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Dr. Palmani Duraisamy

Assistant Professor, Center for Computational Engineering and Networking (CEN), School of Artificial Intelligence, Coimbatore

Qualification: M.E, Ph.D
d_palmani@cb.amrita.edu
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Research Interest: Reinforcement Learning Control, Sensor Fusion, Underwater Robot Design, Data Assisted Modeling, Computer Vision, Autonomous Mobile Robot
Nature of Association: Regular

Bio Publications Experience(s)/ Qualification(s) Positions Teaching Awards Reviewer
Bio

Dr. Palmani Duraisamy is an accomplished Robotics and Artificial Intelligence researcher currently serving as an Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) at the School of Artificial Intelligence, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore. He received his Ph.D. from SASTRA Deemed University in 2023, where his research focused on the development of a biomimetic robotic fish and intelligent control using data-assisted modeling and reinforcement learning. Before joining Amrita, he served as a Research Associate at SASTRA Deemed University (2018–2023), where he contributed to a DRDO-sponsored project on deep learning-based multimodal sensor fusion for off-road autonomous navigation. He has over a decade of experience in teaching and research. At Amrita, he leads the Autonomous Intelligence and Robotics (AIR) Laboratory, conducting research in autonomous mobile robots, humanoid and quadruped robotics, reinforcement learning, TinyML, robot perception, SLAM, computer vision, and AI-driven robotic systems for industrial and agricultural applications. His research has resulted in several publications in leading international journals and conferences, reflecting his commitment to advancing intelligent autonomous systems through innovative research and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2025

Precise Tomato Ripeness Estimation and Yield Prediction using Transformer Based Segmentation-SegLoRA

Cite this Research Publication : Sidharth N Pisharody, Palmani Duraisamy, Aravind Krishnaswamy Rangarajan, Rebecca L. Whetton, Ana Herrero-Langreo, Precise Tomato Ripeness Estimation and Yield Prediction using Transformer Based Segmentation-SegLoRA, Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, Elsevier BV, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2025.110172

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2023

Genetic Algorithm Optimized Grey-Box Modelling and Fuzzy Logic Controller for Tail-Actuated Robotic Fish

Cite this Research Publication : Palmani Duraisamy, Manigandan Nagarajan Santhanakrishnan, Rengarajan Amirtharajan, Genetic Algorithm Optimized Grey-Box Modelling and Fuzzy Logic Controller for Tail-Actuated Robotic Fish, Neural Processing Letters, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11063-023-11391-1

Publisher : Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Year : 2023

Real-time implementation of deep reinforcement learning controller for speed tracking of robotic fish through data-assisted modeling

Cite this Research Publication : Palmani Duraisamy, Manigandan Nagarajan Santhanakrishnan, Sudha Ramasamy, "Real-time implementation of deep reinforcement learning controller for speed tracking of robotic fish through data-assisted modeling," Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 2023, 0(0). (SCIE, IF: 2.0)

Publisher : Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science

Year : 2022

Design of deep reinforcement learning controller through data-assisted model for robotic fish speed tracking

Cite this Research Publication : Palmani Duraisamy, Manigandan Nagarajan Santhanakrishnan, Amirtharajan Rengarajan, "Design of deep reinforcement learning controller through data-assisted model for robotic fish speed tracking", Journal of Bionic Engineering, 2022. 20, 953–966. (SCIE, IF: 4.0)

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2019

Design, Modeling, and Control of Biomimetic Fish Robot: A Review

Cite this Research Publication : Palmani Duraisamy, Rakesh Kumar Siddarthan, Manigandan Nagarajan Santhanakrishnan, "Design, Modeling, and Control of Biomimetic Fish Robot: A Review", Journal of Bionic Engineering, 2019, 16, 6, 967-993. (SCIE, IF: 4.0)

Publisher : Springer

Conference Paper

Year : 2023

Multi-Sensor Fusion Based Off-Road Drivable Region Detection and Its ROS Implementation

Cite this Research Publication : Palmani Duraisamy and Sudha Natarajan, "Multi-Sensor Fusion Based Off-Road Drivable Region Detection and Its ROS Implementation," 2023 International Conference on Wireless Communications Signal Processing and Networking (WiSPNET), IEEE, Chennai, India, 2023, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/WiSPNET57748.2023.10134440.

