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Staff Id : 02791
Name : Dr. D. RATHIKARANI
Designation : PROFESSOR
Department : ELECTRONICS & INSTRUMENTATION ENGG.
Qualification : B.E.,M.E.,Ph.D.
Specialization : Adaptive Control, System Identification, Industrial Instrumentation, Transducers and Measurement System, Process Control
Date of Birth : 04-07-1966
Date of Joining : 23-12-1992
Present Address Contact Number E-Mail Address
113 S P KOIL ST
CHIDAMBARAM - 608 001
9942061391dradhikarani_2k6@yahoo.co.in
Research Guidance
Discipline Awarded Guidance
M.Phil./M.E./M.Sc. 1414
Ph.D. 03


Conference /Seminar / Symposia / Workshop
Conference Seminar Symposia Workshop
National International
Attended 1710--6
Conducted ----2


Research Projects
Major Projects Minor Projects Total Amount (Rs.)
Completed ---
Ongoing ---
Teaching and Research Experience Industry Experience
31 Years -
Journals Conference Books Published Popular Article
National International National International
1 18 17 10 - -

List of Publications - National
V.Sridevi, D.Rathikarani, K.K.Anilkumar, N.Sivakumaran, "Minimum Variance Controller using Recursive Least Determinant Algorithm.".", Journal of Instrument Society of India, Volume 39, Number 3, Jun 2009, pp. 113-116. 2009.
List of Publications - International
B.Girirajan1,a*, D.Rathikarani2, "OPTIMAL CRONE CONTROLLER USING META-HEURISTIC OPTIMIZATION ALGORITHM FOR SHELL AND TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER.", IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Volume 1, Number 1, Jul 2021, pp. 1-15. 2021.
1B.Girirajan, 2D.Rathikarani, "PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF HEAT EXCHANGER MECHANISM USING PID, FUZZY, FOPID AND CRONE CONTROLLERS.", Journal of Green Engineering (JGE), Volume 1, Number 1, Dec 2020, pp. 1-18. 2020/26.12.2020.
Ka. Suriyaprabha, D. Rathikarani, "LQR based Control Strategies for a Spherical Tank Level Process.", International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE), Volume 9, Number 4, Feb 2020, pp. 2637-2641. 2020/10.35940/ijitee.D1578.029420.
Dhanoj Mohan 1 , Dr. Rathika Rani 2 , Dr. G.Glan Devadhas 3 Dr. K.Gopak umar 4 Sudharsana Vijayan 5 Shalet K S, "Development of an Adaptive PID Controller for a Nonlinear Process.", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Volume 14, Number 4, Apr 2019, pp. 977-983. 2019.
Ka. Suriyaprabha, D. Rathikarani, "LQR Based Optimal Tuning of PI Controller for a Conical Tank Level Process.", International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE), Volume 8, Number 11, Sep 2019, pp. 1330-1334. 2019/10.35940/ijitee.J9633.0981119.
K.A.Suriya Prabha, D.Rathikarani, "Optimised PI Controllers for a Conical Tank Level Process.", IJAEMA Journal, Volume 11, Number 8, Aug 2019, pp. 326-335. 2019/18.0002.IJAEMA.2019.V11I8.208301.2919.
K.A.Suriya Prabha, D.Rathikarani, "Optimal Controller Design and Implementation for a Triple Interacting Tank Liquid Level Process.", Infokara Research , Volume 8, Number 7, Jul 2019, pp. 125-134. 2019.
Dhanoj Mohan1, Dr.Rathika Rani 2 , Dr. G GlanDevadhas3, Dr.KGopakumar4,Shinu M.M 5, "Comparative study of the performance of different control modes for the nonlinear liquid level system –A review.", International Journal of Scientific Research and Review, Volume 8, Number 1, Jan 2019, pp. 1070-1076. 2019.
1B.Girirajan and2D.Rathikarani, "Fractional Order PID Controller for a Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger.", Advances in Natural and Applied Sciences, Volume 11, Number 9, Jul 2017, pp. 17-25. 2017.
D. Gayathri, D. Rathikarani**, L. Thillai Rani***, D. Sivakumar, "Multiloop Adaptive Controllers for a Nonlinear Interacting Coupled Tank Process.", International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), Volume 06, Number 04, Apr 2017, pp. 930-936. 2017.
L. Thillai Rani, D. Sivakumar and D. Rathikarani, "A Novel Design Approach of Gain Scheduling Controller for a MIMO Process.", Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research, Volume 24, Number 10, Oct 2016, pp. 3243-3255. 2016/ DOI: 10.5829/idosi.mejsr.2016.3243-3255.
L. Thillai Rani, D. Sivakumar and D. Rathikarani, "A New Design Methodology of Self Tuning Control Algorithm for an Interacting MIMO Process.", World Applied Sciences Journal, Volume 34, Number 11, Nov 2016, pp. 1519-1532. 2016/DOI: 10.5829/idosi.wasj.2016.1519.1532.
