Dr.S.Prabakar ,M.E., Ph.D.
Head of the Department
Department of Bio Medical Engg,
Sona College of Technology, Salem – 636 005, India.
Phone No.: +91 427 4099777 / 888

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• Academic Background
• Area of Interest
• Skill Sets
• Awards , Grants & Achievements
• Research Statement
• Graduate Research
• Research Projects
• Patents
• Journals
• Conferences
• Book & Book Chapters
• International Conferences Organized
• Consultancy Activities
• Selective Professional Activities
• Editor / Reviewer
• Teaching & Skill Development Trainings Certifications
• Subjects Handled
• Selected Projects
• Professional Memberships
• Selective Events Organized
• Convener

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Work Experience : 20 Years, 3 Months

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ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

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AREA OF INTEREST

• Healthcare Technology /BME AI, DL & ML for Medicine
• Medical Image & Bio Signal Processing
• Algorithm Development & Multi- scale Representation
• Cognitive Science & Technology(AI)     
• DSP & Embedded Technology

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SKILL SETS

• AI, Machine and Deep Learning
• AI for Medicine
• MATLAB R201 9 a, LabVIEW
• NXG 2 0 , Octave 4.2.1, Python
• Embedded & DSP processors
• MC68HCxx, MSP 430x1xx, 2xx, PIC16F877, etc.
• Basic Embedded Workbench, Multisim and MPLAB
• Digital Signal & Image Processing and Neural Networks
• Operating Systems , networking and Programming in UNIX, C,and C++ Basic
• RS232, RS485, RS488, I2C,MODBUS, CAN and TCP/IP Protocols Basic
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) & Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Programming & Operations Basic
• C, C++ for Industrial Control and Applications Basic
• Beagle Board and Panda board application development Basic

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AWARDS ,   GRANTS & ACHIEVEMENTS

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RESEARCH STATEMENT

My research lies at the interface of Engineering, Technology and Biological Sciences, with a focus on improving the quality of healthcare, medicine and human life. Applications include AI for Medicine, Deep Learning and Machine Learning and innovative medical instrumentation, computational physiology, computer-aided diagnosis, image-guided interventions and computer-vision for anomaly detection to further fundamental biomedical knowledge. I apply novel computer vision algorithms and instrumentation techniques to the design and real-time analysis of various biomedical imaging modalities such as ultrasound, MRI, Mammogram, CT and RETCAM.

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GRADUATE RESEARCH:

Machine Vision and Visualization for Anomaly Detection: My primary research interests are in machine vision with a focus on hybrid methods for real time medical image processing that help the physicians to detect the anomalies at early stages with short duration and facilitate to decide appropriate treatment selections. This research established the efficient medical image processing schemes for various medical images to reveal severity stages of different diseases which are more suitable for physicians who make decisions based on images.

The different medical imaging systems such as ultrasound, RetCam and MRI are utilized to diagnose the diseases of antenatal, neonatal and pediatric issues. The antenatal investigations consist of the Uterine Fibroid (UF), Fetal Anatomies (FA) and Fetal Cardiac Structure (FCS) utilized ultrasound scan to acquire images which have myriad challenges due to poor quality of the images. The Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is one of the major problems occurred in neonates which can cause blindness and the diagnosis procedure develops repetitive stress injury for the physicians. The accurate diagnosis of Brain Disorder (BD) from pediatric MRI is a time consuming and tedious task for neurologists.

The diversified anomalies such as UF, FA, FCS, ROP and BD are diagnosed through the ultrasound, RetCam and MR imaging systems. The morphological operations, Probabilistic Boosting Tree with Neural Networks, Hybrid Active Appearance Model, Isotropic Undecimated Wavelet Transform with Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System and K- means, Seeded Region Growing, N-D filtering with volume rendering techniques are proposed for analyzing various diseases. The proposed medical image processing schemes are implemented and validated for real time clinical data with the support of physicians. This research provides optimum solutions on certain chaotic clinical images for better diagnosis. My end-to-end understanding coupled with my close collaboration with associated clinicians and biomedical scientists, leads both to new applications of existing image analysis techniques and to original core algorithm development.

NEW AND OTHER INTERESTS: The Medical Instrumentation system design and development, Science of alternative medical systems, assistive devices for disabled and social welfare analysis for changing world is my new research focus. This also includes analysis of natural therapies and investigations on persons with multiple disabilities.

Breast Cancer Screening and Staging: On the application side, my recent work is in real time mammogram, CT & PET image analysis to screen and staging breast cancer. A hybrid morphological analysis is implemented for CT and PET images. The various parameters like area, perimeter and diameter of the tumor are found using modified Adaptive Fuzzy C means and modified region growing algorithm. These methods of analysis are used for effective identification of different parameters which help in easy diagnosis of cancer at various stages.

