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Dr. V Punitha M.E., Ph.D

Designation:
Professor & Head
Department:
Computer Science and Engineering
Email:
punitha-it@saranathan.ac.in
Area of Interest:
Distributed Systems, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Soft Computing Techniques
Qualification
Ph.D (Computer Science and Engineering)

National Institute of Technology, Trichy


M.E (Computer Science and Engineering)

REGIONAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE


B.E (Computer Science and Engineering)

MOOKAMBIGAI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING


Experience
Teaching experience in Saranathan College of Engineering

25 Years 10 Months


Teaching Experience in other institutions

5 Years


Achievements
&
Certifications
  • Recognized as 'Bronze Partner Faculty' under Inspire-The Campus Connect Faculty Partnership Model 2016 by Infosys
  • Recognized as Bronze Partner Faculty under Inspire-The Campus Connect Faculty Partnership Model 2017 by Infosys
  • Honoured as Teacher of the Year Award during 2005 by the Management of Saranathan College of Engineering
  • Recognized as Bronze Partner Faculty under Inspire-The Campus Connect Faculty Partnership Model 2018 by Infosys
  • Recognized as Best Teacher 2024 by National College Big Learn and Kanmalai Trust, Tiruchirappalli
  • Best Paper award received in the International conference on Communication and Computing, ICC 2015, Bangalore, organized by The Society of Information Processing, Bengaluru and Alpha Colle of Engineering, Bengaluru
  • Best Paper award received in the 4th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, 5G Communications and Network Technologies (ICA5NT 2024), held at Velammal Institute of Technology, Chennai
  • NPTEL online certification on Machine Learning, May 2020
  • NPTEL online certification on Cloud Computing, May 2020
  • Smart India Hackathon 2022, presented at finals held at Sona College of Technology, Salem
  • Tata Communications Cyber Security Hackathon 2023 organized by SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur; Won second prize
  • ENTHU TECH IOT Hackathon 2023 organized by SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur, Won first prize
  • 36 Hours live Hackathon jointly organized by CARE College of Engineering, Trichy and StartupTN : Won third prize
Patents
&
Copy Rights
  • Dr. V. Punitha,  An Image Separator for Both Letter and Photographic Information and Method Thereof (Status: Application Number- 202141033363, Published Date: 06/08/2021)
  • Dr. V. Punitha,  Smart Energy Management System using Machine Learning and IOT (Status: Application Number- 202241027519, Published Date: 13/05/2022)
Books authored
  • Dr. V. Punitha, "A Deep Learning Approach for Detection of Application Layer Attacks in Internet. Handling Priority Inversion in Time-Constrained Distributed Databases. IGI Global, 2020. 175-188. Web. 20 Mar. 2020.",DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-2491-6.ch010 ISSN: 2327-1981ISBN13: 9781799824916.
  • Dr. V. Punitha, "A survey on AI- and ML-based demand forecast analysis of power using IoT-based SCADA. Smart Energy and Electric Power Systems Current Trends and New Intelligent Perspectives 2023, Pages 65-78",https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-91664-6.00010-3.
  • Dr. V. Punitha, "Handbook on Mobile and Pervasive Computing",Scientific International Publishing House, ISBN: 978-93-5625-255-4.
  • Dr. V. Punitha, "Cloud Computing Concepts and Fundamentals",Pencil Bitz Publications, ISBN 978-93-48556-52-3.
Publications

