AWARD TITLE: Best Academician Award in Mechanical Engineering
AWARD CATEGORY: ISSN GOLDEN RESEARCH PRIZE
INTRODUCTION
Sudhakaran Ranganathan is an academician having 21 years and 08 months
experience in teaching and 12 years in Research. He has completed his PhD in the
area of welding. He has successfully completed a research project as principal
investigator in welding sponsored by AICTE. He has organized number of conferences
and workshops and has delivered guest lectures in various colleges and industries. His
objectives are
To excel in the fields of Teaching and Research
To publish research articles in refereed journals.
To continuously upgrade the knowledge in the latest developments and
disseminate them to the students.
He has published various research articles in reputed journals. He has a citation index
of 450, h index of 13 and I10 index of 15. He is an editorial board member for the
International Journal of Advance Research in Science and Engineering. He is also
reviewer for the following journals
Journal of Engineering Science and Technology,
African Journal of Engineering Research
Applied Mathematics and Information Sciences.
Journal of Cleaner Energy Production
Journal of Engineering Technology and Research
Journal of Theoretical and Artificial Intelligence
Journal of Brazilian Society of Mechanical Engineering
He is a recognized supervisor of Anna University, Chennai. He is presently guiding 8
research scholars. He has received best faculty award for his contribution to teaching
at Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai and award of excellence for his contributions
to research and administration works in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at
SNS College of Engineering, Coimbatore and Best Researcher Award from IASTE,
Chennai and HOD of the year award from Institute of Scholars, Banglaore.
ACADEMIC RECORD
Degree /
Certificate
Year College/ University
PhD 2013 Anna University, Chennai
ME(Refrigeration &
Air conditioning)
1997 Coimbatore Institute of Technology, CBE, Aggregate
79.5%
BE (Mechanical) 1994 PSG College of Technology, CBE, Aggregate 70%
Standard XII 1990 BVB Matric and HSC, Erode, Aggregate 86.5%
Standard X 1988 BVB Matric and HSC, Erode, Aggregate 79.5%
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE 21 years and 07 Months
Name of the
College Designation Joining
Date
Relieving
Date
Experience
Years Months
Kongu Engineering
College, Erode Lecturer 12-6-97 31-3-03 5 9
VLB Janakiammal
College of
Engineering and
Technology, Cbe
Lecturer 16-4-03 19-5-04 1 1
Kumaraguru
College of
Technology
Coimbatore
Lecturer 2-6-04 30-06-05 1 1
Senior Lecturer 01-07-05 30-09-10 5 3
Assistant
Professor(SRG) 01-10-10 30-09-11 1 –
Associate Professor 01-10-11 11-05-12 – 7
SNS College of
Engineering,
Coimbatore
Associate Professor
and Head 23-05-12 05-07-13 1 1
Professor and
Head 06-07-13 16-07-18 5 –
Vice Principal and
Head 17-07-18 Till Date 1
Total 21 07
INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE
S. No Name of the Organization Designation Period Years of
Experience
01 PSG Industrial Institute ,
Coimbatore-14
Sales Engineer 01-08-94 to
31-03-95
08 months
Theory Courses Handled
1. Engineering Thermodynamics
2. Thermal Engineering
3. Gas Dynamics and Jet Propulsion
4. Heat and Mass Transfer
5. Engineering Mechanics
6. Welding Technology
Lab Courses Handled
1. Thermal Engineering Lab
2. Heat Transfer Lab
No. of Projects Guided: 20
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
Life member of Indian Society of Technical Education – LM 27840
Fellow of Indian Institute of Production Engineers – SJ 6955
RESEARCH
1. Recognized supervisor of Anna University, Chennai (Recognition No: 2320488)
2. Guiding 8 research scholars under Anna University, Chennai
PAPERS PUBLISHED IN INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL JOURNALS AND
INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL CONFERENCES – 70
International Journals- 30
1. Sivasakthivel P S, Sudhakaran R (2018), Modeling and optimization of welding
parameters for multiple objectives in pre-heated gas metal arc welding process
using nature instigated algorithms, Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering,
DOI: 10.1080/14484846.2018.1472721.
2. Sivasakthivel P S, Sudhakaran R and Rajeswari S (2017), Optimization and
sensitivity analysis of geometrical and process parameters to reduce vibration
during end milling process, Machining Science and Technology Vol 21 (3), 452-
473.
3. Eazhil K. M, Sudhakaran R Jayakumar M, Govindaraj R (2017), Optimization of
the Process Parameter to Maximize the Tensile Strength in 6063 Aluminum Alloy
Using Grey Based Taguchi Method, Advances in Natural and Applied Sciences
Vol. 11, 235- 241.
4. Sylvester Selvanathan, Sudhakaran R (2017), CFD analysis of IC engine exhaust
manifold with respect to the performance of a turbocharger, Advances in Natural
and Applied Sciences Vol. 11, 242- 249.
