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CHAIRMAN - Shri.M.V.Muthuramalingam

Shri. M.V. Muthuramalingam is the esteemed Chairman and Founder of Velammal Educational Trust.A visionary leader, he established the Trust in 1986 with a mission to deliver quality education to all.Under his guidance, Velammal has grown into a renowned group of institutions across Tamil Nadu.His commitment to academic excellence and holistic development has transformed countless young lives.He believes in fostering innovation, discipline, and strong moral values among students.Through his leadership, Velammal institutions consistently set benchmarks in education and infrastructure.Shri. Muthuramalingam continues to inspire the community with his dedication to shaping future generations.

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PRINCIPAL — Dr.P.Alli

Dr.P.Alli is the Principal, Dean and Professor & Head of the CSE Department at VCET, Madurai, holds a Ph.D. in Medical Image Processing with over 26 years of experience in academia. She has expertise in Image Processing, Networking, and Information Security. She has guided multiple funded research projects from DST, MNRE, and ISRO. Dr. Alli has published 43 journal papers, contributed to several international conferences, and authored 4 books and 2 book chapters. She has guided numerous student projects with grant support and national recognition. She has also served as Principal and held various academic leadership roles. Additionally, she is a certified Cisco instructor and has served as a Ph.D. supervisor, reviewer, and visiting professor internationally.

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HOD — Dr.S. Vasuki

Dr.S.Vauki is our HoD of ECE and Dean of Student Affairs at Velammal College of Engineering and Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Image Processing from Anna University. With over 35 years of teaching and research experience, her interests include Image Processing and Machine Learning. She has received several recognitions, including the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award for Scientific Excellence (2016). Dr. Vasuki has led multiple funded research projects from AICTE, DRDO, and DST, and holds several patents. She has published 60+ international journal papers and 100+ conference papers. She also serves on academic boards and as a paper setter for various universities. Additionally, she has authored textbooks and contributed book chapters in her areas of expertise.

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Dr.P.Suveetha

Professor

VLSI

Email ID: psd@vcet.ac.in

Dr. Suveetha has actively contributed to her field through extensive publications including 17 journal articles and 42 conference papers. She has authored books on VLSI Design and has been granted a patent for innovations in MOSFET technology. As Principal Investigator and Co-PI, she has led funded projects worth over ₹48 lakhs. She was also honored with the TARE award by SERB-DST. Passionate about advancing semiconductor and encryption technologies, she continues to inspire students and peers through her scholarly pursuits.

Experience: 21 years

  
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Dr.P.Rajeswari

Professor

EMI & RF& Antenna

Email ID: pra@vcet.ac.in

Dr. Rajeswari is deeply engaged in research on EMI, antennas, and RF systems. She has published widely in international journals and conferences, authored books on antenna and interconnect technologies, and secured an Australian patent for a UV-based kitchen device. She has led and co-led funded projects worth over ₹64 lakhs from DRDO, DST, AICTE, and MSME. Her innovative approaches to signal integrity and EMI reduction have contributed to advancing modern electronics, while she continues to mentor students and foster interdisciplinary research.

Experience: 19 years

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Dr.P.Karthikeyan

Professor

Embedded Systems , AI& Data science

Email ID: pkn@vcet.ac.in

Dr. Karthikeyan specializes in image denoising algorithms implemented on FPGAs and smart IoT systems. He has guided multiple hackathon projects and received awards in FPGA innovation contests. With funded projects totaling over ₹75 lakhs from DST, DRDO, and AICTE, he combines industry experience with academia. His research also includes patents on IoT-based smart health devices and machine learning applications, driving advanced solutions in embedded and healthcare systems.

Experience: 18 years

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Dr.S.Palanivel Rajan

Professor

Wireless networks & Wireless communication

Email ID: pvr@vcet.ac.in

Dr. Palanivel Rajan has guided multiple Ph.D. scholars and published over 140 papers across reputed journals. Holder of more than 10 patents spanning implantable antennas to telemedicine devices, he has organized funded conferences with DST, CSIR, and TNSCST support. Recognized with awards like the Academic Excellence Award and Outstanding Reviewer by Elsevier, his contributions blend biomedical systems with cutting-edge communication technologies, advancing both research and student mentorship.

