Faculty Profile

Dr. K. Umamaheswari

Professor & Dean, Computing
Coimbatore Institute of Technology · formerly Professor & Head, PSG College of Technology

Three decades in the classroom and the lab, working at the edge of machine learning, cognitive radio networks and data analytics — with fifteen doctoral scholars guided, three books authored, four patents to her name, and a research record spanning 138 journals and conferences.

A visionary academic leader with proven expertise in academic governance, curriculum innovation, accreditation, research leadership, and industry–institute collaboration — committed to steering engineering institutions toward academic excellence, research impact, and societal relevance.

Academic Leadership Curriculum Design (UG/PG) Accreditation & Quality Assurance Research Mentorship Faculty Development Industry–Institute Interaction AI, Data Analytics & Software Engineering
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Education

Dr. Umamaheswari's academic path ran entirely through Tamil Nadu's Engineering Institutions, from a first degree in the late 1980s to a doctorate two decades later. She earned her B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering from Mookambigai College of Engineering (Bharathidasan University, Trichy) in 1989 with First Class, followed by an M.E. in CSE from Kumaraguru College of Technology (Bharathiar University, Coimbatore) in 2000, also First Class. She completed her Ph.D. at PSG College of Technology under Anna University, Chennai in 2010, with her work Highly Commended.

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Experience

A career that began as a Lecturer in 1995 and rose steadily to departmental leadership with 30 plus years and nearly twenty five years at PSG College of Technology alone, capped by eight and a half years as Professor & Head, before moving to Dean Computing at Coimbatore Institute of Technology.

  • May 2026 — PresentProfessor CA & Dean, ComputingCoimbatore Institute of Technology
  • Oct 2017 — Apr 2026 · 8 yrs 7 moProfessor & HeadPSG College of Technology
  • May 2016 — Sep 2017 · 1 yr 4 moProfessor & Associate HODPSG College of Technology
  • Jun 2010 — Sep 2017 · 7 yrs 7 moProfessor & Programme CoordinatorPSG College of Technology
  • Jun 2005 — May 2010 · 5 yrsAssistant ProfessorPSG College of Technology
  • Aug 2001 — May 2005 · 3 yrs 10 moLecturerPSG College of Technology
  • Dec 1995 — Aug 2001 · 5 yrs 7 moLecturerTamilnadu College of Engineering

Her focus areas: classification techniques in data mining, cognitive radio networks, data analytics and machine learning, information retrieval, cognitive computing, software engineering, and theory of computation.

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Subjects Taught

Undergraduate

Data MiningTheory of ComputingLinux InternalsInformation SystemsOperating SystemsSoftware EngineeringSoftware Quality AssuranceArtificial Intelligence

Postgraduate

Big Data AnalyticsAgent-Based Intelligent SystemsEvolutionary ComputationData MiningOperating SystemsSoftware EngineeringArtificial Intelligence
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Leadership & Responsibilities

As Professor & Head of PSG's Information Technology department (2017–2026), she ran research guidance and day-to-day administration, refreshed the UG/PG curriculum and received NBA accreditation, and grew the department's infrastructure — expanding the PG laboratory with dedicated server connectivity and standing up both an IoT lab and a research lab. She built out industry partnerships too, including the department's MoU with Samsung PRISM and BCC company. As Dean, Computing since May 2026 she continues that work at Coimbatore Institute of Technology, alongside curriculum refinement and department oversight.

Earlier in her career she wore many departmental hats: Programme Coordinator (2007–09, 2011–18) steering accreditation and mentoring junior faculty; BOS In-charge (2005–09, 2014–18) authoring new B.Tech-IT and M.Tech/M.E.-BCS syllabi across four regulation cycles; Senior Editor of the National Journal of Technology since 2010; and roles as Tutor, ISO In-charge, Department Library In-charge, Editor of the Tech Bulletin, Deputy Chair for HP-sponsored projects, and Senior Auditor for Anna University's academic audits.

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Research Guidance

Fifteen doctoral scholars have worked under her supervision since 2010, across cellular-automata security, distributed task scheduling, multimodal biometrics, cognitive radio spectrum handovers, bio-inspired feature selection, and — most recently — medical imaging and facial analysis: 10 completed, 1 thesis submitted, and 4 ongoing.

