HoD Civil - AVIT

Dr. M. Palanisamy

Dr. M. Palanisamy is a Professor and Head of the Department of Civil Engineering at Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology. Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Paiyanoor, Chennai. He is a distinguished academician and researcher in the field of Civil Engineering, with over 19 years of teaching and administrative experience. 

Professor and Head of the Department
Phone: +91 94438 22024
Email: hodcivil@avit.ac.in
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dr-palanisamy-murugan-447a9096/
 

Qualification
He holds a strong academic foundation in Civil Engineering, earning his undergraduate degree from the Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, followed by a Master’s in Structural Engineering from PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore. In 2016, he completed his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Anna University, Chennai, with a research focus on Seismic Resistant Structures. With over 19 years of teaching experience in leading engineering colleges across Tamil Nadu and Telangana, he has consistently inspired and shaped the next generation of engineers while making notable contributions to the academic community.

Area of Specialization
Concrete Technology, Structural Engineering, Seismic Resistant Structures and Rehabilitation of Structures.

Research Contributions
25+ Journal Publications (International) 
Conference Publications (National & International) 
4 Books Published in core Civil Engineering subjects 
5 Patents Published (including 2 Design Patents) 
Ph.D. Guidance: 5 Scholars Completed  and 2 Scholars Currently Guiding

Funding 
Received ₹10.67 Lakhs under AICTE MODROB Scheme

Professional Membership
Life Member – ISTE 
AMIE (Associate Member of Institution of Engineers India) 
Chartered Engineer (India)