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Dr. Raviraja PhD Mechanical & Manufacturing Engg Official Phone:91-820-2925462/ 2925052 |
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Background/Past Experience:
22 years of teaching and research experience at MIT Manipal
- Associate Director – R&D, since May 2009
- Chairman M. Tech Programmes – Mech & Mfg Engg, since 2008
- Faculty in charge of CAD/CAM Lab - Department of Mech & Mfg Engg (2002 – 2005)
- Joint Coordinator of MIT – QuEST Center of Excellence in Design and Manufacturing (2002 – 2003)
Areas of Interest in Teaching:
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Machining & tooling
- Mechanical Design
- Structural Dynamics
- Biomechanics
Research Publications:
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Gautam P, Valiathan A, Raviraj Adhikari, “Maxillary protraction with and without maxillary expansion: A finite element analysis of sutural stresses, American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Volume 136, p361-366, September 2009
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Gautam P, Valiathan A, Raviraj Adhikari, “Craniofacial displacement in response to varying headgear forces evaluated biomechanically with finite element analysis” American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Volume 135, Number 4, p508 – 515, April 2009
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Vijay Prakash, Mariette D’souza, Raviraj Adhikari, “Comparison of stress distribution and flexion among various designs of bar attachments for implant overdentures – A 3D Finite Element Analysis”, Indian Journal of Dental Research, v20(1), p31-36, 2009
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Pawan Gautam, Ashima Valiathan and Raviraj Adhikari, “Stress and displacement patterns in the craniofacial skeleton with rapid maxillary expansion: A finite element method study”, American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics”, volume 132, number 1, p5.e1 – 5.e11, July 2007
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Pawan Gautam, Ashima Valiathan and Raviraj Adhikari, “Skeletal Response to maxillary protraction with and without maxillary expansion: A Finite Element Study”, American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (In press).
Research Projects:
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Conceptual design and development of Wood Stove - PHILIPS
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Performance evaluation of Labyrinth seals - BHEL, Hyderabad
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Analysis and design of Tube deformation(plastic) to achieve the predetermined shape using FEM codes - RARE MATERIALS PROJECT (RMP-BARC), Mysore
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Finite Element Analysis & Design Optimization of high speed Rotating Disc (applicable to nuclear industry) - RARE MATERIALS PROJECT (RMP-BARC), Mysore