Karthikeyan Rajagopal
Avadi
Summary
Ranked in the top 2% scientist list published by Stanford University-Elsevier in both Single year list (Top 0.75%) and Career list (Top 2%) for the third consecutive year. Ranked in top 100 (74) Indian scientists in the Engineering and Technology field by research.com Renowned Professor & Director-Research with a distinguished reputation in AI on Edge, Generative AI, and Cyber-Physical Manufacturing Platforms. Achieved top rankings in the Stanford–Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List and contributed to over 500 SCI/SCIE publications through strategic global collaborations. Focused on advancing industrial applications of research to drive innovation and efficiency. Visionary leader with expertise in bridging academia and industry to deliver impactful research outcomes. Cultivates strong partnerships across diverse sectors, enhancing operational effectiveness and promoting sustainable practices. Committed to fostering interdisciplinary collaborations that yield innovative solutions and drive transformative change. Strategic academic leader with a profound impact on research in engineering and technology. Spearheads initiatives in AI-driven automation and digital transformation, delivering cutting-edge solutions to complex industrial challenges. Champions the integration of advanced technologies to optimise performance and sustainability across various sectors.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor & Director-Research
SRM Group of Institutions
Chennai
08.2024 - Current
Professor & Dean of Research
Chennai Institute of Technology
Chennai
04.2020 - 08.2024
Associate Professor & Director
Defence University, Ministry of National Defence
09.2014 - 04.2020
Associate Professor & Head
Velammal Institute of Technology
12.2012 - 05.2014
Head & Assistant Professor
Vel Tech University
05.2005 - 11.2012
Sr. Lecturer
Sastha Institute of Engg. & Technology
09.2002 - 05.2005
Lecturer
Vel Tech Engg. College
05.2000 - 08.2002
Education
Ph.D - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Singhania University (Estd.Govt. of Rajasthan)
09.2015
M.E - Embedded System Technologies
Vinayaka Missions University
06.2007
B.E - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Madras University
04.2000
Skills
Professional Skill Brief – Dr Karthikeyan Rajagopal
Director – Research
SRM Group of Institutions (Ramapuram & Trichy)
Dr Karthikeyan Rajagopal is an internationally recognized researcher and industry consultant specializing in AI on Edge, Generative AI, Industrial Automation, Digital Twin Systems, and Cyber-Physical Manufacturing Platforms With over 500 SCI/SCIE publications, global collaborations across 45 countries, and inclusion in the Stanford–Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List, he brings deep expertise in translating advanced research into deployable industrial solutions
Core Technical Competencies- Artificial Intelligence for Manufacturing Systems
- Generative AI for Engineering Design & Process Optimization
- Digital Twin Architecture for Production Lines & Energy Systems
- Edge AI Implementation using Industrial PCs & Embedded Platforms
- PLC–SCADA Data Acquisition (Siemens, Delta, Advantech IPCs)
- FPGA/Embedded AI Accelerators for Real-time Monitoring
- Predictive Maintenance using Vibration & Vision Analytics
- Autonomous Material Movement (AMR/AGV) Systems
- Human–Machine Interface (HMI) Dashboard Development
- Industrial IoT (IIoT) for OEE/OPE Optimization
- Energy Monitoring Systems (EMS) for Renewable Integration
Dr Rajagopal actively leads and delivers industry consultancy and technology deployment projects across Automotive, Energy, Manufacturing, and Healthcare sectors His consulting engagements focus on:
- Deployment of Digital Twins for Forging, Sintering, and Curing Presses
- Vision AI-based Part Counting & Quality Inspection Systems
- AI-driven Predictive Maintenance Platforms
- Renewable Energy Integration Dashboards for Wind/Solar Farms
- Edge-enabled Production Loss Classification Systems
- PLC-integrated Real-time Equipment Health Monitoring
- AMR-based Shopfloor Material Movement Solutions
- AI-enabled Process Traceability & Energy Optimization
- TVS Motors – AMR-based intra-logistics & production analytics
- Nokia – Industry 50 CoE, Private LTE-enabled shopfloor monitoring
- GE Vernova – Equipment health indexing & thermal analytics
- Sundaram Fasteners – Sintering machine monitoring & belt analytics
- Subros – Predictive maintenance & sustainable operations
- TVS Next – OEE/OPE optimization & forging line analytics
- Ciklum / Procter & Gamble – AI-powered PCB & dental analytics
- Production Efficiency Optimization
- Energy Management & Sustainability
- Industrial Automation Strategy
- Smart Factory Transformation
- AI-Driven Decision Support Systems
- Robotics & Autonomous Systems Integration
- Industrial Dashboards & HMI Systems
- Edge-based AI Monitoring Platforms
- Loss Booking & Micro-Downtime Analytics
- Machine Digital Twin Applications
- Real-time Data Integration from PLCs
- Predictive Alerts & Decision Intelligence Systems
Dr Rajagopal’s work bridges academic research excellence with industrial deployment, enabling organizations to adopt scalable, AI-driven automation frameworks aligned with Industry 40 / 50 transformation goals
- Publishing research results
- Academic publication
- Research dissemination
- Subject-Specific knowledge
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Qualitative and quantitative research
- University administration
Custom Section
https://rkarthiekeyan.wixsite.com/mysite
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
dr.karthikeyanrajagopal
Personal Information
Passport Number: S7719623
Timeline
Professor & Director-Research
SRM Group of Institutions
08.2024 - Current
Professor & Dean of Research
Chennai Institute of Technology
04.2020 - 08.2024
Associate Professor & Director
Defence University, Ministry of National Defence
09.2014 - 04.2020
Associate Professor & Head
Velammal Institute of Technology
12.2012 - 05.2014
Head & Assistant Professor
Vel Tech University
05.2005 - 11.2012
Sr. Lecturer
Sastha Institute of Engg. & Technology
09.2002 - 05.2005
Lecturer
Vel Tech Engg. College
05.2000 - 08.2002
Ph.D - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Singhania University (Estd.Govt. of Rajasthan)
M.E - Embedded System Technologies
Vinayaka Missions University
B.E - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Madras University