Dr. Anish Thomas

Designation: Asst. Professor (Sr)

Education:  M.Tech, PhD

Publication  
International Journals

1. Published a paper titled “Impact of processing parameters on the quality attributes of spray-dried powders: a review” in European Food Research and Technology, 249 (2), 241-257, 2023. (IF-3.82)
2. Published a paper titled “Multi-objective optimization of a fluid catalytic cracking unit using response surface methodology” in Chemical Product and Process Modelling, 18 (3), 469-485, 2023. (IF-1)
3. Published a paper titled “Optimization of spray drying for coconut milk powder using response surface methodology and investigation of the powder properties” in Carpathian Journal of Food Science & Technology, 14(4), pp. 114–128, 2022. (IF-1)
4. Communicated a manuscript titled “Multiobjective optimization of FCCU using Box Behnken Design” to Chemical Product and Process Modelling. (2^nd Review)
5. Communicated a manuscript titled “Modelling and simulation of a Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit using Machine Learning” to Chemical Engineering and Technology journal. (Under review)
6. Published a paper titled “Comparison of the Steady State Performances of 2×2 Regulatory Control Structures for Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit” in Arabian Journal of Science and Technology. (IF-2.6)
7. Published a research paper titled “Predictive control of coagulant dosage in water treatment plant” in International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, 3(7), 2014.
8. Published a research paper titled “Speed control of a DC motor using fractional order proportional derivative (FOPD) control” in International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, 3(1), 2014.

International Conference

1. Presented a paper titled “Steady State Analysis of a UOP SBS Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit in Aspen HYSYS” in RASSE 2023 – IEEE International Conference on Recent Advances in Systems Science and Engineering, 2023.
2. Presented a paper titled “Detection of early lung cancer cases in patients with COPD using e-Nose technology: a promising non-invasive approach” in RASSE 2023 – IEEE International Conference on Recent Advances in Systems Science and Engineering, 2023.
3. Presented a paper titled “Trans-Domain Sea-Air Integrated Robot” in RASSE 2023 – IEEE International Conference on Recent Advances in Systems Science and Engineering, 2023.
4. Presented a poster titled “Parametric sensitivity studies in an SSR FCC unit” in 34th Kerala Science Congress on 10^th –12^th February 2022.
5. Presented a poster entitled “Steady state simulation of a Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit using Aspen HYSYS” in 30th Kerala Science Congress on 28^th–30^th January 2018.
6. Presented a paper entitled “A patient rehabilitation system using a Man-Machine Interface design” at 1st National Conference on Man Machine Interaction(NCMMI) held on 25th April 2014, organized by VIT Chennai.
7. Presented a paper entitled “Fractional Order Proportional Derivative Speed Control” at the International Conference on Emerging Trends in Advanced Engineering Research held on 20-21st February 2012, organized by Baselios Mathews II College of Engineering

Patents

1. Machine learning – enhanced security and privacy in 6G wireless communication using fog and edge computing. Publication Number: 202511008456, Publication Date: 14.02. 25.
2. Big Data Source to detect the Data Leaks using SQL and AI system, Publication Number: 20244105785, Publication Date: Jul 24.
3. Ultrasound based measurement device for latex extract from rubber trees to estimate instantaneous dry rubber content. Application Number: 202041052999, Application Date: 04.12.2020, Publication Number: 202041052999, Publication Date: 11.12.2020.

