RESEARCH CONTRIBUTIONS OF

SRM UNIVERSITY SINCE INCEPTION

1 INTRODUCTION
SRM University was born during 2002-2003. This University with
institutions of 25 years of existence under its ambit has emerged as one of the largest
privately funded Universities in the country, including the faculties of Science and
Humanity, Engineering and Technology and Medical and Health Sciences. The
Research activities of the University were accelerated from the year 2003 onwards.
Extensive research facilities were created to promote innovative research. The
students and Staff are encouraged to innovate through quality research in emerging
areas. Each department has its own laboratories and facilities, equipped to handle
high-end research. The Research activities in the University include Academic
research and Funded research projects in the Faculties of Engineering &
Technology, Medical & Health Sciences and Science & Humanities.
2 ACADEMIC RESEARCH
Scholars seeking to pursue a doctorate degree will find a variety of
specializations to choose from and qualified researchers to guide them. Seven
hundred and ninety four research scholars are currently pursuing their Ph.D
programs at the University in the Faculties of Engineering & Technology, Science &
Humanities and Medical & Health Sciences.
2.1 Faculty of Engineering and Technology
In the Faculty of Engineering & Technology 347 candidates have registered
for Ph.D. Out of which 84 candidates are doing full time research. All the full time
scholars are given stipend from the University resources. The details of the research
scholars are given Table 2.a.

Table 2.a Details of Research Scholars pursuing Ph.D Program

No. of
Sl. Candidates No. of
Department Thrust Areas
No Part Full Guides
Time Time
1. Computer Science 51 4 12 Soft Computing
and Engineering Database/ Data Mining & Warehousing
Networks/Network Security
Wireless Communications
Wireless Sensor Networks
Software Engineering
Medical Image Processing
Cloud Computing
Pattern Recognition
Image Processing

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Sl. Candidates No. of
Department Thrust Areas
No Part Full Guides
Time Time
2. Electronics and 30 4 9 Wireless Communications
Communication Bio Photonics
Engineering VLSI Design
Digital Signal Processing
Wimax, MEMS
Nanoelectronics
Wireless Sensor Networks
Design of Antennas for New Generation
Wireless Communication Systems
3. Electrical and 34 1 9 Power systems
Electronics Converter and Inverter
Engineering Drives and Control
FACTS
Power Electronics Application to Wind
Solar Energy
Speed Control of Induction motor
4. Instrumentation 10 0 1 Virtual Instrumentation
and Control Process Control and Instrumentation
Engineering Embedded Systems
Wireless Sensor Networks
MEMS & Micro Sensors
5. Civil Engineering 26 1 5 Transportation Engineering by using GIS
High Strength Concrete
Environmental Engineering
Concrete Nanotechnology
Structural Engineering
Structural Systems
Steel Concrete composites
Studying the shear behavior of high
strength concrete beam
Environmental Impact Assessment
of Highway Projects and Concrete
Technology
6. Mechanical 39 0 10 Thermal Engineering
Engineering Machining of Composites
Nano Machining Process
Solar Energy
BIO-CAD
Biomechanics
Nanocomposite
Alternative Fuels for IC Engine
Metal Cutting Engineering Design
Finite Element Analysis
7. Biotechnology 36 40 17 Environmental Biotechnology
Plant Biotechnology
Animal Biotechnology
Forensic Biotechnology
Medical Biotechnology
Industrial Biotechnology

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 No. of
Sl. Candidates No. of
Department Thrust Areas
No Part Full Guides
Time Time
8. Biomedical 08 2 1 Biomedical Instrumentation and its
Engineering Application
Medical Image Processing
Biosensors
IR Thermography
Bone Densitometry
9. Chemical 10 0 3 Bio Fuels
Engineering Mass Transfer—Diffusion, Extraction
Waste Management, Industrial Effluent
Treatment and Recycling
Food Technology
Oil and Fat
10. Genetic 4 13 3 Gene isolation and genetic engineering
Engineering in Jatropha
Genes for oil biosynthesis
Genes for crop improvement
DNA Barcoding of Medicinal Plants
Production of human PDGF in plants for
curing diabetic foot ulcer
Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC)
11. Food and Process 6 1 3 Food Preservation Technology
Development of Value added medicinal
food products
Value added products from grains ,
fruits & vegetables
Value added products from unutilized
fruit & vegetables
Value addition of milk based products
Food industrial wastes & by products
utilization
12. Bioinformatics 6 14 3 Biological activities of secondary
metabolites from Marine actinomycetes
Multidrug resistance of bacteria to
antibiotics
Identification and in vitro validation of
target specific inhibitors for matrix
metalloproteinases (MMPs)
Cloning of key enzymes of artemisinin
biosynthesis:
13. Bioprocess 3 0 1 Developing and optimizing novel
Engineering downstream processing operations for
bioproducts,
Synthesis and characterization of
tailored peptides with application in
animal feed industry and
Efficient pretreatment methods for
lignocellulosic biomass with
applications in biofuel industry.

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 No. of
Sl. Candidates No. of
Department Thrust Areas
No Part Full Guides
Time Time
14. Center for - 4 1 Radiation Biology
Environmental Phytoremidiation
Nuclear Research Environmental Risk Assessment
Probiotics for Human Nutrition &
Health
Pharmacological Screening of Indian
Medicinal Plants
Studies on Green Nano-Medicine
Nano Remidiation

Total 263 84 78

2.2 Faculty of Science and Humanities

About 370 candidates are currently pursuing research in the Faculty of
Science & Humanities. 46 of them are full time scholars, These full time scholars
are also receiving stipend from the University. The Table 2.b. gives the details of the
research scholars.
Table 2. b Details of Research Scholar pursing Ph.D. Program

No. of
Candidates No. of
Sl.No Department Thrust Area
Part Full Guides
Time Time
1. Mathematics 27 3 7 Fluid Mechanics
Non – Archimedian Analysis
Squeeze Film Lubrication
Fluid Dynamics
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Medical Statistics,Operational Research
Statistics Number theory
Interval Analysis
Fuzzy Set and Fuzzy Optimisation
2. Physics 23 18 7 Synthesis and Characterization of Organic
Materials Capped Semiconducting Nano
Structures
Crystal Structure analysis of compounds
Integrated Circuits Packaging
Crystal Circuit, Dielectrics
Circuit and System architecture for DND-
Guided assembly of Nano electronics
Growth & Characterization of organic NLO
Crystals, Bio Ceramics
Study of Electronic Transport properties of
Carbon Nano tubes
Nonlinear optical crystals and Molecular
Nano Electronic Devices

