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Natarajan Dhamayanthi Educational Trust A.Doraisamy Nadar Maragathavalli Ammal College for Women Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Nagapattinam Accredited by NAAC at "A" Level |
Faculty - Department of Mathematics
Dr. R. Sophia Porchelvi M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.
Years of Service
- UG: 14 years PG: 12 years M.Phil: 8 years
Papers handled
- Operations Research, Stochastic Processes, Mathematical Probability, Topology, Integral Equations and Transforms, Real Analysis, Programming in C and C++, Mechanics, Complex Analysis, Basic Mathematics, Fluid Dynamics
Area of Specialization
- Stochastic Processes (Queueing Models)
Current area of research
- Stochastic Processes (Queueing Models)
- Optimization Techniques
- Fuzzy Mathematics (Fuzzy linear, integer and goal programming)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Image Processing (Stochastic models & Graph Theory)
- Statistical Techniques
- Software Engineering (Software Quality)
- Data Mining
Papers Presented in National / International Seminar / Conferences
International : 2
- Presented a paper on “Thamil Mozhi Valarchiyil Ayalnattinarin Panghu” in the “Seventh International Conference on Historic Tamil” organized at A.D.M.College for Women, Nagapattinam, during 29,30th May 2009.
- Presented a paper on “On Solving a Socially Relevant Fuzzy Goal Programming Model Using Taylor Series Approach” in an UGC sponsored “International Conference on Mathematical Methods and Computations” on 24,25th July 2009.
National : 5
- Presented a paper on “Multi-dimensional Birth and death representation of a Queueing system with heterogeneous servers” at the “National Conference on Recent trends in Computational Mathematics”, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, held on 18, 19th March 2004.
- Presented a paper on “Analysis of a single server Queuing system and certain performance measures” in the “National Seminar on Mathematical Modeling to Social and Managerial Problems”, at A.D.M.College for Women, Nagapattinam, during 24,25th September2004.
- Presented a paper on “An Algorithmic Approach to Fuzzy Integer Programming Problem” in the “National Conference on Fuzzy Mathematics and Graph Theory” at Jamal Mohamed College, Trichirappalli, on 27, 28th March 2008.
- Presented a paper entitled ‘Application of Optimization Techniques to Image Processing’, at the National Conference on ‘Fuzzy Mathematics, Graph Theory and Applications’, organized by the Department of Mathematics, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, on 18, 19 th April 2009.
- Presented two papers entitled ‘Where is a problem, there is a solution – Water Hyacinth an Amazing resource of Renewable Energy’ and ‘Applications of Mathematics in Energy Sectors’ in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on ‘Renewable Energy – An Amazing Resource’ at A.D.M.College for Women, Nagapattinam, during 20,21st January 2011.
Publications in National / International Journals
International : 1
- Sophia Porchelvi, R., Judith Kiruba, R. and Irene Hepzibah, R. (2010) ‘A Shortest Path Algorithm for Optimal Boundary Extraction in Image Processing’, published in ‘Journal of Ultra Scientist of Physical Sciences’, 22(3).p.741-746.
- Sophia Porchelvi, R., Nagoor Gani, A. and Irene Hepzibah,R.(2010),‘An Algorithmic Approach to Multi Objective Fuzzy Linear Programming Problem’, published in ‘International Journal of Algorithms, Computing and Mathematics ’
- Sophia Porchelvi. R., Nagoor Gani. A., Irene Hepzibah. R (2009) ‘On Solving a Socially Relevant Fuzzy Goal Programming Model Using Taylor Series Approach’ Proceedings of the International Conference on Mathematical Methods and Computation, Allied Publishers Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, pp 472 – 478, ISBN: 978 – 81- 8424 – 466 - 3.
National : 1
- Sampath Kumar V.S., and R. Sophia Porchelvi.(2005), ‘Multidimensional Birth and Death representation of a queueing system with heterogeneous exponential servers, Computational Mathematics, Narosa Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, pp 225- 231. ISBN 81-7319-619-2.
- Sophia Porchelvi, R.(2008), ‘An Algorithmic Approach to Fuzzy Integer Programming Problem’, Proceedings of the National Conference on ‘Fuzzy Mathematics and Graph Theory’, Gigo Publications, p. 110-115, ISBN 81-88338-07.
- Sophia Porchelvi, R.(2009) ‘Application of Optimization Techniques to Image Processing’, Proceedings of the National Conference on ‘Fuzzy Mathematics, Graph Theory and Applications’, Gigo Publications, p. 36-39, ISBN 81-88338-08.
Seminars/ Workshops Organized
- Member of the Organizing Committee for conducting the UGC sponsored “National Seminar on Mathematical Modeling to Social and Managerial Problems” at A.D.M.College for Women, Nagapattinam, during 24,25th September2004.
