Cellphone : 9940041290 e-mail ID : nselva@annauniv.edu Address : L 23, Anna University Staff Quarters Chennai - 600025 Present Position, Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University, Chennai from August-2008. Present Additional Responsibility Additional Director, Planning and Development, Anna University, Chennai. Previous Positions Lecturer, Department of Textile Technology, Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University, Chennai from December-1989. Previous Additional Responsibility Deputy Director, Centre for Affiliation of Institutions, Anna University, Chennai during July-2004 and May-2005. Other Employment,. Degree M.Tech. in Textile Engineering, A. C. College of Technology, Anna University (1982-1984). B.Tech. in TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY, Madras University, Madras (1977-1982). Research Degree Ph.D. in Textile chemical processing from Faculty of Technology, A. C. College of Technology, Anna University (1990-1996). Title: A Study on the effects of the chemical and physical treatments on the properties of silk yarn. Area of Specialisation page 1 / 6
Chemical processing of textile materials, Functional finishes, Technical te Research Guidance Number of Ph.D Scholars Guided : 5 Number of Ph.D Scholars Guiding : 3 Number of M.E./ M.Tech. Projects Guided : 14 Papers Published in Journals Research Papers Published in International Journals : 18 Research Papers Published in National Journals : 11 1. Subramaniam.V., Sanjay Chilakward, Basavaraj.C.L., Selvakumar.N, " Relation between degree of set and crease recovery of chemically modified cotton fibres", Textile Research journal, published by Sage publications. Vol. 60, Issue 10, pp. 591-593 (1990). 2. H.Somashekarappa, N.Selvakumar, V.Subramaniam, R.Somashekar, "Effect of physical and chemical modifications on micro-crystalline parameters of silk fibres", Journal of applied polymer science, published by Wiley. Vol. 59, Issue 11, pp. 1677-1681 (1996). 3. Muthukumar. M., Selvakumar.N., Venkata Rao.J, " Review on treatment of textile effluents by effluents", Colourage, published by Colour publication. Issue 1, pp. 27-34 (2001). 4. Sargunamani D., Selvakumar N.,, " Degumming of silk: A review", Colourage, published by Colour publication. Issue 1, pp. 43-48 (2002). 5. Kalidas K. and Selvakumar N, "Feasibility study in using standing bath technique in bio polishing", Colourage, published by Colour publication. pp. 29-32 (2003). 6. Muthukumar M., Sargunamani D., Selvakumar N. and Venkata Rao J, "Optimaization of ozone treatment for colour and COD removal of acid dye effluent using central composite design experiments", Dyes and Pigments, published by Elsevier. Vol. 63, pp. 127-134 (2004). 7. M. Muthukumar, D. Sargunamani. N. Selvakumar and D. Nedumaran, " Effect of salt additives in decolouration of Acid Black 1 dye effuluent by ozonisation ", Indian Journal of chemical Technology, published by NISCAIR publication. Vol. 11, pp. 612-616 (2004). 8. Muthukumar M.and Selvakumar N, " Studies in the effect of inorganic salts in decolouration of acid dye effluents by ozonation ", Dyes and Pigments, published by Elsevier. Vol. 62, Issue 3, pp. 221-228 (2004). 9. Muthukumar M., Sargunamani D., Senthilkumar M. and Selvakumar N, " Studies on decoloration, toxicity and the possibility for recycling of acid dye effluent using ozone treatment", Dyes and Pigments, published by Elsevier. Vol. 64, Issue 1, pp. 39-44 (2005). 10. Muthukumar M.and Selvakumar N, "Decolouration of acid dye effluent with ozone: effect of ph, salt concentration and treatment time", Coloration technology, published by Wiley. Vol. 121, Issue 1, pp. 7-12 (2005). page 2 / 6
