Electronics and Communication Engineering

• Research Interests: CMOS Analog Circuit Design, VLSI Design and Testing, Genetic Algorithms, Machine Learning.
• Publication: Book chapter on “Design of Operational Amplifier” in VLSI and Embedded systems (2015) in Springer Journal and authored more than 30 Research papers in Journals and International Conferences.
• Membership: Life member of Indian Society for Technical Education and IETE.
• Awards: Honored with Crystal Award instituted by Kumaraguru College of Technology for completing milestone of 15 years of service in the year 2017

Dr. A. Amsaveni always tries to achieve perfection in the work, self-motivated and dedicated faculty with commitment and sincerity in work. she obtained her Ph.D. degree in Information Security from Anna University, Chennai in the year 2016. Around 22 years of experience in academics, she motivates students to excel in their careers. She organized conferences, FDPs, workshops, and seminars to enhance the technical competency of Faculty and Students. Her areas of research interests include Information security, Antennas, IoT and Signal/Image Processing. She is an active reviewer for Wireless Personal Communication and Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society. She likes playing badminton and listening to music.

Dr. S. N. Shivappriya is a highly innovative and hard working in finding solutions for the complex real work problems. As a facilitator, she also motivated the students to build their carrier in their interested area. She had received her B.E (ECE) degree from Periyar University in 2004. She had obtained her M.E (Communication System) degree from Anna University Chennai in 2006. She had completed her Ph.D., in Bio-Medical signal processing from Anna university Chennai in 2015. She has 14 years of teaching experience at college level. Currently she is working as Associate Professor in Department of ECE at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore. Her area of interests includes signal Processing, Image Processing, Soft computing, Embedded and Communication systems. She is an active member in IEEE, IEI. She has 20 Publications in International & National Journals, 4 Book Chapter publications, 50 International and National conference publications. She has delivered 13 guest lectures. She has received various grants from CSIR, IEI, IEEE, TNSCST and Industry.

Ms. K. Jasmine has 13 years of teaching experience in reputed engineering colleges. She obtained her B.E degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from C.S.I.Institute of Technology, Thovalai, Nagercoil in the year 2004 and her master’s degree in Communication Systems from Anna University, Coimbatore in 2010. Currently doing her research in the field of Signal Processing for Wireless Communication from Anna University. She has published more papers in International Journals and Conferences. She has organized conferences, Workshops, Guest lectures.
Her research interest includes Wireless 5G Technology Spectrum sensing.

• Ms.V. Uma Maheswari working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Qualifications: M.E VLSI Design
• Experience: 9 yrs in Teaching
• Area of Interest: Digital Electronics & VLSI
• Responsibilities & activities:
  • Handled various responsibilities both at the department and institutional level.
  • Organized workshops for the benefit of the students and faculty members.
  • Published research papers in reputed journals.
  • Guided various student projects

Ms. K. Anusha is enthusiastic teaching professional with 8+years of teaching experience. A post graduate in Communication systems she is currently pursuing Ph.D under part time mode in Anna University under Information and Communication Engineering in the area of Antenna Design. She has completed around 9 courses in Coursera and 7 courses in NPTEL for enriching her domain knowledge. She is an ardent researcher in the area of Networks and Metamaterial based Antennas. She has around 7 technical papers published in International journals and conferences.

Ms. S. Krithika is serving the institution since 2013 and has a teaching experience that spans nearly 14 years. Passionate about her work, she sets realistic goals and displays professionalism in her undertakings. She has served the institution as a member of several committees. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Quantum Key Distribution.

Mr. D. Allin Joe is associated with Kumaraguru College of Technology since July 2013. He is a committed researcher who motivates students. He is a good learner and completed various NPTEL courses with an ELITE certificate. He secured a grade C in Business English Certificate Vantage by the University of Cambridge. He is an Amateur Wireless Station License holder. He organized conferences, workshops, outreach, and career awareness programs for the welfare of his students. He received appreciation from Texas Instruments for fostering an ecosystem bridging government, industry, and academia. He acts as Faculty Facilitator of KCT Drama troupe and KCT Haasya club.

