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Dr. Meenakshisundaram V.

M.Sc., Ph.D.

Department of 

Physics

Dean, Research

Years of service at the College:

13

Total years of service:

49

Number of Research Projects:

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Number of Journal Publications:

76

Number of Conference Presentations:

93

Specializations

  • Radiation Physics

  • Environmental Radioactivity

  • Reactor Physics

  • Estimation of Radon and Thoron and Thermo Luminescent Dosimeters

Research Projects

Journal Publications

  1. K.S.Lakshmi, V. Meenakshisundram and J. Punniyakotti, (2022). “Natural radioactivity content in various building materials of Chennai city, Tamilnadu, India”. Radiation Protection and Environment (Under Review).

  2. K.S.Lakshmi, V. Meenakshisundram, J. Punniyakotti, and Manju N, (2020). “Natural Radioactivity Content in Intertidal Sand Samples of Marina and Besant Nagar Beaches of Chennai City, Tamilnadu, India”, Int. J. Nuclear Med. Radioactive Subs., Vol. 3, Issue1.

  3. J. Punniyakotti, K.S.Lakshmi, V. Meenakshisundram, N. Manju and P. Poonguzhali, (2020), “Influence of fertilizers on the natural radioactivity profile of soil samples of agricultural land in Villupuram District, Tamilnadu State, India”, Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry”, Vol.325, Issue 1, 85-92.

  4. K.S.Lakshmi, V. Meenakshisundram, J. Punniyakotti, (2019). “Effect of natural radioactivity content in the beach sands along the east coast of Tamilnadu, India due to Tsunami”. Radiation Protection and Environment, 42, Issue 1, pp.22-27.

  5. K.S.Lakshmi, V. Meenakshisundram, J. Punniyakotti, (2018).” Estimation and seasonal variation of indoor radon and gamma dose level in the dwellings of entire east coast of Tamilnadu”. Radiation Protection and Environment, vol.41, Issue 4, pp.22-32

  6. Ramasamy, V., Sundarrajan, M., Suresh, G., Paramasivam, V and Meenakshisundaram, V (2014). “Role of light and heavy minerals on natural radioactivity level of high background radiation area, Kerala, India”. Applied Radiation Isotope, Vol.85, pp. 1-10.

  7. Ramasamy, V., Sundararajan, M., Paramasivam, V., Meenakshisundaram, V and Suresh, G., (2013). “Assessment of spatial distribution and radiological hazardous nature of radionuclides in high background radiation area, kerala, India”. Applied Radiation Isotope, Vol.73, pp. 21-31.

  8. Babai, K.S., Poongothai, S., Lakshmi, K.S. Punniyakotti, J and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2012). “Estimation of indoor radon levels and absorbed dose rates in air for Chennai city, Tamilnadu, India”. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Vol.293 (2), pp. 649-654.

  9. Suresh, G., Ramasamy, V and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2012). “Effect of lower grain sized particles on natural radiation level of the Ponnaiyar river sediments”. Applied Radiation Isotope, Vol.70, pp. 556-562.

  10. Suresh, G., Ramasamy, V., Meenakshisundaram, V., Venkatachalapathy, R and Ponnusamy, V., (2011). “Influence of mineralogical and heavy metal composition on natural radionuclide concentration in the river sediments”. Applied Radiation Isotope, Vol.69, pp. 1466-1474.

  11. Suresh, G., Ramasamy, V., Meenakshisundaram, V., Venkatachalapathy, R and Ponnusamy, V., (2011). “A relationship between the natural radioactivity and mineralogical composition of the Ponnaiyar river sediments, India”. Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, Vol.102, pp. 370-377.

  12. Ramasamy, V., Suresh, G., Meenakshisundaram, V and Ponnusamy, V., (2011). “Horizontal and Vertical Characterization of radionuclides and minerals in river sediments”. Applied Radiation Isotope, Vol.69, pp. 184-195.

  13. Venkidasamy Ramasamy, Pachamuthu Rajkumar, Govindasamy Suresh, Venkatasubramanian Meenakshisundaram, & Velladurai Ponnusamy., (2011). “Determination of level of radioactivity and evaluation of radiation hazardous nature of recently excavated river sediments”. Carpathian Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Vol.6, No.1. pp. 141-146.

  14. Manohari, M., Mathiyarasu, R., Rajagopal, V., Meenakshisundaram, V and Indira, R., (2011).” Calibration of phoswich-based lung counting system using realistic chest phantom”. Radiation Protection Dosimetry. 144(1-4), pp. 427-432.

  15. V. Ramasamy, G. Suresh, V. Ponnusamy and V. Meenakshisundaram, (2011), “Investigation of natural radiation level and its hazardous nature of river sediments using gammaray spectroscopy”. Radiochemistry, Vol.53, No.1, pp. 78-85.

  16. V. Ramasamy, G. Suresh, P. Rajkumar, S.Murugesan, S.Mullainathan and V. Meenakshisundaram, (2011). “Reassessment and comparison of natural radioactivity levels in relation to granulometric contents of recently excavated major river sediments”. J. Radioanal Nucl Chem., DOI 10.1007/s10967-011-1486-z.

  17. Venkidasamy Ramasamy, Govindasamy Suresh, Venkatasubramanian Meenakshisundaram, & Velladurai Ponnusamy., (2010). “Distribution and characterization of minerals and naturally occurring radionuclides in river sediments”. Carpathian Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Vol.5, No.1. pp. 41-48.

  18. Viruthagiri, G., Ravisankar, R., Rajamannan, B., Thillaivalavan, K., Chandrasekaran, A and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2010). “Measurement of natural radionuclides in bricks and brick-making clays from Cuddalore district, Tamilnadu, India”. Nuclear Science and Techniques, 21, pp. 218-220.

  19. V. Ramasamy, G. Suresh, R. Venkatachalapathy, V. Ponnusamy and V. Meenakshisundaram, (2010). “Magnetic susceptibility & radiological hazardous nature of the river sediments–Spectroscopical Approach”. Acta Physica Polonica A, Vol.118, No.4.

  20. Jose, M.T., Sarangapani, R., Viswanathan, S., Krishnakumar, D.N., Bajeer sulthan, Srinivasan, T.K., Suriyamurthy, N and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2010). “Investigation on the source of activity in RCB of FBTR”. Radiation Protection and Environment, Vol.32.

