Major professional contributions made

    (i) As Expert Member to Government bodies.

    (ii) As Resource Person to other organizations.


Expert Member

Resource person Expert member in National / State Government Bodies

Sl.No

Organization

Nature of Duty

Period

1.

Raj Bhavan, Chennai

Convener of the Advisory Committee to prepare the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and Draft tender document for the installation of 400 kW ground mounted grid-tie Solar PV system

Nov 2016

 Feb 2017

2.

Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency (TEDA), Chennai

Member of the standing committee in approving the new biomass based Power projects in the state of Tamilnadu since 2011.

Since 2011

 

Member of the Governing body of TEDA.

Since 2013

Expert committee member in formulating the curriculum for solar PV training program for installers and design engineers

2013 - 2014

Participated as an expert member in the brain storming meetings conducted towards sustainable energy village – conceptualization of “Amma Green Gramam”.

July – Aug 2016

Member of the technical committee to empanel the consultants / industries in connection to the assessment study and installation of Biogas / Biomass and  Solar PV plants

Since Aug 2016 

As a member of the expert committee involved in the reformulation of the Tamil Nadu Renewable Energy Action Plan 2023.

Aug – Dec 2017

 

Member of the advisory council of sustainable energy research initiative of TEDA to develop a road map with new R&D initiatives to create a knowledge ecosystem in order to achieve the objectives of Tamilnadu Solar Energy Policy 2012 and Tamilnadu Vision 2023.

Since Sep 2017

3.

The Institution of Engineers (India)

Served as technical committee chairman in the 32nd Indian Engineering Congress held at Chennai during December 21-23, 2017.  Hon'ble President of India and the Hon'ble Governor of Tamil Nadu presided the Valedictory function.

July to Dec 2017

4

The Institute of Road Transport (IRT), Chennai.

Member of the Governing Council of IRT

Since Dec 2016

Selection Committee member for the post of Principal, IRTT

Sep 2015

5.

 

Science City, Chennai

 

Member of the scientific committee in organizing the Chennai Science festival with various themes every year.

2010, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

6.

Tamilnadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO)

Expert member in the project evaluation committee towards the execution of 50 MW Solar Thermal Hybrid power and Desalination Project at Valinokkam in Ramanad district.

Sep 2015

7.

 

TIDEL PARK, Chennai

Expert committee member in connection to the renewal of Operation & Maintenance contract for the year 2017-2020, for the major equipments connected the central air-conditioning system and few other equipments.

Nov 2017

8.

Department of Handlooms and Textiles, Chennai, Tamilnadu

Technical Expert member for tender evaluation in connection to the installation of  135 kW grid connected solar PV system

Oct-Nov 2017

9.

Tamilnadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd (TANGEDCO)

Knowledge transfer to TANGEDCO Engineers on latest renewable power generation technologies in association with Appadurai Chair for Power system through the conduct of various training programmes.

Since 2015

10.

AICTE nominated Subject Expert

Swachhata Rankings of Higher Educational Institutions(HEIs), as per directions of Competent Authority,

Aug.2017

11.

 

 

 

Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC),  NIOT,  SAMEER Centre for Electromagnetics,

TEDA, TNSCST

Selection Committee member for Graduate Engineering Trainee / Assistant Engineer / Scientist (Mechanical) / Project Scientists

Since 2003

Project Evaluation Committee Member for Funding Bodies

1.

DST (TBI), MNRE, NIWE, British council UK.

Reviewing the research proposal and monitoring the on-going research projects

2017

As Expert member in International level events

1.

US consulate in association with Atlantic Council South Asia Center.

 

Participated as invited delegate in the ‘Unlocking US-India Trade Potential' address themes, aiming, ease of doing business & expanding defense and energy cooperation.

November 7, 2017

2.

DST, Govt. of India &Humboldt Research Foundation at Potsdom, Germany

Participated as one of the 6 Research Group Members in Energy field from India in Research CONNECT program

 

2011

3.

DST (Govt. of India), EPSRC, UK at Bath, U.K.

Participated as one of the 10 member delegation from India in the expert meeting organized by in the field of Smart Grid and Energy Storage

June 2012

4.

