CURRICULUM VITAE OF K. SOMASUNDARAM
Professor & Head
Department of Computer Science & Applications
and
Head, Computer Centre
Gandhigram Rural University
Gandhigram – 624 302
Tamil Nadu, India.
Phone: 91-451-2452371 to 376(O)
e-mail: somasundaramk@yahoo.com
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II. Educational Qualifications
Degree University Year of Passing % of marks
Ph.D. Indian Institute of Science, 1984 --
Bangalore.
P.G.D.C.M. Madurai Kamaraj University, 1989 I Class
Madurai.
M.Sc Madras University, Madras. 1976 I Class
B.Sc. Madras University, Madras. 1974 I Class
First Rank in
a class of 60
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III. Teaching and Research Experience
1. Teaching : Undergraduate - 36 years
Postgraduate - 27 years
2. Research :
12 Years in the field of Image Processing and Compression,
26 Years in Computational Method, Astrophysics, Theoretical Physics,
12 Years in PC-Based and Microprocessor based instrumentation.
3. Software Development
18 Years of experience in developing Software Development for scientific problems using FORTRAN, C .
12 Years of experience in developing Software for commercial applications using COBOL.
16 Years of experience in developing Software using Mathematical packages MAPLE-V / MATLAB for solving transcendental equations.
15 Years of experience in developing Software using JAVA.
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IV. Workshops / Trainings conducted
Training Programme on “E-Content Development” 07-22, February 2011, GRI., Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu.
Training Programme on MS Office, to non-Teaching staff of GRI, (3 batches) October – November 2010, GRI., Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu
Computer Training to Forest Extension Officer, Forest Extension Department, Tamil Nadu, 16-20, March, 2010, GRI., Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu
National Conference on Image Processing, 12-13th Feb, 2010, Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu.
Computer Training on Office Automation & Use of Internet for Tamil Nadu State Aids Control Society, Chennai. (9th June – 4th July 2009)
Training on Digital Audio and Videography, youths from NYK of Puducherry, Cuddalore, Dharmapuri, Namakkal, Karur, Salem, Perambalur, Kancheepuram, Ramanathapuram and Villupuram Districts (8 batches, 150 participants) Feb.-March, 2009.
Conducted Training on Use of Internet to Non-Teaching Staff, Gandhigram Rural Institute, April 2005 (8 batches), 2006 (2 batches)
Conducted Training on use of Computers to Professor, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, Dec. 2004.
Conducted 3 days workshop on "Information Technology for Rural Development", 27th to 29th March 2002, Gandhigram.
Conducted Employment Oriented Desk Top Publishing (DTP) training to two batches of rural youth,1998.
Conducted Computer Training programmes (2 batches) for personnel from DANIDA, 1999.
Conducted Computer Training Programmes for personnel from Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board, for 19 batches under Indian Training Network (ITN) sponsored by Govt, of India, 1998 - 1999.
Joint organizer, for UGC sponsored, 15 days workshop on “Computer Oriented Operations Research for Rural Development”, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, 1985.
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1. UGC sponsored Major Research Project on Automatic Skull Stripping and 3D-Rendering of Brain from T1 Magnetic Resonance Images (MRI)”, Feb. 2010 – Jan. 2013.
2. DST sponsored Project on “Studies on modeling for stochastic differential equations and their optimal control using Neural Networks, Genetic Programming and Simulink approaches”, Co-Principal Investigator, July, 2008–2011.
3. Consultancy Project for “National Rural Employment Guarantee Act”, Madurai District, 2008 – till date.
4. Consultancy Project for “National Rural Employment Guarantee Act”, Dindigul District, 2006 – till date.
5. Multimedia for Teaching, sponsored by Association of Commonwealth Universities, 1999.
6. UGC sponsored Minor Research Project on “PC-Based Spectral Analyzer”, 1995-96.
7. DST sponsored project on ‘Study of MHD Surface Waves on Solar Atmosphere’, 1993-1997.
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VI. Experience in Establishing Laboratories/Department
1. Established an Internet Browsing Centre at Gandhigram Rural University, Sep. 2006, at a cost of Rs.28 lakhs, funded by UGC, Sept. 2006.
2. Established a Centre for E-Content Development and Training, in Gandhigram Rural University at a cost of 50 lakhs, funded by UGC, Sept. 2006.
3. Established a Fiber Optic based Campus LAN in Gandhigram Rural Institute, 2003.
4. Proposed & Established a Department of Computer Science and Applications, in Gandhigram Rural Institute, 1996.
5. Proposed and got sanction from UGC to upgrade the Computer Centre at Gandhigram Rural Institute, at a cost of 20 lakhs in 1996.
6. Proposed, planned and obtained sanction from UGC to establish a Computer Centre at Gandhigram Rural Institute, at a cost of 12.5 lakhs in 1989, with 16 personnel, in 1989.
7. Established Computing Facility with a PC and a PC-XT for the first time in GRI, in the Department of Physics in 1987.
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VII. Experience in Starting New Courses/Programmes
1. Designed and started M.Sc.-IT(Self supporting) Course in Gandhigram Rural Institute, 2000.
2. Designed curriculum for Certificates on Computer Programming, Office Automation, Desk Top Publishing.
3. Proposed, developed curriculum and started MCA Course (AICTE approved) in GRI, in 1995.
4. Actively involved in developing curriculum for Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering in GRI 1992.
5. Developed curriculum and started P.G.D.C.A course in GRI in 1990.
6. Actively involved in developing curriculum and setting up laboratory for M.Sc. Applied Physics in GRI, 1987.
7. Designed and started a part-time Certificate Course on FORTRAN Programming for the first time in Gandhigram Rural Institute (GRI), 1986.
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VIII. Involvement in Institute Development
1. Involved in preparing documents and presentation material for "University with Potential for Excellence" for Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram , 2003.
2. Involved in preparing presentation material for NAAC visit, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Nov. 2001.
3. Involved in preparing presentation materials for Xth Plan Requirement for UGC, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram.
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1. Head, Department of Computer Science and Applications, G.R.I., Gandhigram since 1995.
2. Head, Computer Centre, G.R.I. , Gandhigram since 1989.
3. Co-ordinator, M.Sc.IT Programme,G.R.I., Gandhigram since July 2000
4. Director, Centre for E-Content Development and Training, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram since 2007.
5. Director, Internet Browsing Centre, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram since 2007
6. Director, Placement Bureau, Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram, March 2008 – July 2009.
7. Member, Interim Administrative Committee, Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram July 2007–July 2008.
8. Dean, Faculty of Rural Oriented Sciences, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram July 2005 - July 2008.
