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The department of Science and Humanities believes firmly that discipline is the basis of character and success builds on character. The department endeavours to make success a habit for the freshman engineer. Along with a strong foundation in basic sciences necessary for their engineering pursuit, to realize the departmental objectives practically, the department plays an active role in conducting soft skills, Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude, Critical Reading, and Problem-Solving training classes, to the student community through the finishing school program which is spread over all the four years of the B. Tech programmes.

The Department of Science and Humanities, Rathinam Techincal Campus offers Science and Humanities Courses as prescribed by the curriculum of Anna University in the 1st year of the engineering programme and comprise four discipline English, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. The objective of the department is to provide value-based education to budding scientists and engineers so that they can become professionals on the forte of sciences. Moreover, the Department is committed to serving the needs of various branches of engineering by fostering an effective teaching and learning environment. Well-spaced Physics and Chemistry Laboratories equipped with adequate instruments add value to the basic science department.

To be a leading and path-breaking institution in a multi-disciplinary Institution in multi-disciplinary education, research and industry-related development for meeting the challenges of New India.

M1: Provide quality Engineering Education, Foster Research and Development; inculcate innovation in Engineering and Technology through state-of-the-art infrastructure.

M2: Nurture young men and women capable of assuming leadership roles in society for the betterment of the country.

M3: Collaborate with industry, government organizations, and society for curriculum Alignment and focused relevant outreach activities.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (POS) 

PO1: Engineering knowledge 

Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems. 

PO2: Problem analysis 

Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences. 

PO3: Design/development of solutions 

Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations. 

PO4: Conduct investigations of complex problems 

Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions. 

PO5: Modern tool usage 

Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations. 

PO6: The engineer and society 

Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice. 

PO7: Environment and sustainability 

Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development. 

PO8: Ethics 

Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice. 

PO9: Individual and team work 

Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings. 

PO10: Communication 

Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions. 

PO11: Project management and finance 

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments. 

PO12: Life-long learning 

Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change. 

Lab Facilities

Communication lab

Physics Lab

Chemistry Lab

Faculty Details

Name D.O.J Designation Qualification
Dr. Krishna Kumar P
13.07.2013
Professor
M.Sc., Ph.D.,
Dr. Parameswari N
06.03.2023
Professor
M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Dr. Narayanan S
03.03.2023
Professor
M.S., Ph.D.,
Dr. Rammohan T
21.11.2022
Professor
M.E., Ph.D.,
Dr. Kavitha R
01.09.2021
Professor – English
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Dr. Bradha M
04.12.2020
Professor – Physics
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Dr. Sabareesh K V P
02.02.2022
Professor – Physics
M.Sc., Ph.D.,
Dr. Rajanandhini
03.03.2023
Associate Professor – Maths
M.Sc., Ph.D.,
Dr. Aruna K K
04.12.2020
Associate Professor – Physics
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Dr. Kabilath Begum A
01.07.2021
Associate Professor – English
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Dr. Selva Kumar A
20.01.2022
Associate Professor – Maths
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Dr. Kalaivani T
03.03.2023
Associate Professor – Physics
M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Dr. Bhuvaneswari N
02.02.2022
Associate Professor – Physics
M.Sc., Ph.D.,
Mr. Prakash. R
10.03.2012
Assistant Professor- Maths
M.Sc, M.Phil.,
Ms. Ishwarya T
12.10.2021
Assistant Professor- Maths
M.Sc., M.Phil.,
Mr. Jayabal P
02.02.2015
Assistant Professor- Maths
M.Sc, M.Phil.,
Mr. Sathish Kumar R
11.02.2019
Assistant Professor- Maths
M.Sc, M.Phil.,
Mr. Hari Prasad K
17.08.2020
Assistant Professor- Maths
M.Sc., M.Phil.,
Ms. Muthuselvi S
02.12.2020
Assistant Professor- Maths
M.Sc., M.Phil.,
Ms. Kavitha S
16.11.2016
Assistant Professor- English
M.A., M.Phil.,
Ms. Sankavi A
24.04.2023
Assistant Professor- English
M.A., M.Phil.,
Ms. Tamilselvi D
20.06.2011
Assistant Professor- Chemistry
M.Sc., M.Phil.,
Ms. Suguna S
20.03.2023
Assistant Professor- Chemistry
M.Sc., M.Phil.,
Mr. Sardarkhan B
02.11.2020
Assistant Professor- Physics
M.Sc., M.Phil.,
Ms. Parimaladevi V
23.03.2023
Assistant Professor
M.A., M.Phil.,
Ms. Ramya R
03.01.2022
Assistant Professor
M.E.,
Mr. Ramesh D
27.05.2019
Assistant Professor
M.E.,
Mr. Pandi Elavarasan.M
18.05.2020
Assistant Professor
M.E.,
Ms. Kaviya G
20.02.2023
Assistant Professor
M.E.,
Mr. Clement M
08.07.2016
Assistant Professor
M.E.,
Mr. Arvind D
03.10.2022
Assistant Professor
M.E.,
Mr. Suhail Manjilery
01.06.2022
Assistant Professor
M.E.,
Ms. Fathimuthu Zahara S
27.02.2023
Assistant Professor
M.E.,
Ms. Krishna Kala C
05.12.2022
Assistant Professor
M.E.,
Mr. MuthuSamy K
03.07.2017
Assistant Professor
M.E.,

