Academic Profile

•  Ph.D in Electronics and Telecommunications, International Doctorate School of Information and Communication Technologies, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy

•  M.E (VLSI Design) from Government College of Technology, Coimbatore with first class Distinction

•  Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) from Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore with first class Distinction

•  B.E (Electronics and Communication Engineering) from Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai with first class

Professional Experience

• Professor and Head in Biomedical Engineering, Nandha Engineering College, Erode (July 2024 – Till Date)

• Professor in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Shadan Womens College of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad (February 2018 – July 2024)

• Professor in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Jai Shriram Engineering College, Tirupur (December 2016 – January 2018)

• Professor in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Erode Sengunthar Engineering College, Erode (April 2012 – November 2016)

• Research Scholar, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy (January 2009 – March 2012)

• Assistant Professor in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Erode Sengunthar Engineering College, Erode (January 2008 – December 2008)

• Senior Lecturer in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Erode Sengunthar Engineering College, Erode (July 2006 – December 2007)

• Lecturer in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Erode Sengunthar Engineering College, Erode (October 2000 – June 2004)

• Lecturer in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Nanjappa Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Erode (May 1996 – October 2000)

• System Administrator in Aptech Computer Education, Tirupur (November  1994 – February 1996)

SCI Indexed Research Articles

• L.Rovati, S.Cattini and P.Nithiyanantham, “Measurement of the fluid-velocity profile using a self-mixing superluminescent diode”, Measurement Science and Technology, Vol (22) 025402 (9pp) 2011. DOI:10.1088/0957-0233/22/2/025402. (Available online)

• P.Nithiyanantham, C.E. Riva, L.Rovati, M.Cellini, C.Gizzi and E.Strobbe “Does pupil dilation influence subfoveal choroidal laser Doppler flowmetry?”, ACTA Ophthalmologica, DOI: 10.1111/aos.12130. (Available online)

• G. Revathy, N. Seethalakshmi, S. Prabhu and P. Nithiyanantham, “Intelligent Real-Time Helmet and License Plate Detection Device for Traffic Monitoring”, Nanotechnology Perceptions, Vol.20, S14 (2024),  DOI : https://doi.org/10.62441/nano-ntp.vi.2789

Scopus Indexed Research Articles

• P.Nithiyanantham, I.Bruschi, M. Bonaiuti, L.Rovati and C.E. Riva “Image processing algorithms for ocular fundus reflectometry”, SPIE Proc. Vol. 7550, USA, 2010. DOI: 10.1117/12.841872.

• P.Nithiyanantham, L.Rovati, M.Cellini, C.Gizzi, E.Strobbe, E.Campos and C.E. Riva “Effect of timolol on sub-foveal choroidal blood flow using laser Doppler flowmetry”, SPIE Proc. Vol. 7885, USA, 2011. DOI:10.1117/12.874495.

• P.Nithiyanantham, C.E.Riva, L.Rovati, M.Cellini, C.Gizzi, E.Strobbe, and E.Campos, “Does tropicamide affect choroidal blood flow in humans? A laser Doppler flowmetry study” SPIE Proc. Vol. 8209, USA 2012.

• P.Nithiyanantham, L.Rovati, M.Cellini, C.Gizzi, E.Strobbe, E.Campos and C.E. Riva “Flicker-induced near-infrared reflectance changes of the human ocular fundus”, SPIE Proc. Vol. 8567, USA, 2013.

• J. Mrudula, RVS Praveen,  Nithiyanantham P,  Vemula Jasmine Sowmya,  Nitin  ivrutti Shinde and  Priyadarshan Sham Ganvir, “Advanced IoT and Machine Learning Solutions for Sustainable Groundwater Management Using Edge-Based Residual Graph Attention Network Model”  2024 International Conference on Emerging Research in Computational Science (ICERCS), DOI: 10.1109/ICERCS63125.2024.10895914

Research Articles

•  P.Nithiyanantham and R.Anitha “Vessels classification in Retinal Images using Graph-Based approach”, International journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol 10, Number 9, Page 7256 – 7261, April 2015.

• P.Nithiyanantham and P.Illavarasi, “Instinctive Tuberculosis diagnosis of Lung fields using Chest Radiographs ”, International journal for trends in Engineering & Technology, Vol 4, Issue 2, Page 17-24, April 2015. 

• P.Nithiyanantham and S.Shabreen “Detection and Neutralizing Multiple Spoofing Attackers using Packet Reception Rate and Inter Arrival Time”, International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Technology Research, Vol 5, Issue 16, Page  3202-3207, June 2016.

• P.Nithiyanantham and Syeda Afroze Zamarud, “Edge and Histogram Matching Based Human Segmentation”, A Journal of Composition Theory, Vol 13 Issue 11, Page 229-236, November 2020.     DOI:20.18001.AJCT.2020.V13I11.20.577

• P.Nithiyanantham and  M.Ayesha, “A Supervised Segmentation Network for Hyperspectral Image Classification”, The International journal of analytical and experimental modal analysis, Vol 14, Issue 11, Page 124-135, November 2022.

• P.Nithiyanantham and Asifa, “Design of a 32-Bit Accuracy-Controllable Approximate Multiplier For FPGAs”, Journal of Engineering Sciences, Vol 13, Issue 10, Page 586-596, November 2022.