9. Dean, Students Affairs, G.R.I. , Gandhigram from 1999 to 2002.
10. Liaison Officer, SC/ST Cell, G.R.I. , Gandhigram 2001.
11. Director, New Resource Centre, G.R.I., Gandhigram May 2001–July, 2009.
12. Served as Warden for 8 years for the U.G. boys hostel in GRI, Gandhigram 1989-1996.
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X. Involvement Extension Activities
1. Village Extension work in the following villages
Anaipatti - January, 1998.
Sundarapuri - August, 1999.
Kathiranampatty - January, 1999.
Narasingapuram Aug. 1999, Jan.2000 & Aug. 2000.
Ulagampatti - January 2001.
Pappanampatti - May 2001.
Kannivadi - August 2001.
Alamarathupatti – Jan. 2002, Aug. 2002, 2005, 2006.
Athoor - August 2003.
Ma.Mu. Koviloor - October 2003.
T. Vadugapatti - August 2004.
Anumantharayankottai, October 2007
Karisalpatty, October 2008.
Gopalpatti, October 2009.
Muthanampatty, October 2010
2. Established IT Enabled Village Information Centre, Alamarathupatti, Dindigul District, 2002.
3. Participated in University at Village Door Steps at Kariampatti, Kondamanikanpatty, Anaipatti and Rathnapuri.
4. Involved in Computer Awareness programme to Rural School Children, 1990, 1994, 1996, 1998.
5. Involved in organizing Radio Assembly & Servicing, for youths, at Kondamanaickanpatti, 1985.
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1. U.S.A., 2009.
2. Hungary, May 2006.
3. Australia, Edith Cowan University, Perth, February - June 1999.
4. Singapore, 1999.
5. Italy, International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, May - June 1987.
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Ph.D. : Degree Awarded : 7
Guiding : 10
M.Phil. : Degree Awarded : 19
Guiding : 4
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XIII. Membership in Scientific Bodies / Association
1. Member, IEEE Computer Society, USA, Member No.:90542916
2. Member, ACM, USA ,Member No:1879428
3. Life Member, Indian Society for Technical Education, New Delhi.
4. Member, World Enformatika Society (www.enformatika.org)
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XIV. Membership in Academic Bodies
1. Member, Board of Studies in Mathematics (UG & PG), Avinashilingam Deemed University for Women, Coimbatore, 2011-2013.
2. Member, Board of Studies in MCA, Karpagam University, Coimbatore, 2011-2014..
3. Member, Board of Studies in M.C.A., Kongu Engineering College, Erode, 2009 – 2012.
4. Member, Board of Studies for M.Phil. Computer Science, Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal, 2009, 2011.
5. Member, Board of Studies, Computer Science (Pa), Bharathidasan University, Tiruchi. (2009-2019)
6. Member, Board of Studies, Computer Science, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, 2009-2011.
7. Member, Board of Studies in Computer Science, Kerala University, Trivandrum. 2005 – 2008.
8. Member, Board of Studies, Bharathidasan University, Trichy. 2005-2008.
9. Served as a member of Senate, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, 1991-1997, 2005-2008.
10. Served as a member of Syndicate, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, 1997-2000, 2005–2008.
11. Member, Board of Studies in Computer Applications, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram since 1990.
12. Member, Board of Studies in Mathematics & Computer Applications, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram.
13. Member, Board of Studies in Geoinformatics, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram.
14. Served as a member, Board of Studies in Computer Applications, GTN Arts College, Dindigul.
15. Served as a member, Board of Studies in Computer Science, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai.
16. Served as a member, Board of Studies in Computer Science, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai.
17. Served as a member, Board of Studies in Computer Applications,P.S.N.A. College of Engineering, Dindigul.
18. Served as a member, Board of Studies in Computer Science, Gobi Arts College, Gobichettipalayam.
19. Member of Academic Council, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram since 1987.
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1. Ph.D. Evaluation, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore.
2. Ph.D. Evaluation, Kannur University, Kerala.
3. Ph.D. Evaluation, Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal.
4. Ph.D. Evaluation, Bharathi Vidhyapeeth University, Pune.
5. Ph.D. Evaluation, Bharathidasan University, Trichy.
6. Ph.D. Evaluation, Kerala University, Kerala.
7. Ph.D. Evaluation, Mahathma Gandhi University, Kerala.
8. Ph.D. Evaluation, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli.
9. Ph.D. Evaluation, Annamalai University, Chidambaram.
10. M.Phil. Evaluation, Bombay University, Bombay.
11. M.Phil. Evaluation, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
12. M.Phil. Evaluation, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai.
13. M.Phil. (C.S.) Evaluation, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchi.
14. M.Phil. Mother Theresa Women's University, Kodaikanal.
15. M.Phil. Periyar University, Salem.
16. M.Tech., University of Kerala, Trivananthapuram
17. M.Sc. Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai.
18. M.Sc. American College, Madurai.
19. M.Sc. Bharathidasan University, Tiruchi.
20. M.Sc.(C.S.) Pondicherry University, Pondicherry.
21. M.E.(C.E.) Regional Engineering College, Tiruchi.
22. M.C.A., Pondicherry Engineering College, Pondicherry.
23. M.C.A. Thiayagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai.
24. M.C.A. Mother Theresa Women's University, Kodaikanal.
25. M.Sc. Regional Engineering College, Tiruchi.
26. M.Sc.-(IT), Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli.
27. M.Sc. Makanlal Chaturvedi Rastriya Patrakavita Visvavidyalaya, Bhopal.
28. Chairman, BCA Question Paper Scrutiny Board, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, Octo. 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011.
29. Chairman, BCA Question Paper Scrutiny Board, Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore, 2007.
30. B.Sc. Kerala University, Kerala.
31. B.Sc.(C.S.) Bharathidasan University, Tiruchi.
32. B.Sc.(C.S.) Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
33. B.E.(C.E.) Annamalai University, Chidambaram.
34. B.Sc. Bharathiar Womens College, Pondicherry.
35. B.C.A., Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
36. B.Tech. Shanmuga Arts, Science and Technology & Research Academy (Deemed University), Thanjavur.
37. Union Public Service Commission, Government of India.
38. TamilNadu Public Service Commission, Government of Tamil Nadu,
39. SLET Examination, Bharathidasan University, Trichy.
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1. Senior Research Fellowship, C.S.I.R., Govt. of India.
2. Association of Commonwealth University (UK), Development Fellowship 1998-99.
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a) Staff Selection Committee
1. Member, Selection Committee for the selection of Professor/Assistant Professor, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, February 2011.
