Dr. R. Sundararajan, obtained his Ph.D from Anna University, Chennai in the year 1992. He is specialized in structural engineering and started his carrier as Associate Lecturer in the department of Technical education, Government of Tamil Nadu. On promotion he had worked in various capacities such as Lecturer, Assistant Professor and Professor in various Government colleges in Tamil Nadu and Promoted as Principal, Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikudi , in the year 2006. During his tenure as principal, The college was selected as the Best Engineering college for the year 2007 by the Government of Tamil Nadu.and received rupees One Lakh cash award from the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.On transfer he worked as Principal , Government College of Technology,Coimbatore from the year 2009 to May 2012 and retired from service on superannuation. During his service Government college of Technology was selected as the Best Engineering College in the state by the Govt.of Tamil Nadu.

He has guided more than 30 candidates for M.E Thesis and 14 scholars had completed their Ph.D under his supervision. He has published more the 20 research articles in national and international journals.