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 No. of
Candidates No. of
Sl.No Department Thrust Area
Part Full Guides
Time Time
3. Chemistry 30 7 8 Kinetics and Catalysis
Synthesis Characterization and Biological
Activity of some Novel Tetrazoles
Organic Synthesis
Synthesis and characterization of
synthesis(characterization)
Bio-polymers Corrosion Studies
Polymer Compoests material and
applications
Polyurethane of Dispersion and polymer
Nano-Composites
4. Management 160 5 29 Marketing Brand Management
Energy Economics
E-Commerce
Customer Relationship Management
Role and Functioning of Small and Medium
Enterprises
HRM Training & Development Managerial
Skills
supply chain Management Accounting
Related Sociology of Patient and Child
relationships
Role of SHGs in women empowerment
Organizational Behavior
Impact of Government Insurance
Roll of NGOs
5. English 11 0 2 Literature and Law
Indian writing in English American
Literature English Language Teaching
Enriching listening skills among students
entering college
Teaching Skills in English
6. Hindi 0 0 2 Condition of Dalit & Women in Hindi Literature
Role Of Literature In Social & Cultural Reform
Modern Poetry and Fiction

7. Nano-Tech 1 8 6 Nano Structure

Nano Particles as inclusions in Gemstones
Storage Devices
Nanotoxicology
Environmental Nanoscience, Nanomgnetism
& Nanomagnetic Materials
Drug Delivery system
8. Tamil 16 0 6 Pen Kavijergalin Kavithaigal Tamil
Navalgazhlil Thonmam Modern Poet
‘Bharathi Dasan’ Involvement in Ananda
Vikadan News paper
Chitar Patria Aivugzhal
Sanga Ilakkiyam
Tamil Literature

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 No. of
Candidates No. of
Sl.No Department Thrust Area
Part Full Guides
Time Time
8. Visual 4 0 1 Transaction of Hollywood films into Tamil
Communication films
Actor Director Relationship in Tamil films
Impact of Mass Media on Children
Television
Women journalists in Tamilnadu
9. Nutrition 1 0 1 Sports Nutrition
Fat Nutrition
Women Nutrition
Nutrition for Mother and Child. Animal
Nutrituion
10. Computer 16 1 9 Mobile Computing
Science Data Mining
A Systematic approach to simplify Boolean-
expression Turbo Coder
Cryptography
Artificial Intelligence
Robotics
11. Biotechnology 6 0 2 Clinical Biochemistry
Biological & Chemical Processes
NanobiotechnologyIndustrial Biotechnology
Health Biotechnology
Agricultural Biotechnology Environmental
Biotechnology
12. Public 1 0 1 Indian Administration
Administration State Administration E-Governance
Good Governance
13. Education 23 1 6 Educational Skills
Functioning of Autonomy in Selected
Colleges’
ICT for Quality Assurance in Secondary
Education
Cerebral Palsy
Computer Anxiety Skills of Computer
Education
Orphan children
Life oriented Techniques
Learning Styles
Teaching Skills Awareness of ICT improve
communication Skill at Middle school level
14. Bio informatics 5 3 2 Stem Cell Research Biotechnology
(Nutraceutical /Enzyme)
Total 324 46 87

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 2.3 Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences
It is very much encouraging that 80 candidates have registered for Ph.D in the
Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences and 16 of them are full time scholars. The details
are given in Table 2.c
Table 2. c Details of Research scholars pursing Ph.D., Program

No. of
Candidates No. of
Sl.No Department Thrust Area
Part Full Guides
Time Time
1. School of Public 7 3 4 Transmission of HIV
Health Malaria
Lung diseases
Carcinoma cervix
Unsafe sexual behaviors
Juvenile Delinquency
Interventional studies,e-IMNCI
2. Medical Research 6 4 4 Aging
Dermatology and Yoga
Diabetes and Cancer Research
Cognitive function
Endocrinology
Toxicology
Urinary bladder Cancer
3. Anatomy 4 1 1 Stress on pancreas Neuroanatomy
4. College of Nursing 8 0 2 Preterm birth
Sibling preparation package
5. Pediatrics 8 1 2 Assessment of children with
Gravitational insecurity
Behavior of children of alcoholics
6. Biochemistry 6 2 2 Carbohydrate metabolism
Cell biology
Renal disease
Ayurvedic medicine
7. Microbiology 5 3 1 Female Reproductive system and
pathogens
Rheumatoid Arthritis Bacterial
infections
8. College of Pharmacy 10 2 2 Development and Validation of
new analytical techniques
Phytochemical screening of herbal
products, Synthesis of novel
heterocyclic compounds
Computer Aided Molecular
Modeling
Transdermal drug delivery system
Nanoparticles and Microspheres
Evaluation of pharmacological
activities

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 No. of
Candidates No. of
Sl.No Department Thrust Area
Part Full Guides
Time Time
Pharmacognostical study and
Biological screening of Natural
products
9. OG 2 - 2 Polycystic ovary syndrome
Music therapy
Aroma therapy
10. Psychiatric 1 Male erectile dysfunction
11. Physiology 1 - 1 Type 2 diabetes mellitus
12. General Medicine 1 - 1 Diabetes Mellitus prevention
13. Ortho Pediatric 1 - 1 Pain and nerve stimulation
14. Prosthodontics 1 - 1 Mandibular prostrusive appliance
15. Oral Pathology 1 - 1 Oral Cancer
16. Medicine 1 - 1 Pharmaco vigilance study,
Cardiovascular system
17. Microbiology 1 - 1 Virology
Total 64 16 27

More than 1000 papers have been published by faculty members and the
research scholars so far and many of these papers have been published in SCI
journals. The faculty members and students are provided with financial assistance by
the University to participate and present their papers in national and international
conferences, seminars and symposia held in India and abroad.

