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Biography

K. Ramachandra Soma Raju holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Osmania University. He has over 35 years of professional experience in fabrication, machine maintenance, yarn processing, and the cement-bonded wood particle board manufacturing industry.

He joined the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), Hyderabad, in 1994, initially in the Surface Engineering Division. During his early tenure, he acquired extensive hands-on research experience in advanced coating and surface modification technologies, including detonation spray coating, plasma spray processing, high-velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) spray, wire arc spraying, micro-arc oxidation, and electrospark coatings, over a period of nearly ten years.

He played a key role in the indigenous development of four models of electrospark coating units and successfully facilitated the technology transfer of these systems to ten industries, through both exclusive and non-exclusive agreements.

In 2006, he joined the Centre for Sol-Gel Coatings at ARCI, where he was one of the two member group responsible for establishing a unique, state-of-the-art comprehensive facility for the demonstration and commercialization of sol-gel nanocomposite coating technologies for Indian market.

He has been actively involved in the development of various coating formulations and execution of several prestigious projects, along with four technology transfers in areas such as:

  • decorative coatings on glass 
  • corrosion-protective coatings for metals and alloys 
  • scratch- and abrasion-resistant coatings for composites 
  • barrier coatings for biodegradable and naturally compostable containers 
  • adhesion-promoting and corrosion-protective coatings for CTP plates used in offset printing 

  • abrasion- and tarnish-resistant transparent coatings for artificial jewellery 

    Mr. Raju has made significant research contributions, with 40 journal publications and book chapters, along with 15 patents to his credit.

Research Areas of Interest

His research interests include the development of sol-gel nanocomposite coating formulations for a wide range of advanced applications, including:

  • self-healing corrosion protection 
  • antibacterial coatings 
  • biofilm-inhibiting coatings 
  • anti-reflective coatings 
  • self-cleaning surfaces 
  • abrasion-resistant coatings 
  • decorative coatings 

Highest Qualification

M.E.(Mechanical Engineering)