  21. M. T. Jose and V. Meenakshisundaram, (2010). “Radiological safety experience with FBTR”. INS News, Vol.7, No.3, July-Sept.2010, pp 12-16.

  22. V. Ramasamy, G. Suresh, V. Ponnusamy, V. Meenakshisundaram, and V. Gajendran, (2009). “Evaluation of radioactive level and absorbed dose rate in river sediments due to gamma radioactivity”. American-Eurasian J.of Scientific Research 4(3): 124-127.

  23. Jose, M.T., Ravi, T., Krishnakumar, D.N and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2009). “Radioactive contamination measurements of the primary sodium pipes in FBTR by gamma spectrometry”. Annals of Nuclear Energy. 36(5), pp. 641-649.

  24. V. Ramasamy, S. Senthil and V. Meenakshisundaram, (2009). “Distribution of natural radionuclides and minerals in beach sediments from North East coast of Tamilnadu, India”. African journal of Basic & Applied Sciences 1 (1-2): 15-20.

  25. V. Ramasamy, S. Senthil, V. Meenakshisundaram, and V. Gajendran (2009). “Measurement of natural radioactivity in beach sediments from North East coast of Tamilnadu, India”. Research journal of Applied Sciences, Engg. & Tech. 1(2): 54-58.

  26. V. Ramasamy, G. Suresh, V. Meenakshisundaram and V. Gajendran, (2009). “Evaluation of natural radionuclide content in river sediments and excess lifetime cancer risk due to gamma radioactivity”. Research journal of Environmental and Earth Sciences 1(1): 6-10.

  27. V. Ramasamy, G. Suresh, V. Meenakshisundaram and V. Gajendran, (2009). “Characterization of minerals and naturally occurring radionuclides in river sediments”. Research journal of Applied Sciences, Engg. & Tech. 1(3): 140-144.

  28. Dhanasekaran, A., Baskar, S., Rajagopal, V and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2008). “Criteria for locating CAD (Criticality Accident Dosimeter) badge in a Reprocessing Facility”. Radiation Protection and Environment. Vol.31 (1-4), pp.120-122.

  29. Dhanasekaran, A., Baskar, S., Rajagopal, V and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2008). “Effective and Extremity dose distribution in CORAL, a Fast Reactor Reprocessing plant”. Radiation Protection and Environment. Vol. 31(1-4), pp.326-328.

  30. Baskar, S., Rajagopal, V., Meenakshisundaram, V and R. Indira, R., (2008). “Gamma dose mapping studies at CORAL for reprocessing of high burn-up FBTR”. Radiation Protection and Environment, Vol.31 (1-4), pp. 346-348

  31. Meenakshisundaram, V., Kannan, V., Rajagopal, V., Mathiyarasu, R., Rajagopalan, H., Subramanian, V., Rajaram, S and Somayaji, K.M., (2008). “DAE Emergency Response Centre (ERC) at Kalpakkam for response to nuclear and radiological emergencies in public domain”. Radiation Protection and Environment, Vol.31(1-4), pp. 84-86.

  32. Jose, M.T., Sarangapani, R., Viswanathan, S., Krishnakumar, D.N., Bajeer sulthan, Srinivasan, T.K., Suriyamurthy, N., Arun, R and Meenakshisundaram, V. (2008). “Operation of FBTR with perforated fuel test subassembly-radioactivity profile”. Radiation Protection and Environment, Vol.31 (1-4), pp.175-177.

  33. Malathy, J., Selvasekarapandian, S., Brahmanandam, G.M., Khanna, D., Meenakshisundaram, V., Jose, M.T., Rajan, M.P and Hegde A.G., (2008). “Gamma dose measurement in dwellings of Agastheeswaram Taluk of Kanyakumari district, lying 30 km radius from Kudankulam nuclear power plant site”. Journal of Environmental Monitoring Assessment, Vol.137, pp.163-168.

  34. Ravisankar, R., Rajalakshmi, A., Eswaran, P., Meenakshisundaram, V., Gajendiran, V., Manikandan, E., Magudapathy, P., Panigrahi, B.K and Nair, K.G.M., (2007). “Gamma ray spectroscopic and PIXE analysis of beach rock samples of south east coast of Tamilnadu, India”. International Journal of PIXE, Vol. 17(3-4), pp.193-203.

  35. Ravisankar, R., Rajalakshmi, A., Eswaran, P., Gajendiran, V and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2007). “Radioactivity levels in soil of salt field area, Kelambakkam, Tamilnadu, India”. Journal of Nuclear Science and Techniques, Vol.18 (6), pp.1-4.

  36. Brahmanandam, G.M., Malathy, J., Khanna, D., Selvasekarapandian, S., Nidhya, N., Usharani, R., Jose, M.T and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2007). “Natural radioactivity and indoor radiation measurements in buildings and building materials in Gopichettypalayam town”. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Vol.274 (2), pp.373.

  37. Malathy, J., Krishnaveni, S., Brahmanandam, G.M., Khanna, D., Selvasekarapandian, S., Meenakshisundaram, V., Gajendiran, V., Mayhiyarasu, R and Santhanam, R., (2007).” Background radiation study in Coimbatore City, Tamilnadu”. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Vol. 274(2), pp.355-359.

  38. Manikandan, E., Rajamannan, B., Ravisankar, R., Sakthivel, R., Arumugam, M., Gajendiran, V and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2006). “Natural radioactivity levels in sediments along the east coast of region of Potronovo-Pondicheery coast, east coast of Tamilnadu”. Journal of Current Science. Vol. 9(2), pp.449-454.

  39. Sarangapani, R., Jose, M.T., Meenakshisundaram, V and Subbaiah, K.V., (2006). “Measurement of dose rate profile and spectra through a cylindrical duct vis-à-vis Monte Carlo simulation studies for optimisation of reactor shield design”. Annals of Nuclear Energy, Vol.33, pp.385-389.

  40. Ravisankar, R., Dheenathayalu, M., Manikandan, E., Bramaji Rao, Seshadrisan,N.P., Gajendiran, V and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2005). “Radioactivity and geochemical analysis of beach rock samples of south east coast of Tamilnadu, India”. Radiation Protection and Environment, Vol. 28(1-4), pp.419-424.

  41. Tillaivelavan, K., Ramamurthy,N., Ravisankar, R., Manikandan, E., Gajendiran, V and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2005). “Soil-to-Plant transfer factor for natural radionuclides in and around coal-fired thermal power station, Neyveli, Tamilnadu, India”. Radiation Protection and Environment, Vol.28 (1-4), pp.226-228.

