The International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering and Material Sciences (ICAMEMS-2025) was organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Physics and Department of Chemistry, Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysuru from 10th to 11th March 2025 at Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysuru. ICAMEMS 2025 served as a multidisciplinary platform for researchers, academicians, industry experts, and students to present and discuss the latest innovations, challenges, and opportunities in the fields of mechanical engineering and material sciences. The conference aimed to promote collaboration and knowledge exchange by covering a wide range of topics including thermal and fluid engineering, manufacturing technologies, industrial design, quality engineering, advanced materials, engineering chemistry, and applied physics.
Table of Contents:
1. Some Topological Indices of Dendrimers
K. N. Prakasha, Arun C. Dixit, M. A. Sriraj, Hacer Ozden Ayna,
Aysun Yurttas gunes and Ismail Naci Cangul
2. A Comparative Analysis of Polylactic Acid and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Acrylate with Polyethylene
Terephthalate for 3D Printing Material—A Study
Khalid Imran, Mohsin Shariff M.A., Syed Afaan Ahmed, Jagadeesh Patel K.B. and Syed Sufiyan
3. Modification of Paddy Reaper and Binder Machine into a Ragi Harvester
Arun Kumar K. N., Pradeep Kumar V. G., Nikhil R.,
Niranjan Hiremath and Abhinav S.
4. Design and Development of Autonomous Underwater Rover
Raghu N., Chandan V., Armaan M., Manohara,
Chethan S. and Dhanush Y.
5. Mixed Reality Rehabilitation System for Shoulder Strenthening and Flexibility
Vinayaka G. P., Reanne Kathleen Pereira, Shivaraj S. and Sagar B.
6. Investigation of Tensile Properties of 3D-Printed Bamboo Powder Reinforced
Polylactic Acid Composites using the Taguchi Method
Shivashankar R., G. V. Naveen Prakash, Vinay K. B., Prashanth M. V.,
Ravish Gowda B. V. and R. K. Radhakrishna
7. Development of a Solar-Powered Multipurpose Electric Cart for Small-Scale Vegetable Vendors
Raghu N., Vinod B., Bharath H. S., and Stephen B. Joseph
8. Optimization of TIG Welding Parameters for Joining SS 316l and IS 2062 using Taguchi
Method and Grey Relational Analysis
Ameena Kausar and Mohamed Khaisar
9. Computational Fatigue and Stress Analysis of Oleo Cylinder and Piston
Prathik Jain S., Sundaramahalingam A., Megha Sridhar, Inchara N.,
B. K. Manisha Kotari and Pragna G. D.
10. Design and Fabrication of Movable Hydraulic Ram Lifter—A Review
N. Jayashankar, Rohan B. Sangal, Sumanth R.,
Hemanth G. M. and Prajwal G.
11. Valveless Diaphragm Micropump—A Study on Annular Actuation using Bond Graphs
Uma B. Baliga, Ranjith R. G. and S. M. Kulkarni
12. Experimential and Numerical Investigation on Drilling of GFRP Composites—
A Comprehensive Review
Ranjith K., Deepak R., Manoj M., Chandrashekar and Manjesh gowda M. J.
13. Standing Wheelchair—A Review
Vinay K. B., Vishal M.S., Melvin Thomas, Vikas Gowda M.H. and
Afzal Lateef M.A.
14. An Investigative Study on Synthesis and Medical Applications of Wound Healing
Biomaterials—A Review
Hemanth Kumar K. J., Jyothilakshmi R., Likitha S. N. and B. Sadashive Gowda
15. Exploring the Conditional Influence of Variables on Smart Material
B. C. Ashok, Vinod B., Darshan G.B., Kishor M.D., Maheshraj R. and Prajwal B.
16. A Review on Mixed Reality-Based Rehab Program for Shoulder Stretching Exercises
Vinod B., Raghu N., Harsha D.T., Pradeep Kumar Naik K.,
Gowtham Mourya N. and Kowshik
17. Design and Development of Autopilot Cargo-Ship—A Review
Vinay K. B., Shivashankar R., Praveenkumara B. M., Ravish Gowda B. V.,
Rachel Thomas, Pratham R. and Sri Ranga B. N.
18. Enhancement of Conventional Unloading System with a CAM Follower-Based Tangential
Unloading System
Puneeth H. S., Akshay S. Bhat, Ganavi P. and Jayanth S.
19. A Study on Performance Analysis of a Foldable Electric Vehicle
Akshay S. Bhat, Puneeth H. S., S. K. Sundararajan,
Shankar B. and Manju D.
20. Non-Invasive Anemia Detection using Fingernail and Tongue Images with Medical
Datasets and Image Processing
Janhavi V., Ayesha Taranum, Sinchana N., Shashank Gowda C., Dore M. and
Chandana M.
21. Intelligent Framework for Efficient Time Series Anomaly Detection in Industrial
Applications Using Machine Learning
Chaithanya D. J., Bharath P., Jaswanth V., Sanjana Srinivasa,
Vinayak Venkappa Pujeri and Shivani S.
