Dr. P. Muthukannan

Professor & Dean Examinations

Electronics and Communication Engineering

9444208292, 9884334677

dean.examinations@ist.srmtrichy.edu.in

Total Experience 

32 Years

Network Security, WLAN, Microwave Engineering, Optical Communication

course handled

Post Graduate:

Advanced Radiation Systems, Microwave Integrated Circuits, Microwave and Optical Communication, EMI / EMC in System Design, Network Security.

Under Graduate: 

Electromagnetic Field Theory, EM Waves and Waveguides Microwave Engineering, Optical Communication, Digital Signal Processing, Neural Networks, Image Processing, Circuit Theory, Electronic Devices and Circuits. Basic Electronics Engineering


Area of interest

Education Details

  • Publication details

    1.  A. Murali, P. Muthu Kannan and V. Palanisamy, "Textile Antenna for Wireless Applications", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, ISSN 1816-949X, pp. 225-227, 2008.


    2. K. Ramamoorthy, P. Muthu Kannan and V. Palanisamy, "Gain Optimized Bidirectional Yagi Array", IETECH Journal of Communication Techniques, Vol. 2, No. 2, 2008.


    3. G. A. Sathishkumar, K. Boopathy Bagan, P. Muthu Kannan, V. Palanisamy and P. Muthu Kumaran, "Design and Study of Scanning Technique based Security Algorithm and Its Applicability in Wireless Communication", CiiT International Journal of Wireless Communication, Vol. 1, No. 4, June 2009.


    4. P. Muthu Kannan, V. Palanisamy and R. Swaminathan, "Securing WLAN using Reconfigurable Yagi Antenna", CiiT International Journal of Networking and Communication Engineering, Vol. 1, No. 4, July 2009.


    5. P. Muthu Kannan and V. Palanisamy, "Two Factor Biometric Key for Secure Wireless Networks", International Journal on Computer Science and Engineering, Vol. 2, No. 7, pp. 2457-2460, 2010.


    6. P. Muthu Kannan and V. Palanisamy, "Dual Band Rectangular Patch Wearable Antenna on Jeans Material", International Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, No. 6, pp. 442-446, 2011-2012.


    7. P. Muthu Kannan and Anupriya Asthana, "Secured Encryption Algorithm for Two-Factor Biometric Keys", International Journal of Latest Science and Technology, Vol. 1, Issue 2, pp. 102-105, July-August 2012.


    8. P. Muthu Kannan and Anupriya Asthana, "Automatic Retail System using RFID", International Journal of Advance Research in Computer Science and Management Studies, Vol. 1, Issue 5, pp. 84-86, October 2013.


    9. A. Deepak, P. Muthu Kannan and P. Shankar, "Design and Fabrication of Graphene based Reinforced Polymer Conductive Patch based Inset Fed Microstrip Antenna", International Journal of Nanoscience, Vol. 16, No. 3, 2017.


    10. K. Sridharan, B. Chittibabu, P. Muthu Kannan and V. Krithika, "Modelling of Sliding Goertzel DFT (SGDFT) based Phase Detection System for Grid Synchronization under Distorted Grid Conditions", Procedia Technology, Vol. 21, pp. 430-437, 2015.


    11. P. Balamurugan, P. Muthu Kannan and R. Subramanian, "Stability Enhancement in Grid Integrated Real Time Wind Energy Conversion System with Compensating Devices", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol. 12, No. 14, pp. 4571-4577, 2017.


    12. B. Nagaparvathi, T. Kavitha, P. Muthu Kannan and R. Hariharan, "Controlling of Furnace System in Power Plants using Virtual Instrumentation", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol. 10, No. 4, pp. 3457-3459, 2015.


    13. I. Rajashekar, A. Rajeshkumar and P. Muthu Kannan, "Performance Analysis of Wireless Power Transfer Circuit", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol. 10, No. 4, pp. 3705-3707, 2015.


    14. S. Pavithra and P. Muthu Kannan, "A Survey on Encryption Algorithms in Mobile Ad-hoc Networks", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol. 10, No. 33, pp. 24135-24140, 2015.


    15. Harshini Monica SubbuRayalu and P. Muthu Kannan, "A Review on Wearable Antenna - Design, Parameters and Applications", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol. 10, No. 33, pp. 26474-26478, 2015.


    16. Harshini Monica SubbuRayalu and P. Muthu Kannan, "A Survey on Selection and Characteristics of Fabric Materials used in Wearable Antenna", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol. 10, No. 33, pp. 26489-26491, 2015.


    17. M. Lavanya and P. Muthu Kannan, "Lung Lesion Detection in CT Scan Images using the Fuzzy Local Information Cluster Means (FLICM) Automatic Segmentation Algorithm and Back Propagation Network Classification", Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, Vol. 18, pp. 3395-3399, 2018.