Completed · 2018

G. Selvavinayagam

Cellular-automata-based cryptosystem security, KGiSL Institute of Technology

Completed · 2018

S. Sarathambekai

Meta task scheduling in distributed systems using DPSO variants

Completed · 2018

S. Pravinthraja

Multimodal biometrics for human recognition

Completed · 2018

H. Anandakumar

Cooperative spectrum handovers in cognitive radio networks

Completed · 2019

S. P. Rajamohana

Bio-inspired feature selection for spam review classification

Completed · 2019

D. Maya

Optimal energy consumption in MANET cluster-based routing

Completed · 2019

V. Priya

Machine learning techniques for text summarization

Completed · 2022

G. Niranjani

Resource-efficient vehicle routing optimization

Completed · 2023

M. Kalpana Devi

Spectrum allocation in cognitive radio networks

Completed · 2023

P. Jayapriya

Optimal feature selection for hand-based biometric recognition

Thesis submitted · 2025

R. Logeswari Saranya

Facial identity analysis using a layered neural framework

Coursework

G. Sindhu, G. Vidya & Fathima

Psychological disorder detection and cancer prediction using GAN augmentation

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Sponsored Projects

Her largest funded project — a ₹42-lakh DST–CSRI initiative with PSG Hospitals — built an AI-powered cognitive remediation therapy game for schizophrenia patients, sanctioned in 2019 and completed in 2024. She also led a ₹2-lakh AICTE–MODROBS study in high performance data analytics (2018–19), has delivered seven funded projects with the Samsung Research Institute, and has taken on academic and assessment consultancy work for schools and institutions, including engagements for PSG Public School and ATG.

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Patents

Four patents to date, one granted and three published, spanning spectrum sensing, e-commerce feature extraction, spam email classification, and emergency-vehicle notification systems.

Filed 2017 · Granted 2024

Spectrum detection methodology for cognitive radio via machine learning

With Mr. H. Anandakumar

Published · 2018

Feature extraction system for e-commerce platforms

With Ms. S. P. Rajamohana

Published · 2018

Hybrid classifier for spam e-mail classification

With Dr. D. Karthika Renuka, Dr. P. Visalakshi, Dr. T. Hamsapriya

Published · 2019

Emergency-vehicle arrival notification for automotive vehicles

With Dr. B. Vinothkumar, Dr. G. R. Karpagam

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Publications

A research record built over nearly two decades: 3 authored books (Springer, CRC Press, Wiley), 8 book chapters, 70 journal publications and 40 conference publications — running from early work on neuro-genetic fingerprint classification (2006) through swarm optimization and cognitive radio in the 2010s, to today's medical-imaging and facial-analysis research. The itemized list below is drawn from her full CV.

