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&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Sivanandi Rajadurai&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; aka &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Mylaudy Dr. S. Rajadurai&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;Biography&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{cite web|url=http://rajaduraiin.com/index.php/drrajadurais-page/biography/|title=Dr. S. Rajadurai (alias) Mylaudy Dr. S. Rajadurai|publisher=Rajaduraiin.com|accessdate=2015-10-06}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; is a scientist in the field of [[catalysis]], [[physical chemistry]], and [[Vehicle emissions control|emission control]],&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2010/jan/12/scientist-develops-system-for-vehicles-159958.html|title=Scientist develops system for vehicles|date=12 January 2010|newspaper=The New Indian Express|accessdate=3 October 2018}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; focused on protection of the global environment and is a corporate executive. He is chairman of the [[Rajadurai Foundation]].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Education==&lt;br /&gt;
Rajadurai was born on September 1, 1951 to Sivanandi Nadar and Thayammal Nadachi, in Mylaudy aka [[Myladi, Tamil Nadu]], an agriculture village of [[Kanyakumari]] district in [[Tamil Nadu]], India. He completed [[Higher Secondary School Certificate|higher secondary]] studies at Ringletaube High School in Mylaudy, enrolled in [[Vivekananda College, Agastheeswaram|Vivekananda College, Kanyakumari.]] Rajadurai graduated as [[valedictorian]] and as a highly decorated public [[orator]] placing first in over fifty regional competitions between 1969 and 1972. Rajadurai subsequently received the university [[gold medal]] (top honour) for his [[Postgraduate education|post-graduate]] degree in chemistry at the [[Mar Ivanios College]] of [[University of Kerala]]. He holds a Ph.D.(Doctor of Philosophy) in physical chemistry from the [[Indian Institute of Technology Madras]] and worked closely with J. C. Kuriacose. His doctoral thesis on [[Catalysis|mixed oxide catalysts]]&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite journal | doi=10.1016/0254-0584(87)90066-6| title=Synthesis, structural characterization and catalytic study of ZnCrFeO&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;4&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt; spinel| year=1987| last1=Rajadurai| first1=S.| journal=Materials Chemistry and Physics| volume=16| issue=5–6| pages=459–466}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite journal |doi = 10.1016/0254-0584(86)90122-7|title = Dehydration of ethanol on filtrol and modified filtrols|year = 1986|last1 = Rajadurai|first1 = S.|last2 = Geetha|first2 = T.M.|journal = Materials Chemistry and Physics|volume = 15|issue = 2|pages = 173–183}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; guided his future research on the development of [[Solid oxide fuel cell|solid oxide solutions]] for [[pollution]] abatement.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.freepatentsonline.com/5562888.html|title=Nitrous oxide decomposition using a solid oxide solution|publisher=freepatentsonline.com|accessdate=2015-10-28}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite journal | doi=10.1002/chin.199151024| title=ChemInform Abstract: Catalytic Oxidation of Carbon Monoxide over Superconducting La&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;2-x&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt;Sr&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;x&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt;CuO&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;4−δ&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt; Systems Between 373-523 K| year=2010| last1=Rajadurai| first1=S.| last2=Carberry| first2=J. J.| last3=Li| first3=B.| last4=Alcock| first4=C. B.| journal=ChemInform| volume=22| issue=51| pages=no}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite journal |doi = 10.1007/BF00807194|title = Catalytic decomposition of nitrous oxide over perovskite type solid oxide solutions and supported noble metal catalysts|year = 1995|last1 = Gunasekaran|first1 = N.|last2 = Rajadurai|first2 = S.|last3 = Carberry|first3 = J. J.|s2cid = 94965490|journal = Catalysis Letters|volume = 35|issue = 3–4|pages = 373–382}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; While at [[Indian Institute of Technology Madras|IIT]], Rajadurai also was captain of the inter-collegiate [[Olympic weightlifting|weightlifting]] athletic team.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Career ==&lt;br /&gt;
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===1979–1985: India===&lt;br /&gt;
