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Funded Research Projects

Funded Research projects at Vel Tech are sponsored by National/International Institutions and Industries, Research labs are occupied with these projects
List of Funded projects

S.No. Project Title Name & Department of Principal Investigator & Co-Principal Investigator Collaborative Institute Funding Agency & Scheme Starting Date Duration (years) Project Cost (Rupees)
1. Optimizing Supersonic Co-Axial Nozzle design for Mixing Enhancement Dr. Naren Shankar, Aeronautical Engineering. IIT-Madras SERB-TARE 01-24-22 3 ₹ 1830000.00
2. Additive manufacturing of Osteogenic and infection resistant bone tissue engineering scaffolds Dr. A. S. Praveen, Mechanical Engineering. IIT-Madras SERB-TARE 01-13-22 3 ₹ 1830000.00
3. Fabrication of Graphene coated Cu heat sink for electric vehicle battery thermal management Dr. Arulprakasajothi, Mechanical Engineering. IIT-Mandi SERB-TARE 01-13-22 3 ₹ 1830000.00
4. High strain rate characterization of additive manufactured materials for ballistic loading applications Dr. D. Rajamani, Mechanical Engineering. Central Manufacturing Technology Institute SERB-TARE 02-10-22 3 ₹ 1830000.00
5. Optimization of Solar photovoltaic based water pumping performance with DC Motor Dr. S. Christopher, Mechanical Engineering. National Institute of Solar Energy SERB-TARE 03-17-22 3 ₹ 1830000.00
6. UAV Based In-situ Measurements and Hyper spectral Analysis for Water Quality Mapping and Dr. E. Balasubramanian, Mechanical Engineering. — SERB-Equity 02-25-22 3 ₹ 4254035.00
7. Microbial Recovery of Biogenic Methane from Coal Rejects with CO2 Sequestration using Novel Hybrid Geo-Photo Bio Reactor and Reclamination of the Site Dr. R Ravikumar, Bio-Technology NIT-Calicut & SCCL Mines-Telangana DST-CERI 07-07-22 0.6 ₹ 372567.00
8. Development of sensing systems for rapid and in situ quality assessment of black rice, ginger (Zingiber Officinale), Elsholtzia griffithii and Cinnamomum zelanicum of north East India using Spectroscopic (NIR and Raman) technologies Dr D Neelamegam, ECE Jadavpur University-Kolkata & DBT-Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development-Imphal DBT| Himalayan Bioresource Mission 03-12-22 2 ₹ 2998560.00
9. Design of Cascaded Adaptive Control with O2 and Temperature data of Combustion Images for Optimization of Boiler Combustion Processes in a Thermal Power Plant. Dr. A. Selwin Mich Priyadharson, ECE Dr. Mazqer Iqbal, ECE — CPRI | Research Scheme on Power (RSoP) 04-29-22 2 ₹ 2988000.00
10. Development of Efficient Swarm Intelligence Based Optimization algorithm using Fractional Calculus for Diagnosis of Muscle Disorders. Dr. Bakiya Ambikapathy IIT-Madras SERB-TARE 10-06-22 3 ₹ 1830000.00
11. Performance of phase change material based heat sink embedded with open cell metal foam through powder metallurgy route for thermal energy storage. Dr. ArunPrasad M International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials-(ARCI) SERB-TARE 10-06-22 3 ₹ 1830000.00
12. DEVELOPMENT OF VERY HIGH VOLUME ULTRA FINE FLYASH CONCRETE CAST USING CONTROLLED PERMEABLE FORMWORK LINER. Dr. Kandasamy S NIT-Trichy SERB-TARE 10-06-22 3 ₹ 1830000.00
13. PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF ORGANIC AND BIO-BASED PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS ON BUILDING COOLING APPLICATIONS. MOHAMED IQBAL SHAJAHAN IIITDM-Kanchipuram SERB-TARE 10-06-22 3 ₹ 1830000.00
S.No. Project Title Name & Department of Principal Investigator & Co-Principal Investigator Collaborative  Institute Funding Agency &

Scheme

 Starting Date Duration (years) Project Cost (Rupees)
1. Development of improved process for production of 3-hydroxypropionic acid from crude glycerol and lignocellulosic biomass derived glucose Dr Mugesh, Bio-Technology

Mrs. Sainandhini, Bio-Technology

 IIT-Madras DBT-Bio Resource 11-01-2021  2 ₹ 50,86,660.00
2. 1. Slide and swivel joint for aircraft applications.

