Academic Details

Qualification

• Ph.D. in Physics
• M.Tech. in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (University 1^st Rank & Gold Medallist)
• M.Phil. in Physics
• K-SET in Physics
• M.Sc. in Physics
• B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Maths

Areas of Interest

1. Surface Engineering (Thin Film Coatings)
2. Nanostructured Material Synthesis and Characterisation
3. Nanostructured Coatings by DC/RF Magnetron Sputtering and Thermal Evaporation Techniques

1. H., Guddappa, Halligudra, S., Chetana, S., S., Singh, Seema, Madhusudhana R, Shantharaja, S., Lo, Shang-Lien; Catalytic behaviour of iron-based nanomaterials for the remediation of hazardous chemicals from wastewater: A Review, Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids (Q2 Journal, IF: 4.9, SNIP: 0.991), Vol. 203, 112735, (2025), Scopus indexed, https://doi.org/10.1134/S1063776124601186
2. Ravikiran, B. Sachin, Madhusudhana, S. L. Aravind & Gurukiran Kashyaup; Investigation of Viscosity and Tribological Characteristics of Cashew Nutshell Oil and Castor Oil Blends using ZDDP as Additives”, Book Chapter – Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation, IEREK Interdisciplinary Series for Sustainable Development, Scopus indexed, Springer Nature (2025), https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-73816-6_19
3. B Sachin; Charitha M Rao; Ravikiran.; Amit Tiwari; T Raghavendra; R Madhusudhana; A Eswaran; C. Durga Prasad “Interactive Design and Development of an Intelligent Vision-Driven 3D Printed Precision Sorting Mechanism for Silk Cocoons”, International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing – Springer (Q2 Journal, IF: 2.5, SNIP: 1.267) Scopus Indexed, , Electronic ISSN 1955-2505; Print ISSN 1955-2513; (2024), https://doi.org/10.1007/s12008- 024-02086-5
4. Ravikiran, Kupparavalli Ramamurthy Prakash, Aravind Surendran Lathika, Madhusudhana Ramanna, Sachin Bandadka, Ajay Anand, “Experimental Study on Tribological, Rheological and Bio-degradability Characteristics of Canola oil with TiO2 Nanoparticles as Bio-nanolubricants, “Tribology in Industry” (Q3 Journal, IF: 1.87, SNIP: 0.681) Scopus Indexed, SNIP – 0.785, Volume 46, Number 1, (2024), ISSN: 0354-8996, https://doi.org/10.24874/ti.1591.12.23.02
5. Vinaykumar Linganna, Madhusudhana Ramanna, Bhuvan Lokesh Marenahalli, Siddaram Nadigar, Mallesha Lingappa, Synthesis and Characterisation of Triazole, Pyrimidyl, Fluoroaniline, and Nitrobenzamide Derived Picrate Salts in the Journal “Letters in Applied NanoBiosciences”, (Q3 Journal, IF: 0.91, SNIP: 0.396) Scopus Indexed, Volume 13, Issue 2, 2024, 81, (2024) https://doi.org/10.33263/LIANBS132.081
6. Ravikiran, Savant, A., Patil, D., Muraleedharan, A.V., Ramanna Madhusudhana, Design and Development of Helium-Assisted Quadcopter with Object Recognition, AIP Conference Proceedings, (IF: 0.91, SNIP: 0.204), Scopus Indexed, SNIP – 0.291, Volume 2766, Issue 1, (2023) https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0139353
7. Madhusudhana R, R. Gopalakrishne Urs, L. Krishnamurthy, “ZrO2-TiO2 Multi-layered Nanostructured Coatings on AA5052 Substrate as Corrosion and Thermal Barrier Coatings”, SSRG International Journal of Material Science and Engineering, Volume 8 Issue 3, 1-5, ISSN: 2394 – 8884, (2022) https://doi.org/10.14445/23948884/IJMSE-V8I3P101
8. Ravikiran, Srikara Kundaragi, S. L. Aravind, V. M. Akhil, Madhusudhana, “Rheological and Tribological Characterization of Completely Biogenic Grease” Springer Proceedings in Materials, (Q3 Journal, IF: 0.91, SNIP: 0.174), Scopus Indexed, Vol. 18, (2022), https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5395-8_12
