Dr.S.Sekar

@rlims.ac.in

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
R L INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, Management of Technology and Innovation, Management Information Systems
2941

Scholar Citations

30

Scholar h-index

68

Scholar i10-index

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Machine learning approach for heavy metal source identification and spatial distribution in coastal sediments of Tiruchendur, Southern India
    J Kamaraj, S Sekar, PD Roy, B Arumugam, P Kumar, U Badimela, ...
    Marine Pollution Bulletin 228, 119616 , 2026
    2026
  • A hybrid decomposition-deep learning-dual boosting framework for predicting daily reference evapotranspiration in coastal arid regions
    S Al-Yaqoubi, A Al-Maktoumi, MM Al-Mamari, O Abdalla, A Kacimov, ...
    Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 104504 , 2026
    2026
  • Emerging Contaminants: Detection, Mitigation and Evaluating Microplastic Distribution and Polymer Composition in an Urban-Estuarine Interface
    M Perumal, PD Roy, P Li, V Elumalai, S Sekar
    Recent Advances in Water Science, 67-102 , 2026
    2026
  • Global Water Cycle: Dynamics, Interactions and Emerging Challenges
    S Sekar, M Perumal
    Recent Advances in Water Science, 1-38 , 2026
    2026
  • Assessing Groundwater Potential in the Upper Blue Nile River Basin, Ethiopia: A Comprehensive Integration of Remote Sensing, GIS, and MCDA
    M Jothimani, S Sekar, PK Panda, E Getahun, Z Dawit
    Groundwater Depletion and Sustainability: A Methodology Utilizing Artificial … , 2026
    2026
  • Geochemical variation and ecological risk assessment of heavy metals and their bioaccumulation in fish species from two estuaries in South India
    S Sekar, M Perumal
    Geoscience Frontiers, 102300 , 2026
    2026
  • Strength and microstructural improvement of silica fume-modified coconut shell aggregate concrete using machine learning analysis
    K Anjaneyulu, SK Sekar
    Frontiers in Built Environment 12, 1777127 , 2026
    2026
  • Application of RMR89–NATM Rock Mass Classification for Tunnel Design: A Case Study From Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, India
    B Arumugam, S Sekar, M Perumal, J Kamaraj, M Jothimani
    Engineering Reports 8 (3), e70706 , 2026
    2026
  • Urbanization increases microplastic pollution in beach sediments along the Chennai Coast, South India
    MA Jeylaputheen, S Sekar, M Perumal, A Parthiban, PD Roy, HE Elzain, ...
    Marine Pollution Bulletin 224, 119137 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 2
  • Author Correction: Impact of the 2023 floods on microplastic contamination in coastal groundwater: a comparative analysis of chennai’s pre-and post-flood conditions
    GCB Ravishankar, LN Chandrasekaran, S Sekar
    Journal of Coastal Conservation 30 (1), 9 , 2026
    2026
  • Evaluation of heavy metal contamination in coastal aquifer groundwater of Alappuzha district (Kerala, India) using OSPRC framework
    S Sekar, AV Nath, J Kamaraj, PD Roy, M Jothimani, KL Priya
    Scientific Reports , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 2
  • Impact of the 2023 floods on microplastic contamination in coastal groundwater: a comparative analysis of chennai's pre-and post-flood conditions (vol 29, 23, 2025)
    GCB Ravishankar, LN Chandrasekaran, S Sekar
    JOURNAL OF COASTAL CONSERVATION 30 (1) , 2026
    2026
  • Contaminants fingerprinting in environmental matrices of Radon concentration in groundwater: A baseline study in Alappuzha (Kerala) and the associated health effects
    S Sekar, AV Nath, M Perumal, PD Roy, A Ullah, M Jothimani
    PLoS One 21 (1), e0340896 , 2026
    2026
  • Submarine groundwater discharge along India’s shorelines: a systematic review of recent studies and sustainability management approach
    J Kamaraj, U Badimela, N Kunnavil, J Mathai, S Krishnan, R Srinivas, ...
    Regional Studies in Marine Science 89, 104292 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Regression-based evaluation of the flexural response of reinforced concrete beams made with sustainable electrical insulator waste
    S SK
    Frontiers in Built Environment 11, 1690642 , 2025
    2025
  • Torsion behavior of reinforced standard strength concrete beams using ceramic waste powder
    SK Sekar, R Ranjith, S Prasanth
    Structural Concrete , 2025
    2025
  • Machine learning-based prediction of seasonal groundwater quality for urbanized parts of Melur (Tamil Nadu), India
    S Sekar, S Surendran, PD Roy, M Perumal, P Kumar, HE Elzain, ...
    Results in Engineering, 108222 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Chemical Synthesis and Characterization of Emerging Metal-Oxide Nanomaterials for Biofuel Production
    S Priya, M Sakar, M Jaganathan, A Murali, S Sekar, HB Mengstie, ...
    Emerging Materials for Biofuel Developments, 83-99 , 2025
    2025
  • Radon (222Rn) as a geochemical tracer for submarine groundwater discharge (SGD): measuring techniques, source to sink mass balance model and practical constraints
    J Kamaraj, U Badimela, N Kunnavil, S Krishnan, R Srinivas, S Sekar
    Marine Environmental Research, 107639 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Impact of the 2023 floods on microplastic contamination in coastal groundwater: a comparative analysis of chennai’s pre-and post-flood conditions
    GCB Ravishankar, LN Chandrasekaran, S Sekar
