Dr. V. Akila

• Biomedical Signal and Image Processing

• ARM-based Embedded Systems
• Embedded Systems using Arduino
• Python and Scientific Python
• Applied Programming
• Database Management Systems
• Internet of Things
• Digital Electronics
• Analog and Digital Electronics
• Programming for Problem Solving
• Digital Communication
• Computer Communication
• Data Structures
• MEMS
• Biomedical Instrumentation
• Fuzzy Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms
• Microprocessor and Microcontroller

• Assistant Professor(O.G), SRM IST, from June 2012-June 2025
• Assistant Professor(Sr.G) SRM IST, from July 2025-till date

Patents Filed/Published:

• Published patent titled “A System of Ergonomic Assistive writing using a pressure sensitive digital pen” August 2025
• Published a patent titled “Impact Activated Airbag system for scaffold worker fall protection” Feb 2025
• Published a patent titled “Flexible Headband and methods of acquiring brain signals thereof” June 2023

Journal Publications:

• Scopus paper published titled “A Smart and Reliable Wearable Design for Seizure Detection” Vasuki A., Akila V., Rrashmi U., Seema S, IEEE Xplore , March 2026
• WoS paper published titled “A Hybrid CNN-BILSTM Framework with Adaptive Learning for Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease” ,V Akila, S Swetha, Harshini Elangovan, G Gopika. Atlantis Press Jun 2025.
• WoS paper published titled ”Cognitive Threats Detection Model using Nature Inspired Chimpanzee Optimization for IoT Networks (CCM-COM)” , V Vanitha, SB Joe, R Krishnan, ASA Fletcher, M Anju, V Akila Atlantis Press Jun 2025.
• WoS paper published titled “Analysing MIMO Antenna Diversity Performance Enhanced by EBG Structures” AS Edward, P Rishi, V Akila, M Susandhika Atlantis Press Jun 2025.
• SCI paper published titled “Advanced design and classification of wearable near-infrared spectroscopy device using temporal channel reconfiguration multi-graph convolutional neural networks for motor activity”, V Akila, A Shirly Edward, J Anita Christaline, Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Impact factor(1.7), Jun 2025
• Scopus paper published titled “Design and Implementation of an Automatic Power Cutoff System Using Capacitors” V Akila, D Pavithra, T Pradhesh, G Saran, IEEE Xplore ,Jan 2025
• Scopus paper published titled "Event analysis of functional near-infrared spectroscopy brain signal using Conditional Generative Adversarial Network", V.Akila, A.Shirly Edward, R.Sathiya, A.Vasuki, Priti Rishi, M.I.Anju, IEEE Xplore , Dec 2024
• Scopus paper published titled " Design and Implementation of Off charger for Electric vehicle using optimal controller ", R.Sathiya, Priti Rishi, A.Vasuki, V.Akila. IEEE Xplore , Oct 2024
• Scopus paper published titled ”Formulation of Single Switch Integrated Zeta-Flyback Converter for Food Processing Application”. Sathiya, R., Rishi, P., Anita Christaline, J., Shirly Edward, A., Akila, V., Vasuki, A. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, Impact factor(0.282).July 2024
• SCI paper titled “Novel Feature Generation for Classification of Motor Activity from Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Signals Using Machine Learning”, V Akila, Anita Christaline John victor ,Shirly Edward.A. Diagnostics Journal Impact factor(3.86).May 2024.
• Published paper titled “Breast Cancer Prediction Using Artificial Intelligence Technology”, IEEE Xplore , March 2024
• Published paper titled “Image Processing based Counter for Blood cells” ,IEEE Xplore, April 2024.
• Published paper titled “Comparative Analysis of Meteorological variables for Air pollution detection in various cities using ZigBee” IEEE Xplore, October 2023.
• SCI paper titled” Functional near infrared spectroscopy for brain functional connectivity analysis: A graph theoretic approach”, V Akila, Anita Christaline John victor, March 2023 Heliyon Journal Impact factor (4.0).
• SCI paper titled” Functional near infrared spectroscopy for brain functional connectivity analysis: A graph theoretic approach”, V Akila, Anita Christaline John victor, March 2023 Heliyon Journal Impact factor (4.0).
• Published paper titled “Smart surveillance system using emotion detection”, A Shirly Edward, A Jothimani, V Akila,March 2023 AIP proceedings”. Scopus indexed.
• Published a paper titled “An Ensemble Classification System for Sentiment Analysis “ in Gradiva Review Journal, Akila V, J.Anita Christaline , Vasuki.A, R.Sathiya Dec 2022
• Published a paper titled “Design of Low-Cost Multifunctional Smart Card““ in Gradiva Review Journal, Vasuki.A ,J.Anita Christaline , Akila V, R.Sathiya Dec 2022
• Published a paper titled “Integration of Electrical Parking Mechanism for Enhancing Drum Brake Systems“,J.Anita Christaline ,A.Vasuki,, R.Sathiya,V.Akila in Gradiva Review Journal, Dec 2022
• Published a paper titled “Non- Isolated High Gain Quadratic Boost Converter-Luo cascaded SVM Inverter “R.Sathiya, Vasuki.A, J.Anita Christaline, V.Akila in Gradiva Review JOURNAL,Dec 2022.
• Published paper titled “Reinforcement Learning For Walking Robot” V Akila, J Anita Christaline, A Jothi Mani, K Meenakshi, in IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Feb 2021.
• Published paper titled ”A review of cognitive brain activation using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)”,Oct 2020, V Akila, Anita Christaline Johnvictor AIP conference proceedings.

