
If you’re an educational professional who are looking to progress into management and consultancy, or an educational planning or development role, this is the best degree for you.
Mr. Sukumar Dhanapalan has over six years of experience in teaching, research, and industry. He has pursued B.E Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, M.E Degree in Aerospace Technology from Anna University, Chennai.
He is an Expert for Aircraft Maintenance Skill, He represented Team INDIA in World Skills 2019-KAZAN (by AASSC- Aerospace and Aviation Sector Skill Council & INDIA SKILLS, NSDC). He was the Mentor for the competitors of Team India Aircraft Maintenance Skill in World Skills 2019 (by AASSC- Aerospace and Aviation Sector Skill Council & INDIA SKILLS, NSDC). He performed as a Chief Expert for the Aircraft Maintenance Skill competition in INDIA Skills 2018 in association with AASSC- Aerospace and Aviation Sector Skill Council & INDIA SKILLS, NSDC, at Aerocity, New Delhi on 2nd-6th October 2018.
He has attended several National and International conferences and workshops. He has published and presented six papers in International and National conferences and journals. His paper was selected as a Best paper (Best Paper Award) in IEI-30th National Convention of Aerospace Engineers & National Seminar on “Aerospace Technology: Future Trends and Developments” conducted by IEI (The Institution of Engineers India).
His academic interests are in the areas of Aerodynamics and Wind Turbine Technology. He organised Four sponsored Faculty Development Programs,
a. Fluid Mechanics and Machinery (FDP on FMM 2013), June 5th ~ 12th 2013.
b. Finite Element Analysis / Methods (FDP on FEA/M), Nov 28th ~ Dec 5th, 2013, Sponsored by Centre for Faculty Development, Anna University, Chennai.
c. Coordinator, Faculty Development Program on Design and Development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) & Systems, Dec 3rd ~ Dec 5th, 2018, Sponsored by Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP III) & Rajasthan Technical University (RTU), KOTA, Venue: School of Aeronautics (SOA), Neemrana, Rajasthan, India. (3 Lakhs TEQIP III sponsored)
d. Coordinator, Faculty Training Program on Aircraft Propulsion System (APS), Nov 5th ~ Nov 9th, 2019, Sponsored by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) & Bikaner Technical University (BTU), Bikaner, Venue: School of Aeronautics (SOA), Neemrana, Rajasthan, India. (1.5 Lakhs AICTE sponsored)
He coordinated three technical symposium and two workshops. He got Best Faculty Award for organising a LIMCA world record program “TUTE TO MUTE PLASTICS”. Apart from academics, his passion towards Entrepreneurship made him to receive Best E-Leader Award from NEN (National Entrepreneurship Network) E-Week 2014, Feb 1st ~ Feb 8th, 2014, and Best E-Faculty Award from NEN (National Entrepreneurship Network) E-Week 2015, Feb 1st ~ Feb 8th, 2015. IIT-Madras appreciated for Initiating the Rural Engineering Technology Club (R-ETC) in collaboration with RTBi (IITM‟s Rural Technology and Business Incubators) and CSTRI (Council for Science and Technology for Rural India). He got the Best Faculty award (2018-19) From SOA (School of Aeronautics) for the effort and contribution in developing the MTOE for CAR-147 approval.