Areas of Current Research Interest:

1. Medical Image Processing
2. Hyperspectral image processing
3. Computer Vision
4. Visual Cryptography
5. Machine Learning & Deep Learning
6. Data Mining and Big Data Analytics

Contributions to Teaching:

1. N.A.M College Kallikandy – Lecturer (06-10-1997 to 02-01-2003)
2. School of Information Science & Technology- Lecturer (03-01-2003 to 05-10-2003)
3. School of Information Science & Technology- Lecturer – Senior Scale (06-10-2003 to 31-12-2005)
4. School of Information Science & Technology-Assistant Professor-Stage II (01-01-2006 to 05-10-2008)
5. School of Information Science & Technology-Assistant Professor -Stage III (06-10-2008 to 05-10-2011)
6. School of Information Science & Technology- Associate Professor (06-10-2011 to till date)

Faculty Development Course/ Workshop/ Conference/Seminars

1. UGC Sponsored Orientation Programme- Academic Staff College, University of Kerala (13.05.04 to 09.06.2004)
2. UGC Sponsored Refresher Course- Academic Staff College, University of Calicut (22.02.05 to 14.03.2005)
3. UGC Sponsored Refresher course- Academic Staff College, University of Calicut (01.07.2008 to 21.07-2008)
4. UGC Sponsored Refresher course- Academic Staff College, University of Calicut (10.03.2011to 30.03.2011)
5. Two days workshop on Credit Semester System (2006) organized by Kannur University.
6. One day National Seminar on Recent Trends in Information Technology (2007) organized by School of computer sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam. Kerala.
7. One day National Seminar on Recent Trends in Computing (2009) organized by School of Computer Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam. Kerala.
8. Five days Workshop for Undergraduate Level Computer Science/Application course Development (2009) organized by Kannur University, Kannur
9. Two days National conference on National Conference on Soft Computing (2010) organized by Marian College, Kuttikkanam, Kottayam.
10. One day Workshop on biomedical imaging with emphasis on Fourier analysis (2011) organized by Dept. of Computer Science, University of Kerala.
11. One day Workshop on Biomedical Imaging with emphasis on Fourier analysis (2011) organized by Department of Computer Science, University of Calicut
12. Two days National Conference on Computing Paradigms and Bio-informatics (CPBI 2012) organized by School of Computer Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala.
13. Two days ISTE Workshop on LATEX (2012) organized by Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally, Kottayam, Kerala.
14. Two days UGC sponsored National Conference on Soft computing techniques for data mining (SCTDM 2014) organized by Department of Computer Applications, M.E.S College Marampally, Aluva, Ernakulam, Kerala.
15. Two days National Level Workshop on Recent Trends in Data Mining (2016) organized by Dept. of Computer Science, Central University of Kerala.
16. Two Days workshop on Quality Enhancement and AQAR preparation (2017) organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Kannur University.
17. Two days National level Workshop on Pattern Classification- A practitioner’s Approach organized by Dept. of Computer Science, Central University of Kerala.
18. Three Days National Workshop on Management of University Administration

(2018) organized by Association of Indian Universities & Kannur University, Kerala.

1. Two Days International Conference on Advanced IT, Engineering and Management [SACAIM-2018] organized by St. Aloysius College, Mangalore

20. Two days 2nd International Conference on Computing and Information Systems (ICCIS’ 19) -2019 organized by Loyola-ICAM College of Engineering and Technology, Chennai.

21. Five days workshop on on MOOCs, E-content Development, UGC -Human Resource Development Centre, Kannur University, 2019.

