Core Problems faced in Tamilnadu

Dear Team,
In continuation of our STEM Seminar I would like to form a research pool with the active members belonging to different fields, viz., Metal Finishing, IT, Mechanical Engineering, Sensors, Chemistry, Commerce and Business Administration. This research pool is formed to undertake a multidisciplinary techno-commercial projects that solve our day to day problem. We have identified certain multidisciplinary projects. PG or UG candidates with industrial experience can register here.

Best Wishes,

Dr E. Ramanathan PhD

Saitech Informatics

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List of Projects

Problem	Metal Finishing	Sensors	Information Technology (IT)	Mechanical Engineering	Chemistry	Commerce & Business Administration
Water Scarcity and Management	Corrosion-resistant pipelines and tanks	IoT-based water monitoring	AI for water management	Water recycling systems	Purification technologies	Public-private partnerships
Waste Management	Recycling processes for metals	Smart segregation systems	Waste tracking apps	Advanced composting machines	Biodegradable materials	Circular economy models
Agricultural Productivity	Durable agricultural tools	IoT soil sensors	AI for crop monitoring	Automated irrigation systems	Eco-friendly fertilizers	Farmer training programs
Industrial Pollution	Low-pollution surface treatment	Industrial pollution monitoring	Emission dashboards	Pollution control equipment	Low-emission processes	Green certifications
Urban Traffic Congestion	Lightweight vehicles	Smart traffic sensors	Intelligent transportation systems	Electric vehicles	Advanced battery technology	EV adoption incentives
Renewable Energy Development	Durable solar panels	Energy monitoring systems	Demand-supply optimization	Advanced turbines	Battery innovations	Renewable energy investment
Healthcare Accessibility	Durable medical devices	Wearable health monitors	Telemedicine platforms	Affordable diagnostic tools	Low-cost pharmaceuticals	Rural healthcare funding
Energy Efficiency in Industries	Energy-efficient machinery	Industrial energy monitoring	AI for energy optimization	Efficient machines	Energy-efficient materials	Energy audit incentives
Heritage Preservation	Protecting metal artifacts	Environmental monitoring	3D scanning and VR for documentation	Robotic restoration tools	Conservation materials	Heritage tourism funding

Cost Effective Projects

The costs associated with each approach depend on several factors, including the scale of implementation, existing infrastructure, and technological readiness. Generally, the following can be considered low-cost options:

1. Metal Finishing:
   • Low-cost processes include basic corrosion resistance for pipelines or small-scale protective coatings for artifacts.
2. Sensors:
   • IoT-based sensors for water monitoring or soil moisture detection are relatively low-cost if implemented on a smaller scale with open-source platforms.
3. Information Technology (IT):
   • Developing mobile apps for tracking waste or crop monitoring using off-the-shelf software and cloud-based solutions can be low-cost.
4. Mechanical Engineering:
   • Small-scale solutions like basic automated irrigation systems or locally manufactured composting machines can reduce costs significantly.
5. Chemistry:
   • Eco-friendly fertilizers and basic purification technologies are generally cost-effective compared to advanced battery technologies or low-emission industrial processes.
6. Commerce & Business Administration:
   • Farmer training programs, circular economy models, and basic green certifications often require less upfront capital but yield high returns.

Among these, Commerce & Business Administration initiatives (e.g., public-private partnerships or training programs) and Sensors (if implemented on a small scale) tend to be the most cost-efficient. Advanced technologies in chemistry and mechanical engineering, like battery innovations or energy-efficient machinery, generally require higher initial investment.