Dr.R.Malathy, Ph.D.
HOD
Professor & Dean (Research)
Dept. of Civil Engineering,
Sona College of Technology, Salem, India - 636 005.
Phone: (+91) 427 4099867
e-mail: malathycivil@sonatech.ac.in    



Achievements
Funds received for R&D Projects and seminars : More than 2 crore
Patents   47 (17 granted)
Principal Investigator for R&D: 10
Awards: 40
Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops/FDP organized: 324
Seminars/ Conferences/workshops/training attended:  130
Consultancy Works : 20
Books Authored: 9(1 Text Book)
Foreign Universities / Countries Visited: 10
International /National Journal  Papers: 170 (1212 Citations,H-intex-19 ,i10 index- 35)
National International Conference Papers: 150
Research Guidance:   19 completed, 8 under Progress

Awards

Experience

Teaching: 40 years (31 years in Engg. Colleges & 9 years in Polytechnics)
Research:24 years

CADRE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING INSTITUTION PERIOD
Professor/Dean R&D Sona College of Technology, Salem 29.09.2011 to  till date
Professor/ Principal Ganesh College of Engineering, Salem 01.06.2011 - 28.09.2011
Professor/ Principal Excel Engineering College, Komarapalayam 19.06.2009-05.05.2011
Professor  & Head Kongu Engineering College Perunduari 01.10.2005-18.06.2009
Assistant Professor 01.06.2004-30.09.2005
Senior Lecturer 01.07 2002-31.05.2004
Senior Lecturer K.S.R College of Technology , Tiruchengode 01.06.1998- 30.06.2002
Lecturer 10.08.1994 - 31.05.1998
Associate Lecturer Al-Ameen Institute of Technology, Erode. 14.12.1992 - 04.07.1994
Instructor The Salem Polytechnic, Salem. 26.07.1988 -08.12.19 92
Instructor K.S.R Institute of Technology, Tiruchengode. 27.071985 - 19.07.1988


Academic Performance
COURSE INSTITUTION BOARD / UNIVERSITY PERIOD OF STUDY PERCENTAGE OF MARKS
Ph.D Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore Bharathiyar  University 2000-2005 Highly Commended
M.E., Government College of Engineering, Salem Madras University 1996-1998 82% I Classs with Distiction Gold Medal
B.E., Government College of Engineering, Salem Madras University 1989-1992 75% I class with Distinction
DCE Periyar Centenary Girls Polytechnic, Tanjore DOTE, Tamilnadu 1982-1985 89% I class with Distinction

Ph.D. Thesis

Effect of Mineral admixtures on Strength, Durability and Self  Compactability of  High Performance Concrete”


Membership in Professional Bodies

Patent

Registered : Electronic Level Indicator using sensors ( Patent No. 220419 )

Patents Granted :

  1. IoT Optimized Irrigation System With Magnetic Water For High Crop Yielding And Method Of Producing Magnetic Water.
  2. Solar Powered Portable Plastic Grabber (PPG).
  3. Tertiary Blended Geopolymer Concrete Interlocking Blocks For Masonry Wall.
  4. Low Cost And Smart Floor System For Navigation Assistance For Senior Citizens And Physically Challenged People
  5. Eco friendly Curtain wall Panel.
  6. Development of Previous Concrete for pavement blocks using steel slag.
  7. NIB Concrete Sprayer For Smart Construction.
  8. A Process of Producing Lightweight Foamed concrete Using Green Foaming Agent.
  9. Synthesis Of Nano Fe2o3 Cement Compositions For Concrete Shielding.
  10. Semi-automatic Trolley.
  11. Method Of Manufacturing An Eco-Friendly Cement less Dry Interlocking Blocks From Polyethylene waste.
  12. A Method to minimize plastic shrinkage cracking of concrete constructions under variable Ambient conditions.
  13. Eco friendly high performance paver blocks using magnetic water and granite dust.
  14. Effect of Recycled plastic wastes as partial Replacement for fine aggregate in manufacturing paver blocks.
  15. Energy optimizing furnace (EoF) Slag as an alternate material for constructing Eco-Friendly precast road separator.
  16. A Method Of Developing Eco-Friendly Multipurpose Low Cost Geo-polymer Ferro cement Panels And Products.