List of Publications

  1. A.B. Rybalko K.R.C.Soma Raju, et.al “Electrical Characteristics Influence on Coating Properties using Elitron type Electrospark Alloying Unit” published in Electronic materials, Russian Journal 2002.
  2. L. Ramakrishna, K. R. C. Somaraju and G. Sundararajan, “The Tribological Performance of Ultra-Hard Ceramic Composite Coatings Obtained through Microarc Oxidation”, Surface & Coatings Technology, Vol.163-164, p 484-490, 2003.
  3. K.R.C. Soma Raju, N.H. Faisal, D. Srinivasa Rao, S.V. Joshi and G. Sundararajan, “Electro-Spark Coatings for Enhanced Performance of Twist Drills” Surface & Coatings Technology, Vol. 202, p1636-1644, 2008.
  4. R. Dineshrama, K. Jayaraj , L. Vedaprakash , Krupa Ratnam , R. Subasrib, K.R.C. Somaraju, S.V. Joshib, R. Venkatesan “Biofouling studies on nanoparticle-based metal oxide coatings on glass coupons exposed to marine environment” published in the Journal of Colloids and surfaces B: Biointerfaces, Volume 74, Issue 1, 1 November 2009, Pages 75-83.
  5. Gururaj S.T., R. Subasri, K.R.C. Soma Raju and G. Padmanabham, “Effect of Plasma pretreatment on adhesion and mechanical properties of UV-curable coatings on Plastics” Applied Surface Science 257 (2011) 4360–4364.
  6. R. Subasri, C.S. Madhav, K.R.C. Somaraju and G. Padmanabham, “Decorative Hydrophobic Sol-gel Coatings densified using near-infrared radiation, Surface & Coatings Technology 206(2012) 2417-2421.
  7. K.R.C. Soma Raju, L. Sowntharya, S. Lavanya and R. Subasri (2012) “Effect of plasma pretreatment on adhesion and mechanical properties of sol-gel nanocomposite coatings on polycarbonate”, Composite Interfaces, 19:3-4, 259-270.
  8. N. Kumar, A. Jyothirmayi, K.R.C.Soma Raju, R. Subasri. “Effect of functional groups (methyl, phenyl) on organic-inorganic hybrid sol-gel silica coatings on surface modified SS 316”. Ceramics International 38 (2012) 6565-6572.
  9. L. Sowntharya, G. Ravi Chandra, K.R.C. Soma Raju, R. Subasri. “Effect of addition of surface modified nanosilica into silica-zirconia hybrid sol-gel matrix”. Ceramics International 39 (2013) 4245-4252.
  10. K. Jeevajothi, R.Subasri, K.R.C.Soma Raju, “Transparent, non-fluorinated, hydrophobic silica coatings with improved mechanical properties”, Ceramics International 39 (2013) 2111–2116.
  11. N. Kumar, A. Jyothirmayi, K. R. C. Soma Raju, V. Uma and R. Subasri (2013): One Step Anodization/Sol-Gel deposition of Ce3+-doped silica-zirconia Self- Healing Coating on Aluminum, ISRN Corrosion, article id 424805, 8 pages, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/424805ISRN Corrosion, Published
  12. R. Subasri, G. Reethika and K.R.C. Soma Raju (2013): Multifunctional Sol-Gel Coatings for Protection of Wood, Wood Material Science and Engineering (in press), 8(4), (2013) 226-233 DOI: 10.1080/17480272.2013.834967, ttp://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17480272.2013.834967.
  13. Priya A. Mathews, Soma Raju R.C. Kalidindi, Sanjay Bhardwaj and Raghavan , Subasri “Sol-Gel Functional Coatings for Solar Thermal Applications: A Review of Recent Patent Literature”, Recent Patents on Materials Science 2013, Bentham Science Publishers, Vol6, No 3, 195-213.
  14. R. Subasri, K.R.C. Soma Raju, D.S. Reddy, Neha Y. Hebalkar, G. Padmanabham, “Sol-gel Derived Solar Selective Coatings on SS 321 Substrates for Solar Thermal Applications”, Thin Solid Films 598 (2016) 46-53.
  15. K.R.C. Soma Raju, R. Subasri, “Sol-Gel Nanocomposite Coatings for Solar Thermal Applications” invited review article in a special issue on Nanotechnology for Sustainable Energy of Nanotech Insights brought by CKMNT, Hyderabad, volume 7, July and October 2016, P29-32.