  42. Suriyamurthy, N., Jose, M.T., Meenakshisundaram, V., Viswanathan, S., Sarangapani, Srinivasan, T.K., Arun, R and Krishnakumar, D.N., (2005). “Radiological aspects on sodium clean-up and disposal of radioactive sodium in FBTR”. Radiation Protection and Environment, Vol.28 (1-4), pp.127-129.

  43. Jose, M.T., Viswanathan, S., Meenakshisundaram, V., Sarangapani, R., Suriyamurthy, N., Krishnakumar, D.N., Srinivasan, T.K and Arun, R., (2005). “Radiological monitoring aspects in FBTR and guidelines for future FBR applications”. Radiation Protection and Environment, Vol.28 (1-4), pp.196-199.

  44. Sarangapani, R and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2005). “Commissioning of an improved version of exposure management database software at IGCAR”. Radiation Protection and Environment, Vol.28 (1-4), pp.160-162.

  45. Rajamannan, B., Viruthagiri, G., Ravishankar, R., Krishnan, A and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2005). “Natural radioactivity measurement of brick samples of Cuddalore District, Tamilnadu”. Indian Journal of Physics, 79(11), pp.1319-1320.

  46. Ramasamy, V., Ponnusamy, V., Hemalatha, J., Meenakshisundaram, V and Gajendiran, V., (2005). “Evaluation of natural radioactivity and radiological hazards caused by different marbles of India”. Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Physics, Vol.43, pp.815-820.

  47. Malathi, J., Selvasekarapandian, S., Brahmanandan, G.M., Khanna, D., Meenakshisundaram, V and Mathiyarasu, R., (2005). “Study of radionuclide distribution around Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Site (Agastheeswaram taluk of Kanyakumari District, India)”. Radiation Protection Dosimetry (2005), Vol. 113(4), pp.415-420.

  48. Santhanam, R., Balasundar, S., Gajendiran, V., Dhanalakshmi, B., Meenakshisundaram, V., Indira, R and Baldev Raj., (2005). “Studies on Radon Exhalation Rate”. Fly ash India- 2005 International conference, Dec 4-7, New Delhi.

  49. Meenakshisundaram, V., Lakshmi, K.S., Malathi, J and Selvasekarapandian, S., (2005). “Measurement of primordial radionuclide distribution in the soil samples along the East coast of Tamilnadu, India”. International Congress Series. Vol.1276, pp. 325-326.

  50. Selvasekarapandian, S., Lakshmi, K.S., Brahmanandhan, G.M., and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2005). ”Indoor gamma dose measurement along the EC of TN using TLD”. International Congress Series. Vol.1276, pp. 327-328.

  51. Lakshmi, K.S., Selvasekarapandian, S., Khanna, D and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2005). “Primordial radionuclides concentrations in the beach sands of East Coast of Tamilnadu, India”. International Congress Series. Vol.1276, pp. 323-324.

  52. Sarida, R., Brahmanandhan, G.M., Malathi, J., Khanna, D., Selvasekarapandian, S., Amutha, R., Meenakshisundaram, V and Gajendiran, V., (2005). “Study of background radiation from soil samples of Udumalpet Taluk of Coimbatore district, India”. International Congress Series. Vol.1276, pp. 329-330.

  53. Amutha, R., Brahmanandhan, G.M., Malathi, J., Khanna, D., Selvasekarapandian, S., Sarida, R., Meenakshisundaram, V and Gajendiran, V., (2005). “Study of background radiation from soil samples of Pollachi Taluk, Tamilnadu, India”. International Congress Series. Vol.1276, pp. 331-332.

  54. Ramaswamy, R., Dheenathayalu, M., Ravishankar, R., Ponnuswamy, V., Victor Rajamanickam, G., Dajkumar Sahayam, Meenakshisundaram, V and Gajendiran, V., (2004). “Natural radioactivity measurements in beach-rock samples of SE coast of Tamilnadu, India”. Radiation Protection Dosimetry (2004), Vol.111 (2), pp.229-235.

  55. Sivasubramani, K., Ponraju, D., Srinivasan, S., Munusamy, N., & Meenakshisundaram, V., (2003). ”Studies on the dilution behaviour of effluent discharged into the CCW channel at KGS”. Radiation Protection and Environment, Vol.26 (1-2).

  56. Suresh, K., Ajoy, k.C., Dhanasekaran, A., Balasundar, S., Santhanam, R and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2003). “Investigation of radiation levels in beach sand mineral industries”. Radiation Protection and Environment, Vol.26 (1-2).

  57. Selvasekarapandian, S., Abraham, J.P., Sivakumar, R., Manikandan, N.M., Meenakshisundaram, V and Gajendiran, V., (2003).” Study of the distribution of primordial radionuclides in soil samples of Cochin in Kerala”. Radiation Protection and Environment, Vol.26 (1-2).

  58. Subramanian, V., Annalakshmi ,O., Ranjani, V., Jayashree, C.P., & Meenakshisundaram, V., (2003). “Performance evaluation of TL cards using nitrogen generator in comparison with commercial nitrogen and compressed air”. Radiation Protection & Environment, Vol.26 (1-2).

  59. Viswanathan, S., Jose, M.T., Sarangapani, R, Suryamuthy, N., Srinivasan, T.K., Arun, R., Krishnakumar, D.N and V.Meenakshisundaram, V., (2003).” Health Physics surveillance during minor Na leak incident and decontamination operation at FBTR”. Radiation Protection and Environment, Vol.26 (1-2), pp. 225-230.

  60. Meenakshisundaram, V and Jose, M.T., (2003). “Health Physics Experience gained from the operation of FBTR and radiological and environmental aspects of LMFBRs”. Radiation Protection and Environment, Vol.26 (1-2), pp. 51-59.

  61. Ramasamy, V., Dheenathayalu, M., Meenakshisundaram, V and Ponnusamy, V., (2002).” Gamma-ray spectroscopic analysis of biotite granites”. Current Science, Vol.83(9), pp.1124-1128,10 November 2002.

  62. Subramanian, V., Devanathan, P.S., Jayashree, C.P., Dhanalakshmi, B., Annalakshmi, O and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2002).” Commissioning of TL Dosimetry Lab at IGCAR for personnel monitoring service”. Journal of Medical Physics, Vol.27(3).

