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Dr. THELLA BABU RAO

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NAME: Dr. THELLA BABU RAO

M.TECH: Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada

E- MAIL: thellababurao@nitandhra.ac.in

POSITION: Assistant Professor & HOD

PhD: Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada

PHONE: +91 0990000000


AREAS OF INTEREST: - Additive Manufacturing - Artificial Intelligence Applications in Manufacturing - Weld and Laser-Based Depositions - FEA of metal-deposition Processes - Metal Matrix Composite Materials - CNC Machining

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Education:                      

Ph.D. (Dec. 2013) in Mechanical Engineering             :  JNTU Kakinada.

M.Tech. (Oct. 2008) in CAD/CAM                                       :  JNTU Kakinada.

B.Tech. (Apr. 2006) in Mechanical Engineering          :  JNTU Kakinada (QISCE).

Thesis Title:

Ph.D.:          Novel multi-objective optimization approaches to wire-electrical discharge machining of metal matrix composites.

M.Tech.:     Empirical modeling and optimization of self-propelled rotary turning process.


Teaching Experience: 

  1.        Assistant Professor (From 20-07-2018), Mechanical Engineering Department, NIT Andhra Pradesh.
  1.        Associate Professor (16-09-2016 to 19-07-2018), Mechanical Engineering Department, K L University - Vaddeswaram.
  1.        Associate Professor (01-07-2015 to 15-09-2016), Mechanical Engineering Department, Gudlavalleru Engineering College.
  1.        Assistant Professor (07-07-2009 to 30-06-2015), Mechanical Engineering Department, GITAM University- Hyd. Campus.
  1.        Lecturer (01-02-2008 to 16-05-2009), Mechanical Engineering Department, JNTUK, Kakinada.


Research Projects:

1. Title: “Artificial intelligence with a multi-sensor system for intelligent process monitoring and characterization of defects in laser cladding of multi-layer metal matrix composites”, (2024).  

     Granted by: Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.

     Grant: 37,97,200 INR

2. Title: “Analytical modeling of lased-assisted turning and laser-assisted milling”, (2018).

     Granted by: DST (National Centre for Clean Coal Research and Development - ARCI Balapur), Delhi.

     Grant: 16,00,000 INR

3. Title: “Development and Experimental Investigations into Mechanical and Machinability Characteristics of SiC reinforced Aluminum Matrix Nanocomposites”, (2012). (As Co-PI).

     Granted by: Naval Research Board (NRB), Delhi.

     Grant: 21,00,000 INR


PhD Thesis Guidance:

1. Scholar: M. Sarat Babu (PF071903)

     Title: In-process cutting tool condition assessment based on real-time multi-sensor data monitoring and grey predictive models.

     Status: Awarded.

2. Scholar: M. Rama Karthik (PF071953)

     Title: Laser-assisted machining of IN625 super alloy – Analytical Modeling and Experimental Investigation.

     Status: Pursuing.

3. Scholar: B. Subba Rao (PP071906)

     Title: Studies on microstructure, mechanical, and tribological properties of Nickel-based superalloys manufactured through selective laser melting process.

     Status: Pursuing.

4. Scholar: B. Lakshmi Manasa (PP071960)

     Title: Development of wear and corrosion-resistant metal matrix surface coatings by laser cladding process.

     Status: Pursuing.

5. Scholar: B. Subramanyam (PP072004)

     Title: Studies on microstructure, mechanical, and tribological properties of additively manufactured AlSi10Mg aluminum alloy by selective laser sintering.

     Status: Pursuing.

6. Scholar: Resapu Bhaskara Reddy (PP072055)

     Title: Wire-arc additive manufacturing.

     Status: Pursuing.