Enhanced Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) algorithms, Discrete Wavelet Transform (DWT), Principle component analysis (PCA) are proposed for detecting the edges of the tumor, Feature Extraction, Feature Reduction respectively. This research adopts the clinical TNM [The size of the breast tumor (T), nearby lymph nodes (N), Metastasis (M)] classifier system for staging the tumor. The early detection of breast cancer and staging are investigated with real time mammogram and PET images with the support of oncologists.

Low Cost Handheld Wide Field ROP Screening Device: With the development of medical imaging hardware, advanced image analysis is increasingly essential in diagnosis, treatment planning and follow-up assessment of ROP disease. The diagnosis of ROP using a quality portable device is a real requirement for this hour. The development low cost handheld wide field ROP screening camera could be handled by the trained Non-Ophthalmologist in rural areas and screen the exact severity stages at the rural centers. Instead of all patients, the needy patients can only be transferred to the base center hospital. Combining latest cloud / mobile based technologies to reduce time to detect
conditions and help patients in time (Tele Screening, Tele Medicine, Electronic Health Records and Clinical Decision Support Systems).
Medical Instrumentation System: Additionally, involvement of graduate students in my research, we developed several medical device prototypes for various applications. Semi-automatic investigations on width and tortuosity of retinal vessels in ROP patients using beagle board, Accident Detection and Victim’s physiological status indicating System, Cyborg cot for Decubitus ulcer management, Foot ulcer screening and staging system for diabetic patients, Customized Clinical Oxygen Monitor, Embedded Linux based hand vein scanning and authentication system, Computer interaction for individuals with multiple disabilities.

Multi Sensory Storytelling and Numerals Teaching for Children with Multiple Disabilities: In order to improve the social communication of children with special needs, the multi-sensory storytelling (MSS) method implemented using ICT tools. Also, simple Traditional Approach with Technology Support (TATS) for effectively teaching numeral concepts is adopted to improve the quality life of the children.
Finally, I conclude with an overview of my future research interests.

My vision is to carry out interdisciplinary research that can provide policy makers, researchers, physicians and practitioners with valuable insights through medical instrumentation, physiological modeling and analysis to build a healthy society. My long-term goal is to invent fundamentally new ROP screening device to exactly diagnose the severity stage of ROP disease that have never been seen before. Also, my intention is to conceive fundamentally new medical device for persons with multiple disabilities with the support of alternative medical systems.
In addition to my plans for continued investment in these current research efforts and corresponding publication plans, I plan to seek new opportunities for collaborative, multidisciplinary research projects. In particular, I hope to expand my involvement in international research programs.

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RESEARCH PROJECTS

• Under Processing – “Artificial Intelligence and Mixed Reality based Activity Analyzer for Children with Multiple Disabilities” INR.54,84,336/- Submitted to Division: KIRAN, Scheme : Cognitive Science Research Initiative, DST/CSRI/2021/111, Temporary Registration No. : TPN / 61588.
• Prabakar, S, Porkumaran, K, “Development of Intelligent Low Cost Wide Field ROP Screening System with Telemedical Applications” INR 1682353/- AICTE - Research Promotion Scheme, Application No. 1- 7026993661, Aug, 2020 – in Progress.
• Prabakar, S, Porkumaran, K, Ramani Kannan, Surekha Lanka & Siriporn Thitalampoon, “IOT Enabled Cognitive Technology based Screening Tool for Early Postnatal Prediction of Retinopathy of Prematurity in Asian Indian Preterm Infants” INR 38,00,000/- DST-ASEAN-India Collaborative R&D Scheme, DrNGPIT, India, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia and Stamford International University, Thailand, File No. CRD/2020/000199, under Review.
• Prabakar, S, Porkumaran, K, Saranya R "Study of Antiviral Properties and Development of Efficient Nano Hybrid  Surgical  Mask  for  COVID  19",  INR  29,00,000/-  File  Number:  CVD/2020/000623,  SERB,  under Review
• Prabakar, S, Porkumaran, K, Ramanan, S, Cheranmadevi, K, “Cognitive Development in Children with Multiple Disabilities using Technology Supported Activity Analyzer”, Department of Science and Technology, Division :KIRAN, Programme or Scheme:Cognitive Science Research Initiative, INR 40,00,000, Proposal Registration Number:  TPN/20700,Travel Grant:   INR 40,000/-.

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PATENTS

• 201841032501 A – Intelligent Control System and Method for Drug Delivery Management
• 201841040469 A – Breast Cancer Identification System and a Method Thereof
• 201941001477 A – Intelligent Portable Wide Field ROP Screening System with Telemedical Applications
• 201941033325 A – An Apparatus and Method of Rehabilitation for Gastroparesis
• 202041004255 A – Development of Targeted Drug Delivery using Nano Scale Hybrid Material and Biomedical Applications.

