Raja, G. M., Vasanthanathan, A., & Jeyasubramanian, K. (2022, November 8). Novel Ternary Epoxy Resin Composites Obtained by Blending Graphene Oxide and Polypropylene Fillers: An Avenue for the Enhancement of Mechanical Characteristics. Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, ,PP.33(2), 383–397. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10904-022- 02494-8.

Raja, G. M., Vasanthanathan, A., & Selvabharathi, R. (2023, March 8). Effect of one-step dipping coating process on microstructure and tribology of polypropylene/graphene oxide/carbon nanotube nanocomposites. Iranian Polymer Journal. PP. 32, 739–748 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13726-023-01161-0.

Experimental exploration of mechanical behaviour of graphene oxide blend polymer nanocomposites; G Manikandaraja, R Pandiyarajan, A Vasanthanathan, S Sabarish; Pigment & Resin Technology; 54 (1), 145-154 (2025)

Sustainable synthesis and advanced optimization of Prosopis juliflora biomass catalyst for efficient biodiesel production and environmental impact assessment; TSSB Rao, M Gnanaprakasam, R Manimaran, D Balasubramanian, et al.; Scientific Reports; 15 (1), 4472 (2025)

Evaluation of epoxy and polyester resin composites with alkali-treated waste bagasse fibers for terrace coating applications; SM Kennedy, Manikandaraja G, V A; Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology; 39 (23), 3574-3594 (2025). 

Kennedy, Senthil Maharaj, Raghav GR, Jeen Robert RB, Manikandaraja G, and Selvakumar M. 2024. “PEEK-Based 3D Printing: A Paradigm Shift in Implant Revolution for Healthcare.” Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials PP. 63 (6): 680–702. https://doi.org/10.1080/25740881.2024.2302537 

International and National Conferences:

G.Manikandaraja, M.Vignesh Moorthy Pandian, P.S.R Senthil Maharaj, S.Balaji,A. Gajendran,   "Design and creation of pin on disc wear machine at low cost", International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), ISSN:2320-2882, Volume.12, Issue 7, pp.189-195, July 2024, http://www.ijcrt.org/papers/IJCRTAI02027.pdf (UGC Care Journal)

Manikandaraja, G. (2016). Numerical study on energy absorbing characteristics of thin-walled tube under axial and oblique impact. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 55(1), 187-192. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aej.2015.12.008 (Scopus)

Thanigaivelan, V., Ramarao, M., Gudipudi, B., Manikandaraja, G., & Suresh, R. (2021). Strategic Implementation of Pushing Powered Fertilizer and Pesticide Spreader. Design Engineering, pp. 5619-5629 (UGC Care Journal)

Patents: 1 Filed, 1 Published

Patent Application No.: 202241013925 A, “Habara Plant Fiber Reinforced Composite Material” filed on 15/03/2022 and published on 25/03/2022, by Dr. G.Manikanadraja & M.Kaliraj

Book Chapter   Publication 

The thermal properties of eco-friendly fibers and polymers for the sustainable environment; BMC Rajan, I Suyambulingam, K Arunprasath, G. Manikanda Raja, AM Shanawaz, et al.; Eco-Friendly Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite Materials; 259-277 (2026) 

The Critical Role of Polymers in Water Science and Technology. Mahakur, Vijay Kumar, Santosh Kumar, Soumya Ranjan Mishra, G. Manikanda Raja, and Sandeep Samantaray. In The Polymer-Water Nexus: Addressing Water Challenges for a Sustainable Future, pp. 41-59. Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland, 2026.

Conference Publication

Exploring the synergy of Natural Fiber Reinforcement in Composite Materials: A Study on Jute-Based Composites using Finite Element Analysis; V Mahakur, S Kumar, G Manikanda Raja, ML Brabin Nivas; Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology (JMET); 9 (1), 1-13 (2025)

The paper titled “Smart Assistive Device for Hearing-Impaired Individuals” was presented at the International Conference on Interactive Design and Digital Manufacturing, organized by SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST), Tiruchirappalli. The conference was conducted on 11th and 12th April 2025. (Status : Not Yet Published but Indexed in Scopus)

The paper titled “Pioneering Covid-19 Sanitization Operations Using Drone Technology in Smart Cities: Achieving Milestones in Public Health and Safety” was presented at the International Conference on Interactive Design and Digital Manufacturing, organized by SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST), Tiruchirappalli. The conference was conducted on 11th and 12th April 2025. (Status : Not Yet Published but Indexed in Scopus)