Invited Talk/ Paper presentations

1. Invited talk on Soft computing, N.A.M College Kallikkandy 2006 as part of the inauguration of Computer Science Association.
2. Invited talk on Introduction to ICT tools in Education, Salafi Arts & Science College, Meppayur, Kozhikode (2008) as part of the inauguration of Computer Science Association.
3. Invited talk on Soft computing paradigms, Refresher course organized by Human Resource Development Centre, Kannur University (2011)
4. Invited talk on Introduction to computer fundamentals and Internet, Nehru Arts and Science College, Kanhangad, Kerala-2013
5. Invited talk on Image Processing & Classification Tools, Department of Computer Science, Central University of Kerala, 2013
6. Invited talk on Introduction to MATLAB, UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Kannur University, 2014.
7. Invited talk on Introduction to Internet and applications, UGC- Human Resource Development Centre, Kannur University, 2015.
8. Invited talk on BIOMEDICAL IMAGING -A special introduction to Mammography, College of Engineering, Vadakara, 2016
9. Invited talk on Bio Medical Imaging- Introduction to Mammography, UGC-Human Resource, Development Centre, University of Calicut, 2016
10. Invited talk on Introduction to Soft Computing, UGC- Human Resource Development Centre, University of Calicut, 2018
11. Invited talk on Block Chain Technology, Don Bosco College, Angadikadavu P.O, Iritty, Kannur, Kerala, 2019
12. Invited talk on Impact of modern technology in Computer aided learning, Orientation Programme XLI (UGC-Humane Resource Development Centre, Kannur University, 2019
13. Invited talk on Visual Cryprography, UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Calicut, 2020
14. Presented a paper in National Conference on Recent Advances in Information Security (NCRAIS 2007) organized by Department of Computer Science, Mary Matha Arts & Science College, Mananthavady, Waynad.
15. Presented a paper in national Workshop on Intelligent Data Analysis and Image Processing (IDAIP 2007) organized by Department of Information Technology, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathya Mangalam, Erode, Tamilandu.
16. International Conference on Mathematics and Computer Science (ICMCS 2010) organized by PG & Research Department of Mathematics Loyola College
17. Presented a paper on 3rd International Conference on Cognition & Recognition (2011) organized by Dept. computer Science, Manasagangotri, Mysore, Karnataka.
18. Presented a paper on International Conference on Advances in Computing and Communications (ACC-2011) organized by Rajagiri School of Engineering& Technology, Kochi.
19. Presented a paper on two days National Conference on Computing and Communication (NCCC 2011) organized by School of Computer Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. Kerala.

20. Presented a paper in International Conference on Mathematics and Computer Science (ICMCS 2011) organized by PG & Research Department of Mathematics Loyola College, Chennai

Conference/workshops organized

1. Five days National Workshop on Research in Frontier Areas of Information Science & Technology (2007) in School of Information Science &Technology, Kannur University.
2. Five days workshop on computer hardware maintenance program for higher secondary school students sponsored by Central Govt. of India in 2016.

Memberships in professional bodies

1. Member of Faculty of Science, Kannur University (2008-2010)
2. Member of Board of Studies in Computer Science (UG), Calicut University (2011-13).
3. Member of Board of Studies in Computer Science (PG), Kannur University (2008-12).
4. Member, Faculty of Technology, Kannur University, (2013 -15)
5. Member of Board of Studies in Computer Science (PG), Kannur University (2013-15).
6. Member of Academic Council, Kannur University. (2016-2018)
7. Member of Board of Studies in Computer Science (PG), Kannur University (2018-20).

Position held in administrative bodies

1. Head of the Department : N.A.M College, Kallikkandy, Kannur
2. Head of the Department : Dept. of Information Technology, Kannur University (2016-2018)
3. Doctoral Committee Chairman : Dept. of Information Technology, Kannur University (2016-2018) & (2019- till date)
4. Subject Expert, Nominated by the Hon. Vice Chancellor, Kannur University : Subject Expert Selection committee/Placement Committee
5. Member : Single Window Admission committee UG/PG, Kannur University
6. Subject Expert : Selection Committee constituted by different institutions/Universities other than Kannur University

Awards received

1. Teacher Fellowship (FIP) : UGC (2009)
2. Best Paper Award : St.Aloysius College, Mangalore(2019)

Research Guidance

M.Phil. Guidance (Awarded)

