Mayukha Selvaraj- Information Security – Best Researcher Award

Mayukha Selvaraj- Information Security – Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Mayukha Selvaraj distinguished academic and researcher in the field Information security. She served as the Founder and CEO of Maylancer Techios Pvt Ltd in Coimbatore from 2015 to 2021, overseeing the strategic direction and operations of the company. Prior to founding Maylancer Techios, she worked as a Freelance Website Developer in 2014-2015, honing her skills in web development and project management. Before venturing into freelancing, she held positions as an Associate System Engineer at Cognizant in Coimbatore from February 2014 to June 2014, where she gained valuable experience in software development and systems integration. Preceding her time at Cognizant, she worked as a System Associate at Igate in Mumbai from October 2013 to January 2014, contributing to various IT projects and initiatives. Throughout her career journey, she has demonstrated versatility, leadership, and a commitment to excellence in the technology industry.

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Educations📚📚📚

She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Information Technology at the Department of Information Technology, Bharathiar University, with an expected completion date in 2023. Prior to her doctoral studies, she obtained a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Computer Science from the same university between 2016 and 2019. She also holds a Master of Sciences (M.Sc.) in Information Technology, completed on a full-time basis from 2014 to 2016, and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in English, pursued part-time through the School of Distance Education, both from Bharathiar University. Additionally, she attained a Bachelor of Sciences (B.Sc.) in Information Technology from PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, completing her undergraduate studies from 2010 to 2013. Through her academic journey, she has demonstrated a commitment to advancing her knowledge and expertise in various fields related to technology and humanities.

 

Membership

She is an active member of several professional organizations, contributing to her field and staying abreast of the latest developments. Since 2017, she has been a Life Member of the Computer Society of India and the Indian Science Congress Association, demonstrating her commitment to the advancement of computer science and scientific research in India. In 2022, she became a Member of the Institute of Electrical, Electronics and Engineers, further expanding her professional network and involvement in the electrical and electronics industry. Additionally, she joined the American Institute of Healthcare and Compliance and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association as a Member in 2023, showcasing her interest in healthcare compliance and information systems governance. Through her memberships, she actively engages with peers, attends conferences, and contributes to the broader professional community in her areas of expertise.

Award

She has received notable recognition for her contributions to the field of software development and her achievements in youth leadership. In 2019, she was honored as the Best Software Developer in Tamilnadu by World Wide Achievers, Mumbai, acknowledging her excellence in software development within the region. Earlier, in 2016, she was conferred with the Swami Vivekananda Youth Achiever Award by the Department of Information Technology at Bharathiar University, recognizing her outstanding contributions and leadership in youth empowerment initiatives. These accolades underscore her talent, dedication, and impact in both the technical and societal spheres, reflecting her commitment to excellence and community engagement.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

1. “Port Scanning Mitigation Strategies for Penetration Testing: Blue Team
Perspective,” International Conference on Engineering and Emerging
Technologies (ICEET), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2022, pp. 1-6, doi:
10.1109/ICEET56468.2022.10007258.

2. “Various Possible Attacks and Mitigations of the OSI Model Layers Through
Pentesting – An Overview”, In: Rahul Srivastava and Aditya Kr. Singh Pundir (eds),
New Frontiers in Communication and Intelligent Systems, SCRS, India, 2023, pp.
799-809. https://doi.org/10.52458/978-81-95502-00-4-78

3. “Reconnaissance for Penetration Testing Using Active Scanning of MITRE
ATT&CK”, In: Kaiser, M.S., Xie, J., Rathore, V.S. (eds) Information and
Communication Technology for Competitive Strategies (ICTCS 2021). Lecture
Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 401. Springer, Singapore.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-0098-3_66

4. “Enhanced Image Compression Technique to Improve Image Quality for Mobile
Applications”, In: Rathore, V.S., Dey, N., Piuri, V., Babo, R., Polkowski, Z., Tavares,
J.M.R.S. (eds) Rising Threats in Expert Applications and Solutions. Advances in
Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 1187. Springer, Singapore.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6014-9_33

