Research
Research & Development
Mission and Vision
Mission
To promote a strong research culture by encouraging faculty and scholars to engage in meaningful research that contributes to academic advancement, industry needs, and societal development.
Vision
To evolve as a recognised centre for research excellence by fostering innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and knowledge creation through continuous research and development initiatives.
About R&D Department
Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering has been recognised as a Research Centre by Anna University, Chennai, to carry out Full-Time and Part-Time Ph.D. research in Physics from January 2013 onwards. The institution is in the process of applying for similar recognition in other disciplines.
Research activities at DCE are carried out in collaboration with Anna University, Chennai, national research laboratories, universities, and industry partners.
Major Research Areas
- Electronic Structure Calculations
- Nuclear Physics
- Crystal Growth
- Nuclear Physics
- Superconductivity
- Physical Metallurgy
- Nanomaterials
- Biomaterials
- Tribology
- Photocatalysis
- Desalination
Funded Projects
DCE undertakes funded research projects supported by national organisations and agencies.
Funded Research Project
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Title of the Programme | Evolutionary Neurofuzzy Based Rainfall Prediction System |
| Category | RESPOND Project |
| Funding Agency | ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) |
| Amount Sanctioned | ₹13.09 Lakhs |
| Programme Coordinator | Dr. Sowmya B, Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering |
Centre of Excellence
DCE has established several Centres of Excellence (CoEs) to strengthen research, innovation, and industry-relevant skill development.
Recognised Research Centres
- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Department of Physics
Funded research activities are carried out in areas such as Material Science and Engineering by research scholars.
R&D Leadership
| S. No. | Parameter | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Sivakumar M | Director – R&D |
| 2 | Dr. Chithambaram V | Dean – R&D |
| 3 | Dr. Dinesh S | Research Associate |
Centres of Excellence at DCE
- CISCO Networking Academy
- IBM Academy
- R&D Partner in ICT Domain with NEXGTECH Wireless Private Limited
- DCE – ShivPrema Centre of Excellence for 3D Printing
- DCE – ShivPrema Centre of Excellence for Electric Vehicles
- Centre of Excellence for AR & VR
- Centre of Excellence for Drones
| Centre | Focus Area | Industry Collaboration | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3D Printing | Additive Manufacturing | NexGen Pvt. Ltd. | Prototype development, faculty training |
| AR & VR | Immersive Learning | Tech-iera Innovations | Student startup, interactive classrooms |
| Drones | UAV Technology | MIT-CASR Training | Simulator, surveillance & agriculture drones |
| Electric Vehicles | Sustainable Mobility | - | EV fabrication, campus usage |
Institutional Research Identities
To ensure visibility and transparency of research output, DCE maintains institutional research profiles on recognised platforms.
DCE – Google Scholar ID
View consolidated faculty publications and citation metrics
DCE – Web of Science ID
Access indexed publications, citations, and research impact
DCE – ResearchGate Forum
Platform for collaboration, research sharing, and academic networking
DCE – IRINS
Institutional Research Information Management System developed by INFLIBNET
Research Publications and Patents
Consolidated record of research publications and patents
Industrial Research
DCE actively undertakes consultancy and industry-sponsored research projects in collaboration with various organisations across engineering domains.