3 FUNDED R&D PROJECTS

SRM University lays emphasis on research activities. The University
encourages, supports and provides necessary facilities and also provides seed money
to carry out research activities. About 50 pilot projects of the faculty members have
been financially supported by the University which led to publication of good papers
and also project proposals for the financial support from different funding agencies.
The students are also encouraged and provided financial assistance to carry out
innovative projects with societal applications.
Active research is being carried out in different areas including
Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Stem Cell
Research, nanotechnology, Power Electronics, Wireless Communications, VLSI,
Embedded systems, Structural Engineering, Nanotechnology, Physics etc., Details
of the project proposals submitted to various funding agencies are given Table 3b.
3.1 Ongoing Projects
34 major research projects with a total outlay of Rs.2621.34 lakhs funded by
DBT, DST, BRNS, Ministry of Health and Family welfare, DRDO, ISRO, UNICEF,
etc. are being carried out in the University. The School of Bioengineering,
Departments Electronics and Communication Engineering and Physics are awarded
with the prestigious DST-FIST funding. The Department of Science and Technology
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 has sanctioned Rs.1496 lakhs for Establishment of National facility for conducting
clinical trails on Ayurveda, Siddha & Unani Products The details of the Ongoing
Funded projects are given in Table 3a.
Table 3.a Ongoing projects

Total
Funding Month & outlay
Sl. No Title of the Project Names of the Investigators
Agency Year (in
Lakhs)
1. Rhizosphere Microbial Dr. K. Ramasamy DBT May 30.13
Community for Sulfur School of Bioengineering 2007
transformation in Rice
2. Prospecting of Genes for Dr. M. Parani DBT Sept. 27.94
Oil Biosyenthesis from Dept of Genetic 2007
Jatropha Curcas: Gene Engineering
Discovery by pooled probe
Hybridization and Large
Scale EST Sequencing of
Normalised cDNA Library
from Developing Seeds
3. Development of Nano Mr. C. Goplakrishnan, DBT May 120.00
filters for water purification Nanotechnology Center 2007
and removable of VOC’s
from contaminated Air
4. Career Award for Young Ms.Shanthi Prince ECE Jan. 10.50
Teachers Dept. of ECE 2007
5. Modulation of Neural Dr.S.Thayagarajan DST April 37.44
Immune Signaling by Dept. of Biotechnology 2008
estrogen in reproductive
aging
6. Equipping Laboratory Dr. K. Ramasamy Ministry of Jan. 50.00
Dept. of Biotechnology Food 2008
Processing
7. Uncertainty analysis of Dr. K. Ganesan BRNS Jan 10.92
ground water problem Dept of Mathematics 2009
using interval analysis

8. DST-FIST Program School of Bioengineering DST Jan 130.00

2009

9. Dietary Intakes of Smt. S. Subashini BRNS Feb 27.80

Naturally occurring Radio Dr. Kantha D. Arunachalam 2009
unclides like thorium, Center for Environmental
Uranium Polnium, Nuclear Research
Pottassium-40 in high
Radiation background
areas of Mama
valakurichy, TN
10. Evaluation of vetiver for Mrs. M. Padima Devi BRNS Feb 35.76
uptake and immobilization Dr. Kantha D. Arunachalam 2009
of uranium and residual Center for Environmental

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Funding Month & outlay
Sl. No Title of the Project Names of the Investigators
Agency Year (in
Lakhs)
radionuclides in mill Nuclear Research
tailings soil and post
11. Naturally occurring radio Dr. Kantha D. Arunachalam BRNS Feb 50.42
nuclides transfer factor Dr. S. Bharathi 2009
(BCF) on aquatic flora and Center for Environmental
fauna in nagarajuna Sagar Nuclear Research
dam near Proposed
uranium mining site
12. Expression of Interest for Prof. Ch. Satish Kumar Ministry of Feb 25.05
External conducting global School of Public Health Health & 2009
Adult Tobacco Survey Family welfare
(GATS-Indian), 2008 GOI
13. Genetic Engineering of Dr. Lilly Sabeena SERC-DST March 17.00
Clostiridium thermocellum School of Bioengineering Fast Track 2009
ATCC 27405 for effective Project for
conversion of young scientists
lignocelluloses to ethanal
14. Development and Dr. P. Suresh Kumar Tamil Nadu May 0.89
properties of fly ash and School of Civil Engineering State Council 2009
bagasse ash based Geo for Science and
Polymer concrete Technology

15. Developing an integrated Dr. Deeptha Thattai DST June 9.60

(Vertical & Horizontal School of Civil Engineering Fast Track 2009
flow) constructed wetland Scheme for
system for treating waste young scientists
water from small
community

16. Neureendocrine – Immune Dr. S. Thyagarajan DBT June 40.25

interactions in mammary Dr. E. Berla Thangam 2009
tumorigenesis School of Bioengineering
17. Identification of efflux Dr. Waheeta Hopper DBT-India June 25.34
protein inhibitors to gram School of Bioengineering AIST-Japan 2009
negative organisms using SRM University Bilateral project
bioinformatics tools and in D. D. Velmurugan
vitro analysis and University of Madras
crystallographic studies of
target membrane protein
inhibitor complexes
18. Implementation of Prof. Revathi Venkataraman DRDO Jan. 5.00
algorithms for trust and CSE 2010
replication in mobile ad
hoc netwoks
19. Role of Indoles and Dr. S. Sundaresan DST Feb. 13.42
Triterpenes in experimental Medical Research Fast Track 2010
holder carcinogenesis Department Scheme for young
scientists
20. DST-FIST Program Department of Electronics DST March 55.00

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Funding Month & outlay
Sl. No Title of the Project Names of the Investigators
Agency Year (in
Lakhs)
and Communication Engg 2010

21. Near ground RF Dr. T. Rama Rao DST March 37.84

propagation studies for Telecommunication 2010
wireless sensor Engineering
Communications
22. Molecular Mechanism of Dr. E. Berlathangam, DBT May 50.00
neonatal sepsis Biotechnology 2010
23. Evidence Based advocacy Prof. Ch. Satish Kumar UNICEF April 5.69
strategy for revitalization School of Public Health 2010
of ICDS in Tamil Nadu – Dr. Anil Krishna
Phase II Ms. Geetha
24. Epidemic and Pandemic Prof. Ch. Satish Kumar UNICEF May 15.00
preparedness response School of Public Health 2010
Dr. Rajan Patil
Dr. Anil Krishna
25. Situational analysis of the Prof. Ch. Satish Kumar UNICEF May 9.75
program to combat anemia School of Public Health 2010
in Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri Dr. Rajan Patil
and Selam Districts of Dr. Anil Krishna
Tamil Nadu
26. Evaluation of the smoke Prof. Ch. Satish Kumar World Lung May 3.00
free Chennai mass media School of Public Health Foundation 2010
campaign Ms. Geetha Newyork
27. Improved Satellite rainfall Dr. T.V. Lakshmikumar ISRO July 13.88
Estimation over India Department of Physics 2010
28. Studies on characteristics Dr. T.V. Lakshmikumar ISRO July 43.88
of Aerosols Department of Physics 2010

