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Binu Thomas

Associate Professor

Date of Joining : 04-07-2005

AICTE Id : 1-443517561

https://binuthomas.amaljyothi.ac.in

Membership in

  • ISTE - Life Time(LM 65415)
  • MIE - Life Time(M-153344-9)

Areas of Interest

  • Precision manufacturing
  • Abrasive machining
  • Metrology
  • Metal matrix composites
  • Advanced ceramics

Area of Specialization

  • Manufacturing Technology

Kinattukara, Kalaketty, Kondoor, Meenachil, Kottayam - 686508 Kerala

Binu Thomas

Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering

Date of Joining : 04-07-2005



CoCT-BTME2025-29-S1, Internal Complaints Committee Member
  • M.Tech- Manufacturing Technology - National Institute of Technology ,Calicut (2014)
  • B.Tech- Mechanical Engineering - M.A College of Engineering ,Kothamangalam (Mahatma Gandhi University,Kottayam) (1999)

  • Lecturer in Model Polytechnic College,Painavu (IHRD,Govt.of Kerala),Idukki(Dt.),Kerala from 2003 to 2005
  • Lecturer in Model Polytechnic College,Poonjar (IHRD,Govt.of Kerala),Kottayam(Dt.),Kerala from 1999 to 2003
  • Reviewer of the research papers presented at International Conference –Global Colloquium on Recent Advancements and Effectual Researches in Engineering,Science and Technology (RAEREST’16) organized by SJCET ,Palai during 22nd and 23rd April ,2016., awarded SJCET ,Palai
  • Reviewer of the research papers presented at the Kerala Technological Congress(KETCON-2016) jointly organized by APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University(KTU) and Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment (KSCSTE),Thiruvanathapuram during 8th and 9th January,2016, awarded APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University(KTU) and Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment (KSCSTE),Thiruvanathapuram
  • Volunteer for the International conference on Precision, Meso, Micro and Nano Engineering (COPEN-2013)organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Calicut during 13th-15th December,2013, awarded National Institute of Technology, Calicut

  • Empirical modelling and parametric optimisation of surface roughness of silicon carbide advanced ceramics in surface grinding ,2015, International Journal of Precision Technology
  • Investigation on mechanical properties and microstructure of friction stir-welded aluminium AA1100 and magnesium AZ31 alloys for lightweight structural applications ,2024, International Conference on Materials for Energy, Environment and Healthcare (MEEHCON'24) at National Institute of Technology,Calicut
  • Experimental investigation on the effect of process parameters on tensile strength of friction stir-welded aluminum AA8090 alloys ,2024, International Conference on Materials for Energy, Environment and Healthcare (MEEHCON'24) at National Institute of Technology,Calicut
  • A comparative study of light alloys after FSP ,2024, International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials for Sustainability at Amal Jyothi College of Engineering,Kanjirappally
  • A new age-hardenable aerospace Al-Li alloy after FSP ,2024, Second International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation (ICMRI-2024) at Radhakrishna Institute of Technology and Engineering ,Bhubaneswar ,Odisha, and RSP Conference Hub Coimbatore ,India
  • Modeling and optimization of surface roughness of SiC advanced ceramic material in surface grinding ,2014, All India Manufacturing Technology Design and Research Conference (AIMTDR 2014)) at IIT ,Guwahati
  • An Analytical model on abrasive grain scratch on Al/SiCp metal matrix composites ,2014, 1st National Conference on Recent advances in Engineering and Technology (nCORETech 2014) ) at L.B.S college of Engineering, Kasaragod
  • An FEM model on abrasive grain scratch on metal matrix composites ,2014, 1st National Conference on Recent advances in Engineering and Technology (nCORETech 2014) at L.B.S college of Engineering, Kasaragod