International Journals

  1. RB Aravinth, Punitha Victor, Antonidoss Arokiasamy, "Energy Aware Routing in Wireless Sensor Network-Based Healthcare Systems Using Optimized CGRNN", IETE Journal of Research, 2025
  2. V. Punitha, R. Thillaikarasi, "Brain Tumor Prognosis Using Support Vector Machine with Optimal Feature Selection", Journal of Tianjin University Science and Technology, Vol. 58, Issue. 7, 2025
  3. N Prasanna, V. Punitha, "Brain Tumor Classification Using Deep Learning Algorithms", International Journal of Scientific Development and Research, Vol. 10, Issue. 5, MAY 2025
  4. Punitha V, Avishnamani K, Ishwarya T, Priya K, Saraswathi B, "Electronic Voting System Leveraging Blockchain", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Transactions, Vol. 7, Issue. 4, APR 2025
  5. V. Punitha, E. Kayalvizhi, S. Keerthana, S. Samyuktha, Shinduja Kumar, "Efficient Business Meeting Summarization through NLP Techniques", International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology, Vol. 13, Issue. 5, MAY 2025
  6. Pradeepa R, Punitha V, "Deep Learning Algorithms for Skin Disease Classification", Journal of Innovative Image Processing, pp. 84-95, Vol. 6, Issue. 2, JUN 2024
  7. SPK Kalvapalli, C Mala, V Punitha, "A novel reformed normaliser free network with U-Netarchitecture for semantic segmentation", International Journal of Ad Hoc and Ubiquitous Computing, pp. 97-108, Vol. 43, Issue. 2, June 2023
  8. N Prashanthini, V Punitha, "A Multi-Classifier Ensemble Approach to Fake News Detection", International Journal for Research & Development in Technology, Vol. 20, Issue. 3, Sep 2023
  9. M Padmapriya, S Pasupathy, V Punitha, "Early diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy using unsupervised learning", Soft Computing, pp. 9093-9104, Vol. 27, Issue. 13, May 2023
  10. M Padmapriya, S Pasupathy, R Sumathi, V Punitha, "A deep learning model framework for diabetic retinopathy detection", International Journal of Networking and Virtual Organisations, pp. 107-124, Vol. 27, Issue. 2, Dec 2022
  11. V. Punitha, Gokulakrishnan N, Ragavan R, Sudersan S, Vinoth Kumar M, "Blockchain Based Medical Health Record Sharing Application", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, pp. b738-b757, Vol. 9, Issue. 12, Dec 2022
  12. Punitha V, Pooja M, Monisha S, Thagasin M, Yogapriya S, "Joint Image Compression and Encryption Schemes", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, pp. h156-h163, Vol. 9, Issue. 6, June 2022
  13. Punitha V, Mala C, "Traffic classification for efficient load balancing in server cluster using deep learning technique", The Journal of Supercomputing (Springer), 2021
  14. V. Punitha, C. Mala, "Traffic classification for connectionless services with incremental learning", Computer Communications (Elservier), pp. 185-199, Vol. 150, 2020
  15. V. Punitha, C. Mala, "Traffic classification in server farm using supervised learning techniques", Neural Computing & Applications (Springer), pp. 1279–1296, Vol. 33, Issue. 4, 2020
  16. V. Punitha, C. Mala and Narendran Rajagopalan, "A novel deep learning model for detection of denial of service attacks in HTTP traffic over internet", Int. J. Ad Hoc and Ubiquitous Computing (Inderscience), pp. 240 - 256, Vol. 33, Issue. 4, 2020
  17. V. Punitha, C. Mala, "Detection of Coercive Parsing Attack in XML Requests using Machine Learning Techniques", IT Convergence Practice (INPRA), pp. 9-17, Vol. 6, Issue. 3, Sep 2018
  18. V. Punitha, G.Umamaheswari, R.Sangeetha, N.Tivya , V.Sivashankari, "Dynamic Policy Access for Secure Data Sharing", IJIRCCE, Vol. 5, Issue. 3, 2017
  19. Abhinaya.P , Aishwarya.J , Anandha Arthi.S , Fathimus Zahireen.A.B,V.Punitha, Vaidhehi.M, "Emergency Tracking Using Wearable Device", International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer and Communication Engineering, pp. 3473-3479, Vol. 4, Issue. 3, MARCH2016

