Balamurugan C R | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Balamurugan C R | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Er.Perumal Manimekalai College of Engineering, India

Dr. C. R. Balamurugan is a distinguished academician and researcher in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, specializing in power electronics and industrial drives. He holds doctoral and postgraduate qualifications along with management expertise. With extensive experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership, he has served as Professor and Head in reputed engineering institutions. His research focuses on multilevel inverters and advanced power systems. He has received several prestigious awards for excellence in research, teaching, and administration, reflecting his significant contributions to engineering education and innovation.

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A Review on Modulation Strategies of Multi Level Inverter


Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (Cited by 39)


Three Area Power System Load Frequency Control Using Fuzzy Logic Controller


International Journal of Applied Power Engineering (Cited by 31)


Development of Raspberry Pi and IoT Based Monitoring and Controlling Devices for Agriculture


Journal of Social, Technological and Environmental Science (Cited by 30)


Investigations on Three Phase Five Level Diode Clamped Multilevel Inverter


International Journal of Modern Engineering Research (Cited by 25)

Vrushali Kamalakar | Engineering | Women Researcher Award

Mrs. Vrushali Kamalakar | Engineering | Women Researcher Award

Matrusri Engineering College, India

Mrs. Vrushali Kamalakar is an accomplished academic in Civil Engineering, specializing in Structural Engineering. She holds an MS by Research and a Bachelor’s degree with distinction. With extensive teaching and industry experience, she has delivered courses in structural analysis, sustainable construction, and green building technologies. Her research focuses on earthquake engineering, heritage structures, and AI applications in civil engineering. She has received NPTEL recognition, IGBC accreditation, and AICTE certification. Her contributions reflect a strong commitment to innovation, education, and sustainable engineering practices.

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Rohini Kale | Civil Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Rohini Kale | Civil Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Medicaps University Indore, India

Dr. Rohini Chhatrapati Kale is an accomplished academic and researcher in Civil Engineering with specialization in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. Educated at premier national institutions, she has extensive experience in teaching, consultancy, and doctoral research. Her research focuses on sustainable construction materials, bentonite behavior, geoenvironmental applications, waste utilization, biochar, and machine learning in geotechnics. She has published widely in high-impact journals, holds a patent, received multiple national research awards, and actively contributes to academic leadership and research mentoring.

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A review on the impact of thermal history on compacted bentonite in the context of nuclear waste management


Environmental Technology & Innovation (Elsevier) · Review Article · Cited by 58


Influence of thermal loading on index and physicochemical properties of Barmer bentonite


Applied Clay Science (Elsevier) · Research Article · Cited by 45


Influence of thermal history on swell pressures of compacted bentonite


Process Safety and Environmental Protection (Elsevier) · Research Article · Cited by 29


Response of compacted bentonite to hyperalkalinity and thermal history


Scientific Reports (Nature) · Open Access · Cited by 14


Influence of thermal gradient and canister corrosion on the hydration of compacted Barmer bentonite


Annals of Nuclear Energy (Elsevier) · Research Article · Cited by 5

Pannirselvam Narayanan | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Pannirselvam Narayanan | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

SRMIST | India

N. Pannirselvam is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of Civil Engineering with a strong focus on structural and construction engineering. He holds advanced qualifications spanning civil engineering, construction technology, structural engineering, computer applications, and real estate valuation, reflecting a multidisciplinary academic foundation. His professional career includes extensive experience across reputed universities and engineering institutions, where he has served in academic leadership, teaching, and research-oriented roles, as well as earlier industry experience as a senior design engineer. His academic expertise encompasses advanced construction practices, structural analysis and design, project management, and real estate valuation, enabling a strong integration of theory with practical application. His research interests primarily include structural engineering, advanced construction technology, sustainable construction practices, infrastructure development, and valuation studies related to the built environment. He has contributed to academic growth through teaching, mentoring, curriculum development, and scholarly activities, including research publications and technical contributions. In recognition of his academic and professional contributions, he has received institutional appreciation and professional acknowledgements within the engineering education ecosystem. Overall, his career reflects a sustained commitment to excellence in civil engineering education, research advancement, and the development of industry-relevant engineering solutions that support sustainable infrastructure growth.