Experience: 15 years

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Dr.K.Kavitha

Associate Professor

SIGNAL PROCESSING

Email ID:kkavi@vcet.ac.in

She has actively contributed to the academic community through her research publications in both national and international journals, showcasing a commitment to scholarly excellence.Beyond publicationsshe has also involved in significant research projects, strengthening practical knowledge and interdisciplinary collaboration.Her work often explores emerging trends and challenges within specialized domain, driving new ideas and solutions. Engaging with students and fellow researchers alike, there is a passion for nurturing inquiry and critical thinking.

Experience: 17.6 years

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Dr.S.Gandhimathi@Usha

Associate Professor

IMAGE PROCESSING

Email ID:gmi@vcet.ac.in

She has published research papers in national and international journals, focusing on Internet of Things, Digital Image Processing and Medical related field. Active participation in conferences has supported sharing innovative ideas and learning from experts worldwide.Additionaly she also have a patent copy with title of Device for monitoring the color & texture of samples.Her works highly aims to bridge theoretical concepts with real-world applications in advanced communication and computing.Passionate about guiding students, there is a commitment to inspire through analytical thinking.

Experience: 23 years

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Dr.S.Murugan

Associate Professor

RF SYSTEMS AND COMMUNICATION

Email ID:smk@vcet.ac.in

has contributed research to national and international journals, focusing on antenna design, RF systems, IoT applications, optical communication, and microwave engineering.Additional to this he published books. Active participation in this made him to connected with real-world application. Dedicated in mentoring students and encourages critical thinking and practical experimentation.

Experience: 23 years

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Dr.R.Raja Sudharsan

Associate Professor

IMAGE AND SIGNAL PROCESSING,VLSI

Email ID:rrs@vcet.ac.in

He has got patent rights over the topic “Portable Device for Measuring Nerve Damage Due to Diabetic Neuropathy”.He has many publications related to his field of study.Out of this he is versatile person with lots of immensable knowledge.

p>Experience: 14 years

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G. Pradeep Kumar

Assistant Professor-I

NETWORKING,3D MODELING

Placement Co-ordinator

Email ID: gpk@vcet.ac.in

With over 13 years of academic and industry experience, his research interests include unmanned systems, networking, and underwater imaging. He has published several international journals, received a best paper award, and contributed to funded research projects. He is also a book chapter author and active in UAV-based innovations. Visit his blog: pradeepgkumar34.blogspot.com

Experience: 13+ years

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Dr. T. Thenmozhi

Assistant Professor-I

Bio Medical Instrumentation,AI & ML

Email ID: tth@vcet.ac.in

She holds a Ph.D. in Control & Instrumentation and has prior experience in academia and industry (TCS). Her research interests include DSP, AI, ML, Deep Learning, and Biomedical Instrumentation. She has published in reputed journals and presented at various national and international conferences. She has organized and participated in several workshops and FDPs. She holds a patent and NPTEL certifications and serves as a reviewer for Elsevier journals. Her academic profile includes 55 citations and an H-index of 2.Published in Q2 indexed journals, filed patents, reviewer for Elsevier publications. Organized AI bootcamps, FDPs and actively drives students towards innovative research.

Experience: 3.6+ years (incl. TCS)

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A. Suban

Assistant Professor-II

DSP

Email ID: sbn@vcet.ac.in

He has experience over 11 years of teaching and research. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at Anna University. His core research area is Digital Signal Processing. He has received numerous awards including the ISSS Best Mentor Award and IEEE R10 Humanitarian Challenge Award. He holds several patents and has published papers in reputed journals and conferences. His innovations address societal issues like garbage disposal and fire safety. He has also contributed to government-approved projects and developed industry-relevant algorithms. A dedicated educator and researcher, he has guided impactful projects and established a sponsored R&D lab worth ₹15 lakhs.Received ISSS Mentor & CV Raman Awards. Filed patents, published multiple papers, established COMRAD lab with funding, and drives humanitarian innovation projects with students.

