Arutchelvar Dr. N. Mahalingam, B.Sc., F.I.E.,
(March 21, 1923 – October 2, 2014)
Smart work is better than hardwork is the best maxim that suits the life of Thiru. P. Nachimuthu Gounder who opted for the best solution for people’s problem then- transportation. Thiru. P. Nachimuthu Gounder implemented an ultimate idea to use bullock carts to help people. The limitations of bullock cart transportation prompted him to modernize and Anamalais Transport came into existence which is now known as ABT limited exploring every corner of the state. The modernization of the transport fueled a thought on the importance of technical education. A vision was born. The dream was made into reality by Arutchelvar Dr. N. Mahalingam – Founder , a name that is synonymous with Pollachi.
Motivated by his father’s vision Nachimuthu Industrial Association Trust was established in the year 1956. The dream was cherished with the incorporation of Nachimuthu Polytechnic College in 1957 through which 120 rural students were made competent enough to work with modern technology.
The society’s solicitation made him the Chairman of NIA to expand education right from schooling to engineering. Within a short span of 50 years the NIA has ventured into many avenues and has established its roots in industrialization, education, finance, transportation, synthetic gems, textiles, agriculture and automobiles. Nachimuthu Industrial Association not only offers jobs but also provides opportunities for rural students to gain knowledge and explore the fast-paced world. For his achievement in education and welfare of the society, the industrial genius has been recognized by Government of India and was conferred with Padma Bhusan in 2007.
Dr. M. Manickam M.Sc, MBA.,
Chairman
The Chairman Dr. M. Manickam M.Sc, MBA., is the successor of Arutchelvar. Dr.N.Mahalingam. Graduated from the University of Michigan with an international exposure, he has the caliber to lead industries and institutions together. He was the President of All India Sugar Manufacturers Association (1996-1997) and India Sugar Technologists Association (2000-2002).
The Chairman ensures that excellent technocrats are nurtured by the best institution. By introducing his brain child, Earn while you learn caters to the students who are in need, he steps ahead of his predecessors by establishing tie-ups with reputed international institutions.
The Chairman is honored with Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) by the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University in recognisation of his contributions towards Management of Agro Processing Industries and Agricultural Development.
Shri. M. Hari Hara Sudhan B.E., MS.
Correspondent
Shri. Hari Hara Sudhan completed his B.E (Mechanical) at PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore and then he did MSc (Automobile Engineering) in University of Bath, UK.
He undergone 2 years of Training in Ford, UK before taking charge as Executive Director of ABT Limited, Coimbatore. ABT Limited was incorporated in the year 1931 to deal in transport and automobile industries. He is appointed as Correspondent of Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology since November 2012.
Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology was established in the year 1998 to offer 10 UG Engineering courses, 5 PG Engineering Courses, MCA Program currently & 5 Research Programme.
Dr. C. Ramaswamy M.E., Ph.D., F.I.V.
Dr. C. Ramaswamy is the Secretary of the NIA Educational Institutions. He has been associated himself with NIA for more than four decades in providing high quality education to thousands of students.
He was the Principal of Nachimuthu Polytechnic College, from 1994 to 2000. He was instrumental in the development of the College in all aspects and he was also the Founder Principal of Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology. He has been the Secretary of NIA Institutions since 2000.
With a strong determination and active involvement, Dr. C. Ramaswamy helps the NIA institutions achieve academic excellence. He has created an indelible page in the golden history of NIA institutions, in creating infrastructure, promoting partnerships with institutions and corporate in India and abroad as well
An experienced educationist and administrator, Dr. C. Ramaswamy has played a dominant role in the growth and development of the NIA institutions.
He obtained his doctorate from Madras University for his research on Industry Institute Collaborative Model in the year 2017.
Dr.S.V.Subramanian, MBA., Ph.D.,
Dr.S.V.Subramanian, Joint Secretary, NIA Institutions is defined as having a leadership style that’s positioned around authenticity and pragmatism.
He has Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and Post-graduation in HR from Bharathiar University and piled his qualification through completion of Diploma in Labour Laws & Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations. He obtained his Doctoral degree in the discipline of Management from Bharathidasan University, Trichy with highly commended research in the area of Competency Mapping.
He is holding 25+ years’ experience in HR and Admin with strong expertise at handling green field project HR activities. His efficacy includes ER & HR aligned issues in industries like Manufacturing, Retail and Corporate HR. His erstwhile employers are LMW, TVS and Suzlon. He has an umbrella of experience in Automobile, Textiles, Infrastructure and Retail Industries across Tamil Nadu. In this role, he is responsible for envisioning the roadmap in the formulation and development of Strategic Business Plans, Change Management & handling various IR & HR processes. He is passionate about researching and exploring novel ideas in HR and organization development.
Prior to his current position, worked as an Asst. Vice President – HR & Admin for the group having diversified business verticals including Jewellery manufacturing and retailing.
He is currently serving as a Chairman in Institute Management Committee of Government Industrial Training Institute (Women), Coimbatore and Academic Advisory Board Member at Rathinam Arts and Science College, Coimbatore.