Academic courses dealing:

  1.        Manufacturing Processes
  2.        CAD/CAM
  3.        Computer Integrated Manufacturing
  4.        Composites Materials
  5.        Additive Manufacturing
  6.        Geometric Modeling for CAD


Additional Responsibilities:

Institute Level:

Associate Dean, Laboratory Establishment (October 2020 to June 2022)

Associate Dean, Research and Consultancy (September 2018 to October 2020)

Convener: Institute purchase committee (January 2019 to July 2019)

Member: Stores purchase sub-committee (January 2019 to July 2019)

 Department Level:

Head of the Department (Since July 2022)

Faculty Coordinator:

                1. M.Tech. Manufacturing Engineering (July 2020 to Till date)

                2. B.Tech. Project Works (Jan. 2019 to July 2022)

Timetable In charge: Department (January 2019 to July 2022)

Faculty In charge:

                1. First-Year Workshop (from January 2019)

                2. Manufacturing Processes Laboratory (from January 2019)

                3. CAD/CAM Lab (from January 2019)

                4. First Year Workshop (from January 2019)

                5. Manufacturing Processes Laboratory (from January 2019)

                6. CAD/CAM Lab (from January 2019)

Member: Departmental Academic Committee – PG & Research (from Jan. 2019)

Member: Departmental Academic Committee – UG (from Jan. 2019)

Member: Board of Studies – UG (from Jan. 2019)

Member: Board of Studies – PG (from Jan. 2019)


Faculty Development Programs Organized:

  1.        A Five-day Online FDP on “Cyber-physical Production Systems” from 21-09-2020 to 25-09-2020 sponsored by AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy.
  2.        A Five-day Online FDP on “Additive Manufacturing in Industry 4.0 strategy” from 05-07-2021 to 09-07-2021 sponsored by AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy.
  3.        A Five-day Online FDP on “Additive Manufacturing in Industry 4.0 strategy” from 06-12-2021 to 10-12-2021 sponsored by AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy.


Lectures Delivered as a Resource Person:

  1.        “Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM): Challenges in materials processing” in 2-week Hands-on workshop on “Monitoring & Characterization of Metal Additive Manufacturing” organized at Visveswarya National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh, Nagpur, from 05-18 Dec 2022.
  2.        Online Five-Day Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Innovations and Challenges in Industry 4.0 Automation and Smart Manufacturing” organized at Kallam Haranadhareddy Institute of Technology, Guntur, from 07-12 June 2021.
  3.        Online Five-Day Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Advanced Manufacturing Systems” Department of Mechanical Engineering” organized at Sri Vasavi Engineering College, Pedatadepalli, Tadepalligudem - 534101, from 10-15 Aug 2020.
  4.        Online Five-Day Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Modelling and Optimization Techniques for Materials and Manufacturing Processes” organized at Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, L. B. Reddy College of Engineering, Mylavaram-521230, from 18-22 May 2020.
  5.        A three-day workshop on “Computational Research using MATLAB” 10th to 12th November, 2016. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ramachandra College of Engineering, Eluru.
  6.         “Recent Trends in Preparation of Nano-Metal Matrix Composites for Aerospace Applications - A Review”. A refresher course on Characterization of Nano-Materials, 18th-20th June-2012. SNIST, Hyderabad.
  7.        “Cellular Manufacturing and Group Technology” at Chirala Engineering College, Chirala on 25 Feb 2016.


LIST OF RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

Patents filed:

  1.        Title:     Microstructure, mechanical properties, strengthening mechanisms, and fracture behavior CNTs reinforced al7075 matrix composites. (Appl. No.:202141009705)


International Journals:

1        Subba Rao Bheemavarapu, Thella Babu Rao, Mondi Rama Karthik,Effect of direct aging heat treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of Laser Powder Bed Fused Maraging steel 300 grade alloy,Journal of Tribology (ASME), 1-21 (21 pages).

2        Subba Rao Bheemavarapu, Thella Babu Rao, Mondi Rama Karthik,Influence of Laser Energy Density and Sliding Velocity on Wear Behavior of Laser Powder Bed Fusion Processed Maraging Steel 300 Alloy,Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40516-024-00260-x

3        Lakshmi Manasa Birada, Pullela Vyshnavi, Thella Babu Rao, NiCrBSi/WC Composite Claddings Processed on AISI 316L Steel Alloy by the Direct Laser Deposition Process: Studies on Dry Sliding Wear Behavior and Wear Mechanism Maps,Journal of Tribology (ASME), Sep. 2024, 146(9): 091401 (14 pages).

