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:[email protected]
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 11 | Real time multi human Tracking and activity recognition system | Dr.V.Gomathi Asso.Prof.(SG) / CSE | DST | 14,41,200.00 | 2006-2009 | CSE |
| 12 | Real time Human activity recognition system | Dr.V.Gomathi Asso.Prof.(SG) / CSE | AICTE (RPS) | 3,70,000.00 | 2006-2008 | CSE |
| 13 | Development of an Intrusion Detection system for Mobile ad-hoc Networks using Game Theoretical models | Dr.B.Paramasivan Prof. Head/CSE Co- I:Dr.K.Mohaideen Pitchai, Asso.Prof/CSE | DRDO | 27,16,000.00 | 2011-2013 | CSE |
| 14 | Intrusion prevention system for adhoc network security | Dr.B.Paramasivan Prof. Head/CSE Co- I:Dr.K.Mohaideen Pitchai, Asso.Prof/CSE | AICTE | 9,70,000.00 | 2012-2014 | CSE |
| 15 | Development of an intelligent irrigation system using wireless sensor networks | Dr.B.Paramasivan Prof. Head/CSE Co- I:Dr.K.Mohaideen Pitchai, Asso.Prof/CSE | CSI | 45,000.00 | 2012 -2013 | CSE |
| 16 | Design and Development of an Intelligent structural health monitoring system for a simply supported bridge using wireless sensor network | Dr.B.Paramasivan Prof. Head/CSE Co- I:Dr.K.Mohaideen Pitchai, Asso.Prof/CSE | IE(I) | 1,50,000.00 | 2012-2014 | CSE |
| 17 | Modernization of Common Computing Facility & Establishment of Advanced Computing Environment | Dr.B.Paramasivan Prof. Head/CSE Co-I:Mr.S.Solaisamy Sr.Sys.Prog/CSE | AICTE (MODROBS) | 6,80,000.00 | 2013-2014 | CSE |
| 18 | Studies in Cellular Automata with its Applications on Cryptography | Dr.B.Paramasivan Prof & Head / CSE Co – I:Dr.K.Mohaideen Pitchai, Asso.Prof/CSE Ms.M.Bhuvaneswari, Asst.Prof. / CSE | DRDO | 12,19,500.00 | 2016 -2018 | CSE |
| 19 | Castalk: A smart cloud platform between normal and deaf people. | Dr.V.Gomathi, Prof./CSE | EPICS in IEEE | 5,24,402.00 | 2016 - 2017 | CSE |
| 20 | Automated Robotic weed eradication system using embedded techniques | Dr.V.Kalaivani, Prof./CSE | IE(I) | 60,000.00 | 2017 - 2018 | CSE |
| 21 | Four Quadrant operation of a switched reluctance motor with a single controllable switch. | Mr.M.Ravindran, Assoc. Prof. / EEE Co-I:Mrs.L.Kalaivani AP(SG) / EEE Mr.M.P.E.Rajamani AP (SG) / EEE | DRDO | 9,45,000.00 | 2008-2011 | EEE |
| 22 | Investigations of Critical Electrical Characteristics and UV Response of Transformer Oil for Optimized functions of Power Transformer | Mr.R.Karthik, AP (SG) / EEE | DST | 7,64,000.00 | 2010-2012 | EEE |
| 23 | Tuning of Nonlinear PID Controllers for TRMS using Evolutionary Algorithms | Dr.M.WillijuiceIruthayarajan Prof.&Head/EEE CoI:Mr.J.Sivadasan Asst.Prof.(SG)/EEE | AICTE (RPS) | 9,75,000.00 | 2013 – 2016 | EEE |
| 24 | Real Time Implementation of PID Controller for Single Phase Buck-Boost Power Factor Correction Converter using Evolutionary Computation | Dr.M.P.E.Rajamani, Asst.Prof (SG)/EEE Dr.P.Subburaj,Prof /EEE | UGC | 4,10,000.00 | 2016 - 2018 | EEE |
| 25 | Development of Hall Sensor array based Magnetic Flux Leakage(MFL) system for non-destructive image and evaluation of localized defects in ferromagnetic steam generator tube | Dr.A.Abudhahir Co- I: I.Jackson Daniel Asso.Prof./EIE Mr.V.Suresh Asso.Prof./EIE | BRNS | 23,56,900.00 | 2011 - 2013 | EIE |