He also served in forums like Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)-Southern Region, CII Coimbatore Zone and District Level Skill committee at various capacities.
Dr.P.Govindasamy B.E., M.E., Ph.D.
Principal
Dr.P.Govindasamy, Principal, MCET holds more than 30 years of experience in Teaching, Research and Administration. He occupied a variety of positions in his career as Principal, Vice Principal, Dean-R&D Director-IQAC, Dean Student affairs, Head of the Department, BoS Chairman, Member in Statutory bodies and other academic positions. He is aiming to leverage 29 years of academic experience to drive students’ growth and implementation of innovative teaching methods to intensify students’ engagement.
He received his Doctoral Degree in 2009 under the faculty of Mechanical Engineering from Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore and Master’s Degree in Thermal Sciences – IC Engg in 1992 from College of Engineering Guindy, Chennai. He completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1989 from Kongu Engineering College, Erode. During his academic tenure, he has published more than 56 research papers in several national and international journals and more than 32 research proceedings in various national and international conferences. In addition, he has received research and seminar grants from various organizations such as AICTE-ISTE STTP, CSIR, and AICTE. He is serving as the Editor for Journal of Petroleum and Alternative Fuels (JPTAF).
He has also guided and supervised 100 UG projects. He has membership in professional bodies such as ISTE, Institution of Automobile Engineers (India), Combustion Institute, SAE, Institution of Valuers, ASME, SESI – ISA, ISTE, and IEEE. His research interests include button gear shifter for Two wheeler, Petrol & LPG as an alternative fuel for CI engine, Performance and emission analysis of catalytic coated cylinder head in CI Engine. He has carried out numerous consultancy activities meeting the societal needs and enhancing the eco-friendly environment. In addition, he has raised fund through research proposals via AICTE –RPS, TNSCST and AICTE Modrobs. He holds a wide experience in AICTE/University/Government approval and NAAC activities. He has visited numerous countries like Malaysia, Bangladesh, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan and Hong Kong for his study and related academic endeavours.
Dr.A.Senthil Kumar B.E., M.E., Ph.D.
Vice Principal
Dr. A. Senthil Kumar, Vice Principal at Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, has been serving in this role for the past 11 years. He completed his undergraduate studies in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at PSG College of Technology and pursued his postgraduate degree in VLSI Systems at the National Institute of Technology, Trichy, where he received the Academic Excellence Award from Bharathidasan University for his outstanding performance. His doctoral research at Anna University, Chennai, focused on VLSI Signal Processing.
He has been honored with the Best Teacher Award twice. His key areas of interest include Embedded Systems, VLSI Signal Processing, and Industrial Automation.
Under his guidance, 11 PhD scholars have successfully obtained their doctoral degrees. He has presented more than 50 papers at national and international conferences and has published 25 papers in international journals in his areas of expertise, including Low Power VLSI Design and Embedded Systems. He received the Best Paper Award from International Transactions on Computer Science and has played a pivotal role in executing large-scale consultancy projects in Embedded Systems, Energy Auditing, and Industrial Automation.
He has secured research grants totaling ₹44,25,000 from funding agencies such as UGC, AICTE, and DST for various research projects. Additionally, he has obtained ₹17,06,000 in funding to organize seminars, Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), workshops, and conferences.
As part of his research and academic engagements, he has traveled to Canada, Thailand, and Singapore for various educational and research-related activities.
Dr.Ramakrishnan B.E., M.E., Ph.D.
Dean – Research & Innovation
Dr. S. Ramakrishnan has 23 years of teaching experience and currently serves as Professor and Dean of Research & Innovation at MCET. He has successfully guided 9 Ph.D. candidates and is actively mentoring B.E. and M.E. projects.
He is a reviewer for 39 international journals, including 12 IEEE Transactions, 8 Elsevier Science journals, 5 IET journals, Springer journals, Wiley journals, ACM Computing Reviews, and more. Additionally, he serves on the editorial board of 6 international journals.
Dr. Ramakrishnan has published 202 papers in conferences and prestigious journals such as IEEE Transactions on Image Processing, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, IET Image Processing, IET Healthcare, Elsevier, Springer, IETE Journal of Research, Taylor & Francis, and others.
He has reviewed 24 books for ACM Computing Reviews and 3 books for McGraw Hill International Edition. He has contributed to renowned international journals, including the International Journal of Information and Computer Security (IAENG), International Journal of Computer Science (Inderscience), and the International Journal of Tomography and Statistics (IIIT Roorkee).
As an author, he has published 14 books on topics such as Image Processing, Speech Processing, Pattern Recognition, Wireless Sensor Networks, and Cryptography, with leading publishers like CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group, USA), Nova Science, Lambert Academic Publishing (Germany), and InTech Publisher (Croatia).
Dr. Ramakrishnan has successfully completed externally funded projects sponsored by the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
In recognition of his contributions to research, he has been ranked among the top scientists in the AD Scientific Index, securing a position in the top 13% in India, 16% in Asia, and 21% worldwide.
His primary research areas include Digital Image Processing, Information Security, and Soft Computing.
