Faculty

Dr.G.Kanagaraj

 gkmech@tce.edu

60

PUBLICATIONS       

2

SPONSORED PROJECTS

17

CONSULTANCY PROJECTS

6

M.E./Ph.D. SCHOLARS

12

SEMINAR, CONFERENCE, WORKSHOP ATTENDED

 Educational Qualification

DEGREE BRANCH INSTITUTE YEAR
B.E Mechanical Engineering National Engineering College, Kovilpatti 1993
M.E Engineering Design Govt College of Technology, Coimbatore 2000
PhD Design Anna University 2009
Post Doc Mechanical Engineering National Taiwan University of Science and Technology 2020
Post Doctoral Research Application of Metaheuristic algorithm Monash University Sunway Campus Malaysia 2012

 Experience

PERIOD NO OF YEARS DESIGNATION INSTITUTION
06-02-1993 to 10-09-1994 1.5 years Engineer Trainee Anandha Fabrications, Coimbatore

 Publications

 Journals
  1. R Naresh, G Kanagaraj, J Giri, VF Yu, A Fatehmulla, S Mallik, " Cost-efficient design and optimization of robotic assembly lines using a non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm framework" Scientific Reports 15 (1), 9367 2025
  2. M Shenbagam, G Kanagaraj, J Giri, VF Yu, H Qin, S Mallik, " Optimizing blood glucose regulation in type 1 diabetes: A fractional order controller approach
  3. Sheik Masthan S.A.R, Kanagaraj G, Mohammed Shafi K, "Optimizing Dynamic Obstacle Avoidance in Redundant Robot Manipulators through Meta-heuristic Framework". Annals of Emerging Technologies in Computing (AETiC)
  4. SARS Masthan, G Kanagaraj, FY Vincent, "Gravitation search-based hybrid algorithm for solving inverse kinematics of an n-link redundant manipulator" Journal of Computational Design and Engineering 10 (5), 2019-2035
  5. SS Kumar, VM Raja, S Sudhagar, G Kanagaraj, V Vignesh, P Manimaran, " Static, Dynamic Mechanical and Thermal Characteristics of Luffa, Morinda tinctoria, and Myrobalan Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Biocomposites", Fibers and Polymers, 1-13, 2023
  6. SJ Fusic, G Kanagaraj, K Hariharan, S Karthikeyan , "Optimal path planning of autonomous navigation in outdoor environment via heuristic technique" Transportation research interdisciplinary perspectives (2021) 12, 100473
  7. G Kanagaraj, SARS Masthan, FY Vincent, " Meta-heuristics based inverse kinematics of robot manipulator’s path tracking capability under joint limits " Mendel 28 (1), 41-54, 2022
  8. S Parasuraman, I Elamvazuthi, G Kanagaraj, E Natarajan, A Pugazhenthi, "Assessments of Process Parameters on Cutting Force and Surface Roughness during Drilling of AA7075/TiB2 In Situ Composite" 2021, Materials 14 (7), 1726
  9. G Kanagaraj, SARS Masthan, FY Vincent INVERSE KINEMATIC SOLUTION OF OBSTACLE AVOIDANCE REDUNDANT ROBOT MANIPULATOR BY BATALGORITHMS International Journal of Robotics and Automation 36 (1) 2021
  10. G Kanagaraj, R Naresh, FY Vincent ENUMERATIVE SEARCH ALGORITHM FOR ROBOTIC DISASSEMBLY LINE BALANCING PROBLEMInternational Journal of Robotics and Automation 36 (1) 2021
  11. M. Samykano & S. K. Selvamani & K. Kadirgama & W. K. Ngui & G. Kanagaraj & K. Sudhakar (2019), "Mechanical property of FDM printed ABS: influenceof printing parameters" The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (2019) 102:2779–2796https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-019-03313-0
  12. Julius Fusic, S,Kanagaraj, G., & Hariharan, K. (2019). Autonomous Vehicle in Industrial Logistics Application: Case Study. In Industry 4.0 and Hyper-Customized Smart Manufacturing Supply Chains (pp. 182-208). IGI Global.
  13. DB Fatemeh, CK Loo, G Kanagaraj,(2019) "Shuffled Complex Evolution based Quantum Particle Swarm Optimization algorithm for mechanical design optimization problems"Journal of Modern Manufacturing Systems and Technology 2 (1), 23-32
  14. A Emdadian, SG Ponnambalam, G Kanagaraj, (2018), "An implementation of differential evolution algorithm for a single product and single period multi-echelon supply chain network model" , Journal of Modern Manufacturing Systems and Technology 1 (1), 1-14
  15. DB Fatemeh, CK Loo, G Kanagaraj, SG Ponnambalam, (2018), "A hybrid SP-QPSO algorithm with parameter free adaptive penalty method for constrained global optimization problems", Journal of Modern Manufacturing Systems and Technology 1 (1), 15-26
  16. A Pugazhenthi, I Dinaharan, G Kanagaraj, JDR Selvam, (2018), "Predicting the effect of machining parameters on turning characteristics of AA7075/TiB2 in situ aluminum matrix composites using empirical relationships", Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering 40
  17. JC Pilligrin, P Asokan, J Jerald, G Kanagaraj, (2018), "Effects of electrode materials on performance measures of electrical discharge micro-machining"Materials and Manufacturing Processes 33 (6), 606-615
