Education

• Ph.D. (Adaptive Control), MIT Campus, Anna University, 2005
• M.E. (Control Systems) - PSG College of Technology, Bharathiar  University, Feb 2000
• B.E. (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) - Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Madurai Kamarajar University, April 1997

Course Offered

Under graduate: Control System, Basic Electrical Engineering, Measurement and Transducers, Advanced Control System, Digital Control System

Post graduate: Linear Control Theory, Adaptive Control Theory

Experience

Administration

•  Head, Department of Avionics, Indian Institute of Space science and Technology (IIST) (From Jan 2023).
•  Head, Department of Avionics, Indian Institute of Space science and Technology (IIST) (Nov 2013 to Nov 2016).

Academic

• Department of Avionics, Indian Institute of Space science and Technology (IIST) as a Professor (From January 2020).
• Department of Avionics, Indian Institute of Space science and Technology (IIST) as a Associate Professor (July 2013 - December 2019).
• Department of Avionics, Indian Institute of Space science and Technology (IIST) as a Assistant Professor (March 2008-June 2013).
• Department of EEE, Pondicherry Engineering College (September 2004 to March 2008) as a Lecturer.
• Department of Instrumentation, MIT campus, Anna University (August 2001 to September 2004), as a Teaching Research Associate.
• Department of EEE, Vel Tech Engineering College (October 2000 to July 2001) as a Lecturer.

Research Work / Area

• Adaptive Control
• Fractional Order Modelling and Control
• Physiological Modelling
• Fault/Disease Detection and Diagnosis

Funded Project

Completed

• Modeling and Controller development for Micro Actuators (IIST-ISRO), 2015-18 (PI)
• CHESSBOT – A Chess Playing Robot: Funded by DSTE, Pondicherry (Ref: G.O.Rt.No.32/Envt/2007 dated 22.03.2007) (PI)
• Design and Development of Brushless DC Motor (IIST-ISRO), 2017-18 (PI)

Ongoing 

• Applications of Fractional Order Calculus to Biomedical Signal Processing (SERB-DST) (Jan 2023) 
• Development of Fractional Chaotic Observer for Secure Communication (IIT Palakkad Technology Ihub foundation (IPTIF) (Sep 2021)

Ph.D

Awarded

1.   Ameya Anil Kesarkar – Investigating Limit Cycle Performance and Asymptotic Bode Behavior of Fractional Order Controllers (May 2015)

2.   M.Vanidevi  - Weighted Nuclear Norm Minimization Method for Massive MIMO Low Rank Channel Estimation Problem (March 2018)

3.   Sathishkumar P - Fractional Order Controllers for Complex Valued Systems and System with Multiple Nonlinearities (November 2019)

4.  Asha P Nair -  Lyapunov Based Stable and Robust Adaptive Control Design for a Class of Space Transportation Systems (January 2023)

5.  Resmi V L - Fractional Order Cardiovascular System Model with Baroreflex Control - An Optimization Approach (January 2024)

6. R.S.Mohankumar - Robust Fractional Order LQI Controller Design for Quadruple Tank Process and its Feasibility Study in Bond Graph Domain - An Optimization Approach (Jan 2025)

Ongoing (Regular)

1.    Anjana K -  Modeling of Physiological System (Aug 2022) - IIST Fellowship

Ongoing (Sponsored/External Fellowship)

1.  K. Meera -  Development of Fractional Chaotic Observer For Secure Communication (Sep 2021) - IIT Palakkad Technology IHub Foundation Fellowship

2.  Asir Nesa Dass N - Data-Driven Model Prediction of Vibration Loads on Launch Vehicle Elements (July 2023) – ISRO Sponsored

3. Tanuja Abhijit Patki - Modeling Body Parameters for Bio-Instrumentation Needed in Human Space Missions (July 2024) - ISRO Sponsored

Young Scientist Fellowship by Tamilnadu Council for Science and Technology (as a Mentor)

1. Dr.M.Mythily - Implementation of Optimization Techniques for Tuning Fractional Order PID Controller Designed for Twin Rotor MIMO System (1^st April to 30^thJune 2023)

    

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Journals (Recent Publications) 

