Research Committees
At KiTE, research grows from a culture that rewards bold questions and disciplined inquiry. This spirit is guided by two distinct bodies—the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) and the Research Ethics Committee (REC)—whose senior experts work across frontier domains, including cybersecurity, AI, renewable energy systems, and advanced materials. Their guidance shapes how ideas are chosen, tested, and scaled, ensuring every investigation is both ethically deliberate and strategically positioned to address real-world needs. Together with Anna University–recognized supervisors, these committees form KiTE’s engine for purposeful, high-impact research.
Dr. S. Suresh Kumar
Chairperson
Principal, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
Research Advisory Committee
The Research Advisory Committee (RAC) serves as the research apex body at KiTE. Its primary mandate is to guide and enhance the quality of all research projects, including Ph.D. programs, undertaken by the college. RAC is instrumental in setting the overall direction of scholarly activity, ensuring research adheres to high academic standards, and critically, linking academic endeavors to viable, real-world problems. This strategic oversight, led by senior faculty members, is essential for promoting innovative, interdisciplinary, and globally competitive research output.
Members
Dr. N. Kathiravan
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Dr. T. Thenmozhi
Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Dr. P. Shankar
Director (Academics and Administration), Department of Mechanical Engineering
Dr. P. Sampath
Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
Dr. J. Nirmaladevi
Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering (AI&ML)
Dr. S. Suresh Kumar
Chairperson
Principal, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
Research Ethics Committee
The Research Ethics Committee (REC) acts as the guardian of ethical standards in research. REC reviews proposals to ensure that all research is honest, safe, and fair, especially when involving human participants, sensitive data, or socially significant topics.
Members
Dr. N. Kathiravan
Dean (Academic), Department of Mechanical Engineering
Dr. P. Rajkumar
Professor and IQAC Director, Department of Computer Science and Business Systems
Dr. T. Kumaresan
Professor, Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Dr. C. Venugopal
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Research at KiTE thrives under the guidance of senior Anna University-certified Research Supervisors. Representing five departments and their combined expertise spanning emerging and high-impact domains, they anchor KiTE’s advanced research ecosystem—mentoring scholars pursuing doctoral studies through rigorous, university-aligned research pathways, fostering clarity, discipline, and discovery.
| Research Supervisor | Supervisor ID | Year of Recognition |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. N. Kathiravan | 2320170 | 2014 |
| Dr. M. Joemax Agu | 4120062 | 2022 |
| Research Supervisor | Supervisor ID | Year of Recognition |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. S. Suresh Kumar | 2330251 | 2008 |
| Dr. P. Sampath | 1940291 | 2012 |
| Research Supervisor | Supervisor ID | Year of Recognition |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sakthivel A | 2440288 | 2015 |
| Dr. Kumaresan T | 3140028 | 2018 |
| Dr. J. Nirmaladevi | 3140053 | 2018 |
| Research Supervisor | Supervisor ID | Year of Recognition |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. S. Venkatesh Babu | 4340033 | 2014 |
| Dr. P. D. R. Vijayakumar | 2840116 | 2016 |
| Research Supervisor | Supervisor ID | Year of Recognition |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Nusrath Unnisa C | 2770049 | 2022 |
| Dr. Renugadevi R | 4070019 | 2016 |
| Dr. Selvaganapathi A | 4370008 | 2022 |
| Dr. Suba V | 4070013 | 2024 |
| Dr. Susana Ramya L | 3140028 | 2022 |
| Dr. Karthick R | 4670002 | 2025 |
| Dr. Prabakaran M | 3170019 | 2018 |
| Dr. C. Divya | 25162/A5-|GR/2025 | 2025 |
| Research Supervisor | Supervisor ID | Year of Recognition |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. K. G. Senthilkumar | 8928/CRE 5/2021 | 2021 |