2. Member, Application Scrutiny Committee for Professor/Assistant Professor, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, January 2011.
3. Member, Selection Committee for the selection of Assistant Professor, M.K. University, Madurail, October, 2010.
4. Member, Selection Committee for the selection of Associate Professor, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, August, 2010.
5. Member, Selection Committee for the selection of Assistant Professor, M.K. University, Madurai, July, 2010.
6. Member, Selection Committee to assess and select Guest Faculty, Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal, June, 2010
7. Member, Selection Committee for the selection of Assistant Professor/Professor, Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal, May, 2010
8. Member, Selection Committee for the selection of Assistant Professor, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Feb. 2010
9. Member, Selection Committee for the selection of Assistant Professor, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Dec 2009.
10. Served as a Selection Committee member for the selection of Professor, Lecturer, Kalasilingam University, Krishnan koil, May 2009.
11. Served as a Selection Committee member for the selection of Lecturer, PSNA Engineering College, Dindigul, May 2009.
12. Served as a member, Appraisal Committee, Career Advancement Scheme, Dept. of Computer Science, Madurai Kamaraj University, February, 2009.
13. Served as a Selection Committee member for the selection of Lecturer, Alagappa, University, February, February 2009.
14. Served as a Selection Committee member for the selection of Principal, Gobi Arts and Science College, Gobichettipalayam, August 2008.
15. Served as a Selection Committee member for the selection of Lecturer, Parvathy’s Arts and Science College, Dindigul, January 2008.
16. Served as a Selection Committee member for the selection of Machine Operator, Gandhigram Institute for Rural Health and Family Welfare Trust, Gandhigram, March 2008.
17. Served as a Selection Committee member for the selection of System Programmer, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, October 2007.
18. Served as a Selection Committee member for the selection of Lecturer, Periyar University, Salem, Nov. 2006.
19. Served as a member of Professor Selection Committee, Gandhigram Rural University, 2006.
20. Served as member of Professor Selection Committee, Periyar University, Salem, June 2005.
21. Served as member of Reader Selection Committee, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram July 2005, 2006.
22. Served as member of Lecturer Selection Committee, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, Feb. 2005.
23. Member, Technical Staff Selection Committee, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, 1990, 1995, 2003, 2005.
24. Member, Technical Staff Selection Committee, Gandhigram Institute for Rural Health and Family Welfare Trust, Gandhigram, 2000.
25. Member, Lecturer Selection Committee, GRI., Gandhigram, 1999.
26. Served as Lecturer Selection Committee, Regional Engineering College, Tiruchi, 1997.
27. Member, Selection Committee to select Technical Staff to Computer Centre, G.R.I., Gandhigram, 1990, 1995, 2005.
b) Purchase Committee
1. Member, Purchase Committee for Website Development for UPE, M.K.University, Madurai, April 2010.
2. Served as Expert Committee Member for Computerisation of Dhandayuthapani Swami Temple, Palani, Dec., 2009.
3. Served as Purchase Committee member for purchase of Laptop (Rs.10 lakhs) Gandhigram Rural University, 2009.
4. Served as Purchase Committee member for purchase of CRT Monitor Replacement by TFT Monitor (8 lakhs), Gandhigram Rural University, 2009.
5. Served as Purchase Committee member for purchase of Computers and Equipments for Internet Browsing Centre, (Rs.17 lakhs) Gandhigram Rural University, Sept. 2006.
6. Served as Purchase Committee member for purchase of Computers and Equipments, for Centre for E-Content Development and Training, (Rs.27 lakhs), Gandhigram Rural University, Sept. 2006.
7. Served as Purchase Committee member for purchase of Computers and Equipments for main Library,(Rs.35 lakhs) Gandhigram Rural University, Sept. 2006.
8. Served as Purchase Committee member for purchasing Cables and materials (17 lakhs), GRI, August 2006.
9. Served as Expert Committee Member for Computerisation of Dhandayuthapani Swami Temple, Palani, March 2005.
10. Served as Purchase Committee member for purchase of Computers and Servers (Rs.4 lakhs) to Gandhigram Rural Institute, 2004.
11. Served as Purchase Committee for purchase of LAN materials and Computers, (13 Lakhs), GRI, 2003.
12. Served as Purchase Committee member for purchase of Computers for upgradation (Rs.20 lakhs), 1996.
13. Served as Purchase Committee member for purchase of Computers for Computer Centre, Gandhigram Rural Institute, 1988.
c) Academic Inspection Committee
1. Served as member of Expert Committee for Mother Teresa Womens University, Kodaikanal, for starting M.Sc. Computer Science at St.Antony’s College for Women, Jan 2010
2. Served as member of Inspection Committee for Mother Teresa Womens University, Kodaikanal, for starting M.Phil. Computer Science at Nadar Saraswathi College, Theni, April 2009.
3. Served as member of Inspection Committee for Mother Teresa Womens University, Kodaikanal, for starting M.Sc. Computer Science at MVM Govt. Arts College, Dindigul, April 2009.
4. Served as One Man Commission for granting approval for Starting B.C.A./B.Sc.(CS), Kathar Mohideen College of Arts and Science, Athirampattinam, Bharathidasan University, May 2008.
5. Served as One Man Commission for granting approval for Starting B.C.A./B.Sc.(CS), Kongu College of Arts and Science, Karur, Bharathidasan University, June 2008.
6. Served as One Man Commission for granting approval for Starting B.C.A./B.Sc.(CS), AVV Pushpham College of Arts and Science, Poondi, Bharathidasan University, June 2008.
7. Served as One Man Commission for granting approval for Starting B.C.A./B.Sc.(CS), Venkateswara College of Arts and Science, Peravurani, Bharathidasan University, June 2008.
8. Served as member of Inspection Committee to grant Affiliation for M.Sc.(C.Sc.& IT) course to Caussanel College of Arts and Science, Muthupettai, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, June 2007.
9. Served as member of Inspection Committee to grant Affiliation for M.Sc.(C.Sc.& IT) course to Dr. Zakir Hussain College, Ilayangudi, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, May 2007.
10. Served as member of Inspection Committee to grant Affiliation for M.Sc.(C.Sc.& IT) course to Syed Hameetha Arts & Science College, Kilakarai, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, May 2007.
11. Served as member of Inspection Committee for Alagappa University, Karaikudi, for starting M.Sc.(CS) course at Alagappa Government Arts College, May 2005.
12. Served as member of Inspection Committee for Alagappa University, Karaikudi, for starting M.Sc.(CS), and M.Sc.(IT) Courses at Matha Arts and Science College, Manamadurai, June 2005.
