faculty Profile

Ph.D. – Chemical Engineering(July 2006)
A C Tech, Anna University,Chennai

M.E. – Chemical Engineering (1998)
Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur-572 103
Bangalore University, Bangalore

B.E. – Chemical Engineering (1993)
Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur-572 103
Bangalore University, Bangalore.

Academic Experience

Professor and Head of the Department from May 2014 in Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Pennalur, Sriperumbudur.

Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering (2013 – 2014) Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Pennalur, Sriperumbudur.

Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering (2011 – 2013) Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Pennalur, Sriperumbudur.

Senior Lecturer, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (2009-2011) Caledonian College of Engineering, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.

Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering (2006 – 2009) Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Pennalur, Sriperumbudur.

Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemical Engineering (2004 – 2006) Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Pennalur, Sriperumbudur.

Teaching Research Associate, Department of Chemical Engineering (2001 – 2004) A C College of Technology Anna University , Chennai – 600 025.

Lecturer (OG) Department of Chemical Engineering (1999 – 2001) Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, Erode – 638 052.

Lecturer, Department of Chemical Engineering (1996 – 1999) Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, Erode – 638 052.

INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE,

Process Engineer, Plant Commissioning [ 1993 – 1995 ] Pallakad Chlorates and Allied Chemicals, Kanjikode, Pallakad – 678 621.

B.Tech Theory Courses

Heat Transfer
Chemical Process Plant Safety
Mechanical Operations
Chemical Process Industries – II
Chemical Process Industries – I
Fluid Mechanics
Chemical Process Calculations
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics – I
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics – II
Energy Engineering
Chemical Process Plant Utilities
Principles of Chemical Engineering
Engineering Mechanics

M.Tech Theory Courses

Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Chemical Process design

Laboratory Courses

Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
Process Control Laboratory
Mechanical Operations Laboratory
Heat Transfer Laboratory
Seminar and Comprehension

International / National Journals
Meyyappan N, Rajasekar S, Arvind B, “Drying of Chickpeas (Cicer arietinum) and Black eyed Peas (Vigna unguiculata)”, SSRG International Journal of Chemical Engineering Research (SSRG – IJCER), V4(1),14-21 February 2017
Meyyappan N, S. Rajasekar, and D.G Rao “ Engineering Studies on Moisture Diffusivity of Solid Food Products during Processing – A Review” ChemBioEng Rev 2017, 4, No. 4, 1–7
Meyyappan N, Rajasekar. S, Manoj Prabagar. S, “Dynamic Simulation Of Transient Heat Conduction With Constant Heat Flux” International Journal Of Innovative Research In Management, Engineering And Technology, Vol. 2, Issue 6, June 2017
Meyyappan N, S.Rajasekar, D.G.Rao “A review on computational fluid dynamics studies in drying processes” Journal of food science research jofsr, 1(1), 2016 [027-031]
Meyyappan N, Asoka R.G, Aishwarya N, Rajasekar S, “Dynamic Simulation of Double Pipe Heat Exchanger using MATLAB simulink”, SSRG International Journal of Chemical Engineering Research (SSRG – IJCER), V4(1),6-13 February 2017.
S.Rajasekar, N.Meyyappan#, D.G.Rao “A review on computation fluid dynamics studies in drying processes” Journal of food science research jofsr, 1(1), 2016 [027-031]
Solubility and mass transfer coefficient enhancement of benzyl acetate in water through hydrotropes “, Journal of Chemical Engineering Data ,2004,Vol.49, Issue 0, pp. 1245-1249.
Effect of hydrotropes on the solubility and mass transfer coefficient of benzyl benzoate in water “, Journal of Chemical Engineering Data ,2005,Vol.50, Issue 3, pp. 796-800.

International Conferences
Production Of Xylanase Enzyme From Aspergillus Genus , paper presented at the National Conference on Recent Trends in Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology organized by R. V. College of Engineering, Bangalore -59, on (28 – 29th May 2005).
Hydrodynamic studies in a tapered fluidized bed , paper presented at CHEMCON – 2005, IIT Delhi on (15 – 17th December 2005).
Effect of hydrotropes on the Solubility and Mass Transfer Coefficient Enhancement

