Conferences: 
                                                                                                                                                  

International Conferences:

·        Patil, K.M., Ghista, D.N. , Woo, K.B. and Oliver, C., “Development in vivo simulation and medical utility of a control system model for the mechanics of the  human left ventricle”, Proc. Of Summer Computer simulation Conf. [Life & Earth Sciences Group], Boston, USA, 1971.

·        Woo, K.B., Patil, K.M., Ghista, D.N. and Oliver, C., “Human left ventricular control system model-its stability and physiological implications”, Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering, Melbourne, August, 1971.

·        Woo, K.B., Ghista, D.N. and Patil, K.M., “Stability analysis with reference to physiological implications of the control system of human left ventricle”, Tokyo, Sept. 1971, AICA Symposium on simulation of Complex Systems, Keidanren Kaikan, Japan, H-9/1 to H-9/6.

·        Ghista, D.N., Hamid, S.M., Patil, K.M. and Reddy, D.V., “Diagnostic clinical indices for the human left ventricular chamber”, presented at the Third International Conference on Medical Physics including Medical Engineering, Gutenberg, Sweden, July-Aug. 1972, 19-10

·        Janahanlal, P.S. and Patil, K.M., “An attempt to develop a computer model of India using system dynamics methodology and simulation by CSMP”, presented at the International Seminar on Research and Education, Sponsored by UNESCO on      “ New trends in Dynamic System Theory of Economics”, held at the International Centre of Mechanical Sciences, Udine, Italy, September 12-23, 1977.

·        Patil, K.M., Ghista, D.N. and Reul, E., “A pulsatile flow generation roller pump for use in extracorporeal circulation and in a pulse duplicator”, Proc. of 11th Annual Conference on Biomedical Engg. Aachen, W. Germany. October 1977, Vol.22, 325-326.

·        Patil, K.M., Palanichamy, M.S. and Ghista, D.N.,  “Dynamic response of human body seated on a tractor and effectiveness of suspension systems”, Proc. of 21^st
STAPP Car Crash Conference (Sponsored by Society of Automotive Engineers, New Orleans, USA, October 1977,  Paper No. 770932, 755-792.

·        Patil, K.M., Janahanlal, P.S. and Ghista, D.N., “A computer simulation of the fertility control model of Indian population”, Proc. of International Symposium and Workshop on Biomedical Engg., I.I.T., Delhi, India, February 1978, 72-73.

·        Patil, K.M., Ghista, D.N., and Palanichamy, M.S., “Human body responses to tractor vibrations and a new suspension for maximum comfort”, Proc. of the       1^st International Conf. on Mechanics in Medicine & Biology, Aachen, W. Germany, Aug-Sept. 1978, II-72 to II-75.

·        Patil, K.M., Ghista, D.N., and Janahanlal, P.S.,  “Effect of family planning measures on Indian population”, Proc. of the 31^st Annual Conference on Engineering in Medicine & Biology, Atlanta, Georgia, October 1978, 4.14.

·        Patil, K.M. and Palanichamy, M.S., “Human body response to vertical and pitch vibrations and their effective isolation”, Proc. of the Indo-French School on Recent Advances in Computer Techniques in Meteorology, Biomechanic and Applied Systems, Feb 4-13, 1980, I.I.T., New Delhi, 206-209.

·        Patil, K.M., and Janahanlal, P.S., “Computer simulation of socio-economic system of India for use in long term planning”, Proc. of the Indo-French School on Recent Advances in Computer Techniques in Meteorology, Biomechanics and Applied Systems, February 4-13, 1980, I.I.T., New Delhi, 241-246.

·        Subbaraj, K. and Patil, K.M. “FEFLAF-A Finite element package for biological flows”, Proc. of the Intl. Conference on Finite Elements in Biomechanics, Tucson, Arizona, USA, Feb. 18-20, 1980, 347-366.

·        Subbaraj, K. and Patil, K.M. “Finite element analysis of fluid flow at branching sites”, Proc. of the Intl. Conference on Finite Elements in Biomechanics, Tucson, Arizona, USA, Feb. 18-20, 1980, 329-345.

