Gururaja Sethurao PhD(BITS-Pilani), Postdoc (IIT-B), MISTE
I am an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Innovative Manufacturing Research (CIMR), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), working at the intersection of Intelligent Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, and Data-Driven Engineering.
My research focuses on developing intelligent systems that combine data, physics, and machine learning to model, monitor, and optimize complex engineering processes. I am particularly interested in manufacturing process intelligence, digital twins, predictive analytics, machining dynamics, additive manufacturing, and sensor-driven decision-making.
My long-term vision is to develop autonomous engineering systems capable of sensing, learning, and adapting in real time. Through this work, I aim to bridge fundamental engineering science with practical industrial applications, enabling the next generation of smart and resilient manufacturing systems.
I welcome collaborations with researchers, students, and industry partners interested in Intelligent Manufacturing, Digital Manufacturing, Industrial AI, Digital Twins, and Data-Centric Engineering.
My research work or on-demand work includes different components/aspects mentioned below:

CAD Modeling

Experimentation

Machine Learning

Numerical Simulation

Research Interests
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Metal Additive Manufacturing
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AM Process Dynamics
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AI in AM and xML in AM
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Micromachining
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Dynamic Stability Modelling
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Cutting Tool Dynamics
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ML in Micromachining
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IoT enabled Manufacturing
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Digital Manufacturing
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Structural Condition Monitoring
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Digital Signal Processing
Education
Ph.D. in AI/ML for Manufacturing
Mentor: Prof. Kundan K Singh
BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus (2020 - 2025)
Achievement:
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Outstanding PhD Thesis Award
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Excellence in Research Award
M.Tech in Machine Design
Mentor: Prof. C S Venkatesh (late)
UBDT College of Engineering (2014 - 2016)
Achievement: Best Research Paper Award
B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
PES College of Engineering (2010 - 2014)
Achievement: IV Rank
Research Services
Reviewer for the following journals
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Wear
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Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence
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Engineering
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Applied Intelligence
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Journal of Manufacturing Processes
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Journal of Advances in Sciences and Engineering
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Advances in Electrical and Telecommunication Engineering
Experience
June 2026 - Till Date
Centre for Innovative Manufacturing Research (CIMR)
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Nov 2025 - Apr 2026
ANRF- National Postdoctoral Fellow (ANRF-NPDF)
IIT-Bombay
June 2025 - Dec 2025
Visiting Faculty
Smart Manufacturing Division
BITS-WILP
BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus
Nov 2020 - May 2025
Research Scholar
BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus
July 2016 - Oct 2020
Assistant Professor
Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering
June 2015 - July 2016
Project Assistant (Research Intern)
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Membership in Professional Bodies
Life Member: Indian Society for Technical Education