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 : Patrick.DeBaets@UGent.be

Jacob SukumaranPolymer tribologyTel : +32 9 331 0475E-mail : JacobPremKumar.Sukumaran@UGent.be

Prof. Wim De WaeleFracture Mechanics and Plastic DesignTel : +32 9 331 0483E-mail : Wim.DeWaele@UGent.be

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

E: fekete.gusztav@ttk.nyme.hu

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

E: fekete.gusztav@ttk.nyme.hu

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.