Mrs. K. Karthika is a dedicated professional with 5 years of teaching experience. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in Antenna Designs and has published various research articles in reputed journals. Apart from imparting technical skills, she believes in mentoring students in pursuit of their ambitions and takes great pride in shaping future minds. She has spearheaded various student workshops and is a beloved faculty among students because of her ever-cheerful attitude.

Mr. Arun Kumar S is working as an Assistant professor at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore. Currently, he is pursuing Ph.D. -part-time mode in Anna University the area of Computational Intelligence in Signal Processing. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from KCT with a Gold medal. He has a work experience of 1.5 years as a Software Engineer at Mindtree Limited, Chennai. Further, he completed his M.Tech degree in Communication Engineering and Signal Processing from Amrita University Coimbatore with University third rank. He is an active member of IE (I) and IEEE Professional Society.

He is an avid researcher in Signal Processing, Image Processing, Biomedical Systems, and Machine learning. To his credit, he has around 14 technical papers published in International peer-reviewed Scopus indexed journals and conferences. He is a reviewer in the Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Review, Elsevier Journal of Informatics in Medicine Unlocked, and International Journal of Intelligent Networks

Used to play cricket. He research interest is data analytics in agriculture using low power protocol.

Dr. Gopinath Balasubramanian completed his undergraduate and postgraduate in electrical engineering at the University of Madras in 1999 and 2001 respectively. He completed his doctoral research degree in the Biomedical image processing domain in the year of 2013. He published 32 research papers in International and national journals and conferences. His research area includes pattern recognition, biomedical image processing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. He is a life member of ISTE. He has 19 years of teaching experience in various engineering institutions in Tamilnadu and Andhra Pradesh. He is servicing as an Associate Professor in the Electronics and Communication Engineering department of Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India. He is acting as a reviewer for the indexed journals such as Australasian Physical & Engineering Sciences in Medicine, Springer Publication, Medical, and Biological Engineering & Computing, Springer Publication, Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, Elsevier Publication, BioMedical Engineering OnLine, Indian Journal of Science and Technology and The Imaging Science Journal.

Dr. K. Thilagavathi, a dedicated and disciplined faculty working towards the development of successful graduates and the growth of the organization. She completed her Ph.D degree in Hyperspectral Remote Sensing from Anna University, Chennai in the year 2020. A committed faculty member, with 18 years of experience driven to inspire students to pursue academic and personal excellence. Her research interests include remote sensing, communication systems and microwaves. She organized and attended a greater number of Workshops, Seminars and Short-Term courses. She is a life member in ISTE chapter.

Dr. M. Bharathi is enthusiastic and sincere teaching professional who strives to achieve excellence in her professional life. She enjoys facilitating students to excel in their academics. Her doctoral thesis on “Performance Estimation of DSL using Single Ended Loop Testing” at Visveswaraya Technological University in the year 2014 led to an Indian patent. Having 21 years of teaching experience, she has published 50+ research articles in International journals and Conferences. Her areas of research interest include Signal Processing, communication, and Machine Learning. Listening to music, travel and cooking are her favourite free time activities.

Dr. K. Kavitha, professor of, Department of ECE, Kumaraguru College of Technology, has received her Bachelor of Engineering (BE), in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering in 1996 from the Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode. And Mater of Engineering (ME), in the field of Communication Systems during 2003 from the PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore. She obtained Ph.D degree in the field of Information and Communication from Anna University, Chennai, during Jan 2016. She has 23 years of academic and research experience. She is a member of professional bodies IEEE, ISTE and HAM license holder. Her research interests include signal processing, communication systems, wireless communication, MIMO, OFDM, wireless networks. She has published 3 book chapters, 50 papers in National/International conferences and 20 papers in the International/ National Journals. She has received funding from DRDO and AICTE under RPS schemes.

Prof. R. DHIVYA PRABA is working as an Assistant Professor and has 11 years of academic experience at KCT. She completed her M.E degree in 2009 from Government College of Technology, Coimbatore. She is a recipient of Gold medal for her M.E., Degree and currently pursuing Ph.D. (Part-Time) from Kumaraguru College of Technology under Anna University, Chennai.

Her area of Research includes Machine learning, Signal and Image Processing. She started her career as lecturer in the year 2006 at SSM College of Engineering. She hold various academic responsibilities like Class advisor, Lab in charge, DAB coordinator, Innovation and best practices coordinator, Anna university affiliation and autonomous In-charge, Time table coordinator etc., She has received management funded project for “Wireless Smart Apparels for Anti-fatigue and Rehabilitation” in the academic year 2016-17.

