Principals

Dr. Malmurugan was awarded Ph.D. for his research work on Image Processing from the PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore. He published more than 160 papers in reputed national and international journals, as well as conferences. He organized several conferences, workshops, seminars, and faculty development programs.

Dr. Malmurugan delivered special lectures in various programs sponsored by the AICTE, UGC, IEEE ISTE, ICMR, CSIR, DRDO, and ICTACT. He is a recognized Research Supervisor at Anna University for doctoral candidates and has successfully guided 12 doctoral students, with seven additional students pursuing their Ph.D. under his guideship.

He is the recipient of Innovative Technological Research and Dedicated Professor awards from Engineers Today publication (Malaysia). He was awarded the “Best Contribution Award” by the Society of Simulation and Modeling. He travelled widely across the world on various educational projects.

Dr. Malmurugan is a Fellow of IETE, The Institution of Engineers (India) and ACS, besides being a  Senior Member of IEEE, Life Member of ISTE, Life Member of CSI, and a Life Member of Society of Digital Information Wireless Communication (SDIWC). 

He is an Academic Advisor at the Advisory Board of National Cyber Safety and Security Standards (NCSSS) and a mentor in The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), an initiative of NITI Aayog. 

He was made an Approved Speaker of IEEE National Distinguished Lecturer Program (NDLP) and held positions such as Chairman, Vice-Chairman & a member of the Executive Committee at IEEE & IETE Conferences. He is a recognized reviewer of reputed journals like IEEE, IET, Springer, and an Editorial Board member of the ICTACT Journal on Image and Video Processing. 

He is presently acting as a member of the Board of Research and the Board of Studies in many Universities and Colleges.

He has been a faculty member in many reputed engineering colleges for over 30 years and possesses vast administrative experience. Dr. Elango published 20 research papers in eminent national and international journals and conferences of global significance. 

He made a remarkable contribution to Internal Combustion Engines, Biodiesel Combustion & Emissions and Tribological studies on Diesel Engines.

He is a reviewer of two international journals, namely, Environmental Technology and Journal of Engineering Science and Technology. Moreover, Dr. Elango extended guidance for more than 50 student projects for students pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees and Master’s Degrees.

He was also the mentor for the project titled “Performance Optimization of a Single Cylinder Diesel Engine Fueled by Biodiesel”, which was funded by the Department of Science and Technology of the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Government of India.

He delivered a special address in more than 50 Faculty Development Programmes, besides attending numerous programmes. He delivered a guest lecture and expert talk in many workshops at the national level. Further, Dr. Elango organized important international conferences and played a vital role in obtaining NBA, NAAC and the international ABET-USA accreditations.

He is a lifetime member of the ISTE and Institution of Engineers and has been the principal of Mahendra Institute of Technology since 2017.

He held faculty positions in many eminent engineering colleges and has been the principal for over 8 years.

Dr. Senthil Kumar published more than 30 research papers in leading national and international journals. He is presently successfully guiding 3 doctoral students. His work was instrumental in achieving NBA and NAAC certifications for institutions. 

Dr. Kumar was consulted by the Government of Tamil Nadu for capacity building and modernization of agricultural plants and machinery. 

Furthermore, he worked with many organizations like THADCO, TNWDC and SEDS in conducting vocational training and skill development programs for the rural community.

Additionally, Dr. Kumar is highly experienced in organizing national and international level conferences, seminars and Faculty Development Programs with a keen eye on bringing about excellence in the teaching quality. He is a member of numerous bodies like ISTE, IEI and CCI. His passion and dedication have positively impacted technical education and entrepreneurship.

He is specialized in Medical Microbiology and Molecular Biology. Capitalising on his vast experience, he guided 10 doctoral students. Dr. Arjunan has published 15 papers in reputed international journals and serves as the Chairman of the Board of Studies and an Editorial Member for several journals.

Dr. Arjunan was the Organizing Secretary and a coordinator for many seminars, conferences and workshops involving industry experts. He made vital contribution to Bioinformatics Software Package and Macro Molecular Deciphering. He currently serves as the principal of Mahendra Arts and Science College.

He leads by example and is a passionate academician. As the principal of Mahendra Polytechnic College, Prof. Ganapathi places quality education as the central priority of his leadership. He constantly evaluates instructional practices and analyzes data to monitor day-to-day activities.

His planning and management of the curriculum, guidance, and a keen attention to detail have resulted in a continuing culture of excellence at Mahendra Polytechnic College.

He served in senior positions at 5 reputed institutions in South India. Mr. Sampath Kumar currently serves as the Director-Administrator of Mahendra Arts and Science College, besides being the senior principal of Mahendra schools. His vast experience gave him an edge in excellent people skills and a natural flair for teaching.

Sampath Kumar Natarajan routinely delivers motivational speeches and encourages students to dream big and realize their goals. His motivational speeches on various platforms made incredible changes in many students’ life. He left an indelible mark on hundreds of students.

His leadership has always been centered around continuing excellence, a culture that has resulted in a number of high ranking students passing out of Mahendra Matriculation Higher Secondary School. His leadership produced the State First Mark in the General Machinist group (600/600).

Additionally, Mr. Ananth’s principalship has also produced a State second, State Third and a Regional First Rank. For his stint in Bhutan, he is the recipient of Royal Bhutan’s Best Teacher Award.

Prior to that, he worked at Mother Teresa Illam as coordinator. When Mr. Packiananthan took charge as principal of Mahendra Matric Higher Secondary School, the student body consisted of 350 students. Under his leadership, it grew to over 1000.

Stalin Packiananthan is the recipient of numerous awards that include the “Best Principal Award” from the Shakespeare Institute of English, and the “Kamarajar Award for Best School Principal”.

She has twenty four years of teaching and administrative experience and possesses particular expertise in Research Oriented Teacher Training and 21st Century Classroom Management. Mrs. Moumitha has attended as well as conducted numerous capacity building programs and her achievements have earned her the prestigious Dronacharya & GuruGaurav Award from Kalabharathi.

Her continuing dedication to excellence earned her a Certificate of Appreciation from the Tamil Nadu Hindi Prachar Sabha as well as the “Ideal Principal Award” from the All India Citizens Development Centre.