  16. Swapnil H. Adsul, K. R. C. Soma Raju, B. V. Sarada, Shirish H. Sonawane, R. Subasri “Evaluation of self-healing properties of inhibitor loaded nanoclay-based anticorrosive coatings on magnesium alloy AZ91D” Journal of Magnesium and Alloys 6 (2018) 299-308.
  17. N.V. Gaponenko, P.A. Kholov, K.S. Sukalin, Т.Ф. Raichenok, S.A. Tikhomirov, R. Subasri, K.R.S. Soma Raju, A.V. Mudriy, “Optical properties of multilayered film structures BaTiO3 / SiO2, synthesized by sol-gel method” DOKLADY BGUIR (Physics of Solid State) 2018,.A Russian Journal.
  18. R. Subasri, D. S. Reddy, K. R. C. Soma Raju, K. S. Rao, P. Kholov, N. Gaponenko, “Sol–gel derived Ba/SrTiO3–MgF2 solar control coating stack on glass for architectural and automobile applications”, Research on Chemical Intermediates (2019) 45:4179–4191 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11164-019-03899-w, 2019
  19. R. Subasri, K. R. C. Soma Raju, D. S. Reddy, A. Jyothirmayi, Vijaykumar S. Ijeri, Om Prakash, Stephen P. Gaydos, “Environmentally friendly Zn–Al layered double hydroxide (LDH)based sol–gel corrosion protection coatings on AA 2024-T3” J. Coat. Technol. Res., 16 (5) 1447–1463, 2019 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11998-019-00229-y
  20. K. Srinivasa Rao, R. Yogapriya,  K. R. C. Soma Raju, R. Subasri, “Effect of Curing Technique on the Properties of Superhydrophobic Coatings”, Trans Indian Inst Met 74 2021 1923-1932
  21. Ramay Patra, K R C Soma Raju, K Murugan, R Subasri, Effect of Heating Rate on Asperities Pattern formed in Sol-Gel derived Nanocomposite Hydrophobic Coatings, Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology 103 (2022) 50-61. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10971-022-05762-8
  22. K.R.C. Soma Raju, A. Jyothirmayi, L. Rama Krishna, R. Subasri, Corrosion Behaviour of Anodized and Sol-Gel Duplex Coatings on AA3004, Transactions of IIM (2022) https://doi.org/10.1007/s12666-022-02595-5
  23. Ramay Patra, K. R. C. Soma Raju, Birru Bhaskar, Debrupa Sarkar, Susmita Chaudhuri, Prashant Garg, R. Subasr, Biofilm inhibiting nanocomposite coatings—a promising alternative to combat surgical site infections, J. Coat. Technol. Res., 19 (6) 1697–1711, 2022
  24. R. Subasri, Ramay Patra, Manisha Yadav, Deepak Kumar, Birru Bhaskar, K. R. C. Soma Raju, Subhash Tanwar, Susmita Chaudhuri, Prashant Garg, Biofilm-inhibiting nanocomposite coatings on surgical sutures: durability and mechanistic insights, J. Coat. Technol. Res., 20 (1) 377–392, 2023 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11998-022-00678-y
  25. Birru Bhaskar, Ramay Patra, K. R. C. Soma Raju, V. Nagarjuna, Susmita Chaudhuri, R. Subasri, Prashant Garg, Biofilm inhibiting nanocomposite coatings on stainless steel surgical instruments: a possible strategy to prevent TASS, J. Coat. Technol. Res. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11998-022-00689-9, 2023
  26. K. Pradeep Prem Kumara, K. R. C. Soma Rajua , and R. Subasri, Self-Healing Corrosion Protection Coatings Obtained by Anodization and Sol–Gel Process on Mg AZ31 Alloy, Protection of Metals and Physical Chemistry of Surfaces, volume 58, pages 856–871 (2022)
  27. Aarti Gautam, K. R. C. Soma Raju, K. V. Gobi, R. Subasri, Effect of Transition Metal and Different Rare‑Earth Inhibitors‑Based Sol–gel Coatings on Corrosion Protection of Mild Steel, Metals and Materials International https://doi.org/10.1007/s12540-023-01426-6, 2023
  28. Soma Raju K R C, Subasri R and Srinivasa Rao K, Ceramic–polymer hybrid coatings for diverse applications, 2024 Front. Coat. Dye In. 2:1386920.doi: 10.3389/frcdi.2024.1386920
  29. Priya Indulkar, K. Bhagyalaxmi, K. R. C. Soma Raju, P.K. Mishra, Ankit Sharma, B. R. Mishra, K. V. Gobi, R. Subasri, Rare-earth corrosion inhibitor encapsulated into layered clay for improving the corrosion resistance of mild steel, accepted for publication in Journal of Coatings Technology and Research, 2026