9. Madhusudhana R, R. Gopalakrishne Urs, L. Krishnamurthy, “Thermal Analysis of Yttrium and Cerium Based Nanostructured Powders for High Temperature Applications”- International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology, (2022), Volume 9 Issue 3 | ISSN: 2349-6002
10. Madhusudhana R., Sushma K. L., L. Krishnamurthy, Chandra Sekhar K., Gopalakrishne Urs R., Sangamesha M.A., “Nanostructured Anti-glare Coatings for Night Visibility” – IOP Conference Series – Material Science and Engineering, (SNIP: 0.622), Scopus Indexed, Volume 1065, ISSN: 1757-899X, (2021) https://doi.org10.1088/1757-899X/1065/1/012017
11. Madhusudhana R., Lovesome Benedict S., L. Krishnamurthy, Gopalakrishne Urs R. L. Vinaykumar, “Synthesis and Characterization of Yttrium Nanostructured Coatings” – IOP Conference Series – Material Science and Engineering, (SNIP: 0.622), Scopus Indexed, Volume 1065, ISSN: 1757-899X, (2021) https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/1065/1/012018
12. Madhusudhana R., Navyashree K. C., L. Krishnamurthy, Gopalakrishne Urs R., “Synthesis and Characterization of Zirconium Oxide (ZrO2) Films on AA5052 and Glass substrates” – IOP Conference Series – Material Science and Engineering, (SNIP: 0.622), Volume 1065, ISSN: 1757-899X, (2021) https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/1065/1/01201
13. Madhusudhana R., Navyashree K. C., L. Krishnamurthy, R. Gopalakrishne Urs., “Advancements in Quantum Computing – A Review”, International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Research (IJSER), ISSN (Online): 2347-3878, Volume 8, Issue 12, (2020) Paper ID: SE20121320360
14. Madhusudhana R., Lovesome Benedict S., Sushma S, L. Krishnamurthy, R. Gopalakrishne Urs, Sachin D., “Thermal Barrier Coatings for Aerospace Applications” in UGC-CARE Journal ISSN – 2348-2397, SHODH SARITA Vol. 7, Issue 27 (III), (2020)
15. R. Thejashwini, Vijay Khopkar, Madhusudhana R., B. Sahoo, “Crystal growth and dielectric properties of ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (ADP) single crystal”, Journal of Material Science: Materials in Electronics – Springer, (Q2 Journal, IF: 2.779, SNIP: 0.712), Scopus Indexed, https://doi.org/10.1007s10854- 020-03603-4, (2020)
16. Yaseen K. R. Shariff, Harish K. Choudhary, Vijay Khopkar, Ankit Yadav, Madhusudhana R., Balaram Sahoo, “Sol-Gel Auto-Combustion Synthesis of Ba-Sr Hexaferrite Ceramic Powders”, Ceramic International – Elsevier Publications, (Q1 Journal, IF: 2.779, SNIP: 1.257), Scopus Indexed, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.07.034 (2020)
17. Madhusudhana R., Madhurya S., L. Krishnamurthy, R. Gopalakrishne Urs, “A Review on TiO2 in Photo Catalytic Activity and Self-Cleaning Effect”, “International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology”, 29 (3), 10023-10031, (2020), http://sersc.org/journals/index.php/IJAST/article/view/27037
18. Madhusudhana R., Naveen Kumar J.R., S. Vainatheya, “Electroless Co-P Coated Nanocenosphere /Polymer/Filler Composite for EMI Shielding Effectiveness”, Elsevier, Material Today Proceedings, (IF: 1.937, SNIP: 0.838), Scopus Indexed, Volume 4, Issue 11P3 (2017), Pages 12130-12137, (2017)
19. Madhusudhana R., Sairani R., C. Shivakumara, Siddharth Joshi, “Combustion synthesis and characterization of Eu3+ activated Y2O3 red nanophosphors for display device applications”, International Journal of Nanotechnology, Inderscience Publishers, (Q4 Journal, IF: 0.3, SNIP: 0.128), Scopus Indexed, (2017)
20. Madhusudhana R., L. Krishnamurthy, Gopalakrishne Urs R., Sangamesha M.A., “Synthesis and Characterization of Zirconia (ZrO2) by simple Sol-Gel Route”, International Journal of Advanced Research, Volume 2, Issue 4, 433-436, ISSN: 2320-5407 (2014)

