Dr. M. NAGARAJ
Dr. M. Nagaraj is an Assistant Professor and Head in the Department of Post Harvest Engineering at the Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India. He received his B.E. in mechanical engineering and his M.E. in energy engineering from Anna University. He received his Ph.D. from Hindustan University in Chennai, India. He has 10 years of academic experience. His research areas are CFD, Deform3D, and Energy Engineering. He has published around 20 research articles in Scopusand SCI-indexed journals. He has presented around four papers at international conferences. He has published two patents. He got funding for 54,000 rupees from the UGC Xll Plan for a solar energy awareness program
Dr. A. VELUMANI
Dr. VELUMANI. A is a Professor in the Department of Post Harvest Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science (SIMATS), Chennai.
She received Ph.D from Anna University, Chennai in year 2011,Master’s degree in Irrigation Water Management in the year 1992,Anna university, Guindy, Chennai and Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Engineering in the year 1990 at Tamil Nadu Agriculture University, Coimbatore, India. She qualified in the National Eligibility Test – NET conducted by ICAR, Delhi 1990 and GATE 1992 and spent about Twenty-Seven years of teaching in Engineering and carried many administrative responsibilities. With a background of Agriculture Engineering degree and being a member of NIRAI trust (NGO), she is working with farmers and rural communities to meet their needs. She has 40 + publications including books and conference proceedings. Moreover, she has completed two funded projects sponsored by DST- TNSCST and SNS Trust, India. Currently working on IOT based Agriculture system, Water Quality Analysis and Treatment, Food Processing etc.,
Dr. KALIL RAHIMAN M
Dr. Kalil Rahiman M, working as a Professor at the Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science (SIMATS), Chennai, in the Department of Agro Energy Engineering. He received his Ph.D. from Anna University and his M. Tech. under the specialisation of Design and Production of Thermal Power Equipment from National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappali. His areas of interest in research include the application of bio-fuels, fuel analysis, energy, combustion, and emission analysis in internal combustion engine functionalities. He has four patents published and more than 30+ international journal publications in the high impact factor journals. Additionally, he presented his research at numerous conferences all across the country and also organised various programs, such as conferences, seminars, workshops, and FDPs, respectively. He has been employed in a variety of positions at various institutes, including teaching, research, and administration. Moreover, he has contributed to the editorial boards as a reviewer for Elsevier, Springer, the ACS, and other publishers as well.
Dr. T. SHAAFI
Dr.T.Shaafi, Professor, Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Saveetha School Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai specialized in Thermal Engineering. He has more than 23 years of experience in teaching and 2 years in industrial experience. He has guided several project works for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Engineering students. His area of research interests alternative fuels for IC Engines, pollution control from IC Engines, Engine Management Systems, Nano fluids, Energy Conservation, Energy Engineering. Under his guidance, one scholar has submitted thesis and three scholars are undergoing experimental studies.
Dr. G. Velmurugan
Dr. Velmurugan is working as a Senior Assistant Professor in the Saveetha School of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He obtained his PhD in the area of Natural composite materials under low temperature (Cryogenic conditions) from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He received his M.E Degree in Manufacturing Engineering from the Alagappa Chettiar Government College of Engineering and Technology, Anna University and B.E in Mechanical Engineering from the Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. His areas of research include non-traditional machining, composite materials, Nano composite and conventional machining. He has published more than 70 research articles throughout the several SCI / Scopus indexed journal, including National / International level conferences. Eight book chapters and have also been published in reputed publications i.e. Taylor and Francis, Springer, etc. He also filed five patents in the national levels. He is also academically engaged with the editorship and reviewer ship with the several SCI/ Scopus indexed Journals from last 4 years. He is also a Guest Editor of Journal of Chemical Engineering. He also completed the two-consultancy project in the worth of 3,00,000. He has also been nominated as General Chair Reviewer, Technical Program Committee, etc. during various national/international events held throughout the country. He is also recognized among the world's top 2% scientists, and his work focuses on developing high-performance bio-based materials with enhanced mechanical and environmental properties.
Dr. V. SIVA SHANKAR
Dr. Siva Shankar has made significant contributions to academia, publishing research articles, including SCI-indexed and Scopus-indexed papers. His research spans multiple areas, with a strong focus on food processing and storage technologies. He has authored a book on onion processing and storage and holds a patent for an Agricultural Vegetable Harvester Machine. Recognized for his contributions to ethical research, he was awarded the Ethical Research Award (2023) by Agastiyar Research and Technologies. His holistic involvement in academia, research, and industry makes him a distinguished professional in the field of Agricultural Process Engineering.
Dr. R. Sundarakannan
Dr. R. Sundarakannan, Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai. I hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, where I also completed my M.Tech in Engineering Design and B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering. My academic journey has been shaped by a strong passion for sustainable materials and their applications in modern engineering solutions.
My research interests lie primarily in the development and optimization of biochar-reinforced polymer composites, focusing on the use of agricultural and industrial waste materials such as cashew nut shells and sugarcane waste. I am particularly interested in exploring the mechanical, erosion, and tribological performance of these sustainable composites to improve their durability and functionality for use in various industrial sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and construction.
Dr. K. Ramkumar
Dr. R. Sundarakannan, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Engineering at Saveetha School of Engineering. He completed his B.Sc. in Agriculture and later earned his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Horticulture from Annamalai University.He has a strong research background with seven publications in UGC-approved journals. He has also published two books and contributed two book chapters. He has actively participated in 15 international conferences, sharing his research with experts worldwide.Dr. Ramkumar is passionate about organic farming and sustainable agriculture. He focuses on improving farming methods to make them more eco-friendly and productive. As a teacher, he is dedicated to guiding students in modern agricultural practices and innovative techniques.His work helps promote better farming systems and contributes to the growth of agricultural science. Through research and teaching, he continues to support the future of sustainable farming.
