Faculty

V.Petchithai

 vpieee@tce.edu

19

PUBLICATIONS       

1

SPONSORED PROJECTS

26

SEMINAR, CONFERENCE, WORKSHOP ATTENDED

 Educational Qualification

DEGREE BRANCH INSTITUTE YEAR
B.E Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College 2010
M.Tech Control and Instrumentation Engineering Kalasalingam Universiry 2012
P.hD Renewable Energy Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology (Anna University) 0

 Experience

PERIOD NO OF YEARS DESIGNATION INSTITUTION
15-01-2012 to 30-12-2016 4 Assistant Professor Sethu Institute of Technology
17-01-2017 to 31-05-2017 Assistant Professor AAA College of engineering and Technology, Sivakasi
17-06-2017 to 31-08-2024 7 Assistant Professor S. Veerasamy Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology, Puliangudi
24-09-2024 to 31-05-2025 Assistant Professor Mahakavi Bharathiyar College of Engineering and Technology, Vasudevanallur
05-06-2025 to 12-06-2026 1 Assistant Professor P. S. R. Engineering College, Sivakasi
18-06-2026 to Till date Assistant Professor Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai

 Publications

 Journals
  1. Gurukarthik Babu Balachandran, Muthu Eshwaran Ramachandran, Prince Winston David and Petchithai Velladurai.,2025. Series Vs. Parallel Connections in BIPV Arrays: A Performance-Based Assessment Under Different Irradiance Scenarios, Proceedings of the iMeche Part A: Journal of Power and Energy, 240(2), (Dec 2025), DOI: 10.1177/09576509251408141 (Impact Factor: 1.6), (SCI-Journal).
  2. Rajesh Babu S, Lekshmi R R, Gurukarthik Babu Balachandran, Petchithai Velladurai “Minimizing Power Loss and Enhancing Voltage Stability in Distributed Networks Using an Advanced Metaheuristic Approach: A Case Study on IEEE 33- and 69-Bus Networks in Sage- Proceedings of The Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part A-Journal of Power and Energy, June 2026, https://doi.org/10.1177/09576509261464083 (Impact Factor: 1.6), (SCI-Journal).
  3. Santhiya Ravindran, Gurukarthik Babu Balachandran, and Petchithai Velladurai., may 2026. A Data Mining Framework for Road Accident Analysis and Safety Planning Using K-Means Clustering and Association Rules, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, (SCI-Journal).
  4. Gurukarthik Babu Balachandran, Petchithai Velladurai, Muthu Eshwaran Ramachandran, and Indhuja Rajendran., 2026. Advancing Solar Water Desalination Using Recycled Al Waste Films and AI Optimization: An Eco-Industrial Synergy, Water Environment Research, (Jan 2026), Vol 98(1), https://doi.org/10.1002/wer.70250 (Impact Factor: 1.9), (SCI-Journal).
  5. Petchithai Velladurai, Gurukarthik Babu Balachandran, Hariharasudhan Thangaraj and Santhiya Ravindran., Jan 2026. Solar Desalination for Water Scarcity Mitigation: An Optimization Study Using Box-Behnken Design and Anova, Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy, Vol 45(2), https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.70286 (Impact Factor: 2.3), (SCI-Journal).
  6. Gurukarthik Babu Balachandran, Muthu Eshwaran Ramachandran, Indhuja Rajendran and Petchithai Velladurai., 2025. Mechanical and Thermal Evaluation of Solar Still Systems Incorporating Sustainable Waste-Derived Heat Storage Materials, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part C-Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Jan 2026, Vol 240(7), https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.70286 (Impact Factor: 1.9) (SCI-Journal).