Faculty Publications

S.No Title of the paper Author/s name Name of the journal Year
1 The study on structural, vibrational and morphological analysis of L-tryptophan-Fumaric acid nanofibers R Nandhini, D Tamilselvi AIP Conference Proceedings 2022-2023
2 Green formulation of gold nanoparticles and their antioxidative assays, antimicrobial activity and photocatalytic colour decay V Jeevanantham, D Tamilselvi Bulletin of Materials Science 2022-2023
3 A study of oxidation kinetics mechanism of maleic mono p-methyl aniline (MMMA) by N-chloro-3-methyl-2, 6 diphenyl piperidine-4-one (NCP) in the presence of ethanol medium D Tamilselvi, R Nandhini, K Rathidevi AIP Conference Proceedings 2022-2023
4 Chalcogenic heterostructure supported on carbon nanostructure for electrochemical water dissociation Aruna K Kunhiraman, Akash Prabhu, Abdul Kareem International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 2022-2023
5 In silico Docking Approach of Vitex negundo (Nochi Plant) Leaves Chemical Constituents against Covid-19 Main Protease and 6LU7 B.Preethi International Journal of Natural Sciences 2022-2023
6 Novel La1− xCaxTi1− yTayO3-δ perovskites with enhanced conductivity for solid oxide fuel cell electrodes Bradha Madhavan Journal of Alloys and Compounds 2022-2023
7 Green formulation of palladium nanoparticles on photocatalytic behavior of fabric dyes removal and its antibacterial assay D Tamilselvi, K Rathidevi Biomass conversion and Biorefinery 2022-2023
8 Recent progress and prospects in the electrode materials of flexible sodium-ion battery Aruna K Kunhiraman Sustainable chemistry and pharmacy 2022-2023
9 Hybrid zinc-air battery (ZAB) with transition metal-based electrocatalysts—A step toward next-generation electrochemical energy storage Aruna K Kunhiraman Wires energy and environment 2022-2023
10 Reviewing the use of chitosan and polydopamine for electrochemical sensing Aruna K Kunhiraman Current opinion in electrochemistry 2022-2023
11 Enhanced Performance of Sn@Pt Core-Shell Nanocatalysts Supported on Two Different Carbon Structures for the Hydrogen Oxidation Reaction in Acid Media Aruna K Kunhiraman Journal of chemistry 2022-2023
12 Green Power Generation by Microbial Fuel Cells Using Pharmaceutical Wastewater as Substrate and Electroactive Biofilms (Bacteria/Biocarbon) Aruna K Kunhiraman Journal of chemistry 2022-2023
13 Computational, Investigational Explorations on Structural, Electro-Optic Behavior of Pelargonidin Organic Colorant for TiO2 Based DSSCs Bradha Madhavan Symmetry 2022-2023
14 Novel La1−xCaxTi1−yTayO3-δ perovskites with enhanced conductivity for solid oxide fuel cell electrodes Bradha Madhavan Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 2022-2023
15 Intelligent ecofriendly transport management system based on IoT in urban areas Bradha Madhavan Enivronment development and sustainability 2022-2023
16 Experimental and theoretical validation studies of ASnO3 (A = Ba, Ca, Sr) nanofibres for bioactivity applications Bradha Madhavan International journal of nanotechnology 2022-2023
17 Structural and electrical performance of Ce0.33Ca0.34Ti0.33O1.66 based solid oxide fuel cell electrolyte fabricated using ball milling techniques Bradha Madhavan Results in chemistry 2022-2023
