Prof. Anantha Padmanabhan Kuppuswamy, PhD, ScD (Cambridge)

Professor of Eminence, Materials Science and Engineering Program, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Anna University, India; formerly President & Provost (Director), Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India

Research Expertise

Materials Science and Engineering
Metallurgy
Materials Processing
Mechanical Behavior of Materials
Organic Chemistry
Catalysis
Condensed Matter Physics
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanics of Materials
Metals and Alloys
Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Materials Chemistry
Ceramics and Composites
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Geochemistry and Petrology
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Modeling and Simulation
Surfaces and Interfaces
Control and Systems Engineering
Software
Computer Science Applications
Nuclear and High Energy Physics
Nuclear Energy and Engineering
Civil and Structural Engineering
Applied Mathematics
Aerospace Engineering
Ocean Engineering
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Process Chemistry and Technology
Polymers and Plastics
Instrumentation
Radiation
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

About

Prof. Anantha Padmanabhan Kuppuswamy is a renowned scientist and academician with extensive experience in the field of materials science and metallurgy. He completed his B Sc in Metallurgical Engineering from Banaras Hindu University in 1968 and went on to obtain his PhD from the University of Cambridge in 1972. Prof. Kuppuswamy has held various prestigious positions in his career, including being a Professor of Eminence at Anna University in Chennai, a Distinguished Professor at the University of Hyderabad, and the Director of IIT Kanpur. He has also served as a Professor at IIT Madras. His research interests include materials characterization, mechanical behavior of materials, and nanomaterials. He has published numerous papers in international journals and has received several awards and honors for his contributions to the field of materials science. Apart from his academic achievements, Prof. Kuppuswamy is also known for his dedication to teaching and mentoring students. He has guided several PhD students and postdoctoral fellows, many of whom have gone on to have successful careers in academia and industry. In recognition of his contributions to the field, Prof. Kuppuswamy has been elected as a Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy, the Indian Academy of Sciences, and the Indian National Academy of Engineering. He has also received the prestigious Lifetime Contribution Award in Engineering 2020 from the Indian National Academy of Engineering. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K.A.\_Padmanabhan https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=CNpGoFsAAAAJ&hl=en

Publications

K. A. Padmanabhan, G. J. Davies: Superplasticity. Mechanical and Structural Aspects, Environmental Effects, Fundamentals and Applications, Vol. 2 aus der Reihe: Materials Research and Engineering. Springer‐Verlag, Berlin, Heidelberg, New York 1980. 312 Seiten, Preis: DM 64,‐, US $ 37,80.

Berichte der Bunsengesellschaft für physikalische Chemie / Dec 01, 1980

Haasen, P. (1980). K. A. Padmanabhan, G. J. Davies: Superplasticity. Mechanical and Structural Aspects, Environmental Effects, Fundamentals and Applications, Vol. 2 aus der Reihe: Materials Research and Engineering. Springer‐Verlag, Berlin, Heidelberg, New York 1980. 312 Seiten, Preis: DM 64,‐, US $ 37,80. Berichte Der Bunsengesellschaft Für Physikalische Chemie, 84(12), 1272–1273. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/bbpc.19800841230

Isostructurality, Polymorphism and Mechanical Properties of Some Hexahalogenated Benzenes: The Nature of Halogen⋅⋅⋅Halogen Interactions

Chemistry – A European Journal / Feb 21, 2006

Reddy, C. M., Kirchner, M. T., Gundakaram, R. C., Padmanabhan, K. A., & Desiraju, G. R. (2006). Isostructurality, Polymorphism and Mechanical Properties of Some Hexahalogenated Benzenes: The Nature of Halogen⋅⋅⋅Halogen Interactions. Chemistry – A European Journal, 12(8), 2222–2234. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.200500983

Plastic deformation of nanocrystalline materials

Nanostructured Materials / Jan 01, 1997

Hahn, H., Mondal, P., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (1997). Plastic deformation of nanocrystalline materials. Nanostructured Materials, 9(1–8), 603–606. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0965-9773(97)00135-9

A model for the deformation of nanocrystalline materials

Philosophical Magazine B / Oct 01, 1997

Hahn, H., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (1997). A model for the deformation of nanocrystalline materials. Philosophical Magazine B, 76(4), 559–571. https://doi.org/10.1080/01418639708241122

Structure−Property Correlations in Bending and Brittle Organic Crystals

Crystal Growth & Design / Nov 02, 2006

Reddy, C. M., Padmanabhan, K. A., & Desiraju, G. R. (2006). Structure−Property Correlations in Bending and Brittle Organic Crystals. Crystal Growth & Design, 6(12), 2720–2731. https://doi.org/10.1021/cg060398w

Phenomenology of Superplastic Flow

Superplastic Flow / Jan 01, 2001

Padmanabhan, K. A., Vasin, R. A., & Enikeev, F. U. (2001). Phenomenology of Superplastic Flow. In Engineering Materials (pp. 5–27). Springer Berlin Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-04367-7_2

Superplasticity: A review

Journal of Materials Science / Dec 01, 1970

Davies, G. J., Edington, J. W., Cutler, C. P., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (1970). Superplasticity: A review. Journal of Materials Science, 5(12), 1091–1102. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00553897

