30+ Years of Academic Excellence

Dr. S.
Sendilvelan
Subramanian

Joint Registrar (Research) & Professor
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, India
Ph.D. — IC Engines M.E. Thermal Engineering M.Tech CAD (Gold Medal) ASME Member ABET Evaluator NAAC Assessor
152+
Scopus Documents
2103+
Citations
26
H-Index
6
Patents
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Dr. S. Sendilvelan
Mechanical Engineering Expert
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Institution
Dr. M.G.R. Educational & Research Institute
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Location
Chennai – 600095, Tamil Nadu, India
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Email
sendilvelan.mech@drmgrdu.ac.in
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Phone
+91 9003262740
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Scopus ID
57207790071
ASME Member ABET PEV NAAC Assessor SAE INDIA
Background

About Dr. Sendilvelan

A distinguished mechanical engineer with over 30 years of academic, research, and administrative leadership experience.

Dr. S. Sendilvelan is a Professor and Joint Registrar (Research) at Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai. His expertise spans IC Engines, Thermal Engineering, Emission Control, Catalytic Converters, and Biofuels.

He is an approved ASME/ABET Program Evaluator for Mechanical Engineering, SAE/ABET Program Evaluator for Automobile Engineering, and an approved NAAC Assessor under the University Grants Commission, Government of India.

With 152+ Scopus-indexed publications, an h-index of 26, and over 2103 citations, Dr. Sendilvelan is a globally recognized researcher. He has guided 8 Ph.D. scholars and has authored books on Heat Power Engineering and Thermal Engineering.

He serves as an editor for 4 international journals and as a reviewer for Elsevier, Springer, Sage, Taylor & Francis, and many more.

Education

2002
Ph.D — Mechanical Engineering (IC Engines)
Anna University, College of Engineering, Chennai
2009
M.Tech — CAD 🥇 Gold Medal
Pondicherry University, Pondicherry
1992
M.E — Thermal Engineering
Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
1988
AMIE — Mechanical Engineering
Institution of Engineers (India), Kolkata

Academic Career

Joint Registrar (Research)
Dr. M.G.R. Educational & Research Institute
July 2021 — Present
Dean (Engineering & Technology)
Dr. M.G.R. Educational & Research Institute
Jan 2015 — June 2021
Principal
PERI Institute of Technology
June 2010 — Aug 2014
Principal
Aksheyaa College of Engineering
Jan 2010 — May 2011
Dean (E&T)
Dr. M.G.R. Educational & Research Institute
Aug 2005 — Dec 2009
Principal
Thangavelu Engineering College
Oct 2003 — Aug 2005
Areas of Expertise

Research Skills & Specializations

🔥IC Engines & Combustion
Expert in internal combustion engine research — PCCI, HCCI, CRDI engine analysis, pilot injection strategies, and combustion optimization for performance and emission control.
IC EnginesPCCIHCCICRDICombustion Analysis
🌿Biofuels & Alternative Energy
Extensive research on biodiesel from Jatropha, fish oil, pongamia, pine oil, and waste cooking oil. Studies on performance, emission, and combustion characteristics of biofuel blends.
BiodieselJatrophaBiofuel BlendsRenewable Energy
♻️Emission Control & Catalysts
Pioneer in electrically heated catalytic converters, dynamic catalytic converters, and nanoparticle-enhanced converters for cold-start and NOx/HC/CO emission reduction.
Catalytic ConverterNOx ReductionEHCCold Start Emission
🌡️Thermal Engineering
Deep expertise in thermal analysis, heat transfer, catalytic converter design, thermal barrier coatings, and heat power engineering systems.
Heat TransferThermal AnalysisCADFEA
🎓Academic Leadership
Held roles as Dean, Principal, and Joint Registrar. Guided 8 Ph.D. scholars, authored textbooks, and led AICTE-funded R&D projects in mechanical engineering.
Ph.D. GuidanceAICTE ProjectsCurriculumLeadership
🏅Accreditation & Evaluation
Approved ABET Program Evaluator for Mechanical, Automobile & Mechatronics Engineering. NAAC Assessor under UGC, Govt. of India. ASME Scholarship Evaluator.
ABET PEVNAACASMESAEAccreditation
Research Output

Publications & Citations

152+ Scopus-indexed publications across top international journals in mechanical engineering, emission control, and biofuels research.