18 Fingernail analysis for early detection and diagnosis of diseases P. Jayabal International Journal of Nonlinear Analysis and Applications 2021-2022
19 Ingenious Cattle Monitoring System for Early Detection of Disease Using Deep Learning Techniques P. Jayabal Journal of 2021-2022
20 Synthesis and Spectral Studies of Piprazine Schiff Base Lanthanide(III) Complexes and their Microbial and Anticancer Activity D. Tamilselvi Asian Journal of Chemistry 2021-2022
21 Synthesis, characterization with optical property of Zn-O NPs using sol-gel route in alkaline medium D. Tamilselvi Journal of Optoelectronic and Biomedical Materials 2021-2022
22 Effect of Ni-Doping on The Structural and Optical Properties of Zno Nanoparticles Prepared By Chemical  Precipitation Method D.Tamilselvi,N. Velmani Journal of Ovonic Research 2019-2020
23 Electrical Conductivity Studies of Zinc Oxide, Nickel Doped Zinc Oxide Poly (O-Toluidine) Nanocomposite Using Chemical Oxidative Polymerization D.Tamilselvi,N.Velmani, K. Rathidevi Egyptian Journal of Chemistry 2019-2020
24 Electrical conductivity study of poly(p-anisidine) doped and undoped ZnO nanocomposite Kaniappan Rathidevi, Nanjan Velmani,Damodaran Tamilselvi Mediterranean Journal of Chemistry 2019-2020
25 Structural, Morphological and Optical Performance of Synthesized Co, Mn/Zno Nanocomposites N.Velmani Journal of Ovonic Research 2019-2020
26 Effect of Cu – Doping on The Structural and Optical Properties of Zno Nano Crystallites Prepared By Chemical Precipitation Method V. Jeevanantham,  D. Tamilselvi Journal of Ovonic Research 2017-2018
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Group Head: Dr. S. VAIDEVI, M.Tech., Ph.D

Professional Brief

Academic Profile

M.Tech, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore/Anna University, Chennai.
Ph.D Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai.

Professional Experience

Rathinam Technical Campus
Associate Professor in Biotechnology: Dec 2021 – Till date

Research Intrest:

  • Drug delivery
  • Cancer therapeutics

Teaching:

BE/B.Tech (Information Technology/Computer science/Electricals and
Electronics/Artificial Intelligence and data science) (Physics)

Sponsored Research Project

S.No Title Funding Agency Grant Amount Duration Institute Status
1.
Development and evaluation of bevacizumab nanodispersion for effective treatment of lung cancer
Department of Health Research, ICMR, Govt of India
46 Lakhs
Nov 2022 to Nov 2025
Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rathinam Technical Campus (Mentor: Dr. B. Nagaraj, Principal –Rathinam Technical Campus)
Ongoing
2.
Ruxolitinib loaded carbon dots for bioimaging and treatment of lung infections Collaborator: Dr. Anindita Chakraborty, Kolkata center
UGC- Department of Atomic Energy (DAE),CSR, Kolkata
1.35L
Nov 2023
Rathinam Technical Campus, Coimbatore
Sanctioned
3.
Resveratrol- Quercetin dual drug loaded nanoparticulate system: A versatile approach to treat colorectal cancer
ICMR Senior Research Fellow Project
15 Lakhs
June 2018 to June 2021
Department of pharmaceutical technology, Anna University Tiruchirappalli (Mentor : Dr. K. Ruckmani Professor)
Completed

Team Members:

Dr. J. KUMAR, M.Tech., Ph.D

Academic Profile

M.Tech, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Coimbatore/Anna University, Chennai.
Ph.D, Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai.

