Overview
The Department of Agricultural Engineering was established in RVS Technical Campus - Coimbatore in the year 2014, becoming the first institute in Tamil Nadu to offer four year degree programme in B.E Agricultural Engineering under Anna University. The Department has the state-of- the-art facilities for various laboratories and well-equipped class rooms and library facilities for hands on training to the students to keep the updated with the latest trends in Agricultural Engineering to meet the challenges in agricultural production globally.
Programmes Offered
B.Tech Agricultural Engineering
Duration
4 years (Regular) / 3 years (Lateral Entry)
No. of Semesters
8 (Regular) / 6 (Lateral Entry)
No. of Seats
Total - 90
Eligibility
10,+2 system of education. Must have secured a pass in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in the qualifying examination
Syllabus
Scope for Higher Studies
M.E/M.Tech./M.S./M.B.A.
Career Scope
Agricultural Engineering is an ever expanding field that offers bright career prospects to agricultural engineering graduates. Agriculture Engineers can built-up a career in any country around the world and in a variety of sectors. Their major task is to improve farming techniques and agricultural products and for that they combine engineering and biological science principles so that, farming is made easier, efficient and more profitable.
Lucrative careers prospects are available for qualified agricultural engineers in fields like
Dr.D.Rajkumar
M.Sc.(Agri) Ph.D,
Head of the Department
He had completed his Undergraduate B.Sc- Agriculture from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) in the year 2004 and Postgraduate M.ScAgriculture (Agricultural microbiology) from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) in the year 2006.He had completed his PhD from TNAU in the year 2010. He has a total experience of more than 12 years in both teaching and research. He had published 7 international and 9 national research papers in ICARNAAS rated Journals with good impact factor. He had published more than 11 books in the field of Bio-energy, Environment Engineering and Agricultural Microbiology. Apart from research articles he has published more than 30 popular articles in magazines, Newspapers etc.
He had completed his Undergraduate B.Sc- Agriculture from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) in the year 2004 and Postgraduate M.ScAgriculture (Agricultural microbiology) from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) in the year 2006.He had completed his PhD from TNAU in the year 2010. He has a total experience of more than 12 years in both teaching and research. He had published 7 international and 9 national research papers in ICARNAAS rated Journals with good impact factor. He had published more than 11 books in the field of Bio-energy, Environment Engineering and Agricultural Microbiology. Apart from research articles he has published more than 30 popular articles in magazines, Newspapers etc.
He has organised more than 100 training programmes in Biogas Technology funded by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, New Delhi. He has been appointment as syllabus sub-committee member by Anna University, Chennai for framing the syllabus and curriculum for B.E Agricultural Engineering students since 2016. Additionally he has been appointed as Chairman for both Agriculture and Food board in Central Valuation by Controller of Examination, Anna University, Chennai since 2019.
DEPARTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAC) ACADEMIC YEAR (2024-2025)
The Departmental Advisory Board is composed of members from eminent institutions as well as members from industry, Alumni and members of faculty of the department
| S.No | Name | Designation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr.S. Vijayan | Principal | Ex-Officio Member |
| 2 | Dr.D.Rajkumar | Professor and Head of the Department | Chairman |
| 3 | Dr.T.Senthilkumar | Principal Scientist, ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering,Regional Centre, Coimbatore | Subject Expert / Farm Machinery |
| 4 | Dr.D.Ramesh | Professor and head, Agricultural Engineering College & Research Institute,Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) | Subject Expert / Renewable Energy |
| 5 | Mr.G.R.Manikandan | Territory Manager, Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd,Swaraj Division,Chennai | Industry Expert |
| 6 | Dr.R.Murugesan | Managing Director, Roots Irrigation Pvt Ltd. Coimbatore | Industrial Expert |
| 7 | Dr.N.Belliraj | Associate Professor | Internal Member |
| 8 | Mrs.T.Thenmozhi | Assistant Professor | Internal Member |
| 9 | Er.R.Nandhini | Assistant Professor | Alumini Expert |
| 10 | Mr.V.Vijesh(Final Year) | Student Nominee | Student Nominee |
| 11 | Mr. P.Sivakumar | Parent Alumni | Parent Alumni |
BOARD OF STUDIES (BOS)
| S.No | Name | Designation | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr.S.Vijayan | Principal RVS Technical Campus Coimbatore | Ex-Officio Member |
| 2. | Dr. D. Rajkumar | Professor and Head Department of Agricultural Engineering RVS Technical Campus Coimbatore Kannampalayam, Coimbatore Mobile: 9944010268 Email: drdrajmicro@gmail.com | Chairman |
| 3. | Dr. T Senthilkumar | Principal Scientist ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Regional Centre, Coimbatore Mobile: 9842955606 Email: thasekumar@gmail.com | Subject Expert / Farm Machinery |
