Dr. K.N. Bharath
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Dr. K.N. Bharath

Professor
G.M. Institute of Technology, India


Highest Degree
PostDoc. in Composite/Green Materials from Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, USA

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Biography

Strong education professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) focused on Bio-composite materials from Visvesvaraya Technological University. And carried out extensive research as Post Doctoral Research Associate at Washington State University, USA. Experienced Associate Professor with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry.

Area of Interest:

Physical Science Engineering
100%
Mechanical Engineering
62%
Advanced Composite
90%
Characterization Materials
75%
Natural Fibers
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
2
Chapters
9
Articles
49
Abstracts
16

Selected Publications

  1. Umarfarooq, M.A., P.S.S. Gouda, K.N. Bharath, G.B. Veereshkumar, N.R. Banapurmath, A. Edacherian, 2022. Effects of residual stresses on interlaminar radial strength of Glass-Epoxy L-bend composite laminates. Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 16: 140-153.
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  2. Taj, A., R.P. Swamy, N. Kishan and K.N. Bharath, 2022. Physical effects of nanoaluminum oxide and nanographene on kenaf epoxy composite; vacuum bagging process. J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 10.1002/app.53374.
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  3. Taj, A., R.P. Swamy, K. Naik and K.N. Bharath, 2022. Effect of nano-filler aluminum oxide and graphene on flammability properties of kenaf epoxy composites. J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. D, 10.1007/s40033-022-00390-6.
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  4. Bright, B.M., B.J. Selvi, S.A. Hassan, M.M. Jaafar, S. Suchart, S.M. Rangappa and B.K. Nagaraj, 2022. Characterization of natural cellulosic fiber from Cocos nucifera peduncle for sustainable biocomposites. J. Nat. Fibers, 19: 9373-9383.
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  5. Bharath, K.N., P. Madhu, S.M. Rangappa, S. Basavarajappa, S. Siengchin, K. Alexey and S. Gorbatyuk, 2022. Waste coconut leaf sheath as reinforcement composite material with phenol-formaldehyde matrix. Polym. Compos., 43: 1985-1995.
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  6. Bharath, K.N., M. Puttegowda, S.M. Rangappa, S. Basavarajappa, S. Siengchin, A. Khan and S.M. Gorbatyuk, 2022. Study of treatment effect on the cocos nucifera lignocellulosic fibers as alternative for polymer composites. J. Nat. Fibers, 10.1080/15440478.2022.2134257.
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  7. Bharath, K.N., D. Roopa, S. Indran, S. Basavarajappa, M.R. Sanjay and S. Siengchin, 2022. Influence of the stacking sequence and coconut husk micro fillers on the drilling parameters of coconut leaf sheath/glass/jute fiber hybrid phenol formaldehyde composites. Mater. Today: Proc., 52: 2427-2431.
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  8. Thipperudrappa, S., A. Hiremath and B.K. Nagaraj, 2021. Synergistic effect of ZnO and TiO2 nanoparticles on the thermal stability and mechanical properties of glass fiber‐reinforced LY556 epoxy composites. Polym. Composites, 42: 4831-4844.
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  9. Rajkumar, A.G., M. Hemath, B.K. Nagaraja, S. Neerakallu, S.M.K. Thiagamani and M. Asrofi, 2021. An artificial neural network prediction on physical, mechanical, and thermal characteristics of giant reed fiber reinforced polyethylene terephthalate composite. J. Ind. Text., 51: 769S-803S.
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  10. Madhu, P., K.N. Bharath, M.R. Sanjay, G.R. Arpitha and D. Saravanabavan, 2021. Effect of nano fillers on glass/silk fibers based reinforced polymer composites. Mater. Today: Proc., 46: 9032-9035.
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  11. Hiremath, A., A.A. Murthy, S. Thipperudrappa and K.N. Bharath, 2021. Nanoparticles filled polymer nanocomposites: A technological review. Cogent Eng., Vol. 8. 10.1080/23311916.2021.1991229.
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  12. Bharath, K.N., P. Madhu, T.G.Y. Gowda, A. Verma, M.R. Sanjay and S. Siengchin, 2021. Mechanical and chemical properties evaluation of sheep wool fiber-reinforced vinylester and polyester composites. Matls. Perf. Charact., Vol. 10. 10.1520/MPC20200036.
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  13. Bharath, K.N., G.B. Manjunatha and K. Santhosh, 2019. Failure Analysis and Optimal Toughness Design of Sheep-Wool Reinforced Epoxy Composites. In: Failure Analysis in Biocomposites, Fibre Reinforced Composites and Hybrid Composites, Jawaid, M., M. Thariq and N. Saba (Eds.)., Elsevier Publication, USA., pp: 97-107.
