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In Brief
Dr.G.Thilagavathi is Professor and HoD of Department of Textile Technology, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu. She is the member of Governing Council, PSGCT. She is the Fellow of Institution of Engineers and Chairman and council member, Textile Division Board (IE) and Patron Member of Textile Association India. She is having 26+ Years of experience in Teaching, Training and Research. Her research areas of interest and field of practice covers E-Textiles, Antimicrobial Textiles and Industrial Textiles. She is an active researcher and eminent academician. She is a member of Board of Studies, Anna University, Academic Council Member, PSG Tech and AICTE Nominee for recruitment in Government Institutions,. Presently, she is handling several sponsored projects amounting to Rs.30 Crores. Dr.G.Thilagavathi is in the process of establishing a Centre of Excellence in Industrial Textiles. This Project is sponsored by Ministry of Textiles, Govt of India with Rs.24.5 Crores during 2011, Focus Incubation Centre (FIC) for Rs.2.85 Crores during 2015 for a period of 5 years. She has also completed several research sponsored projects funded by Government of India and established new Labs such as Antimicrobial Finishing and Evaluation Laboratory (Rs.11.5 Lakhs), Microencapsulation Laboratory (Rs.4.5 Lakhs), Fibre Manufacturing Laboratory, Electroactive Textile Laboratory (Rs.15 Lakhs) and Centre of Excellence in Industrial Textiles Rs.(24.5 Crores: Under Development). Dr.G.Thilagavathi based on her research papers (86) has the h-index of 18 and i-10 index of 28. She has guided 8 Ph.D Scholars (Completed) 7 Scholars (On-going) are doing their doctoral research under her guidance. She is a recipient of Prestigious Dr.R.Sundaramoorthy Award for the Outstanding Academician of PSG College of Technology, successively from 2012-2016 for the last 5 Years. She has received Eminent Engineer Award from Institution of Engineers (India), Kolkata, India. Under her Leadership Department of Textile Technology has received AICTE-CII Award for Best Industry Linked Engineering Institute 2015 and NBA Accreditation for 5 Years. She has also received Felicitation award for being elected as All India Chairman and Council Member of Institution of Engineer (India) (National), Textile Engineering Divisional Board (TXDB), Textile Engineering Division, West Bengal State Centre, IE (I) and National Jute Board, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India during 30th National Convention of Textile Engineers, Kolkata. She has successfully done Technology Transfer of "Electro active Textile Breath Rate Monitor and Goniometer" to Indus Electronics India Private Ltd, Coimbatore. Dr.G.Thilagavathi has also filed the following Patents to her credit: 1. Stretch Woven Fabric for Comfort Fit Sari Blouse (2919/CHE/2012). 2. System And Method for Dynamically Adjusting Acoustics (6377/CHE/2014).
Subject Expertise
Conductive Shielding Materials
Textile and Apparel Quality Evaluation
Textile Fibers
Technical Textiles
Textile Composites
Textile Quality Evaluation
Research Area
Conductive Shielding Materials
Technical Textiles
Textile Quality Evaluation
Professional Experience:
Industrial
Quality Control In-charge, Chola Textiles, Vedasandur, Dindigul, during ( 01/07/1990 - 20/05/1992 )Academic
Teaching Assistant, PSG College of Technology & PSG Polytechnic College, Coimbatore, during ( 22/06/1992 - 11/06/1993 )Lecturer, PSG College of Technology , Coimbatore, during ( 13/02/1995 - 12/02/2002 )
Lecturer (SRG), PSG College of Technology , Coimbatore, during ( 13/02/2002 - 07/11/2004 )
Assistant Professor, PSG College of Technology , Coimbatore, during ( 08/11/2004 - 07/11/2007 )
Associate Professor, PSG College of Technology , Coimbatore, during ( 08/11/2007 - 01/03/2012 )
Professor & HOD, PSG College of Technology , Coimbatore, during ( 02/03/2012 - 12/02/2021 )
Membership:
Fellow - The Institution of Engineers (India), KolkataLife Member - Indian Society for Technical Education, New Delhi
Life Member - The Textile Association (India), Coimbatore
Member - Governing Council member, Coimbatore
Patents
| S.No. | Role | Patent ID | Patent Title | Patent Level | Registered with | Year | Status |
| 1 | Principal Investigator | 309542 | Stretch Woven Fabrics for Comfort Fit Sari Blouse | National | 2019 | Granted | |
| 2 | Principal Investigator | 6377/CHE/2014 | System And Method for Dynamically Adjusting Acoustics | National | Indian Patent | 2014 | Applied |
International & National Journals
| S.No. | Journal | Paper Title | Year | Role | Volume |
| 1 | Journal of Natural fiber | Investigations on Kapok/Polypropylene Needle Punched Nonwoven for Thermal Resistance Applications | 2022 | Co Author | 0 |
| 2 | Journal Of The Textile Institute | Development and characterization of DTMS treated nettle fiber nonwovens for oil spill removal applications | 2022 | Co Author | |
| 3 | Journal of Industrial Textiles | Mesoporous silica/epoxy coated cotton fabric for durable oil-water separation | 2022 | Main Author | 0 |
| 4 | Man made Textiles in India | Characterization of PLLA monofilaments sutures | 2022 | Co Author | L |
| 5 | JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS | Development of Needle Punched Nonwovens from Natural Fiber Waste for Thermal Insulation Application | 2021 | Co Author | 0 |
| 6 | Man Made Textiles in India | Study on polyester/nettle nonwoven textile substrates for oil spill management | 2021 | Co Author | XLIX |
| 7 | Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management | Development of metal woven power generating fabric | 2021 | Co Author | 12 |
| 8 | Research Journal Of Textile And Apparel | Oil spill cleanup by natural fibers | 2021 | Co Author | 0 |
| 9 | Research Journal Of Textile And Apparel | Utilization of recycled polyester nonwovens as sorbent for oil spill cleanups | 2021 | Co Author | 25 |
| 10 | JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS | Sustainable development of needle punched nonwoven fabrics from silk worm cocoon waste for oil spill removal | 2021 | Co Author | 11 |
| 11 | International Journal of Textile and Fashion Technology | Deveopment of Brassiere Sizing system for South Indian Girls | 2020 | Co Author | 10 |
| 12 | JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS | Development of Recycled PET/comber Noil Nonwovens for Thermal Insulation Application | 2020 | Co Author | 0 |
| 13 | INDIAN JOURNAL OF FIBRE & TEXTILE RESEARCH | Effect of hydrochloric acid treated nettle fibre on oil absorbency | 2020 | Co Author | 45 |
| 14 | JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS | Characterization of Surface Modified Nettle Fibers for Composite Reinforcement | 2020 | Co Author | 09 |
| 15 | JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES | Development and characterization of warp knitted spacer fabrics for helmet comfort liner application | 2020 | Co Author | 0 |
| 16 | JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS | Comfort Characteristics of Nettle Nonwoven Fabrics | 2020 | Co Author | 1 |
| 17 | JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS | Hot Water Treatment on Nettle Fibers: An Environment-Friendly/ Economical Process for the Production of Oil Sorbent | 2020 | Co Author | 1 |
| 18 | JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS | Effect of Alkali Treatment of Nettle Fibers on Oil Absorbency | 2020 | Co Author | 0 |
| 19 | Crease resistance finishing of cotton fabrics using citric acid | 2019 | Co Author | 16 | |
| 20 | Surface modification of nettle fibers by grafting to improve oil sorption capacity | 2019 | Co Author | 1 | |
| 21 | Statistical Optimization of Terminalia chebula Fruit Extraction for Improved Antibacterial Activity Against Odour-Causing Bacteria | 2019 | Co Author | 90 | |
| 22 | Oil Spill Cleanup by Bonded Nettle Fibrous Mat | 2019 | Co Author | 0 | |
| 23 | JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE | Oil sorption behavior of acetylated nettle fiber | 2019 | Co Author | 0 |
| 24 | Journal of Natural Fibres | Development of Nettle–Polypropylene-Blended Needle-Punched Nonwoven Fabrics for Oil Spill Cleanup Applications | 2019 | Co Author | 0 |