4        Mohsin Khan K, Thella Babu Rao, B.N. Manjunath, K. Abhinav, A.R. Vinod,  Studies on the effect of substrate preheating, interlayer dwell, and heat treatment on microstructure, residual stress, and mechanical properties of IN625 superalloy additively manufactured by directed energy deposition,The Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology, Oct 2023, 145(4): 041004. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062503

5        K. Bharadwaja, Sreeram Srinivasa Rao, T. Babu Rao, and Hari Prasadarao Pydi, Evaluation of Mechanical Properties for Epoxy Resin in NanoComposite Diffusion,Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, Volume 2023, ID 8598585.

https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/8598585

6        Sarat Babu Mulpur, Thella Babu Rao, An in-process tool wear assessment using Bayesian optimized machine learning algorithm,International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (2023).

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12008-023-01270-3.

7        Sarat Babu Mulpur, Thella Babu Rao, Development of an In-Process Cutting Tool Life Prediction System Using Bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory Network,Journal Failure Analysis and Prevention (2023).

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11668-023-01625-8

8         Thella Babu Rao, Real-time cutting tool condition assessment and stochastic tool life predictive models for tool reliability estimation by in-process cutting tool vibration monitoring,International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12008-022-01109-3

9         Thella Babu Rao, Prediction of EDMed micro-hole quality characteristics using hybrid bio-inspired machine learning-based predictive approaches,International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (2022).

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12008-022-01117-3

10    Sarat Babu Mulpur, Thella Babu Rao, A PCA-Integrated OGM (1, N) Predictive Model for In-Process Tool Wear Prediction Based on Continuous Monitoring of Multi-Sensorial Information,Journal Failure Analysis and Prevention (2022).

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11668-022-01499-2

11    Joijode Kiran Kumar, Thella Babu Rao, Konjeti Rama Krishna,The microstructural properties and tribological performance of Al2O3 and TiN nanoparticles reinforced Ti-6Al-4V composite coating on AISI304 steel by TIG cladding,J. Tribol. ASME (2022), 145(1): 011401. IF: 1.891

https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055488

12    Jalli Kantha Rao, Reddypogula Madhusudhan, Thella Babu Rao, Recent Progress in Stir Cast Aluminum Matrix Hybrid Composites: Overview on Processing, Mechanical and Tribological Characteristics, and Strengthening Mechanisms, Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion, 8, 74 (2022). Cite Score: 3.4

https://doi.org/10.1007/s40735-022-00670-4

13    Mulpur Sarat Babu, Thella Babu Rao, Multi-sensor heterogeneous data-based online tool health monitoring in milling of IN718 superalloy using OGM (1, N) model and SVM, Journal of the International Measurement Confederation, Volume 199, August (2022), 111501. IF: 5.131

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2022.111501

14    Bheemavarapu Subba Rao, Thella Babu Rao, Effect of Process Parameters on Powder Bed Fusion Maraging Steel 300: A Review,Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing volume 9, pages338–375 (2022). Cite Score: 3.4

        https://doi.org/10.1007/s40516-022-00182-6

15    Bheemavarapu Subba Rao, Thella Babu Rao, Mechanical and Tribological Properties of 3D printed Al-Si alloys and composites: a Review, Silicon, volume 14, pages5751–5782 (2022). IF:2.941

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12633-021-01340-9

16    Thella Babu Rao, Microstructural, Mechanical and wear properties characterization and strengthening mechanisms of Al7075/SiCnp composites processed through ultrasonic cavitation assisted stir-casting, Materials Science and Engineering: A, Volume 805, 23 (2021), 140553. IF: 6.044

