Personal Profile

Dr.Thilagavathi G

Academic Title: Professor
Dept. of Textile Technology,
PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India.
Date of Joining: 22/06/1992
Educational Qualification(s): B.Tech ( Textile Technology ) - Bharathiar University - 1990
M.Tech ( Textile Technology ) - Bharathiar University - 1995
Ph.D ( Textile Technology ) - Bharathiar University - 05/12/2003


Contact Information: hod.textile@psgtech.ac.in
Google Scholar URL: https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=Q1gywDUAAAAJ&hl=en

Skills

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), Kolkata
Life 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