5. Nagaraja. S, Sooriaparakash. K, Sudhakaran. R and Sathishkumar. M (2016),
Investigation on the emission quality, performance and combustion
characteristics of the CI Engine fueled with environmental friendly corn oil
methyl ester- Diesel Blends, Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2016.01.023
6. Sivasakthivel P S, Sudhakaran R (2015). Modeling of geometrical and machining
parameters on temperature rise while machining AL6351using response surface
methodology and genetic algorithm, Journal of Brazilian Society of Mechanical
Sciences, DOI10.1007/s-40430-015-0378-5
7. Nagaraja S Sooryaprakash K and Sudhakaran R (2014) Investigate the Effect of
Compression Ratio over the Performance and Emission Characteristics of
Variable Compression Ratio Engine Fueled with Preheated Palm Oil – Diesel
Blends, Procedia Earth and Planetary Science, Vol. 11, 393 – 401.
8. Sudhakaran R, Sivasakthivel P S, Nagaraja S and Eazhil K M (2014). The effect
of welding process parameters on pitting corrosion and microstructure of
chromium – manganese stainless steel gas tungsten arc welded plates, Procedia
Engineering, Vol. 97, 790-799.
9. Sudhakaran R and Sivasakthivel P S (2014). Prediction of ferrite number in
stainless steel gas tungsten arc welded plates using artificial neural networks,
International Journal of Knowledge Based and Intelligent Information systems
Vol. 18, 211– 227.
10. Sudhakaran R and Veerakumar K, (2014). Enhancing the IC engine performance
by using the electrolysis and preheating process, IOSR Journal of Computer
Engineering, Vol. 16 (3), 102 – 106.
11. Sudhakaran R, Sivasakthivel P.S and Nagaraja S, (2014). The effect of welding
heat input and welding speed on microstructure of chromium – manganese
stainless steel GTAW plates, International Journal of Research in Engineering
and Technology, Vol. 3 (7), 603 – 610.
12. Sudhakaran R and Sivasakthivel P.S, (2013). Prediction of weld bead geometry
in chromium – manganese stainless steel GTAW plates using artificial neural
networks, International Journal of Manufacturing, Materials and Mechanical
Engineering, Vol. 3 (3), 13 – 41.
13. Sudhakaran R, Velmurugan. V, Sivasakthivel. P.S and Balaji. M, (2013).
Modelling and analysis of ferrite number of stainless steel gas tungsten arc
welded plates using response surface methodology, Int J Adv Manuf Technol,Vol
64 (9-12), 1487-1504.
14. Sudhakaran R, Velmurugan. V, and Sivasakthivel. P.S (2012). Effect of Process
Parameters on Depth of Penetration in Gas Tungsten Arc Welded (GTAW) 202
Grade Stainless Steel Plates Using Response Surface Methodology, The Journal
of Engineering Research, Vol. 9(1): 64-79.
15. Sudhakaran R, Velmurugan. V, and Sivasakthivel. P.S (2012). Optimization of
process parameters to minimize angular distortion in gas tungsten arc welded
stainless steel 202 grade plates using particle swarm optimization, Journal of
Engineering Science and Technology, Vol 7 (2): 195 – 208.
16. Sudhakaran R, Velmurugan. V, Sivasakthivel. P.S and and Balaji. M , (2013).
Prediction and optimization of depth of penetration for stainless steel gas
tungsten arc welded plates using artificial neural networks and simulated
annealing algorithm, Journal of Neural Computing and Applications, Vol 22(3-4):
637-649.
17. Sudhakaran. R, Velmurugan. V, and Senthilkumar K.M, (2011). Effect of welding
process parameters on weld bead geometry and optimization of process
parameters to maximize depth to width ratio for stainless steel gas tungsten arc
welded plates using genetic algorithm”, European Journal of Scientific Research,
62(1) : 76 – 94.
18. Sudhakaran R, Velmurugan. V, and Sivasakthivel. P.S (2010). Optimization of
process parameters to minimize angular distortion in 202 grade stainless steel
GTAW plates using genetic algorithms, International Journal of Engineering
Science and Technology, 2(5): 731 – 748.
19. Sudhakaran R, Sivasakthivel P.S and Velmurugan. V, (2010). Effect of process
parameters to analyze angular distortion in 202 grade stainless steel GTAW
plates, International Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, 6 (1): 23
– 44.
20. Sudhakaran R, Sivasakthivel. P.S, (2012). Optimization of machining parameters
on temperature rise in end milling of Al6063 using response surface
methodology and genetic algorithm, International Journal of Advanced
Manufacturing Technology, 67(9-12): 2313-2323.
21. Nagaraja S, Sakthivel M and Sudhakaran R, (2012). Comparitive study of the
combustion, performance, and emission characteristics of a variable
compression ratio engine fuelled with diesel corn oil methyl ester and palm oil
methyl ester, AIP Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, Vol. 4 (6),
DOI10.1063/1.4768543
22. Nagaraja S, Sakthivel M and Sudhakaran R, (2012). Combustion and
performance analysis of variable compression ratio engine fueled with preheated
palm oil – diesel blends, Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, Vol. 20, 189 –
194.
23. Sivasakthivel. P.S, Velmurugan. V and Sudhakaran R, (2011). Prediction of
vibration amplitude from machining parameters by response surface
methodology from end milling, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing
Technology, 53(5-8): 453 – 461.
24. Sivasakthivel. P.S, Velmurugan. V and Sudhakaran. R, (2010). Prediction of tool
wear from machining parameters by response surface methodology from end
milling, International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, Vol. 2(6),
1780-1789.