Important Consultancy Works
  • Mission Amrit Sarovar Jal Dharohar Sanrakshan Internship, Beautician of specific water body locations, Namakkal during the month between July 2022 to August 2022.
  • Structural Design of residential building at Salem, 2022.
  • Drone Video recording from Ch.180.000 to 248.625 (68.625 Kms) of NHAI,2021
  • Development of Emergency landing facilities on national Highways, Chilakaluripet-Nellore of NH-16, Andrapradesh
  • Manufacturing of Solid blocks during 2017 to till date at Sona College of Technology, Salem- 636 005 .
  • Development of Sona Homes Application with Sona College of technology & Vee Technology, Salem.
  • Manufacturing of Solid blocks during 2017 to till date at Sona College of Technology, Salem- 636 005 .
  • Manufacturing of Paver Blocks during 2017 to till date at Sona College of Technology, Salem- 636 005.
  • Upgrading Of Panchayat Roads To Other District Roads In Coimbatore District - 10 L
  • Soil Investigation For Construction Of High Level Bridge Across Vaigai River In The Road Branching from Madurai To Dhansukodi Soil Investigation For Construction of Bridge Connecting NH 47 To Kollapatty in Salem
  • Research on Utilization of silica sand construction with ELCI Ltd for the year 2018.
  • Research project on utilization of steel slag in concrete products-JSW Steels, Mecheri during the year 2017.
  • Location of factory building from Kauvery river using GPS
  • RCC Design and Bar bending schedule for Kagayam Bus Stand Extension
  • Design of Anjaneya temple, Erode
  • Steel Bridge Design for Mullai Periyar River at Theni
  • Soundness and Stability of Structure of Friedgram Industry, Tiruchengode
  • Renovation of bridge at Vathalagundu
  • Utilisation of slag from Agni Steel Industry in Concrete (under progress)
  • Stability check for a Temple at Engore, Erode
  • Diagnosis of cracks in Golden Jubilee Building, Ramakrishna Polytechnic College, Coimbatore
  • Design of Steel column foundation for a factory building, Perundurai
  • Crack detection and remedial measure for SIPCOT building, Perundurai
  • Gave Expert opinion for the rehabilitation of TNHB flats, Erode

  • Workshops / Symposiums / Seminars / Conferences Organised

    Funds Received

    Principal Investigator for the sponsored Research Projects

    S.No

    Year Project title Funding Agencies Grand (lakhs)

    Description

    1

    2024-2025 Development of Carbon Capturing And Thermal Resilient Dunite Based on One Part Geopolymer- A Green Alternative For Cement Sona College of Technology 1.00 Development of Carbon Capturing And Thermal Resilient Dunite Based on One Part Geopolymer- A Green Alternative For Cement

    2

    2023-2024 IoT Enhanced Composting in Sona Hostel Sona College of Technology 2.45 IoT Enhanced Composting in Sona Hostel

    3

    2023-2024 Development of novel 3D DNA Shaped Fibre for Structural Concrete in High Seismic Zones Sona College of Technology 3.00 Development of novel 3D DNA Shaped Fibre for Structural Concrete in High Seismic Zones

    4

    2022-2023 Net Zero Building Initiative in Sona Campus Sona College of Technology 9.75 Net Zero Building Initiative in Sona Campus

    5

    2021-2023 Development Of Low Cost Precast Pre-Stressed Concrete Sleepers Using Magnetic Water AICTE-RPS (Research promotion Scheme) 15.6 Development Of Low Cost Precast Pre-Stressed Concrete Sleepers Using Magnetic Water

    6

    2021-2022 SPICES AICTE 1 Scheme for Promoting Interests, Creativity and Ethics among students