13. Served as member of Inspection Committee of Periyar University, Salem, for starting of New Courses in Affiliated Colleges, 2002.
d) Research Committee
1. Member, Research Committee(Ph.D.), Kalasilingam University, Krishnan koil, 2009, 2010, 2011.
2. Member, Research Committee(Ph.D.), Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal, 2005–2008.
e) Sports Committee
Served as Chairman, Sports and Tournament Committee, GRI, Gandhigram. 1999-2002.
f) Finance Committee
Member, Finance Committee, Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram 2005-2008.
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XVIII. State Level Co-ordinator
1. Local Co-ordinator for conducting Tamil Nadu Professional Courses Entrance Examination (TNPCEE) for Dindigul District, March 2005, March 2006.
2. Co-ordinator for On-line registration of Tamil Nadu Professional Course Entrance Examination (TNPCEE), Anna University, Chennai, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006.
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Listed in Marquis Who's Who in the World.
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XX. Resource Person (Inaugural address/Guest Lecture/Chairman)
1. Session Chairman for two sessions in First International Conference on Logic, Information, Control and Computation, ICLICC 2011, Gandhigram, India, February 2011.
2. Invited Lecturer on “Mathematical Tools for Image Processing” UGC Refresher Course in Mathematics, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, March 2011.
3. Invited Lecturer on “Medical Image Processing” in One day State Level Seminar on Image Processing and Applications,Vidyasagar College of Arts and Science, Udumalpet, January 2011.
4. Invited Lecturer on “Mathematical Tools for Image Processing” in National Conference in Advances in Applied Mathematics, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, January 2011.
5. Invited Lecturer on “Image Processing” Muthayammal College of Arts and Science, Rasipuram, January 2011.
6. Invited Lecturer on “Conservation of Energy in Computers”, UGC Refresher Course in Renewable Energy, G.R.I., Gandhigram, December 2010.
7. Invited Lecturer on “Brain Image Analysis”, in National Level Seminar on Medical Imaging, Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering, Trichendur, September, 2010.
8. Invited Lecturer on “Image Processing”, Vivekananda Institute of Information and Management Studies, Trichengode, September, 2010.
9. Invited Lecturer on “Image Processing”, in National Level Short Term Course on Neural Information Processing System, Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering, Trichendur, April, 2010.
10. Invited Lecturer on “Medical Image Processing”, for National Level Seminar on Recent Trends in Computer Technologies, Vivekananda College for Arts and Science for Women, Trichengode, March 2, 2010.
11. Guest Lecture on “MHD WAVES”, Vivekananda College for Arts and Science for Women, Trichengode, March 2, 2010.
12. Popular Lecture on “Medical Image Processing “, organized by GRI, R.V.S College of Engineering, Dindigul, March 11, 2010.
13. Invited Lecturer on “Image Processing” for the State Level Seminar on “Recent Advances in Computing”, Nadar Saraswathi College, Theni, Jan, 2010.
14. Invited Lecturer on “Image Processing and Compression” for the UGC Refresher Course, Department of Mathematics, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Jan 30, 2010.
15. Invited Lecturer on ”Image Processing and Compression”, for the National Level Conference on “Advanced intelligent System,Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering, Trichendur, Dec. 16, 2009.
16. Session Chairman (2 times) , International Conference on Image Processing ,Computer Visionand Pattern Recognation (IPCV’09), Las Vegas,Nevada,USA, July 2009.
17. Invited Lecture on “Image Processing and Compression”, for the State Level Seminar on “Recent trends in Computing Techniques”, S.Vellaichamy College of Arts and Science, Madurai, March10, 2009.
18. Invited Lecture for UGC Refresher Course, Department of Computer Science, M.K.U., March 2009.
19. Invited Lecture for National Symposium on Applied Mathematics, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, March 2009.
20. Invited Lecture, Workshop on Recent Development in Image Processing, PSNA College, March, 2009.
21. Guest Lecture on “Multimedia”, Parvathy’s College of Arts and Science College, Dindigul, 27th Sept, 2006.
22. Inaugural address, “Virtual Classes”, Pannaikadu Veermal Paramasivam College, Singarakottai, Dindigul, 17th July 2006.
23. Session Chairman, International Conference on Signal Processing, Budapest, Hungary, May 26-28, 2006.
24. Session Chairman, National Conference on “Advances in Information Engineering and Computing Technology”, PSNA College of Engineering, Dindigul, 24th March 2006.
25. Invited Lecture on “Turning Point”, Parvathy’s College of Arts and Science, Dindigul, 5th Feb, 2006.
26. Inaugural Address, Techmeet 2006, Fatima College, Madurai, 15th Feb, 2006.
27. Guest Lecture, Use of Internet to Managers, Training to Manages of Handloom Industries, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, 2005.
28. Chairman for Intra-disciplinary Committee for Computer Science and Information Technology, XXVIII th Indian Social Science Congress, G.R.I, Gandhigram, Jan, 16-20, 2005.
29. Valedictory Address, One Day Seminar on “Data Mininig and Data Warehousing”, PSNA College of Engineering College and Technology, Dindigul, 17th Sept., 2005.
30. Inaugural Address, Multifaces of Web Technology, Jeyaraj Annapackiam College for Women, December 2004.
31. Guest Lecture, Diamond Jubilee Higher Secondary School, Gobichettipalayam, Nov. 20, 2004.
32. Session Chairman, UGC Sponsored National Conference on Distributed Database Computing, Gobi Arts and Science College, Gobichettipalayam, March 2004.
33. Session Chairman, UGC sponsored National Conference on Networking and Multi-Agent Systems, Gobi Arts and Science College, Gobichettipalayam, Sept. 2004.
34. Guest Lecture, Image Compression, P.K.R. Women’s College, Gobichettipalayam, Sept. 2004.
35. Guest Lecture, Computer - A Multifaceted Technology, Rama Prabha College of Arts and Science, Dindigul, October 2004.
36. Invited Lecture, Developments in Information and Communication Technology, NSS, Government Higher Secondary School, N.Panjampatti, camp at Pithalaipatti, October, 2004.
37. Invited Lecture, Refresher Course in Chemistry, Gandhigram Rural Institute, 2004.
38. Invited Lecture, Refresher Course in Physics, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, 2004.
39. Guest Lecture, Use of Computers for Employment Training to Self Help Group Women, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, 2004.
40. Guest Lecture, Use of Computers for Teaching, Computer Training to Professors of Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Dec. 2004.
41. Guest Lecture, Ethics of using Computers, Refresher Course in Gandhian Thought, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, 2004.
