Sivanandi Rajadurai

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Sivanandi Rajadurai
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Born (1951-09-01) September 1, 1951 (age 74)
Mylaudy
Kanyakumari
India
Alma mater Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
SpouseFatima Rajadurai
ChildrenMerin Rajadurai
Abiman Rajadurai
Website rajaduraifoundation.com www.rajaduraiin.com

Sivanandi Rajadurai (born September 1, 1951), also known as Mylaudy Dr. S. Rajadurai, [1] is an Indian chemist whose work has focused on catalysis, physical chemistry, and emission control. [2] He is the chairman and the founder of the Rajadurai Foundation.

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Education

Rajadurai was born in Myladi, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India, to Sivanandi Nadar and Thayammal Nadachi. He completed his secondary education at Ringletaube High School in Mylaudy and undergraduate studies at Vivekananda College, Kanyakumari.

Rajadurai earned a postgraduate degree in chemistry from Mar Ivanios College, University of Kerala, and a PhD in physical chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology, where he worked under J. C. Kuriacose. His doctoral research focused on catalytic converter development. [3] [4] His subsequent research has involved solid oxide solutions for pollution abatement. [3] [4] [5]

Career

1979–1985: India

Rajadurai held academic positions from 1979 to 1980 at American College, Madurai, and Loyola College, Chennai, from 1980 to 1985, and served as a PhD supervisor for the University of Madras at the same time. He received the Loyola College faculty awards in 1983. [6] During this time, Rajadurai served as a UNESCO representative for India.

Rajadurai with A. P. J. Abdul Kalam discussing Research & Development, January 2012. Sivanandi Rajadurai with Abdul Kalam.jpg
Rajadurai with A. P. J. Abdul Kalam discussing Research & Development, January 2012.

1985–2009: United States

Rajadurai worked at the University of Notre Dame [7] and collaborated with researchers, [8] including J.J. Carberry and C.B. Alcock, on catalyst development. [9] His research addressed non-noble metal catalysts, organic free radical and photochemical processes using laser techniques. [10] [11] [12]

2009–present: India

Rajadurai with SRM camber racing team, discussing the performance of a race vehicle. Performance Inspection - CR Car.jpg
Rajadurai with SRM camber racing team, discussing the performance of a race vehicle.

In 2009, Rajadurai established a Research & Development centre in South India for Sharda Motor Industries Ltd. [13] [14] The centre's capabilities include design, development and validation of exhaust systems for emission control and Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) control. [15] [16] He established relationships with research institutions and provided education to young engineers on industry challenges and opportunities, including those related to globalization, over capacity, economic uncertainties, and changing consumer demands. [17] [ citation needed ]

He initiated a green technology centre to encourage research and education on environmental protection, addressing challenges such as acid rain, global warming, ozone depletion, rainforest deterioration, river contamination, sea level rise, accumulation of hazardous wastes, air pollution and overpopulation. [18] He was involved with the SRM Institute of Science and Technology formula racing team, [19] [20] [21] developing exhaust systems for engine performance while maintaining sound levels below 110 dB. [22]

Rajadurai is Chairman of the Rajadurai Foundation, an organisation that contends to advance academic scholarship, professional development, societal welfare, and environmental protection. He holds seminars and corporate partnerships as a visiting professor with SRM Institute of Science and Technology, [23] Adhiparasakthi college of engineering, Karpagam University, SKR Engineering College, James Engineering College, Annai Vailankanni College of Engineering, [24] Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET) University [25] and Hindustan University. [26]

Rajadurai has facilitated corporate partnerships with various universities and colleges. He served as a Chairman of Industry Institute Interaction Cell (IIIC) in 2011 [27] and as a Member of Governing Council in 2012 [28] at Annai Vailankanni College of Engineering. In 2018, he became a Member of the Research Advisory Board (National) [29] and Board of Research at Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science. He was also a Board of Studies Member in 2018 [30] and a Member of the Advisory Committee in 2019 [31] at Bannari Amman Institute of Technology. Additionally, he is a Member of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) [32] and Institution Innovation Council (IIC) [33] as of 2019 at the Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET) University.