| 25 | JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS | Development and Characterization of Pineapple Fibre Nonwovens for Thermal and Sound Insulation Applications | 2019 | Main Author | 0 |
| 26 | Water repellency performance of silicone coated cotton fabrics | 2018 | Co Author | 0 | |
| 27 | NATIONAL JOURNAL OF TECHNOLOGY | TEXTILE SUBSTRATES IN ACOUSTIC INSULATION | 2018 | Co Author | 14 |
| 28 | JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES | Oil Sorption and retention capacities of thermally Bonded hybrid Nonwovens prepared from cotton, kapok, milkweed and polypropylene fibers | 2018 | Main Author | 219 |
| 29 | JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES | Investigations on oil sorption capacity of nettle fibrous assembly and 100% nettle and nettle/kapok blended needle-punched nonwovens | 2018 | Main Author | |
| 30 | NATIONAL JOURNAL OF TECHNOLOGY | DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NEEDLE PUNCHED NONWOVEN NETTLE FIBROUS MATT | 2018 | Co Author | 14 |
| 31 | Journal of Industrial Textiles | Development of polyester needle-punched nonwoven fabrics for filter press applications | 2018 | Main Author | |
| 32 | Journal of Industrial Textiles | Development of Polyester Needle Punched Nonwoven Fabrics for Filter Press Applications | 2018 | Main Author | |
| 33 | Journal of Natural Fibres | Development and investigations of kapok fiber based needle punched nonwoven as eco-friendly oil sorbent | 2018 | Main Author | |
| 34 | Journal of Environmental Management | Oil Sorption and retention capacities of thermally Bonded hybrid Nonwovens prepared from cotton, kapok | 2018 | Main Author | Vol-219 |
| 35 | Journal of Natural Fibers | Investigations on Sound Absorption Properties of Luffa Fibrous Mats | 2017 | Main Author | |
| 36 | Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series E | Physical and Thermal Comfort Properties of Viscose Fabrics made from Vortex and Ring Spun Yarns | 2017 | Main Author | 98 |
| 37 | Journal of Textile Engineering and Fashion Technology | Development and Characterization of Electric Heating Fabric Based on Silver Coated Nylon Yarn | 2017 | Main Author | 1 |
| 38 | International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education | Standardisation of fit rating scale for Sari blouse with the fit attributes-ease allowance, number of folds and seam line deviation | 2017 | Co Author | vol.10, no |
| 39 | International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology | Auxillary odour studies on alkali treated knitted polyester fabric | 2017 | Co Author | 29 |
| 40 | Journal of Natural fibers | Sound and thermal insulation properties of flax/low melt PET needle punched nonwovens | 2017 | Co Author | |
| 41 | Journal of the Textile Institute | Analysis of piezoresistive behavior of polyaniline-coated nylon Lycra fabrics for elbow angle measurement | 2017 | Co Author | 108 |
| 42 | Melliand International | Novel Natural Fibres for Acoustic Insulation | 2017 | Co Author | 23 |
| 43 | National Journal of Technology | Oil absorption behavior of textile substrates | 2017 | Co Author | 13 |
| 44 | Indian Journal of chemical Technology | Optimization of Chitosan-Honey composite Film for Wound Dressing Application | 2016 | Main Author | 23 |
| 45 | Indian Journal of chemical Technology | Optimisation of Chitosan-Honey composite Film for Wound Dressing Application | 2016 | Co Author | 23 |
| 46 | Fibers and polymers | GC-MS analysis of worn textile for odour formation | 2016 | Co Author | 17 |
| 47 | Fibres and Polymers | Handle, Fit and Pressure Comfort of Silk/Hybrid Yarn Woven Stretch Fabrics | 2016 | Co Author | Vol.17, No |
| 48 | The Journal of Textile Institute | Effect of alkali treatment on mechanical properties of woven jute composites | 2016 | Co Author | 107 |
| 49 | Journal of the Textile Institute | Polyaniline-coated polyurethane foam for pressure sensor applications | 2016 | Co Author | 107 |
| 50 | High Performance Polymers | Polyaniline-coated polyurethane foam for pressure sensor applications | 2016 | Co Author | 28 |
| 51 | Asian dyer | Antimicrobial finishing of cotton fabrics using chitosan | 2016 | Co Author | 13 |
| 52 | Journal of Fiber and Polymers | Handle, Fit and Pressure Comfort of Silk/Hybrid Yarn Woven Stretch Fabrics | 2016 | Co Author | 0 |
| 53 | Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series E | Experimental Investigations of Woven Textile Tape as Strain Sensor | 2015 | Main Author | 96 |
| 54 | Fashion and Textiles | Development of plasma enhanced antiviral surgical gown for healthcare workers | 2015 | Co Author | 3 |
| 55 | High Performance Polymers | Polyaniline-coated nylon lycra fabrics for strain sensor and electromagnetic interference shielding applications | 2015 | Co Author | 27 |
| 56 | Journal of Textile, Apparel Technology and Management | Effect of antimicrobial finish on odour control properties of apparel fabric | 2014 | Co Author | 9 |
| 57 | Asian Dyer | Investigation on the pollution level assessment of textile effluent from denim processing industry | 2014 | Co Author | 10 |
| 58 | Melliand News Letter | Development of Innovative Home Textile Products | 2014 | Co Author | 5 |
| 59 | Journal of Textile Institute | Development of woven stretch fabrics and analysis on handle, stretch and pressure comfort | 2014 | Co Author | vol.106, n |
| 60 | Journal of Textile and Apparel Technology and Management | Handle and comfort characteristics of cotton core spun lycra and polyester/lycra for application as blouse | 2014 | Co Author | vol.8, no. |
| 61 | National Technology Journal | Extraction and production of Cellulosic nanofibers from petiole Bark of coconut tree | 2014 | Co Author | Vol.11, No |
| 62 | Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management | Design and Development of Textile Electrodes for EEG Measurement using Copper Plated Polyester Fabrics | 2014 | Co Author | 8 |
| 63 | Asian Textile journal | Composites for automotive textiles | 2013 | Co Author | 1 |
| 64 | African health science | tri-laminate antiviral surgical gown for healthcare people | 2013 | Co Author | 13 |
| 65 | Indian Journal of Fiber and Textile Research | Optimisation of process conditions of cotton fabric treatment with Terminalia chebula extract for antibacterial application | 2013 | Co Author | 38 |
| 66 | International Journal of PharmTech Research | Antimicrobial and In -Vitro Drug Release Studies of Microencapsulated Terminalia chebula extract finished Fabric | 2013 | Co Author | 5 |
| 67 | International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, | Development of woven stretch fabric for comfortably fitting sari blouses and analysis of fit’, | 2013 | Co Author | vol.6, no. |
| 68 | International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education | Development of woven stretch fabric for comfortably fitting sari blouses and analysis of fit | 2013 | Co Author | vol.6, no. |
| 69 | Chemical fibre international | Electro spinning of cellulose and their complications | 2013 | Co Author | Vol.3 pp.1 |
| 70 | National Technology Journal | Challenges in electrospinning of cellulose nano fibre production | 2013 | Co Author | Vol.9 No. |
| 71 | Journal of the Textile Association | Textile electrodes for ECG and EEG monitoring | 2013 | Co Author | 74 |
| 72 | British Journal Of health care Management | Developing a Tri-laminate Antiviral surgical gown | 2012 | Co Author | 18 |
| 73 | Journal of Textile Science & Engineering | Effect of solanum tuberosum on muslin-gauze composite for healthcare applications | 2012 | Co Author | 6 |
| 74 | International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Nanotechnology | Antimicrobial Efficacy of Terminalia Chebula Fruit ExtractTreated Cotton Fabric For Healthcare Applications | 2012 | Co Author | 4 |
| 75 | Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences | A Review on Leg Ulcer Stockings | 2012 | Co Author | 3 |
| 76 | Biotechnology - An Indian Journal | Enzyme assisted coloring of cotton fabrics using reactive dyes | 2012 | Co Author | 6 |
| 77 | Journal of the Textile Association | Effect of plasma treatment on coloration & antibacterial finishing of silk fabric using natural fungal extract | 2012 | Co Author | 73 |
| 78 | Journal of Textile and Apparel Technology and Management | Fit of sari blouse: Influencing parameters and assessment | 2012 | Co Author | vol.7, no. |
