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Dhananjay Madhukar Kulkarni

goa Mechanical Engineering

Senior Professor & Former Dean (Administration)

Additive Manufacturing |, Applications: Healthcare; Automobile and Aerospace, Bio-Materials: Nano-Composites & Auxetic Structures) for medical Implants |, Characterization: Strength; Fatigue; Fracture & Tribology] |, Finite Element Simulation & Analysis |, Material Development [Composites: Polymers; Metals; Fibre-Metals and Nano] |, Topology Optimization |
E/205, Dept of Mechanical Engineering
BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus
Zuarinagar, NH-17B
South Goa
403 726, India
dmk@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in
0832-2580401
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ dhananjay-kulkarni-28409a7b

Publications

Book

Text Book

Kulkarni D.M. Rastogi A.P. and Sarkar A.K., Engineering Graphics with Auto CAD. (Revised Edition), Prentice Hall India, New Delhi, 2011. ISBN: 9788120337831 | Revised in 2014

Patents

Granted a Patent on 7-Jun, 2024 | A Biomimetic Composite for Orthopedic and Dental Implants and Method of Fabricating the Same. IN-202111046525. (PEEK based composite). (Additive Manufacturing Technique, Biocompatibility and In-Vitro Testing)

Published (08/03/2024): A Universal Fixture for Joining and Welding of Straight and Tapered Tubes or Pipes Longitudinally | Sudhanwa M. Kulkarni, Kiran D. Mali, Dhananjay M Kulkarni, Rajiv A. Shinde | Application No: 202311059052.

Research

CHAPTER IN BOOK

  1. Vipin Gupta, D M Kulkarni, Iniyan Thiruselvam N, Vikas Chaudhari (2025): Preparation and Applications of PEEK-Based Composites: Chapter-6 Book PEEK Blends and Composites: Synthesis, Processing, and Applications (Elsa, Elsevier), [2025]. Accepted.
  2. Vipin Gupta, D M Kulkarni, Iniyan Thiruselvam N, Vikas Chaudhari (2025): Applications of 3D-Printed PEEK and Its Composites: Chapter-15 Book PEEK Blends and Composites: Synthesis, Processing, and Applications (Elsa, Elsevier), [2025]. Accepted.
  3. Manik A. Patil, Biswajit Das, Thulasidhas Dhilipkumar, Shubhangi Suryawanshi, Digvijay G. Bhosale, Kulkarni D M (2025): Machine Learning Driven Laser Engineering in Powder Metallurgy and Additive Manufacturing. Taylor & Francis (CRC Press).
  4. Mali Kiran D., Sudhanwa Kulkarni, Dhananjay Kulkarni, Iniyan Thiruselvam N. (2024): Energy Absorption Characteristics of Thin-Walled Mild Steel Tubes of Different Cross-Sections Subjected to Axial and Oblique Impact Loading. Springer | Accepted
  5. Kulkarni Sudhanwa M., Mali Kiran D., Kulkarni Dhananjay M., Iniyan Thiruselvam (2024): Multi-Objective Optimization of Taper Angle and Thickness of Hexagonal Crash-Box Subjected to Impact Loading. [Invited for a book chapter: Current Trends in Materials Science]
  6. Iniyan Thiruselvam, Ashish M. Bhalkikar, Dhananjay M. Kulkarni, Kiran D. Mali, Savio,D. S.A Lourenço, Sakthivel Jayabal (2023): Usage of Close-Range Photogrammetry to Obtain Digital Twin of Human Tooth. Book: Innovations in Smart Cities Applications. Volume 6.  Lecture Notes in Networks  and  Systems,  Springer  nature,  Vol-6,  pp  335– 343 SCOPUS.
  7. Sudhanwa, M. Kulkarni, Vemu Priyal, Kiran D. Mali, and Dhananjay M. Kulkarni (2022): Energy Absorption Characteristics of Aluminium Alloy Tubes Subjected to Quasi-static Axial Recent Trends in Wave Mechanics and Vibrations: Proceedings of WMVC 2022, pp. 53-64. Publisher: Springer International Publishing, 2022. SCOPUS
  8. Sudhanwa M. Kulkarni, Priyal Vemu, Kiran D. Mali, Dhananjay M. Kulkarni, "Effect of Imperfection and Various Contact Algorithms on the Simulation of Quasi-Static Collapse of Thin-Walled Energy Absorbers using ABAQUS/Explicit", Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. [Accepted for publication] SCOPUS
  9. Hendre K.M., Mali K.D., Kulkarni D.M. (2020). A Study of Occupant Injuries Classification in Automobile Accidents in Relation to Upper Extremities Bones. Recent Advances in Mechanical Infrastructure. Lecture Notes in Intelligent Transportation and Infrastructure. pp: 273-285, Springer. SCOPUS
  10. R. Kadam, G. Karthikeyan, D. M. Kulkarni. (2019) “Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Atmospheric Plasma Sprayed 8YSZ Thermal Barrier Coatings”, Advances in Micro and Nano Manufacturing and Surface Engineering, Lecture Notes on Multidisciplinary Industrial Engineering, Springer Nature Singapore, pp. 437-446.
  11. Ramkumar L. Kulkarni D. M. and Waigaonkar S. D. (2015): Macro Level Investigation on Thickness Variation of Roto Moulded Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Products. Advanced Polymeric Materials. Ch-7, Apple Academic Press (ISBN No. 9781771880961).
  12. Kulkarni A C, Kulkarni D M, Kudchadkar M (2011) Axisymmetric Contact Stress Analysis for Artificial Hip Joint. Research Book BIO and MEDICAL TRIBOLOGY by Prof. J. Paulo Davim, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Aveiro. NOVA Science Publishers, USA. Ch-4, pp: 1-13.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS

  1. Rajat R. Pawar, N. Iniyan Thiruselvam, Kiran D. Mali, M. Kulkarni, R. Jeyaraam, G. Pavan Kumar (2025): Full-field deformation study on Nicrofer-Stellite bimetal joint fabricated by Direct Energy Deposition using Feature assisted stereo correlation. Strain Jl., Wiley, IF: 0.527 (Accepted) | Q-2
  2. Manik A. Patil, Tina Ghara, Biswajit Das, Dhananjay M. Kulkarni (Nov-2024): Influence of Cooling Rate on Microstructure, Dislocation Density, and Associated Hardness of Laser Direct Energy Deposited Inconel 718. Surface and Coatings Technology, Elsevier, IF: 5.4 | SCIE, SCOPUS | Q-1 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2024.131575
  1. Vipin Gupta, Dhananjay M. Kulkarni, Vikas V. Chaudhari, N. Iniyan Thiruselvam, S. Suraj (Nov-2024) | Investigating the mechanical properties of 3D printed polyether-ether ketone (PEEK) polymer using Digital Image Correlation (DIC). Interactions (Formerly Hyperfine Interactions), 245–352 | IF: 0.380 | Springer, Scopus | Q-3
  2. Sudhanwa Mahesh Kulkarni, Kiran D. Mali, Dhananjay M. Kulkarni, N. Iniyan Thiruselvam (2024). Influence of friction stir processing parameters on the mechanical properties of commercially available aluminium tubes. Interactions (Formerly Hyperfine Interactions), 1–9 | IF: 0.380 | Springer, Scopus | Q-3
  3. Sudhanwa Mahesh Kulkarni, Kiran D. Mali, Dhananjay M. Kulkarni, N. Iniyan Thiruselvam (Aug-2024): Novel thermo-mechanical triggers processed by friction stir to enhance the crashworthiness of an automobile crash-box, Engineering Failure Analysis, Elsevier, IF 4.4 | SCIE, SCOPUS | Q-1 | Volume 162, 1350-6307.
  4. Vipin Gupta Iniyan Thiruselvam, D.M. Kulkarni, Vikas Chaudhari, S. Suraj (2023): Anisotropy and deformation heterogeneity in additive manufactured carbon-reinforced PEEK. Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology | Q-2 | IF 1.8 SCIE & SCOPUS | Springer 37 2871–2880.
  5. Vipin Gupta, N. Iniyan Thiruselvam, D. M. Kulkarni, V. V. Chaudhari, and S. Suraj. (2023): Mechanical Performance of Additive Manufactured PEEK Composite | Pg.: 119-124 | SCOPUS | Q-3 | Nanoworld Journal.
  6. Sudhanwa Kulkarni, Vemu Priyal, Kiran D. Mali & Dhananjay M. Kulkarni (2022): Selection of an appropriate material for a crash-box in multi-attribute group decision-making environment using R-method. International Journal of Crashworthiness, | Q-2 | SCOPUS, SCIE.
  7. Sudhanwa M. Kulkarni, Priyal Vemu, Kiran D. Mali, Dhananjay M. Kulkarni (2022), "Effect of geometric irregularities induced during manufacturing of a crash-box on its crashworthiness performance", Materials Today (Elsevier) Proceedings, Volume 57, Part 2, 2022, Pages 715-721, | Q-2 [SCOPUS]
  8. Nikhil Kadam, G. Karthikeyan and D M Kulkarni (2021): The effect of spray angle on the microstructural and mechanical properties of plasma sprayed8YSZ thermal barrier Journal of Micromanufacturing, Vol. 5 Issue-2. | Q-2 | SCOPUS, SAGE Journals
  9. Nikhil Kadam, G. Karthikeyan and D M Kulkarni (2021). The comparison on effect of spray angle onto the microstructure, residual stress and mechanical properties of APS and EB-PVD enabled 8YSZ Thermal Barrier Coatings. Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science SAGE publications, Volume 44, Part 2, 2021, Pages 3059-3064. | Q-2 | IF:1.758, SCI, SCOPUS
