Dr Prashantha

Dr Prashantha

Position: Assistant Professor

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Diploma in Automobile Engineering
  • B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
  • M.Tech. in Computer Integrated Manufacturing
  • PhD. in FRP Composites

EXPERIENCE:

  • Teaching: 8 Years
  • Industry: 1 Year 9 Months

SUBJECTS HANDLED:

  • Engineering Graphics
  • Finite Element Method
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Computer Aided Machine Drawing
  • Mechanical Measurements and Metrology
  • Materials Science
  • Total Quality Management
  • Computer Integrated Manufacturing

AREA OF INTEREST:

  • Materials characterization
  • FRP and Bio-composites
  • Natural fiber reinforced bio-composites
  • Finite element analysis
  • Numerical simulation

PUBLICATIONS:

  • Acharya, P., Pai, D., Bhat, K. S., & Mahesha, G. T. (2024). Effect of surface chemical modifications on thermo-physical and mechanical properties of Helicteres isora natural fiber. Journal of Natural Fibers, 21(1), 2406454 (Q1, I.F. 2.8).
  • Acharya, P., Pai, D., Padmaraj, N. H., & Mahesha, G. T. (2024). Physical and thermomechanical characterization of unidirectional Helicteres isora fiber-reinforced polylactic acid bio-composites. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 14762 (Q1, I.F. 3.8).
  • Acharya, P., Pai, D., Bhat, K. S., & Mahesha, G. T. (2024). Thermomechanical and Morphological Characteristics of Cellulosic Natural Fibers and Polymer based Composites: A Review. Chemistry Africa, 1-26 (Q2, I.F. 2.3).
  • Acharya, P., Dayananda, P., Hegde, S., & Mahesha, G. T. (2025). Vibrational and Acoustic Characterization of Unidirectional Helicteres isora fiber-reinforced Polylactic Acid Bio-Composites. Materials Research Express (Q2, I.F. 1.8).
  • Acharya, P., Pai, D., & Mahesha, G. T. (2023). Effect of chemical treatments on physical and mechanical characteristics of Helicteres isora natural fiber. Materials Today: Proceedings (Q2, Cite Score 4.3).
  • Acharya, P., Pai, D., & Mahesha, G. T. (2023). Investigation of Contribution of Control Factors on Mechanical Properties of Randomly Oriented Helicteres isora Short Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites. Journal of Material Science and Mechanical Engineering, 10(1), 1-6.
  • P (2020). Comparative Study of Tensile and Flexural Properties and Rainwater Treatment of Coir Fiber and Coconut Wood Chips Reinforced Polyester Composites. International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology 8(5), 1300-1313.

CONFERENCES AND POSTERS PRESENTED:

  • Presented a paper titled: “Effect of chemical treatments on physical and mechanical characteristics of Helicteres isora natural fiber” in an international conference COMSAT-2022, organized by Centre for Advanced Composite Materials (CACM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 81310 Johor Bahru, MALAYSIA.
  • Presented a paper titled: “Investigation of Contribution of Control Factors on Mechanical Properties of Randomly Oriented Helicteres isora Short Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites” in an international conference, ESEBH-2023, organized jointly by Aryabhatt DSEU and Krishi Sanskriti, New Delhi.
  • A poster titled “Experimental Investigation of Mechanical, Thermal and Vibrational Properties of Unidirectional Helicteres isora Fiber Reinforced PLA Based Biocomposites” was presented at the ‘Manipal Research Colloquium’ held on 28th April 2025.

STTPs, FDPs AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED:

  • 10+ FDPs & Workshops of 1 to 2 weeks duration
  • 20+ FDPs & Workshops of less than 5 days duration