| 79 | Indian Journal of Chemical Technology | Development and characterization of electrically conductive polyaniline coated fabrics | 2012 | Co Author | 19 |
| 80 | Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management | Surface Resistivity and EMI Shielding Effectiveness of Polyaniline Coated Polyester Fabric | 2012 | Co Author | 7 |
| 81 | INDIAN JOURNAL OF FIBRE & TEXTILE RESEARCH | Development and Characterization of Elastomeric Tape Sensor Fabrics for Elbow Angle Measurement | 2011 | Co Author | 36 |
| 82 | International Journal of Pharmacy and life science | Antibacterial efficacy analysis of Punica granatum L. leaf, rind and Terminalia chebula fruit extract treated cotton fabric against five most common human pathogenic bacteria | 2011 | Co Author | 2 |
| 83 | International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences | Synthesis and characterization Zinc oxide nano particles and its application on fabrics for microbe resistant defence clothing | 2011 | Co Author | 9 |
| 84 | International Journal of Pharmacy and life science | A Breakthrough in Healthcare Textiles – Antiviral surgical gown | 2011 | Co Author | 8 |
| 85 | International Journal of Pharmacy and life science | Development of Hemostatic wound Dressing using Silk | 2011 | Co Author | 4 |
| 86 | Indian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Life Sciences | A review on Antiviral and Antibacterial Surgical gowns and Drapes | 2011 | Co Author | 4 |
| 87 | National Journal of Technlogy | Development of Electrically Conductive Fabrics using Conductive Polyaniline Polymer | 2010 | Co Author | 6 |
| 88 | International Journal of Pharma Research | Antibacterial Finishing of Cotton Fabric Using Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract For Wound Care Applications | 2010 | Co Author | 1 |
| 89 | Institute of Engineers | Textiles - As Biomedical Implants, Types and Functional Requirements | 2009 | Co Author | 90 |
| 90 | Journal of Institute of Engineers (India)) | An overview and application of MEMS based textiles | 2008 | Co Author | Vol.8, PP |
| 91 | JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS | Development of Nettle–Polypropylene-Blended Needle-Punched Nonwoven Fabrics for Oil Spill Cleanup Applications” Journal of Natural Fibers | -0001 | Main Author | 0 |
| 92 | JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES | Analysis of electrical, thermal and compressive properties of alkali-treated jute fabric reinforced composites | -0001 | Co Author | 47 |
International & National Conferences
| S.No. | Conference Title | Paper Title | Date | Role | Organized By |
| 1 | Proceedings of the First International Conference on Combinatorial and Optimization, ICCAP 2021 | Investigation of Sound Absorption Properties of Hybrid Multilayer Density Gradient Coir Structure | 07-12-2021 | Main Author | -Select- |
| 2 | International conference on Advances in Technical Textiles -(ICATT-2020) | Development of Recycled PET/Comber Noil Nonwovens for Thermal Insulation Application | 24-10-2020 | Co Author | -Select- |
| 3 | Industrial Textiles – Products, Applications and Prospects (InduTech 2020) | Energy absorption and comfort properties of warp knitted spacer fabrics for shoe insole application | 21-08-2020 | Co Author | PSG College of India |
| 4 | Internatioanl Conference on Functional Textiles and clothing | Development of Warp Knitted Spacer Fabrics for Helmet Comfort Liner Applications | 07-02-2020 | Co Author | IIT |
| 5 | International Conference on Functional Textiles & Clothing | Sustainable Nonwoven Sorbent from Nettle Fibres | 07-02-2020 | Co Author | IIT |
| 6 | Investigations on Green Flexible Composite for Acoustic Applications | 04-01-2019 | Main Author | OTHERS | |
| 7 | Development of Hybrid non woven with coir and polymeric film for broad frequency range acoustic absorption | 04-01-2019 | Main Author | OTHERS | |
| 8 | Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Computer Vision | Effect of Punching Density, Depth of Penetration and Web Density on Thermal Resistance of KapokPolypropylene Needle Punched Nonwoven | 04-01-2019 | Main Author | OTHERS |
| 9 | sound absorption behaviour of various fibre nonwovens | 04-01-2019 | Main Author | OTHERS | |
| 10 | Development of power generating garment using thermo electric materials | 04-01-2019 | Main Author | OTHERS | |
| 11 | Oil Sorption and retention capacity of Needle punched nonwoven fabrics | 04-01-2019 | Main Author | OTHERS | |
| 12 | Development of sound absorption panel with density gradient for simultaneous absorption of both low and high frequency sounds | 04-01-2019 | Main Author | OTHERS | |
| 13 | 6th International Conference on Technical textiles and Nonwovenss | Oil Spill Cleanup by Acetylated Nettle Fibers | 06-12-2018 | Co Author | IIT |
| 14 | 6th International Conference on Technical textiles and Nonwovenss | Nettle: A Novel Natural Fibrous Material for Oil Spill Cleanup Applications | 06-12-2018 | Co Author | IIT |
| 15 | International Conference on Advances in Polymer Science and Technology | Functionalization of Nettle Fibers for Oil Spill Cleanups | 01-11-2018 | Co Author | OTHERS |
| 16 | Development and characterization of Pineapple fibre nonwovens for thermal and sound Insulation applications | 01-08-2018 | Main Author | OTHERS | |
| 17 | Kapok/Polypropylene and chicken feather fibrous mats for thermal resistance | 01-08-2018 | Main Author | OTHERS | |
| 18 | Study on Oil Sorption Behavior of Needle Punched Nonwoven Fibrous mat | 01-08-2018 | Main Author | OTHERS | |
| 19 | A Review on Automotive Engine Fuel Filtration Media | 01-08-2018 | Main Author | OTHERS | |
| 20 | Effect of alkali and plasma treatment on mechanical properties of jute woven composites | 13-04-2018 | Co Author | OTHERS | |
| 21 | Functional Textiles and Clothing Conference 9th - 12th Feb, 2018 IIT Delhi, New Delhi, India | Functionalized silk for surgical suture applications | 01-02-2018 | Co Author | IIT |
| 22 | Functional Textiles and Clothing Conference 9th - 12th Feb, 2018 IIT Delhi, New Delhi, India | Sustainable technology for oil spill cleanup pads | 01-02-2018 | Co Author | -Select- |
| 23 | National Conference on “Innovations in Textiles-Processes and Products” | A Novel Approach in Automotive Diesel Filter Media Using Needle Punched Nonwovens” | 26-08-2017 | Main Author | |
| 24 | National Conference on “Innovations in Textiles-Processes and Products” | “Investigations on Green Recylcled Fibrous Mats for Acoustic Applications” | 28-04-2017 | Main Author | |
| 25 | National Conference on “Innovations in Textiles-Processes and Products” | “Effect of Structure on Mechanical and Water Absorption Properties of Jute Woven Composites” | 28-04-2017 | Main Author | |
| 26 | National Conference on “Innovations in Textiles-Processes and Products” | “Development of hybrid fibrous panel for controlling acoustics in home theatre/conference halls” | 28-04-2017 | Main Author | |
| 27 | National Conference on “Innovations in Textiles-Processes and Products” | “Extreme cold weather clothing” | 28-04-2017 | Main Author | |
| 28 | National Conference on “Innovations in Textiles-Processes and Products” | “An Investigation on Flax / Low Melt PET Needle Punched Nonwovens for Sound and Thermal Insulation Applications” | 28-04-2017 | Main Author | |
| 29 | National Conference on Innovations in Textiles-Processes and Products | Effect of structure on mechanical and water absorption properties of jute woven composites | 28-04-2017 | Co Author | |
| 30 | All India seminar on “Technical textiles and its applications on medical and other fields” | “Development and Characterization of Electric Heating Fabric for Cold Weather” | 03-09-2016 | Main Author | |
| 31 | All India seminar on “Technical textiles and its applications on medical and other fields” | “Needle Punched Nonwoven Fabrics For Filter Press Cloth Applications” | 03-09-2016 | Main Author | |
| 32 | International Conference on Industrial Textiles – Products, Applications and Prospects | Effect of Alkali Treatment on Electrical, Thermal and Compressive Behavior of Jute/Vinylester Composites | 27-08-2016 | Co Author | |
| 33 | Third International Conference on “Industrial Textiles – Products, Applications and Prospects” | Evaluation of mechanically entangled-cum-low melt fibre bonded nonwoven textile for high shear industrial applications | 26-08-2016 | Main Author | |