Conference Presentation / Publication:

• Presented paper titled A Smart and Reliable Wearable Design for Seizure Detection”,in 7th International Conference on Mobile Computing and Sustainable Informatics (ICMCSI) held during 07-09 Jan 2026
• Presented paper titled “Real-Time Seizure Onset Prediction Using IoT-Connected Wearables and Machine Learning” in International Conference on Condensed Matter Physics and Nanotechnology(ICCMPN-2025) held during 4 th -6 th September 2025.
• Presented paper titled “A Smart and Reliable Wearable Design for Seizure Detection” in 7 th International conference on Mobile computing and Sustainable Informatics (ICMCSI 2026) held during 7 th -9 th Jan 2026 at Purchabhal University Nepal.
• Presented paper titled “ A Hybrid CNN-BILSTM Framework with Adaptive Learning for Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease ” ,V Akila, S Swetha, Harshini Elangovan, G Gopika. The 2025 International Conference on Advanced Research in Electronics and Communication Systems (ICARECS-2025) Feb 25-26 2025
• Presented paper titled,” Cognitive Threats Detection Model using Nature Inspired Chimpanzee Optimization for IoT Networks (CCM-COM) ” , V Vanitha, SB Joe, R Krishnan, ASA Fletcher, M Anju, V Akila The 2025 International Conference on Advanced Research in Electronics and Communication Systems (ICARECS-2025) Feb 25-26 2025.
• Presented paper titled “ Analysing MIMO Antenna Diversity Performance Enhanced by EBG Structures ” AS Edward, P Rishi, V Akila, M Susandhika The 2025 International Conference on Advanced Research in Electronics and Communication Systems (ICARECS-2025) Feb 25-26 2025
• Presented paper titled “Design and implementation of an Automatic Power Cutoff system using capacitors” in 5 th International Conference on IoT Based Control Networks and Intelligent Systems (ICICNIS 2024) at Bangalore 17-18 December 2024
• Presented a paper titled “Design and Implementation of an Off Board Battery Charger for Electric Vehicles using Optimal Charger” in 5 th International Conference on Smart Electronics and Communication (ICOSEC 2024) at Kongunadu College of Engineering and Technology, Trichy, 18-20 Sep 2024.
• Presented a paper titled “Event analysis of functional near infrared spectroscopy brain signal using Conditional Generative Adversarial Network” in First International Conference on Innovations in Communications, Electrical and Computer Engineering (ICICEC 2024) 24 – 25, October 2024 | Davangere, Karnataka, India
• Presented a paper titled “Investigation of Neural Correlates of Head and Facial Movement Using fNIRS,” ICAEECI, conducted by KSR College of Engineering, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, India, October 2023
• Presented a paper titled “Analysis of head and facial movement using fNIRS” at the ICMBT conference in February 2023
• Presented paper titled “Analysis of cognitive brain tasks using functional near infrared spectroscopy” in ICREACT, May 2022
• Published a paper titled “MARA (Medical Assistant Robotic Arm) at the ICREACT conference in May 2021
• I published a paper titled “Heart Rate Monitoring System Using Machine Learning” at the ICREACT conference in May 2021
• Published paper titled “NEURO COGNITIVE ACTIVATOR” in Materials Today Proceedings, Scopus Indexed
• Presented a paper titled “Biped walking robot using reinforcement learning” in the research conference on IoT, Cloud, and Data Science, May 2020
• Presented a paper titled “Efficient Eye Blink Checking and Shocking System” in the Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, April 2020
• Presented a paper titled Design of Restful Optical Character Recognition Over Http to Automate Aadhar Card and Pan-Based Verification in the International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, May 2020
• Published paper titled “Classification of FNIRS EXECUTION USING MOTOR MOVEMENT IN DEVELOPING BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE” in the National Conference on Recent Trends in Mathematics and Their Application (NCRTMA’20), March 2020
• Published paper titled “Eye blink controlled virtual keyboard using brain sensors and Raspberry Pi” in International Journal of Computer Applications Technology and Research (IJCATR) Volume 4, Issue 2, May 2019
• Published paper titled “IOT-Based Intelligent Stroke Prediction and Monitoring System” in International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, April 2019
• Published a paper titled “Literature survey on IOT-based smart agriculture systems and crop recommendation using machine language” in the International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), April 2019
• Presented a paper titled “Detection of Blood Vessels and Hard Exudates Using Curvelet in Fundus Images” in the International Journal for Scientific Research and Development, April 2018
• Presented a paper titled “Intrabody Communication in Biomedical Applications” in the International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, April 2018
• Presented a paper titled “Implementation of Mind Control Car” in the International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, April 2018