International Energy Agency

Special invitee in the expert meetings of Annex 23 (Applying Energy Storage in Ultra-low Energy buildings) International Energy Agency held at Germany and Spain

Aug 2011

May 2012

 As Expert member for Institutes / Universities / Colleges / Organizations

1.

 

 

IIT Bombay

Participated in the Technical session, conducted as a  round table discussion with only the invited participants on the topic - Progress and Challenges in the field of Energy Education’ in the 6th International Conference on advances in Energy Research (ICAER 2017).

12th - 14th

December 2017

2.

Annamalai University

Expert member to discuss the feasibility and drafting the tender document for the Installation of 200 kW Grid Connected Solar PV system

July 2016

3.

Vel’s Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies

Member of Research Board of Engineering Science

 

(one year) 2008

4.

PSG tech, Coimbatore,

Annamalai University,

Periyar University,

SVCE, Sriperumpudur.

Prathusha Institute of Technology and Management and few Affiliated institutes.

Selection committee member for Faculty recruitment

 

Since 2003

 

S. No.

Post

Organization / University

Duration

 

Experience

(In Years and

Months)

From

To

 

1.

Member, Board of Studies

1.   Anna University - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

2013

2016

3 Years

2.   Annamalai University for Mech. Engg.

2005

2008

3 Years

2017

2020

10 Months completed

3.   PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore for M.E. Energy Engg.

2010

2012

2 Years

4.   PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore for Mech. Engg Dept.

2014

2018

3 Years completed

5.   Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore for M.E. Energy Engg

2014

2016

2 Years

6.   KSR College of Engg., Namakkal Dist.

2012

2014

2 Years

7.   Bharath Institute of Higher Education

2007

2009

2 Years

8.   National Engineering College – Department of Mechanical Engineering

2017

2019

11 Months completed

2.

Member of Academic Council

Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore

2016

2018

1.9  years completed

Sona College of Technology, Salem

2013

 

2015

2 Years

Paavai Engineering college, Namakkal

2017

2019

 7 Months completed

3.

Member of Executive

Council

1.   Governing body member for TEDA, Govt. of Tamil Nadu

2013

Till Date

4 Years

2.   Governing council member for Institute for Road Transport, Government of Tamil Nadu

Since 2017

8 Months completed

3.   EC member for Center for Technology Development and Transfer (CTDT), Anna University

2014

2017

3 Years

 

 

4.   Governing Council member for MahendraEngg. College, Namakkal

2013

2017

4 years

5.   Governing body member for Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore.

2013

2015

2 years

6.   Governing Council member for S.A. Engg. College, Chennai

2014

2017

3 Years

7.   Governing Council member for SMK FomraEngg. College, Chennai

2013

2016

3 Years

8.   Advisory board member for EaswariEngg. College, Chennai

2014

Till Date

 3 Years

 

 

Resource Person


(i) Academic Related
  • Delivered the lecture on “Global Advancements in Engineering and Technology”, Centre for International Affairs, June 2017.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Engineering and Technology for Society and Global Developments” organized by Centre for International Affairs during June 2016. 2017.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Heat and Mass Transfer” organized by University College of Engineering Kancheepuram, during June 2015.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Recent Trends in Heat and Mass Transfer” organized by Adhiparasakthi Engineering College, Chennai, during May 2015.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Heat & Mass Transfer” held at the Faculty Development Program organized by Center for Faculty Development, Anna University, Chennai during February 2015.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Heat & Mass Transfer” held at the Faculty Development Program organized by Center for Faculty Development, Anna University, Chennai during December 2013.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Heat Transfer – EDUSAT Programme” held at Anna University, Chennai, during Dec 2013 to April 2014.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Computational Fluid Dynamics”” held at Easwari engineering College, Chennai, during June 2013.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Heat Transfer – EDUSAT Programme” held at Anna University, Chennai, during Jan – March 2013.

  • Organized Awareness Programme on “Modeling & Analysis software” throughout Tamil Nadu sponsored by UGC under XII Plan Scheme during Feb & March 2013.

