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 |