Dr. R. Rakesh

Assistant Professor

ECE

+91-9944475095

rakesh.r@ist.srmtrichy.edu.in, rakeshr2@srmist.edu.in

Total Experience 

18+ Years

Robotics & Automation, Computer vision, Edge computing, Internet of Things 

course handled

• Sensors and Drives

• Program Logic Controllers

• Applied Machine Learning

• Industrial Robotics and Automation

• Analog Integrated Circuits

• Microprocessor and Microcontrollers

• Control Systems


Area of interest

Education Details

  • Publication details

    List of  Articles

    Total number of articles published:23 Scopus indexed articles

    1. Kayalvizhi, P., Balamurugan, S., Ramachandradurai, C. and Rakesh, R., 2016. Design and analysis of automatic insulin delivery system using pic microcontroller. International Journal of Bio-Science and Bio-Technology, 8(3), pp.271-278.

    2. Kayalvizhi, P., Rakesh, R. and Balamurugan, S., 2016. Automation in biomethanation plant using PLC and SCADA. International Journal of Bio-Science and Bio-Technology, 8(2), pp.171-180.

    3. Rajendran, R., & Dhanraj, J. A. (2023). Measurement of payload under variable adhesiveforcethroughcoppeliasimandvalidatingthedesignofawallclimbingrobot. Measurement: Sensors, 29, 100872.

    4. Rajendran, R., & Dhanraj, J. A. Free Body Diagram Analysis and Finite Element Method Analysis of Wall Climbing Robot using the Hybrid Adhesive Mechanism.- SSRG-IJEE.

    5. Rajendran, R., & Dhanraj, J. A. (2023). A Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) Focusing the Design Attributes and Decision Tree Analysis (DTA) Comparing Payload: Weight for Various AdhesiveMechanismofWallClimbingRobot.InternationalJournalofIntelligentSystems and Applications in Engineering, 11(5s), 606-617.

    6. Rajendran, R., &Dhanraj,J. A.(2023). A comparative surveyon weight & payload of wall climbingrobot(WCR) usingmagneticadhesive,suctionadhesiveandfusiontypeadhesive. Materials Today: Proceedings.

    7. Rajendran.R.Dhanraj,J.A.,Shivakumar,N.,Rajanandhini,C.,Uthirapathy.S.K.,&Vivekanand an,H(2024).DesignandValidationofPayload:WeightforaBioinspiredInchWormWall ClimbingRobot(IWWCR)usingCoppeliasim. Salud,CienciayTecnología-Seriede Conferencias, 3, 660-660.

    8. Rajendran,R.,Shivakumar,N.,Kumar,U.S.,Balaji,B.andArun,S.,2024,July.Designand comparativeanalysisofmulticontrollinetrackingrobotusingArduino,atmega2560andm- bot for multilevel training purpose imparting quality education. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 3216, No. 1). AIP Publishing.

    9. Rakesh Rajendran, Shivakumar N, Balaji B, Saravanakumar U.,2024 July. An IIOT Approach for Prediction of Machine Failure in Industries UsingEdge Software via k means clustering. International Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Scope (IRJMS), 2024; 5(3):495-503.

    10. Rajendran, R. (2025) “Design and fabrication of Bioinspired Quadruped Mesh Climbing Robot(MCR)anddeterminingstabilityofMCRusingEdgeImpulsesoftware”,International Journal of Computational and Experimental Science and Engineering, 11(2). doi: 10.22399/ijcesen.1506.

    11. RakeshRajendran, ShivakumarN,Rajanandhini.C,Saravanakumar U.,2025May. Design of Omnidirectional Wall Climbing Robot with Its Payload Analysis. International Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Scope (IRJMS), 2025; 6(2):1112-1120.

    12. Rakesh Rajendran, Narmadha Chakravarthi, Ilangovan Pandian, Meena Krishnamoorthy, Rajanandhini Chandrasekaran, Shiva Kumar Natarajan, "Chooralmala-Landslide Prediction UsingComputerVisionandItsVerificationUsingEdgeImpulse,"SSRGInternationalJournal of Civil Engineering, vol. 12,no. 11, pp. 293-303, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V12I11P122

    13. RakeshRajendran,HamsadhwaniVivekanandan,IlangovanPandian,Shivakumar Natarajan,SharmilaBegum.M,"An IIOT Approach for Prediction of Gas Leakage in Pipeline Using Edge Software via kmeans,"SSRGInternational Journal of Electronics and CommunicationEngineering,vol.12, no.12,pp.230-240,2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488549/IJECE-V12I12P119

    14. Rakesh Rajendran, Hamsadhwani Vivekanandhan, Shivakumar Natarajan, Karthick. M,SharmilaBegum.M,Sugavaneswaran.M,"DesignandFabricationofOmniDirectional H- Bot and Determining Stability Using Edge Impulse Software,"SSRG International Journalof MechanicalEngineering,vol.12, no.12,pp.19-30, 2025. Crossref,https://doi.org/10.14445/23488360/IJME-V12I12P103