  • Co-ordinated more than 20 short term courses in the field of “Computational Fluid Dynamics using Fluent Software” at AU-FRG Institute for CAD/CAM, Anna University, during 2010- 2013.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Applications of Modelling and Simulation in Engineering Research” organized by Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Annamalai University, during December 2012.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Heat and Mass Transfer” held and organized by Velammal Engineering College, Chennai, during November 2011.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Numerical solutions of heat equations – Faculty Development Programme” held at Anna University, Chennai, during June 2011.

  • Organized a workshop on “Thermal Storage for Building Applications” in association with “Pluss Polymers” during February 2009.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Heat Transfer – EDUSAT Programme” held at Anna University, Chennai, during Jan-March 2008.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics” held at the Faculty Development Program organized by Easwari Engineering College, Chennai, during June 2007.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Finite Difference Method” held at the Faculty Development Program organized Easwari Engineering College, Chennai, during June 2007.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Applications of CFD” held at the Faculty Development Program organized by Easwari Engineering College, Chennai, during June 2007.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Numerical Methods in Heat Transfer” held and organized by Velammal Engineering College, Chennai, during July 2006.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Heat Transfer – EDUSAT Programme” held at Anna University, Chennai, during Jan 2006.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Steam Nozzles and Turbines” held at the Faculty Development Program organized by Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode, during December 2005.

  • Delivered the lecture on “UGC Refresher Course on recent trends in Air conditioning and Refrigeration Systems” organized by Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Annamalai University, during November 2005.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Heat and Mass Transfer” organized by K S Rangasamy College of Technology during November 2005.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Induction training programme for teachers in Engineering Colleges” held at Anna University, Chennai, during December 2005.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Engineering Thermodynamics” held at the Faculty Development Program organized by Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode, during May 2005.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Pure Substances, Properties of Steam, Steam Processes and Vapor Power Cycles” held at the Faculty Development Program organized by Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode, during May 2005.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Computational Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow” organized by MNM Jain Engineering. College, Chennai, during January 2005.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Heat & Mass Transfer” held at the Faculty Development Program organized by St. Peter’s Engineering College, during March 2004.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer” held at Small Industries Service Institute, GoI, Chennai, during June 2003.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Advanced Heat Transfer” organized by KCG College of Technology during February 2003.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Thermal Storage Systems” organized by Priyadarshini Engineering College, Vaniyambadi, Vellore during February 2003.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Introduction to Finite Difference Method” organized by AUFRG, Anna University, Chennai, during May 2002.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics” organized by Anna University, Chennai during May 2002.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Heat Transfer” held at the Faculty Assistance Programme organized by National Productivity Council (NPC), Chennai during April 2002.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Fluid Mechanics” held at the Faculty Assistance Programme organized by National Productivity Council (NPC), Chennai, during March 2002.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Latest Developments in Thermal Engineering & Heat Transfer” organized by Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Sriperumbudur, during January 2002.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Advanced Heat Transfer” organized by National Institute of Technology & Science, Chennai, during February 2001.
(ii) Research promotion Related

  • Delivered the lecture in the workshop on “Writing Research Papers, Research Proposals and Awareness on Funding Agencies and their funding Mechanism” organized by Priyadarshini Engineering College, on 11th November, 2016.

  • Delivered the lecture in the workshop on “Guidance for effective Research paper writing and Research Proposal Presentation” organized by National Engineering College, on 5th November, 2016.

  • Delivered the lecture in the workshop on “Statistical analysis of data” organized by Centre for Faculty development, Anna University, on September 2015.

  • Delivered the lecture in the “Workshop in Research Methodology” organized by Institute of Remote Sensing, Anna University, Chennai, during January 2015.

  • Delivered the lecture in the workshop on “Research Methodology” organized by Centre for Faculty development, Anna University, on 23rd January, 2015.

  • Delivered the lecture in the workshop on “R & D Projects - Awareness, Needs and Benefits” organized by Centre for Technology development and Transfer, Anna University on 26th February, 2014.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Quality Improvement in Technical Education” held at the Induction Training Programme for Teachers organized by Pondicherry Engineering College, during December 2005.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Transfer of Technologies to Rural Areas” held at Sri Durga Devi Polytechnic College, during August 2003.