  7. Gurukarthik Babu Balachandran, Petchithai Velladurai, Indhuja Rajendran and Muthu Eshwaran Ramachandran., 2026. Turning Trash into Thermal Treasure: Optimizing Solar Still Performance with Waste-Derived Al–Sn Films, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, Vol 151, pages 5835-5852, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-026-15299-5, (Impact Factor: 3.1) (SCI-Journal).
  8. Muthu Eshwaran Ramachandran, Gurukarthik Babu Balachandran, Petchithai Velladurai and Arthy Rajakumar., 2025. Deep learning for solar PV fault classification using RGB imaging and comparison of preprocessing techniques, Solar Energy, 301, (2025), 113959. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2025.113959 (Impact Factor: 6.6), (SCI-Journal).
  9. Published a paper in Annexure II entitled V.Petchithai “Parameter Identification and Dynamic Matix Control Design for a Nonlinear Pilot Distillation Column” in International Journal of Chem Tech Research, Vol.7, No.01, pp 382-388, 2014-2015.
  10. Published a paper in Annexure II entitled V. Petchithai “Non-Linear Block Box Model & Control a Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger using Generalized Predictive Controller” in International Journal of Chem Tech Research, Vol.7, No.4, pp 1843-1848, 2014-15.
  11. Published a paper in Annexure II entitled V.Petchithai “Design of Multivariable System Controlled by Novelty Based Techniques” in Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 8(5), 407–412, March,2015.
 Conferences
  1. Presented a paper entitled V. Petchithai “IoT Based Groundnut Storage & Drying automation Systems with Rotating Tray” in International Conference on “Smart Electronic and Intelligent Systems (ICSEDIS 2026)” at Royal college of Engineering and Technology, Thrissur, kerala, during 13-15 April 2026.
  2. Presented a paper entitled V. Petchithai “Energy-Efficient Auto-switch-OFF Socket for Reducing Phantom Load in Charges” in International Conference on “Smart Electronic and Intelligent Systems (ICSEDIS 2026)” at Royal college of Engineering and Technology, Thrissur, kerala, during 13-15 April 2026.
  3. Presented a paper entitled V.Petchithai “IoT-Driven Early Warning System for Landslide Hazards” in the Two-Day Conference on “Viksit Bharat 2047: Innovations in Clean Energy for a Sustainable Future and Resilient India” organized under AICTE–VAANI (Vibrant Advocacy for Advancement and Nurturing of Indian Languages) in the Emerging Field: Energy Sustainability and Climate Change” at Kamaraj College of Engineering & Technology, on 04th & 05th December 2025.
  4. Presented a paper entitled V.Petchithai “Ardino Based Car Detector” in National level Conference on “Emerging Trends in science and Technology” at JP college of Engineering, on 12.11.2021.
  5. Presented a paper entitled V.Petchithai “Hybrid Speed Controller Based Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drive” in International Conference on “Computational Intelligence” at Sethu Institute of Technology, on April 25 & 26 2013.
  6. Presented a paper entitled V.Petchithai “Controlling of Nonlinear System” Proceedings of National Conference on “Intelligent Computing in Communication and Automation” held at Kalasalingam University, TamilNadu, India, April 2012.
  7. Presented a paper entitled V.Petchithai “Controlling of Nonlinear System” in Second National Level Conference on “Emerging Trends in Instrumentation and Process Control” at MAM Engineering College, Trichy, March 2012.
 Books
  1. Published a book chapter entitled V. Petchithai “Optimization on the tribological performance of fiber reinforced composites” in Elsevier.