11. Muthukumar M., Sargunamani D. and Selvakumar N, " Statistical analysis of the effect of aromatic, azo and sulphonic acid groups on decolouration of acid dye effuluents using advances oxidation processes", Dyes and Pigments, published by Elsevier. Vol. 65, pp. 151-158 (2005). 12. Senthilkumar M. and Selvakumar N, "Achieving expected depth of shade in reactive dye application using artificial neural network technique", Dyes and Pigments, published by Elsevier. Vol. 68, pp. 89-94 (2005). 13. Vishnu Vardhini K.J and Selvakumar N, " Biopolishing enzymes and their influence on the properties of cotton materials- A review", Colourage, published by Colour publication. Issue 12, pp. 45-52 (2006). 14. Senthil Kumar M and Selvakumar N, " Review on Parameters involved in assessment of dry state colour of fabrics from their wet state colour", Indian journal of fiber and textile research, published by NISCAR publication. Vol. 32, pp. 126-134 (2006). 15. Sargunamani D. and Selvakumar N, "A study in the effects of ozone treatment on the properties of raw and degummed mulberry silk fabrics", Polymer degradation and stability, published by Elsevier. Vol. 91, Issue 11, pp. 2644-2653 (2006). 16. M.Prabaharan, R.C.Nayar, N. Selvakumar, J.V.Rao, "A study on advanced oxidation of cotton fabric using ozone", Colouration technology, published by Wiley. Vol. 116, Issue 3, pp. 83-86 (2006). 17. Sargunamani D., Selvakumar N, "Effects of ozone treatment on the properties of raw and degummed tassar silk fabrics ", Journal of Applied Polymer Science, published by Wiley. Vol. 104, Issue 1, pp. 147-155 (2007). 18. V. S. Kumar., S. Meenakshisundaram and N. Selvakumar, "Conservation of cellulase enzyme in biopolishing application of cotton fabrics", Journal of Textile Institute, published by Taylor and francis. Vol. 99, Issue 4, pp. 339-346 (2008). 19. Thiagarajan P., and Selvakumar N, " Cotton, pectinolytic enzymes and enzymatic scouring of cotton", Colourage, published by colour publication. Issue 11, pp. 74-80 (2008). 20. Aswini M., Selvakumar N, " Observations on preparation of nano tio2 and its application on cotton fabric ", Colourage, published by Colour publication. Issue 8, pp. 46-49 (2009). 21. Shanmuga priya S., Selvakumar N, " Basics on synthesis of nano metal oxide sols and nano tio2 and its uses on textile materials ", Colourage, published by Colour publication. Issue 11, pp. 77-83 (2009). 22. Chinnadurai S and Selvakumar N, "Determination of treatment time to achieve required absorbency in the treatment of cotton fabric", Indian journal of fiber and textile research, published by NISCAR publication. Vol. 34, pp. 175-178 (2009). 23. Senthilkumar M and Selvakumar N, "The effect of humidity, fabric surface geometry and dye type on the colour of cotton fabric dyed with a select range of anionic dyes", Dyes and Pigments, published by Elsevier. Vol. 90, pp. 225-232 (2011). page 3 / 6
24. Sargunamani D and Selvakumar N, "Comparitive analysis on the effect of ozone treatment on the properties of mulberry and tassar silk fabrics", Journal of Textile Institute, published by Taylor and francis. Vol. 102, Issue 10, pp. 870-874 (2011). 25. Kavitha K and Selvakumar N, "Determination of sinking time of partially scoured cotton fibres", Indian journal of fiber and textile research, published by NISCAR publication. Vol. 36, Issue 2, pp. 183-186 (2011). 26. Senthilkumar M., Selvakumar N, "A study on the effect of bulk water content and drying temperature on the colour of dyed cotton fabrics ", Coloration technology, published by Wiley. Vol. 127, pp. 145-157 (2011). 27. Abirami R and Selvakumar N, "Development of test equipment for pesticide protective fabric evaluation and studies on simple cotton woven fabrics", Journal of Industrial textiles, published by Sage Publication. (2012). 28. Veerakumar A, Selvakumar N, " A preliminary investigation on kapok/polypropylene nonwoven composite for sound absorption", Indian Journal of Fiber and Textile Research, published by NISCAIR Publication. Issue 4, pp. 385-388 (2012). 