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Peer Reviewed Research Publications

36. V. Ramadesigan, V. Boovaragavan and V. R. Subramanian, “Efficient Reformulation of Solid-Phase Diffusion in Physics-Based Lithium-ion Battery Models”, to be submitted, J. Electrochem. Soc. [ECS Trans., 16(29), 129-134 (2009). [pdf]]

35. V. Boovaragavan and V. R. Subramanian, “ A Mathematical model of the lead-acid battery to address the effect of corrosion ”, submitted, J. Electrochem. Soc. (March 2009).

34. V. Boovaragavan, V. Ramadesigan, M. V. Panchagnula and V. R. Subramanian, “A continuum representation for simulating discrete events for battery operations,” J. Electrochem. Soc., submitted (February 2009).

33. V. R. Subramanian, V. Boovaragavan, V. Ramadesigan, K. Chen and R. D. Braatz, “Model Reformulation and Design of Lithium Ion Batteries,” In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Foundations of Computer-Aided Process Design, edited by A.A. Linninger and M.M. El-Halwagi, Taylor and Francis, London, in press (2009). [Accepted manuscript]

32. V. R. Subramanian, V. Boovaragavan V. Ramadesigan and M. Arabandi, “Mathematical Model Reformulation for Lithium-ion Battery Simulation: Galvanostatic Boundary Conditions”, J. Electrochem. Soc., 156 (4), A260-A271 (2009). [pdf]

31. S. Harinipriya, V. D. Diwakar and V. R. Subramanian, “A Novel Monte Carlo Strategy to characterize different cathode materials for Lithium-ion batteries”, J. Electrochem. Soc., 155 (12), A875-A878 (2008). [pdf]

30. V. Boovaragavan, S. Harinipriya and V. R. Subramanian, “Towards accurate real-time (milliseconds) parameter estimation of Lithium-ion batteries using reformulated physics based models”, Journal of Power Sources, 183(1), 361-365 (2008). [pdf]

28. S. Harinipriya and V. R. Subramanian, "Monte Carlo Simulation of Electrodeposition of Copper - A Multistep Free Energy Calculation", Journal of Physical Chemistry-B, 1112, 4036-4047 (2008). [pdf]

27. V. Boovaragavan and V. R. Subramanian, "Evaluation of optimal discharge current profile for planar electrodes to maximize the utilization", Journal of Power Sources 173(2), 1006-1011, (2007). [pdf]

26. V. R. Subramanian, V. Boovaragavan and V. D. Diwakar, "Towards real-time (milliseconds) simulation of physics based lithium-ion battery models", Electrochemical Solid State Letters, 10(11) A255-A260 (2007). [pdf]

25. V. Boovaragavan and V. R. Subramanian, "A quick and efficient method for consistent initialization of battery models", Electrochemistry Communications, 9(7), 1772-1777 (2007). [pdf]

24. V. R. Subramanian, V. Boovaragavan, K. Potukuchi, V. D. Diwakar and A. Guduru, " A Novel Numerical Symbolic Solution for AC Impedance Response of Electrochemical Devices", Electrochemical Solid State Letters, 10(2), A25-A28 (2007). [pdf]

22. V. R. Subramanian, V. D. Diwakar, D. Tapriyal, "Efficient Macro-Micro Scale Coupled Modeling of Batteries", J. Electrochem. Soc., 152(10), A2002-A2008 (2005). [pdf]

21. V. K. Maddirala and V. R. Subramanian, "An Approximate closed form Solution for Pressure and Velocity Distribution in the Cathode Chamber of a PEM Fuel Cell", J. Power Sources, 143(1-2), 173-178 (2005). [pdf]

20. V. D. Diwakar and V. R. Subramanian, "Effect of Varying Electrolyte Conductivity on the Electrochemical Behavior of Porous Electrodes", J. Electrochem. Soc., 152(5), A984-A988 (2005). [pdf]

