Dr. T. Padma
Professor and Head,
Department of Master of Computer Applications
Sona College of Technology,
Salem – 636 005 India
Email : padmat@sonatech.ac.in

Professional Experience
Period Designation & Institution / Organization
Feb 2010 - Till date Professor and Head, Department of MCA Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Feb 2004 – Jan 2010 Assistant Professor, Department of MCA Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Mar 2002 – Jan 2004 EDP Manager, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Jan 2000 – Feb 2002 Analyst Programmer, Unisoft System consultancy, Coimbatore.
Jan 1999 – Dec 1999 Programmer, FluidMech Equipments Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore.
Dec 1996 – Apr 1999 Lecturer, Ethiraj College, Chennai, Tamilnadu
Aug 1993 - Jul 1996 Lecturer, Salem Sowdeswari College, Salem, Tamilnadu
Nov 1992 – Aug 1993 Visiting Faculty, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu
Areas of Specialization
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Analytics
  • Data Mining
  • Decision Support Systems
  • Biologically Inspired Computing
Research Projects

1. UGC Funded Minor Research Project (2017-2019)
Title: Knowledge-Based Medical Diagnostic System to Foresee the Incidence of Neck and Shoulder Pain Disorders Among Adolescents
Principal Investigator: Dr. T. Padma Funding: Rs. 1.2 lakhs
Description: Led a research project funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC) aimed at developing a knowledge-based medical diagnostic system to predict the occurrence of neck and shoulder pain disorders among adolescents. This interdisciplinary project involved the integration of medical knowledge, diagnostic algorithms, and machine learning techniques to enhance early detection and prevention strategies.

2. NCW Funded Research Study Project (2018-2019)
Title: The Impact of Cyber Harassment on the Mental Health of Young Women in Dharmapuri District, Tamil Nadu
Principal Investigator: Dr. T. Padma Funding: 4 Lakhs
Description: Conducted a research study funded by the National Commission for Women to investigate the effects of cyber harassment on the mental health of young women in Dharmapuri District, Tamil Nadu. The project aimed to identify the prevalence, patterns, and psychological implications of cyberbullying and harassment on the targeted demographic. Findings contributed to the development of awareness campaigns and support initiatives to address cyber harassment issues and safeguard the mental well-being of vulnerable populations.

3. Sona College of Technology funded SEED Money Project (2021-2022)
Title: Blockchain based Solutions for Milk Procurement Management and Adulteration Detection Mentor: Dr. T. Padma Funding: 0.2 Lakhs
Description: Led the research and development efforts aimed at revolutionizing milk procurement processes and enhancing detection capabilities for adulteration. Delivered innovative solutions leveraging blockchain technology to optimize transparency, traceability, and efficiency across the milk supply chain. Successfully integrated smart contracts and IoT devices to automate key processes and ensure the integrity of milk procurement and distribution systems.

4. Sona College of Technology funded SEED Money Project (ongoing)
Title: Smart Canteen Mentor: Dr. T. Padma Funding: 0.15 Lakhs
Description: The objectives of the Smart Canteen project aim to transform the canteen into a smart, efficient, and customer-friendly environment that meets the needs of both the customers and the organization running the canteen. This includes enhancing operational efficiency, improving customer experience, ensuring food safety, minimizing food waste, promoting healthy eating habits, increasing revenue, enhancing data analysis capabilities, and ensuring sustainability.

5. AICTE funded MODROBS Program (2013-2014)
Title: Modernization of Internet Programming Lab with Intelligent Tutoring Systems Principal
Investigator: Dr. T. Padma
Funding: 6.5 Lakhs.
Description: This project aimed to augment the infrastructure and pedagogical approaches within the Internet Programming Lab through the integration of Intelligent Tutoring Systems, supplementing traditional teaching with interactive modules to boost student engagement.
Funded Programs Organized
  • Short Term Training Programme (STTP) on “Challenges and Research Directions for Blockchains in the Internet of Things”, Nov 2020, Dec 2020, Jan 2021, Feb2021, sponsored by AICTE, grant of Rs.3,86,567.