International Conferences

  1. V Punitha, "Cybersecurity in Defense" in the proceedings of "in the International Conference on Advances and Navigation Systems (ICAAN 2025)" Organized by organized by Saranathan College of Engineering, Tiruchirappalli.
  2. V Punitha, "Identification of Brain Tumor using Deep Learning Algorithms" in the proceedings of "in the 3rd International Conference on Intelligent Computing Systems (ICICS 2025)" Organized by organized by Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli.
  3. V Punitha, "Brain Tumor Classification using Deep Learning Algorithms" in the proceedings of "in the International Conference on Next Generation Technologies for Sustainable Computing IGNGT-2025" Organized by organized by Shrimati Indira Gandhi College, Tiruchirappalli.
  4. V Punitha, "Deep Learning Algorithms for Skin Disease Prediction" in the proceedings of "in the 4th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, 5G Communication and Network Technologies (ICA5NT 2024)" Organized by held at Velammal Institute of Technology, Chennai on 21 Mar 2024.
  5. V Punitha, "Skin Disease Classification using Deep Learning Methodologies" in the proceedings of "in the International Conference on Recent Advances in Engineering, Technology and Science (ICRAETS)" Organized by organized by Advanced Research Society for Science and Sociology, Tiruchirappalli on 31 Jan 2024.
  6. V Punitha, "Deep Learning Algorithms for Skin Disease Classification" in the proceedings of "in the 4th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, 5G Communications and Network Technologies (ICA5NT 2024)" Organized by held at Velammal Institute of Technology, Chennai on March 2024.
  7. V Punitha, "Web Platform for Migrant People" in the proceedings of "in the International Research Conference on Engineering Management Science and Technology (IRCEMST’23)" Organized by held at JJ College of Engineering and Technology, Trichy. on 12 April 2023.
  8. V Punitha, "Intelligent Wildfire Risk Detection: A Machine Learning Framework for Predicting Fire Hazardous Forest Areas using Satellite and Environmental Data" in the proceedings of "in the International Conference on Advances and Navigation Systems (ICAAN 2025)" Organized by organized by Saranathan College of Engineering, Tiruchirappalli.
  9. V Punitha, "Damage Detection and Localization in Aerospace Structures using Deep Learning Techniques" in the proceedings of "in the International Conference on Advances and Navigation Systems (ICAAN 2025)" Organized by organized by Saranathan College of Engineering, Tiruchirappalli.
  10. Punitha V, "A Novel Rescaled and Reformulated Convolution Network for Semantic Segmentation" in the proceedings of "International e- Conference on Cutting Edge Technologies in Electrical, Communication, Embedded System and Soft Computing Techniques (ICECES20)" Organized by The 5th International Symposium on Mobile Internet Security MobiSec 2021, South Korea.
  11. Punitha V, "A Novel Real Time 3D Object Detection Network in Autonomous Driving using Reformed rs-resnet Network" in the proceedings of "EAI BDCC 2021 - 4th EAI International Conference on Big Data Innovation for Sustainable Cognitive Computing".
  12. V Punitha, "Stock Market Price Prediction using LSTM" in the proceedings of "in the AICTE Sponsored International Conference on Newer Engineering Concepts and Technology (ICONNECT-2K22)" Organized by held at K.Ramakrishnan College of Technology, Trichy on 28 April 2022.