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2020.140553

17    Thella Babu Rao,C.S.P. Rao, Naresh Baki Multi-objective optimisation of friction stir welding parameters: integration of FEM and NSGA-II, Int. J. Manufacturing Research, Vol. 16, No. 1, (2021). Cite Score: 1.0

https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMR.2021.114007

18    K Bharadwaja, Sreeram Srinivasa Rao, Thella Babu Rao, Investigation of hardness & tribology behavior of Epoxy and SiO2 composite: An experimental study,Materials Today: Proceedings, V45, Part 2, (2021), 3343-3347. Cite Score: 2.3

        https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.12.653

19    K Bharadwaja, Sreeram Srinivasa Rao, Thella Babu Rao, Investigation of tensile and flexural behavior of epoxy and SiO2 composite: An experimental study,Materials Today: Proceedings, V45, Part 2, (2021), 2649-2652. Cite Score: 2.3

        https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.11.514

20    Thella Babu Rao, P. Gangadhra Rao,Characterization, Prediction, and Optimization of Dry Sliding Wear Behaviour of Al6061/WC Composites,Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, volume 74, 159–178 (2021). IF: 1.391 https://doi.org/10.1007/s12666-020-02107-3

21    Thella Babu Rao, Stochastic Tensile Failure Analysis on Dissimilar AA6061-T6 with AA7075-T6 Friction Stir Welded Joints and Predictive Modeling, Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention (2020) 20:1333–1350.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11668-020-00937-3

22    Thella Babu Rao, Naresh Baki,An evolutionary-based hybrid approach for simultaneous optimization of multiple responses in self-propelled rotary turning process, Int. J. Manufacturing Research. Vol. 14, No. 1, (2019). Cite Score: 1.0

https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMR.2019.096760

23    C. Govinda Rajulu, A Gopala Krishna, Thella Babu Rao, (2016) An integrated evolutionary approach for simultaneous optimization of laser weld bead characteristics, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture. 2018;232(8):1407-1422. IF: 2.759

https://doi.org/10.1177/0954405416667

24    Thella Babu Rao, An experimental investigation on mechanical and wear properties of Al7075/SiCp composites: effect of SiC content and particle size, Journal of Tribology, ASME (2018), 140(3): 031601.  IF: 1.891

https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4037845

25    Thella Babu Rao, Reliability analysis of the cutting tool in plasma-assisted turning and prediction of machining characteristics, Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering, V20, 2022 - Issue 4, Pages 1020-1034. Cite Score: 2.3

https://doi.org/10.1080/14484846.2020.1769458

26    Thella Babu Rao, Optimizing machining parameters of wire-EDM process to cut Al7075/SiCp composites using an integrated statistical approach, Advances in Manufacturing, Volume 4, Issue 3, pp 202–216 (2016). IF: 4.413

https://doi.org/10.1007/s40436-016-0148-3

27    Thella Babu Rao, A. Gopala Krishna, Ramesh Kumar Katta, Rama Krishna Konjeti, (2015) Modelling and multi-response optimization of machining performance while turning hardened steel with self-propelled rotary tool,Advances in Manufacturing volume 3, pages84–95 (2015). IF: 4.413

https://doi.org/10.1007/s40436-014-0092-z

28    Thella Babu Rao, A. Gopala Krishna, Selection of optimal process parameters in WEDM while machining Al7075/SiCP metal matrix composites, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Volume 73, pages 299–314 (2014). IF: 3.563

https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-014-5780-0

29    Thella Babu Rao, A. Gopala Krishna, (2014) Principal Component Analysis of Correlated WEDM Performance Characteristics during machining ZC63/SiCP MMCs, Journal for Manufacturing Science and Production.Volume 14, Issue 1, pp 13–21 (2014).

https://doi.org/10.1515/jmsp-2013-0005

30    Thella Babu Rao, A. Gopala Krishna, (2013) Simultaneous optimization of multiple performance characteristics in WEDM for machining ZC63/SiCP MMC, Advances in Manufacturing, volume 1, pages 265–275 (2013). IF: 4.413

https://doi.org/10.1007/s40436-013-0029-y

 

