Academic Details

Qualification

• Ph.D in Applied Science – Materials and Tribology (VTU)
• M.Sc in Physics
• B.Sc in Physics, Maths & Computer Science
• M.Tech., (Information Technology), K S O U.
• Honors Diploma in Space Sciences. St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore.

Areas of Interest

1. Materials and Tribology
2. Energy storage Devices

Book Publication:

1. Scientific foundation of health – 1 Book
2. Lecture notes on Engineering Physics – 1 (e-Book)
3. e-Book (Free) : Lecutre notes on Engineering Pysics, 2013 Edition, J Balasubramanyam, K S Mahesh Lohith and Sujith Thomas, Research Gate.
4. e-book – Scientific Foundation of Health – VTU
5. Principles and Practices in Nanotechnology – 024/12/15 Volume-1, Pages- 777 Publisher-AMKcorp Academics

Journal Publications:

1. K. S. Mahesh Lohith., et al. “Oxygen deficient MoO3 nanoparticles as peroxidase substitutes, their substrate-nanozyme interactions and real time validation in human serum sample.” Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis (2025): 117119.
2. K. S. Mahesh Lohith , Sadashivanna, R. H., Krishna, H., Shivakumar, A., Gangadhara, N. Y., & Krishnegowda, A. (2024). Oxalic acid capped tungsten oxide nanozyme mimicking peroxidase activity, its synthesis characterization, and kinetic data validation via spectrophotometric studies. Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects, 40, 101340.
3. Nadeem, T., Rafique, T., Khan, W., Khandakar, S., Alkhayyat, A., KS, M. L., … & Brahim, S. M. NANOTECHNOLOGY MEETS QUANTUM COMPUTING: ADVANCING QUANTUM BITS (QUBITS) AND DEVICES FOR NEXT GENERATION COMPUTING.
4. Ravikumar, R., KS, M. L., & Krishnegowda, A. (2023). An Account of the Influence of TMDC Anodic Materials on Li/Na-ion Battery Capacity. Grenze International Journal of Engineering & Technology (GIJET), 9(1).
5. Using Amino, P. C. H. P. (2023). Spectrophotometric Assay based on Horseradish Peroxidase-Catalysed Hydrogen Peroxide using Amino Antipyrine and Resorcinol as Chromogenic Reagents for Sensitive Detection of Peroxidase in Plant Extracts.
6.  K. S. Mahesh Lohith,  V. B. Sondur, V. V. Sondur: The Effect of Cryogenic Treatment on the Hardness, Friction and Wear Resistance of Austenitic Ductile Iron Type D3 Tool Steel. International Journal of Modern Engineering Research ( IJMER), 07/2014; 4:24-29.
7. K. S. Mahesh Lohith, V. B. Sondur, V. V. Sondur: Influence of cryogenic treatment on the friction co- efficient of nylon 6 and caprolactam – graphite composite. IPSAJ International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, ISSN 2321-6441. 01/2014; 1(6):10-15.
8. K. Gopala Krishna, C. Divakar, K. Venkatesh, C. B. Mohan, K. S. Mahesh Lohith, Bulk temperature estimation during wear of a polymer composite pin. Wear. 01/2010; 268(1):346-351.
9. K. Gopala Krishna, C. Divakar, K. Venkatesh, C. B. Mohan, K. S. Mahesh Lohith, Tribological studies of polymer based ceramic–metal composites processed at ambient temperature. Wear. 01/2009; 266(7):878-883.
10. C. B. Mohan, C. Divakar, K. Venkatesh, K. Gopalakrishna, K. S. Mahesh Lohith, T. N. Naveen: Design and development of an advanced linear reciprocating tribometer. Wear. 01/2009; 267(5):1111-1116.
11. C. B. Mohan, K. Gopalakrishna, K. S. Mahesh Lohith, Krishna Venkatesh, C. Divakar, R. B. Mithun, T. N. Naveen: Coolant lubricity and coolant-lube compatibility with regard to slideway behavior. Journal of The Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering – J Braz Soc Mech Sci Eng, 01/2008; Volume 30(Issue 4).

CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

1. “Some Studies on coolant deterioration”, C. Diwakar, K. Venkatesh, K. Gopala Krishna, C. B. Mohan,  K. S. Mahesh Lohith,  R. B. Mithun, T. N. Naveen, International Conference on Industrial tribology, 2006, Tribology society of India, IISC, Bangalore.
2. Low friction stability and low wear of some self-lubricating engineered polymer composites under heavy loading conditions, National Conference on Recent Trends in Geoscience, Material Science & Civil Engineering. ATME College of Engineering, Mysuru, RTGMCE-2017, Sep 2017, EXCEL India Publications New Delhi, ISBN-ISSN:978-93-86256-67-6.

SEMINAR PUBLICATIONS

1. “Applications of Nano-Technology in education through simple experiments”, K. Venkatesh, R. Geeta Balakrishna, K. S. Mahesh Lohith, All India seminar on Vistas of Nano-Technology, Institute of Engineers,2005, Bangalore.