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JOURNALS

• “Continuous Remote Monitoring and Analysis of Peripheral Blood Oxygenation Targeting Covid’19 Patients,” Springer Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, in Press, Feb, 2021, ISSN:1876-1100
• “An Agile System for FiO2 Regulation in Ventilators,” Springer Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, in Press, Feb, 2021, ISSN:1876-1100
• “An Intelligent Wearable Robotic Device for Knee Rehabilitation,” International ICTACT Journal on Soft Computing, in Press, ISSN:0976-6561, Feb, 2021.
• “Virtual Reality a Pragmatic Technique for Multi Sensory Storytelling to Improve The Social Communication of Children with Special Needs,” International ICTACT Journal on Soft Computing, in Press, ISSN:0976-6561, 2229- 6956 (ONLINE), Vol : 11, (02), pp. 2245-2250  Jan, 2021, UGCCARE, DOI: 10.21917/ijsc.2021.0321.
• Prabakar, S, Samson Isaac, J, “Green Technology based Biomedical Device for Low Cost Screening of Arthritis in Rural Areas”, International Journal of Green Engineering, ISSN: 1904-4720, Vol.10, Nos.10, pp.8142-8153, Nov 2020.
• Prabakar, S, Porkumaran, K, Samson Isaac, J, “Green Computing Methodology on Screening of Retinopathy of Prematurity using Vital Statistical Features of Retcam Images”, International Journal of Green Engineering, ISSN : 1904-4720, Vol.10, Nos.9, pp.6709-6721, Oct 2020.
• Prabakar, S, Porkumaran, K, Priyadharshini, V, “New scheme for cancer detection and staging using ant colony algorithm”, International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Technology (IJBET), ISSN: 1752-6418, Inderscience Publishers, Vol.27, Nos.1/2, pp..86-99, June 2018.
• Prabakar, S, Porkumaran, K, Parag, KS & Narendran, V, “Implementation of Stochastic Approach for Vessel and Ridge Investigation in Retinopathy of Prematurity”, Current Science by Indian Academy of Science, India, ISSN:0011-3891 (IF:0.833, SCI Expanded), Vol. 112, No. 3, pp.517-526, February 2017.
• Prabakar, S, et.al, “Clinical Oxygen Monitor”, International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET), Vol.4, issue 4, pp. 310-313, ISSN: 2321-9653, April 2016.
• Manikandan, M & Prabakar, S, “Active Cardiac Model and its Application on Structure Revealing from Fetal Ultrasound Sequence”, International Journal of Engineering Research and General Science, Volume 2, Issue 4, June-July, 2014, ISSN 2091-2730. (SJIF:3.843).
• Prabakar, S, Porkumaran, K, Parag, KS & Narendran, V, “Retinopathy of Prematurity Vessel and Ridge Parameters Measurement by Unsupervised Algorithm”, Research Journal of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol.7, Issue 17, pp. 3499-3513, May 2014, ISSN:2040-7459 (SJR:0.030).
• Reshmi, MRJ, Prabakar, S & Porkumaran, K, “Fetal Cardiac Structure Detection from Ultrasound Sequences”, International Journal of Instrumentation, Control and Automation (IJICA), ISSN:2231-1890, Vol. 2, Issue-1, 2013.
• Prabakar, S, & Margaret Devi, B, “Implementation of Dynamic Point Bug Algorithm for Robot Navigation”, International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, ISSN: 2229-5518, Vol.4, Issue 4, pp.1276-1279, April, 2013. (IF:1.4)
• Namitha, M, Prabakar, S, & Gerard, K, “Certain Approaches of Real Time Object Tracking In Video Sequences on Embedded Linux Platform”, International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE), Volume-2, Issue-4, pp. 102-105, ISSN: 2278 – 3075, March 2013. (IF:1.270)
• Gayathri, S, Gerard, K, Prabakar, S, “Low cost hand vein authentication system on embedded linux platform” International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE), Volume-2, Issue-4, pp. 138- 141, ISSN: 2278 – 3075, March 2013.(IF:1.270)
• Prabakar, S, & Porkumaran, K, “Mathematical Morphological Algorithm for Optic Disk Detection and Diabetic Maculopathy Screening” WULFENIA Journal, Austria, ISSN: 1561-882X, Vol.19, No.11, pp.402-417, November 2012. (IF:0.267, SCI Expanded, Eigenfactor:0.00003)
• Prabakar, S, & Porkumaran, K, “An Investigation of Volumetric and Corpus Callosum Dimension to Detect Brain Disorders” International Journal of Biomedical Science and Engineering (JBiSE), Scientific Research Publishing, Delaware, USA, Vol.5No.6, pp.369-377 ISSN Print: 1937-6871 ISSN Online: 1937-688X, June 2012. (IF:0.27)
• Prabakar, S, Porkumaran, K, Parag, KS & Narendran, V, “A Novel Image Processing Approach for Retinopathy of Prematurity Stage Screening” European Journal of Scientific Research (EJSR), Vol.55 No.3, pp.334-347 ISSN: 1450-216X / 1450-202X, July, 2011. (IF:0.736)