The following research papers were presented at the International Conference on “Engineering Horizons: Innovation, Advancements & Sustainability”, organized by SRM Madurai College of Engineering & Technology, Tamil Nadu, India, held on 16th–17th May 2025. (Status: Non Indexed)

The presented papers include 

“Health care diagnostics through AI-applications”, (Available in online)

“Enhancing Mechanical Performance of Bagasse Composites with Glass Fiber Reinforcement and Alkali Treatment”,  (Available in online)

“AI-Powered Corrosion Prediction and Surface Analysis of Marine-Grade Alloys with Graphite and PTFE Coatings”, 

“Brake Pad Coating to Enhance the Wear Rate with AI Assistance”, and 

“Development and Evaluation of Sustainable Rice Husk/Glass Fiber Composites for Industrial Applications.”

The following research papers were presented at the International Conference on “Smart Innovations in Engineering and Technology (ICSIET 2026)”, organized by NPR College for Engineering and Technology, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, held on 28th–29th April 2026. (Status: Non Indexed)

The presented papers include 

“AI Analysis of Student Learning Patterns in Online Platforms and Its Academic and Psychological Impact on Engineering Students”, 

“Analysing the Level of Concentration Based on Temperature, Humidity, and Pulse Rate”, 

“Fusion of Computer Vision and IoT Sensor Data for Accurate Classification of Perishable Food Freshness”, 

“Early Detection of Parkinson’s Disease through Keystroke Dynamics and Machine Learning”, “A Hybrid Intelligent Crowd Monitoring System for Real-Time Public Safety”, 

“AI-Driven Cloud Platform for Automata-Based Traffic Routing in Software-Defined Networks”, “AI-Driven Course Allocation System for University Faculty”, 

“AI-Driven Early Detection and Classification of Skin Diseases Using Deep Learning and Mobile Edge Computing”, 

“Soil Microbiome Health Prediction Using Deep Learning and Sensor-Driven Smart Farming: A Hybrid Conventional-LSTM and Transformer-Based Approach (Soil-Former)”, 

“DFA-Based Policy Validation in BGP-Routed Credit Transfer Networks”, and 

“Literature Review: Pathways to Idealized Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: From Single-Fiber to Hybrid Systems, Enhanced by Computational Design and Liquid Resin Printing.”

The paper titled “Adaptive Quality Engineering for Real-Time Human Pose Estimation: A Machine Learning–Driven Six Sigma Framework for Automated Posture Analysis” was presented at the International Conference on “AI-Driven Intelligent Systems and Sustainable Engineering Technology (INNOVATE 2026)”, organized by Kamaraj College of Engineering & Technology, Virudhunagar. The conference was held on 24th April 2026.

The paper titled “Role-Based Access Control in University Intranet Using DFA/NFA Logic and Hybrid Switching” was presented at the International Conference on “AI-Driven Intelligent Systems and Sustainable Engineering Technology (INNOVATE 2026)”, organized by Kamaraj College of Engineering & Technology, Virudhunagar. The conference was conducted on 24th April 2026.

The paper titled “Enhancing Agricultural Quality Using a Deep Learning-Based Crop Disease Detection and Pesticide Recommendation System” was presented at the International Conference on “AI-Driven Intelligent Systems and Sustainable Engineering Technology (INNOVATE 2026)”, organized by Kamaraj College of Engineering & Technology, Virudhunagar. The conference was held on 24th April 2026.

Patent Publication 

Patent Application No : 202641009761 A, “System for Real-Time Battery State of Health Estimation Using Multi-Modal Sensors and Method Thereof”. Filled On 30/01/2026 and Published on 27/03/2026 by Dr G Manikandaraja. Status: Waiting for FER Report.

Design Patent Application No: 436256-001 Title: Natural Air Cooler Machine, Filled Date on 31/10/2024 Status: Waiting for Grant. 

Design Patent Application No: 444896-001 Title: Battery operated Baggasse slicing Machine.  Filled Date on 25/10/2024 Status: Waiting for FER Report. 

Best NSS Voluenteer award won at 2007 camp held at Appanaikanpatti Village conducted by PSR Engineering College, Sivakasi.

Attended One day National conference held on “Kamaraj College of Engineering & Technology” Virudhunagar - 29 February 2012 and WON THE FIRST PRIZE.

Athlete winner 2007, 2008 & 2010 in Inter College Competition.