    Journal of Coastal Conservation 29 (5), 53 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Usage of traditional fermented products by Indian rural folks and IPR.
    S Sekar, S Mariappan
    2007
    Citations: 176
  • Comparative study of machine learning models for evaluating groundwater vulnerability to nitrate contamination
    HE Elzain, SY Chung, V Senapathi, S Sekar, SY Lee, PD Roy, A Hassan, ...
    Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 229, 113061 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 127
  • Traditionally fermented biomedicines, arishtas and asavas from Ayurveda
    S Sekar, S Mariappan
    2014
    Citations: 120
  • Support vector regression based models to predict fracture characteristics of high strength and ultra high strength concrete beams
    P Yuvaraj, AR Murthy, NR Iyer, SK Sekar, P Samui
    Engineering fracture mechanics 98, 29-43 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 111
  • Environmental contamination by heavy metals and associated human health risk assessment: a case study of surface water in Gomti River Basin, India
    R Khan, A Saxena, S Shukla, S Sekar, V Senapathi, J Wu
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research 28 (40), 56105-56116 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 104
  • Spectroscopic studies on the interaction between phycocyanin and bovine serum albumin
    A Kathiravan, M Chandramohan, R Renganathan, S Sekar
    Journal of Molecular Structure 919 (1-3), 210-214 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 104
  • Effect of COVID-19 lockdown on the water quality index of River Gomti, India, with potential hazard of faecal-oral transmission
    R Khan, A Saxena, S Shukla, S Sekar, P Goel
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research 28 (25), 33021-33029 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 101
  • Mechanical and fracture characteristics of Eco-friendly concrete produced using coconut shell, ground granulated blast furnace slag and manufactured sand
    SK Sekar
    Construction and Building Materials 103, 1-7 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 90
  • Microplastics from face masks: a potential hazard post Covid-19 pandemic
    S Shukla, R Khan, A Saxena, S Sekar
    Chemosphere 302, 134805 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 85
  • Knowing from the past–Ingredients and technology of ancient mortar used in Vadakumnathan temple, Tirussur, Kerala, India
    S Thirumalini, R Ravi, SK Sekar, M Nambirajan
    Journal of Building Engineering 4, 101-112 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 78
  • Groundwater pollution index (GPI) and GIS-based appraisal of groundwater quality for drinking and irrigation in coastal aquifers of Tiruchendur, South India
    J Kamaraj, S Sekar, PD Roy, V Senapathi, SY Chung, M Perumal, ...
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research 28 (23), 29056-29074 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 76
  • Causes of heavy metal contamination in groundwater of Tuticorin industrial block, Tamil Nadu, India
    S Karthikeyan1, S Arumugam, J Muthumanickam, P Kulandaisamy, ...
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research 28 (15), 18651-18666 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 68
  • Seasonal behavior and accumulation of some toxic metals in commercial fishes from Kirtankhola tidal river of Bangladesh–A health risk taxation
    MM Ali, ML Ali, MRJ Rakib, MS Islam, MS Bhuyan, V Senapathi, ...
    Chemosphere 301, 134660 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 65
  • Review on herbs used as admixture in lime mortar used in ancient structures
    P Thirumalini, SK Sekar
    Indian J. Appl. Res 3 (8), 295-298 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 65
  • Stress-strain characteristics and flexural behaviour of reinforced Eco-friendly coconut shell concrete
    A Jayaprithika, SK Sekar
    Construction and Building Materials 117, 244-250 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 64
  • ANFIS-MOA models for the assessment of groundwater contamination vulnerability in a nitrate contaminated area
    HE Elzain, SY Chung, KH Park, V Senapathi, S Sekar, C Sabarathinam, ...
    Journal of environmental management 286, 112162 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 62
  • Contamination levels and ecological risk of heavy metals in sediments from the tidal river Halda, Bangladesh
    MB Hossain, SA Semme, ASS Ahmed, MK Hossain, GS Porag, A Parvin, ...
    Arabian journal of geosciences 14 (3), 158 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 57
  • Characterization of Hydraulic Lime Mortar Containing Opuntia ficus-indica as a Bio-Admixture for Restoration Applications
    R Ravi, T Selvaraj, SK Sekar
    International Journal of Architectural Heritage 10 (6), 714-725 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 55
  • Global investigations of seawater intrusion (SWI) in coastal groundwaters in the last two decades (2000–2020): a bibliometric analysis
    M Perumal, S Sekar, PCS Carvalho
    Sustainability 16 (3), 1266 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 53
  • Identification of groundwater potential zones using geospatial approach in Sivagangai district, South India
    A Vellaikannu, U Palaniraj, S Karthikeyan, V Senapathi, PM Viswanathan, ...
    Arabian Journal of Geosciences 14 (1), 8 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 52