She has organized National conference, Faculty Development Programme, various Workshops and IEEE Junior Einstein Project competition for school students. She published 9 National and International Journals, one book chapters, 9 International and National Conference Research papers.

He is Servicing as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore since July 2013. He is expertise in Xilinx Vivado design tool, Cadence design tool. He published research papers in 9- International and National Journals and Published 9 Papers in International & National Conferences. He handled a course are Electromagnetic fields, Measurements and Instrumentation, Medical Electronics, and Computer Architecture, Transmission Lines and Waveguides, Electronic Circuits, Linear Integrated Circuits and so on. He is also a good motivator and constantly learn new things. He is an active member of IEEE, IEI, ISTE, ISRD, IAENG.

He received an “Award of Merit” for institutional development for the academic year 2017 -2018 on 5th September 2018. He looks various institutional responsibility as FCLF Coordinator, Staff Coordinator for Tamil Mandram and Staff Coordinator for Nithilam.

S. Tamilelakkiya completed M.E-Embedded System Technologies and worked as a Smart Card Executive for a year. She is having 5 years teaching experience and published papers in national and international conference. Her area of interest are Embedded System, IoT and Automotive electronics

I strive to work in an environment that exposes me to a varied spectrum of situations to enhance my skills intellectually, learn, share and teach.

I am enthutiastic educator with around 7 years of teaching experience. My area of interests are Communication and Sensor Networks. I am a certified associate who has undergone various industry courses from M/S Tejas Networks, CISCO and BSNL. I love teaching and interacting with young minds.

Mr. V. P. Ajay completed his Master’s Degree in Communication Systems from Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology – Coimbatore (2010 – 2012) and Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from DMI College of Engineering – Chennai (2004 – 2008). He is pursuing his Doctoral Degree in the field of Cognitive Radios and Decision making models from Karunya University Coimbatore. His research interests include Software Defined Radios, Medical Electronics, Embedded Systems, Mini Processors and Internet of Things. He has over 2 years of Industrial Experience and 9 years of Teaching experience, along with abundant research article writing experiences. He is a Reviewer and Co-editor for many International Journals, has good ties with core Industries and is fond of handling Consultancy projects.

Dr. S. Umamaheswari is an Associate professor in Electronics and Communication Engineering Department. She received a graduate from Bharathiyar University and a Master’s education in Anna University, Chennai. She has earned her Ph.D. under the guidance of Dr.Mahalakshmi.R from Anna university. She has around 23 years of collegiate teaching experience. She has published 18 research articles and 28 conference proceedings.
Her research vision is to understand the performance of Wireless Sensor Network by including attackers into the network. She also presented her research work outside India in a International Conference. She has vast experience in undergraduate teaching, Postgraduate teaching and training programs. She is actively involved in organizing and managing conferences – CITEL and ISTEM are some of the examples. She has also completed a course “ Diploma in computer technology” from APTECH. She has experience of various National level trainings.

Teaching is her passion and that is why it is a joyous process to learn from her. She is a confident, optimistic and self-disciplined woman. She is committed to the cause and always strives for perfection.

Dr. S. Sasikala received her B.E (ECE) degree from Bharadhidasan University in 1998. She obtained her M.Tech (Biomedical Engineering) degree from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras in 2005. She has twenty-two years of teaching experience at the college level. She had completed her Doctoral Programme in Information and Communication Engineering in 2018 at Anna University, Chennai. Currently she is working as an Associate Professor in the Department of ECE at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore. She has published more than 20 research papers in various international journals and more than forty papers in National and International conference proceedings. She is an active member in IEEE, ISTE and IEI.

Joined Kumaraguru College of Technology in the year 2005. Holds various responsibilities such as Class advisor, Exam Coordinator, BOS member, Time table coordinator, Lab in-charge, Department library in-charge also involved in NAAC, NIRF and NBA accreditation activities, etc. Involved in organizing various events such as National Level workshops, National Level conferences, STTP and FDP. Organized a School outreach programme on Knowledge sharing for Govt. School students during November 2017. Published more than 50 National and International Conference papers and also published three scopus indexed papers. Received Decennial award in the year 2017 for her 10 years of service in KCT. Life member in ISTE. Area of interest is VLSI and Image Processing. Hobbies are listening to music, cooking and painting.

