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Dr. R. Senthilnathan
EXPERIENCE : 14 years of experience
RESEARCH INTEREST :
Computer Vision (Scene Reconstruction),Robotics, Mechatronics and Immersive Technologies
COURSES :
Computer Vision
Robotics
Mechatronics
Immersive Technologies
Education
publications
awards & Achievements
Workshops / Seminars / Conferences
Work Experience
memberships
Responsibilities Held
Education
| Degree | Institute/Organisation | Specialisation | Year Of Passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | Anna University | Mechanical Engineering | 2014 |
| M.E | Anna University | Mechatronics | 2009 |
| B.B.A | University of Madras | Business Administration | 2007 |
| B.E | Anna University | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 2007 |
publications
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS – SRM INSTITUTE OF SCIENE AND TECHNOLOGY AFFILIATION
- Vignesh, S.M., Senthilnathan, R., 3D Reconstruction using machine vision-based active shape from focus: A quantitative analysis on texture influence, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, DOI: 10.1177/09544062231187704, 2023.
- Vignesh, S.M., Senthilnathan, R., Reconstruction of Shapes using Machine Vision System Based on Focus Measurement: A Quantitative Analysis of Texture Influence Using 3D Printed Objects, Mapan – Journal of Metrology Society of India, DOI: 10.1007/s12647-023-00667-5, 2023.
- S. Rajalakshmi, R. Senthilnathan, “A Study on Different Types of Convolutions in Deep Learning in the Area of Lane Detection”, Distributed Computing and Optimization Techniques, Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Springer, pp. 79-88, 2022.
- R Senthilnathan, G Vignesh, A Venugopal, SA Kanna, S Sidhanathan, “Optimization Algorithms for Node Allocation in Vision Guided Multi-Robot Pattern Formation”, International Journal of Robotics and Automation, Vol 36 (3), pp. 148. 2021. SCIE Indexed Impact Factor: 0.33
- Madhumitha, G., Nandhini, M., Senthilnathan, R., “Development of pass-through augmented reality interface for human robot interaction”, International Journal of Advanced Mechatronic Systems, Vol 8 (2-3), pp. 75-85, 2020 Scopus Indexed SNIP: 0.604
- Senthilnathan, R., Ahuja, N., Vyomkesh Bhargav, G., Ahuja, D., Bagi, A., “A novel flight controller interface for vision-guided autonomous drone”, Lecture Notes in Computational Vision and Biomechanics, Volume 30, 2019, pp. 1329-1338. Scopus Indexed SNIP: 0.283
- Ramanathan L. and Senthilnathan R., “A reactive planning based guidance for visually challenged using depth map”, International Journal of Control Theory and Applications, Volume 9, Issue 16, 2016, Pages 8225-8233. Scopus Indexed SNIP: 1.466
- Senthilnathan, R., Maruvada, A., Sasikala, R., Nikhil, S., “Modelling and simulation of vision guided vertical landing system for quadrotor”, International Journal of Control Theory and Applications, Volume 9, Issue 13, 2016, Pages 5867-5878. Scopus Indexed SNIP: 1.466
- Subhasree, Senthilnathan, R., P. Karthikeyan, “GPU computing for computer vision: A survey”, International Journal of Control Theory and Applications, Volume 9, Issue 13, 2016, Pages 5927-5935. Scopus Indexed SNIP: 1.466
- Srinivasan, C.R., Senthilnathan, R., Subhasree, P., Sivaramakrishnan, R., Karthikeyan, P., Srividya, R., “Estimation of baseline of single camera stereo vision based on an inspiration from SFF”, International Journal of Control Theory and Applications, Volume 9, Issue 39, 2016, Pages 127-141. Scopus Indexed SNIP: 1.466
- Senthilnathan, S. Nikhil, R. Sasikala and Anirudh Maruvada, “Model Based Design of Vision Guided Vertical Landing System for Quadrotor”, International Journal on Advanced Electrical and Computer Engineering, Vol 3(3), 2016, pp. 42-51.
