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   32 (12 granted)
Principal Investigator for R&D: 10
Awards: 36
Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops/FDP organized: 215
Seminars/ Conferences/workshops/training attended:  120
Consultancy Works : 20
Books Authored: 9(1 Text Book)
Foreign Universities / Countries Visited: 10
International /National Journal  Papers: 170 (906 Citations,H-intex-16 ,i10 index- 28)
National International Conference Papers: 150
Research Guidance:   18 completed, 10 under Progress
Awards
Experience

Teaching: 37 years (28 years in Engg. Colleges & 9 years in Polytechnics)
Research:17 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. Eco friendly Curtain wall Panel.
  2. Development of Previous Concrete for pavement blocks using steel slag.
  3. NIB Concrete Sprayer For Smart Construction.
  4. A Process of Producing Lightweight Foamed concrete Using Green Foaming Agent.
  5. Synthesis Of Nano Fe2o3 Cement Compositions For Concrete Shielding.
  6. Semi-automatic Trolley.
  7. Method Of Manufacturing An Eco-Friendly Cement less Dry Interlocking Blocks From Polyethylene waste.
  8. A Method to minimize plastic shrinkage cracking of concrete constructions under variable Ambient conditions.
  9. Eco friendly high performance paver blocks using magnetic water and granite dust.
  10. Effect of Recycled plastic wastes as partial Replacement for fine aggregate in manufacturing paver blocks.
  11. Energy optimizing furnace (EoF) Slag as an alternate material for constructing Eco-Friendly precast road separator.
  12. 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

    		 Name of the Consultant Name Title Duration

    Amount

    1

    		 SONA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY Corrosion investigation on plant extract as green inhibitors 2019 - Till date

    2.1Lakhs

    2

    		 ELCI utilization of Rice Husk Ash in unfired brick manufacturing 2018

    1 Lakhs

    3

    		 AICTE Geotechnical lab establishment 2017-19

    17.3Lakhs

    4

    		 Department of Science and Technology (DST) “Rural women Technology Park in salem/Kardarkulamanicken   Panchayat,SalemBlock,Tamil Nadu” 2017-2020.

    Rs. 22.5 Lakhs.

    5

    		 JSW Steel “Development of Paver Blocks using EOF Steel Slag” 12 Months (2017)

    Rs. 5 Lakhs.

    6

    		 The Institution of Engineers(India ) “Experimental study on performance Behaviour of RC Beam     using High performance textile reinforcement for Precast Construction” 2016-2017

    Rs. 1.5 Lakhs.

    7

    		 The Institution of Engineers(India ) “Experimental study on structural behavior of RCcolumns with EOF steel slag asCoarse aggregate ” 2015-2016

    Rs. 0.6 Lakhs

    8

    		 Tamilnadu state council for Science and technology “Strengthening of RCC square column using external confinement with steel angles and tie rods to cater the earth quake” 2015-2016

    Rs. 0.10 lakhs.

    9

    		 UGC “Bio self cured zero cement concrete for mass  construction”           2014-2015

    Rs. 28.44 Lakhs

    10

    		 The Institution of Engineers(India) “Eco friendly road pavements using flyash and steel slag”
    		 2013-2014

    Rs 0.75 Lakhs.

    11

    		 AICTE “Development of low cost building blocks using rice husk ash”
    		 2013-2014

    Rs 6 Lakhs

    12

    		 AICTE RPS SCHEME “Low cost Paver Blocks using rice husk ash and manufactured sand” 2012-2014

    Rs 6 Lakhs

    13

    		 INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS (R&D SCHEME) “Ecofriendly Road Pavements using fly ash and steel slag” 2006-2007

    Rs.75, 000/-

    14

    		 DST - SERC SCHME “Seismic Behavior of Steel Tubular Sections In-filled with Concrete Using Waste Materials” 2008- 2010

    Rs. 15.67 lakhs

    15

    		 AICTE CAYT SCHEME: “Effective Utilisation of Colour adsorbed fly ash in Papercrete” 2007- 2010

    Rs.10.50 lakhs

    16

    		 INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS “Treatment of Dyeing Factory Effluent using Fly ash as an adsorbent” 2006-2007

    Rs.70, 000/-

    17

    		 AICTE TAPTEC SCHEME “Self Compacting High Performance Concrete for under water Construction” 2003-2006