Books 3
  1. Anandakumar, H., Umamaheswari, K., Intelligent Spectrum Handovers in Cognitive Radio Networks, EAI/Springer Innovations in Communication and Computing, Springer, 2019
  2. Priya V., Umamaheswari K., Computational Techniques for Text Summarization based on Cognitive Intelligence, CRC Press, 2023
  3. K. Umamaheswari, B. Vinothkumar, S. K. Somasundaram, Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Applications, Wiley, 2023
Book Chapters 6
  1. Niranjani G., Umamaheswari K. (2020) Modified DFA Minimization with Artificial Bee Colony Optimization in Vehicular Routing Problem with Time Windows, AISC vol 1042, Springer
  2. Rajamohana S.P., Umamaheswari K., Karunya K., Deepika R. (2020) Analysis of Classification Algorithms for Breast Cancer Prediction, AISC vol 1042, Springer
  3. Anandakumar, H., Umamaheswari, K., Arulmurugan, R. (2018) A Study on Mobile IPv6 Handover in Cognitive Radio Networks, Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies
  4. Priya V., Umamaheswari K. (2019) Aspect-Based Text Summarization Using MapReduce Optimization, EAI/Springer
  5. Rajamohana S.P., Dharani A., Anushree P., Santhiya B., Umamaheswari K., Machine Learning Techniques for Healthcare Applications, Cognitive Social Mining Applications in Data Analytics and Forensics
  6. Anandakumar, H., Umamaheswari, K., Cooperative Spectrum Handovers in Cognitive Radio Networks, Springer, 2019
International Journals 53
  1. K. Umamaheswari, R. Nagira (2026), Breaking Barriers in Bone Disease Detection — Advancements and Challenges in Medical Image Captioning, 2026 ICISCoIS, IEEE
  2. Logeswari Saranya R., Umamaheswari, K. (2025), Enhanced Vitality Detection in Multiple Human Facial Images using Encoding CNNs, International Journal of Pattern Recognition and Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 39, Issue 15
  3. Logeswari Saranya R., Umamaheswari, K. (2025), A Novel Conditional GAN Framework for Realistic Aged Face Synthesis, International Journal of Information Research and Review
  4. Logeswari Saranya R., Umamaheswari, K. (2025), Texture Analysis for Makeup-Free Biometrics, Open Access Library Journal
  5. Jayapriya, P., Umamaheswari, K. (2024), Symbiotic Organism Search for Feature Optimization in Finger Vein Recognition, EAI Springer, BDCC 2023
  6. Jayapriya, P., Umamaheswari, K. (2023), Improved intelligent water drops feature selection for finger vein recognition, Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems, Vol.45
  7. G. Sindhu, K. Umamaheswari, A Multimodal Approach for Crime Pattern Analysis, 2023 ICISCoIS, Coimbatore
  8. Priya V., Umamaheswari K. (2020), Document Similarity Approach Using Grammatical Linkages with Graph Databases, IJENM, Vol.10
  9. Anandakumar Haldorai, Umamaheswari Kandaswamy, Arulmurugan Ramu, Survey on Big Data Analytic and Challenges to Cyber Security, Information Technology Journal, 2019
  10. V Priya, K Umamaheswari, Aspect-Based Summarisation Using Distributed Clustering And Single-Objective Optimisation, Journal Of Information Sciences
  11. R. M. Suruthi, K. Umamaheswari, Microarray Analysis Using Advanced Particle Swarm Optimization, J. Comput. Theor. Nanosci., 2018
  12. SP Rajamohana, K Umamaheswari, Neural Networks Based Heart Disease Prediction System, IEEE HIS 2018
  13. Sreeja Vishaly M, Umamaheswari K, Type 2 Diabetic Prediction Using Machine Learning Algorithm, ASRJETS, 2018
  14. SP Rajamohana, K Umamaheswari, Hybrid improved binary PSO and shuffled frog leaping for feature selection, Computers & Electrical Engineering, 2018
  15. S. Sarathambekai, K. Umamaheswari, Multi-Objective Optimization for Task Scheduling in Distributed Systems, The Computer Journal, 2018
  16. V Priya, K Umamaheswari, Enhanced continuous and discrete multi objective PSO for text summarization, Cluster Computing, Springer, 2019
  17. Anandakumar, H., Umamaheswari, K., Bio Inspired Swarm Intelligence for Social Aware Cognitive Radio Handovers, Elsevier CEE, 2017
  18. Anandakumar, H., Umamaheswari, K., Optimized Handover in Cognitive Radio Networks using Cooperative Spectrum Sensing, Taylor and Francis, 2017
  19. Anandakumar, H., Umamaheswari, K., Supervised machine learning in cognitive radio cooperative spectrum handovers, Cluster Computing, 2017