1. Indian Nuclear Society – Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (India) – Membership No. LM-12034/31-03-2016 (Life Member)
2. Fellow of The Society of Innovative Educationalists & Scientific Research Professionals (FSIESRP) – Regd.No. LM171899333 (Life Member)

1. AICTE- ATAL FDP on “Recent Advances in Energy Harvesting and Sustainable Developments” by The National Institute of Engineering, Mysuru from 01.2025 to 11.01.2025 (6 Days)
2. AICTE- ATAL FDP on “Next-Generation Energy Storage: Integrating Advanced Electronics and Sensor Technologies” organized by Srinivas University Institute of Engineering &Technology, Mukka, Mangaluru from 11.2024 to 23.11.2024 (6 Days)
3. 1-Week Online STTP on “Transformative AI Tools for Research Writing” organized by MLR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana & RSP Science Hub, Coimbatore from 30/09/2024 to 05/10/2024 (6 Days)
4. 6-Day Online FDP on Universal Human Values (UHV) – II organized by AICTE in 27, 2024 to Jun. 1, 2024
5. 6-day FDP on “Bharatiya Gyan Paramapara (IKS)” jointly organized by Inter-University Centre for Teacher Education (IUCTE), BHU, Varanasi & Vidya Bharti Uccha Shiksha Sansthan, Karnataka under the patronage of JSS Mahavidyapeetha, Mysuru held at Sutturu from 29, 2023 to Jan. 3, 2024
6. 3–Day FDP on “Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education” organized by AICTE held at ATME College of Engineering, Mysuru from 02, 2023 to Nov. 04, 2023
7. Certified “Digital Teacher”, Certificate Course on “Digital Teaching Techniques”from ICT Academy, Tamil Nadu from June 29 – July 4, 2020
8. Online Live FDP on “Digital Manufacturing using Autodesk Fusion 360” organized by ICT Academy, Tamil Nadu from June 22 – 27, 2020
9. Short Term Course on “Tribology in Machine Elements: Fundamentals & Recent Advances” organized by Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, IIT – Jammu during Dec. 9 – 13, 2019
10. One Day FDP on “Inspirational Teaching” organized by Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering, NIE, Mysuru held on 2, 2019
11. Short Term Course on “Fabrication and Characterization of Nano Hybrid Composites and Ceramic Materials and its impact on Mechanical, Tribology and Electrical Properties”, organized by NIT, Manipur during Dec. 24 – 18, 2018
12. Training Program on “Synthesis and Characterization Techniques” organized by Dept. of Nanoscience & Technology, Sathyabhama University, Tamil Nadu during April 20 – 21, 2018
13. Three Days FDP on “Recent Trends in Nanoscience & Technology” (RTNST-2017), organized by GSSS Institute of Engineering & Technology for Women, Mysuru from 12 – 14, 2017
14. Workshop on “Nano Characterization” organized by Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI), Bengaluru on 15, 2017
15. TEQIP –II Sponsored Three-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Micro and Nano Scale Heat Transfer for the Application of Electronic Cooling” during 27 – March 1, 2017 organized by NIE, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
16. Short Term Course on “Modeling and Simulation of Nano-Transistors” organized by Dept. of Electrical Engineering, IIT – Kanpur on Feb. 13 – 17, 2017
17. Completed 2 modules on “Essentials and Decision making” in the UNESCO Bangkok e-learning series on Information Communication Technology in Education held on 13, 2017
