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Dr. M. Sivasakthi

Assistant Professor

Department of Computer Science & Applications

Contact Information

Email : sivasakm1@srmist.edu.in

  • Ph.D. Computer Science, Madras University -,2013
  • M.Phil. Computer Science, Madras University, 2007
  • M.Sc. Computer Science, Periyar University, 2006
  • B.Sc. Computer Science, Periyar University, 2004

  • Cloud  Computing
  • Advanced Java
  • Operating System
  • Python Programming
  • C++ Programming

  • Life Member of Indian Society for Technical Education-ISTE (M. No. LM68174), 2010
  • Member of Computer Science Teachers’ Association (CSTA) (M. No. 8633759), 2015

  • Diagnosis of learning difficulties in computer programming
  • Pedagogy for programming languages
  • Machine Learning
  • Educational Data Mining

  • M. Sivasakthi, “Determining the Central Factors for ‘Prediction of Students Programming Performance using Data Mining Algorithms’”, International Journal of Advancement in Engineering Technology, Management and Applied Science, ISSN: 2349-3224, Volume 5, Issue 3, March 2018, pp. 122-128.
  • M. Chinnasamy, Gandhimathi and M. Sivasakthi, “Proposing to Increase Privacy and Security in the International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJSRSET), print ISSN : 2395-1990, online ISSN : 2394-4099, Volume 3, Issue 3, pp. 73–84, May–June 2017.
  • M. Sivasakthi, M. Nester Jeyakumar. Cloud Computing: Introduction and Research Perspective,International Journal of Communication and Networking Systems, Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015, pp. 94–96, DOI: 10.20894/IJCNES.103.004.002.010, ISSN: 2278-2427
  • M. Sivasakthi, M. Nester Jeyakumar, “A Study on Monitoring of Visitors in a Dynamic  International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJSRSET), Print ISSN : 2395-1990, Online ISSN : 2394-4099, Volume 1, Issue 5, pp. 375-382, September-October-2015.
  • M. Sivasakthi, M. Nester Jeyakumar, and R. Rajendran, Learning Difficulties in Concurrent Programming of Java, International Journal of Social Science and Interdisciplinary Research, Vol. 3, Issue 4, April 2014. ISSN: 2277-3630
  • M. Sivasakthi and S.R. Suresh, Research on Vehicular Ad-hoc Networks (VANETs): An Overview, International Journal of Applied Science and Engineering Research, Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2013, pp. 32–36, ISSN: 2277–8442.
  • M. Sivasakthi and R. Rajendran Effectiveness in Teaching Introductory Programming for the Students of Engineering and Technology: The Need of Hour, Research Explorer (A Refereed Bi Annual International Research Journal on Multidisciplinary), Vol. 2, Issue 3 (February 2013), pp. 346-349, ISSN: 2250-4040.
  • M. Sivasakthi and R. Rajendran, Learning Difficulties of ‘Object-Oriented Programming Paradigms Using Java’: Students’ Perspective, Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 4, Issue 8 (August 2011), pp. 983–985, ISSN: 0974–6846.
  • M. Sivasakthi and R. Rajendran, Application of Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy for Java Programming Assessment, International Journal of Research in Computer Application and Management, Vol. 1, Issue 7, (Sep 2011), pp. 84–87, ISSN: 2231-1009.
  • M. Sivasakthi and R. Rajendran, “Opinion Survey of Students and Teachers on the Learning Difficulties of Java Programming.” Indian Journal of Technical Education, Vol. 35, No. 3, Jul-Sep. 2012, pp. 49–53, ISSN: 0971 3034.

