RESEARCH
Dr.M.A.Neelakantan, Ph.D.,
Senior Dean, Reseach and Development
National Engineering College
Email:deanrd@nec.edu.in
Mobile:9442505839
About
Research and Development @ NEC is carried out in several areas like Computation, Energy, Environment, Image Processing, Materials, Manufacturing, Nanotechnology, Telecommunication and Sensor Networks and Simulation studies. Six departments of NEC have been recognized as research centers by Anna University, Chennai.
The research centers @ NEC are supported by over 35 recognized supervisors, fifty seven Ph.D holders and hundred and forty three research scholars covering specialized in a wide range of areas like Engineering, Technology and Sciences. NEC is actively involved in various funded projects, and has received over Rs. 6.4 Crores from various Governmental agencies like AICTE, BRNS, CSIR, DST, DRDO, ICMR, IGCAR, TNSTC, etc.,
Vision
To converge knowledge, intellectuals, and resources for technological innovations.
Research and Development (R&D)
Research and Development @ NEC is carried out in several areas like Computation, Energy, Environment, Image Processing, Materials, Manufacturing, Nanotechnology Telecommunication and Sensor Networks and Simulation studies. Six departments of NEC have been recognized as research centers by Anna University, Chennai.
The research centers @ NEC are supported by over 35 recognized supervisors, fifty seven Ph.D holders and hundred and forty three research scholars covering specialized in a wide range areas like Engineering, Technology and Sciences. NEC is actively involved in various funded projects, and has received over Rs. 6.4 Crores from various Governmental agencies like AICTE, BRNS, CSIR, DST, DRDO, ICMR, IGCAR, TNSTC, etc.,
Doctorate of Philosophy – Eligibility)
As per the Anna University and AICTE Norms.
Approved Research Centers
The following departments are recognized as Research Centres by Anna University, Chennai.
S.No | Departments | Year of approval |
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S.No | Departments | Year of approval |
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1 | Mechanical Engineering | 2006 |
2 | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 2006 |
3 | Computer Science and Engineering | 2006 |
4 | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 2006 |
5 | CHEMISTRY | 2007 |
6 | Information Technology | 2016 |
7 | Civil Engineering | 2023 |
8 | Physics | 2024 |
9 | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 2025 |
10 | English | 2025 |
11 | Mathematics | 2025 |
Sponsored Projects
Ongoing Research Projects
S.No | Title of the Project | Principal Investigator | Funding Agency | Amount | Period | Status | Department |
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S.No | Title of the Project | Principal Investigator | Funding Agency | Amount | Period | Status | Department |
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1 | Investigation on Crashworthiness Characteristics of Bio-Inspired Thin-Walled Conical Tubular Members | PI: Dr: M.Kathiresan, Asso.Prof / MECH Co.PI: Dr. R.Harichandran, Asso.Prof / MECH | DST-SERB | Rs.38,76,550 | 2021-2024 | Ongoing | MECH |
2 | Denoising Algorithm for Noise reduction in MEMS Sensors | Dr. Willjuice lruthayarajan (PI), Dr. B. Vigneshwaran (Co. PI) and Mr. M. Sivapalanirajan (Co. PI) | ISRO | Rs.18,90,960/- | 2022-2023 | Ongoing | EEE |
3 | DST Nidhi Scheme, inclusive Technology Business Incubator(i-TBI) | PI: Dr. K. Manisekar/MECH Co.PI:Dr.T.Sakthi/Humanities | DST | Rs.56,00,000 | 2024-2027 | Ongoing | MECH |
Completed Research Projects
S.No | Title of the Project | Principal Investigator | Funding Agency | Amount | Period | Department |
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S.No | Title of the Project | Principal Investigator | Funding Agency | Amount | Period | Department |
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1 | Design and development of large diameter slewing ring bearings for fast breeder reactors | Dr.K.Manisekar Prof. & Head / CMS Co-I: Mr.M.Kathiresan AP(SG)/Mech | BRNS | 21,47,100.00 | 2006-2009 | Mech |
2 | Prediction and control of distortion in components during hard facing. | Dr.D.Ravindran Prof. & Head/ Mech. Co-I:Dr.S.L.Mannan Dean (R&D) | BRNS | 20,14,600.00 | 2008-2010 | Mech |
3 | Super plastic diffusion bonding of titanium sheet with austenitic stainless steel. | Dr.D.Ravindran Prof. & Head/ Mech. Co-I:Dr.T.Vigraman AP(SG)/Mech. | AICTE (RPS) | 6,30,000.00 | 2008-2010 | Mech |
4 | Labview Integrated Performance Monitoring and Analyzing Energy Data of Co-Located PV Power Plants with Different Technologies. | Dr.K.KalidasaMurugavel Prof.& Head/MECH | AICTE (RPS) | 12,50,000.00 | 2013 -2016 | Mech |
5 | Experimental Study on Solar Steam Generation System with Compressed Water Thermal Energy Storage System | Dr.K.KalidasaMurugavel Prof.& Head/MECH | DST/SERI | 38,91,000.00 | 2014-2016 | Mech |
6 | Optimization of grain size for improving fatigue strength of 304 Hcu | Dr.D.Ravindran Co-PI:Dr.S.L.Mannan | BRNS | 33,52,500.00 | 2014-2017 | Mech |
7 | Modernisation and upgradation of IC and Microprocessors Lab | Dr.A.Shenbagavalli Prof. & Head / ECE | AICTE (MODROBS) | 12,00,000.000 | 2013-2014 | ECE |
8 | Study on Non Cooperative target Classification algorithm using Statistical techniques | Dr.A.Shenbagavalli, Prof. & Head/ECE Co – I:Mr.V.R.S.Mani, Asso.Prof/ECE | DRDO | 9,85,000.00 | 2017 - 2018 | ECE |
9 | Artificial Intelligence based Computer Aided Detection for Medical Application | Dr.A.Shenbagavalli Prof. & Head / ECE Co-I: Dr. M.Sundaram AP(SG) / ECE | IGCAR | 15,83,040.00 | 2012-2015 | ECE |
10 | Fully Automated Coconut harvesting Machine | Dr.S.Tamilselvi Professor/ECE Co-I:Mr.N. Arumugam, Asso. Prof./ECE Mr. T. Devakumar, Asst.Prof.(SG)/ECE | DST (TDT) | 24,41,360.00 | 2015-2019 | ECE |