  • Nation-Wide Competition on “Laws related to Women”, 26/Nov/2018, sponsored by National Commission for Women, grant of Rd. 30,000.
  • National Seminar on "Intelligent Data Analysis & Decision Technologies," September 2013, sponsored by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi, India, Secured funding of Rs. 30,000.
  • National Conference on 'EiTECH – Envisioning Innovation in Technologies,' March 2012, sponsored by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi, India, acquired funding of Rs. 20,000.
  • National Conference on ‘EiTECH – Envisioning Innovation in Technologies’, March 2012, partially funded by Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST), Tamilnadu, India, funding of Rs. 15,000
  • National Seminar on "Computational Intelligence - An Academic, Industrial, Social & Research Perspective," November 2011, sponsored by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi, India, secured funding of Rs. 30,000.
  • National Conference on 'iTECH – The Preamble to Next Generation Computers,' March 2011, sponsored by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi, India, secured funding of Rs. 30,000 for participation.
  • National level Faculty Development Programme on “Middleware Technologies”, sponsored by Anna University, India, funded Rs. 50,000
Awards / Recognitions
  • Recipient of the Shayesta Akhtar Memorial National Award for the Best Women Engineering College Teacher by the Indian Society For Technical Education (ISTE) in 2015, acknowledging outstanding contributions to engineering education.
  • Acknowledged as a Top 20 Influential Woman Educator in Tamil Nadu in 2019, honored with the uLektz Wall of Fame recognition.
  • Recognized by The Academic Council of uLektz as one of the Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Higher Education across India in 2021, highlighting significant impact and leadership in the field.
  • Recipient of ‘Women Achiever’ of the Women Empowerment Committee, Sona College of Technology, Salem, for the contributions in 2018.
  • Appreciated for serving as a peer reviewer of research proposals submitted to the Muscat - MoHERI-BLOCK funding program, Call 2022.
  • Recognized for exceptional service as a reviewer at the Information Systems International Conference (ISICO) 2023 hosted by the Department of Information Systems, Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology, Indonesia, held on July 26-28, 2023, in Bali, Indonesia.
  • Recognized for exceptional service as a reviewer at the Information Systems International Conference (ISICO) 2021 hosted by the Department of Information Systems, Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology, Indonesia, held on August 7-8, 2021, in Surabaya, Indonesia.
  • Acknowledged for contribution as a reviewer at the Information Systems International Conference (ISICO) 2017, hosted by the Department of Information Systems, Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology, Indonesia, held on August 7-8, 2017, in Bali, Indonesia.
  • Acknowledged for serving as a Program Committee Member for the World Congress on Computing and Communication Technologies at St. Joseph's College, Thiruchirapalli, India, in 2014.
  • Acknowledged for acting as Chairperson for the IEEE International Conference on Pattern Recognition, Informatics, and Medical Engineering (PRIME) held at Periyar University, India, in 2013.
Books / Chapters in Books
  • Arun Kumar Sangaiah, S Shantharajah, Padma Theagarajan, (Ed.) (2019). Intelligent Pervasive Computing Systems for Smarter Healthcare. John Wiley & Sons Inc., DOI:10.1002/9781119439004
  • Padma Theagarajan, & Jayashree Nair. (2019). Remote Patient Monitoring: A Key Management and Authentication Framework for Wireless Body Area Networks. In Intelligent Pervasive Computing Systems for Smarter Healthcare, (pp. 255-274). Wiley. doi: 10.1002/9781119439004.ch11
  • Padma, T., Shabir, M., & Shantharajah, S. P. (2017). Intelligent decision support system for an integrated pest management in Apple Orchard. In Studies in computational intelligence (pp. 225–245). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-53153- 3_12
  • T, P. & Nair, J. (2017). Diophantine Equations for Enhanced Security in Watermarking Scheme for Image Authentication. In N. Kumar, A. Sangaiah, M. Arun, & S. Anand (Eds.), Advanced Image Processing Techniques and Applications (pp. 205-229). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2053-5.ch010
  • Shabir Mir, T Padma. (2016). "Decision Support Systems for Horticulture." Published in "Horticulture Compendium" by CABI – Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International. DOI:10.1079/HC.24010452.20219903035.