·        Patil, K.M., Janahanlal, P.S., and Ghista, D.N., “Computer simulation of system dynamics model of socio-economic system of India and policies for long term planning”, Proc. of the IEEE Intl. Conference on Cybernetics & Society, M.I.T., Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, Oct. 8-10, 1980.

·        Patil, K.M., Radhakrishnan, S., Venkateswara Rao and Ramanathan, N., “A new method for finding force distributions under the feet and its possible application for rehabilitation of leprotic feet”, Proc. of the 5^th Nordic Meeting on Medical and Biological Engg., Linkoping, Sweden, June 1981, 388-390.

·        Patil, K.M., Victor, Jada and Luthra, S. P., “Stress analysis of upper complete dentures”, Proc. of the 5^th Nordic Meeting on Medical and Biological Engg., Linkoping, Sweden, June 1981, 519-522.

·        Patil, K.M., Ghista, D.N. and Janahanlal, P.S., “Mathematical simulation of impact of birth control policies on Indian population system”, Proc. of the 3^rd International Conference on Mathematical Modelling USA, July 29-31, 1981.

·        Patil, K.M. and Reul, E., “A new pulsatile pump for use in heart lung machines and as cardiac assist device”, Proc. of the European Society for Artificial Organs, Vol. 8, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1981, 23-27.

·        Patil, K.M., “Analysis of force transmitted by elliptically shaped upper complete dentures”, Proc. of Medizine Technik 81, University of Stuttgart, Germany, Sept. 1981, 97.

·        Patil, K.M., “Comfortable chair design using minimum biomechanical energy principles”, Proc. of Medizine Technik 81, University of Stuttgart, Germany, Sept. 1981, 162.

·        Subbaraj, K., Patil, K.M., and Ghista, D.N., “Wall shear in a model aortic   bifurcation by finite element steady flow analysis”, Proc. of the 3^rd Intl. Conference on Mechanics in Medicine & Biology, Univ. of Technologie De Compiegne, Compiegne, France, July 10-13, 1982.

·        Patil, K.M., and Subbaraj, K., “Arterial bifurcation flow effects of flow rate and area ratio”, Proc. of International Symposium on Fluid Dynamics, I.I.T., Madras, Sept. 5-7, 1983, 81-89.

·        Patil, K.M., Babu, T.S., Srinivasan, H. and Radhakrishnan, S., “Assessment of leprotic feet for pressure distribution”, Proc. of International Symposium on Fluid Dynamics, I.I.T., Madras, Sept. 5-7, 1983, 151-157.

·        Radhakrishnan, S., Muralitharan, M. and Patil, K.M., “Interface pressure measurements in different postural configurations”, Proc. of International Symposium on Fluid Dynamics, I.I.T., Madras, Sept. 5-7, 1983, 269-275.

·        Patil, K.M., Babu, T.S., Oommen, P.K. and Srinivasan, H., “Barographic technique for assessing foot pressures in leprosy patients”, Proc. of XII Intl. Leprosy Congress, New Delhi, Feb. 20-26, 1984, 380-384.

·        Subbaraj, K., Patil, K.M. and Ghista, D.N., “Bifurcation flow analysis by finite element method”, Proceedings of the XIV ICMBE and VII ICMP, Espoo, Finland, August 1985.

·        Subbaraj, K. and Patil, K.M., “Pressure flow characteristics in a model arterial branch by finite element analysis”, Proceedings of the 10^th Canadian Congress of Applied Mechanics, The University of Western Ontario, London, June 2-7, 1985, E - 61-62.

·        Patil, K.M. and Palanichamy, M.S., “Human body responses to vertical vibrations and a new suspension for maximum comfort”, Proceedings of the XIV ICMBE and VII ICMP, Espoo, Finland, August 1985.

·        Patil, K.M. and Ramesh, A.T.V., “Analysis of a new counter pulsation system by circulatory system simulation”, Proceedings of the XIV ICMBE and VII ICMP, Espoo, Finland, August 1985.