1S. Suryakala and 2Dr. D. Rathikarani, "Self Tuning Regulators for a Liquid Level Process.", Advances in Natural and Applied Sciences, Volume 8, Number 22, Nov 2014, pp. 19-27. 2014.
N.Deepa, S.Arulselvi, D.Rathikarani, "Comparative Study of MRAC and Fuzzy Control of Two-Tank Interacting Level Process.", International Journal of Engineering and Innovative Technology (IJEIT), Volume 3, Number 9, Mar 2014, pp. 97-106. 2014/ISSN: 2277-3754.
D. Rathikarani, D. Sivakumar, "An adaptive optimisation scheme for controlling air flow process with satisfactory transient performance.", Maejo International Journal of Science and Technology, Volume 4, Number 2, Aug 2010, pp. 221-234. 2010/ISSN 1905-7873.
D. Rathikarani, D. Sivakumar, "Design of an optimal PI controller for a non-linear process using genetic algorithm.", Int. J. Automation and Control, Volume 4, Number 4, Oct 2010, pp. 480-503. 2010/ISSN: 1740-7516.
D. Rathikarani D. Sivakumar T.Vinopraba, "Identification And Control Of Air Flow Process.", IEEE Explore, Volume 06, Number 1, Mar 2009, pp. 1-6. 2009/https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIINFS.2008.4798480.
D. Rathikarani, D. Sivakumar, "Adaptive PI Controller for a Nonlinear System.", Sensors and Transducers, Volume 109, Number 10, Oct 2009, pp. 43-58. 2009/ISSN 1726-5479.
List of Conferences - National
Dhanoj Mohan,,Dr.D. Radhikarani,,Dr.G Gopakumar,Dr.G Glan Devadhas, Sudharsana Vijayan, Fuzzy Compensated Self tuned PID Controller Design for a Conical Tank Process, NCPACC 2018,Proceedings of National Conference on Process Automation, Control and Computing, Nov 9-10, 2018, DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING, ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY, pp. 7-13. Coimbatore, Bonfring.
1B.Girirajan, 2D.Rathikarani, CRONE Controller for Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger, NCPACC 2018,Proceedings of National Conference on Process Automation, Control and Computing, Nov 9-10, 2018, DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING, ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY, pp. 1-6. Coimbatore, Bonfring.
L.Thillai Rani, D. Rathikarani, D. Sivakumar, Adaptive Control Schemes for a Class of Nonlinear System, Proc. Of National Conference on Trends in Instrumentation and Automation, Apr 4-4, 2014, Dept. of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, pp. 1-5. Chennai, Velammal Engineering College.
D. Rathikarani, D. Sivakumar, Polynomial Controller for a class of Nonlinear system, Proceedings of 36th National Systems Conference, Dec 6-8, 2012, Dept. of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, pp. 148-152. Annamalai nagar, System Society of India and Annamalai University.
D. Rathikarani, D. Sivakumar, Adaptive controller for continuous stirred tank, Proceedings of 4th National conference on Industrial technology, Mar 6-7, 2011, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, pp. 11-11. Sathyamangalam, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology.
D. Rathikarani, D. Sivakumar, Gain scheduling RST controller for a nonlinear plant based on model matching, Proceedings of Indian chemical engineering congress, Dec 27-29, 2010, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, pp. 297-297. Annamalainagar, IIChe Annamalai - Neyveli Regional Centre.
D. Rathikarani, D. Sivakumar, Multi-Model Adaptive Control System”, Proceedings of National Conference on Latest Techniques for use in Scientific Research, Proceedings of National Conference on Latest Techniques for use in Scientific Research, Feb 25-26, 2010, Central Instrumentation Research and Service Department, pp. 68-76. Chennai, Madras University.
D. Rathikarani, D. Sivakumar, Model Reference Trajectory Tracking With Vanishing Adaptation, Proceedings of Control Instrumentation and System Conference (CISCON-09), Nov 6-7, 2009, Manipal Institute of Technology, pp. 32-38. Manipal, Manipal University.
D. Rathikarani, D. Sivakumar, Discrete Time Explicit Model Following Controller for Tracking and Regulation, Proceedings of National Conference on Electronics, Control and Automation NCECA – 2009, Sep 17-18, 2009, SRM University, pp. 1-6. Chennai, International Society of Automation.
D. Rathikarani, D. Sivakumar, GA based controller tuning for a process with dead time , Proc. of 94th Indian Science Congress, Jan 3-7, 2007, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, pp. 21-21. Kolkata, Indian Science Congress.
V.Sridevi, D.Rathikarani, K.K.Anilkumar, N.Sivakumaran, , Minimum variance controller using Recursive Least Determinant algorithm , National symposium on Instrumentation, Oct 12-15, 2006, Dept. of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, pp. 163-164. Gwalior, Institute of Technology and Management.