| 4. | Dr. D. Ramesh | Professor and head Department of Renewable Energy Engineering Agricultural Engineering College & Research Institute Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) Coimbatore – 641 003 Mobile: 9842556289 Email: rameshd@tnau.ac.in | Subject Expert / Renewable Energy |
| 5. | Dr.T.Baskaran, | Professor, Department of Civil Engineering,Thaigarajar College of Engineering, Madurai-625015. Email:tbciv@tce.edu | Anna university Nominee |
| 6. | Dr.G.Ramakrishnan, | Professor Department of Civil Engineering, Puducherry Technological University, Puducherry. Mobile:9894270298 Email:gramakrishna@ptuniv.edu.in | Anna university Nominee |
| 7. | Mr. G. R. Manikandan | Territory Manager Business Development / Sales Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. Swaraj Division Chennai Mobile: 7904065133 Email:grmanikandan1997@gmail.c om | Industry Expert |
| 8. | Er. R. Nandhini | Assistant Professor Department of Agricultural Engineering Saveetha Engineering College Chennai Mobile: 8610157110 Email:nandhinir@saveetha.ac.in | Alumni of RVSTCC |
| 9. | Dr.N.Belliraj | Associate Professor Department of Agricultural Engineering RVS Technical Campus Coimbatore | Internal Member |
| 10. | Dr.V.Kalaiyarasan | Associate Professor Department of Agricultural Engineering RVS Technical Campus Coimbatore | Internal Member |
| 11. | Dr.A.Selva perumal | Associate Professor Department of Agricultural Engineering RVS Technical Campus Coimbatore | Internal Member |
| 12. | Mrs.T.Thenmozhi | Assistant Professor Department of Agricultural Engineering RVS Technical Campus Coimbatore | Internal Member |
| 13. | Mrs.J.Joselin Zibia | Assistant Professor Department of Agricultural Engineering RVS Technical Campus coimbatore | Internal Member |
| 14. | Mr.K.Kalimuthu | Assistant Professor Department of Agricultural Engineering RVS Technical Campus Coimbatore | Internal Member |
| 15. | Mr.J.Ganeshamoorthi | Assistant Professor Department of Agricultural Engineering RVS Technical Campus Coimbatore | Internal Member |
| 16. | Ms.N.Janani | Assistant Professor Department of Agricultural Engineering RVS Technical Campus Coimbatore | Internal Member |
| 17. | Mr.C.Ashokkumar | Assistant Professor Department of Agricultural Engineering RVS Technical Campus Coimbatore | Internal Member |
| 18. | Mrs.R.Anitha | Assistant Professor Department of Agricultural Engineering RVS Technical Campus Coimbatore | Internal Member |
| 19. | Ms.E.Anusuya | Assistant Professor Department of Agricultural Engineering RVS Technical Campus Coimbatore | Internal Member |
| 20. | Mrs.S.Gobika | Assistant Professor Department of Agricultural Engineering RVS Technical Campus Coimbatore | Internal Member |
| 21. | Mrs.Priyanka Rajan | Assistant Professor Department of Agricultural Engineering RVS Technical Campus Coimbatore | Internal Member |
| 22. | Ms.T.Haarshiny | Assistant Professor Department of Agricultural Engineering RVS Technical Campus Coimbatore | Internal Member |
| 23. | Ms.R.Ganeshwari | Assistant Professor Department of Agricultural Engineering RVS Technical Campus Coimbatore | Internal Member |
| 24. | Mr.V.AjeethKumar | Assistant Professor Department of Agricultural Engineering RVS Technical Campus Coimbatore | Internal Member |
| 25. | Dr.A.Jany Giles | Assistant Professor Department of Agricultural Engineering RVS Technical Campus Coimbatore | Internal |
| 26. | Ms. S. Magdhalena Stephaniya | IV year | Student Member |
FACULTY MEMBERS
| S.No | Name of the Faculty | Designation | Qualification | Years of Experience | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr.D.Rajkumar | Professor | M.Sc., Ph.D | 12.7 | Agricultural Microbiology |
| 2 | Dr.V.Kalaiyarasan | Associate Professor | M.Sc., Ph.D | 9.1 | Agronomy |
| 3 | Dr. N.Belliraj | Associate Professor | M.Sc., Ph.D | 10.4 | Agricultural Microbiology |
| 4 | Dr.A.Selvaperumal | Associate Professor | M.Tech.,Ph.D | 11 | Land and Water Management Engineering |
| 5 | Mrs. T.Thenmozhi | Assistant Professor | M.E | 16.8 | Structural Engineering |
| 6 | Mrs.J.Joselin Zibia | Assistant Professor | M.E (Ph.D) | 5.8 | Environmental Engineering and Management |
| 7 | Mr.K. Kalimuthu | Assistant Professor | M.E (Ph.D) | 11.5 | Lean Manufacturing |
| 8 | Mr.J.Ganeshamoorthy | Assistant Professor | M.Tech. | 5.2 | Bioenergy |
| 9 | Mrs.N.Janani | Assistant Professor | M.Tech. | 5.1 | Land and Water Management Engineering |
| 10 | Mrs. Priyanka Rajan | Assistant Professor | M.Sc., (Ph.D) | 4.9 | Horticulture in Fruit Science |
| 11 | Ms. R.Ganeshwari | Assistant Professor | M.Tech.,(Ph.D) | 4.8 | Food Technology |
| 12 | Mrs. R.Anitha | Assistant Professor | M.Tech. | 4.8 | Environmental Engineering |
| 13 | Mr. C.Ashok Kumar | Assistant Professor | M.Tech. | 4.8 | Engineering Engineering |
| 14 | Mrs. S. Gobika | Assistant Professor | M.Sc. | 4 | Agronomy |
| 15 | Mr.V.AjeethKumar | Assistant Professor | M.Sc. | 2.8 | Horticulture in Vegetable Science |
| 16 | Ms.E.Anusuya | Assistant Professor | M.Tech. | 2.8 | Agricultural Processing and Food Engineering |
| 17 | Dr.A.Jany Giles | Assistant Professor | M.Tech. | 2.9 | Farm Machinery and Power Engineering |
| 18 | Ms.T.Haarshiny | Assistant Professor | M.Tech.,(Ph.D) | 1.8 | Food Technology |
| 19 | Dr.Kommanaboyina Raju Yadav | Assistant Professor | M.Tech.,Ph.D | 1.9 | Farm Machinery and Power Engineering |
PEOs POs PSOs
To train and educate students with general knowledge and skills in agricultural water management, agricultural production process, farm machinery and farm management.