29. Isolation of endophytes of Ms. Yamani Mishra DST July 9.

plants and testing their School of Bioengineering 2010 84
potential for the control of
Ralstonia solanacearum
30. Physiological Significance Dr. S. Thyagerajan World Noni Sept. 10.00
of Noni Photochemical on School of Bioengineering Research 2010
the Neuro – Endocrine – Foundation
Immune system Chennai
31. Regulation of Dr. N. Selvamurugan ICMR Oct. 24.00
mesenchymal stem cell School of Bioengineering 2010
towards osteogenetic cell
lineage by micro RNAs
32. DST-FIST program Department of Physics DST Oct. 60.00
2010
33. Establishment of National Dr. M. Ponnavaikko DST Nov. 1496.00
facility for conducting Provost 2010
clinical trails on Ayurveda,
Siddha & Unani Products
34. SRM Nano Satellite Project Prof. D.Narayanao Rao SRM Sep. 120.00
Prof. S.V.Kasmir Raja University 2009

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Funding Month & outlay
Sl. No Title of the Project Names of the Investigators
Agency Year (in
Lakhs)
Mr.M.Loganathan
Total 2621.34

3.2 Project proposals submitted

49 project proposals have been submitted from February 2009 till date to
various funding agencies such as Tamilnadu State Council for Science &
Technology, Tata Innovation Fellowships, DBT, ICMR, DST, IGCAR BRNS,
Ministry of HRD,etc.. The details of the project proposals submitted are given in
Table 3.b.
Table 3.b Project proposals submitted

Total
Sl. Names of the Investigators Month &
Title of the Project Funding Agency outlay
No Year
(in lakhs)
1. Investigation on structural Dr. K.S. Sathyanarayanan Tamilnadu State Oct. 39.05
Behaviour of Coconut shell P.K. Gunasekaran Council for Science 2010
concrete P.R. Kannan Rajkumar & Technology

2. An in Vitro Model to the study Dr K. Sumitra Tata Innovation Sept. 14.80

beneficial effect of L- Medical Research Fellowships, DBT 2010
Argininl,L-Citurline, Vitamin New Delhi
E, Vitamin C & L – Carnitine
an molecular machismos of
Cavoline-Mediateol
disturbance in cholesterol
efflux in macrophages to
Foam cell formation with
relevance to diabetes
3. Bioremediation of heavy Dr. W. Richard Thilagaraj Tata Innovative Sept. 14.80
metals / radionuclide waste Fellowships, DBT 2010
complying genetically New Delhi
engineered E-coli
4. Decolourization and Dr. W. Richard Thilagaraj Tata Innovation Sept. 14.80
degradation of Industrial Dyes fellowship, DBT, 2010
using Moringa Loafer Seed New Delhi
Extract-applications of Nano
based filter treatment
5. Predictive prognosis of Dr. E.A. Sonna , ICMR Sept. 26.25
selerium on postmen opausal Medical Research 2010
co – morbidity and lereast
cancer regression in rodent
model and Climaacteric
women
6. Investigations on short and Dr. D. Haripriya ICMR Sept. 31.65
long term effect of sudarsh an Medical Research 2010
kriya and pranayam on Co–Dr. Vinod Kochupillai
essential hypertensive Dr.K.S.Saikumar

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Sl. Names of the Investigators Month &
Title of the Project Funding Agency outlay
No Year
(in lakhs)
patients. General Medicine
7. Effects of Dimethoate and Dr. S. Barathi DBT Aug. 21.6
accphate and its intermediates Biotechnology 2010
on U251 Human Glial cell
lines

8. Identification of Antioridant Dr. R.A. Nazeer DBT Aug. 39.89

peptides and their Biotechnology 2010
antiproliefertive activity from
cephalopols and their wastes
9. Bioremediation of Heavy Dr. Richard Thilagarj DBT Aug. 23.34
metals / radionuclide coast Biotechnology 2010
using Enzyme Alkaline
phosphates
10. Effect of erithropoietin on Dr. P. Venkataraman ICMR July 34.7
platelet amyliodogenic Medical Research 2010
pathway and serum
informatorymolecules in
Patients with
CKD:Biochemical and
Molecular study
11. Prolbiotics effect on Human Dr. Kantha D. Arunachalam DBT June 600.00
Health CIDR 2010
12. Energy harvesting from Dr. V. Sugumaran DST May 19.9
National Highways through Mechatronics 2010
Piezo – Electronics material
from might lighting
13. Lab view based online remote Dr. V. Sugumaran DST May 20.61
monitoring of water level in Mechatronics 2010
dams located in multiple
locations.
14. Fresh water augumentation of Dr. R. Rajavel DST May 32.46
lake water using waste heat Mechanical Engineering 2010
energy from internal
combustion engine
15. Development of a directory R. Balaji Raja DST May 85.10
food supplement as Dept. of Biotechnology 2010
Radioprotection for Radiation
workers
16. Wide Area Measurement and Dr. S.S. Daash, DSR-FIST May 325.00
Energy Efficient hybrid Dept of Electrical and 2010
Energy systems Electronics Engineering
17. Augumentation of teaching Dr. R. Annadurai DST-FIST May 133.0
and Research facilities of School of Civil Engineering 2010
existing structural Engineering
laboratory for students on a
seismic behavior of infilled
frames by structural control
18. AB-INITIO Study of Electron Dr. D. John Thiruvadigal, DST April 54.12
Transport through single Prof. & head 2010

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Sl. Names of the Investigators Month &
Title of the Project Funding Agency outlay
No Year
(in lakhs)
Molecular Nano Electronics Department of Physics
devices
19. Wavelet Based Signal V. Muralidharan DST April 15.08
processing of vibration signals Dept. of Mechatronics Fast Tack Scheme 2010
for fault diagnosis of Mono- Engineering for Yong
block centrifugal pump. Scientists
20. Biochemical study on the role Dr. D. Haripriya Central council for April 18. 9
of relaxation therapies in Dept. of Medical Research Research in Yoga 2010
Reducing Academic Stress and naturopathy
and in the management of (CCRYN)
Hypertension
21. Tribology of Hard coatings on R. Mohandoss Ministry of Steel Jan 12.17
Steel Mechanical Engineering Government of 2010
India
22. Environmental flow Dr. V.T. Deeptha Ministry of Jan. 71.97
considerations for the Mr.R.Sathyanathan Earth Sciences 2010
Pichavaram Mangrove SRM University
Ecosystem, Tamilnadu,India Dr. M.V. Ramana Murthy
National Institute
of Ocean Technology
Dr. V. Selvan
M.S.Swaminathan
Research Foundation
23. Centre of excellence in energy Dr. K. Ramasamy Ministry of HRD Nov. 1047
and Environment advanced School of Bioengineering 2009
training and Research in
bioenergy Biorefinery and
bioremediation
24. Operational Research project on P. Geetha Tamilnadu Nov. 33.42
popularization Of Herbel based Dr.P.T. Palanisamy State Council for 2009
Mosquitto repellent producst Dr.K. Ramasamy Science and
for rural and urban areas of School of Bioengineering Technology
Tamil Nadu
25. Development and Dr. A. Vimala Juliet Tamilnadu Nov. 3.20
Implementation of MEMS Dept. of ICE State Council for 2009
Seismic Detictor Science and
Technology
26. State of Art Technology to Mrs. Y. Jeyashres Tamilnadu Oct 2.90
solve energy crisis using Dept. of ICE State Council for 2009
hybrid generation Science and
Technology
27. Extra Cellular Biosymthesis Mr. Saravanan Tamilnadu Oct. 2.975
and in-vitro bio toxicity studies Dept. of Biotechnology, FSH State Council for 2009
for silver Nan particles Science and
Technology
28. Awareness, Access, Mrs. Padma Shankar Tamilnadu State Oct. 3.00
usage of ICT tools to High Dept. of ommerce Council for 2009
school Education to enhance Dr. R. Jeyalakshmi Science
creativity in Science Education Dept. of Chemistry And Technology
Mrs. H. Srimathi