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CONFERENCES

• “Stochastic Approach  for the Identification of Retinopathy of Prematurity” proceedings of World Engineering, Science & Technology Congress (ESTCON2020) International Conference on Intelligent and Advanced Systems 2020 (ICIAS2020), Universiti Teknologi Petronas, 13-15 July, 2021, Malaysia.
• “Identification of Epileptic Seizures using Autoencoders and CNN”, International Conference on Intelligent and Advanced System or ICIAS2020, ESTCON 2020, 13-15, July, 2021, UTP, Malaysia.
• “Stochastic Approach for the Identification of RoP”, International Conference on Intelligent and Advanced System or ICIAS2020, ESTCON 2020, 13-15, July, 2021, UTP, Malaysia.
• “Cognitive Training for Special Needs using Virtual Reality”, proceedings of ISTE 47th Annual National Convention, Jan, 27-29, 2018, SAINTGITS College of Engineering, Kottayam, Kerala.
• Prabakar S, Ramanan S “Teaching Numeral Concepts Using Technology Supported Traditional Methods For Children With Multiple Disabilities” proceedings of International Conference on Achievements of and Innovations for the Specially Abled (ICAIS2017), Bharathidasan University, 07 January, 2018, Tiruchirapalli, India.
• Prabakar S, Priyadharshini V, Porkumaran K, “Morphological Analysis for Breast Cancer Detection” Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Applications (ICICA 2015), Chennai, India, 5-6, Feb, 2016, Volume 467, Springer – Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, ISBN: 978-981-10-1644-8, pp 197-208,
• “Fetal Cardiac Structure Detection and Measurement using K means clustering” proceedings of “International Conference on Innovations in Intelligent Instrumentation, Optimization and Signal Processing” ICIIIOS’13, Karunya University, Coimbatore, 1- 2 March 2013.
• “Brain Tumor Segmentation and Estimation by Fuzzy K means” proceedings of “ICIIIOS’13,” Karunya University, Coimbatore, 1-2 March 2013.
• “Dynamic Point bug algorithm implementation for Robot Navigation” ICIIIOS’13 organized by Dept of EIE, Karunya University, Coimbatore, 1-2 March 2013.
• “Embedded System based Investigation of Retinopathy Severity,” proceeding of International Conference on Advances in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (AEEE), 13 Jan,2013, Cochin, pp.1-5, ISBN: 978-93-82208- 525.
• “Uterine Fibroid Segmentation and Measurement Based on Morphological Functions in Graphical Vision Assistant Tool,” proceeding of International Conference on Emerging Research in Electronics, Computer Science and Technology (ICERECT-12), 21-22 Dec 2012, PES College of Engineering, Mandya, India Vol. 248.ISSN:1876-1100.
• “An Enhanced Accident Detection and Victim Status Indicating System: Prototype” proceeding of INDICON 2012 on Innovations in Social and Humanitarian Engineering, Rajagiri School of Engg. and Technology, Kochi, on 7-9, Dec, 2012.
• “Capacitance Based Seat Occupancy detection using MSP430G2553” proceedings of 2ndInternational conference on Emerging Technology Trends in Advanced Engineering Research ICETT2012, 20-21Feb, 2012, Baselios Mathews II College of Engineering, kollam, Kerala, India.
• “Real time Number Plate Recognition System using Beagle Board (OMAP Processor)” ICETT2012, 20-21Feb, 2012, Baselios Mathews II college of engineering, kollam, Kerala, India.
• “A Linear Discriminant Analysis Framework for Bacterial Type Identification Based on Morphological Parameters” proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Signal and Image Processing ICSIP2010, December 15 – 17, 2010, RMD Engineering College, Chennai, India, pp.317-321, 15-17 Dec,2010. doi:10.1109/ICSIP.2010.5697490 URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=5697490&isnumber=5697428).
• “An Enhanced Automatic Image Processing Technique for the Detection of Fetal Anatomies” proceedings of IEEE international conference INDICON 2010 on Green Energy, Computing & Communication, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India. pp.1-4, 17-19 Dec. 2010. doi:  10.1109/ INDCON.2010.5712758.
• “Development of Image Processing Scheme for Bacterial Classification Based on Optimal Discriminant Feature” proceedings of 4th IEEE International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering (iCBBE2010), June 18-20, 2010, Chengdu, China. (IEEE Catalog No.: CFP1029C-CDR, ISBN: 978-1-4244-4713-8), 18-20 June 2010   doi10.1109/ICBBE.2010.5516 525, URL:http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=5516525&isnumber= 5514659)
• “An Image Based Approach to Detect Retinopathy of Prematurity” proceedings of IEEE R8 International Conference SIBIRCON 2010 Computational Technologies in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, July 11 – 15, 2010,         Irkutsk Listvyanka,      Russia.         pp.116-121,         11-15  July 2010. doi: 10.1109/SIBIRCON.2010.5555322.: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=5555322&isnum ber=5555004).