Dr. R. Hemalatha is presently working as an Associate Professor, ECE Department, Kumaraguru College of Technology (Autonomous), Coimbatore, India. She has completed B.E-ECE and M.E-ECE (Applied Electronics) from Bharathiar University. She has her doctoral degree from Anna University Chennai in the area of Optical DWDM transmission
systems/networks. She has more than 18 years of teaching experience and has published around 30 research papers in Journals and Conferences with a good citation index. Her areas of interest include Networks, Signal Processing and Optimization Algorithms. She is member of ISTE, IAENG & ISRD.

Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, caliber and future of an individual. If people remember me as a good teacher, that will be the biggest honour for me.

Academic: Teaching Subjects like Electromagnetic Fields, Transmission Lines and Wave Guides, Antennas
and Wave Propagation, Microwave Engineering for Under Graduates.
Internetworking Multimedia, Global Positioning Systems for Post Graduates.

License / Certifications: License to establish, maintain and work an Amateur Wireless Station in India (Call-Sign: VU3DRW)

Research Interest: Interested in doing research in the area of Massive MIMO(Multiple-antenna (MIMO) technology is becoming mature for wireless communications and has been incorporated into wireless broadband standards like LTE and Wi-Fi). Published more than 15 research papers in National and International journals.

Software expertise: MATLAB, HFSS, and CADFEKO.

Awards :

1. Received award of merit for Teaching for the academic year 2017-2018 from Kumaraguru College of Technology Coimbatore.
2. Received award of merit student development for the academic year 2019-2020 from Kumaraguru College of Technology Coimbatore.

Work Initiated/Completed:

1. Initiated, coordinated and completed the MOU Signing with the leading measuring and calibration industry named “Key sight Technologies” with KCT ECE.
2. Initiated and completed the task of establishing the industry collaborated lab “KEYSIGHT-KCT CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE LAB”

He is passionate about teaching and learning process. His efforts are towards building student’s knowledge by reasoning and brainstorming. He believes in asking the right questions to the students to invoke their interest in learning and skill development. He is self-taught by reading beyond the scope of his area of expertise. He is interested in building and testing IoT prototypes and well as Machine learning algorithms. He loves to travel, interact with industries, explore new ideas.

A person with an ever-smiling face. He is an active listener & never tries to judge people. His motto is to “Learn and Earn to Live and Serve”. For academics, non-academics, and achievements refer to resume.

Alagumeenaakshi M received her Ph.D. in Information and Communication Engineering from Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India in 2015. Prior to that she obtained her M.E. degree in Applied Electronics from Government College of Technology, Coimbatore and B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai in 2005 and 1996 respectively. She has done her a Research with the facilities associated with IISc, Bangalore in Wireless Sensor Networks from 2010-12. She has a total academic experience of 20 years in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering. Currently, she is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronica and Communication Engineering (ECE) at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore. Before joining KCT, she was a faculty in the Department of ECE in JJ College of Engineering and Technology, Tiruchirapalli.

Her research interests include Wireless Sensor Networks, Wireless Communication, Network Security, Image Processing and Signal Processing, Machine Learning, RF and Electromagnetic fields. She has worked in developing standardized Routing algorithms and its security for 6LoWPAN LLN networks, Development of Intrusion Detection System for various attacks in Wireless Sensor Networks. She has published papers in 5 scopus indexed/WoS publications in International Journals and has published more than 33 Research and Technical papers in International/National Conference Proceedings and has been awarded the best paper award in many Conferences including several articles published in IEEEXPLORE Digital Library.

She has guided more than 50 UG/PG students in Wireless Sensor Networks, Wireless Communication, Internet of Things (IoT), Environment and Home monitoring and automation. Also, she has supported them in developing prototype models for various applications such as agriculture, Industry and home automation, flexible electronics.

