Dr. Manavaalan Gunasekaran
Qualification : Ph.D. (IIT, Kanpur)
Designation : Assoc. Professor & Head
Email: [email protected]
Details of Educational Qualification:
| Course | Specialization | Branch | Institute / University | Year of Passing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Robotics and Control | Electrical Engineering | Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur | 2015 |
| M.E. | Applied Electronics | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Anna University | 2005 |
| B.E. | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Pallavan College of Engineering, Madras University | 2003 |
Research Areas:
- Robotics, Control Systems
Research Identifiers:
- Scopus : https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=36004605200
- Vidwan : https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/120171
- Google scholar : https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=dSYHFMYAAAAJ
- h-Index (As per Scopus Data) : 7
Publication Details:
| S.No | Publication Affiliation | Academic Year | Author Position | Details of Research Publication | Indexing | Publication | Journal Quartile (Q1/Q2/Q3/Q4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Others | 2025-26 | 3 | Improved Kookaburra Optimized Dense Bi-LSTM With Attention Mechanism for Estimation and Prediction of SOH in Li-Ion Batteries, Journal of Optimal Control Applications and Methods, June 2025 | SCI | Article | Q2 |
| 2 | Others | 2025-26 | 4 | Enhancing hydrogen production and wastewater treatment through an integrated bioelectrochemical system combining dark fermentation and galvanic cells, Journal of Biomass and Bioenergy, vol. 201, June 2025 | SCI | Article | Q1 |
| 3 | Others | 2025-26 | 1 | A Novel Bat algorithm optimized Quantum Neural Network based MPPT Techniques for Enhanced Photovoltaic in Grid Connected System Performance, Journal of Circuits, Systems and Computers, Oct 2025 | SCI | Article | Q3 |
| 4 | Others | 2025-26 | 1 | ARBOA-optimized cascaded PI–FOPID–PID controller for robust vehicle lateral path tracking, Transportation Letters: The International Journal of Transportation Research, Jan 2026. | Scopus | Article | Q2 |
| 5 | Others | 2024-25 | 2 | Trajectory tracking control of a mobile robot using fuzzy logic controller with optimal parameters, Robotica, pp. 1–24, Sept 2024. | Scopus, SCI | Article | Q1 |
| 6 | Others | 2024-25 | 1 | Energy saving and speed control in autonomous electric vehicle using enhanced manta ray foraging algorithm optimized intelligent systems, Journal of Power Sources, vol. 619, Nov 2024 | SCI | Article | Q1 |
| 7 | Others | 2024-25 | 3 | Optimization of automated anodizing plant efficiency and process prediction using Random Forest based Levy flight method, Chemical Engineering Science, vol. 300, Dec 2024. | SCI | Article | Q1 |
| 8 | Others | 2024-25 | 3 | Sensitivity assessment of optimal control strategies and cost-effectiveness analysis of a novel Candida Auris environmental transmission model in intensive care facilities, Journal of Theoretical Biology, vol. 595, Dec 2024. | SCI | Article | Q1 |
| 9 | Others | 2024-25 | 1 | VLSI architecture of a True Random Number Generator with hierarchical Von Neumann corrector and hybrid run length Golomb coding for data compression, Journal of Analog Integrated Circuits and Signal Processing, vol. 123, no. 41, April 2025. | SCI | Article | Q3 |
| 10 | Others | 2022-23 | 5 | Android Application to Control Commercial UAV, Journal of Ubiquitous Computing and Communication Technologies, vol. 5, pp. 83–95, March 2023. | WoS-SCI | Article | |
| 11 | Others | 2023-24 | 3 | Developing digital twin design for enhanced productivity of an automated anodizing industry and process prediction using hybrid deep neural network, Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Elsevier, vol. 122, pp. 1–20, June 2023 | Scopus, SCI | Article | Q1 |
| 12 | Others | 2023-24 | 3 | Five-Phase Induction Motor Drive-A Comprehensive Review, Journal of Frontiers in Energy Research, vol.11, pp. 1–17, Aug 2023 | SCI | Article | Q2 |
| 13 | Others | 2023-24 | 3 | A Survey on Intrusion Detection System in Smart City: Security Concerns, International Conference on Computer Applications in Electrical Engineering - Recent Advances (CERA23), IIT Roorkee, Oct. 27-29 2023. | Scopus | Conference Proceedings | |
| 14 | Others | 2023-24 | 3 | Investigating the performance of Internet of Things in a Traditional Anodizing Industry for improved Quality and Delivery of Products using Response Surface Methodology, International Conference on Computer Applications in Electrical Engineering - Recent Advances (CERA23), IIT Roorkee, Oct. 27-29 2023. | Scopus | Conference Proceedings | |
| 15 | Others | 2023-24 | 1 | Development and Control of a Four-Wheel Drive Holonomic Mobile Robot, International Conference on Computer Applications in Electrical Engineering - Recent Advances (CERA23), IIT Roorkee, Oct. 27-29 2023. | Scopus | Conference Proceedings | |