  63. Selvasekarapandian, S., Manikandan, N.M., Sivakumar, R., Meenakshisundaram, V and Raghunath, V.M., (2002). “Natural radiation distribution of soils at Kotagiri Taluk of the Nilgiris biosphere in India”. J.Radioanal. Nucl. Chem. 252 (2), pp. 429-435.

  64. Selvasekarapandian, S., Sivakumar, R., Manikandan,N.M., Meenakshisundaram, V., Raghunath, V.M and Gajendiran, V., (2000). “Natural Radionuclide Distribution in Soils of Gudalore, India”. Applied Radiation and Isotope, Vol.52, pp.299-306.

  65. Selvasekarapandian, S., Sivakumar, R., Manikandan, M.N., Meenakshisundaram, V., Raghunath, V.M and Gajendiran, V., (2000). “Natural radionuclide distribution in soils of Gudalore, India”. Appl. Radiat. Isot. 52, pp. 299-306.

  66. Selvasekarapandian, S., Muguntha Manikandan, N., Sivakumar, R., Balasubramanian, S., Venkatesan, T., Meenakshisundaram, V., Ragunath, V.M and Gajendiran, V., (1999). “Gamma radiation dose from radionuclides in soil samples of Udhagamandalam (Ooty) in India”. Radiat. Prot. Dosim. 82(3), pp. 225-228.

  67. Meenakshisundaram,V., Mathiyarasu,R and Selvakumaran, T.S., (1999). “Testing of Loop Cable Channels of Steam Generator Opening in Inner Containment Dome of Kaiga by IGCAR Nuclear India, Vol.32/No.11-12/May-June 1999

  68. Mathiyarasu, R., Meenakshisundaram, V., Somayaji, K.M and Prakash, G.S., (1997).” Performance Evaluation of Environmental Radiation Monitors”. Radiation Protection and Environment, Vol.20 (2).

  69. Santhanam, R., Meenakshisundaram, V and Sundararajan, A.R., (1997).” Health Physics Experience during Recovery of 233U from Irradiated Thorium Rods”.Radiation Protection and Environment, Vol.20 (2).

  70. Gopalakrishnan,C.R., Meenakshisundaram, V., Rajagopal, V., Sundararajan, A.R and Krishnan, L.V.,(1992).” Training of District Officials on Radiation Emergency Preparedness – Kalpakkam experience”. Bulletin of Radiation Protection, Vol.15(1).

  71. Lakshmi, K.S and Meenakshisundaram, V., (1989). “Radon and thoron measurements in dwellings at Madras city, India”, Int’l workshop on radon monitoring in radioprotection, Environmental radioactivity and earth sciences, ICTP, Trieste, Italy, 3-15.

  72. Bhatnagar, P. K., Meenakshisundaram, V and Gopinath, D.V., (1983).” Transmitted and Interface Dose Buildup Factors for Stratified Shields”. Atomkernenergie, Vol.43 (4).

  73. Raghunath, V.M., Bhatnagar, P.K., and Meenakshisundaram, V., (1983). “Non-Destructive Evaluation of Water Content of Concretes by Low Energy Gamma Backscattering”. Nuclear Instruments and Methods, Vol.206.

  74. Meenakshisundaram, V., Bhatnagar, P.K., Raghunath, V.M., and Gopinath, D.V., (1979).” Spectral Measurements of Radiation Streaming through Ducts”, Nuclear Engineering and Design”, Vol.55.

  75. Bhatnagar, P.K., Meenakshisundaram, V and Gopinath, D.V., (1979). “Spectral Measurements of Backscattered Radiation”, Journal of Mysore University, Section-B Science, Vol XXVI.

  76. Raghunath, V.M., Bhatnagar, P.K., and Meenakshisundaram, V., (1978).” Efficient Scanning of Thick Lead Vessels”, Bulletin of Radiation Protection, Vol.1(3).

Conference Presentations

  1. K.S. Lakshmi, V. Meenakshisundaram, J. Punniyakotti, N. Manju, A. Premy, S. Gandhimathi, and V. Sindhuja, (2022). “Depth profile studies on radioactivity content of 238U, 232Th and 40K in beach sand samples of Mamallapuram, Tamilnadu Coast, India”. International conference on recent advances in materials and radiation measurements. SSN college of Engineering, Chennai. February 10-11, pp. 45.

  2. K.S. Lakshmi, V. Meenakshisundaram, J. Punniyakotti, N. Manju, S. Priyavarshini, P. Lekha and G. Archana, (2020). “Natural radioactivity content (238U, 232Th and 40K) in different types of fertilizer samples”. National Seminar on Advanced Materials (NSAM – 2020). Jamal Mohamed College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli. January 23rd, pp. 70.

  3. K.S. Lakshmi, V. Meenakshisundaram, J. Punniyakotti, N. Manju, G. Archana, P. Lekha and S. Priyavarshini, (2020). “Comparison of natural radioactivity contents in beach sands of marina and Besant Nagar of Chennai city, Tamil Nadu”. National Seminar on Advanced Materials (NSAM – 2020). Jamal Mohamed College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli. January 23rd, pp. 69.

  4. K.S. Lakshmi, V. Meenakshisundram, J. Punniyakotti, (2019). “Natural radioactivity monitoring in the environs of Besant Nagar Beach, Chennai city, Tamilnadu, India”. National Conference on Environmental Monitoring, Impact Assessment and Management – (NCEMIAM– 2019). SSN college of Engineering, Department of Physics, Tamilnadu, India. March 16, pp.03

  5. K.S. Lakshmi, V. Meenakshisundram, J. Punniyakotti, J. Aarthy and G.P. Kanimozhi, (2018). “Natural radioactivity content in soil samples of Meenakshi College for Women campus, Kodambakkam, Chennai”. Recent Trends in Materials Science (RTMS – 2018). Theivanai Ammal College for Women, Villupuram. February 2nd, pp.22.

  6. K.S. Lakshmi, V. Meenakshisundram, J. Punniyakotti, M. Bharkavi, K. Geetha and Zohara Jabeen, (2018). “Primordial radionuclides of 238U, 232Th and 40K in sand samples of Kovalam beach, Tamilnadu, India”. Recent Trends in Materials Science (RTMS – 2018). Theivanai Ammal College for Women, Villupuram. February 2nd, pp. 17.

