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Department of Mathematics

Overview

The Department of Mathematics was established in the year 1997. The Department has been offering M.Sc. (Maths) and Ph.D. programmes. The department also offers courses supporting to other programmes of B.Tech., M.Tech., M.B.A., M.Sc data analytics, BBA and B.Com. Several courses of the department involve training in software packages so as to augment the computing capabilities of the students. Every semester, the department organizes Faculty Development Programme (FDP) to update the knowledge of the faculty.

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Vision

To be a Center of Excellence in Teaching and Research in Mathematics for innovative and socially relevant technological development and internationally acknowledged for the quality of work in the field of Mathematics.

Mission

  • Offering students an academic experience of "Thinking, Learning, and Doing " Mathematics so that they will become contributing and forward-thinking scholars of the science and engineering community;
  • Laying foundation for careers and further study in Engineering, and Mathematics;
  • Developing positive attitudes that foster the culture of research and professionalism to satisfy industrial and technological both national and international demands; and
  • Educating individuals, staff and students for their academic excellence and relevance to meet the criteria required by future employers.

Department Highlights

Key Strengths

  • Expert Faculty: The Department of Mathematics comprises 48 distinguished faculty members, all holding doctoral degrees, with expertise covering pure and applied mathematics, statistics, computational techniques, and interdisciplinary domains.
  • Research Excellence: Faculty and students actively engage in cutting-edge research, securing prestigious grants from national funding agencies like NBHM and publishing extensively in top-tier international journals indexed in Scopus, SCI, and SCIE.
  • Student Success: With a high percentage of placement records, our graduates are highly sought after by industry leaders, research institutions, and academic organizations worldwide.

Infrastructure

  • Advanced Computing Facilities: Our department is equipped with a high-performance computer laboratory featuring industry-standard mathematical and statistical software such as MATLAB, R, ANSYS, SPSS, R Studio and others to facilitate complex computational projects and simulations.
  • Library Resources: A comprehensive, well-maintained library houses thousands of textbooks, research journals, and e-resources, providing students and faculty with access to the latest academic materials and databases essential for research and learning.
  • Dedicated Research Centers: Specialized centers and labs within the department foster interdisciplinary research and innovation in areas such as data science, cryptography, and applied mathematics.

 

Unique Features

  • Integrated Learning Approach: Our programs blend rigorous theoretical and integrated coursework with practical applications, workshops, and real-world problem-solving to prepare students for diverse career paths. Introduced M.Sc. integrated Ph.D. program for higher-end knowledge-seeking scholars. Students are trained in logical skills and reasoning during their academic tenure.
  • Mentorship & Guidance: Personalized mentorship from faculty ensures student discipline, academic growth, research guidance, and career counseling tailored to each student’s aspirations.
  • Research Assistantships: Students can participate in funded research projects, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to published work, enhancing their academic profiles and employability.

Collaborations

  • Academic Partnerships: We maintain active collaborations with leading universities and research institutions both nationally and internationally, facilitating student exchange programs, joint research projects, and publications of articles in reputed international journals, and academic workshops.
  • Industry Tie-Ups: Partnerships with technology companies, financial firms, and government agencies enable internships, live projects, and training that bridge academic knowledge with industry demands.
  • Government & Funding Agencies: The department regularly collaborates with bodies such as DST, NBHM, CSIR, UGC and TNSCST for research funding, fellowships, and academic development initiatives.

Special Initiatives

  • Seminars & Conferences: The department organizes regular national and international conferences, seminars, and guest lectures featuring eminent mathematicians and industry experts, enriching the academic environment.
  • Outreach Programs: We conduct community engagement activities, math awareness camps, and online courses aimed at promoting mathematical literacy and encouraging research among school and undergraduate students.
  • Student Development Programs: Workshops on soft skills, research methodology, academic writing, and competitive exam preparation are regularly held to equip students with holistic skills necessary for academic and professional success.

HoD Profile

Dr. J. Viswanath

PROFESSOR & HoD

Dr. J. Viswanath is a Professor and Head of the Department of Mathematics at Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology with over 25 years of distinguished teaching and research experience. His specialization is in stochastic modeling, particularly harvesting, inventory, and queueing systems, with more than 35 international research publications. Under his leadership, the department offers M.Sc. Mathematics and Ph.D. in Mathematics, along with Foundation Mathematics courses for B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, BBA, and B.Com. He is an award-winning academician and active learning expert committed to academic excellence and research development.