| 16 | Others | 2023-24 | 5 | Development and Control of Mobile Manipulator - Four-Wheeled Drive Mobile Robot with a 3-DoF Manipulator, International Conference on Electronics, Computing, Communication and Control Technology, CMR Institute of Technology, Bangalore, May 2-3 2024. | Scopus | Conference Proceedings | |
| 17 | Others | 2021-22 | 2 | Robust Queen Bee assisted Genetic Algorithm (QBGA) Optimized Fractional Order PID (FOPID) Controller for Not Necessarily Minimum Phase Power Converters, IEEE Access. vol. 9, pp. 93331–93337, 2021. | SCI | Article | Q1 |
| 18 | Others | 2020-21 | 2 | Genetic Algorithm Based Reference Current Control Extraction Based Shunt Active Power Filter, International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems. vol. 31, no. 1, pp. 1–22, January 2021 | SCI | Article | Q2 |
| 19 | Others | 2019-20 | 3 | A Comparative Analysis of Switching Logics for Five Phase Voltage Source Inverter, First International Conference on Power, Control and Computing Technologies, organized by National Institute of Technology, Raipur, Chhattisgarh during Jan 3-5, 2020 | Scopus | Conference Proceedings | |
| 20 | Others | 2017-18 | 5 | Efficiency improvement of a 24V DC nano-grid system with ZCS technique, in proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Power, Control, Signals and Instrumentation Engineering (ICPCSI), organized by Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai, Sept. 21-22, 2017, pp. 479-482 | Scopus | Conference Proceedings | |
| 21 | Others | 2016-17 | 1 | A closed loop system to stabilize a 24V solar DC Nano grid, in proceedings of International Conference on Smart grids, Power and Advanced Control Engineering (ICSPACE), Aug. 17–19, 2017, pp. 177-182 | Scopus | Conference Proceedings | |
| 22 | Others | 2012-13 | 1 | Low-Cost Undergraduate Control Systems Experiments Using Microcontroller-Based Control of a DC Motor, IEEE Transactions on Education, vol. 55, no. 4, pp. 508–516, November 2012. | SCI | Article | Q1 |
| 23 | Others | 2008-09 | 1 | Cooperative Control of a Dual-Motor Ball and Beam System, in proceedings of the IEEE Conference on Control, Communication and Automation (INDICON-2008), Dec. 11–13, 2008, pp. 525–530. | Scopus | Conference Proceedings |
Research Projects & Events
| S.No | Affiliation | Academic Year | Funded Project /Event | Role | Title of the Project/Event | Amount in Rs. /- | Funding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Others | 2019-20 | Funded Project | Co-P.I. | Path Tracking Control of All-Terrain Rover (ATR) with manipulator under Actuator Failure Conditions | 17,11,000 | TEQIP |
| 2 | Others | 2015-16 | Event | Coordinator | 6-day workshop on “Embedded Control systems with Hands-on Lab Sessions” | 20,000 | CMRIT |
| 3 | Others | 2015-16 | Event | Coordinator | 4-day Faculty Development Program on “Control Systems With MATLAB” 20,000 | 20,000 | CMRIT |
| 4 | Others | 2016-17 | Event | Co-Coordinator | 5-day Faculty Development Program on Linear Integrated Circuits with PSpice | 20,000 | CMRIT |
| 5 | Others | 2017-18 | Event | Coordinator | One-Week AICTE sponsored QIP course on "Control Techniques for Networked Control Systems" | 2,00,000 | AICTE |
| 6 | Others | 2019-20 | Event | Coordinator | TEQIP - III Sponsored Industry Connect Two-Day Hands-on Workshop on "Robotics and Automation" | 20,000 | TEQIP |
| 7 | Others | 2020-21 | Event | Coordinator | TEQIP – III Sponsored Three-Day Hands–on Workshop On “Robotics and Automation” | 40,000 | TEQIP |
| 8 | Others | 2022-23 | Event | Co-Coordinator | One-day Workshop On “Impacts of Power Quality in Industries & Recent Updates in TNERC Standards” | 20,000 | CIT |
| 9 | Others | 2023-24 | Event | Coordinator | Two-day Workshop On “Robotics and AI for Industry 4.0” | 20,000 | CIT |
Patents
| S.No | Affiliation | Academic Year | Application ID | Title of the Patent | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Others | 2025-26 | Indian Utility Patent field, application no. 202541073758 A, published 22/08/2025, No. 34/2025. |
Design of Embedded Board for Anti-theft of Motor Bike | Published |
Consultancy
| S.No | Affiliation | Academic Year | Name of the Consulting Firm | Title of the Project | Amount in Rs. /- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CMRIT | 2013-14 | FONESS India Prv. Ltd., Bangalore | Development of MRO Power Supply | 1,00,000 |
| 2 | CMRIT | 2015-16 | Concord United Products Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore | Development of BMXP Software Board and Control System for wire cut EDM machines | 5,50,000 |
Awards/Achievements
- 2010-2011: Awarded a scholarship to assist in the development of control systems of the Moon rover that IIT Kanpur developed as part of an IIT Kanpur - ISRO-VSSC project.
- Best teaching assistant award given by the Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Kanpur for the Fall Semester 2009.