- Srinivasan, C.R., Vinothkumar, A., Senthilnathan, R., Sivaramakrishnan, R. and Srividya, R., “Object identification based on 3-D features using structured light technique”, International Journal of Control Theory and Applications, Volume 9, Issue 39, 2016, Pages 247-258. Scopus Indexed SNIP: 1.466
- Srinivasan, C.R., Senthilnathan, R., Subhasree, P., Sivaramakrishnan, R., Srividya, R., Karthikeyan, P., “Trajectory planning for a six axis manipulator for SFF-inspired depth estimation”, International Journal of Science and Technology, 9(41), 2016, Article number 104099. Scopus Indexed SNIP: 1.289
- Senthilnathan, R., Siddharth V., Shahul Hameed, A., Mohammed Mustafa S., Pon Karthikeyan S., Padmanabhan A. and Britto Shibi, A, “FPGA implementation of closed loop control of pan-tilt mechanism”, International Journal of Control Theory and Applications, 9(39), 2016, pp. 295-302. Scopus Indexed SNIP: 1.466
- Senthilnathan, R. Anand, Roshan Suresh Kumar and Shreyansh Keseri, “A Mechatronics Approach for Design of Multiview Image Acquisition Setup for Scene Reconstruction with Single Camera”, Applied Mechanics & Materials .Vol. 852, 2016, p776-781.
- Senthilnathan, P. Subhasree,R. Sivaramakrishnan and P. Karthikeyan “Performance Analysis of Laplacian based Focus Measures in a Parallax Affected SFF Scenario”, International Journal of Control Theory and Applications ,Vol. 8(5), pp. 2179-2187, 2015. Scopus Indexed SNIP: 1.466
- R. Srinivasan, R. Senthilnathan, P. Subhasree, R. Sivaramakrishnan, and R. Srividhya “Evaluation of Statistical Focus Measures in a Parallax Affected SFF-Inspired Approach”, International Journal of Control Theory and Applications ,Vol. 8(3), pp. 847-855, 2015. Scopus Indexed SNIP: 1.466
- Senthilnathan, P. Subhasree, R. Sivaramakrishnan, C.R. Srinivasan and R. Srividhya “Performance Analysis of Focus Measures in a SFF-Inspired Approach for Sparse Scene Reconstruction”, International Journal of Control Theory and Applications ,Vol. 8(3), pp. 1153-1160, 2015.Scopus Indexed SNIP: 1.466
- Senthilnathan, P. Subhasree and R. Sivaramakrishnan, “Performance Analysis of Gradient-Based Focus Measures in a Parallax Affected SFF Scenario”, International Journal of Computer Aided Manufacturing ,Vol. 1(1), pp. 1-12, 2015.
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS – SRM INSTITUTE OF SCIENE AND TECHNOLOGY AFFILIATION
- AJ Hippolitus, R Senthilnathan, O Malla, “Simulation of Grasp Localization Inferences for a Dual-Arm Collaborative Robot”, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 1012 (1), 2020.
- SM Vignesh, R Senthilnathan, “A Focus-Measurement Based 3D Surface Reconstruction System for Dimensional Metrology”, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 1012 (1), 2020.
- G Madhumitha, R Senthilnathan, KM Ayaz, J Vignesh, K Madhu, “Estimation of Collision Priority on Traffic Videos using Deep Learning”, IEEE International Conference on Machine Learning and Applied Network (ICMLANT 2020), pp. 1-6, 2020.
- R Senthilnathan, A Venugopal, KS Vishnu, “Simulation of Path Planning Algorithms Using Commercially Available Road Datasets with Multi-modal Sensory Data”, International Conference on Computational Intelligence in Data Science, pp. 261-275, 2020.
- P Subhasree, P Karthikeyan, R Senthilnathan, “Driveable Area Detection Using Semantic Segmentation Deep Neural Network”, International Conference on Computational Intelligence in Data Science, pp. 222-230, 2020.
- Johnson, J., Senthilnathan, R., Negi, M., Patel, R.G., Bhattacherjee, A., A Fuzzy Logic-in-Loop Control for a Novel Reduced Height Ballbot Prototype, International Conference on Robotics and Smart Manufacturing, RoSMa 2018; IIITDM Kancheepuram, vol. 133, pp. 960-967, 19 July 2018 through 21 July 2018.
- Senthilnathan, M. Nandhini, R. Ranjani and S. Sridevi, “Vision Based Orientation Invariant Measurement of Metric Screw Thread Parameters”, International Conference on Trends in Measurement and Automation, (TIMA 2017), MIT Campus, Anna University, 06 – 09 January, 2017.
- Senthilnathan, S. Nikhil, R. Sasikala and Anirudh Maruvada, “Modelling and Simulation of Vision Guided Vertical Landing System for Quadrotor”, Joint International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Evolutionary Computations in Engineering Systems and Power Circuit and Information Technologies, (ICAIECES 2016), SRM Institute of Science and Technology, 20 – 21 May 2016.