D. Rathikarani, Nallaperumal, A novel tuning procedure for PI controller and Dead time compensator, National Conference on Emerging Technologies in Electrical systems, Mar 10-11, 2005, Dept. of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, pp. 1-5. Kumarakoil, Noorul Islam College of Engineering.
D. Rathikarani, Nallaperumal, Robust PI controller and Dead time compensator , National Conference on modern trends in Electrical and Instrumentation, Mar 9-10, 2005, Dept. of Electrical and Electronics & Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, pp. 254-259. Coimbatore, Government College of Technology.
D. Rathikarani, Jesuchristoper, Design and Implementation of Fuzzy Logic Controller for Fast Ramp Rapid Thermal Process, National Conference on “Process Identification, Control & Diagnosis, Aug 8-9, 2003, Dept. of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, pp. 98-100. Annamalai nagar, Annamalai university.
D. Rathikarani, , Nested loop control using VI, National Conference on Modern Trends in Electrical and Instrumentation systems, Mar 13-14, 2002, Dept. of Electrical and Electronics & Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, pp. 1-5. Coimbatore, Got.College of Technology.
D. Rathikarani, Real Time Implementation of an intelligent loop processor for a nested loop process , Natiomal seminar on Advanced Instrumentation, Jan 29-31, 2001, Central Scientific Instruments Organisation, pp. 5-10. Chandigarh, CSIO- Punjab University.
D. Rathikarani, S.Anbu, Real time implementation of Intelligent loop processor for a cascade process, Trends in industrial electronics, Transducers, Control and Communication , Nov 14-15, 2000, Punjab, pp. 24-30. Patiala, Thapar Institute of Engineering, Patiala,Punjab.
List of Conferences - International
L.Thillai Rani, D. Rathikarani, D. Sivakumar, Multimodel Approach to the Design of Scheduling Controllers for a Class of Nonlinear System, Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Green Computing, Communication and Electrical Engineering, Mar 6-8, 2014, Dr.NGP Institute of Technology, pp. 156-161. Coimbatore, IEEE Explorer.
L.Thillai Rani, D. Rathikarani, D. Sivakumar, Performance and Stability Analysis of an Adaptive Controller For a Non Interacting System, Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Green Computing, Communication and Electrical Engineering, Mar 6-6, 2014, Dr.NGP Institute of Technology, pp. 201-206. Coimbatore, IEEE Explorer.
L.Thillai Rani, D. Rathikarani, D. Sivakumar, Design and Implementation of RST Controllers for a Nonlinear System, Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Green Computing, Communication and Electrical Engineering, Mar 6-8, 2014, Dr.NGP Institute of Technology, pp. 189-194. Coimbatore, IEEE Explorer.
D. Rathikarani, D. Sivakumar, Self-Tuning Controller for Air Flow Process, 18th Annual Symposium on Emerging Needs in Computing, communication, Signals and Power- 2009, Aug 29-29, 2009, New Horizon College of Engineering, pp. 1-6. Bangalore, IEEE- Bangalore section.
D. Rathikarani, D. Sivakumar, Identification And Control Of Air Flow Process, Proceedings of IEEE Region 10 Colloquium And The Third ICIIS, Dec 8-10, 2008, IIT, Kharagpur, pp. 1-6. Kharakpur, IEEE Explorer.
D. Rathikarani, D. Sivakumar, Genetic Algorithm Based Optimization Of controller Tuning For Processes With Dead Time, Proceedings of Advances In Control and Optimization of Dynamical Systems (ACODS2007), Feb 1-2, 2007, Indian Institute of Science, pp. 238-245. Bangalore, IISc, Bangalore.
D. Rathikarani, D. Sivakumar, A novel design procedure for auto tuning of PI controller and DTC for stable process, International conference on intelligent system, Dec 1-3, 2005, Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel, pp. 1-7. Kuala Lumpur, IEE Malaysia Branch.
V. Dinesh Kumar, D. Rathikarani, Control of nested loop process using qualitative controller, Trends in industrial measurement and automation, Dec 16-18, 2004, CSIR Madras Complex Taramani, pp. 251-255. Chennai, ISA South India Section.
D. Rathikarani, Remote control of cascade processes, International conference on quality and reliability of components, Dec 26-27, 2001, IIT, Bombay, pp. 25-30. Bombay, IIT, Bombay.
D. Rathikarani, N.Jaya, Performance comparison of fuzzy controller with PI for a robotic system for various loads and end efforts., Trends in industrial measurements and automation-2001, Aug 17-19, 2001, CSIR Madras Complex , pp. 32-34. Chennai, ISA South India Section.
List of Awards /Honours / Memberships
The Institute of Engineers (India) - F-120319-5
System Society of India - LM 28347
The Indian Society for Technical Education - LM 13805
Indian Society for Continuing Engineering Education - M0106
The Indian Science Congress Association - A4902-WOV