    7

    2017-20 Training women for making Paver Blocks using steel slag DST WTP 15 Development of paver block by utilizing the Steel Slag

    8

    2019 Corrosion investigation on plant extract as green inhibitors Sona College of Technology 2.1 Utilization of Extract from plants

    9

    2017-2018 utilization of Rice Husk Ash in unfired brick manufacturing ELCI 1 utilization of washed sands

    10

    2017-18 Development of paver block using EOF steel slag JSW 5 Development of Paverblock using EOF steel slag

    11

    2017-19 Geotechnical lab establishment AICTE-MADROB 17.3 Geotechnical lab establishment

    12

    2017-20 Training women for making Paver Blocks using steel slag DST WTP 23.20 Development of paver block by utilizing the Steel Slag

    13

    2016-17 Experimental Study on Performance Behavior of RC Beam Using High Performance Textile Reinforcement for Precast Construction IEI 1.5 Study about the Performance and Behavior of RC Beam Using High Performance Textile Reinforcement for Precast Construction

    14

    2015-17 Experimental study on structural behavior of RC columns using slag from JSW steel industry as coarse aggregate IEI 0.60 Steel slag which is a by- product obtained from JSW steel industry is used as a replacement material for coarse aggregate of varying percentage to study the flexuralBehaviour of RC beams

    15

    2014-16 Bio self-cured zero cement concrete for mass constructions UGC 3+2 Year's salary (26lakhs) Spinacia oleracea and Caloropisgigant eaextraction essence is used as self-curing agent in mass concreting works. The use of self-curing agent increased the flexural strength, split tensile strength, modulus of elasticity and initial corrosion is delayed up to 50%

    16

    2013-14 Development of low cost bricks using rice husk ash and manufactured sand AICTE 6.0 Low cost bricks manufactured with rice husk ash and manufactured sand satisfies the physical properties of conventional clay bricks. The cost of low RHA bricks is reduced by 12.28% when compared to conventional brick

    17

    2012-13 Ecofriendly road pavements using fly ash and steel slag IEI 0.75 Road pavements using fly ash which is a byproduct from thermal industry and steel slag which is a byproduct from steel industry are used for ecofriendly road pavements whose performance is good

    18

    2008-10 Seismic Behavior of Steel Tubular Sections In-filledwith Concrete Using WasteMaterials DST SERC 15.67 Seismic Behavior of Steel Tubular Sections In-filledwith Concrete Using Waste Materials

    19

    2008 Design of steel structures (IS 800 – 2007) AICTE 1.89 Design of steel structures Based on the (IS 800 – 2007)

    20

    2007-10 Effective Utilization of Color adsorbed fly ash in Papercrete AICTE 10.5 Effective Utilization of Color adsorbed fly-ash in Papercrete

    21

    2006-07 Treatment of Dyeing Factory Effluent using Fly ash as an Adsorbent IEI 0.70 Treatment of Dyeing Factory Effluent using Fly ash as an adsorbent

    22

    2003-06 Self-Compacting High performance concrete for under water construction AICTE TAPTE 12.81 Self-Compacting High performance concrete for under water construction
    For organizing Seminars/Conferences/SDP etc.,


