Ph.D. Scholars Completed: 03

Currently Scholars Pursuing: 02

Professional Achievements in Research & Development (7):

• Received the funding a worth of 1 Lakh rupees per year for each club from BIS- Standards Club Coimbatore Branch. Also obtained the same funding for 6 different clubs in SIET.
• Published 13 patents, 3 books and 33 International Journals (4 SCI indexed, 15 Scopus indexed, 10 UGC referred)
• Delivered 17 conference proceedings in and around Tamilnadu
• Successfully completed two consultancy works to a worth of Rs. 4,24,000/-
• Reviewer in the Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing – Springer Journals
• Key contributor for the Institute Research Coordinator for Sree Sakthi Engineering College, Karamadai.
• For M.E. - Power systems guided for 8 batches of students and completed the thesis evaluation and guidance.

Awards (4):

• “Best contribution in teaching field” award from ESN Research group, Chennai
• Best Teacher Award from Rudhaa Educational Academia for Research during 2018
• Received Best Faculty Award in SKCT during 3 academic years
• Received 6 times appreciation awards for producing 100 percent results

Patents (13):

• Solar Panel with efficient solar tracking using IoT, Indian Patent Office, published on 05.05.2023
• Implementation of Non-invasive Glucose monitoring technique using Optical method for medical appliances, Indian Patent Office, published on 05.05.2023
• Control of Traffic Signal, Indian Patent Office, published on 23.04.2023
• Smart Tracking system for Autism patient, Indian Patent Office, published on 17.04.2023
• Piezoelectric Burglar Alarm for security purposes, Indian Patent Office, published on 05.05.2023
• Design of Intelligent Dehumidifier for Automotive application, Indian Patent Office, published on 05.05.2023
• Instinctual prevailing power by using the combination of recent technology for both industrial and research applications, Indian Patent Office, published on 09.10.2019
• Water based cooling cum fire extinguisher system for motor vehicles, Indian Patent Office, published on 28.03.2019 (Status: Published)
• Quality and engage the fundamental operations of integrated circuits using Annotator device, Indian Patent Office, published on 11.10.2021 (Status: Examination completed)
• Security based wireless smart ledge, Indian Patent Office, published on 02.03.2018 (Status: Waiting for examination)
• Spartan annotator kit to persuade the quality and engage the fundamental operations of I.C. package, Indian Patent Office, published on 02.03.2018
• Implementation of smart hourglass using Arduino board, Indian Patent Office, published on 02.03.2018
• Power Genesis using attractive forces of earth and magnet, Indian Patent Office, published on 09.10.2019

Book Publications (3):

• Dr. E. Nandakumar, Mrs. S. Jayasathya, Mr. Samuel, Basics of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Maruthi Publications, 2025
• S. Amuthameena, B. Balraj, E. Nandakumar, “Nanotechnology for Energy Systems”, in Handbook of Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites for Energy and Environmental Applications, Editors: Kharissova, Torres-Martinez, Kharisov, Springer Nature Publications, 2021, ISBN: 978-3-030-36269-0
• E. Nandakumar & R. Dhanasekaran, “Simulation of OPF problem incorporating various FACTS devices”, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany, September 2012, pp. 1-77, ISBN: 978-3-659-24300-4

Journals published (33): [SCI -4; Scopus - 15 & UGC – 10]