Experience: 11+ years

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Dr. T. Venkatesh Kanna

Assistant Professor-II

Signal Processing and Embedded IoT

Email ID: -

He holds a Ph.D. in Epileptic Seizure Detection using SVM from Hindustan University.He has 15 years of teaching experience and 2.5 years in industry.His research interests include Medical Electronics, Biomedical Instrumentation, and Signal Processing.He has published several international journal articles, focusing on EEG signal analysis and wavelet transforms.He published patent on AI-based lifetime prediction for wireless sensor networks.He has participated in national and international conferences on wireless communication and MEMS.He is also a Member of IETE and active in IEEE research contributions.

Experience: 15+ years (2.5 in industry)

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Dr. S. Regina

Assistant Professor II

RF Antenna

Email ID: reg@vcet.ac.in

She holds a Ph.D. in Antenna Designs and has over 8 years of academic and industry experience. Her research interests include metamaterial antennas, embedded systems, textile antennas, and machine learning. She has guided several student projects that have won state-level awards and hackathons. Dr. Regina has published 11 international journal papers, received multiple student innovation mentorship awards, and filed 5 patents. Invited speaker at several national workshops and holds patents in IoT and healthcare technologies. She has also delivered expert talks in workshops and seminars. She is a certified Innovation Ambassador and has completed several NPTEL and Udemy courses. She is a life member of IEI and actively contributes to academic and research communities.

Experience: 8 years 9 months (includes industry)

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Dr. B. Muneeswari

Assistant Professor II

Wireless Networks & DIP

Email ID: bes@vcet.ac.in

She holds a Ph.D. in ICE/ECE from Anna University, Chennai. With over 13 years of teaching experience, she has previously served in SACS MAVMM Engineering College and GMS MAVMM Polytechnic. Her core research interests include Wireless Networks and Digital Image Processing. She has published SCI-indexed research articles in reputed journals like Soft Computing and IET Communications. She has actively presented papers in international and national conferences. She has completed NPTEL and FDP programs and participated in several workshops and seminars. Her contributions reflect strong expertise in secure routing and optimization in wireless networks.

Experience: 13 years 8 months

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Dr. N. Nagarani

Assistant Professor II

DIP & Integrated Circuits/p>

Email ID: rani@vcet.ac.in

She holds a Ph.D. from Anna University (2020). She has 16 years of academic experience across reputed institutions. Her research interests include Digital Image Processing, Integrated Circuits, and Instrumentation & Sensors. She has published 2 international journal papers and presented 12 papers in national and international conferences. She has organized a DST-sponsored FDP and received ₹67,000 in funding. She has filed a patent on an intelligent sensor-based EB billing system. She has also authored a book titled Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering published in 2013.

Experience: 16 years (includes teaching & polytechnic)

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Dr. P. Uma Maheswari

Assistant Professor II

Medical Image Processing & AI

Email ID: umamahes.p@gmail.com

She holds an M.E. in Embedded System Technologies and a B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering with a Ph.D. in Medical Imaging..Her research focuses on image processing, particularly in dental image analysis and nerve canal detection.She has published extensively in reputed journals such as Springer, IET, and IOP, and holds a patent in dental image analysis.She has experience in both academia and industry, including roles at CSS Corporation.She has organized and participated in numerous workshops, seminars, and conferences.Her technical expertise includes MATLAB, Python, C, and deep learning tools for image processing.She has received several awards, including a Senior Research Fellowship from CSIR and the Best Paper Award at NCAIEV’21.Expert in dental image segmentation, published multiple SCI-indexed papers, authored Springer book chapters, and filed patents on dental imaging systems.

Experience: 12 yrs(includes Industry & research fellowship) ans 3 yrs as Faculty

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Mr. A.Gobinath

Assistant Professor III

RF Antenna & Digital Electronics

Email ID: agn@vcet.ac.in

He holds a B.E. and M.E. in Electronics and Communication and Communication Systems respectively.With 12 years of experience, his research interests include EMI/EMC, RF, microwaves, and antennas.He has worked on funded research projects sponsored by DST, DRDO, and MSME.Gobinath has published extensively in Scopus-indexed journals and presented at numerous international conferences.He has contributed book chapters on AI, robotics, IoT, and signal integrity in reputed publications like Taylor & Francis and IGI Global.He holds a patent on a Battery Management System for electric vehicles.He has actively attended various FDPs focusing on AI, robotics, nanomaterials, and sustainable development.