    Foreign Universities Visited 0

    Special Lectures Delivered
    1. STTP Program on Sustainability and Resilient Infrastructure for “Energy Efficient &Net Zero Energy Buildings”, Adithya Institute of Technology, Coimbatore(online)- 13.05.2025
    2. Graduation Day Speech at Dhaarus-Salaam Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Suramangalam, Salem-08.02.2025.
    3. ATAL FDP Presentation on “Artificial Intelligence in Disaster Mitigation and Resilient Structure Design” in Associated with SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram (online)- 06.02.2025
    4. Pedagogy Training, Sona College of Technology-07.01.2025
    5. Digital Construction and AI in Structures in association with Structural Engineers Association Salem Chapter-31.03.2024
    6. Energy Efficient Buildings, Ramco Cements in association with Salem West Civil Engineers Association.Nala hotel, Namakkal-25.03.2024
    7. Net zero Energy Buildings, Ramco Cements in association with Salem West Civil Engineers Association. Kadeswara Marriage Hall, Dharapuram-19.03.2024
    8. Artificial Intelligence in Civil Engineering, Ramco Cements in association with Salem West Civil Engineers Association.CJ PALLAZZIO, Salem-26.02.2024
    9. SERB National level Seminar “Biomimetics in Concrete”, Kogunadu College of Engineering and Technology.Trichy-621215-05.01.2024
    10. Pedagogy Training, Sona College of Technology, Salem- 636 005-22.12.2023
    11. ATAL FDP Presentation on “Applications using AI in Civil Engineering”, TPT,Sona Nagar,Salem-636015-19.12.2023
    12. Innovation in Concrete and Construction, Ramco Cements in association with Salem West Civil Engineers Association-31.10.2023
    13. Guest Lecture on “Drone Technology in Civil Engineering”, Nandha Engineering College ( Autonomous),Erode – 638052-19.05.2023
    14. Special Concretes in Construction- Ramco Cements in association with Salem West Civil Engineers Association-27.01.2023
    15. Pedagogy Training for Faculty Roles and Responsibilities ,Instructional Methods, Sona College of Technology, Salem- 636 005.- 22.12.2022
    16. Effect of magnetic Water in Concrete, UltraTech Cement Ltd & Indian Concrete Institute- Ghaziabad Centre-08.10.2022
    17. Special Concretes in Construction, Ramco Cements in association with ICI, Nala HotelTrichy Road , Namakkal-26.09.2022
    18. Pedagogy Training, Sona College of Technology, Salem- 636 005.- 01.09.2022
    19. Workshop on “Driving Innovation, Research and Consultancy in Civil Engineering” for Higher Education Institutions, Prince Shri Venkateshwara Padmavathy Engineering College Medavakkam-Mambakam Road, Ponmar, Chennai -600 127-02.08.2022
    20. Awareness on Intellectual property rights, IEDP-EDII TN SCT hub & Sona Institution Innovation Council organize for J.K.K.Nattraja College of Pharmacy-04.07.2022
    21. “Digital Construction” Training programme, Bharat Ratna Sir M.Visvesvaraya National Training Facility for Skills for All( BMVNTFSA)- 25.05.2022
    22. Role of IQAC in implementing Innovativepractices in Teaching Learning, Prince Shri Venkateshwara padmavathy Engineering College, Ponmar, Chennai- 600127-27.04.2022
    23. A Webinar on Awareness on IPR on account of World IPR Day, Sri Saradha College For Women, Salem- 636 016-26.04.2022
    24. Short Term Training program on hands on Training on Drone Surveying and Its Applications Covered the title of Introduction, Sona College of Technology, Salem – 636005, Department of Civil Engineering-25.04.2022
    25. A Seminar On Management Of Intellectual Property Rights, Sri Saradha College For Women, Salem- 636 016-23.03.2022
    26. National Level Webinar on Intellectual Property Rights, Karpagam Academy Of Higher Education (Deemed To Be University) (Established Under Section 3 OF UGC ACT 1956) II,COIMBATORE – 641021 -17.02.2022
    27. Pedagogy Training, Sona College of Technology, Salem- 636 005-14.02.2022
    28. Workshop on Design thinking , Critical Thinking and Innovation Design, Sona Institution Innovation Council & Department of Civil Engineering,- 12/02/2022