• S. Ganesh Prabhu, P. Jayarajan & E. Nandakumar, “Protected and Energy-Efficient E-HealthCare system based on Internet of Healthcare services”, Journal of Circuits, Systems and Computers, Vol: 33, Issue: 4, Pages: 2450060-2450078, 2023. ISSN: 0218-1266. [SCI]
• S. Sankarapandian, S.D. Sundarsingh Jebaseelan, Alapaan Pandian & E. Nandakumar, “Forecasting Stability of Smart Grids using Highway Deep Pyramid Convolutional Neural Network (HPDCNN) Approach”, International Journal of Intelligent Systems and Applications in Engineering, Vol: 12, Issue: 01, Pages: 778-792, 2023. ISSN: 2147-6799
• E. Nandakumar, C. Arul, M. Gayathri, K. Infanta Celina & M. Ranjith, “Solar Haversack with Monitoring System”, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), Vol: 12, Issue: 01, Pages: 778-792, 2023. ISSN: 2147-6799
• Kalpana Varatharaj, R. Maheshwar & E. Nandakumar, “Multiple parametric fault diagnosis using computational intelligence techniques in linear filter circuit”, Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing, Published online 28.03.2020. DOI: 10.1007/s12652-020-01908-0
• S. Vimalraj, E. Nandakumar, V.S. Sanjana Devi, C. Sakthivel & K. Rajangam, “Efficient hard decision fault diagnosis using scan-based testing in sequential circuits”, International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology, Vol: 9, 2019, pp: 103-109
• E. Nandakumar & S. Shobana, “Analysis and modeling a cost-effective and range-reassurance hybrid energy storage system for electrical vehicles”, International Journal of Scientific Research and Reviews, Vol: 8, No: 2, June 2019
• E. Nandakumar, T. Ranganathan, K. Janani, T. Dharanika & P. Santhosh, “Power transformer protection using ARM microcontroller”, International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, Vol: 118, No: 20, 2018, pp: 1903-1908
• R. Manivannan & E. Nandakumar, “Participatory ergonomics in product development for improving assembly work in compressor industry”, Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical & Control Systems, Special Issue, September 2017, pp: 29-36
• S. Vimalraj & E. Nandakumar, “Design and development of distributed generation system using seven-level inverter and PID controller”, Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical & Control Systems, Special Issue, August 2017, pp: 302-308
• E. Nandakumar & S. Vimalraj, “Dam gate level monitoring and control over IoT”, Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical & Control Systems, Special Issue, August 2017, pp: 583-587
• E. Nandakumar & S. Keerthana, “Optimal Placement and sizing of distributed generators”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol: 12, No: 6, March 2016, pp: 1234-1239. ISSN: 0973-4562
• E. Nandakumar & S. Keerthana, “Optimal placement and sizing of DG for loss reduction”, Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol: 8, No: 5, March 2016, pp: 1126-1130. ISSN: 0974-6846
• E. Nandakumar, Abhijith P.S., K. Bareth, V.H. AravindhRam & S. Chandra Bose, “Improvement of power quality using ultra capacitor-dynamic voltage restorer technique”, ARPN Journal of Science and Technology, Vol: 2, No. 4, March 2016, pp: 1258-1264. ISSN: 2225-7217
• E. Nandakumar & S. Keerthana, “Optimal placement and resizing of various distribution networks using advanced ANN technique”, ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol: 11, No. 3, February 2016, pp: 1796-1801. ISSN: 1819-6608
• E. Nandakumar & R. Dhanasekaran, “Real and reactive power optimization by effective placement of various FACTS controllers”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol: 9, No: 23, November 2014, pp: 22511-22521. ISSN: 0973-4562
• E. Nandakumar & R. Dhanasekaran, “Simulation of OPF problem using modified PSO incorporating various FACTS devices”, International Journal of Electrical Energy, Vol: 2, No: 3, September 2014, pp: 206-210. ISSN: 2301-3656
• E. Nandakumar, R. Dhanasekaran & N.K. Senapathi, “Real and reactive power compensation using UPFC by Bacterial Foraging Optimization Algorithm (BFOA)”, Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Vol: 12, No: 6, March 2015, pp: 1218-1224. ISSN: 2040-7459
