Dr. S. S. Arulappan
Biography
Dr. S. S. Arulappan has over 41 years of professional experience in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, where he retired as an Associate Professor and served as a member of the Board of Governors.
He has received three international best research paper awards in Green Energy and has presented papers at five international conferences, including in Spain, France, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the UK. His work includes consultancy and R&D projects for major organizations such as BHEL, covering areas like ash agglomeration furnaces, thermal power systems, ocean wave energy converters, and hovercraft design.
Dr. Arulappan has published over 14 international research papers and authored a textbook on Machine Design. He holds a patent for an Ocean Wave Energy Conversion Turbine and has contributed significantly to fields of Design, Thermal Engineering, and Renewable Energy Systems.
Currently, he serves as a Technical Expert with India?s Ministry of Heavy Industries and as a consultant with the National Research and Development Corporation (NRDC). His continued research and innovation reflect a lifelong commitment to advancing engineering and sustainable technology.
Research Interest
Artificial Intelligence and Automation ? Integration of human expertise into intelligent machine systems, robotics, and industrial automation.
Mechanical Design and Analysis ? Conceptual and applied design of mechanical systems, components, and machinery.
Renewable and Green Energy Systems ? Development of sustainable technologies including ocean wave energy conversion turbines and wind energy projects.
Thermal and Fluid Systems Engineering ? Design, testing, and optimization of energy conversion and heat transfer systems.
Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) ? Application of CNC programming, simulation, and computer-based industrial process control.
Quantum Mechanics Applications in Engineering ? Exploration of theoretical models and their engineering implications.
Innovation and Product Development ? Prototype design, performance testing, and technology transfer from concept to commercialization.
Abstract
Artificial Intelligence from Human Expertise
Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges from the collective knowledge and expertise of human specialists who design and write computer programs that control and operate systems such as robots, CNC machines, and complex industrial processes. In real-time operations, computers process data from numerous sensors, perform calculations, and issue commands to ensure accuracy and stability in continuously changing environments, such as in process industries or space missions.
By interlinking machines and robots through precise programming, AI enables high accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency in performing monotonous or hazardous tasks. The integration of design and manufacturing through computer-based workstations allows for streamlined production, easy maintenance, and error correction before mass production.
AI captures human intelligence and expertise into computer memory, enabling repetitive utilization and modification of stored knowledge. It assists in automation across industries?from food processing to automobile manufacturing?while enhancing efficiency and reducing human fatigue. However, AI cannot replace human creativity, reasoning, and intellectual capacity; instead, it complements human expertise.
Artificial Intelligence is a need-driven technological development, reflecting humanity?s pursuit of convenience and efficiency. As technological sophistication grows, the demand for skilled experts, engineers, and programmers will continue to expand to harness AI?s full potential responsibly and effectively.