    15. Hamsadhwani, V., Rajendran, R., & Shivakumar, N. (2025). A CNN Model for Determining the Land Acquisition in Chennai Puzhal Lake Using Edge Impulse and Justifying the Anomalywith Computer Vision. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, 15(4), 46–54. https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss-2025.IJISS.15.4.06

    16. Rakesh Rajendran, Joshuva Arokia Dhanraj, Hamsadhwani Vivekanandhan, Shivakumar Natarajan,P.Illangovan,” Experimental Study and Simulation Design Analysis of Wall Climbing Robot Overcoming“PEELOFF”and“ROLLOVER”Issues”.InternationalResearchJournalofMultidisciplinary Scope (IRJMS), 2026; 7(1): 1238-1251.

    17. Balan, S., Thilagavathi, K., Raman, P., Pundir, S., Rakesh, R. and Manikandan, G., 2025, May. Smart Finance Innovations with Federated Learning and Blockchain Integration. In 2025 6th International Conference for Emerging Technology (INCET) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.

    18. Rakesh Rajendran1,*, Saravanakumar U1, Rajanandhini C1, Shivakumar N1, Hamsadhwani V1, Manju K1,Structural Analysis of Biomimetic Metal Net Climbing Robot (Mncr) and Dead Reckoning Using Imu for Analysing its Stability Under Triple and Double Step Signal, Proceedings of the 4th InternationalConferenceonInformationTechnology,CivilInnovation,Science,andManagement,ICITSM2025,28-29April 2025, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, India, Part II.DOI: 10.4108/eai.28-4-2025.2358006.

    19. Rajendran, R., Poonguzhali, R., Saravanakumar, U., Jaffir, J.M., Kalairishi, S. and Dinesh, S., 2025, December. Machine-To-Machine Soft Docking System for Planetary Exploration. In 2025 10th International Conference on Smart Structures and Systems (ICSSS) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.

    20. Rajendran, R., Karthick, M., Nishanthini, S., Archana, M. and Noora, A.F., 2025, December. Pulses Freshness Detection using Edge Impulse and Validation of result using computer vision. In 2025 10th International Conference on Smart Structures and Systems (ICSSS) (pp. 1-9). IEEE.

    21. Rajendran, R., Hamsadhwani, V., Batcha, A.S., Kumaran, H. and Vinayagamoorthy, G., 2025, December. Accuracy Analysis of CNN, MobileNetV2, EfficientNetB0, and DarkNet53 for Paddy Disease Detection. In 2025 10th International Conference on Smart Structures and Systems (ICSSS) (pp. 1-8). IEEE.

    22. Rakesh Rajendran, Hamsadhwani Vivekanandan, Meena.K, Karthick.M, Shivakumar Natarajan, Maghesh Kumar. D, "Design and Modelling of Pipe Climbing Robot (PCR) using Coppeliasim and Ensuring its Stability using Edge Impulse Software," International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, vol. 13, no. 4, pp. 28-38, 2026. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488360/IJME-V13I4P103

    23. Rakesh R, Subramiyan IK, Arumugam R, Rajathi M. EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF SWITCHING FREQUENCY OF MAGNETIC SESNOR USING STATISTICAL APPROACH. JOURNAL OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (ISSN NO-2095-9524). 2025;10(2).



    Books Authored so far-Publications – duraigopublications.com


    • Arduino Programming – A Guide for Tyro, ISBN 978-93-94503-58-8, Nov 2023.

    • SENSORS: Hands-on Learning, ISBN 978-93-94503-42-7, May 2024.

    • Let’s Explore KiCad, ISBN 978-93-94503-85-4, Apr 2024.

    • Computer Vision – A Guide for Tyro, ISBN 978-93-94503-84-7, Apr 2024.

    • Learn CAD Design Projects, ISBN 978-93-94503-54-0, Apr 2024.

    • Programming in M-Bot, ISBN 978-93-94503-44-1, Mar 2024.

    • Getting Started with CoppeliaSim, ISBN 789394503823, May 2025. (Publisher: Duraigo)


    Patents Granted (2)

    • Electro-Pneumatic Projectile Launching Training System (Indian Patent No. 537541;

    Provisional 201741024300; Granted 10/05/2024).

    • Motion planning and control algorithm for obstacle avoidance for point mobile robots

    (Australian Patent SPBI-0002532719).