Programmes Offered

• M.Sc. Mathematics
• Integrated Ph.D.
• Ph.D. Mathematics

M.Sc. Mathematics

The M.Sc. Programme in Mathematics was started from the academic year 2020-21 onwards with a maximum intake of 30 students. The curriculum for the M.Sc. program has been developed on the basis of UGC Model Curriculum and the syllabus for UGC – Net Examination with a choice-based credit system.

The programme is designed to serve as a certified qualification for both students aspiring for an autonomous degree as well as for those who intend to advance in the field of research. This course has project work, which shall be carried out under the supervision of a qualified teacher, which will help students to enhance their practical approach regarding the subject. This wide range of courses in algebra, analysis, geometry, and probability gives additional perspectives on the mathematical theories by combining general and modern concepts.

Eligibility:

Candidates for admission to the first year of the postgraduate degree programme of Mathematics shall be required to have passed a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with a minimum of 50% marks.

Curriculum & Syllabi

Credit Distribution

Course Category Credits
Programme Core 44
Programme Elective 15
Open Elective 06
Independent Learning (Internship & Project) 12
Life Skills 02
Extension Activities 01
Total 80

Duration: 2 years

Regulation: https://www.veltech.edu.in/academic-regulations/

The brochure for the Integrated PhD program

Click here for admission enquiry to the M.Sc. program
The department has 15 renowned supervisors to guide Ph.D. programme in Mathematics.  So far, 21 scholars have been qualified for Ph.D. degree and currently there are 45 scholars are pursuing their research. Some of the thrust areas of research offered by the department are Stochastic Models, Reliability Models, Queuing Models, Neural Networks, Algebra, General Topology, Differential Equation, Fuzzy Set Theory, Graph Theory, Stochastic Graphs, Fuzzy Topology, Fuzzy Graph Theory, Inventory Models, Man Power Planning Models, Non – linear Dynamics, Control Theory, Chaos Theory, Time Series Analysis and Design of Experiments.

List of Supervisors and Specialization

S.No Name of the Supervisor & Designation Specialization
1 Dr.Viswanath. J Deterministic Inventory modelling, Stochastic Modelling: Harvesting Models, Inventory models and Queueing Models
2 Dr.Suresh. M.L Artifical Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic, Graph Theory
3 Dr. Sundarapandian. V Control System, Chaos Theory, Dynamical Systems
4 Dr. Chandrasekaran. E Applied Mathematics
5 Dr. Kalaivani. N Topology and its Applications
6 Dr.T.Gunasekar Control Theory, Stochastic Differential Equations, Fuzzy Differential Equations
7 Dr. R. Shanmuga Priya Fuzzy Analysis
8 Dr.R.Narmada Devi Fuzzy Topology
9 Dr A Meenakshi Graph Theory-Domination.Labelling, Chemical graph theory, Fuzzy graph network and its optimization.
10 Dr. Vijayalakshmi G.M Mathematical Modeling
11 Dr J Naresh Kumar Differential Equation, Mathematical Modeling, Control Theory, Dynamical System
12 Dr C T Dora Pravina Stochastic Processes, Queuing Theory, Inventory Theory, Biological Models
13 Dr V Chandiran Fuzzy Topology, Topology, Fuzzy Sets, Fuzzy Logic
14 Dr J Senbagamalar Graph Theory, Labelling, Domination
15 Dr S P Niranjan Queing Theory, Stochastic Models, Operations Research
16 Dr K Sathish Kumar Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Fuzzy, Control Theory
17 Dr M Regan Mathematical Modelling, Differential Equation, Control Theory, Fuzzy
18 Dr N Nagadevi Bala Differential Equations-Mathematical Modelling, Cryptography, Neutrosophic Fuzzy Set, Machine Learning
19 Dr B Ramesh kumar Optimization Techniques,Mathematical Modelling,Wavelet Transform,Operation Research
20 Dr D Kanagajothi Inventory Models, Operations Research, Queuing Models, Fuzzy Inventory Models
21 Dr M Premalatha Machine Learning Algorithms, Operation Research, Optimization Algorithms, Computational Modelling
22 Dr N Kumaran Fuzzy Algebra, Application of Differential Equations, Application of Probability, Stochastic Processes
23 Dr S Karpagam Queueing Theory, Stochastic Processes, Probability
24 Dr M Balamurugan Fuzzy Algebra
25 Dr B Somasundaram Queueing Theory, Stochastic Processes, Reliability, Probability and Statistics
26 Dr M Kaviyarasu Fuzzy Algebra, Fuzzy Graph, Neutrosophic Graph, Neutrosophic Algebra
27 Dr K A Venkatesan Differential Equations & Control Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Neural Network, Fuzzy Analysis and Graph Theory
28 Dr T Stalin Geometric Function Theory, Complex Analysis, Fuzzy Analytics, Complex Fuzzy Analysis
29 Dr R Sankar Queuing Theory,Stochastic Processes,Analysis of Queuing systems and Queueing Network, Retrial Queueing Models on Call Centre
30 Dr R Navaneethakrishnan Applied Probability and Stochastic Processes, Retrial Queue, Cognitive Radio Network, Generating Function
31 Dr P Saranya Operation Research, Optimization, Inventory Mathematical Modelling, Numerical Analysis
32 Dr Elavarasan K Fuzzy Graph Theory, Graph Theory, Fuzzy Mathematics, Fuzzy Analysis
33 Dr T Nagalakshmi Fuzzy Optimization, Fuzzy Graph Theory, Fuzzy Modelling, Operation Research
34 Dr S Karthik Fuzzy Decision Making Models, Fuzzy Numbers, Graph Theory, Fuzzy Logic
35 Dr A Selvaraj Fuzzy Decision Making Models, Fuzzy Numbers, Graph Theory, Fuzzy Logic
36 Dr G Saravanakumar Topology, Fuzzy Topology, Fuzzy Algebra, Fuzzy Rough Set
37 Dr Padmavathy E Graph Theory, Fuzzy graph network and its optimization, Domination
38 Dr A Jeeva Graph Theory, Graph coloring, Domination

