Prof. Jeyasimman Duraisamy is currently serving as Professor & Director (Academic Research) at Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology, Thanjavur (since August 2023). He has been a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering since September 2022.

With strong academic leadership and research administration experience, he actively contributes to curriculum development, research policy implementation, and interdisciplinary innovation in materials and mechanical engineering.

Research Expertise & Specialization

His core research areas include:

• High Entropy Alloys (HEAs)

• Nanocomposites & Nano-reinforced Materials

• Mechanical Alloying

• Wear & Tribological Behavior

• Phase Change Materials for Energy Storage

• Advanced Metal Matrix Composites

• Microstructural Characterization

His research focuses on advanced materials development for structural, aerospace, and energy storage applications.

 Research Publications & Scholarly Contributions

• Total Publications: 53

• Web of Science Indexed: 16

• Book Chapters: 3 (International publishers – USA & India)

• SCIE & Scopus Indexed Articles: Multiple accepted and under review

• Publications in reputed journals such as:

  • Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance (Springer)

  • Emerging Materials Research (SCIE)

  • Journal of Aerospace Technology & Management (SCIE)

  • AIP Conference Proceedings (Scopus)

His work demonstrates strong international research visibility and impact in materials science and mechanical engineering domains.

Research Grants & Funded Projects

He has secured 3 institutional seed-funded research grants, focusing on:

• Refractory High Entropy Alloys

• Multi-principal element alloys

• Silver–Zinc Oxide nanomaterials

These projects have resulted in high-impact journal publications, reflecting effective research execution and output.

Innovation & Intellectual Property

• Patents Filed/Granted: 7

His patent portfolio highlights innovation in advanced materials and alloy development.

Academic Leadership & Outreach

• Awards Received: 16

• International Collaborations: 2

• Invited/Guest Lectures Delivered: 15

• Workshops/Conferences Organized: 20

He actively mentors research scholars, organizes academic events, and fosters collaborative research culture.

Eligibility for Excellent Academician Award 

Prof. Jeyasimman Duraisamy is highly eligible for the Excellent Academician Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to academic leadership, research excellence, and innovation in Mechanical Engineering. Serving as Professor and Director (Academic Research) at Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology, he has demonstrated strong commitment to advancing research culture and scholarly development. With 53 research publications, including 16 indexed in Web of Science, several SCIE and Scopus-indexed articles, and three international book chapters, he has established significant academic impact in advanced materials and high entropy alloys research. His achievements include securing funded research projects, publishing in reputed international journals, holding seven patents, receiving 16 academic awards, and fostering international collaborations. Additionally, his active role in delivering invited lectures and organizing academic events reflects his dedication to academic excellence and mentorship. His sustained research productivity, innovation, and academic leadership make him a deserving candidate for the Excellent Academician Award.