 Projects

TITLE SPONSORING AGENCY AMOUNT RESPONSIBILITY
Research Methodologies & Property Rights AICTE 1,90000 Programme Coordinator

 Seminar, Conference, Workshop Attended

  1. One Week FDP on "Faculty Orientation Programme" at Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai from 18/06/2026 to 24/06/2026., 18-06-2026 to 24-06-2026
  2. One Week STTP on "Next Generation Solar Photovoltaics:Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Energy Systems" at at M.Kumarasamy College of Engineering, Karur from 23/03/2026 to 27/03/2026., 23-03-2026 to 27-03-2026
  3. One Week FDP on " Advanced Perceptives in Renewable Energy Technologies" at Vel tech Rengarajan Dr. Sangunthala R & D institute of Science and Technology, Chennai from 09/02/2026 to 15/02/2026., 09-02-2026 to 15-02-2026
  4. One Week FDP on " Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing: Paving the Way for a Circular Economy" at Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology, Virudhunagar from 19/01/2026 to 24/01/2026., 19-01-2026 to 24-01-2026
  5. One Week FDP on " Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing: Paving the Way for a Circular Economy" at Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology, Virudhunagar from 19/01/2026 to 24/01/2026., 19-01-2026 to 24-01-2026
  6. One Week Atal FDP on " Future Innovations: Energy and Sustainability" at National Institute of Technology, Durgapur from 12/01/2026 to 17/01/2026., 12-01-2026 to 17-01-2026
  7. One Week Atal FDP on " Wireless Power Transfer with Renewable Energy and IoT Integration: Advancing Electrical Engineering Innovations" at R.V.S. College of Engineering and Technology from 25/08/2025 to 30/08/2025., 25-08-2025 to 30-08-2025
  8. Six days FDP on "Bio inspired computing and Intelligent Optimization: Bridging Nature and AI" at Sri Sairam Institute of Technology from 21/07/2025 to 26/07/2025., 21-07-2025 to 26-07-2025
  9. One day FDP on "GAPC V4.0 & OBE" at P.S.R. Engineering College on 21/06/2025., 21-06-2025 to 21-06-2025
  10. Three days FDP on "Internet of things" at P.S.R. Engineering College from 17/06/2025 to 19/06/2025., 17-06-2025 to 19-06-2025
  11. One-week AICTE ATAL FDP training on "Trends in 5G Networks-Application in Biomedical Engineering" at Ramco institute of technology from 18/12.2023 to 23/12/2023., 18-12-2023 to 23-12-2023
  12. One week nan Mudhalvan training on "Digital Productivity and AI fluency under the Faculty Development Programme" from 06/10/2023 to 14/10/2023., 06-10-2023 to 14-10-2023
  13. One Week FDP on “Principles of Digital signal Processing” conducted during June 3rd-8th, 2015 at Ramco Institute of Technology, Rajapalayam, 03-06-2015 to 08-06-2015
  14. One day training course on “Fire Safety & first Aid [CPR]” at SIT on 2nd Dec 2014., 18-12-2014 to 18-12-2014
  15. One Week Faculty Development Programme on “EI 2352 Process Control” conducted during December 8th to 14th ,2014 at Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore., 08-12-2014 to 14-12-2014
  16. One-Week National seminar on “Emerging Research Applications in Signal and Image Processing” conducted during December 1st to 07th, 2014,, Madurai., 01-12-2014 to 07-12-2014
  17. Two-day Workshop on “Industrial Automation using PLC and SCADA” at SIT on 25th 26st Sep 2014., 25-09-2014 to 26-09-2014
  18. One-day Workshop on “Creation of website for academicians in open-source ERA” at SIT on 9th Sep 2014., 09-09-2014 to 09-09-2014
  19. AICTE sponsored Two-Day National Seminar on “Research Methodologies & Property Rights” conducted during November 28th and 29th,2013 at SIT, Madurai., 28-11-2013 to 29-11-2013
  20. AICTE sponsored Two-Day National Workshop on “Resent Trends in Industrial Instrumentation” conducted during November 21st and 22nd 2013 at SIT, Madurai., 21-11-2013 to 22-11-2013
  21. One day Faculty Development programme conducted during November 17th ,2013 at SIT, Madurai., 17-11-2013 to 17-11-2013
  22. Five-day training on “PLC Programming” at Sethu Institute of Technology on 1-6, July, 2013., 01-07-2013 to 06-07-2013
  23. Two days DRDO Sponsored National seminar on “Recent Advances in Electronics and Instrumentation for Oncological Detection” at Sethu Institute of Technology on 28.11.12 to 29.11.12., 28-11-2012 to 29-11-2012
  24. Two-day workshop on “Real Time Simulation Using Lab View in Process Control” at Sethu Institute of Technology on 20th & 21st January 2012., 20-01-2012 to 21-01-2012
  25. Two-day workshop on “Real Time Simulation Using Lab View in Process Control” at Sethu Institute of Technology on 20th & 21st January 2012., 20-01-2012 to 21-01-2012
  26. Two-day FDP on “Research Issues in Process Control” at KLN Engineering College on 20th 21st April 2011., 20-04-2011 to 21-04-2011

 Seminar, Conference, Workshop Organised

  1. AICTE sponsored Two-Day National Seminar on “Research Methodologies & Property Rights” conducted during November 28th and 29th,2013 at SIT, Madurai., 28-11-2013 to 29-11-2013

  Awards and Honours

  1. University Third Rank, Kalasalingam University
  2. School Second Rank, Sri Ulaga Higher Secondary School
  3. Many Medals in Sports, Anna University Zonal Athletic Meet
  4. School Second Rank, Lions Club

  Other Achievements

  1. Achieving the best results