25. Sivasakthivel. P.S, Velmurugan. V and Sudhakaran. R, (2012). Experimental
evaluation of surface roughness for end milling of Al 6063 – response surface
and neural network model, International Journal of Manufacturing Research, Vol.
7(1), 9 – 25.
26. Sivasakthivel. P.S, Velmurugan. V and Sudhakaran. R, (2012). Cutting force
prediction depending on process parameters by response surface methodology
in milling, International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials, Vol.
11 (2), 137 – 153.
27. Sivasakthivel. P.S, Sudhakaran. R and Rajeswari. S, (2013). Optimization of
machining parameters to minimize vibration amplitude while machining Al 6063
using gray – based Taguchi method, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical
Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, Vol. 227 (12), 1788-
1799.
28. Subramanian. M, Sakthivel. K, Sooryaprakash. K and Sudhakaran. R, (2013).
Optimization of end mill tool geometry parameters for Al7075 – T6 machining
operations based on vibration amplitude by response surface methodology,
Measurement, Vol. 46 (10), 4005 – 4022.
29. Subramanian. M, Sakthivel. K, Sooryaprakash. K and Sudhakaran. R, (2013).
Optimization of cutting parameters for cutting force in shoulder milling of Al
7075-T6 using response surface methodology and genetic algorithm, Procedia
Engineering, Vol. 64, 690 – 700.
30. Karuppusami. G, Balaji. M, Sudhakaran. R and Ashwini. A.C, (2011). TADS
approach in supply chain agility, International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.
2 (5), 731 – 748.
National Journals
1. R. Sudhakaran, V. VeL Murugan, P. S. Sivasakthivel, (2010) Prediction of
Angular Distortion in 202 Grade Stainless Steel Gas Tungsten Arc Welded Plates
using Artificial Neural Networks, Indian Welding Journal Vol 6(3): 10 – 18.
2. R. Sudhakaran, V. Selladurai, T. Kannan, P. S. Sivasakthivel, (2007) Analysis of
heat pipe heat exchanger fro waste heat recovery from an air conditioning
system. I manager Journal on Engineering and Technology, Vol 2: 86-95.
Google Scholar Citations
International Conferences
1. R. Sudhkaran, P.S. Sivasakthivel (2019), Prediction of Angular Distortion in Gas
Tungsten Arc Welded 202 Grade Stainless Steel Plates using Artificial Neural
Networks – An Experimental Approach, International Conference on Sustainable
Energy Resources, Materials and Technologies, SSN College of Engineering,
Chennai, April 25 – 26.
2. R. Sudhkaran, P.S. Sivasakthivel (2019), Effect of Process Parameters on Bead
width of 202 Grade Stainless Steel Gas Tungsten Arc Welded Plates using
Response Surface Methodology, International Conference on Sustainable
Energy Resources, Materials and Technologies, SSN College of Engineering,
Chennai, March 14 – 15
3. R.Sudhakaran, P.S. Sivasakthivel, S. Nagaraja, K.M. Eazhil (2016), Prediction of
Pitting Corrosion Resistance for Chromium Manganese Stainless Steel Gas
Tungsten Arc Welded Plates using Artificial Neural Networks, International
conference on Materials, Design and Manufacturing Processes, ICMDM, Anna
University, Chennai, February 17 – 19.
4. R. Sudhakaran, P.S. Sivasakthivel, S. Nagaraja, K.M. Eazhil (2015), Prediction
of Pitting Corrosion Resistance of Chromium Manganese Stainless Steel Gas
Tungsten Arc Welded Plates using Response Surface Methodology, International
Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Anna University, Regional
Centre, Villupuram, ICAME – 2015, October 15 -16.
5. S.Nagaraja, K.Sooryaprakash, R.Sudhakaran (2015), Investigate the Effect of
Compression Ratio over the Performance and Emission Characteristics of
Variable Compression Ratio Engine Fueled with Preheated palm oil – Diesel
blends, International Conference on Global Challenges, Policy Framework &
Sustainable Development for Mining of Mineral and Fossil Energy
Resources(GCPF : 2015-20), NITK, Surathkal, April 17-18.
6. S.Nagaraja, R.Sudhakaran, K.Sooryaprakash (2014), Performance, emission ,
combustion and heat balance study of compression ignition engine fueled with
corn oil methyl ester – diesel blends, International conference on Green
Technologies and Environmental Pollution Prevention and Control (ICGTEPC 14),
NIT, Tirchy, India, September 27-29.
7. R. Sudhakaran, P.S. Sivasakthivel, S. Nagaraja and K. M. Eazhil (2014), The
effect of welding process parameters pitting corrosion and microstructure of
chromium – manganese stainless steel GTAW plates, International Conference
on Global Congress on Manufacturing Management, VIT University, Vellore,
December 8 -12.
8. R. Sudhakaran, V. Velmurugan (2012), Effect of process parameters on
mechanical properties of 202 grade stainless steel GTAW plates using response
surface methodology, International Conference on Mechanical and Building
Sciences, ICAMB – 2012,VIT University, January 09 -12.
9. R. Sudhakaran, V. Velmurugan and P.S. Sivasakthivel, (2011). Prediction of
depth of penetration in 202 grade stainless steel GTAW plates using ANN,
International Conference on Welding, Cutting and Surfacing, Indian Welding
Journal, FABTECH – 2011, January 22 – 23.