    Rs.12.81 lakhs
    For organizing Seminars/Conferences/SDP etc.,

    Foreign Universities Visited 0
    Special Lectures Delivered
    1. Energy Efficient Buildings, Ramco Cements in association with Salem West Civil Engineers Association.Nala hotel, Namakkal-25.03.2024
    2. Net zero Energy Buildings, Ramco Cements in association with Salem West Civil Engineers Association. Kadeswara Marriage Hall, Dharapuram-19.03.2024
    3. Artificial Intelligence in Civil Engineering, Ramco Cements in association with Salem West Civil Engineers Association.CJ PALLAZZIO, Salem-26.02.2024
    4. SERB National level Seminar “Biomimetics in Concrete”, Kogunadu College of Engineering and Technology.Trichy-621215-05.01.2024
    5. Pedagogy Training, Sona College of Technology, Salem- 636 005-22.12.2023
    6. ATAL FDP Presentation on “Applications using AI in Civil Engineering”, TPT,Sona Nagar,Salem-636015-19.12.2023
    7. Innovation in Concrete and Construction, Ramco Cements in association with Salem West Civil Engineers Association-31.10.2023
    8. Guest Lecture on “Drone Technology in Civil Engineering”, Nandha Engineering College ( Autonomous),Erode – 638052-19.05.2023
    9. Special Concretes in Construction- Ramco Cements in association with Salem West Civil Engineers Association-27.01.2023
    10. Pedagogy Training for Faculty Roles and Responsibilities ,Instructional Methods, Sona College of Technology, Salem- 636 005.- 22.12.2022
    11. Effect of magnetic Water in Concrete, UltraTech Cement Ltd & Indian Concrete Institute- Ghaziabad Centre-08.10.2022
    12. Special Concretes in Construction, Ramco Cements in association with ICI, Nala HotelTrichy Road , Namakkal-26.09.2022
    13. Pedagogy Training, Sona College of Technology, Salem- 636 005.- 01.09.2022
    14. 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
    15. 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
    16. “Digital Construction” Training programme, Bharat Ratna Sir M.Visvesvaraya National Training Facility for Skills for All( BMVNTFSA)- 25.05.2022
    17. Role of IQAC in implementing Innovativepractices in Teaching Learning, Prince Shri Venkateshwara padmavathy Engineering College, Ponmar, Chennai- 600127-27.04.2022
    18. A Webinar on Awareness on IPR on account of World IPR Day, Sri Saradha College For Women, Salem- 636 016-26.04.2022
    19. 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
    20. A Seminar On Management Of Intellectual Property Rights, Sri Saradha College For Women, Salem- 636 016-23.03.2022
    21. 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
    22. Pedagogy Training, Sona College of Technology, Salem- 636 005-14.02.2022
    23. Workshop on Design thinking , Critical Thinking and Innovation Design, Sona Institution Innovation Council & Department of Civil Engineering,- 12/02/2022
    24. 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
    25. 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
    26. 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.
    27. Drones In Construction-Three Days Online Workshop, Workshop& Construction management and Training Institute-29.09.2021
    28. Guest of Honor for Teachers’ Day Celebration, Cambridge Institute of Technology, K R Puram, Bangalore – 560036-06.09.2021
    29. TEACHERS DAY -2021 FELICITATION ADDRESS, CSI POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE, SALEM – 636 007,- 03.08.2021
    30. A Webinar on Digital Construction, CMTI, BANGALORE WITH L& T-29.07.2021
    31. Webinar on Digital Construction, Webinar & Construction management and Training Institute-28.07.2021
    32. A Webinar on Digital Construction, CMTI, BANGALORE WITH L& T-27.07.2021
    33. “ Mentor session for innovators/ Student Entrepreneurs through Innovation Ambassadors”, IIC/EDC - Sona College of Technology-
    34. A Webinar on Digital Construction, Webinar & Construction management and Training Institute-1.06.2021
    35. A Webinar on Digital Construction, Webinar & Construction management and Training Institute-04.05.2021
    36. Digital Construction 4.0- An Attraction for Millennial Civil Engineers, Webinar & IEI TIRUCHIRAPPALLI Local Centre -20.04.2021
    37. Digital Construction, Webinar & Construction management and Training Institute, during 23, April, 2021.
    38. Digital Construction, Webinar & IE(I) Tiruchirappalli Local Centre , during 20, April, 2021.
    39. FDP on Applciation Of Tools And Techniques In Research Methodology, Iste In Assocaition With Fdc Cell, Sona College Of Technology, 15.03.2021
    40. Digital Construction, Webinar & Construction management and Training Institute, during 01, March, 2021.
    41. Construction 4.0, Webinar & Construction management and Training Institute, during 19, Feb, 2021.