- Senthilnathan, S. Nikhil, Anirudh Maruvada and R. Sasikala, “Model Based Design of Vision Guided Vertical Landing System for Quadrotor”, International Conference Power Circuit and Information Technologies, (ICPCIT 2016), Raja Rajeshwari Engineering College, 20 – 21 May 2016.
- Subhasree, P. Karthikeyan and R. Senthilnathan, “GPU Computing for Computer Vision: A Survey”, Joint International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Evolutionary Computations in Engineering Systems and Power Circuit and Information Technologies, (ICAIECES 2016), SRM Institute of Science and Technology, 20 – 21 May 2016.
- Ramanathan and R. Senthilnathan, “A Reactive Planning based Guidance for Visually Challenged using Depth Map”, International Conference Power Circuit and Information Technologies, (ICPCIT 2016), Raja Rajeshwari Engineering College, 20 – 21 May 2016.
- Senthilnathan, R. Anand, Roshan Suresh Kumar and ShreyanshKeseri”, A Mechatronics Approach for Design of Multiview ImageAcquisition Setup for Scene Reconstruction with Single Camera”, International Conference on Mechanical Engineering Design (ICMED 2016), SSN Engineering College, 25 – 26 April, 2016.
- Senthilnathan, P. Subhasree,R. Sivaramakrishnan and P. Karthikeyan,“Estimation of Sparse Depth based on an Inspiration From SFF”, IEEE International Conference on Recent Trends on Information Technologies (ICRTIT), MIT Campus, Anna University, 08 – 09 April, 2016.
- Ramanathan and R. Senthilnathan, “Depth map based reactive planning to aid in navigation for visually challenged”, International Conference on Engineering and Technology, (ICTECH 2016), Ratinam Technical Campus, Coimbatore,17 – 18 March 2016.
- R. Srinivasan, R. Senthilnathan, P. Subhasree, R. Sivaramakrishnan and P. Karthikeyan, “Trajectory Planning For a Six Axis Manipulator for SFF-Inspired Depth Estimation”, International Conference on Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Systems (ICMMMS), Sairam Engineering College, 24 – 25 February, 2016.
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS – ANNA UNIVERSITY AFFILIATION
- Senthilnathan, R. Sivaramakrishnan, “Performance Evaluation of Interest Point Detectors in the Presence of Parallax and Focus Variations”, European Journal of Scientific Research Vol. 95(3), pp. 338-351, 2013 Scopus Indexed SNIP: 0.493.
- Senthilnathan, R. Sivaramakrishnan, “Single Monocular Moving Camera based 3-D Segmentation”, International Journal of Electronics and Computer Science Engineering (ISSN 2277-1956), Vol. 1(3), pp. – 1799-1808, 2011.Scopus Indexed
- Senthilnathan, S. Shankar Bharathi, R. Sivaramakrishnan, “A Multi-sensory Approach for Geometry Classification and Automated Handling Based On Image Silhouettes”, Journal of Engineering Research and Studies (E-ISSN 0976-7916), Vol. 2(4), pp. – 262-267, 2011.
- Senthilnathan, R. Sivaramakrishnan, A. Jothilingam and C. SenthilVel, “An Instantaneous Kinematics Method For Robot Control In Vision Based Sorting”, Journal of Engineering Research and Studies (E-ISSN 0976-7916), Vol. 1(2), pp. – 69-78, 2010.
CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS – ANNA UNIVERSITY AFFILIATION
- Senthilnathan and R. Sivaramakrishnan, “Focus Measures for SFF-Inspired Relative Depth Estimation”, IEEE sponsored International Conference on Machine Vision and Image Processing (MVIP 2012), PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, pp. 185-188, 14 – 15 December 2012.Scopus Indexed
- Senthilnathan and R. Sivaramakrishnan, “Performance Analysis of Feature Point Detectors in SFF-Inspired Relative Depth Estimation”, Springer Sponsored International Conference on Signal and Image Processing (ICSIP 2012), Dr. NGP Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, pp. 373-383, 13 – 15 December 2012.Scopus Indexed
- Senthilnathan and R. Sivaramakrishnan, “Camera Calibration for 3-D Vision Applications Using Standard Libraries: A Comparison”, International Conference on Science, Engineering and Technology (ICSET 2012), Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, 8 – 9 November 2012.
- Senthilnathan and R. Sivaramakrishnan, “Estimation of Relative Depth of Scene Using SFF-Inspired Focus Cue”, IEEE Sponsored International Conference on Advanced Communication Control and Computing Technologies (ICACCCT 2012), Syed Ammal Engineering College, Ramanathapuram, pp. 332 – 337, 23 – 25 August 2012.Scopus Indexed
- Senthilnathan and R. Sivaramakrishnan, “Non-Metrical Scene Reconstruction Using a Quasi-Calibrated Prime Lens Based Camera”, IEEE Sponsored International Conference on Image Information Processing (ICIIP 2011), Jaypee University, Shimla, pp. 1 – 7, 3 – 5, November 2011.