Professional Experience

Rathinam Technical Campus
Associate Professor in Biotechnology: 2022 March – Till date

Research Intrest:

  • Drug delivery
  • Cancer therapeutics
  • Rheumatoid arthritis treatment

Sponsored Research Project

S.No Title Funding Agency Grant Amount Duration Institute Status
1.
Development of New Combinational Strategy of Methotrexate and Minocycline: A Novel Lipid-based Drug Delivery System for the Effective Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis
ICMR Senior Research Fellow Project
15 Lakhs
June 2018 to June 2021
Department of pharmaceutica l technology, Anna University Tiruchirappalli
Completed

Dr Bradha Madhavan
Head – Functional Materials for Energy Applications

Professional Brief

Academic Profile

  • PhD- Materials Science, Anna University Chennai, PSG Institute of Advanced Studies,
    Coimbatore.
  • M.Phil – Physics, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli.
  • M.Sc – Physics, S. T. Hindu College, Nagercoil, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University,
    Tirunelveli.
  • B.Sc – Physics, Sree Ayappa College for Women, Nagercoil, Manonmaniam Sundaranar
    University,Tirunelveli.

Professional Experience

  1. 2020 Dec- till date- Working as Associate Professor at Rathinam Technical Campus,
    Coimbatore.
  2. 2018-2020- Worked as Assistant Professor in Sri Krishna College of Engineering and
    Technology, Coimbatore, India. (Department of Physics)
  3. Post-doctoral researcher: CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and
    Technology, Trivandrum from (18-4-2016 -18-4-2018)
  4. November 2012 – April 2015: Worked as a project fellow at PSG Institute of Advanced
    Studies, Coimbatore – 641004, under the project Proton and oxide ion conduction in
    LaTiO3 doped perovskites funded by UGC-DAE CSR, India.
  5. July 2011– November 2012: Worked as Assistant Professor in Kalaivani College of
    Technology, Coimbatore, India. (Department of Physics)
  6. July 2008 – May 2011: Worked as Lecturer in SSK College of Engineering & Technology,
    Coimbatore, India.(Department of Physics)
  7. December 2005 – April 2007: Worked as Lecturer in Francis Xavier Engineering College,
    Tirunelveli, India. (Department of Physics)

Honors, Awards and Grants:

  • Awarded National Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Science & Engineering Research
    Board (SERB), Government of India – 2016
  • Project Fellow UGC-DAE-CSR, Government of India (2012-2015)
  • Received travel fellowship grants from DST and CICS (2015)

Research Intrest:

  • Metal oxides for energy applications such as (SOFC), PEM fuel cells, Sensors, Gas
    separation membranes, super capacitors
  • Perovskite materials for High temperature superconductors and super capacitors
  • Advanced functional energy materials for high-temperature applications
  • Metal oxides for photocatalytic applications

Teaching:

BE/B.Tech (Information Technology/Computer science/Electricals and
Electronics/Artificial Intelligence and data science) (Physics)

Funded Projects:

S.No Title Funding Agency Grant Amount Role Status
1.
Development of novel efficient La(1- x)SrxMn(1-y)By O3-δ (B= Mg, Co ) one dimensional perovskite cathode material for low temperature solid oxide fuel cell
BRNS
20L
PI
On-going
2.
Development of Pd diffused transition metal (Mo, Co, W) based chalcogenic heterostructures support on carbon nanostructures/Ni foam for electrochemical water splitting
Aeronautical Research and Development Board (AR&DB)
36 L
Co-Principal Investigator
Ongoing
3.
Neutron diffraction, magnetism and dielectric studies of LaTi 0.5 B 0.5 O 3-δ (B= Mn, Co, Fe)
UGC-DAE Mumbai -Node
1.45 L
Principal Investigator
Ongoing
4.
Development of novel nano perovskite oxide materials
International Centre for Diffraction Data
1000 USD
Principal Investigator
On-Going