• E. Nandakumar, R. Dhanasekaran & R. Mani, “Optimal location and improvement of voltage stability by UPFC using Genetic Algorithm (GA)”, Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol: 8, No: 5, March 2015, pp: 1126-1130. ISSN: 0974-6846 [Scopus]
• E. Nandakumar, R. Dhanasekaran & N.K. Senapathi, “Optimal location of UPFC by BFO, MSFL and ICA algorithms”, IOSR Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Vol: 12, No: 4, March 2015, pp: 124-135. ISSN: 2278-1676
• E. Nandakumar, R. Dhanasekaran & N.K. Senapathi, “Real power compensation and loss reduction using UPFC by Imperialist Competitive Algorithm (ICA)”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol: 10, No: 2, March 2015, pp: 2483-2494. ISSN: 0973-4562
• E. Nandakumar & R. Mani, “Optimal location of UPFC in power system using Gravitational Search Algorithm (GSA)”, International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology & Science, Vol: 6, No: 2, March 2015, pp: 123-126. ISSN: 2321-1156
• E. Nandakumar & R. Dhanasekaran, “Optimal power flow with FACTS controller using hybrid PSO”, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Vol: 39, No: 10, February 2014, pp: 3137–3146. ISSN: 1319-8025
• E. Nandakumar & R. Dhanasekaran, “Improvements in power system stability using advanced particle swarm optimization method”, Archives Des Sciences, Vol: 65, No: 6, June 2012, pp: 77-87. ISSN: 1661-464X
• S. Nandakumar, S. Vijayan & E. Nandakumar, “Asymmetric SVM technique for minimizing switching loss of inverter”, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Vol: 39, No: 10, February 2014, pp: 3123–3136. ISSN: 1319-8025
• E. Nandakumar & R. Dhanasekaran, “Simulation of optimal power flow incorporating with fuzzy logic control & various FACTS devices”, International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Vol: 2, No: 5, May 2012, pp: 1-5. ISSN: 2250-3153
• E. Nandakumar, R. Dhanasekaran, Sundarraj Nandakumar, R. Aravindhan & S. Azarudeen, “Solving OPF problem using HPSO technique incorporating with TCSC device”, European Journal of Scientific Research, Vol: 75, No: 2, 2012, pp: 269-278. ISSN: 1450-216X
• E. Nandakumar & R. Dhanasekaran, “Solution of optimal power flow problem incorporating various FACTS devices”, International Journal of Computer Applications, Vol: 55, No: 4, October 2012, pp: 38-44. ISSN: 0975-8887
• E. Nandakumar & R. Dhanasekaran, “Solving OPF problem of IEEE standard 30 bus system using MATLAB simulation incorporating FACTS devices SVC & TCVR”, International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology, Vol: 1, No: 6, August 2012, pp: 272-276. ISSN: 2249-8958
• E. Nandakumar & R. Dhanasekaran, “Feasible solution of IEEE Standard 30 bus system using MATLAB simulation incorporating STATCOM and UPFC”, International Journal of Electronic and Communication Engineering, Vol: 5, No: 3, 2012, pp: 181-193. ISSN: 0974-2174 [UGC]
• E. Nandakumar & R. Dhanasekaran, “Optimal solution of 14 bus system using MATLAB simulation incorporating FACTS devices”, Journal of Electrical Engineering, Vol: 5, No: 3, 2012, pp: 1-8. ISSN: 1582-4594
• E. Nandakumar & S. Raghavan Swaminathan, “Multi-objective optimal power flow problem considering different constraints based on parallel non-dominated sorting Genetic Algorithm-II”, Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Vol: 9, No: 8, February 2016, pp: 256-266. ISSN: 1991-8178
• E. Nandakumar & S. Raghavan Swaminathan, “Novel approach to Multi-Objective OPF by new parallel non-dominated sorting Genetic Algorithm-II considering diverse constraints”, ARPN Journal of Science and Technology, Vol: 2, No: 3, March 2016, pp: 1224-1228. ISSN: 2225-7217
• E. Nandakumar, K. Rajkumar & T. Vishnu Prabhu, “Tracking of theft vehicle using RFID with rescue action by seventh sense robot”, CiiT International Journal of Automation and Automation Systems, Vol: 3, No: 3, 2011, pp: 124-128