Book Chapter Published:

• Published a book chapter titled “Performance Metrics in Block chain-Enabled AIML for Cognitive IoT in Large-Scale Networks: Optimizing Data Analytics for Enhanced Network Performance” in the book titled “AI for Large Scale Communication Networks” by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-6552-6

Workshops / Seminars / FDPs / STTP (Conducted):

• Conducted 3 days DBT sponsored popular Lecture Series for 14.05.2026 to 16.05.2026
• Conducted online course on Applied Data Science: Concepts, Tools, and Technique for SRM Madurai College of engineering and Technology 05.01.2026 to 23.01.2026
• Conducted hands on workshop on Raspberry pi and its application on 10.02.2026
• Conducted 6 days FDP on Hands-on Training in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Biomedical Applications from 10.11.2025 to 15.11.2025
• Conducted Student Corporates Outreach Program SCOPE at Sir Sivasamy Kalalaya Higher Secondary school on 14.10.2025
• Conducted school robotics competition named XION Little Champs on 17.10.2025
• Conducted hands on workshop on Arduino and its applications on 25.08.2025
• Conducted Online course higher and senior secondary school students on 28-30th May 2025.
• Conducted Outreach Robotics Competition for school students on 09.10.2024
• Conducted Student Corporates Outreach Program SCOPE at Sir Sivasamy Kalalaya Higher Secondary school on 6.09.2024
• Conducted Skill Development workshop on Embedded System for Non-Teaching staffs of SRMIST Vadapalani Campus on 5th July 2024.
• Conducted Online Certification course on “IoT Programming” for Madurai SRMMCET from 26.02.2024 to 01.03.2024.
• Six Day Faculty Development Programme on “Future Directions in Image Processing” from 30.10.2023 to 04.11.2023.
• Resource person for “Image “Processing using MATLAB” in FEB 2020.
• Conducted classes for SRM public school on “Internet of Things” in Jan 2020.
• Conducted FDP on “Image Processing using MATLAB” in Nov 2019.
• Conducted a one day outreach for school students in “Internet of things and Scratch Programming “in Jan 2019.