  • M. Sivasakthi, Classification and prediction-based data mining algorithms to predict students’ introductory programming performance, “International Conference on Inventive Computing and Informatics (ICICI), IEEE Xplore,” May 28, 2018, Electronic ISBN: 978-1-5386-4031-9, Print on Demand (PoD) ISBN: 978-1-5386-4032-6, Coimbatore, India
  • M. Sivasakthi and M. Nester Jeyakumar,” Cloud Computing: An Introduction and Research Perspective,” International Conference on Computing and Intelligent Systems, Vol. 4 Special Issue, pp. 1364–1367, March 2015, ISSN: 2278-2397
  • S. Gopinathan, M. Sivasakthi, and N. Ragavan “ The Role of Computer Science Education for E-Commerce, “Emerging Trends in E-Commerce” University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, March 2011, ISBN: 978-93-80890-26-5
  • M. Sivasakthi and Dr. R. Rajendran, “Improving the Quality of Teaching Object-Oriented Programming: The Need for Cognitive Skills,” Quality of Life and Globalisation: Effective Self-Care Intervention of the IAAP, February 2010, Andhra University, Vizag.
  • M. Sivasakthi and Dr. R. Rajendran The Role of Prerequisites for Learning Java Programming, Innovation in Pedagogical Approaches to Secondary, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Toc H Institute of Science and Technology , Kerala, October 2010
  • M. Sivasakthi, S. Gowthaman, and P. Jenifer, “Security Paradigms in Cloud Computing,”  National Conference on Recent Research Trends in Computer Science and Applications at MASS College of Arts and Science, Kumbakonam, 612 501, September 23, 2015, ISBN: 978-93-80714-99-8.
  • M. Sivasakthi and R. Rajendran, Effectiveness in Teaching Introductory Programming for the Students of Engineering and Technology, Recent Trends in Management Practices (NCRMP’ 2013), organised by the Research Department of Business Administration, Rajah Serfoji Govt. College (Autonomous), Thanjavur, 25th and 26th February 2013, Tamil Nadu.
  • M. Sivasakthi and Dr. S. R. Suresh, Karthikeyan, and S. Kanan, “Overview of Research on Vehicular Ad-hoc Networks, Signal Integrity Fundamentals for Digital Design, Bharath Institute of Science and Technology, Bharath University, Chennai 600 073, September 2012.
  • M. Sivasakthi, “BlueJ for Teaching Java Programming,” Technology-Enabled Learning in Teacher Education: A Paradigm Periyar University, Salem, June 2011.
  • M. Sivasakthi, Dr. Rajendran, and Dr. R.S. Milton, The Role of Creative Thinking in Teaching and Learning Computer Programming, Developing School Psychology in India, January 2010.
  • M. Sivasakthi and Dr. Rajendran, The Role of Computer Education for Youth Development, National Colloquium on Strategies for Youth Empowerment, September 2009, ISBN: 978-93-80043-36-4

  • Asst. Professor, Dept. of Computer Science and Application, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Vadapalani Campus, Chennai, 26–27, 2017–Till.
  • Asst. Professor, Dept. of Computer Science, Loyola College (Autonomous), Chennai-34, 2013-2014 and 2016-2017
  • Asst. Prof. & HOD, Dept. of MCA & CS, Mass College of Arts and Science, Kumbakonam 612 501, 2014-2016
  • Lecturer, Dept. of Computer Application, Madras Christian College (Autonomous), Chennai, 2008-2009
  • Guest Lecturer (full time), Dept. of Computer Science, University of Madras, Chepauk,Chennai-05, 2007-2008

  • Director i/c for MCA, MASS College of Arts and Science, Kumbakonam (2014-16)

  • Placement Coordinator, Dept. of Computer Science and Application, SRM IST, CSH, Vadapalani (2018-Till)
  • Placement Coordinator, Dept. of Computer Science, Loyola College, Chennai (2016–17)
  • Nodal Officer for the All India Survey on Higher Education at MASS College, Kumbakonam (2014–16)
  • Exam Committee Convenor,  MASS College, Kumbakonam (2015-16)
  • Sports Coordinator, Dept. of Computer Science, Loyola College, Chennai (2013–14)