On the role of process variables in the friction stir processing of cast aluminum A319 alloy

Materials & Design / Feb 01, 2010

Karthikeyan, L., Senthilkumar, V. S., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (2010). On the role of process variables in the friction stir processing of cast aluminum A319 alloy. Materials & Design, 31(2), 761–771. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2009.08.001

Microstructure evolution during rolling of inert-gas condensed palladium

Scripta Materialia / Oct 01, 2003

Markmann, J. (2003). Microstructure evolution during rolling of inert-gas condensed palladium. Scripta Materialia, 49(7), 637–644. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1359-6462(03)00401-9

Structural basis for bending of organic crystals

Chemical Communications / Jan 01, 2005

Reddy, C. M., Gundakaram, R. C., Basavoju, S., Kirchner, M. T., Padmanabhan, K. A., & Desiraju, G. R. (2005). Structural basis for bending of organic crystals. Chemical Communications, 31, 3945. https://doi.org/10.1039/b505103g

Mechanical properties of nanostructured materials

Materials Science and Engineering: A / May 01, 2001

Padmanabhan, K. A. (2001). Mechanical properties of nanostructured materials. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 304–306, 200–205. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0921-5093(00)01437-4

Mechanical response of nanostructured materials

Nanostructured Materials / Jan 01, 1995

Hahn, H., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (1995). Mechanical response of nanostructured materials. Nanostructured Materials, 6(1–4), 191–200. https://doi.org/10.1016/0965-9773(95)00042-9

Inverse Hall–Petch effect and grain boundary sliding controlled flow in nanocrystalline materials

Materials Science and Engineering: A / Apr 01, 2007

Padmanabhan, K. A., Dinda, G. P., Hahn, H., & Gleiter, H. (2007). Inverse Hall–Petch effect and grain boundary sliding controlled flow in nanocrystalline materials. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 452–453, 462–468. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2006.10.084

Comparison of TiAlN, AlCrN, and AlCrN/TiAlN coatings for cutting-tool applications

International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy, and Materials / Aug 01, 2014

Sampath Kumar, T., Balasivanandha Prabu, S., Manivasagam, G., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (2014). Comparison of TiAlN, AlCrN, and AlCrN/TiAlN coatings for cutting-tool applications. International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy, and Materials, 21(8), 796–805. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12613-014-0973-y

Effect of Alloy Composition on the Transformation Kinetics of Delta Ferrite in Type 316 Stainless Steel Weld Metal

Indian Welding Journal / Apr 01, 1986

Gill, T. P. S., & Gnanamoorthy, J. B. (1986). Effect of Alloy Composition on the Transformation Kinetics of Delta Ferrite in Type 316 Stainless Steel Weld Metal. Indian Welding Journal, 18(2), 61. https://doi.org/10.22486/iwj.v18i2.148484

Low cycle fatigue behavior of a multiphase microalloyed medium carbon steel: comparison between ferrite–pearlite and quenched and tempered microstructures

Materials Science and Engineering: A / Mar 01, 2003

Sankaran, S., Subramanya Sarma, V., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (2003). Low cycle fatigue behavior of a multiphase microalloyed medium carbon steel: comparison between ferrite–pearlite and quenched and tempered microstructures. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 345(1–2), 328–335. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0921-5093(02)00511-7

Optimal structural superplasticity in metals and ceramics of microcrystalline- and nanocrystalline-grain sizes

Materials Science and Engineering: A / Sep 01, 2004

Padmanabhan, K. A., & Gleiter, H. (2004). Optimal structural superplasticity in metals and ceramics of microcrystalline- and nanocrystalline-grain sizes. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 381(1–2), 28–38. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2004.02.054

Effect of prior cold work on the room-temperature low-cycle fatigue behaviour of AISI 304LN stainless steel

International Journal of Fatigue / Feb 01, 1996

Ganesh Sundara Raman, S. (1996). Effect of prior cold work on the room-temperature low-cycle fatigue behaviour of AISI 304LN stainless steel. International Journal of Fatigue, 18(2), 71–79. https://doi.org/10.1016/0142-1123(95)00078-x

Plasticity and Grain Boundary Diffusion at Small Grain Sizes

Advanced Engineering Materials / Aug 01, 2010

Wilde, G., Ribbe, J., Reglitz, G., Wegner, M., Rösner, H., Estrin, Y., Zehetbauer, M., Setman, D., & Divinski, S. (2010). Plasticity and Grain Boundary Diffusion at Small Grain Sizes. Advanced Engineering Materials, 12(8), 758–764. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.200900333

A theory of structural superplasticity

Materials Science and Engineering / Jun 01, 1977

Padmanabhan, K. A. (1977). A theory of structural superplasticity. Materials Science and Engineering, 29(1), 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1016/0025-5416(77)90140-9

Model for grain boundary sliding and its relevance to optimal structural superplasticity Part 1—Theory

Materials Science and Technology / May 01, 1996

Padmanabhan, K. A., & Schlipf, J. (1996). Model for grain boundary sliding and its relevance to optimal structural superplasticity Part 1—Theory. Materials Science and Technology, 12(5), 391–399. https://doi.org/10.1179/026708396790165920