Conference Proceedings (17):

• E.Nandakumar & S. Ganeshprabhu, “Mobile application based vehicle diagnostic system”, IEEE 2021 International Conference on Computing and Communication Systems (ICACCS 2021), 19–20 March 2021, Sri Eswar College of Engineering, Coimbatore.
• S. Thenmozhi & E. Nandakumar, “A dual band compact square patch antenna with Lingam shaped slot for WLAN & Wi-Max Applications”, IEEE 2020 International Conference on Smart Electronics and Communication (ICOSEC 2020), 10–12 September 2020, Kongunadu College of Engineering and Technology, Trichy.
• S. Thenmozhi & E. Nandakumar, “A novel compact Square Patch Antenna for wireless LAN applications”, IEEE 2020 International Conference on Advanced Computing and Communication Systems (ICACCS 2020), 6–7 March 2020, Sri Eswar College of Engineering, Coimbatore.
• E.Nandakumar, R. Saranya, R. Punithavalli & R. Priya, “Web Monitoring and speed control of solar based BLDC Motor with IoT”, 5th International Conference on Advanced Computing & Communication Systems, 20–21 November 2019, Sri Eswar College of Engineering, Coimbatore.
• E.Nandakumar, “Multi-objective OPF by non-dominated sorting Genetic Algorithm-II considering dissimilar Constraints”, National Conference on Recent Advancement and Effectual Researches in Electrical Engineering (NCRAEREE’16), 24 March 2016, Sri Krishna College of Technology, Coimbatore.
• E.Nandakumar, “Real and Reactive power optimization using effective placement of FACTS devices”, 2nd National Conference on Electrical Systems (NCES’13), 6 April 2013, R.V.S. College of Engineering and Technology, Sulur.
• E.Nandakumar, “Real and Reactive power optimization using effective placement of FACTS devices”, 2nd National Conference on Electrical Systems (NCES’13), 6 April 2013, R.V.S. College of Engineering and Technology, Sulur.
• E.Nandakumar, “Wind-solar hybrid Power station monitoring using LabVIEW”, National Conference on Communication, High-Performance Electrical and Electronics Technological Applications, Angel College of Engineering and Technology, Tiruppur.
• E.Nandakumar, “Improvement of Power Quality using ultra capacitor-Dynamic voltage restorer technique”, International Conference on Explorations and Innovations in Engineering & Technology, 18–19 March 2016, Hindustan Institute of Technology, Coimbatore.
• E.Nandakumar, “Optimal placement and sizing of distributed generator”, 3rd International Conference on Innovations in Information, Embedded and Communication Systems, 17–18 March 2016, Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore.
• E.Nandakumar, “Solution of OPF problem with TCSC FACTS device”, IEEE International Conference on Communication Control and Computing Technologies, 7–8 October 2010, Syed Ammal Engineering College, Ramanathapuram.
• E.Nandakumar, “Improvement of power quality using ultra transformer DVR technique”, International Conference on Explorations and Innovations in Engineering & Technology (ICEJEJ 2016), 18–19 March 2016, Hindustan Institute of Technology, Coimbatore.
• E.Nandakumar, “Solution of OPF problem using hybrid Particle Swarm Optimization technique incorporating with FACTS device”, 3rd National Conference on Control and Power Engineering (CAPECON 2012), 9 March 2012, Hindustan College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore.
• E.Nandakumar, “Enhancement of voltage stability using UPFC by GA”, International Conference on Electrical, Instrumentation and Communication Engineering – Recent Trends and Research Issues, 2–3 January 2015, Sri Krishna College of Technology, Coimbatore.
• E.Nandakumar, “Real power loss reduction using UPFC by BFO and MSFL algorithms”, International Conference on Electrical, Instrumentation and Communication Engineering – Recent Trends and Research Issues (ICE2-RTRI 2015), 2–3 January 2015, Sri Krishna College of Technology, Coimbatore.
• E.Nandakumar & R. Dhanasekaran, “Power system stability improvement using OPF problem incorporating with open loop and closed loop SVC”, IEEE World Congress on Electronics and Electrical Engineering (WCEEE 2013), 29–30 December 2013, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• E.Nandakumar & R. Dhanasekaran, “Comparative analysis of HPSO based solution for OPF problem incorporating various FACTS devices for IEEE standard bus systems”, IEEE International Conference on Computation of Power, Energy, Information and Communication, 17–18 April 2013, Adhiparasakthi Engineering College, Melmaruvathur.
• E.Nandakumar & R. Dhanasekaran, “Comparative analysis of a PSO based solution for OPF problem incorporating various FACTS devices for IEEE standard bus systems”, IEEE International Conference on Computation of Power, Energy, Information and Communication, 17–18 April 2013, Adhiparasakthi Engineering College, Melmaruvathur.

