Dr. D. Raja

Academic Background

Subjects Taught / Able to Teach (UG)

Teaching Experience

Industrial Experience

R & D and FDP Funds Received from DST/AICTE/IEI

Research Publications in International Journals (With Impact Factor)

1. Raja, D., Arputharaj, A., Prakash, C., Babu, V. R., & Koushik, C. V. (2010). Study on dyeing behavior of cotton/organic cotton knitted fabrics. Indian Journal of Science and Technology, 3(7), 746-751. (SCI Publication)
2. Raja, D., Koushik, C. V., Ramakrishnan, G., Subramaniam, V., & Ramesh Babu, V. (2012). Measuring in-plane liquid spread in fabric using an embedded image processing Technique. Fibres & Textiles in Eastern Europe. 20(4 (93)), 72-76 (SCI Publication)
3. Raja, D., Ramakrishnan, G., Babu, V. R., Senthilkumar, M., & Sampath, M. B. (2014). Comparison of different methods to measure the transverse wicking behaviour of fabrics. Journal of Industrial Textiles, 43(3), 366-382. (SCI Publication)
4. Raja, D., Ramesh Babu, V., Ramakrishnan, G., & Senthilkumar, M. (2013). Effect of cyclic stress on the transverse wicking behaviour of cotton/lycra knitted fabrics. Journal of the Textile Institute, 104(5), 502-510. (SCI Publication)
5. Raja, D., Kouhik, C. V., Ramakrishnan, G., Babu, V. R., & Subramaniam, V. (2012). Horizontal liquid spreading behaviour of hybrid yarn woven fabric using embedded image analysis principle. Indian Journal of Fibres & Textile Research, Vol. 37, December 2012, pp. 381-384 (SCI Publication)
6. Raja, D., Babu, V. R., Senthilkumar, M., Ramakrishnan, G., & Kannan, N. (2014). A dynamic sweat transfer tester for analyzing transverse sweat transfer properties of multi-weave structure fabrics. Journal of Industrial Textiles, 44(2), 211-231. (SCI Publication)
7. Raja, D., Prakash, C., Ramakrishnan, G., & Koushik, C. V. (2014). Influence of blend ratio and linear density on liquid spreading characteristics of bamboo/cotton-blended yarn knitted fabrics measured by liquid spread tester. The Journal of The Textile Institute, 105(8), 842-849. (SCI Publication)
8. Raja, D., Prakash, C., Gunasekaran, G., & Koushik, C. V. (2015). A study on thermal properties of single-jersey knitted fabrics produced from ring and compact folded yarns. The Journal of The Textile Institute, 106(4), 359-365. (SCI Publication)
9. Raja, D., Senthilkumar, C. M., & Mani, K. (2017). Novel device for evaluating sweat evaporation characteristics of woven and knitted fabrics. Indian Journal of Fibres & Textile Research, Vol 42, No 4, 407-412. (SCI Publication)
10. Priyalatha, S., & Raja, D. (2017). Investigation on wicking behavior of the knitted fabrics under different deformation state. The Journal of The Textile Institute, 108(7), 1112-1121. (SCI Publication)
11. Mani, K., Raja, D., & Suresh, S.S. (2019). Development of Assistive technology to operate industrial grade sewing machines for differently abled persons. Indian Journal of Fibres & Textile Research, Vol 44, September 2019, pp. 314-320 (SCI Publication)
12. Raja, D., Priyalatha, S., & Senthilkumar, C. M. (2019). A novel device to measure the multi-directional wicking of elastic knitted fabric for active sportswear. Indian Journal of Fibres & Textile Research, Vol. 44, June 2019, pp. 173-179 (SCI Publication)
13. Kanimozhi, J., Rajesh Kumar, C., Vasanth Kumar, D., Jesima, M., Raja, D., & Prakash, C. (2020). Future scope of medical banana fibre: A Review. Journal of Critical Reviews (VOL 7, ISSUE 10, 2020) (Scopus Indexed)
14. Vasanth Kumar, D., & Raja, D. (2020). Influence of Moisture Management Properties on Socks Made from Recycled Polyester, Virgin Cotton and its Blends. Fibres & Textiles in Eastern Europe, 2020, Vol. 28, 4(142), pp 77-81 (SCI Publication)
15. Vasanth Kumar, D., Raja, D., & Kumar, K. V. (2021). Effect of Stretching on the Air Permeability of Recycled Polyester/Virgin Cotton and Its Blended Socks. Journal of Testing and Evaluation https://doi.org/10.1520/JTE20200398 (SCI Publication)
16. Rajesh Kumar, C., Raja, D., Kubera Sampath Kumar, S., & Prakash, C. (2020). Study on Moisture Behavior Properties of Milkweed and Milkweed/Cotton Blended Sanitary Napkins. Journal of Natural Fibers. https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2020.1826384 (SCI Publication)

