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Dr. C. (Ravi) Ravindran

Principal Investigator
  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg (1982)
  • MSc in Mechanical Engineering, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg (1969)
  • BEng in Metallurgy and Materials Science, Indian Institute of Science, India (1967)
  • BSc in Chemistry, University of Madras, India (1964)


While in the industry, Dr. Ravindran had made several innovative R&D contributions in steel making and continuous casting, particularly in reoxidation, primary and secondary cooling, inclusion control, rolling of silicon steels and process development for continuous casting of microalloyed steels. With his extensive experience in the metal casting industry and strong industrial relations, he then established the CNPM at Ryerson where he has supervised several thesis students and has authored (and co-authored) numerous technical papers.

 

Publications

Dr. Ravindran has authored (and co-authored) over 100 journal articles and 150 conference proceedings. The following are the ones which have been published since 2014. For more, please see Publications.

  1. Vandersluis, E., Sediako, D., Emadi, P., Ravindran, C., Elsayed, A., Byczynski, G. (2018). Determination of Temperature-Dependent Crystallographic Parameters of Al-Si Alloys Using In-Situ Neutron Diffraction. Journal of Applied Crystallography. 51(4): 1141-1150.
  2. Vandersluis, E., Sediako, D., Ravindran, C., Elsayed, A., Byczynski, G. (2018). Analysis of Eutectic Silicon Modification During Solidification of Al-6Si Using In-Situ Neutron Diffraction. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 736: 172-180. 
  3. Vandersluis, E., Ravindran, C. (2018). Relationships Between Solidification Parameters
    in A319 Aluminum Alloy.     Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. 27(3): 1109-1121.
  4. Vandersluis, E., Ravindran, C. (2018). Estimating the Effective Metal-Mould Interfacial Heat Transfer Coefficient of an Aluminum Alloy via Experimental-Simulated Cooling Curve Convergence. Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals. 71(5): 1231-1236.
  5. Lombardi, A., Mu, W., Ravindran, C., Dogan, N., Barati, M. (2018). Influence of Al2Cu morphology on the incipient melting characteristics in B206 Al alloy. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 747: 131-139.
  6. Lombardi, A., Mu, W., Ravindran, C., Dogan, N., Barati, M. (2018). In-situ investigation of incipient melting in a 319 type Al alloy using laser scanning confocal microscopy. Materials Characterization. 141: 328-337.
  7. Vandersluis, E., Ravindran, C. (2017). Comparison of Measurement Methods for Secondary Dendrite Arm Spacing. Metallography Microstructure and Analysis. 6: 89-94.
  8. Lombardi, A., Vandersluis, E., Sediako, D., Ravindran, C. (2017). Neutron Diffraction Analysis of Light Alloys – A Review. Materials Science Forum. 879: 1558-1563.
  9. Lombardi, A., Sediako, D., Machin, A., Ravindran, C., MacKay, R. (2017). Effect of Solution Heat Treatment on Residual Stress in Al Alloy Engine Blocks using Neutron Diffraction. Materials Science and Engineering A. 697: 238-247.
  10. Lombardi, A., Elsayed, A., Sediako, D., Ravindran, C. (2017). Analysis of the Solidification Characteristics of a 319 Type Al Alloy Using In-situ Neutron Diffraction. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 695: 2628-2636.
  11. Elsayed, A., Vandersluis, E., Lun Sin, S., Ravindran, C. (2016). Inclusions in Permanent Mold Cast Magnesium ZE41A and AZ91D Alloys. International Journal of Metalcasting. 11(4): 749-765.
  12. Lombardi, A., Vandersluis, E., Sediako, D., Ravindran, C. (2016). Neutron Diffraction Analysis of Light Alloys – A Review. Materials Science Forum. 879: 1558-1563.
  13. Vandersluis, E., Lombardi, A., Ravindran, C., Bois-Brochu, A., Chiesa, F., MacKay, R. (2015). Factors Influencing Thermal Conductivity and Mechanical Properties in 319 Al Alloy Cylinder Heads. Materials Science and Engineering: A. 648: 401-411.
  14. Lombardi, A., Sediako, D., Machin, A., Ravindran, C., MacKay, R. (2015). Transient Analysis of Residual Strain during Heat Treatment of Multi-material Engine Blocks Using In-situ Neutron Diffraction. Materials Letters. 157: 50-52.
  15. Lombardi, A., Ravindran, C., MacKay, R. (2015). Application of the Billet Casting Method to Determine the Onset of Incipient Melting of 319 Al Alloy Engine Blocks. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. 24: 2179-2184.
  16. Elsayed, A., Sediako, D., Ravindran, C. (2015). Solidification Behavior of Mg-Zn and Mg-Zn-Zr Alloys Using In-situ Neutron Diffraction. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. 24: 2250-2255.