  7. K.S. Lakshmi, V. Meenakshisundram, J. Punniyakotti, V. Vijayashri and S. Fouziasulthana, (2017). “Background radiation levels in and around Nemmeli Desalination Plant at Chennai city, Tamilnadu, India”. Proceedings of the National Conference on Emerging Trends in Environmental Research – (NCETER – 17). SSN college of Engineering, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. July 22, pp.18.

  8. K.S. Lakshmi, V. Meenakshisundram, J. Punniyakotti, N. Suba Chandrasekar and J. Sumathi, (2017). “NORM content in various fertilizer samples collected at Chennai city, Tamilnadu, India”. Proceedings of the National Conference on Emerging Trends in Environmental Research – (NCETER – 17). SSN college of Engineering, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. July 22, pp. 19.

  9. Lakshmi, K.S., Meenakshisundaram, V and Punniyakotti, J.,(2015). “Assessment of external exposure (TLDs) and radon concentration (SSNTDs) at dwellings of east coast of Tamilnadu”, Proc. of 12th National Symposium on Nuclear and Radiochemistry (NUCAR-2015), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai, India, Feb. 09-13.

  10. Meenakshisundaram, V., (2014). “Radioactivity in Nuclear Fuel Cycle”. Technical Seminar on ‘RADIOACTIVITY – Natural and Manmade’, VVIET, Mysore.

  11. Punniyakotti, J., Ponnusamy, V., Suresh, G., Lakshmi, K.S and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2014). “ Distribution of Primordial Radionuclides in Beach sand near and Around the Water-lines of Kanyakumari and Tirunelveli Districts of Southeast coast of Tamilnadu, India”, Proc. of Nineteenth National Symposium on Environment (NSE-19), School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India, December 11-13, pp.199-200.

  12. Lakshmi, K.S., Meenakshisundaram, V and Punniyakotti, J., (2014). “Effect of tsunami on the natural radioactivity content in the beach sands along the entire east coast of Tamilnadu State, India”, Proc. of Fifth Symposium on Nuclear Analytical Chemistry (NAC-V), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai, India, January 20-24, 2014. pp.441-442.

  13. K. S. Pradeepkumar and V. Meenakshisundaram, (2014). “Radiation Exposures in Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities -Defence in depth approach”. Technical Seminar on ‘RADIOACTIVITY –Natural and Manmade’, VVIET, Mysore.

  14. K. S. Lakshmi, K. S. Babai, S. Poongothai, V. Meenakshisundaram and J. Punniyakotti, (2013). “Determination of radiological and civil parameters in fly-ash bricks for their utilization as construction material”, Proc. of National Symposium on Emerging Trends in Physics for Ionizing Radiations, Aerosols and Material Science (ETPRAM-13), Department of Physics, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, India, December13-14, 2013. pp.33.

  15. Babai, K. S., Poongothai, S., Lakshmi, K. S., Punniyakotti, J and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2013). “Measurement of environmental radioactivity in soil samples, and indoor radon levels in Chennai city, Tamilnadu, India”, Proc. of Eighteenth National Symposium on Environment (NSE-18), JNTUA college of Engg., Anantapur (AP), India, March 11-13, 2013. pp. 146-150.

  16. D. Khanna, S. Selvasekarapandian, J. Malathi, G.M.Brahmanandan, D. Prakash, M. Kumara vadivel, V. Meenakshisundaram (2012). “Indoor and outdoor gamma dose survey in Tiruchendur taluk near KKNPP, Tamilnadu, India”. 3rd Intl Geo-hazards research symposium, HNB Garhwal Uniuversity, Tehri Garhwal, June 10-14, 2012.

  17. M. Manohari, R. Mathiyarasu, V. Rajagopal and V. Meenakshisundaram, (2011). “Testing of insity emergency monitoring field instruments with a subject undergone medical diagnostic test”. Intl. Symp. On Accelerator and Radiation Physics (ISARP-2011), Feb.16-18, SINP, Kolkata.

  18. Kalaiselvan, S and Meenakshisundaram., V (2010). “Development of Radio Analytical method for In-Vitro Monitoring of Pu in Urine Matrix”. International Conference on Nuclear Analytical Chemistry (NAC-IV), BARC, Mumbai 15-19 Nov. 2010.

  19. Manohari, M., Mathiyarasu, R., Rajagopal, V., Meenakshisundaram, V and Indira, R., (2010). “Calibration of Phoswich based Lung Counting System Using Realistic Chest Phantom”. IM-2010, European Conference on Individual Monitoring of Ionizing Radiation, Athens, Greece.

  20. Jose, M. T., Sarangapani, R., Viswanathan, S., Bajeer Sultan, Jaffer, I., Srinivasan, T.K., KrishnaKumar, D.N., Suriyamurthy, N and Meenakshisundaram., V (2010). ”Investigation on the source of activity in RCB of FBTR”. IARP National Conference-2010, BARC, Mumbai, 3-5 February 2010.

  21. Dhanasekaran, A., Desheeb, K. P., Vijayasekaran, P., Rajagopal, V., Geo Mathews, and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2010). “In-house development of radiation monitors using dual phosphor”. IARP National Conference-2010, BARC, Mumbai, 3-5 February 2010.

  22. Ajoy, K. C., Dhanasekaran, A., Akila, R., Baskar, S., Rajagopal, V and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2010). “Beta to gamma dose ratio of chest and wrist TLDs of occupational workers in fast reactor fuel reprocessing – A study”. IARP National Conference-2010, BARC, Mumbai, 3-5 February 2010.

  23. Dhanasekaran, A., Ajoy, K.C., Karthikeyan, D., Rajagopal, V and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2010). “Experimental determination of 212Pb collection efficiency in single stage centripeter air sampler”. IARP National Conference-2010, BARC, Mumbai, 3-5 February 2010.

  24. Baskar, S. Dhanasekaran, A., Ajoy, K.C., Rajagopal, V and Meenakshisundaram, V (2010). “Monte Carlo simulations of the calibration factor of a plastic scintillator based Krypton-85 stack monitoring system”. IARP National Conference-2010, BARC, Mumbai, 3-5 February 2010.

  25. Meenakshisundaram, V., Rajagopal, V., Kalaiselvan, S and R. Mathiyarasu, R., (2010). ”Operating experiences of internal dosimetry at IGCAR”. Discussion Meet on Internal Dosimetry for Nuclear Facilities, AERB, Mumbai, Aug.2010.