  • Theagarajan Padma, S. P. Shantharajah, Shabir Ahmad Mir. (2017). Plantation Land Segmentation for an Orchard Establishment Using Fuzzy AHP. In Emrouznejad, A., & Ho, W. (Eds.) Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (1st ed.). Chapman and Hall/CRC. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781315369884
  • T. Padma, S. P. Shantharajah, T. Lalitha. (2014). "Computer System Concepts and Processes" Published by Sonaversity Publications, ISBN 978-93-83910-02-1.
  • T. Lalitha, T. Padma, G. M. Kadhar Nawaz. (2015). "Open Source Systems." Published by Sonaversity Publications. ISBN 978-93-83910-03-8.
  • T. Lalitha, T. Padma, G. M. Kadhar Nawaz. (2016). "Open Technologies." Published by Sonaversity Publications. ISBN: 978-93-83910-12-0.
Journal Publications
  • Komalavalli, D., & Padma, T., (2024). Adaptive Red Deer Optimization (ADRO) Technique for Energy Efficient VM Migration in Cloud Computing. International Journal of Intelligent Systems and Applications in Engineering, 12(17s), 598–608. https://ijisae.org/index.php/IJISAE/article/view/4925
  • Anitha, S., Padma, T., & Vallimayil, V. (2023). A generic resource augmentation architecture for efficient mobile communication. Concurrency and Computation, 35(21). https://doi.org/10.1002/cpe.7703
  • Komalavalli, D., & Padma, T. (2022). Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference-QoS Aware Genetic Algorithm for Resource Allocation Optimization in Cloud. Indian Journal of Computer Science and Engineering (Online), 13(6), 1752–1763. https://doi.org/10.21817/indjcse/2022/v13i6/221306005
  • Haroon, A. S., & Padma, T. (2022). An ensemble classification and binomial cumulative based PCA for diagnosis of parkinson’s disease and autism spectrum disorder. International Journal of Systems Assurance Engineering and Management, 15(1), 216–231. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13198-022-01699-x
  • Padma, T., Shantharajah, S. P., & Ramadoss, P. (2022). Hybrid Fuzzy AHP and Fuzzy TOPSIS Decision Model for Aquaculture species selection. International Journal of Information Technology and Decision Making, 21(03), 999–1030. https://doi.org/10.1142/s0219622022500031
  • Gafoor, S. H. A., & Padma, T. (2022). Intelligent approach of score-based artificial fish swarm algorithm (SAFSA) for Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. International Journal of Intelligent Computing and Cybernetics, 15(4), 540–561. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijicc-10-2021-0226
  • Anitha, S., & Padma, T. (2021). A Neuro-Fuzzy hybrid framework for augmenting resources of mobile device. International Journal of Information Technology and Decision Making, 20(05), 1519–1555. https://doi.org/10.1142/s0219622021500413
  • Shabir, M., & Padma, T. (2020). Integrated Technology Acceptance Model for the evaluation of Agricultural Decision Support Systems. Journal of Global Information Technology Management, 23(2), 138–164. https://doi.org/10.1080/1097198x.2020.1752083
  • Anitha, S., & Padma, T. (2020). A web service‐based internet of things framework for mobile resource augmentation. International Journal of Communication Systems, 33(12). https://doi.org/10.1002/dac.4475
  • Anitha, S., & Padma, T. (2019). Adaptive Proximate Computing Framework for mobile resource augmentation. Mobile Networks and Applications, 25(2), 553–564. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11036-019-01278-8
  • Vaijayanthimala, J., & Padma, T. (2019). Multi-modal biometric authentication system based on face and signature using legion feature estimation technique. Multimedia Tools and Applications, 79(5–6), 4149–4168. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11042-019-07871-z
  • Vaijayanthimala, J., & Padma, T. V. (2019b). Synthesis Score Level Fusion based Multifarious classifier for Multi-Biometrics applications. Journal of Medical Imaging and Health Informatics, 9(8), 1673–1680. https://doi.org/10.1166/jmihi.2019.2762