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Sl. Names of the Investigators Month &
Title of the Project Funding Agency outlay
No Year
(in lakhs)
Dept. of MCA

29. Biochemical study on the role Dr. D. Haripriya Central Council Oct. 17.13
of Relaxation therapy in Dept. of Medical for Research in 2009
reducing Academic stress and Research Yoga and
management of hypertension Dr. Vinod Kochupillai Naturopathy
Medical Director
Dr. S. Elangovan
Dept.of Cardiology
30. Activating Transcription Dr. N.Selvamurugan ICMR Sept 29.75
Factor-3:Apotential target Gene Dr. S. Thyagarajan 2009
for Bresat Cancer progression Biotechnology
in Vivo
31. Wind and turbulance data on Dr. Deeptha Thattai BRNS Sept 4.34
easurement at SRM Mr.J.S.Sundarasan 2009
University Campus & Analysis Civil Engg.
32. Satellite NDVI image analysis Dr. T.V. Lakshmi Kumar SERC-DST Sept 18.86
and its Sensitivity to the Dept of Physics Fast Track scheme 2009
agroclimatic indices For young
scientists

33. Peptide mediated cancer Dr. N. Selvamurugan ICMR Aug. 29.49

targeting and Sustained release School of Bioengineering 2009
of drug by a systematic Dr. N. Srinivasan,
application of chitosan in Uni. Of Madras
cancer model system in vivo Dr. P. Gantam,
Anna University
Dr. M. Prabaharan,
Dept. Chemistry,
34. Optimisation and scale up of Dr. S. Narendar Sivvaswamy DBT June 85.00
ectoine production from Advisor-Biotechnology 2009
Halophilie microbes Shri Meera Labs Pvt. Td
Dr. L. Anbu rajan, Key
Investigators
Dr. C.P. Anitha Devi, School
of Biosciences , Ramapuram
35. Functional characterization of Dr. L. Anbu Rajan DBT June 14.14
glycine Betaine Biosynthesis School of Biosciences 2009
genes from Marine Ramapuram Campus
cyanobacteria, synechococcus
And its validation in plants
36. Remote sensing and GIS Dr. M. Nagaraj DST June 21.75
enabled model For impact Civil Engineering 2009
assessment of soil conservation
And rain water harvesting on
waste land Development

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Sl. Names of the Investigators Month &
Title of the Project Funding Agency outlay
No Year
(in lakhs)
37. Studies on Enhacement of Dr. R.S. David Paul Raj DST June 19.50
Triketone (Leptosphermone) in Department of Bioprocess 2009
cell Suspension culture of Engineering
Callistemon citrinus

38. Interaction integrins and ERB Dr. Janet Jeyapaul DST June 23.00
family of Receptors in Lecturer 2009
resistance to Tamoxifen and Dept. of Biotecnology
Tyrosine Kinase inhibitors
and in Metastasis in Breast
Cancer Cells
39. Development of Radio Dr. Kantha D. Arunachalam IGCAR May 22.08
protectan in protecting Mr. Balaji Raja 2009
Humans against low doses of Biotechnology
ionizing radiation Dr. Mary.
N. Mohankumar
IGCAR, Kalpakkam
40. DST-FIST Dr. Vinod Kochupillai DST May 309.25
Director (M&HS) 2009
41. Design and Fabrication of K.A. Athmaselvi SERC-DST May 18.08
continuous Type ohmic Dept. of Food Process 2009
heating system for sterilization Engineering
of tropical fruit juice
42. Heterolaminate Assembly of Dr. B. Vigneshwari SERC-DST April 28.84
semiconducting Nano particles Nano science and 2009
for solar cells Nanotechnology
43. Assessment of Risk factors, Prof. Ch. Satish Kumar April 131.71
Lifestyles And Behavioral School of Public Health, 2009
Determinants of Cardiovaseular
Diseases (CVDs) in Tamilnadu
44. Expression of Interest for Prof. Ch. Satish Kumar Ministry of HRD April 25.05
External School of Public Health 2009
conducting global adult
Tobacco Survey (GATS-India),
2008
45. Measurement of Bone Mineral Dr.M.Anburajan Ministry of HRD April 437.14
density, Bone Geometry, and Dr.Megha singh 2009
Bone Architecture in the Dr.K.Ramasamy
Diagnosis of Osteoporosis in Dr.S.V.Kasmir Raja
Aged population and post- Dr.K.Srinivasamuddi
menopausal women
46. Nutrient recovery from Human Prof. Abdual A. Rahman Rajiv Gandhi April 10.54
Urine for reuse in agriculture Prof. R. Jeyalakshmi National 2009
towards sustainable sanitation R. Senthil Kumar Drinking Water
Mission
47. Studies on evaluating the Ms. Manimehalai SERC-DST March 15.19
browning mechanism and its School of Bioengineering Fast Tack Scheme 2009
control on Tamarinal for Yong
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 Total
Sl. Names of the Investigators Month &
Title of the Project Funding Agency outlay
No Year
(in lakhs)
Fruit Pulp scientists
48. Nano Surface generation of Mr.S. Prabhu, SERC-DST Feb. 13.82
grinding Process with Mechanical Engg. Fast Tack Scheme 2009
Elecgtronics In- process for Yong Scientists
Dressing Techniques (ELID)
Using eartion Nanotubes
49. Neuroimmunology of Dr. S. Thyagarajan ICMR Feb. 29.39
Psychosocial stress in Biotechnology 2009
Mammary Cancer
Total 4026.84