·        Chakraborty, J.K. and Patil, K.M., “Foot-shank movement during squatting and analysis of a six-bar linkage mechanism for its simulations”, Proc. of the Intl. Conf. on Biomechanics and Clinical Kinesiology of Hand and Foot, I.I.T., Madras, Dec. 1985, 25-27.

·        Chakraborty,  J.K. and Patil, K.M., “Kinematic study of foot during walking by light emitting diode system”, Proc. of the Intl. Conf. on Biomechanics and Clinical Kinesiology of Hand and Foot, I.I.T., Madras, December 1985, 89-96.

·        Patil, K.M. and Babu, T.S., “Pressure distribution in leprotic feet and footwear for prevention of ulcers”, IEEE/8^th Annual Intl. Conf. of Engg. In Medicine and Biology Society, U.S.A., Nov. 1986, 1844-1845.

·        Patil, K.M. and Chakraborty, J.K., “A new modular polycentric knee joint A-K prosthesis for walking and squatting”, Proc. of the IV International Conf. on Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, June 12-14, 1987.

·        Patil, K.M. and Chakraborty, J.K., “A computerized on line measurement system for determination of ground forces during locomotion”, Proc. of the Intl. Congress, Comp.  Tech-90s, New Delhi, Nov. 1987, E17-E19.

·        Chakraborty, J.K. and Patil, K.M. “A light emitting diode system for monitoring and analysis of human gait”, Proceedings of the International Congress, Comp. Tech-90s, New Delhi, Nov. 1987, D5-D7.

·        Patil, K.M., Sailaja, I., Eswaran, C. and Rao, K.S., “Microcomputer based analysis of foot pressure in anaesthetic and deformed feet of leprosy patients”, Proceedings of the 13^th International Leprosy Congress ’88, The Hague, The Netherlands, 1988, 421.

·        Patil, K.M., Srinath, M.S. and Rao, K.S., “Dynamic foot pressure distribution in  tarsal disintegration of leprosy subjects”, Proc. of the World Cong.  of Biomechanics, California, Vol.I, Aug-Sep. 1990, 98.

·        Patil, K.M., Srinath, M.S and Rao, K.S., “Foot pressure distribution in leprosy subjects using image processing technique”, Proc. of the World Congress of Biomechanics, California,  Vol.I, Aug-Sep. 1990, 184.

·        Patil, K.M., Braak, L..H., Huson, A and Shanti, J., Analysis of Stresses in Two Dimensional Model of Leprotic Foot”, Proc. of the 14^th Intl. Leprosy Congress, Orlando, Florida, Aug 29 to Sept 4, 1993, 142A.

·        Patil, K.M., Manoj, R., Srinath, M.S., Oommen, P.K., Babu, M and Malaviya, G.N.,  “Analysis of Static and Dynamic Foot Pressure in Leprosy Patients”, Proceedings of the 14^th International Leprosy Congress, Orlando, Florida, Aug 29 to Sept 4, 1993, 142A-143A.

·        Patil, K.M., Babu, M, Manoj, R., Oommen, P.K., and Malaviya, G.N., “Measurement and Analysis of Dynamic foot Pressures in Normal and Leprosy Patients”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Recent Advances in Biomedical Engineering, Osmania University,  Hyderabad, Tata McGraw Hill, 114-117, January 1994.

·        Shanti, J., Patil, K.M., Braak, L.H. and Huson, A.,  “Stress Analysis in a Three Dimensional Model of a Normal Foot”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Recent Advances in Biomedical Engineering, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Tata McGraw Hill, 102-105, Jan 1994.

·        V.S.S. Suribhotla Rajasekhar and Patil, K.M., “Determination and Analysis of Foot-Footwear Interface Pressures during walking using Micro-Embed System”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Recent Advances in Biomedical Engineering, Osamania University, Hyderabad, Tata McGraw Hill, 177-180, Jan 1994.