Giedre Sabaliauskaite – Network Security – Best Researcher Award

Giedre Sabaliauskaite – Network Security – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Giedre Sabaliauskaite  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Integration of safety and security ( Network security). She is currently serving as an Associate Professor in Cyber Security within the Computer Science Department at the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Swansea University in the UK since 2022. Prior to this role, she held the position of Associate Professor in Assured Autonomous Systems at the Centre for Future Transport and Cities at Coventry University from 2020 to 2022. Her journey in academia commenced as a Research Scientist at the iTrust Centre for Research in Cyber Security at Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore, from 2016 to 2020, following which she transitioned into the role of Post-Doctoral Researcher at the same institution from 2013 to 2016. Earlier in her career, she served as a Post-Doctoral Researcher at the Department of Computer Science at Lund University, Sweden, from 2008 to 2010. She also gained industrial experience as a Software Quality Engineer at Critical Software, S.A., Coimbra, Portugal, from 2007 to 2008, and as a Scientist at the Department of Testing and Inspection at the Fraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Engineering (IESE), Kaiserslautern, Germany, from 2004 to 2005.

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Educations📚📚📚

She earned her PhD in Software Engineering from the Department of Informatics and Mathematical Science at the Graduate School of Engineering Science at Osaka University, Japan, between 2000 and 2004. Prior to this, she completed her Master of Science in Informatics with Honours at the Department of Information Systems within the Faculty of Informatics at Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania, from 1996 to 1998. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Informatics at the same institution, also within the Department of Information Systems at the Faculty of Informatics, from 1992 to 1996.

 

Patents

She is listed as one of the inventors on a patent titled “Defense system and method against cyber-physical attacks,” which was granted in the United States in August 2022. The patent, with number US 11,431,733, was developed by A. Mathur, S. Adepu, S. Shrivastava, M. A. Kaung, N. Tippenhauer, and G. Sabaliauskaite. This invention likely represents her contribution to the field of cyber security, demonstrating her involvement in innovative research and development aimed at safeguarding against cyber-physical attacks.

Research Activity

She has been extensively involved as either Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-Investigator (Co-I) in numerous research projects, collectively securing over 15 million GBP in funding. Notable contributions include her role as PI for the “Trade-off Management between Safety and Cybersecurity (TOMSAC)” project, conducted from October 2021 to November 2022, in collaboration with Coventry University and Horiba Mira, funded by the PETRAS National Centre of Excellence for IoT Systems Cybersecurity in the UK. Additionally, she served as PI for the “Ensuring cybersecure deployments of driverless teleoperated vehicles (ENCODE)” project from October 2021 to March 2022, in partnership with StreetDrone, TRL, Coventry University, Angoka Ltd, and Oxfordshire County Council, funded by Innovate UK. Another significant project led by her was the “Autonomous Vehicle Security (ACRONIS)” initiative, which she oversaw from December 2016 to May 2020, collaborating with Singapore University of Technology and Design, Nanyang Technological University, and the Singapore Ministry of Defence (MINDEF), with funding from MINDEF, Singapore. Her involvement in these projects highlights her expertise and leadership in advancing research in cyber security, autonomous systems, and related fields.

Major Collaborations

She has engaged in significant collaborations across various institutions and organizations, contributing to advancements in cybersecurity and related fields. Since 2021, she has been collaborating with the UK Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) on road vehicle cybersecurity, particularly focusing on threat analysis, risk assessment, and the implementation of standards ISO/SAE 21434 and UN Regulations No. 155 and No. 156, within the framework of research projects such as 5G CAL and ENCODE. Concurrently, she has maintained a collaboration with the Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT) since 2020, focusing on cybersecurity threat analysis and risk assessment methods and tools in the transport sector. Furthermore, her ongoing collaboration with the iTrust Centre for Research in Cyber Security at the Singapore University of Technology and Design since 2020 has centered on critical infrastructure cybersecurity. Notably, from 2016 to 2020, she collaborated with the Singapore Standards Council on automotive standards development, contributing to the development of the standard “TR 68-3:2019. Technical Reference for Autonomous vehicles – Part 3: Cybersecurity principles and assessment framework,” which establishes guidelines for certifying autonomous vehicles for Singapore roads. These collaborations underscore her commitment to interdisciplinary research and her significant contributions to shaping cybersecurity standards and practices in the transport sector.