Team Members:

1. Mr. S. Prakash, M.Sc., Research Scholar, BRNS project
2. Mr. C. Shatheesh, M.Sc., Research Scholar, UGC-DAE project

Group Head: Dr. K. K. Aruna

Professional Brief

Academic Profile

  • M.Sc Physics, St. Paul’s College, Kerala
  • M.Phil Nanoscience and Technology, PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, Coimbatore,
    Tamilnadu
  • Ph.D Nanoscience and Technology (Interdisciplinary Physics), PSG Institute of Advanced
    Studies, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu

Professional Experience

Rathinam Technical Campus
Associate Professor in Physics: 2020 – Till date
Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology
Assistant Professor: 2018 – 2020

Honors, Awards and Grants:

  1. Indian National Science Academy’s Visiting Scientist Fellowship, 2023, for a project entitled “Development of novel anodic electrocatalysts for urea-assisted waste water splitting for efficient and green hydrogen production”.
  2. Short-term Research Stay Grant from the University of Bayreuth, Germany Centre of International Excellence “Alexander Von Humboldt”, 2022, for a project entitled “Synthesis and Characterization of Iridium-Decorated Titanium Oxynitride Supported on Nanocarbon (Ir/TiON@NCF) for Water splitting”.
  3. DST Indo-Mexican sponsored research visit to CINVESTAV-IPN, Unidad Saltillo- Monterrey, MEXICO, 2015, for a project entitled “Development of Non-Platinum Based Catalyst for Acid and Alkaline Fuel Cells.

Research Intrest:

  • Electrochemical Water Splitting
  • Fuel cells
  • Batteries
  • Supercapacitors

Teaching:

BE/B.Tech (Information Technology/Computer science/Electricals and Electronics/Artificial
Intelligence and data science) (Physics)

Sponsored Research Project:

S.No Title Funding Agency Grant Amount Role Status
1.
Development of Pd Diffused Transition Metal (Mo, Co, W) Based Chalcogenic Heterostructures Support on Carbon Nanostructures/Ni Foam for Electrochemical Water Splitting Collaborator: Prof. Dr. Prakash Chandra Ghosh, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Aeronautical Research and Development Board (AR&DB)
35.86 L
Principal Investigator
Ongoing
2.
Bifunctional Ternary ThioSpinel Nano forms@Carbon Nanostructures for Sustainable Energy Applications, Collaborator: Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalapakkam Node, Tamilnadu
UGC-Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Kalpakkam
1.35 L
Principal Investigator
Ongoing
3.
Design, Development and Integration of Hydrogen Based Energy Storage and Conversion System for Underwater Applications PI: Dr. Muthukumar Palanisamy, Indian Institute of Technology, Tirupathi
IIT Guwahati Technology Innovation and Development Foundation
30 L
Co-Investigator
Ongoing
4.
Development of novel efficient La (1-x) Sr x Mn (1- y) B y O 3-δ (B= Mg, Co ) one-dimensional perovskite cathode material for low temperature solid oxide fuel cell
Board of Research for Nuclear Sciences
20 L
Co-Investigator
On-Going
5.
Decision Support Tool for Climate Risk Management in Manufacturing Industries
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)
7.3 L
Mentor
Completed

Team Members:

1. Mr. Thangaraj. A, Junior Research Fellow, M.Sc Physics
2. Ms. Aishwarya, Project Assistant, M.Sc Nanoscience and Technology

Alumni:

1. Mr. Akash, Junior Research Fellow, M.Tech Nanoscience and Technology
Currently doing Ph.D at Gyongsang National University, South Korea
2. Mr. Rahees, Junior Research Fellow, M.Sc Nanoscience and Technology
Currently doing a Ph.D at the Institute of Hydrogen Research, Quebec, Canada