Effects of die profile on grain refinement in Al–Mg alloy processed by repetitive corrugation and straightening

Materials Science and Engineering: A / Jan 01, 2016

Thangapandian, N., Balasivanandha Prabu, S., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (2016). Effects of die profile on grain refinement in Al–Mg alloy processed by repetitive corrugation and straightening. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 649, 229–238. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2015.09.051

High cycle fatigue behaviour of a multiphase microalloyed medium carbon steel: a comparison between ferrite–pearlite and tempered martensite microstructures

Materials Science and Engineering: A / Dec 01, 2003

Sankaran, S., Subramanya Sarma, V., Padmanabhan, K. A., Jaeger, G., & Koethe, A. (2003). High cycle fatigue behaviour of a multiphase microalloyed medium carbon steel: a comparison between ferrite–pearlite and tempered martensite microstructures. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 362(1–2), 249–256. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0921-5093(03)00583-5

Influence of martensite formation and grain size on room temperature low cycle fatigue behaviour of AISI 304LN austenitic stainless steel

Materials Science and Technology / Jul 01, 1994

Ganesh Sundara Raman, S., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (1994). Influence of martensite formation and grain size on room temperature low cycle fatigue behaviour of AISI 304LN austenitic stainless steel. Materials Science and Technology, 10(7), 614–620. https://doi.org/10.1179/mst.1994.10.7.614

Grain size and grain boundary character distribution in ultra-fine grained (ECAP) nickel

Materials Science and Engineering: A / Sep 01, 2008

Raju, K. S., Krishna, M. G., Padmanabhan, K. A., Muraleedharan, K., Gurao, N. P., & Wilde, G. (2008). Grain size and grain boundary character distribution in ultra-fine grained (ECAP) nickel. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 491(1–2), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2007.11.072

Substrate-temperature dependent structure and composition variations in RF magnetron sputtered titanium nitride thin films

Applied Surface Science / Jan 01, 2011

Vasu, K., Krishna, M. G., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (2011). Substrate-temperature dependent structure and composition variations in RF magnetron sputtered titanium nitride thin films. Applied Surface Science, 257(7), 3069–3074. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2010.10.118

On microstructure-property correlation of thermally aged type 316L stainless steel weld metal

Metallurgical Transactions A / Jun 01, 1989

Gill, T. P. S., Vijayalkshmi, M., Rodriguez, P., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (1989). On microstructure-property correlation of thermally aged type 316L stainless steel weld metal. Metallurgical Transactions A, 20(6), 1115–1124. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02650146

Model for grain boundary sliding and its relevance to optimal structural superplasticity Part 2 – Evidence for cooperative grain/interphase boundary sliding and plane interface formation

Materials Science and Technology / Jun 01, 1996

Astanin, V. V., Faizova, S. N., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (1996). Model for grain boundary sliding and its relevance to optimal structural superplasticity Part 2 – Evidence for cooperative grain/interphase boundary sliding and plane interface formation. Materials Science and Technology, 12(6), 489–494. https://doi.org/10.1179/mst.1996.12.6.489

Tensile deformation-induced martensitic transformation in AISI 304LN austenitic stainless steel

Journal of Materials Science Letters / Jan 01, 1994

Sundara Raman, S. G., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (1994). Tensile deformation-induced martensitic transformation in AISI 304LN austenitic stainless steel. Journal of Materials Science Letters, 13(5), 389–392. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00420808

Multiphase Modeling of Bottom-Stirred Ladle for Prediction of Slag–Steel Interface and Estimation of Desulfurization Behavior

Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B / Feb 25, 2016

Singh, U., Anapagaddi, R., Mangal, S., Padmanabhan, K. A., & Singh, A. K. (2016). Multiphase Modeling of Bottom-Stirred Ladle for Prediction of Slag–Steel Interface and Estimation of Desulfurization Behavior. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, 47(3), 1804–1816. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11663-016-0620-2

Room-temperature low-cycle fatigue behaviour of a Ni-base superalloy

International Journal of Fatigue / Apr 01, 1994

GANESHSUNDARARAMAN, S., & PADMANABHAN, K. (1994). Room-temperature low-cycle fatigue behaviour of a Ni-base superalloy. International Journal of Fatigue, 16(3), 209–215. https://doi.org/10.1016/0142-1123(94)90005-1

Inclusions in steel: micro–macro modelling approach to analyse the effects of inclusions on the properties of steel

The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology / Oct 21, 2014

Gupta, A., Goyal, S., Padmanabhan, K. A., & Singh, A. K. (2014). Inclusions in steel: micro–macro modelling approach to analyse the effects of inclusions on the properties of steel. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 77(1–4), 565–572. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-014-6464-5

A comparison of the room-temperature behaviour of AISI 304LN stainless steel and Nimonic 90 under strain cycling

International Journal of Fatigue / May 01, 1995

GANESHSUNDARARAMAN, S. (1995). A comparison of the room-temperature behaviour of AISI 304LN stainless steel and Nimonic 90 under strain cycling. International Journal of Fatigue, 17(4), 271–277. https://doi.org/10.1016/0142-1123(95)93539-e