  18. A Pugazhenthi, G Kanagaraj, I Dinaharan, JDR Selvam, (2018), "Turning characteristics of in situ formed TiB2 ceramic particulate reinforced AA7075 aluminum matrix composites using polycrystalline diamond cutting tool", Measurement 121, 39-46.
  19. J Natarajan, R Sivasankaran, G Kanagaraj, (2018), " Bi-objective optimization for tolerance allocation in an interchangeable assembly under diverse manufacturing environment", The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 95, Issue 5-8, 1571-1595
  20. Ian S.D, Ponnambalam S.G. Nachiappan SP, Kanagaraj G, (2018), "Data driven hybrid evolutionary analytical approach for multi objective location allocation decisions: Automotive green supply chain empirical evidence", Computers & Operations Research
  21. Pilligrin, C, Asokan, J, P, Jerald, J, Kanagaraj, G,(2017) “Experimental investigation on performance of additive mixed dielectric during Micro-electric discharge drilling on 316L Stainless Steel” Materials and Manufacturing Processes 32 (6), 638-644 (Impact Factor – 1.419 )
  22. Sathees Kumar, S, Kanagaraj, G (2016), ‘Experimental investigation on tribological behaviors of alumina oxide reinforced PA6 and graphite reinforced PA6 polymer composites’, Bulletin of Materials Science 6 (39), 1467-1481 (Impact Factor – 1.017).
  23. Pilligrin, C, Asokan, J, P, Jerald, J, Kanagaraj, G,(2017) , " Tool speed and polarity effects in micro-EDM drilling of 316L stainless steel", Production & Manufacturing Research, VoL. 5, no. 1, 99-11
  24. SS Kumar, G Kanagaraj, (2017), "Effect of graphite and silicon carbide fillers on mechanical properties of PA6 polymer composites", Journal of Polymer Engineering 37 (6), 547-557. (Impact Factor – 0.631).
  25. Sathees Kumar, S, Kanagaraj, G (2016), ‘Investigation on mechanical performances of PA6 and Al2O3 reinforced PA6 Polymer Composites’, International Journal of Advanced Engg. Tech, Vol.7, No. 1, pp. 69-74.
  26. Sathees Kumar, S, Kanagaraj, G (2016), ‘Investigation of characterization and mechanical performances of Al2O3 and SiC reinforced PA6 hybrid composites‘, Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials 4 (26), 788-798 (Impact Factor – 1.160).
  27. BE Teoh, SG Ponnambalam, G Kanagaraj, "Differential evolution algorithm with local search for capacitated vehicle routing problem" International Journal of Bio-Inspired Computation 7 (5), 321-342
  28. JM Nilakantan, SG Ponnambalam, N Jawahar, G Kanagaraj, "Bio-inspired search algorithms to solve robotic assembly line balancing problems" Neural Computing and Applications 26 (6), 1379-1393
  29. SS Kumar, G Kanagaraj, "Investigation on Mechanical and Tribological Behaviors of PA6 and Graphite-Reinforced PA6 Polymer Composites" Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 1-11
  30. SS Kumar, G Kanagaraj, "Evaluation of mechanical properties and characterization of silicon carbide–reinforced polyamide 6 polymer composites and their engineering applications",International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 1-9
  31. WCE Lim, G Kanagaraj, SG Ponnambalam, (2014) “A hybrid cuckoo search-genetic algorithm for hole-making sequence optimization” Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, 1-13.
  32. WCE Lim, G Kanagaraj, SG Ponnambalam, (2014), PCB Drill Path Optimization by Combinatorial Cuckoo Search Algorithm, Hindawi Publishing Corporation, Scientific World Journal Volume 2014, Article ID 264518, 11 pages http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/264518
  33. G Kanagaraj, SG Ponnambalam, N JawaharReliability-based total cost of ownership approach for supplier selection using cuckoo-inspired hybrid algorithmThe International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 1-16
  34. G Kanagaraj, SG Ponnambalam, N JawaharA hybrid cuckoo search and genetic algorithm for reliability–redundancy allocation problemsComputers & Industrial Engineering 66 (4), 1115-1124
  35. G Kanagaraj, SG Ponnambalam, N Jawahar, JM Nilakantan"An effective hybrid cuckoo search and genetic algorithm for constrained engineering design optimization" Engineering Optimization, 1-21
  36. Vincent, Lui Wen Han, S. G. Ponnambalam, and G. Kanagaraj. "Differential evolution variants to schedule flexible assembly lines." Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing: 1-15.
  37. GV Chakaravarthy, S Marimuthu, SG Ponnambalam, G Kanagaraj "Improved sheep flock heredity algorithm and artificial bee colony algorithm for scheduling m-machine flow shops lot streaming with equal size sub-lot problems"International Journal of Production Research, 1-19
  38. G.Kanagaraj, N.Jawahar, Product Design based on total cost of ownership approach, Int. Journal of Elixir Mech. Engg. 40 (Nov 2011), 5337-5350