| 34 | Third International Conference on “Industrial Textiles – Products, Applications and Prospects” | Development of nonwoven filter press media for sludge dewatering in textile effluent treatment plant | 26-08-2016 | Main Author | |
| 35 | Third International Conference on “Industrial Textiles – Products, Applications and Prospects” | Studies on the properties of PLLA filaments for monofilament suture applications | 26-08-2016 | Main Author | |
| 36 | Third International Conference on “Industrial Textiles – Products, Applications and Prospects” | “Development & characterization of pineapple fiber nonwovens for thermal insulation & Artificial leather applications”, | 26-08-2016 | Main Author | |
| 37 | Third International Conference on “Industrial Textiles – Products, Applications and Prospects” | “Investigations on eco friendly fibrous mats for acoustic applications” | 26-08-2016 | Main Author | |
| 38 | Third International Conference on “Industrial Textiles – Products, Applications and Prospects” | “Effect of alkali treatment on electrical, thermal and compressive behavior of jute/vinyl ester composites | 26-08-2016 | Main Author | |
| 39 | Third International Conference on “Industrial Textiles – Products, Applications and Prospects” | A novel approach in automotive diesel filter media using needle punched nonwovens” | 26-08-2016 | Main Author | |
| 40 | National Conference on Innovation in Textiles – Process and Products | Effect of Plasma Treatment on Mechanical Properties of Woven Jute Composites | 09-04-2016 | Co Author | |
| 41 | International Conference on Industrial textiles – Products, Application and Prospects – INDUTECH 2012 | Design And Development of Smart Garment for Continuous Measurement of Electrocardiogram (ECG) Signals | 03-08-2012 | Co Author | OTHERS |
| 42 | The Textile Institute Centenary Conference, Manchester, UK | Design and Development of Elastomeric Tape Sensor Fabrics for Elbow Angle Measurement | 03-11-2010 | Co Author | OTHERS |
| 43 | International Conference on Drug Delivery-2010 (ICODD-2010) | Nanotechnology in Textiles for Biomedical Application | 30-01-2010 | Co Author | |
| 44 | International Conference on Innovations in Textiles 2009: Smart, Nano and Technical Textiles for Medical, Industrial and Clothing Applications | Development of Electro Active Fabrics by Coating Polyaniline and its Composite with Silver Nanoparticles for Electromagnetic Shielding and Heating Applications” | 18-03-2009 | Co Author | OTHERS |
| 45 | international conference on Advances in Textiles, Machinery, Nonwoven and Technical Textiles-ATNT-2008 | Synthesis of conducting polyaniline and its applications on Textile substrates | 13-08-2008 | Co Author | OTHERS |
Books Published
| S.No. | Publisher | Title | Year | Role | Edition |
| 1 | Taylor and Francis, USA | Odour in Textile: Generation and Control | 2022 | Co Author | 1 |
| 2 | Woodhead Publishing India Pvt. LtD | Industrial Textiles - Products, Applications and Prospects-INDUTECH2020 | 2021 | Main Author | |
| 3 | Wood head publishing | Process Control and Yarn Quality in Spinning | 2015 | Main Author | 0 |
Contributions
| S.No. | Title | Author | Nature | Date |
| 1 | Potential Application Areas for Thermoplastic Composites Towpreg-Based Thermoplastic Composites for Electromagnetic Shielding |
Dr.Krishnasamy J Dr.Thilagavathi G , |
Chapter | 15-07-2022 |
| 2 | Axillary Odour Formation and Retention: The Role of Textiles Fibers and Fabric Structure |
Dr.Rathinamoorthy R, FAT Dr.Thilagavathi G |
Chapter | 16-03-2022 |
| 3 | Textile and Other Odours: A Focus on Third-hand Smoke and Laundry Odour |
Dr.Rathinamoorthy R, FAT Dr.Thilagavathi G |
Chapter | 16-03-2022 |
| 4 | Herbal Antibacterial Agents as Odour Control Finish in Textiles |
Dr.Rathinamoorthy R, FAT Dr.Thilagavathi G |
Chapter | 16-03-2022 |
| 5 | Development of Sustainable Nonwoven Fabrics from Textile Fiber Waste for Sound and Thermal Insulation Application |
Dr.Muthukumar N Dr.Thilagavathi G |
Chapter | 28-12-2021 |
| 6 | Face Mask: A Novel Material for Protection against Bacteria/Virus |
Dr.Thilagavathi G Dr.Viju S |
Chapter | 22-12-2021 |
| 7 | Energy absorption and comfort properties of warp-knitted spacer fabrics for shoe insole application |
Dr.Muthukumar N Dr.Thilagavathi G Dr.S.Periyasamy, Associate Professor |
Chapter | 15-09-2021 |
| 8 | Development of nonwovens from silk worm cocoon waste |
Dr.Viju S Dr.Thilagavathi G |
Chapter | 19-08-2021 |
| 9 | A potential nettle fibre for oil spill treatment |
Dr.Viju S Dr.Thilagavathi G |
Chapter | 01-04-2021 |
| 10 | Development of Needle Punched Nonwovens from Textile Waste for Thermal Insulation Application |
Dr.Muthukumar N Dr.Thilagavathi G |
Chapter | 28-02-2021 |
| 11 | DEVELOPMENT OF NEEDLE PUNCHED NONWOVENS FOR THERMAL INSULATION APPLICATIONS |
Dr.Muthukumar N Dr.Thilagavathi G |
Chapter | 27-04-2020 |
| 12 | Metal Embedded materials for EMI Shielding |
Dr.Krishnasamy J Dr.Thilagavathi G Dr. R. Alagirusamy, Professor Dr. Apurba Das, Professor |
Chapter | 06-11-2019 |
| 13 | CONDUCTING POLYMER COATED FABRICS FOR EMI SHIELDING APPLICATION |
Dr.Muthukumar N Dr.Thilagavathi G |
Chapter | 10-09-2019 |
| 14 | Investigation on Sound Absorption Characteristics of Nonwoven Coir Mats |
Dr.Thilagavathi G Dr.Muthukumar N Dr.Neelakrishnan S, AUT |
Chapter | 01-09-2019 |
| 15 | Development and Characterization of MetalWoven Electric Heating Fabrics |
Dr.Muthukumar N Dr.Thilagavathi G Dr.Periyasamy S Dr.T.Kannaian, Department of Electronics, PSG College of Arts and Science |
Chapter | 01-09-2019 |
| 16 | Functionalized Silk for Surgical Suture Applications |
Dr.Viju S Marian Shilpa L, M.Tech Student Dr.Thilagavathi G |
Chapter | 01-09-2019 |
| 17 | Natural fiber nonwovens for sound insulation applications |
Dr.Muthukumar N Dr.Thilagavathi G Dr.Neelakrishnan S, AUT |
Chapter | 23-08-2019 |
| 18 | Reinforced Nonwoven Filter Press Media as an Alternative for Woven Filter Media for Sludge Dewatering |
Dr.Thilagavathi G Dr.Muthukumar N |
Chapter | 08-03-2019 |
| 19 | Advances in material science research |
Dr.Thilagavathi G |
Chapter | 01-01-2017 |
| 20 | Rise in new generation textiles |
Dr.Thilagavathi G |
Chapter | 01-01-2017 |
| 21 | Advances in Silk Science and Technology |
Dr.Thilagavathi G |
Chapter | 01-04-2015 |
| 22 | Plasma Technologies for Textile and Apparel |
Dr.Thilagavathi G S. K. Nema, P. B. Jhala, |
Chapter | 19-12-2014 |
| 23 | Advancements in Specialty Textiles and their Applications in Material Engin |
Dr.Thilagavathi G |
Chapter | 02-04-2014 |
Special Lectures Delivered
| S.No. | Event | Topic | Organizer | From | To |
| 1 | National level webinar, “Engineers’ Achievement and Role in COVID Control and Management” | “The role of textile engineers in the pandemic” | The Institution of Engineers (India), Kolkata | 03/06/2021 | 03/06/2021 |
| 2 | Textile Engineer Division, IEI Technical Webinar titled “Technical Textile in Defense Application” | "Technical Textile in Defense Application” | West Bengal State Centre, The Institution of Engineers (India). | 19/03/2021 | 19/03/2021 |
| 3 | One Week Online Short Term course on “Textile Testing and Analytical Techniques in Textiles and Fashion | "Yarn Evenness Variation Measurement and Irregularity charts" | Dr.B.R.Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar | 27/11/2020 | 01/12/2020 |
| 4 | 4th (AITC TAI SUI) All India Textile Conference “Global Textiles - The way Forward” in The Textile Association (India), South India Unit, Coimbatore | "Prospects of Industrial Textiles and Home Textiles" | The Textile Association (India), South India Unit, Coimbatore | 15/12/2018 | 16/12/2018 |
Programmes Organised
| S.No. | Title of the Programme | From | To | Sponsoring Agency | No. of Audience |
| 1 | Webinar on Energy Conservation in Textile Mills-Part 2 | 17-02-2023 | 17-02-2023 | - | 85 |
| 2 | Knowledge Connect Webinar on “Understanding Social Style for building and leading an effective team” | 11-02-2023 | 11-02-2023 | - | 90 |
| 3 | Knowledge Connect Lecture on “Textile Costing” | 11-02-2023 | 11-02-2023 | - | 90 |
| 4 | Knowledge Connect Lecture on “Developments in Spinning as showcased in ITME 2022” | 10-02-2023 | 10-02-2023 | - | 90 |
