Mr.K. Pradeep Kumar, M.E, (Ph.D.,)
Assistant Professor
Department of Agricultural Engineering
Email:pradeepkumarbvn@nandhaengg.org
Mr.K. Pradeep Kumar, M.E, (Ph.D.,)
Assistant Professor
Department of Agricultural Engineering
Email:pradeepkumarbvn@nandhaengg.org
Academic Profile
M.E (Computer-Aided Design) – Mahendra Engineering College, Mallasamuthuram (First Class with Distinction, 8.6 CGPA)
B.E (Mechanical Engineering) – SSM College of Engineering, Komarapalayam (First Class with 76%)
Assistant Professor – Mechanical Engineering, Nandha Engineering College, Perundurai (July 2019 – Present)
Assistant Professor – Mechanical Engineering, Nandha Engineering College, Perundurai (July 2013 – June 2019)
Assistant Professor – Vivekanandha Engineering College for Women, Sankakiri (July 2012 – June 2013)
Head of the Department – Mechanical Engineering (Tool and Die), SVS Polytechnic College, Mealsathampoor (June 2009 – May 2012)
Lecturer – Mechanical Engineering, Sri Ragavendra Polytechnic College, Komarapalayam (June 2008 – May 2009)
1. IoT–Driven Boiler Management System for Optimized Turmeric Processing and Drying
Grant ID: TDP8-ATMAN2.0/2025-08/005
Principal Investigators: Dr. M. Easwaramoorthi, Mr. K. Pradeep Kumar, Ms. P. Sandhiyadevi
Funding Agency: TIH Foundation for IoT & IoE, IIT Bombay & DST
Sanctioned Amount: ₹77,86,584
Project Duration: 16 Oct 2025 – 07 Mar 2027
Status: Ongoing
2. In-situ Monitoring of High-Quality Biochar Formation with Optimized Thermal Degradation of Biomass in Automated Bioreactors for Small-Scale Jaggery Production Units
Principal Investigator: Mrs. P. Sandhiyadevi
Co-Investigators: Mr. K. Pradeep Kumar, Mr. M. Gowtham
Status: Ongoing
3. Empowering Rural Women through Sustainable Energy: Fuel Briquette Production from Agricultural Waste and Innovative Marketing Strategies
Grant ID: AS512
Investigators: Mr. K. Pradeep Kumar, Ms. G. Abinaya, Ms. J. Janani, Ms. R. Priyanka, Ms. I. Santhiya
Funding Agency: TNSCST
Sanctioned Amount: ₹7,500
Project Duration: 03 May 2025 – 07 Jul 2025
Status: Completed
4. Boiler Management System for Optimized Turmeric Processing and Drying
Grant ID: NEC/R&D/CFIR/2024-25/SEED Grant/Project 09
Investigators: Dr. M. Easwaramoorthi, Mr. K. Pradeep Kumar, Ms. P. Sandhiyadevi
Funding Agency: Nandha Engineering College
Sanctioned Amount: ₹50,000
Project Duration: 19 Dec 2024 – 05 Jan 2025
Status: Completed
Natural Fiber Jute and Egg Shell Powder as Filler Material – International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, Vol. 23, Issue 1, 2015.
Natural Fiber Composite using Epoxy Reinforcement: A Review – International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol. 9, Issue 23, 2014.
Design and Fabrication of Portable Solar-Operated Chemical Sprayer – International Journal of Intellectual Advancements and Research in Engineering Computations, Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2018.
Advanced Safety Braking System using Controlled Fluid Flow – International Journal of Advanced and Innovative Research, Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015.
Design and Fabrication of Exhaust Gas Recirculation and Pollution Control System in Petrol Engine – International Journal of Intellectual Advancements and Research in Engineering Computations, Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2018.
Hydraulic Cassava Harvester – International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021.
Patent Publications
IoT-Based Sanitation Cabinet for Electronic Devices
Indian Patent Application No.: 380926-001
Performance and Evaluation of Biomass Cooking Stove Thermal Efficiency with Vermiculite and Glass Wool Composite as an Insulation Material
Indian Patent Application No.: 202441029510
Copyrights
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory Manual for Mechanical Engineers
Application No.: 5636/2023-CO/L
Crop Production and Husbandry Lab Manual for Agricultural Engineers
Application No.: 4377/2023-CO/L
Nature of work : Introduction of IoT in Agriculture
Company: Digi School Corporation
Amount: ₹35,000
Duration: 2 weeks
Nature of Work : Creating Awareness for Turmeric Farmers
Company: Digi School Corporation
Amount: ₹35,000
Duration: 2 weeks
Nature of Work : Drip Irrigation System Installation
Company: Sai Irrigation
Amount: ₹61,000
Duration: 1 week
Nature of Work : Drip Irrigation System Installation
Company: Sai Irrigation
Amount: ₹65,000
Duration: 2 weeks
Nature of work :Installation of Inventory & Financial Management Software
Company: Sri Prakash Agency
Amount: ₹75,000
Duration: 1 month
Nature of Work : Guidance on IoT Kit for Irrigation Software
Company: Universal Power Supplies
Amount: ₹15,000
Duration: 1 week
Life Member – Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
Life Member – Scientific Society for Sustainability (SSS)
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