Karthikeyan Thangavel

Karthikeyan Thangavel , a distinguished professional in Electronics and Communication Engineering, holds a Ph.D. specializing in Wireless Sensor Networks. Currently a Senior Lecturer at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Muscat, he brings over a decade of teaching experience, previously serving as an Associate Professor at AITS, Rajampet, and KL University, Vijayawada.With a track record of 6 patents, 27 published papers, and multiple authored textbooks and chapters, Dr. Karthikeyan is an accomplished researcher. He has presented extensively at international conferences and received recognition for academic excellence. Additionally, his leadership spans administrative roles in academic management and curriculum development.As a life member of ISTE, Dr. Karthikeyan actively contributes to education through question paper setting and continuous participation in faculty development programs, enriching his knowledge in cutting-edge technologies. He is an advocate for innovative learning approaches, particularly in Machine Learning, IoT, and VLSI Design.Dr. Karthikeyan Thangavel epitomizes a multifaceted academician, combining teaching, research, and administrative proficiency to advance the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering.

Publications

Digital Twins and Reinforcement Learning for Autonomous Systems in Industry 4.0: A Comprehensive Survey
Nithya M., Ramesh Babu Gurujukota, Anju Gautam, Chandresh Bakliwal, Sangeetha S., Karthikeyan Thangavel. © 2024. 15 pages.
In this chapter, the authors delve into the compelling intersection of digital twins and reinforcement learning, aiming to propel the autonomy of systems within the Industry 4.0...