Books / Book Chapters

  1. K.R.C.Soma Raju, “Electrosaprk coatings” chapter in “Surface Engineering”, (eds.) D. Srinivasa Rao, Srikanth V. Joshi, Centre for Science and Technology of the Non-aligned and other Developing Countries, NAM S&T S & T Centre, 2010, P286-337. 
  2. K.R.C. Soma Raju and R. Subasri, “Sol-Gel Nanocomposite Hard Coatings” chapter in “Anti-Abrasive Nanocoatings: Current and future applications”, edited by Mahmood Aliofkhazraei, Woodhead Publishing Limited preparing for Chandos publishing, TBAC Business Centre, Avenue 4, Station Lane, Witney, Oxford OX28 4BN. Published in 2015, p 105-132.. 
  3. R. Subasri, K.R.C. Soma Raju, Multifunctional Sol-gel Nanocomposite Coatings for Aerospace, Energy and Strategic Applications: Challenges and Perspectives in Handbook of Advanced Ceramics and Composites: Defense, Security, Aerospace and Energy Applications (ed.) Y.R. Mahajan and Roy Johnson, Springer Nature (October 2020) ISBN 978-3-030-16347-1
  4. R. Subasri, K.R.C. Soma Raju, and K. Samba Sivudu, Applications of Sol-Gel Coatings: Past, Present and Future in Handbook of Modern Coating Technologies: Fabrication methods and functional properties (ed) Mahmood Aliofkhazraei, Ali Nasar, Mircea Chipara, Nadhira Bensaada Laidani, Jeff Th.M. De Hosson, Elsevier (2021). ISBN: 0444632468, 9780444632463
  5. Aarti Gautam, K. R. C. Soma Raju, K.V. Gobi, R. Subasri, Benzotriazole encapsulated nanocontainer-based self-healing coatings for corrosion protection of mild steel, in Recent Trends in Electrochemical Science and Technology, Proceedings of papers presented at NSEST-2020 and ECSIRM-2020, Springer Proceedings in Materials Series (ed) U. Kamachi Mudali, S.T. Aruna, H.P. Nagaswarupa, Dinesh Rangappa, Springer Nature 2022, ISBN 978-981-16-7553-9 ; ISBN 978-981-16-7554-6 (eBook), https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7554-6. Pp-15.
  6. K. R. C. Soma Raju, Aarti Gautam, Ramay Patra, K. Srinivasa Rao, K.V. Gobi and R. Subasri, Bioinspired Strategies for Corrosion Protection and Antifouling Coatings, Hari Murthy, Vinay Jha Pillai, Kukatlapalli Pradeep Kumar and Matthew Cowan (eds.) Novel Anti-Corrosion and Anti-Fouling Coatings and Thin Films, (251–286) c 2024 Scrivener Publishing LLC.