  • Kalaivani, S., Shantharajah, S. P., & Padma, T. (2019). Agricultural leaf blight disease segmentation using indices based histogram intensity segmentation approach. Multimedia Tools and Applications, 79(13–14), 9145–9159. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11042-018-7126-7
  • Subramani, K., Periyasamy, S. S., & Padma, T. (2019). Double Line Clustering based Colour Image Segmentation Technique for Plant Disease Detection. Current Medical Imaging Reviews, 15(8), 769–776. https://doi.org/10.2174/1573405614666180322130242
  • Dhandabani, R., Periyasamy, S. S., Theagarajan, P., & Sangaiah, A. K. (2018). Six‐face cubical key encryption and decryption based on product cipher using hybridisation and Rubik’s cubes. IET Networks, 7(5), 313–320. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-net.2017.0196
  • Shabir, M., & Padma, T. (2017). Generic Multiple-Criteria Framework for the development of agricultural DSS. Journal of Decision Systems, 26(4), 341–367. https://doi.org/10.1080/12460125.2018.1437501
  • Shabir, M., & Padma, T. (2017). Fuzzy Decision Support System for Evaluation and Prioritization of Critical Success Factors for the Development of Agricultural DSS, International Journal of Multi Criteria Decision Making, 7(2), 146-172. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMCDM.2017.087823
  • Pillai, J. S., & Padma, T. (2018). Semi fragile watermarking for content based image authentication and recovery in the DWT-DCT domains. The International Arab Journal of Information Technology, 15, 1076–1081. http://dblp.uni- trier.de/db/journals/iajit/iajit15.html#PillaiP18
  • Shabir, M., & Padma, T. (2016). Evaluation and prioritization of rice production practices and constraints under temperate climatic conditions using Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (FAHP). Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research, 14(4), e0909. https://doi.org/10.5424/sjar/2016144-8699
  • Sujatha, R., & Padma, T. (2016). Efficient multi keyword searching using hierarchically reliable and ceaseless minimization clustering and improved learning and intelligent optimization solver clustering techniques. Journal of Medical Imaging and Health Informatics, 6(3), 845–849. https://doi.org/10.1166/jmihi.2016.1764
  • R. Shathy, T. Padma, AFZRP: Adaptive Fidility Energy Efficient Algorithm for Zone Routing Protocols in MANET, Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, 6(10), 1602-1613, 2016. https://doi.org/10.5958/2249-7315.2016.01115.1
  • Padma, T., & Balasubramanie, P. (2011). A fuzzy analytic hierarchy processing decision support system to analyze occupational menace forecasting the spawning of shoulder and neck pain. Expert Systems with Applications, 38(12), 15303–15309. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2011.06.037
  • Padma, T., & Balasubramanie, P. (2011a). Domain experts’ knowledge-based intelligent decision support system in occupational shoulder and neck pain therapy. Applied Soft Computing, 11(2), 1762–1769. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asoc.2010.05.019
  • Padma, T., & Balasubramanie, P. (2009). Knowledge based decision support system to assist work-related risk analysis in musculoskeletal disorder. Knowledge-based Systems, 22(1), 72–78. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knosys.2008.07.001
  • Padma, T., & Balasubramanie, P. (2007). Analytic hierarchy process to assess occupational risk for shoulder and neck pain. Applied Mathematics and Computation, 193(2), 321–324. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amc.2007.03.060
  • Priya, J. S., & Padma, T. (2021). ACOBAT – a reinforcement learning based on fused ACO and BAT algorithm for spectrum sharing. Design Engineering, 6740–6756. http://thedesignengineering.com/index.php/DE/article/view/3174
  • Padma, T., & Shantharajah, S. (2021). Evaluation of risk causing factors for the incidence of neck and shoulder pain in adolescents using fuzzy analytic hierarchy process. International Journal of Information and Decision Sciences, 13(3), 254. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijids.2021.118053