| 5 | Guest Lecture on Standardization in the Field of Medical Textiles | 02-02-2023 | 02-02-2023 | - | 80 |
| 6 | Guest Lecture on ITME 2022 – Innovations in Saurer Textile Machinery | 24-01-2023 | 24-01-2023 | - | 95 |
| 7 | Guest Lecture on “Energy Conservation in Textile Mills” (Part 1: Electrical Equipments in Textile Mills) | 10-01-2023 | 10-01-2023 | - | 90 |
| 8 | IPR Cell “Sensitization Workshop on Patent Drafting & Filing” | 27-12-2022 | 27-12-2022 | - | 63 |
| 9 | Interaction Meeting with B.Tech -1997 Batch Alumini | 23-12-2022 | 23-12-2022 | - | 95 |
| 10 | Two day Workshop on “FESEM,EDS, AND XRD” | 11-11-2022 | 12-11-2022 | - | 36 |
| 11 | Two day Workshop on “FESEM,EDS, AND XRD” | 11-11-2022 | 12-11-2022 | - | 36 |
| 12 | Guest lecture on “Textile Composites and its structural Evaluation” | 04-11-2022 | 04-11-2022 | - | 62 |
| 13 | Guest Lecture on “Knowledge beyond Textbooks for Industry” | 18-10-2022 | 18-10-2022 | - | 65 |
| 14 | Guest Lecture on “Overview on Technology of Spinning Process” | 17-10-2022 | 17-10-2022 | - | 70 |
| 15 | Guest Lecture on “Recent development in Rieter Spinning Systems” | 17-10-2022 | 17-10-2022 | - | 70 |
| 16 | Fresher’s Three weeks Student Induction Programme | 10-10-2022 | 28-10-2022 | - | 60 |
| 17 | One Week “Open house product exhibition cum manufacturing of various textiles and their demonstration” (Weaving, Knitting, Printing and Embroidery of National Flag (Tricolor)) | 08-08-2022 | 12-08-2022 | - | 325 |
| 18 | Webinar on “Prospects of Sales and Marketing Career in Textile Industry” | 30-07-2022 | 30-07-2022 | - | 150 |
| 19 | Technical Webinar on “Career Options after Undergraduation” | 02-06-2022 | 02-06-2022 | - | 90 |
| 20 | “Interaction Meeting with B.Tech Textile Technology Final Year Students” | 24-05-2022 | 24-05-2022 | - | 75 |
| 21 | 12th National Conference on Technical Textiles-Driven Innovative Trends in Textile Industry” | 14-05-2022 | 14-05-2022 | - | 40 |
| 22 | SPARC Sponsored Online Faculty Development Programme on “Circular and Sustainable Textile Design, Processing and Products Programme” | 28-02-2022 | 04-03-2022 | Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC) (MHRD) | 33 |
| 23 | Webinar on “Novel dyes and their Properties for Potential Application in Textiles” | 10-01-2022 | 10-01-2022 | - | 100 |
| 24 | Webinar on “Multiscale Fibre Reinforced Composite” | 08-01-2022 | 08-01-2022 | - | 100 |
| 25 | Webinar on “Recent Developments in Natural Fibre Composites” | 06-01-2022 | 06-01-2022 | - | 100 |
| 26 | Webinar on “Nanotechnology in Wound Dressing Materials” | 04-01-2022 | 04-01-2022 | - | 60 |
| 27 | Guest Lecture on “Carrier Opportunities in Government and Allied Sectors for Textile Graduates” | 23-12-2021 | 23-12-2021 | - | 80 |
| 28 | Webinar on “Garment Costing” | 21-12-2021 | 21-12-2021 | - | 150 |
| 29 | Webinar on “Applications of Nanocellulose in Advanced Textiles” | 25-11-2021 | 25-11-2021 | - | 120 |
| 30 | Freshers Orientation Program | 08-11-2021 | 12-11-2021 | - | 55 |
| 31 | Freshers Orientation Program | 08-11-2021 | 12-11-2021 | - | 55 |
| 32 | Advanced Training on Intellectual Property | 28-10-2021 | 29-10-2021 | - | 147 |
| 33 | Fresher’s Three weeks Student induction programme (Week 3) | 25-10-2021 | 14-11-2021 | - | 60 |
| 34 | International webinar on “Textile Waste as a resource for technical textile applications” | 29-07-2021 | 30-07-2021 | - | 50 |
| 35 | International webinar on “Textile Waste as a resource for technical textile applications” | 29-07-2021 | 30-07-2021 | - | 50 |
| 36 | Career Options after Undergraduation | 02-06-2021 | 02-06-2021 | - | 100 |
| 37 | Career Options after Undergraduation | 02-06-2021 | 02-06-2021 | - | 100 |
| 38 | TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATIONS IN TECHNICAL TEXTILES | 24-04-2021 | 24-04-2021 | - | 98 |
| 39 | Online Innovation Contest on “Technology and Innovations in Technical Textiles” | 24-04-2021 | 24-04-2021 | - | 30 |
| 40 | TECHNICAL TEXTILES-DRIVEN INNOVATIVE TRENDS IN TEXTILE INDUSTRY | 03-04-2021 | 03-04-2021 | Institution of Engineers India | 72 |
| 41 | 11th National Conference on TECHNICAL TEXTILES-DRIVEN INNOVATIVE TRENDS IN TEXTILE INDUSTRY | 03-04-2021 | 03-04-2021 | Institute of Engineers India | 176 |
| 42 | Technical Webinar | 18-02-2021 | 18-02-2021 | - | 99 |
| 43 | Technical Webinar | 12-07-2020 | 12-07-2020 | - | 100 |
| 44 | Online Seminar on “Technology And Innovations In Technical Textiles” | 26-06-2020 | 26-06-2020 | - | 120 |
| 45 | ALUMNI TALK SERIES | 26-06-2020 | 21-07-2020 | - | 90 |
| 46 | SPARC Sponsored One Week Faculty Development Programme / Workshop on “Circular and Sustainable Textile Design, Processing and Products” | 25-02-2020 | 29-02-2020 | - | 31 |
| 47 | “Interaction meeting with B.Tech Textile Technology alumni 15th YOUNG ALUMNI MEET” | 24-01-2020 | 24-01-2020 | - | |
| 48 | Training program on “Technical Textiles” | 09-01-2020 | 09-01-2020 | - | 52 |
| 49 | Training program on “Industrial Textiles” | 14-11-2019 | 14-11-2019 | - | 10 |
| 50 | Five days Workshop on “Advanced Material Characterization” | 11-11-2019 | 15-11-2019 | - | 7 |
| 51 | Sensitization Program on “Technologies for Value Added Home Textile Products” | 23-10-2019 | 23-10-2019 | - | 36 |
| 52 | Training Program on "Technical Textiles" | 04-10-2019 | 04-10-2019 | - | 15 |
| 53 | Guest lecture on "Bicomposite :recent developments and future trends" | 30-09-2019 | 30-09-2019 | , | 60 |
| 54 | Industry Institute Interaction Workshop on “Bio Composite : Recent Developments and Future Trends” | 30-09-2019 | 30-09-2019 | - | 45 |
| 55 | Industry Institute Interaction Workshop on “Bio Composite : Recent Developments and Future Trends” | 30-09-2019 | 30-09-2019 | - | 45 |
| 56 | Industry Institute Interaction Workshop on “Quality Evaluation of Textile Materials” | 17-09-2019 | 17-09-2019 | 1380 | 150 |
| 57 | Entrepreneurship Development Program - Technical Textiles - Products & Technologies | 14-09-2019 | 14-09-2019 | - | 20 |
| 58 | Industry Institute Interaction Workshop on “Costing for Textile Industries” | 06-09-2019 | 06-09-2019 | 2110 | 63 |
| 59 | Guest Lecture on “Economic reforms and Textile Industry in India” | 21-08-2019 | 21-08-2019 | - | 60 |
| 60 | Guest Lecture on “Economic reforms and Textile Industry in India” | 21-08-2019 | 21-08-2019 | - | 60 |
| 61 | “Industry institute interaction guest Lecture on “IE Concepts in Apparel Industry” | 09-08-2019 | 09-08-2019 | - | 48 |
| 62 | “Industry institute interaction guest Lecture on “IE Concepts in Apparel Industry” | 09-08-2019 | 09-08-2019 | - | 48 |
| 63 | Interaction meeting with B.Tech Textile Technology Alumni 1994 batch | 26-07-2019 | 26-07-2019 | - | 120 |
| 64 | Interaction meeting with B.Tech Textile Technology Alumni 1994 batch | 26-07-2019 | 26-07-2019 | - | 120 |
| 65 | “1st Year Induction Program” | 22-07-2019 | 08-08-2019 | , | 60 |
| 66 | seminar on ‘Product Development and Prospects in Industrial Textiles & Home Textiles’ | 18-07-2019 | 18-07-2019 | - | 30 |
| 67 | seminar on ‘Product Development and Prospects in Industrial Textiles & Home Textiles’ | 18-07-2019 | 18-07-2019 | - | 30 |
| 68 | 5 days workshop on "Advanced Material Characterization" | 08-07-2019 | 12-07-2019 | ,35000 | 7 |
| 69 | Training Program on "COE INDUTECH Capabilities" | 04-07-2019 | 04-07-2019 | - | 59 |
| 70 | Industry Institute Interaction Workshop on “Costing for Textile Industries for B.Tech Textile Technology Students | 21-06-2019 | 21-06-2019 | 2312 | 63 |
| 71 | Training Program on "COE INDUTECH Capabilities" | 18-06-2019 | 18-06-2019 | , | 55 |
| 72 | 5 days workshop on "Advanced Material Characterization" | 10-06-2019 | 14-06-2019 | ,55000 | 11 |
| 73 | 9th National Seminar / Conference on “Technology and Trends in Industrial Textiles” | 27-04-2019 | 27-04-2019 | 250000 | 93 |
| 74 | "Innovation Contest" | 27-04-2019 | 27-04-2019 | TEQIP, | 80 |
| 75 | Training on "Manufacturing of Wet Wipes and Face Masks" | 27-03-2019 | 27-03-2019 | , | 6 |
| 76 | Entrepreneurship Development Program | 16-03-2019 | 16-03-2019 | ,5500 | 6 |
| 77 | “Industry Institute Interaction Workshop on “Present Scenario of Weaving Industry and Developments in Shuttleless weaving machines for Textile Technology Students” | 07-03-2019 | 07-03-2019 | , | 120 |
| 78 | Training Program on COE INDUTECH Capabilities | 25-01-2019 | 25-01-2019 | , | 8 |
