Ministry of Education
Virupaxi Auradi
VIDWAN ID: 91157

Prof Virupaxi Auradi

Male Doctor of Philosophy
Head of the Department
Siddaganga Institute of Technology, TUMKUR
Karnataka
Expertise: Materials Science Composites
ORCID 0000-0001-6549-6340 Scopus 8703592300 Google Scholar rVictCUAAAAJ
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4 Projects
519 Scopus Citations
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23 Years 3 Months Total Experience
Publications
110 Total
Articles
73
Books
11
Proceedings
26
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Professional Recognition

Award for Research Publications Award
2018
Vision Group of Science and Technology, Department of Science and Technology, Government of Karnatak
Best Technical Paper Award in the Non-Ferrous Category
2017
Indian Foundry Journal entitled “Effects of Individual Titanium and Combined additions of Titanium-
SAP fellowship award
2016
IIT Bombay in association with AICTE, New Delhi
Engineer’s day
2013
Lions Club Peenya-Dasarahalli, Bangalore
second prize for the best oral presentation at NMD-ATM-2005
2005
IITM, Chennai
First Rank, M. Tech
2002
Mangalore University
Best Paper Award
2016
BIT, Bangalore
Best Paper Award
2007
NCRS-2007, BEC, Bagalkot
First Prize
2013
Cogniescince-2013, NIE Mysore
First Prize
2013
Jyothi Insitute of Technology, Tataguni, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore
BEST PAPER AWARD
2020
International Conference on Futuristic Trends in Mechanical Engineering PRESIDENCY UNIVERSITY, Benga
BEST PAPER AWARD
2019
International Conference on SME-2019, held at NITTE, Karkala, Udupi. 23rd -24th May 2019
IEI Institution Prize for the paper entitled Characterization and Mechanical properties of 2014 Aluminium alloy reinforced with Al2O3P composite Produced by Two Stage stir casting
2021
Institution of Engineers (India)

Community & Membership

Board of Studies (VTU Nominee), PDACE, Gulbarga
Member
Jan 2012
Institute Ranking Improvement Committee (NIRF) – SIT, Tumkur
Member
Jan 2017
Library Committee
Member
Jan 2017
Allama Prabhu Block, SIT, Tumkur
Deputy Warden
Jan 2016
ISO 9001:2008, SIT, Tumkur
Internal Auditor
Jan 2017
Institution of Engineers (F-120590-7)
Fellow
Jan 2016
Tribological Society of India
Life Member
Jan 2012
Society for Failure Analysis
Founder Member
Jan 2015
Karnataka Rajya Vignyan Parishath
Life Member
Jan 2006

Personal Details

Doctor of Philosophy
2007
N/A
Master of Technology
2002
N/A
Bachelor of Engineering
1996
N/A
Head of the Department
Apr 2025 – Present
Siddaganga Institute of Technology, TUMKUR
Professor
Sep 2024 – Apr 2025
Siddaganga Institute of Technology, TUMKUR | Mechanical Engineering
Associate Professor
Feb 2012 – Sep 2024
Siddaganga Institute of Technology, TUMKUR | Mechanical Engineering
Assistant Professor
Feb 2009 – Feb 2012
Siddaganga Institute of Technology, TUMKUR | Mechanical Engineering
Lecturer
Mar 2007 – Feb 2010
Siddaganga Institute of Technology, TUMKUR | Mechanical Engineering
Research Associate
Jan 1997 – Sep 2000
National Institute of Technology, Karnataka
Engineering and Technology
Materials Science Composites

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Co-Authors (42)