    42. Digital Construction, Webinar & Construction management and Training Institute, during 04, Feb, 2021.
    43. Drones in Construction, Webinar & Construction management and Training Institute, during 06, Jan, 2021.
    44. IPR-Patents and Trademarks - Rules and Regulations, Webinar on Session on IdentifyinIntellectual property Competent at the early stage of Innovation . 24.12.2020
    45. Non-Destructive Testing Methods, STTP & Thiyarajar Polytechnic College, 16.12.2020
    46. Bio- inspired Concrete, STTP & Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education. 10.12.2020
    47. Non-Destructive Testing Methods, STTP & Thiyarajar Polytechnic College, 09.12.2020
    48. Non-Destructive Testing Methods, STTP & Thiyarajar Polytechnic College, 03.12.2020.
    49. Bio- inspired Concrete, STTP & Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, 24.11.2020.
    50. Bio- inspired Concrete, STTP & Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, 03.11.2020.
    51. Drones in Construction, Webinar & Construction management and Training Institute, during 18, Nov, 2020.
    52. Drones in Construction, Webinar & Construction management and Training Institute, Bangalore during 27, Oct, 2020.
    53. Webinar on drones in construction, Adichunchagiri Institue of Technology, Chikkamagaluru, 23.10.2020.
    54. Drones in Construction, Webinar & Construction management and Training Institute, during 05, Oct, 2020.
    55. Disaster Mitigation, AICTE Sponsored One week FDP programme & N.G.P. College of Technology, 06.08.2020.
    56. Drones in Construction, Webinar & Construction management and Training Institute, during 05 Aug, 2020.
    57. Construction 4.0, Webinar & Ramco Cements Ltd, during 03, Aug, 2020.
    58. Modern Construction Materials, Faculty Development program on “ Developments in concrete and Construction & SRM Institute of Science and Technology, 27.07.2020.
    59. Webinar on “Construction 4.0”, Webinar & N.G.P. College of Technology, 27.07.2020.
    60. Webinar on “Construction 4.0”, Webinar & N.G.P. College of Technology, 22.07.2020.
    61. Online Training Programme - Drones in Construction, & Construction management and Training Institute, Bangalore during 13, July, 2020.
    62. Webinar on Construction 4.0, Webinar & Gnyanamani Educational institutions, 07.7.2020.
    63. Research Paper Writing, Dr.N.G.P. College of Technology, 02.07.2020
    64. Webinar Series on “Biomimetics in Concrete, Five days FDP & Lords Institute of Engineering and Technology, 01.07.2020.
    65. Construction 4.0, Webinar and M.A.M. College of Engineering and Technology, 01.06.2020.
    66. Introduction to quality Research- Webinar on effective and Instructive Research, Sona College of Technology, 04.05.2020 to 10.05.2020.
    67. Introduction to quality Research- Webinar on effective and Instructive Research, Sona College of Technology, 10.05.2020
    68. Role of M-Sand and Admixtures in concrete, Keynote speaker for Ramco Cements through Cisco WebEx meetings. 18.05.2020
    69. Technical Presentation at Karur Civil Engineers association sponsored by Ramco Ltd., during Feb 18,2020.
    70. BOS member for framing Curriculum at ManakulaVinayagar Engineering College during Feb 15,2020
    71. Invited SpeakerbyVriddhachalam Civil Engineering Association & Classic Cottageby, Annasalai-Yercaud during Oct 1-2, 2019.
    72. Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker for Workshop at KM School of Marine Engineering, Cochin during Aug, 2019.
    73. Technical Presentation at Karur during 28.6.2019 sponsored by Ramco Cements
    74. Technical Presentation at Namakkal during 26.6.2019 sponsored by Ramco Cements
    75. Technical Presentation at Hosur during 20.6.2019 sponsored by Ramco Cements
    76. Technical Presentation at Dharmapuri during 19.6.2019 sponsored by Ramco Cements
    77. Invited speaker for Pedagogy Training program to New faculties during 18.6.2019
    78. Technical Presentation at Civil Engineering Meet Radisson& salem13.6.2019 & 14.6.2019
    79. International Conference on Sustainable Environment & Civil Engineering’s Easwari Engineering College, Chennaiduring March 28, 2019.
    80. Technical Presentation on Innovation Construction Materials at Nala Hotel, Namakkal Civil Engineers sponsored by Ramco Cements during  Jan 3,2019.
    81. Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker for FDTP on Concrete Technology at KPRInstitute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, during Dec 10, 2018.
    82. Guest Lecture for FDP at N.G.P.Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, during Dec 3,2018.
    83. Technical Presentation at Dharmapuri Civil Engineers sponsored by Ramco Cements during Sep 15, 2018.
    84. Technical Presentation at Salem Civil Engineers sponsored by Nippon paints during Aug 9, 2018.