22. Advancements in Automatic Multi Crops Drying and Racking Machines—
A Comprehensive Review
Bharath P., Vinay K. B., Rajesh Kumbara, Deepthi Amith and Manoj Nayak
23. Privacy-Focused Multi-Modal Chatbot—Local Deployment of Llama 3.2 with Speech Recognition
Ayesha Taranum, Vedavathi N., Samarth V. Gangadikar, Srusti C., Sonal M. C. and Likitha S
24. Ergonomic Assessment of Posture Risks among Railway Workshop Hydraulic Press
Workers using Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA)—Case Study
Shreyas M., Vinay K. B., Deepthi Amith, Rajesh Kumbara S. K. and S. Puneet Kumar
25. Statistical Analysis of Absorptance and Emissivity in Tungsten-Alumina Thin Films using ANOVA
Naveen Ankegowda
26. Coconut Husk Waste Management in Malenahalli Village, Tiptur Taluka, Karnataka—A Path to
Sustainable Agricultural Practices
Kavitha H., Mitta Sekhara Gowd, Deepthi Amith, Naveen Kumar T.S., and Sujatha N Sheeri
27. A Study on Food Habits and Nutrition Levels of Children in Tiptur Taluka—Leveraging
Local Resources
Deepthi Amith, Mitta Sekhara Gowd, Kavitha H., Naveen Kumar T.S.,
Shreyas M. and Bharath P.
28. The Role of Demographics in Shaping Consumer Choices for Ayurvedic Skincare
Products—Insights
Nalina K. B. and Rakesh H. M.
29. A Literature Review of HR Practices in Software Industries
N. Jayashankar, Taarini B. N., Yashitha O. and Vaishnavi Pramod
30. AI-Powered Sustainable Manufacturing in Industry 5.0—A Multi-technology Approach for
Smart and Resilient Factories
Saranya S., Harris Kumar D. and P.S.V. Balaji Rao
31. Work-Life Balance—Impact on Productivity and Well-Being
Varsha T. and P.S.V. Balaji Rao
32. Individual Profile Categorization using AI—Age and Gender Classification for
Personalized Insights
Sara Saju, Yashas M. K., Shuchika Prasad R., Janhavi V., Sneha V. and Ayesha Taranum
33. Optimization of Assembly Line Layout of Toroidal Transformer
Dayakar G. Devaru, Rathnakar G., Rishi J. P., Kiran A. S., Bhaskaran Gopalakrishnan,
Aisiri D., Bhargavi G. Bhat, Sumukh S. and Shreyas Aradhya A.C.
34. Effect of Gamma Irradiation on Mechanical Properties of Banana Fiber Reinforced
Natural Composite
Vinod B., Ganesha B. B., Jeevan T. P., Manjunath G. A., Akshay Mohan Y. and
Vaishnavi Vasan M. V.
35. A Comprehensive Review on Wire EDM Machinability of Aluminium 6061-Boron
Carbide Metal Matrix Composites
Nithyananda B. S., Darshan S., Ashish K. L. and Chandan S.
36. A Review on the Characterization of Bio-Fiber Composites—Advancements and
Challenges in Natural and Synthetic Fiber Integration
Naveen Ankegowda, Mohammed Sarosh, Mohammed Zulfiqar,
Mohammad Yahiya Ayaan and Akash B.
37. Testing and Analysis of 3D Printed Composite Materials
Rahul C., P. N. Amogh Chengappa, Harsha Kumar D. R.,
Mahesh S. Gowda and Ravi K. S.
38. Sustainable Epoxy Resin Tiles from Recycled Construction and Demolition Waste
Sowmya P. T., Umesha P. K., Sailesh S. and Monika R.
39. Enhancing Structural Analysis and Tensile Properties of HDPE Composites Incorporating
Glass Micro-balloons and Crumb Rubber Fillers
Ganesha B. B., Vinod B., Shivaprasad H., S. Puneeth and Manjunath N.
40. Effect of Copper Chills on Cryogenic Solidification of Al-ZrO2 Metal Matrix Composites
Praveen Yadav T. R. and Mamatha Y. P.
41. An Experimental Study on Effect of Copper Chills in the Solidification of Aluminium Alloy
(AL-LM13) and Nano Zirconium Oxide (ZrO2) Composite using Water Cooling Medium
Mamatha Y. P., G. B. Krishnappa, Ramesha V. Hamsabhavi, Prashanth M. P.,
Yashwanth K. Gowda and Deepak C.
42. Advances in Fabrication Techniques and Reinforcement Strategies for Nano Metal
Matrix Composites
N. Jayashankar, Praveen Yadav T. R., Devappa, Hemanth R. and Niharika Kiran M.
43. Eco-Friendly 3D Printing—Biodegradable PLA Composites Reinforced with Wood Waste
Khalid Imran, Sajid N., Godfrey Devaputra, Kamran Ahmed, K. V. A. Balaji and Mohamed Khaisar
44. Detecting Defects in Casting Manufacturing using Machine Learning
Dushyanthkumar G. L., Vinay K. B., Praveenkumara B. M. and
Mohammed Omar
45. The Effect of Process Parameters on Quality Characteristics in the Drilling of
Al7075-Metal Matrix Composites—A Comprehensive Review
Dushyanthkumar G. L., Vinay K. B., Madhu N., Lohith M. S.,
Deekshith M. and Shashank R.,
46. A Review Paper on Characteristics of Sandwich Panels Produced by 3D Printing
Naveen Prakash G. V., S. Puneet Kumar, Sathya Kumar S.,
Shashank M. P. and Saketh R.