19. S. Devan, V. R. Subramanian and R. E. White, "Transient Analysis of Porous Electrodes", J. Electrochem. Soc., 152(5), A947-A955 (2005). [pdf]

18. V. R. Subramanian, S. Devan and R. E. White, "An Approximate Solution for a Pseudo Capacitor" J. Power Sources, 135(1-2), 361-367 (2004). [pdf]

17. V. R. Subramanian and D. Tapriyal, ""A Boundary Condition for Porous Electrodes", Electrochem. & Sol. State Letters, 7(9), A259-A263 (2004). [pdf]

16. S. Devan, V. R. Subramanian and R. E. White, "Analytical Solution for the Impedance of a Porous Electrode," J. Electrochem. Soc., 151(6), A905-A913 (2004). [pdf]

15. V. R. Subramanian and R. E. White, "Semianalytical Method of Lines for Solving Elliptic Partial Differential Equations" Chem. Eng. Sci., 59(4), 781 (2004). [pdf]

14. V. R. Subramanian and R. E. White, "Simulating Shape Changes during Electrodeposition - Primary and Secondary Current Distribution" J. Electrochem. Soc., 149(10), C498 (2002). [pdf]

12. Q. Guo, V. R. Subramanian, J. W. Weidner and R. E. White, "Estimation of Diffusion Coefficient of Lithium in Carbon Using AC Impedance Technique," J. Electrochem. Soc., 149(3), A307-A318 (2002). [pdf]

11. V. R. Subramanian, J. A. Ritter and R. E. White, "Approximate Solutions for Galvanostatic Discharge of Spherical Particles -1. Constant Diffusion Coefficient," J. Electrochem. Soc., 148(11), E444-E449 (2001). [pdf]

10. V. R. Subramanian, P. Yu, B. N. Popov and R. E. White, "Modeling Lithium Diffusion in Nickel Composite Graphite," J. Power Sources, 96(2), 396-405 (2001). [pdf]

9. V. R. Subramanian and R. E. White, "A new separation of variables method for composite electrodes under galvanostatic boundary conditions," J. Power Sources, 96(2), 385-395 (2001). [pdf]

7. V. R. Subramanian and R. E. White, "Symbolic solutions for boundary value problems using Maple," Comp. Chem. Engng., 24(11), 2405-2416 (2000). [pdf]

6. R. E. White, and V. R. Subramanian, "Mathematical Modeling of Electrodeposition," Plating & Surface Finishing, 41st William Blum Lecture, 87(9), 42-45 (2000). [pdf]

5. V. R. Subramanian, H. J. Ploehn and R. E. White, "Shrinking Core Model for the Discharge of Metal Hydride Electrode," J. Electrochem. Soc., 147(8), 2868-2873 (2000). [pdf]

4. G. G. Botte, V. R. Subramanian and R. E. White, "Mathematical Modeling of Secondary Lithium Batteries," Electrochimica Acta, (50th Anniversary Special Issue) 45 (15-16), 2595-2609 (2000). [pdf]

3. V. R. Subramanian and R. E. White, "A Semianalytical Method for Predicting Primary and Secondary Current Density Distributions: Linear and Nonlinear Boundary Conditions," J. Electrochem. Soc., 147 (5), 1636-1644 (2000). [pdf]

2. V. R. Subramanian, B. S. Haran, and R. E. White, "Series solutions for nonlinear boundary value problems using a symbolic successive substitution method," Comp. Chem. Engng., 23(3), 287-296 (1999). [pdf]

1. V. R. Subramanian, M. Muthukumar, M. V. J. Reddy and B. Emmanuel, "Green's functions for the Laplace equation in a 3-layer medium, Boundary Element Integrals and their application to Cathodic Protection," Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 23(9), 777-786 (1999). [pdf]

Peer Reviewed Educational Publications

29. A. Elkamel, F. H. Bellamine and V. R. Subramanian, "Computer Facilitated Generalized Coordinate Transformations of Partial Differential Equations with Engineering Applications", Computer Applications in Engineering Education, Published online, (Apr 2009). [pdf]