II. To provide a sound theoretical knowledge in engineering principles applied to agriculture.
III. To prepare students for a successful agricultural engineering career integrating all aspects of engineering in agriculture.
IV. To develop innovative capacity of students for increasing agricultural production with scarce water resources available
V. To impart positive and responsive Out reach their mission, reach attitudesinitiative and creative thinking in their mission as engineers.
VI. To understand ethical issues and responsibility of serving the society and the environment at large.
II. To provide a sound theoretical knowledge in engineering principles applied to agriculture.
III. To prepare students for a successful agricultural engineering career integrating all aspects of engineering in agriculture.
IV. To develop innovative capacity of students for increasing agricultural production with scarce water resources available
V. To impart positive and responsive Out reach their mission, reach attitudesinitiative and creative thinking in their mission as engineers.
VI. To understand ethical issues and responsibility of serving the society and the environment at large.
Graduates of the programme B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering will be able to:
1. Engineering Knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
2. 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.
3.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.
4. 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
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
9. Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and writeeffective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
11. 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.
12. 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.
1. Engineering Knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
2. 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.
3.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.
4. 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
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
9. Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and writeeffective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
11. 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.
12. 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.
Graduates of the programme B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering will be able to
1. Core Competencies : The Graduates of this Programme with proficiency in different disciplines of agricultural engineering will excel in the core areas of agricultural engineering such as farm machinery, agricultural processing, soil and water conservation, crop husbandry and renewable energy technologies
2. Multi-disciplinary Engineering : To make expertise in design and engineering problem solving approach in agriculture with proper knowledge and skill.
3. Enhancement and Upgradation : To enhance the ability of the students to formulate solutions to real-world problems pertaining to sustained agricultural productivity using modern technologies
1. Core Competencies : The Graduates of this Programme with proficiency in different disciplines of agricultural engineering will excel in the core areas of agricultural engineering such as farm machinery, agricultural processing, soil and water conservation, crop husbandry and renewable energy technologies
2. Multi-disciplinary Engineering : To make expertise in design and engineering problem solving approach in agriculture with proper knowledge and skill.
