Associate Dean | Saveetha Teaching Learning Center.
Professor and Deputy Head | Department of ECE.

Digital Electronics                                              172.1905
DIGITAL ELECTRONICS                                 187.6121
LINEAR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS                  260.1841

Embedded Control of Drives

Embedded Systems
Digital Image Processing

International Journal Publications  :  14

• “Energy management of hybrid energy storage system in electric vehicle based on hybrid SCSO-RERNN approach”, Journal of Energy Storage, Volume 78, 1 February 2024, 109733, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2023.109733.
• “Smart Door Design Based on Face Detection and Recognition Using CNN and Viola Jones Algorithm”, Disruptive Technologies for Sustainable Development, © 2024 Taylor & Francis Group, London, ISBN 978-1-032-55000-8, DOI: 10.1201/9781003428473-15

• “Design and modeling of a neural network-based energy management system for solar PV, fuel cell, battery and ultracapacitor-based hybrid electric vehicle”, Electrical Engineering, 106, 689–709 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00202-023-02015-x.

• “FPGA Trojan Attack Impacts on Architecture Performance: A Systematic Approach Revealed”, Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Communication and Electronics Systems, ICCES 2023, 2023, pp. 128–132.

• “An Autonomous Driving System for Image based Lane Segmentation”, 5th International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Communication Technologies, ICECCT 2023, 2023.

• “Obstacle Detection and Safe Navigation in Unexpected Situations of Intelligent Vehicle”, International Conference on Innovative Data Communication Technologies and Application, ICIDCA 2023- Proceedings, 2023, pp. 620–625.

• “Performance Analysis of Conventional and Innovative Teaching Learning Methodologies in Engineering”, Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, 2022, 36(Special Issue 1), pp. 110–114.

• “Secured IoT based Smart Vehicle Tracking System”, 6th International Conference on I-SMAC (IoT in Social, Mobile, Analytics and Cloud), I-SMAC 2022- Proceedings,2022, pp. 411–415.

• “A novel self adaptive-electric fish optimization-based multi-lane changing and merging control strategy on connected and autonomous vehicle”, Wireless Networks, 2022.

• “Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communication using Routing Protocols: A Review”, 6th IEEE International Conference on Smart Structures and Systems, ICSSS 2019, 2019, 8882828.
• “A Review on Control Techniques For Brushless DC (BLDC) Motors”, International Journal of Application or Innovation in Engineering & Management (IJAIEM), Volume 9, Issue 4, April 2020, ISSN 2319 - 4847.
• “Review on Range of Controller Area Network (CAN) Protocol In Different Automobile Appliances”, International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, Volume 120, No. 5, 2018, 1099-1109
• “3D Feature Descriptors and Image Reconstruction Techniques: A Review”, International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, Volumes 120 No. 5 2018, 1117-1125, ISSN: 1314-3395 (on-line version)
• “An Efficient ICA and DWT Combined Approach for Medical Image Watermarking Technique”,World Applied Sciences Journal 34 (9): 1197-1203, 2016 ISSN 1818-4952 © IDOSI Publications, 2016 DOI: 10.5829/idosi.wasj.2016.34.9.15713
• “Implementation Of Z-Ternary Content Addressable Memory Using FPGA"- SPRINGER – Proceedings - Springer ICAIECES 2015.
• “An Optimized Image and Data Embedding in Color QR Code”,Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research, ISSN 1990-9233, Volume 23, Number 7 (2015), Sensing, Signal Processing and Security, pp.66-72, 2015. DOI: 10.5829/idosi.mejsr.2015.23.ssps.15
• “Speech Recognition Using Discrete Hidden Markov Model”, Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research, ISSN 1990-9233, Volume 23, Number 7 (2015), pp. 1506-1511. (Annexure – II). DOI: 10.5829/idosi.mejsr.2015.23.07.22353.
• “Fuzzy Control Strategy for The Speed Control Of BLDC Motor With Load Variations”,International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, ISSN 0973-4562, Volume 10, Number 2 (2015) pp. 2689-2703. (Annexure – II)
• “DWT Based Reversible Data Hiding With Enhanced Embedding Capacity and Security”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, ISSN 0973-4562, Volume 9, Number 24 (2014) pp. 30853-30863. (Annexure – II)
• “Digital Control Strategy for Four Quadrant Operation of Three Phase BLDC Motor with Load Variations”,IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, Vol 9, No. 2, pp. 974 – 982, May 2013.ISSN: 1551-3203. (Annexure – I).DOI: 10.1109/ TII.2012.2221721.
• “Digital Control of Four Quadrant Operation of BLDC Motor using dsPIC30F4011”in European Journal of Scientific Research published in, Vol. 71, Issue I, pp.117-126, February 2012.
• “FPGA Based Improved Performance in Video Transmission using Space Time Scheduling”,International Journal of Advanced Research in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Volume 2, Issue 2, pp.208 – 210, February 2013.
• “Simulation of speed control of Brushless DC Motor, with fuzzy logic controller”,International Journal of Electrical, Electronics and Data Communication, Volume 2, Issue 4, pp.24 -29, April 2014. ISSN: 2320 – 2084.
• “On Shoe Wearable Sensors for Detecting Foot Neuropathy”,International Journal of Electrical, Electronics and Data Communication, Volume-2, Issue-5, May-2014, ISSN: 2320-2084.