International Conferences:

  1.      Thella Babu Rao, A Gopala Krishna, Konjeti Rama Krishna, Shyam Prasad Kodali, Effect of SiC reinforcement on mechanical properties of Al7075 aluminum-based composites, 5th International Conference on Recent Advances in Composite Materials (ICRACM-2016), K L University, Green fields, Vaddeswaram, Guntur district – 522 502, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA.
  2.      Vishal Satish Jagadale, Thella Babu Rao, Experimental Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Coir Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Resin Composites, 5th International Conference on Recent Advances in Composite Materials (ICRACM-2016), K L University, Green fields, Vaddeswaram, Guntur district - 522502, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA.
  3.      Thella Babu Rao, A Gopala Krishna, P Ravindra Babu, PNS Srinivas, 3D Elastic-plastic finite element model for three roller tube spinning. Proceedings of International Conference on Computer Aided Engineering (CAE2015), December 10-12, 2015, pp 133-GITAM University, Hyderabad.
  4.      Thella Babu Rao, Konjeti Rama Krishna, A Gopala Krishna, P Ravindra Babu, A numerical model to predict the peak temperature during friction stir welding, International Conference on Computer Aided Engineering (CAE2015), December 10-12, 2015, GITAM University, Hyderabad.
  5.      NareshBaki, A Chennakesava Reddy, Thella Babu Rao, Selection of optimal process parameters in wire-electrical discharge turning while machining Ti-6Al-4V alloy, International Conference on Advanced Materials and manufacturing Technologies (AMMT), December 18-20, 2014, JNTUH College of Engineering Hyderabad.
  6.      Thella Babu Rao, Naresh Baki, A Gopala Krishna, P Ravindra Babu, GalibIla,  A comparative analysis on cutting tool temperatures of rotary and conventional turning tools, International Conference on Computer Aided Engineering (CAE2015), December 10-12, 2015, GITAM University, Hyderabad.
  7.      Thella Babu Rao, A Gopala Krishna, Yellasiri Priyadarsini, Naresh Baki, Numerical analysis and mathematical modeling of temperature and wear rate through FEM and RSM. International Conference on Computer Aided Engineering (CAE2015), December 10-12, 2015, GITAM University, Hyderabad.
  8.      Thella Babu Rao, A. Gopala Krishna, Prediction and modeling of temperature and tool wear during boring of Al7075-T6 using FEA and RSM, International Conference on Intelligent Manufacturing Systems-2012, SASTRA University.
  9.      Thella Babu Rao, A. Gopala Krishna, Modeling of Temperature Distribution and Tool Wear during Drilling Ti-6Al-4V Alloy Using FEA and RSM. International Conference on Computational Methods in Manufacturing ICCMM 2011. IITG.
  10.   Thella Babu Rao, A. Gopala Krishna, An Evolutionary based Multi-Objective Modelling and Optimization of Hard Turning. International Conference on Computational Methods in Manufacturing ICCMM 2011. IITG.
  11.   Thella Babu Rao, A. Gopala Krishna, Modeling Of Temperature distribution In Turning Of AISI 1045 Steel Using FEA And RSM. The 3rd International &24th AIMTDR (All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research)-2010.
  12.   Thella Babu Rao, A. Gopala Krishna, Empirical Modeling and Optimization of Electro-chemical machining. The 3rd International &24th AIMTDR (All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research)-2010.

National Conferences:

  1.         Thella Babu Rao, A. Gopala Krishna, Graph Theory and Matrix approach and TOPSIS for Selection of best manufacturing ting Process. National Conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering. July 1-2, 2009, SNIST, Hyderabad.
  2.         Thella Babu Rao, A. GopalaKrishna, Selection of ceramic particulate reinforcements for an Industrial application using GTMA and AHP, National Conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering. July 1-2, 2009, SNIST, Hyderabad.

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