  10. Rushikesh, S., Kiran, M., Kathiresan, M., & Dhananjay, K. (2020). Experimental and Numerical Study on Crashworthiness Parameters of Mild Steel Square Tube under Quasi-Static Axial Compression. International Journal of Vehicle Structures & Systems. | Q-3 | 12(2), 113-117., IF 0.528, ESCI, SCOPUS
  11. Swadesh Dixit, Vikas Chaudhari, D M Kulkarni (2020). Mode-I Fracture Investigations of Pressure Vessel Steels: Experimental and Simulation Study, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 29(11), 7179-7187. (Springer), IF:2.036 | Q-2 | SCIE, SCOPUS
  12. Nikhil R. Kadam, G. Karthikeyan, Dhananjay M. Kulkarni. (2020) "Effect of Substrate Rotation on the Microstructure of 8YSZ Thermal Barrier Coatings by EB-PVD", Materials Today (Elsevier): Proceedings, Vol. 20, Part 2, pp. 678-683. Q-2 SCOPUS
  13. Swadesh Dixit, Vikas Chaudhari and D M Kulkarni (2019). Effect of Tempering Time on Mechanical and Fracture Behaviour of SA 387 Gr.11 Pressure Vessel Steel. Journal of Material Processing Technology, Vol 276, 1-9. Elsevier IF: 6.162. | Q-1 | SCI, SCOPUS
  14. L. Ramkumar, D.M. Kulkarni, Vikas V. Chaudhari (2019), Fracture toughness of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) parts using rotational moulding technology, International Journal of Materials and Product Technology, 58(4), 305- 322 (Inderscience Journal, IF: 0.743). | Q-3 | SCIE, SCOPUS
  15. Nikhil Rajendra Kadam, G. Karthikeyan, Dhananjay Kulkarni (2019). Finite element analysis on nano-indentation behavior in columnar 7YSZ EB-PVD thermal barrier coatings. Jurnal Tribologi, Vol. 22, pp.1-17. | Q-3 | IF:1.227 ESCI, SCOPUS
  16. Vikas Chaudhari, M. Kulkarni, Shivam Rathi, Akshay Sancheti, Swadesh Dixit (2018), Investigation of Cohesive Zone Model Parameters for Steel Used in Shipbuilding Structure, Mechanics of Solids, Structures and Fluids, ASME digital collection, doi. org/10.1115/IMECE2017-70977. SCOPUS
  17. Vikas Chaudhari and D M Kulkarni (2016). Effect of ao/W ratio on fracture toughness parameter of extra deep drawn steel sheets: experimental and finite element International Journal of Vehicle Structures & Systems, 8(4) 198 – 203., | Q-3 | IF: 0.528 SCOPUS
  18. P L Ramkumar, D M Kulkarni and Vikas Chaudhari (2016), Effect of Cooling Medium on Fracture Toughness of Rotomoulded (Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)) Product, Applied Mechanics and Materials, vol. 852, 85-90. | Q-4 | SCOPUS
  19. Ramkumar PL and Kulkarni D M (2016): Effect of Oven Residence Time on Mechanical Properties in Rotomoulding of Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE). Sadhana, Academy Proceeding in Engineering Springer. Vol. 41, No. 5, pp. 571–582. IF:1.214 | Q-2 | SCIE, SCOPUS
  20. l. Ramkumar., D.M. Kulkarni (2016): Impact strength investigation of foamed Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) in rotational moulding process. International Journal of Materials Engineering Innovation, (Inderscience Journal), Vol. 7 No. 3/4, 2016, pp: 159-174., IF:0.902 | Q-3 | SCOPUS
  21. V V Chaudhary and D M Kulkarni (2015): Influence of Loading Rate on Fracture Behaviour of Extra Deep Drawn Steel Sheets. Fatigue and Fracture of Engineering Materials. WILEY, Vol. 38 . pp: 851-859., IF:3.373 | Q-1 | SCIE, SCOPUS
