Dr. R. Ravindran is a Principal of Akshaya College of Engineering and Technology, Kinathukadavu, Coimbatore. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1994 from Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, Master’s Degree  Quality Assurance Technology from Regional Engineering College, Trichy in 1996 and Ph.D in Metal Forming from Anna University, Chennai in 2011.

He has been in the teaching profession since 1995. He has rich experience of 25 years in Teaching, Research and Administration in various reputed Engineering colleges in Tamil Nādu. His areas of interest include Metal forming process, Metallurgy, Operations Research, Engineering Economics, Material characterization, Metrology and non destructive testing. He had guided a number of UG and PG projects. He has guided some nine Ph. D scholars. He has published more than 25 papers in International and National journals and conferences. He is one of the reviewer of 15 International Journals. He has published 4 Journals in National Conferences. Has Organized  and Attended numerous Workshops, FDP’s, Seminars.

He served as a Member of Inspection Committee, Anna University, Chennai. Is a AICTE ‘s nominated member of Staff Selection Committee. Is a Member, Board of Examiners for GCT, Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Sri Krishna College of Technology, Coimbatore.