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Vijayan Selvaraj

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Professor at Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Technology (Official Page)
📍 Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Vijayan Selvaraj is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at CIET and the Co-Founder & CTO of Shiniunicorns Solar Technologies. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in solar thermal energy and sustainable technologies, holding a Ph. D. from Anna University and driving innovation in both academia and industry.

Based on his writings, Vijayan values mindfulness and mental well-being. He appreciates slowing down, enjoying simple moments like a quiet morning, and believes in the power of small, consistent steps for personal growth. He often reflects on finding balance and changing ones perception to manage stress.

He uniquely bridges the gap between academic research and practical entrepreneurship as both a professor and a clean energy startup founder.

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Current Role
Professor
Location
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
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Clean Energy Innovation
His career is dedicated to developing clean energy solutions, particularly in solar thermal energy and energy storage, both as a researcher and a CTO.
Academia & Entrepreneurship
He actively operates in both worlds, translating academic research into commercial applications through his role as a professor and a startup co-founder.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Professor
Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Technology (Official Page)
6-2022 - 5-2025
Associate Professor
Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Technology (Official Page)
6-2011 - 5-2022
Assistant Professor
Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Technology (Official Page)
2-2024
Co-Founder and Chief Technical Officer
Shiniunicorns Solar Technologies Pvt. Ltd
12-2019 - 5-2022
Postdoctoral Researcher
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
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Education
2012 - 2018
Ph.D
Anna University Chennai
2009 - 2011
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
Anna University, coimbatore
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