42. Invited Lecture, Refresher Course in Rural Industries, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, 2004.
43. Invited Lecture, Computational Physics, Refresher Course in Physics, A.N.J.A. College, Sivakasi, 2003.
44. Invited Lecture, Information Technology and Society, NSS Government Higher Secondary School, N.Panjampatti, camp at Anumantharayan Kottai, February 2003.
45. Invited Lecture, PC-based Instrumentation, Refresher Course in Physics, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, 2003.
46. Guest Lecture, Computer Science and Engineering Association, Inaugural address, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam, 2003.
47. Invited Lecture, Communication and Information Technology, NSS, Government Higher Secondary School, N. Panjampatty camp at Samiyarpatti, Sept. 2003.
48. Guest Lecture, Role of Multimedia in Education, Physical Science and Maths Association, Lakshmi College of Education, Gandhigram, March, 2002.
49. Guest Lecture, Computer Science Association, Vasavi College of Arts and Science, Chitode, 2002.
50. Inaugural Address, Cyber-Raaga-2001, A National Level Technical Symposium, PSNA College of Engineering, Dindigul, Sept. 2001.
51. Guest Lecture, Signett-2000, Association of Computer Science and Applications, K.S. Rengasamy College of Engineering, Tiruchengode, Sept. 2000.
52. Inaugural address, Computer Science and Engineering Association, P.S.N.A. College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul - August 2000.
53. Invited Lecture, Seminar on Multimedia, E-Brahma (IBM Partner), Madurai, August 2000.
54. Inaugural Address, The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers(USA), Student Branch, PSNA College of Engineering, Dindigul, Jan 2000.
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XXI. Short Term Courses/Symposium/Conferences attended
A. National
1. Connect 2006 – Creating a Knowledge Driven Ecosystem, Confederation of India Industry, Chennai, Sept 8-9, 2006.
2. National Conference on Distributed Database and Computing, Gobi Arts & Science College, Gobi, March, 2004.
3. National Conference on Recent Trends in Computational Mathematics, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, March 2004.
4. Workshop on E-Content Development, Consortium on Educational Communication, New Delhi, Nov. 2004.
5. Information Technology for Rural Development, Gandhigram, 2002.
6. Short term course on Java Programming and Hotjava, I.I.T., Chennai, 1996.
7. 9th National Symposium on Plasma Science and Technology, Guwahathi, Assam, 1994.
8. 14. Training Programme on PC based Instrumentation, I.I.Sc., Bangalore, 1994.
9. Use of Computers in Administration and Financial Management in Universities, A.I.U., University of Poona, Pune, 1992.
10. All India workshop on Utilization of Solar Energy, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, Coimbatore, 1988.
11. Short term course on Microprocessors and Microcomputers in Physics, COSTED, I.I.T., Madras, 1988.
12. Solar Selective Black Coatings, Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi, 1987.
13. National Workshop on Solar Physics, Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Kodaikanal, 1985.
14. Third National Symposium on Science and Technology of Plasmas, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 1985.
15. National Symposium on Solar Energy, Ramakrishna Vidyalaya, Coimbatore, 1984.
16. Symposium on Science and Technology of Plasma, I.I.Sc., Bangalore, 1983.
17. National Space Science Symposium, I.I.Sc., Bangalore, 1982.
18. National Symposium on Plasma Physics, University of Delhi, New Delhi, 1980.
19. Short term course on ‘Space Environment and its interaction with spacecrafts’, organized by ISRO, I.I.Sc., Bangalore, 1979.
20. Short term Institute in Item/Question Bank, Gandhigram, 1978.
B. International
21. First International Conference on Logic, Information Control and Computation, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, February 2011.
22. International Conference on Image Processing, Computer Vision and pattern recognition (IPCV’09), Las Vegas, USA, July 2009
23. International Conference on Signal Processing, World Enformatika Society, Budapest, Hungary, May 2006.
24. International Astronomical Union, Symposium 142, Bangalore, 1989.
25. Spring College on Plasma Physics, ICTP, Trieste, Italy, 1987.
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A. Articles
109. A Novel Self Initiating Brain Tumour Boundary Detection for MRI, Communications in Computer and Information Science Series, Springer Verlag, Germany, Vol. 283, 2012.
108. Personal ID Image Normalization using ISO/IEC 19794-5 Standards for Facial Recognition Improvement, Communications in Computer and Information Science Series, Springer Verlag, Germany, Vol. 283, 2012.
107. A Brain Extraction Method Using Contour and Morphological Operations, Communications in Computer and Information Science Series, Springer Verlag, Germany, Vol. 283, 2012.
106. Skull Stripping of MRI Using Clustering and Curve Fitting with Quadratic Equation, Communications in Computer and Information Science Series, Springer Verlag, Germany, Vol. 283, 2012.
105. Modified Otsu Thresholding Technique, Communications in Computer and Information Science Series, Springer Verlag, Germany, Vol. 283, 2012.
104. Automatic brain extraction methods for T1 magnetic resonance images using region labeling and morphological operations, Computers in Biology and Medicine, Vol. 41, pp.716-725, 2011.
103. Fuzzy C-Means Technique with Histogram Based Centroid Intialization for Brain Tissue Segmentation in MRI of Head Scans, International Conference on Humanities, Science and Engineering Research (SHUSER 2011), Kula Lumpur, Malaysia, June 2011.
102. Skull Stripping of MRI using Clustering and Resonance Method, International Journal of Knowledge Management and e-Learning, Vol.3, pp. 19-23, 2011.(ISSN: 0975-718X)
101. Medical Image Contrast Enhancement based on Gamma Correction, International Journal of Knowledge Management and e-Learning, Vol.3, pp. 15-18, 2011.(ISSN: 0975-718X)
100. Skull Stripping of MRI Head Scans based on Chan-vese Active contour Model, International Journal of Knowledge Management and e-Learning, Vol.3, pp. 7-14, 2011.(ISSN: 0975-718X)
99. Novel K-means Algorithm for Compressing Images, International Journal of Computer Applications, Vol. 18, pp. 9-13, 2011. (ISSN: 0975-8887)
98. Skull Stripping from MRI of head scans based on 2D Region Growing, Proceedings of the National Conference on Imaging, Computing Object and Mining, AUT-Trichi, pp.18-23, April 2011 (ISBN: 978-81-920937-1-0)
97. Extraction of Brain from MRI of head scans using Edge Detector and Morphological Operation, National Conference on Emerging Computer Paradigms, MVM Government Arts College for Women, Dindigul, 25th February, 2011.
96. Performance Evaluation of Arithmetic, Geometric and Contra Harmonic mean Filters for Image Denoising, MVM Government Arts College for Women, Dindigul, 25th February, 2011.