  20. S. Sarathambekai, Umamaheswari, K., Task Scheduling using Heap Intelligent Discrete PSO, Computational Intelligence, 2017
  21. Sarathambekai, S., Umamaheswari, K., Discrete PSO vs shuffled frog leaping in multiprocessor task scheduling, Int. J. Advanced Intelligence Paradigms
  22. G. Selvavinayagam, Umamaheswari, K., Image Encryption using Parallel Non-Uniform Cellular Automata PRN Generation, Asian J. Research in Social Sciences, 2017
  23. S. Sarathambekai, Umamaheswari, K., Intelligent Discrete PSO for Multiprocessor Task Scheduling, J. Algorithms & Computational Technology, 2016
  24. S. Sarathambekai, Umamaheswari, K., Multi-Objective Hamming Discrete PSO in Distributed Systems, International Journal of Swarm Intelligence, 2016
  25. Umamaheswari, K., V. Priya, Aspect Ranking Based on Author Specific Information Aggregation, J. Scientific & Industrial Research, 2016
  26. G. Selvavinayagam, Umamaheswari, K., Preserving Energy During Private Data Delivery Using Encryption, Asian Journal of Information Technology, 2016
  27. Pravinthraja, S., Umamaheswari, K., Optimized IRIS Recognition Feature Extraction Using MADLA, Circuits and Systems, 2016
  28. S Pravinthraja, Umamaheswari, K., Multimodal Biometric Recognition Using Fuzzy RCE Network, J. Medical Imaging and Health Informatics, 2016
  29. S Sarathambekai, Umamaheswari, K., Multi-objective PSO with Hamming Inertia Weight, AISC Vol. 398, 2015
  30. M. Dhivya, Umamaheswari, K., D-MBPSO: Unsupervised Feature Selection Algorithm Based on PSO, IBICA 2015, Springer
  31. Raja Mohana S.P, Umamaheswari, K., Karthiga R., Sentiment Classification based on LDA using SMO Classifier, IJAER, 2015
  32. Raja Mohana S.P, Umamaheswari, K., Karthiga R., Sentiment Classification based on Latent Dirichlet Allocation, IJCA ICICT 2015
  33. Umamaheswari, K., Rajamohana S.P., Aishwaryalakshmi G., Opinion Mining using Hybrid Methods, IJCA ICICT 2015
  34. Sathish Kumar V E, Umamaheswari, K., Cryptosystem for Personal Health Records in Cloud, IJCA ICICT 2015
  35. S Sarathambekai, Umamaheswari, K., Tharanipriya G., Shuffled Frog Leaping Algorithm in Distributed System, IJCA ICICT 2015
  36. S. Pravinth Raja, Umamaheswari, K., Kokila B., Continuous User Authentication Using Biometrics, IJCA ICICT 2015
  37. G Selvavinayagam, Umamaheswari, K., Efficient Cellular Automata Rules for Pseudo Random Numbers, Australian J. Basic and Applied Sciences, 2014
  38. G Selvavinayagam, Umamaheswari, K., Performance and Security of Multimedia Data Using Stream Ciphers, Australian J. Basic and Applied Sciences, 2014
  39. S Pravinthraja, Umamaheswari, K., Kokila B., Soumiya B., Continuous Authentication Using multimodal Biometrics, IJAER, 2014
  40. S Pravinthraja, Umamaheswari, K., Soumiya B., Kokila B., Investigations on Finger Nail Plates Authentication, IJAER, 2014
  41. Jananipriya R, Umamaheswari, K., Type 2 Diabetes Prediction Using Multinomial Logistic Regression, Aust. J. Basic & Appl. Sci., 2014
  42. Umamaheswari, K., Sarathambekai S., Task Scheduling using Discrete PSO, IJARCSSE, 2014
  43. Anandakumar, H., Umamaheswari, K., Energy Efficient Network Selection using 802.16g based GSM, J. Computer Science, 2014
  44. Umamaheswari, K., Dhivya M., Chithra S., Combined Genetic Programming for Microarray Data Analysis, IJCA, 2013
  45. Umamaheswari, K., Sarathambekai S., Modified Discrete PSO for Task Scheduling in Heterogeneous Systems, Int. J. Soft Computing and Engineering, 2013
  46. Umamaheswari, K., Pravinthraja S., A Survey on Multimodal Biometrics, Int. J. Engineering & Technology Research, 2013
  47. Umamaheswari, K., Pravinthraja S., Multimodal Biometrics for ATM Security, Bonfring Int. J. Advances in Image Processing
  48. Umamaheswari, K., Sumathi S., Priti C. (2009), Weighted K Nearest Neighbor Classification using Optimized Genetic algorithm, IJACSE
  49. Umamaheswari, K., Sumathi S., Priti C. (2009), Weight Adapted k-NN Algorithm with Genetic Approach, IJCAETS
  50. Umamaheswari, K., Sumathi S., Aparna V., Arthi A. (2009), Text Classification using Enhanced Naive Bayes with Genetic algorithm, IJCAETS