Effect of Nb concentration on the structure, mechanical, optical, and electrical properties of nano-crystalline Ti1−x Nb x N thin films

Journal of Materials Science / Dec 21, 2011

Vasu, K., Krishna, M. G., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (2011). Effect of Nb concentration on the structure, mechanical, optical, and electrical properties of nano-crystalline Ti1−x Nb x N thin films. Journal of Materials Science, 47(8), 3522–3528. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-011-6197-x

Effect of ageing on the microstructural stability of cold-worked titanium-modified 15Cr-15Ni—2.5Mo austenitic stainless steel

Journal of Nuclear Materials / Jan 01, 1992

Venkadesan, S., Bhaduri, A. K., Rodriguez, P., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (1992). Effect of ageing on the microstructural stability of cold-worked titanium-modified 15Cr-15Ni—2.5Mo austenitic stainless steel. Journal of Nuclear Materials, 186(2), 177–184. https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-3115(92)90332-f

Grain boundary sliding controlled flow and its relevance to superplasticity in metals, alloys, ceramics and intermetallics and strain-rate dependent flow in nanostructured materials

Journal of Materials Science / May 01, 2009

Padmanabhan, K. A. (2009). Grain boundary sliding controlled flow and its relevance to superplasticity in metals, alloys, ceramics and intermetallics and strain-rate dependent flow in nanostructured materials. Journal of Materials Science, 44(9), 2226–2238. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-008-3076-1

Growth, surface morphology, optical properties and electrical resistivity of ɛ-TiNx (0.4<x≤0.5) films

Applied Surface Science / Dec 01, 2008

Kiran, M. S. R. N., Krishna, M. G., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (2008). Growth, surface morphology, optical properties and electrical resistivity of ɛ-TiNx (0.4&lt;x≤0.5) films. Applied Surface Science, 255(5), 1934–1941. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2008.06.122

On the prediction of the forming-limit diagram of sheet metals

International Journal of Mechanical Sciences / May 01, 1992

Date, P. P., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (1992). On the prediction of the forming-limit diagram of sheet metals. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 34(5), 363–374. https://doi.org/10.1016/0020-7403(92)90024-b

Inverse Hall–Petch effect in quasi- and nanocrystalline materials

Materials Letters / Oct 01, 2014

Padmanabhan, K. A., Sripathi, S., Hahn, H., & Gleiter, H. (2014). Inverse Hall–Petch effect in quasi- and nanocrystalline materials. Materials Letters, 133, 151–154. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2014.06.153

An Assessment of the Role of Texture in Structurally Superplastic Flow

International Journal of Materials Research / Dec 01, 1986

Anantha Padmanabhan, K., & Lücke, K. (1986). An Assessment of the Role of Texture in Structurally Superplastic Flow. International Journal of Materials Research, 77(12), 765–770. https://doi.org/10.1515/ijmr-1986-771201

Superplasticity

Engineering Materials / Jan 01, 2018

Padmanabhan, K. A., Balasivanandha Prabu, S., Mulyukov, R. R., Nazarov, A., Imayev, R. M., & Chowdhury, S. G. (2018). Superplasticity: Common Basis for a Near-Ubiquitous Phenomenon. In Engineering Materials. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-31957-0

Thermomechanical processing and characterisation of multi-phase microstructures in a V-bearing medium carbon micro-alloyed steel

Journal of Materials Processing Technology / Aug 01, 2003

Sankaran, S., Subramanya Sarma, V., Kaushik, V., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (2003). Thermomechanical processing and characterisation of multi-phase microstructures in a V-bearing medium carbon micro-alloyed steel. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 139(1–3), 642–647. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0924-0136(03)00614-9

Low cycle fatigue behaviour of a medium carbon microalloyed steel

International Journal of Fatigue / Jan 01, 1997

Subramanya Sarma, V. (1997). Low cycle fatigue behaviour of a medium carbon microalloyed steel. International Journal of Fatigue, 19(2), 135–140. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0142-1123(96)00060-6

Effect of shot peening on the fatigue and fracture behaviour of two titanium alloys

Journal of Materials Science / Nov 01, 1996

Sridhar, B. R., Ramachandra, K., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (1996). Effect of shot peening on the fatigue and fracture behaviour of two titanium alloys. Journal of Materials Science, 31(22), 5953–5960. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01152145

In situ transmission electron microscopic observations of deformation and fracture processes in nanocrystalline palladium and Pd90Au10

Materials Science and Engineering: A / Nov 01, 2009

Rösner, H., Boucharat, N., Markmann, J., Padmanabhan, K. A., & Wilde, G. (2009). In situ transmission electron microscopic observations of deformation and fracture processes in nanocrystalline palladium and Pd90Au10. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 525(1–2), 102–106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2009.06.035

Model for grain boundary sliding and its relevance to optimal structural superplasticity

Materials Science and Technology / Aug 01, 1996

Venkatesh, T. A., Bhattacharya, S. S., Padmanabhan, K. A., & Schlipf, J. (1996). Model for grain boundary sliding and its relevance to optimal structural superplasticity. Materials Science and Technology, 12(8), 635–643. https://doi.org/10.1179/mst.1996.12.8.635