  13. Punitha V, "Disease Prediction using Machine Learning Techniques" in the proceedings of "International e- Conference on Cutting Edge Technologies in Electrical, Communication, Embedded System and Soft Computing Techniques (ICECES20)".
  14. Punitha V, "Defense Method for DDoS Attack by Detecting IoT Botnet Devices" in the proceedings of "International e- Conference on Cutting Edge Technologies in Electrical, Communication, Embedded System and Soft Computing Techniques (ICECES20)".
  15. V. Punitha, C. Mala, "A Deep Learning Approach for Detection of Application Layer Attacks in Internet" in the proceedings of "Handling Priority Inversion in Time-Constrained Distributed Databases" Organized by IGI Global on 2020. ISBN13: 9781799824916
  16. V. Punitha, C. Mala, "Detection of Coercive Parsing Attack in XML Requests using Machine Learning Techniques" in the proceedings of "Proceeding of The 3rd International Symposium Mobile Internet Security (MobiSec 2018)" Organized by MobiSec 2018, KIISC Research Group on 5G Security Department of Computer Engineering, University of on 2018. ISSN: 2288-0860 (Online)
  17. V. Punitha, C. Mala, "SVM based traffic classification for mitigating http attack" in the proceedings of "The 3rd International Symposium Mobile Internet Security" Organized by MobiSec 2018, KIISC Research Group on 5G Security Department of Computer Engineering, University of on 2018. DOI:10.22667/ReBiCTE.2018.08.15.004
  18. V. Punitha, C. Mala, "Traffic Classification for the Dispatcher in a Server Farm based on SVM" in the proceedings of ""ACM International conference on Intelligent Systems, Metaheuristics & Swarm Intelligence "" Organized by Hong Kong, Hong Kong on Mar 2017. ISBN: 978-1-4503-4798-3
  19. V.Punitha, Mandar Deshpande and C. Mala, "Dynamic Scheduling Algorithms for the Dispatcher Unit in a Web Cluster," in the proceedings of "International conference on Communication and Computing, ICC 2015" Organized by Bangalore, McGraw Hill Edn, India, Bangalore on Jul-15. ISBN-13: 978-93-392-2302-1
  20. SP Kumar, C Mala, V Punitha, "A Novel Real-Time 3D Object Detection Network in Autonomous Driving Using Reformed RS-ResNet network" in the proceedings of "4th EAI International Conference on Big Data Innovation for Sustainable Cognitive Computing: BDCC 2021", EAI/Springer Innovations in Communication and Computing. Springer, Cham. on 20 June 2022. (https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-07654-1_7)
  21. M Padmapriya, S Pasupathy, V Punitha, "Image Processing Techniques in the Detection of Hemorrhages in Retinal Images (STARE & DRIVE)" in the proceedings of "International Conference on Inventive Computation Technologies (ICICT), Nepal, 2022,", pp. 197-201 on 20 July 2022. (doi: 10.1109/ICICT54344.2022.9850841)
  22. Punitha. V, Mala. C, "Stable Internet Routing" in the proceedings of "Advanced Computing and Communications Society, ADCOM 2003" on Dec 2023.
  23. V. Punithan, C. Mala, "A Traffic Classification Approach for Dispatcher in Web Cluster based on User Request Pattern using SVM" in the proceedings of "IEEE 5th International Conference on ‘Computing, Communication and Sensor Network’" Organized by ISMSI 2017, Kolkata on Dec-16. ISBN: 81-85824-46-0