29. Abirami R and Selvakumar N, "An Imidazoline derivative functionalised cotton fabric for pesticide protective clothing", Asian journal of chemistry, Vol. 25, Issue 8, (2013). Papers Presented in Programmes Research Papers Presented in International Programmes : 5 Research Papers Presented in National Programmes : 0 1. "Improvement of Muga Silk Realisation in Assam Usin" presented in a International level conference on The Third International Conference on Wild Silk moths, organised by International Society for Wild Silkmoths JAPAN and, India. 2. Sargunamani D. and Selvakumar N, "Studies on the Effect of Ozone on the Properties o" presented in a International level conference on International Symposium on Textile Engineering, Brazil. 3. "Improvement of muga silk realisation using better " presented in a International level conference on The third international conference on Wild silkmoths, organised by International society for wild silkmoths, Japan an, India. 4. M. Muthukumar, N. Selvakumar and J. Venkata Rao, "Effect of dye structure on decolouration of anioni" presented in a International level conference on 15 th Ozone World Congress, London from 10-Sep-2001 to 15-Sep-2001. 5. "Pilot high speed pressing machine " presented in a International level conference on Empowerment of Women Through Technology and Science, organised by Anna University and science City, Chennai, India from 29-Aug-2002 to 31-Aug-2002. Current Sponsored Projects page 4 / 6
1. "Setting up of dye house for natural dye application ", funded by DST, New Delhi.. Project Cost: 900000.00. 2. "Utilization of Textile Sludge in combination with fly ash for the production of construction material", funded by UGC ( April-2010 - April-2015 ). Project Cost: 3000000.00. 3. "Centre of Excellence for Training and Research in biomaterial applications", funded by MHRD.. Project Cost: 10000000.00. Sponsored Projects Completed 1. "Solar energy assisted fabric curing chamber for fixing textile dyes and pigments", funded by AICTE, New Delhi.. Project Cost: 500000.00. Programme Organized 1. National level workshop on "Instrumentation in Textile Industry" from 04-Jul-2003 to 05-Jul-2003. Programme Attended 1. Participated in a International level workshop on "Train the trainers in profitable cleaner production" organized by Centre for Environmental Studies and German Techni, India from 03-Sep-2001 to 05-Sep-2001. 2. Attended a National level seminar on " Latest textile machinery used globally " organized by Department of Textile Technology, India from 21-Sep-2001 to 22-Sep-2001. 3. Attended a National level seminar on "Recent advances in membrane science and technology " organized by Department of chemical Engineering, Anna Universi, India from 09-May-2002 to 10-May-2002. 4. Participated in a International level conference on "High Performance in Textiles and Apparels" organized by Kumaraguru college of Technology, Coimbatore, India from 07-Feb-2004 to 09-Feb-2004. 5. Participated in a International level workshop on "Nanoscience and Technology" organized by Anna University, Chennai and ICTP,Italy, India from 13-Feb-2005 to 17-Feb-2005. 6. Attended a International level seminar on "Process Simulation in Chemical Industries " organized by Department of Chemical Engineering, Anna Universit, India from 27-Oct-2007 to 27-Oct-2007. 7. Participated in a International level workshop on "Nonwoven Technical Textiles" organized by Office of the Textile Commissioner and Bombay Text, India from 21-Apr-2008 to 22-Apr-2008. Invited Lectures page 5 / 6
Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) Dr. N. Selvakumar 1. Delivered a Lecture on "Deveilopment of multi -environment Nursing Pads by V. Yamuna and N. Selvakumar" in Healthcare and Hygiene Textiles and clothing organized by Department of textile and Fashion Technology, PSG, Coimbatore (30-Jul-2010). page 6 / 6