| S. No. | Department | Project / Consultancy Title | Client Organisation | Faculty In-Charge | Project Members | Value (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSE | Adhoc Networks for Airports | Orbit EduTech Pvt. Ltd | Head of the Department | Mr. P. Vijayaragavan, Ms. G. Divya | 2,50,000 |
| 2 | CSE | Touch Down Aviation with Self-Powered Runway | K.G. Lakshmipathy & Co. Ltd | Head of the Department | Mr. P. Vijayaragavan, Mr. V. Prasannan | 3,50,000 |
| 3 | CSE | Onboard Diagnostics System for Vehicles | Cosmo Gems Pvt. Ltd | Head of the Department | Mrs. K. Revathi, Mr. B. Aravindan | 4,00,000 |
| 4 | ECE | Embedded Development Tool Hardware Interface | Orbit EduTech Pvt. Ltd | Head of the Department | Mrs. A. Devasena, Mr. V. Prasannan | 3,25,000 |
| 5 | ECE | Energy Efficient Mobile Tower Control System | Orbit Controls & Services | Head of the Department | Mrs. S. Esther, Ms. Gandhimathi, Mrs. K. Sumathi | 3,50,000 |
| 6 | EEE | Differential Current Analyzer for Short Transmission Lines | Zentronics Transformers | Head of the Department | Mr. S. Shanmugam, Mrs. R. Rekha | 2,75,000 |
| 7 | EEE | Fuzzy-Based Electric Car for Surface Transportation | Orbit Controls & Services | Head of the Department | Mr. S. Karthikeyan, Mr. V. Sathiya Narayanan | 2,75,000 |
| 8 | EEE | Maximum Demand Controller | VKT Ginning Factory Pvt. Ltd | Head of the Department | Mr. S. Shanmugam, Mr. S. Karthikeyan | 2,50,000 |
| 9 | EEE | Grid-Connected Hybrid Power Generation | Sigma Pi Power Sources Pvt. Ltd | Head of the Department | Mrs. M. Aiswariya Devi, Mr. P. Thirumoorthy | 3,25,000 |
| 10 | IT | GUI Software Design for Embedded System | Orbit EduTech Pvt. Ltd | Head of the Department | Mrs. J. Seetha, Mr. L. Karthikeyan | 1,25,000 |
| 11 | IT | Manhole Automation System with IoT Interface | Cosmo Gems Pvt. Ltd | Head of the Department | Mrs. S. K. Gnana Shanmugapriya, Mr. S. Sivakumar | 3,50,000 |
Research & Development
Mission and Vision
Mission
To promote a strong research culture by encouraging faculty and scholars to engage in meaningful research that contributes to academic advancement, industry needs, and societal development.
Vision
To evolve as a recognised centre for research excellence by fostering innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and knowledge creation through continuous research and development initiatives.
About R&D Department
Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering has been recognised as a Research Centre by Anna University, Chennai, to carry out Full-Time and Part-Time Ph.D. research in Physics from January 2013 onwards. The institution is in the process of applying for similar recognition in other disciplines.
Research activities at DCE are carried out in collaboration with Anna University, Chennai, national research laboratories, universities, and industry partners.
Major Research Areas
- Electronic Structure Calculations
- Nuclear Physics
- Crystal Growth
- Nuclear Physics
- Superconductivity
- Physical Metallurgy
- Nanomaterials
- Biomaterials
- Tribology
- Photocatalysis
- Desalination
The research work will be done in collaboration with Anna University Chennai, IGCAR, NAL, DMRL, Madras, VIT universities and other industries.
DCE – Google Scholar ID
DCE – Web of Science ID
DCE – ResearchGate Forum
DCE – IRINS
Research Publications and Patents
Funded Projects
DCE undertakes funded research projects supported by national organisations and agencies.
Funded Research Project
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Title of the Programme | Evolutionary Neurofuzzy Based Rainfall Prediction System |
| Category | RESPOND Project |
| Funding Agency | ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) |
| Amount Sanctioned | ₹13.09 Lakhs |
| Programme Coordinator | Dr. Sowmya B, Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering |
Centre of Excellence
DCE has established several Centres of Excellence (CoEs) to strengthen research, innovation, and industry-relevant skill development.
Recognised Research Centres
- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Department of Physics
Funded research activities are carried out in areas such as Material Science and Engineering by research scholars.
R&D Leadership
| S. No. | Parameter | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Sivakumar M | Director – R&D |
| 2 | Dr. Chithambaram V | Dean – R&D |
| 3 | Dr. Dinesh S | Associate Professor |
Centres of Excellence at DCE
- CISCO Networking Academy
- IBM Academy
- R&D Partner in ICT Domain with NEXGTECH Wireless Private Limited
- DCE – ShivPrema Centre of Excellence for 3D Printing
- DCE – ShivPrema Centre of Excellence for Electric Vehicles
- Centre of Excellence for AR & VR
- Centre of Excellence for Drones
| Centre | Focus Area | Industry Collaboration | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3D Printing | Additive Manufacturing | NexGen Pvt. Ltd. | Prototype development, faculty training |
| AR & VR | Immersive Learning | Tech-iera Innovations | Student startup, interactive classrooms |
| Drones | UAV Technology | MIT-CASR Training | Simulator, surveillance & agriculture drones |
| Electric Vehicles | Sustainable Mobility | - | EV fabrication, campus usage |
Institutional Research Identities
Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering has been recognized as a research center by the Anna University Chennai to carry out Full time/Part Time research leading to Ph.D. Degree in Physics from Jan, 2013 onwards. The College is applying for similar recognition for other subjects also.