  • Umamaheswari P, Aruna S, Padma T, Saraswathi R. (2021). Simulation of SIR Deterministic Epidemic Model in Infectious Disease Prediction using R Programming, Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology, 25(4), 1397–1404, 2021. https://www.annalsofrscb.ro/index.php/journal/article/view/2646
  • Vanitha, S. (2021). Decision Support Model for Prioritization of Cotton Plant Diseases using Integrated FAHP-TOPSIS approach. Turkish Journal of Computer and Mathematics Education, 12(10), 7587–7596. https://doi.org/10.17762/turcomat.v12i10.5668
  • J. Suji Priya, P. Umamaheswari, T. Padma. (2021). Machine Learning for Simulation of A Deterministic Epidemic Model for Contagious Disease Prediction, High Technology Letters, 27(1), 33-47. https://doi.org/10.37896/HTL27.1/2502
  • Komalavalli, T. Padma, A. (2020). Survey and Taxonomy of various aspects of Cloud Computing Techniques, High Technology Letters, 26(12), 788-797. https://doi.org/10.37896/HTL26.12/2325
  • Priya, J. S., & Padma, T. (2022). Adaptive channel allocation for spectrum sharing based on ACO algorithm. World Review of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development, 18(1), 31. https://doi.org/10.1504/wrstsd.2022.119306
  • S. Vanitha, T. Padma. (2019). Classification and prioritization of the disease causing risk factors in Cotton crop cultivation using Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process, International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 28(13), 350-360. Retrieved from http://sersc.org/journals/index.php/IJAST/article/view/1328
  • Komalavalli, D., & Padma, T. (2021). Swarm intelligence-based task scheduling algorithm for load balancing in cloud system. International Journal of Enterprise Network Management (Print), 12(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijenm.2021.112669
  • Gomathi, B., Sujatha, R., & Padma, T. (2020). Fusion of Classification with Hybrid Optimization Technique to Predict Diabetes. International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology, 9(3), 927–929. https://doi.org/10.35940/ijeat.c5418.029320
  • Mir, S. A., & Padma, T. (2017). Satellite image denoising using discrete cosine transform. Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Informatics (IJEEI), 5(4). https://doi.org/10.52549/ijeei.v5i4.369
  • Mir, S. A., & Padma, T. (2018). Review about various satellite image segmentation. Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 9(3), 633. https://doi.org/10.11591/ijeecs.v9.i3.pp633-636
  • Mir, S. A., & Padma, T. (2018a). Evaluation of power minimization for routing protocol and multicast networks. Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 9(2), 299. https://doi.org/10.11591/ijeecs.v9.i2.pp299-301
  • Priya, J. S., & Padma, T. V. (2017). Spectrum Sensing Techniques for Cognitive Radio System- Review and Performance Analysis. Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems, 9, 50–68. https://www.jardcs.org/backissues/abstract.php?archiveid=637
  • Pillai, J. S., & Padma, T. (2015). ParQuoSCI: Pseudorandom Partial Quotient Sequences for Content based Image Authentication. Bonfring International Journal of Advances in Image Processing (Print), 5(2), 10–15. https://doi.org/10.9756/bijaip.10395
  • Sujatha, T. Padma. (2015). Efficient Retrieval of Keywords using Data Mining Algorithm, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 10(20), 19486- 19489. ISSN 0973-4562.
  • Sujipriya, T. Padma. (2015). Ontology of dynamic spectrum sharing through cognitive radio nodes in wireless networks, International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, 6(4), 138-143. ISSN 2229-5518.
  • Sujipriya, T. Padma. (2015). SZRP – Hybrid Approach of Determining the optimal path in mobile ad-hoc networks, International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, 6(4), 144-149. ISSN 2229-5518.
  • R. Shanthy, T. Padma. (2014). Efficient AntHoc Protocol for Qualified Routing in Mobile AdHoc Networks, International Journal of Research in Computers, 1(2), 114- 118.
