Projects

Hydrogen separation from industrial gas effluent

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ 38.27 Lakhs

Duration : 12-JUL-24 to 12-JUL-27

Funding  : Chief Minister Research Grant

Determination of the process window for the magneto rheological machining of the aluminum green composite under different cutting conditions

Principle Investigator : Dr. V.S. Senthil Kumar

Project Cost : ₹ 34.23 Lakhs

Duration : 12-JUL-24 to 12-JUL-27

Funding  : Chief Minister's Research Grant, Government of Tamilnadu

Additive Manufacturing of Self-Dissolvable/ Decayable Surgical Plates and Screws Using Eggshell Powder for Bone Fracture Treatment: An Innovative Solution to Eliminate Secondary Surgery

Principle Investigator : N. Muthu Mekala

Project Cost : ₹ .25 Lakhs

Duration : 20-SEP-23 to 29-FEB-24

Funding  : CSRC ANNA UNIVERSITY

Recreation of new lithium-ion batteries from old lithium-ion batteries and testing the working efficiency of the recreated lithium-ion battery

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ .15 Lakhs

Duration : 01-JUL-23 to 28-DEC-23

Funding  : CSRC (CTDT), Anna University

Optimization of operational parameters for PEM electrolyzer model such as operating voltage, efficiency and rate of hydrogen production

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ .08 Lakhs

Duration : 01-JUN-23 to 28-DEC-23

Funding  : Dept of Mechanical Engg, CEG, Anna University

Design of concentrated solar receiver tube using inverse thermos-elastic analysis for improved efficiency and safe operation of solar power plants

Principle Investigator : Dr. S. Somasundharam

Project Cost : ₹ 2605900 Lakhs

Duration : 02-MAR-23 to 01-MAR-26

Funding  : SERB

Investigation of sulphonated poly(1,4-phenylene ether ether sulfone) incorporated with cobalt oxide (Co3O4) decorated with phosphomolybdic acid composite membrane in MFC for increased power generation

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ .25 Lakhs

Duration : 18-JUL-22 to 31-DEC-22

Funding  : CTDT, Anna University

Novel polymer electrolyte membrane incorporated with sulfonated graphene oxide to exhibit enhanced antifouling properties in microbial fuel cell

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ .25 Lakhs

Duration : 18-JUL-22 to 31-DEC-22

Funding  : CTDT, Anna University

Production of hydrogen from domestic waste water by integrating sediment microbial fuel cells with electrolysis

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ .2 Lakhs

Duration : 01-JUL-22 to 31-DEC-22

Funding  : Dept of Mechanical Engg, CEG, Anna University

Nano enhanced PCM integrated microbial fuel cell for optimum performance

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ .083 Lakhs

Duration : 01-JUL-22 to 31-DEC-22

Funding  : Dept of Mechanical Engg, CEG, Anna University

Effect of nanosilica fillers on the vibroacoustic characteristics of polymer nanocomposites and coated air panel

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ .05 Lakhs

Duration : 01-JUN-22 to 31-DEC-22

Funding  : Dept of Mechanical Engg, CEG, Anna University

Performance analysis of MnO2-CuO nanoparticles coated 3D printed cathode for Microbial Fuel Cell

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ .07 Lakhs

Duration : 01-JUN-22 to 31-DEC-22

Funding  : Dept of Mechanical Engg, CEG, Anna University

Preparation and characterization of amine based polymer sorbents for CO2 sequestration

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ .075 Lakhs

Duration : 01-JUN-22 to 31-DEC-22

Funding  : Dept of Mechanical Engg, CEG, Anna University

Assessment of Different Hybrid Vehicle Technologies with High-Efficiency RCCI Engine Enabled with Effective Thermal Management System

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Ganesh

Project Cost : ₹ 390 Lakhs

Duration : 18-NOV-21 to 31-DEC-24

Funding  : RUSA 2.0

Development of TiCN based cermets modified by Si3N4, B4C and Cr3C2 for metal cutting application

Principle Investigator : Dr. S. Balasivanandha Prabu

Project Cost : ₹ 43.6436 Lakhs

Duration : 01-DEC-20 to 01-DEC-23

Funding  : SERB

Fabrication and Characterization of inconel 718 wave springs by SLM technique for automotive applications

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ .75 Lakhs

Duration : 01-JAN-20 to 30-JUN-20

Funding  : TNSCST

Design and Fabrication of 3D printed scaffold for tumour treatment

Principle Investigator : Dr. M. Pradeep Kumar

Duration : 19-JUL-19 to 19-DEC-20

RUSA 2.0 project – ‘Electric Vehicle Technologies- Smart Material Characterization, Manufacturing and grid management’ under the thematic title ‘Material Selection, Fabrication, Characterization and Components Manufacturing for Automotive applications

