Dr. J. S. BINOJ (B.E (Distn)., M.E (Gold)., Ph.D (SRF-P, DST, Govt. of India))., (MIIPE) Door no: 27-44B, Palavilai house, Mamootukadai,Viricode post, Pin : 629165, Kanyakumari district, Tamilnadu, India. Mob: +91-8754379212 / 8754741804. Email-id: binojlaxman@gmail.com OBJECTIVE Faculty and Research development position in Mechanical engineering, especially on Material Science and Engineering. Interested in the growth and application of Natural Fiber Polymer Composites, its Characterization, Optimization, Modelling and Analysis using various softwares. EDUCATION Ph.D. Anna University, Chennai (Full Time) February 2017 Mechanical Engineering (SRF-P, INSPIRE fellow, Funded by DST, Govt. of India) Research Centre: St. Xavier s Catholic College of Engineering, Nagercoil. Dissertation: Processing and Characterization of Industrial Discarded Fruit Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites Advisor: Dr. R. Edwin Raj (IIT-R) (St. Xavier s Catholic College of Engineering, Nagercoil) M.E. C.S.I. Institute of Technology, Thovalai (8.72/10 CGPA) (Full Time) June 2011 Manufacturing Engineering (First Class with Distinction & University Gold Medalist) University: Anna University, Tirunelveli. Dissertation: Design Optimization and Manufacture of Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Advisor: Mr. R. Sajan Rajesh (C.S.I. I T - Nagercoil) B.E. St. Xavier s Catholic College of Engineering, Nagercoil (81%) (Full Time) April 2008 Mechanical Engineering (First Class with Distinction & Class Topper) University: Anna University, Chennai. Dissertation: Feasibility Analysis of Fish Oil as an Alternate Fuel Advisor: Dr. P. Arul Franco (AUCE - Nagercoil) HSC, ED Wilmot SDA Matric HR Sec School, Vetturnimadam (72.2%) March 2004 SSLC, White Memorial Matriculation School, Marthandam (76.7%) March 2002 J. S. Binoj - Curriculum Vitae Page 1 of 9
MACHINES HANDLED Compression Molding Machine, Instron Testing Machine, Digital Hardness Testing Machine, Optical Microscope, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, X-Ray Diffraction Machine, Thermo Gravimetric Analysis (TGA) Machine, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Machine. SKILLS DEVELOPED NDT, Pro-E & ANSYS. RESEARCH INTERESTS Natural Fiber and Composite Characterization, Bio-Materials, Nano-Composites, Tribology, Polymer Processing, Product Design and Development. HONORS AND FELLOWSHIPS DST - INSPIRE FELLOWSHIP (Ph.D.) (January 2013) Awarded by Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi, Govt. of India. GOLD MEDALIST (M.E) (June 2011) Awarded by Anna University of Technology - Tirunelveli, Govt. of Tamilnadu. COLLEGE TOPPER (B.E) (April 2008) Awarded by St. Xavier s Catholic College of Engineering, Nagercoil. COMPLETED PROJECTS Completed a Project Sanctioned for my Doctoral Degree Program by the name INSPIRE FELLOWSHIP as JUNIOR & SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW for a period of 4 years with a total grant of Rs 13, 28, 000/- Funded by Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES (PUBLISHED/ACCEPTED) 1. J. S. Binoj, R. Edwin Raj, V. S. Sreenivasan & G. Rexinthusnavis (2016). Morphological, Physical, Mechanical, Chemical and Thermal characterization of sustainable Indian Areca fruit husk fibers (Areca Catechu L.) as potential alternate for hazardous synthetic fibers. Journal of Bionic Engineering, Elsevier, Vol.13, No.1, pp.156-165. (Impact Factor: 2.388). 2. J.S. Binoj, R. Edwin Raj, B.S.S. Daniel & S.S. Saravanakumar (2016). Optimization of short Indian Areca fruit husk fiber (Areca Catechu L.) reinforced polymer composites for maximizing mechanical properties. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, Taylor And Francis. Vol.21, No.2, pp.112-122.(impact Factor: 1.515). 3. J. S. Binoj, R. Edwin Raj & B. S. S. Daniel (2017). Comprehensive characterization of industrially discarded fruit fiber, Tamarindus Indica L. as a potential eco-friendly bioreinforcement for polymer composite. Journal of Cleaner Production, Elsevier, Vol. 142, No.3, pp. 1321-1331 (Impact Factor : 5.715). J. S. Binoj - Curriculum Vitae Page 2 of 9
PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES (SUBMITTED/UNDER REVIEW/UNDER REVISION) 1. Characterization of Tamarindus Indica fruit fibers as potential alternate for man-made vitreous fibers in polymer composites, Process Safety and Environmental Protection, Elsevier, Impact Factor: 2.905 (Under Review). 2. Microstructural, Mechanical and Thermal characterization of natural Agave Tequilana fiber reinforced polymer composites, Journal of Bionic Engineering, Elsevier, Impact Factor: 2.388 (Under Editor Evaluation). 3. Recycling and characterization of discarded fruit fibers for sustainable bio-reinforcement in polymer composites: A review, Journal of Cleaner Production, Elsevier, Impact Factor : 5.715 (Under Revision). 4. Microstructural, Mechanical, Thermal and Water absorption characterization of natural Cissus Quadrangularis stem fiber composites as alternate for conventional glass fiber composites, Journal of Bionic Engineering, Elsevier, Impact Factor: 2.388 (With Editor). 5. Evaluation of Mechanical Behavior of Multifilament Discarded Fishnet/Glass Fiber and Polyester Composites for Marine Applications, Marine Structures, Elsevier, Impact Factor: 2.052 (Under Revision). 6. Investigation of Mechanical and Corrosion Behavior of Mechanized Boat Hull Structures with Ni-Cr Alloy Coating by Plasma Spray Technique, Materials and Design, Elsevier, Impact Factor: 4.364 (With Editor). ARTICLES UNDER PREPARATION 1. A review on fruit fiber composite and characterization of Indian Areca and Tamarind fruit fiber composites as alternate for synthetic fiber composites. 2. Tribological behavior of short Indian Areca fruit husk fiber/polyester composites. 3. Tribological analysis of short Indian Tamarind fruit fiber/polyester composites. 4. Characterization of new natural lignocellulosic fiber from Moringa Oleifera fruit. 5. Investigation on mechanical and water absorption properties of novel Moringa Oleifera fruit husk fiber reinforced polymer composites. FUTURE WORK 1. Effect of alkali treatment on Morphological, Physical, Mechanical, Chemical and Thermal properties of short Indian Areca fruit husk fiber reinforced polymer composites. 2. Comprehensive characterization of raw and alkali treated short Indian Tamarind fruit fiber reinforced polymer composites. J. S. Binoj - Curriculum Vitae Page 3 of 9
3. Optimization of short Indian Areca fruit husk and Tamarind fruit fiber reinforced hybrid composites for applications in polymer industries. 4. Tribological characterization of short Indian Areca fruit husk and Tamarind fruit fiber/hybrid polyester composites. 5. Influence of surface treatment on short Indian Areca fruit husk and Tamarind fruit fiber/ hybrid polyester composites. PROFESSIONAL BODY MEMBERSHIP DETAILS Life member in Indian Institute of Production Engineers (IIPE) - S/LM/10093. Life Member in Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) - 2015150038275. AVAILABLE AS A PEER-REVIEWER IN International Journals: Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Wiley Publication. Journal of Cleaner Production, Elsevier Publication. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, Elsevier Publication. ADMINISTRATIVE WORKS Served as HOD incharge, responsible for lab installation and other departmental activities at Loyola Institute of Technology and Science, Nagercoil (July 2011-December 2012). Served as Industry Institute Interaction Cell (IIIC) co-ordinator at Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College (Autonomous), Tirupati for the Mechanical Engineering UG students (May 2017-May 2018). Served as Project co-ordinator at Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College (Autonomous), Tirupati for the final year Mechanical Engineering UG students (January 2017-June 2017). Served as Quality Enhancement in Engineering Education (QEE) co-ordinator at Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College (Autonomous), Tirupati for the Mechanical Engineering UG students (July 2017-December 2017). Served as co-ordinator in one part of NAAC work at Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College (Autonomous), Tirupati (November 2017-May 2017). SUPERVISORSHIP DETAILS Guided one UG project at Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College (Autonomous), Tirupati during the academic year 2016-2017 (January 2017-June 2017). SHORT TERM (GIAN) COURSES ATTENDED Attended the course on ADVANCED MATERIALS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY CHALLENGES, organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli, Tamilnadu and sponsored by Ministry of Human Resource J. S. Binoj - Curriculum Vitae Page 4 of 9