18. Training Program on “Technology Enabled Teaching Learning Process” conducted by National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research held during 3 – 8, 2017 organized by NIE, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
19. TEQIP – II sponsored Two-day Workshop on “MATLAB” hands-on training on Nov. 10 – 11, 2016 at NIE, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
20. TEQIP – II sponsored One-day Workshop on “Proposal Writing to Funding Agencies” on Oct. 6, 2016 at NIE, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
21. One Day Workshop on “Thin Film Characterization – Basic Principles and Practices” organized by Department of Physics, IIT Madras on 21, 2016
22. International Workshop on “Nanostructured, Smart and Electronic Materials” (IWNSE-2016) organized by Rajarajeshwari College of Engineering on 8, 2016, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
23. One Day Workshop on “Nanomaterials” organized by VTU Regional Office, Bengaluru on 14, 2015, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
24. Seminar on “Benefits of Nuclear and Material Sciences in day-to-day life (BNMS-2015) organized jointly by Indian Nuclear Society and University of Mysore, Mysuru on 21- 22, 2015, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
25. Workshop and hands-on training on “Physics Experiments using expEYES” conducted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India on 16, 2015
26. Three-Day Workshop on “Research Methodologies & Latex” organized by VTU e-Learning Centre, Mysuru from 29 – 31, 2014 at Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering & Technology, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
27. National Workshop on Nanoscience and Technology (NW-NST’ 2013) held at Mangalore Institute of Engineering & Technology, Moodabidri on 18 – 19, 2013, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
28. TEQIP –II Sponsored Two-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Emerging Trends in Nano-Electronics and Device Packaging” during 30 – Oct. 1, 2013, NIE, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
29. One-day state-level seminar on “Nano Science & Technology” held on March 25, 2013, organized by Dept. of Physics, JSS College for Women, Saraswathipuram, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
30. International Conference at 5^th Bangalore Nano, 5-7, 2012, organized by Dept. of IT, BT and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka, Bengaluru, India
31. Participated and presented a model in “Kuvempu University Silver Jubilee Exhibition” 16 – 19, 2012 organized by Committee for Popularization of Science Education, Kuvempu University, Shivammogga, Karnataka, India
32. Pre-Conference Workshop – 3^rd International Conference on Frontiers in Nanoscience and Technology. (Cochin Nano – 2011), 14-17, 2011, Department of Physics, CUSAT. Kochi, Kerala, India
33. 3^rd International Conference on Frontiers in Nanoscience and Technology. (Cochin Nano – 2011), 14-17, 2011, Department of Physics, CUSAT, Kochi, Kerala.
34. National Workshop on “Usage of Instruments for Nanotechnology Applications” on April 25, 2011 organized by the Dept. of Nanoscience & Technology, Kuvempu University, Shivammogga, Karnataka, India

