Welcome to the Research & Innovation Hub

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• 15+ Projects Completed (Pilot + Phase 1)
• 28 Publications Accepted (Google Scholar indexed)
• 12 Active Collaborations (4 countries)

Notable Projects: 

Name:  Dr. Bommanna K. 

Subject Area:    International research and innovation in AI, ML & Cyber security (Vision 2030) for the project: "Artificial intelligence optimized development and life cycle evaluation of high-performance green composites from natural fibers for industry 4.0 sustainable applications" 

Period:  September 2023 to December 2025 

1. Summary of Activities Undertaken

As the lead materials scientist for the project's experimental phase, Dr. Bommanna K. engaged in the following high-level research activities:

• Protocol Development: Established a robust and reproducible protocol for the chemical (alkali and silane) and physical (plasma) treatment of natural fibers (flax, hemp, and jute) to optimize fiber-matrix adhesion.
• Composite Fabrication: Directed the fabrication of over 150 composite laminates using compression molding and resin transfer molding (RTM) techniques, successfully achieving high fiber volume fractions with minimal void content.
• Characterization & Data Curation: Personally conducted and supervised advanced mechanical (tensile, flexural, impact, DMA), thermal (TGA, DSC), and morphological (SEM, AFM) characterization. The curated dataset generated under his supervision now serves as the primary training set for the project's AI modeling algorithms.
• Mentorship: Provided daily supervision and technical mentorship to two post-doctoral researcher, enhancing their skills in sustainable composite manufacturing.
• Project Management: Actively participated in monthly technical reviews and contributed significantly to the interim progress report required by the IRIAMC- Vision 2030 funding body.

2. Key Outcomes and Deliverables Achieved

The collaboration has yielded tangible results that will have a lasting impact on the field of sustainable materials for Industry 4.0. The key deliverables achieved are:

• Standardized Processing Protocols: A comprehensive laboratory manual detailing the optimized processing parameters for high-performance green composites has been archived for future research at Mc Stem Eduversity.
• High-Impact Publications: As a direct result of this collaboration, two manuscripts have been prepared for submission to high-impact peer-reviewed journals:

1."Influence of Surface Treatment on the Interfacial Shear Strength of Natural Fiber Reinforced Bio-Composites," targeted for Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing.

2."Dataset Curation for Machine Learning: Predicting Mechanical Properties of Green Composites," targeted for Data in Brief or Scientific Data.

The financial support provided under the IRIAMC- Vision 2030 scheme was utilized in accordance with the approved budget. This included coverage for international travel, accommodation, and the dedicated research consumables budget of $13300 USD, which facilitated the procurement of necessary materials and chemicals for the experimental work. All financial accounts pertaining to this visit have been settled and closed satisfactorily.

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