Fund received (1):

• Received a fund worth of Rs. 3,00,000/- to conduct a one-week FDP on “Embedded Systems and its Application in Internet of Things”, funded by AICTE-ISTE, conducted between 25.06.2018 to 30.06.2018.

Consultancy details (1):

• Completed one consultancy project for Megatech Scientific Instruments (P) Limited, Coimbatore to a worth of Rs. 1, 24, 000/- under the title of “Automatic Switching of Power Supplies” in the academic year 2016-17.

Industry Interactions (14):

• L&T Skill Development Training section, Coimbatore was visited five times during the academic year 2017-18. A proposal was submitted and is in the final stage, waiting for approval from the Mumbai Head office. Expected fund worth Rs. 11,50,000/- to be sanctioned in October 2020.
• Dev Solar, Coimbatore was visited two times in the academic year 2017-18. Project batch students in the final year are identified for internship and one patent to be filed in the forthcoming semester along with industry collaboration.
• Texmo Industries, Coimbatore was visited three times during the academic year 2018-19. Industrial visits to be arranged in the future.
• Megatech Scientific Instruments Private Ltd, Coimbatore was visited seven times during 2017-18 & 2018-19. One patent completed under their supervision, consultancy work ongoing, and PDC inauguration in our campus planned with their help.
• Diraa HR Services, Bangalore was visited once during 2017-18, providing placement assistance for 11 alumni students.
• Pantech Pro Ed Solutions Private Ltd, Coimbatore was visited four times during 2018-19. Two one-credit courses conducted, and one patent work to be started in the next semester.
• SIGPRO Technologies Limited, Coimbatore was visited two times during 2017-18. Agreement for journal paper publishing put together.
• Axis Global Institute of Information & Technology, Coimbatore was visited twice during 2017-18. Summer internship approval received from them.
• Easun Reyrolle Limited, Bangalore was visited once during 2017-18. They offer placement after completion of a 6-month certified course, internships for 2–3 days, and future student interactions.
• Ceico Consulting Private Limited, Bangalore was visited once during 2017-18. Ready to offer internships and guest lectures at SKCT.
• OSI Energy Automation India Private Limited, Bangalore was visited once during 2017-18. They accept invitations for internships and guest lectures in the future.
• OPAL-RT Technologies, Bangalore was visited once during 2017-18. They offer a simulator toolkit for real-time simulation software and are open for future demos and collaborations.
• POG Engineering Consultants Private Ltd, Bangalore was visited once during 2017-18. Accepted for internships and other future interactions.
• Power Research & Development Consultants Private Limited, Bangalore was visited once during 2017-18. Ready to provide free demonstrations of project development software used in engineering domains.

MoU’s Signed with Industries (10):

• BIS – Standards Club, Coimbatore branch
• Pantech Pro Ed Solutions Private Limited, Coimbatore
• V Land Hub Training Divisions Private Limited, Coimbatore
• Mass Solar Systems, Coimbatore
• L&T Training Divisions, Pollachi Road, Coimbatore
• Megatech Scientific Instruments Private Limited, Coimbatore
• M/s. C Cube Technologies, E.V.N. Road, Erode
• Caliber Embedded Technologies Private Limited, Salem
• Caliber Virtual Technologies, Salem
• Educational Academia for Research