·        Shanti, J., Patil, K.M., Braak, L.H. and Huson, A., “A 3-D Symmetric Model of a Normal Foot for Stress Analysis”, Proc. of the Second World Conf. of Biomechanics, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Vol.I, 1994, 231b.

·        Patil, K.M., Babu, M, Oommen, P.K., and Malaviya, G.N., “A New On-line Systems for Analysis of Dynamics Foot Pressure in Leprosy” Proc. of the Second World Conference of Biomechanics, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Vol. II, 1994, 389a.

·        Ramakrishnan, S., Patil, K.M. and Eswaran, C., “3-D computer modeling of biological molecules using molecular dynamics”, Proc. of the Second World Congress of Biomechanics, Amsterdam, Vol. I, 1994, 205b.

·        Patil, K.M., Babu, M., Oommen, P.K., Malaviya, G.N., Huson,
A., and Braak, L.H., “On-line system for measurement and analysis of standing and walking foot pressures in normal and leprosy patients”, First Regional Conference of IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, I.I.T., Delhi, February 15-18, 1995, 4.109 - 4.110.

·        Shanti, J., Patil, K.M., Braak, L.H., and Huson, A., “A three dimensional two arch model of a normal foot for stress analysis”, First Regional Conference of IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, I.I.T., Delhi, February 15-18, 1995, 3.23 - 3.24.

·        Bhatia, M.M. and Patil, K.M., “A new index for quantifying walking foot pressure patterns in Hansen’s disease “, Proceedings of the 15^th Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, University of Dayton, Ohio, USA, published by IEEE, March 29-31, 1996, 43 - 46.

·        Patil, K.M., and Bhatia, M.M., “ Normalized walking foot pressure patterns in Hansen’s disease”, Proceedings of the International Conference in Biomedical Engg., C.I.T, Coimbatore, India, December, 1996, II 13 - 16.

·        M. Babu, Patil , K.M., Eswaran, C and Bhatia, M. M., “Some temporal transforms of image sequences for foot pressure analysis”, Proceedings of the International Conference in Biomedical Engg., C.I.T., Coimbatore, December, 1996, II 22 - 25.

·        Patil, K.M., Shanti, J and Oommen, P.K., “Mechanics of plantar ulcers by stress analysis in the 3D model of normal and neuropathic feet”, Proceedings of the International Conference in Biomedical Engineering, C.I.T., Coimbatore, December, 1996, II 9 -12.

·        Sankaran, B., Veth, Marikan and Patil, K.M., “Mechanism of development of deformity in Hansen’s disease”, Proceedings of the International Conference in Biomedical Engineering, C.I.T., Coimbatore, Dec. 96 II 5 - 8.

·        Patil, K.M., Bhat, V. M., Bhatia, M. M., Parivalavan, R., Narayanamurty, V. B., and Ganesan, V. S., “New Methods and parameters for dynamic foot pressure analysis in diabetic neuropathy”, Proceedings of the 19^th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Chicago, USA, 30^th Oct. to 2^nd Nov. 1997, 1826 - 1828.

·        Patil, K.M. and Shanti, J., “Stress analysis in a 3D model of a neuropathic foot with tarsal disintegration and plantar ulcers” Proceedings of the Third World Congress of Biomechanics (WCB’98), Osaka, Japan Aug 2-8, 1998.

·        Prabhu, G.K., Patil, K. M, Srinivasan, S., Narayanamurthy, V. B. and Parivalavan, R.,   “Early detection of neuropathy in diabetic feet by processing of pedobarogrraphic images”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Medical Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures, Madras, Dec 1999, 312-318.

·        Patil, K.M., “New methods for early diagnosis of tarsal disintegration and plantar ulcers in neuropathic feet by stress analysis”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Medical Diagnostic Techniques & Procedures, Madras, 1999, 437 - 445.

·        Patil, K.M., “New methods of modeling, measurement and analysis of diabetic foot pressures for the mechanics of plantar ulcers”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Frontiers in Biomechanics Supplemented with Yoga Concepts, Bangalore, 1999, 77-89.