Laboratory

The Department of Mathematics facilitates the use of the software’s MATLAB, Dev C++, Raptor, Python, R Language and Libra Office for imparting the integrated courses. Using the software’s students learn the programming language, develop coding and visualize them.

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION:

  • HP Pro Tower 280 G9 Base Unit-RTCO PCI
  • Intel CORE i7-13th-2.1GHZ upto 4.9GHZ 12 Core 25MB
  • 16 GB (1×16GB) DDR5 3200 DIMM Memory
  • 1 TB M.2 NVMe SSD
  • HP USB 320K Keyboard/HP Wired 320M Mouse
  • HP S3 PRO 324PVMonitor-23.8” FHD 1920×1080 With HDMI

Library

A collection of text books, reference books, journals and online resources are available in the central library. Our Department library supports the research and educational activities of the members of the department of Mathematics. Currently we have 519 textbooks and reference books in mathematics and Advanced mathematics books for PG course. The department library is also provisioned with 75 journals. The library is accessible by faculties on all working days.

S.NO
Faculty_ID
NAME
DESIGNATION
QUALIFICATION
1. TTS 1084 Dr. J. Viswanath Professor & Head M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., (D.Y.T).
2. TTS 0637 Dr. C.T. Dora Pravina Professor M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
3. TTS 1350 Dr. Sundarapandian.V Professor M.Sc., Ph.D.
4. TTS 1498 Dr. J. Naresh Kumar Professor M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.
5. TTS 2240 Dr. E. Chandrasekaran Professor M.Sc., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.
6. TTS 2255 Dr. M.L. Suresh Professor M.Sc., M.Phil., PGDCA., B.Ed. Ph.D.
7. TTS 2315 Dr. S/Lt. Gunasekar T Professor & Associate NCC Officer M.Sc., M.Tech., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D., PDF.
8. TTS 2376 Dr. R. Shanmuga Priya Professor M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
9. TTS 2428 Dr. N. Kalaivani Professor M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.
10. TTS 2545 Dr. R. Narmada Devi Professor M.Sc., Ph.D.
11. TTS 2732 Dr. A. Meenakshi Professor M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
12. TTS 2792 Dr. G. M. Vijayalakshmi Professor M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D.
13. TTS 2894 Dr. P. Narayanasamy Professor M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
14. TTS 2895 Dr. B. Ramesh Kumar Professor M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
15. TTS 1090 Dr. D. Kanagajothi Associate Professor M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
16. TTS 1643 Dr. M. Regan Associate Professor M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.
17. TTS 1962 Dr. K. Sathish Kumar Associate Professor M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
18. TTS 2615 Dr. N. Nagadevi Bala Associate Professor M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., PGDCA.
19. TTS 2649 Dr. K.A. Venkatesan Associate Professor M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
20. TTS 2773 Dr. N. Kumaran Associate Professor M.Sc., M.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.
21. TTS 2799 Dr. S.P. Niranjan Associate Professor M.Sc., M.Ed., Ph.D.
22. TTS 2941 Dr. S. Karpagam Associate Professor M.Sc., Ph.D.
23. TTS 2944 Dr. T. Nagalakshmi Associate Professor M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.
24. TTS 3005 Dr. B. Somasundaram Associate Professor M.Sc., Ph.D.
25. TTS 3034 Dr. J. Senbagamalar Associate Professor M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
26. TTS 3245 Dr. M. Premalatha Associate Professor M.Sc. M.Phil., Ph.D.
27. TTS 3300 Dr. G. Saravanakumar Associate Professor M.Sc. M.Phil., Ph.D.