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2021

Hydrodynamic Modeling and Design of Robotic Fish using Slender Body Theory

Cite this Research Publication : Palmani Duraisamy, Manigandan Nagarajan Santhanakrishnan, "Hydrodynamic Modeling and Design of Robotic Fish using Slender Body Theory", IOP Conference Series: Material Science and Engineering, 2021, 1012, 012007, International Conference on Robotics, Intelligent Automation and Control Technologies (RIACT 2020), 2-3 October 2020, Chennai, India.

Publisher : IOP Science

Experience(s)/ Qualification(s)

Post-Doctoral Experience

  • Post-Doctoral Scholar
  • Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow

Ph. D.

  • Year: 2018-2023
  • Specialization: AI & Robotics
  • Thesis Title: Development of a Two-Dimensional Manoeuvring Robotic Fish and Implementation of Intelligent Controller for Speed Tracking in a Real-Time Static Environment using Data-Assisted Modeling

M. Tech.

  • Year: 2010-2012
  • Specialization: Applied Electronics
  • Thesis Title: Enhanced Speech Communication using Efficient Noise Tracking and Variable Rate Coding
Positions

Current Positions

  • Assistant Professor, August 2023 – Present, Centre for Excellence in Computational Engineering and Networking, School of Artificial Intelligence, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, Coimbatore.

Past Positions

  1. Research Associate, July-2022 to July 2023, DRDO Fellowship, Department of CSE, School of Computing, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur.
  2. Research Assistant, Feb-2018 to June 2022, Department of EIE, School of EEE, SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur.
  3. Assistant Professor, July-2016 to June-2017, Department of ECE, Paavai Engineering College (Autonomous), Namakkal.
  4. Assistant Professor, June-2012 to June 2016, Department of ECE, Paavaai Group of Institutions, Namakkal.
Teaching

Courses Taught (Name, Year, UG/PG) 

  • Reinforcement Learning, 2026, UG
  • Introduction to TinyML, 2026, UG
  • Deep Reinforcement Learning, PG, 2025
  • Robotics & Automation, 2025, UG
  • Introduction to AI-Robotics, 2024, UG
  • Reconfigurable Robotic System Design, 2024, UG
  • Digital Signal Processing, 2022, UG
  • Basic Electronics Engineering, 2021, UG
  • Multi-Sensor Fusion Techniques, 2021, PG

GIAN/ Workshops/ Short-term Training Programs Attended

  1. Participated in a one-week FDP on “Machine Learning – Applications & Frameworks”, Organized by E&ICT Academy IIT Guwahati, SASTRA Deemed University, 2018.
  2. Participated in AICTE Sponsored one-week online Short-Term Training Programme (STTP) on “Emerging Research Trend on Robotics and its Applications- Phase III”, MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College, 2020.
  3. Participated in AICTE Sponsored one-week online Short-Term Training Programme (STTP) on “Modeling and Analysis using MATLAB and Python for Mechanical Engineering Applications”, VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute OF engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, 2020.
  4. Attended three days of FDP on “Internet of Things, Robotics and Data Science” conducted by PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, 2020
  5. Participated one-week Orientation Programme on “Technical trends and recent advances in Industrial Robotics & Applications” at VRS Engineering College, Vijayawada, 2022.
  6. Attended a webinar on “Art and Challenges of Writing Papers for IEEE Transactions”, organized by IEEE Bangalore Section, 2020.
  7. Attended a webinar on “ACS Guide for Scholarly Communication Expert Advice for Early Career Researchers”, organized by ACS Publications, 2020.
  8. Participated in the Workshop on Mathematical Modelling and its application to Electrical Engineering organized by Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Chennai, 2021
  9. Participated in a two-week ISTE-sponsored workshop on “Signals and Systems” conducted by IIT Kharagpur
  10. Participated in a two-week MHRD-sponsored workshop on “Control Systems” conducted by IIT Bombay
Awards

Awards/ Honors/ Recognition

  • 2019 Highly Cited Paper Award, Journal of Bionic Engineering, Springer, 2022
  • Outstanding Paper Presentation Award, International Conference (RIACT-2022), VIT University, Chennai
  • Outstanding Paper Award, International Conference (RIACT-2020), VIT University, Chennai
Reviewer

International Journals

  • Ocean Engineering, Elsevier
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