Status: Scientist F, Defence Bio-Engineering and electromedical Laboratory (DEBEL), DRDO, Ministry of Defence

Ph.D. Research area: Thermal Protection and Flammability of Textile Assemblies

Achievements and awards: Development of protective equipment and clothing based on the detailed study and understanding in order to protect from high intensity heat and flames, cold and heat stress.

Research publications:

• Evaluation of foam/single and multiple layer Nomex fabric combinations in the cone calorimeter. T M Kotresh, R Indushekar, M S Subbulakshmi, S N  Vijayalakshmi,  A S Krishna Prasad, K  Gaurav. Polymer testing, 24, 2005,pp. 607-612.
• Effect of heat flux on the burning behaviour of foam and foam/ Nomex III fabric combination in the cone calorimeter. T M Kotresh, R  Indushekar, M S Subbulakshmi, S N Vijayalakshmi, A S Krishna Prasad, V C Padaki, A K Agrawal. Polymer testing, 25, 2006, pp.744-757.
• Study of fabric assemblies used by combat paratrooper in the cone calorimeter. T.M. Kotresh, R Indushekar, M S Subbulakshmi, S N Vijayalakshmi, A S Krishna Prasad,  V C Padaki, A K Agrawal. Journal of Industrial Textiles, 37, 2007, pp.123-138.
• Evaluation of commercial flame retardant Polyester curtain fabrics in  the   cone calorimeter. T M Kotresh, R Indushekar, M S Subbulakshmi, S N Vijayalakshmi, A S Krishna Prasad, A K Agrawal. Journal of Industrial Textiles, 36, 2006, pp.47-58.
• Heat release and burning  behaviour  of foam  and foam/basofil fabric combination.  T M Kotresh, R  Indushekar, M S Subbulakshmi, S N Vijayalakshmi, A S Krishna Prasad, V C Padaki, Ashwini K Agrawal. Polymer testing, 28, 2009, pp.511-520.