    29. AICTE-ISTE Sponsored One Week Online induction / Refresher program on Earthquake Resistant Engineering Structures (28.01.2022 to 03.02.2022), Muthayammal College Of Engineering-02.02.2022
    30. Webinar on Digital Construction, Construction Management Training Institute, #177/1 ,4th floor,27th Cross, 7th B Main road , Above Menaka CardsJayanagar 3rd Block, Near NMKRV PU College -29.11.2021
    31. Online Elementary FDP on "Digital Transformation Trends in Construction Industry", AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy at Sona College of Technology-04/10/2021 to 08/10/2021.
    32. Drones In Construction-Three Days Online Workshop, Workshop& Construction management and Training Institute-29.09.2021
    33. Guest of Honor for Teachers’ Day Celebration, Cambridge Institute of Technology, K R Puram, Bangalore – 560036-06.09.2021
    34. TEACHERS DAY -2021 FELICITATION ADDRESS, CSI POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE, SALEM – 636 007,- 03.08.2021
    35. A Webinar on Digital Construction, CMTI, BANGALORE WITH L& T-29.07.2021
    36. Webinar on Digital Construction, Webinar & Construction management and Training Institute-28.07.2021
    37. A Webinar on Digital Construction, CMTI, BANGALORE WITH L& T-27.07.2021
    38. “ Mentor session for innovators/ Student Entrepreneurs through Innovation Ambassadors”, IIC/EDC - Sona College of Technology-
    39. A Webinar on Digital Construction, Webinar & Construction management and Training Institute-1.06.2021
    40. A Webinar on Digital Construction, Webinar & Construction management and Training Institute-04.05.2021
    41. Digital Construction 4.0- An Attraction for Millennial Civil Engineers, Webinar & IEI TIRUCHIRAPPALLI Local Centre -20.04.2021
    42. Digital Construction, Webinar & Construction management and Training Institute, during 23, April, 2021.
    43. Digital Construction, Webinar & IE(I) Tiruchirappalli Local Centre , during 20, April, 2021.
    44. FDP on Applciation Of Tools And Techniques In Research Methodology, Iste In Assocaition With Fdc Cell, Sona College Of Technology, 15.03.2021
    45. Digital Construction, Webinar & Construction management and Training Institute, during 01, March, 2021.
    46. Construction 4.0, Webinar & Construction management and Training Institute, during 19, Feb, 2021.
    47. Digital Construction, Webinar & Construction management and Training Institute, during 04, Feb, 2021.
    48. Drones in Construction, Webinar & Construction management and Training Institute, during 06, Jan, 2021.
    49. IPR-Patents and Trademarks - Rules and Regulations, Webinar on Session on IdentifyinIntellectual property Competent at the early stage of Innovation . 24.12.2020
    50. Non-Destructive Testing Methods, STTP & Thiyarajar Polytechnic College, 16.12.2020
    51. Bio- inspired Concrete, STTP & Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education. 10.12.2020
    52. Non-Destructive Testing Methods, STTP & Thiyarajar Polytechnic College, 09.12.2020
    53. Non-Destructive Testing Methods, STTP & Thiyarajar Polytechnic College, 03.12.2020.
    54. Bio- inspired Concrete, STTP & Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, 24.11.2020.
    55. Bio- inspired Concrete, STTP & Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, 03.11.2020.
    56. Drones in Construction, Webinar & Construction management and Training Institute, during 18, Nov, 2020.
    57. Drones in Construction, Webinar & Construction management and Training Institute, Bangalore during 27, Oct, 2020.
    58. Webinar on drones in construction, Adichunchagiri Institue of Technology, Chikkamagaluru, 23.10.2020.
    59. Drones in Construction, Webinar & Construction management and Training Institute, during 05, Oct, 2020.
    60. Disaster Mitigation, AICTE Sponsored One week FDP programme & N.G.P. College of Technology, 06.08.2020.
    61. Drones in Construction, Webinar & Construction management and Training Institute, during 05 Aug, 2020.
    62. Construction 4.0, Webinar & Ramco Cements Ltd, during 03, Aug, 2020.
