Dr. C.Vijayakumar
Associate Professor & Head
IC Engines – Alternate Fuels
AICTE Faculty ID: 1-461760485 | College ID: CTMTF003
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Dr. C. Vijayakumar is currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Mechatronics Engineering at K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, and has been associated with the institution since 05 June 2008. He completed his Ph.D. in Alternate Fuels from K.S. Rangasamy College of Technology in 2016, M.E. in Engineering Design in 2008 with First Class with Distinction, B.E. in Mechanical Engineering in 2006 with First Class with Distinction, and Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with First Class Honours. He has more than 18 years of teaching and research experience, serving as Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and presently Professor. His areas of specialization include Alternate Fuels, IC Engines, Nano Additives, Biodiesel Technology, Electric Vehicles, and Emission Control Techniques. Dr. Vijayakumar has published more than 24 research papers in reputed International Journals and presented numerous papers in National and International Conferences. He is a recognized Research Supervisor under Anna University, Chennai, with 576 citations, h-index of 9, and i10-index of 9. He has authored a book titled “Bio Diesel Blends Doped with Copper Oxide Nano Particles – An Experimental and Theoretical Analysis” and holds a granted patent for “Innovative and Efficient Technology for Biodiesel Production from Non-Edible Oils” along with a copyright for “Vegetable Oil Pretreatment by Bubble Washing.” He has actively contributed to funded research projects sponsored by DST and ICMR in areas such as drone technology, climate change mitigation, healthcare devices, and nano composite materials. He has received several prestigious awards including Young Scientist Award, Best Researcher Award, and Excellent Remarkable Professional Development Faculty Award. He is a Life Member of ISTE, Fellow Member of ISRD, and Life Member of the Combustion Institution Indian Section (CIIS). He has also delivered invited lectures on nano additives and renewable fuel technologies and presented research papers internationally in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.