  22. Ramkumar L. Kulkarni D. M. and Waigaonkar S. D. (2015): Macro Level Investigation on Thickness Variation of Roto Moulded Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Products. Advanced Polymeric Materials. Apple Academic Press (ISBN No. 9781771880961).
  23. Ramkumar P. L. and Kulkarni D. M. (2014). Objective based Multiple Attribute Decision Making Method for Plastic Mnaufacturing Process International Jl. of Manufacturing Technology and Management. Inderscience Publications, Vol 28, Issue 3/4/5, pp: 184-190., IF: 0.524 | Q-3 | SCOPUS [Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)]
  24. PL Ramkumar and D M Kulkarni (2014): Parametric and Mechanical Characterization of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) using Rotational Moulding Sadhana, Academy Proceeding in Engineering Sci, Springer, Vol. 39, Issue 3, pp: 625-635., IF:1.214 | Q-1 | SCIE, SCOPUS [Optimization of process parameters]
  25. Ramkumar L. and Kulkarni D. M. (2014). Effect of Cycle Time on Mechanical Properties of LLDPE during Rotational Moulding Process. Journal of Polymers Research, Nova, Vol 8, Issue 1.
  26. PL Ramkumar, D M Kulkarni, VVR Abhijeet and Aditya Cherukumudi (2014): Investigation of Melt Flow Index and Impact Strength of Foamed Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) for Rotational Moulding Process. Procedia Material Science, Elsevier, Vol.6, Issue 3, pp: 361-367. SCOPUS
  27. Iniyan Kulkarni D M and Savio D.S.A Lourenço (2013). Pre-Operative Simulation Of Implant Angulation Effect On Mandibular Masticatory Stresses - A Finite Element Study. Procedia Engineering, Elsevier, Vol: 64, pp:815-824. SCOPUS
  28. Chaudhari Vikas, Kulkarni D. M. and Ravi Prakash (2011). Determination of Critical CTOD using Crack Flank Opening Angle Method in General Yield Regime. Fatigue and Fracture of Engineering Materials. WILEY, Vol. 34. pp: 260-269. IF:3.373. | Q-1 | SCIE, SCOPUS
  29. Chaudhari Vikas Kulkarni D. M. and Ravi Prakash (2010). 3-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis of Fracture Behaviour in General Yielding Fracture Mechanics. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering. Strojnicky Casopis, Vol. 3. pp: 131- 148., IF:0.93 | Q-3 now | SCOPUS
  30. Chaudhari Vikas, Kulkarni D. M. and Ravi Prakash (2009). Effect of Notch Radius on Fracture Toughness in General Yielding Fracture Mechanics. Fatigue and Fracture of Engineering Materials. 32, pp. 975- 986. IF:3.373 | Q-1 | SCIE, SCOPUS
  31. Kulkarni D. M., Chaudhari Vikas, Ravi Prakash and Kumar A.N. (2008). Effect of Thickness on Fracture Criterion in General Yielding Fracture Mechanics. International Journal of Fracture. 151. pp. 274-275.IF:2.635. | Q-1 | SCI, SCOPUS
  32. Kulkarni D.M., Ravi Prakash, Talan P.S. and Kumar A.N. (2004): The Effect of Specimen Thickness on the Experimental and Finite Element Characterization of CTOD (Fracture Parameter) in Extra Deep Drawn Steel Sheets. Sadhana, Indian Academy of Sciences, Springer, vol. 29, Part 4, pp. 365-380. IF:1.214. | Q-2 | SCIE, SCOPUS
  33. Kulkarni M., Ravi Prakash and Kumar A.N. (2002): Experimental and Finite Element Analysis of Fracture Criterion in General Yielding Fracture Mechanics. Sadhana, Indian Academy of Sciences, Springer vol. 27, Part 6, pp. 631-642. IF:1.214. | Q-2 | SCIE, SCOPUS

