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REPORT ON BELGIUM VISIT DURING THE POSTDOCTORAL
RESEARCH OF Dr. N.RAJINI
Myself Rajini Nagarajan working as an Associate professor in Department of Mechanical
Engineering, Kalasalingam University. I have been selected for doing my Postdoctoral research
in Laboratory Soete, Ghent University, Belgium under CWO funding scheme. Laboratory Soete
is one of the world famous large scale measurement unit. Most of the famous bearing industries
like igus are regular consultant in this laboratory. Professor Dr. Patrick de Bates, Vice-Dean and
Head of the Department of Mechanical and Production who is one of the leading tribologist in
Europe guided me throughout my research period. During this period, I have given the four
series of frequent lectures about the common facilities in Kalasalingam University, facilities in
International research center and current research in natural fiber composites on the occasion of
tribo-club meeting. The following outcomes have been achieved from this three month visit to
Belgium.
1. I am in the process of preparing 3 papers (one international conference at Hungary + two
international journal papers) from the outcome of my completed quantum of research during this
period.
2. Two levels of discussion has been completed with the Vice-Dean of Ghent University
regarding the MoU between Kalasalingam and Ghent universities. Based on the video
conference meeting between the Vice-Dean of Ghent University and our VC and Dean
International relations, the modification of MoU document is in progress with Vice-dean of
Ghent University.
3. Three of the researchers from Laboratory soete (including my Promoter Prof. Patrick De Baets
(Vice Dean)) are agreed to visit our university during the occasion of international conference or
Workshop.
Prof. Patrick De Baets
(Head of department)Tribology and machine elementsTel : +32 9 331 0494E-mail : [email protected]
Jacob SukumaranPolymer tribologyTel : +32 9 331 0475E-mail : [email protected]
Prof. Wim De WaeleFracture Mechanics and Plastic DesignTel : +32 9 331 0483E-mail : [email protected]
4. I got the approval from the following three professors to act as a foreign PhD examiner for our
university thesis.
Professor Yusuf ŞAHIN,
Senior Lecturer in Gazi University,
Beşevler, Teknikokullar-06500-
Ankara, TURKEY
Dr. Ir. Fekete Gusztáv, PhD
Egyetemi docens, Tanszéki Koordinátor
Savaria Műszaki Intézet - Gépészeti Intézeti
Tanszék
Nyugat-Magyarországi Egyetem -
Természettudományi és Műszaki Kar
9700 Szombathely, Károlyi Gáspár tér 4.
T. Munkahely: +36 94 504 460
T. Mobil: +36 70 405 2082
Web: www.mi.ttk.nyme.hu
Dr. Ir. Gusztáv Fekete, PhD
Associate Professor, Head of Department
Savaria Institute of Technology - Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of West Hungary - Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology
H-9700 Szombathely, Károlyi Gáspár tér 4.
T. Office: +36 94 504 460
T. Cellphone: +36 70 405 2082
Web: www.mi.ttk.nyme.hu
5. One of the postdoc researcher from laboratory soete, Ghent University Dr. Jacob Sukumaran
has already given his concerned to handle the course “Wear, friction and service life in
engineering design” for B.tech students ( He has already designed the syllabus of this course)
especially those who are going to appear for their honors.
6. And also, I have submitted the copy of our Mou to another university in Hungary, i.e,
University of West Hungary. The memorandum already been submitted to the vice-rector for
examination (he is the one who is responsible to establish cooperation’s), and hopefully we will
have news about it very soon.