Rajadurai held [[Academy|academic]] positions from 1979 to 1980 at [[American College, Madurai]], and [[Loyola College, Chennai]], from 1980 to 1985 – concurrently as Ph.D. supervisor for the [[University of Madras]]. He received Loyola College Best Professor Award and Distinguished Research Professor Award in 1983.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=Loyola College Best Professor Award and Distinguished Research Professor Award|url=http://intranet.loyolacollege.edu/lcar/1983.pdf|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; During this time, Rajadurai served as a [[UNESCO]] representative of India.&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Sivanandi Rajadurai with Abdul Kalam.jpg|alt=Rajadurai with Ex. President of India A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.|thumb|Rajadurai with [[A. P. J. Abdul Kalam]] discussing about Research &amp;amp; Development, January 2012|231x231px]]&lt;br /&gt;
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===1985–2009: United States===&lt;br /&gt;
In the United States, Rajadurai began his career at the [[University of Notre Dame]]&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|title=Biography of Dr.S.Rajadurai|url=http://archives.nd.edu/ndr/NDR-18/NDR-1989-07-07.pdf|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=Nd.edu|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|accessdate=2015-10-06}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; and worked also in a number of advanced [[Laboratory|laboratories]] around the nation.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=High Temperature Materials Laboratory|url=https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc788659/m2/1/high_res_d/82473.pdf|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; His associates included J. J. Carberry and C.B. Alcock, with whom he [[Collaboration|collaborated]] and developed non-noble metal catalyst and solid oxide solutions, including one rivaling [[platinum]] for [[Oxidation state|oxidation]] and reduction reactions.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite journal|title=Solid oxide solutions as catalysts —A comparison with supported Pt |doi=10.1007/BF00764869|volume=4|journal=Catalysis Letters|pages=43–48|year = 1990|last1 = Carberry|first1 = J. J.|last2=Rajadurai|first2=S.|last3=Alcock|first3=C. B.|last4=Li|first4=B.|s2cid=95126992}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; He developed organic [[Radical (chemistry)|free radicals]] for polymerization-initiating reactions and studied the [[Photochemistry|photochemical]]/physical properties using single and dual [[LASER]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|url=https://www3.nd.edu/~ndrlrcdc/Compilations/SingOx/Table12/SOX12165.HTM|title=Quenching of Singlet Oxygen by Nickelocene|publisher=nd.edu|accessdate=2015-10-12}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite journal|title=A Laser Flash Photolysis Study|doi=10.1139/v87-379|volume=65|issue=9|journal=Canadian Journal of Chemistry|pages=2277–2285|year = 1987|last1 = Rajadurai|first1 = S.|last2=Das|first2=P. K.}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|url= http://repository.ias.ac.in/view/fellows/Ramaiah=3ADanaboyina=3A=3A.html|title= Indian Academy of Sciences|publisher= repository.ias.ac.in |accessdate=2017-01-25}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Rajadurai transitioned to corporate business in 1990, with a series of senior [[scientist]] and executive positions. At Carus Chemicals, he was responsible for generating catalyst formulation process, and developed [[patent]]s for ozone decomposition catalyst and powder coating techniques. Rajadurai directed Molecular Technology Corporation(MOTEC) catalyst development, reactor designs, and analytical procedures – resulting in solutions for [[nitrogen oxide|nitrogen oxide(NOx)]] reduction systems applied in [[Diesel fuel|diesel]] and [[natural gas]] operated engines.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|url= https://informyou3.euroforum.com/Referentenprofil.aspx?search=&amp;amp;code=P2300018&amp;amp;rid=69960&amp;amp;id=236519|title= Improvement of SCR system|publisher= informyou3.euroforum.com |accessdate=2017-01-25}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; As a Research Leader of [[Cummins]] from 1990 to 1995, Rajadurai developed catalytic aftertreatment systems for diesel engines and was responsible for management of industrial-university catalytic research programs around the [[United States]] to investigate [[Quantum chemistry|quantum chemical]] modeling for catalyst [[prediction]] and [[microwave]]-generated [[Radical (chemistry)|free radical]] injections for nitrogen oxide reduction.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|url= http://patents.justia.com/assignee/cummins-engine?page=17|title= Patents|publisher= patents.justia.com |accessdate=2017-01-25}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; While at [[Tenneco]], he established computational simulation for exhaust after treatment system development for the [[Commercial vehicle|commercial]], [[Truck classification|heavy duty specialty]] and global emerging markets. His responsibility included [[North America]]n manufacturing of the [[Catalytic converter|ultra thinwall substrate catalytic converter]] working with [[Corning Inc.]] and [[NGK]].  