PROF S RAGHAVAN

Prof. Dr. S. Raghavan Honoured with the Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award It is with immense pride and pleasure that we share the remarkable achievement of Prof. Dr. S. Raghavan , who has been honoured with the Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by the Academic Library Association (ALA), Tamil Nadu, India , in recognition of his outstanding and lifelong contributions to the field of Library and Information Science. Award Ceremony Award Ceremony The award was presented by Dr. Isabella Rajakumari, Principal of Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli , during a distinguished ceremony held on 27 June 2026 . The event was graced by the presence of eminent academicians, including Dr. B.D. Kumbar, Vice-Chancellor, Davangere University, Dr. B Ramesh Babu, Former Library head, Madras University, Dr. M. Doraswamy, The former Vice-Chancellors of Dravidian University, Dr. B. Jeyapragash The Controller of Examinations (i/c), Bharathidasan University, Dr. S. Srinivasaragavan, Head of Library, ...

  Prof. Dr. S. Raghavan has been honored with the prestigious Fellow Award by the Indian Society of Systems for Science and Engineering (ISSE) Fellowship Awarded by ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan  Fellowship Awarded by ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan  I’m delighted to share that Prof. Dr. S. Raghavan has been honored with the prestigious Fellow Award by the Indian Society of Systems for Science and Engineering (ISSE) during the ISSE National Conference (INAC-07), held in Bangalore on 30th October 2025 . The Fellow Membership is conferred upon distinguished ISSE members who have made exceptional contributions to the field of Systems Engineering and to the advancement of the society. In recognition of his achievements, Prof. Dr. S. Raghavan also received an official congratulatory letter from Dr. V. Narayanan, Chairman of ISRO, dated 18th September 2025. Direct letter from ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan We are proud to tell that a fitting recognition was earned by ...

FORMER NIT - TRICHY PROFESSR SELECTED FOR IETE MAIN AWARD It gives us great pleasure to share that Prof. Dr. S. Raghavan of the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, has been chosen for the prestigious R. S. Khandpur Award 2025 by the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE). This honor recognizes his outstanding contributions to theoretical and applied research, medical engineering, and the integration of microwave technology with biomedical diagnostics. The award will be formally presented during the upcoming IETE convention in Chandigarh later this year, as confirmed in an official communication from NIT Trichy. News paper Publication_1 about the Award News paper Publication_2 about the Award  IETE AWARDS 2025 WINNERS  IETE MAIN AWARDS  The following is the recipient of the IETE Award 2025. IETE would like to extend its congratulations to all of the recipients of this year's awards. The 2025 IETE Award ceremony will be held at the...

TWO DAYS SYMPOSIUM ON “RF MEMS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS IN BIOMEDICAL, 5G AND ABOVE COMMUNICATIONS, AND ELECTRONICS WARFARE SYSTEMS” AT BMS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Professors from Broadley University.USA and Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, IETE India representative and other researchers accorded a customary felicitation to the special Chief Guest Prof.S.Raghavan. IEEEAntenna Propagation Society, Microwave Theory Techniques Society of BMS Institute of Technology, Bangalore in association with Prasad Sastry of Broadley University, USA conducted a two days symposium on “RF MEMS and their applications in Biomedical , 5G and above communications, and Electronics Warfare Systems on August 1 and 2 .Participated by more than one hundred researchers across the country was inaugurated by DR,K.D.Nayak, ex Director GENERAL , DRDO Stalwarts of RF MEMS from IISc , AND OTHER Institutions of Importance delivered talks of immense usage for the researchers. Prof.S.Raghavan, ex professor of N.I.T.,...

SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF PROF. DR. S. RAGHAVAN AT SPACE 2025 Special Recognition of Prof. Dr. S. Raghavan at INDIA SPACE 2025 I am  pleased to share that Prof. Dr. S. Raghavan has received special recognition at  the prestigious  SPACE 2025 Conference   for his outstanding contributions to the field of Microwave Engineering. Prof. Dr. S. Raghavan recently participated in the international conference, INDIA SPACE 2025. During the event, he delivered an invited lecture on the topic of “Microwave Engineering Design.” In addition to his speaking engagement, Prof. Dr. Raghavan contributed as an examiner and chairperson committee member for the conference paper presentations. He also submitted his own research paper titled “Wearable Antenna.” In recognition of his contributions, Prof. Dr. S. Raghavan was honored by Dr. S. Somnath, former Chairman of ISRO, and Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy, former Chairman of DRDO. The conference witnessed the participation of over 3,000 deleg...

  PROF. DR. S. RAGHAVAN HONOURED WITH LIFE FELLOW TITLE AT WAMS 2025 SYMPOSIUM Prof. Dr. S. Raghavan honored with LIFE FELLOW title at WAMS2025 symposium WAMS (Wireless Antenna Microwave Society) is an international professional community comprising technical students, research scholars, scientists, and academicians dedicated to advancing research and development in wireless communication, RF and microwave technologies, and antenna systems across the globe. Its members include scientists from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, experts in advanced antenna systems and high-frequency software consultants from the USA, Germany, and France, as well as professionals from prominent Indian organizations such as DRDO, ISRO, and BEL. With over two decades of post-PhD experience and an international reputation marked by more than 4,200 citations, three patents, the establishment of a unique Microwave Integrated Lab, authorship of one international book and three Springer book chapters, as well...

