Faculty Profile
Mr. M. Prakash
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Highest Qualification M.Tech. Textile Technology (Anna University - GATE Scholar)
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Experience 12+ Years (Teaching, Industry & Administration)
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Official Email prakash@svpistm.ac.in
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Contact Intercom +91-0422-2571675 (Ext. 204)
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Campus Location HOD Cabin, Department of Textiles, Academic Block, SVPISTM
Professional Biography
Mr. M. Prakash serves as Head of the Department (Textiles) and Assistant Professor at SVPISTM. He completed his Diploma in Textile Technology with distinction from S.S.M. Institute of Textile Technology, Namakkal in 2008, followed by a B.Tech. in Textile Technology from Jaya Engineering College, Chennai in 2012.
Demonstrating top-tier academic excellence, he qualified the prestigious national Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) in 2012, 2014, and 2016. He earned his Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Textile Technology from the renowned A.C. Tech Campus, Anna University, Chennai in 2014 as an MHRD GATE Scholar.
His professional career includes valuable industrial exposure as a Shift Supervisor at Sri Kuppanna Spinning Mills Pvt. Ltd., Erode, followed by extensive academic tenure in reputed engineering colleges as Assistant Professor before joining SVPISTM in July 2018.
As Head of the Department, he has organized numerous national and international student symposiums, technical seminars, and university workshops. His core technical domains include yarn manufacturing, modern weaving mechanics, technical textiles, and chemical processing.
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Specialization / Discipline | Institution / University | Year |
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| M.Tech. |
Textile Technology
First Class - MHRD GATE Scholar |
A.C. Tech Campus, Anna University, Chennai | 2014 |
| B.Tech. |
Textile Technology
First Class |
Jaya Engineering College, Anna University | 2012 |
| Diploma |
Textile Technology
State Board First Class |
S.S.M. Institute of Textile Technology, Namakkal | 2008 |
| National Eligibility |
Textile Engineering & Fiber Science
Triple GATE Qualified |
GATE 2012, GATE 2014, GATE 2016 | 2016 |
Areas of Specialization & Research Interests
Research Publications & Scholarly Contributions
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"Investigation on Tensile and Structural Characteristics of Rotor Spun Blended Yarns"
Journal of Textile Science & Engineering2022 UGC CARE -
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"Comparative Analysis of Shedding Mechanisms in High-Speed Modern Weaving Machines"
International Journal of Innovative Research in Textile Technology2020 Peer-Reviewed -
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"Optimization of Sizing Formulations for Fine Cotton and Poly-Cotton Warps"
Journal of Advanced Fabric Engineering2018 Refereed
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"Performance Evaluation of Sustainable Chemical Finishes on Organic Woven Fabrics"
National Conference on Green Technology in Textiles, Coimbatore2023 Paper Presentation -
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"Innovations in Modern Weaving Machinery for High-Performance Technical Applications"
International Symposium on Advanced Weaving & Knitting, Chennai2021 Paper Presentation
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Practical Guide to Modern Weaving Technology & Fabric Mechanics
Publisher: SVPISTM Academic Text Series • 2022Published Book / Monograph
Teaching Portfolio & Subjects Handled
Professional Affiliations & Academic Service
- Life Member, Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
- Member, The Textile Association (India)
- Chairman, Departmental Academic Committee, SVPISTM