  39. G.Kanagaraj, N.Jawahar, Simultaneous allocation of reliability redundancy using minimum total cost of ownership approach, Journal of Computational and Applied Research in Mechanical Engineering Vol. 1, No. 1, Sept. 2011 ISSN: 2228- 7922 http://icarme.srttu.edu, 1-16
  40. G.Kanagaraj, N.Jawahar, Optimal redundancy allocation for a reliability based total cost of ownership model using genetic algorithm, International Journal of Reliability and Safety (IJRS), Vol.5, No.2, 2011, 158-181
  41. G.Kanagaraj, N.Jawahar, A Simulated Annealing Algorithm for Optimal Supplier Selection Using Reliability Based Total Cost Of Ownership Model, Int. Journal of Procurement Management, Vol.2, No.3, 2009, 244-266
  42. Pilligrin, C, Asokan, J, P, Jerald, J, Kanagaraj, G,(2018) , "Effects of electrode materials on performance measures of electrical discharge micro-machining", Materials and Manufacturing Processes, Vol.33, Issue 6, 606-615.
 Conferences
  1. AK Gautham, AA Mujahid, G Kanagaraj, G Kumaraguruparan "Machine Learning and IoT-Based Ultrasonic Humidification Control System for Longevity of Fruits and Vegetables "Proceedings of International Conference on Computational Intelligence: ICCI …
  2. G Kanagaraj, SG Ponnambalam, CK Loo, "Charged system search algorithm for robotic drill path optimization" Advanced Mechatronic Systems (ICAMechS), 2015 …, 2015
  3. AM Alim, SG Ponnambalam, G Kanagaraj, "Robot Workcell Layout Optimization Using Firefly Algorithm"International Conference on Swarm, Evolutionary, and Memetic Computing, 188-200
  4. G Kanagaraj, SG Ponnambalam, AH Gandomi, "Hybridizing cuckoo search with bio-inspired algorithms for constrained optimization problems", International Conference on Swarm, Evolutionary, and Memetic Computing, 260-273
  5. M Elango, G Kanagaraj, SG Ponnambalam"Sandholm Algorithm with K-means Clustering Approach for Multi-robot Task AllocationSwarm, Evolutionary, and Memetic Computing", 14-22
  6. Yogeswaran M., Ponnambalam S.G., Kanagaraj G. Reinforcement learning in swarm-robotics for multi-agent foraging-task domain, 2013 IEEE Symposium on Swarm Intelligence (SIS), , pp 15 to 21. SINGAPORE
  7. Domingo B.M., Ponnambalam S.G., Kanagaraj G. A Differential Evolution Based Algorithm for Single Container Loading Problem, 2013 IEEE Symposium on Differential Evolution (SDE), pp 105 to 111. SINGAPORE
  8. B.M. Domingo and S.G. Ponnambalam and G.Kanagaraj, Particle Swarm optimization for the single container loading problem. 2012 IEEE International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Computing Research (ICCIC), INDIA
  9. Wei Chen, Esmonde Lim , G. Kanagaraj , S.G. Ponnambalam, “Cuckoo Search Algorithm for Optimization of Sequence in PCB holes drilling process”. International Conference on Emerging Trends in Science Engineering and Technology, Springer, INCOSET 2012, INDIA.
  10. G.Kanagaraj, S.G. Ponnambalam, N.Jawahar, “Supplier selection: Reliability based Total cost of ownership approach using cuckoo search”. First International Conference on Intelligent Robotics, Automation and Manufacturing, IRAM 2012, Springer CCIS 330, pp 475-485. MALAYSIA.
  11. N.Jawahar, G.Kanagaraj, Choice of manufacturer for a product- ownership cost perspective, National conference on Business Optimization Research Wave, NITIE, Mumbai , February 15-17, 2007
  12. N.Jawahar, G.Kanagaraj, S.Mahalakshmi, S.Mahalakshmi, Optimal Supplier set for a product with minimum cost of ownership, Int. Conf. on Global manufacturing and Innovation, 2006, 27th 29th July, 2006, CIT, Coimbatore, 27-29, Jul 2006
  13. N.Manimegalai, G.Kanagaraj, N.Jawahar, N.Manimegalai, Optimal Product Configuration for Minimum Life Cycle Cost, Int. Conf. on Reliability and Safety Engineering, INCRESE 2005, 21- 23 Dec, 2005, IIT, Kharapur (held at Bhuvaneshvar), 21-23, Dec 2005
  14. G.Kanagaraj, N.Jawahar, Optimal Configuration of k out of m system for maximum reliability under cost and space constraints., Int. Conf. on Reliability and Safety Engineering, INCRESE 2005, 21- 23 Dec, 2005, IIT, Kharapur (held at Bhuvaneshvar), 21-23, Dec 2005
  15. G.Kanagaraj, N.Jawahar, Manimeghalai, Manimeghalai, Optimal Product Configuration for minimum Life Cycle Cost, Nat. Conf. on Advances in Manufacturing and Resource Analysis, PSNA, Dindigul, 18-19, Feb, 2005
  16. G.Kanagaraj, N.Jawahar, Optimization of System Reliability for Minimum Life Cycle Cost (A257), Int. Conf. of Society of Operations Management, 17th to 20 Dec, 2004, NITIE, Mumbai,, 17-20, Dec 2004
  17. G.Kanagaraj, N.Jawahar, S.Srinivas, S.Srinivas, An evolutionary program heuristic for minimum life cycle cost for optimum reliability, National Conference on Modeling and Analysis of Production Systems (MAPS 2004) , NIT, Trichirapallli, 22-23 Jan 2004
 Books
  1. Product Design - Reliability Based Total Cost of Ownership Approach