- Acted as the Coordinator of a Two-day Workshop on “Educational Technology and E-content Development” organized by the Department of Educational Technology, Bharathidasan University, Trichirappalli and the Internal Quality Assurance Cell of ADM College for Woman (Autonomous), Nagapattinam, on 20.12.2006 & 21.12.2006 at ADM College.
Seminars/ Workshops / Conferences participated
- Attended a UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Micro Controller and its Applications” at A.D.M.College for Women, Nagapattinam, during 3,4th September2004.
- Attended a Seminar on “Recent Trends in Research in Statistics” at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Thirunelveli, on 23,24th March 2005.
- Attended a UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar on “Mathematical Methods and Fuzzy Applications” on 27 th February 2006 at Jamal Mohamed College, Trichirappalli.
- Attended a Three-day Workshop on “Curriculum Development and Evaluation” Sponsored by UGC and Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education, Chennai and organized by the Academic Staff College, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, at A.D.M.College for Women, Nagapattinam, from 16.3.2006 to 18.3.2006.
- Attended a UGC Sponsored Regional Workshop on “Strategies and Techniques of Teaching Communication skills to the Rural Learners” held on 23rd and 24th July, 2007 at A.D.M.College for Women, Nagapattinam.
- Attended an International Conference on Mathematics and Computer Science at Loyola College, Chennai, on 25,26th July 2008.
- Attended a two-day workshop on “Access to e-Resources and Digital Library Consortium”, organized by the University Library and INFLIBNET centre, at Bharathidasan University, Trichirappalli, on 1st & 2nd August 2008.
- Attended a UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing ” at A.D.M.College for Women, Nagapattinam, during 3,4th July 2009.
Research Projects
- A Minor Research Project entitled “Stochastic Methods in Queueing theory and its applications to Social and Managerial Problems” to the tune of Rs.50,000 /- sanctioned by UGC was completed in the X Plan.
Research Guidance
- Research advisor leading to M.Phil degree
- Approved Research guide for Ph.D programme of Bharathidasan University. No. of PhD scholars under my guidance : 1
Other Academic Details / Extracurricular Activities
- Acting as the Deputy Controller of Examinations, A.D.M.College, Nagapattinam. Acting as an editor of ADMC Newsletter.
- Board of studies member in Mathematics board (B.Sc., M.Sc., & M.Phil Mathematics), A.D.M.College for Women (Autonomous), Nagapattinam.
- Examiner in B.Sc., Mathematics board, Bharathidasan University, Thiruchirappalli and Autonomous Colleges.
- Question Paper Setter in the M.C.A. Board of Madurai Kamaraj University, M.Sc Computer Science Board of Bharathiyar University and other Autonomous Colleges.
- Acted as a N.S.S. Programme officer for 2 years (1999-2001) and organized various programmes like Seminars, Camps, Quiz contest, awareness programmes, etc.,
- Acted as the Convener for conducting various Certificate Courses in Courses – Linkage Programme under Canada India Institutional Cooperation Project during the years 2003-2005.
- Acted as the Coordinator of the e-Learning Programme of A.D.M.College for Women, Nagapattinam
- Acted as the Quiz coordinator in the Inter Collegiate Quiz Competition organized by the Post graduate & Research Department of Mathematics, Government Arts College (Autonomous), Kumbakonam, on 19.12.2006.
- Conducted Mathematical Quiz programmes in the Ramanujan Mathematical Association, A.D.M. College for Women, Nagapattinam.
- Delivered special lectures and invited talks in Seminars and Association meetings conducted by neighbouring Institutions, like Thiru. Vi. Ka. Govt. College & Rabiyammal College, Thiruvarur, Vivekananda Arts and Science College for Women, Sirkali, Dharmapuram Adhinam College and Gnanambigai Govt. College for Women, Mayiladuthurai.
- Delivered a guest lecture on ‘Applications of Probability, Random Variables and Random Processes’ organized by the Department of Mathematics, at MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, on 1.9.2008, for all the PG students (M.E & M.C.A) and gave a special lecture on “Queueing models” at the Mathematics club on the same day.
- Invited as the Chief Guest and Quiz Master for the ‘National Level Quiz Competition’ in Mathematics, organized by the Department of Mathematics and the Mathematics Club of MEPCO Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, on 22.12.2008.
- Acted as the Quiz coordinator for the Inter Collegiate Quiz Competition organized by the Post graduate & Research Department of Mathematics, Government Arts College for Women (Autonomous), Kumbakonam, on 23.02.2010.
- Delivered a guest lecture on ‘Applications of Mathematics in Engineering Fields’ organized by the Department of Mathematics, A.V.C Engineering College, Mayiladuthurai, on 09.11.2010, for all the I year Engineering students.
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