10. R. Sudhakaran, V. VeL Murugan (2010).Application of DOE to develop
mathematical model for analyzing angular distortion of gas tungsten arc welded
202 grade stainless steel plates, International Conference on Advances in
Industrial Engineering, Anna university, Chennai, January 4- 6
11. R. Sudhakaran, V. VeL Murugan (2009). Effect of process parameters on angular
distortion of gas tungsten arc welded 202 grade stainless steel plates,
International Conference on Advances in Mechanical and Building Sciences, VIT
university, Vellore, December 14 -16.
12. R. Sudhakaran, S. Nagaraja, S. R. Rajabalayanan and M. Subramanian,
(2009).Optimization of thermal performance of water to air heat pipe exchanger
using response surface methodology, International Conference on Research and
Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Velammal Engineering College, Chennai,
India, March 19-21.
13. R. Sudhakaran, S. Nagaraja, S. R. Rajabalayanan and M. Subramanian, (2008).
Investigation of thermal performance of water to air thermosyphon heat pipe
heat exchanger using ANN, International Conference on Advances in Mechanical
Engineering, S. V. National Institute of Technology, Surat, India, Dec 15 -17.
14. V. Muthukumaran, R. Sudhakaran, P. S. Sivasakthivel and S Ramesh, (2006).
Casting defect analysis using Ideas. International Conference on Intelligent
systems and Control, Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore, India, Aug
9-11.
15. R. Sudhakaran and R. Geetha, (2005). Cost reduction in production process
using Kaizen approach. International Conference on Emerging systems and
Control, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, India .Jan 8 -10.
16. R. Sudhakaran, S. Karthick and P. Sathyamurthy, (2003). Effective utilization of
waste heat in air conditioning units. International Conference on Energy and
Environment, National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, India. Oct. 8 -10
17. R. Sudhakaran and P. Rathinaswamy, (1999). Application of cogeneration
technique for LiBr Vapour absorption system in dairies. International Conference
on Sustainable Technology and Development, Madhav Institute of Technology,
Gwalior, India .Nov.14 -16
National Conferences
1. R. Sudhakaran and V. Hariharan, (1999). Human resource development through
industry institute interaction. National Conference on Technology Development
in Cyberage, KLE Societies College of Engineering, Belgaum, September 1-2,
P83 – 87
2. R. Sudhakaran and V. Hariharan, (2000). Biomass based slurry fuel for CI
engines. National Conference on Automotive pollution control, Kumaraguru
College of Technology, Coimbatore, February 5, P10 -14
3. R. Sudhakaran and V. Hariharan, (2001). Energy conservation using
cogeneration using cogeneration technique for dairy industry. National
Conference on Energy Conservation and Management, Rajarambabu College of
Engineering and Technology, Sangli, June 5-6, P101 -110
4. R. Sudhakaran, V. Hariharan and P. Senthilmurugan (2002). Performance
comparison of refrigerants R -12 and Ammonia in a vapour compression
refrigeration system. 17 th National Convention of Mechanical Engineers,
Institution of Engineers, Indore, October 20-21 P106 -111
5. R. Sudhakaran and S. Karthick, (2003). Effective utilization of waste heat in
refrigeration systems. National Conference on Energy and Environment for
Sustainable Development, National Engineering College,Kovilapatti, Oct. 10-12
P143 -151
6. R. Sudhakaran and D. Senthilkumaran, (2005). Performance comparison of
refrigerants R -22 and R -290 in a vapour compression refrigeration system.
National Conference on Latest Trends in Mechanical Engineering, Dr Mahalingam
College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi, April 1-2, P35-37
7. R. Sudhakaran, V. Muthukumaran and S. Ramesh, (2006). A study on heat
recovery system using DOE, National Conference on Emerging Trends in Thermal
Engineering, Competitive Manufacturing and Management, St Joseph College of
Engineering Technologies, Chennai, Feb 3-4, PP 56-58
8. R. Sudhakaran, (2006). Optimization of heat exchanger design using CFD to
recover waste heat in a dairy farm. National Conference on Applications of
Emerging Technologies, Adhiyaman College of Engineering, Hosur, PP 7-9
9. V. Muthukumaran, R. Sudhakaran and P. S. Sivasakthivel, (2006). Optimization
of riser design using Ideas. National Conference on Contemporary Approaches in
Design and Manufacturing, Allagapa Chattier College of Engineering and
Technology, Karaikudi, March 22-24,PP 15 -19
10. R. Sudhakaran and P. S. Sivasakthivel, (2006). Analysis of heat pipe heat
exchanger for heat recovery from engine exhaust gas, Sri Jayachamarajendra
College of Engineering, Mysore, Nov 17 -23.PP 32-36.
11. R. Sudhakaran and L. Karthick, (2007). Stress and strain analysis of steam
turbine casing, National Conference on Contemporary Approaches in Design and
Manufacturing, Allagapa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology,
Karaikudi, March 20- 21, PP 45-48
12. R. Sudhakaran and L. Karthick, (2007). Strain analysis and optimization of
steam turbine casing, National Conference on Emerging Technologies in
Contemporary Manufacturing, Mahendra Engineering College, Namakkal April
20, PP 37
13. R. Sudhakaran and M. Shamala, (2008). Investigation of thermal performance of
heat pipe heat exchanger using response surface methodology. National
Conference on Advances in Mechanical Sciences, Kumaraguru College of
Technology, Coimbatore, March 27 -28, PP 23
14. T. Karuppuswamy, P. S. Sivasakthivel and R. Sudhakaran (2009).Development
of mathematical models to predict surface roughness in CNC end milling process.