National Conferences
Presented A Paper on “Waste Management Practices in Iron and Steel Industry” in 3rd International Conference on Advances in Biotechnology, Civil and Mechanical Science held at Selvam College of Technology, Namakkal, on 17-03-2017 and 18-03-2017.
Presented A Paper on study on bridge rectangular fin heat sink for cooling of central processing unit in the National Conference on “Environmental Issues and Mitigations for Sustainable Development” held at Annamalai University on 4th and 5th November 2016
Presented A Paper On ‘Evaluation Of Variable Time Constant In Non Linear System’ In 8th National Conference On “Recent Trends In Chemical, Energy And Environmental Engineering (CEEE)” At SSN College Of Engineering On 19th August, 2016.
Presented A Paper On ‘A Review On Moisture Diffusivity Of Food Products’ In National Conference On “Advances In Chemical And Biotechnology For Sustainable Future’’ At Kongu Engineering College On 31st March, 2016.
Presented A Paper on “Liquid Cooling System for CPU using CFD Analysis” in CHEMZEST’16 held at Adhiparasakthi Engineering College, Melmaruvathur on 26th March 2016.
Presented A Paper On ‘Computational Fluid Dynamics Studies In Drying Processes- A Review’ In The One Day Convention On “Assessment Of The State Of The Art In Chemical Engineering Science At JNTAU College Of Engineering On 7th August, 2015.
Presented A Paper on “Adsorption of an organic dye using polymer clay nano composites” in International Conference on Green Technologies for Energy Management (ICGTEM’15) held at Mohamed Sathak Engineering College on 27th and 28th March, 2015

2019

Organized an  AICTE Sponsored short term course on “Instrumental Methods of Analysis” held at SVCE from 04th to 9th November 2019.

Organized an One day National Conference on “Technological Innovation on Clean Energy Generation and Environmental Remediation” held at SVCE on 04th October 2019.

2017

Attended AICTE Sponsored short term course on “Applications of Emulsions, Foams and Colloidal Dispersions” held at IIT Madras on 23rd to 28th January, 2017.

2016

Presented A Paper On ‘Evaluation Of Variable Time Constant In Non Linear System’ In 8th National Conference On “Recent Trends In Chemical, Energy And Environmental Engineering (CEEE)” At SSN College Of Engineering On 19th August, 2016.

Presented A Paper On ‘A Review On Moisture Diffusivity Of Food Products’ In National Conference On “Advances In Chemical And Biotechnology For Sustainable Future’’ At Kongu Engineering College On 31st March, 2016.

2015

Presented A Paper On ‘Computational Fluid Dynamics Studies In Drying Processes- A Review’ In The One Day Convention On “Assessment Of The State Of The Art In Chemical Engineering Science At JNTAU College Of Engineering On 7th August, 2015.

2013

One Day National Workshop on “Trends in Reaction Environmental Engineering” at IIT Madras, Chennai – 600 036 during 16thMarch, 2013.

Two Months visit to LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY, Borough Road, London as a Visiting Professor during April and June, 2013.

Attended One day workshop What’s New on Fluid Separation at IchemE, One Portland Place, London during 5thJune, 2013.

Visited Cambridge University, Cambridge during May 2013

2012

Solar Energy – Sohar University, Sohar, Sultanate of Oman.

“Electrochemical Kinetics and Thermodynamics – Principles and Application” – Indian Institute of Technology,Madras, Chennai – 600 036.

Engineering Education and Technology – Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College, Madagadipet, Puducherry – 605 107.

Teaching Learning Methodologies – Indian Institute of Technology – Madras, Chennai – 600 036.

2011

Work shop on Process Control, conducted by Sim Info System,Chennai at Hotel Crowne Plaza, Muscat.

2008

DST – SERC School on “Tomography and velocity Imaging in Multiphase Reactors” – Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.

2007

Seminar on “Quality in Engineering Education” – Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai.

2006

QIP Short Term Course On Modeling of Bio Reactors – Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore – 560 012.

2002

CHEMCON 2002 – Central Leather Research Institute Adyar Chennai – 600 020.

Membrane Workshop – Anna University, Chennai – 600 025.

1999

Winter School – Regional Engineering College, Triuchirapalli – 15.

GUEST LECTURE:

Presented a lecture on Process Control and Instrumentation for the Faculty Development Programme entitled “Process Instrumentation Dynamics & Control” held at Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering, Chennai during 4th-10th Dec, 2017

Presented a lecture on Material Balances on single step processes for the Faculty Development Programme entitled “Chemical Process Calculations” held at A.C. College of Technology, Anna University, Chennai during 20th Jan, 2016

Presented a lecture on Mass transfer operations for the Faculty Development Programme entitled “CH 2352 Mass Transfer” held at St.Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai during 8th-15th Dec, 2014

Presented a lecture on Process Instrumentation for the workshop entitled “Process Instrumentation Dynamics & Control” held at A.C. College of Technology, Anna University, Chennai during 2nd Dec, 2013.

JUDGE:

Presided as Judge for the AIChE INDIA STUDENT REGIONAL CONFERENCE & CHEM-E-CAR COMPETITION organized by AIChE-VIT Student Chapter held at VIT, Vellore. during 10th-11th Aug, 2018.

Performed as an Auditor for Auditing Question Papers and Answer Scripts for the November 2016/May 2017 Semester Examinations held under autonomous scheme at Kongu Engineering College, Erode on 19th August, 2017.

Head of the Department

Academic Monitoring Committee Member

ISTE – Best Student award Selection Committee Member

Department Administration and Unit Operations – Module Leader

Head of Programme Assessment Committee

B.Tech Programme Coordinator

Unit Operations- Module  Coordinator