47. Comprehensive Review of Machining Parameters for Aluminum 7000 Series Alloys and
their Aerospace Applications
Shrinivasa D., G. V. Naveen Prakash, Anand A., Syed Hafeez R. and Syed Sufiyan
48. A Comprehensive Review of Failure Case Studies in Aluminium Alloys
Chandan V. and G. B. Krishnappa
49. Fabrication Methods and Characterization of Hybrid Natural Fiber Composite—A Review
Pradeep Kumar P., Ranganathaswamy L. and Basavaraju M. G.
50. Fabrication Methods of Functionally Graded Materials—A Review
Rakshith Gowda D. S., Hemanth Kumar K. J. and Jyothi Lakshmi R.
51. Driving Forces and Barriers to Industry 4.0 Adoption in Manufacturing Sector—
A Comprehensive Review
Rajesh Kumbara S. K., Vinay K. B., Bharath P. and Shreyas M
52. Synergizing Solar Power and Electric Vehicles—A Comprehensive Review of
Technological Advancements
Shrinivasa D., Ganesha M., Harsha B., Akshay A. and Karthik H. S.
53. Sustainable Storage Solutions for Perishable Agricultural Products— A Comprehensive Review
Arun Kumar K. N., Thamme Gowda C. S., Abhinav S.3, Jayanth, Abhishek K., and
Chandan Kumar H. P.
54. A Study on the Effect of Mild Steel Chills on Aluminium LM13 and Nano-Zirconium
Oxide Composite using Cryogenic Solidification
Mamatha Y. P. and G. B. Krishnappa
55. A CFD Study on Non-Newtonian Fluid Flow Through Venturimeter
Ranjith K., Sudharshan N. and Gurupavan H. R.
56. Materials and Arrangement of Pots for Cost Effective Sustainable Cold Storage for Perishable
Products—A Review
Thamme Gowda C. S., G. B. Krishnappa, Pratham P. Thantry, Pranav Tejaswi M. S.,
Mohammed Rayan and Mohamad Fazaluddin
57. Design and Fabrication of Refrigeration System for Physically Challenged
Amruth E., S. A. Mohan Krishna, N. Jayashankar and Kamal C.
58. Empowering a Sustainable Tomorrow—Generating Renewable Energy from an Organic and
Biodegradable Resources
Geetha M. N., Ragavendra Y. M. and Yajnika S. Nandi
59. A Comparative Study on Heat Transfer Enhancement of Hollow Fin Using Different Geometries
Manjunath V. B., Chandan Kumar M., Chirag C. K., Chetan S. and Sanjay R.
60. Experimental Investigation on Heat Transfer Augmentation in a Concentric Tube Heat
Exchanger using Perforated Disk Inserts and Blended MWCNT-CuO/DI Water
Hybrid Nanofluids
Ravi K. S., Krishnamurthy K. N., Akashdeep B. N., Venkatesh B. J. and Naveen Kumar C.
61. Development and Methodology of a Piezoelectric-Driven Thermoacoustic Refrigerator
Utilizing Lead Zirconate Titanate
S. A. Mohan Krishna, Amruth E., Rahul R., T. A. Prabhakar, Harsh R. S.,
Bharath P. N. and Hitesh B.
62. Optimising Thermal Performance—V-Threaded Pipes and RGO-Distilled Water
Nanofluids in Double Pipe Counterflow Heat Exchangers
Praveenkumara B. M., Sadashive Gowda B., Dushyanthkumar G. L. and
Shivashankar R
About the Author :
Dr. Vinay K B
is Professor and Head of Mechanical Engineering at VVCE, Mysuru. With 15 years of academic experience, he holds B.E., M.Tech., and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include heat transfer, fluid flow, quality management, entrepreneurship, incubation, and engineering systems design.
Dr. S. A. Mohankrishna
is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE), Mysuru. With expertise in thermal engineering and renewable energy systems, he has contributed significantly through research publications, academic mentorship, and active involvement in professional and institutional development initiatives.
Dr. J. Paulo Davim
is a distinguished professor at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, with over 35 years of experience in manufacturing, materials, and mechanical engineering. He leads the MACTRIB research group, serves as editor for several international journals, and is recognized among the world’s top 2% scientists.
Dr. Om Prakash Singh
is a Professor at IIT (BHU) Varanasi, with prior experience at IIT Mandi and TVS Motors. A Ph.D. from IISc Bangalore in CFD, he has led projects funded by SERB, DRDO, and BRNS, holds multiple patents, and has published extensively in reputed journals.