1. Seven day FDP on ‘Navigating the AI Landscape’, by Department of Computer Science and TCS, Saintgits College of Engineering (23-10-24 to 29-10-24).
2. Three day FDP on ‘OBE – Aligned Syllabus Development: Crafting Outcome – Driven Teaching Strategies’ by Saintgits College of Engineering (10-12-24 to 12-12-24).
3. One day FDP on ‘OBE Based Curriculum Design’ by Saintgits College of Engineering (17-01-24).
4. Three day FDP on ‘Clean Technologies for Energy and Environmental Applications’ by Department of Chemical Engg, Saintgits College of Engineering (13-02-2023 to 15-02-2023.
5. Five day FDP on ‘Technology based learning for communication and signal processing’ by Saintgits College of Engineering (9-01-23 to 13-01-24).
6. Five day DTE sponsored FDP on ‘Tools and platforms for technology enabled learning’ by Govt womens polytechnic, Kottackal (17-8-20 to 21-8-20).
7. Five day KTU sponsored FDP on Robotics and control by Department of Robotics & Automation. Adi shankara college.
8. Four day National level FDP on Emerging research trends in VLSI, MEMS and signal processing. (10-13 Aug 2020)
9. Five day FDP on ‘Pervasive Industrial competence’ organized by Dept of I&C, NSSCE.
10. Five day FDP on ‘Advancements in electrical engineering’ organized by Dept of EEE, NIT Silchar.
11. Five day workshop on Advanced techniques in energy and wastewater treatment-MHRD sponsored (2-7-18 to 7-7-18).
12. Two day International Conference on Energy and environment-global challenges (ICEE 2018) (9-3-18 to 10-3-18).
13. One-day workshop on ‘Advances in Biomedical engineering and research’ conducted by Electrical Engineering department-NITC.
14. One day workshop on ‘ACS on Campus-Preparing your manuscript, peer review, scifinder’ jointly organized by American Chemical Society and NITC.
15. Two day TEQUIP sponsored workshop on ‘Patent and Intellectual Property Rights’ jointly organized by KSCSTE and NITC.
16. One day TEQUIP sponsored workshop on ‘Research Writing: Technical and language aspects’ conducted by Mechanical Engineering department-NITC.
17. One week TEQUIP sponsored workshop on ‘Novel Seperation Technologies’ conducted by Chemical Engineering department-NITC.
18. Two day TEQUIP sponsored workshop on ‘Advanced Optimization techniques in Chemical Process Industries’ conducted by Chemical Engineering department-NITC.
19. Two day TEQUIP sponsored workshop on ‘Advanced Mathematical approaches in Chemical Engineering’ conducted by Chemical Engineering department-NITC.
20. Ten day ISTE workshop on ‘Control Systems’ conducted by IIT Kharagpur.
21. Three day workshop on ‘Soft Computing Techniques in Advanced Power System Analysis conducted by EEE department of Saintgits college of engineering.
22. Two day ISTE Workshop on ‘Steps to Research’ conducted by Amal jyothi college of engineering, Kanjirappalli.
23. Three day IEEE Workshop & Conference on ‘Solid State Circuits’ conducted by ECE department of Saintgits college of engineering.
24. Two Week ISTE Workshop on ‘Signals and Systems’ conducted by IIT Kharagpur.
25. One day IEEE workshop on ‘Xilinx based FPGA Design’ conducted by ECE department of Saintgits college of engineering.
26. One week workshop on ‘Industrial Automation’ conducted by AEI department of Saintgits college of engineering.
27. One week workshop on ‘ORCAD, Matlab & DSP Processors’ conducted by ECE department of Saintgits college of engineering.
28. Two week AICTE sponsored workshop on ‘System simulation with Matlab, Maple & LabVIEW’ conducted by Instrumentation department-NSS College of engineering.
29. Three day NBA Orientation/Training programme focused on ‘Facilitation of Outcome-Based Education and Accreditation’ conducted by Saintgits college of engineering.
30. Ten-day ISTE workshop on ‘Analog Electronics’ conducted by IIT Kharagpur.
31. Three day Conference, ‘ICGITS 2013: International Conference on Global Innovations in Technology & Sciences’ conducted by Saintgits college of engineering.
32. Two-day ISTE workshop on ‘Aakash for education’ conducted by IIT Bombay.
33. One week workshop on ‘EPKS C200/C300 Fieldbus Configuration’ conducted by Honeywell Automation India Limited.
34. One week workshop on ‘DCS Fundamentals & Engineering’ conducted by Yokogawa India Ltd.
35. One day course on ‘High-performance computing’ conducted by IBM India and Karunya University, Coimbatore.
36. Certified Automation Engineer (Prolific Technologies – 3 months course), PLC(Allen Bradley, Siemens, Modicon), DCS (Microware), Drives (Altivar 28), SCADA(In Touch) & Panel Designing.
37. Certified Embedded Varsity Associate Trainee (Emblitz Technologies – 2 months course)

