Faculty

College / Department

Teaching areas

Design, Manufacturing and Material Science, Manufacturing Processes, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, Machining Science and Technology, CAD-CAE-CAM, Computer Integrated Manufacturing Deformation of Materials, Additive Manufacturing

Research areas

Advanced Manufacturing Techniques for Composites, Modelling of high speed machining process, Development of Magnesium/Aluminium syntactic foams, Material Characterization

Education

PhD, Mechanical Engg, University of New Brunswick

Professional experience

Assistant Professor at American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates(2016 - Present)

Engineering Programme Manager - Boeing B787 at Rolls-Royce plc, United Kingdom(2014 - 2016)

Technical Project Manager- at Rolls-Royce plc, United Kingdom(2009 - 2014)

Manufacturing Technology Specialist at Rolls-Royce plc, United Kingdom(2007 - 2009)

Manufacturing Research Engineer at university of Cambridge, United Kingdom(2006 - 2007)

Memberships

Member, American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 - present

Member, European Society for Engineering Education, 2017 - present

Member, International Society for Engineering Pedagogy, 2017 - present

Fellow, Royal Institution of Mechanical Engineers (UK), 2016 - present

Chartered Engineer, Institution of Mechanical Engineers (UK), 2009 - present

Member of American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2007 - present

Contact

[email protected]

+971 6 515 2972

Dr. Sathish Kannan

Assistant Professor

PhD, University of New Brunswick, Canada

Prior to joining AUS, Sathish Kannan was an engineering program manager at Rolls-Royce plc (UK). He led global program teams responsible for the design and manufacture of aerospace propulsion-related products in support of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A380/A350 XWB fleet. His areas of interest are Machining, Material characterization, Modelling, Magnesium/Aluminium Composites, Syntactic Foams. A Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (UK), he is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and a Highly Qualified Personnel of AUTO21' Networks of Centres of Excellence for Automotive Manufacturing in Canada.

Publications

Abdulla AlHourani, AbdulRahman Elmerhi, Sathish Kannan, Magnesium Syntactic Foams, Published, 2019

Mohammad Latifi, Soroush Shirazi, Ahmad Ibrahim, Sathish Kannan, Manufacturing of porous aluminum-graphene material system, Published, 2019

Abdulla Alhourani, Sathish Kannan, s Pervaiz, Orthogonal machining of pure magnesium/silica syntactic foam, Published, 2019

A Singh, B El Essawi, A Daneji, S Pervaiz, Sathish Kannan, Prospects and Challenges of Reinforcement Methodologies for 3D Printable Plastics, Published, 2019

Sathish Kannan, Liu kui, Experimental investigation of surface integrity during abrasive edge profiling of nickel-based alloy, Published, Journal of Manufacturing Processes , 39 , pp. 40–51, 2019

S Pervaiz, Sathish Kannan, Ibrahim Deiab, HA Kishawy, Exploring the role of energy consumption, cutting tool and workpiece materials in sustainable machining, Published, IMechE Part B : Journal of Engineering Manufacture , 2019

S Pervaiz, Sathish Kannan, HA Kishawy, An extensive review of the water consumption and cutting fluid-based sustainability concerns in the metal cutting sector, Published, Journal of Cleaner Production, 197 , pp. 134-153, 2018

Meysam Haghshenas, RJ Klassen, AZM Islam, Sathish Kannan, M Gupta, Instrumented depth-sensing nanoindentation of a magnesium metal-matrix nanocomposite (AZ31-0.33wt% Carbon Nano Tube, Published, 2017

Sathish Kannan, HA Kishawy, Marek Balazinski, Analysis of Two and Three Body Abrasive Wear during Machining of Aluminium Based Metal Matrix Composite, Published, International Journal of Materials and Product Technology, vol.46, No.1, 2013

I Muhammad, Sathish Kannan, Paul Mativenga, Evaluation of the effects of tool geometry on tool wear and surface integrity in the micro drilling process for Inconel 718 alloy, Published, International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials, vol. 11 No. 3. , 2012

i Muhammad, Paul Mativenga, Sathish Kannan, An investigation into the effects of tool geometry in micro drilling of a nickel-based superalloy, Published, 2010

F Boud , J Folkes,, N Tantra, Sathish Kannan, Iain Wright, A Study on Deburring Inconel 718 using Water Jet Technology, Published, 2009

Sathish Kannan, HA Kishawy, Ibrahim Deiab, Cutting Forces and TEM Analysis of the Generated Surface During Machining Metal Matrix Composites, Published, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, vol. 209, 2009

I Muhammad, Paul Mativenga, Sathish Kannan, Donka Novovic, An experimental investigation of deep-hole microdrilling capability for a nickel-based superalloy, Published, IMechE Part B : Journal of Engineering Manufacture , vol. 222, 2008

Sathish Kannan, HA Kishawy, Effect of tool wear progression on cutting forces and surface quality during cutting metal matrix composites, Published, International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials, Vol. 3, No. 3-4, 2008

Sathish Kannan, HA Kishawy, Tribological aspects of machining Aluminium metal matrix composites, Published, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, vol.98, pp.398-406, 2008