28. TTS 3338 Fg Offr Dr. R. Sankar Associate Professor & Associate NCC Officer M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.
29. TTS 3339 Dr. R. Navaneetha Krishnan Associate Professor M.Sc. M.Phil., Ph.D.
30. TTS 3507 Dr. V. Chandiran Associate Professor DPCS., M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
31. TTS 3531 Dr. M. Kaviyarasu Associate Professor M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.
32. TTS 3541 Dr. M. Balamurugan Associate Professor M.Sc., B.Ed., MPhil., Ph.D.
33. TTS 3668 Dr. T. Stalin Associate Professor M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
34. TTS 4089 Dr. M. Gunaseelan Associate Professor M.Sc., MPhil., Ph.D.
35. TTS 1286 Dr. Sreelakshmi Lingineni Assistant Professor M.Sc., MPhil., Ph.D.
36. TTS 2600 Dr. P. Saranya Assistant Professor M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
37. TTS 3267 Dr. A. Selvaraj Assistant Professor M.Sc., Ph.D.
38. TTS 3284 Dr. A. Jeeva Assistant Professor M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.
39. TTS 3667 Dr. R. Selvakumari Assistant Professor M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
40. TTS 3856 Dr. K. Elavarasan Assistant Professor M.Sc., M.Ed (SET)., M.Phil., Ph.D.
41. TTS 3860 Dr. Mayavel. P Assistant Professor M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.
42. TTS 3872 Dr. G. Archana @ Gurulakshmi Assistant Professor M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.
43. TTS 3914 Dr. E. Padmavathy Assistant Professor M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
44. TTS 3998 Dr. D. Pachiyappan Assistant Professor M.Sc., Ph.D.
45. TTS 4012 Dr. S. Gopinath Assistant Professor M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.
46. TTS 4064 Dr. A. Ramamurthy Assistant Professor M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., Ph.D.
47. TTS 4081 Dr. M. Indushree Assistant Professor M.Sc., Ph.D.
48. TTS 4086 Dr. M. Siva Shankar Assistant Professor M.Sc., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D.

S.No

Name of the Event

Date

Recourse Person

1Two week online International Faculty Development Program (IFDP) on “Current Trends in Applications of Mathematics”21 September 2022 to 04 October 2022In this IFDP, there are 4 international deliberates, 24 national deliberates from reputed institute resource persons were delivered their  talks.
2YOGA Day Celebration – Guest Lecture “Yoga for Humanity”21 June 2022Dr. J. Viswanath.
Vel Tech University, Avadi, Chennai.
3Active Learning Methods – Hands on Experience20 & 28 March 2022Dr. J. Viswanath.
Vel Tech University, Avadi, Chennai.
4FDP on Problemming Techniques using MATLAB.21,22 February 2022Dr. Debanand Singdeo
Ms. Devarpita Sinha
Mr. Pratyush Roy
Education Technical Team, Math Works India.
5Five-day workshop on “Vedic mathematics”14-18 June 2021Dr. R. Suresh and
Dr. M. ReganVel Tech University, Avadi, Chennai.
6Workshop on “Descriptive Statistics Analysis using Excel” for MBA students15&16 December 2021Dr. M. Regan
Vel Tech University, Avadi, Chennai.
7134th Ramanujan Day Celebration – Webinar on “Glimpses of Mathematical Work of SRINIVASA RAMANUJAN”22 December 2020Dr.A.M.S. Ramasamy,
Vel Tech University, Avadi, Chennai.
8FDP on Problem Solving Techniques using MATLAB23 December 2020Mr. Amith Kumar
Ms. Spandhana Gonuguntla
Education Technical Cyangelist, Math Works India.
9Effective Teaching and Learning Practices through  ALM19&20 December 2018Dr. J. Viswanath.
Vel Tech University, Avadi, Chennai
10Guest Lecture on Applications of Mathematics in Engineering7 April 2018Prof. O. D. Makinde
Prof. B. Rushi Kumar
11Introduction to R – Language29 December 2017Dr.Mukesh Rayalu,
VIT, Chennai.
12Talent Search Forum in view of National Science day (Science Fest)Every yearDepartment of Mathematics