Experience: 15+ years (3.2 years industry)

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Mr. M. Sakthivel

Assistant Professor III

VLSI

Email ID: msv@vcet.ac.in

He holds a B.E. in ECE, an M.E. in VLSI, and a Diploma in Computer Technology.With over 15 years of teaching experience, he also has 3 years of industry experience as a Business Analyst.His research interests include VLSI and embedded systems.He has guided students in prestigious contests like Innovate FPGA and Tensilica Xtensa DSP Design.He has published in journals such as the Journal of Xidian University and participated in several international conferences.He coordinated NCVT-funded projects and generated funds for technical training programs.He has actively attended various FDPs focused on smart tools, IoT, machine learning, and VLSI design.Guided students in FPGA & DSP contests; published in 3 journals; over 15 years experience including 3 years in industry.

Experience: 15+ years (3.2 years industry)

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Ms. A. Alaimahal

Assistant Professor III

DIP , AI & ML

Email ID: aal@vcet.ac.in

She holds an M.E. in Communication Systems and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Medical Image Processing.With 9 years of teaching experience, her key research interests include Digital Image Processing, AI, and Medical Image Analysis.She has published journal articles on topics like diabetic retinopathy, COVID-19 detection, and fish freshness detection using image processing.Her recent research includes glaucoma detection using deep CNN and hard exudates detection in fundus images.She has presented papers in national conferences focusing on medical imaging, neural networks, and fire detection systems.She has published a patent on a metamaterial-based triple-band antenna, currently under final examination.She actively contributes to academic research through journal publications and conference presentations.

Experience: 9 years

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Mr. K. Karthik

Assistant Professor III

Communication and Networks

Email ID: kk@vcet.ac.in

He holds an M.E. in Communication and Networking and has over 13 years of academic and industry experience.His research interests include Communication, Signal Processing, and Networking.He has published papers on image denoising and content-based video retrieval, and presented at international conferences on IoT and power systems.He authored and co-authored books and book chapters on communication theory and image processing with Springer and IGI Global.Karthik is an active MOOC learner, completing several NPTEL and IIT BombayX courses in communication and IoT.He mentored numerous students through NPTEL and TI India’s embedded system programs.He regularly attends FDPs and workshops focused on advanced communication, machine learning, and wireless technologies.

Experience: 15 years (includes industry)

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Mr. B. Karthikeyan

Assistant Professor III

VLSI and Nano Electronics

Email ID: bkk@vcet.ac.in

He holds a B.E. in ECE and an M.Tech in Control and Instrumentation Engineering with 9+ years of experience.His research areas include IoT, AI, control systems, optimization, and fault tolerance.He has published multiple journal papers on sensor fault detection, climate control, and smart systems.He has also presented at various international conferences on topics like brain MRI classification, IoT-based alerts, and deep learning.Published in several journals and conferences including IEEE. Focused on sensor fault detection and smart systems for automation and healthcare.

Experience: 14 years

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Mrs. V. G. Janani

Assistant Professor III

Machine Learning & Image Processing

Email ID: vgj@vcet.ac.in

She holds a B.E. in ECE and an M.E. in Communication Systems.Her research interests include Image/Video Processing and Machine Learning.She has published 4 journal papers and presented 8 papers in national and international conferences.Her work focuses on suspicious activity detection, pedestrian tracking, and vehicle recognition in surveillance scenarios.She received a cash award for high pass percentages in academics and won a Best Paper Award at an international conference.She has participated in 9 Faculty Development Programmes related to digital image processing and computer vision.Published 4 journal papers and 8 conference papers.

