Sathish Pandurangan

Seasoned academic and active researcher specializing in natural fiber composites, with a robust portfolio of publications exploring diverse aspects of this dynamic field. Over 20 years of experience as a dedicated lecturer, demonstrating expertise in student evaluation, mentoring, and innovative instructional methods that promote professional development. Early research contributions have significantly enriched classroom teaching, providing strong technical insights and practical relevance to students. Recognized for delivering dynamic lectures that simplify complex concepts while effectively bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, fostering an engaging and impactful learning environment.

Driven by the need for sustainable materials in engineering, this study explored the mechanical and machining performance of Banana-Kenaf epoxy hybrid composites. Natural fiber laminates were manufactured with varying fiber orientations and volume ratios to assess their structural integrity through standardized mechanical testing. Advanced optimization techniques—including the Taguchi's method, Grey Relational Analysis, and Grey Fuzzy Logic in MATLAB—were used to refine drilling parameters and reduce machining forces. The findings revealed optimal fiber configurations and machining conditions, demonstrating the viability of natural fiber composites as an eco-friendly alternative for high-performance engineering applications.

• Sathish, P., Kesavan, R., VijayRamnath, B., Vishal C., Effect of Fiber Orientation and Stacking Sequence on Mechanical and Thermal Characteristics of Banana-Kenaf Hybrid Epoxy Composite. Silicon 9, 577–585 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12633-015-9314-7.
• Sathish, P., Kesavan, R & Vijaya Ramnath, B 2015, 'Experimental Investigation of Flexural Property of Abaca and Raffia hybrid composites', ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, vol. 10, no. 13, pp. 5534-5536, ISSN: 1819-6608.
• Sathish, P., Kesavan, R & Vijaya Ramnath, B 2015, 'Experimental Investigation on Delamination Behavior of Abaca based hybrid composites', ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, vol. 10, no. 13, pp. 5548-5550, ISSN: 1819-6608.
• Sathish, P., & Kesavan, R 2015, 'Banana Fiber Reinforced composites – A Review', International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, vol. 2, no. 6, pp. 872-874, ISSN:2350-0328.
• Sathish, P., Kesavan, R & Mahavidhyan, N 2017, 'Coconut Fiber Reinforced Composites – A Review', International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology, vol.5,no. 3, pp. 172-173, doi:10.22214/ijraset.2017.3031.
• Rajesh R., Kulkarni M.V., Sampath kumaran P., Sathish, P., Sreenivas S. (2022) Comparison of GRA and TOPSIS Optimization Techniques in DMLS-Processed Bronze–Nickel Samples. In: Srinivasa Pai P., Krishnaraj V. (eds) Sustainable Machining Strategies for Performance. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2278-3_13.
• K. Manickavelan, S. Ahmed, K. Mithun, P. Sathish, R. Rajasekaran, N. Sellappan (2022), A review on Transforming plastic wastes into fuel , Journal of the Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences, vol.4, pp.64-74, DOI:10.46481/jnsps.2022.364.
• Manickavelan Kolandasami, Ahmed Shammas, Mithun Kulkarni, Sathish Pandurangan, Rajasekaran Rajagamm, Sellappan Narayana Gounder (2022), Extraction of HDFE Pyrolysis Oil, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), vol 10- issue 10, pp.45-48, DOI : 10.17577/IJERTCONV10IS10012.

Ph.D. Thesis Evaluator, Vel's University, India.

Acted as a Foreign or External Examiner and evaluated multiple doctoral theses in the field of composite materials and engineering, providing critical assessment and expert feedback for academic award recommendations.

Research Evaluation Committee Member, Block Funding Program – University of Technology and Applied Sciences - Sultanate of Oman.

Participated in the review and assessment of research proposals under the university's strategic funding program, contributing to research quality assurance and allocation of research grants.