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BOOK & BOOK   CHAPTERS

• Editor, “Advances in Biomedical Engineering and Technologies” – in Press, Scrivener Publishing LLC, Wiley, Dec, 2021.
• Editor, “Artificial Intelligence for Smart Community” – in Press, Springer Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Springer Nature Singapore, Feb 2021.
• “Hybrid Electric Vehicles with Energy-Efficient Transport Systems” – in Press, Bentham Science Publishers Pte. Ltd., Singapore, Feb 2021.
• “Modern Control Systems” – in Press, PHI Publishers Pvt Ltd., New Delhi, March 2021.
• Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Innovations for Green Energy and Healthcare Technologies (IGEHT’17) in collaboration with Florida Atlantic University, March 16-18, 2017, IEEE Catalog Number: CFP17J94-POD ISBN (Print-On-Demand): 978-1-5090-5779-5, ISBN (Online): 978-1-5090-5778-8.
• “Morphological Analysis for Breast Cancer Detection” Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Applications Vol.467 Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, ISBN: 978-981-10-1644-8, pp 197-208 Springer Science + Business Media, Singapore, ISSN: 2194-5357, DoI : 10.1007/978-981-10-1645- 5_17.
• Proceedings of the National Conference on Recent Advancements in Biomedical Engineering and Healthcare Technologies (RABEHT 2015) Kovai Medical Center Hospital, Coimbatore, India, August 7-8, 2015.
• Proceedings of the IEEE 2nd International Conference on Knowledge Collaboration in Engineering (ICKCE 2015) at Kathir College of Engineering, Coimbatore, India, March 27-28, 2015, IEEE Catalog Number:CFP 1598W-CDR, ISBN(Print): 978-1-47998617-0.
• “Uterine Fibroid Segmentation and Measurement Based on Morphological Functions in Graphical Vision Assistant Tool,” proceedings of International Conference “Emerging Research in Electronics, Computer Science and Technology”, ISBN 978-81-322-1156-3 Springer Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Vol. 248.ISSN:1876- 1100, April, 2013.
• “Optimized Imaging Techniques to detect and Screen the Stages of Retinopathy of Prematurity” in the book under the titled “Human-Centric Machine Vision”, ISBN 978-953-51-0563-3, May, 2012, InTech - Open Access Publisher, Croatia.

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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES ORGANIZED

• Co-Organizer: ESTCON 2020: World Engineering, Science & Technology Congress, ICIAS, UTP, Malaysia, 2021.
• Organizing Chair, Joint International Virtual Conference on Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Engineering Applications (IC-AIEng 2020), Theme: Frugal Innovations in Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare Industry and Smart Transport, Jan 2021 UTP, Malaysia & DrNGPIT, India.
• Organizing Chair, IEEE International Conference on Innovations for Green Energy and Healthcare Technologies (IGEHT’17) in collaboration with Florida Atlantic University, USA and Kovai Medical Center Hospital, Coimbatore, India, March 16-18, 2017, IEEE Catalog Number: CFP17J94-POD ISBN (Print-On-Demand): 978- 1-5090-5779-5, ISBN (Online): 978-1-5090-5778-8.
• Organizing Chair, ICMR National Conference on Recent Advancements in Biomedical Engineering and Healthcare Technologies (RABEHT 2015) sponsored by ICMR and ISTE at Kovai Medical Center Hospital, Coimbatore, India, August 7-8, 2015.
• Organizing Chair, IEEE 2nd International Conference on Knowledge Collaboration in Engineering (ICKCE 2015) at Kathir College of Engineering, Coimbatore, India, in collaboration with Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia March 27-28, 2015, IEEE Catalog Number:CFP 1598W-CDR, ISBN(Print): 978-1-47998617-0.
• Organizing Co-Chair, IEEE 1st International Conference on Knowledge Collaboration in Engineering (ICKCE 2014) at Kathir College of Engineering, Coimbatore, India, Jan 24-25, 2014.