Experience: 13+ years

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Mrs. J. Rajeswari

Assistant Professor III

Iot & Communication System

Email ID: j.rajeswari@vcet.ac.in

She holds an M.E. in Communication Systems and a B.E. in ECE.She has over 9 years of teaching experience, primarily at VCET.Her research interests include IoT and Communication Systems.She has received grants from AICTE, Anna University, and DST for organizing FDPs and seminars.She has published 14 international journal papers on topics like fire safety, navigation devices, and crop disease detection.She has presented research in both international and national conferences.She received distinctions in online courses and awards for academic achievements and student performance.. Received AICTE & TNSCST funded project grants.

Experience: 9+ years

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Mrs.A.Sakthi Preetha

Assistant Professor III

Antenna and Networks

Email ID: sps@vcet.ac.in

She holds an M.E. in Wireless Technologies, an M.Sc. in Psychology, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at Anna University.She has around 2 years and 9 months of teaching experience, having previously worked at Mepco Schlenk and Thiagarajar College of Engineering.Her research interests include metamaterial antennas, wearable antennas, and networks.She has published 4 international journal papers and presented in 3 international conferences.She secured university and college first ranks in her postgraduate studies and several academic awards during her school days.She is actively involved in FDPs and workshops, especially in antenna design and communication technologies.She is a lifetime member of IETE and contributes to healthcare-related antenna research.

Experience: 9+ years

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Mrs.c.Swedheetha

Assistant Professor III

Antenna and Communication

Email ID: csa@vet.ac.in

She holds an M.E. in Communication Systems and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in RF Antennas at Anna University.Her research interests include wireless body area networks, RF antennas, and electromagnetic wave theory.She has worked in institutions like Vaigai College and Kalasalingam University before joining VCET.She has published papers in reputed journals and IEEE conferences, especially on fractal antennas and queueing theory.Swedheetha has hands-on experience with tools like MATLAB, HFSS, CST Studio, LabVIEW, and VHDL.She has received multiple awards, including recognition at Ideathon 2022 and a Best Theory with Practical Component Award.She is also a certified LabVIEW Associate Developer and has cleared GATE with a percentile of 87.13.

Experience: 10 years

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Mrs. B.Hema

Assistant Professor III

Digital Electronics and Embedded

Email ID:hema.sivam@gmail.com

She holds an M.E. in Applied Electronics and a B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering.She has 4 years and 10 months of teaching experience, including at Kalasalingam Institute of Technology.Her research interests include Digital Electronics, Embedded Systems, and Real-Time Systems.She has received Anna University Rank Certificate and multiple appreciation certificates for academic excellence.She has co-authored journal papers on topics like biometric authentication and testing for power minimization.Her work has been published in the International Journal of Digital Communication and Networks.She is recognized for consistently delivering 100% effective class hours and achieving high pass results.

Experience: 5 years

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Mrs. S.Ananthi Roy

Assistant Professor III

VLSI & Image Processing

Email ID: ananthi.roy@gmail.com

She holds an M.E. in Applied Electronics from College of Engineering, Guindy, and a B.E. in ECE from PET Engineering College.She has 2 years of academic experience and worked as a Senior Research Fellow at Mepco Schlenk Engineering College.Her research interests include Image Processing, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, VLSI Signal Processing, and ARM Processors.She has published papers in reputed journals such as IJEAT and IET Image Processing, focusing on steganography and image denoising.She received awards like “Best Outstanding Student” and represented at the state level in athleticsShe holds an NPTEL certification in Deep Learning from IIT Madras.She was also placed in Infosys during her undergraduate program in 2015.

Experience: 2 years

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Ms.R.Shanmuga Priya

Assistant Professor III

Communication System and Embedded System

Email ID: shanmugapriya302002@gmail.com

She holds a B.E. in ECE and is currently pursuing an M.E. in Communication Systems at the same institution.She has no prior teaching experience apart from her current role, which began in June 2025.Her research interests include Communication Systems, Embedded Systems, Digital Image Processing, and Python programming.She has co-authored two papers in international conferences, focusing on deep learning models for cancer detection.She won a Gold Medal for centum in Social Science and two school-level medals for academic excellence in SSLC.She has not yet undertaken any funded research projects or filed patents.Her recent academic focus is on AI-based medical image classification using CNN, VGG, and XGBoost techniques.