Attended Two days National conference held on “Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering” Sriperumbudure - 25 & 26 June 2015.

Attended Two day National conference held on “PSG College of Technology” Coimbatore March 2012.

In January 2025, will act as a reviewer for the Journal of Adhesion Science & Technology, published by Taylor & Francis. 

In February 2025, I have served as a reviewer for Polymer Engineering & Science at Wiley.

Performed as a guest speaker in the Faculty Development Program "Sustainable and Intelligent System for Engineering Innovation" (SISEI-2025) at Stella Mary's College of Engineering in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, on 07/01/2025 FN.

Act as conference chair for the International Conference on Interactive Design and Digital Manufacturing at SoME, SRM IST Trichy, scheduled for April 11-12, 2025.

One of my papers, "Pioneering Covid-19 Sanitization Operations Using Drone Technology in Smart Cities: Achieving Milestones in Public Health and Safety," was chosen as the best paper to present at the International Conference on Interactive Design and Digital Manufacturing, which took place at SoME, SRM IST Trichy on 11–12/04/2025.

Under my supervision, the I Year AIML B batch students successfully participated and secured a silver medal at Research Day 2025, organized by SRM KTR.

One of my papers, “Adaptive Quality Engineering for Real-Time Human Pose Estimation: A Machine Learning–Driven Six Sigma Framework for Automated Posture Analysis” was chosen as the best paper was presented at the International Conference on “AI-Driven Intelligent Systems and Sustainable Engineering Technology (INNOVATE 2026)”, organized by Kamaraj College of Engineering & Technology, Virudhunagar. The conference was held on 24th April 2026.

In 28-29 April 2026, I have served as a Conference reviewer for International Conference on Smart Innovations in Engineering & Technology (ICSIET 2026) organized by NPR College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.

In 24 -25 August 2026, I have served as a Conference reviewer for International Conference on Materials, Design and Manufacturing for sustainable Environment (ICMDMSE 2026) organized by PSG iTech, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. 

In 18 May 2026, serving as a reviewer for the Suranaree Journal of Science and Technology Published by Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand.

In 16 May 2026, recognition of the review made for the Sigma Journal of Engineering And Natural Sciences E-Issn: 1304-7205.

Delivered a Guest Lecture on the topic “Monetizing Innovation: Unlocking Revenue Streams Through Patents – A Road Map for Patents” organized by Sri Vidya College of Engineering and Technology, Virudhunagar. The lecture was conducted on 10th February 2026 and focused on the importance of patents, innovation commercialization strategies, and pathways to convert research ideas into valuable intellectual property assets.

OUT REACH ACTIVITY FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS CONTRIBUTIONS: 

Valuable knowledge sharing for the School Innovation Project (SIDP 3.0) acts as an Evaluator conducted by the Director of the Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute – Tamil Nadu dated on 02/02/2025.

One Day Refresher course on How to conduct program in IIC delivered in Regional Meet Institutions Innovation Council MoE’s Innovation Cell. Organised by FX Engg College Tirunelveli by offline mode dated on 24 May 2024.

One day seminar title “Friction welding and Allied processes” organised by Arasu Engineering college, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu dated on 27.01.2022. 

One day seminar title Recent Advances in Material Science – RAMS – 2K21  organised by Sri S.Ramasamy Naidu Memorial College, Sattur, Tamil nadu by online mode  dated on 27.08.2021. 

One day seminar title “Failure Analysis” organised by  Saveetha School of Engineering, Chennai  dated by onine mode on 31.01.2022

One day seminar title Deep drawing of Sheet Metals  organised by Arasu Engineering college, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu dated by online mode on 19.10.2021.

One day seminar title Research Article Writing organised by Arasu Engineering college, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu dated on 18.05.2021.

Two day seminar title Enhancing Quality Teaching strategies through outcome based education organised by Kongu Engineering College, Erode, TamilNadu dated on 02.03.2021 to 03.03.2021.

Six days FDP title as “Practicing innovatory Methodologies in Emerging Trends” organised by Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering, Tambaram dated on 25.03.2024 to 30.03.2024

Seven days FDP title as “Intellectual Property Rights & patent drafting” organised by AMET University dated on 04.01.2024 to 12.04.2024

“Processing and Applications of  Functionally Graded Composite Materials" 06/12/2021to 10/12/2021 

Faculty development program on Research Methodology held at RIT Chennai from 18/12/2015 to 19/12/2015.