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CONSULTANCY ACTIVITIES

• Technical Consultant, REBA Communications Limited, Perambalur. (July 2018 – Till Date)
• Research Consultancy Project for, “Intelligent Handheld Wide Field ROP Screening Device” at Aravind Eye Hospitals, Coimbatore (Jan 2015 – Till Date)
• Consultant for “Dr NGP Medical Equipment Calibration Center” at KMCH, Coimbatore (Oct 2016 – May 2021)
• Research Consultancy Project for, “Development of ROP Screening System” at Aravind Eye Hospitals, Coimbatore (June 2010 – May 2014)
• Research Consultant for “Development of Biomedical Experiments using NI Products”, National Instruments, India & USA. (Sep 2010 – Aug 2011 )
• Consultant, Product Development - LabVIEW based Ventilator Test Equipment, Pricol Limited, Coimbatore. (Jan 2010 – June 2010)
• Consultant, PIGA-CT Embedded Electronics, Perfint Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd., Mysore. (Oct 2007 – April 2008)
• Consultant, Product Development, REBA Intelligent Solutions and Equipments, Secunderabad. (Dec 2006 –March 2008)

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SELECTIVE PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Member BoS, Faculty of Information and Communication Engineering - Affiliated Institutions, Anna University, 2019 – 2022.
• Vice President, Ambassador - Established MHRD’s Institution Innovation Council, Nov, 2018 - 2020.     Convener –Medical Imaging Center Establishment, Sep, 2019
• Jury – Regional Pre-Finals of Youth Talk, Organized by ICTACT, Chennai on Sep 27, 2018.
• Member – Syllabus Framing Committee (R-2017) for Biomedical Engineering & Medical Electronics, Anna University, Chennai
• Member – Board of Studies, Department of BME, SNS College of Technology, Coimbatore 2018-2020.     NBA for Biomedical Programme – Convener, Dr NGP IT, March, 2018.
• NBA Steering Committee Coordinator – Dr NGP IT, March, 2018.
• Coordinator – National Council of Vocational and Research Training(NCVRT), Emergency Medical Equipment technician, Vocational Training Center, DrNGPIT, Sep, 2017.
• Coordinator – Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikash Yojana(PMKVY), Medical Equipment Technician, DrNGPIT, Sep, 2016
• Coordinator – Center for E-Learning, DrNGPIT, 2016& IITB Spoken Tutorial, 2018
• Convener –Medical Equipment Calibration Center Establishment, Oct, 2016&Centre for Medical Equipment and System, Jan, 2016
• Convener – Signing MoU with SIEMENS Healthineers, Dr NGPIT, Coimbatore, Oct, 2018.
• Convener – Signing MoU with Helix Corporation, Bangalore and Dr NGPIT, Coimbatore, July, 2018.
• Convener – Signing MoU with National Instruments, TMI Systems, Bangalore and Dr NGPIT, Coimbatore, Jan, 2018.
• Convener – MEDZEST 2016, 2017, 2018, annual event a Forum for Hands on Training and Quality Control of Medical Equipment Kovai Medical Center Hospital, Coimbatore, India.
• Convener – College Day, 2018, Graduation Day 2018, Career Day, AIKYAM Annual Indu-Student Confluence, Project Expo, etc.,
• Convener – Guest Lecture, Alumni & Expert Lecture series, Virtual Industry Tour, Industry Visits, In-Plant Trainings, etc.,
• Convener – Medical camps, Health awareness programs, Clinical Trainings, Project contests, FDTP, etc.,
• ICTACT - NVIDIA “AI and Deep Learning by NVIDIA DGX Station” workshop at Tajvivanta, Coimbatore on Oct 08, 2018.
• Mitsubishi Electric “EDUMEET on Factory Automation” organized by Sri Eshwar College of Engineering on Oct 06, 2017.
• Two weeks workshop on “Control Systems” by IIT Bombay nodal center, Kathir College of Engineering, Dec, 02- 12, 2014.
• Two days 17th ISTE TN & P Section annual Convention for Faculty Members of Engineering Colleges, Theme of “Empowering Indian Engineering Education for Global Expectations”, National Engineering College, Kovilpatti, November, 07-08, 2014.
• Two weeks workshop on “Signal and Systems” by IIT Bombay nodal center, Kathir College of Engineering, Jan,02-12, 2014.
• One day awareness programme on “Outcome Based Accreditation” by Prof. Jayaguru, NBA, Kathir College of Engineering, Coimbatore, Nov, 23, 2013.
• One day workshop on “Research Proposal Writing” organized by Center for Research, Karunya University, Coimbatore, Feb 13, 2013.