Sathish Kannan, HA Kishawy, Ibrahim Deiab, Surappa M, Role of reinforcements on the tool performance during cutting metal matrix composites”, , Published, The Journal of Manufacturing Processes, vol.8/No.2, 2007

Sathish Kannan, HA Kishawy, Marek Balazinski, Analysis of Abrasive Wear During Machining Metal Matrix Composites, Published, 2006

Sathish Kannan, HA Kishawy, Marek Balazinski, Flank wear progression during machining metal matrix composites, Published, Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, vol.128, 2006

Sathish Kannan, HA Kishawy, Surface characteristics of machined Aluminium metal matrix composites, Published, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, vol.46, 2006

Sathish Kannan, HA Kishawy, Ibrahim Deiab, Surappa MK, Analysis of tool wear during machining metal matrix composites, Published, 2005

Sathish Kannan, HA Kishawy, Ibrahim Deiab, Surappa MK, Modeling of tool flank wear progression during orthogonal machining of aluminium composites used for automobile applications, Published, 2005

HA Kishawy, Sathish Kannan, Marek Balazinski, Analytical modeling of tool wear progression during machining particulate reinforced metal matrix composites, Published, Annals of the CIRP, vol: 54/1, 2005

Yaopeng Zhu, Sathish Kannan, HA Kishawy, A model for orthogonal machining of metal matrix composites using finite element method, Published, 2004

Sathish Kannan, H. El. Mounyari, , A. I. El.Wahab, Leiming Li, Sathish Kannan, Characteristics of high speed machining of aerospace materials using self-propelled rotary tools, Published, 2004

HA Kishawy, Sathish Kannan, Marek Balazinski, An Energy based force model for orthogonal machining of aluminium metal matrix composites, Published, Annals of the CIRP, , vol: 53/1 , 2004

Conference Presentations

Sathish Kannan, Design and Manufacture of Air Chair, 4th Student Research Colloquium on Advances in Engineering & Information Technology, (AEIT-2019), , May, 2019

Grants and sponsorships

Enhanced Faculty Research Grant-EFRG-2018, American University of Sharjah, 2019

Faculty Research Grant-FRG-LARGE-2019, American University of Sharjah

Enhanced Faculty Research Grant-EFRG-2018, American University of Sharjah, 2019

Air Chair, Federal

Hollow Spheres for Commercial Vehicles, Federal, 2018

ELCAN Extended Life of Components through Advanced Nanostructured Coatings for Engineering Applications, Other

Machining Characteristics of Nickel Based Super Alloy Manufactured through Powder Metallurgy Method, Private, 2013

Automated Edge Machining of Critical Rotating Aero Engine Components, , Private, 2011

High Value Manufacturing- Development of Adaptive Edge Machining Technologies , Federal, 2011

Extended Life of Micro Tools by Advanced Coating Technology, Private, 2010

Benchmarking of Surface Finishing Technologies for Nickel based Components, Federal, 2009

Gap Gun- Edge Measurement Technology Development, Private, 2009

Deburring Technology Development for Large Static Components Made of Titanium, Private, 2008

Awards and Honors

Received, Best Research Paper Award, 4th Student Research Colloquium on “Advances in Engineering & Information Technology, 2019

Received, EXPO 2020-University Innovation Award (25,000 AED), EXPO 2020, 2018

Received, Sandooq-Al-Watan Research Award (15,000 AED), Sandooq-Al-Watan, 2018

Received, Technology Development Award: Machining Characteristics of Nickel Based Super Alloy Manufactured through Powder Metallurgy Method (Grant: 237,000 AED), AIRBUS A350 XWB / Rolls-Royce (R&T), 2013

Received, Industrial Research Award-High Value Manufacturing- Development of Adaptive Edge Machining Technologies (Grant:355,500 AED), SAMULET- Technology Strategy Board (TSB-UK) / Rolls-Royce (R&T), 2010

, Best Presenter Award, Graduate Research Conference, University of New Brunswick, Canada, 2005

Received, Research Scholarship (136,000 AED), University of New Brunswick, Canada, 2003

Received, International Research Scholarship (50,000 AED), University of Western Ontario, Canada, 2001

Received, Special University Research Scholarship (20,000 AED) , University of Western Ontario, Canada, 2001

Other creative/research

Lead Facilitator for Workshops Conducted at University of Cambridge / KROHNE Flow Technologies UK Ltd/ Rolls-Royce Patent workshops,Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis Equipment Failure Modes and Effects Analysis Best practice sharing and Project Lessons Learned Sessions

Book Chapter: R Arunachalam, S Kannan, Qamar, S.Z, 2017, Taylor & Francis: Chp 21:Trends and Advances in Conventional Machining Practices for Metals and Composite Materials,Taylor and Francis- CRC Press-Taylor & Francis Publications

Book Chapter: Kishawy, H. A., S. Kannan and G. Parker, 2011, Traditional Machining Processes of Metal Matrix Composites- SpringerLink Series- Chapter 4, pp: 79-98.