| 79 | Workshop on “Introducing a Subject on shop floor Management in Textile Industry in Curriculum to Textile and Fashion Graduates” | 11-01-2019 | 11-01-2019 | , | 23 |
| 80 | Introducing a subject on shop floor management in textile industry in curriculum to textile and fashion graduates | 11-01-2019 | 11-01-2019 | , | 18 |
| 81 | One week International program on “Supply Chain & Logistics and Entrepreneurship” | 07-01-2019 | 11-01-2019 | , | 100 |
| 82 | 32nd National Convention of Textile Engineers and National Seminar on Technology Innovations And Value Added Products In Textile Supply Chain | 04-01-2019 | 05-01-2019 | - | 226 |
| 83 | Workshop on “Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Technical Textiles” | 27-11-2018 | 27-11-2018 | ,9440 | 8 |
| 84 | Entrepreneurship Development Program | 12-10-2018 | 12-10-2018 | ,7500 | 11 |
| 85 | Training on Manufacturing of Non Woven Fabrics by Needle Punching | 12-10-2018 | 12-10-2018 | , | 5 |
| 86 | Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Technical Textiles | 26-09-2018 | 26-09-2018 | - | 81 |
| 87 | Fourth International Conference on Industrial Textiles – Products, Applications and Prospects-INDUTECH 2018 | 17-08-2018 | 18-08-2018 | , | 247 |
| 88 | One Day International Workshop on “3D Weaving & Textile Composites” | 16-08-2018 | 16-08-2018 | - | 24 |
| 89 | “Interaction meeting with B.Tech Textile Technology alumni 1996 batch” | 11-08-2018 | 11-08-2018 | - | 133 |
| 90 | Soft Skill Event “Flannelette” | 10-08-2018 | 10-08-2018 | - | 133 |
| 91 | Three Week Induction Programme For First Year B.Tech Students - Textile Technology | 06-08-2018 | 25-08-2018 | - | 63 |
| 92 | Training Program on ‘Capabilities of COE INDUTECH’ | 05-07-2018 | - | 27 | |
| 93 | Training Program on Testing Instruments | 28-06-2018 | - | 27 | |
| 94 | One day training program on “Technical Textiles & Capabilities of COE INDUTECH” | 26-06-2018 | - | 30 | |
| 95 | Workshop on ‘Advanced Material Characterization’ | 22-06-2018 | 23-06-2018 | - | 10 |
| 96 | Sensitization Program on Technical Textiles & COE Indutech Capabilities | 12-05-2018 | - | 13 | |
| 97 | Training Program on Industrial Textiles | 04-05-2018 | 04-05-2018 | - | 49 |
| 98 | Technology and Trends in Industrial Textiles | 13-04-2018 | 13-04-2018 | Institution of Engineers (India) IEI Head Quarters, Kolkata - 700020 | 126 |
| 99 | Two day Workshop on “Composite Preform Formation Techniques and its Characterization” | 23-03-2018 | 24-03-2018 | - | 7 |
| 100 | One day training program on “Technical Textiles & Capabilities of COE INDUTECH” | 02-03-2018 | - | 70 | |
| 101 | One Day Training Program on “Technical Textiles” | 02-03-2018 | - | 61 | |
| 102 | TEQIP-III sponsored seminar on “Basic Financial Concepts for Textile Stakeholders” | 24-02-2018 | TEQIP-III | 52 | |
| 103 | One day Workshop on “Needle Punching & Characterization” | 24-02-2018 | - | 12 | |
| 104 | One day Workshop on “Needle Punching & Characterization” | 24-02-2018 | - | 12 | |
| 105 | One day Training Program on “Needle Punching” | 23-02-2018 | - | 59 | |
| 106 | One day Training Program on “Needle Punching” | 23-02-2018 | - | 10 | |
| 107 | International Conference on “Functional Textiles and Clothing” FTC 2018 | 09-02-2018 | 12-02-2018 | Department of Textile Technology, PSGCT, Coimbatore, IIT, Delhi & World University of Design, Sonipat | 300 |
| 108 | One day Workshop on “Capabilities of COE Indutech” | 24-01-2018 | - | 44 | |
| 109 | 13th Young Alumni Meet (YAM 2017) | 30-12-2017 | - | 80 | |
| 110 | Stakeholders Workshop on “Technologies to Reduce Emission in Textile Industries” | 06-12-2017 | Technology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) | 60 | |
| 111 | National Conference on “Innovations In Textiles – Processes and Products” | 28-04-2017 | Institution of Engineers (India) IEI Head Quarters, Kolkata | 50 | |
| 112 | Hands on training on “Textile Machines for industry personnel” | 13-04-2017 | 15-04-2017 | Himatsingka Linens, Hassan | 50 |
| 113 | Hands on training on “Textile Machines for industry personnel” | 20-03-2017 | 23-03-2017 | Himatsingka Linens, Hassan | 50 |
| 114 | Hands on training on “Textile Machines for industry personnel” | 08-03-2017 | 18-03-2017 | Himatsingka Linens, Hassan | 50 |
| 115 | One day Workshop on “Filtration by Textile Media” | 21-10-2016 | TEQIP –II, PSG CT, Coimbatore | 64 | |
| 116 | One day Industry Institute Interaction Workshop for the 2nd and 3rd year B.Tech students Textile Tec | 01-10-2016 | TEQIP –II, PSG CT, Coimbatore | 70 | |
| 117 | One day Workshop on “Ingenieurwesen – Bridging the skill gap” | 26-09-2016 | German House of Research and Innovation, New Delhi, India; RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany; University of Cologne, Germany | 30 | |
| 118 | Two days Awareness Workshop on “Introduction to Fabrics Theory of Practical” | 09-09-2016 | 10-09-2016 | Arvind Life-Style Brands, Bangalore | 70 |
| 119 | INDUTECH-2016 Third International Conference on “Industrial Textiles – Products, Applications and Prospects” | 26-08-2016 | 27-08-2016 | Office of the Textile Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, India; HoF University of Applied Sciences, Germany; Deikin University, Australia; University of Manchester, UK and Department of Automobile Engineering, PSG CT, Coimbatore | 350 |
| 120 | International Conference on “Industrial Textiles – Products, Applications and Prospects” | 26-08-2016 | 27-08-2016 | Textile Technology and Automobile Engineering | 100 |
| 121 | Two day Workshop on “Textile Designing using CAD software” | 29-07-2016 | 30-07-2016 | TEQIP –II, PSG CT, Coimbatore | 50 |
| 122 | Training Course on “Yarn Production and Quality Analysis Techniques” | 22-07-2016 | Gayathri Tex Trade India P Ltd, Coimbatore | 50 | |
| 123 | Industry - Institute Interaction for Freshers | 11-07-2016 | 13-07-2016 | TEQIP –II, PSG CT, Coimbatore | 50 |
| 124 | One day Workshop on “Industrial Engineering Techniques and Textile & Apparel Costing“ | 02-07-2016 | TEQIP –II, PSG CT, Coimbatore | 100 | |
| 125 | Training Course on “Yarn Production and Quality Analysis Techniques” | 24-06-2016 | Gayathri Tex Trade India P Ltd, Coimbatore | 70 | |
| 126 | National Conference on “Innovations in Textiles– Processes and Products” | 09-04-2016 | - | 100 | |
| 127 | Certificate course on “Advanced Materials Characterization” | 26-02-2016 | 27-02-2016 | - | 30 |
| 128 | Four days Training program on “Spinning Mill Technicians” | 28-12-2015 | 31-12-2015 | - | 9 |
| 129 | Four days Training program on “Spinning Mill Supervisors” | 28-10-2015 | 31-10-2015 | - | 14 |
| 130 | Four days Training program on “Spinning Mill Technicians” | 14-10-2015 | 17-10-2015 | - | 10 |
| 131 | One day International Seminar on “Trends in Global Textile Testing” | 23-09-2015 | SDL Atlas, UK, Premier Colour Scan and Textile Committee, Karur | 100 | |
| 132 | One Day Workshop on “Fibre to Fabric Production” | 14-09-2015 | 15-09-2015 | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textile & Management, Coimbatore | 70 |
| 133 | Two Days exclusive Workshop on “Fibre to Fabric Production” | 24-07-2015 | 27-07-2015 | Arvind Life style Brands ltd, Bangalore | 70 |
| 134 | Four days Training Program on “Spinning Fitters” | 24-06-2015 | 27-06-2015 | - | 30 |
| 135 | National Conference on “Ingenious Textiles - Process and Products” | 11-04-2015 | - | 60 | |
| 136 | Textile and Apparel Costing | 30-08-2014 | 31-08-2014 | PSGCT TEQIP | 23 |
| 137 | International workshop on “Institute Industry Interaction on Australian Cotton, Natural Fibres & P | 25-08-2014 | - | ||
| 138 | Second International Conference on “Industrial Textiles Products, Applications and Prospects | 22-08-2014 | 23-08-2014 | - | 250 |
| 139 | International workshop on “Building and Construction of Low-Cost Institutional Buildings using Eng | 21-08-2014 | - | 50 | |
| 140 | One Credit Course on Enterprise Resource Planning in Textile and Garment Industry | 09-08-2014 | 10-08-2014 | TEQIP II | 23 |
| 141 | Two day workshop for Industry Professionals on "ERP FOR TEXTILES AND APPAREL INDUSTRY" | 22-03-2014 | 23-03-2014 | PSG COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY | 20 |
| 142 | FDP ON ERP FOR TEXTILES | 25-10-2013 | 31-10-2013 | TEQIP II | 25 |
| 143 | Apparel Merchandising | 21-09-2013 | 22-09-2013 | TEQIP | 44 |