| 26 | Modernization of Measurements and Instrumentation laboratory sanctioned by All India council of for Technical Education | Chief Coordinators: Dr. A. Abudhahir | AICTE (MODROBS) | 6,00,000.00 | 2012-2013 | EIE |
| 27 | Diagnosis of Diabetic retinopathy by feature extraction from retinal images | Dr.D.Manimegalai Prof. & Head / IT Co-I: Dr.D.Santhi Asso. Prof. (SG) / EIE | ICMR | 13,09,271.00 | 2012-2015 | IT |
| 28 | Synthesis, characterization and stability of bi functional Chelate Ga(III), Cu(II), and Zn(II) complexes | Dr.M.A.Neelakantan Prof. & Head / S&H | BRNS | 28,18,550.00 | 2007-2010 | Science & Humanities |
| 29 | Cu(II) and Zn(II) Complexes of ...... Activities | Dr.M.A.Neelakantan Prof. & Head / S&H | DST | 29,00,000.00 | 2010-2013 | Science & Humanities |
| 30 | Molecular design, Chemical synthesis, and Biological evolution of Zinc and Vanadium Complexes | Dr.M.A.Neelakantan, Prof. & Head/S&H CoI : Dr.S.S.Mariappan Asso.Prof Chemistry, (S&H) | CSIR | 11,45,000.00 | 2013 - 2016 | Science & Humanities |
| 31 | Syntheses of novel bifunctional chelating agents and biomolecule – BPCA conjugates for complexation with copper, rhenium, gallium, technetium and lutetium radionuclide’s for possible applications in radiopharmaceutical applications | Dr.M.A.Neelakantan Prof. & Head / S&H | BRNS (DAE) | 24,24,500.00 | 2014-2017 | Science & Humanities |
| 32 | Synthesis, Structural Characterization, Stability and Chemical nuclease activity of some Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes containing imidazole and pyridine | Dr.M.A.Neelakantan Prof. & Head / S&H | DST | 44,25,000.00 | 2015-2018 | Science & Humanities |
| 33 | Spatial Distribution of Uraninan and associated water quality parameters in 5 Districts of Tamil Nadu | Dr.M.A.Neelakantan Prof. & Head / S&H Co-I:Dr.S.S.Mariappan Asso.Prof.(SG)/Chemistry, S&H | BRNS (DAE) | 25,24,650.00 | 2015-2017 | Science & Humanities |
| 34 | Designing of novel benzothiazole derivatives and their Cu(II), Fe(II/III) and Al(III) complexes: Synthesis, structural characterization and biological exploration against distinct pathological factors in Alzheimer’s disease. | PI : Dr. S.Thalamuthu, Asst.Prof.(SG)/Chemistry) Co-I: Dr.M.A.Neelakantan Prof. & Head / S&H | DST (SERB) | 26,19,320.00 | 2017-2020 | Science & Humanities |
| 35 | New Generation Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Center | NEC | DST-NSTEDB & EDII | 2,87,50,000 | 2017- 2022 | NEC |
| 36 | Fund for improvement of S&T Infrastructure in Universities and Higher Educational Institutions (FIST) | Dr.S.Shanmugavel, Principal, NEC Dr.M.A.Neelakantan Dean, (R&D) | DST-FIST | 43,00,000.00 | 2018-2023 | NEC |
| 37 | Development and Analysis of Finite Automata based Public Key Cryptographic Schemes | PI : Dr. K.Mohaideen Pitchai, Asso.Prof (SG) / CSE, Co-PI: Dr. M.Bhuvaneswari, Asst.Prof (SG) / CSE | DRDO – CARS | 978835 | 2020-2022 | CSE |
| 38 | An intelligent Device to classify organic and non-organic fruit and vegetables items using Destructive infrared Thermography Technique | Dr. A. Saravanaselvan Ass.Prof (SG)/ECE | MSME innovative | 900000 | 2021-2022 | ECE |