    85. Special Lecture at Kharunya institute ofTechnology, Coimbatore, during August 3,2018.
    86. Technical Presentation at Namakkal, Salem, Erode Dealers meet sponsored by Ultratech Cements during July 30-31,2018.
    87. DST Sponsored Seminar on Geopolymer Technology; The current State-of-the-art at VSA Group ofInstitutions, Salem, during July 19, 2018.
    88. AICTE-ISTE sponsored one week Induction Programme at SriRamakrishna institute of Technology, Coimbatore during June 28,2018.
    89. AICTE-ISTE sponsored one week Induction Programme at Vellalar College of Engineering and Technology, Erode during  May 23, 2018.
    90. AICTE-ISTE sponsored one week Induction Programme at ValliammaiEngineering College , Chennai during May 21,2018.
    91. AICTE-ISTE sponsored Induction Programme on Introduction to outcomebased Instructional Methodsduring  May 14-19,2018.
    92. NEEDS, EDII, SCT, Salemduring Jan 19- April 20,2018.
    93. SRM University International Conference during April 11,2018.
    94. Technical Presentation at Parimalam Mahal, Sengodampallam, Erode during Mar 20, 2018.
    95. National Conference at Vinayaka Missions, Salem during Dec 2-3, 2017.
    96. Faculty Development programme at Vellalar College, Chennaiduring May 18, 2017.
    97. Technical Presentation at Sponsored by the Ramco cementsLimited at sathyamangalam during Dec 20,2017.
    98. Technical Presentation at the Ramco Cements LimitedGopichetipalayam during Dec 19,2017.
    99. Technical Presentation atUltratech sponsored Technical lecture ,Namakkal during Feb 15,2017.
    100. Technical Presentation at Ultratech sponsoredTechnical lecture , during Feb                         14,2017.
    101. TEQIP Sponsored Faculty Development programme at Govt College of engineering, Salem during July 21-27, 2016.
    102. SERB Sponsored National Seminar at Nandha Engineering College Perundurai during April 11-12, 2016.
    103. Workshop at Kongu Engineering College Perundurai during Feb 15, 2016.
    104. Entrepreneurship development programme at Salem Civil Engineers Association Salem during July 26-27,2015.
    105. Faculty Development Training Programme at Knowledge Institute of Tech Salem during May 20, 2015.
    106. Technical Presentation atInformative LectureBuild India Summit  - Chennai during Mar 27-28, 2014.
    107. International Conference at Sri Krishna Engineering College Coimbatore during Jan 9-11,2014.
    108. CSIR Sponsored International Conference CSIR -Chennai during Apr 8, 2013. Invited Talks/Chairing a Session etc.
    109. National Seminar at Sri Krishna Engineering College, Coimbatore during Oct 3, 2013.
    110. Workshop at Shree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology-Chennai during Aug 23,2013.
    111. In AICTE Induction training progrramme, lecture  on “effective teaching and learning”
    112. In District level conference conducted by TNSF, lecture on” Resource Materials to School Teachers” in Salem and Namakkal District.
    113. Lecture on “ High Performance Concrete” at CIT, Coimbatore on 20.07.2005
    114. Lecture on “ Self Compacting Concrete” at SIT, Sakthinagar, on 10.08.05
    115. Lecture on “ Latest Trends in Concrete Technology for its Sustainable Development” at Christ the King Polytechnic, Coimbatore
    116. Lecture on Effective Utilisation of fly ash in Concrete at Anna University, Chennai
    117. Lecture on Human Resource Management in Construction Industry at Builders Association of India, Erode
    118. Lecture on “ Effect of mineral Admixtures on HPC” for FOSROC Chemicals Ltd., staff, Bangalore
    119. Lecture on “ Seismic Microzonation” at GCT, Coimbatore
    120. Lecture on “Utilisation of Waste Materials in Construction Industry” at Karpagam Engineering College, Coimbatore.
    121. Lecture on “Engineered Concrete” Tech Excellency 2008, Salem Civil Engineers Association, Salem
    122. Lecture on Mix Design of Concrete at Sona College of Technology for Civil Engineers in Salem, Attur and Namakkal District on 10.12.2008
    123. Lecture on Geo Polymer Concrete in the 18th Conference on Rheological Measurements ofBuilding Materials in Germany during March 8-9, 2009
    124. 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
    125. Lecture on Self Compacting Concrete in CSIR sponsored National Seminar on “Recent Trends in Concrete Technology”, during  March 8-9, 2007 at  KEC
    126. Lecture on Effect of Mineral Admixtures in SCC in AICTE sponsored National Seminar on “Self Compacting Concrete” during September 6-7, 2007 at  KEC
    127. Lecture on Special Concretes in National seminar on “Eco-friendly Engineered Concrete” August 29-30, 2008 at  KEC
    128. 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.