SYMPOSIM PUBLICATIONS

Sonofusion – a review, Symposium on recent development in “Science, Engineering and Technology, ATME College of Engineering, Mysuru, October 2017.

1. ISTE, TSI (Tribology Society of India)
2. Member of Board of Studies (VTU)
3. Member of Board of Examination (VTU)

1. Workshop on Teaching Methodology, 2002, Sapthagiri College of Engineering Bangalore.
2. Workshop on Nano-techology, 2005, BTL Institute of Technology, Bangalore.
3. One day national seminar on nano-materials, 2006, R. V. College of Engineering, Bangalore.
4. “All India seminar on vistas of nano applications”, Institute of Engineers,2006, Bangalore.
5. International Conference on Industrial Tribology, Indian Institute of Science, 30th Nov 2006 to 2nd Dec 2006, Bangalore.
6. Symposium on Nano-technology and Smart materials, 2007, PES Institute of Technology, Bangalore.
7. One Day Faculty Development Program on “Recent Trends in Science and Mathematics – RTSM-2017.” GSSIETW,
8. National conference on “Recent Trends in Geo-science, Material Science and Civil Engineering, RTGMCE-2017, 22nd and 23rd March 2017, ATMECE, Mysuru.
9. State level symposium on Recent Developments in Science, Engineering and Technology, 10th OCT 2017, ATMECE, MYRUSU
10. Faculty development program on Python application Programming, 17th TO 21st JAN 2018,
11. TEQIP 1.3 – Workshop on “New model curriculum for first year BE/BTech – CBCS detailed syllabus (2018-19) as per outcome based education (OBE) format including course outcomes and Bloom’s Taxanomy”, Conducted by VTU at Sahyadri College of Engineering, Mangaluru. 19th May 2018.
12. Six days workshop on – “Art of Counseling”, 2nd to 9th July 2019, ATME College of Engineering , Mysuru, in association with Samadhana Counseling Center Bangalore, Mysuru.
13. TEQIP 1.3 – Five day FDP on “Outcome Based Education and NBA Accreditation”, 7th to 11th Jan 2020, GSSSIETW, Mysuru.
14. Online workshop on Advanced Techniques for materials characterization (ATMC – 2020), 6th to 10th July 2020, Malavia National Institute Technology, Jaipur.
15. Two day online workshop on Advanced Functional Materials (WAFM), 25th and 26th July 2020, Punjab Engineering College, Deemed to be University, Chandigarah.
16. Eight days FDP on “Mentoring Pedagogy and Teaching in Higher Education”, 3rd to 10th Aug 2020, E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati, in association with Bapatla Engineerng College, Bapatla.
17. TEQIP-3 sponsored webinar on “Characterization of Nanomaterials”, 26th June 2020, The National Institute of Engineering, Autonomous, Mysuru.
18. Webinar on “Teaching Pedagogy”, 17th July 2020, Department of E & C, ATMECE, Mysore.
19. Webinar on “Fundamentals of Electromagnetism, 6th July 2020, Vidya Vardhaka College of Engineering, Mysuru.
20. Webinar on “Quantum Computing Fundamentals and Practical Implementation”, 18th July 2020, GSSSIETW, Mysuru.
21. Webinar on “Sustainability Through Startup India and Related Schemes”, 5th Aug 2020, Govt. of India, Field Outreach Bureau, Mysruru.
22. Webinar on “Aatma Nirbhar Bharath – Swatantra Bharathada Shreshta Nirmanakke Nirbhara Bharatha Tatvada Koduge”, 12th August 2020, Govt. of India. Field Outreach Bureau, Mysuru.
23. International Webinar on “Raman Spectroscopy”, Lecture Series 2020, 1st June 2020, Department of Physics and IQAC, T. K. Madhavan Memorial College, Gangiarkulagara, Kerala, India.
24. Three days faculty development program on “Importance of NAAC accrediataion in higher education institutions”, 9th to 11th Nov 2020, ATME College of Engineering, Mysuru.
25. 3 days face-to-face FDP on the theme “ Inculcating Universal Huaman Values in Technical Education” Organized by AICTE at ATME College of Engineering, Mysuru from 2nd – 4th Nov 2023.

University Level

1. Member BOE (PHYSICS), Visvesvaraya Technological University.
2. Resource Person : “Short Term Course in Nano-sciences and Engineering”,Organized by VTU.

Other achievements

3. IBM Rational trainer,Center for Emerging Technologies, SBMJCE, Bangalore.
4. Team Member,Micro-satellite Project, Center for Emerging Technologies, SBMJCE, Bangalore
5. Trained on Ultra Precise Molding Techniques, Indo-German Institute of Technology, Bangalore
6. Expertise in the evaluation and characterization of tribological properties of materials (Reciprocating and POD tribometers)
7. Information technology resource facilities – Planning,Setup and Management.
8. “KAAVYA” Qualified In Sanskrit
9. Retired as Junior Under Officer (JUO) with a total service of 7 years in NCC.