He received Tenneco Innovation Award by recognizing product &amp;amp; process innovation for the development of low noble metal catalytic converter in 1998, Tenneco Automotive General Manager’s Leadership Award in 1998 to honor of stellar performance in leadership role and exceptional teamwork, Tenneco Automotive Vision Award in the year 2000 for pioneering global ideas for Cleaner, Quieter and Safer transportation. He was elected as Board of Director of the World&amp;#039;s leading Manufacturers of Emission Control Association (MECA),&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=Board of Director, Manufacturers of Emission Control Association|url=https://www.tenneco.com/tenneco_automotives_sivanandi_rajadurai_elected_to_meca_board_of_directors|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=Manufacturers of Emission Control Association|url=https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/10467678/manufacturers-of-emission-controls-association-membership-directory|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Board of Director of US Fuel Cell Council to develop a clean energy solutions for future, Board of Director of Walker Exhaust India Private Limited in 2001.   While an executive at [[Meritor|ArvinMeritor]], Rajadurai directed the technology road map, annual operating plan and [[Strategic management|business strategy]]. Rajadurai was Vice President of [[American Car and Foundry Company|ACS Industries]] from 2004 to 2009, in-charge of the strategic planning for product and technology development of wire mesh catalyst infrastructure.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|title=Technology of Clean Air|url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Bringing+down+N%5BO.sub.x%5D%3A+ACS+develops+wire+mesh+thermolysis...-a0215409772|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=Acsindustries.com|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|accessdate=2015-10-06}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Rajadurai is an elected fellow of the [[SAE International|Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|url= http://saeiss.org/student-members/expert-speaker-panel |title= SAE Fellow|publisher= saeiss.org |accessdate=2017-01-25}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=SAE Member, Page 7|url=https://www.sae.org/update/2003/April03.pdf|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===2009–present: India===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Performance Inspection - CR Car.jpg|thumb|Rajadurai with SRM camber racing team, discussing about performance of race vehicle|210x210px]]&lt;br /&gt;
Rajadurai built a state of the art [[Research and development|Research &amp;amp; Development]] Centre in [[South India]] for [http://www.shardamotor.com/ Sharda Motor Industries Ltd].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.ricardo.com/en-GB/News--Media/Press-releases/News-releases1/2012/Ricardo-congratulates-Sharda-on-the-launch-of-its-new-RD-centre|title= Ricardo congratulates Sharda on the launch of its new R&amp;amp;D centre|publisher=ricardo.com|accessdate=2016-05-31}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|title=Sharda Motor opens R&amp;amp;D centre|url=http://www.autocarpro.in/news-national/sharda-motor-centre-312|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=Autocarpro.in|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|accessdate=2015-10-06}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The capabilities include [[design]], [[Business development|develop]] and [[Data validation|validate]] [[exhaust system]] for [[Emission standard|emission]] control &amp;amp; [[Noise, vibration, and harshness]] (NVH) control.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|title=Sharda Motor Industries Ltd. Selects MSC Fatigue for Durability Analysis|url=https://www.digitalengineering247.com/article/sharda-motor-deploys-msc-fatigue|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=yahoo.com|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|accessdate=2016-08-22}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|url=https://www.gtisoft.com/publication-result|title= An Alternative Acoustic Simulation Approach  |publisher= gtisoft.com |accessdate=2017-04-27}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; He has established relationships with elite research institutions and provide [[Professional development|professional education]] to young engineers on challenges and opportunities of [[Globalization|globalisation]], over-capacity in industries, economic uncertainties and changing [[Demand|consumer demands]] in the dynamic [[society]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.srmuniv.ac.in/engineering/department-of-automobile-engineering/achievements/faculty|title= Dr. Sivanandi Rajadurai at SRM Institute of Science and Technology|publisher=Srmuniv.ac.in|accessdate=2016-02-25|date= 2015-05-28}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; He  initiated green technology centre to [[Motivation|motivate]] professors and students for a global approach to protect the [[Environment variable|environment]] from  challenges such as [[acid rain]], [[global warming]], [[ozone depletion]], [[Rainforest|rainforest deterioration]], river contamination, [[sea level rise]], accumulation of hazardous wastes, air pollution and over population.