 Projects

TITLE SPONSORING AGENCY AMOUNT RESPONSIBILITY
Design and analysis of Thyrister sink Visoka Engineering Pvt Ltd, Chennai 6 lakhs member
Design and 'fabrication of MLC SAMEER Chennai 25 lakhs member

 Consultancy

NAME OF INDUSTRY DETAILS PERIOD
alfaTKG JAPAN Consultancy 06-12-2024 to 21-11-2025
Madurai Airport Authority Testing 23-10-2024 to 30-10-2024
Madurai Airport Authority Testing 20-09-2024 to 24-09-2024
alfaTKG JAPAN Consultancy 14-03-2024 to 27-12-2024
Alfa TKG Japan Software development 10-11-2022 to 21-07-2023
Ruby Milk Products Design consultancy 04-10-2022 to 04-11-2022
TVS Sensing Solutions Design and Development of reversible charger for EV 19-08-2022 to 04-11-2022
TVS Srichakra Tyres Limited Design consultancy 10-09-2009 to 30-09-2009
Madras Suspension Limited Design consultancy 07-11-2007 to 23-11-2007
Madras Suspension Limited Design consultancy 10-05-2006 to 25-05-2006
Madras Suspension Limited Design consultancy 08-02-2006 to 23-02-2006
TVS Srichakra Tyres Limited Design consultancy 08-06-2005 to 23-06-2005
TVS Srichakra Tyres Limited Design consultancy 03-08-2004 to 12-08-2004
TVS Srichakra Tyres Limited Design consultancy 06-07-2004 to 23-07-2004
Fenner (India) Limited Madurai Design consultancy 04-05-2004 to 25-05-2004
TVS Srichakra Tyres Limited Design consultancy 05-03-2003 to 20-03-2003
TVS Srichakra Tyres Limited Design consultancy 01-01-2003 to 23-01-2003

