• Sekar, A., & Muruganandhan, R. (2021). Effect of synthesis technique on developing lanthanum magnesium hexaaluminate powders as an alternative for thermal barrier coating. Ceramics International, 47(14), 19567-19574. Impact factor :5.532

Education:

• College of Engineering, Anna University. Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Ph.D (Materials Science) under the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Cumulative GPA: 8.1

• Thesis Title: “Cerium doped lanthanum magnesium hexaaluminate as a potential topcoat material for high temperature applications”.

•  Madras Institute of Technology, Anna University Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Master of Engineering in Aerospace Technology April 2017

Cumulative GPA: 8.5 / 10

• Relevant Coursework: Satellite technology; high temperature materials; Heat transfer; FEA

•  Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita University. Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Bachelor of Technology in Aerospace Technology April 2014.

Cumulative GPA: 6.96 / 10

• Relevant Coursework: Aerospace propulsion; Flight Mechanics, Structures, Heat Transfer, CFD

Awards, scholarships and research stays:

1. Awarded Direct-Senior Research Fellowship from 2019-2022.
2. Awarded “Best Recognition award” for the PhD research work.
3. All-India Rank Holder of Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering; GATE- 2015 and 2018.