Microstructure and mechanical properties of AA6061–5wt. %TiB2 in-situ metal matrix composite subjected to equal channel angular pressing

Materials Science and Engineering: A / Jun 01, 2019

Chidambaram, A., Balasivanandha Prabu, S., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (2019). Microstructure and mechanical properties of AA6061–5wt. %TiB2 in-situ metal matrix composite subjected to equal channel angular pressing. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 759, 762–769. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2019.05.068

Effect of electropolishing on the room-temperature low-cycle fatigue behaviour of AISl 304LN stainless steel

International Journal of Fatigue / Apr 01, 1995

Ganesh Sundara Raman, S. (1995). Effect of electropolishing on the room-temperature low-cycle fatigue behaviour of AISl 304LN stainless steel. International Journal of Fatigue, 17(3), 179–182. https://doi.org/10.1016/0142-1123(95)98938-y

Mechanical properties and microstructures of TiCN/nano-TiB2/TiN cermets prepared by spark plasma sintering

Ceramics International / Jun 01, 2018

Shankar, E., Prabu, S. B., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (2018). Mechanical properties and microstructures of TiCN/nano-TiB2/TiN cermets prepared by spark plasma sintering. Ceramics International, 44(8), 9384–9394. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2018.02.154

On the correlation between annealing textures and formability in an extra-deep drawing low-carbon steel

Journal of Materials Science Letters / May 01, 1989

Swaminathan, K., Padmanabhan, K. A., & Basu, R. K. (1989). On the correlation between annealing textures and formability in an extra-deep drawing low-carbon steel. Journal of Materials Science Letters, 8(5), 595–598. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00720310

Microstructural evolution and tensile behaviour of medium carbon microalloyed steel processed through two thermomechanical routes

Materials Science and Technology / Oct 01, 2005

Sankaran, S., Sangal, S., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (2005). Microstructural evolution and tensile behaviour of medium carbon microalloyed steel processed through two thermomechanical routes. Materials Science and Technology, 21(10), 1152–1160. https://doi.org/10.1179/174328405x51767

A model for superplastic flow induced texture annihilation

Modelling and Simulation in Materials Science and Engineering / Jul 01, 2000

Engler, O., Padmanabhan, K. A., & Lücke, K. (2000). A model for superplastic flow induced texture annihilation. Modelling and Simulation in Materials Science and Engineering, 8(4), 477–490. https://doi.org/10.1088/0965-0393/8/4/306

Effect of shot peening on the residual stress distribution in two commercial titanium alloys

Journal of Materials Science / Jan 01, 1992

Sridhar, B. R., Nafde, W. G., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (1992). Effect of shot peening on the residual stress distribution in two commercial titanium alloys. Journal of Materials Science, 27(21), 5783–5788. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01119738

Tensile flow and fracture behaviour of a superplastic Al-Ca-Zn alloy

Journal of Materials Science / Nov 01, 1990

Swaminathan, K., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (1990). Tensile flow and fracture behaviour of a superplastic Al-Ca-Zn alloy. Journal of Materials Science, 25(11), 4579–4586. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01129909

Fatigue behavior of a multiphase medium carbon V-bearing microalloyed steel processed through two thermomechanical routes

Journal of Materials Processing Technology / Oct 01, 2008

Padmanabhan, K. A., & Sankaran, S. (2008). Fatigue behavior of a multiphase medium carbon V-bearing microalloyed steel processed through two thermomechanical routes. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 207(1–3), 293–300. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2008.06.052

On the activation energy for superplastic flow

Physica Status Solidi (a) / Jul 16, 1973

Padmanabhan, K. A., & Davies, G. J. (1973). On the activation energy for superplastic flow. Physica Status Solidi (a), 18(1), 295–302. https://doi.org/10.1002/pssa.2210180130

Strain mapping in a deformation-twinned nanocrystalline Pd grain

Acta Materialia / Apr 01, 2010

Rösner, H., Boucharat, N., Padmanabhan, K. A., Markmann, J., & Wilde, G. (2010). Strain mapping in a deformation-twinned nanocrystalline Pd grain. Acta Materialia, 58(7), 2610–2620. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actamat.2009.12.047

Transmission electron microscopic evidence for cavity nucleation during superplastic flow

Scripta Materialia / Oct 01, 2003

Gouthama, K. (2003). Transmission electron microscopic evidence for cavity nucleation during superplastic flow. Scripta Materialia, 49(8), 761–766. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1359-6462(03)00427-5

Effect of γ′ size on room temperature low cycle fatigue behaviour of a nickel base superalloy

Materials Science and Technology / Jul 01, 1998

Sarma, V. S., Sundararaman, M., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (1998). Effect of γ′ size on room temperature low cycle fatigue behaviour of a nickel base superalloy. Materials Science and Technology, 14(7), 669–675. https://doi.org/10.1179/mst.1998.14.7.669

Influence of Secondary Phases on the Localized Corrosion of Thermally Aged AISI 316L Stainless Steel Weld Metal