DCE – Google Scholar ID
A Google Scholar Id provides a simple way for authors and researche rs to showcase their publications. The institutions who organize the conference, workshops, etc, can choose their expert members by referring to their scholar id. An Institutional Google Scholar ID provides a consolidated list of publications of their faculty members, which provides a h-index value and i10 index value for the institution. DCE has its unique google scholar id showcasing the publications made by their faculty team. Click the following link to reach the DCE’s Google Scholar ID
DCE – Web of Science ID
Researcher ID is a proprietary unique digital identifier for researchers and authors used in Clarivate products, which include Web of Science (WoS). WoS was owned by Thomson Reuters till 2017 and it was produced by the Institute for Scientific Information. Researcher ID was integrated with Publons, which is a third party platform for managing author identity, publications, etc. An Institutional ID provides consolidated publications of the faculty members and provides H-index value, number of citations of journal papers and patents etc. Click the link below to reach the WoS ID of Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering
DCE – ResearchGate Forum
ResearchGate is a European social networking site for scientists and researchers to share papers, ask and answer questions, and find collaborators. The institutional Research Gate Forum helps the researchers and authors for performing many tasks in their research work. Click the link below to reach the Research Gate forum of Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering
DCE – IRINS
The Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Center developed the web-based Research Information Management (RIM) service known as IRINS. The portal enables academic, R&D organizations, faculty members, scientists, and provides an opportunity to form a scholarly network by collecting, curating, and showcasing scholarly communication activities. The academic and R&D organizations in India have access to the IRINS for free as software-as-a-service. The IRINS would support the integration of the current research management systems, including the human resources system, course management system, grant management system, institutional repository, free and paid citation databases, academic publishers, etc. For consuming scholarly publications from many sources, it has merged with academic identities like ORCID ID, Scopus ID, Research ID, Microsoft Academic ID, and Google Scholar ID.
Research Publications and Patents
Consolidated record of research publications and patents
Industrial Research
DCE actively undertakes consultancy and industry-sponsored research projects in collaboration with various organisations across engineering domains.
| S. No. | Department | Project / Consultancy Title | Client Organisation | Faculty In-Charge | Project Members | Value (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSE | Adhoc Networks for Airports | Orbit EduTech Pvt. Ltd | Head of the Department | Mr. P. Vijayaragavan, Ms. G. Divya | 2,50,000 |
| 2 | CSE | Touch Down Aviation with Self-Powered Runway | K.G. Lakshmipathy & Co. Ltd | Head of the Department | Mr. P. Vijayaragavan, Mr. V. Prasannan | 3,50,000 |
| 3 | CSE | Onboard Diagnostics System for Vehicles | Cosmo Gems Pvt. Ltd | Head of the Department | Mrs. K. Revathi, Mr. B. Aravindan | 4,00,000 |
| 4 | ECE | Embedded Development Tool Hardware Interface | Orbit EduTech Pvt. Ltd | Head of the Department | Mrs. A. Devasena, Mr. V. Prasannan | 3,25,000 |
| 5 | ECE | Energy Efficient Mobile Tower Control System | Orbit Controls & Services | Head of the Department | Mrs. S. Esther, Ms. Gandhimathi, Mrs. K. Sumathi | 3,50,000 |
| 6 | EEE | Differential Current Analyzer for Short Transmission Lines | Zentronics Transformers | Head of the Department | Mr. S. Shanmugam, Mrs. R. Rekha | 2,75,000 |
| 7 | EEE | Fuzzy-Based Electric Car for Surface Transportation | Orbit Controls & Services | Head of the Department | Mr. S. Karthikeyan, Mr. V. Sathiya Narayanan | 2,75,000 |
| 8 | EEE | Maximum Demand Controller | VKT Ginning Factory Pvt. Ltd | Head of the Department | Mr. S. Shanmugam, Mr. S. Karthikeyan | 2,50,000 |
| 9 | EEE | Grid-Connected Hybrid Power Generation | Sigma Pi Power Sources Pvt. Ltd | Head of the Department | Mrs. M. Aiswariya Devi, Mr. P. Thirumoorthy | 3,25,000 |
| 10 | IT | GUI Software Design for Embedded System | Orbit EduTech Pvt. Ltd | Head of the Department | Mrs. J. Seetha, Mr. L. Karthikeyan | 1,25,000 |
| 11 | IT | Manhole Automation System with IoT Interface | Cosmo Gems Pvt. Ltd | Head of the Department | Mrs. S. K. Gnana Shanmugapriya, Mr. S. Sivakumar | 3,50,000 |