Programmes Attended
| S.No. | Title of the Programme | From | To | Organized by | Sponsoring Agency |
| 1 | GIAN-One Week Course on 191024G03 Nonwoven Technology and Recent Developments | 20/06/2022 | 24/06/2022 | Department of Textile Technology, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar | GIAN / Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, New Delhi |
| 2 | SPARC Project Sponsored Faculty Development Programme on “Circular and Sustainable Textile Design, Processing and Products” | 28/02/2022 | 04/03/2022 | PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore PSGTECHS COE INDUTECH, Neelambur, Coimbatore. | SPARC Project |
| 3 | International webinar on Textiles Waste as a Resource for Technical Textile Applications | 29/07/2021 | 30/07/2021 | Departments of Textile Technology and Automobile Engineering | SPARC |
| 4 | IUCEE Leadership Summit 2021 | 09/07/2021 | 11/07/2021 | INDO Universal Collaboration for engineering education (IUCEE) | MathWorks-Dassault Systemes/Mentor / Comsol/Liquid Instruments/ABET |
| 5 | Technical Webinar titled Technical Textile in Defense Application | 19/03/2021 | 19/03/2021 | West Bengal State Centre, The Institution of Engineers (India). | The Institution of Engineers (India) |
| 6 | One Week Online Short Term course on “Textile Testing and Analytical Techniques in Textiles and Fashion" | 27/11/2020 | 01/12/2020 | Dr.B.R.Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar | Dr.B.R.Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar |
| 7 | Fifth International Conference on Industrial Textiles – Products, Applications and Prospects - INDUTECH 2020 (Online) | 21/08/2020 | 23/08/2020 | Office of the Textile Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, HOF University of Applied Sciences, Germany, Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM), Deakin University, Australia and Department of Textile Engineering Faculty of Technology & Engineering, The | DRDO,DST,MOT,UGC,National Jute Board |
| 8 | All India Seminar/ Conference on “Industrial Textiles and Characterization | 13/03/2020 | 14/03/2020 | IEI Coimbatore Local centre , PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore | The Institution of Engineers (India), Coimbatore Local Centre |
| 9 | All India Seminar/ Conference on “Industrial Textiles and Characterization | 13/03/2020 | 14/03/2020 | IEI Coimbatore Local centre , PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore | IEI Coimbatore Local centre , PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore |
| 10 | SPARC Sponsored One Week Faculty Development Programme on “Circular and Sustainable Textile Design, Processing and Products” | 25/02/2020 | 29/02/2020 | PSGTECHS COE INDUTECH, Avinashi Road, Neelambur, Coimbatore | PSGTECHS COE INDUTECH, Avinashi Road, Neelambur, Coimbatore |
| 11 | “34th Indian Engineering Congress” | 13/12/2019 | 14/12/2019 | The Institution of Engineers (India), Hyderabad | The Institution of Engineers (India), Hyderabad |
| 12 | SIMA TEXSPIN 2019, 13th CEO Conference on “Facing the Future” | 09/09/2019 | 09/09/2019 | The Southern India Mill’s Association (SIMA), Coimbatore | The Southern India Mill’s Association (SIMA), Coimbatore |
| 13 | 9th National Seminar / Conference on “Technology and Trends in Industrial Textiles” | 27/04/2019 | 27/04/2019 | The Institution of Engineers (India), Coimbatore Local Centre & Department of Textile Technology | The Institution of Engineers (India), Coimbatore Local Centre |
| 14 | One Week International Programme on “Supply chain & Logistics and Entrepreneurship” | 07/01/2019 | 11/01/2019 | Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, PSG College of Technology | nil |
| 15 | 32nd National Convention of Textile Engineers and National Seminar on “Technology Innovations and Value Added Products In Textile Supply Chain” | 04/01/2019 | 05/01/2019 | The Institution of Engineers (India) Coimbatore Local Centre and Department of Textile Technology | The Institution of Engineers (India) Coimbatore Local Centre |
| 16 | 74th (AITC TAI SUI) All India Textile Conference “Global Textiles - The way Forward” | 15/12/2018 | 16/12/2018 | The Textile Association (India), South India Unit, Coimbatore | SIMA |
| 17 | 4th (AITC TAI SUI) All India Textile Conference “Global Textiles - The way Forward” in The Textile Association (India), South India Unit, Coimbatore | 15/12/2018 | 16/12/2018 | SITRA | SITRA |
| 18 | 12th CEO conference on Break through excellence” | 07/09/2018 | SIMA, Coimbatore | SIMA | |
| 19 | 31st National Convention of Textile Engineers & National Seminar on “Indian Textile Industries: Future Direction | 17/02/2018 | 18/02/2018 | The Institution of Engineering (India), Hosur Local Centre, Textile Engineering Division Board, Hosur | - |
| 20 | Functional textiles and clothing | 09/02/2018 | 12/02/2018 | IITDelhi | --- |
| 21 | Instrumentation in Textile Quality Evaluation to meet International standards | PSG College of Technology | |||
| 22 | NCUTE Programme on "Wool & Speciality Hair fibres" | PSG College of Technology | |||
| 23 | 82nd world conference of the Textile Institute,Manchester | AIT | Textile Institute , | ||
| 24 | Czech Conference,June | PSG College of Technology | PSG College of Technology | ||
| 25 | International textile conference | Technical University | |||
| 26 | 1- Indo-Czech Textile Research Conference | PSG College of Technology | Czech Republic | ||
| 27 | International conference on high performance fibers | Kumaraguru College of Technology | Kumaraguru College of Technology | ||
| 28 | National Conference | PSG College of Technology | PSG College of Technology | ||
| 29 | 52nd All India Textile Conference | SSM College of Engineerng | SSM College of Engineerng | ||
| 30 | Joint Technological conference | SITRA | SITRA | ||
| 31 | Indo-Czech Textile Research Conference | PSG College of Technology | PSG College of Technology | ||
| 32 | All india cotton trade associations conference | The Southern India Mills' Association | Southern India cotton Association | ||
| 33 | 2nd Indo-czech international conference | Kumaraguru College of Technology | Czech Republic | ||
| 34 | Institution of engineers | PSG College of Technology | PSG College of Technology | ||
| 35 | AICTE-ISTE Winter school | PSG College of Technology | PSG College of Technology | ||
| 36 | Induction Training programme for engineering teachers | Bharathiar University | Bharathiar University | ||
| 37 | AICTE-ISTE SUMMER school | PSG College of Technology | PSG College of Technology | ||
| 38 | Pilot programme | IIT Delhi | IIT Delhi | ||
| 39 | Technical communication | PSG College of Technology | PSG College of Technology | ||
| 40 | AICTE-ISTE Winter school | PSG College of Technology | PSG College of Technology | ||
| 41 | Instrumentation in textile industry | New Delhi, India | Anna University | ||
| 42 | STTP | Kumaraguru College of Technology | New Delhi, India | ||
| 43 | Technological conference | SITRA | SITRA | ||
| 44 | 59 th All India textile conference | SSM College of Engineerng | Textile association (TAI),India & | ||
| 45 | Synthesis and characterization of Ti02 nano particle and its application on textiles for microbe resistance, | PSG TECH | |||
| 46 | special lecture with David Waters, Associate Dean, School of Design, Northumberia University, | PSGTECH | |||
| 47 | National Level Students Technical Symposium | PSGTECH | |||
| 48 | Receipe for enhancing competitiveness of textile industries | SIMA | |||
| 49 | Technology development & Utilization Programme for Women | DSIR-PSG STEP | |||
| 50 | Cut Resistant Textiles | Kumaraguru College of Technology | |||
| 51 | Apparel and Home Textiles | SSM College of Engineering, Komarapalayam, Tamilnadu | |||
| 52 | Resource Management in the development of Natural Dyes | Saradar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Textile Management | |||
| 53 | Performance of Wear and Functional Textiles | PSG College of Technology | |||
| 54 | Resource Management in the development of Natural Dyes | Saradar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Textile Management | |||
| 55 | Synthesis of conductive polyanuline and application on textile substrates International conference ATNT | Avinashilingam University and INDA, USA | |||