Principle Investigator : Dr. S. Balasivanandha Prabu

Project Cost : ₹ 225 Lakhs

Duration : 01-JUL-19 to 01-JUL-23

Funding  : MHRD-RUSA

Waste to Engine – Low Temperature Combustion of Sustainable Green Fuels

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Ganesh

Project Cost : ₹ 21.78 Lakhs

Duration : 19-JUN-19 to 18-DEC-21

Funding  : DST UKIERI

Characterization and biofouling studies on silver incorporated sulphonated poly ether ether ketone (SPEEK) membranes for microbial fuel cell applications

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ 56.69 Lakhs

Duration : 01-JUN-19 to 31-MAY-23

Funding  : MHRD-STARS

Design and Development of biocompatible electrospun polymeric nanofibrous scaffold delivery system for chronic skin wound regeneration

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ 13 Lakhs

Duration : 01-JUN-19 to 31-MAY-22

Funding  : ICMR

Docetaxel incorporated ZnO on polycaprolactone nanoscaffold biosensor for lung cancer diagnosis and treatment

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ .25 Lakhs

Duration : 31-MAY-19 to 31-DEC-19

Funding  : CTDT, Anna University

High temperature performance of AlCrN coated Ti6Al4V micro metal lattices synthesized by Selective Laser Sintering

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ .25 Lakhs

Duration : 01-AUG-18 to 31-JAN-19

Funding  : CTDT, Anna University

Fabrication and Analysis of SPEEK nanofiber with W-TNT as instructive scaffolds for cancer therapy

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ .06 Lakhs

Duration : 15-JAN-18 to 15-JUN-18

Funding  : Dept of Mechanical Engg, CEG, Anna University

Design and Fabrication of aminated zirconia nanoparticle incorporated PBAT nano fibrous material: its implication on cancer studies

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ .06 Lakhs

Duration : 15-JAN-18 to 15-JUN-18

Funding  : Dept of Mechanical Engg, CEG, Anna University

Student Project Grant – Development of suction muffler for R22 reciprocating compressor replacement by R410A and R32 refrigerants

Principle Investigator : Dr. P. Balachander

Project Cost : ₹ .95 Lakhs

Duration : 06-OCT-17 to 03-APR-18

Funding  : M/s. ISHRAE HQ, Delhi

Improving machinability of difficult to machine materials through cutting edge preparation and minimum quantity lubrication

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Samuel Raj

Project Cost : ₹ 18.74 Lakhs

Duration : 01-SEP-17 to 29-JAN-21

Funding  : DST-SERB

Development of hybrid proton exchange membrane for improved fuel cell applications

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ .2 Lakhs

Duration : 10-JUL-17 to 15-JAN-18

Funding  : CTDT, Anna University

Synthesis of Phosphonated polymer electrolyte membranes for high temperature fuel cells

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ 27.06 Lakhs

Duration : 17-JUN-17 to 16-JUN-20

Funding  : SERB-DST

Exploring the role of positive surface charges of functionalized nano hydroxy apatite on the bio activity and anti microbial property

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ .2 Lakhs

Duration : 10-JUN-17 to 15-JAN-18

Funding  : CTDT, Anna University

Studies on vapour absorption heat transformer based in duplex components for water purification

Principle Investigator : Dr. R. Saravanan

Duration : 01-JUN-17 to 30-JUN-20

DEVELOPMENT OF BACTIBIOGRAMOSCOPE DEVICE

Principle Investigator : Dr. S. Rashia Begum

Duration : 28-MAR-17 to 28-MAR-20

Development and characterization of aluminum based nano composites for structural aplications

Principle Investigator : Dr. K. Shanmugasundaram

Duration : 01-FEB-17 to 31-JUL-18

Effective Utilisation of Methanol and Dimethyl Ether in an Automotive Engine Using Advanced Combustion Mode

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Ganesh

Project Cost : ₹ 43.88 Lakhs

Duration : 27-JUL-16 to 03-NOV-19

Funding  : DST CERI TMD

AN INVESTIGATION ON A SCALABLE AND SUSTAINBALE MICROBIAL FUEL CELL FOR CONTINUOUS ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION FROM WASTE BIOMASS