3. Enhancement and Upgradation : To enhance the ability of the students to formulate solutions to real-world problems pertaining to sustained agricultural productivity using modern technologies
LABORATORIES
The Department of Agricultural Engineering has the state-of- the-art facilities for various laboratories as per the norms of AICTE and Anna University. The laboratories associated with Department of Agricultural Engineering are listed below
Crop Husbandry Laboratory
Operation and Maintenance of Farm Machinery Laboratory
Post Harvest Engineering Laboratory
Irrigation Field Laboratory
CAD for Agriculture Machinery Laboratory
Food Process Engineering Laboratory
Renewable Energy Laboratory
ICT in Agricultural Engineering Laboratory
PROFESSIONAL BODIES AND SOCIETIES
- All India Agricultural Students Association (AIASA)
- Western Ghat Researcher Association Of Agricultural Sciences And Technology (RAAST INDIA)
- The Institution of Engineers India (IEI)
- Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE)
- Agribusiness Incubation Society (ABIS) – Technology Business Incubator (TBI),TNAU
- Association of Agriculture Engineering (AAE)
- Institute for Educational Research and Publication (IFERP)
- All Indian Council for Technical Skill Development (AICTSD)
| Academic Year | Name of the Society | Name of the Event | Resource Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | RAAST INDIA | International Conference on Advanced Technological Frontiers in Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Engineering, Sericulture, Food Technology, Biotechnology, Fisheries Biotechnology, Fisheries Science and animal sciences 2025 | Dr. S. Rajaram, ISEEF Director, METVSO Research Foundation, Madurai, Tamil Nadu (Former Senior Scientist, Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India) |
| Dr. K. Rajan Principal Scientist (Soil Science), ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Research Centre, Datia, Madhya Pradesh, India. | |||
| Dr. R. Baby Latha, Principal Technical Officer, CSIR - Central Food Technological Research Institute, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, Mysuru, Karnataka, India | |||
| Dr. Divya V. Nair Assistant Professor Department of Plant Sciences, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Shahpur Campus, Shahpur, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh." | |||
| 2024-2025 | RAAST INDIA | National Agritech Innovation and Startup Summit 2025 | Dr. A. Pal Pandi Professor and Head (Research), Bharath Niketan Engineering College, Theni Dt., Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Dr. K. C. Siva Balan, Founder & CEO, CREA Foundation, Trichy,Tamil Nadu. | |||
| Dr. B. Balamurugan Assistant Professor Department of Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics, BHU-Faculty of Veterinary & Animal Sciences,Institute of Agricultural Sciences (I.Ag.Sci), RGSC, Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, India" | |||
| 2024-2025 | Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE) | Workshop On Operation And Maintenance Of Farm Machinery | "Dr. T. Senthil Kumar Principal Scientist, Farm machinery and Power, ICAR - Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering (CIAE), Coimbatore & Technical Director, Farm Machinery Theme, ISAE" |
| 2023-2024 | Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE) | Velaan Peruvizha 2K24 – National Conference on “Recent Advances in Agriculture” | "Dr. T. Senthil Kumar Principal Scientist, Farm machinery and Power, ICAR - Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering (CIAE), Coimbatore & Technical Director, Farm Machinery Theme, ISAE" |
| 2023-2024 | Agribusiness Incubation Society (ABIS) – Technology Business Incubator(TBI), TNAU | Webinar on Agri-Tech Startups: Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Agriculture | "Dr.A.V.Gnanasambandam Executive Director & CEOAgribusiness Incubation Society (ABIS), Directorate of Agri Business Development TNAU, Coimbatore" |
| 2023-2024 | Association of Agriculture Engineering (AAE) | Seminar on Carrier Guidance Program on Job Opportunities in Agriculture | Mr.G.Manikandan Territory Manager, Mahindra & Mahindra Pvt Ltd. |
| 2022-2023 | Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE) | Two days’ Workshop on Automation in Agriculture | Dr. T. Senthil Kumar, Principal Scientist, Farm machinery and Power, ICAR - Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering (CIAE), Coimbatore & Technical Director, Coimbatore & Technical Director, |
| 2022-2023 | Agribusiness Incubation Society (ABIS) – Technology Business Incubator(TBI), TNAU | Webinar on Agribusiness Management: Strategies for Success in a Dynamic Market | Dr.A.V.Gnanasambandam Executive Director & CEO Agribusiness Incubation Society (ABIS), Directorate of Agri Business Development TNAU, Coimbatore |
| 2021-2022 | "Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE)" | Hands on Training Program on “Farm Implements” | "Dr. T. Senthil Kumar, Principal Scientist, Farm machinery and Power, ICAR - Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering (CIAE), Coimbatore & Technical Director, Farm Machinery Theme, ISAE" |
| 2021-2022 | Agribusiness Incubation Society (ABIS) – Technology Business Incubator(TBI), TNAU | Webinar on Agripreneurship: Opportunities and Challenges in Agricultural Business | Dr.A.V.Gnanasambandam Executive Director & CEO Agribusiness Incubation Society (ABIS), Directorate of Agri Business Development TNAU, Coimbatore |
GRADUATION DAY
RVS Technical Campus Coimbatore organized a Graduation Day 2025 for the batch 2018 and 2019 students. We are privileged to have 7 Gold medallists and 106 graduates (Batch 2018 & 2019) from Department of Agricultural Engineering have successfully graduated.
FACULTY MEMBERS PURSUING Ph.D
| S. No | Faculty Name | University | Year of Registration | Topic of the Research | Supervisor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mrs.R.Ganeshwari | Anna University | 2022 | Valorization of Agro-Industrial waste by production of edible insects | Dr.V.Sangeetha,Kongu Engineering College, Erode |
| 2 | Mr.K.Kalimuthu | Anna University | 2023 | Study on the performance enhancement of the solar dryer using nano- enhanced phase change material and nano coating | Dr.P.Manoj Kumar, KPR Institute ofEngineering and Technology, Coimbatore |
| 3 | Ms.T.Haarshiny | Annamalai University | 2023 | Enrichment of protein in toffee by incorporating skim milk powder whey powder and yogurt powder | Dr.A.Magesh, Annamalai University, Chidambaram |
| 4 | Mrs.Priyanka Rajan | Karunya University | 2024 | Effect of micronutrient and bioinoculant treatment as soil and foliar application on the growth, yield and quality of papaya in Coimbatore region | Dr.Jenita Thinakaran, Karunya Institute of Technology andSciences, Coimbatore |
| 5 | Mrs.J.Joselin Zibia | Anna University | 2025 | Adsorption characteristics of red mud amended liner | Dr.V.Gayathri , Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore |
AWARDS & MEDALS
The department has excelled in their academic records by securing 15 rank holders in Anna University final examinations, which includes 3 Gold medalists during the years 2018, 2019 and 2020. Considering the facilities in Agriculture Engineering laboratories, contributions of the faculty towards the academic excellence of the students and their steady contribution in research work and publications, we RVS Technical Campus Coimbatore with the concern of our Advisor to the Hon’ble Chairman are happy to declare, the Department of Agriculture Engineering as a “Centre of Excellence” in RVS Technical Campus- Coimbatore.
