Metal Matrix Composites

Dr.Yashas Gowda. T G. received his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Malnad College of Engineering in the year 2014 and received his M.Tech (Machine Design) from SJB Institute of Technology, under Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, India in the year 2016. He obtained a Ph.D. degree from King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). He is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan. He has published more than 25 articles in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals, 9 book Chapters, 1 book (Editor), and presented research papers at national/international conferences. Also, He has worked as an organization committee member for 3 International Conferences organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan.His current research areas include Natural fiber composites, Tribology of Composite Materials and Polymer composites. He is recognized by Stanford University’s list of the world’s Top 2% of the Most-Cited Scientists in Single Year Citation Impact 2022. Sharath B.N. received his Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering from NDRK institute of technology in the year 2013 and received M. Tech (Production Engineering- University Medalist) from UBDT college of engineering davangere, under Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, India in the year 2015. He obtained his PhD from Malnad College of Engineering under Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, India in the year 2022.He works as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan. He has published more than 28 articles in high quality international peer reviewed journals, 5 book Chapters, and presented research papers at national/international conferences. His current research areas include Fabrication of hybrid metal matrix composites, Natural fiber composites, characterization of high temperature and room temperature Tribology and mechanical properties of the Composites.

• 1. Introduction to Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs)2. Historical Perspective and Evolution of MMCs3. Material Selection Criteria for MMCs4. Reinforcement Materials: Types, Properties, and Selection5. Matrix Materials: Alloys, Polymers, and Ceramics6. Fabrication Techniques for MMCs: Casting, Powder Metallurgy, and In-Situ Methods7. Advances in Processing Techniques: Additive Manufacturing and Hybrid Manufacturing8. Characterization Methods for MMCs: Mechanical, Thermal, and Microstructural Analysis9. Mechanical Properties of MMCs: Strength, Toughness, and Fatigue Behavior10. Thermal Properties of MMCs: Thermal Conductivity, Expansion, and Stability11. Tribological Behavior of MMCs: Wear Resistance and Lubrication12. Environmental Degradation of MMCs: Corrosion and Oxidation13. Applications of MMCs in Aerospace and Automotive Industries14. Emerging Applications of MMCs: Energy, Electronics, and Biomedical Engineering15. Future Directions and Challenges in MMC Research and Development