Training programs attended

  • FDP on Transforming Education : Unpacking National Education Policy,NEP 2020, Internal Quality Assurance(IQAC) Cell & NEP cell,AJCE, Amal Jyothi college of Engineering,Kanjirappally , from 2024-12-07 to 2024-12-07
  • Five Days Virtual FDP on Advances in Future materials & manufacturing trends, SRM TRP Engineering College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu, India, SRM TRP Engineering College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu, India, from 2024-12-02 to 2024-12-06
  • NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization programme, Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MM-TTP) of University Grants Commission (UGC), UGC-MMTTC, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram, from 2024-02-15 to 2024-02-28
  • Composite Materials: Latest Trends & Advancements, Department of Mechanical Engineering (Automobile), Amal Jyothi College of Engineering,Kanjirappally, from 2023-01-30 to 2023-02-03
  • Administrative Training Program OBE-Computation & Attainments and Accreditation Workspace in AES, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, from 2022-12-12 to 2022-12-16
  • One Week Hands on Research oriented Workshop on Design of Experiments, Department of Mechanical Engineering , Vimal Jyothi Engineering College,Chemperi,Kannur, from 2022-08-29 to 2022-09-03
  • Basics and Best practices for Fruitful Research, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, from 2022-01-10 to 2022-01-14
  • Advances in Manufacturing, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology,Surat, Online, from 2021-01-04 to 2021-01-08
  • 3D Printing & Design, Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam, Online, from 2020-11-16 to 2020-11-20
  • Webinar on Nano Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications, Association of Mechanical Engineering & Institution of Engineers,India, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering,Kanjirappally, from 2020-07-25 to 2020-07-25
  • Administrative Training Program - Moodle LMS Management, Marian College Kuttikkanam (Autonomous), Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, from 2020-07-16 to 2020-08-04
  • Webinar on Understanding and Managing Residential Electricity bills, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Amal Jyothi College of Engineering,Kanjirappally, Online, from 2020-07-15 to 2020-07-15
  • Webinar on Recent Research and Development in Additive Manufacturing, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering,Kanjirappally, Online, from 2020-06-25 to 2020-06-25
  • STTP on Research Methodology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering,Kanjirappally, Online, from 2020-05-28 to 2020-05-30
  • Make & Edit Video Classes, Christ College (Autonomous), Irinjalakkuda, Online, from 2020-05-01 to 2020-05-05
  • Administrative Training Program Essentials of OBE and NBA / NAAC documentation, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, from 2019-08-26 to 2019-08-30
  • APJAKTU-FDP on Industry 4.0 : Current Research Trends and Challenges, Dept. of Electronics &Communication Engineering,Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science ,Ernakulam, Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science ,Ernakulam, from 2019-05-27 to 2019-05-31
  • Symposium on Modern Materials and Manufacturing Techniques, KSCSTE,ISTE AJCE Chapter, Department of Mechanical Engineering,Amal Jyothi College of Engineering ,Kanjirappally, from 2019-01-09 to 2019-01-11
  • Empowering Educators: A Comprehensive Approach to Mentor- Mentee Schemes, Blooms Taxonomy, and ICT in Teaching, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, from 2018-12-26 to 2018-12-30
  • APJAKTU-FDP on Instrumental Methods and Material Analysis, Dept. of Basic Sciences, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering,Kanjirappally, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering,Kanjirappally, from 2018-03-15 to 2018-03-17
  • Symposium on Composites: Design, Synthesis and Modelling, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering,Kanjirappally, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally, from 2018-01-18 to 2018-01-20
  • Symposium on Material Characterization and Quality Control, Dept. of Metallurgy, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering,Kanjirappally, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally, from 2017-10-12 to 2017-10-13
  • Workshop on Emerging Trends and Challenges in Manufacturing, Process and Management, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, SAINTGITS College of Engineering ,Kottayam,  SAINTGITS College of Engineering ,Kottayam, from 2016-11-07 to 2016-11-09
  • AICTE- FDP on Recent advances in Nano science and Nanotechnology, Amal Jyothi centre for Nanoscience and Technology , Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally, from 2015-04-20 to 2015-05-01
  • National Workshop on Models and Methods for Supply Chain Decisions, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Calicut, NIT Calicut , from 2014-03-26 to 2014-03-26
  • National Workshop on Opportunities of Government funded R&D projects for Academic institutions, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally, from 2010-11-26 to 2010-11-27
  • Workshop on Advances in Welding Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, St. Joseph's College of Engineering & Technology .Palai, St. Joseph's College of Engineering & Technology .Palai, from 2010-01-28 to 2010-01-29
  • AICTE - FDP on Spotlight on Risk Management of Chemical plants/Oil Refineries, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering,Kanjirappally, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally, from 2009-04-27 to 2009-05-09
  • Seminar on Graph Theory and Cryptography, M.G University, Kottayam & Dept. of Information Technology,Amal Jyothi College of Engineering,Kanjirappally, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally, from 2008-08-08 to 2008-08-08
  • AICTE-STTP on Aerospace Engineering-Theory &Applications, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering ,SAINTGITS College of Engineering,Kottayam, SAINTGITS College of Engineering,Kottayam, from 2008-06-18 to 2008-06-24
  • Workshop on Externally Funded Projects, Diocese of Kanjirappally &ISTE Chapter, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally, from 2008-01-18 to 2008-01-18
  • DST Workshop on Sensitization of Voluntary Organizations, S&T Institutes and Young Scientists on Technological needs of Rural village, Peermade Development Society (PDS) , Sahyadri,Peermade , from 2005-12-01 to 2005-12-02

