VISION

Through my qualifications and strengths to become talented, skillful, a demandable and

unique person in Education stream.

NAME : K.V.VARALAKSHMI

QUALIFICATIONS : Ph.D (Robotics)

M.E (CAD/CAM)
B.E (MPIE)
ACADEMIC PROFILE:
 Submitted thesis in the year 2017, Ph.D in area of Robotics at
NIT Rourkela.
Thesis Title: Kinematic Design, Dynamic Modelling and Control Studies of
Revolute Planar Parallel Manipulator with Secondary Considerations.
 Master of Engineering (2009) in CAD/CAM with First Class (70.63%) from the
Department of Mechanical Engineering, GITAM Affiliated to Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam.
Project Title: Design Optimization and Analysis of Gears in Four Crank Shear.
 GATE Qualified with 334 Score.
 Bachelor of Mechanical Production and Industrial Engineering (2006) with First
Class (71.89%) from the Department of Industrial Production Engineering, GITAM
Affiliated to Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.
Project Title: Computer Applications in Networking
 Intermediate from Vikas Mahila Junior College, Visakhapatnam (1999-2001) with
First Class. (74.1%)
 S.S.C. from Queen Mary High School, Visakhapatnam (1998-1999) with First Class.
(72 %)

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Sl.No Position Organization From To

1 Assistant Professor Chaitanya Engineering College 01.03.2009 25.01.2012

Visakhapatnam

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 2 Associate Professor Raghu Engineering College 22.06.2016 Till date
Visakhapatnam

SUBJECTS TAUGHT:

Finite Element Methods, Robotics, Automation in Manufacturing, CAD/CAM, Computer

Graphics, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Drawing.

AREAS OF INTEREST:

Finite Element Analysis, Robotics, Reconfigurable Mechanisms.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Mechanical Software: AUTOCAD, Solidworks, ANSYS, MATLAB, and MSC ADAMS

PROJECTS GUIDED:
 Advanced Technology in Hydraulic press for steel processing at Hindustan Ship
Yard, Visakhapatnam.
 Painting Robot Controlled by Microcontroller.
 Fabrication of Solar Water Pumping System (live project)

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES - PAPERS PUBLISHED:

NATIONAL CONFERENCE:

 K V Varalakshmi, J Srinivas, 'Dynamic Analysis of an Isolator Platform Based on 3-

RRR Parallel Mechanism', Nat. Conf. Control Instru. Syst. - CISCON, MIT,
Karnataka, 16 – 17 Nov., 2012.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES:

 G Chandrakala, K V Varalakshmi, 'E-85 Future Fuel for the Automobiles' Int. Conf.
on Thermal Energy and Environment (INCOTEE 2011) by Kalasalingam
University, Tamil Nadu, March 2011.
 K V Varalakshmi, J Srinivas, 'Quantitative Workspace Analysis of 3-RRR Planar
Parallel Manipulator', Proc. 2nd Int. Conf. Inte. Robo. Auto. Manuf. - IRAM, IIT
Indore, 16 – 18 Dec., 2013.
 K V Varalakshmi, J Srinivas, 'Design and Kinematic study of a Reconfigurable
Mechanism with revolute and prismatic joints', 2nd International Conference of
Robotics Society of India.2nd to 4th July, 2015. BITS Goa, India.
 K V Varalakshmi, J Srinivas, 'Design of Intelligent Controller with Parallel
Mechanism for Active Vibration Isolation', 2nd International and 17th National
Conference on Machines and Mechanisms (iNaCoMM2015-123), 16-19 Dec., 2015.

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  K V Varalakshmi, J Srinivas, 'Nonlinear tracking control of parallel manipulator
dynamics with intelligent gain tuning scheme', 28th International Conference on
CADCAM, Robotics and Factories of the Future 2016 (28 CARS & FoF 2016) , 6-8
Jan., 2016.
 K V Varalakshmi, ' Kinematic modelling and simulation of mobile 3-RRR planar
parallel manipulator for crack detection', 4th International and 19th National
Conference on Machines and Mechanisms (iNaCoMM2017-153), 11-13 Dec., 2017.
(Selected)
JOURNALS:

 K V Varalakshmi, J Srinivas, 'Stiffness Metrics for Design of 3-RRR Flexible

Manipulator', Int. J Modern Engg., Research, 2, 84-88, July-Aug 2012.
 K V Varalakshmi, J Srinivas, 'Optimized Configurations of Kinematically
Redundant Planar Parallel Manipulator following a Desired Trajectory', Procedia
Technology (Elsevier), 14, 133-140, 2014.
 K V Varalakshmi, J Srinivas, 'Optimum Design of Kinematically Redundant Planar
Parallel Manipulator in a Desired Trajectory', Int. J Materials, Mechanics and
Manuf., 3 (2),74-79, May 2015.
 K V Varalakshmi, J Srinivas, 'Dynamic balancing methodology of planar parallel
manipulator using a constrained optimization procedure', Int. J. Mech. Robotic
Systems (Inderscience), 2 (3/4), 2015.
 K V Varalakshmi, J Srinivas, ' Dynamic Analysis of Flexible-Link Planar Parallel
Manipulator with Platform Rigidity Considerations', American J. Mech. and
Industrial Engg., 2 (4), 174-188, 2017. doi: 10.11648/j.ajmie.20170204.13
 K V Varalakshmi, J Srinivas, 'Performance Analysis and Comparison of Planar 3-
DOF Planar Parallel Manipulators with One, Two and Three Additional Links', J.
Intell. Robo. Sys. (Under Review)
 K V Varalakshmi, J Srinivas, 'Dynamic balancing of planar parallel mechanisms
using constrained Optimization methodology', J. of App. Math. Model. (Under
Review).
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS:
 “Awarded as Best teacher for the year 2011” from Department of Mechanical
Engineering at Chaitanya Engineering College, Visakhapatnam.

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES ATTENDED:

 Faculty Development programme of Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc. Trainer
and Wipro on the 21st and 22nd June 2010.
 Mission10X workshop conducted at Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering
Visakhapatnam on 21st June to 22nd 2010.
 Faculty Development Program on Teaching and Research Methods at Sri Chaitanya
Engineering College Kommadi on 21st July 2011.

CONFERENCES/ SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS ATTENDED:

 Two Day National Workshop on 'Nano Technology- Its Applications', 22-23nd Feb.,
2008, GMR Institute of Technology, Rajam, Srikakulam Dist.
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  One-Day Seminar on 'CAE CENTRICTM Approach to Product Design', 25th August,
2008, G.V.P College of Engg., Visakhapatnam.
 Two-Day Workshop on 'Engineering Graphics – A Logical Approach', 18-19 Oct.,
2008, Chaitanya Engg. College, Visakhapatnam.
 Pre-Conference workshop on 'Challenges in Micro and Nano Manufacturing Indian
Perspective in the Global Scenario', 11-12 Dec. 2010, Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam.
 International Interactive Workshop on 'ANSYS Workbench and Multi-physics
Suite', 16th Dec. 2010, Chaitanya Engg. College, Visakhapatnam.
 Self-financed Short Term Course on 'Principles and Computational Techniques in
Multibody Dynamics', 9-13 Dec. 2013, NIT Rourkela.
 A Two days Faculty Workshop on 'Crux of Writing Journal papers, Research project
proposals and Patents', 27-28 April 2017, Raghu Engg. College, Visakhapatnam.

MEMBERSHIPS OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES:

 Life Member of ISTE

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

 Organized and Played vital role (Aptitude test) in organization of the event National
Level Students Technical Symposium and Working Model Exhibition MECHRONINS-
08 on 9th March 2008 conducted in Chaitanya Engg. College.

 Played an important role in organization of the workshop “Engineering Graphics – A

Logical Approach” Conducted in Chaitanya Engg. College on 18-10-08 & 19-10-2008.

 Active participation and committee member for one day working model exhibition
and MEMS & MECHATRONICS workshop on 19th February 2009. Conducted in
Chaitanya Engg. College.

 Played an important role in organization of my School Events and participated in

many competitions.

RESEARCH AGENDA FOR NEXT 3 TO 5 YRS:

Industrial robotics control is challenging. It's not like sending a rocket into space but
almost: what we do have to work. Today, about 90% of manufacturing companies that could
able to use robots but still they don't use it even though they face challenges in finding skilled
workers. The reason is that current robotic platforms simply don't match the majority of
customer needs for flexibility and simplicity. This market will only be reached by means of
innovation. In this line design and study of re-configurable mechanisms for multiple machining

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operations provides flexibility in manufacturing tasks. For this Robotics and Mechatronics lab
and small drilling machine, robotic links, Arduino boards etc. are required.

TEACHING INTEREST FOR THE NEXT 3 TO 5 YRS:

Interested to establish ‘Robotic design and Mechatronics Laboratory’ for academic

research and especially to show the kinematic and dynamics control of robot for mechanical
students through MATLAB software instead of embedded systems.

BRIEF STATEMENT OF INTERESTS, PARTICULARLY AIMED AT CAMPUS

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

Every year an event on ‘student invention of the year’ will be conducted to encourage
students to develop their own projects.

MAJOR STRENGTHS:

 Dedication, Hard work, Sincerity, Confidence towards job and Responsibilities.

 Good Preparation for class work, Clarity in writing on black board

 Can relate to Student level and aptitude

CONTACT ADDRESS:

RESIDENTIAL:

W/O: S. Ganesh
Sri Lakshmi Nilayam
Dr.No.1-81/A
Sri Chaitanya Hostel Backside
Carshed, P.M. Palem Road
Visakhapatnam-530041
Cell.No: +91 8500220436, +91 8074508812
Date of Birth: 21st February 1984

Email: kv.varalakshmi@gmail.com

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