As Resource Person

1. DTE sponsored workshop on ‘Hands on training of Arduino kits and Raspberry Pi’ at RIT Pampadi, on 5-3-24.
2. Resource person for the session “Tinkercad basics” on 22-5-23(10:00 am to 12:30 pm) at Saintgits college of Engineering.
3. Resource person for the external talk/practical session on ‘Breath is life-a yoga and wellness program’ on 26-10-21 at Govt polytechnic college, cherthala.
4. Delivered an expert talk on ‘HART Calibrator’ at Electronics & Instrumentation department, Vimal Jyothi Engineering College.
5. Resource person for 3 hr talk(workshop) on “Interfacing Arduino with LabVIEW” on 10-1-20 (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) at Saintgits college of Engineering.
6. Resource person for a 1-day class (workshop) on “Introduction to embedded system and robotics” on 28-9-21 at Saintgits college of Engineering.
7. Resource person for the session “Tinkercad basics” on 19-2-21(10:00 am to 11:30 am) at Saintgits college of Engineering.
8. Resource person for the session “Robotics design” on 19-2-21(2:00 pm to 3:30 pm) at Saintgits college of Engineering.
9. Resource person for the session “Sensor Integration for robotics and system design” on 22-2-21(10:00 am to 11:30 am) at Saintgits college of Engineering.
10. Resource person for the session “Home Automation” on 23-2-21(2:00 pm to 3:30 pm)  at Saintgits college of Engineering.
11. Resource person for the session “3D design” on 22-2-21(2:00 pm to 3:30 pm)  at Saintgits college of Engineering.
12. Resource person for a 3 hr talk(workshop) on “Introduction to EDA tools” on 23-1-20 (1:30 pm to 4:30 pm) at Saintgits college of Engineering.

MOOC Courses(Attended)