HANDBOOK OF NANO-METAMATERIALS BOOK RELEASE FUNCTION   The Antenna Test and Measurement Society (ATMS), during its 15th International Conference held in Mumbai, unveiled the international publication  “Handbook of Nano-Metamaterials” , published by Springer. The book was edited by Dr. V. Krushnakanth (Queen’s University and research scholar of Prof. S. Raghavan, Retired Professor, NIT Trichy), Dr. Balamati (Scientist, NAL), and Dr. Vinod (Scientist). The release ceremony, held on 30th May 2025, featured prominent attendees including delegates from Ukraine, Spain, the Netherlands, and Russia. The book was formally launched by the Chief General Manager of BSNL, the Chief Scientist of TIFR, an NAI Scientist, ATMS Secretary Dr. R.K. Malvia, and Prof. Dr. S. Raghavan.    Notably, three research scholars mentored by Prof. Raghavan contributed chapters to the book.

 A BOOK PUBLISHED BY PROF. DR. S. RAGHAVAN'S  SUCCESSFUL  SCHOLAR  DR. KRUSHNA KANTH Dr. Krushna Kanth , a distinguished researcher and accomplished scholar under the esteemed mentorship of Prof. Dr. S. Raghavan , has made a significant contribution to the field of advanced materials science by co-authoring and publishing the book titled “Handbook of Nano-Metamaterials.”  Dr. Kanth’s work reflects a strong foundation in multidisciplinary research, demonstrating academic excellence and a commitment to advancing the frontiers of nanomaterials and metamaterial-based innovations.

TWO-DAY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SMART TECHNOLOGIES IN ELECTRONICS AND PHOTONIC SYSTEMS AT RAMCO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY The Department of ECE, in association with the IEEE Photonics Society SBC, conducted a " Two-Day International Conference on Smart Technologies in Electronics and Photonics Systems (ICSTEPS 2025)" from 3 to 4 April 2025.  Prof. Dr. S. Raghavan attended the conference as a Guest of Honour and delivered an inspiring speech on Frequency Selective Surfaces. He highlighted recent advancements in photonics, microwave engineering, as well as their applications in the aerospace and defense sectors.  Prof. Dr. S. Raghavan  encouraged the students to develop application-oriented technologies in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Photonics, Smart Technologies, Data Science, and the Internet of Things (IoT). In  ICSTEPS 2025, the chief guest and DRDL Brahmos Project Director Dr. G. Rajasingh Thangadurai, delivered a speech on the...

PROF. DR. S. RAGHAVAN DISCUSSED WITH DR S SOMANATH THE FORMER CHAIRMAN OF ISRO Dr. S. Somanath, Former Chairman, Indian Space Organization (ISRO) and Secretary, Department of Space, has come to Tiruchirappalli for a college day celebrations. Prof Dr. S. Raghavan  had an insightful discussion  with Dr. S. Somanath about MICROWAVES impact in SPACE SCIENCE.  Dr. S. Raghavan with Dr. S. Somanath

IEEE AP-MTTS SBC IIT KHARAGPUR PRESENTS ONLINE INVITED TALK  Prof Dr. S. Raghavan has been invited as a distinguished resource person to talk on the topic MICROWAVE INTEGRATED CIRCUIT COMPONENTS DESIGN ESSENTIALS from IEEE  AP-MTTS SBC IIT Kharagpur . Faculties or PhD Scholars those who are working in the Microwave field can register and benefit.  Topic:  Microwave Integrated Circuit Components Design Essentials Speaker:   Prof. Dr. S. Raghavan Organized by:  IEEE AP-MTTS SBC, IIT Kharagpur Who Can Attend?  Faculty members and PhD scholars engaged in  Microwave Engineering research. This session will cover essential concepts in  MIC design , key components, and practical applications, offering valuable knowledge for researchers and professionals in the  microwave domain .  

 PROF. DR. S. RAGHAVAN'S SUCCESSFUL SCHOLAR DR. KRUSHNA KANTH VARIKUNTLA HAS BEEN SELECTED FOR THE YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD The URSI Commission B (Fields and Waves) hosts the International Symposium on Electromagnetic Theory (EMTS) every three years, focusing on electromagnetic theory and its various applications. The 2025 edition of EMTS will take place in Bologna, Italy, from June 23-27.  Dr. Krushna Kanth Varikuntla, a successful scholar of Prof. Dr. S. Raghavan, has been selected for the prestigious Young Scientist Award (YSA) by the URSI Commission B EMTS, in recognition of his outstanding research work. It is a truly prestigious moment, as Dr.  KRUSHNA KANTH VARIKUNTLA has made  Prof. Dr. S. RAGHAVAN and our COUNTRY PROUD with his exceptional achievement.  It is worth mentioning that Dr. Krushna Kanth Varikuntla was previously honored with an award by DRDO.  He was awarded Rs 5 lakhs as the first prize in the "Dare to Dream" DRDO contest. Here is the lin...