    18. M. Lavanya and P. Muthu Kannan, "Lung Cancer Segmentation and Diagnosis of Lung Cancer Staging using MEM (Modified Expectation Maximization) Algorithm and Artificial Neural Network Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS)", Biomedical Research, Vol. 29, Issue 14, pp. 2919-2924, 2018.


    19. P. Balamurugan, T. Yuvaraj and P. Muthu Kannan, "Optimal Allocation of DSTATCOM in Distribution Network using Whale Optimization Algorithm", Engineering, Technology and Applied Science Research, Vol. 8, No. 5, pp. 3445-3449, 2018.


    20. P. Balamurugan, Y. Apoorva, T. Yuvaraj and P. Muthu Kannan, "DSTATCOM Allocation in Radial Distribution Networks using Novel Fruit Fly Algorithm", Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems, Vol. 10, pp. 1470-1478, 2018.


    21. P. Balamurugan, K. Suvarchala, T. Yuvaraj and P. Muthu Kannan, "Optimal Allocation of Renewable Distributed Generation in Radial Distribution Network", Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems, Vol. 10, pp. 546-555, 2018.


    22. P. Balamurugan, T. Yuvaraj and P. Muthu Kannan, "Simultaneous Allocation of Renewable DGs and Capacitor for Typical Indian Rural Distribution Network using Cuckoo Search Algorithm", Vol. 7, pp. 1011-1016, 2018.


    23. Y. Apoorva, P. Balamurugan, T. Yuvaraj and P. Muthu Kannan, "Review on Optimal Allocation of DSTATCOM in Radial Distributed System", Vol. 119, No. 16, pp. 3207-3218, 2018.


    24. R. Thirukkumaran and P. Muthu Kannan, "Security Issues in Wireless Sensor Networks on an Internet of Things (IoT) Platform", International Journal of Control Theory and Applications, Vol. 9, No. 35, pp. 287-293, 2016.


    25. R. Thirukkumaran and P. Muthu Kannan, "An Effective Solution to Select Cluster Head using TOPSIS for Heterogeneous Network in IoT", International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, Vol. 120, No. 6, pp. 2569-2581, 2018.


    26. S. Pavithra and P. Muthu Kannan, "An Effective Approach for Enhanced Security to Improvise the Authentication System using LIP", International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, Vol. 9, Issue 6, June 2018.


    27. S. Pavithra, P. Muthu Kannan and V. Prabhakaran, "Formulation of Ear Biometric Key with an Eminent Noise Immune Filter to Provide High Security in Authentication", Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems, Vol. 10, Special Issue 7, 2018.


    28. R. Thirukkumaran and P. Muthu Kannan, "TAACS-FL: Trust Aware Access Control System using Fuzzy Logic for Internet of Things", International Journal of Internet Technology and Secured Transactions, 2019.


    29. R. Thirukkumaran and P. Muthu Kannan, "TOPSIS based Ranking System for Heterogeneous Nodes in IoT", International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering, 2019.


    30. Elaiyabharathi N., Muthukannan P. and Reji M., "Design and Simulation of Meander Line Antenna for Wireless Applications", International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering, 2019.




  • Awards and Achievements

  • Workshops / Seminars

    International Conferences

    • P. Muthu Kannan, V. Palanisamy, "Gain Optimized Yagi Array Using Genetic Algorithm," ICCPS'06, Velammal Engineering College, Chennai, 2006.
    • P. Muthu Kannan, V. Palanisamy, K. Sakthivelu, and S. Shivarama, "Biometrics Based Security System," OBCom-2006, VIT University, Vellore, 2006.
    • P. Muthu Kannan, V. Palanisamy, and A. Murali, "Wearable Microstrip Antenna for WLAN Applications," ICACS-2007, Government College of Technology (GCT), Coimbatore, 2007.
    • P. Muthu Kannan, K. Samaya Sanjeevi, and R. Vishnu Prasad, "Analysis and Convergence of Protocols," ICACS-2007, Government College of Technology (GCT), Coimbatore, 2007.
    • R. Sashangsingvi, S. P. Venkatachalam, P. Muthu Kannan, and V. Palanisamy, "Cryptography Key Generation Using Biometrics," INCACEC, Kongu Engineering College, 2009.
    • S. P. Venkatachalam, P. Muthu Kannan, and V. Palanisamy, "Combining Cryptography with Biometrics for Enhanced Security," INCACEC, Kongu Engineering College, 2009.
    • P. Muthu Kannan, R. Swaminathan, and V. Palanisamy, "Enhancing WLAN Security Using Sector Antenna," ICUMT, St. Petersburg, Russia, 2009.
    • R. Thirukkumaran and P. Muthu Kannan, "Security Issues in Wireless Sensor Networks on an Internet of Things (IoT) Platform," 5th International Conference on Communications, Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering, 2017.
    • R. Thirukkumaran and P. Muthu Kannan, "TOPSIS-Based Ranking System for Heterogeneous Nodes in IoT," First International Conference on Wireless Sensor Networks, Ubiquitous Computing and Applications, 2018.
    • R. Thirukkumaran and P. Muthu Kannan, "Survey: Security and Trust Management in Internet of Things," Proceedings of the IEEE Global Conference on Wireless Computing and Networking (GCWCN 2018), 2018.