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EDITOR / REVIEWER

• Editor, Proceedings of the 2017 International Conference on Innovations in Green Energy and Healthcare Technologies (IGEHT 2017), 16-18, March, 2017, Coimbatore, India, IEEE Catalog Number: CFP17J94-POD, ISBN: 978-1-5090-5779-5.
• Editor, 2015 Proceedings of the IEEE 2nd International Conference on Knowledge Collaboration in Engineering (ICKCE 2015), Coimbatore, India, March 27-28, 2015, IEEE Catalog Number: CFP 1598W-CDR, ISBN (Print): 978-1-47998617-0.
• Reviewer, 2012 IEEE Symposium on Business, Engineering and Industrial Applications (ISBEIA2012), 23-26 September 2012, Bandung, Indonesia.
• Reviewer, International Journal of Biomedical Science and Engineering (JBiSE), Scientific Research Publishing, Delaware, USA.

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TEACHING &  SKILL DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS CERTIFICATIONS

• Coursera AI for Medicine: Diagnosis – BWXBADGZFZD, Prognosis - TDHFZQGVR8ET, Treatment - Z6GB9B5JM5AW
• Deep Learning – CNN – 37LTDD24PSE3, Sequence Modeling – 9RB8PZGUVAF4     Neural Networks and Deep Learning – X7QYDBF243W
• AI for Everyone – K5JFDE582FLL
• Machine Learning for All - D2BQK9E829PJ
• Coursera Administrator Training - C58XP8E3RC4     Covid 19 Contact Tracing – DGY348VVA8VQ
• University of Washington Machine Learning - VSNVTXHM9XRM
• Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach–R3K9ULQJD4V     Machine Learning: Regression - R5N3XQUTERE
• Machine Learning: Classification - DSYCVS64E528
• Machine Learning: Clustering and Retrieval - YTW2SMFU6CNE
• TCSiON Career Edge Knockdown the Lockdown – 4-7845499-1016
• CoronaWarriors - 8-7845499-1016
• NPTEL Patent Drafting for Beginners –NPTEL19HS01S21181661

Skill Trainings

• Five days STTP on Bio Optics and Instrumentation, at IITM, Chennai 03-07, Dec, 2018.
• Two days IITM-HTIC MedTech Incubator (MTI) “Curious Program” at IITM, Research Park, Chennai Sep, 28-29, 2018.
• Four days “MeDHa’16 – Medical Device Hackathon” during 03-06, November, 2016, Indian Institute of Science (IISC), Bangalore
• Two days “Train the Trainers – A Pedagogical Approach” during 28th to 29th June, 2016, PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, Coimbatore
• Three days “Outcome Based Accreditation Programme-Phase-II” “Workshop for Evaluators / Resource Persons” during March 14-16, 2014, by National Board of Accreditation (NBA) at Bannariamman Institute of Technology, Erode
• One day “Outcome Based Accreditation Programme-Phase-I” on 05.03.2014, by NBA at Bannariamman Institute of Technology, Erode.
• Mission 10X - 5 Days Empowerment Program on High Impact Teaching Skills, by Wipro Technologies at Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore, Oct 5-9, 2009.
• Mission 10X– 2 Days Advanced Workshop, conducted by Wipro Technologies at Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore, India Feb 4-5, 2010.

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SUBJECTS HANDLED

• Human Assist Devices
• Virtual Instrumentation
• Digital Signal Processing
• Digital Image Processing
• Industrial Instrumentation
• Medical Imaging Techniques
• Bio Medical Instrumentation
• Microprocessors and Microcontroller
• Electrical Machines & Control Systems
• Electron Devices and Electronic Circuits
• Biomaterials
• Circuit Theory
• Hospital management
• Tele Health Technology
• Rehabilitation Engineering
• Hospital Information System
• Medical Sensors and Transducers
• Neural Networks and its Applications
• Bio Process Control and Instrumentation
• Electrical Measurements and Instrumentation

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SELECTED PROJECTS

• Retinopathy plus diseases screening and quantification using Beagle Board
• MEDIBIN-The Intelligent Medical Dustbin
• Brain Tumor Detection and Segmentation Using Fuzzy K-Mean     Contour Model for Fetal Cardiac Structure Detection from
• Ultrasound Sequences
• Real Time Object tracking using Panda Board
• Segmentation of Uterine Fibroid using Morphological Operation     Automatic Number Plate Recognition System using Beagle Board
• Automatic seat occupancy system using MSP430 kit
• Automatic detection of fetal parameters from ultrasound images using LabVIEW
• Segmentation of exudates in smartphone ophthalmoscope images
• Image Guided Needle positioning system
• Internet based interactive channel (Expandedwith IoT)      Microcontroller based Vending system
• Micro Controller based Data Acquisition System     Automatic Solar Tracking System
• Automatic Accident Identification System using PIC 16F877 Capsule based Endoscopy& Gastric Rhythm Analyzer
• Development of Cyborg COT for Decubitus Ulcer Screening and Management
• Personal Abetment for Parkinson’s and Geriatric Population
• Gait Analysis System with force platform technique using video processing method in MATLAB
• Effectiveness of Multi-Sensory Story Telling to Improve The