Funded Projects

  • Development of Graphene based Silicone Rubber Composite for Tribological Applications, Co-PI, Fund-DRDO,New Delhi, from 2017-09-21 to 2020-09-20

Fellowship/Membership in Professional Bodies/Academies

  • Membership, IEI, 01-06-2015
  • Membership, ISTE, 01-08-2009

Programs Organized

  • National symposium on Modern materials and Manufacturing Techniques sponsored by KSCSTE Thiruvananthapuram and ISTE AJCE Chapter , Coordinator, from 09-01-2019, to 11-01-2019

Positions Held

  • APJAKTU Examination- Observer, from 09-03-2021, to 11-11-2021, Observer-APJAKTU Examination
  • Additional Chief Superintendent , from 01-02-2019, to 28-02-2019, Additional Chief Superintendent - M.G University

Current Responsibilities

  • Pursuing Faculty in charge-Dept.fund, from 11-05-2015,  Faculty in charge-Dept.fund
  • Pursuing Programme Coordinator -M.Tech Machine Design, from 02-07-2018,  Programme Coordinator -M.Tech Machine Design
  • Pursuing Dept. Coordinator - Autonomy , from 15-09-2020,  Dept. Coordinator - Autonomy
  • Pursuing NBA -Criterion 4 Head, from 02-12-2019,  NBA -Criterion 4 Head
  • Pursuing KTU Valuation-Chairman ME, from 16-08-2021,  KTU B.Tech (S3 to S8) Valuation-Chairman in Mechanical Engineering
  • Internal Complaints Committee Member

Specialized Trainings

  • Course on Learn to Design your own Solar Home System,  Amal Jyothi College of Engineering ,Kanjirappally, 2020-09-01
  • Moodle site creation,  Amal Jyothi College of Engineering ,Kanjirappally, 2020-07-16
  • One week STTP on LaTeX for effective Professional writing, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally , 2019-01-21
  • National Workshop on Statistical Design of Experiments for Basic Science Research in association with Indian Statistical Institute,Chennai, BCM College .Kottayam, 2018-06-12
  • Two week Workshop on Themodynamics in Mechanical Engineering under the National Mission on Education through ICT (MHRD) conducted by IIT Bombay (IITB),  Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally, 2011-06-14


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