Dr. Rajeevan Arunthavanathan | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral Researcher at Texas A&M University, United States.

🌍Dr. Rajeevan Arunthavanathan is a distinguished researcher and educator specializing in AI safety, process safety, and ICS cybersecurity. With a Ph.D. in Process Engineering and over a decade of academic and industrial experience, he has developed groundbreaking methods for risk evaluation and safety in critical infrastructures. His prolific publication record includes high-impact journals and book chapters on AI-human conflict, machine learning applications, and process fault diagnosis. Dr. Arunthavanathan has contributed significantly to curriculum development, student mentorship, and project management in academia and industry, positioning himself as a leader in the intersection of AI and process safety.

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Education 🎓

🎓Dr. Arunthavanathan completed his Ph.D. in Process Engineering at Memorial University, Canada, in 2022, focusing on AI-driven fault diagnosis in process systems. He earned his MSc in Microelectronics and Communication from Northumbria University, UK, in 2010, graduating with distinction, and a B.Eng. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the same institution in 2007. His academic mentors included renowned professors, under whom he honed expertise in AI, control systems, and microelectronics. Throughout his education, he demonstrated excellence through research on AI-human interaction and advanced microelectronics, laying the foundation for his impactful career.🧬🎓

Experience

🩺Dr. Arunthavanathan has extensive experience in academia and industry. At Texas A&M University, he researches AI safety and mentors graduate students. Previously, at C-CORE, Canada, he developed ML models for data noise cleaning and smart ice management. He served as a senior lecturer at SLIIT, Sri Lanka, revising engineering curricula to meet international accreditation standards. His industrial experience includes work as a trainee engineer at Perry Slingsby Systems, UK, where he contributed to advanced underwater surveillance systems. His teaching spans multiple institutions, offering courses in process safety, microelectronics, and programming, blending theory with practical applications.👨‍🔬🌍

Research Interests 🔬

🔬Dr. Arunthavanathan’s research lies at the nexus of AI safety, process safety, and industrial control systems (ICS) cybersecurity. He develops innovative models to evaluate AI efficiency and mitigate risks in human-AI collaboration. His work on fault diagnosis, risk assessment, and operational technology cybersecurity addresses pressing challenges in critical infrastructure. His focus extends to integrating machine learning for noise cleaning in data systems and applying AI in Industry 4.0 technologies. With a commitment to enhancing process safety and addressing cyber threats, his research bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications for safer industrial operations. 🌿🧪

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