152+
Scopus Documents
2103+
Google Scholar Citations
1457+
Scopus Citations
26
H-Index (Scholar)
23
H-Index (Scopus)
2025
Exploring the Effects of Pilot Injection Timing on CRDI Engine Operation Under Varying Loads
Journal of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, 60(2), pp. 301–310 — Anbalagan R., Sendilvelan S., et al.
2024
Port Injection of Diesel, Biodiesel and Petrol in a Compression Ignition Direct Injection Diesel Engine to Mitigate Nitrogen Oxides and Soot Emissions
Journal of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, 59(3), pp. 623–632
2024
Effects of Pre-Injection and Antioxidants in a Diesel Engine Fuelled with Methyl Esters of Waste Cooking Oil Biodiesel
International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering, 21(1), pp. 11125–11138
2023
Trade-off Characteristic between Soot and Oxides of Nitrogen Emission with Pre-injected Diesel and Biodiesel in a SICI-CIDI Engine
Fuel, 331, art. no. 125624 — Prabhahar M., Sendilvelan S., et al.
2023
Experimental Study on Effects of Pilot Injection Mass Strategy on Combustion, Performance and Emission Characteristics of CRDI Engine
Results in Engineering, 20, art. no. 101512
2018
The Effect of Inlet Temperature and Spark Timing on Thermo-mechanical, Chemical and the Total Exergy of an SI Engine Using Bioethanol-gasoline Blends
Energy Conversion and Management, 165, pp. 344–353
Books
Heat Power Engineering | Thermal Engineering | Biodiesel — Research Monograph
Vishnu Prints Media (ISBN: 978-93-85374-67-8 / 978-93-85374-66-1) · ISBN 978-93-5396-403-0
Intellectual Property

Patents & Inventions

6 patents granted by the Patent Office, Government of India, spanning automotive engineering, assistive technology, and clean energy systems.

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Patent No. 491268
Dynamic Catalytic Converter in a Multi Cylinder Spark Ignition Engine to Reduce the Light-Off Time
Granted: 28th December 2023 — Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
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Design No. 359755-001
Sweet Corn Deseeding Machine
Date: 03.03.2022 — Indian Patent Office
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Design No. 362255-001
A Pen for Converting Text into Speech
Date: 09.04.2022 — Assistive Technology Innovation
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Patent No. 2020102727
A Novel Method to Design a Dynamo Electric Vehicle
Date: 15th October 2020
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Patent No. 2020102967
A Parallel-Series Electric Hybrid Vehicles Based on Geometry Formulation
Date: 9th December 2020
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Patent No. 2020103249
Continuous Power Generation by Automatic Direction Change in Solar Panel Sensor Level System
Date: 23rd December 2020
International Activities

Global Presence & ABET Evaluations

Program Evaluator visits across USA, UAE, Vietnam, and Turkey — evaluating engineering programs for international accreditation.

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United States — Texas
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
ABET PEV — Mechanical Engineering · 2021
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United States — Texas
The University of Texas at San Antonio
ABET PEV — Mechanical Engineering · 2022
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Vietnam — Ho Chi Minh City
Cao Thang Technical College
ABET PEV — Automobile Engineering · Oct 2023
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Turkey — Istanbul
Istanbul Gelisim University
ABET PEV — Mechatronics Engineering · 2024
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UAE — Ajman, Dubai
Ajman University
ABET PEV — Mechanical Engineering · 2025
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International Collaborations
Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, UK & more
Joint Research Publications & Reviewer Activities
Recognition

Honors & Awards

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ASME Foundation Scholarship Evaluator
American Society of Mechanical Engineers · 2025
Certificate of Appreciation for valued services in advancing the engineering profession — Both Rounds, 2025.
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Best Paper Award — AMSE Conference
AMSE Conferences 2006 · AMSE Journal, France
"Modeling of Cold Start Emission Control System in IC Engine" selected for Best-of Book and forwarded to AMSE Journal, France.
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Outstanding Reviewer Award
Elsevier — Energy Review
Recognized for outstanding contributions as a reviewer for the Elsevier Energy Review journal.
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Gold Medal — M.Tech CAD
Pondicherry University · 2009
Awarded Gold Medal for academic excellence in M.Tech (Computer Aided Design) program.
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ASME Member
American Society of Mechanical Engineers · 2022
Elected Member by the Board of Governors — Membership ID: 000103008197.
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Reviewer Certificate — MPOB
Malaysian Palm Oil Board · 2023
Recognized reviewer for Journal of Oil Palm Research (JOPR) — Manuscript ID: JOPR-2023-0075.R3.