95. Compress Integer with Fibonacci Code and Gamma Code Using Variable-Length code in JPEG2000, International Journal of Computer Science and Information Technologies, Vol.2, pp.754-757, 2011 (ISSN: 0975-9646)
94. RGB & Gray Scale Component on MPQ-BTC in Image Compression, International Journal on Computer Science and Engineering, Vol.3, pp.1462-1467, 2011 (ISSN: 0975 – 3397)
93. Fast and Low Bit Rate AMBTC Image Compression Scheme, International Journal of Computers and Applications, Vol.33, No.2, 2011.
92. Adaptive low bit rate facial feature enhanced residual image coding method using SPIHT for compressing personal ID images, International Journal of Electronics and Communications (AEU), Vol.65, pp.589-594, 2011.
91. Mode Based K-Means Algorithm with Residual Vector quantization for Compressing Images, First International Conference on Logic, Information, Control and Computation, ICLICC 2011, Gandhigram, India, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, CCIS 140, pp.105-112, 2011.
90. Medical Image Binarization Using square Wave Representation, First International Conference on Logic, Information, Control and Computation, ICLICC 2011, Gandhigram, India, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, CCIS 140, pp.152-158, 2011.
89. Cryptographic Image Fusion for Personal ID Image Authentication, First International Conference on Logic, Information, Control and Computation, ICLICC 2011, Gandhigram, India, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg , CCIS 140, pp.213-220, 2011.
88. A Study on Medical Image Segmentation Evaluation Method Based on Region Overlap, National Conference on Emerging Computing Paradigms, MVM Arts College, Dindigul, India, March 2010.
87. A Comparative study of Mid Point, Median and Alpha –Trimmed Filters, National Conference on Emerging Computing Paradigms, MVM Arts College, Dindigul, India, March 2010.
86. Medical Image Binarization Using Clustering Technique, National Conference on Emerging Computing Paradigms, MVM Arts College, Dindigul, India, March 2010.
85. Segmentation of Brain From MRI of Head Scans using K-Mean Clustering, National Conference on Emerging Computing Paradigms, MVM Arts College, Dindigul, India, March 2010.
84. Role of ICT Centre in Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University – A our Dimensional View, National Conference on Sustainable Development and Management of ICT Centers in Indian Universities, Jamia Millia Islamiah, New Delhi March 25-26, 2010.
83. Fully automatic brain extraction algorithm for axial T2-weighted magnetic resonance images, Computers in Biology and Medicine, Vol.40, pp. 811-822, 2010.
82. A Novel Method to Compress Still Images using Golomb Code (GC) in JPEG2000, IJCSNS International Journal of Computer Science and Network Security, Vol.10 No.8, pp. 182-186, 2010.
81. Fast Encoding Algorithm for Vector Quantization, IEEE International Conference on Communication, Control and Computing Technologies(ICCCCT 2010), Syed Ammal Engineering College, Ramanathapuram, October 2010. ( ISBN : 978-1-4244-7770-8)
80. Brain Extraction Method for T1-wighted magnetic Resonance Scans, 8th International Conference on Signal Processing and Communications (SPCOM 2010), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, July 2010. ( ISBN : 978-1-4244-7138-6)
79. Fully Automatic method to Identify Abnormal MRI Head Scans using Fuzzy Segmentation and Fuzzy Symmetric Measure, ICGST-GVIP Journal, Vol. 10, pp. 1-9, 2010.
78. Compression of Image using Fibonacci Code (FC) in JPEG200, IJEST International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, Vol.2, No.12, pp. 7311-7319, 2010.
77. Compressing Integers with Fast Fibonacci code Implementation and Gamma Code using Variable Length Code in JPEG2000”, Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer Applications and Information Technology CAIT 2010, Hindusthan College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, pp. 187-190, 2010. (ISBN 978-81-8424-574-5)
76. A Novel Codebook Initialization Technique for Generalized Lloyd Algorithm using Cluster Density, IJCSE International Journal on Computer Science and Engineering, Vol.2, No.5, pp.1807-1809, 2010. (ISSN : 0976-5166)
75. Codebook for Generation for Vector Quantization with Edge Features, CiiT International Journal of Digital Image Processing, Vol. 2, No.7, pp. 194-198, July 2010. (ISSN : 0974-9691)
74. Efficient Block Truncation Coding, IJCSE International Journal on Computer Science & Engineering, Vol.2, No.06, pp.2163-2166, 2010.
73. Codebook Generation for Vector Quantization by Sorting the Sum of Sub Vectors, CiiT International Journal on Digital Image Processing, August 2010. (ISSN : 0974-9691)
72. Study of MHD surface waves along a Static Plasma Slab Surrounded by Moving Plasma and Neutral Gas, IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, Vol.38, pp, 1991-1996, 2010 (ISSN : 0093-3813) (Imp Fact: 1.043)
71. Simple and Fast Ordered Codebook for Vector Quantization, Proceedings of the National Conference on Image Processing(NCIMP2010), Gandhigram, India, Allied Publishers, New Delhi, pp. 3-7, 2010. (ISBN No.:978-81-8424-574-5)
70. Design of small Codebook for Vector Quantization Method for Still Image Compression, Proceedings of the National Conference on Image Processing (NCIMP2010), Gandhigram, India, Allied Publishers, New Delhi, pp. 8-12, 2010. (ISBN No.:978-81-8424-574-5)
69. Compression of Facial Images Using Object Based SPIHT, Proceedings of the National Conference on Image Processing(NCIMP2010), Gandhigram, India, Allied Publishers, New Delhi, pp. 17-21, 2010. (ISBN No.:978-81-8424-574-5)
68. Enhanced Adaptive Pattern Based Vector Quantization Algorithm for Compressing Images, Proceedings of the National Conference on Image Processing(NCIMP2010), Gandhigram, India, Allied Publishers, New Delhi, pp. 22-26, 2010. (ISBN No.:978-81-8424-574-5)
67. Design of Reduced Range Codevector for Vector Quantization Method for Still Image Compression, Proceedings of the National Conference on Image Processing(NCIMP2010), Gandhigram, India, Allied Publishers, New Delhi, pp. 33-37, 2010. (ISBN No.:978-81-8424-574-5)
66. A Method for Filling Holes in Objects of Medical Images using Region Labeling and Run Length Encoding Schemes, Proceedings of the National Conference on Image Processing(NCIMP2010), Gandhigram, India, Allied Publishers, New Delhi, pp. 110-115, 2010. (ISBN No.:978-81-8424-574-5)