Development, Govt of India under the Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) Scheme held from 14 th to 22 th November 2016. FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES (ORGANIZED/ATTENDED) Attended the one week faculty development programme on MEMS AND ITS APPLICATIONS, organized by Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College (Autonomous), Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh and sponsored by Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt of India under the Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP-II) scheme held from 24 th to 28 th October 2016. Attended the one week workshop on THERMAL ENERGY SYSTEMS-OPTIMIZATION OF DESIGN FOR FLUID FLOWS AND HEAT TRANSFER, organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College (Autonomous), Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh and Sponsored by Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt of India under the Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP-II) scheme held from 19 th to 23 rd December 2016. Attended the one week workshop on TEACHING, LEARNING AND RESEARCH, organized by Department of Information Technology, Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College (Autonomous), Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh from 20 th to 24 th June 2017. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE / WORKSHOP ATTENDED 1. Presented a paper in the International Conference on Materials, Emerging Devices and Energy Efficient Technologies (MEETCON-2017), titled Characterization of natural fiber from Moringa Oleifera fruit husk for polymer composite applications organized by Departemnt of Physics and Department of EEE, Technically Co-Sponsored By IEEE, held at St. Xavier s Catholic College of Engineering, Chunkankadai on 5 th and 6 th, October 2017. 2. Presented a paper in the International Conference on Advancements in Polymeric Materials (APM-2017), titled Characterization of Tamarind Fruit Fibers (Tamarindus Indica L.) as Potential Alternate for Man-Made Vitreous Fibers in Polymer Composites organized by Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (CIPET), supported by Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, held at IISC, Bangalore from 11 th to 13th th, February 2017. 3. Participated in the International Conference on Energy Efficient Technologies for Sustainability, Technically Co-Sponsored By IEEE at St. Xavier s Catholic College of Engineering, Chunkankadai held between 7 th and 8 th April 2016. J. S. Binoj - Curriculum Vitae Page 5 of 9
4. Presented a paper in the Indo-Brazil Bilateral International Conference on Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (ICAMM-2015), titled Mechanical Properties of Agave Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites organized by CAPE Institute of Technology, India jointly with Departmento De Materials, UFRGS Brazil on 27 th and 28 th, March 2015. 5. Participated in the One-Day International Workshop on Research Issues in Reinforced Materials (RIM 15) organized by the Centre for Composite Materials, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam University (KLU)/India Jointly with Laboratory of Polymeric Materials, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Sul (UFRGS)/Brazil held on 30 th March, 2015. 6. Participated in The International Interdisciplinary Research Seminar on How to do Ph.D at International Standards organized by The Society of Green Engineering, Technology and Science (SGETS) in Association with KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore and jointly with Higher Education Academy London, United Kingdom held on 3 rd August, 2013. 7. Participated in the International Conference on Energy Efficient Technologies for Sustainability, technically Co-Sponsored By IEEE at St. Xavier s Catholic College of Engineering, Chunkankadai held between 10 th and 12 th April 2013. NATIONAL CONFERENCE/ WORKSHOP ATTENDED 1. Participated in an ISTE Kerala Section and CSIR Cochin Chapter Sponsored Two Day E- Seminar On Steps 2 Research Organized by Department of Computer Science, Amaljyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirapally on 19 th and 20 th September 2014. 2. Participated in the Two Day Workshop on Application of Genetic Algorithm Using MATLAB Organized by Research Centre, St. Xavier s Catholic College of Engineering, Nagercoil held at 21 st and 22 nd August, 2014. 3. Participated in the ISTE Sponsored National Workshop On Guidelines to Publish Articles in International Peer Review Journal Conducted by Ponjesly College of Engineering on 3 rd January 2014. 4. Participated in the Two-Day Workshop on Recent Trends in Natural Composites and its Hybrids for Structural Applications (NCHSA 13) Conducted by Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering, Irunkattukottai held on 25 th and 26 th September 2013. 5. Participated in the CSIR sponsored Two Days National Seminar on Mechanics, Processing, and Characterization of High Performance Hybrid Composite Materials held at St. Xavier s Catholic College of Engineering, on 23 rd and 24 th August 2013. J. S. Binoj - Curriculum Vitae Page 6 of 9