National Conference on soft Computing, Institute of Road and Transport
Technology, Erode, March 19 -20, PP 23
15. T. Karuppuswamy, P. S. Sivasakthivel and R. Sudhakaran (2009).A methodology
to predict surface roughness in CNC end milling process. National Conference on
Advances in Mechanical Sciences, Kumaraguru College of Technology,
Coimbatore, March 26 -27, PP 37
16. R.Sudhakaran and V. VeLmurugan (2009). Effect of welding parameters on
angular distortion of GTAW of stainless steel. National Conference on Advances
in Mechanical Sciences, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, March
26 -27, PP 41
17. R.Sudhakaran and V. VeLmurugan (2010). Simulation of angular distortion of
GTAW of stainless steel plates using FEA. National Conference on Advances in
Mechanical Sciences, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, April 21
pp 32.
18. N.R. Govinthasamy, S. Nagaraja and R. Sudhakaran (2011). The Effect of Palm
Oil Methyl Ester on the Performance, Emission Characteristics and Heat Balance
of the Compression Ignition Engine. National Conference on Optimization
Techniques in Engineering Sciences and Technology, Bannariamman Institute of
Technology, Sathyamangalam, April 15 & 16 pp 537-545.
19. R. Sudhakaran and R. Arthisowmia (2011), Energy Saving Potential in Electrical
Utilities by Energy Conservation, National Conference on Emerging Trends in
Mechanical Engineering, SNS College of Technology, Coimbatore, March 3 & 4 pp
45 -51.
20. R. Sudhakaran and R. Arthisowmia (2011), Energy Saving Potential in Electrical
Utilities by Energy Conservation, National Conference on Environmental
Challenges Towards Sustainability, Government College of Technology,
Coimbatore, 1 April.
21. R. Sudhakaran, S. Nagaraja and A. Azarudeen (2011) Performance and Exhaust
Emission Analysis of CI Engine Operated on Pre – heated Palm Oil, National
Conference on Advances in Mechanical Sciences (AIMS), Kumaraguru College of
Technology, Coimbatore, March 15 & 16, TS 78 – 81.
22. R. Sudhakaran, S. Nagaraja and R. Sandhya (2011) Influence of Process
Parameters on Performance and Emission Characteristics of Diesel Engine using
Corn Oil Methyl Ester as Bio – Diesel, National Conference on Information,
Communication, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Apparel &
Garment and Intelligent Computing (NICE MAGIC’2011), March, pp 30
23. R. Sudhakaran, S. Nagaraja and B. Gopinath (2011) Optimization of Process
Parameters of Diesel Engine Using Palm Oil Methyl Ester as Bio – Diesel Fuel,
National Conference on Advances in Mechanical Sciences (AIMS), Kumaraguru
College of Technology, Coimbatore, March 15 & 16, TS 94-98.
24. R. Sudhakaran, S. Nagaraja and B. Gopinath (2011) Optimization of Process
Parameters of Diesel Engine Using Palm Oil Methyl Ester as Bio – Diesel Fuel,
National Conference on Environmental Challenges Towards Sustainability,
Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, 1 April, pp 61-64.
25. R. Sudhakaran, S. Nagaraja and N.Suparana (2011) The Effect of Corn Oil
Methyl Ester on the Performance, Emission Characteristics and Heat Balance of
the Compression Ignition Engine, National Conference on Advances in
Mechanical Sciences (AIMS), Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore,
March 15 & 16, TS 120-128.
PATENTS GRANTED
Design Patent titled “Multipurpose Four Jaw Vice Operated with CAM
Mechanism” Patent Application No: 317484-001 has been accepted and granted
Journal No :32/2019 and Journal Date: 09/08/19
PATENTS FILED
Submitted patent titled “Method and System for Remotely Adjusting Height and
Angle of a Wall Mounted Television Fixer” Patent Application No: 201741012456
Submitted a Design Patent titled “Working Holding Component for Submerged
Friction Stir Welding” Patent Application No: 312201
Submitted a Design Patent titled “Portable Recycler for Waste 3D Printer
Filament” Patent Application No: 316283-001
Submitted a Design Patent titled “Design of Injection Molding Die for Gaskets
used in Pumps” Patent Application No: 315608-001
HONOURS & AWARDS
1. Won Best Faculty Award at Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai for the year
1999-2000
2. Awarded certificate of excellence for contributions to research, academics and
administration in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at SNS college of
Engineering, Coimbatore in the year 2013.
3. Received Best Researcher Award from Indian Association for Science and
Technology Education Chennai in the year 2018
4. Received HOD of the year award from Institute of Scholars Bangalore in the year
2019.
AREAS OF RESEARCH
1. Studies on angular distortion, weld bead geometry, mechanical properties and
delta ferrite content in Gas Tungsten Arc welded 202 grade stainless steel
plates.
2. Energy Conservation and Management. (Application of HPHE in the area of heat
recovery).
3. Eco Friendly Refrigerants.
RESEARCH GRANTS RECEIVED FROM FUNDING AGENCIES
S.