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Ganesh Narasimhan – IOT Netwoks- Lifetime Achievement Award

Ganesh Narasimhan – IOT Netwoks

Prof dr. Ganesh Narasimhan  distinguished academic and researcher in the field IOT Netwoks, WSN and Quantum computing (QCA). He has held various significant positions in the education sector throughout his career. Starting as a Lecturer at Sai Ram Tambaram from June 1995 to July 1997, he then progressed to become a Senior Lecturer at SVCE Pennalur, where he served from August 1997 to September 2004. Following this, he took on the role of Assistant Professor at BSA Crescent Chennai from June 2004 to June 2009. Continuing his journey, he served as the Principal at RIT Chennai for six years, from June 2009 to May 2015, before transitioning to the position of Principal at Saveetha Engineering College, where he worked until September 2017.

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Educations: 📚🎓

He pursued his education with great dedication, achieving notable milestones along the way. In 1995, he completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) from APEC Madras, securing a remarkable 72% and earning a First-class distinction. Building on this foundation, he furthered his studies, obtaining a Master of Technology in Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) from IITM in 2002, with a commendable 65% and again achieving First-class honors. Subsequently, he pursued his passion for research, culminating in the completion of his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electronics and Communication Engineering from JNTU in 2008, where he excelled, earning a First-class distinction. Additionally, in recognition of his contributions to the field of Biomedical Engineering, he was bestowed with an Honorary Doctorate in 2019 by California Public University, California.

PATENT DETAILS

He has been actively involved in various innovative projects resulting in several patents pending evaluation in India. Notable among them is a rehabilitative wheelchair designed for disabled dogs, attributed to Mr. Kaushik, Dr. Hemalatha, and Br. E.N. Ganesh. Another patent involves an anaerosol solgel generating system with a specifically designed nozzle, credited to Mr. Nirmal, Swarna, Dr. E.N. Ganesh, and others. Additionally, he has contributed to the development of a smart suite aimed at assisting pregnant women, along with Dr. D. Sivakumar and Dr. E.N. Ganesh. Furthermore, he has been involved in the creation of a portable Braille device, method, and system, involving Nivash, K. Jawahar, and Dr. E.N. Ganesh. He has also contributed to projects such as a mind reader system in supermarkets and the integration of blockchain technology in banking and financial markets, alongside various collaborators. Additionally, he has contributed to an IoT-based Liquid Metal Leakage Alert system. These inventions reflect his commitment to innovation and problem-solving across diverse fields.

GRANTED

He has been actively involved in inventing various systems and methods across different fields, as evidenced by his patents granted in Australia. Notably, he has contributed to the development of a water consumption control system for irrigation based on IoT, alongside Padmanabhan and Arun Nageswaran. Additionally, he has been involved in creating systems for monitoring, sensing, analyzing, and handling the predetermined status of liquid metals, as well as a reduced data rate and triboelectric nano generator for direct sensory transmission in short-range wireless sensor networks. Furthermore, he has contributed to the invention of an IoT-based system for security and door access control. Alongside his patent contributions, he has an extensive track record of completed research projects, technical board memberships, grants received for workshops and faculty development programs, as well as involvement in consultancy projects. He has also published extensively in SCI journals and international conferences, won honors and awards, and taken on various organizational roles in academic and professional settings. Moreover, he has guided numerous PhD and industrial projects, handled a wide range of subjects, and participated in extracurricular activities, demonstrating a comprehensive commitment to research, education, and innovation.