    63. Modern Construction Materials, Faculty Development program on “ Developments in concrete and Construction & SRM Institute of Science and Technology, 27.07.2020.
    64. Webinar on “Construction 4.0”, Webinar & N.G.P. College of Technology, 27.07.2020.
    65. Webinar on “Construction 4.0”, Webinar & N.G.P. College of Technology, 22.07.2020.
    66. Online Training Programme - Drones in Construction, & Construction management and Training Institute, Bangalore during 13, July, 2020.
    67. Webinar on Construction 4.0, Webinar & Gnyanamani Educational institutions, 07.7.2020.
    68. Research Paper Writing, Dr.N.G.P. College of Technology, 02.07.2020
    69. Webinar Series on “Biomimetics in Concrete, Five days FDP & Lords Institute of Engineering and Technology, 01.07.2020.
    70. Construction 4.0, Webinar and M.A.M. College of Engineering and Technology, 01.06.2020.
    71. Introduction to quality Research- Webinar on effective and Instructive Research, Sona College of Technology, 04.05.2020 to 10.05.2020.
    72. Introduction to quality Research- Webinar on effective and Instructive Research, Sona College of Technology, 10.05.2020
    73. Role of M-Sand and Admixtures in concrete, Keynote speaker for Ramco Cements through Cisco WebEx meetings. 18.05.2020
    74. Technical Presentation at Karur Civil Engineers association sponsored by Ramco Ltd., during Feb 18,2020.
    75. BOS member for framing Curriculum at ManakulaVinayagar Engineering College during Feb 15,2020
    76. Invited SpeakerbyVriddhachalam Civil Engineering Association & Classic Cottageby, Annasalai-Yercaud during Oct 1-2, 2019.
    77. Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker for Workshop at KM School of Marine Engineering, Cochin during Aug, 2019.
    78. Technical Presentation at Karur during 28.6.2019 sponsored by Ramco Cements
    79. Technical Presentation at Namakkal during 26.6.2019 sponsored by Ramco Cements
    80. Technical Presentation at Hosur during 20.6.2019 sponsored by Ramco Cements
    81. Technical Presentation at Dharmapuri during 19.6.2019 sponsored by Ramco Cements
    82. Invited speaker for Pedagogy Training program to New faculties during 18.6.2019
    83. Technical Presentation at Civil Engineering Meet Radisson& salem13.6.2019 & 14.6.2019
    84. International Conference on Sustainable Environment & Civil Engineering’s Easwari Engineering College, Chennaiduring March 28, 2019.
    85. Technical Presentation on Innovation Construction Materials at Nala Hotel, Namakkal Civil Engineers sponsored by Ramco Cements during  Jan 3,2019.
    86. Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker for FDTP on Concrete Technology at KPRInstitute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, during Dec 10, 2018.
    87. Guest Lecture for FDP at N.G.P.Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, during Dec 3,2018.
    88. Technical Presentation at Dharmapuri Civil Engineers sponsored by Ramco Cements during Sep 15, 2018.
    89. Technical Presentation at Salem Civil Engineers sponsored by Nippon paints during Aug 9, 2018.
    90. Special Lecture at Kharunya institute ofTechnology, Coimbatore, during August 3,2018.
    91. Technical Presentation at Namakkal, Salem, Erode Dealers meet sponsored by Ultratech Cements during July 30-31,2018.
    92. DST Sponsored Seminar on Geopolymer Technology; The current State-of-the-art at VSA Group ofInstitutions, Salem, during July 19, 2018.
    93. AICTE-ISTE sponsored one week Induction Programme at SriRamakrishna institute of Technology, Coimbatore during June 28,2018.
    94. AICTE-ISTE sponsored one week Induction Programme at Vellalar College of Engineering and Technology, Erode during  May 23, 2018.
    95. AICTE-ISTE sponsored one week Induction Programme at ValliammaiEngineering College , Chennai during May 21,2018.
    96. AICTE-ISTE sponsored Induction Programme on Introduction to outcomebased Instructional Methodsduring  May 14-19,2018.
    97. NEEDS, EDII, SCT, Salemduring Jan 19- April 20,2018.