• “An optimized image and data embedding in QR code”, Proceedings of 2^ndInternational Conference on Sensing, Signal Processing and Security, St.Peter’s College of Engineering and Technology, May 6^th– 8^th
• “High Embedding capacity in image Steganography through improved discrete Wavelet domain”in the International Conference on Emerging Trends during April 12^th and 13^th 2012 at Magna college of Engineering.
• “Simulation of speed control of Brushless DC Motor, with Fuzzy Logic controller”, at International Academic Conference on Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering, pp. 27- 32, 9^thFebruary 2014.
• “Onshoe wearable sensors for detecting foot Neuropathy”, at International Conference on Electrical and Electronics, Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering, held at Chennai, March 2014.
• “Fuzzy control strategy for the speed control of BLDC motor using embedded controller”, International conference on Innovative Research in Engineering & Technology, May 2014.
• “Comparison of LSB based and HS based Reversible Data Hiding,”2^ndInternational Conference on Devices, circuits and systems, pp.269-273, March 2014.
• “DWT based reversible data hiding with improved embedding capacity and security”,International conference on Innovative Research in Engineering and Technology, May 2014.
• “An optimized data imbedding in QR code”,National Conference on Technological Advancement in Networking and Communication, Vellammal Engineering College, May 2015.
• “Edge Adaptive Technique in image steganography through improved pixel value differencing method” , National Conference on Intelligent Techniques in control, optimization and signal processing during March  2012 at Kalasalingam University.
• “Comparison of LSB, DCT and HS based Reversible Data Hiding”, National Conference on Networking and Communication, pp.6-12, March 2014.
• “Foot Neuropathy Analyser and Blood Flow Simulator for Parkinson’s disease Patients”, National conference on Networking and Communication, March 2014.

• Single Image Haze Removal using Dual Task Deep Convolutional Autoencoder
• Evaluating wormhole and Sybil attack Detection Approaches: A Survey

Research Scholars are working in the domains of CAN, Image Processing, Cyber Security, and Embedded Systems.

25 years

• Under my supervision 2 Research scholars have completed their Ph.D
• Supervisor in Anna University – 6 Research Scholars are pursuing their Ph.D

Doctoral Committee Member for Anna University Research Scholars

• Responsible for the Academics of SEC
• Played key role in framing Autonomous Regulations of SEC.
• Significant role in establishment of Saveetha Teaching Learning Centre.
• SPOC of IUCEE
• Initiated Coursera on Campus
• Academic council Member – SEC
• Provided leadership in framing curriculum for FCBCS (Flexible Choice Based Credit System)
• In collaboration with IUCEE, TLC-IITM and NITTTR have organized various training programs for our faculty in Teaching Learning Process, Outcome Based Education Activity Based learning, Collaborative Learning and Assessment.
• Was instrumental in implementing MILA (Multiple Interactive Learning Algorithm)- a new teaching methodology that helps learners have better understanding of the concepts taught.
• Member of Anna University Syllabus (PG) – Sub committee
• “International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Technology (IJBET) – Reviewer of Inderscience
• IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics - Reviewer
• Reviewer in National Level Technical Paper Contest, organized by IETE Chennai Centre.
• Question Paper Setter – Doctoral Programme – VIT University.
• Journal of Engineering Education and Transformation (JEET) - Reviewer
• ICTIEE 2021, ICTIEE 2022 and ICTIEE 2023 (International Conference on Transformations in Engineering Education) conference - Reviewer
• National Level Technical Paper Contest, organized by IETE Chennai Centre - Reviewer
• Book chapter - Segmentation of Optic Disc from Fundus Image based on Morphology and SVM Classifier: Optic Disc Segmentation - IGI Global eEditorial Discovery

ICSSS - conference paper - Reviewer

• Received fund of Rs.5,29,000/- from AICTE, to conduct FDP on “Creative Pedagogy and its significance in Engineering Education.”
• Received fund of Rs.97,500/- from IIT Kharagpur, under the National Mission on Education through ICT (MHRD, govt. of India) for Two Weeks ISTE main workshop on “Analog Electronics.”