1. Name of Scholar : Ms. Sankrithi Devaki
   Title : A study on Hiding Confidential data in images using different Visual Cryptography Schemes
   Year : 2018-2019
2. Name of Scholar : Ms. Remya C K
   Title : A Study on Recursive Hiding of Secrets in Images Using Different Visual Cryptography Schemes
   Year : 2018-2019
3. Name of Scholar : Ms. Megha Mohan
   Title : A Secure Visual Secret Sharing Scheme Using Color Visual Cryptography and Multiple Encryption
   Year : 2019-2020
4. Name of Scholar : Pravitha P S
   Title : Visual Cryptography for colour images using multilevel thresholding and AES algorithm
   Year : 2019-2020
5. Name of Scholar : Reshma Krishnan
   Title : Detection and analysis of colon cancer using association rule based classification
   Year : 2019-2020

Ph.D Scholars (Pursuing)

1. Name of Scholar : Ms. Suja K V
   Title : Medical Image Processing- Feature Ranking algorithms
2. Name of Scholar : Jini P
   Title : Digital image inpainting and quality enhancement
3. Name of Scholar : Megaa V
   Title : Study on Imaging stitching algorithms
4. Name of Scholar : Priya K
   Title : Enhancement of Hyperspectral images using unmixing and fusion techniques
5. Name of Scholar : Amritha P
   Title : Presently doing course work leading to Ph.D registration
6. Name of Scholar : Remya Santhosh
   Title : Presently doing course work leading to Ph.D registration

Research Publications

1. Data Mining Techniques in Medical Image Processing, Proc of National workshop on Recent Advances in Information Security, Mary Matha Arts and Science College, Mananthavadi, Kerala, June, 2007.
2. A wavelet Transformation Based Approach to Handwritten Malayalam Character Recognition, Proceedings of National Workshop on Intelligent Data Analysis & Image Processing (IDAIP 2007), 36-38, 2007.
3. Classification of Mammogram Images Using Stationary Wavelet Decomposition, Proceedings of National Conference on Computing and Communication(NCCC 2011) 118-123, ISBN 978-81-8487-178-4, 2011
4. Enhancement of Mammograms using Top-Hat Filtering and wavelet Decomposition, Proceedings of the International conference on Mathematics and Computer Science, 193- 196, ISBN 978-81-908234-2-5, 2010.
5. Mammogram Segmentation using Column wise Thresholding Algorithms Proceedings of the International Conference on Mathematics and Computer Science ICMCS 2011, 418- 420, ISBN: 978-81-920490-07, 2011.
6. Classification of Mammogram Images Using discrete Wavelet Decomposition, Proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Computing and Communications, Part III, CCIS 192, 435-443 2011, @Springer-Verlog Berlin Heidelberg -2011.
7. Enhancement of Mammograms using wavelet semi-thresholding and Morphological filtering, MES Journal Of Technology & Management Vol 1(1), ISSN 0976-3724, 2010.
8. Detection and classification of abnormal mammogram images using Lazy Classifiers, International Journal of Engineering and Technical Research (IJETR), Vol 2(10), 157- 165, ISSN: 2321-0869, 2014.
9. A Comparative study on classification of mammogram image using different Wavelet Transformations, International Journal of Machine Intelligence, Bioinfo Publications, Vol. 3(4), 310-317, ISSN: 0975-2927, E-ISSN: 0975-9166, 2011.
10. Enhancement of mammograms using top-hat filtering and Wavelet decomposition, J. Comp. & Math.Sci. Vol 2(6), 812-818, ISSN 0976-5727, 2011.
11. Detection and Classification of Abnormal Mammogram Images Using Lazy Classifiers, International Journal of Engineering and Technical Research (IJETR), Vol 2(10), 157- 165, ISSN 2321-0869, 2014.
12. Automated Mammogram Segmentation Using Seed Point Identification and Modified Region Growing Algorithm, British Journal of Applied Science & Technology, Vol 6(4): 378-385, ISSN 2231-0843, 2015.
13. Detection and Classification of Mammogram Images Using Principle Component Analysis and Lazy Classifiers, International Journal of Innovative Research and Creative Technology, Vol 1(2), 173-182, ISSN 2454-5988, 2015
14. Detection and classification of mammogram images using Multilayer Perceptron (MLP) and Extreme Learning Machine (ELM) with texture features, International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science Applications and Management Studies, Vol 7(6), ISSN 2319 –1953, 2018
15. Detection and classification of mammogram images using K-Means and Fuzzy C-Means clustering algorithm with texture features, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol14(5), ISSN 0973-4562, 2019
16. Classification of Abnormalities in Medical Images Based on Feature Transformation- A Review, International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol10(8),1304-1308, ISSN 2229-5518, 2019
17. A study on hiding confidential data in images using different Visual Cryptographic threshold schemes,IPASJ International Journal of Information Technology(IIJIT), vol 7(9), ISSN 2321- 5976, 2019
18. Panoramic image stitching using cross correlation and phase correlation methods, International Journal of Computer Science Vol. 8(2), 2500-2516, ISSN: 2348-6600 2021
19. Image Inpainting Using Image Interpolation - An Analysis,Revista Geintec-GestaoInovacao E Tecnologias(Management, Innovation and Technologies),Vol. 11 (2), 1906-1920, ISSN 2237-0722,2021
20. . Multiplicative Iterative Nonlinear Constrained Coupled Non-negative Matrix Factorization (MINC-CNMF) for Hyperspectral and Multispectral Image Fusion, (IJACSA) International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications, Vol. 12, No. 6,523-530, 2021.
21. Detection and Analysis of Colon Cancer Using Association Rule Mining Based Classification, Vidyabharati International Interdisciplinary Research Journal ,ISSN 2319-4979 72-84,2021