References

  1. ↑ "Dr. S. Rajadurai (alias) Mylaudy Dr. S. Rajadurai". Rajaduraiin.com. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  2. ↑ "Scientist develops system for vehicles". The New Indian Express. 12 January 2010. Archived from the original on 4 October 2018. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
  3. 1 2 "Nitrous oxide decomposition using a solid oxide solution". freepatentsonline.com. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
  4. 1 2 Rajadurai, S.; Carberry, J. J.; Li, B.; Alcock, C. B. (2010). "ChemInform Abstract: Catalytic Oxidation of Carbon Monoxide over Superconducting La2-xSrxCuO4−δ Systems Between 373-523 K". ChemInform. 22 (51): no. doi:10.1002/chin.199151024.
  5. ↑ Gunasekaran, N.; Rajadurai, S.; Carberry, J. J. (1995). "Catalytic decomposition of nitrous oxide over perovskite type solid oxide solutions and supported noble metal catalysts". Catalysis Letters. 35 (3–4): 373–382. doi:10.1007/BF00807194. S2CID   94965490.
  6. ↑ "Loyola College Best Professor Award and Distinguished Research Professor Award" (PDF).
  7. ↑ "Biography of Dr.S.Rajadurai" (PDF). Nd.edu. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  8. ↑ "High Temperature Materials Laboratory" (PDF).
  9. ↑ Carberry, J. J.; Rajadurai, S.; Alcock, C. B.; Li, B. (1990). "Solid oxide solutions as catalysts —A comparison with supported Pt". Catalysis Letters. 4: 43–48. doi:10.1007/BF00764869. S2CID   95126992.
  10. ↑ "Quenching of Singlet Oxygen by Nickelocene". nd.edu. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
  11. ↑ Rajadurai, S.; Das, P. K. (1987). "A Laser Flash Photolysis Study". Canadian Journal of Chemistry. 65 (9): 2277–2285. doi:10.1139/v87-379.
  12. ↑ "Indian Academy of Sciences". repository.ias.ac.in. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
  13. ↑ "Ricardo congratulates Sharda on the launch of its new R&D centre". ricardo.com. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
  14. ↑ "Sharda Motor opens R&D centre". Autocarpro.in. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  15. ↑ "Sharda Motor Industries Ltd. Selects MSC Fatigue for Durability Analysis". yahoo.com. 29 June 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  16. ↑ "An Alternative Acoustic Simulation Approach". gtisoft.com. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  17. ↑ "Dr. Sivanandi Rajadurai at SRM Institute of Science and Technology". Welcome to SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University) – India’s Premier Educational Institution. Srmuniv.ac.in. 28 May 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
  18. ↑ Staff Reporter (20 November 2011). "Green technology centre inaugurated". The Hindu. thehindu.com. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  19. ↑ "Development of exhaust for Formula Racing car". Business Standard India. business-standard.com. 25 July 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  20. ↑ "Development of exhaust for Camber Racing car". aninews.in. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  21. ↑ "SRM's Formula Racing Team unveils new race Car". chennaicitynews.net. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  22. ↑ "SRM's Formula Racing Team unveils CR 16 race Car". autotechreview.com. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  23. ↑ Uttara (3 March 2016). "Dr. Sivanandi Rajadurai's profile". Welcome to SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University) – India’s Premier Educational Institution. Srmuniv.ac.in. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
  24. ↑ "Advisor and Visiting Professor". avce.edu.in. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
  25. ↑ "Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET) University".
  26. ↑ "Workshop on IC Engine combustion and emission control techniques". Hindustaniniv.ac.in. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  27. ↑ "Chairman of Industry Institute Interaction Cell (IIIC)".
  28. ↑ "AVCE Governing Council".
  29. ↑ "Research Advisory Board (National) & Board of Research".
  30. ↑ "Board of Studies".
  31. ↑ "Member of Advisory Committee".
  32. ↑ "Internal Quality Assurance Cell".
  33. ↑ "Institution Innovation Council".
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