| 56 | Building Competitiveness through quality | Textile Committee, Ministry of Textiles , Residency, Coimbatore. | |||
| 57 | Handle and Comfort of Tropical wool/wool Blended union Fabrics with Cotton, | Avinashilingam University and INDA, USA, | |||
| 58 | Global challenges in Engineering Education and Research | PSG College of Technology & PSG Tech Alumni Association | |||
| 59 | Attended the International Conference on Apparel and Home Textiles | SSM College of Engineering, Komarapalayam, Tamilnadu | International Textile Educational Consortium | ||
| 60 | Global challenges in Engineering Education and Research | PSG College of Technology & PSG Tech Alumni Association | |||
| 61 | Lectra software training for faculty members of our department | Dept.of Fashion Technology | |||
| 62 | A study on the reaction between wool and citric acid using solid state NMR spectra. | SAIF, Bangalore IISC | |||
| 63 | Healthcare and Hygiene Textiles null - HEAT 2010 | PSG College of Technology | |||
| 64 | Attended the International Conference on The Textile Institute Centenary Conference,-Textiles :A Global Vision, UK | Manchester, UK |
Awards and Achievements
| S.No. | Title of the Award | Awarded By | Date of Achievement |
| 1 | ITMF Award Sustainability & Innovation “Microdust Waste – from Spinning Mills into Thermal Insulation Boards” | ITMF Award-Ceremony, Davos, Switzerland | 18/09/2022 |
| 2 | Outstanding Engineer Award 2022 | The Institution of Engineers (India), Coimbatore Local Centre, Coimbatore | 15/09/2022 |
| 3 | Dr.Triguna Charan Sen Prize Award | The Institution of Engineers (India), Kolkata | 26/12/2021 |
| 4 | Special Appreciation Award 2021 | The Institution of Engineers (India), Coimbatore Local centre, Coimbatore | 15/09/2021 |
| 5 | Eminent Engineer Award | Indian Technology Congress Association, Bangalore | 15/09/2021 |
| 6 | Service Award | PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore | 20/02/2021 |
| 7 | Dr R Sundaramoorthy Award | PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore | 19/03/2020 |
| 8 | IE Award - Faculty of Eminence, Engineer (India) Textile Engineering Division | Institution of Engineers India, Calcutta, India | 10/03/2015 |
Doctoral Guidance / Supervision : Completed
| S.No. | Name of the Candidate | Title of the Thesis | Date of Completion |
| 1 | C.Praba Karan |
Investigations on Oil Sorption Characteristics of Kapok, Milkweed, Nettle and Cotton Nonwovens | 12-07-2019 |
| 2 | Dr.Sudha S, FAT |
Investigations on the Effect of Alkali and Plasma Treatment of Jute Fabric on Composite Properties | 11-12-2018 |
| 3 | Mr.R.Rathinamoorthy |
Investigations on odour retention characteristics of Textiles | 13-01-2016 |
| 4 | Mr.N.Muthukumar |
Experimental investigations on Polyaniline Coated Textile Materials for Sensor and Electrode Applications | 11-01-2016 |
| 5 | Mr.P.Parthasarathi |
Development of Tri-Laminate Antiviral Surgical Gown for Liquid Barrier Protection. | 30-10-2015 |
| 6 | Mr.M.Parthiban |
Investigations on coloration and antibacterial finishing of silk and wool fabrics treated with natural fungal extract for healthcare applications | 03-08-2015 |
| 7 | Mrs.Nirmala Varghese |
Investigations on Comport, Handle, Pressure Values and Fit of Woven Stretch Fabrics for Sari Blouse | 03-02-2015 |
| 8 | Mr.S.Viju |
Development of Silk and Poly L-Lactic Acid Based Sutures | 15-11-2013 |
| 9 | Mr.K.Rajendrakumar |
Design and Development of Metal Composite Fabric Assemblies for Electromagnetic Shielding | 25-02-2013 |
| 10 | Mr.A.S.M.Raja |
Added finishes for wool | 01-12-2010 |
Doctoral Guidance / Supervision : In Progress
| S.No. | Name of the Candidate | Area of Research |
| 1 | Ms.Jaya Bharathi M |
Technical Textiles |
| 2 | Mr.S.Mohan |
Textile Technology Test |
| 3 | Mr.Rodrigues Michael Bast |
Medical Textiles for Advanced Wound Care Dressings and Drug Delivery Mechanisms |
| 4 | Mrs.Thenmozhi R, AFD |
Textile Technology Test |
| 5 | Mr.Muthukumar V, AFD |
Textile Technology Test |
| 6 | Mr.Selvakumar G |
Textile Technology Test |
Sponsored Research Projects
| S.No. | Title of the Project | Sponsoring Agency | Role |
| 1 | SPARC - Recycling of Textile Industrial Waste as Value added Composite Materials | MHRD), Government of India | Principal Investigator |
| 2 | Development of Jute/Jute Blended Fibrous Mat for Effluent Filtration Applications | MOT, Office of JC, Kolkata | Principal Investigator |
| 3 | Assessment Agency under the Samrath Scheme RSA, Textile Committee | Ministry of Textiles, New Delhi | Principal Investigator |
| 4 | Development of Antimicrobial Suture using PLLA Fibres Spun (Dry-Jet-Wet Spinning) | DST-SERB Division, New Delhi | Principal Investigator |
| 5 | Development of Question Bank and Materials for Textile Sector – Phase II | NIMI, Chennai | Principal Investigator |
| 6 | Development of Question bank and Instructional materials for the MES courses under textile sector – Phase III | National Instructional Media Institute (NIMI), Chennai | Principal Investigator |
| 7 | Development of durable antimicrobial face mask using natural fungal extract for healthcare applications | AICTE-RPS | Principal Investigator |
| 8 | Focus Incubation Centre under setting up of the Focus Incubation Center component. | Mini Mission II of Technology Mission on Technical Textiles, New Delhi | Co Investigator |
| 9 | Effect of Diet, Oil Application, Pigmentation of Hair and Age on Hair Strength and Breaking Point | IADVL – L’OREAL | Principal Investigator |
| 10 | Development of instructional materials for the trades in Textile and Apparel sector | National Instructional Media Institute (NIMI), Chennai | Principal Investigator |
| 11 | Development of Instructional materials in fourth semester for the four trades in textile& Apparel sector under craftmen training scheme | National Instructional Media Institute (NIMI), Chennai | Principal Investigator |
| 12 | Integrated Skill Upgradation for Handicrafts (ISUT) | ODC, MOT, New Delhi | Principal Investigator |
| 13 | Fund for Improvement of Infrastructure Facilities (DST –FIST) | DST, New Delhi | Principal Investigator |
| 14 | MODROB in Textile Chemical Processing Lab | AICTE, New Delhi | Principal Investigator |
| 15 | Development of instructional materials for vocational training under MES of textile sector - Phase II | National Instructional Media Institute (NIMI), Chennai | Principal Investigator |
| 16 | Development of instructional materials for the trade “Weaving of Silk and Woolen Fabrics” in Textile and Apparel sector - Phase III | National Instructional Media Institute (NIMI), Chennai | Principal Investigator |
| 17 | IL & FS Spinning - Training of Trainers | IL & FS, New Delhi | Principal Investigator |
| 18 | Studies on Human Auxiliary Odour Retention Property of Textile Fabrics | UGC, New Delhi | Principal Investigator |
| 19 | Design & Development of Electro-Active Sensor Fabrics (Body Kinematics And Vital Signs) | DST, New Delhi | Principal Investigator |
| 20 | Technology GAP Analysis Study of the Readymade Garment Industry Cluster at Tirupur | MOT, New Delhi | Principal Investigator |
| 21 | Development of instructional materials for vocational training under MES of textile sector - Phase I | National Instructional Media Institute (NIMI), Chennai | Principal Investigator |
| 22 | Development of new designs, prints and colours and innovations on styling of new handles and metal attachments in promotional bags | NJB | Principal Investigator |
| 23 | Technology gap analysis study in Readymade Garment Cluster in Tirupur | TIFAC-DST | Principal Investigator |
| 24 | Technology Gap analysis study of the Ready Made Garment Cluster at Tirupur | TIFAC,DST Government of India | Principal Investigator |
| 25 | Centre of Excellence on Industrial Textiles (PSGTECHS COE INDUTECH) | MOT, New Delhi | Principal Investigator |
| 26 | Assessment Agency in Apparel Made-ups & Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC) | NSDC, India | Principal Investigator |
| 27 | Development of Oil Sorption and Sound Absorption Pad using Natural Fibre Based Non Wovens Textiles | UGC, New Delhi | Principal Investigator |
| 28 | Empanelment of Assessment Agencies in Textile and Clothing Sector | MOT, New Delhi | Principal Investigator |
| 29 | Skill Training Programme AICTE-PMKVY | AICTE, New Delhi | Principal Investigator |