List of publications Journal :

1. "Experimental Modal Analysis of Sandwich Panels with Rigid inserts", by Ramesh S Sharma & V.P. Raghupathy, International Journal of Material Science. ISSN 0973-4589 , Vol 2, No.3, pp 275 - 281, Dec 2007
2. "Shear properties of Polyurethane foam with different densities", by Ramesh S Sharma & V.P. Raghupathy, International Journal of Material Science. ISSN 0973-4589, Vol 3, No.3, pp 289 - 297, 2008
3. "A holistic approach to the static design of sandwich beams with foam cores" by Ramesh S Sharma & V.P. Raghupathy, International Journal of Sandwich Structures and Materials, Vol. 10, N0. 5, PP 429 – 441, 2008
4. "Influence of Rigid Inserts on Shear Modulus and Strength of Sandwich Beams with Polyurethane foam as Core" by Ramesh S Sharma & V.P. Raghupathy, International Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol. 28, No.24, pp 3037 – 3047, 2009
5. "Influence of Core density, Core thickness and Rigid inserts on the dynamic characteristics of Sandwich panels with Polyurethane foam as Core" by Ramesh S Sharma & V.P. Raghupathy, International Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol. 29, No.21, pp 3226 – 3236, 2010
6. "Experimental investigation of Flexural Behavior of Sandwich Beams with a PUF Core and embedded rigid inserts" by Ramesh S Sharma & V.P. Raghupathy, Journal of Aerospace Sciences and Technologies, The Aeronautical Society of India., Vol. 60, No.2, pp 159 – 165, May 2008.
7. "Challenges in Manufacturing of Composite Sandwich Panels for various Applications" by Ramesh S Sharma & V.P. Raghupathy, Journal of Manufacturing Technology & Management, Institute of Indian Production Engineers, Vol.2, pp 14 – 18, April – June, 2008
8. "Design & Fabrication of Digital Flexural Test System for Sandwich Composites" by Ramesh S Sharma & V.P. Raghupathy, Journal of Manufacturing Technology & Management, Institute of Indian Production Engineers, Vol.3, No.1, pp 121 – 124, Jan – March, 2009.
9. "Design & Fabrication of Digital Flexural Test System for Sandwich Composites" by Ramesh S Sharma & V.P. Raghupathy, Journal of Manufacturing Technology & Management, Institute of Indian Production Engineers, Vol.3, No.1, pp 121 – 124, Jan – March, 2009.
10. "Influence of cell size on core shear properties of FRP Honeycomb sandwich panels" by Ramesh S Sharma et. al, International Journal of Materials & Manufacturing Processess, Taylor & Francis Publications, 2011 PA. Paper accepted for publication
11. Effects of Angle Ply orientation on Dynamic Characteristics of Composite Laminates" Published in International Journal of Advanced Engineering & Application, June 2011 page 120 – 122.
12. "Design and Fabrication of Equipment for Low Velocity Impact Testing of Composite Sandwich Panels", by Ramesh S Sharma et. al,Vol 6 No.8, Aug 2011 Journal of Engineering and Applied sciences, Asian Research Network Publications, USA
13. "Investigation of low velocity impact response of aluminum honeycomb sandwich panels" Paper accepted for publication in the Journal of Engineering and Applied sciences, Asian Research Network Publications, USA.
14. "Effect of cell size on the Fundamental Natural Frequency of FRP Honeycomb Sandwich Panels" Submitted to The Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering, USA. Paper under review.

    List of publications in Conferences

1. "Dynamic analysis and optimization of Machine base for crankshaft pin milling machine", Ramesh S Sharma & V.P. Raghupathy, Journal of Mech. Engg., Institution of Engineers (INDIA), Vol. 88, October 2007 pp 34-38
2. "Strength & Stiffness Estimation of Sandwich Panels using Finite Element Analysis", Ramesh S Sharma & V.P. Raghupathy, TEAM TECH 2007, International Conference on Total Engineering Analysis & Manufacturing Technologies, 4 - 6 October 2007 held at J.N.Tata Auditorium, IISc, Bangalore.
3. "A Review on Smart Materials and its Recent Applications", Ramesh S Sharma & V.P. Raghupathy, NATCON.ME 2006, Third National Conference on Mechanical Engineering May 2006 held at S.I.T, Tumkur
4. "Applications of Nanotechnology – Emerging Trends", Ramesh S Sharma & NV Aradhya, Emerging Trends in Physics, Electronics, and Engineering, National Conference in Physics, Electronics and Engineering Sciences, Sept. 25 – 26, 2006 held at JSS College, Mysore.
5. "Finite Element Analysis of Composite Springs for Automobile Suspension system", Ramesh S Sharma & V.P. Raghupathy, ETME 2007, National Conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering, 04 – 05 June 2007 held at S.V National Institute of Technology, SURAT, Gujarat
6. "Investigation of Strength and Stiffness Parameters of Metal Matrix Composite using Finite Element Analysis", Ramesh S Sharma et.al, ICAMC 2007, International Conference on Advanced Materials and Composites, October 24 – 26 2007, organized by National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIST) at Thiruvanathapuram.
7. "Finite Element Analysis of Sandwich Beams", Ramesh S Sharma, Dr.V.P.Raghupathy, 23rd National Convention of Mechanical Engineers, Hyderabad, pp 3.41– 3.45, 10 – 12 Sept 2007.
8. "Photo elastic analysis of rigid misfit pin in metallic sheet under load", Ramesh S Sharma and ACB Naidu. Paper presented at 36th Indian Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics at IIT, Bombay in 1991
9. "Finite Element Dynamic analysis of typical automobile bracket", Ramesh S Sharma and Ramakrishna D S, Proc. of IX NASAS at NAL in 2000
   

Major Projects carried at NAL

• Finite Element Analysis of aircraft lugs using MSC/NASTRAN
• Finite Element Modal Analysis of HANSA Aircraft wing
• Investigation of Modal parameters of Advanced Light Helicopter by FEA
• Static and Modal parameter estimation of SARAS Aircraft instrument panel using HYPERMESH and MSC/NASTRAN
• Design and analysis of test fixture for vibration testing aircraft components using COSMOS/M.

Sponsored /Funded Projects:

• "Impact Testing and Impact Damage assessment of Sandwich panels for Marine Applications" funded by Naval Research Board, New Delhi. Rs. 20.67 Lakhs – Project Completed
• "Static and Impact characteristics of Honeycomb sandwich panels for Aerospace Applications", funded by AR & DB, New Delhi, Rs.10.81 Lakhs - Project Completed
• "Analysis of Deformation Behavior of laminated polymer based composites with different notches under bi-axial loading". Submitted to AR & DB, New Delhi Rs.15.70 Lakhs - Proposal under review
• "Investigation of Flexural Behaviour of Curved Sandwich Panels with honeycomb core", submitted to AICTE, Rs. 8.6 Lakhs
• "VibroAcoustic Studies on Naval Structures using Statistical Energy Analysis, submitted to Naval Structural and Testing Laboratory, Vizag Rs.10.2 Lakhs
• "Flexural and Structural Dynamic Testing of Sandwich Panels" submitted to Vision Group on science and techonology, Govt. of Karnataka, Rs.25.75 Lakhs

Honors /Awards:
Best paper award on the topic "Importance of Tail Rotor in a Rotary Wing Aircraft". Award instituted by the Aeronautical Society of India, New Delhi