CORROSION / Apr 01, 1987

Gill, T. P. S., Gnanamoorthy, J. B., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (1987). Influence of Secondary Phases on the Localized Corrosion of Thermally Aged AISI 316L Stainless Steel Weld Metal. CORROSION, 43(4), 208–213. https://doi.org/10.5006/1.3583138

On the pressure forming of two superplastic alloys

Journal of Materials Science / Apr 01, 1985

Chockalingam, K. S. K., Neelakantan, M., Devaraj, S., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (1985). On the pressure forming of two superplastic alloys. Journal of Materials Science, 20(4), 1310–1320. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01026327

On the influence of repetitive corrugation and straightening on the microstructure and mechanical properties of AA 8090 Al-Li alloy

Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering / Jan 01, 2018

J, J. R., S, B. P., & A, P. K. (2018). On the influence of repetitive corrugation and straightening on the microstructure and mechanical properties of AA 8090 Al-Li alloy. Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, 18(1), 280–290. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acme.2017.07.006

Atomistic simulation of the deformation of nanocrystalline palladium: the effect of voids

Modelling and Simulation in Materials Science and Engineering / Jan 17, 2014

Bachurin, D. V., & Gumbsch, P. (2014). Atomistic simulation of the deformation of nanocrystalline palladium: the effect of voids. Modelling and Simulation in Materials Science and Engineering, 22(2), 025011. https://doi.org/10.1088/0965-0393/22/2/025011

A reply to “Comments on theories of structural superplasticity”

Materials Science and Engineering / Oct 01, 1979

Padmanabhan, K. A. (1979). A reply to “Comments on theories of structural superplasticity.” Materials Science and Engineering, 40(2), 285–292. https://doi.org/10.1016/0025-5416(79)90200-3

Influence of strain rate and strain at temperature on TRIP effect in a metastable austenitic stainless steel

Materials Science and Engineering: A / Mar 01, 2020

Tilak Kumar, J. V., Sudha, J., Padmanabhan, K. A., Frolova, A. V., & Stolyarov, V. V. (2020). Influence of strain rate and strain at temperature on TRIP effect in a metastable austenitic stainless steel. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 777, 139046. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2020.139046

Investigations on Superplastic Forming of Friction Stir-Processed AA6063-T6 Aluminum Alloy

Materials and Manufacturing Processes / Mar 01, 2013

Karthikeyan, L., Senthil Kumar, V. S., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (2013). Investigations on Superplastic Forming of Friction Stir-Processed AA6063-T6 Aluminum Alloy. Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 28(3), 294–298. https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2012.667895

Microstructure evolution during severe plastic deformation

Philosophical Magazine / Dec 21, 2011

Divinski, S. V., Padmanabhan, K. A., & Wilde, G. (2011). Microstructure evolution during severe plastic deformation. Philosophical Magazine, 91(36), 4574–4593. https://doi.org/10.1080/14786435.2011.615349

Conductive-atomic force microscopy study of local electron transport in nanostructured titanium nitride thin films

Thin Solid Films / Sep 01, 2011

Vasu, K., Krishna, M. G., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (2011). Conductive-atomic force microscopy study of local electron transport in nanostructured titanium nitride thin films. Thin Solid Films, 519(22), 7702–7706. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsf.2011.05.052

Evaluation of the stress corrosion resistance of cold rolled aisi type 316 stainless steel using constant load and slow strain rate tests

Journal of Nuclear Materials / Oct 01, 1989

Khatak, H. S., Muraleedharan, P., Gnanamoorthy, J. B., Rodriguez, P., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (1989). Evaluation of the stress corrosion resistance of cold rolled aisi type 316 stainless steel using constant load and slow strain rate tests. Journal of Nuclear Materials, 168(1–2), 157–161. https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-3115(89)90577-1

Low cycle fatigue behaviour of a multiphase medium carbon microalloyed steel processed through rolling

Scripta Materialia / Sep 01, 2003

Sankaran, S. (2003). Low cycle fatigue behaviour of a multiphase medium carbon microalloyed steel processed through rolling. Scripta Materialia, 49(6), 503–508. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1359-6462(03)00363-4

The superplastic behaviour of the Al-CuAl2eutectic during compressive deformation

Metal Science / May 01, 1977

Padmanabhan, K. A., & Davies, G. J. (1977). The superplastic behaviour of the Al-CuAl2eutectic during compressive deformation. Metal Science, 11(5), 177–184. https://doi.org/10.1179/msc.1977.11.5.177

Model for grain boundary sliding and its relevance to optimal structural superplasticity Part 3 – Effect of flow localisation and specimen thickness on superplasticity in alloy Supral 100

Materials Science and Technology / Jul 01, 1996

Astanin, V. V., Padmanabhan, K. A., & Bhattacharya, S. S. (1996). Model for grain boundary sliding and its relevance to optimal structural superplasticity Part 3 – Effect of flow localisation and specimen thickness on superplasticity in alloy Supral 100. Materials Science and Technology, 12(7), 545–550. https://doi.org/10.1179/mst.1996.12.7.545

Determination of the room-temperature cyclic stress—strain curve of AISI 304LN austenitic stainless steel by two different methods