 

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES (ABROAD)

  1. Manik A. Patil, Dhananjay M. Kulkarni, Biswajit Das, Digvijay G. Bhosale (2025): Effect of Laser Remelting on Microstructure, Porosity and Surface Roughness of Laser Direct Energy Deposited Inconel 718. 9th International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing and Materials (ICAMM 2025), Oxford, United Kingdom, July 8-11, 2025.
  2. Manik A. Patil, Dhananjay M. Kulkarni, Nikhil Chopade (2025): Influence of Modified Heat Treatment on Microstructure and Hardness of Laser Direct Energy Deposition of Inconel 718. ASTM International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing, Las Vegas USA, October 6 – 10, 2025.
  3. Kulkarni Sudhanwa M., Mali Kiran D., Kashvi Aggarwal, D M Kulkarni (2025): Crashworthiness Performance of Friction Stir Welded Aluminium Square Crash-Box. ASME 2025 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2025). 16-20 Nov, 2025, TN USA.
  4. Vipin Gupta, N. Iniyan Thiruselvam, Dhananjay M. Kulkarni, Vikas V. Chaudhari, Kiran D. Mali, Benoît Blaysat, Thomas Jailin, S. Suraj(2024): Understanding Anisotropy of Carbon-reinforced PEEK Using Stereo Digital Image Correlation, PhotoMechanics-international DIC society 2024 Conference, Clermont-Ferrand (France), October 29-31, 2024.
  5. Kulkarni Sudhanwa M., Vemu Priyal, Mali Kiran D., Kulkarni Dhanajay M. (2022), "Energy Absorption Characteristics of Aluminium Alloy Tubes Subjected to Quasi-Static Axial Load", 10th International Conference on Wave Mechanics and Vibrations (WMVC 2022), Lisbon, Portugal, 4- 6 July 2022
  6. Kulkarni Sudhanwa M., Vemu Priyal, Mali Kiran D., Kulkarni Dhanajay M. (2022), "Energy Absorption Characteristics of Aluminium Alloy Tubes Subjected to Quasi-Static Axial Load", 10th July 2022th International Conference on Wave Mechanics and Vibrations (WMVC 2022), Lisbon, Portugal, 04th - 06
  7. Aditya Kamat, D M Kulkarni (2018). Transition between plane stress - plain strain Fracture conditions and the effect of plate thickness in extra deep drawn V-notch steel sheets. International Conference on Computational Structures Technology. Sitges, Spain, Barcelona, 4-6 Sep, 2018. [Visited and presented by D M Kulkarni] Fracture mechanics
  8. Vikas Chaudhari, D M Kulkarni, Shivam Rathi, Akshay Sancheti and Swadesh Dixit (2017). Investigation of Cohezive Zone Model Parameters (Fracture) for Steel used in Shipbuilding ASME 2017 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Expositio, Volume 9: Mechanics of Solids, Structures and Fluids; NDE, Structural Health Monitoring and Prognosi. Tampa, Florida, USA, November 3–9, 2017. [Visited and presented by Vikas Chaudhari] Fracture mechanics
  9. Iniyan Kulkarni D M and Savio D.S.A Lourenço (2016): Mechanical performance of dental implants: comparison of Titanium vs. Zirconia” is part of the poster programme for 3rd International Conference on BioTribology (ICoBT 2016). Imperial College of London (UK), 11-15-Sep-2016. [Visited and presented by D M Kulkarni]
  10. C. Kulkarni, Kulkarni D. M. and Dube A. (2016): Experimental investigation of wear for hip implant material (Cross Linked Polyethylene) using designed and developed screening devices. 3rd International Conference on BioTribology (ICoBT 2016), Imperial College of London (UK), 11-15-Sep-2016. [Visited and Presented by D M Kulkarni]
  11. C. Kulkarni, Kulkarni D. M. (2015): Wear Depth Distribution at Articulating Surfaces of Retrieved Hip Prosthesis using Non- Contact Interferometer, International Conference and Expo on Biomechanics and Implant Design, Elsevier Conference, 27-29 July 2015, Orlando, USA, Proceeding: pp. 74. (Cross Linked Polyethylene)
  12. C. Kulkarni, A.N. Dube, D.M. Kulkarni, A. Ganguli, J.A. Pachore (2014): Design and Development of Wear Screening Device for Prosthetic Hip Joint Materials using Retrieval Studies, 2nd International Conference on Biotribology, Elsevier Conference, 11- 14 May 2014, Toronto, Canada, Proceeding: pp. 245. [Visited and presented by A N Dube]
  13. Kulkarni M. (2011): Hip Implants Research: History, Present Status and Opportunities. Key note speech at 2nd International Conference on Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (ICMAE-2011), 28-30-July-2011 at Bangkok. [Visited and presented by D M Kulkarni]
  14. Kulkarni D.M. (2004): Failure Analysis & Prevention" a Course for Undergraduates. First International Conference on Engineering Failure Analysis (Organized by Elsevier), 12-14-July, Lisbon, Portugal, pp. 63-67.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES (INDIA)