1.  ‘Digital feedback control with Arduino’ conducted by Udemy. (November 2019).
2. ‘Exploring RPA Automation technology and tool’ conducted by Udemy. (November 2019).
3. ‘Engineering simulation with simscale : drone aerodynamics’ conducted by Udemy. (November 2019).
4. ‘Passive Income’ conducted by Udemy. (October 2019).
5. ‘PID control using Arduino’ conducted by Udemy. (October 2019).
6. ‘Process control and instrumentation’ conducted by Udemy. (September 2019).
7. ‘Aerospace engineering : Aircraft fundamentals and Advanced’ conducted by Udemy. (August 2019).
8. ‘The science & spirit of energy & orbs’ conducted by Udemy. (August 2019).
9. ‘Wireless power to the people – Wireless charging 101’ conducted by Awesome academy and Udemy. (August 2019)
10. 10.’An introduction to HART protocol’ conducted by Udemy.(Dec 2019)
11. ‘IC Design process’ conducted by Udemy.(Dec 2019)
12. ‘Design of experiments’ conducted by Udemy.(Dec 2019)
13. ‘Natural language processing for beginners’ conducted by Udemy.(Dec 2019)
14. ‘Building management system’ conducted by Udemy.(Feb 2020)
15. ‘Hand reflexology’ conducted by Udemy.(April 2020)
16. ‘Naturopathy’ conducted by Udemy.(April 2020)
17. ‘AI for everyone’ conducted by Coursera.(April 2020)
18. ‘COVID-19-What you need to know’ conducted by Coursera.(May 2020)
19. ‘How to Write a Resume’ conducted by Coursera.(May 2020)
20. ‘Libra’ conducted by Edapt.(May 2020)
21. ‘Exponential Age’ conducted by Edapt.(May 2020)
22. ‘Big data’ conducted by Edapt.(May 2020)
23. ‘Anthropocene’ conducted by Edapt.(May 2020)
24. ‘Cybersecurity’ conducted by Edapt.(May 2020)
25. ‘Cryptocurrency’ conducted by Edapt.(May 2020)
26. ‘Hacking’ conducted by Edapt.(May 2020)
27. ‘Biometric Recognitions’ conducted by Edapt.(May 2020)
28. ‘Nanodiploma in Cyber Security’ conducted by Edapt.(May 2020)
29. ‘Agriculture of Tomorrow’ conducted by Edapt.(May 2020)
30. ‘Blockchain Fundamentals’ conducted by Edapt.(May 2020)
31. ‘Blockchain Advanced’ conducted by Edapt.(May 2020)
32. ‘Nanodiploma in Blockchain’ conducted by Edapt.(May 2020)
33. ‘Vertical Farming’ conducted by Edapt.(May 2020)
34. ‘Agriculture 4.0’ conducted by Edapt.(May 2020)
35. ‘Green Technology’ conducted by Edapt.(May 2020)
36. ‘Nanodiploma in Agriculture’ conducted by Edapt.(May 2020)
37. ‘Healing with arts’ conducted by Coursera.(May 2020)
38. ‘Robotics’ conducted by Edapt.(May 2020)
39. ‘Internet of things’ conducted by Edapt.(May 2020)
40. ‘Machine learning’ conducted by Edapt.(May 2020)
41. ‘Artificial Intelligence’ conducted by Edapt.(June 2020)
42. ‘Algorithms’ conducted by Edapt.(June 2020)
43. ‘Nanodiploma in Artificial Intelligence’ conducted by Edapt.(June 2020)
44. ‘Videoscribe whiteboard animations’ conducted by Udemy.(June 2020)
45. ‘Fiverr Freelancing 2020’ conducted by Udemy.(July 2020)
46. ‘Blockchain basics’ conducted by Coursera.(July 2020)
47. ‘Getting Started with AI using IBM Watson’ conducted by Coursera.(July 2020)
48. ‘Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix’ conducted by Coursera.(July 2020)
49. ‘Quantum Mechanics’ conducted by Coursera.(July 2020)
50. ‘Work from home jobs’ conducted by Udemy.(July 2020)
51. ‘Multiple Linear Regression with scikit-learn’ conducted by Coursera.(Aug 2020)
52. ‘Oil & gas industry operations’ conducted by Coursera.(Aug 2020)
53. ‘Online teaching tools’ conducted by Udemy.(Sep 2020)
54. ‘Online Course Creation ‘ conducted by Udemy.(Sep 2020)
55. ‘Create Training Videos with Powtoon’ conducted by Coursera.(Sep 2020)
56. ‘Improving Classroom Management with ClassDojo’ conducted by Coursera.(Sep 2020)
57. ‘Use Canva to Create Social Media Marketing’ conducted by Coursera.(Sep 2020)
58. ‘Creating Interactive Learning Videos with Edpuzzle’ conducted by Coursera.(Sep 2020)
59. ‘Building Classroom Community Using Flipgrid’ conducted by Coursera.(Sep 2020)
60. ‘Create a Virtual Classroom using Google Slides’ conducted by Coursera.(Sep 2020)
61. ‘Using Google Jamboard for Student Learning’ conducted by Coursera.(Sep 2020)
62. ‘Improving Math Engagement with Prodigy’ conducted by Coursera.(Sep 2020)
63. ‘SCADA System Interface with PLC’ conducted by Udemy.(Feb 2022)
64. ‘SCADA System Interface with Arduino’ conducted by Udemy.(Aug 2022)
65. ‘Make an Amazon Affiliate Marketing Website’by Udemy.(April 2024)

Events Organized

1. Coordinated a Social Outreach Programme called ” Mindspark” conducted by Dept of electronics, Saintgits college of engg, from 22-5-23 to 23-5-23. This program aimed mainly at introducing the10th,11th an 12th standard students to the world of electronics, robots and drones.
2. Coordinated an educational Exhibition held at Govt Higher Secondary School, Trikkodithanam on 30-1-24. 
3. Attended an educational Exhibition held at Jerusalem Mount Higher Secondary School,

Vakathanam, Kottayam on 4-1-24 and 5-1-24. 

4. Attended an educational Exhibition held at Fr Thomas Porukara Central School, Alleppey held on 20-10-23 and 21-10-23.
5. Coordinated an educational Exhibition held at Kristu Jyothi School, Chenganasseri from 21.09.23- 23.09.23.
6. Coordinated an educational Exhibition held at Elamkavu Vidya Mandir, Malakunnam on 6-11-23.
7. Coordinated a social outreach program for Govt ITI Students, Alleppey, at Saintgits college of engineering held on 11-7-24.
8. Core committee member of Nakshatra 2022.
9. Coordinator of a 2-day workshop on ‘Introduction to Arduino programming & EDA tools conducted from 9/1/20 to 10/1/20.
10. Coordinator of a 3-day workshop on ‘Electronics, design and automation’ conducted on 19/2/22, 22/2/22 and 23/2/22.
11. Co-coordinator of a one-week workshop on ‘Industrial Automation’ conducted by Prolific Technologies.