We are privileged to announce the following students have secured Gold Medal in
Anna University.
Anna University First Rank Holders Cum Gold Medalists
Anna University Rank Holders 2023
Anna University Rank Holders 2022
Anna University Rank Holders 2020
Anna University Rank Holders 2019
Anna University Rank Holders 2018
CONSULTANCY
| S. No | Faculty Name | Name of the Project | Industry | Duration | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mrs.J.Joselin Zibia, Mrs.T.Thenmozhi, | Contouring of agricultural land | Sri Krishna Geotech, Coimbatore | 11-04-2023 to 26-04-2023 | Rs. 55,000 |
| 2 | Mrs.T.Thenmozhi, Mrs.J.Joselin Zibia | Surveying of agricultural land | VBS India, Coimbatore | 14-02-2023 to 24-02-2023 | Rs. 40,000 |
| 3 | Dr.R.Kiruthika, Mr.K.Kalimuthu | Planning, Analysis and Design of sewage treatment plant | PNR Constructions, Coimbatore | 24-08-2022 to 24-11-2022 | Rs. 1,50,000 |
| 4 | Ms.N.Janani, Mrs.Priyanka Rajan | Landscaping for building | Sri Krishna Geotech, Coimbatore | 16-11-2021 to 23-11-2021 | Rs. 17,000 |
| 5 | Dr.V.Kalaiyarasan, Mrs.S.Gobika | Performance evaluation and shelf life study of plant growth promotors | Biorites India Private Limited, Coimbatore | 15-10-2021 to 14-10-2022 | Rs. 3,40,000 |
| 6 | Ms.R.Ganeshwari, Mr.K.Kalimuthu | Study on drying kinetics of Palmyra sprout | Herbomill Nutrolites, Coimbatore | 11-02-2021 to 18-10-2021 | Rs. 2,75,000 |
| 7 | Mrs.J.Joselin Zibia, Mrs.T.Thenmozhi, | Contouring of agricultural land | Sri Krishna Geotech,Coimbatore | 11-01-2021 to 25-01-2021 | Rs. 27,500 |
| 8 | Ms.R.Ganeshwari, Mrs.S.Gobika | Nutritional and Shelf life study of millet based food products | Maha Sakthi Natural Healthy Foods Private Limited, Madurai | 23-12-2020 to 23-12-2021 | Rs. 3,00,000 |
| 9 | Mrs.T.Thenmozhi, Mrs.J.Joselin Zibia | Surveying of agricultural land | VBS India, Coimbatore | 08-12-2020 to 18-12-2020 | Rs. 20,000 |
LIST OF PUBLICATION
| S. No | Publication Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | Zibia Joselin J., and Rajkumar D., "A Comparative Study of Spectrophotometric Determination of Malathion With Ammonium Meta Vanadate and Potassium Bromate", Journal of Chemistry , 2024 . |
| 2 | Rajkumar D., Gobika S., “Impact of biogas slurry on soil health and yield of rice and beetroot”, Journal of Soils and Crops, Vol. No.34, Issue No.1, pp.69-74, 2024 |
| 3 | Rajkumar D., Varsha P Sharma., Gobika S., Ganeshwari R., Haarshiny., “Biogas Plants for Sustainable Agriculture”, International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Vol. No.9, Issue No.9, 2024 |
| 4 | Gobika S., Rajkumar D., “Optimization and split application of nitrogen and potassium for the yield enhancement in sesame”, Journal of Soils and Crops, No.33, Issue No.2, pp.258-261, 2023 |
| 5 | Rajkumar D., Anusuya E., “Bio preservation of fresh vegetables using lactic acid bacteria”, Journal of Soils and Crops, Vol. No.33, Issue No.1, pp.52-57, 2023 |
| 6 | Rajkumar D., Janaki Pandiyan., “Effect of emulsifier calcium stearoyl lactate on characteristics of bread”, Journal of Soils and Crops, Vol. No.33, Issue No.1, pp.132-137, 2023 |
| 7 | Rajkumar D., Gobika S., “Heterotrophic Nitrification - Effects of N-Serve on Ammonia Oxidation and Nitrification in Acid Soils of the Nilgiris”, Agropedology Journal, Vol. No.32, Issue No.01, pp.110-121, 2022 |
| 8 | Kalimuthu K., Jany Giles A., Kiruthika R., Rajkumar D., Ganeshamoorthy J., Ashokkumar C., Bhuvaneshwari M., Hari Krishnan S., “Downdraft gasifier to produce syngas by biowaste”, EPRA International journal of multidisciplinary research, Vol. No.10, Issue No.11, 2024 |
| 9 | Jany Giles A., Janani N., Joselin Zibia J., Balaji T., Kishore B., Susmevaran R., Rajkumar D., Anitha R., “Design and fabrication of automated hydroponic system for fodder crops”, EPRA International journal of multidisciplinary research, Vol. No.10, Issue No.10, 2024 |