  1. Biswajit Das, Manik Patil, Rachit Hegde, Vineet Kumar and Dhananjay Kulkarni (2024): Numerical Modelling of Direct Energy Deposited Bimetallic Structure for Prediction of Residual Stress. 13th International Conference on Precision, Meso, Micro and Nano Engineering, COPEN-13, NIT Callicut, 13th to 15th December, 2024.
  2. Sudhanwa Mahesh Kulkarni, Kiran D. Mali, Dhananjay M. Kulkarni, Iniyan Thiruselvam (2024): Friction Stir Processed Thermo-Mechanical Triggers to Enhance Crashworthiness Performance of an Automobile Crash-box. 12th International Bauxite, Alumina and Aluminium Conference and Exhibition. 25th to 27th September, 2024 at Goa, India. Organized by International Bauxite Alumina & Aluminium Society (IBAAS) in association with Indian Institute of Metals (IIM).
  3. Vipin Gupta, D M Kulkarni, Iniyan N. Thiruselvam, V. V. Chaudhari and S. Suraj (2024): Investigating the Mechanical Properties of 3D Printed Poly-Ether-Ether Ketone (PEEK) Polymer using Digital Image Correlation (DIC), ASME India AM 3D Aero 2023, RIT University, Bangalore, Dec 13-14, 2023.
  4. Vipin Gupta, Iniyan N. Thiruselvam, M. Kulkarni, V. V. Chaudhari and S. Suraj (2022): Mechanical performance of additive manufactured PEEK composite | International Conference on Innovations in Mechanical and Materials Engineering | 4 – 6 Nov, 2022, MNIT Alahabad.
  5. Sudhanwa M. Kulkarni, Priyal Vemu, Kiran D. Mali, Dhananjay M. Kulkarni (2022), "Effect of *IMPERFECTION and Various Contact Algorithms on the Simulation of Quasi-Static Collapse of Thin-Walled Energy Absorbers using ABAQUS/Explicit", 3rd International Conference on Recent Advancements in Mechanical Engineering (ICRAME 2022), NIT Silchar, Assam, India, 04th - 06th February 2022
  6. Sudhanwa M. Kulkarni, Priyal Vemu, Kiran D. Mali, Dhananjay M. Kulkarni (2022), "Effect of geometric irregularities induced during manufacturing of a crash-box on its crashworthiness performance", 3rd International Conference on Aspects of Materials Science and Engineering (ICAMSE 2022), Panjab University, Chandigarh, India, 04th - 05th March 2022 [Best Paper Presentation award]
  7. Nikhil Rajendra Kadam, Karthikeyan, D. M. Kulkarni (2017). An Overview of Emerging Processes for Thermal Barrier Coatings. 4th International Conference on Computational Methods and Health Sciences (ICCMEH 2017), Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, 19-20 Dec, 2017, PP: 59.
  8. Kedar M. Hendre, Kiran D. Mali, Dhananjay M. Kulkarni (2017). An Overview of Upper Extremity Injuries for Occupants in Automotive 4th International Conference on Computational Methods and Health Sciences (ICCMEH 2017), Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, 19-20 Dec, 2017.
  9. Kulkarni A C & Kulkarni D M (2014): Wear Characteristics of X linked UHMWPE material using Conventional Tribometers and Digital Light Asian Tribology Conference, ASIATRIB-2014, 17-20 Feb-2014, organized by Tribological Soc of India (TSI), Agra, India.
  10. Kulkarni D. M. and Chaudhary Vikas (2013). An Elastic Plastic 3-D Finite Element Analysis of Crack Tip Stress Field in General Yielding Fracture Mechanics. International Conference on Computer Aided Engineering. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras. 19-21-Dec-2013, pp: 50-54.
  11. Ramkumar P L and Kulkarni D M (2013): Effect of Speed Ratio and Cycle Time on Thickness of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Products in Rotational Moulding Process. International Conference on Advanced Polymeric Materials (ICAPM) 2013, Organized by International and Interuniversity Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IICNN), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, 11-13-Oct-2013.
  12. Iniyan Kulkarni D M and Savio D.S.A Lourenço (2013). Pre-Operative Simulation Of Implant Angulation Effect On Mandibular Masticatory Stresses - A Finite Element Study. International Conference on Design & Manufacturing (IConDM-2013), IITD&M, Kancheepuram, Chennai, 18-20-July-2013. pp. 44.
  13. Kulkarni D. M. (2013): Bio-Mechanical Engineering-Focus on Implants. 2nd International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering, Jaysingpur, 22-23-Feb-2013.
  14. Chaudhari V V, Kulkarni D M. (2013). Effect of Strain Rate on Fracture Toughness of Extra Deep Drawn Steel Sheets: Experimental and Finite Element International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering, ICAME. S6/O6, 481- 487.
  15. Kulkarni A C & Kulkarni D M (2012): Current Experimental Trends in Tribological Testing of Hip Prosthesis Materials and Proposed Novel Method for Experimental Testing 8th International conference on Industrial Tribology (ICIT 2012), organized by Tribological Society of India at Koregaon Park, Pune, (7th–9th Dec 2012) | (Cross Linked Polyethylene)
  16. P L Ramkumar, D M Kulkarni (2012): Mechanical and Fracture Characterization of Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) using Rotational Moulding Technology. 2nd International Conference on Nanotechnology - Innovative Materials, Processes, Products and Applications (Nanocon 012). 18-19-Oct-2012, Pune, India. pp: 22-31.