•P.Nithiyanantham and  M.Pavani, “Segmentation and Detection of Brain MR Images for Medical Applications”, Journal of Science, Technology and Development, Vol 11, Issue 3, Page 59-62, March 2022.

• P.Nithiyanantham and  Rabiya Sultana Shah, “Morphology Based Banknote Fitness Determination”, Journal of Science, Technology and Development, Vol 10, Issue 9, Page 98-105, September 2021.

International Conferences

• P.Nithiyanantham and C.Shanthi, “Implementation of VLSI architecture for data clustering algorithm using image histogram”, International Conference on Advanced Communication Systems (ICACS 2007), Coimbatore, India, January 2007.

•P.Nithiyanantham and R.Anitha “Vessels classification in Retinal Images using Graph-Based approach” in the 2nd International conference on Engineering Technology and Science at Muthayammal College of Engineering, Rasipuram on 5th and 6th March 2015

• P.Nithiyanantham and P.Illavarasi “Instinctive Tuberculosis diagnosis of Lung fields using Chest Radiographs” in the 2nd International conference on Engineering Technology and Science at Muthayammal College of Engineering, Rasipuram on 5th and 6th March 2015,

National Conferences

• P.Nithiyanantham and C.Shanthi, “Non-linear analysis of autonomic nervous system using heart rate variability”, Indian Society for Technical Education, Erode Sengunthar Engineering College, Erode, India, August 2006.

• B.Venkatesh and P.Nithiyanantham, “Content based image retrieval using wavelet transform”, Recent Trends in Science, Engineering and Technology, Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, India, February 2007.

• P.Nithiyanantham, “Memetic algorithm for solving channel routing problems”, Recent Trends in VLSI Technology, Erode Sengunthar Engineering College, Erode, India, March 2008.

• P.Nithiyanantham, “Image processing algorithms for shadow removal”, Indian Society for Technical Education - Recent Trends in Science, Engineering and Technology, Erode Sengunthar Engineering College, Erode, India, September 2008.

• P.Nithiyanantham, “Image processing algorithms for image registration”, Indian Society for Technical Education - Recent Trends in Science, Engineering and Technology, Erode Sengunthar Engineering College, Erode, India, September 2012.

• P.Nithiyanantham, “Green flicker induced reflectance changes in human ocular fundus”, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi sponsored national conference, Erode Sengunthar Engineering College, Erode, India, May 2014.

Book  

• P.Nithiyanantham, “Methods of Estimation of Ocular Blood Flow”, Lambert Publishing Academy, November 2012.

Patent Published

•  P.Nithiyanantham and et al, “Improved Security Level n ATM Machine Using Biometric Based Authentication System”, Application No. 202241005522 A, Publication Date: 11/02/2022.

• P.Nithiyanantham and et al, “Artificial Intelligence Practices for Cancer Detection over Medical Image Processing”, Application No.202141059626 A, Publication Date: 31/12/2021.

• P.Nithiyanantham and et al, “Ensuring the Packaging of Quality Fruits through Appropriate Selection by Implementing the Image Processing Technique”, Application No.202141056006 A, Publication Date: 10/12/2021.

Funds Received from External Agencies

• Received fund of Rs. 30 Lakhs from the Italian Ministry of Higher Education to pursuing Ph.D. degree at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy from January 2009 to December 2011.

• Received fund of Rs. 50 Lakhs from the University of Bologna, Italy to set up blood flow measurement using laser Doppler flowmetry at the Eye clinic in Bologna.

• Received a fund of Rs. 5 Lakhs from AICTE to organize two weeks faculty development programme on “Advancement in Cognitive Green Communication and Robotic Systems”

• Received a fund of Rs. 1 Lakh from Erode Sengunthar Engineering College Management to carry out research in ocular fundus reflectometry in association with Vasan Eye Care Hospital, Tirupur from December 2014 to July 2016.

• Received a fund of Rs. 0.3 Lakhs from CSIR for organizing one day national conference on “Organic Electronics, Green Communications and its Security Issues”

• Received a fund of Rs. 0.45 Lakhs from Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) for organizing one day national seminar on “Innovative Technologies to develop Earth-Friendly Green Electronic devices with reduced Green House Gas Emission to sustain our mother earth”

• Received a fund of Rs. 0.25 Lakhs from Anna University, Chennai for organizing one week faculty development programme on ‘RF & Microwave Engineering”

• Received a fund of Rs. 0.4 Lakhs from Indian Council for Medical Research for organizing one day national seminar on ‘Advancements in 3D printing for Medical Imaging - Applications and Models”

Research Collaboration

• Developed an instrument for measuring optic nerve reflectance jointly with Ophthalmic Lab, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy and University of Lausanne, Sion, Switzerland.

• Jointly performed a research to estimate choroidal blood flow measurement on human eyes with University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy under the guidance of Dr. Charles E Riva.  

• Jointly performed research to estimate the optic nerve reflectance with Vasan Eye Care Hospital, Tirupur funded by Research Grant of Erode Sengunthar Engineering College, Erode, India.

• Awarded as Primary Evaluator by All India Council for Technical Education for the contribution in Tycathon 2021.

Professional Society Membership

 • Life Member: Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)

• International Association of Engineers (IAENG)