  • S. Vanitha, T. Padma. (2014). A survey on Chromosomes abnormalities based on Swarm Algorithms, International Journal of Emerging Technology & Advanced Engineering, 4(5), 661-668.
  • Padma, T., & Shantharajah, S. P. (2012). Intelligent Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Processing Decision Support System - An aid in Expert Analysis of Shoulder and Neck Pain Occupational Risk Factors. Oriental Journal of Computer Science and Technology, 5(2), 303–331. https://www.computerscijournal.org/vol5no2/intelligent- fuzzy-analytic-hierarchy-processing-decision-support-system-an-aid-in-expert- analysis-of-shoulder-and-neck-pain-occupational-risk-factors/
Recent Conference Paper Presentations
  • T. Padma, C. J. Bhadrinath, R. Visweshvar, K. Tamilarasan, “Dynamic YouTube Comment Sentiment Analysis with Supervised Fine-Tuned BERT”, International Conference on Cognitive Robotics and Intelligent Systems (ROBINS), KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, 2024.
  • P. Theagarajan, B. Padmanaban, K. Palanisamy, P. Raja and P. Poomagan, "Development of An Automated IoT-based Fish Tank Maintenance Assistive System," 7th International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Control Systems (ICICCS), Madurai, India, 2023, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/ICICCS56967.2023.10142372.
  • P. Theagarajan, L. Murugan, S. Nagarajan, V. Govindaraj and S. D. A. Murugan, "An Early Warning Smart Healthcare Kit to Avoid Road Accidents," 2023 7th International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Control Systems (ICICCS), Madurai, India, 2023, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/ICICCS56967.2023.10142341.
  • Theagarajan, Padma & Srinivansan, Karthikeyan & Alagesan, Rajakumaran & Kasinathan, ManojKumar & Venkatesh, Gokul. (2023). IoT-Based Passenger Authentication System for Transportation Services. 1-5. 10.1109/ViTECoN58111.2023.10157579.
  • Padma T., Dipali Sinha, Crop Yield Prediction Using Improved Random Forest, ITM Web Conf. 56 02007 (2023), DOI: 10.1051/itmconf/20235602007.
  • T. Padma, S. Aruna, J. Sujipriya, M. Zainab, Blockchain Based Solutions for Milk Procurement Management and Adulteration Detection, ITM Web Conf. 56 02008 (2023), DOI: 10.1051/itmconf/20235602008.
  • Nithya R, Padma T, Water waste Management Technique in Self-Sustainable Indoor Aquaponics System, E3S Web Conf. 455 01010 (2023), DOI: 10.1051/e3sconf/202345501010.
  • Haroon, A. S., & Padma, T. (2023). Autism spectrum disorder detection using enhanced convolutional neural network and wearable sensors. ITM Web of Conferences, 56, 05018. https://doi.org/10.1051/itmconf/20235605018
  • Sujatha, R., Gomathi, B., & Padma, T. V. (2021). An efficient method for high performance prediction mechanism for diabetes using enhanced Firefly algorithm and Map-Reduce. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1964(4), 042056. https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1964/4/042056
  • Anitha, S., Padma, T. (2020). A Performance Analysis Model for Resource-Rich Mobile Applications. ASTMLS-2020, held at Sona College of Technology.
Certifications
  • Certification in Six Sigma Black Belt awarded by the Indian Statistical Institute, Coimbatore.
  • NPTEL Certification in Effective Writing (IIT Roorkee), Jan-Feb 2024
  • NPTEL Certification in Fundamental Algorithms: Design and Analysis (IIT Kharagpur), Jan-Feb 2023
  • NPTEL Certification in Introduction to Biomimicry (IIT Madras), Jul-Sep 2023
  • NPTEL Certification in Symbolic Logic (IIT Kharagpur), Jul-Sep 2022
Patents
  • Dr. T. Padma, Mr. Praveenkumar. P, Mr. Barath. P, Ms. Pavithra. R, Mr. Kishore. P, Development of an Automated IOT Based Fish Tank Maintenance Assistive System (Published - 01/09/2023).