65. Skull Stripping of MRI Using Clustering and 2D Region Growing Method, Proceedings of the National Conference on Image Processing(NCIMP2010), Gandhigram, India, Allied Publishers, New Delhi, pp. 133-135, 2010. (ISBN No.:978-81-8424-574-5)
64. Automatic Detection of Brain Tumor from MRI Scans Using Maxima Transform, Proceedings of the National Conference on Image Processing (NCIMP2010), Gandhigram, India, Allied Publishers, New Delhi, pp. 136-141, 2010. (ISBN No.:978-81-8424-574-5)
63. A Novel Method for Segmentation of the Hippocampus, Proceedings of the National Conference on Image Processing(NCIMP2010), Gandhigram, India, Allied Publishers, New Delhi, pp. 142-146, 2010. (ISBN No.:978-81-8424-574-5)
62. Automatic Skull Stripping of Magnetic Resonance Images (MRI) of Human Head Scans Using Image Contour, Proceedings of the National Conference on Image Processing(NCIMP2010), Gandhigram, India, Allied Publishers, New Delhi, pp. 147-151, 2010. (ISBN No.:978-81-8424-574-5)
61. Texture-based Image Retrieval based on Multistage Sub-Image Matching, Proceedings of the National Conference on Image Processing(NCIMP2010), Gandhigram, India, Allied Publishers, New Delhi, pp. 229-234, 2010. (ISBN No.:978-81-8424-574-5)
60. Spatial Map Handling and Retrieval in Mobile Environments, Proceedings of the National Conference on Image Processing(NCIMP2010), Gandhigram, India, Allied Publishers, New Delhi, pp. 347-351, 2010. (ISBN No.:978-81-8424-574-5)
59. A Novel method for Segmentation of the Hippocampus based on Watershed Algorithm, IEEE International Conference on Computing Communication and Networking Technologies (ICCNT), Karur, India, 2010 (DOI: 10.1109(ICCCNT.210.5591880)
58. A hybrid Method for Automatic Skull Stripping of Magnetic Resonance Images (MRI) of Human Head Scans, IEEE International Conference on Computing Communication and Networking Technologies (ICCNT), Karur, India, 2010 (DOI:10.1109/ICCNT.2010.5592550)
57. Adaptive Iterative Order Statistics Filter, ICGST-GVIP Journal, Vol.9, pp. 23-32, 2009.
56. A Pattern-Based Residual Vector Quantization(PBRVQ) Algorithm for Compressing Images, IEEE International Conference on Current Trends in Information Technology, (CTIT), Dubai, 2009 (IEEE DOT: 10.1109/CTIT.2009.5423115)
55. A Novel Technique for Finding the Boundary between the Cerebral hemispheres from MR Axial Head Scans, Proceedings of the 4th Indian International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, ISBN: 978-0-9727412-7-9, pp. 1486-1502, 2009.
54. A Comparative study of segmentation techniques used for MR brain Images, International Conference on Image Processing, Computer Vision and pattern recognition (IPCV’09), Las Vegas, USA, July, 2009.
53. Adaptive Classified Pattern matching vector quantization approach for compressing images, International Conference on Image Processing, Computer Vision and Pattern recognition (IPCV’09), Las Vegas, USA, July, 2009.
52. Neighbourhood Rank-Based Median Filter to Denoise Fixed Value Impulse Noise in Digital Images, National Conference on Computer Intelligence and Image Processing, ANJAC College, Sivakasi, August, 2009.
51. Bi-Stage Histogram Equalization for Contrast Enhancement in Digital Images, International Conference on Computing Technologies, ICONCT ’09, DCS&E, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi, December 2009.
50. Performance Analysis of a Priori Algorithm For Different Support Percentages, National Conference on Computing Technology, Sengunthar Engineering College, Tiruchengodu, May 2009.
49. Penetration Depths of Fast and Slow Magnetosonic Surface Waves in the Magnetospheric-Ionospheric-Neutral Gas Interface, 22nd National Symposium on Plasma Science & Technology, Institute of Plasma Research, Gujarat, December 2007.
48. Impulsive Noise Detection by Second-order differential image and noise removal using adaptive nearest neighbourhood filter, AEU-International Journal of Electronics and Communications, Vol.62, pp.472-477, 2008.
47. A Model to Simulate Sweet Potato Growth, World Applied Sciences Journal, Vol.4, pp. 568-577, 2008 (ISSN 1818-4952)
46. Madhuram : A simulation Model for Sweet Potato Growth, World Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Vol.4, pp.241-254, 2008.(ISSN 1817-3047)
45. Extended Golomb Code for Integer Representation, IEEE Transactions on Multimedia, vol.9, pp.239-246, 2007.
44. Adaptive Index Coding Scheme for VQ Indices Compression, Proceedings of the International Conference on Computing: Theory and Applications, (ICCT ’07), IEEE Computer Society, Kolkata, 2007.
(DOI : 10.1109/ICCTA.2007.21)
43. A linear Programming Model to Compute the Optimum Yield of Sweet Potato at various locations, Agricultural Journal Vol.2, pp. 160–167, 2007.
42. A New Predictive and Interpolative Image compression Scheme based on Block Truncation Coding, International Journal of Soft Computing, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp 118-123, 2007.
41. Study of MHD surface waves along the interfaces of the magneto sheath, boundary layer and magnetosphere with the effect of solar wind, Bull. Astro. Soc. India, Vol. 35, pp. 481-486, 2007.
40. An Improved low complexity Image compression scheme based on Absolute Moment Block Truncation coding, International journal of Mathematical Sciences, Vol.6 (3-4), pp. 263-273, 2007.
39. An image compression scheme based on Predictive and Interpolative Absolute Moment Block Truncation Coding, GVIP Journal, Vol.6, pp. 33-37, 2006. (1687-398X)
38. An improved Block Truncation Coding image Compression Algorithm, International Journal of Mathematical Sciences, Vol.5, PP. 189 - 200, 2006. (0972-754X)
37. Lossless VQ Index Coding Schemes for Image Compression, IEEE – International Conference on Signal and Image Processing, Hubli Karnataka, India, December 7-9, 2006.
36. Impulsive Noise Removal Using Standard Median with Threshold and Modified Sliding window, IEEE – International Conference on Signal and image processing, Hubli, Karnataka, India, December 7-9, 2006.
35. Study of MHD Surface Waves Along the Interface of the Magnetosheath, Boundary Layer and Magnetosphere with the Effect of Solar Wind, 2nd UN/NASA Workshop on International Heliophysical Year and Basic Space Science, Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore, 27th November, 2006.
