal Matrix Composites” in the “International Conference on Recent Developments in Mechanical Engineering (ICRDME- 2022)” organized by Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur, Karnataka, India.

 

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES

1. Life Member Indian Society for Technical education (MISTE)

2. Life Member International Association of Engineers (IAENG)

 

HONOURS/AWARDS/ ACHIEVEMENTS

•  Cleared GATE  Exam 2008

• FDPS/CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS/STTP/MOOC CERTIFICATION

 

1. Attended a webinar on “Additive Manufacturing for Bioimplant Manufacturing and its Challenges” conducted by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Arasu Engineering College, Kombakonam on 13TH June 2020.

2. Attended One week FDP on “Multi objective optimization for Mechanical Engineering Applications” conducted by Department of Mechanical Engineering, QIS College of Engineering and Technology, Andhra Pradesh 8TH June to 12TH June 2020.

3. Attended One week FDP on “Refrigerants Progression-Environmental Concerns ” conducted by Department of Mechanical Engineering, QIS College of Engineering and Technology, Andhra Pradesh 1st June to 5TH June 2020.

4. Attended a webinar on “An overview of turbine and its Auxiliaries of 500MW unit of KTTP” conducted by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jayamukhi Institute of Technological sciences on 8TH June 2020.

5. Attended a webinar on “Tailor Made Nano-materials for Applications in Sensors, LEDs and Water Remediation” conducted by Department of Mechanical Engineering, RajaRajeshwari College of Engineering ,Bangalore on 5TH June 2020.

6. Attended a webinar on “An Insight into Fluid Machines in Mechanical and Civil Engineering ” conducted by Department of Mechanical Engineering, SEA College of Engineering and Technology,Bangalore on 5TH June 2020.

7. Successfully completed online Quiz on “ Intellectual Property Rights- IPR” on 4-6-2020 organised by school of Mechanical engineering, REVA University, Bengaluru.

8. Attended a webinar on “Manufacturing in current Scenario: INDUSTRY 4.0” conducted by Department of Mechanical Engineering, GM Institute of Technology, Davangere on 4TH June 2020.

9. Attended a webinar on “Interrogation in MEMS,NEMS and Nanotechnology” conducted by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bangalore on 5TH June 2020.

10. Attended One week FDP on “LaTeX” conducted by CSE, Gopalan College of Engineering and Management, Bangalore in association with IIT Bombay-Spoken Tutorial 17th April to 30TH April 2020.

11. Successfully participated online quiz on “Internal Combustion Engine” organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, BCE, Shravanabelagola on 6/2/2020.

12. Presented a paper on “Experimental Analysis & Optimization of Mechanical properties on AL- MMC with coconut shell ash particulates: A Review” held on 25th - 27th July-2019 at International Conference on Advances in Materials Research(ICAMR-2019), Ramaiah University-Bangalore.

13. Attended Two days Workshop on “Nano Materials & Nano Composites” Organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering held on 24th & 25th March 2017 at Kuppam Engineering College.

14. Attended One day Workshop on “Advancement in Mechanical Sciences” Organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering held on 24th December 2016 at MSEC - Bangalore.

15. Presented a paper on “Experimental and Finite Element Analysis of Sisal Fibre Reinforced Composites” held on 23rd & 24th March-2016 at Shridevi Institute of Engineering and Technology in National Conference on “Emerging Trends in Engineering and Management”.

16. Presented a paper on “Experimental Analysis of Jute, Sisal and Glass Fibre Reinforced Composites” held on 23rd & 24th March-2016 at Shridevi Institute of Engineering and Technology in National Conference on “Emerging Trends in Engineering and Management”.

17. Attended two days Workshop on “Advances in Mechanical Measurements” Organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering held on 29th and 30th Jan 2016 at Vemana Institute of Technology - Bangalore.

18. Attended two days Work Shop on “Smart Materials and its Application” Organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering held on 21st and 22nd Dec 2015 at MSRIT- Bangalore.

19. Presented a paper on “Effect of MgO Nanoparticles on Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Alloy LM6” held on 27th & 28th March-2015 at BMS Institute of Technology in National Conference on “Emerging Trends in Nano Applications”.

 

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