  26. Meenakshisundaram, V and M.T.Jose, M.T., (2008).” Radiation protection aspects gained from the operation of FBTR - Basis for approach and criteria for future LMFBRS”. TS III.1.1-3026, 12th International Congress of the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA-12), Buenos Aires, Argentina.

  27. Meenakshisundaram, V., Kannan, V., Rajvir Singh, Verma, R.K., Rajagopal,V., Mathiyarasu, R., Sankaran,M.R., Pradeepkumar, K.S and Sharma, D.N., (2008).” Training on First Response to Nulcear and Radiological Emergencies, TS II.3.1-3377, 12th International Congress of the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA-12), Buenos Aires, Argentina.

  28. Chandrasekaran, S., Santhanam, R., Baskar, S., Madhusoodanan, U., Balasundar, S., Suresh, K., Ajoy, K.C., Dhanasekaran, A., Akila, R., Rajagopal, V., Meenakshisundaram, V and Indira, R., (2008). “Operational Experiences in the Radiation Protection in Fast reactor Fuel Reprocessing Facility TS III.1.2 – 3208”, 12th International Congress of the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA-12), Buenos Aires, Argentina.

  29. Jose, M.T., Baskar, S and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2008). ”Estimation of radioactive noble gas activity in FBTR - A simple Calibration Technique for HPGe detectorTS III.1.1-2937”, 12th International Congress of the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA-12), Buenos Aires, Argentina.

  30. Meenakshisundram, V and Jose, M.T., (2008).”Radiological Safety in FBRs: Lessons learned from operating experience of FBTR IAEA-CN-158/34”, International Conference on Topical issues in Nuclear Installation Safety: Ensuring Safety for Sustainable Nuclear Development, Mumbai, India

  31. Devanathan, P.S., Jose, M.T and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2008). “Health Physics aspects of PIE studies at RML, IGCAR”, Conference on “Recent Advances in PIE” (RAP-2008), Kalpakkam.

  32. Annalakshmi, O., Jayashree, C.P., Subramanian, V and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2007).”Aspects on TLD Personnel Monitoring Services as an accredited and ISO certified laboratory”,NSRP-17, SINP, Kolkatta, India.

  33. Sarangapani, R., Chandrasekaran, S., Santhanam, R., Rajagopal, V., Meenakshisundaram, V and Indira, R., (2007). ”Design Basis for Criticality Monitor Loctions at CORAL Reprocessing Plant at IGCAR”, DAE-BRNS theme meeting on Advances in Reactor Physics - Design, Analysis and operation of Nuclear reactors held at BARC, Mumbai.

  34. Sarangapani, R., Meenakshisundaram, V., Subbaiah., K.V and Indira, R.,(2007). “Shield Design for the Material Science Beam Line of Medical Proton Cyclotron Facility”, Conference on Accelerator and Low Level Radiation Safety, IUAC, New Delhi.

  35. Santhanam, R., Balasundar, S., Rajagopal., V and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2007). “Criticality Emergency Preparedness At Fast Reactor Fuel Reprocessing Facility Kalpakkam, India”, 8th International Conf. on Nuclear Criticality safety, St.Petersburg, Russia.

  36. Chandrasekaran, S., Balasundar, S., Sarangapani, R., Santhanam, R., Rajagopal, V and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2007).”Criticality control and criticality accident detection methodology implemented at CORAL, India”, 8th International Conf. on Nuclear Criticality safety, St.Petersburg, Russia.

  37. Meenakshisundaram, V and Jose, M.T., (2006).”Unique features of Health Physics aspects of FBTR”, National Conference on Operating Experience of Nuclear Reactors and Power Plants held at Mumbai.

  38. Manohari, M., Sarangapani, R., Rajagopal, V and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2006). “Locations for Criticality monitoring detectors in process side of LMC”, 16th National Symposium on Radiation Physics, Chennai.

  39. Padmanabhan, N., Somayaji, K.M., Prabol Chaudhury, Pradeepkumar, K.S., Meenakshisundaram, V., Kannan, V., Mathiyarasu, R., Suryaprakash, G and Rajaram, S., (2006).”Environmental radiation monitoring in and around Kalpakkam and Chennai using state of the art monitoring systems”,16th National Symposium on Radiation Physics, Chennai

  40. Meenakshisundaram, V., (2006). ”Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring”, Invited Talk-16th National Symposium on Radiation Physics, Chennai.

  41. Santhanam, R., Balasundar, S., Dhanalakshmi, B., Meenakshisundaram, V., Indira, R and Baldev Raj., (2005).”Measurement of radioactivity content in flyash and its associated materials /buildings”, International Congress: FLYASH India 2005, New Delhi.

  42. Meenakshisundaram, V., (2005).” Radiation Protection: Principles and Practices”, Proceedings of National Seminar on “Atomic Energy, Environment and Human Welfare” (NASAEH – 2005) held at Environmental Research Center, P.R. Engineering College, Tanjavur, Tamilnadu.

  43. Krishnakumar, D.N., Somayaji, K.M and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2005).”Post-accident monitoring system”, Proceedings of DAE BRNS National Symp. on “Compact Nuclear Instrumentation and Radiation Detectors”, 3-4 March-2005, Defence lab, Jodhpur.

  44. Meenakshisundaram, V., (2004).”Response to accidents during transport of radioactive materials”,Training workshop for DAE ERTs on Preparedness and response to nuclear and radiological emergencies, IGCAR.

  45. Amutha, R., Brahmanandhan, G.M., Malathi,J., Khanna, D., Selvasekarapandian, S., Sraida, R., Meenakshisundaram, V and Gajendiran, V., (2004). “Study of background radiation from soil samples of Udumalpet taluk of Pollachi Taluk, Tamilnadu, India”, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on "High Levels of Natural Radiation and Radon Areas: Radiation Dose and Health Effects", Osaka, Japan.

  46. Sarida, R., Brahmanandhan, G.M Malathi,J., Khanna, D., Selvasekarapandian, S., Amutha, R and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2004). “Study of background radiation from soil samples of Udumalpet taluk of Coimbatore District, Tamilnadu, India”, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on "High Levels of Natural Radiation and Radon Areas: Radiation Dose and Health Effects", Osaka, Japan.

  47. Rajagopal, V and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2004).”Environmental impact and eco-friendliness of radiation and radioisotopes”, Awareness program on Applications of Radioisotopes and Radiation Technology for Societal Development, Anna University, Tamilnadu.