·        Patil, K. M., “Stress analysis for the mechanics of plantar ulcers in neuropathic feet “Proceedings of the 10 th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Singapore, Dec. 6 – 9, 2000, pp.611.

·        Patil, K. M., Prabhu, K. G., Srinivasan, S., Narayanamurthy, V.B. and Parivalavan., “ Artificial Neural Network Model for Analysis of Walking Foot Pressures at Different Levels of Diabetic Neuropathy “, Proceedings of the 10 th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Singapore, Dec. 6 – 9, 2000, 459-460.

·        Parivalavan, R, Narayanamurthy, V.B., Patil, K.M., “Validation of the effectiveness of nylon monofilaments as a screening tool in diabetic feet-Poster presentation, 5 th International Congress of the Immunology of Diabetes Society, Chennai, February 2001.

·        Narayanamurthy, V.B., Parivalavan, R., Patil, K.M., “ Diabetic Neuropathy feet at risk: New methods and parameters for walking foot pressure analysis- Poster presentation, 5 th International Congress of the Immunology of Diabetes Society, Chennai, February 2001.

·        Patil. K. M., Prabhu, K. G., Srinivasan, S., Narayanamurthy, V.B. and Parivalavan, R., “ Foot at risk of plantar ulcers in diabetic neuropathy – early detection by analysis of foot pressure images “ , Proceedings of the International Conference Woundcon 2001, March, 2001, Madras.

·        Patil. K.M., Charanya, G., Prabhu, K. G., Srinivasan, S., Narayanamurthy, V.B., and Parivalavan, R., “ A new foot pressure image analysis ststem for plantar ulcers in diabetic neuropathy “ ., Proceedings of the International Conference Woundcon 2001, March, 2001, Madras.

·        Charanya, G., Patil, K.M., Prabhu, K.G., Narayanamurthy, V. B., Parivalavan, R.,   “Diabetic Feet at risk of Plantar Ulcers: A new method of Analysis of standing foot pressure images for different foot sole properties“, Proceedings of the International conference on Biomedical Engineering (BIOVISION 2001), Bangalore,  December 2001, 219-222 (Received second best paper award).

·        Jacob , Thomas. V., Patil, K.M., Radhakrishnan, S., “Three dimensional stress analysis for the mechanics of plantar ulcers in diabetic neuropathy “, Proceedings of  International conference on Biomedical Engineering (Biovision 2001), 117-120 (Received the second best paper award)

·        Ramamurthy, N.V.,    Patil, K.M., “ Human body vibration response minimization by relaxation seat suspension system for an armoured fighting vehicle“ , Proceedings of  International conference on Biomedical Engineering (Biovision 2001), 97 -100.

·        Thomas V. J., Patil, K. M.,  .Radhakrishnan, S., Narayanamurthy, V.B., Parivalavan,  R., “Diabetic feet at risk  of  plantar ulcers: A new method of analysis of standing foot pressure images with changes in foot sole properties” American Society of  Biomechanics Annual Conference, University of Toledo, Toledo, USA, Sept. 25-27, 2003.

·        Thomas, V.J., Patil, K. M., Radhakrishnan, S.,.Narayamurthy V.B.,  and Parivalavan, R. “Diabetic feet at risk  of  plantar ulcers: A new method of analysis of walking foot pressure images with changes in foot sole properties”  IEEE Asia-Pacific  Regional Conference, TENCON 2003,  Bangalore, Oct 14-18, 2003.  

·        Patil, K.M., Dhawan, S., Parivalavan., and Narayanamurthy, V.B.,“ Analysis and display of foot power for early detection of foot at risk of plantar ulcer in diabetic neuropathy“,Proceedings of the Indo-Australian Internationall Symposium on Biomateroials and Bioengineering, MAHE, Manipal, Feb. 13, 2004, pp.2.   