4 RESEARCH FACILITIES
Good research facilities are created in all the Departments of the University
through the funded projects sanctioned by various funding agencies and also through
the funds generously provided by the University from its own resources. The
facilities available for research in the University are listed below.
4.1 Nanotechnology Research Center
The Nanotechnology Research Center has been
established at SRM University in the year 2005 with a
mission to undertake front line research in the fields of
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology as a part of University's
initiative in Advanced Research.
The focused areas of research are:
i. Fabrication and application of Magnetic Thin Films and Heterostructures
to develop high density magnetic storage devices and other
Nanostructured Materials for a wide variety of applications.
ii. Synthesis of site specific drugs for various ailments along with a
effective drug delivery system based on Nanotechnology for effective
delivery. Controlled drug release based on polymer micro-nano beads
are also focus of the team’s research.
iii. SPM study (Imaging, force-plot, I-V plot) of different biological and
chemical systems,
iv. The nanotoxicology of a well-defined and characterized sample (eg. Au
nanoparticles capped with bio-molecules, ZnO/TiO2 nanoparticles, etc.)
v. Synthesis and characterization of novel nanoparticles.
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 1. Scanning Probe Microscope from Agilent Technologies (AFM, STM,
CSAFM, Tapping mode, MFM)
2. Physical Vapor Deposition System with four source e-beam evaporator
pumped by a Varian 550 l/s Turbo-molecular pump.
3. RF powered Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition
4. Spin Coater
5. Langmuir Blodgett Thin Film Deposition System
6. Wet Chemical laboratory equipped with fume hoods, homogenizer,
incubators, rotary evaporator, etc.
7. Panalytical’s XRD with GIXRD and SAXS modes.
8. Shimadzu’s Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry with Direct Injection.
9. FEI’s Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope with EDS, EBL, STEM
and Nanomanipulators.
10. Technico, Furnace with SiC heating rod. Working temperatures reach upto
1350°C.
11. Electro- spinning unit (physics equipments.co) – under procurement.

4.2 Interdisciplinary School for System of Indian Medicines

The Interdisciplinary School of Indian System of Medicine (ISISM) was
established in the year 2010. This school has been established to promote research in
the field of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani system of Medicine.
The major objective of this school is to establish facilities for conducting
clinical trials for Ayurveda, siddha and Unani medicine and also to develop a plant
based poly herbal formulation for the prevention and management of Type-2
Diabetes mellitus and associated vascular complications, allergic disorders etc. DST
has funded huge amount of money to establish this facilities. With this infrastructure
school is planning to offer courses in Ayurveda, siddha and Unani.
The school is going to be a housed in an independent
building near to SRM Medical College an area of one acre
land. It is equipped with sophisticated equipments and
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of research. The School has large Research laboratory, and computer facilities with
LAN and internet facilities. School has library facility in the ground floor access to
the main library that subscribes to various books, journals, and periodicals in the
field of ayyrveda and Siddha to fulfill the necessities of the, research scholars and
faculty member.
Equipments proposed
1. ECG Machine
2. Ultrasound
3. ECG Monitor (Multichannel) Model ELI-250
4. BPL Portable Parameter with Colour TFT Doppler Monitor
5. Automatic Hematological Analyzer
6. Fully Automated Clinical Chemistry Analyzer
7. Deep Freezer (-86°C)
8. Digital ELISA Reader
9. Refrigerated Centrifuge
10. Brain Map
11. Polysomnography
12. EEG
13. CG300
14. EMG with NCV
15. Memory and Attention Span Apparatus
16. Transcranial Doppler System
17. Inverted Microscope
18. Cryostat
19. Confocal Microscope
20. Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA)
21. UV Spectrophotometer
22. Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy
23. High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
24. High Performance Thin Liquid Chromatography (HPTLC)
25. Flash Evaporator
26. Fluorescence Microscope
27. Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
28. Real Time PCR
29. PCR
30. High-speed Centrifuge
31. Gel documentation System
32. Electrophoresis and Power packs
33. Digital ELISA Reader
4.3 School of Bio engineering
School of Bioengineering is a prestigious School of
SRM University. The School was started in the year 2003.
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Engineering, Food Process Engineering, Bioinformatics, Bioprocess Engineering
and Biomedical Engineering. All the Departments offer undergraduate (B.Tech) and
postgraduate (M.Tech) and PhD programmes in their areas of specialization. It is
equipped with sophisticated equipments and instruments to achieve the missions of
the departments in research and teaching.
This School has attracted funding from private organization such as DBT,
DST, AYUSH, ICMR and private organizations like Noni Research Foundation.
The School also has established research facility through funding from FIST
program of DST. A transgenic green house, animal house has also been set up with
University funding. A radiation lab has been set up but waiting for approval from
AERB for commissioning.
The facilities available for research in the School are:
1. LC-MS
2. Spray drier and lyophilizer
3. Transgenic Greeen House
4. Animal House
5. Fermentors
6. Gel documentation system
7. PCR and thermal cyclers
8. Refrigerated centrifuges
9. ABIOS Gene Sequencer
10. Phosphor imager
11. Beckman Liquid scintillator
12. CO2 incubators
13. Phase contrast microscope
14. Ultrasonic cell disintegrators
15. UV-Visible spectrophotometers
16. AKTA Prime
17. capillary Automated DNA Sequencing Machine from Applied Biosystems
18. Phosphorimager from GE Healthcare
19. PCR machines from Applied Biosystems and Eppendorf
20. Scintillation Counter from Perkin Elmer
21. Gene Pulser from Bio-Rad
22. Gel Documentation System
23. Hybridization Oven and UV Cross Linker from UVP
24. Blood Bank Cabinet and Plant Growth Chamber from Sanyo
25. Ice machine, -70C and -20C freezers
26. 2D Protein Electrophoresis System
27. Refractor meter han
28. Ultrasonic Cleaner
29. Indlab tray drier
30. Bucker elevator
31. Inclined belt separator

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 32. Fluidized bed drier
33. Rotary vacuum flask evaporator
34. Terminal velocity apparatus
35. Screw conveyor
36. Tearing strength tester
37. Thermo couple sensor
38. Bursting strength tester
39. Super critical fluid extractor
40. ECG/ EMG/EEG Amplifier
41. Nystagrnorite (ENG) amplifier
42. ECG/ EEG simulator
43. Arrhythmia Simulator and Audiometer
44. The Bio-signal Processing Lab is equipped with sensor for blood flow pulse,
respiration
45. PCG Bio-Transducer Kit
46. Signal Conditioner-BM and Biotelemetry module
47. Virtual Instrumentation-ELVIS-Bundle
48. Data acquisition card (DAC) and Smart Camera-Digital(with Accessories)