International Journal of Fatigue / Sep 01, 1992

RAMAN, S., & PADMANABHAN, K. (1992). Determination of the room-temperature cyclic stress—strain curve of AISI 304LN austenitic stainless steel by two different methods. International Journal of Fatigue, 14(5), 295–304. https://doi.org/10.1016/0142-1123(92)90480-z

Following the deformation behavior of nanocrystalline Pd films on polyimide substrates using in situ synchrotron XRD

Mechanics of Materials / Dec 01, 2013

Lohmiller, J., Baumbusch, R., Kerber, M. B., Castrup, A., Hahn, H., Schafler, E., Zehetbauer, M., Kraft, O., & Gruber, P. A. (2013). Following the deformation behavior of nanocrystalline Pd films on polyimide substrates using in situ synchrotron XRD. Mechanics of Materials, 67, 65–73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmat.2013.04.010

Mesoscopic grain boundary sliding as the rate controlling process for high strain rate superplastic deformation

Materials Science and Engineering: A / Dec 01, 2009

Padmanabhan, K. A., & Basariya, M. R. (2009). Mesoscopic grain boundary sliding as the rate controlling process for high strain rate superplastic deformation. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 527(1–2), 225–234. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2009.07.059

Model for grain boundary sliding and its relevance to optimal structural superplasticity Part 5 – A unique numerical solution and its reliability

Materials Science and Technology / Jun 01, 1999

Enikeev, F. U., Padmanabhan, K. A., & Bhattacharya, S. S. (1999). Model for grain boundary sliding and its relevance to optimal structural superplasticity Part 5 – A unique numerical solution and its reliability. Materials Science and Technology, 15(6), 673–682. https://doi.org/10.1179/026708399101506265

Superplasticity-dislocation creep interactions in a coarse grained Al-Cu-Zr alloy

Journal of Materials Science / Jan 01, 1991

Padmanabhan, K. A., Hirsch, J., & L�cke, K. (1991). Superplasticity-dislocation creep interactions in a coarse grained Al-Cu-Zr alloy. Journal of Materials Science, 26(19), 5309–5317. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01143226

Axi-symmetric compression of solid cylinders

Journal of Materials Science / Jan 01, 1991

Singh, A. P., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (1991). Axi-symmetric compression of solid cylinders: Part I Slow loading conditions. Journal of Materials Science, 26(20), 5481–5487. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00553647

Effect of Temperature and Velocity of Pressing on Grain Refinement in AA5083 Aluminum Alloy During Repetitive Corrugation and Straightening Process

Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A / Oct 20, 2016

Thangapandian, N., Balasivanandha Prabu, S., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (2016). Effect of Temperature and Velocity of Pressing on Grain Refinement in AA5083 Aluminum Alloy During Repetitive Corrugation and Straightening Process. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, 47(12), 6374–6383. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11661-016-3811-1

Superplasticity in and Superplastic Forming of Aluminum–Lithium Alloys

Aluminum-lithium Alloys / Jan 01, 2014

Prabu, S. B., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (2014). Superplasticity in and Superplastic Forming of Aluminum–Lithium Alloys. In Aluminum-lithium Alloys (pp. 221–258). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-401698-9.00008-2

Microstructure evolution and hardness variation during annealing of equal channel angular pressed ultra-fine grained nickel subjected to 12 passes

Journal of Materials Science / Dec 16, 2010

Sitarama Raju, K., Ghanashyam Krishna, M., Padmanabhan, K. A., Subramanya Sarma, V., Gurao, N. P., & Wilde, G. (2010). Microstructure evolution and hardness variation during annealing of equal channel angular pressed ultra-fine grained nickel subjected to 12 passes. Journal of Materials Science, 46(8), 2662–2671. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-010-5122-z

Biaxial Stressing of Sheets of Friction Stir Processed Aluminum Alloy A319

Materials and Manufacturing Processes / Dec 03, 2010

Karthikeyan, L., Senthilkumar, V. S., & Padmanabhan*, K. A. (2010). Biaxial Stressing of Sheets of Friction Stir Processed Aluminum Alloy A319. Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 25(11), 1297–1303. https://doi.org/10.1080/10426914.2010.505617

Flow transients during strain rate jump tests in a titanium-modified austenitic stainless steel

Materials Science and Engineering: A / Jun 01, 1992

Venkadesan, S., Rodriguez, P., Padmanabhan, K. A., Sivaprasad, P. V., & Phaniraj, C. (1992). Flow transients during strain rate jump tests in a titanium-modified austenitic stainless steel. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 154(1), 69–74. https://doi.org/10.1016/0921-5093(92)90364-7

Ring-compression tests on sintered iron preforms

Journal of Mechanical Working Technology / Feb 01, 1988

Venugopal, P., Venkatraman, S., Vasudevan, R., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (1988). Ring-compression tests on sintered iron preforms. Journal of Mechanical Working Technology, 16(1), 51–64. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-3804(88)90139-8

Effect of Temperature on Grain Size in AA6063 Aluminum Alloy Subjected to Repetitive Corrugation and Straightening

Acta Metallurgica Sinica (English Letters) / Jan 01, 2019

Thangapandian, N., Balasivanandha Prabu, S., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (2019). Effect of Temperature on Grain Size in AA6063 Aluminum Alloy Subjected to Repetitive Corrugation and Straightening. Acta Metallurgica Sinica (English Letters), 32(7), 835–844. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40195-018-0866-6