No
Title of the Project Name of the funding
agency and
sanctioned amount
Duration Status
1 Modernization of Thermal
Engineering Laboratory
with CRDI Variable
Compression Ratio Engine
Test Rig for Bio Fuel
Applications
All India Council for
Technical Education,
New Delhi
Rs 19 Lakhs
Two Years Ongoing
2 Studies on Pitting
Corrosion and Ferrite
number of Duplex
Stainless Steel Cladding
deposited by Pulses
GMAW
All India Council for
Technical Education,
New Delhi
Rs 5 Lakhs
Two years completed
3 Investigation of Thermal
Performance of Solar Crop
Drier using Heat Pipes
KCT
Rs 25000
10 Months Completed
GRANTS RECEIVED FROM FUNDING AGENCIES FOR ORGANISING
CONFERENCE
S.
No
Title of the conference Funding Agency Sanctioned
amount
01 National conference on Advances in
Mechanical Sciences (AIMS 07) 22 nd
– 24 th March 2007
All India Council for
Technical Education,
New Delhi
Rs One Lakh
02 National Workshop on Recent
Advances in Welding Technology
(8 th and 9 th January 2013)
Defense Research
and Development
Organization
Rs35000/-
03 National Conference on Advances
in Mechanical Engineering ( 8 th
March 2013)
All India Council for
Technical Education,
New Delhi
AICTE
Rs. 60000/-
SPONSORED FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ORGANIZED
S.
No
Title of the Programme Duration Sponsoring
Agency
Sanctioned
Amount
01 Faculty Development
Programme on Thermal Engg
05-12-16 to
11-12-16
Anna University,
Chennai
Self Supporting
DETAILS OF PROPOSALS SUBMITTED TO FUNDING AGENCIES
S.
No
Title of the Proposal Fund
Requeste
d Lakhs
Month and
Year of
Submission
Role as PI/Co-
PI
Agency
01 Development of hybrid
welding process for welding
nano particle oxide coated
chromium manganese
stainless steel plates
22 Lakhs July 2016 Principal
Investigator
DST –
SERB
02 Enhancing the tribological
behaviour of engine
components through additives
of nano particles in both
24 Lakhs July 2016 Co-Principal
Investigator
DST –
SERB
engine oil and bio diesel
blended fuels
03 Experimental and Numerical
Investigations on Light Weight
Dissimilar Alloys 5086 Al and
AZ 31 Mg joined by
Underwater Friction Stir
Welding for Infantry Fighting
Vehicles.
25 lakhs July 2017 Principal
Investigator
DST –
SERB
04 Design and Development of a
Bio Gas Powered Reversible
Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell
with Carbon Capture for Co-
Generation Application
towards Electrification of Rural
Villages
81 Lakhs August
2018
Principal
Investigator
DST
TMD
05 Thermal Conductivity
Enhancement of the Thermal
Energy Storage System for
Solar Drying and Heating
Application Using PCM –
Steatite Soapstone
Composites at Different
Orientations
37 Lakhs September
2018
Principal
Investigator
DST
TMD
06 Thermal Conductivity
Enhancement of the Thermal
Energy Storage System for
Solar Drying and Heating
Application Using PCM –
Steatite Soapstone
Composites at Different
Orientations
18 Lakhs November
2018
Principal
Investigator
AICTE-
RPS
07 Development of Latent Heat
Thermal Energy Storage
System for Solar Drying and
Heating Application using Cost
Effective PCM – Steatite
Composites at different
Orientations
32 Lakhs June 2019 Principal
Investigator
DST –
SERB
08 Establishment of Advanced
Welding Technology
Laboratory’ under Fund for
Improvement of S&T
Infrastructure in Universities
and Higher Educational
Institutions (FIST) Program
80 Lakhs May 2019 Principal
Investigator
DST –
FIST
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED – 30
1. Participated in one day workshop on “CAD/CAM”, Kongu Engineering College,
Perundurai on July 1997.
2. Participated in one day workshop on “Vapour Absorption System”, organized
by Thermax system Ltd at Hotel Residency, Coimbatore on August 1997.
3. Participated in Faculty Development Programme on “Quality System
Awareness” Organized by Zandig TQM Solutions at Kongu engineering
College, Perundurai, 5 th and 6 th February 2001
4. Participated in Faculty Development Programme on “Internal Quality Audit”
Organized by Zandig TQM Solutions at Kongu engineering College,
Perundurai, 4 th and 5 th May 2001
5. Participated in one day workshop on “Environment and Total Quality
Management”, V.L.B.Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology,
Coimbatore on September 2003.
6. Participated in one day workshop on “Communication Skills for Engineers”,
Kumaraguru College of Technology Coimbatore on June 2004.
7. Participated in one day workshop on “Emerging Trends in Industry Institute
Interaction”, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore on July 2004.
8. Participated in one day workshop on “Induction Training Program”,
Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore on July 2004.
9. Participated in one day workshop on “Quality System Awareness”,
Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore on August 2004.
10. Participated in one day workshop on “Faculty Development Program”,
Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore on May 2005
11. Participated in two days Faculty Development Program on “Communication
Skills Development” at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore on
June 2005.
12. Participated in a National Seminar on Technology and Applications of Heat
Pipes and Thermal Sensors at Karunya Institute of Technology and Science,
Coimbatore, Feb 2006.