Conference Proceedings

  1. Debajyothi Sen, K. R. C. Somaraju, D. Srinivasa Rao and G. Sundararajan, “Influence of FEP Additions on the Properties of WC-Co Coatings Obtained by Detonation Spray Coating”, Proceedings of Surface Modifications Technologies SMT-XIII, (eds.) T S Sudarshan, K A Khor and M Jeandin, Singapore, p 71-81, 1999. 
  2. G D. Srinivasa Rao, Debajyothi Sen, K. R. C. Somaraju, S Ravi Kumar, N. Ravi and G. Sundararajan, “The Influence of Powder Particle Velocity and Temperature on the Properties of Cr3C2-25 NiCr Coating Obtained by Detonation–Gun”, Proceedings of the15th International Thermal Spray Conference, France, p 385-393, 1998 
  3. G. Sundararajan, D. Srinivasa Rao, Debajyothi Sen and K. R. C. Somaraju, “Tribological Behaviour of Thermal Sprayed Coatings”, Proceedings of Surface Modification Technologies XI, (eds.) T S Sudarshan, K A Khor and M Jeandin, France, p 872-886, 1998 
  4. G. Sundararajan, K. R. C. Somaraju, and D. Srinivasa Rao, “The Prospects for the Development of High Performance Alumina Coatings using Detonation Gun Technique”, Proceedings of Surface Modification Technologies X, (eds.) T S Sudarshan, K A Khor and M Jeandin, Singapore, p 369-384, 1997. 
  5. K. R. C. Somaraju, D. Srinivasa Rao, G. Sivakumar, Debajyothi Sen, G. V. Narasimha Rao and G. Sundararajan, “The Influence of Powder Characteristics on the Properties of Detonation Sprayed Cr3C2-25NiCr Coatings”, Proceedings of 2nd International Thermal Spray Conference (ITSC), (eds.) CC Berndt , p 309-315, 2000. 
  6. P Saravanan, K. R. C. Somaraju, D. Srinivasa Rao, V Selvarajan, Shrikant V. Joshi and G. Sundararajan, “A Comparative Study of the Performance of Two Diverse Detonation Spray Systems”, Proceedings of Surface Modifications Technologies SMT-XIII, (eds.) T S Sudarshan, K A Khor and M Jeandin, Singapore, p 195-205, 1999. 
  7. K.R.C.Soma Raju “Electrospark Coatings” presented at a 6 day workshop SERC School on Surface engineering and published in a volume Surface Engineering: Process and Applications, 2003 at ARCI, Hyderabad. 
  8. K.R.C.Soma Raju “Fundamentals and Applications of Electrospark Coatings” presented at a 3 day national workshop on “Surface modification & its Applications in Industry-Surfmod” Organized by Dept. of Mechanical Engg. Muffakkam Jah College of Engg. & Tech. Hyderabad and published in proceedings, 2003. 
  9. K.R.C.Soma Raju “Principles and Applications of ESC technology” delivered at SERC-NAM-School on Surface Engineering July 2005 organised by ARCI, Hyderabad. 
  10. K.R.C.Soma Raju, G.Sundararajan et.al “Wear Performance of Hardfacing Materials Deposited Using ESC Technique” delivered at IIT-NMD-ATM 2005, conducted by Indian Institute of Metals, Chennai. 
  11. K.R.C. Somaraju, R. Subasri, A. Jyothirmayi, T. Gururaj, G. Padmanabham “UV-Curable Primer-cum-Paint System for Mild Steels based on Sol-Gel Coating Technology” Mobility Congress 2009, Society for Automotive Engineers SAEINDIA, 13-15 Dec. 2009, Chennai. 
  12. K.R.C. Somaraju, A. Jyothirmayi, D.S. Reddy, R. Subasri and G. Padmanabham, “Investigations on Mechanical and Corrosion Protection Properties of Hybrid Sol-Gel Coatings on J4 Grade Stainless Steels”, International Conference on Advanced Ceramics SGPAC-2009, IGCAR, Kalpakkam, Chennai, Oct. 11-14, 2009. P244-247, Proceedings of the processing for advanced ceramics. 
  13. K.R.C. Soma Raju, A. Jyothirmayi, L. Rama Krishna and R. Subasri, Corrosion Behaviour of Anodized and Sol-Gel Duplex Coatings on Aluminum, International Conference & Exhibition on Corrosion CORCON 2015, organized by NACE International Gateway India Section, 19th to 21st November 2015 at Chennai Trade Centre and published in its proceedings as Sl no: CL-09.
  14. K.R.C.Soma Raju, D. Rama Supriya, D.Sreenivas Reddy, A. Jyothirmayi and R. Subasri, Investigations on Corrosion Resistance of Sol-Gel Derived Nanocomposite Coatings on Stainless Steel, Eighteenth National Congress on Corrosion Control (Silver Jubilee Year) 24-26 February, 2016, Hotel Green Park, Chennai
  15. K.R.C.Soma Raju, R. Subasri, “Decorative and Multi-functional Hybrid Sol-Gel Coatings on Stainless Steels” P 3-4, Surface Engineering Bulletin Vol 2, Issue 2, July 2009.
  16. K.R.C.Soma Raju, R.Subasri, “Effect of Heat Treatment on Mechanical and Corrosion Properties of Low Temperature Curable Sol-Gel Silica-Zirconia Nanocomposite Coatings” SE bulletin 2012.
  17. K.R.C. Soma Raju, A. Jyothirmayi, L. Rama Krishna and R. Subasri, “Corrosion Behaviour of Anodized and Sol-Gel Duplex Coatings on Aluminum”. Paper was published in its proceedings as sl no: CL-09. CORCON 2015, organized by NACE International Gateway India Section
  18. K.R.C.Soma Raju, D. Rama Supriya, D.Sreenivas Reddy, A. Jyothirmayi and R. Subasri, “Investigations on Corrosion Resistance of Sol-Gel Derived Nanocomposite Coatings on Stainless Steel”, Eighteenth National Congress on Corrosion Control (Silver Jubilee Year) 24-26 February, 2016, Hotel Green Park, Chennai

