Research

Dr.M.A.Neelakantan, Ph.D.,

Senior Dean R&D

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

S.No
Departments
Year of approval

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

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Information and Communication Engineering
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Civil Engineering
Faculty of Science and Humanities
Faculty of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Sponsored Projects

Ongoing Research Projects

S.No Title of the Project Principal Investigator Funding Agency Amount Period Status Department

S.No
Title of the Project
Principal Investigator
Funding Agency
Amount
Period
Status
Department

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

S.No
Title of the Project
Principal Investigator
Funding Agency
Amount
Period
Department

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