International level

  • Conference on “Emerging Trends in E-Commerce,” Dept. Commerce with UGC, University of Madras, Chennai 600 005, Tamil Nadu, 16-17 March 2011.
  • Seminar on “ Innovations in Pedagogical Approaches to Secondary and Technical Vocational Education and Toc H Institute of Science and Technology, with the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, the Association of British Scholars, and NITTTR-Chennai, Arakkunnam, Kerala, October 22–23, 2010.
  • Seminar on “Development of Quality Management System for Sustainable TVET,” Inter-Governmental Organisation (Colombo Plan Staff College for Technical Education) for HRD in Asia and Pacific Region with NITTTR (MHRD, Govt. of India), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, January 28, 2010.
  • Conference of IAAP on “Quality of Life and Globalisation: Effective Self-Care Interventions,”  Dept. of Psychology and Parapsychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra, 18-20 February 2010.
  • Symposium on “ICT in Education: Challenges and Innovations,”  Inter-Governmental Organisation (Colombo Plan Staff College for Technical Education) for HRD in Asia and the Pacific Region with NITTTR (MHRD, Govt. of India), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 12 March 2009.
  • Seminar on “Globalisation of Indian Engineering Education,”  National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (MHRD, Govt. of India), Chennai 600 113, Tamil Nadu, 9 March 2009.
  • Symposium on “Women Empowerment and Technical Education [ISWETE-2009]”, Dept. of Education, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (MHRD, Govt. of India), Chennai 600 113, Tamil Nadu, 6th March 2009.

National Level

  • Faculty Development Programme on “Big Data Tools,” organised by Dept. of Computer Science and Applications, SRM University, Kattankulathur, Chennai-603 203, 7th OCT, 2017.
  • Faculty development programme on “Big Data alytics,” or organised by Loyola Institute of Technology in association with the ICT Academy of Tamilnadu, Chennai 600 113, October 2016
  • Seminar on “New Education Policy—2016,” organised by Loyola College, Chennai (60034), August 6, 2016.
  • NPTEL Workshop organised by the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (IIT Madras), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, February 16, 2013.
  • Faculty Development Programme on “Technology in Math Education,” organised by the Department of Mathematics at Alpha Arts and Science College, Chennai, on . February 8 and 9, 2013, in Tamil Nadu.
  • Workshop on “Bridging the Gap in the Learning Process between School and College Education,” Department of Science and Humanities with Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology, NCSTE and ISTE, Jerusalem College of Engineering, Chennai 600 100, Tamil Nadu, October 13, 2012.
  • Workshop on “Writing Technical Papers,” Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering with the Computer Society of India, IEEE Computer Society, IEEE Professional Communication Society, and ISTE, R.M.D. Engineering College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, March 31, 2012.
  • Seminar on “Technology-Enabled Learning in Teacher Education: A Paradigm Shift,”  Dept. Education with Badmavani College of Education for Women, Periyar University, Salem-11, Tamil Nadu, 10–11 June 2011.
  • Conference on “Developing School Psychology in Pondicherry Psychology Association with IAAP , ISPA and ACE, Puducherry, 9–10 January 2011.
  • Colloquium on “Strategies for Youth Empowerment,” School of Youth Studies and Extension, RGNIYD University (Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of India), Sriperumbudur 602 105, Tamil Nadu, 17-18 September 2009.
  • Conference on “Sun Tech Days-2009”, Oracle Corporation, Hotel Lee Royal Meridian, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 2009.
  • Conference on “Sun Tech Days-2008”, Sun Micro System, Hotel Lee Royal Meridian, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 2008.
  • Conference on “Sun Tech Days-2007”, Sun Micro System, Hotel Taj Coramendal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 2007.

  • Sun Certified Java Programmer for JDK5.0 (SCJP), Sun Micro System, USA (2008)
  • Doctoral Research Fellowship, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India) (2009–2012)
  • Social Achiever Award for “Doctorate at a Young Age” (honored  by Dr.Viswanathan, Former Vice Chancellor, Anna University) by the Jambu Maharishi Association, Chennai. (2015)

  • Participated in a short-term training course on “Instructional Design and Delivery System (IDDS)” from June 15, 2009, to June 19, 2009, at NITTTR (Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India), Chennai (600 113).
  • Participated in an orientation course on “Research Methodology in Engineering Education” from August 10 to August 14 at NITTTR (Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India), Chennai, 600 113.
  • Participated in a two-day training course on “Java Servlet and JSP” at CSC Computer Education Pvt. Ltd. with corporate trainers, Saidapet, Chennai, 2006.
  • Participated in a two-day training course on “Pointers in C Programming” at CSC Computer Education Pvt. Ltd. with corporate trainers, Saidapet, Chennai, 2006.
  • Participated in a two-day training course on “.NET” at CSC Computer Education Pvt. Ltd. with corporate trainers, Saidapet, Chennai, 2006.

  • Participated in 15 webinars from April 2020 to date