NATIONAL JOURNALS

  1. Lalit Mohan and Kulkarni D. M. (2013): Simulation of Dynamic Cornering Fatigue Test for Wheel Rims: A Parametric Force Representation Approach. ISST, Journal of Mechanical Engineering (IJME), India, Vol 4, No.1, pp. 39-45.
  2. Kulkarni D. M. and Chaudhari Vikas. (2012). ‘Failure Analysis and Prevention’ a Course for Undergraduates. Bulletin of Marine Science and Technology. Vol. 7, pp. 27-29.
  3. Kulkarni D. M. (2008).  Aluminum Alloys an Alternative Material in the Shipbuilding Industry, a Technical Review. Bulletin of Marine Science and Technology. Vol. 4, pp. 1-5.
  4. Kulkarni D.M., Ravi Prakash (2003). Experimental Analysis of Fracture Criterion in General Yielding Fracture Mechanics. Journal of Institute of Engineers (India), vol. 84, pp. 18-21. 

NATIONAL CONFERENCES

  1. Kulkarni D.M. and Ravi Prakash (2004): R-curve Characterisation of the Fracture Toughness of EDD Steel Sheets. Proceedings of ICASI, International Conference on Advances in Structural Integrity, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India, pp. 241-248.
  2. Kulkarni D.M. and Ravi Prakash (2004): Effect of Notch Radius on Fracture Parameters in EDD Steel Sheets. Proceedings of ICASI, International Conference on Advances in Structural Integrity, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India, pp. 89-95.
  3. Kulkarni D. M., Talan P.S., Ravi Prakash (2003): Verification of J-CTOD Relationship in General Yielding Fracture Mechanics. Proceedings of 48th Congress of Indian Society of Theoritical and Applied Mechanics, pp. 82-90.

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