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PROFESSIONAL  MEMBERSHIPS

• IEEE Senior Member #90715075, Podhigai Subsection
• Life Member of ISTE # LM78115
• Member of Bio Medical Engineering Society of India (BMESI), #LM-1188
• Member of International Association of Online Engineering (IAOE) # 10083
• Member Society for Engineering Education Enrichment(SEEE), #INDTN 999999999482
• Senior Member #SNM10100050967 (UACEE) theIRED – Institute of Research Engineers and Doctors
• Member #155492 – International Association of Engineers (IAENG)
• Senior Member #80348881 – International Association of Computer Scienceand Information Technology (IACSIT), Singapore.
• Member – Asian Council of Science Editors (ACSE), Dubai, UAE
• Member of Instrument Society of India (ISOI) from 2004 – 2007

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SELECTIVE EVENTS ORGANIZED

• Virtual Conference “Frugal Innovations in Biomedical Engineering” 05-09 June, 2020.
• Convener – FDP “Recent Trends in Biomedical Engineering”, 11-15 May, 2020.
• Convener – Inauguration Medical Imaging Center, Dr NGPIT, Nov, 2019.
• Convener – Signing MoU,SIEMENS Healthineers, Mumbai Dr NGPIT, Oct, 2018.
• Convener – Signing MoU,Helix Corporation, Bangalore and Dr NGPIT, July, 2018.
• Organizing Chair – ICMR conference RABEHT 2015, 2-4 August, 2015.
• Convener – Inauguration Center of Excellence on Industrial Automation and MoU signing BETA Technologies, Coimbatore at Kathir College of Engineering, Apr 16, 2014.
• Convener – One day workshop on “Beagle Board Application Based Training” Kathir College of Engineering, Mar 01, 2014.
• Convener – Say No to Fire IEEE Social Activity, Kathir College of Engineering, Feb, 2014.
• Convener – “Mobile Phone Service” Kathir College of Engineering, Feb 18, 2014.
• Convener – Faculty Development Programme on Graphical System Design (LabVIEW) by National Instruments, Bangalore, Kathir College of Engineering, 25-29, 2013.
• Convener – Two days Hands on Training Programme on LabVIEW, Kathir College of Engineering, Coimbatore, Dec, 19-20, 2013.
• Proctor – IEEE Xtreme Programming Competition 7.0, Kathir College of Engineering, Sep, 2013.
• Organizing Member, “Intl. Conference on Innovations in Intelligent Instrumentation, Optimization and Signal Processing” ICIIIOS’13 Karunya University, 1-2 March 2013.
• Convener – “Industrial Embedded Automation” Coreware Technologies, Chennai Karunya University, Coimbatore, Aug 22, 2012.
• Coordinator – Industrial Training Programmes FACT, Kochin,(04.08.2012) and TNPL, Karur (28.07.2012) organized for Dept of EIE, Karunya University, Coimbatore.
• Organizing Member, National Technical Symposium EXOUSIA’12, Karunya University, Coimbatore, Mar 03, 2012.
• Co-Convener, “Instrument Engineer’s Role in Various Industries”, Karunya University, Coimbatore Jan 11, 2012.

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Convener – Center for International Relations (Dec 2018 – June 2021)

Collaboration Mettings – Universuty of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK, Dec, 2020.

MoU, Summer/Winter Research Programme and Collaborative Research – University of  Wisconsin, La Crosse, USADec-2019

MoU, Collaborative Research – LincolnUniversity College, Malaysia.Dec-2019

MoU, Faculty Excahnge and Collaborative Research – Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia - 2019

MoU, Research Attachment Programme and Collaborative Research – Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia - 2018

Collaborative Research initiatives, International Conferences – Universiti of Malaya(UM), Malaysia - 2019

International Conferences Collaborations – University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia - 2019

MoU, Summer Research Programmes, Joint Research Projects, International Conferences – Floarida Atlantic University, USA - 2017

International Conferences Collaborations – Nanyang Technical University (NTU), Singapore - 2017

Summer Research Programmes, Joint Research Projects, MoU, International Conferences – Wayne State University, USA - 2016

International Conferences Collaborations – Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia – 2015

International Conferences Collaborations – Victoria University, Australia -2015

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