    National Conferences

    • P. Muthu Kannan and V. Palanisamy, "Wearable Antenna for WLAN Applications," PCCOA'06, Goa, 2006.
    • P. Muthu Kannan, V. Palanisamy, K. Sakthivelu, and S. Shivarama, "Dynamically Controlled Radiation Pattern," NCSSC'07, Anna University, Chennai, 2007.
    • Nitin P. Desai, P. Muthu Kannan, and V. Palanisamy, "Bridged WLAN Patch Antenna," NCCC-07, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 2007.
    • P. Muthu Kannan, V. Palanisamy, and S. Rajakumar Reddy, "Security of Wireless Networks Using High Directional Narrow Beam Antenna," NCCS-08, Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology (ACCET), Karaikudi, 2008.
    • P. Muthu Kannan, V. Palanisamy, and S. Rajakumar Reddy, "WiMAX Technology for LOS and NLOS Communication," NCCS-08, Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology (ACCET), Karaikudi, 2008.
    • G. A. Sathish Kumar, P. Muthu Kannan, K. Boopathy Bagan, V. Palanisamy, and J. Sathish Kumar, "A Hardware Implementation of a Hopping Stream Cipher," NCNS'08, Sona Engineering College, Salem, 2008.
    • P. Muthu Kannan, V. Palanisamy, and S. Rajakumar Reddy, "Dual Band Circular Patch Antenna for WLAN," ICON RFW-08, Bangalore, 2008.
    • P. Muthu Kannan, V. Palanisamy, and S. P. Venkatachalam, "VLSI Implementation of Lightweight Packet Authentication for Wireless Networks," NCCNC'08, SASTRA University, 2008.
    • P. Muthu Kannan, V. Palanisamy, and S. P. Venkatachalam, "Bluetooth Security Features: An Analysis of Core Bluetooth Protocols and Wi-Fi Protected Setup," NCCNC'08, SASTRA University, 2008.
    • S. Muraleedharan, S. Ramakrishnan, and P. Muthu Kannan, "The Role of HRM in an Environment of Recession," National Conference on Management Practices, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai, 2009.





  • Work Experience

    Total years of Experience: 32 + years 

    A. Registrar

       Joy University, Tamil Nadu

       November 2025 – March 2026


    B. Controller of Examinations (i/c)

       D Y Patil Deemed to be University, Navi Mumbai

       September 2022 – October 2025


    C. Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai

       May 2014 – September 2022


       I.   Associate Dean, Examinations

            March 2016 – September 2022


       II.  Director, IQAC

            March 2017 – December 2019


       III. Professor and Head, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE),

            Saveetha School of Engineering

            June 2014 – August 2018


    D. Professor

       Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (EIE)

       R.M.K. Engineering College, Chennai

       July 2012 – April 2014


    E. Associate Professor

       Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

       Galgotias University, Greater Noida

       July 2011 – July 2012


    F. Associate Professor

       School of Electronics Engineering

       VIT University, Vellore

       May 2009 – June 2011


    G. Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Chennai

       December 2001 – May 2009

       I.   Assistant Professor

            May 2004 – May 2009


       II.  Senior Lecturer

            May 2003 – May 2004


       III. Lecturer

             December 2001 – May 2003


    H. Department In-charge

       Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

       Jaya Engineering College

       December 1996 – December 2001


    I. Lecturer

       Subramanian Polytechnic, Rayavaram, Tamil Nadu

       March 1994 – December 1996


  • Memberships

    • IEEE Antenna and Propagation Society
    • IET – Ex ExCom Member – Chennai Local Network.
    • Computer Society of India – Life Member – Ex ExCom Member
    • Indian Society for Technical Education – Life Member
    • Instrument Society of India – Life Member


  • Funded Projects

    As Co-Principal Investigator

    “Design and Development of Multiband Wearable Antenna forMilitary Applications” - INR 13 Lakhs

    Received from DRDO.


    “Design of Fire Alarm and Detection system for High Bays Based on Smoke Modelling”,– Rs 22 Lakhs

    Received from ISRO.



  • Ph.D. Supervision Details

    5 Research Scholars successfully completed PhD work