- R. Srinivasan, R. Srividya, R. Senthilnathan, “A Transitory Kinematics Method for Robot Control in Vision based Sorting Application”, International Conference on System Dynamics and Control (ICSDC 2010), Manipal University, 19 – 21 August 2010.
- R. Srinivasan, R. Srividya and R. Senthilnathan, “ ”, International Conference on System Dynamics and Control (ICSDC 2010), Manipal University, 19 – 21 August 2010.
- Senthilnathan, S. Shankar Bharathi, A. Jothilingam, R. Sivaramakrishnan and K. Rangarajan, “Multisensory Depth Perception And Robot Control”, International Conference on System Dynamics and Control (ICSDC 2010), Manipal University, 19 – 21 August 2010.
- Senthilnathan and R. Sivaramakrishnan, “Evaluation Of MEMS Based Inertial Sensors For Robot Applications”, International Conference on Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering (ICFIME 2010), NIT, Surathkal, 20 – 22 May 2010.
- Senthilnathan and R. Sivaramakrishnan, “Utilization of MEMS based inertial measurement units in robot arms: an exploration”, National Conference on Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering (NCETIME 2011), Akshya Engineering College, pp. 274 – 279, 2011.
- Senthilnathan and R. Sivaramakrishnan, “Visual Servo Control Techniques for Robot Manipulation”, National Conference on Recent Trends in Production Engineering (NCRIPE 2010), MIT Campus, Anna University Chennai, 16 – 17 April 2010.
- Senthilnathan and A. Jothilingam, “Visual Sensor based Printed Circuit Board Drilling”, National Conference on Recent Trends in Manufacturing Technology (NCRTMT 2009), CEG Campus, Anna University, Chennai, 2009.
Patents:
A Compact Support System for Balancing Robot Over a Sphere: Appln. No. 201941001423 A, 08/03/2019.
awards & Achievements
- Designed, commissioned and developed X-Reality facility in the Center for Immersive Technologies worth around Rs. 1.5 crore.
- Most number of papers in a year for the year 2016-17 in the department and highest cash award of Rs. 39,000 for the same.
- Best Paper Award for the Paper titled Depth Map Based Reactive Planning to Aid in Navigation for Visually Challenged at the 2nd IEEE International Conference on engineering and Technology ICETECH – 2016 held during 17&18 March, 2016 organized by Rathinam Technical Campus, Coimbatore.
- Best Paper Award for the Paper titled GPU Computing for Computer Vision – A Survey at the Joint International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Evolutionary Computations in Engineering Systems and Power, Circuit and Information Technologies (ICAIECES and ICPCIT) held during 19-21 May, 2016 organized by SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur.
- Nominated for visiting Tokai University, Japan as part of Sakura Program during 08 – 21 November, 2015.
Workshops / Seminars / Conferences
| WORKSHOP TITLE | PERIOD |
| Workshop on Virtual Reality Development In Python | 19th September 2023 to 25th September 2023 |
| Workshop & summer internship on extended reality development in UNITY (Convener) | 2th June 2023 to 25th June 2023 |
| 6-Days Faculty Development Program on X-Reality Technologies (Convener) | 17th December 2022 to 23rd December 2022 |
| Workshop on Sensory Perception For Autonomous Driving Vehicles | 13 November, 2022 |
| Workshop on Virtual Reality Development In Unity (Convener) | 26th October 2022 to 6th November 2022 |
| Workshop on Virtual Reality Development In Python | 18th September 2022 to 25th September 2022 |
| Faculty Development Program On Virtual Reality Development In Unity (Convener) | 27th July 2022 to 05th August 2022 |
| Workshop & Summer Internship on Virtual Reality Development in Python | 18th June 2022 to 02nd July 2022 |
| Workshop on Virtual Reality Development with Vizard | 23,30 April & 07 & 14 May 2022 |
| Seminar on Introduction to Immersive Technologies | 09, April 2022 |
| Workshop on Sensory Perception For Autonomous Driving Vehicles | 12 February, 2021 |
| Industrial Training at Ordnance Factory | 10-11 February, 2021 |
| Online training on I4.0 | 17-25 August, 2020 |
| Workshop on Neural Networks and Deep Learning | 01-08 February, 2020 |
| Three days’ workshop on Industry 4.0 | 26-27 September, 2019 |
| Workshop on Neural Networks and Deep Learning | 7-13 September, 2019 |
| Workshop on Neural Networks and Deep Learning | 06-23 August, 2019 |