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/green-technology-centre-inaugurated-in-college/article2644986.ece|title=Green technology centre inaugurated |publisher= thehindu.com|accessdate=2017-02-20|newspaper=The Hindu |date=2011-11-20 |author=Staff Reporter }}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; He has been actively involved with [[SRM Institute of Science and Technology]] formula racing team.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/srm-university-unveils-newly-developed-cr-16-race-car-116072501002_1.html|title= Development of exhaust for Formula Racing car|publisher= business-standard.com|accessdate=2017-02-14|newspaper= Business Standard India|date= 2016-07-25}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|title=Development of exhaust for Camber Racing car|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/tech/space/srm-university-unveils-newly-developed-cr-16-race-car/|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=aninews.in|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|accessdate=2017-02-14}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.chennaicitynews.net/news/srms-formula-racing-team-unveils-new-race-car-26838/|title= SRM&amp;#039;s Formula Racing Team unveils new race Car|publisher=chennaicitynews.net|accessdate=2016-08-25}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; He developed exhaust system to extract maximum performance of engine keeping the sound level lower than 110&amp;amp;nbsp;dB without exerting excessive [[back pressure]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|title=SRM&amp;#039;s Formula Racing Team unveils CR 16 race Car|url=https://autotechreview.com/news/srm-formula-racing-team-unveils-cr-16-race-car|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=autotechreview.com|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|accessdate=2016-08-25}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Rajadurai is Chairman of the [[Rajadurai Foundation]], the mission of which is to advance [[Scholarship|academic scholarship]], [[professional development]], [[Welfare|societal welfare]], and [[environmental protection]]. As a visiting professor, he holds a number of seminars and corporate partnerships with [[SRM Institute of Science and Technology]],&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|url=http://www.srmuniv.ac.in/engineering/dr-s-rajadurai|title= Dr. Sivanandi Rajadurai&amp;#039;s profile|publisher=Srmuniv.ac.in|accessdate=2016-03-23|date= 2016-03-03}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; [[Adhiparasakthi Engineering College|Adhiparasakthi college of engineering]], [[Karpagam University]], [[SKR Engineering College]], James Engineering College, [[Annai Vailankanni College of Engineering]],&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|title=Advisor and Visiting Professor|url=https://www.collegesearch.in/colleges/annai-vailankanni-college-of-engineering-kanyakumari/faculty|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=avce.edu.in|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|accessdate=2017-05-31}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;  Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET) University&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET) University|url=https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNUmClvQjHEuilyf82AZxZNvWWIvQTwZkgEHy16inFDoiQ6lftWyQpCU_f9JqDgvg?key=LUMwTUpqZHV4LTkzTlZsSGlzOGc5TWEtOUhEX0xB|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;  and [[Hindustan University]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|url=https://hindustanuniv.ac.in/pdf/broucher_2015.pdf/|title= Workshop on IC Engine combustion and emission control techniques|publisher=Hindustaniniv.ac.in|accessdate=2015-10-06}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; He facilitates corporate partnership with various universities and colleges. He is a chairman of Industry Institute Interaction Cell (IIIC) in 2011&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=Chairman of Industry Institute Interaction Cell (IIIC)|url=http://www.avce.edu.in/iiic.html|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; and Member of Governing Council in 2012,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=AVCE Governing Council|url=http://www.avce.edu.in/Governingcouncil.html|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Annai Vailankanni College of Engineering. He is a Member of Research Advisory Board (National) &amp;amp; Board of Research in 2018,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=Research Advisory Board (National) &amp;amp; Board of Research|url=https://issuu.com/dr.akkarasherinehodeditor-english/docs/brochure_final|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Hindustan Institute of Technology &amp;amp; Science. He is a Board of Studies Member in 2018&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=Board of Studies|url=https://bitsathy.ac.in/departments/bos/?dep_id=MjAzOTkw&amp;amp;did=b8c37e33defde51cf91e1e03e51657da|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &amp;amp; Member of Advisory Committee in 2019,&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=Member of Advisory Committee|url=https://bitsathy.ac.in/research/advisoryboard/|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Bannari Amman Institute of Technology. He is a Member of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=Internal Quality Assurance Cell|url=https://www.ametuniv.ac.in/iqac-member.html|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &amp;amp; Institution Innovation Council (IIC),&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=Institution Innovation Council|url=https://www.ametuniv.ac.in/ceii.html|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; 2019, Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET) University.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Achievements ==&lt;br /&gt;