SCI JOURNALS

1. Early and Accurate Model of Malignant Lung Nodule Detection System with Less
False Positives TS kumar, DEN Ganesh Brazilian archives of biology and
technology 5 (2), 72-87 – SCIE
2. Priority-based reserved spectrum allocation by multi-agent through
reinforcement learning in cognitive radio network B Jaishanthi, EN Ganesh, D
Sheela – SCIE Automatika 60 (5), 564-569
3. Power analysis of quantum cellular automata circuits EN Ganesh Procedia
Materials Science 10, 381-394
4. Three-dimensional lung nodule segmentation and shape variance analysis to
detect lung cancer with reduced false positives – SCIE TK Senthilkumar Proc
IMechE Part H: J Engineering in Medicine 230 (1), 58-74 SCIE
5. Detection of Optimized Intermediate Sensor Nodes Using Carrier Sensing
Power and Genus Factor for Energy Efficient Multipath Routing Protocol in
Wireless Sensor Networks K Stella, T Manikandan, EN Ganesh Sensor Letters 17
(4), 290-295
6. Experimental Analysis of Fault Tolerant Authentication in Non-Invasive
Epidermal Glucose Sensor Using SQEZLMRP Based Information Transmission in
Wireless Sensor Networks K Stella, EN Ganesh, T Manikandan Sensor Letters 16
(3), 224-233
7. Enhance packet transmission using improved channel assignment in wireless
mess network –SCIE B Sathyasri, EN Ganesh, P Senthilkumar Concurrency and
Computation: Practice and Experience, e5357 SCIE
8. Response Surface Methodology for Network Life Time Improvement in Bio
Wireless Sensor Networks – SCIE B Sathyasri, EN Ganesh, P Senthil Kumar

SIGNIFICANT HONORS / AWARDS 

Throughout his career, he has garnered numerous awards and accolades, highlighting his outstanding contributions to academia and research. Notably, he received the Best PhD Thesis Award from JNTU Hyderabad in 2009, along with a PhD Gold Medal. His excellence in research was further recognized with two DRIKF Research Excellence Awards in 2019 for publications in biomedical fields. He has also been honored with Teachers Day Appreciation Awards for his article and book publications, as well as for securing project sanction from DST. His dedication to teaching and academic achievement earned him the Best Faculty – Shri P K Das Memorial Award in 2013 and the Teachers Excellence Award in 2014. Additionally, he received the Bright Researcher Award from the International Institute of Organization Research in 2019 and the Student Innovator Award in 2016 for his project on RF radiation. His contributions to engineering education were recognized with the Best Engineering College Principal Award in 2016, among other accolades. Moreover, he has received numerous awards for his research papers and presentations, including Best Paper Awards at various conferences and symposiums. His consistent pursuit of excellence has solidified his reputation as a distinguished researcher and educator in his field.

BOOKS PUBLISHED

S.No Name of the Book / Authors Publisher ISBN No
1 Modelling and Design of Quantum Cellular Automata Circuits . Dr.E.N.Ganesh LAMBERT Academic Publishing/ 2019 3659909785
2 Basics of Quantum cellular automata LAMBERT Academic Publishing/2020 9783330080492
3 Digital QCA Systems LAMBERT Academic Publishing/2020 97862000222749
4 Alternative Energy sources LAMBERT Academic Publishing/2020 9786200224248
5 NANO Computer LAMBERT Academic Publishing/2022 978-620-4-98323-3
6 Digital Logic using VHDL Lap Publishing Germany/ 2020 9786200259097
7 IOT Arch and Protocols LAMBERT Academic Publishing/2022 978-620-5-49729-6
8 DSP Fundamental Pearson Education 2022 Final revision Awaiting

RESEARCH PROJECT

He has achieved significant milestones in academia, particularly in his roles as Vice Chancellor (Incharge), Chief Superintendent of Examinations, and Chairman for various examination-related committees at institutions such as Saveetha Engineering College (SEC) and Rajalakshmi Institutions of Technology (RIT). His leadership has resulted in notable accomplishments, including ranking SEC at 91 in India according to NIRF, consistently achieving above 80% results in Anna University examinations, and securing substantial funding for projects from organizations like MSME, MNRE NIWE, AICTE, and BRNS. His initiatives have led to the recognition of DSIR-SIRO and the establishment of two research centers at Anna University. Additionally, he has played instrumental roles in accreditation processes such as NBA and NAC, achieving UGC 12 B and 2 F status for SEC, and obtaining ISO BVQ-TV accreditation for both RIT and SEC. His commitment to academic excellence is evident through his involvement in numerous committees related to curriculum development, research, accreditation, and institutional governance. Furthermore, he has facilitated industry-oriented interactions, promoted patents and publications, and ensured a commendable 90% placement rate for students.

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