  • Delivered the lecture on the “Entrepreneurship Training Program” organized by Centre for Entrepreneurship development, during 22nd March, 2003
(iii) Energy Application Related

  • Delivered the lecture during the seminar on “Modern HVAC Systems for Nearly Zero Energy Buildings” organized by Velalar College of Engineering and Technology, Erode, July 2017.

  • Delivered the special lecture on “Energy Mass Balance in Biogas plant” in the Biogas Training program, organized by CSIR-CLRI, Chennai, March 2017.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Renewable Energy – Present Scenario” organized by the Institution of Engineers, Chennai, March 2017.

  • Delivered the lecture in the workshop on “Advances in Biofuels and Bioenergy” organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, Anna University during October 2016.

  • Delivered the lecture in International Conference on Renewable Energy and Environment (ICREE 2016) organized by Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidhayalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, December 2016.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Scheme and Policies of Solar Energy” during one-day seminar on Solar Energy – Business and Employment opportunities, organized by Puthiya Thalaimurai, August 2016.

  • Delivered the lecture in the workshop on “Solar Energy Technology” organized by MSME- Development Institute, Chennai, during July 2016.

  • Delivered the lecture on “Basics of Solar PV System and Components” organized by Department of ECE, College of Engineering, Anna University during June 2016.

  • Delivered a technical lecture on “Energy Storage Technology” organized by Pondicherry University, during April 2016.

  • Delivered a Technical presentation on “Energy Scenario and opportunities in Solar” in the Techno Fair 2016, Organized by District Science Centre and Anna University Regional Campus, Tirunelveli, during March 2016.

  • Delivered a Technical presentation on “Sustainable Energy Source & System” Organized by District Science Centre and Anna University Regional Campus, Tirunelveli, during March 2016.

  • Delivered a lecture in “Indo-Norway Workshop on Materials for Medical & Energy Applications” held at Department of Medical Physics, organized by the Anna University, Chennai, during May 2015.

  • Delivered a lecture in the “Workshop on Innovations in Solar Thermal Energy Storage Technologies & its Future Prospects”, held and organized by the TERI University, New Delhi, during April 2015.

  • Delivered a lecture in the “Workshop on Advanced Power Generation Technologies & Development of Agricultural Systems” held at Easwari Engineering College, Ramapuram, Chennai, during March 2015.

  • Delivered a lecture in the International Symposia on “Renewable Energy to Tamil Nadu (RE2TN) kick-off Meeting” held at The Raintree Hotel, Chennai, during February 2015.

  • Delivered a lecture in the “National Training Program on Recent Trends in Solar Photovoltaic System-2015” organized by the Department of Electronics & Instrumentation, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, during January 2015.

  • Delivered a lecture in the “Developing Strategy for Education and Vocational Training for the Renewable Energy Sector in India” organized by IIT Roorkee, New Delhi, during August 2014.

  • Delivered a lecture in the workshop on “Concentrating Solar Technologies for Community cooking, Space cooling process heat application” organized by TEDA under UNDP-GEF programme of MNRE during June 2014.

  • Chaired and organized Training programme in the field of “Solar Photo-voltaic System” (5 batches – 4 days) sponsored by TEDA, Chennai held at Institute for Energy Studies, Anna University, Chennai during May – June 2014.

  • Chair-person for the Indo-US Workshop on “Advances in Solar Energy and Utilization – Fast Forward with Solar Mission” held at Department of Mechanical Engineering, organized by the Institute for Energy Studies, Anna University, Chennai, during April 2014.

  • Delivered two lectures in the Workshop on “Advances in Energy Storage for Energy Management and Broader use of Renewable Sources” held at Department of Mechanical Engineering, organized by the Institute for Energy Studies, Anna University, Chennai, during March 2014.

  • Chaired and organized Training programme in the field of “Solar Photovoltaics” (3 batches – 4 days) sponsored by UGC, New Delhi, held at Institute for Energy Studies, Anna University, Chennai during Feb – March 2014.
  • Delivered a lecture for the national Conference on “Recent advances in New and Renewable Energy - RANRE” organized by Centre for New and Renewable Energy Studies during February 2014.