Research Publications in International Conferences

1. Raja, D. (2008). Dyeing behavior of fabrics produced from organic and ordinary types of cotton using Natural dyes. International conference ATNT 2007, 14-16 July 2008, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore and Texas University USA Coimbatore.
2. Raja, D. & Koushik, C. V. (2009). Dyeing behavior of fabrics produced from organic and ordinary types of cotton using Reactive Dyes. 3rd International Textile Conference on Global Textile Vision Strategic Initiatives, 28-30th August 2009, SSM College of Engineering, Komarapalayam.
3. Raja, D. & Koushik, C. V. (2011). Horizontal wicking behavior of woven fabrics made from ring and compact spun yarns using embedded image analysis principle. International conference "ATNT 2011", 15 – 17th December 2011, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore.
4. Raja, D., Mani, K., Gunasekaran, G., & Suresh, S. S. (2016). Development of Automated Sewing Machine for Physically Challenged persons. Industrial Textiles – Products, Applications and Prospects – Indu Tech 2016, 26 & 27 august 2016, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore.
5. Raja, D., Mani, K., Gunasekaran, G., & Suresh, S. S. (2017). Design and Development of Modified Sewing Machine for Differently Abled Persons. National Conference on Industry 4.0, 21 and 22 September 2017, The Institution of Engineers (India) Salem Local Centre and Sona College of Technology.

AICTE Staff Development Programme Organized as Joint Coordinator

Staff Training Attended

• Participated & completed successfully AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Online FDP on "Research Methodology: Design and Technology" from 02-06-2021 to 06-06-2021 at Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan.
• Two week AICTE FDP on "Future of Fashion: AI, IoT, AR, VR, Robotics, Sensors and Big Data Analytics" organised by Department of Fashion Technology, Sona College of Technology, Salem from 14.12.2020 – 26.08.2020
• One week AICTE STTP on "Advances in Apparel Manufacturing Technology" organized by Department of Fashion Technology, Sona College of Technology, Salem from 17th August to 22nd August 2020
• Participated & completed successfully AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Online FDP on "Design thinking" from 26-10-2020 to 30-10-2020 at Kirori Mal College University of Delhi.
• Participated & completed successfully AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Online FDP on "Apparel Design" from 23-11-2020 to 27-11-2020 at Amity School of Fashion Technology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh.

PhD Scholar Guidance (Anna University, Chennai)

Lecture Delivered as Resource Person

• Delivered lecture in International Webinar (28.07.2020) on "Application of IoT and AI in Apparel Industry" at Isfahan University of Technology, Faculty of Textile Engineering, IRAN
• Delivered lecture on "Application of AI in Apparel industry" as Resource person in AICTE Faculty Development Programme (14.12.2020) on "AI, IoT, AR, VR, Robotics, Sensors and Big Data Analytics" organised by Department of Fashion Technology, Sona College of Technology, Salem
• Delivered lecture on "Application of IOT in Apparel industry" As Resource person in AICTE STTP (17.08.2020) on "Advances in Apparel Manufacturing Technology" organized by Department of Fashion Technology, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
• Delivered guest lecture as Resource person in online webinar on the topic "Application of IoT and AI in Apparel Industry" on 20.07.2020 by Department of Apparel Technology, PSG Polytechnic college, Coimbatore
• Delivered guest lecture as Resource person in online webinar "Testing and Quality parameters of PPE Body Coverall for Covid -19" on 27th August, 2020, Department of Textile Technology, University College of Technology, Osmania University, Hyderabad.

Membership of the Professional Bodies

• Life Member in ISTE - LM 95682
• Corporate Member in the Institution of Engineers (India) – AM130636-5
• Life Member in Textile Association of India (TAI)

Patents

Awards Received/Honor

1. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Lilavati Award 2020 for creating a better society for women in India
2. AICTE CII Award 2016 for best industry linked Engineering institution in India under chemical engineering category (BTech Fashion Technology)
3. AICTE CII Award 2018 for best industry linked Engineering institution in India under chemical engineering category (BTech Fashion Technology)
4. AICTE CII Award 2019 for best industry linked Engineering institution in India under chemical engineering category (BTech Fashion Technology)
5. AICTE CII Award 2020 for best industry linked Engineering institution in India under chemical engineering category (BTech Fashion Technology) & AICTE CII Mentor Award
6. Precitex Award Winner for Best outgoing student in the year 1993-94
7. Anna University Recognized Supervisor (Ref.No: 23.05.02) to guide PhD and M.S. (By Research) Scholars in Textile Technology area

Reviewer of the Journals

1. SAGE Publications - Textile Research Journal
2. SAGE Publications - Journal of Industrial Textiles
3. The Textile Association (India) - Journal of the Textile Association
4. Taylor & Francis – The Journal of Textile Institute
5. Springer Publications – The Institution of Engineers (India)
6. NISCAIR - Indian Journal of Fibres and Textile Research

Number of Papers Reviewed: Around 60 Papers of International peer reviewed Journals

Book Reviewer: Elsevier publication

Citation Indices

• Citations: 138
• h-index: 7
• Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=AxxUFP8AAAAJ

Consultancy Work

• Industry executive Training Programme in the area of Apparel Quality Control for KMD Clothing executives, Salem
• Tie - Dye and Block printing course for unemployed people – 3 week programme, organized through community polytechnic & Sona CSIR
• Skill development programme – Smart Garment Operator

Completed Research Work