Dr. CD NAIJU

Designation : Professor Grade 2
School / Centre : School of Mechanical Engineering
Department : Design & Automation

Educational Details

VIT, Vellore

Ph.D.
Metal Additive Manufacturing
Graduated in 2012

Cochin University of Science and Technology

M.Tech
Computer Aided Structural Analysis And Design
Graduated in 2000

Kerala University

B.Tech
Mechanical Engineering
Graduated in 1994

Post Doctoral Experiences


Research Details

Areas of Specialization
  • Metal Additive Manufacturing New Product Development Design For Manufacturing and Assembly Computer Aided Design and Analysis

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Completed Consultancy Project Details

Title Funding Agency
An investigation on the improvement in product design and manufacture of stabilizer fin assembly”
Design & Development of an Unfolding & Locking mechanism of Control Surface”
Comparative Evaluation of CAD Packages”

Completed Funded Project Details

Title Funding Agency
Study on strength and dimensional accuracy of components produced by layer manufacturing Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India.

Books / Book Chapters Published Details

Title Publisher Published Year
Reliability Studies of Direct Metal Laser Sintered Components LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing 2016
Aerodynamic Study of a Three Wheeler Body Springer 2021
Design Analysis and Fabrication of Race Car Seat to Increase Driver Comfort. Springer 2021

Awards & Recognitions Details

  • Best Faculty Advisor Award- Society of Automotive Engineers India, 2009.
  • International Conference Travel Grant, DST, Government of India, (2012)
  • Ralf R. Teetor Educational Award-2011, SAE International
  • Faculty Advisor Award -2017, SAE International

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