Faculty development program on ANSYS - An Introductory training held at NIT Trichy from 06/06/2014 to 08/06/2014.

One day workshop on “Advances in MIG Welding Process” – 18 Feb 2014 – SVCE.

Two day workshop on “Finite Element Analysis” – 29 & 30 Oct 2013 – TCE, Madurai. 

Two day workshop on “Recent Trends in Natural Composites and its Hybrids for Structural Applications” – 25 & 26 Sep 2013 – SVCE, Sriperumbudur.

One day workshop on “Recent Trends in Engineering Tribology & Surface characterization” – 29 Sep 2012, SVCE, Sriperumbudur.

Attended one week Faculty development training programme on ME 6501 –

“Computer Aided Design” held at Veltech Multitech Hitech Engineering College, Avadi from 8 June 2015 to 14 June 2015.

Attended one week Faculty development training programme on ME 2354 –

“Automobile Engineering” held at MIT, Chrompet from 1st December 2014 to 7th December 2014.

Attended one week Faculty development training programme on GE 6152 –

“Engineering Graphics” held at SVCE, Sriperumbudure from 23rd June 2014 to 30th June 2014.

Attended one Week FDP on “Design of Experiments and Optimization Techniques’’ – 16 Dec to 21 Dec 2013 – SVCE, Sriperumbudure.

A Workshop on “Wavelets and Its Applications” was conducted by the School of Mechanical Engineering (SOME), SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India on 08th March 2025. The event was a one-day hands-on training program focused on understanding wavelet concepts and their applications.

Participated as a Mentor in the 6th Technovation Hackathon (WSCC-1484) with the theme “Water, Sanitation, and Climate Sustainability”, organized by Sharda University, Greater Noida, India. The event was conducted from 21st January 2025 to 26th January 2025 for a duration of 5 days.

Participated as a Mentor in the 6th Technovation Hackathon (ASDG-1343) with the theme “AI in Smart Grid Development”, organized by Sharda University, Greater Noida, India. The hackathon was held from 21st January 2025 to 26th January 2025 for 5 days.

Completed an International Online Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Advanced Materials for Defense and Aerospace Applications” organized by Ballari Institute of Technology & Management, Ballari, Karnataka, India from 27th January 2025 to 01st February 2025. The program duration was 6 days.

Completed the NPTEL 2025 Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Design Practice” organized by IIT Kanpur during January–March 2025 with a duration of 8 weeks.

Participated in the Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Sustainability and Research in Modern Mechanical Engineering” organized by Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Science from 23rd September 2024 to 27th September 2024. The program duration was 5 days and focused on recent developments, research approaches, and sustainable practices in mechanical engineering.

Participated in the ATAL Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Enhancing Education through Design Thinking and Entrepreneurial Mindset” organized by SRM TRP Campus from 16th December 2024 to 21st December 2024. The program was conducted for 6 days and focused on innovative teaching methods, design thinking approaches, and entrepreneurship skills in education.

Participated in the FDP on “Next-GEN Engineering Materials and Advanced Characterization” organized by VNR VJIET from 15th to 19th December 2025, 

Successfully completed FDP on “Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education” organized by AICTE from 09th to 13th June 2025.

Completed the program on “Integrated CAD/CAM for Advanced Manufacturing” organized by IIIT Jabalpur from 08th to 19th September 2025. 

Participated in the program on “Innovations in Sustainable Energy Storage and Fuel Cell Technologies: Pathway to the Carbon Neutral Future” organized by Saranathan College of Engineering during 3rd–4th September 2025.

Participated in the AICTE program on “AI and IIoT Synergies: Transforming Solar-Powered EV Charging for a Greener Future” held from 05th to 10th January 2026.

 Completed the Research Academy Elsevier program on “Unlocking Opportunities: Crafting Award-Winning Proposals – Insights for Early Career Researchers” on 31st March 2026.

Successfully completed at IIT Kharagpur (Elite + Silver) 8-week course on “Roadmap for Patent Creation.”

Academic Experience

Lecturer, Department of Tool and Die, PSR Polytechnic College, Sivakasi, 25 May 2009 to 4 May 2010 (11 Months)

Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Sriperumbudur. 15 June 2012 to 13 May 2016 (4 years)

Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, AAA College of Engineering and Technology, Sivakasi, 15 June 2016 to 28 June 2024 (8 Years)

Assistant Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Trichy. 1 July 2024 to Till Date.

• IEng life time Membership 
• Indian Society for Technical Education, Life Member,2012 

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