13. Participated in a National Seminar on Renewable Energy – Today and
Tomorrow at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore on August
2006.
14. Participated in Faculty Development Programme on “High Impact Teaching
Skills”- organized by Mission 10x – WIPRO technologies at Kumaraguru
college of Technology, 17 – 21 August 2009
15. Participated in Post Workshop on Teaching skills organized by Mission 10x
WIPRO technologies at Aditya Institute of Technology, 29 -30 January 2010
16. Participated in one day technical seminar on Research and Career
Opportunities in Welding and Non Destructive Testing at Sri Ramakrishna
Engineering College, Coimbatore, 5 th March 2010.
17. Participated in one day workshop on Application of Optimization Techniques
in Engineering Solution at Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore,
13 th March 2010.
18. Participated in AICTE sponsored staff development program on Strategic
Implementation of Total Quality Management and Total Productive
Maintenance at Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore, 10 -14,
May 2010.
19. Participated in AICTE sponsored staff development program on Energy
Conservation in Textile Industries at Kumaraguru College of Technology,
Coimbatore, 14 – 11 –2010 to 04 – 12 – 2010
20. Participated in Two Days Workshop on Application of Intelligent Optimization
Techniques using MAT Lab at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology,
Sathyamangalam, 7 -8 th January 2011
21. Participated in Two Days Workshop on Quality Education Organized by CII at
Hotel Residency, 23 – 24 th November 2012
22. Participated in Two Days Workshop on National Higher Education Conclave
Organized by CII at Hotel Le Meridian , 29 – 30 th November 2013
23. Participated in One Day Workshop on ICTACT Bridge 2014 Organized by
ICTACT at Hotel Le Meridian, 23 rd July 2014.
24. Participated in One Day HR summit Organized by CHROMA (HR Association)
at Hotel Trident, Chennai , 21 st March 2015
25. Participated in One Day summit on Embedded Security and Safety Organized
by LRDA at Nimhans Convention Centre, Bangalore, 17 th June 2015.
26. Participated in One Day Elsevier connect Seminar organized by Elsevier at
Hotel Altop, Coimbatore, 5 th November 2015.
27. Participated in One Day Workshop on Emerging Trends in Welding
Technology organized by School of Mechanical Sciences, VIT University,
Vellore, 20 th September 2016.
28. Participated in Quality Improvement Programme on Scanning Electron
Microscopy organized by Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
12 th December to 16 th December 2016.
29. Participated in One Day Workshop on Awareness on Outcome based
Education and Accreditation organized by National Board of Accreditation,
Anna University – Regional Campus, Coimbatore, 24 th November 2017
30. Participated in One Day Workshop on Additive Manufacturing and Weldability
of Nickel based Super Alloys organized by PSG College of Technology,
Coimbatore, 24 th November 2017
WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES ORGANISED – 28
S. No Name of the Conference /
workshop
Date
01 Workshop on Recent Advances in
Automobile Engineering
23 rd September 2005
02 National Conference on Advances in
Mechanical Sciences (AIMS 2007)
22 nd – 24 th March 2007
03 2 nd National Conference on Advances in
Mechanical Sciences (AIMS 2008)
27 th & 28 th March 2008
04 National Conference on Advances in
Mechanical Sciences (AIMS 2010)
21 st April 2010
05 National Workshop in Advances in
Welding Technology
08 th and 09 th January
2013
06 National Level Technical Symposium
Metallica 2013
29 th April 2013
07 National Level Technical Symposium
SANUS 2013
6 th September 2013
08 National Level Technical Symposium
SANUS 2014
11 th and 12 th August
2014
09 National Conference on Recent
Advances in Mechanical Engineering
29 th April 2013
10 National Conference on Recent
Advances in Mechanical Engineering
8 th March 2014
11 National Conference on Versatile
Automation (NOVA)
12 th March 2015 to 14 th
March 2015
12 National Level Technical Symposium
SANUS 2016
11 th and 12 th August
2016
13 International Workshop on Project
Management in Off Shore and Oil
Industries
9 th August 2016
14 National Workshop on Materials and
Manufacturing Process for Newer
Applications
20 th August 2016
GUEST LECTURES DELIVERED
1. Delivered a Guest Lecture at Angel College of Engineering and Technology,
Trippur in Laws of Thermodynamics
2. Delivered a Guest Lecture at Sriguru College of Technology in Real and Ideal
gases and Thermodynamic Relations
3. Delivered a Guest Lecture in the Faculty Development Program sponsored by
Anna University and Organized by Info Institute of Engineering and Technology
in Heat Exchangers
4. Delivered a Guest Lecture in the Faculty Development Program sponsored by
Anna University and Organized by Kumaraguru College of Technology in Heat
Transfer
5. Delivered a Guest Lecture at Karpagam Institute of Technology in Advanced
Welding Processes
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name R.Sudhakaran
Age 45
Date of Birth 25 th May 1973
Permanent Address 49, Kumaran Avenue, Meenakshi Gardens,
K. Vadamathurai, Coimbatore – 641017, Tamilnadu, India
Mobile No. 9894030121
Email Address absudha@yahoo.com
LANGUAGES KNOWN
1) To Speak: Tamil, English 2) To Read and Write: Tamil, English and Hindi
REFERENCES
1 Dr. C. Vel Murugan
Professor and Head Department of Mechanical Engineering
Kumaraguru College of Technology
Coimbatore– 641049
e-mail: velmurugan.c.mec@kct.ac.in
Mobile:9894167740
2 Dr.P. Sathiyamurthy
Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering.