  • Delivered a lecture on “Sustainable Development of Energy and Environment” organized by IIT Madras, during January 2014.

  • Delivered a technical lecture on “Solar Thermal Storage System” organized by St.Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai , during November 2013.

  • Delivered a lecture in AICTE Sponsored National Seminar on “Energy Conservation and Thermal Energy Storage” organized by Jaya Engineering College, Chennai, during December 2013.

  • Delivered a lecture in the Faculty Development Program on “Renewable Energy based Cooling System - Opportunities & Challenges” organized by Knowledge Institute of Technology, Salem, during November 2013.

  • Delivered a lecture in the Indo-German Workshop on “Recent Developments in Large Scale Solar Thermal Systems for Commercial Applications and Green Buildings” in association with Gerindtec, Germany and Giz, Germany during June 2011.

  • Delivered a technical lecture on “Thermal Storage Systems” organized by Anna University, during September 2010.

  • Delivered a lecture on “Energy Management through thermal Storage” held at the Power Electronics Society, Madras Chapter organized by The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers INC. Madras Section, IEEE, during September 2007.

  • Delivered a lecture on “Overview of Renewable Energy Utilization” held at the Asan Memorial College of Engineering & Technology during August 2007.

  • Delivered a lecture on “Biomass Potential & Utilization” held at Annamalai University during August 2007.

  • Delivered a lecture on “Energy Conservation through Thermal Storage” held at PeriyarManiammai College of Technology for Women during July 2007.

  • Delivered a lecture on “Fluid Mechanics-Applied to Energy System & Heat Transfer-Applied to Energy Engineering” held at Small Industries Service Institute during July 2007.

  • Delivered a lecture on “Energy Auditing – Energy Conservation” held and organized by SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, during March 2007.

  • Delivered a lecture on “Energy Auditing” organized by SSN College of Engineering, during March 2007.

  • Delivered a lecture in the Short Courses for TNEB Engineers on “Coal and Ash handling in Thermal Power Stations” sponsored by Appadurai Chair for Power Systems, Anna University, Chennai during February 2007.

  • Delivered a lecture on “Renewable Energy - Energy of the Future” organized by Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology during August 2005.

  • Delivered a lecture on “Renewable Energy - Energy of the Future” organized by Sri Durga Devi Polytechnic college during August 2005.

  • Delivered a lecture on “Renewable Energy - Energy of the Future” organized by St. Peter’s Engineering College during August 2005.

  • Delivered a lecture on “Renewable Energy” organized by Sri Sai Ram Engineering College during August 2005.

  • Delivered a lecture in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Waste-Disposal, Management and utilization” organized by Annamalai University, during March 2005.

  • Delivered a lecture on “Energy Conservation and its benefits to small scale industries” organized by NSIC Technical Services Centre, during August 2004.

  • Delivered a lecture on “Fluid Mechanics-Applied to Energy System” held at the Small Industries Service Institute, during May 2004.

  • Delivered a lecture on “Demand side management(Energy Conservation)” held at the Small Industries Service Institute, during April 2004.

  • Delivered a lecture on “Energy Conservation through cogeneration & Energy Audit in Commercial Establishment” held at Muthayammal Engineering College, during December 2003.

  • Delivered a lecture on “Use of renewable energy” for District level officers/NGO’s, etc, held at Madurai during June 2003.

  • Delivered a lecture on “Solar Photovoltaic Application & Energy Conservation” organized by TEDA, during June 2003.

  • Delivered a lecture on “Fluid Mechanics-Applied to Energy System & Heat Transfer-Applied to Energy Engineering” organized by Small Industries Service Institute, during June 2003.

  • Delivered a lecture on “Solar photovoltaic Applications & Energy Conservation” held at the Faculty Development Program organized by Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency, during June 2003.

  • Delivered a lecture on “Biomass Resource Assessment and Power Generation Potential” organized by Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (Tamil Nadu), during March 2003.