Membership

• ISTE (Lifetime member: LM 128020)

Research Interests

Process Modelling:

• Process models are needed to better analyze and design controllers for processes. We are currently investigating methods for parameter estimation of nonlinear continuous-time systems as well as unstable systems. The development of tuning techniques is being explored for use online for process control.
• Models are not perfect; therefore, a key aspect of my research is the implementation of uncertainty analyses to assess process variability under uncertainty. I strongly believe that model uncertainty is essential for designing efficient mathematical tools that can be realistically applied in practice for process improvement.

Process Control:

• We develop methods and procedures used by thousands of practitioners, researchers and students around the world for process control system analysis, tuning and training.
• We want to find an improved control structure where acceptable operation under all conditions is achieved with constant set points for the controlled variables.
• More generally, the idea is to use the model offline to find properties of the optimal solution suited for online implementation.
• Current research efforts in our lab seek to extend these methods to such important areas:
  • Whole-plant modelling, simulation, and control.
  • Automated controller design and tuning.
  • Controller performance monitoring.
  • Multivariable process identification and control.
• IoT, Image Processing, Big Data and Machine Learning in Process Industry.

Other research interests:

• Control Systems
• Multivariable Controller Design
• PID Controller Tuning
• Unstable System Stabilization
• Process Dynamics and Control
• Nonlinear Systems and Analysis
• Design and Analysis of Biological Systems
• Computer Vision
• Intensified Systems and Control
• Automation
• Embedded systems

R & D Projects

1. A Secure and sustainable IOT system for water level and quality management using LoRAWAN technology, Nov 2023, Dr. K Saravanan(PI), Dr. Anish Thomas(Co-PI), SERB-Sure, Applied Amount – 29 Lakh (Applied).
2. IOT based Instant Soup and noodle vending machine,Nov 2023, Dr.Anju K.A (PI), Dr. Anish Thomas(Co-PI), SERB Sure, Applied Amount – 23 Lakh (Applied).
3. CoPI of the project ‘Analysis of human exhaled breath volatile organic compounds using electronic nose system for pulmonary diseases. Funding agency: CERD, Fund sanctioned: 80000/-.

Consultancy

1. Actively involved in developing the Locomotion part of Elina : Front office assistant robot for Elikkulam Grama Panchayath, , Amount received Rs 2,87,656/-.
2. Initial phase SCADA design for ‘Development of application software for the design of fully automated community micro irrigation system’ for KIIDC.

Administrative Responsibilities

1. SOOC Coordinator (Robotics)
2. Social Outreach Program Coordinator (Electronics)
3. Automation Stream Coordinator
4. Fablab Coordination Committee Member
5. Auditor (Department Audits)
6. NBA Criteria 7 (In Charge) and NAAC Criteria 4 (In Charge)
7. IQAC Coordinator (Past) 
8. SDC Coordinator (Past)
9. PTA Executive Committee Member (Past)

Institutional Development

1. Actively involved in signing MOUs with the below companies: Srishti Robotics and SMEC Automation on Nov 2022.
2. DAB Member of Robotics and Automation Department, KMEA Engg College : Attended 1^st DAB Meeting on 19-10-23, 2^nd DAB meeting on 8-7-24.

Achievements

1. Judge of Srishti 2022-Robotics stream.
2. Proposed an idea, ‘Early disease detection using advanced bioplasmic sensors’ for My big idea competition in 2020 and won 2nd prize. 
3. Certificate of appreciation for organizing the first international conference on energy and environment global challenges (ICEE 2018), during March 9-10,2018, conducted by the department of chemical engineering, NIT Calicut.
4. Certification of appreciation for organizing MHRD-sponsored FDP on ‘Advanced techniques in energy and wastewater treatment’ conducted from 2-7th July 2018 by the department of chemical engineering, NIT Calicut.
5. Judge of Robotics projects in Srishti-2019.
6. Judge of Instrumentation projects in Srishti-2014.