| Workshop on Simulation Tools for Manipulator Robotics | 26th March,2019 to 4th April 2019 |
| Certificate Course on Python for Scientific Computing | 12 March 2018 to 13 April 2018 |
| One Day Workshop on Simulation Tools for Manipulator Robotics | 05 April, 2018 |
| Certification Course on Python for Scientific Computing | 12 March 2018 to 12 April, 2018 |
| International Conference on Automation, Robotics and Mechatronics (ICARM 2017) – Coordinator | 05-06 May, 2017 |
| One Day Workshop on Simulation Tools for Manipulator Robotics | 13 April, 2017 |
| Faculty Development Programme on Mobile Robotics | 20-24 June, 2016 |
| Faculty Development Programme on Machine Vision | 13-17 June, 2016 |
| Two Days Workshop on Simulation Tools for Non-Mobile Robotics | 18-19 March, 2016 |
| Two Days Workshop on Software Tools for Machine Vision | 26-27 October, 2015 |
| One Day workshop on Model Based Design of Mechatronic Systems Using Simulink | 2 January, 2015 |
| Two Days workshop on MATLAB and Simulink for Robotics, SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 30 & 31 December, 2014 |
| Two Days Workshop on Software Tools for Machine Vision, SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 21 & 22 April, 2014 |
| Two Days Workshop on Software Tools for Machine Vision, SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 8 & 15 March, 2014 |
Projects:
PROJECTS CARRIED OUT DURING ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
| PROJECT TITLE | DURATION | PROGRAMME |
| A Study on Baseline Estimation for Stereo Geometry in an Eye-in-Hand Scenario Based on an Inspiration from SFF | June 2009 – June 2013 | Ph.D. |
| Vision based Printed circuit board drilling
|
June 2008 – May 2009 | M.E. Final Year Academic Project |
| Posture recognition using MEMS based Accelerometers | June2008 – May 2009 | M.E. |
| Angular positioning and measuring system for a single DOF Link | August 2007 – December 2007 | M.E. |
| Average Current mode control for DC-DC converter Using 8-bit Microcontroller (B.E. Final semester academic project) | Jan. 2007 – May 2007 | B.E. |
EXTERNAL FUNDED PROJECTS SANCTIONED
| FUNDING SCHEME | FUNDING AGENCY |
PROJECT TITLE |
SANCTIONED AMOUNT | STATUS |
| DRDO-CARS | IRDE, DRDO, Govt. of India | Design Development and Implementation of Video Processing and Tracking Algorithms for Electro-Optical Gimbal Systems | 49,32,400/- | Sanctioned |
| DRDO-CARS | IRDE, DRDO, Govt. of India | Dynamic barrel bend measurement and Analysis using DMRS | 9,32,000/- | Completed |
Work Experience
Academic Experience:
- Professor – Department of Mechatronics Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University) from December 2023 to Present
- Associate Professor – Department of Mechatronics Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University) from July 2018 to November 2023
- Associate Professor (Grade II) – Department of Mechatronics Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University) from January 2018 to June 2018
- Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) – Department of Mechatronics Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University) from July 2017 to December 2017
- Assistant Professor (O.G.) – Department of Mechatronics Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University) from June 2013 to June 2017
- Senior Research Fellow – Department of Production Technology, MIT Campus, Anna University from April 2012 to May 2013.
- Junior Research Fellow – Department of Production Technology, MIT Campus, Anna University from August 2009 to March 2012
Other Professional Experience:
- Graduate Engineer Trainee, GET Engineering Constructions from May 2007 to July 2007
memberships
Responsibilities Held
- Head, Center for Immersive Technologies
- Academic Coucil Member – SRMIST
- Academic Advisor
- Lab in-charge, Motion Analysis Laboratory
- Lab in-charge Mechatronics Laboratory
- Course Coordinator for Various Courses
- Coordinator ICARM 2017
- Faculty mentor – Robogyan Aarush
- Time-table coordinator
- Counselling helpdesk
- Convener, Association of Mechatroncis Engineers (AME)
- Project Coordinator
- Coordinator NCMTFC 2015
- Industry-Institute Coordinator
- Member in Board of Studies, Dept. of Mechatronics Engineering
- Class Advisor for M.Tech.
- Project Evaluation Committee Member
- IIC Council Member
- SIIC Resident Mentor