Experimental verification of grain boundary-sliding controlled steady state superplastic flow in both continually and statically recrystallizing Al alloys

Materials Science and Engineering: A / Mar 01, 2016

Arun Babu, K., Subramanya Sarma, V., Athreya, C. N., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (2016). Experimental verification of grain boundary-sliding controlled steady state superplastic flow in both continually and statically recrystallizing Al alloys. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 657, 185–196. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2016.01.054

Substrate-dependent structure, microstructure, composition and properties of nanostructured TiN films

Solid State Communications / Apr 01, 2011

Kiran, M. S. R. N., Ghanashyam Krishna, M., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (2011). Substrate-dependent structure, microstructure, composition and properties of nanostructured TiN films. Solid State Communications, 151(7), 561–563. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssc.2011.01.009

Martensitic transformation and plastic flow in metastable 2.5 wt.% nickel austenitic stainless steel sheets

Materials Letters / Mar 01, 1999

Kanni Raj, A., Kumar, J. S., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (1999). Martensitic transformation and plastic flow in metastable 2.5 wt.% nickel austenitic stainless steel sheets. Materials Letters, 38(5), 386–390. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0167-577x(98)00194-3

A mechanism for the deformation of disordered states of matter

Current Opinion in Solid State and Materials Science / Oct 01, 2012

Padmanabhan, K. A., & Gleiter, H. (2012). A mechanism for the deformation of disordered states of matter. Current Opinion in Solid State and Materials Science, 16(5), 243–253. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cossms.2012.05.001

Optical reflectance, dielectric functions and phonon-vibrational modes of reactively sputtered Nb-substituted TiN thin films

Applied Physics A / Jun 13, 2012

Vasu, K., Gopikrishnan, G. M., Ghanashyam Krishna, M., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (2012). Optical reflectance, dielectric functions and phonon-vibrational modes of reactively sputtered Nb-substituted TiN thin films. Applied Physics A, 108(4), 993–1000. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-012-7012-5

On the unsteady and steady state regions of superplastic flow

Materials Science and Engineering / Feb 01, 1979

Yadava, R. K., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (1979). On the unsteady and steady state regions of superplastic flow. Materials Science and Engineering, 37(2), 127–136. https://doi.org/10.1016/0025-5416(79)90076-4

Microstructure Evolution and Mechanical Behavior in Shape Memory Nanostructured TiNi Alloy

Defect and Diffusion Forum / Jul 01, 2018

Misochenko, A., Tilak Kumar, J. V., Jayaprakasam, S., Padmanabhan, K. A., & Stolyarov, V. (2018). Microstructure Evolution and Mechanical Behavior in Shape Memory Nanostructured TiNi Alloy. Defect and Diffusion Forum, 385, 169–174. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/ddf.385.169

Metal Forming at Very Low Strain Rates

Reference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering / Jan 01, 2016

Padmanabhan, K. A., & Balasivanandha Prabu, S. (2016). Metal Forming at Very Low Strain Rates. In Reference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-803581-8.03567-0

On the structure of grain/interphase boundaries and interfaces

Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology / Sep 22, 2014

Padmanabhan, K. A., & Gleiter, H. (2014). On the structure of grain/interphase boundaries and interfaces. Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology, 5, 1603–1615. Portico. https://doi.org/10.3762/bjnano.5.172

On the experimental validation of a mesoscopic grain boundary sliding-controlled flow model for structural superplasticity

Journal of Materials Science / Sep 04, 2013

Sripathi, S., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (2013). On the experimental validation of a mesoscopic grain boundary sliding-controlled flow model for structural superplasticity. Journal of Materials Science, 49(1), 199–210. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-013-7693-y

Deformation behaviour of sheets of three aerospace Al-alloys

Journal of Materials Processing Technology / May 01, 2001

Date, P. P., & Padmanabhan, K. A. (2001). Deformation behaviour of sheets of three aerospace Al-alloys. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 112(1), 68–77. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0924-0136(01)00547-7

Deformation of Al-2 wt.% Ge and Al-4 wt.% Ge Alloys in the Presence of Precipitation of Varying Amounts

International Journal of Materials Research / Feb 01, 1987

Mohamed Hammad, A. H., Padmanabhan, K. A., Van Tendeloo, G., & Ramachandra Anantharaman, T. (1987). Deformation of Al-2 wt.% Ge and Al-4 wt.% Ge Alloys in the Presence of Precipitation of Varying Amounts. International Journal of Materials Research, 78(2), 103–112. https://doi.org/10.1515/ijmr-1987-780205

Education

University of Cambridge

PhD, Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy / February, 1972

Cambridge

Banaras Hindu University

B Sc (Met. Eng.), Department of Metallurgical Engineering / April, 1968

Varanasi

Experience

Anna University, Chennai

Professor of Eminence / November, 2015Present

University of Hyderabad

Distinguished Professor / September, 2004April, 2015

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Director (President & Provost) of IIT Kanpur / October, 1997September, 2001

Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Professor / January, 1980September, 1997

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