·        Thomas, V.J., Patil, K. M., Radhakrishnan, S.(2004). “The Effect of Therapeutic Footwear on Diabetic Foot Models - A Finite Element Stress Analysis, International conference on Modelling and Simulation, “MS 2004”, IASTED, California, USA, March 1-3, 2004. ”  

·        Thomas, V.J., Patil, K. M., Radhakrishnan, S.,.Narayamurthy V.B.,  and Parivalavan, R. “Analysis of Foot Pressure Images For Different Levels of Foot Sole Sensory Loss and Thickness in Diabetes” International Conference on medical pro International Conference on Medical Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures, , IIT, Madras, India. April. 1-3, 2004, pp 27-30.  

·        Thomas, V.J., Patil, K. M., (2004)“Mechanics of Plantar Ulcers in iabetic Neuropathy and its Prevention”   International Conference on medical pro International Conference on Medical Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures, IIT, Madras, India. April. 1-3, 2004, pp 86-91.  

·        Thomas, V.J., Patil, K. M.,.Narayamurthy V.B.,  and Parivalavan, R. “Determination of Diabetic foot at risk – looking beyond Semmes Weinstein monofilaments”  International Conference on medical pro International Conference on Medical Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures, , IIT, Madras, India. April. 1-3, 2004, pp98-101.  

National Conferences

·        Patil, K.M. and Ghista, D.N.,  “A left ventricular control system model for physiological  monitoring”, Proceedings of the Symposium of Medical Electronics, Guindy Engg. College, Madras, India, Sep. 1971, 40-44.

·        Patil, K.M. and Ghista, D.N., “Tractor-occupant dynamics : Towards a better suspension system for human comfort”, presented at the 3^rd All India Symp. on Biomedical Engg. IIT, Madras, India, Nov. 1972, 21-22.

·        Palanichamy, M.S., Patil, K.M. and Ghista, D.N., “Tractor occupant dynamics”, presented at the 18^th ISTAM Conference, I.I.T., Madras, India, December 1973.

·        Patil, K.M., Ghista, D.N. and Palanichamy, M.S., “Man-vehicle system dynamics : Optimum parameter analysis guaranteeing occupant comfort”, presented at the 4^th All India Symposium on Biomedical Engineering, I.I.T., New Delhi, India, February 1974.

·        Patil, K.M., Balakrishnan, S. and Ghista, D.N., “Design and development of a  pulsatile flow generating blood pump”, presented at the 5^th All India Symp. on Biomedical Engg. H.B.T.I., Kanpur, India, 1975.

·        Patil, K.M. and Ghista, D.N., “Shear stresses in the Extracorporeal circuit design for minimizing hemolysis”, presented at the Fifth All India Symposium on Biomedical Engg., H.B.T.I., Kanpur, India, 1975.

·        Meyyappan, A., Patil, K.M. and Ghista, D.N., “Slow infusion pumps”, presented at the  Fifth All India Symposium on Biomedical Engg., H.B.T.I., Kanpur, India, 1975.

·        Meyyappan, A. and Patil, K.M., “A roller pump for controlled intravenous and intra-arterial drug infusion”, Proc. of the 6^th All India Symposium on Biomedical Engg., I.I.Sc., Bangalore, India, December 1976, 1.6.11-1.6.12.

·        Janahanlal P.S. and Patil, K.M., “Synthesis and simulations of a system dynamics model of  ‘India 2001’ using continuous system modelling programm”, Proceedings of the National Systems Conference, Coimbatore, India, June, 1977, A2.1 - A2.6.

·        Patil, K.M. and Janahanlal, P.S., “A System dynamics computer model of ‘India 2001’ for use as a planning and decision aiding tool”, presented at the Symposium on Science and Human values, Assam Science Society, Gauhati, India, Sept. 1977.

·        Patil, K.M. and Ghista, D.N. and Palanichamy, M.S., “Human body response to tractor vibration and guidelines to better tractor design for maximum comfort”, Proc. of 7^th All India Symposium of Biomedical Engg., Osmania Univ., Hyderabad, India, June 1978, S.7-35 - S.7-38.

·        Patil, K.M., “Design of drug infusion pumps”, presented at the Conference on Plant Engineering in Medical Equipment and Care, Madras, India, July 19-21,1979.