2. Fuel system components for aircraft applications.

3. Pressure Measuring Instrument.

 Dr. Pavithra, Mechanical Engineering. — Metallic Bellows (I) Private Limited 12-01-2021  2 ₹ 25,00,000.00
3. Seaweeds Cultivation and Utilization in Odisha coast including Chilika Lake for Ecological Restoration and Live hood Generation Dr. Kanagachidambaresan G R, CSE

Dr. A. Gowri, Bio-medical Engineering.

Dr. S. Mugesh, Bio-Tech

Dr. K Jagajjanani Rao, Bio-Tech

Dr. E. Balasubramanian, Mechanical Engineering.

 University of Delhi, North Campus DBT-Bio Resource 01-03-2021 2 ₹ 68,22,000.00
4. Development of 3D printed flexible patch antennas for enhancement of communications range in UAV. Dr. E. Balasubramanian, Mechanical Engg.

Mr. R. Prasanna , ECE

 NAL-Bangalore DRDO-ARDB 25-05-2021  2 ₹ 28,02,600.00
5. Precision brackish water aquaculture technology using Machine Intelligence Dr. Kanagachidambaresan G R, CSE

V. Dhilip Kumar, CSE

 Central Institute of Brackish Water Aquaculture & ICAR  DBT- ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY DIVISION 15-11-2021 3 ₹ 68,65,854.00
6. Minimizing the post harvesting loss in ware houses through examining rice kernel/paddy quality using infrared measurements, image processing algorithms and IoT platform Dr. E. Balasubramanian, Mechanical Engineering.

Dr. Kanagachidambaresan, CSE

 Tamil Nadu Warehouse Corporation TNSCST 01-04-2021  2 ₹ 2,00,000.00
S.No. Project Title Name & Department of Principal Investigator  & Co-Principal Investigator Collaborative  Institute Funding Agency & Scheme Starting Date Duration (years) Project Cost (Rupees)
1. MODROB Dr. P. Chandrasekhar, EEE All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) -MODROB 23-01-2020  2 ₹ 12,21,000.00
2. Multifunctional Colloidal Sulfur Particles A Promising Green Pesticide for Practical Agriculture Applications Dr. Jagajjanani Rao, Bio-Technology

Dr. K. Tarangini, Bio-Technology

 — DST – Agro-Tech 25-08-2020  2 ₹ 27,19,114.00
3. Skill and Personality Development Centre Dr. P. Chandrasekhar, EEE — AICTE | SPDC 01-04-2020  3 ₹ 12,83,400.00
4. Development of a highly sensitive technique for specific detection of pesticidal residues and heavy metals in crude herbal drugs and herbal products Dr. A. Gowri, Bio-Medical Engineering.

Dr Mugesh, Bio-Technology

 — DBT-Bio Resource 12-10-2020  2 ₹ 25,22,000.00
5. Developing Novel Applications from Silk Fibres and Silk Proteins Dr. K. Tarangini, Bio-Technology

Dr. Jagajjanani Rao, Bio-Technology

 Central Silk Technological Research Institute-Bangalore DBT-Bio Resource 30-09-2020  3 ₹ 52,44,000.00
6. Scale effect approach to evaluate the erosion mechanism and performance features in micro abrasive water jet machining process: A study of new approach based on process parameters and materials microstructures Dr. N. Yuvaraj, Mechanical Engineering. IIITDM-Jabalpur SERB-TARE 02-12-2020 3 ₹ 8,25,000.00
7. Additive Manufacturing of Next Generation Alloys Dr. Prabhu kumar, Mechanical Engineering. NIT-Tiruchirappalli SERB-TARE 02-12-2020  3 ₹ 8,25,000.00
S.No. Project Title Name & Department of Principal Investigator  & Co-Principal Investigator Collaborative  Institute Funding Agency & Scheme Starting Date Duration (years) Project Cost (Rupees)
1. Energy efficient and optimal path planning strategies for SWARM of UAVs in real time localization using deep learning based stereo vision system Dr. E. Balasubramanian, Mechanical Engineering.

Dr. Kanagachidambaresan, CSE

 — ISRO – Respond 19-10-2019  3 ₹ 23,01,000.00
2. Optimization of high-speed vessel and evaluation of hydrodynamic performance Dr. M. Elangovan, Mechanical Engineering. — DRDO | NSTL 19-12-2019 1 ₹ 8,40,000.00
3. Expansion of activities of BioTech – KISAN Hub in Three Aspirational Districts (Kadapa, Vizainagaram and Vishakapatnam) of Andhra Pradesh Dr. E. Balasubramanian, Mechanical Engineering.