34. Modified Vector Quantization method for Image Compression, K.Somasundaram and S.Domnic, Enformatika Transaction on Engineering, Computing and Technology, Vol. 13 pp. 222-227, 2006, ISSN 1305-5313.
33. Low Computational Image Compression Scheme based on Absolute Moment Block Truncation Coding, Enformatika Transaction on Engineering, Computing and Technology Vol. 13, pp. 184-190 ISSN 1305-5313, May 2006.
32. An Image Compression Scheme with Interpolative Block Truncation Coding for Gray Scale Images, Proceedings of the National Conference on Knowledge Management and Data Mining 2006, Department of Computer Applications, PSNA college of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul, April 2006.
31. Image Compression Scheme with Low Computation based on Absolute Moment Block Truncation Coding for Image Compression, Proceedings of the UGC-SAP(DRS) National Conference on Intelligent Optimization Modeling, Department of Mathematics, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram, March 2006.
30. A statistical Analysis of Pixels involved in different Noise filters, Proceedings of the UGC-SAP(DRS) National Conference on intelligent optimization Modeling, Department of Mathematics, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram, March 2006.
29. Low computational Image Compression Scheme based on Absolute Moment Block Truncation Coding, proceedings of the 6th National Conference on Recent Trends in Advanced Computing, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, February 2006.
28. Modified Standard Median and Center Weighted Median Filters with Threshold, Proceedings of the 6th National Conference on Recent Trends in Advanced Computing, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli., February 2006.
27. Modified Block Truncation Coding for Image Compression, Proceedings of the UGC-SAP(DRS) National Conference on Computing and Mathematical Modeling, Department of Mathematics, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram, March 2005, Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi.
26. Effect of Window Size and weight of Median Filters in removing impulse noise, Proceedings of the UGC-SAP(DRS) National Conference on Computing and Mathematical Modeling, Department of Mathematics, Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram, March 2005.
25. Computer and Society, paper presented on the session on Computer Science and Information Technology, XXVIII th Indian Social Science Congress, Gandhigram, Jan16-20, 2005.
24. Who needs Information in Rural Area, XXVII Social Science congress, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram , January 2005.
23. Two-Mode Structure of MHD Waves with Flows, Indo-Chinese Workshop on Recent Advances in Solar Physics, Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore, November 2005.
22. Characteristics of Alfven Surface Waves Along the Interfaces of Plasma Layer Surrounded by Moving Plasma Layer and the neutral Gas Atmosphere, 19th National Symposium on Plasma Science & Technology, 2004.
21. Alfven Surface Waves along a Plasma slab surrounded by Plasma and Neutral Gas, Proceedings of 17th National Symposium on Plasma Science and Technology, Allied Publishers Private Limited, 2002.
20. Hydromagnetic Surface Waves along a Compressible Cylindrical Plasma Column Surrounded by Neutral gas Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion Vol. 43, pp. 39-51, 2001.
19. Magneto acoustic-gravity surface waves with Evershed flow- a model for running penumbral waves. Solar physics, vol. 198, pp. 79-87, 2001.
18. Hydromagnetic Surface Waves along Compressible Cylindrical flux tubes with Steady flows. Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion, vol. 41, pp. 1421, 1999.
17. Hydromagnetic Surface Waves along a moving Cylindrical Plasma column surrounded by a Neutral gas, 13th National Symposium on Science and Technology of Plasma, Saurashtra University, Rajkot 1998.
16. Hydromagnetic Surface Waves Along a moving Plasma Slab surrounded by a Stationary Neutral gas, 13th National Symposium on Science and Technology of Plasmas, Saurashtra Univiersity, Rajkot, 1998.
15. A PC-Based Flowmeter, National Symposium on Instrumentation, Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi 1998.
14. Wave Generation by Magnectohydrodynamic Surface Waves at Coronal Streamers, 12th National Symposium on Science and Technology of Plasma, Ahmedabad, 1997.
13. A PC-Based Solar Radiation Measuring System, Journal of Solar Energy Society of India,Vol.6, pp.59, 1996.
12. A PC-Based Temperature Co-efficient Measuring System, National Symposium on Instrumentation, Dharwad, 1994.
11. Interfacial Waves Along Flux tubes and Coronal Streamers, 9th National Symposium on Science and Technology of Plasma, Guwahati, 1994.
10. Physics Teaching Through Computers. Bulletin of Indian Association of Physics Teachers, 144, 1992.
9. On the existence of Hydromagnetic interface waves at a Structured Atmosphere. Basic Plasma Process on the Sun, IAU, pp. 262, 1990.
8. Characteristics of Alfven Surface Waves along moving cylindrical plasma columns. Plasma Phys. and Control. Fusion, Vol.29, pp. 497, 1987.
7. Alfven Surface Waves Along Coronal Streamers, Astrophys and Space Sci., Vol.109, pp.357, 1985.
6, Note on the stability of Parallel magnetic fields. Astrophys. Space Sci., pp. 247, 1982.
5. Compressibility Effects on Hrdromagnetic Surface Waves, Solar Phys., Vol. 81, 1982.
4. Two-mode Structure of Alfven Surface Waves, Phys. Rev. Lett.,Vol. 49, pp. 39, 1982.
3. Acoustic Surface Wave Generation along Cylindrical Plasma Column Surrounded by a Compressible Gas. Phys. Rev., Vol. A25, pp. 2414, 1982.
2. Alfven Surface Waves Along Cylindrical Plasma Column surrounded by Neutral gas. Plasma Physics Vol. 24, pp. 465, 1982.
1. Alfven Surface Waves Along Cylindral Plasma Column. Plasma Physics, Vol. 22, pp. 747, 1980.
B. Books
1. Advanced Programming in Java2, Jaico Publishing, Mumbai, 2008.
2. Programming in Java2, Jaico Publishing, Mumbai 2005.
3. Programming in COBOL, Gandhigram 1992.
C. Other Publications
Contribution to Tamil Encylopedia on Science, Editor, P.K.Ponnusami, Bharathidasan University. Trichy.
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1. Computers in Biology and Medicine, Elsevier Journal.
2. NeuroImage, Elsevier Journal.
3. WSEAS Journal.
4. Neuroscience Methods, Elsevier Journal.
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XXIV. Current Areas of Research
1. Medical Imaging
2. Image Compression
3. Image Enhancement
4. Multimedia for Teaching
5. PC-Based instrumentation
6. Theoretical and Computational Plasma Physics
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Date of Birth : 17.04.1953
Sex : Male
Religion : Hindu
Nationality : Indian
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Residential Address : 4-4-67F, IIIrd Street,
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