| 10 | Rajkumar D., Kiruthika R., Ganeshwari R., Ganeshamoorthy J., Haarshiny T., Miudubashini R., Nishanth K, Subhalakshmi G., “Quality evaluation of biochar from different agricultural biomass”, EPRA International journal of multidisciplinary research, Vol. No.10, Issue No.10, 2024 |
| 11 | Gobika S., Ajeethkumar V. , Priyanka santhosh., Rajkumar D., Jany Giles A., Ragulrathinam S., Sriram A., Yuvaraj G., “Simple rearer and young revolutioner”, EPRA International journal of multidisciplinary research, Vol. No.10, Issue No.10, 2024 |
| 12 | Thenmozhi T., Joselin Zibia J., Ajay C., Akila A., Ashwin Kumar S., Krishnaraj E., Janani N., Monika G., “Sprinkler irrigation system maintenance for improved uniformity and application efficiency in barren land” EPRA International journal of multidisciplinary research, Vol. No.10, Issue No.10, 2024 |
| 13 | Haarshiny T., Ganeshwari R., Ashokkumar C., Deepika V., Janani G R., Ajay Roshan E., Rajkumar D., Belliraj., “Study of effect of cattle breed on cream separating efficiency in power operated cream separator”, International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science, Vol. No.6, Issue No.10, 2024 |
| 14 | Ganeshwari R., Rajkumar D., Haarshiny T., Dhanya S., Sarulatha V., Srivithya B., Anusuya E., Janaki P., “Study of Effect of Extraction Method on Physio-Chemical Properties of Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus) Seed Oil”, International journal of Advance in Engineering and Management, Vol. No.6, Issue No.10, 2024 |
| 15 | Belliraj N., Ganeshwari R., Priyanka santhosh., Rajkumar D., Hariharan K., Priyadharshini M., Vishanth A., Anitha R., “Study of Effects of Different Drying Methods on Extraction of Oil from Lotus(Nelumbo Nucifera) seed”, International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science, Vol. No.6, Issue No.10, 2024 |
| 16 | Nanditha S., Aboobacker Sidhiq K P., Keerthana Kishore., Monika G., Belliraj N., Ganeshamoorthy K., Haarshiny T., Rajkumar D., “Comparative Analysis on Microwave Processed and Thermally Processed Ragi and Palm Sugar Fortified Wheat Cookies”, International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science, Vol. No.6, Issue No.10, 2024 |
| 17 | Haarshiny T., Ganeshwari R., Rajkumar D., Kalaiyarasan V. , Sowmiya S., Gunasekaran V., Aravindan C., “Development and Evaluation of Noodles Prepared from Foxtail Millet and Jackfruit Seed Flour”, International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science, Vol. No.6, Issue No.10, 2024 |
| 18 | Belliraj Natarajan., “Conventional and molecular identification of bacterial endophyte: Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus from different Sugarcane cultivars”, The Pharma Innovation Journal, Vol. No.11, Issue No.3, 2022 |
| 19 | Anandhi V., Belliraj N, Ananthi M., Venkata Pirabu J., “Cloud computing and climate-smart agriculture: an efficient transfer of technology mechanism”, International Journal of Farm Sciences, Vol. No.10, Issue No.1, pp.59-60, 2020 |
| 20 | Djanaguiraman M., N. Belliraj N., Stefan H. Bossmann., Vara Prasad P V., “High-Temperature Stress Alleviation by Selenium Nanoparticle Treatment in Grain Sorghum”, ACS Omega, Vol. No.3, pp.2479-2491, 2018 |
| 21 | Kiruthika R., Kamaraj S., “Comparative Evaluation of Laboratory based Mass Cultivation System of Microalgae for Biodiesel Production”, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, Vol. No.6, Issue No.12, pp.1302-1309, 2017 |
| 22 | Kiruthika R., Kamaraj S., “Characterization of Microalgae for Lipid Extraction”, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, Vol. No.6, Issue No.12, pp. 1295-1301, 2017 |
| 23 | Kalaiyarasan V., Subbalakshmi Lokanadhan., “Influence of Intercropping Dhailcha (Sesbania aculeata) on Agronomic yield of Direct Seeded Rice”, International Journal of Applied and Pure Science and Agriculture, Vol. No.1, Issue No.10, 2015 |