Journal Related Exposure
  • Reviewer for the International Journals “Int. J. of Business Continuity and Risk Management”, “Signal Image and Video Processing”, “Journal of Global Economics”, “International Journal of Management Science and Engineering Management”, “Science of the Total Environment”, “Mathematical and Computer Modeling”, “International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology”, “Engineering and Computer Innovations”, “Environmental Engineering and Management Journal”,

  • Editor for the Books/Conference Proceedings

  • Arun Kumar Sangaiah, S Shantharajah, Padma Theagarajan, (Ed.) (2019). Intelligent Pervasive Computing Systems for Smarter Healthcare. John Wiley & Sons Inc., DOI:10.1002/9781119439004
  • National Conference “Emerging Technologies in Communication, Computation and Information Technology” NETCIT’10 held at Sona College of Technology, Salem.
  • National Conference “National Conference on IT for Industrial Research” NCIIR’08 held at Sona College of Technology, Salem.
  • National Conference “National Conference on Research Challenges in Computation and Information Technology”, RCCIT’09 held at Sona College of Technology, Salem.

Academic Responsibilities
  • Head of the Department of Master of Computer Applications.
  • Spearheaded the establishment and management of the in-house software development division for Management Information Systems (MIS) at Sona College of Technology.
  • Head, Centre of Excellence, Department of MCA, Sona SEDA (Sona Smart Security and Data Analytics)"
  • Chairman of the Board of Studies for the MCA Department at Sona College of Technology.
  • Subject Expert on the Board of Studies for the MCA Department at Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology in Coimbatore, 2023-2024.
  • Subject Expert on the Board of Studies for the MCA Department at M. Kumarasamy College of Engineering in Karur, 2012-14.
  • Subject Expert on the Board of Studies for the MCA Department at Nandha Engineering College in Erode, 2014-16.
  • Expert Member on the Board of Studies for the MCA Department at Adhiyaman College of Engineering in Hosur, 2011-14.
  • Member of the Programme Advisory Committee at Thiagarajar Polytechnic College in Salem, 2008-2011.
  • Doctoral Committee Member (Ph.D): Anna University, Periyar University and Bharathiar University.
  • UGC Project Fellow, Selection committee Member, Periyar University, 2012 & 2016.
  • Examiner for MPhil Dissertation: Bharathiar University & Periyar University.
  • Was the Coordinator, Tamil Nadu Open University, Student Support Services Division, Sona College of Technology.
Research Guidance
  • Ph.D: Number produced: 10
  • Number registered: 3
  • MPhil: Number produced: 32
Professional Society Memberships
  • Life Member, Indian Society for Technical Education
  • Member, Computer Society of India
Examinership

Examiner for UG, PG / M.Phil. Ph.D Question Paper Board / University representative / Central Valuation in

  • Anna University, Chennai
  • Periyar University, Salem
  • Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi
  • Alagappa University, Karaikudi
  • Bharathidasan University, Trichirappalli
  • Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
Consultancy Projects
  • Yarn Trading Management System for Shresta Agencies in 2023, generating revenue of Rs. 1,20,000.
  • Examination Process Automation System for Thiagarajar Polytechnic College, Salem, during 2015-2016, with a project value of Rs. 2,00,000.
  • Admission Process Automation System for Thiagarajar Polytechnic College, Salem, during 2015-2016, valued at Rs. 2,00,000.
  • Estate Management System for Karadiyur Estate, Yercaud, in 2013-2014, with project earnings of Rs. 50,000.
  • Examination Process and Follow-up System implemented across multiple polytechnic colleges including Sri Ragavendra Polytechnic College, Namakkal, PGP Polytechnic College, Namakkal, and Bharath Polytechnic College, Namakkal, in 2010, with a total project worth of Rs. 1,00,000.
  • Integrated Milk procurement process automation software for Alampatty Women’s Co-operative Milk Society Ltd., Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, Project cost of Rs. 20,000.