Centre for Innovation and Product Development (CIPD)
Research Scholars Involved with the Research Centre
The details of the research scholars (Ph.D. and M. S. (by Research)) worked/working under the supervision of the faculty members of the research center are provided hereunder:
Doctoral Research Scholars – Completed
| S. No | Name of the Scholar | Title of the Thesis | Supervisor | Year of completion |
| 1 | S. M. Sakthivel | VLSI Implementation of Image Watermarking Algorithms | Dr. A. Ravi Sankar | 2020 |
| 2 | K. V. Meena | Design Optimization of a Highly Miniaturized Silicon MEMS Piezoresistive Pressure Sensor for Bio-medical Applications | Dr. A. Ravi Sankar | 2019 |
| 3 | S. Saranya | Micro-Structuring of Quartz Substrates using an Electrochemical Discharge Machining Process for Realizing MEMS Devices | Dr. A. Ravi Sankar | 2019 |
| 4 | Atul R. Deshmuk | Virtual Fatigue Life Prediction of Full Penetration Weld Joints in Off-Highway Vehicles | Dr. G. Venkatachalam | 2019 |
| 5 | Ribu Mathew | Design and Optimization of a High-Performance MEMS Piezoresistive Cantilever Surface Stress Sensor with Reduced Thermal Sensitivity | Dr. A. Ravi Sankar | 2018 |
| 6 | N.Senthilnathan | Processing of Tungsten Heavy Alloys using Spark Plasma Sintering | Dr. G. Venkatachalam | 2018 |
| 7 | S. Vimalanand S | The Effect of Plant Fiber’s Transverse Isotropy and Porosity on the Dynamic Characteristics of the Uniform and Thickness Tapered Laminated Composite Plates | Dr. G. Venkatachalam | 2018 |
| 8 | Abhijeet V. Marathe | Development of methodology to predict cylinder head bolt pretension for gasketed joint and its effect on engine performance parameters | Dr. G. Venkatachalam | 2018 |
| 9 | M. Kalaimathi | Performance Analysis of Electrochemical Machining of Monel 400 Alloys and Optimization of Process Parameters | Dr. G. Venkatachalam | 2017 |
M. S. (by Research) Scholars – Completed
S. No. | Name of the Scholar | Title of the Thesis | Supervisor | Year of completion |
| 1 | S. Vetrivel | Design and optimization of a MEMS piezoresistive acceleration sensor with an integrated silicon nanowire | Dr. A. Ravi Sankar | 2017 |
| 2 | P. Prabaharan Graceraj | Investigations of Mechanical properties of Jute fiber reinforced hybrid polymer matrix composite | Dr. G. Venkatachalam | 2015 |
Doctoral and M. S. (by Research) Scholars – Ongoing
| S. No | Name of the Scholar | Reg. No. | Research Area / Topic | Supervisor |
| 1 | K. B. Rajasekarababu | 14PHD1115 | Building aerodynamics | Dr. G. Vinayagamurthy |
| 2 | J. Karthik | 14PHD1170 | Wind Energy | Dr. G. Vinayagamurthy |
| 3 | S. Nilesh Nandakumar | 16PHD0207 | Electromagnetic sheet metal forming | Dr. G. Venkatachalam |
| 4 | M. D. V. Satya Swaroop | 16PHD1102 | Micro-sensors | Dr. A. Ravi Sankar |
| 5 | S. Lakshmi Narayana | 17PHD0254 | Natural fibre composite | Dr. G. Venkatachalam |
| 6 | K. Anusindhiya | 17PHD1020 | High-speed aerodynamics/flow control in jets | Dr. G. Vinayagamurthy |
| 7 | S. Gokulakrishnan | 18PHD1019 | Acoustic behavior of natural fibre composite | Dr. G. Venkatachalam |
| 8 | Nagasrisaihari Sunkara | 18PHD1061 | Damage analysis of natural fibre composite | Dr. G. Venkatachalam |
| 9 | Dinesh R. Salunke | 18PHD1062 | Thermal and electrical behaviors of natural fibre composite | Dr. G. Venkatachalam |
| 10 | R. Srinivasan | 19PHD1079 | Micro-sensors | Dr. A. Ravi Sankar |
| 11 | S. Aravindh | 19PHD1147 | Mechanical behavior of natural fibre composite | Dr. G. Venkatachalam |
| 12 | V. Saminathan | 19PHD1156 | Micro-sensors | Dr. A. Ravi Sankar |
| 13 | R. Ezhilarasu | 19PHD1198 | High-speed aerodynamics/flow control in Jets | Dr. G. Vinayagamurthy |
| 14 | Guru | 15MTR0008 | Thermal buckling of natural fibre composite | Dr. G. Venkatachalam |