| 24 | Kalaiyarasan Velusamy., Subbalakshmi Lokanadhan., “Effect of Dhaincha (Sesbania aculeate. L) Incorporation on Growth of Direct Seeded Rice”, Trends in Biosciences, Vol. No.8, Issue No.24, 2015 |
| 25 | Kalaiyarasan V., Subbalakshmi Lokanadhan., “Yield of Direct Seeded Rice as Influenced by Dhaincha Intercropping”, Trends in Biosciences, Vol. No.8, Issue No.24, 2015 |
| 26 | Kalaiyarasan V., Udhaya Nandhini D., Udhayakumar K., “Seriwaste vermicompost- A trend of new sustainable generation – A Review”, Agricultural Reviews, Vol. No.36, Issue No.2, pp. 159-163, 2015 |
| 27 | Kalaiyarasan V., Subbalakshmi Lokanadhan., “Seasonal Influence On The Effect Of Dhaincha (Sesbaniaaculeate. L) Incorporation Indirect Seeded Rice”, International Journal of Science, Environment and Technology, Vol. No.4, Issue No.6, pp. 1570-1575, 2015 |
| 28 | Rajkumar D., Murugesan R., “Induction of Systemic Resistance to Colletotrichum falcatum in Sugarcane Using Hairy Root Extract of Psoralea corylifolia”, Trends in Biosciences, Vol. No.8, Issue No.22,2015 |
| 29 | Rajkumar D., Murugesan R., “Hairy root induction of Psoralea corylifolia for enhanced production of antifungal compound against red rots pathogen Colletotrichum falcatum”, African Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol. No.9, Issue No.8, 2014 |
| 30 | Kiruthika R., Kamaraj S., “Comparative Evaluation of Drying Characteristics of Microalgae Using Different Drying Methods”, Trends in Biosciences, Vol. No.6, Issue No.16, pp. 2184-2186, 2014 |
| 31 | Belliraj N., Ilamurugu K., “Synthesis of colloidal gold nanoparticles by celin (ascorbic acid) durg”, Trends in Biosciences, Vol. No.7, Issue No.18, pp. 2639-2641, 2014 |
| 32 | Rajkumar D., Murugesan R., “Identification and Evaluation of Antifungal Compounds from Botanicals for the Control of Sugarcane Red Rot Pathogen, Colletotrichum falcatum”, Journal of Research in Agriculture, Vol. No.2, Issue No.1, 2013 |
| 33 | Rajkumar D., Murugesan R., “Antifungal Activity of Psoralea corylifolia Hairy Root Extract against Sugarcane Red Rot Pathogen under Controlled Condition Treatment Chamber”, Journal of Research in Agriculture, Vol. No.2, Issue No.2, 2013 |
| 34 | Kiruthika R., Subramanian P., Rajivgandhi M M C., “Bio oil Production from various Agro Residues through Pyrolysis”, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, Vol. No.2, Issue No.9, 2013 |
| 35 | Rajivgandhi M M C., Singaravelu M., Kiruthika R., “Biogas Generation Potential from Tapioca Processing Industry Wastes in Tamil Nadu”, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, Vol. No.2, Issue No.9, 2013 |
| 36 | Belliraj N., Ilamurugu K., “Synthesis of colloidal gold nanoparticles by L-Cystine Hydrochloride (ascorbic acid) drug”, Madras Agricultural Journal, pp. 119-121, 2013 |
SPONSERED RESEARCH
| S. No | Name of the PI & CO PI | Title | Funding Agency | Duration | Amount Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mrs.S.Gobika | Quality assessment of vermicompost, vermiwash and vermicompost tea from agricultural waste and aquatic weed water hyacinth | Tamil Nadu State Council For Science And Technology | 03-03-2023 to 06-03-2023 | Rs. 7,500 |
| 2 | Dr.D.Rajkuma R | Shelf life enhancement of vegetables using beneficial microorganisms | Tamil Nadu State Council For Science And Technology | 11-03-2022 to 13-06-2022 | Rs. 7,500 |
| 3 | Dr.D.Rajkumar & Mrs.N.Janani | Performance evaluation of sensor based automated smart Farm Again, evaluation of sensor based automated smart irrigation system | Farm Again, Coimbatore | 11-03-2021 to 20-09-2022 | Rs. 9,80,000 |
| 4 | Dr.D.Rajkumar & Mrs.S.Gobika | Performance Evaluation of Bio Pesticides(144 Larvae Remover, 8055 Pest Remover, Vemban White Fly Controller, Beeta Weevil Controller and Root Guard Nematicide ) of Anandha Agricultural Solutions on Vegetables and Field Crops | Anandha Agricultural solutions, Thoothukudi | 05-09-2020 to 08-03-2023 | Rs. 12,50,000 |
Book Publications
