Mr Poornesh M.

About

A passionate educator with over 11 years of experience, Mr Poornesh M brings a unique blend of industry knowledge and dedication to the classroom. Their research delves into innovative materials like composites and the critical field of sustainability, constantly enriching their teaching approach. This commitment to both practical skills and cutting-edge knowledge makes him a valuable asset to the ever-evolving landscape of engineering education.

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Education Qualifications

Sl.No	Qualification Level	University	Area of Specialization	Year of completion	Awards
1	UG	VTU	Mechanical Engineering	2013
2	PG	VTU	Machine Design	2015

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Responsibilities At SJEC

1. College Magazine Committee Member (2024-25)
2. Community Engagement Coordinator (2024-25)
3. SC/ST/OBC Cell Coordinator (2023-24)
4. KSCST Coordinator (2023-24)
5. BOE Member (2023-24)
6. Summer Internship - II Coordinator (2023-24)
7. Mini Project Coordinator (2023-24)
8. Sports Advisor (2022-23)
9. TIARA Convener (2022-23)
10. Summer Internship - I Coordinator (2022-23)
11. Mini Project Coordinator (2022-23)
12. Culture and Community Group Head (2021-22)
13. Cultural Club Coordinator (2021-22)
14. Student's Club Incharge (2021-22)
15. Euphonium Band Incharge (2021-22)

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Work Experience

St Joseph Engineering College

• Assistant Professor
• 15-07-2015- Present

Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology

• Lecturer
• 2014-2015

St Joseph Engineering College

• Lecturer
• 2013

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Research Areas

Functionally Graded Materials

Metal Matrix Composites Materials

Agricultural Wastes 

Polymer Matrix Composite Materials

Statistical Analysis

Engineering Education

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Journal Publications

1. Kanchan, Mithun, Anwak Manoj Kumar, Pedapudi Anantha Hari Arun, Omkar Powar, Kulmani Mehar, and Poornesh Mangalore. 2025. "Advances in Flow–Structure Interaction and Multiphysics Applications: An Immersed Boundary Perspective" Fluids 10, no. 8: 217. https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids10080217
2. Smitha Maria Dsouza and Poornesh M. 2025, "Reimagining Engineering Education through the Lens of Complexity Science: A Systems Approach to Embedding the UN SDGs", YMER, Volume 24 : ISSUE 06 (June) - 2025.
3. Powar, Omkar, Pedapudi Anantha Hari Arun, Anwak Manoj Kumar, Mithun Kanchan, B. M. Karthik, Poornesh Mangalore, and Mohith Santhya. 2025. "Recent Developments in the Immersed Boundary Method for Complex Fluid–Structure Interactions: A Review" Fluids 10, no. 5: 134. https://doi.org/10.3390/fluids10050134
4. M, Poornesh. 2025. “Ensuring Integrity in AI Research: Frameworks for Assessing Validity and Reliability of GenAI Outputs.” The Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas 98 (2): 72–84. doi:10.1080/00098655.2025.2493717.
5. M Poornesh, Shreeranga Bhat and Mithun Kanchan, 2025, "Harnessing machine learning approach for hardness optimization of Al-Si alloy composites reinforced with coconut shell ash", Materials Research Express, Volume 12, Number 4. DOI 10.1088/2053-1591/adc5c9
6. M, Poornesh. 2024. “Navigating the Future of Educational Research: Leveraging Generative AI for Improved Insights.” The Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas 97 (6): 237–44. doi:10.1080/00098655.2025.2450435.
7. Shetty, Ashwin, Thirumaleshwara Bhat, Poornesh Mangalore, Ananda Hegde, Sathyashankara Sharma, Gowrishankar M C, and Srinivas D. 2024. “Contribution of Mg Dissolution on the Age Hardening Characteristics of SiC Reinforced Al-Si Alloy Composites.” Cogent Engineering 11 (1). doi:10.1080/23311916.2024.2396041.
8. Poornesh M. The Impact of Including Diverse Historical Narratives in Science Education on Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes: A Mixed-Methods Study, 24 June 2024, PREPRINT (Version 1) available at Research Square [https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-4625252/v1]
9. M., Poornesh. 2024. “Through a Teacher’s Lens: Combating Bias in AI-Powered Education for a Just Future.” The Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas 97 (4): 119–24. doi:10.1080/00098655.2024.2393153.
10. Poornesh, M., Bhat, S., Bellairu, P. K., & McDermott, O. (2024). Enhancement of Tensile Strength of Coconut Shell Ash Reinforced Al-Si Alloys: A Novel Approach to Optimise Composition and Process Parameters Simultaneously. Processes, 12(7), 1521. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr12071521
11. Poornesh, M., Bhat, S., Gijo, E. V., Bellairu, P. K., & McDermott, O. (2022). Multi-response modelling and optimisation of mechanical properties of Al-Si alloy using mixture design of experiment approach. Processes, 10(11), 2246.

12. Poornesh, M., Bhat, S., Gijo, E. V., & Bellairu, P. K. (2022). Multi-objective modelling and optimization of Al–Si–SiC composite material: a multi-disciplinary approach. Multiscale and Multidisciplinary Modeling, Experiments and Design, 5(1), 53-66.

13. Poornesh, M., Bhat, S., Gijo, E. V., & Bellairu, P. K. (2022). Enhancing the tensile strength of SiC reinforced aluminium-based functionally graded structure through the mixture design approach. International Journal of Structural Integrity, 13(1), 150-163.
14. Poornesh, M., Bhat, S., Souza, R. D., Suresh, E. S. M., & Bhat, V. S. (2020). Comprehensive Strategy to Inculcate Professional Skills among First-Year Students: A Collaborative Learning Approach. Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, 34(Special Issue).
15. M, Poornesh., Akash, A., Ulvekar, A., Abhiram, A., Sanjay, J., & Advaith, A. (2019, March). Mechanical properties of coconut shell ash reinforced aluminium metal matrix composites. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2080, No. 1). AIP Publishing.
16. M, Poornesh., Vittal, C. S., Akash, A., Ulvekar, A., Abhiram, A., Sanjay, J., & Advaith, A. (2019, March). Study of tribological properties of Al 7079 alloy reinforced with agro waste particles. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2080, No. 1). AIP Publishing.
17. Poornesh M., Johnson Xavier Saldanha, Jevy Singh, Gavin Manuel Pinto, Gaurav. (2017). Effect of coconut shell ash and SiC particles on mechanical properties of aluminium based composites. American Journal of Materials Science, 7(4): 112-115.
18. Poornesh M., Johnson Xavier Saldanha, Jevy Singh, Gavin Manuel Pinto, Gaurav. (2017). Comparison of Mechanical Properties of Coconut Shell Ash and SiC Reinforced Hybrid Aluminium Metal Matrix Composites. American Journal of Materials Science,  7(4): 116-119.

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