National Conferences

  1. V Punitha, "SYNERGY – Collaborative Platform for Students" in the proceedings of "in the National Level Conference on Cutting Edge Technologies in Electrical, Communication and Soft Computing Techniques (NCCECS’23)" Organized by held at Saranathan College of Engineering, Tiruchirappalli on 10 April 2023.
  2. V Punitha, "CKD Prediction System with Machine Learning Algorithms" in the proceedings of "in the National Level Conference on Cutting Edge Technologies in Electrical, Communication and Soft Computing Techniques (NCCECS’23)" Organized by held at Saranathan College of Engineering, Tiruchirappalli on 10 April 2023.
  3. V Punitha, "Authentication System for Visually Impaired using Morse Code and OCR" in the proceedings of "in the National Level Conference on Cutting Edge Technologies in Electrical, Communication and Soft Computing Techniques (NCCECS’23)" Organized by held at Saranathan College of Engineering, Tiruchirappalli on 10 April 2023.
  4. V Punitha, "Fake News Detection System using Ensemble Classifier" in the proceedings of "in the National Conference on New Horizon in Science, Engineering & Technology - NHSET 2k23" Organized by held at Roever Engineering College, Perambalur on 24 Mar 2023.

Guest Lectures

  • "Support Vector Machine" Organized by TNSCST, Tamilnadu & Saranathan College of Engineering, Saranathan College of Engineering, Trichy on 17-Mar-2025. TNSCSCT, Tamilnadu
  • "Delivered a lecture on "Java - Applets" Organized by Dept. of CSE, Saranathan College of Engineering, Trichy on 10-June-2015.
  • "Delivered a lecture on "Basis of Networks - ISO/OSI Model"" Organized by Dept. of CSE, Saranathan College of Engineering, Trichy on 8-Dec-2014.
  • "Delivered a lecture on "Multithreading" Organized by Dept. of CSE, Saranathan College of Engineering, Trichy on 18-Dec-2014.
  • "Delivered a guest lecture on Elliptic Curve Cryptography" Organized by Dept. of CSE, Shrimati Indira Gandhi College, Trichy on 26-Aug-2014.
  • "Delivered a lecture on "Class Diagram"" Organized by Dept. of CSE, Saranathan College of Engineering, Trichy on 27-Dec-2013.
  • "Delivered a lecture on "Classification and UML" Organized by Dept. of CSE, Saranathan College of Engineering, Trichy on 26-Dec-2013.
  • "Delivered a lecture on " CSS style sheet"" Organized by Dept. of CSE, Saranathan College of Engineering, Trichy on 8-June-2012.
    • Workshop / FDP / Seminar / Conference
    Workshop / FDP / Seminar / Guest Lecture / Conference Organized
    1. "CCS332-APP DEVELOPMENT" organized by Anna University Sponsored Faculty Development Programme, Grant received from Anna University: Rs.35,000/-, Saranathan College of Engineering on 05-02-2024 to 10-02-2024
    2. "36 Hours live Hackathon" organized by Grant received from StartupTN: Rs.1,00,000/-, conducted at Saranathan College of Engineering on 24-02-2023 to 25-02-2023
    3. "Golden Tech-Bridge Programme" organized by an initiative of CSI for digital inclusion and received Rs.5000 grant from, CSI chapter, Chennai. 2014
    Workshop / FDP Attended
    1. "Training on POSH Act 2013" organized by AICTE at online on 25-06-2025
    2. "Research Paper Writing and Publications in SCI" organized by Ministry of MSME, Government of India & Pencil Bitz at online from 23-05-2024 - 29-05-2024
    3. "Exploratory Data Analytics - Data Science Perspective" organized by Saranathan College of Engineering at Saranathan College of Engineering on 20-01-2023
    4. "Trends and Innovations in Industry 4.0" organized by A.V.C. College of Engineering, Mayiladurai at online from 23-01-2023 - 28-01-2023
    5. "Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education" organized by AICTE Nelson Mandela & Marg,Vasanth Kunj,New Delhi at online from 28-02-2022 - 04-03-2022
    6. "Quality assurance in Technical & Higher Educational Institutions and Interpretation of requirements of NBA Accreditation" organized by AICTE MARGDARSHAN & NIT, Trichy at online from 19-07-2021 - 23-07-2021
    7. "STTP on Block Chain for Digital Transformation" organized by Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hydrabad at Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hydrabad from 12-08-2021 - 16-08-2021
    8. "STTP on Block Chain for Digital Transformation" organized by Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hydrabad at Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hydrabad from 12-08-2021 - 16-08-2021
