Areas of Interest

Mathematics (Broadly): Numerical Techniques, Approximations, Splines & Special functions Inter-disciplinary: Mech & Civil Engg. :- Vibration & Buckling of Plates and Shells, Composites

Courses Taught

Engineering Mathematics for most UG and PG Engg. Programs, several subjects of M.Sc. (Mathematics), M.Phil and pre-requisites of Ph.D. Programmes, as University Professor at Anna University, Chennai. He also undertakes as necessitated by Research, supervision for M.Phil and Ph.D. scholars.

Books & Publications

Books on Engineering Mathematics and Programming Languages (Government of Tamil Nadu). About 40 technical papers in international and national journals. Reviewer for international publications. Has addressed international conferences in USA, Russia, Malaysia, etc.

Prof. P.V. Navaneethakrishnan headed the Entrance Examination and Admission Division of Anna University, Chennai, during 1994-1999, when several innovative procedures were designed and incorporated in the system.

He was felicitated by the Hon. Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M. Karunanidhi, for his contribution to education with a ‘golden shawl’ and a plaque of honour with inscription on 29th July, 2000.

Prof. P.V. Navaneethakrishnan receiving the plaque of honour from the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M. Karunanidhi, in appreciation of his service in education. Prof. M. Ananthakrishnan, Advisor on IT to the Chief Minister and Former Vice Chancellor, Anna University looks on.