Kongu Engineering College
Erode, Tamilnadu, India,
e- mail: sathiam10@gmail.com , Mobile:91-9894157003
Station: Coimbatore Dr. R.Sudhakaran
Date: 10-01-2020
Annexure I
Nature of Duties
SNS College of Engineering, Coimbatore
1. Established laboratories such as Mechatronics, Dynamics, CAD/CAM labs after
taking over as in charge for the Department
2. Increased the intake of UG from 60 to 180 and established a new ME course in
Manufacturing Engineering
3. The department got approval as recognized research centre from Anna
University, Chennai. 10 scholars are pursuing their research.
4. Improved the department pass percentage from 30% to 65% in Anna University
examinations and 84% of the students graduated.
5. Submitted 17 proposal to various funding agencies and got approval for 3
6. Organized 84 guest lectures, 25 workshops, 4 symposiums and 3 conferences
7. Activated the industry institute partnership cell and signed 28 MOUs with various
industries
8. Arranged placement for students of Mechanical Engineering in Core and IT
companies.
9. Established Internal Quality Assurance Cell for the department and showed
overall improvement in the performance of the department
10. Coordinated the SNS Junior Athletic Meet organized for the school students.
11. Obtained 3 Patents for the Department
12. The project titled “Improving the performance of IC Engine using Electrolysis
and Pre heating” won the student innovator award by ICATACT for the year
2014.
13. Two University ranks were obtained by the students in Anna University
examinations.
14. The department earned revenue of Rs. 2Lakhs from consultancy for the year
2014.
15. Prepared the department for the accreditation by National Assessment and
Accreditation Council of UGC. The institution was accredited with highest grade
‘A’ by NAAC – UGC
16. Coordinated the visit of NAAC committee, as a steering committee member
17. Obtained 100% placement for the Department.
18. Organized SNS Empower Connect, A HR Summit on 18-04-15. 17 Human
Resource Personnel from various industries participated in the summit.
19. Coordinator of NBA committee for the preparation of Self Assessment Report of
the Department.
20. Established research centre offering PhD programme in Mechanical Engineering
under Anna University, Chennai.
21. NBA overall coordinator for the institution. The committee visited from 16 th
March to 18 th March 2018. The B.E Mechanical Engineering programme was
accredited for three years.
22. Overall coordinator for admissions
23. Steering Committee member for Autonomous committee visit
Kumaraguru College of Technology
1. Handled subjects like Thermodynamics, Refrigeration and Air conditioning, Gas
dynamics and Jet propulsion, Heat and Mass Transfer and produced results
above 90%.
2. Being Thermal Engineering Laboratory Incharge, Prepared Lab Manual, Updated
the lab with new equipments and submitted proposals to AICTE under MODROB
scheme to modernize the laboratory.
3. Assistant Workshop Superintendent for the workshop
4. Organizing Secretary for National conference on Advances in Mechanical
Sciences AIMS 10
5. Member of Board studies in Mechanical Engineering Department, Involved in
syllabus and curriculum revision.
6. Member of Board studies in Fashion Technology Department, Involved in
syllabus revision of Mechanical Engineering subject.
7. Organized one day workshop on Recent Advances in Automobile Engineering
8. Submitted proposal under seminar grant scheme and received fund of Rs 1 Lakh
for organizing National conference on Advances in Mechanical Sciences AIMS 07
9. Principal investigator in the research project on Welding and received a fund of
Rs 5 Lakhs under research promotion scheme.
10. Principal investigator in the Management sponsored project on solar crop drier
using heat pipe technology.
11. Being Class Advisor for IV year Mechanical Engineering, Students are
continuously counseled.
12. Member of disciplinary committee.
13. Editor of AIMS proceedings.
14. Prepared the important activities of the department.
15. Department library in charge during 2005
16. Prepared the department report for Anna university committee visit.
17. Worked as stage management committee member in the one week school
students training program organized during May 21 -28 ,2005
18. Coordinator for registration committee for the graduation day function
19. Coordinator for seating arrangement for merit scholar award distribution
function
20. In charge for preparation of academic calendar for the year 2011-2012
VLB Jankiammal College of Engineering and Technology
1. Handled subjects like Thermodynamics for EEE and Mechanical students.
2. Core committee member for Accreditation works-Involved in preparing the
reports of the department for AICTE
3. Class Advisor for I year Mechanical Engineering students
Kongu Engineering College
1. Handled subjects like Thermodynamics, Thermal Engineering, IEOR, Engg.
Mechanics etc for various branches
2. Thermal Engineering Lab in charge
3. Timetable coordinator for the department.
4. Task force member in ISO certification works
5. Energy Audit team member
6. Acted as a Co-investigator in the R&D project on “Waste Heat Recovery from
A/C systems and generation of hot water for student’s hostel”.
7. Class Advisor for Third year students
PSG Industrial Institute
1. Worked in the Marketing Department of the Heavy Engineering Division
responsible for manufacturing conventional and CNC machines
2. Responsible for Marketing, sales and dispatching.