Patents

  1. “A Device for controlling the On and Off time of the metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (Mosfet), a device for spark coating the surfaces of metal work piece incorporating the said control device and a method of coating metal surfaces using the said device.” Patent number: 1610/DEL/2005 Date: 21-06-2005, K.R.C. Soma Raju, Ch. Sambasiva Rao, Ribaalko Alexander Vasilyevich 
  2. “Device for controlling the on & off time of the metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (Mosfet), a device for spark coating the surfaces of metal work piece incorporating the said control device and a method of coating metal surfaces using the said device. Patent number: 2011/0290764 A1, Date:01-12-2011US, K.R.C. Soma Raju, Ch. Sambasiva Rao, Ribaalko Alexander Vasilyevich
  3. “An Improved Composition for Coating Metallic Surfaces and a Process for Coating such surfaces using the Composition”. Patent Appl. number: 620/DEL/2010 Date: 17-3-2010 Indian Pat.no: 290592 date of grant 14/12/2017. Kalidindi Rama Chandra Soma Raju, Raghavan Subasri, Adduru Jyothirmayi, Gadhe Padmanabham 
  4. “Improved Scratch And Abrasion Resistant Compositions For Coating Plastic Surfaces, A Process For Their Preparation And A Process For Coating Using The Compositions”. Patent Appl. number: 2427/DEL/2010 Date: 12-10-2010 Indian. Pat.no: 295221 date of grant 28/03/2018. Gururaj Telasang, Kalidindi Rama Chandra Soma Raju, Raghavan Subasri, Gadhe Padmanabham 
  5. “An improved abrasion resistant and hydrophobic composition for coating plastic surfaces and a process for its preparation”. Patent number: 1278/ DEL/ 2011 Date: 02-05-2011 Indian granted 24/05/2018. Kalidindi Rama Chandra Soma Raju, Dendi Sreenivas Reddy, Raghavan Subasri, Gadhe Admanabham 
  6. “An improved composition for solar selective coatings on metallic surfaces and a process for its preparation and a process for coating using the compositions” . Patent number: 3324/DEL/2011 Date: 22-11-2011 Indian Pat. No: 340426 date of grant 03-07-2020.  Kalidindi Rama Chandra Soma Raju, Dendi Sreenivas Reddy, Raghavan Subasri, Gadhe Admanabham 
  7. “An improved composition for coating anodizing metal surfaces and a process of coating the same”. Patent number: 1310/DEL/2013, Date: 3-5-2013 Indian Pat. No: 339945 date of grant 30-06-2020. Raghavan Subasri, Nirmal Kumar, Kalidindi Rama Chandra Soma Raju, Venkateshwaran Uma.
  8. US Patent application titled "Sol-gel coating composition including corrosion inhibitor encapsulated layered metal phosphates and related process". US 15/431506 dtd 13-02-17 granted US 10246593B2 dtd April 2019. Vijaykumar S. Ijeri, Om Prakash, S. Gaydos, R. Subasri, K.R.C. Soma Raju, D.S. Reddy 
  9. US Patent application titled "Sol-gel coating compositions and related processes"  US 15/231617 dtd 08-08-16. Vijaykumar S. Ijeri, Om Prakash, S. Gaydos, R. Subasri, K.R.C. Soma Raju, D.S. Reddy 
  10. US Patent application titled "Sol-gel coating compositions including corrosion-inhibitor encapsulated layered double hydroxides and related processes". US 15/231654 dtd 08-08-16, EP3272816B1 dtd 02-01-2019. Vijaykumar S. Ijeri, Om Prakash, S. Gaydos, R. Subasri, K.R.C. Soma Raju, D.S. Reddy
  11. US Patent application titled "Corrosion inhibitor incorporated layered double hydroxide and sol-gel coating compositions and related processes". US 15/231668 dtd 08-08-16 granted US10246594B2 dtd April 2019. Vijaykumar S. Ijeri, Om Prakash, S. Gaydos, R. Subasri, K.R.C. Soma Raju, D.S. Reddy 
  12. Indian patent application titled “Antimicrobial aqueous based sol-gel composition for coating on substrate and process of preparing the same”. Filed as 201911045386 dated 07/11/2019 granted Pat no: 411262 dtd 07/11/2019. D.S. Reddy, K.R.C. Soma Raju, R. Subasri.
  13. Indian patent application titled “Process for preparing durable solar control coatings on glass substrates”. Filed as 201811024034 dtd 27-06-18. R. Subasri. D.S. Reddy, K.R.C. Soma Raju, K.S. Rao.
  14. Indian patent application titled “Biofilm inhibiting sol-gel composition for coating on substrates and process of preparing the same”. Filed as 202111001104 dated 11-01-2021 granted Pat no: 440726 dated 27/07/2023. Raghavan Subasri, Ramay Patra, Kalidindi Rama Chandra Soma Raju, Chaudhuri Susmita,  Garg Prashant, Birru Bhaskar, Sarkar Debrupa
  15. Indian Patent titled “Antibacterial Scrub Pads and Process of Preparing the Same”, K.R.C. Soma Raju, D. Sreenivas Reddy, K.S. Rao, R. Subasri, A. Xavier Kennedy, Ayath Bashaa, granted as 456240 on 03-10-2023

Major Projects / Technologies Developed

  1. Electro-Spark Coatings for Enhanced Performance of Twist Drills, SERC
  2. Sol-gel derived abrasion resistant hydrophobic coatings on carbon-epoxy composites for aerospace applications, NAL
  3. Solar selective coatings on SS304L tubes for solar thermal applications at 250oC, Thermax
  4. Chrome-free conversion coatings on Al alloys, Boeing
  5. Nanoclay-based self healing coatings on AL and Mg alloys, SERB
  6. Scratch resistant, protective coatings on canopies of Su-30 aircrafts, IAF
  7. Development of rustpreventive and readily paintable universal coating system on CRCA and GI steel sheet-Tata steel
  8. Development of sol-gel based antibacterial coatings for scrub pads, CUMI
  9. Transparent hydrophobic sol-gel nanocomposite coatings on MgAl2O4 spinel windows for use in marine environment, RCI
  10. Novel ecofriendly nanocomposite coatings for prevention of surgical site infections, DBTDevelpopment of coatings to prevent degradation of thermoset plastics facing arcing temperatures, ABB Global Idustries
  11. Rare-earth corrosion inhibitor-based corrosion proection coatings for metals/alloys, IREL
  12. Ecofriendly biofilm inhibiting coatings on hernia repair meshes for prevention of surgical site infections, DST-Technology development program

Affiliation to Professional Societies

He is a Life Member of the Institution of Engineers (India) (AMIE).