| Sl. No | Name of the Author | Title of the Book / Chapter Published | ISBN Number | Year of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. D. Rajkumar | Bio energy Resource Technology | 978-93-5768-650-1 | 2022 |
| 2 | Mrs.S.Gobika, Ms.P.Janaki, Ms.T.Haarshiny, Dr. D. Rajkumar | Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security | 978-93-5906-024-8 | 2023 |
| 3 | Mrs.S.Gobika, Mrs.Priyanka, Santhosh, Dr. D. Rajkumar | AI3201 Principles and Practices Of Crop Production | 978-93-5891-470-2 | 2023 |
| 4 | Mrs.J.Joselin Zibia, Mr.J.Ganeshamoorthy, Mr.C.Ashokkumar, Dr. D. Rajkumar | Watershed Planning and Management | 978-93-340-1812-7 | 2024 |
| 5 | Mr.K.Kalimuthu, Dr.Y.Aboobucker Parvez, Dr.D.Rajkumar | Tractors and Engine Systems | 978-93-6076-197-4 | 2024 |
| 6 | Mrs.J.Joselin Zibia, Mrs.T.Thenmozhi, Dr. D. Rajkumar | Hydrology And Water Resources Engineering | 978-93-6076-524-8 | 2024 |
| 7 | Mrs.S.Gobika, Mrs.S.Priyanka, Dr.N.Belliraj, Dr. D. Rajkumar | Protected Cultivation of Horticultural Crops | 978-93-340-2613-9 | 2024 |
| 8 | Ms.R.Ganeshwari, Ms.Varsha, P.Sarma, Ms. T. Haarshiny, Dr. D. Rajkumar | Process Engineering of Fruits and Vegetables | 978-93-340-2072-4 | 2024 |
| 9 | Dr. D. Rajkumar | Recent Advances in Agriculture | 978-93-340-4561-1 | 2024 |
| 10 | Mrs.S.Gobika, Ms.R.Ganeshwari, Ms.T.Haarshiny, Dr. D. Rajkumar | Processing and Preservation of Dairy Products | 978-93-340-5185-8 | 2024 |
PATENT PUBLICATIONS
| Sl.No | Title of patent | Status of the patent | Patent granted by | Author(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Integrating Mechanical, Automotive and Electronic System for Enhanced Vehicle Power train Efficiency | Granted Design number- 6331580 | Intellectual property office, UK Design Patents | Dr. Tulluri Chiranjeevi Anil Kumar, Mr. Kalimuthu, Dr. Rajkumar, Dr. Bella Raman Senthil Kumar, Dr. Bhaskar Mutyalu Lakshmanam Sorakka Arunagiri |
| 2 | Mechano-electronic Transducer | Granted Design number- 6330513 | Intellectual property office, UK Design Patents | Mr.Kali Muthu, Dr. Anil Kumar Bodukuri ,Dr. Ashish Verma, Ravuri Venkateswara Rao, Nishanth Shanmugam, Balachandar Krishnamurthy |
| 3 | Back Pack Battery Operated Manual Fertilizer Spot Applicator | Published in official Journal of Patent Office IPR , India Docket No 132173 | Government of India Patent Office, Intellectual property Building, Kolkata | Preetham Jeyakaran N, Dr.T.Senthil kumar, Dr.D.Rajkumar, Ms.E.Anusuya, S.Shanmugavel, Mrs.J.Joselin Zibia, Ms.P.Janaki, Ms.R.Ganeshwari, Mr.V.Ajeethkumar, Dr.R.Kiuthika. |
| 4 | Development of Solar agro sprayer with ground dryer | Published in official Journal of Patent Office IPR , India Docket No 130422 | Government of India Patent Office, Intellectual property Building, Kolkata | Ms.T.Haarshiny, R.B.Reshmi, V.Vijesh, Dr.D.Rajkumar, Mrs.S.Gobika, Dr.V.Kalaiyarasan, Dr.N.Belliraj, Mrs.Janani, R.Anitha, Priyanka Samthosh. |
| 5 | Design of Low-cost commercial watermelon cutter | Published in official Journal of Patent Office IPR , India Docket No 130419 | Government of India Patent Office, Intellectual property Building, Kolkata | Dr. D.Rajkumar, Dr.Drawn CP Ambrose, S.Naveen Pandiyan, Ms.Varsha P Sarma, Mr.J..Ganeshamoorthy, Dr.A.Janygiles, Mrs.T.Thenmozhi, Mr.K.Kalimuthu, Dr.V.Kalaiyarasan, Dr.N.Belliraj. |
| 6 | Tamarind Pod separator | Under Review Waiting for Grant Cbr Number: 200163 | Government of India Patent Office, Intellectual property Building, Kolkata | Ms. Varsha P Sarma , Dr. Rajkumar D, Mr. Kalimuthu K, Ms. Ganeshwari R, Dr. P. Manoj Kumar. |
| 7 | Performance analysis of single slope solar still with folded tubular heating element | Under Review Waiting for Grant Cbr Number: 200289 | Government of India Patent Office, Intellectual property Building, Kolkata | Ms.G.Monika, Dr.D.Rajkumar, Ms Varsha P Sarma, Ms Ganeshwari R, Mrs.Gobika S, Ms Haarshiny T, Mr Kalimuthu K. |