23. V. R. Subramanian, "Computer Facilitated Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering - Similarity Solution", Chemical Engineering Education, 40(4), 307-312 (2006). [URL]

13. V. R. Subramanian and R. E. White, "Simulating Series Reactions with Maple," CACHE News, Spring 2002. [URL]

8. V. R. Subramanian and R. E. White, "Solving Differential Equations with Maple," Chemical Engineering Education, 34(4), 328-336 (2000). [URL]

Books and Book Chapters

1. R. E. White and V. R. Subramanian, "Computational Methods in Chemical Engineering with Maple Applications," Springer Verlag, 2007. A textbook for senior undergraduate and first year graduate students.

2. V. Boovaragavan, V. D. Diwakar and V. R. Subramanian, book chapter, "Review of various simulation approaches for Lithium-ion battery models", Recent Research Developments in Electrochemistry, submitted, January 2007. (Invited article, editor-Dr. Sheng S. Zhang).

3. P. Balbuena and V. R. Subramanian, editors, “Modern Aspects of Electrochemistry – Electrocatalysts,” Springer Verlag, expected August 2009.

Keynote Lectures

1. V. R. Subramanian, "Novel Semianalytical and Symbolic Solutions for Electrochemical Systems," ANZIAM (Australia New Zealand Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics) NSW regional meeting, Jervis Bay, NSW, Australia, December 9, 2006.

Invited Presentations

1. V. R. Subramanian, "Simulation and Analysis of Electrochemical Systems", Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi, India, June 18, 2003 (invited by Dr. N. G. Renganathan).

2. V. R. Subramanian, Simulation and Analysis of Electrochemical Power Sources, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, January 13, 2004. (Invited by Dr. Brian Edwards)

3. Mathematical Modeling of Lithium-ion Batteries - Governing Equations and Numerical Solution, National Reconnaissance Office, Rockville, MD March 1-3, 2004. (Invited Workshop conducted by V. R. Subramanian)

4. V. R. Subramanian, Modeling Electrochemical Power Sources in Hybrid Environments, Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, November 8, 2005. (Invited by Dr. Todd French).

5. V. R. Subramanian, Novel Semianalytical and Symbolic Solutions for Electrochemical Systems, Central Electrochemical Research Institute, CECRI, Karaikudi, India, June 9, 2006. (Invited by Dr. Bosco Emmanuel).

6. V. R. Subramanian, Novel Semianalytical and Symbolic Solutions for Electrochemical Systems, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, April 18, 2006. (Invited by Dr. Leonard Gray, Mathematics Sciences Section, Oakridge National Laboratory).

7. V. R. Subramanian, Novel Symbolic and Semianalytical Solutions for Electrochemical Systems, Department of Chemical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, October 2, 2006. (Invited by Dr. Clare McCabe).

8. V. R. Subramanian, Modeling Electrochemical Power Sources in Hybrid Environments, School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics, University of Wollongong, WOLLONGONG NSW, Australia, December 15, 2006. (Invited by Dr. Mark Nelson)

9. V. R. Subramanian, Towards Real-time Simulation of Electrochemical Power Sources, American Chemical Society, South East Regional Meeting, Greenville, SC, October 26, 2007.

10. V. R. Subramanian, Addressing Simulation Challenges in Lithium-ion Battery Modeling, Department of Chemical Engineering, State University of New York Buffalo, April 16, 2008.

11. V. R. Subramanian, Addressing Simulation Challenges in Lithium-ion Battery Modeling, Navy Research Lab, Crane, IN, May 28, 2008.

12. V. R. Subramanian, Model Reformulation for Lithium-ion Batteries, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, September 29, 2008.

13. V. R. Subramanian, Writing proposals and obtaining external research funds – Personal Perspectives, Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN, November 24, 2008.

International conference presentations

49 presentations in Electrochemical Society and AIChE conferences