• Industry Powered FDP on Emerging Smart Technologies, organized by L&T EduTech, 2022
• International Conference on Transformations in Engineering Education conference for the past five years
• Leadership summit of IUCEE and GEDC (Global Engineering Deans Council) meet, during January 2020 and July 2020
• AICTE Sponsored FDP on Universal Human Values, 2020
• FDP on Assessment at IITM, 2019
• FDP on Effective Teaching, IITM, 2018

• Attended STTP on CMOS, Mixed and RF VLSI Design organized by IIT Kharagpur, during February 2017.
• Two-week ISTE Short Term Training Programme (STTP) on Technical Communication, conducted by IIT Bombay, January 2016.
• Leadership Training Programme for Academic Heads – Organized by Wipro Mission 10X – Bangalore – January 20th to January 23rd 2015.
• Special Lecture on Location Based Services and Sensors for Smart Phone Applications, conducted by IETE Chennai Centre on 18.10.2014.
• Workshop on “Embedded System Application using ARM”, VIT Chennai, 20thand 21st of February 2014.
• Workshop on “R&D Project Proposals – Awareness, Needs and Benefits” at CTDT, Anna University, Chennai, on 26th February 2014.
• Workshop on “MEMS Modelling Using Intellisuite”, at Saveetha Engineering College, during 2012.
• Workshop on “Introduction to Research Methodologies”, conducted by IIT Mumbai, at Saveetha Engineering College during June 2012.
• “National Workshop on Hardware Implementation of Power Electronics and Drives”, at SRM University from 15th to 16th September 2011.
• “Faculty Development Programme on FPGA and ssVLSI Design” at Karunya Institute of Technology, Coimbatore during 11th and 12th September 2009.
• “Workshop on Artificial Neural Networks” at Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology, during 5th and 6th February 2004.
• “Workshop on Embedded System Technologies” at Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology, during 24th and 25th January 2003.

FDP ORGANISED

• Organized International Conference on Engineering Education, May 2022.
• Organized a webinar titled, ‘Text on Images”, during July 2020.
• Six weeks online FDP on Improving competency and Values towards Intellectual Development. April 2020.
• Two week online FDP on Arts and Skills for Effective Teaching. May 2020.
• 3 days FDP on Activity Based Learning
• IIEECP Certification Programme – 3 batches
• 10 day Workshop for Faculty on “Analog Electronics”, during June 2013, Sponsored by NMEICT – IIT Kharagpur.
• 3 Day FDP on Linear Integrated Circuits, during December 2016,sponsored by IETE, Chennai Centre.

• • 2 day Workshop for Faculty and students on “WORKSHOP ON EMBEDDED ARM CORTEX AND INTEL EDISON”, during September 14th to 15th 2015.

• Been the Resource person and the Coordinator for the FDP titled Digital Design -Mission Impossible
• Resource person for the Webinar on Finland Education System at Saveetha Engineering College, June 2020.
• Resource person for the Online Counselling Guidance (LIVE), organized by The Hindu, on Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions 2020.
• Resource person for IUCEE Online Course held during July to September 2020.
• Resource person for a Course on Online Teaching, organized by IUCEE. August 2020
• Resource person for FDP on Blooms Taxonomy, SRM University. (Online) June 2020.
• Resource Person for Decoding of Online Examinations, Skill slate Academy. May 2020.
• Examiner for Capstone presentations of IUCEE. April 2020.
• Resource Person for Anna University approved Faculty Development Programme on Microprocessors and Microcontrollers, at St.Joseph’s College of Engineering on 02.06.17.
• Resource Person – FDP on LIC – 16.12.16,17.12.16 and 19.12.16. at SEC
• Resource Person for Anna University approved Faculty Development Programme on EE6602 –Embedded Systems held on 12th January 2016, at Chandy Engineering College, Tuticorin.
• Resource Person for Anna University approved Faculty Development Programme on EE6602 –Embedded Systems held from Dec 22nd to 24th 2015, at Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology.
• Delivered guest lecture on PIC Microcontrollers at IETE Chennai Centre on 29.09.2015.
• Resource Person for Anna University approved Faculty Development Training Programme held from 04.05.2015 -11.05.2015 at Jaya Engineering College, EC6504 – Microprocessors and Microcontrollers.
• Judge for Paper Presentation at National conference at Magna College of Engineering, Chennai.
• Resource Person for AICTE sponsored FDP on Embedded Systems at Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology held on 8th May 2013, Chennai.

• Completed course on Leadership and Emotional Intelligence.
• Completed IUCEE International Engineering Educator Certification Program (IIEECP), with distinction in the year 2018.
• Organized – DRESTEIN 2014, DRESTEIN 2015, DRESTEIN’17 (February 2017), DRESTEIN’17 – V2.0(September 2017), and DRESTEIN 18 – DReam, dESign compeTE wIN - Inter Collegiate Technical Festival, a three day event, of Saveetha Engineering College, as a institution level coordinator.

Awardssss

Sl. No.	Name of Award / Recognition	Awarding Agency	Year
1	Teaching Learning Centers Award	IUCEE Foundation	2023
2	Certificate of Award for Excellence in Academic Leadership	IUCEE Foundation	2021
3	BEST STAFF AWARD	SEC	2006-2007, 2012- 2013

• Fellow IETE (F235354)
• Former Honorary Secretary IETE - Chennai Centre – (2016 – 2018)
• Executive Committee Member IETE - Chennai Centre – (2014 – 2016)
• Life Member ISTE (LM 91310)

• Published a patent on “Hybrid Energy Storage Systems for Electric Vehicles”
• Published a patent on “IoT based Embedded System for Vegetable Cultivation”

• 55037428800

Orcid ID

• 0000-0002-2728-378X

Google Scholar

• Google Scholar Citations – 281
• h-index – 6
• i10-index - 5