  48. Meenakshisundaram, V., (2004).”Radiation and Human Health”, Seminar on Environment, Meenakshi College for Women, Chennai, Tamilnadu.

  49. Balasundar, S., Akila, R., Chandrasekaran, R., Santhanam, R., Meeenakshisundaram, V and Ilangovan, M.S., (2003).”A prototype device for testing of criticality monitors”, NSRP-15.

  50. Balasundar, S., Viswanathan, S., Jose, M.T., Suriyamurthy, N., and Meenakshisundaram, V., (2002). “Health Physics experiences in the operation of Fast Breeder Test Reactor”, International Conference on Occupational Radiation Protection, Geneva, Switzerland.

  51. Ravisankar, R., Dheenathayalu, M., Ramaswamy, V., Dajkumar, J., Sahayam, Rajamankckam, G.V., Meenakshisundaram, V and Gajendiran, V., (2002).”Natural radioactivity measurements in beach rock samples of south east coast of Tamilnadu, India”, International Conference on "Globalization and sustainable development: Perspectives of digital revolution and environmental management. Department of Earth Sciences, Tamil University, Thanjavur, India

  52. Sivakumar, R., Selvasekarapandian, S., Meenakshisundaram, V and Gajendiran, V., (2001).” Natural activities of primordial radionuclides in building materials, NSE-10, BARC, Mumbai.

  53. Jose, M.T., Ravi, T., Meenakshisundaram, V and Raghunath, V.M., (2001).”Primary Sodium Component Contamination Measurements at FBTR by Gamma Spectrometry”, International Conference on Radiation Protection Measurements & Dosimetry: Current Practices & Future Trends, BARC.

  54. Dheenathayalu, M., Meenakshisundaram, V and Ramasamy, V., (2001). ”Gamma ray spectroscopic analysis of some igneous rock samples of western ghat near Rajapalayam, Tamilnadu”, Proc. of National Seminar on Atomic Energy, Ecological and Environment,pp 154-159.

  55. Raghunath, V.M., Meenakshisundaram, V., Viswanathan, S., Balasundar, S., Jose, M.T., Suriyamurthy,N., Ravi, T and Subramanian, V., (2001).”Health Physics Experience in Commissioning and Operation of Radiation and Air Activity Monitoring System at FBTR”, International Conference on Radiation Protection Measurements & Dosimetry: Current Practices & Future Trends, BARC.

  56. Manikandan,N.M., Pandian, S.S., Sivakumar, R., Meenakshisundaram, V.,Raghunath, V.M and Santhanam., (2000). ”Radon and thoron progeny levels in air samples at Udagamandalam region of Nilgiris in India”, 8th International conf.on Low Level Measurements of Actinides and Long-lived Radionuclides in Biological and Environmental Samples, Oarai, Ibaraki, Japan.

  57. Pandian, S.S., Manikandan,N.M., Sivakumar, R., Meenakshisundaram, V and Raghunath, V.M (2000). “Natural radiation distribution of soils at Kotagiri taluk of Nilgiris biosphere in India”, 8th International conf.on Low Level Measurements of Actinides and Long-lived Radionuclides in Biological and Environmental Samples, Oarai, Ibaraki, Japan.

  58. Pandian, S.S., Sivakumar, R., Manikandan,N.M., Raghunath, V.M and Meenakshisundaram, V., (1999).” Measurement of 210Po in Vegetables of Gudalore”, NSRP-13, Mangalore University, India.

  59. Manikandan,N.M., Pandian, S.S., Sivakumar, R., Raghunath, V.M., Meenakshisundaram, V and Gajendiran, V., (1999).” Rn-Tn Progeny Levels in Udagamandalam Taluk and Nilgiris Bio-sphere in Tamilnadu”, NSRP-13, Mangalore University, India.

  60. Subramanian, V., Meenakshisundaram, V., and Mathiyarasu, R., (1999).”Shielding Integrity Testing of Blisters and Hot Cells of KARP”, NSRP-13, Mangalore University, India.

  61. Meenakshisundram, V., (1999).” Neutron Sources and Energy Spectrum”,Invited Talk – Workshop on “Utilization of KAMINI Reactor”, IGCAR.

  62. Pandian, S.S., Sivakumar,R., Manikandan, N.M., Meenakshisundaram, V., Raghunath, V.M and Gajendiran, V.,(1999). “Measurement of Natural Radioactivity Levels in Soil in Coonoor”, National Seminar on Environment-8, June 22-27, 1999, IGCAR, Kalpakkam.

  63. Pandian, S.S., Sivakumar,R., Manikandan, N.M., Meenakshisundaram, V., Raghunath, V.M and Gajendiran, V.,(1999).”Indoor Radiation Levels in Kotagiri taluk of Nilgiris Bio-sphere”, National Seminar on Environment-8, IGCAR, Kalpakkam.

  64. Meenakshisundaram, V., and Raghunath, V.M., (1999). ”Health Physics Aspects of Reactors, Chemical and Reprocessing Facilities and Waste Management at IGCAR”, Proc. of HP professionals meet, 25-26 Feb.1999, AERB, Mumbai

  65. Raghunath, V.M and Meenakshisundaram, V., (1999).”Bulk Shield Integrity – Observations in over Two Decades”, Invited Talk – Workshop on Gamma Ray Shielding, IGCAR

  66. Meenakshisundram, V., (1999). “Radiation Risk – A Proper Perspective”, Invited Talk- Seminar on Nuclear Energy for Development, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamilandu, India.

  67. Manikandan, N.M., Pandian, S.S., Sivakumar,R., Balasubramanian, S., Venkatesan, T., Meenakshisundaram, V., Raghunath, V.M and Gajendiran, V., (1997).” Background Radiation at Ooty in Nilgiris District of Tamilnadu”, NSE-6, Jan.7-9, 1997, Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

  68. Lakshmi, K.S., Meenakshisundaram, V., Gajendiran, V and Catherine, S., (1997). “Spectral Measurements and Analysis of Soil Samples along the East Coast of Tamilnadu”. NSE-6, Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India.

  69. Lakshmi, K.S., Meenakshisundaram, V., Gajendiran, V and Catherine, S., (1997). “Spectral Measurements and Analysis of Soil Samples along the East Coast of Tamilnadu”. NSE-6, Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India.

  70. Lakshmi, K.S., Catherine, S., Meenakshisundaram, V., Navnit Mehta and Nambi, K.S.V., (1996). “Natural Background Indoor Radiation Levels along the East Coast of Tamilnadu”. National Conf.on Luminescence and its Applications, Bharatiyar University. Tamilnadu, India.

