
DR. ADITHYA HEGDE
Educational Qualification
B.E. – Mechanical Engineering
M.Tech – Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Ph.D. – Mechanical Engineering (Advanced Metal Matrix Composites Characterization and EDM application)
Experience
4 Years (Research)
Area of Interest
- Materials Design & Characterization
- Composite Materials & Reinforced Polymers
- Mechanical Testing and Failure Analysis
- Advanced Manufacturing Methods
- Additive Manufacturing
- Design of Experiments
- Artificial Neural Networks
- R&D Project Management
Scopus ID: 57425289600
ORCID : 0000-0003-2930-9602
Workshops Attended
- International e-workshop on Understanding the Importance of Metrics in Scientific Research [09/03/2024] – Manipal University, Jaipur
- Workshop on Pneumatic Controls with Actuators from Foreman Training Institute, Bangalore [11/07/2016 – 15/07/2016]
Conferences
- Sanjeev CRK, Shetty R, Nayak R, Hegde A, et al. Optimization and prediction of cutting force for sustainable turning of Ti-6Al-4V under different lubricant viscosity conditions. (International Conference on Recent Trends in Mechanical Engineering Sciences – 2022, Mangalore, Karnataka); AIP Conf. Proc.3060, 050002 (2024). 1063/5.0195536
- Bagawan M, Dundur S, Gurani R, Shetty R, Hegde A,. Cryogenic Cooling Assisted Machining of Elastomers -A Critical Review. (International Conference on Recent Trends in Mechanical Engineering Sciences – 2022, Mangalore, Karnataka); AIP Conf. Proc. 3060, 050004 (2024). 10.1063/5.0195538
- Nayak M, Kumar S, Shetty R, Hegde A, Shetty D,. Orthogonal Array and Artificial Neural Network Approach for Cutting Force Optimization during Machining of Ti-6Al- 4V under Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL). (International Conference on Recent Trends in Mechanical Engineering Sciences – 2022, Mangalore, Karnataka); AIP Conf. Proc. 3060, 050003 (2024). 10.1063/5.0195537
- Hegde A (Presenter) – Experimental and Analytical Investigation on Mechanical Characteristics of Powder Metallurgy based Aluminum Matrix reinforced with different particulates. (International Conference on Recent Advances in Science and Engineering, MAHE Dubai, 2023)
- Hegde A (Presenter) – Tribological Behavior of Powder Metallurgy based Ti-6Al-4V-SiCp Metal Matrix Composites. (International Conference on Recent Advances in Science and Engineering, MAHE Dubai, 2023)
Journal Publications
- Sherigar, V., Shetty, G., Shetty, R., Supriya, JP., Balaji, V., Hegde, A. Comprehensive analysis of drilling responses in additively manufactured PLA using a regression-based statistical learning approach. Res. Express. 2024, 12(5). 10.1088/2053-1591/adcf7b. (IF – 1.8) Q2 – Scopus & SCIE Indexed.
- Bolar, G., Marakini, V., Shetty, R., Shetty, S., Hegde, A. Performance assessment and optimization of Ti6Al4V helical hole milling process. Res. Express. 2025, 12(5). 10.1088/2053-1591/adcf7e. (IF – 1.8) Q2 – Scopus & SCIE Indexed.
- Supriya, J. P., Shetty, R., Shetty, S., Nayak, R., Bolar, G., Hegde, A. A synergistic approach for thermal characteristic analysis of Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis/Carbon Nano-tubes/Epoxy based Hybrid Composites using Soft Computing Techniques. Res. Express. 2025, accepted (IF – 1.8) Q2 – Scopus & SCIE Indexed.
- Supriya, J. P., Shetty, R., Shetty, S., Bolar, G., Hegde, A. Mechanical and physical characterization of chemically treated Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis polymer matrix composites using deep learning and statistical approach. Res. Express. 2024, 11(11). 10.1088/2053-1591/ad8ffe. (IF – 1.8) Q2 – Scopus & SCIE Indexed.
- Shetty, S., Shetty, R., Nayak, R., J., P., Supriya, Hegde, A. Machinability characteristics study on hibiscus rosa-sinensis reinforced polymer composites using soft computing techniques. Engineering Research Express. 2024, 6(4), 10.1088/2631-8695/ad871f, (IF-1.5) Q3 – Scopus Indexed.
- Supriya, J.P., Shetty, R., Naik, N., Maddasani, S., Hegde, A.Chemical characterization of hibiscus rosa-sinensis plant fibers facilitated through design of experiments and artificial neural network hybrid approach. Sci Rep 14, 22510 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-73503-8 (IF – 3.8) Q1 – Scopus & SCI Indexed.
- Hegde, A., Shetty, R., Nayak, R., Shetty, S., Shetty SV, U.K. Optimizing the Die-Sink EDM Machinability of AISI 316L Using Ti-6Al-4V-SiCp Electrodes: A Computational Approach. Manuf. Mater. Process.2024, 8, 202. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp8050202. (IF – 3.3) Q1 – Scopus & SCIE Indexed.
- Supriya, J. P., Shetty, S., Shetty, R., Nayak, R., Maddasani, S., Hegde, A. Quantitative and deep learning based fourier transform infrared radiation and tensile characteristics study on chemically treated hibiscus rosa-sinensis plant fibers. Res. Express. 2024, 11, 075102. 10.1088/2053-1591/ad61c0. (IF – 1.8) Q2 – Scopus & SCIE Indexed.