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Experimental and Predictive Modeling of GF and FA Modified Concrete for Enhanced Strength and Sustainability


Innovative Infrastructure Solutions · Article · Open Access · Cited by 0


Experimental and Finite Element Analyses of Monolithic 3D Cuffs Connected with Pultruded Box Sections


International Journal of Civil Engineering · Article · Cited by 0
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Padmini Sankaramurthy | Energy | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Padmini Sankaramurthy | Energy | Research Excellence Award

SRM Institute of Science and Technology | India

Dr. S. Padmini is an accomplished academic and researcher with a strong foundation in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, advanced training in Power Systems Engineering, and doctoral work centered on intelligent algorithms for hydrothermal scheduling, further strengthened by an ongoing postdoctoral fellowship in multidisciplinary AI applications. With extensive teaching and research experience in a premier institution, she has contributed significantly to curriculum development, research supervision, academic leadership, and large-scale institutional activities. Her scholarly output includes publications indexed in major databases, patents, major project proposals, international collaborations, and diverse technical contributions across intelligent systems, power systems optimization, energy economics, and AI-driven engineering solutions. She has delivered numerous courses, created substantial digital learning resources, and guided students at multiple academic levels. Her research has earned citations totalling 341, along with an h-index of 10 and an i10-index of 10, demonstrating meaningful global impact. She is recognized for excellence through multiple awards, including distinguished scientific honours, innovation-driven recognitions, and accolades for academic contributions. Her ongoing collaborations across global universities reflect her commitment to advancing multidisciplinary research. Dr. Padmini’s work continues to integrate engineering intelligence, sustainable energy solutions, and advanced computational methods to support emerging technological needs and societal progress.

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Featured Publication

Jeevadason, A. W., Padmini, S., Bharatiraja, C., & Kabeel, A. E. (2022). A review on diverse combinations and Energy-Exergy-Economics (3E) of hybrid solar still desalination. Desalination, 527, 115587.

Rebecca, B., Kumar, K. P. M., Padmini, S., Srivastava, B. K., Halder, S., & Boopathi, S. (2024). Convergence of Data Science-AI-Green Chemistry-Affordable Medicine: Transforming Drug Discovery. In Handbook of Research on AI and ML for Intelligent Machines and Systems (pp. 348–373).

Venkatesh, B., Sankaramurthy, P., Chokkalingam, B., & Mihet-Popa, L. (2022). Managing the demand in a micro grid based on load shifting with controllable devices using hybrid WFS2ACSO technique. Energies, 15(3), 790.

Lakshmi, K., Amaran, S., Subbulakshmi, G., Padmini, S., Joshi, G. P., & Cho, W. (2025). Explainable artificial intelligence with UNet based segmentation and Bayesian machine learning for classification of brain tumors using MRI images. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 690.

Sankaramurthy, P., Chokkalingam, B., Padmanaban, S., Leonowicz, Z., … Padmini, S. (2019). Rescheduling of generators with pumped hydro storage units to relieve congestion incorporating flower pollination optimization. Energies, 12(8), 1477.

Krishnakumar S | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Krishnakumar S | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore | India

S. Krishnakumar is an academician, researcher, and innovation mentor with expertise in robotics, automation, embedded systems, and artificial intelligence-driven medical imaging. He has contributed to advancing research in applied electronics while simultaneously guiding students through innovation and national-level hackathons. With multiple publications in reputed international journals and several patents to his credit, he has established himself as a committed contributor to both teaching and applied research. His career reflects a balance of academic instruction, research excellence, and innovation leadership, enabling students to explore interdisciplinary learning and practical applications of emerging technologies for societal development.