1. K. Meera and N. Selvaganesan, " Generalized Fractional Order Complex Lorenz System Based Dual Layer Security Enhancement Approach", IEEE Access, Vol.13, 2025. 
2. K Anjana, Shantanu Saha and N. Selvaganesan,"Simulation and Analysis of an Integrated Cardiopulmonary Gas Exchange Model Under Different Pathological Conditions", IEEE Access, Vol.13, 2025.
3. Sourav Bhowmick and N. Selvaganesan, "Social Network-Based Epidemic Spread With Opinion-Dependent Vaccination", IEEE Control Systems Letters, Vol. 8, PP 1829 - 1834, 2024.
4. RS Mohankumar, N Selvaganesan, M Jayakumar, P Sathishkumar, "Heuristic algorithms based optimal tuning of FOLQI controller for quadruple tank process under disturbance conditions", Measurement and Control, Vol.57 (2), PP. 164-186, 2024.
5. Resmi V. L and N. Selvaganesan, “Fractional order model for cardiovascular system using heuristic optimization approach”, Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology,  Vol. 24, No. 04, 2350081, 2024.
6. Asha P. Nair, N.Selvaganesan and Lalithambika V.R, "Robust Adaptive Control Laws for a Winged Re-entry Vehicle", IETE Journal of Research, Taylor & Francis Publications,  Vol. 69 (11), PP. 8205-8217, 2024
7. V. L Resmi and N. Selvaganesan, "Study on Fractional Order Arterial Windkessel Model using Optimization Method", IETE Journal of Education, Taylor & Francis Publications, Vol.64 (2), PP. 103-111, 2023.
8. R.S.Mohankumar, N.Selvaganesan, M.Jayakumar and P.Sathishkumarar,  "Centralised fractional order LQI controller design for quadruple tank process — An optimisation approach", Results in Control and Optimization, Elsevier Publications, Volume 10, 2023, 100202.
9. Resmi V. L, R. G. Sriya and N. Selvaganesan, "Baroreflex control model for cardiovascular system subjected to postural changes under normal and orthostatic conditions", Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Taylor & Francis Publications, 26 (9), 1034-1043, 2023.
10. Asha P. Nair, N.Selvaganesan and Lalithambika V.R, "Projection and Barrier Lyapunov based Controller Update Laws in MRAC Structure for Flexible Satellite Launch Vehicles", IETE Technical Review, Taylor & Francis Publications, Vol. 40, 710-724 2023.
11. M.Rohith Bala, P.Sathishkumar, N.Selvaganesan, "Unified complex coefficient PID controller tuning for complex coefficient system", IETE Journal of Education, Taylor & Francis Publications, Vol. 63 (1), PP 25-37, 2022.
12. K. Vanchinathan and N.Selvaganesan," Adaptive fractional order PID controller tuning for brushless DC motor using Artificial Bee Colony algorithm", Results in Control and Optimization, Elsevier Publications, Vol. 4, PP 1-18, 2021.
13. P.Sathishkumar, N.Selvaganesan,"Tuning of Complex Coefficient PI/PD/PID Controllers for a Universal Plant Structure", International Journal of Control, Taylor & Francis Publications, Vol.94, Issue 11, PP.3190-3212, 2021.
14. Debajyoti Chakrabarti and N.Selvaganesan, "PD and PD^beta Based Sliding Mode Control Algorithms with Modified Reaching Law for Satellite Attitude Maneuver", Advances in Space Research, Elsevier Publications, Vol. 65, Issue 4, PP 1279-1295, 2020.

Conferences (Recent Publications)  

1.   Anjana K and N. Selvaganesan, “Analysis of Various Airway Geometry on the Pulmonary Gas Exchange Model Under Hypoxia and Hemorrhage Conditions”, IEEE 21st India Council International Conference (INDICON) during December 19-21, 2025.

2.   Abhijith P R, Chris Prema S and N. Selvaganesan, “Digital Fractional Order Differentiator for PPG Signal Analysis”, IEEE 21st India Council International Conference (INDICON) during December 19-21, 2025.

3.    Sourav Bhowmick and N. Selvaganesan, "Social Network-Based Epidemic Spread WithOpinion-Dependent Vaccination", IEEE Control Systems Letters (L-CSS) paper presented at the IEEE Conference on Decision and Control (CDC), MiCo, Milano, Italy during December 16-19, 2024.

4.   K. Meera and N. Selvaganesan, "Study on Various Encryption/Decryption Algorithms for Secure Communication using Chaotic based Hashed Key", IEEE Indian Control Conference (ICC), PP. 79-84, 2023.

5.   Irene Grace Karot Polson, R.S. MohanKumar and N.Selvaganesan, ‘Control System Design for MIMO System using Bond graph Representation - Quadcopter as a Case Study’, IEEE-ICC, PP 39-44, 2021.

6.   Kishore Gulivindala, N.Selvaganesan, ‘Optimal Controller Tuning to Suppress Limit Cycle using Higher Order Harmonics:Signal Processing Approach’, NCMDAO-2020, VSSC, Trivandrum (23-25 Oct 2020).

7.   Resmi V L, N.Selvaganesan, Rajesh Ravi, Raji George, Sundaravadivelu G, ‘Modelling and controller design for micro actuators’, NCMDAO-2020, VSSC, Trivandrum  (23-25 Oct 2020).