- Hegde, A., Shetty, R., Nayak, R., Shetty, S. Design of experiments integrated with neural networks for optimization and predictive modelling of electrode wear of novel Ti-6Al-4V-SiCp composites during die sinking electric discharge machining. Res. Express. 2024, 11, 056522. 10.1088/2053-1591/ad4f59. (IF – 1.8) Q2 – Scopus & SCIE Indexed.
- Shetty, S., Shetty, R., Shetty, N., Hegde, A. An integrated experimental and analytical approach on mechanical characterization of advanced powder metallurgy aluminum metal matrix composites reinforced with different particulates. Res. Express, 2024, 11, 056515. 10.1088/2053-1591/ad4aef. (IF – 1.8) Q2 – Scopus & SCIE Indexed.
- Shetty, S., Shetty, R., Nayak, R., Hegde, A., Shetty S. V., U. K., & M., S. (2024). DOE coupled MLP-ANN for optimization of thrust force and torque during drilling of CCFRP composite laminates. Cogent Engineering,11(1). 1080/23311916.2024.2319397. (IF – 2.1) Q2 – Scopus Indexed.
- Hegde, A., Nayak, R., Bolar, G., Shetty, R., Ranjan, R., Naik, N. Comprehensive Investigation of Hardness, Wear and Frictional Force in Powder Metallurgy Engineered Ti-6Al-4V-SiCpMetal Matrix Composites. Compos. Sci. 2024, 8, 39. 10.3390/jcs8020039. (IF – 3.3) Q1 – Scopus Indexed.
- Bagawan, M., Dundur, S. T., Gurani, R., Shetty, R., Nayak, R., Shetty, S. V. U. K., Hegde, A. (2023). Soft computing approach for optimization of turning characteristics of elastomers under different lubrication conditions. Cogent Engineering, 10(2). 10.1080/23311916.2023.2264066. (IF – 2.1) Q2 – Scopus Indexed.
- Natesh, C. P., Shashidhara, Y. M., Amarendra, H. J., Shetty, R., Nayak, R., Shetty, S. V. Hegde, A. (2023). Soft computing for sustainable drilling of AISI 316L stainless steel under formulated neem oil minimum quantity lubrication condition. Cogent Engineering, 10(2).10.1080/23311916.2023.2261231. (IF – 2.1) Q2 – Scopus Indexed.
- Naik, N., Bhat, R., Shivamurthy, B., Shetty, R., Parashar, P.R., Hegde, A. Statistical and Artificial Neural Network Coupled Technique for Prediction of Tribo-Performance in Amine-Cured Bio-Based Epoxy/MMT Nanocomposites. Compos. Sci.2023, 7, 372. 10.3390/jcs7090372. (IF – 3.3) Q1 – Scopus Indexed.
- Hegde, A., Shetty, R., Naik, N., Murthy, B.R.N., Nayak, M., Kumar, M., Shanubhogue, D. Optimization and Prediction of Thermal Conductivity and Electrical Conductivity of Vacuum Sintered Ti-6Al-4V-SiC(15 Wt.%) Using Soft Computing Techniques. J. Compos. Sci. 2023, 7, 123. 10.3390/jcs7030123. (IF – 3.3) Q1 – Scopus Indexed.
- Natesh, C.P.; Shashidhara, Y.M.; Amarendra, H.J.; Shetty, R.; Harisha, S.R.; Shenoy, P.V.; Nayak, M.; Hegde, A.; Shetty, D.; Umesh, U. Tribological and Morphological Study of AISI 316L Stainless Steel during Turning under Different Lubrication Conditions. Lubricants 2023, 11, 52. 10.3390/lubricants11020052. (IF – 3.1) Q2 – Scopus Indexed.
- Shetty, R.; Hegde, A*.; Shetty SV, U.K.; Nayak, R.; Naik, N.; Nayak, M. Processing and Mechanical Characterization of Titanium Metal Matrix Composites: A Literature Review. J. Compos. Sci. 2022, 6, 388. 10.3390/jcs6120388. (IF – 3.3) Q1 – Scopus Indexed.
- Shetty, R.; Gurupur, P.R.; Hindi, J.; Hegde, A.; Naik, N.; Ali, M.S.S.; Patil, I.S.; Nayak, M. Processing, Mechanical Characterization, and Electric Discharge Machining of Stir Cast and Spray Forming-Based Al-Si Alloy Reinforced with ZrO2 Particulate Composites. J. Compos. Sci. 2022, 6, 323. 10.3390/jcs6110323. (IF – 3.3) Q1 – Scopus Indexed.
- Hegde, A.; Shetty, R.; Chiniwar, D.S.; Naik, N.; Nayak, M. Optimization and Prediction of Mechanical Characteristics on Vacuum Sintered Ti-6Al-4V-SiCp Composites Using Taguchi’s Design of Experiments, Response Surface Methodology and Random Forest Regression. J. Compos. Sci. 2022, 6, 339. 10.3390/jcs6110339. (IF – 3.3) Q1 – Scopus Indexed.
- Shetty, R., Hegde, A. Taguchi based fuzzy logic model for optimization and prediction of surface roughness during AWJM of DRCUFP composites. Manufacturing Rev. 9, 2 (2022), 10.1051/mfreview/2021027. (IF – 2.2) Q2 – Scopus Indexed.
- Karthik, S., R., Londe, N., V., Shetty, R., Nayak, R., Hegde, A. Optimization and prediction of hardness, wear and surface roughness on age hardened stellite 6 alloys. Manufacturing Rev. 9, 10 (2022). 10.1051/mfreview/2022008. (IF – 2.2) Q2 – Scopus Indexed.