6. Participated in the Two-Day Workshop on Recent Trends in Composite Materials and its Applications Conducted by K.L.N College of Engineering, Pottapalayam held on 13 th and 14 th August 2013. 7. Participated in a Two-Week ISTE Workshop on Introduction to Research Methodologies under the National Mission on Education Through ICT Conducted by Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay from 25 th June to 04 th July, 2012. 8. Presented a paper in National Conference on Emerging Technologies in Mechanical Engineering Titled Design Optimization and Manufacture of Vertical Axis Wind Turbine at PET Engineering College, Valliyoor held on 24 th and 25 th March 2011. 9. Participated in a National Level Workshop on Recent Advances in Friction Stir Welding held at National Engineering College, Kovilpatti on 13 th October 2010. 10. Participated at the National Talent show on Renewable Energy Projects (MAITRI 2010) for Young Engineers held at CAPE Institute of Technology during 27 th and 28 th March 2010. 11. Participated in the National Seminar on Recent Trends in Rocket Motors Processing of Propellant Technology Sponsored by DRDO, New Delhi, Govt of India, at DMI Engineering College, Aralvaimozhi held on 26 th and 27 th March 2010. 12. Presented the paper in National Conference on Advanced Technologies in Mechanical Engineering entitled Feasibility Analysis of Fish oil as an Alternate Fuel at Lord Jegannath College of Engineering and Technology, Ramanathichanputhoor held on 26 th February 2010. INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE (1 YEAR) Organization : Ayoki Fabricon Pvt Ltd, Pune. Position : Mechanical Engineer Period : May 2008 to May 2009. PRE Ph.D TEACHING EXPERIENCE (1.5 YEARS) Oganization : Loyola Institute of Technology And Science, Thovalai. Position : Assistant Professor Period : July 2011 to December 2012. J. S. Binoj - Curriculum Vitae Page 7 of 9
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (3 YEARS 9 MONTHS) Organization : St. Xavier s Catholic College of Engineering, Nagercoil. Position : Full Time Research Scholar Period : January 2013 to September 2016. POST Ph.D TEACHING EXPERIENCE (PRESENT*) Oganization : Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College (Autonomous) Position : Assistant Professor (SL) Period : October 2016 to March 2017. Position : Associate Professor Period : April 2017 till date. INTERESTED SUBJECTS 1. Engineering Graphics 2. Engineering Materials and Metallurgy 3. Material Science 4. Manufacturing Technology 5. Dynamics of Machinery PERSONAL INFORMATION Name : J. S. Binoj Father s Name : T. Joseph Gender : Male Date of Birth & Age : 11-06-1987 & 31 years Permanent Address : 27-44B, Palavilai House, Mamootukadai, Viricode Post, Kanyakumari District, Tamilnadu- 629165, India. Marital Status : Married Spouse Name : G. Shyni Children : One Daughter (B.S.Abishni) Languages Known : Tamil, Hindi, English, Malayalam and Telugu. Nationality : Indian Interests : Singing and Hearing Music, Reading Books, etc. J. S. Binoj - Curriculum Vitae Page 8 of 9
REFEREES Dr. R. EDWIN RAJ, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, St. Xavier s Catholic College of Engineering, Nagercoil - 629003, Tamilnadu, India. Mob: 09442054535 Email: redwinraj@gmail.com Dr. B. S. S. DANIEL, Professor, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, IIT-R, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttarakand, Roorkee - 247667, India. Mob: 09410164898 Email: s4danfmt@iitr.ac.in Dr. S. C. VETTIVEL, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology (Degree Wing), Chandigarh - 160019, Chandigarh, India. Mob: 07696406615/09865822376 Email: scvettivel@ccet.ac.in Dr. S. BASAVARAJAPPA, Registrar, IIIT-Dharwad, Indian Institute of Information Technology- Dharwad, 3rd floor IT Park, Opp. Glass House, Hubli- 580029, Bangalore, India. Mob: 09964068188/08362250879 Email: sb.iiitdwd@gmail.com DECLARATION and belief. I hereby confirm that the above mentioned are true to the best of my knowledge Place : Mamootukadai Date : (Dr. J. S. BINOJ) J. S. Binoj - Curriculum Vitae Page 9 of 9