    Patent Published so far

    • Coconut Tree Climbing Robot – 2021/38198/202141020112

    • Group signature-based security for privacy identity in blockchain – 2021221031204

    • Enhancing customer satisfaction through biomarketing – 2022241002404

    • Smart Factory Automation with PLC & SCADA – 2022241005964

    • IoT-based face masking – 395020-001

    • Electrical Pole Climbing Robot – 202241025094

    • Adjustable ironing pad with hanger – 202241028521

    • Bioinspired Inchworm WCR (Hybrid Mechanism) – 202441014822A

    • Node-reinforced diamond metal lattice structures – 202441031317A

    • Security attack detection via deep learning in WSN – 202241044139A

    • H-Bot with central electromagnetic disc (omnidirectional) – 202541024892A

    • Quadruped climbing robot with triple spikes – 202541034584

    • Omni-wheeled wall climbing robot – 202541042473

    • Quad-wheeled WCR with central electromagnetic disc – 202541068604A




  • Awards and Achievements

    • Received appreciation award jointly  from India Airforce and PMIST for the contribution in POEMS project-Pneumatically Operated Electronic multipurpose Simulator

    • Received young researcher award -2021 from institute of Researchers considering the contribution towards POEMS project for Indian Airfoce station ,thanjavur.

    • Received Research Ratna award from ISSN International research award for outstanding contribution in the field of Robotics and Automation on 13th October 2021.

    • Academic Council member in PMIST ,Thanjavur from 2012 to 2026.


  • Workshops / Seminars

    FDP/ STTP Attended Details 

    Number of Industrial Training Program attended: 

    1. Certified trainer on “Industrial Automation”, certified by M/s Bosch Rexroth Germany.2016 

    2. Attended 30 hrs Faculty development program on “Industrial Robots” certified by MSME,Chennai ,2023.

    3. Attended 30 hrs Faculty development program on “Industrial Robots” certified by M/s Prag Robotics, Chennai ,2024.

    4. Attended 30 hrs Faculty development program on “Mobile Robots-M-Bots” certified by M/s Prag Robotics, Chennai ,2024

    5. Attended 30 hrs Faculty development program on “Lidars and Sensors” certified by M/s Prag Robotics, Chennai ,2025

    6. Attended 30 hrs Faculty development program on “Computer Vision” certified by M/s Prag Robotics, Chennai ,2025

    7. Attended 30 hrs Faculty development program on “Turtle Bot -RoS” certified by M/s Prag Robotics, Chennai ,2025


    Conferences/Workshops attended:

    1.Presented paper in international conference on Contemporary issues on Management & Technology @ Malaysia on March 2016

    2.Attended 3days National workshop on emerging technology in teaching and learning conducted by CIIL –Mysore-2014

    3.Participated in National ISTE workshop on Signals and Systems conducted by IIT, Kharagpur,2013.

    4.Presented paper with title “Single Electron Encoded Logic Full adder” in NCRTET-ISBN97893510869-5

    5.Presented paper on “ Biometric Based Wireless Electronic System in Real Time Application” at Arasu Engineering College, Kumbakonam on 6th April 2011.

    6.Presented paper on “Motor Control using Fuzzy Logic ” at Sudharsan Engineering College, Pudukkottai on 5th April 2011.

    7.Presented paper  on “Histogram Based Image registration “at PSN College of Engineering, Tirunelveli on 8th April 2011.

    8.Presented paper on “Biometric Implementation of E-card for Tracking the System using Zigbee Technology “at The Rajaas Engineering College, Vadakkangulam on 7th April 2011.

    9.Presented paper on “Internet based intelligent system For governing remote equipment” at KLN college, Maduraion7thApril2011.

    10.Presented paper on “Image Compression using SPHIT algorithm” at Jayam College Of Engineering, Dharmapuri on 7th April 2011.

    11.Presented paper on “A comparative survey on weight & payload of wall climbing robot (WCR) using magnetic adhesive, suction adhesive and fusion type adhesive.” In ICONACES-2022 on Oct 2022 conducted by VIT, Chennai.

    12.Presented a paper on “Structural analysis of Biomimetic metal net climbing robot (MNCR ) and Dead reckoning using IMU for analyzing its Stability under triple and double step signal” in ICITSM -2025 conducted by KSR college.





  • Work Experience

    Total years of Experience: 18 +

    • Worked as Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) in Department of Electronics and Communication, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology, Thanjavur from 2024 to 2026.

    • Worked as Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) in Department of Electronics and Communication, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology, Thanjavur from 2022 to 2024.

    • Worked as Assistant Professor in Department of Electronics and Communication, Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology, Thanjavur from 2009 to 2022.

    • Worked as Programmer Analyst in Cognizant Technology Solution, Chennai from 2007 to 2009.


  • Memberships

    • IEEE

    • IEEE Robotics and Automation Society

    • Institute of Engineers (IE)

    • Indian Society of Technical Engineers (ISTE)

    • NSDL-NASSCOM -Life member in National Skill Register (NSR)


  • Funded Projects

    NIL

  • Ph.D. Supervision Details