Dr S. VIJAYAN
B.E., M.E., Ph.D
Principal
RVS Technical Campus - Coimbatore
Dr. S. Vijayan is a distinguished academician and researcher in the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, with over 31 years of teaching experience and 16 years of research experience. He received his Ph.D. in 2008 under the Faculty of Electrical Engineering from College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, Chennai and Masters Degree in Power Systems from Annamalai University in1993 .He completed his bachelors degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering in 1989 from Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi.
Throughout his career, Dr.S.Vijayan has held a wide range of academic and leadership positions including Vice Principal, Dean – R&D, Director – IQAC, Dean of Student Affairs, Head of the Department, BoS Chairman, and Member of Statutory Bodies. His leadership roles span both academic and administrative domains, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to institutional development.
Throughout his career, Dr.S.Vijayan has held a wide range of academic and leadership positions including Vice Principal, Dean – R&D, Director – IQAC, Dean of Student Affairs, Head of the Department, BoS Chairman, and Member of Statutory Bodies. His leadership roles span both academic and administrative domains, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to institutional development.
Dr. S. Vijayan is a distinguished academician and researcher in the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, with over 31 years of teaching experience and 16 years of research experience. He received his Ph.D. in 2008 under the Faculty of Electrical Engineering from College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University, Chennai and Masters Degree in Power Systems from Annamalai University in1993 .He completed his bachelors degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering in 1989 from Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi.
Throughout his career, Dr.S.Vijayan has held a wide range of academic and leadership positions including Vice Principal, Dean – R&D, Director – IQAC, Dean of Student Affairs, Head of the Department, BoS Chairman, and Member of Statutory Bodies. His leadership roles span both academic and administrative domains, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to institutional development.
Throughout his career, Dr.S.Vijayan has held a wide range of academic and leadership positions including Vice Principal, Dean – R&D, Director – IQAC, Dean of Student Affairs, Head of the Department, BoS Chairman, and Member of Statutory Bodies. His leadership roles span both academic and administrative domains, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to institutional development.
Dr. S.Vijayan has made substantial contributions to the fields of Power Electronics and Drives, FPGA, DSP, and special electrical machines. His research emphasizes the modelling, simulation, design, and implementation of intelligent control strategies for SRM drives, incorporating fuzzy logic, ANFIS, and self-tuning algorithms implemented in real-time using FPGA and DSP platforms. He has successfully guided 21 Ph.D. scholars under Anna University, Chennai, and continues to mentor researchers in emerging technologies.With 62 research publications in reputed national and international journals and conferences, his scholarly work has earned 1127 citations, along with an h-index of 16 and an i10-index of 24, reflecting the high impact of his contributions. He has served as Chief Patron for several IEEE and Springer-sponsored international conferences including ICCMC and ICMSS, fostering innovation and global collaboration in engineering research.
In addition to his teaching and research endeavours, Dr.S.Vijayan possesses extensive experience in institutional administration. He has been deeply involved in AICTE approvals, university affiliations, DOTE procedures, and has played a key role in NAAC and NBA accreditation activities. His leadership has been pivotal in drafting and managing documentation for statutory approvals, academic audits, and quality enhancement measures in both autonomous and affiliated institutions.
Dr.S.Vijayan is a Life Member of ISTE and a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE – since 1989). He has served on Boards of Studies and Question Paper Committees for reputed institutions such as PSG College of Technology, Annamalai University, Bharathiar University, and others. He has also organized several AICTE- and DST-sponsored faculty development programs, seminars, and entrepreneurship awareness camps, and has secured government research and training grants totalling ₹10,00,000.
An inspiring educator, visionary leader, and dedicated academician, Dr. S. Vijayan continues to champion excellence in engineering education and research, nurturing the next generation of engineers, scholars, and academic leaders across India.
In addition to his teaching and research endeavours, Dr.S.Vijayan possesses extensive experience in institutional administration. He has been deeply involved in AICTE approvals, university affiliations, DOTE procedures, and has played a key role in NAAC and NBA accreditation activities. His leadership has been pivotal in drafting and managing documentation for statutory approvals, academic audits, and quality enhancement measures in both autonomous and affiliated institutions.
Dr.S.Vijayan is a Life Member of ISTE and a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE – since 1989). He has served on Boards of Studies and Question Paper Committees for reputed institutions such as PSG College of Technology, Annamalai University, Bharathiar University, and others. He has also organized several AICTE- and DST-sponsored faculty development programs, seminars, and entrepreneurship awareness camps, and has secured government research and training grants totalling ₹10,00,000.
An inspiring educator, visionary leader, and dedicated academician, Dr. S. Vijayan continues to champion excellence in engineering education and research, nurturing the next generation of engineers, scholars, and academic leaders across India.