  • Delivered a lecture on “Thermal Storage System” organized by Priyadarshini Engineering College, during January 2003.

  • Delivered a lecture on “Energy Auditing & Management” organized by Small Industries Service Institute Chennai during September 2002.

  • Delivered a lecture in CSIR Sponsored National Seminar on “Commercializing Sustainable Bio-Energy Technologies” organized by Knowledge Institute of Technology, Salem, during July 2002.

  • Delivered a lecture on “Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer Applied to Energy Systems” organized by Small Industries Service Institute, Chennai, during July 2002.

  • Delivered a lecture on “Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer Applied to Energy Systems” held at the Faculty Development Program organized by Small Industries Service Institute, Chennai, during August 2001.

Inaugural & Valedictory address Delivered

  • Delivered the Valedictory address for 19th National Training course on “Wind Energy Technology” held at NIWE, Chennai, on 18th March, 2016.

  • Delivered the Inaugural address and a lecture for FDTP on the “Heat and Mass Transfer” held at University College of Engineering, Kancheepuram on 15th June 2015.

  • Delivered the Inaugural address for workshop on “Advanced power Generation Technologies and development of Agricultural Systems” held at Easwari Engineering College, Chennai, on 24th March, 2015.

  • Chief Guest in the Inaugural function of the national conference on ‘Novel trends in renewable energy and its applications’ held at Adhiyamaan college of Engineering, Hosur, during 4th and 5th Sep, 2014.

  • Delivered the Inaugural address for National Conference delivered on the “Emerging Recent trends in power and energy engineering” held at SSN Engineering College, Chennai, on 10th April 2014.

  • Chief Guest in the DST sponsored National seminar on "Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems" held at Saveetha Engineering College, Thandalam, Chennai, on February 2014.

  • Delivered the Inaugural address for FDTP on the “Computational Fluid Dynamics” held at Anna University, Chennai, between 10th & 16th June 2013.

  • Delivered the Inaugural address in the conference “Emerging trends in Design, Thermal and Manufacturing” held at Saveetha Engineering College, Thandalam, Chennai, on 18th April 2013.

  • Delivered the Inaugural address for CSIR Sponsored National level seminar on “Application of Tribological nano-fluids for current and future” held at Kongu Engineering College, Erode, on 27th March 2012.

  • Delivered the Inaugural address delivered on the “3rd Annual Day Celebration” held at K.N.S.K. College of Engineering, Therekalputhoor, on 15th March 2010.

  • Chief Guest in the State Level Symposium on "Rajiv Gandhi Renewable Energy day" held at Asan Memorial College of Engineering and Technology, Chengalpet on 20th August 2007.

  • Judge in the Paper presentation in National Level Technical Symposium SAIMECH held at Sai Ram Engineering College, on 10th August, 2007.

  • Chairperson for a technical session in International conference on Advances in Materials, Product Design & Manufacturing systems held at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, during December 2005.

  • Delivered the Valedictory address for “Rajiv Gandhi Renewable Energy Day Celebration” held at Sri Sai Ram Engineering College, West Tambaram, Chennai, on 18th August 2005.

  • Judge for the 6th National level Students Technical Symposium EFFICACY "Thermal Session-II" held at Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode, on 3rd February 2005.

  • Chairperson for a technical session of the National conference on “Global Technologies in manufacturing and thermal sciences’ held at Sethu Institute of Technology, Kariapatti during July 2004.

  • Judge for the 5th National level Students Technical Symposium EFFICACY "Thermal Session-II" held at Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode, on 5th February 2004.

  • Judge for the 4th National level Students Technical Symposium EFFICACY "Thermal Session-II" held at Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode, on 7th February 2003.

  • Judge for the 3rd National level Students Technical Symposium EFFICACY "Thermal Session-I" held at Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode, on 7th February 2002.


Graduation Day Chief Guest address

  • Ramanujar Engineering College, Vandalore, Chennai in the year 2016.

  • SA Engineering College, Avadi, Chennai in the year 2015.

  • Marthandam Engineering College, Marthandam, Kanyakumari Dist in the year 2008.


Vice Chancellor, Anna University, Chennai.

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