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ 67 Lakhs

Duration : 06-JUL-16 to 05-JUL-19

Funding  : DBT

Inorganic proton exchange membranes for fuel cell applications

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ .25 Lakhs

Duration : 16-MAR-16 to 15-SEP-16

Funding  : CTDT, Anna University

Experimental and Numerical studies on Twist Extrusion Process of Aluminium Alloys in Aerospace Industries

Principle Investigator : Dr. V.S. Senthil Kumar

Project Cost : ₹ 24.1 Lakhs

Duration : 03-MAR-16 to 02-MAY-16

Funding  : DRDO/ER & IPR

Experimental investigations on the effect of cryogenic colling in Drilling difficult to machine materials

Principle Investigator : Dr. M. Pradeep Kumar

Duration : 07-SEP-15 to 06-SEP-16

Simultaneous power and cooling production using solar operated absorption refrigeration system for cold storage applications

Principle Investigator : Dr. R. Saravanan

Duration : 14-JUL-15 to 13-JUL-17

Development of bone graft on electrospun sulphonated poly ether ether ketone / nano hydroxyapatite (SPEEK/nHA) composites

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ 17.13 Lakhs

Duration : 01-JUL-15 to 30-JUN-18

Funding  : ICMR

Design and Fabrication of Powder based Inkjet 3D Printing

Principle Investigator : Dr. M. Pradeep Kumar

Duration : 16-MAR-15 to 16-SEP-15

Efficient electrodes and electrolytes for enhanced performance of proton exchange membrane fuel cell

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ .25 Lakhs

Duration : 17-FEB-14 to 16-AUG-14

Funding  : CTDT, Anna University

Fabrication of PVP/Chitosan Blend Fibers as Surgical Sutures with Enhanced Antimicrobial Activity

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ .25 Lakhs

Duration : 01-JUN-13 to 31-DEC-13

Funding  : CTDT, Anna University

Development of Low carbon technologies for combined storage and drying of Agro Products

Principle Investigator : Dr. R. Saravanan

Duration : 01-APR-13 to 31-MAR-16

Studies on thermal stability of Bulk nanostructured Aluminium-Lithium (AA8090) alloy processed by Repetitive Corrugation and Straightening

Principle Investigator : Dr. S. Balasivanandha Prabu

Duration : 01-APR-13 to 01-APR-14

Design and Development of Metal Matrix Composites (Al-SiCp) using Friction Stir Processing

Principle Investigator : Dr. V.S. Senthil Kumar

Project Cost : ₹ 39 Lakhs

Duration : 03-JAN-13 to 09-MAY-16

Funding  : DST/SERB

Effect of Nano-Pt/CNT catalysts on the performance of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC)

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ .25 Lakhs

Duration : 01-APR-12 to 01-AUG-12

Funding  : CTDT, Anna University

Electrospun Carbon Nanofibers in Electrode Preparation for Fuel Cells

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ 28.65 Lakhs

Duration : 01-MAY-11 to 30-APR-15

Funding  : CSIR

Nanofiber Network Ion Conducting Polymer Composite for Fuel Cells

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ 8.72 Lakhs

Duration : 01-FEB-11 to 24-SEP-13

Funding  : UGC

Fabrication and Characterization of Porous PMMA/PSU/ceramic Composites for Orthopedic Application

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ .25 Lakhs

Duration : 13-JAN-11 to 13-JUN-11

Funding  : CTDT, Anna University

Microbial Fuel Cell Development for Production of Electricity from Waste Biomass

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ 45.98 Lakhs

Duration : 01-OCT-10 to 30-SEP-14

Funding  : DST

Study of evaporation heat transfer characteristics of pure and mixed refrigerants in small diameter tubes

Principle Investigator : Dr. P. Balachander

Project Cost : ₹ .5 Lakhs

Duration : 07-JUN-10 to 01-MAR-11

Funding  : CTDT Anna University

Study of Polymer Nanohydroxyapatite composite scaffolds for Drug delivery and Tissue Engineering applications

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ 15.62 Lakhs

Duration : 01-JUN-10 to 31-MAY-13

Funding  : CSIR

Multilayer structured SiO2/SPSU Composite Membranes for Fuel Cell Applications

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ .01 Lakhs

Duration : 01-JUN-10 to 30-NOV-10

Funding  : MRSI

Study of Tribology of Sulfur containing Aromatic Polymer/nanohydroxyapatite Composites for Orthopedic Applications