Text Book

1. S. Prabha, P. Karthikeyan, K. Kamalanand and  N. Selvaganesan, Computational Modelling and Imaging for SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19, CRC Press, 2021.

Book Chapter

1. P.Sathiskumar and N.Selvaganesan," Tuning of Complex Coefficient Fractional Complex Order Controllers for a Generalized System Structure - An Optimisation Approach”, 'Optimization Methods for Product and System Design, Springer, PP 53-70, 2023.
2. K.Vanchinathan and N.Selvaganesan," A Review on Intelligent Optimization Techniques based Fault Detection and Diagnosis in Power System Applications", 'Optimization Methods for Product and System Design, Springer, PP 71-88, 2023.
3. K.Vanchinathan, P.Sathiskumar and N.Selvaganesan,"A Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithm-Based Speed Controller for Brushless DC Motor: Industrial Case Study", Metaheuristic Algorithms in Industry 4.0, CRC Press, 2021.

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 Last Five Years

1.   Invited talk on “Limit Cycle Predictions for System with Nonlinearity”, ATAL FDP on Design for Manufacturing & Advanced Automation for Industry 4.0”, PTU, Puducherry (25-1-2025)

2.   Key note address, ‘Fractional Order CVS Model with Baroreflex Control’, International Conference on Latest Advances, Contributions & Applications in Nonlinear Analysis (LACANA), GVP College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam (15-3-2024)

3.   Invited talk on “Design Methods for PID-type (i.e. P, PI, PD, PID) Controllers”, High-end workshop on  Recent Trends in Soft sensing and State Estimation RTSSE-2022, NIT Calicut (21-7-2022)

4.   Invited talk on “Limit Cycle Predictions for System with Nonlinearity”, High-end workshop on Smart Energy Systems For Sustainable Smart Cities – A Research Perspective, NIT, Puducherry (22-2-2022)

5.   Invited talk on “Nonlinearity” , Online ATAL Faculty Development Programme (FDP), Trends in Measurement and Control for System Automation, BIT-Mesra, Ranchi (2-7-2021)

6.    Invited talk on “Limit Cycle Predictions for Systems Containing Separable Nonlinearity”, STTP on Mathematical Modeling and Control System Design, RAIT, Mumbai, (1-7-2021)

7.    5.    Invited talk on " Tuning of PID controllers", NIT, Calicut (AICTE sponsored FDP), 2020 (3-2-2021) 

8.    Invited talk on "Control System Design -System with Nonlinearity", SCET, Chennai (AICTE sponsored), 2020 (21-11-2020) 

9.    Keynote talk on "Fractional-Order Controllers for Plants Containing Separable Nonlinearity", TEQIP III sponsored International conference on ICAES 2020, PEC, Pondicherry. (13-8-2020)

10.  Invited talk on" Limit cycle prediction and suppression using Integer and Fractional-Order Controllers for system with Backlash/Relay Nonlinearity", Gudlavalleru Engineering College (AICTE sponsored), 2020 (8-8-2020)

11.  Invited talk on ‘Eliminating the limit cycle oscillation for digitally controlled DC-DC converter’, NPEC, 2018 (8-3-2018)

12.  Invited talk on ‘Shaping Limit Cycle Performance of Integer and Fractional-Order Controllers for system with Backlash/Relay Non-linearity’, NIT, Rourkela,  2018 (14-12-2018)

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Guest Editor: International Journal of Automation and Control- Inderscience Publishers .

1.    Special Issue Title: “Intelligent-based Modeling, Control, Fault Simulation, Detection, Diagnosis and Tolerant Schemes in Electrical and Process Automation Systems”, Vol.4, No.3, 2010.

Guest Editor:ICTACT Journal on Soft Computing (2015 & 2011)

1.    Special Issue on “Soft-Computing Theory, Application and Implications in Engineering and Technology”Vol. 5, No. 2, 2015.

2.    Special Issue Title: Fuzzy in Industrial and Process Automation, Vol.2, No. 1, 2011.

Editorial Member: ICTACT Journal on Soft Computing

Reviewer for many International Journals

TPC memeber for  many IEEE conferences

Reviewer for Text Books

1.    McGraw-Hill Education India Pvt Limited, India

2.    Cambridge University Press, India

3.    Springer India

Awards Received

1. Received the best paper award (Gold Medal with Citation) from Journal of Education, IETE, NewDelhi (2008) for the paper titled “PC based Position-Control of Multiple Robot Arms”, Vol. 48, No. 1,pp 3-8, 2007.
2. Received best paper award (by co-author) from the National conference ESCT (2007), NIT, Calicut, titled “Fuzzy Modeling of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator”, pp 178-183.

Membership Recognition

1. IEEE - Senior Member

2. Systems Society of India (SSI) - Life Member

3. Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) - Life Member

4. Indian Society of Systems for Science and Engineering - Life Member