Dr. Himadeepthi, ECE

 Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University-Guntur DBT – KISAN 29-11-2019  2 ₹ 6,00,000.00
S.No. Project Title Name & Department of Principal Investigator  & Co-Principal Investigator Collaborative  Institute Funding Agency & Scheme Starting Date Duration (years) Project Cost (Rupees)
1. Impact of Digital Media and E-Learning Solutions on Contemporary Management Education Dr. K. Ravishankar, MBA — ICSSR Research Project Scheme 15-01-2018 1 ₹ 7,50,000.00
2. SERB Research Scientist Scheme Dr. A. Kathiravan, Chemistry — DST-Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India -Research scientist scheme 01-02-2019  2 ₹ 62,25,000.00
S.No. Project Title Name & Department of Principal Investigator  & Co-Principal Investigator Collaborative  Institute Funding Agency & Scheme Starting Date Duration (years) Project Cost (Rupees)
1. Design and Development of Autonomous Amphibious Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and UAV mountable water sampling devices for Water Based Applications Dr. E. Balasubramanian,

Mechanical Engineering.

 — GITA – CII | Indo – Korea 01-01-2017 2 ₹ 39,06,000.00
2. Design and Development of Optimized Miniature Antenna Modules with Duality Function for Inflatable Satellite Antenna Setup Mr. Prasanna Ram, ECE — ISRO – Respond 19-09-2017 3 ₹ 33,30,000.00
S.No. Project Title Name & Department of Principal Investigator  & Co-Principal Investigator Collaborative  Institute Funding Agency &

Scheme

 Starting Date Duration (years) Project Cost (Rupees)
1. Experimental Studies of Deep Groove Ball and Cylindrical Roller Bearings by Accelerated Load Tests Dr. B.L. Jaiswal, Aeronautical Engineering. — DRDO | Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), 26-01-2016 2 ₹ 15,00,000.00
2. Performance characteristic evaluation of thermic fluids for regenerative heat transfer systems Mr. Subramani, Aeronautical Engineering. — IE | IEI 14-07-2016 6 months ₹ 50,000.00
3. Innovative Wheel drive to enable widespread electric bicycle Transportation Dr. P. Sarasu, CSE — CEFIPRA | Indo-France 21-10-2016 3 ₹ 76,29,000.00
S.No. Project Title Name &Department of Principal Investigator  & Co-Principal Investigator Collaborative  Institute Funding Agency & Scheme Starting Date Duration (years) Project Cost (Rupees)
1. Development of low emission hybrid car Dr. Mathiyalagan, Mechanical Engineering. — IE | IEI 17-02-2015 ₹ 1,00,000.00
2. Near Net Shape Components through Automated Selective Inhibition Sintering Process (SISP) for Small Armament Applications Dr. E. Balasubramanian,

Mechanical Engineering.

 — DRDO | ARMREB 07-01-2015 3 ₹ 27,15,000.00
3. Programmable Logic Control – Human Machine Interface (PLC-HMI) and ZigBee Based Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) for Design and Development of Automatic Sprinkler for Multi Applications. Dr. A. Selwin Mich Priyadharson, ECE — DST | Fast Track Young Scientist – Engineering Science Scheme 13-08-2015 3 ₹ 29,89,000.00
4. Integrated Approach Using Stereolithography Based Rapid Prototyping and Computational Fluid Dynamics for Developing Combustors with Superior Emission Features Dr. S Senthil Kumar, Aeronautical Engineering. — DST | Fast Track Scheme for Young Scientist 14-08-2015 3 ₹ 29,09,000.00
5. Full Field Non-Contact SHM Protocols for Long Span Railway Bridges and Heritage Structures Dr. E. Balasubramanian,

Mechanical Engineering.

 — DST | Indo – Canada 10-01-2015 3 ₹ 41,15,000.00
S.No. Project Title Name & Department of Principal Investigator  & Co-Principal Investigator Collaborative  Institute Funding Agency & Scheme Starting Date Duration (years) Project Cost (Rupees)
1. Robotic assisted rapid prototyping of near net shape components through indigenous polymers Dr. E. Balasubramanian,

Mechanical Engineering.