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ 11.2 Lakhs

Duration : 01-JUN-10 to 31-MAY-13

Funding  : ICMR

Biological Fuel Cells and their Applications

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ 3.6 Lakhs

Duration : 01-JUN-10 to 31-MAY-13

Funding  : UGC

Blends and Composites of PSEBS for PEM and DMFC

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ 3.6 Lakhs

Duration : 01-JUN-10 to 31-MAY-13

Funding  : UGC

Development of Nanocatalysts for Fuel Cell Applications

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ 4.72 Lakhs

Duration : 01-JUN-10 to 31-MAY-13

Funding  : CSIR

Evaluation of various carbon supports for enhancing fuel cell performance

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ 4.72 Lakhs

Duration : 01-JUN-10 to 31-MAY-13

Funding  : CSIR

Development of PEMFC (Terminal Aid)

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ 9.14 Lakhs

Duration : 15-APR-10 to 14-APR-11

Funding  : BRNS

Ion exchange membranes for desalination process

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ 21.62 Lakhs

Duration : 01-APR-10 to 30-SEP-13

Funding  : BRNS

Experimental and Numerical studies of Friction Stir Welding of AZ31B Alloy

Principle Investigator : Dr. V.S. Senthil Kumar

Project Cost : ₹ 24 Lakhs

Duration : 26-NOV-09 to 31-MAR-13

Funding  : DRDO/NRB

Performance Evaluation of Polymer Membranes in Heavy Metal Separation

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ .25 Lakhs

Duration : 01-JUN-09 to 31-DEC-09

Funding  : CTDT, Anna University

Synthesis and characterization of electrolyte membranes for fuel cells

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ 3.76 Lakhs

Duration : 01-JUN-09 to 31-MAY-10

Funding  : CSIR

Fabrication and Characterization of Sulphonated Polymer/nano hydroxyapatite Composites for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering Applications

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ 7.83 Lakhs

Duration : 01-JUN-09 to 31-MAY-12

Funding  : AICTE

Effect of various catalysts in enhancing the ionic activity of membranes for hydrogen sensor

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ .25 Lakhs

Duration : 01-JUN-09 to 31-DEC-09

Funding  : CTDT, Anna University

Design and Development of Biogas refrigerator for urban, semi urban and rural areas

Principle Investigator : Dr. R. Saravanan

Duration : 11-AUG-08 to 30-MAR-10

Synthesis of a new alkaline hydroxyl conducting crosslinked polymer interface for alkaline fuel cells

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ 20.34 Lakhs

Duration : 01-JUN-08 to 31-MAY-11

Funding  : DST

Investigations on friction stir processing of cast Aluminum alloys used in automobile industries

Principle Investigator : Dr. V.S. Senthil Kumar

Project Cost : ₹ 9.91 Lakhs

Duration : 01-APR-08 to 17-AUG-11

Funding  : UGC (Major Research Scheme)

Air-cooled GAX based vapour absorption cooling systems

Principle Investigator : Dr. R. Saravanan

Duration : 20-JUL-07 to 19-JUL-10

Development of polymer blends as Electrolyte Membranes

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ 13.47 Lakhs

Duration : 01-JUN-07 to 31-MAY-10

Funding  : BRNS

Synthesis and Characterization of Polymer electrolyte membranes for fuel cell applications

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Sangeetha

Project Cost : ₹ 7.32 Lakhs

Duration : 01-APR-05 to 31-MAR-08

Funding  : DST

DEVELOPMET OF VAPOUR ABSORPTION HEAT TRANSFORMER FOR WATER PURIFICATION

Principle Investigator : Dr. R. Saravanan

Duration : 30-MAR-05 to 28-MAR-08

Development of Single Pressure Refrigeration System using Bio-gas as Energy Input

Principle Investigator : Dr. R. Saravanan

Duration : 18-AUG-03 to 16-AUG-05

Design and Development of Half-Effect Vapour Absorption Cold Storage systems using environmentally working fluids for low potential heat sources

Principle Investigator : Dr. R. Saravanan

Duration : 01-JUL-02 to 30-JUN-05

Studies on methanol based absorption cooling systems

Principle Investigator : Dr. R. Saravanan

Duration : 01-APR-02 to 31-MAR-03

Simultaneous Reduction of NOx and Particulate in Diesel Engine Using Multiple Injection

Principle Investigator : Dr. G. Nagarajan

Project Cost : ₹ 4 Lakhs

Duration : 01-APR-02 to 31-MAR-04

Funding  : All India Council for Techinal Education

BIOMASS BASED COLD STORAGE SYSTEMS FOR RURAL AREA APPLICATIONS

Principle Investigator : Dr. R. Saravanan

Duration : 27-JUL-01 to 25-JUL-03

Environment friendly food processing technologies and sustainability

Principle Investigator : Dr. D. Mohanlal

Duration : 01-MAY-98 to 03-MAY-99