Following patents were filed by Dr. M. Abdul Kader

• 1.Development of elastomeric material for heat resistance automotive engine mounts (jointly with Hyundai motor company and Chonbuk National University, S.Korea, 2005)
  Country – S.Korea
• 2. Novel method of preparation of NBR Nanocomposites via latex blending (Chonbuk National University, 2005)
  Country – S.Korea
• 3.Preparation and actuation behavior of electrospun nano fibrous Nafion mat (in collaboration with Virginia Tech University, VA, USA and Chonbuk National University, S.Korea, 2006)
  Country – U.S.A

• Organised in coordination with Small Industries Service Institute , Guindy 2 Weeks workshop on “Fibre Reinforced Plastic products for new entrepreneurs” during Nov. 19-30 , 2001 . This was intended not only to educate the participants on the development of various engineering products using FRP but also to counsel and guide new entrepreneurs in their business ventures through lectures by various experts in the field (both department and invited faculty) , lab classes and industry visits
• Organized one week “Mold Flow analysis Module I” during 7-11, March 2003 for the teachers and students of the department.
• Organized one month evening course on “CAD /CAE for Injection Mouled Products “ during Aug - Sep 2003. Mr.A.Rajendran, Manager, CIPET, Mr.Moses Vasanthakumar and Ms.Zeenath of the dept. handled the classes for the course.
• Conducted one day workshop at SRF limited to create awareness on polymers to their supervisors on 24 th Jan 2004 .
• Organized 2 days National Seminar on “Emerging trends in Biodegradable plastics” during 15-16 Sep 2004. It was partly sponsored by AICTE and TNSCST and more than 150 delegates from industries and academic institutions participated in the Seminar. 12 eminent speakers in the field both from industries and academia were drawn for the seminar.
• An Open house exhibition was arranged by the department for 3 days during 18-20th Dec 2004 in the college premises . Polymer products collected from industries such as M/s SRF Limited, GM Pens, L & T, Anabond Ltd, Cori Engineers Ltd, X Moulds Ltd, Valqua Products, Sahasra Polymers , Urbane Industries, etc . Large no: of charts and exhibits were displayed for the benefit of students of other colleges and visitors.
• Organised one day lecture cum exhibition ‘POLYVISION 2005' an exposition of millennium materials on 15 th October, 2005 for Plus 2 school children .
• Organized one day seminar cum exhibition "Engineering Plastics – Recent Trends” on October, 2007 jointly with Indian Plastic Institute. More than 200 participants from various industries and academic institutions witnessed the seminar.

E) Sponsored Research Projects from Government Agencies

Proposals have been sent to various funding Govt. agencies such as AICTE , DST, CSIR, NRB, Ministry of Environment and forests
No: of Projects Sanctioned from Government Agencies : 5
Total funds sanctioned during the last 5 years (2003-2008) : Rs 69.94 Lakhs

List of Projects completed / in Progress

1. “Development and characterization of conducting polyaniline based nano composite”
Funding agency : AICTE under TAPTEC scheme
Investigators : Dr.R.Vasanthakumari & Dr.Nalini Uthaman
Period of project : 3 years ; 2003 – 2006 Status : Completed
Amount sanctioned : Rs 17.5 Lakh

2. “Modernization of Processing laboratory ”
Funding agency : AICTE under MODROBS Scheme
Investigators : Dr.R.Vasanthakumari
Period of project : 2 years ; 2006 – 2008 Status : In Progress
Amount sanctioned : Rs 6.07 Lakh

3. “Mechanistic studies on Flame retardant Glass fibre reinforced resin formulation for low cost roofing / panel structure application ”
Funding agency : Naval Research Board
Investigators : Dr.R.Vasanthakumari & Dr.Nalini Uthaman
Period of project : 2 years ; 2006 – 2008 Status : In Progress
Amount sanctioned : Rs 14.29 Lakh

4. “Novel polymeric electrolytes from chemically modified polyvinylidene fluoride and polyethylene oxide for rechargeable lithium battery ”
Funding agency : SERC, DST
Investigators : Dr.M.Abdul Kader & Dr.S.S.M.Abdul Majeed
Period of project : 3 years ; 2008 – 2011 Status : In Progress
Amount sanctioned : Rs 25.50 Lakh

5. “Development of Heated gloves for soldiers in cold mountain areas ”
Funding agency : Defence Institute of Physiology and allied sciences (DIPAS)
Investigators : Dr.T.S.Natarajan, Professor of Physics, IIT, Madras & Dr R.Vasanthakumari
Period of project : 8 months (June 2008-Jan 2009) Status : In Progress
Amount sanctioned : Rs 9.612 Lakh

F) Support to industries in testing, trouble shooting and consultancy Projects

1. The department continuously involved since 2001 in providing support to industries in trouble shooting and testing of their samples to polymer industries such as M/s SRF Ltd, Valqua Products, SRF Polymers , Futura Polyesters , VIP Industries, Noveon, Galon Electricals, Motherson Automotive Technologies ltd, TVS Electronics, Bhimrajka Impex India Ltd, Urbane Industries, cori Rubber Products etc.
Average revenue earned through testing : ~ 0.4 – 0.5 lakhs per annum.

2. Completed a 6 months funded project on “Development of nano silica filled polyolefins” for M/s Cabot Sanmar Ltd., 2002-2003
Investigator : Dr.R.Vasanthakumari
Consultancy charges : Rs. 0.25 lakhs

3. Completed one year (2005 – 2006) funded consultancy project “To develop Silicone – EPDM blends for high voltage insulation application” for M/s LAMCO, Hyderabad
Investigators : Dr.S. S. M. Abdul Majeed & Dr R.Vasanthakumari
Consultancy charges : Rs. 1 Lakh

4. Completed one year (2006 – 2007) consultancy project “ To Develop a oil absorbing magnetic polymer” for M/s. Arudra Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Chennai.
Investigators : Dr.Syed Amanulla & Dr.R.Vasnthakumari
Consultancy charges : Rs. 2 Lakhs

5. Dr R.Vasanthakumari was a consultant (2004-2005) to SRF Polymers Ltd to develop Nylon6 natural grade SXXIN Nat with reduced unit operation . The product is developed at a reduced cost by 20% and the approximate sales of the product is ~40T per month.

6. Completed one year (2006 – 2007) consultancy project “ To Develop a cost effective dipping recipe for nylon tyrecord dipping process” for M/s. SRF. Ltd., Chennai.
Investigators : Dr.R.Vasnthakumari
Consultancy charges : Rs. 2.52 Lakhs
Total revenue earned through Industrial Consultancy during the last 5 years : 5.77 Lakhs

1. During April 2005 with M/s LAMCO, Hyderabad to develop polymer blends for high voltage insulation application
2. During April 2006 with M/s Arudra Engineers Pvt Ltd , Chennai to develop magnetic polymer
3. During 2006 to develop Dipping recipe for nylon tyrecord dipping process with SRF Ltd