 — DST | EQUITY 01-06-2014 4 ₹ 22,15,000.00
2. Synthesis of novel mono-dentate phosphorous ligands and their application in transition metal catalyzed asymmetric reactions Dr. C. Ramesh Kumar, Chemistry — DST | Fast Track Scheme for Young Scientist 25-07-2014 3 ₹ 23,18,000.00
3. Development of High Temperature Austenitic Alloy through Mechanical Alloying for Engine Valves Dr. R. Mariappan, Mechanical Engineering. — DST | TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT 14-08-2014 3 ₹ 24,95,000.00
4. Development of polybenzimidazole (PBI) based membranes and synthesis of novel extractants for the extraction of trivalent actinides and lanthanides Dr. C. Ramesh Kumar, Chemistry — DAE | Collaborative Research project 25-08-2014 3 ₹ 8,32,717.00
5. ZnO Nanowire Modified carbon Fibres for Interfacial Studies & Energy Harvesting Dr. S. Gowthaman, Mechanical Engineering. — DST | Fast Track Scheme for Young Scientist 14-08-2014 3 ₹ 25,55,000.00
6. Ornithopter Test Rig – Design, Analysis and Manufacture Dr. E. Balasubramanian,

Mechanical Engineering.

 — DRDO | AR&DB – SIGMA 01-09-2014 2 ₹ 9,74,000.00
7. Helical Blade Swirler Dr. Shanmugasundaram,

Automobile Engineering.

 — MSME | MSME 2014 4 ₹ 6,25,000.00
S.No. Project Title Name & Department of Principal Investigator  & Co-Principal Investigator Collaborative  Institute Funding Agency & Scheme Starting Date Duration (years) Project Cost (Rupees)
1. Design, Development and Formation Control of Micro Ornithopters Dr. E. Balasubramanian,

Mechanical Engineering.

 — GITA- CII | Indo – Taiwan 07-01-2013 3 ₹ 26,35,000.00
2. A photophysical study on the association of serum albumins with biological aggregates in native and denatured states Dr. Susithra, Chemistry — DST | Fast Track Scheme 01-10-2013 3 ₹ 21,26,000.00
3. Design & Development of Ornithopter Test Rig (PI) Dr. E. Balasubramanian,

Mechanical Engineering.
(Co-Pi) Mr. R. Vasanth Raj – ECE

 — IE | IEI 24-10-2013 2 months ₹ 51,000.00
S.No. Project Title Name & Department of Principal Investigator  & Co-Principal Investigator Collaborative  Institute Funding Agency & Scheme Starting Date Duration (years) Project Cost (Rupees)
1. Synthesis of N-alkylImidazolium / benzimidazolium / triazolium based Ionic Liquids and their Application in Organic Transformations as Solvent and Catalyst Dr. K. Elango, Chemistry — DST | Fast Track Scheme 06-08-2012 3 ₹ 18,20,000.00
2. Synthesis and Characterization of pure and doped nanostructured BiFeO3 for magneto-electric applications Dr. S. Gokul Raj, Physics — DRDO | ARMREB 06-08-2012 3 ₹ 25,73,010.00
3. Development of Fiber Reinforced Aerated Concretes with EPOXY coating for Structural Panel Applications Dr. S. Geetha, Civil Engineering. — DRDO | DSMRDE 04-12-2012 2 ₹ 9,43,000.00
4. Design and Development of Remotely Piloted Aircraft for Collecting Aero Biological Samples Mr. Vasanth Raj, ECE — MSME | NID 18-12-2012 1 ₹ 1,10,000.00
5. Design and Development of a Device to Indicate Clogging Level Air filters in Car Mr. G. Sivakumar, Mechanical Engineering. — MSME | NID 18-12-2012 1 ₹ 50,539.00
S.No. Project Title Name & Department of Principal Investigator  & Co-Principal Investigator Collaborative  Institute Funding Agency & Scheme Starting Date Duration (years) Project Cost (Rupees)
1. Capacity Building in Design and Development of Ornithopter Mr. Vasanth Raj, ECE — IE | IEI 18-01-2011 0.6 ₹ 70,000.00
2. Development of Design Methodology for optimizing SFD for Aero Gas Turbine & Experiment Verification Studies Dr. K. Jayaraman, Aeronautical Engineering. — DRDO | GTRE 25-01-2011 2 ₹ 1,86,65,000.00
3. Design & Development of Spin Axis & Spring Rate Control for Pico-Satellite Mr. Vasanth Raj, ECE. — IE | IEI 05-11-2011 2 ₹ 1,00,000.00
S.No. Project Title Name & Department of Principal Investigator & Co-Principal Investigator Collaborative Institute Funding Agency & Scheme Starting Date Duration (years) Project Cost (Rupees)
1. Development of Pyro Igniter & Pyro Starter for Gas Turbine Engine Application Dr. K. Jayaraman, Aeronautical Engineering. — DRDO | GTRE 27-07-2010 5 ₹ 9,62,500.00
2. Feasibility Study on Eradication of Polythene Bags Mrs. Valarmathy, MBA — ICTE 06-12-2010 2 ₹ 4,25,000.00