  51. Umamaheswari, K., Sumathi S., Sivanandam S.N., Ponson T. (2009), Classification of face images using neuro-genetic approaches, Int. J. Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing
  52. Umamaheswari, K., Sumathi S., Sivanandam S.N., Anburajan K. (2007), Neuro Genetic Nearest Neighbor Fingerprint Classification, ICGST IJGVIP
  53. Umamaheswari, K., Sumathi S., Sivanandam S.N., Ponson T. (2007), Artificial Neural Network Based Image Data Mining, Int. J. Soft Computing Applications
National Journals 7
  1. K. Umamaheswari et al., Predictive Data Mining Comparisons In Healthcare, National Journal of Technology, PSG CT, 2018
  2. S. Sarathambekai et al., Path Planning by Swarm Robots using Swarm Intelligence, National Journal of Technology, PSG CT, 2018
  3. S. Sarathambekai, T. Vairam, K. Umamaheswari, Swarm Intelligence for Automating Traffic Cycle Program, National Journal of Technology, PSG CT, 2016
  4. Umamaheswari K, Piryadharshani R., Social Mining through Web Opinions using Clustering, National Journal of Technology, PSG CT, 2013
  5. Umamaheswari K, Selvavinayagam G., Randomness evaluation of cellular automata based PRNGs, National Journal of Technology, PSG CT, 2012
  6. Umamaheswari K, Sumathi S., Sivanandam S.N., Dhinesh Kumar T., Hybrid Data Mining for Face Recognition using Enhanced ICA, National Journal of Computer Science, 2009
  7. Umamaheswari K, Sumathi S., Sivanandam S.N., Data Mining for Image Classification in Finger Print Images, Technology Journal, PSG CT, 2007
International Conferences 22
  1. SP Rajamohana, K Umamaheswari, Neural Networks Based Heart Disease Prediction System, IEEE HIS 2018
  2. SP. Rajamohana, Umamaheswari K, iBPSO optimization for review spam detection, ICAARS 2016
  3. K. Umamaheswari, S. Sarathambekai, T. Vairam, Srilekha, Automated Traffic Control System using Swarm Intelligence, ICAARS 2016
  4. V. Priya, K. Umamaheswari, Ensemble parallel k-means using map reduce for aspect summarization, ICIA 2016
  5. S. Pravinthraja, Umamaheswari K, Face recognition under varying pose and illumination, ICCTIDE 2016
  6. S. Pravinthraja, Umamaheswari K, Continuous user authentication using soft biometric traits, ICCBDA 2013
  7. S. Pravinthraja, Umamaheswari K, IRIS Recognition with Fuzzy k-Means Clustering, ERCICA 2015, Springer
  8. S. Sarathambekai, Umamaheswari K, Multi-objective PSO with Hamming Inertia weight, Springer ICSCS 2015
  9. Umamaheswari K, Chithra T.S., Identifying Gene Expression Data using Evolutionary Computing, ICCBDA 2013
  10. Umamaheswari K, Piryadharshani R., Social Mining through Web Opinions using Classification, ICCBDA 2013
  11. S. Sarathambekai, Umamaheswari K, Vidhya G., Multi Objective Task Scheduling using Adaptive Weighted PSO, ICSIE 2012
  12. G. Selvavinayagam, Umamaheswari K, Randomness Evaluation of Non-Uniform Cellular Automata PRNs, ICICIC 2012
  13. G. Vidya, Sarathambekai S., Umamaheswari K, Yamunadevi S.P., Task Scheduling using Constriction weighted PSO, ICMOC 2012, Elsevier
  14. G. Vidya, Sarathambekai S., Umamaheswari K, Adaptive Weighted PSO for Scheduling Independent Tasks, ICACEEE 2012
  15. G. Vidya, Yamunadevi S.P., Sarathambekai S., Umamaheswari K, Task Scheduling using Adaptive Weighted PSO, ICICIC 2012
  16. S. Pravinthraja, Umamaheswari K, Multimodal Biometrics for ATM Security, ICICIC 2012
  17. Umamaheswari K, Selvavinayagam (2011), Randomness Analysis of PRNs Generated by Uniform and Non-Uniform CA, ICFoCS 2011
  18. Umamaheswari K, Sumathi S., Sivanandam S.N. (2007), Fingerprint Classification and Recognition using Neural Network Data Mining, ICSCN
  19. Umamaheswari K, Sumathi S., Sivanandam S.N. (2007), Face Recognition using Hybrid Recognizer, iconADELCO
  20. Umamaheswari K, Sumathi S., Sivanandam S.N. (2007), Finger Print Classification using Neural Network and Nearest Neighbor, iconADELCO
  21. Umamaheswari K, Sumathi S., Sivanandam S.N. (2006), Neuro Genetic classification of Face Images with hybrid classifiers, ICACC, NIT Surathkal
  22. Umamaheswari K, Sumathi S., Sivanandam S.N. (2006), Mining Frequent Itemsets using Depth First Search (DEFSEM), ICRUIS
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Conferences Organized