    98. SRM University International Conference during April 11,2018.
    99. Technical Presentation at Parimalam Mahal, Sengodampallam, Erode during Mar 20, 2018.
    100. National Conference at Vinayaka Missions, Salem during Dec 2-3, 2017.
    101. Faculty Development programme at Vellalar College, Chennaiduring May 18, 2017.
    102. Technical Presentation at Sponsored by the Ramco cementsLimited at sathyamangalam during Dec 20,2017.
    103. Technical Presentation at the Ramco Cements LimitedGopichetipalayam during Dec 19,2017.
    104. Technical Presentation atUltratech sponsored Technical lecture ,Namakkal during Feb 15,2017.
    105. Technical Presentation at Ultratech sponsoredTechnical lecture , during Feb                         14,2017.
    106. TEQIP Sponsored Faculty Development programme at Govt College of engineering, Salem during July 21-27, 2016.
    107. SERB Sponsored National Seminar at Nandha Engineering College Perundurai during April 11-12, 2016.
    108. Workshop at Kongu Engineering College Perundurai during Feb 15, 2016.
    109. Entrepreneurship development programme at Salem Civil Engineers Association Salem during July 26-27,2015.
    110. Faculty Development Training Programme at Knowledge Institute of Tech Salem during May 20, 2015.
    111. Technical Presentation atInformative LectureBuild India Summit  - Chennai during Mar 27-28, 2014.
    112. International Conference at Sri Krishna Engineering College Coimbatore during Jan 9-11,2014.
    113. CSIR Sponsored International Conference CSIR -Chennai during Apr 8, 2013. Invited Talks/Chairing a Session etc.
    114. National Seminar at Sri Krishna Engineering College, Coimbatore during Oct 3, 2013.
    115. Workshop at Shree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology-Chennai during Aug 23,2013.
    116. In AICTE Induction training progrramme, lecture  on “effective teaching and learning”
    117. In District level conference conducted by TNSF, lecture on” Resource Materials to School Teachers” in Salem and Namakkal District.
    118. Lecture on “ High Performance Concrete” at CIT, Coimbatore on 20.07.2005
    119. Lecture on “ Self Compacting Concrete” at SIT, Sakthinagar, on 10.08.05
    120. Lecture on “ Latest Trends in Concrete Technology for its Sustainable Development” at Christ the King Polytechnic, Coimbatore
    121. Lecture on Effective Utilisation of fly ash in Concrete at Anna University, Chennai
    122. Lecture on Human Resource Management in Construction Industry at Builders Association of India, Erode
    123. Lecture on “ Effect of mineral Admixtures on HPC” for FOSROC Chemicals Ltd., staff, Bangalore
    124. Lecture on “ Seismic Microzonation” at GCT, Coimbatore
    125. Lecture on “Utilisation of Waste Materials in Construction Industry” at Karpagam Engineering College, Coimbatore.
    126. Lecture on “Engineered Concrete” Tech Excellency 2008, Salem Civil Engineers Association, Salem
    127. Lecture on Mix Design of Concrete at Sona College of Technology for Civil Engineers in Salem, Attur and Namakkal District on 10.12.2008
    128. Lecture on Geo Polymer Concrete in the 18th Conference on Rheological Measurements ofBuilding Materials in Germany during March 8-9, 2009
    129. Lecture on Efficiency of Mineral admixtures on High Performance Concrete in the AICTE sponsored National Seminar on Cementitious Materials in Adhiparasakthi Engineering College, Melmaruvathur on 25.03.2009
    130. Lecture on Self Compacting Concrete in CSIR sponsored National Seminar on “Recent Trends in Concrete Technology”, during  March 8-9, 2007 at  KEC
    131. Lecture on Effect of Mineral Admixtures in SCC in AICTE sponsored National Seminar on “Self Compacting Concrete” during September 6-7, 2007 at  KEC
    132. Lecture on Special Concretes in National seminar on “Eco-friendly Engineered Concrete” August 29-30, 2008 at  KEC
    133. Lecture on Durability of SCC in National Seminar on “Durability aspects of Modern Structural Concrete October 4, 2008 at  KEC

    Invited Talks / Chairing a Session etc.