  14. Naik, V.S., S.G. Dileepkumar, K.N. Bharath and B.C. Naveen, 2018. Statistical analysis of response parameters during electro-chemical discharge machining of crystal glass. Int. J. Eng. Res. Applic. (In Press). .
  15. Bharath, K.N., M.R. Sanjay, M. Jawaid, Harisha, S. Basavarajappa and S. Siengchin, 2018. Effect of stacking sequence on properties of coconut leaf sheath/jute/E-glass reinforced phenol formaldehyde hybrid composites. J. Ind. Textiles, 10.1177/1528083718769926.
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  16. Bharath, K.N. and G.B. Manjunatha, 2018. Investigating the contribution of geometrical parameters and immersion time on fracture toughness of jute fabric composites using statistical techniques. Frattura Integrita Strutturale, 12: 14-24.
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  17. Manjunath, G.B., K.N. Bharath, D.B. Ganesh, D.R. Kumar, P. Shivprakash and H.M. Harsha, 2017. ANOVA and response surface methodology for the optimization of fracture toughness parameters on jute fabric-epoxy composites using SENB specimens. Mater. Today: Proceedings, 4: 11285-11291.
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  18. Girish, S., K. Devendra and K.N. Bharath, 2016. Effect of Sodium bicarbonate on Fire behaviour of tilled E-glass reinforced epoxy composites. IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng., Vol. 149. .
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  19. Bharath, K.N., M. Pasha and B.A. Nizamuddin, 2016. Characterization of natural fiber (sheep wool)-reinforced polymer-matrix composites at different operating conditions. J. Ind. Textiles, 45: 730-751.
  20. Bharath, K.N. and S. Basavarajappa, 2016. Applications of biocomposite materials based on natural fibers from renewable resources: A review. Sci. Eng. Composite Mater., 23: 123-133.
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  21. Manjunath, G.B., T.N. Vijaykumar and K.N. Bharath, 2015. Optimization of notch parameter on fracture toughness of natural fiber reinforced composites using Taguchi method. J. Mater. Sci. Surface Eng., 3: 244-248.
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  22. Bharath, K.N. and S. Basavarajappa, 2015. Fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy and chemical resistance of untreated and alkali treated coconut leaf sheath fiber reinforced polymer composites. Applied Mech. Mater., 766-767: 205-210.
  23. Manohara, V., C.G. Sreenivasa and K.N. Bharath, 2014. Evaluation of tensile behavior of sea shell-jute fabric reinforced composite. Int. J. Adv. Res. Mech. Prod. Eng. Dev., 1: 141-147.
  24. Bharath, K.N. and S. Basavarajappa, 2014. Flammability characteristics of chemical treated woven natural fabric reinforced phenol formaldehyde composites. Procedia Mater. Sci., 5: 1880-1886.
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  25. Srinivasa, C.V. and K.N. Bharath, 2013. Effect of alkali treatment on impact behavior of areca fibers reinforced polymer composites. Int. J. Chem. Nuclear Metallurgical Mater. Eng., 7: 875-879.
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  26. Harsha, H.M., M.C. Murugesh and K.N. Bharath, 2013. Influence of filler materials on pinned joints of woven glass fiber reinforced epoxy composites. J. Composites Biodegradable Polymers, 1: 47-55.
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  27. Raju, B.R., B. Suresha, R.P. Swamy and K.N. Bharath, 2012. The effect of silicon dioxide filler on the wear resistance of glass fabric reinforced epoxy composites. Adv. Polymer Sci. Technol.: Int. J., 2: 51-57.
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  28. Bharath, K.N., R.P. Swamy and G.C. Mohankumar, 2012. Thickness swelling behaviour of hybrid natural fiber reinforced UF composites. J. Purity Utility Reaction Environ., 1: 517-524.
  29. Bharath, K.N., 2012. Hybrid Natural Fiber reinforced Polymer Composites. Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany.
  30. Srinivasa, C.V. and K.N. Bharath, 2011. Impact and hardness properties of areca fiber-epoxy reinforced composites. J. Mater. Environ. Sci., 2: 351-356.
  31. Manavendra, G., S. Kumarappa, G.C. Kumar and K.N. Bharath, 2011. Experimental investigation of thermal properties of areca fiber reinforced phenol formaldehyde composites. J. Adv. Mater., 43: 87-93.
  32. Rajesh, A.M. and K.N. Bharath, 2010. Solar still coupled with solar collector and storage tank. Int. J. Res. Ind. Sci. Technol., 1: 62-72.
  33. Bharath, K.N., R.P. Swamy and M.G. Kumar, 2010. Experimental studies on biodegradable and swelling characteristics of natural fibers composites. Int. J. Agric. Sci., 2: 1-4.
  34. Bharath, K.N. and A.M. Rajesh, 2010. Moisture absorption characteristics of Areca/Maize reinforced hybrid polymer composites. Int. J. Adv. Eng. Applied, 1: 207-211.
  35. Bharath, K.N. and R.P. Swamy, 2009. Adhesive tensile and moisture absorption characteristics of natural fibers’ reinforced urea formaldehyde composites. Int. J. Recent Trends Eng., 1: 60-62.
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