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VIVEKANANDHA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR

WOMEN
(Approved by AICTE, New Delhi, Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)

2(f) Status, Elayampalayam, Tiruchengode (Tk), Namakkal Dt. – 637205,

ORGANISED

By
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

GUEST LECTURE ON
“DESTINY OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING”

R.Thilagavathi Dr.M.M.Saravanan Dr.M.Devi

Prepared by HOD/AGRI Principal
 VIVEKANANDHA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR WOMEN
(Approved by AICTE, New Delhi, Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)
2(f) Status, Elayampalayam, Tiruchengode (Tk), Namakkal Dt. – 637205,

Chief Guest: Dr.P.Venkatachalam , Retired Professor from Tamil Nadu

Agricultural University, Coimbatore.

 Prof.P. Venkatachalam has pioneered the creation of innovative degree

programs and curricula, including B.Tech. (Energy & Environmental
Engineering), B.Farm Tech, PG Diploma in Energy Management, and
several other programs for TNAU and various other universities.

 His impactful contributions extend to serving on TNAU’s Academic

Council, Board of Studies, and similar roles in other institutions, actively
participating in curriculum design.

 An experience of 28 years in public sector. He received numerous awards

and accolades in recognition of my contributions to teaching, research,
and outreach services.

 Awards:

1. Best Teacher Award Tamil Nadu Agricultural University – 2010

2. Best Extension Worker Award Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
– 2006
3. Best Researcher Award Tamil Nadu Agricultural University –
2003
4. Ramasastrulu Mungala Prize for the best research in Agriculture
Madras Agricultural Student’s Union – 2003
5. Prof. K. R. Swaminathan’s Udaya Award of the Best Ph.D thesis in
Bio Energy Tamil Nadu Agricultural University 1999
6. SKM Maielanandhan award for the Best Ph.D. Thesis in the
Recycling of organic materials (with or without irrigation
management) Tamil Nadu Agricultural University 1999
 Education:
1. Bachalor of Engineering – Agricultural Engineering
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University – 1978
2. Master of Engineering
 VIVEKANANDHA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR WOMEN
(Approved by AICTE, New Delhi, Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)
2(f) Status, Elayampalayam, Tiruchengode (Tk), Namakkal Dt. – 637205,

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University – 1983

3. Ph.D in Bioenergy
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University - 1999
4. Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power - 2006
5. Certified Energy Auditor (CEA)
Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power - 2008

 Over the course of his career, he successfully led and completed 20

independently sponsored projects, securing an impressive sum of Rs 270
million (Rs 27 crores) in funding.

 He is expertise in domains like Solar energy, Biofuel , Biochar,

Nanocarbon tube.
 VIVEKANANDHA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR WOMEN
(Approved by AICTE, New Delhi, Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)
2(f) Status, Elayampalayam, Tiruchengode (Tk), Namakkal Dt. – 637205,

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

Chief Guest: Dr.P.Venkatachalam ,Retired Professor from Tamil Nadu

Agricultural University, Coimbatore.

The Knowledge sharing speech was organized by department of

Agricultural engineering on 07.03.2023. The speech is about “Destiny of
Agricultural Engineering” were our students truly need to know the information
regarding their own careers. He taught the values of a course and made us to value
what we are studying.
In the speech, the way chief guest presented and come across in a phenomenal
way. He is an innovative and creative person. It’s very clear to our students that he
enjoy solving problems in different ways and use his creativity to develop new ideas.
It’s great seeing him using his creativity and innovation to perform well.
Moreover, the entire session was impressive, inspirational and energetic.
Students will utilize his words and inspirational speech for their daily life. It’s
extremely obvious that he is enthusiastic about learning. His passion to read,
write and learn is fascinate, and I see our students take on this trait after seeing
the example you’ve set forth. You’re an inspiration for our freshmans. Our students
would like to thank our department to organize this event which is very important
for their future and career.

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