·        Patil, K.M., Radhakrishnan, S. and Srinivasan, T.M., “Pressure distributions under the feet in health and disease”, Proc. of the 3^rd Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists, Stanley Medical College, Madras, Sept.    27-28, 1982.

·        Babu, T.S., Patil, K.M. and Radhakrishnan, S. “Pressure distributions under Leprotic feet”, 4^th Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists, Hyderabad, July 24-26, 1983, 22.

·        Patil, K.M., Srikanth, R. and Shanmugam, I.S., “A modular polycentric prosthesis for the  Indian above-knee amputee”, Proceedings of Ninth All India Symposium on Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Pune, November 25-27, 1983, III  1-4.

·        Patil, K.M. and Subbaraj, K., “Flow patterns in a model arterial bifurcation”, Proceedings of Ninth All India Symposium on Biomedical Engineering, Pune, November 25-27, 1983, IV 32-36.

·        Chakraborty, J.K., Patil, K.M., Srinath, R.  and Shanmugam, I.S., “An improved modular four-bar linkage above knee prosthesis for Indian amputees”,  Proc. of the Fifth Annual Conference of Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists, Madras, October 1984.

·        Ramesh, A.T.V. and Patil, K.M., “Simulation study  of human cardiovascular system model”, Proceedings of the 10^th All India Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Tirupati, December 3-5, 1984.

·        Babu, T.S.,  Patil, K.M., Oommen, P.K. and Srinivasan, H., “Assessment of leprotic feet and foot-wear design for prevention of foot ulcers”, Proceedings of 10^th All India Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Tirupati, December 3-5, 1984.

·        Patil, K.M. and Subbaraj, K., “Fluid flow analysis at model Iliac arterial bifurcation”, Proceedings of 13^th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power, Regional Engineering College, Trichy, December 12-14, 1984, 499.

·        Patil, K.M., and Ramesh, A.T.V., “Human cardiovascular system flow studies by  computer simulation”, Proc. of 13^th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Powerr, Regional Engineering College, Trichy, December 12-14, 1984,    449-452.

·        Chakraborty, J.K. and Patil, K.M., “Determination of kinematic parameters of gait by using light emitting diode system”, Proc. of the 14^th Annual Conf. of the Indian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Artificial Limb Centre, Pune, Feb 27-Mar 1^st  1986, 34-39.

·        Patil, K.M., Sailaja, I., Eswaran, C and Rao,  K.S., “A micro-computer based foot pressure measurements in leprosy”, Proc. of the National Conf. on Biomechanics, New Delhi, Dec. 1988, 206-213.

·        Patil, K.M., Chakraborty, J.K. and Janardhanam, K., “A six-bar linkage mechanism above-knee prosthesis for walking and  squatting”, Proc. of the National Conf. on Biomechanics, I.I.T., New Delhi, 1988, 293-301.

·        Srinath,  M.S., Patil, K.M. and ;Rao, K.S., “A microcomputer analysis of foot pressure in leprosy during walking”, Proc. of the Intl. Symposium on Biomaterials in Orthopaedics, Varnasi, Feb. 1989, 36.

·        Patil, K.M., Braak, L.H., Huson, A. and van Campen, D.H., “Stress patterns in a model of a normal foot”, Proceedings of the Second National Conference on Biomechanics, Calcutta, Sept. 1991, 46.

·        Patil, K.M., Srinath, M.S., and Rao, K.S., “Standing and walking foot pressures in tarsal disintegration of leprosy subjects”, Proc. of the Second National Conf. on Biomechanics, Calcutta, Sept. 1991, pp.48.

·        Prasad, G.V.K., Patil, K.M., and Srinivasan, S., “Spectral analysis of  EMG signals using TMS 320C25 DSP  processor”, Proceedings of the 5^th National Conference of Biomechanics, I.I.T., Madras, India, Feb. 22-24, 1996, 144-147.

·        Shanti, J., Patil, K.M., Braak, L.H. and Huson, A., “Stress analysis in a model of a normal human foot with soft tissue”, Proceedings of the 5^th National Conference of Biomechanics, I.I.T., Madras, India, Feb. 22-24, 1996, 36-39.