She has helped bring international voices to Coimbatore repeatedly — from a 2012 conference with speakers from the UK and the US, through to the IEEE ICISCoIS series (2023 and 2026), which each drew 250–300 delegates and resource persons from the US, UK, Australia and IIT alumni networks. Two national conferences round out the record, including a 2007 event backed by IIT Delhi and CSIR.

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ICISCoIS 2026IEEE · 275 delegates · Jan 2026
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ICISCoIS 2023IEEE, AICTE · 300 delegates · Feb 2023
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AI, Smart Grid & Smart CityCSIR, TNSCST · 250 delegates · Jan 2019
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ICICT-2015UGC · 175 delegates · Jan 2015
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FDPs, Workshops & Training

She has organized twenty faculty development programmes and workshops over the years — from a 15-day Theory of Computation FDP sponsored by Anna University in 2006 to a Python programming workshop in 2017 — and personally attended thirty-nine more, ranging from an IISc VoIP workshop in 2002 to recent Coursera courses on AI for Everyone and Digital Transformation. She also ran three TEQIP-II one-credit courses and an industry orientation programme for incoming students.

Selected programmes organized
  • Python Programming — CNCE, Nov 2017
  • Data Analytics Using R — TEQIP II, Aug 2016
  • Data Mining in Bioinformatics and Healthcare Informatics — DBT, Aug 2016
  • Research Perspectives on Knowledge Based Systems — PSG College of Technology, Sept 2016
  • Data Mining and Information Retrieval, 8-day FDP — PSG College of Technology, Apr 2014
  • Rapid Miner — A Data Mining Tool — PSG College of Technology, Mar 2013
  • AICTE SDP on Current Trends in Information Retrieval, 13-day programme — May 2011
  • Swarm and Evolutionary Algorithms, with Dr. Amit Konar (Jadavpur University) — June 2009
  • Theory of Computation, Anna University sponsored, 15 days — May 2006
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Guest Lectures

Forty-five invited talks across engineering colleges in and around Coimbatore and beyond, tracking her research interests as they evolved — from Theory of Computation and text mining in the early 2010s, through swarm intelligence and machine learning for healthcare mid-decade, to her most recent lectures on generative AI ethics and AI's strategic role in defence.

Recent highlights
  1. AI Powered Strategic Implications in Defence — Nanda Engineering College, Feb 2026
  2. AI Powered Research Excellence: Strategies for Publishing in SCI & Scopus Journals — Nehru Institute of Technology, Nov 2025
  3. Ethical Considerations for Gen AI — Avinashilingam Institute, in support of the Association of Indian Universities, Oct 2024
  4. Artificial Intelligence at the Forefront of Data Science — Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Feb 2024
  5. Effective Swarm Intelligence in Smart Applications of Future Networks — Dr. NGP Institute of Technology, Aug 2023
  6. Keynote, Big Data Analytics for Health Care — EAI International Conference on Big Data Innovation, Dec 2018
  7. Quality Research Paper Writing, DST-CURIE sponsored — Avinashilingam Institute, Feb 2019
  8. Computer Vision: Recent Trends and Applications, TEQIP-sponsored — PSG College of Technology, Aug 2019

Plus 45 further invited lectures on theory of computation, text mining, biometrics, cancer prediction, and classification techniques delivered between 2006 and 2022, across institutions including SNS College of Technology, RVS College, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, and Sri Krishna College of Engineering.

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Awards & Recognition

Nov 2019

Women Researcher Award

Science Father

Nov 2019

Best Mentorship Award

Excellence Partner 2019, Samsung PRISM, Bengaluru

Ongoing

Excellent Mentor Recognition

Samsung Research Institute, Bengaluru

Mar 2019

Best Paper Award

"Automatic Brain Tumor Segmentation Using CNN," National Conference at PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research

Feb 2017

Best Paper Award

"Hybrid iBPSO and Cuckoo Search for Review Spam Detection," 9th ICMLC, Singapore

Apr 2009

Best Paper Award

"Structured Data Classification using Weighted K-NN with Genetic Algorithm," SNCETET-2009

She also travelled to Malaysia in January 2019, UGC-funded, to present her breast cancer prediction research at ICDMAI 2018 in collaboration with the Society for Data Science, India.

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Service & Professional Standing

She has established three laboratories over her career — a research lab, an expanded PG lab, and an IoT/hardware lab — and holds memberships across five professional bodies: Life Member of ISTE and the Advanced Computing and Communications Society, Fellow Member of the Institution of Engineers, and Senior Member of IEEE.

As Senior Editor of the National Journal of Technology (PSG College of Technology) and a reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, Elsevier's Applied Soft Computing and Neurocomputing, and several Inderscience journals, her editorial reach extends well past her own publications. She has evaluated twenty plus Ph.D. theses for universities including Jadavpur University, Annamalai University, Pondicherry University, VIT and VTU, most recently in July 2026. Beyond the university, she serves on AICTE inspection panels, Anna University's affiliation and academic council committees, question-paper-setting panels, and BOS committees for other colleges — subject expert in the Academic Council of Nanda Engineering College, Erode.

A commitment to academic integrity, inclusive growth, innovation-driven education, and the creation of globally competent engineering graduates.
Statement of Leadership — Dr. K. Umamaheswari