Books Published:

1. Classification of Mammogram Images Using Discrete Wavelet Decomposition, Springer-Verlog Berlin Heidelberg, Proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Computing and Communications, Part III, India, 2011
2. Mammogram Segmentation using Column wise Thresholding Algorithms, Proceedings of the International Conference on Mathematics and Computer Science ICMCS, India, 2011
3. Classification of Mammogram Images Using Stationary Wavelet Decomposition, Proceedings of National Conference on Computing and Communication (NCCC 2011), Narosa Publication, Delhi, India, 2011
4. Enhancement of Mammograms using Top-Hat Filtering and wavelet Decomposition, Proceedings of the International conference on Mathematics and Computer Science,India 2010
5. A wavelet Transformation Based Approach to HandwrittenMalayalam Character Recognition, Proceedings of National Workshop on Intelligent Data Analysis & Image Processing, India 2007
6. Datamining techniques in Medical Image Processing, Proc of National workshop on Recent Advances in Information Security, India 2007.
7. Hyperspectral and multispectral image fusion using fully constrained nonlinear coupled nonnegative matrix factorization, ICTACT JOURNAL ON IMAGE AND VIDEO PROCESSING, Vol.12, No. 03, 2644-2649, ISSN: 0976-9102 (ONLINE), February 2022, DOI: 10.21917/ijivp.2022.0375
8. Hyperspectral image non-linear unmixing using joint extrinsic and intrinsic priors with L 1/2 -norms to non-negative matrix factorisation, Journal of Spectral Imaging, Vol.11, No. 01,1-19, ISSN: 2040-4565, April 2022, DOI: 10.1255/jsi.2022.a4.
9. A Comparative Study on Different Image Stitching Techniques, International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, Vol. 70, No. 4, 44-58, ISSN: 2231 – 5381, April 2022, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V70I4P2054.
10. Color visual cryptography using multilevel thresholding and AES algorithm, International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET), Vol. 08,No.11, 508-514, e-ISSN: 2395-0056, p-ISSN: 2395-0072, November 2021.
11. A Secure Visual Secret Sharing Scheme Using Color Visual Cryptography and Multiple Encryption, International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET), Vol. 08, No.11, 585-594, e-ISSN: 2395-0056, p-ISSN: 2395-0072,November 2021.