 Seminar, Conference, Workshop Attended

  1. 9. 2013 IEEE Symposium on Swarm Intelligence (SIS), SINGAPORE, 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
  2. 8. 2012 IEEE International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Computing Research (ICCIC), INDIA, 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
  3. 7. 2012 First International Conference on Intelligent Robotics, Automation and Manufacturing, IRAM 2012, Springer, MALAYSIA, 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
  4. 6. 2012 International Conference on Emerging Trends in Science Engineering and Technology, Springer, INCOSET 2012, INDIA, 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
  5. 5. 2007 National conference on Business Optimization Research Wave, NITIE, Mumbai INDIA, 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
  6. 4. 2006 International Conference on Global manufacturing and Innovation, CIT, Coimbatore, INDIA, 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
  7. 3. 2005 International Conference on Reliability and Safety Engineering, INCRESE 2005, IIT, Kharapur INDIA, 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
  8. 2. 2004 International Conference of Society of Operations Management, NITIE, Mumbai, INDIA, 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
  9. 1. 2004 MAPS National Conference on Modeling and Analysis of Production Systems , NIT, Trichirapallli, INDIA, 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
  10. 10. 2013 IEEE Symposium on Differential Evolution (SDE), SINGAPORE, 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
  11. 11. 2013 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Robotics, Automation and Manufacturing at Indian Institute of Technology, INDORE, INDIA, 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
  12. 12. 2013 SEMCO Internatioal conferece onSwarm, Evolutionary, and Memetic Computing.INDIA , 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001

 Seminar, Conference, Workshop Organised

  1. S. K. Selvamani, M. Samykano, S. R. Subramaniam, W. K. Ngui K.Kadirgam G. Kanagaraj and M. S. Idris, "3D Printing: Overview of ABS Evolvement" Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Automotive Innovation Green Energy Vehicle AIP Conf. Proc. 2059, 020041-1–020041-11; https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5085984Published by AIP Publishing. 978-0-7354-1787-8/$30.00, 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001

 M.E./Ph.D. Scholars

NAME OF SCHOLAR COURSE AREA OF RESEARCH STATUS
S Satheeshkumar Ph.D Determination of Mechanical tribological and thermal properties of graphite, alumium oxide and silicon carbide reinforced polyamide 6 composites Completed
A Pugazhenthi Ph.D MACHINING CHARACTERIZATION OF AA7075/TiB2 IN-SITU COMPOSITES Completed
R. Naresh Ph.D Robotic disassembly line balancing problems Ongoing
Devi rayathri Ph.D Machine learning approach for machinery diagnostics Ongoing
Sheik Masthan Ph.D Trajectory optimization for robotic manipulator Ongoing
Manikandan Ph.D AI for control algorithm Ongoing

 Lectures Delivered

TOPIC DELIVERED AT PERIOD
Trajectory Optimization for Robotic Manipulator via Heuristic Algorithm 2) Shenyang, China, August 31, September 2, 2015 31-08-2015 to 02-09-2015
Strength of Materials TVS Group of Companies 05-05-2010 to 21-05-2010
Engineering Mechanics TVS Group of Companies Madurai 10-06-2009 to 25-06-2009
Finite Element Analysis Honeywell Technology Madurai 10-04-2008 to 24-04-2008
Design of Machine Elements Honeywell Technology Madurai 10-07-2007 to 19-07-2007
7QC Tools Fenner (India) Limited Madurai 03-08-2005 to 25-08-2005

  Awards and Honours

  1. Minum Malargal QC presentation, Quality circle forum of India
  2. Third Place Poster competition, Quality circle forum of India
  3. Research Award, UGC
  4. Travel Grant, UGC

 Visits Abroad

PLACE PURPOSE DURATION
Thailand Yvasa 2025 One week
Japan Factory intern (Hirano, Japan) Two months
Malaysia Visiting Professor (UMP, Pahang, Malaysia) One month
China Conference (Shenyang,China) two weeks
Singapore Conference (NTU, Singapore) one week
Malaysia Post doctoral research (Monash University, Malaysia) one year

 Membership

NAME OF SOCIETY DETAILS PERIOD
IEEE
The Robotics Society R191098

  Other Achievements

  1. Associate Dean (Industry)
  2. Associate Dean (Sponsored Research)
  3. Deputy Controller of Examinations