4.4 Center for Environmental Nuclear Research (CENR)

The centre was started in 2009 with a grant from the
Atomic Energy Regulated Board (AERB), Bhabha Atomic
Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai with the extensive support
from Directorate of Research, SRM University. Dr. Kantha D.
Arunachalam, Ph.D., M. A. Sc., (Canada) is heading the Centre
consisting of Plant tissue culture lab, Radiation Safety
Laboratory, Instrumentation Laboratory, Taxonomy & Zoology Laboratory,
Hydroponics & Pot Culture Laboratory, Soil and Water Chemistry Laboratory,
Toxicology & Molecular Biology Laboratory, Microbiology & Biochemistry
Laboratory, Clean Room, Wet Lab.
Presently the research activities are focussed on Environmental Nuclear research
in collaboration with Institutes and R&D centers like BARC – Mumbai, IGCAR –
Kalpakkam. The department is engaged in collaborative projects with various
schools like School of Civil Engineering and Center for Excellence in
Nanotechnology and Directorate of Medical Research, SRM University. The center
has interaction with King Institute – Guindy, and industries Like Hatsun Agro
Products Ltd- Chennai and Medox Biotech Pvt Ltd- Chennai.
1. Alpha Counting System
2. Bench top Refrigerated Cooling Centrifuge
3. Deep Freezer (-20° C) (110 lts and 300lits)
4. Gamma Spectrophotometer with PC and Printer
5. Global Positioning System (GPS)
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 7. UV / VIS Spectrophotometer with PC and Printer
8. Orbital shaker
9. Orbital water bath shaker
4.5 College of Pharmacy
The main goal of College of Pharmacy is to mould
outstanding pharmacy professionals using advanced
teaching techniques and learning aids and top-notch
facilities. An energetic team of faculty members makes up
a rather large department comprising of experts in many
fields, like NDDS, HPLC, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic and
medicinal chemistry.
The college of pharmacy has signed a MOU with The Center for
Chemometrics, University of Bristol. U.K. This facilitates research in the area of
chemometrics. To facilitate the research in new drug discovery and development,
it has signed a MOU with CEERI, Chennai. The MOU allows for a joint
collaboration in the research activities
Facilities available
1. FT-IR spectrometer
2. HPLC
3. HPTLC
4. UV-VIS spectrophotometer
5. USP –Dissolution test Apparatus
6. Brookfield Viscometer
7. Probe sonicator
8. Humidity Chamber
9. LAF unit
10. PCR Machine
11. ELISA Reader and Plate washer
12. Digital Polygraph
13. Student’s physiograph
14. Semi auto-analyzer
4.6 Medical Research
The Medical Research department of SRM Medical College is relatively
young within a short time of four years; it is coordinating the Ph.D work of 81
scholars under the guidance of 27 approved guides. It is headed by the Dean of
Medical Research. Four full time Assistant professors in basic sciences form the
core team. All are Ph.D qualified scientists with post doctoral fellowships. Several
internal scholars are awarded suitable stipends and monitor grants to proceed and in
addition DST/ ICMR funded projects are under way. The research work is
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 The Institutional Ethics committee and the Animal Ethics committee
conform to the ICMR and government guidelines. Keeping with the global trends,
inter department and inter faculty research is encouraged. Several eminent scientists
from other scientific institutions help this research work in the capacity of external
coordinators in specific field. The policy is is to identify clinical issues and study
them. Basic science research support is given by clinicians. Application research
with immediate benefits to the community is given special priority.
Attracted by the facilities available in Medical research more and more
candidates are registering for Ph.D. programme. A M.Phil research program in
clinical psychology has been started in the Medical college. Apart from the regular
Ph.D program, major studies in this department at present pertain to industrial noise
induced hearing loss, Neonatal hearing impairment, bladder malignancy, immune
markers in psoriasis, off label use of Albendazole, genetic profiling of hearing
impaired.
The facilities available
1. Light Microscope
2. ELISA Reader
3. PCR Thermocycler
4. Spectrophotometer
5. Ham photometer
6. Colorimeter
7. Distillation Unit
8. Digital PH Meter
9. Tissue Homogenizer
10. Microtome
11. Polysomnography
12. Student Physiographic
13. Automated electrophoresis
14. Agarose gel electrophoresis unit
15. Semi Auto Analyzer
16. Auto Analyzer
17. Animal laboratory
18. Cell Counter (3 and 5 pack)
19. Deep Freezer
20. BACT-ALERT3D
4.7 Chemical Engineering
From large scale refineries to artificial organs for the
human body. From developing new energy sources to synthesizing
revolutionary new materials. The possibilities boggle the mind. But
that is the scope of chemical engineering. With the current
emphasis on computer-supported problem solving and modern
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department has taken up socially relevant pilot research projects in the field of
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Facilities
1. UV-Visible Spectro Photo Meter
2. Nephelo Meter
3. Electronic balance
4. Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
5. PH Meter
6. Conductivity Meter
7. Flame photo Meter
4.8 Civil Engineering
The Department of Civil Engineering pulls out all stops to create outstanding
engineers - with advanced teaching techniques and learning aids for undergraduate
students and state of the art research facilities for postgraduate students and doctoral
candidates The research work at the school includes such domains as innovative
interface material, traffic-resistant pavement material, and shear strength of high-
strength concrete, recycled aggregates, bio-concrete and basalt fiber concrete.
Facilities
1. Universal testing machine
2. Tri-axial shear tester
3. Loading frame with accessories
4. Ultrasonic concrete tester
5. Torsion testing machine
6. Vibration equipment and total station
7. Software packages like GTSTRUDL, STAADPRO, AUTOCAD,
PRIMAVERA. The remote sensing and GIS laboratory is equipped with high
end software
8. Accessories like ArcGIS9.1, MAPInfo, ENVI Image processing software,
Mirror Stereoscope with stereo pair, 5 satellite data - LISS III, LISS III (PAN +
Merged), OCM SPOT
4.9 School of Electronics and Communication Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) is a swiftly advancing
field, with new ideas emerging every other second. From mobile phones to fiber
optics and remote sensing, there are exciting avenues to explore and create.
Interdisciplinary research, a system-level approach and close ties with
industry combine to yield up-to-date research. The department has received large
funds from AICTE for research in the area of biomedical instrumentation for the
project 'Non-invasive optical imaging for tissue characterization'. The department
received government funding for upgrading its fiber optic, DSP and VLSI
laboratories. Strong ties with industry complement these top-notch research
opportunities. Through research center industrial liaison programs and departmental
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 1. TMS320c50, TMS320c33 DSP Kits
2. TMS 320c 5416 DSP Kit with C Compiler
3. Microwave Bench X – Band, J-Band
4. Plastic Fiber Analog Link
5. Antenna Trainer (complete setup)
6. RF circuit Design Trainer