 PROF. DR. S. RAGHAVAN CONGRATULATED ISRO CHAIRMAN DR. V. NARAYANAN  A felicitation function was held for ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan, Indian cryogenic engineer, and distinguished rocket scientist, at D.G. Vaishnav College in Arumbakkam, Chennai, on 16th March 2025. During the event, Prof. Dr. S. Raghavan,  extended his congratulations to Dr. V. Narayanan, the Chairman of ISRO,  recognizing his significant achievements and contributions to the field of space science and technology. Prof. Dr. S. Raghavan Congratulated ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan 

CLISc certification at National College, Tiruchirappalli The Certificate in Library and Information Science (CLISc) is a short-term professional course aimed at providing foundational knowledge and skills for those pursuing careers in libraries and information management. It is designed to help individuals understand the basics of library management and information organization. The CLISc certificate distribution event was held at National College Tiruchirappalli on 13th March 2025, where Prof. Dr. S. Raghavan (Retd.), former professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering and ex-library coordinator at the National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, was invited as a guest. He praised the students for their achievements during the event. Professor Dr. R. Balasubramani, from the Department of Library and Information Science at Bharathidasan University, was invited as the chief guest for the event. The Secretary, Mr. K. Ragunathan, and the Coordinator, Dr. ...

 PROF. DR. S. RAGHAVAN'S PERSPECTIVE ON UNION BUDGET 2025 There was polling on the Union budget, among experts from various departments. Prof. Dr. S. Raghavan's perspective is mainly on the allocation for the education sector.  Polling

 NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY CELEBRATION AT CARE COLLEGE OF  ENGINEERING   National Science Day was celebrated at the Science and Humanities department,  CARE  College of  Engineering , Tiruchirappalli. Prof. Dr. S. Raghavan (Retd.), former professor in the Department of ECE at the National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, served as a chief guest. The presence of Prof. Dr. S. Raghavan must have been a great opportunity for the student to hear about the immense contributions of ISRO. He shared insights into ISRO's remarkable achievements in space technology. Prof. Dr. S. Raghavan encouraged the students to focus on core technology and set goals to reach their desired career aspirations. He inspired the students to work hard to secure placements in organizations like ISRO, BHEL, DRDO, and CSIR, etc. The event was graced by the presence of the college chief executive officer Sri P Pradeep santh, the principal Dr. S. Santhi, the...

PROF. RAGHAVAN WAS FELICITAED AT 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF PENNINGTON LIBRARY    Pennington Public library located in Srivilliputhur is one of the oldest libraries in Tamil Nadu established in 1875 by Mr.Pennington, who was the collector of Tirunelveli at the time. It was named in honor of Mr.Pennington.  The Pennington Public Library recently marked its 150th anniversary with a successful celebration on 16th February 2025. Prof. Dr. S. Raghavan (Retd.), former professor in the Department of ECE and ex-library coordinator at the National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, was felicitated by the library authorities, Mr. Muthupattar and Mr. Jeyakiruba.  Prof. Dr. S. Raghavan Felicitated at 150th anniversary of Pennington Library.

 WORKSHOP ON PRESERVING INDIGENOUS WISDOM: PALM LEAF MANUSCRIPT The Holy Cross College in Tiruchirappalli recently organized a successful workshop titled  Preserving Indigenous Wisdom: Palm Leaf Manuscripts . The session was led by Prof. Dr. S. Raghavan (Retd.), former professor in the Department of ECE and the overall library coordinator at the National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli.  Prof. Dr. S. Raghavan  provided an in-depth explanation of the techniques involved in preserving palm leaf manuscripts, as well as methods for digitizing and collecting data related to these valuable texts.   Preserving Indigenous Wisdom: Palm Leaf Manuscripts Newspaper publication about the workshop

 Prof. Dr. S. RAGHAVAN has been awarded FBAO by SBAOI Prof. Dr. S. RAGHAVAN has been awarded FBAO by the Society for Biomaterials and Artificial Organs India (SBAOI) to felicitate his contribution to Biomedical Engineering.  The Fellow Award FBAO is given by the Senior Scientist G and Head of Biomedical Technology Wing,  SBAOI, Dr. Chandra P. Sharma and prof. Dr. Ashok Kumar, Professor, IIT Kanpur,  during the International Conference on Advanced and Challenges in Medical Technology Translation held in Thiruvananthapuram on December 12, 2024.   Also,  Prof. Dr. S. RAGHAVAN  delivered an invited guest lecture on "B io-implantable antenna" at the conference in which professors from many IITs and more than 600 scientists have participated.  Awarded as FBAO of SBAOI

Dr. P. VEERAMUTHUVEL, Project director of the CHANDRAYAN 3 and Prof Dr. S. RAGHAVAN, Professor (HAG) Retd., Electronics and Communication Engineering, NIT Trichy, in HOTEL SANGAM.  Dr. P. VEERAMUTHUVEL and Prof Dr. S. RAGHAVAN