Prof Budaraju Srinivasa Murty
Prof Budaraju Srinivasa Murty Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad
Mr Pradeep V Badiger
Mr Pradeep V Badiger N/A
Dr Vasudeva B
Dr Vasudeva B Siddaganga Institute of Technology, TUMKUR
Dr Manjunath H
Dr Manjunath H Siddaganga Institute of Technology, TUMKUR
Mr Guruchannabasavaiah N G
Mr Guruchannabasavaiah N G N/A
Dr Veeresh Kumar G B
Dr Veeresh Kumar G B National Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh
Dr Siddappa P. N.
Dr Siddappa P. N. J S S Academy of Technical Education, BANGALORE
Mr Manjunath Hn
Mr Manjunath Hn Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, BANGALORE
Prof Kiran Aithal
Prof Kiran Aithal Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, BANGALORE
Dr Dayanand G. Mallapur
Dr Dayanand G. Mallapur Basaveshwar Engineering College (Autonomous)
Dr Dayanand Mallapur
Dr Dayanand Mallapur Basaveshwar Engineering College (Autonomous)
Mr Vijayakumar Nagathan
Mr Vijayakumar Nagathan BLDEAs V P Dr PG Halakatti College of Engineering and Technology
Dr Basavaraj Angadi
Dr Basavaraj Angadi BLDEAs V P Dr PG Halakatti College of Engineering and Technology
Prof Palanikumar K
Prof Palanikumar K Sri Sai Ram Institute of Technology
Dr Rajashekhar Kurahatti
Dr Rajashekhar Kurahatti Basaveshwar Engineering College (Autonomous)
Dr Gopal Krishna U B
Dr Gopal Krishna U B N/A
Dr Manjunatha
Dr Manjunatha New Horizon College of Engineering, BANGALORE
Dr Shiva Prakash S
Dr Shiva Prakash S New Horizon College of Engineering, BANGALORE
Mr Veeresha G
Mr Veeresha G New Horizon College of Engineering, BANGALORE
Dr Sonagiri Suresh
Dr Sonagiri Suresh Siddharth Institute of Engineering & Technology, Puttur
Mr Naveen Kumar B K
Mr Naveen Kumar B K M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, BANGALORE
Dr Srinivas H K
Dr Srinivas H K N/A
Dr Ramesh S
Dr Ramesh S PRESIDENCY UNIVERSITY , BENGALURU
Dr Saravanan R
Dr Saravanan R Bangalore University, Bangalore
Dr Shivanand H.K.
Dr Shivanand H.K. Bangalore University, Bangalore
Dr Satish Babu Boppana
Dr Satish Babu Boppana PRESIDENCY UNIVERSITY , BENGALURU
Mr Aravinda T
Mr Aravinda T PRESIDENCY UNIVERSITY , BENGALURU
Dr Dayanand Goudar
Dr Dayanand Goudar Tontadarya College of Engineering, GADAG
Dr Veerabhadrappa Algur
Dr Veerabhadrappa Algur Rao Bahaddur Y Mahabaleshwarappa Engineering College, BELLARY
Dr Murthy Chavali Siva Satya Srinivasa
Dr Murthy Chavali Siva Satya Srinivasa Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University
Dr Vijee Kumar
Dr Vijee Kumar REVA UNIVERSITY, BANGALORE
Dr Santosh Janamatti
Dr Santosh Janamatti Ballari Institute of Technology & Management, BELLARY
Dr Bharath V
Dr Bharath V R N S Institute of Technology, BANGALORE
Dr Padmayya Shaniyara Naik
Dr Padmayya Shaniyara Naik ANJUMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
Dr Murty B S
Dr Murty B S Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
Dr Ananthakrishna Somayaji
Dr Ananthakrishna Somayaji N M A M Institute of Technology, NITTE
Dr Udaya
Dr Udaya N M A M Institute of Technology, NITTE
Mr Ravikiran Kamath Billady
Mr Ravikiran Kamath Billady N M A M Institute of Technology, NITTE
Dr Kumar H S
Dr Kumar H S N M A M Institute of Technology, NITTE
Dr Nithin Kumar
Dr Nithin Kumar N M A M Institute of Technology, NITTE
Dr Aravinda T
Dr Aravinda T N/A
Dr Manjunath Vatnalmath
Dr Manjunath Vatnalmath R N S Institute of Technology, BANGALORE

Scholarly Work

Development of 2014Al -Cu coated Alumina Particulate Composites Produced by novel two-step vortex method for Fork Hinge of Rudder
Other
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: ₹30
Duration: 2021 – Ongoing
Feasibility studies on - Product Development work on use of 6061Al-nano B4Cp composite as a laptop Chassis Material in collaboration with Intel Corporation
Other
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: Intel Letter No Nil dated 15th June 2021
Amount: ₹1.74 Crore
Duration: 2021 – Ongoing
An Investigation of micro-structural and mechanical properties of diffusion bonded AL2219 -Ti-6AL-4V alloy joints
Other
Agency: All India Council for Technical Education Role: Principal Investigator Grant: 8-114/ FDC/RPS (Policy-l)/2019-20 Date: 14 Aug 2020
Amount: ₹2,223
Duration: 2021 – Ongoing
studies on Development of 6061Al alloy reinforced with B4C particulate composites for use in small Turbofan Compressor modules
Other
Role: Principal Investigator Grant: ARDB/01/2013/764/M/I dated 14-07-2015
Amount: ₹9,774
Duration: 2016 – Ongoing

Studies on machinability aspects of B4C particulate reinforced 6061Al matrix composites

University Visvesvaraya Technological University
Year 2019
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Studies on Mechancial and Tribological Properties of 6061 Aluminium reinforced with SiC, Al2O3 and Graphite Composites

University Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum
Year 2020
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STUDIES ON MICROSTRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF 2014Al ALLOY REINFORCED WITH Al2O3

University Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum
Year 2021
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PREPARATION &EVALUATION OF MECHANICAL WEAR PROPERTIES OF AL-7075 REINFORCED WITH WC-CO HYBRID METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES

University Visvesvaraya Technological University
Year 2022
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DIFFUSION BONDING STUDIES OF AA2219 AND Ti-6Al-4V ALLOYS- SYNTHESIS, MICROSTRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERIZATION

University Siddaganga Institute of Technology
Year 2025
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A METAL MATRIX COMPOSITE AND METHOD THERE OF

Siddaganga Institute of Technology
RNS Institute of Technology and ARDC HAL and APS Polytechic College
Bengaluru
- Patent No. : 563523 Filed : 11-07-2024
Published : 19-07-2024 Granted

SPRING LOADED FASTENER FOR DIFFUSION WELDING OF METALS AND ALLOYS

Siddaganga Institute of Technology
RNS Institute of Technology and ARDC HAL
Bengaluru
- Application No. : 400834-001 Filed : 28-11-2023
Published : 12-02-2024 Granted

Scholarly Publications

Hard Titanium Carbide Particles Impact on the Microstructure, Mechanical and Wear Behavior of Al2014 Alloy Composites

Journal Article
Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion. Year: 2026. Volume: 12 , Issue: 3 .
Authors: D. Sreenivasa Reddy; K. Manjunath; N. Narendra; S. Manjula; Srinivas Reddy Mungara; D. Sujatha; Madeva Nagaral; B. Venkata Narayana; V. Auradi
DOI 10.1007/s40735-026-01199-6

Mechanical, Fractographic and Tribological Behaviour of Al7075 Aluminium Alloy Reinforced with B₄C, Gr, and ZrO₂ Produced Using a Two-Stage Stir Casting Method

Journal Article
Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion. Year: 2026. Volume: 12 , Issue: 2 .
Authors: R Sampath Kumar; H. C. Chittappa; Manjunath Vatnalmath; Madeva Nagaral; V. Bharath; Virupaxi Auradi
DOI 10.1007/s40735-026-01112-1 Crossref Crossref: 1 Scopus Scopus: 2

Reinforcement Surface Modification Effect on the Microstructure, Mechanical, and Tensile Fractography of Al2219 Alloy B4C Composites

Journal Article
Year: 2026. Volume: 13 , Issue: 1 , Pages: 197-210 .
DOI 10.22075/macs.2025.34881.1705

Influence of Ceramic B4C Particulate Addition on Characterization, Tensile Fractography and Wear Behavior of Al6061 Alloy Matrix

Journal Article
Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion. Year: 2026. Volume: 12 , Issue: 1 .
Authors: V. Bharath; V. Auradi; Madeva Nagaral; K. Annapoorna; S. Bharath Kumar; Vijayendra Kukanur
DOI 10.1007/s40735-026-01111-2 Crossref Crossref: 1 Scopus Scopus: 2

Synergistic Effect of Graphite and B4C Particles on Enhancing the Hardness and Wear Characteristics of A356 Alloy Composites

Journal Article
Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion. Year: 2025. Volume: 11 , Issue: 4 .
Authors: Pankaj R. Jadhav; Sunil Kumar Shetty; B. K. Naveen Kumar; Madeva Nagaral; Udaya Devadiga; V. Auradi; S. Shashidhar
DOI 10.1007/s40735-025-01034-4 Crossref Crossref: 5 Scopus Scopus: 6

Poisoning and fading mechanism of grain refinement in A1-7Si alloy

Book
Year: 2005.
Authors: Kori, S.A.; Auradi, V.; Murty, B.S.; Chakraborty, M.

Effect of Ti and B on the dry sliding wear behaviour of hypoeutectic Al-Si alloys

Journal Article
Industrial Lubrication and Tribology. Year: 2008. Volume: 60 , Issue: 1 , Pages: 46-55 .
Authors: Kori, S.A.; Chandrashekharaiah, T.M.; Auradi, V.; Kabadi, V.R.
DOI 10.1108/00368790810839936 Crossref Crossref: 5

Influence of reaction temperature for the manufacturing of Al-3Ti and Al-3B master alloys

Journal Article
Journal of Alloys and Compounds. Year: 2008. Volume: 453 , Issue: 1-2 , Pages: 147-156 .
Authors: Auradi, V.; Kori, S.A.
DOI 10.1016/j.jallcom.2006.11.119 Crossref Crossref: 37
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