Workshops / Seminars / FDPs / STTP (Attended):

• Attended Faculty Industry Immersion Program at Zuntra Digital Private Limited from 15.12.2025 to 19.12.2025
• Attended skill development program in “Tera Hertz spectroscopy and imaging” from 19.02.2024 to 23.02.2024 at CEERI,CSIR Chennai.
• Attended FDP on,” Emerging Trends in Biomedical Engineering Research for Healthcare” organized by Department of Biomedical Engineering, SSN college of engineering, March 2023.
• Attended a 2 week STTP on “Connecting people to Semiconductor industry” organized by Dept. of ECE, Vadapalani, Oct 2022.
• Attended 2 weeks FDP on ” Data Science Tools” organized by Dept. of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Easwari Engineering College,Oct 2022.
• Attended a 6 days workshop,” Machine Learning and optimisation techniques using Matlab”, Dept of ECE, SRMIST, VDP, May 2022.
• Attended a 6 days workshop,“ Deep Learning for multispectral Imaging approach in health care technology”, Dept of EIE,SRMIST,KTR, Feb 2022.
• Attended a five days “FDP on GUI based FPGA Programming “,Dec 2021,SRMIST,VDP.
• Attended a five day faculty development program on ”Embedded and Real Time Systems” Jun 2020 Saveetha Engineering college.
• Attended a three days workshop in “Deep Leaning Algorithms in Medical Imaging”, Aug 2020.
• Attended one day workshop in “Cloud computing and E-mobility conclave”, Feb 2020
• Attended five days workshop in “Deep Learning Approaches in Medical Image Analysis”, Jan 2020.
• Attended a two day workshop in “Hands on Artificial Intelligence and Real time Cloud Platforms”, Nov 2019 at St.Peter’s college.
• Attended a five day FDP in” Microsoft Intelligent Cloud Hub-IoT Hub”, Aug 2019
• Conducted FDP on “Image Processing using MATLAB” in Nov 2019.
• Conducted a one day outreach for school students in “Internet of things and Scratch Programming “in Jan 2019.
• Attended two days workshop in “Deep Learning” in Dec 2018
• Attended a one day workshop in “Paper Publishing “in June 2018
• Attended a two days workshop in “Research Paper writing with hands-on using Latex tool “in June 2018.
• Attended a one day workshop in “Intellectual property rights and innovations “in May 2016.
• Attended one day seminar in “IEEE-Antennas and Propagation” in April 2014

Online Course Completed:

• Completed a course in NPTEL”Effective Engineering Teaching in Practice”,March 2026
• Completed a course in NPTEL.”Demystifying Networking”,August 2025
• Completed a course in NPTEL,”Data Mining”,March 2025.
• Completed a course in NPTEL,”DataBase Design and Management”,September 2024.
• Completed a course in NPTEL,”Medical Image Analysis”,March 2024.
• Completed a course in NPTEL,”Design Thinking –A Premier”,September 2023.
• Completed a course in NPTEL,”Python for data science,March 2023.
• Completed a course in NPTEL,”Road Map for for Patent creation”,March 2023.
• Completed a course in Coursera ,” Neural Network and Deep Learning” by Courses in Deep Learning DeepLearning.AI,Jun2 2021
• Completed 5 days ATAL FDP in “Data Sciences” conducted by NIT,Mizoram Dec,2020
• Completed 5 days ATAL FDP in “Recent trends and Applications in Biomedical Signal and Image Processing” conducted by “G.H.Raisoni College of Engineering,Nagpur”Sep 2020
• Completed a course in Coursera ,”Machine Learning with Python” ,by IBM,2020
• Completed a course in Coursera, ”Introduction to Machine Learning” ,by Duke University 2020
• Completed a course in NPTEL,” Introduction to Iot” ,by IIT Kharagpur,2018
• Completed a course in NPTEL,” Problem solving through Programming in C” ,by IIT Kharagpur,2018
• Completed a course in NPTEL,” Demystifying the brain” by IIT Chennai 2018
• Completed a course in edX , ” Signals and Systems,Part1”,IIT Bombay 2015
• Completed a course in Coursera, “Introduction to Electronics” by Georgia Institute of Science and Technology in 2015.
• Completed a course in edX ,” Computation Structures-Part1:Digital Circuits”, by MIT,2015
• Completed a course in Coursera ,” Fundamentals of Digital Image and video processing”, by Northwestern University,2014
• Completed a course in Coursera ,” Digital Systems”, by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona,2014
• Completed a course in Coursera, “Image and video processing: From Mars to Hollywood with a stop at the hospital”, by Duke University 2014

Memberships:

• Member in Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) , Lifetime
• Member in Indian Society for Technical Education(ISTE) , Lifetime