Rajadurai received SAE India Southern Section Lifetime Accomplishment Award in 2017 for his contribution on [[Automotive industry|automobile product]] and process innovation &amp;amp; design for [[competitive advantage]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|url=https://www.saeindia.org/jbframework/uploads/2018/01/SAEINDIA-newletter-issue-21.pdf|title=SAE India Southern Section Lifetime Accomplishment Award|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=www.saeindia.org|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2018-11-02}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; He received Dr. K.C.G. Verghese Excellence Award in 2017 from Hindustan Group of Institutions for his [[Research]] Achievements.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|url=https://hindustanuniv.ac.in/assets/pdf/HGI-Awards-Event-Report.pdf|title=Dr. KCG Verghese Excellence Awards 2017|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=hindustanuniv.ac.in|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2018-11-02}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; He received Bharat Gaurav National Award for his outstanding excellence and remarkable achievements in the field of Teaching, Research &amp;amp; Publications from IRDP Group of Journals in 2020.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=Bharat Gaurav National Award|url=http://awards.irdp.info/2020_feb/02.national_awards.html|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== Publications ==&lt;br /&gt;
Rajadurai has done extensive research in the area of [[Chemistry|fundamental chemistry]] such as [[photochemistry]] and photophysics, nano-second kinetics of [[free radicals]] and transients, Catalysis, [[Catalysis|catalytic converter development]], Emission control, [[Computer simulation|computational simulations]] and applications,  [[Exhaust system|exhaust system development]], [[Carbon dioxide|environmental pollution &amp;amp; CO&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;2&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt; control]] and [[program management]] in international scientific journals.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web |title=Sivanandi Rajadurai - Profile |publisher=SAE International |url=http://profiles.sae.org/sivanandi_rajadurai/}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web |url=https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/2083016534_Sivanandi_Rajadurai |title=Sivanandi Rajadurai&amp;#039;s scientific contributions |work=[[ResearchGate]]}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== Scientific Presentations ==&lt;br /&gt;
He has presented several research findings in International [[conference]]s such as Diesel [[Engine efficiency|Engine-Efficiency]] and Emissions Research (DEER) Conference, International Conference for Solar Conversion, Fifth National Catalysis Symposium, [[Society of Automotive Engineers|Society Automotive Engineers]] (SAE) Congress International Conference on Automotive Materials &amp;amp; Manufacturing, FISITA, Asian PowerTrain Conference, GT Conference.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=Diesel Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research|url=https://www1.eere.energy.gov/vehiclesandfuels/pdfs/deer_conference/deer06_agenda_7-31-06.pdf|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=International Conference for Solar Conversion|url=http://intranet.loyolacollege.edu/lcar/1985.pdf|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=Fifth National Catalysis Symposium|url=http://www.gbv.de/dms/tib-ub-hannover/174130597.pdf|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=Society Automotive Engineers (SAE) Congress|url=https://www.sae.org/calendar/techsess/217480.pdf|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=International Conference on Automotive Materials &amp;amp; Manufacturing|url=https://araiindia.com/pdf/announcement_amm2014.pdf|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=FISITA|url=https://autotechreview.com/fisita-2018/what-to-expect-at-fisita-show-on-october-4-2018|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=GT Conference|url=https://www.gtisoft.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IndiaConferenceProgram2020_Rev5.pdf|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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*[http://www.avce.edu.in/SEA.aspx SAE-India Collegiate Club inauguration at Annai Vailankanni College of Engineering]&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://eng.scholar.cnki.net/result.aspx?q=AUTHOR%3A(S.++Rajadurai) NKI Scholar]&lt;br /&gt;
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