She has organized two National Level Conferences and five National Level Workshops to enlighten the academic fraternity. She was a Chair in various International and National Conferences. As an active volunteer in IEEE she has involved herself as a Chair in Junior Einstein Track in IEEE YESIST12 since 2017. Also, as IEEE WIE Execom. member in IEEE Madras Section for the two years 2017-19. She has organized many events for school students to enhance their STEM concepts through practical learning experience using working models with the support IEEE volunteers and Undergraduate students. Under IEEE grant titled “Smart Agriculture for Sustainable Food Production” as a team she has involved in developing a website and a mobile application to help farmers of Coimbatore District to create awareness on Technology Supported Farming. She has been organizing a series of awareness workshops for the farmers to enable them to utilize the modern technology and enhance their livelihood. Also, she has worked for the GAJA – Cyclone Post-Relief activity for the farmers in Pattukkotai area. She has involved herself in the social activities and a trainer in the Clean Toilet Organization. She has trained many to be the evaluator to maintain clean and hygiene in public toilet facilities

His research interest includes Machine learning, Robotics, and Natural Language Processing.

Ms. A. Kalaiselvi is a sincere, dedicated, and resourceful professional educator with a strong commitment to the professional growth and personal development of the students. She has completed her PG in VLSI design from Anna University and is pursuing her Ph. D in VLSI Signal Processing. She has more than 16 years of teaching experience. She is a Life Member of ISTE. A quick learner who can absorb new ideas and adapt to new challenges.
Research Publications: 12 Publications in National/ International Journals and Conferences

Professional Highlights:

• Assistant professor, ECE, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, India.
• Regional Mentor of Change for Tamil Nadu State, Atal Innovation Mission, Niti Aayog, Government of India. (Recognized by NITI Aayog as one of top 37 mentors in India)
• Core team member – Robert Bosch Centre for Excellence for Automotive electronics.
• Vice-Chair – Operations, IEEE SIGHT 2020 International Steering Committee.
• Chairman – IEEE SSIT, Madras Section.
• Executive Committee Member – IEEE Robotics & Automation Society
• Active researcher with 15 papers in reputed international journals & 3 papers in conferences. Applied for 1 patent.
• Summer Faculty Research fellow at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi from May 2019 to July 2019.
  Member – Global Communication Committee – IEEE SIGHT 2019.
• Winner of Smart India Hackathon 2018, Organized by Government of India.
• Secretary – IEEE Education Society (2017), Madras Chapter
• Steering committee of IEEE SS12 from 2016. It is an international project competition. Most of the IEEE region 10 countries, South Africa and UAE involved.
• Founding Chair, IEEE SS12 – Maker fair (2016, 2017, 2018)
• Introduced a track called Makerfair for micro student innovators to motivate them to take up the entrepreneurship.
• Instrumental in IEEE SIGHT funded (10,000 USD) project “Rehabilitation of Delta farmers” in 2019.
• Instrumental in design and implementation of “Mannuyir” IEEE Foundation Funded ($20000) Project for Sustainable Development Through Smart Agriculture.
• Deputed by IEEE Madras Section and IEEE SIGHT HQ committee as an Expert committee to review and guide SIGHT funded projects for sustainable development.
• Resourced number of National workshops in the field of Embedded and VLSI technology.
• TCP and advisory committee member for the conferences organized by IEEE and other bodies.
• Editor in Chief – International journal of Innovative Science & Applied Engineering Research. (Jan 2016 to Dec 2018)

Reviewer :

• International Journal of Pure & Applied Mathematics
• Journal of Informatics & Mathematical Science
• Indian Journal of Science & Technology
• Circuits & Systems
• Deputed by IEEE Madras Section as a committee member for Gaja Cyclone Distress Relief Activities.

Ms. Jaspar Vinitha is a student-centered assistant professor working in Kumaraguru College of Technology since 13.06.2016. She completed her B.Tech ECE in 2014 and M.Tech VLSI design in 2016 from Karunya University. She is an inspiring teacher motivating students via an optimistic approach. She excels in every responsibility given in professional teaching, administration, and research by working as a team or individual
She has published 4 journals and 2 conference proceedings. She is also a hard worker, self-motivating, and dedicated to her work. Being a good learner as well as a teacher, she is also abreast of creative writing & painting. She follows an ethic that the only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday.
She is inspired by her mother who showed her the value of patience and perseverance and her father who showed her the value of hard work and confidence.