    9. "STTP on Python Based Machine Learning, Fundamentals to Application" organized by AICTE sponsored STTP Anurag Engineering College, AP at Anurag Engineering College, AP from 22-02-2021 - 27-02-2021
    10. "Data Science Bootcamp" organized by Inlustro and association with the Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology (TANSCST) at Online from 01-03-2021 - 05-03-2021
    11. "STTP on Big Data Analytics" organized by AICTE sponsored STTP at Saranathan College of Engineering, Tiruchirappalli from 16-11-2020 - 21-11-2020
    12. "Webinar series on “Learning Experience”" organized by Infosys Technologies Ltd Chennai from 16th June to 29th June 2020
    13. "Faculty Development Program on “Next-Gen Classroom Teaching and Digital Content Creation”" organized by CHRIST Deemed to be University, Bangalore from 10th and 11th June 2020
    14. "Workshop on “Cyber Security”" organized by Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering and Technology, Chittor from 8th and 9th June 2020
    15. "Workshop on “Machine Learning / Deep Learning – Getting Started”" organized by Simple Labs, IIT Madras, Research Park, Chennai from 15th and 16th Sep 2018
    16. "National workshop on “Cryptology"" organized by National Institute of Technology, Trichy from 28th to 30th Aug 2017
    17. "Two Days National Workshop on Grid and Cloud Computing Laboratory" organized by Department of Computer Science and Engineering, K S R Institute for Engineering and Technology, Nama from 17th and 18th Jun 2016
    18. "Training on SIX SIGMA" organized by National Institute of Technology, Trichy from 24th July to 28th July 2017
    19. "Faculty Development Program on “Python Programming”" organized by Saranathan College of Engineering from 5th to 6th Nov 2017
    20. "National workshop on “Relevance of Mathematics in Scientific Computing and Engineering Discipline”" organized by B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent University from 12th and 13th May 2017
    21. "Faculty Enablement Program on “Foundation Program 4.0”" organized by Infosys Technologies Ltd Chennai from 29th Aug to 2nd Sep 2016
    22. "One Week TEQIP II Sponsored Workshop on Introduction to Cryptology" organized by Department of Computer Science and Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Trichy from 30 May - 03 Jun 2016
    23. "Faculty Development Program on “Mobile Application Development using Android”" organized by Saranathan College of Engineering from 27th to 29th Nov 2015
    24. "Training on “Rational Software Architect”" organized by IBM and Saranathan College of Engineering from 17th to 19th Jan 2013
    25. "Workshop on “Middleware Technologies”" organized by Anna University, Tiruchirappalli from 25th and 26th July 2009
    26. "Skill building workshop" organized by Infosys Technologies Ltd Chennai from 17th and 18th Mar 2009
    27. "Workshop on Mission10X" organized by WIPRO and ISTE from 5th to 9th May 2008
    28. "Faculty Development Program “Enabling the Guru”" organized by L&T Infotech, Chennai from 7th and 8th Feb 2008
    29. "Faculty Development Programme on “J2EE, ECLIPSE IDE, DB2 and WEBSPHERE" organized by IBM academy and Bannari Amman Institute of Technology from 9th and 10th Aug 2007
    30. "Faculty Enablement Program on “Foundation Program-Generic Courses" organized by Infosys Technologies Ltd Chennai from 11th to 23rd June 2006
    31. "Training on “Red Hat Linux Administrator" organized by ACENET Education, Coimbatore from 10th to 15th Nov 2003
    32. "Training on “Object Oriented Analysis and Design using the UML with Fundamentals of Rational Rose" organized by IBM and Rational University, Bangalore from 19th to 23rd May 2003

    Seminar / Conference / Guest Lecture Attended
    1. "Two-day National Level Seminar on “ Cryptography and Network Security”" organized by Saranathan College of Engineering, Trichy from 24th and 25th Jan 2014
    2. "One day seminar on “Research Issues and Challenges in Social Network Computing”" organized by Centre of Excellence in Social Network Computing, National Institute of Technology, Trichy on 4 May 2012
    3. "Seminar on “Cloud Computing”" organized by M.A.M College of Engineering, Tiruchirappalli from 16th July 2010
    4. "Training on “High Impact Presentation Skills”" organized by DALE CARNEGIE from 5th and 6th May 2008