Professional Profiles

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Education

S. Krishnakumar pursued his undergraduate studies in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, followed by a postgraduate degree in Applied Electronics from a leading engineering institution. His academic background provided him with a strong foundation in circuit design, instrumentation, automation, and advanced electronics. He has consistently built on this knowledge by engaging in research and publishing in high-impact journals. Currently, he is pursuing a doctoral degree in the field of medical image processing and artificial intelligence applications, where his research work focuses on developing efficient computational models for healthcare diagnostics and related applications, supported by academic rigor and innovation.

Professional Experience

Krishnakumar has served as an Assistant Professor in reputed engineering institutions, contributing to both teaching and research. He has taught courses in biomedical engineering, robotics, and automation, integrating practical applications with theoretical learning. Beyond classroom teaching, he has mentored students for major innovation competitions, including hackathons and national-level innovation challenges. His professional journey demonstrates a blend of academic instruction, research contribution, and mentoring for innovation and entrepreneurship. He has actively coordinated faculty development programs, technical workshops, and bootcamps, which have fostered creativity and critical thinking among students and faculty members across interdisciplinary domains.

Awards and Recognition

Throughout his academic and professional career, Krishnakumar has received recognition for his teaching, research, and mentoring excellence. He has participated in national and international conferences, presenting his research findings on automation, medical image analysis, and signal processing. His leadership in guiding students to success in national hackathons and innovation challenges has been acknowledged at institutional and government levels. He has also been recognized for his communication and debating skills in national-level events, earning accolades for his ability to inspire and engage audiences. His consistent achievements highlight his dedication to academic excellence and technological innovation.

Research Skills

Krishnakumar has strong research expertise in medical image analysis, artificial intelligence, robotics, and embedded systems. His work includes developing innovative computational models for disease diagnosis, advanced image processing techniques, and intelligent system design. He has published research in reputed Q1 and Q2 indexed journals and contributed to multiple patents that reflect practical solutions in automation, healthcare, and consumer technologies. His skills extend to tools such as MATLAB, LabVIEW, and LTspice, along with programming proficiency. His ability to integrate theoretical research with real-world applications has made significant contributions to the fields of applied electronics and biomedical engineering.

Notable Publications

Analysis of EEG signal for the estimation of concentration level of humans
Author: R Velnath, V Prabhu, S Krishnakumar
Journal: IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 1084 (1), 012003
Year: 2021
Citations: 18

Review on sensor based colour sorting robot for candy manufacturing
Author: S Krishnakumar, K Sneha, A Reethika
Journal: IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 1084 (1), 012094
Year: 2021
Citations: 6

RetNet30: A Novel Stacked Convolution Neural Network Model for Automated Retinal Disease Diagnosis
Author: K Subramaniam, A Naganathan
Journal: International Journal of Imaging Systems and Technology 34 (5), e23187
Year: 2024
Citations: 2

Enhancing retinal fundus image classification through active gradient deep convolutional neural network and red spider optimization
Author: K Subramaniam, A Naganathan
Journal: Neural Computing and Applications 36 (26), 16607-16619
Year: 2024
Citations: 2

RFLSR based Productive MBIST Architecutre for VLSI
Author: M Supriya, V Jayaraj, S Vinod, VU Maheswari, MA Raja, S Krishnakumar
Journal: 2022 Second International Conference on Advanced Technologies in Intelligent …
Year: 2022
Citations: 1

Conclusion

S. Krishnakumar represents a blend of educator, researcher, and innovator, with his career dedicated to advancing science, technology, and education. His contributions span across classroom teaching, impactful research, and mentorship for innovation-driven learning. He continues to work on interdisciplinary challenges that bridge electronics, automation, and healthcare applications, creating solutions with societal impact. His leadership in student innovation, national hackathons, and faculty training programs has fostered an ecosystem of learning and creativity. With a strong research profile, technical expertise, and passion for teaching, he remains committed to driving excellence in academia and applied technological advancements.