·        Bhatia, M.M., Patil, K.M., and Keizer, W., “A comparative study of the foot pressure parameters obtained from the barograph and the EMED-F01 system”, Proceedings of the 5^th National Conference of Biomechanics, I.I.T., Madras,  India, Feb. 22-24, 1996, 29 - 32.

·        Bhatia, M.M. and Patil, K.M., “The effect of walking speed on bare foot pressures”, Proceedings of the 5^th National Conference of Biomechanics, I.I.T., Madras, India, Feb. 22-24, 1996, 33-35.

·        Ramakrishnan, S., Patil, K.M. and Eswaran, C., “3D Modelling of Biological molecules”, Proceedings of the 5^th National Conference of Biomechanics, I.I.T., Madras, India, Feb. 22-24, 1996, 123-126.

·        Patil, K.M., Bhatia, M.M. and Oommen, P.K., “A new index for analysis of dynamic foot pressures in normals and neuropathic feet of leprosy subjects”, Proceedings of  the National Conference on Advances in Biomedical Engg., Model Coll. of Engg. Cochin, Sept. 1997, Ab 1-2.

·        Patil, K.M., “Mechanics of tarsal disintegration by stress analysis in a 3D finite element model of the neuropathic feet”, Proceedings of the 6^th National Conference on Biomechanics, Bhopal, 14-16 January 1998, 41-43

·        Agarwal, D and  Patil, K.M., “New methods of analysis of dynamic foot pressure in diabetic neuropathy and foot wear design for prevention of plantar ulcers” Proceedings of  the 6^th National Conference on Biomechanics, Bhopal, 14-16, January 1998, 115-121.

·        Prabhu, K.G., Agrawal, D, Patil, K.M., Narayanamurthy, V.B. and Parivalavan, R., “New methods of walking foot pressure analysis for different levels of diabetic neuropathy and footwear for prevention of plantar ulcers”, Proceedings of the National Conference on Biomedical Engineering, MIT, Manipal, April 9-11, 1998, pp VIII-3 to 5.  (Received the best paper Award).

·        Patil., K.M. and Shanti, J., “Stresses in a 3-D two arch model of a neuropathic foot in advanced stage of tarsal disintegration”, Proceedings of the National Conference on Biomedical Engineering, MIT, Manipal, April 9-11, 1998, pp VIII-6 to 8.

·        Charanya, G., Patil, K.M., Murthy, V.B.N., Parivalavan, R., “ Power ratio of foot pressure distribution – an advanced parameter for early detection of diabetic foot at risk “ 1st Annual Conference : Diabetic Foot  Society of India, Bangalore, 7 – 8, December, 2002.

·        Charanya, G., Visvanath, K., Murthy, V.B.N., Parivalavan, R., Patil, K. M., “ Is  reduced sole thickness a precursor of foot ulceration in diabetics? ’  1st Annual Conference : Diabetic Foot Society of India, Bangalore, 7- 8, December, 2002.

·        Patil,  K. M., ’ Power- pressure distribution  Vs Peak foot pressure measurements in diabetic neuropathy, ’ 1st Annual Conference : Diabetic Foot Society of India, Bangalore, 7- 8, December, 2002  (Invited Lecture).

·        Thomas, V.J., Patil, K.M., Radhakrishnan, S., Venkatesh, B., Murthy, V.B.N., Parivalavan, R., ’ Optimal therapeutic footwear in diabetics – A computer simulated analysis ’ 1st Annual Conference : Diabetic Foot Society of India, Bangalore, 7- 8, December, 2002  (Invited Lecture).

·        Thomas, V. J., Patil, K. M., Radhakrishnan, S., Narayanamurthy, V. B.,  Parivalavan, R., “Prevention of diabetic foot ulcer using therapeutic footwear -Finite element  stress analysis”  Diabetic Foot Society of India’s II Annual conference, Pune , Sept 20-21,  2003