Biography
- My research focuses on plasma electrolytic oxidation/Micro Arc Oxidation (PEO/MAO) of magnesium and its alloys to enhance surface performance through advanced ceramic coatings. Emphasis is placed on tribocorrosion behavior, nanoparticle-reinforced coatings, and plasma discharge mechanisms governing coating growth.
- Using techniques such as XRD, SEM/EDS, Raman spectroscopy, and electrochemical testing, structure–property relationships are investigated. The work aims to improve wear and corrosion resistance of lightweight materials for automotive, aerospace, and emerging biomedical applications.
Research Areas of Interest
- SURFACE ENGINEERING
- ELECTROCHEMICAL CORROSION STUDIES
- ELECTROCHEMICAL IMPEDANCE SPECTROSCOPY
- TRIBOCORROSION TESTING AND ANALYSIS
- SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE HANDLING AND ANALYSIS
Highest Qualification
Ph.D.
List of Publications
- Thicker the better or thinner: Addressing the dichotomy in the case of MAO coated AZ91 Mg alloy for corrosion protection
- Synergy between wear and corrosion in electrodeposited Ni-W and hard chrome coatings
- Influence of Ambient-Degraded MXene on Rheological and Tribological Behaviour of Synthetic Multigrade Oil
Conference Proceedings
- INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENGINEERING AND FUNCTIONAL COATINGS - ENGGCOAT2026
- IIM ATM 2025
Awards & Honours
GATE AIR-159
Affiliation to Professional Societies
- International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy & New Materials (ARCI), Balapur P.O., Hyderabad, Telangana, 500005, India
- Corrosion Engineering and Materials Electrochemistry Laboratory, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, 600036, India