  71. Lakshmi, K.S., Catherine, S., Meenakshisundaram, V., Navnit Mehta and Nambi, K.S.V., (1996). “Natural Background Indoor Radiation Levels along the East Coast of Tamilnadu”. National Conf.on Luminescence and its Applications, Bharatiyar University. Tamilnadu, India.

  72. Meenakshisundaram, V and Raghunath, V.M.,(1996). ”Twenty Years of Experience in Applying Gamma Spectrometry for NDT”,14th World Conf. On NDT, p 1305, New Delhi.

  73. Jose, M.T., Baskar, S., Viswanathan, S., Balasundar, S., Subramanian, V., Ravi, T., Meenakshisundaram, V., Raghunath,V.M., Varadarajan, S and Jena,A.K., (1996).”Shielding Measurements and Augmentation for High Power Operations of FBTR”,National Conf. on Radiation Shielding and Protection, IGCAR.

  74. Meenakshisundaram, V., Mathiyarasu, R and Sundararajan, A.R., (1995).”Technique for Rapid Measurement of Post-Accident Deposited Activity of 131I & 137Cs”, NSRP-11, Punjab University, Patiala.

  75. Balasundar, S., Jose, M.T., Ravi,T., Meenakshisundaram, V and Raghunath, V.M., (1993). “Improved Technique for in-situ Measurement of Radioactivity in Liquid Effluents”,NSRP-10, August 17-20, 1993, IGCAR, Kalpakkam

  76. Meenakshisundaram, V., Mathiyarasu, R., Somayaji, K.M., Rajagopal, V and Prakash, G.S., (1993).” Calibration of HPICs and GMs for Environmental Monitoring”,Conf-cum-Workshop on Radiation Standards and Measurements, BARC, India.

  77. Meenakshisundaram, V., Mathiyarasu, R., Rajagopal, V., Gajendiran, V and Sundararajan, A.R., (1992). “Environmental Monitoring of I-131 in Milk”, Emergency National Seminar on Radiation, Environment and Man, Mysore.

  78. Gopalakrishnan, C.R., Meenakshisundaram, V., Rajagopal, V., Sundararajan, A.R and Krishnan, L.V.,(1990). “Radiation Protection Education to Rural Population Around a Nuclear Power Plant in a Developing Country”, International Symposium on Radiation Protection Infrastructure, Munich, Federal Republic of Germany.

  79. Meenakshisundaram, V and Lakshmi, K.S., (1990). “Radiation Survey in Kudankulam Environment”, Workshop on Environmental Radioactivity, Kaiga, India.

  80. Meenakshisundaram, V and Lakshmi, K.S., (1990). “Background Radiation Survey in Urban Complex of Madras”. Workshop on Environmental Radioactivity, Kaiga, India.

  81. Lakshmi, K.S., Meenakshisundaram, V and Gajendiran, V., (1990). “Background Radiation Survey at Kudankulam Project Site and its Environs. 8th National Symposium on Radiation Physics, Bombay, India.

  82. Baldev Raj, Battacharya,D.K., Venkataraman, B., Meenakshisundaram, V and Raghunath, V.M.,(1989).” NDT Application of Radiation at IGCAR”, ISPR Seminar on Radiation as a Probe in Industry, Medicine, Archaeology and Research, IGCAR, Kalpakkam.

  83. Lakshmi, K.S and Meenakshisundaram, V., (1989). “Rn, Tn Measurements in dwellings at Madras city, India”. International Workshop on Rn Monitoring in Radioprotection, Environmental Radioactivity and Earth Sciences, Trieste, Italy.

  84. Raghunath, V.M., Meenakshisundaram, V and Gopinath, D.V., (1987). “Investigation on Shielding Effectiveness of FBTR Concrete”, VII National Symposium on radiation Physics, Mangalore, India.

  85. Meenakshisundaram, V., Raghunath, V.M and Gopinath, D.V., (1987). ”Use of Water as a Scintillator for Fast Neutron Detection and Spectrometry”, XIV Conf. On Radiation Protection, BARC, Bombay, India.

  86. Meenakshisundaram, V., Raghunath, V.M and Gopinath, D.V., (1986).”Non-Destructive Evaluation of Moisture Content in Paddy by Gamma Backscattering”, VI National Symposium on Radiation Physics, IGCAR, Kalpakkam.

  87. Raghunath,V.M and Meenakshisundaram, V., (1985).”Improved Gammotography Non-Destructive technique using Spectrometric Methods”, III International Symposium on Radiation Physics, Ferrara, Italy.

  88. Raghunath,V.M., Meenakshisundaram, V., Natarajan, A and Gopinath, D.V., (1983). “Use of Rare Earth Oxides in Concrete for Reactor Shields”, V NSRP, Bose Institute, Calcutta, India.

  89. Bhatnagar, P.K., and Meenakshisundaram, V., (1982). ”Radiological Survey of Diagnostic X-ray unit – A case study”, Association of Medical Physicists of India Conference, J&K.

  90. Bhatnagar, P.K., Meenakshisundaram, V and Natarajan, A (1980). ”Experimental Gamma Ray Response Function for NaI(Tl) Scintillator and Spectrum Unfolding”. Workshop on Radiation Spectrometry and Unfolding Techniques, RRC, Kalpakkam, Tamilnadu, India.

  91. Raghunath, V.M., Bhatnagar, P.K., and Meenakshisundaram, V., (1979). ”Green’s Function Measurement for Multi-dimensional Gamma Ray Transport”. III NSRP, Andhra University, Waltair, India.

  92. Raghunath,V.M., Bhatnagar, P.K and Meenakshisundaram, V., (1978).” Gammatography of Thick Lead Vessels”. Symposium on Applications of Radioisotopes in Chemical and Metallurgical Industries, BARC, Bombay.

  93. Bhatnagar, P.K., Meenakshisundaram, V and Gopinath, D.V., (1978). “Low Energy Natural Gamma Background in India”. Conf. on Radiation Protection, Gwalior, India.

Workshops / Training Programmes / FDPs Attended

Awards

Other Achievements

  1. Book Published : G. Vaidyanathan, V. Meenakshisundaram and V. Rajagopal, (2021). “Radiation and Nuclear Power”. Notation Press [ISBN-13: 978-1637813478]

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