K.R.Valluvan received BSc (Physics) from Madras University in 1982, BTech (Electronics Engg.) from Madras Institute of Technology, Anna University in 1985, PG Diploma in Electronics Design Technology from Indian Institute of Science in 1986 and ME(Computer Science & Engg.) from Bharathiar University in 2001. Between 1986 and 1997 he has worked in ABB, SPA Computers and Wipro GE Medical Systems in the areas of embedded system design for industrial and medical equipment. He is currently Professor in Kongu Engineering College and pursuing his research in soft computing methods for power quality issues. His areas of interest are embedded systems, neuro-fuzzy systems, power quality improvement and energy conservation.