Students Achievements

Outstanding Placements:

Our graduates consistently demonstrate exceptional professional success, with placement in prestigious organizations across diverse sectors such as IT, finance, research institutes, and academia.

Prestigious Awards & Recognitions

  • Our students have earned accolades at various mathematical Olympiads, inter-university competitions, and national-level quizzes, reflecting their problem-solving prowess and analytical skills.
  • Recognized for their contributions, many students have been invited as young speakers and paper presenters at national and international conferences.

Research Outcomes

  • Students actively contribute to research projects under faculty guidance, leading to co-authored publications in reputed Scopus and SCI-indexed journals.
  • Successful completion of innovative dissertation projects that have been showcased at various national symposia, helping solve real-world mathematical problems.
  • Participation in collaborative research with industry partners, resulting in practical applications of mathematical models and algorithms.

Competition Wins

  • Our students have consistently won top positions in mathematics and statistics competitions organized by premier institutions such as the Indian Mathematical Society (IMS) and All India Inter-University Mathematics Competitions.
  • Active involvement and victories in hackathons and data science contests, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary capabilities through the regress training of strong basic mathematical skills.

Faculty Achievements

Prestigious Awards & Honors:

  • Our faculty members have been recipients of numerous national and international awards, including the Young Scientist Awards, Best Researcher Awards, and fellowships from leading scientific bodies such as the Indian Academy of Sciences (IASc) and National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI).
  • Several professors have earned recognition for excellence in teaching and mentoring, receiving accolades like the Teacher of the Year Award and Mentorship Excellence Award.
  • Our faculty panel includes a Professor listed in Stanford University’s World’s Top 2% Scientists 2024..

Research Contributions:

  • Faculty members have secured competitive research grants from premier funding agencies such as DST, CSIR, UGC, and NBHM, supporting groundbreaking projects in pure and applied mathematics.
  • They have contributed extensively to the advancement of mathematical sciences by publishing over 500 research articles in reputed journals indexed in Scopus, SCI, and SCIE.
  • Faculty are actively involved in editorial roles for leading international journals and act as reviewers, shaping the global research landscape.

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Many faculty serve as principal investigators in interdisciplinary research projects involving collaborations with national and international universities, government research labs, and industries.
  • Department faculty members regularly organize and chair national and international conferences, workshops, and symposiums, fostering academic exchange and innovation.
  • They have played key roles in curriculum development and academic policy-making committees at university and national levels, contributing to the growth of mathematical education in the country.

Community & Outreach

  • Faculty actively participate in outreach programs aimed at enhancing mathematical literacy and inspiring young students through workshops, public lectures, and online learning initiatives.
  • They mentor numerous Ph.D. scholars and guide research students who have gone on to become successful academicians and professionals globally.

Events & Activities

  • Industrial Visits: Though primarily theoretical, we arrange visits to research institutes, data analytics firms, and technology companies where mathematics is applied in real-world problem-solving such as cryptography, statistical modeling, and algorithm design. These visits help students appreciate the practical relevance of advanced mathematical concepts and inspire focused preparation.
  • Workshops & Crash Courses: Intensive training sessions on key topics like Real Analysis, Algebra, Linear Algebra, and Probability Theory, aligned with common entrance exam syllabi (e.g., CSIR NET, GATE). These workshops include problem-solving techniques and exam strategy.
  • Guest Lectures & Mentorship: Sessions by university professors and industry experts highlighting current research trends, advanced mathematical tools, and tips for successful admission.
  • Skill Development Initiatives: Special sessions on mathematical software (MATLAB, R, Python for math applications), academic writing, and presentation skills to prepare for interviews and coursework.
  • Peer Study Groups & Discussion Forums: Collaborative platforms for students to discuss problems, share resources, and stay motivated during preparation.

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