  17. Bichler, L., Ravindran, C. (2015). Investigations of the Stress and Strain Evolution in AZ91D Magnesium Alloy Castings During Hot Tearing. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. 24: 2208-2218.
  18. Lombardi, A., Ravindran, C., MacKay, R. (2015). Optimization of the Solution Heat Treatment Process to Improve Mechanical Properties of 319 Al Alloy Engine Blocks Using the Billet Casting Method. Materials Science and Engineering A. 633: 125-135.
  19. D'Elia, F., Ravindran, C., Sediako, D. (2015). Interplay Among Solidification, Microstructure, Residual Strain and Hot Tearing in B206 Aluminum Alloy. Materials Science and Engineering A. 624: 169-180.
  20. D'Elia, F., Sediako, D., Ravindran, C. (2015). Solidification Analysis of an Al-5wt%Cu Alloy Using In-Situ Neutron Diffraction. Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly. 54: 9-15.
  21. Lombardi, A., Sediako, D., Ravindran, C., MacKay, R. (2015). In-situ Neutron Diffraction Analysis of the Stress-Free d-Spacing during Solution Heat Treatment of Modified 319 Al Alloy Engine Blocks. Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly. 54: 30-37.
  22. Elsayed, A., Sediako, D., Ravindran, C. (2015). Investigation of the Solidification Behaviour of Mg-6Al and Mg-9Al Alloys Using In-situ Neutron Diffraction. Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly. 54: 16-23.
  23. Vlasceanu, M., Lun Sin, S., Elsayed, A., Ravindran, C. (2015). Effect of Al-5Ti-1B on Grain Refinement, Dendrite Coherency and Porosity of AZ91E Magnesium Alloy. International Journal of Cast Metals Research. 28: 39-46.
  24. Saha, S., Ravindran, C. (2015). Grain Refinement of AZ91E and Mg-9wt%Al Binary Alloy Using Zinc Oxide.International Journal of Metalcasting. 9: 33-42.
  25. Lombardi, A., Ravindran, C., Sediako, D., MacKay, R. (2014). Determining the Mechanism of In-Service Cylinder Distortion in Aluminum Engine Blocks with Cast-in Gray Iron Liners. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A. 45: 6291-6303.
  26. D'Elia, F., Ravindran, C., Sediako, D., Kainer, K. U., Hort, N. (2014). Hot Tearing Mechanisms of B206 Aluminum-Copper Alloy. Materials and Design. 64: 44-55.
  27. Lombardi, A., Ravindran, C., MacKay, R. (2014). Improvements in Mechanical Properties of 319 Al Alloy Engine Blocks through Cost-Effective Heat Treatment.Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. 23: 2766-2771.
  28. Lombardi, A., Sediako, D., Ravindran, C., MacKay, R. (2014). Residual Stress Mapping Along the Cylinder Bores of Al Alloy Engine Blocks Subjected to Production Solution Heat Treatment Schedule. SAE International Journal of Materials and Manufacturing. 7: 415-420.
  29. D'Elia, F., Ravindran, C., Sediako, D. (2014). Quantification of Residual Strain Associated with Reduction of Hot Tears by Grain Refinement in B206 Aluminum Alloy. Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly. 53(2): 151-159.
  30. Lombardi, A., D'Elia, F., Ravindran, C., MacKay, R. (2014). Replication of Engine Block Cylinder Bridge Microstructure and Mechanical Properties with Lab Scale 319 Al Alloy Billet Castings. Materials Characterization. 87: 125-137.
  31. Elsayed, A., Ravindran, C. (2014). Effect of Melt Cleanliness on the Mechanical Properties and Microstructure on AZ91E Mg Alloy Castings. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. 23(2): 628-636.
  1. Lombardi, A., Vandersluis, E., Sediako, D., Ravindran, C. (2016). Neutron Diffraction Analysis of Light Alloys – A Review. Thermec 2016: International Conference on Processing and Manufacturing of Advanced Materials. Graz, Austria. May 22-Jun 2.
  2. Ahmad, S., Sediako, D., Lombardi, A., Ravindran, C., Mackay, R., Nabawy, N. (2016). Assessment of Residual Stress in T5-Treated 319 Al Alloy Engine Blocks Using Neutron Diffraction. SAE World Congress. Detroit, USA. Apr 12-14.
  3. Elsayed, A., Sediako, D., Ravindran, C. (2016). Solidification Analysis of Magnesium-Zinc Alloy Using In‑Situ Neutron Diffraction. Shape Casting: 6th International Symposium held during TMS Annual Meeting and Exhibition. Nashville, USA. Feb 14-18.
  4. Elsayed, A., Sediako, D., Ravindran, C. (2014). Investigations in Grain Refinement and Solidification of Mg Alloys. Materials Science and Technology. Pittsburgh, USA. Oct 12-15.
  5. D'Elia, F., Lombardi, A., Ravindran, C., Sediako, D., Prasad Rao, K. (2014). Assessment of Hot Cracking During TIG Welding of B206 Aluminum Alloy. Light Metals 2014: Aluminum Alloys: Development, Characterization and Applications. San Diego, USA. Feb 16-20.

 

 

Updated: 2018