Granted

1. 2021:   Programme Co-ordinator – Project Proposal submitted to ATAL – AICTE, New Delhi selected and granted with 0.93 Lakhs to conduct Faculty Development Programme for AICTE approved faculty throughout India.

2. 2020:   NIE – Centre for Research and Development sanctioned with Rs. 10,000/- to carry out research on “Black Cotton Soil Stabilization using Nanocomposite based Hydrogel”

3.  2015 – 16:       University Grants Commission (UGC – MRP), INR 50,000/-, “Fabrication and Optimization of Nano-structured TBS for Turbine Blades using Taguchi Design”

4.  2013 – 14:       Project selected and granted with Rs. 30,000/- from Vision Group on Science and Technology (VGST), Government of Karnataka, Department of Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Science Projects in College Education (SPiCE) /(SSP-UG), Karnataka, India

Applied

1. Nov. 2024:      “Nano-Structured Multi-layered Environmental Thermal Barrier Coatings for Aerospace and High-Temperature Applications” to UGC-DAE (Consortium for Scientific Research – Indore Centre), Funding amount: 45,000/- (For Consumables and Rs. 15,000/- for Travel, Total: 60,000/-), Ref. no.: CRS/2024-25/1789, Date of Submission: 29.11.2024.
2. June 2024:      “Nano-Structured Multi-Layered Thermal Barrier Coatings for High-Temperature Applications”, VGST-K-FIST: L1, Funding amount: 17,42,858/-, Ref. no.: VRN/000259/23-24, Date of Submission: 20.06.2024.
3. Apr. 2024:      “Development of Coating Materials used in High-Temperature Environments”, (As PI) to ISRO-RESPOND, Funding amount: Rs. 75,92,560/-, Ref. No.: H7.3, Date of Submission: 06.02.2024.
4. Nov. 2023:      Topic titled “Nano-structured Multi-layered Environmental Thermal Barrier Coating Systems for High-Temperature Applications in Aerospace Industry” applied to SERB – SURE Scheme for a funding of Rs. 29,95,263/-, Ref. No.: 132023001592, on 22.11.2023.

1. 2022 – Authored a book titled “Nanoscience and Nanotechnology” published by Scientific International Publishing House (SIPH), registered under the Ministry of SME, Govt. of India. (ISBN: 978-93-5625-535-7) on Nov. 1, 2022
2. 2021 – Best Young Researcher award in International Conference on “Nanotechnology for Better Living (NBL-2021)”, Sep 7 – 11, 2021 organized by National Institute of Technology (NIT) – Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
3. 2021 – Programme Co-ordinator – Project Proposal was selected and granted 0.93 Lakhs from ATAL—AICTE, New Delhi, to conduct a Faculty Development Programme for AICTE-approved faculty throughout India.
4. 2021 – Best Young Researcher award in International Conference on Physical Sciences (ICPS-2021), February 05 – 06, 2021 organized by National Institute of Technology (NIT) – Surat.
5. 2020 – NIE – Centre for Research and Development sanctioned with Rs. 10,000/- to carry out research on “Black Cotton Soil Stabilisation using Nanocomposite-based Hydrogel”
6. 2020 – Best Innovative Technological Researcher & Dedicated Teaching Professional Award, Specialization: Nanotechnology from The Society of Innovative Educationalist & Scientific Research Professional (SIESRP), Chennai
7. 2020 – Awarded “Certified Digital Teacher” badge on successful completion of “Certificate Course on Digital Teaching Techniques” from ICT Academy, Tamil Nadu from June 29 – July 4, 2020
8. 2020 – Best Oral Presentation at 1st International Conference on “Accelerating Innovations in Materials Science” (AIMS – 2020), Organized by BMS Institute of Technology and Management, Bengaluru from Aug. 4 – 7, 2020
9. 2019 – Guest Editor for “American Journal of Materials Synthesis and Processing”, Science Publishing Group (USA)
10. 2018 – 24 Executive Committee Member – Indian Nuclear Society (Bhabha Atomic Research Centre), Mysuru Chapter.
11. 2015 – 16 A Research Grant of Rs. 50,000/- Sanctioned from University Grants Commission (UGC – MRP), Minor Research Project Scheme from Govt. of India, India
12. 2015 – 1st Prize in National Level Technical Paper Presentation Contest (cogNIEscience – 2015) held at NIE, Mysuru, India
13. 2014 – 1st Prize in National Level Technical Paper Presentation Contest (cogNIEscience – 2014) held at NIE, Mysuru, India
14. 2013-14 Project selected and granted with Rs. 30,000/- from Vision Group on Science and Technology (VGST), Government of Karnataka, Department of Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Science Projects in College Education (SPiCE / SSP-UG), Karnataka, India
15. 2012 – 1st Rank & Gold Medalist in M.Tech – Nanotechnology, Kuvempu University, Karnataka, India
16. 2012 – Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Merit Fund award from the Government of India, India
17. 2012 – Qualified for the prestigious INSPIRE fellowship from DST – Govt. of India, India