7. Spectrum Analyser and Storage Oscilloscope
4.10 Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering is a continuously evolving subject. As
technology has advanced, so have the challenges facing the modern engineer. A
silicon chip containing over 100 million transistors in an area no larger than a
postage stamp is yesterday's news.
The research division covers various aspects of electrical engineering. There
is an active and growing area of research in the field of power electronics & drives,
power apparatus and systems, whilst collaborating with each other and a variety of
industrial partners. The research group focuses on power electronic devices and
integrated circuits, and their uses in various applications. Other major research
strands include FACTS and their integration in power systems, integrated design of
electrical machines and drives and electromagnetic modeling.
4.11 School of Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is
one among the three departments, which was
established in the year 1985-‘86. The Department is
made as a constituent School after the establishment
of SRM University in the year 2003. It consists of
five departments: Aerospace Engineering,
Automobile Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical
Engineering and Nuclear Engineering. All the
Departments offer undergraduate (B.Tech) programmes. The School offers
postgraduate (M.Tech) programs in Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer
Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), Robotics and Energy Engineering. It is well
equipped with sophisticated equipments and instruments to achieve the missions of
the departments in research and teaching. At present, thirty research scholars are
doing their Ph.D. work in the Department.
The major research areas are: Bio-cad, Alternate Fuels-Vegetable oils, Super
Finishing Process, Solar thermal energy, Assembly planning, Optimization/analysis
of mechanical systems.
Facilities
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2. Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
3. Rapid Prototyping machine
4. Computerized Diesel Engine test setup with eddy current Dynamometer
5. Computerized variable compression ratio diesel engine test rig
6. Multi cylinder petrol engine test rig- MPFI type with Eddy current
Dynamometer
7. Wind tunnels
8. Two wheeler dynamometer
9. Chassis dynamometer
10. CNC Machines – Lathe, Milling Machine, Wire-cut EDM\
11. Floating Carriage Micrometer
12. Surface Roughness Tester
13. Auto Collimator
14. Exhaust gas analysers
15. Vibration analyzer
16. ABB IRB1410 Robot
17. Heat transfer test rigs
18. Wear and Friction Monitor
19. Inverted Metallurgical Microscope with CCD camera and image analyzer
software
Software:
CATIA V5, Solid works, Ansys, Unigraphics, Femap , Pro-E wildfire,
Hyper Works, LS-Dyna – Dynaform, CADAM, Time Surf, SolidCAM , Robot
Studio V5.8 and FluidSIM – Hydraulics & Pneumatics.
4.12 Physics
Acceleration has gripped the world of
physics in the international arena and research
studies in this field have broken more barriers than
just sound. Physics is linked with the future
progress of humankind and the next generation of
SRM students are prepared to be a part of it.
Dedicated, experienced and well qualified faculty
members make up the department. They
continually update their grasp on global trends and
breakthroughs by attending and presenting papers
in national and international conferences. Research
papers have been published in reputed international and national referred journals.
The areas of research interest of the faculty members include: Nano Technology,
Crystal Engineering, Molecular Spectroscopy Nonlinear Optics, Ceramic
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Facilities
Well equipped laboratories with modern instruments and hi-tech facilities
mark the Department of Physics. The advanced functions of the laboratory include:
1. Preparation and characterization of nano-ceramics
2. Low temperature solution growth technique for growing organic and
inorganic crystals
3. Compressibility/ susceptibility measurements for solids and liquids
4. Electronic parameter measurements for semiconductors
5. Propagation parameter measurements for optical fibers
6. Holography
4.13 Chemistry
SRM University's Chemistry Department has been engaged in opening up
the fascinating world of Chemistry to students since 1985. The department
comprises of a goal oriented group of highly qualified, experienced and dynamic
faculty members, who engage students in M.Sc. and Ph.D. courses. The department
has tie-ups with recognized institutions, industries and R&D laboratories for student
projects, training and research activities.
Facilities
1. UV Visible Spectrophotometer
2. Thermolyne furnace
3. Gas Chromatography
4. Bomb Colorimeter
5. Flame Photometer
6. High temperature programmable-furnace and High pressure
reactor
4.14 Mathematics
The charm of numerals and equations holds the limelight here at SRM's
Mathematics Department. Considering how mathematics plays a critical role in
various fields from vehicle design to architecture, the faculty encourages research in
both fundamental and applied mathematics. The key areas of research interest
include: Fluid Mechanics, Fuzzy Set Theory, Analysis, Graph Theory.
4.15 Nano Satellite Center
In collaboration with ISRO, a Nano Satellite
Program has been initiated at SRM University. Faculty
members and students from the Departments of ECE,
TCE, CSE, IT, ICE, EEE & Mech. Engg are
participating in this project. A series of interaction
meetings were held with the Scientists and Engineers
of ISRO.
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by the faculty members and the students. It was presented to a committee of experts
of ISRO. After incorporating the suggestions given by the experts, the final proposal
was prepared and submitted to ISRO on 5th September 2009.
An MoU for the above satellite project was signed between ISRO & SRM
University on 30th September 2009. The faculty members and students are actively
involved in designing and developing the Nano Satellite. The Satellite development
is in a very advanced state and will be handed over to ISRO for lunching.
SRM Nano Satellite is planned to be launched from SHAR Centre,
Sriharikota in March-April 2011.
Facilities
1. Argus IR Spectrometer
2. Tektronics Oscilloscope-2GHz
3. Transciever
4. Yagi antenna for VHF & UHF
5. Aplab 12V power supply
6. GPS receiver
7. Magnetometer
8. Clean room

5 PATENTS FILED
1. “Novel method for producing Metal Nanodots”, Patent filed in
India(2828/CHE/2009), Shivaraman Ramaswamy, Gopalakrishnan.
2. “Casino Phospho Peptides –“A novel production method of CPP (Casein
Phospho Peptides)” filed with DePenning & DePenning, (1304/CHE/2010).”
Dr. Kantha Arunachalam & R.Balaji Raja.
3. “A novel herbal formulation advocated for the prevention and management
of Coronary Heart Disease” filed with L.S.Davar & Co, (2270/CHE/2010),
Registrar, Interdisciplinary School of Indian System of Medicine.
4. “Role of an herbal formulation in the prevention and management of age
related neurodegenerative disorders with special reference to Senile
Dementia” filed with L.S.Davar & Co, (2271/CHE/2010), Registrar,
Interdisciplinary School of Indian System of Medicine.
5. “Prevention and management of Type 2 diabetes mellitus and associated
vascular complications by a poly herbal formulation” filed with L.S.Davar &
Co, (1708/CHE/2010), Registrar, SRM University.

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