Publication in International Journals

“Label dependency modelling in Multi-Label Naïve Bayes through input space expansion”, PeerJ Computer Science, DOI 10.7717/peerj-cs.2093 (SCIE - Impact Factor: 3.8).

“A Novel Framework for Learning and Classifying the Imbalanced Multi Label Data”, Computer Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE), Tech Science Press, DOI: https://doi.org/10.32604/csse.2023.034373 (SCOPUS - Impact Factor: 4.397).

“Investigation of Interdependence Issues among Multiple Responses in Multi Label Naïve Bayes”, International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, ISSN: 2207-6360 (Online), Vol. 29 No. 9s (2020): Vol. 29 No. 9s (2020) Special Issue (SCOPUS Indexed).

“Exploratory Analysis to Predict Heart Disease Occurrence through Machine Learning Approaches”, International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, ISSN: 2207-6360 (Online), Vol. 29 No. 9s (2020): Vol. 29 No. 9s (2020) Special Issue (SCOPUS Indexed).

“Multi Label Learning Approaches for Multi Species Avifaunal Occurrence Modelling: A Case Study of South Eastern Tamil Nadu”, International Journal of Business Intelligence and Data Mining, Inder Science Publisher, ISSN 1743-8195, Vol.15 No.4, pp.449 – 477, DOI: 10.1504/IJBIDM.2019.102804 (SCOPUS Indexed up to 2019).

“Modelling and Analysis of Multi label Classification Algorithms”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, ISSN 0973-4562, Vol.10 No.55 (2015) (SCOPUS Indexed up to 2017). 

Publication in National / International Conferences

Chitra P K A, Appavu alias Balamurugan, S, “Benchmark Evaluation of classification methods for single label learning with R” in IEEE 2013 International Conference on Emerging Trends in Computing, Communication and Nanotechnology conducted by Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Infant Jesus College of Engineering and Technology, Tuticorin, Tamilnadu, India, during 25-26 March 2013.

Chitra P K A, Appavu alias Balamurugan, S.; “Performance Analysis of Transformation Methods in Multi – label Classification” Accepted for publication in Springer International Conference on Advanced Computing, Networking, and Informatics (ICACNI 2013) to be held at Central Institute of Technology, Raipur, Chahattisgarh - 493661, India during June 12- 14, 2013.

P.K.A. Chitra, Dr. S. Appavu alias Balamurugan, “Revealing the Label Dependency Scarcity in Multi Label Naïve Bayes: a Testimony”, International conference on "Computing Communication and Network Technologies” (ICCNT 2013) at K.L.N College of Information Technology, Pottapalayam during November 29-30, 2013.

Chitra P.K.A, Dr. Karthikeyan, “Protein Solvent Accessibility Prediction Using Neural Network” in National Conference on Computer & Communication on 29th April, 2010 at Sethu Institute of Technoloy, Kariapatti.

P.K.A. Chitra, Dr. S. Sivagamasundari “A Robust Hybrid Data Hiding Algorithm Attack against Copy” in National Conference on Information, Communication and Electrical Technologies, during 27th to 28th February, 2009 at Velammal College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai.

Chitra P.K.A, Dr. Karthikeyan “Binary Exposure States Prediction of Protein Solvent Accessibility Using Neural Network” in 4th National Conference on High Performance Computing on 9th April, 2008 in Government College of Engineering, Tirunelveli.

Monograph / Book Published

S. Appavu Alias Balamurugan and P.K.A. Chitra, “A Road Map on Data Mining in Medical Informatics”, Lambert Academic Publisher, Germany, ISBN - 978-3-659-35064 -1.

Intellectual Property

Copyright titled “Tomato Spotted Wilt Disease Severity Levels Detection Using Deep Learning”, March, 2024 [Application No. 411205-001].

Copyright titled “IoT-Based System for Agriculture Environment Control”, April 2020. [Application No. 202041015018].

Copyright titled “A System and Method of Biometric Identification Based on Distributed Internet-of-Things Lock and Unlocking”, August, 2019.  [Application No. 201941028900 A].

Mentor for Team “AeroSentinal” finalist, SIH 2023, problem statement “Simulator system for counter Hijack and sky Marshalling operations”.

Mentor for Team INNOVATIVE_MINDS (II UG), participated and won in TECH ZEAL 2023 (ONLINE MODE), 32 Hours State Level Hackathon contest on 11.02.2023, organized by Department of Information Technology, Sona College of Technology, Salem, Tamilnadu in collaboration with industry Smart Bridge India Private Limited, Hyderabad, Telangana. Title: Sentiment Analysis and Prediction of Future Sentiments, First Prize Money: 10,000/- (With Certificates), Total team finalized: 40.

Mentored the Team named Ada_lovelace (III UG), who participated and won in Smart Agarthon 2023, February 2023, by Karpagam College of Engineering associate with StartupTN and won Third Prize, Problem Statement - Identification of disease in plants and flowers using deep learning - Mobile app. First round - 416 team ,300+ institutions,1000+ students, Second Round - 180 teams selected for their proof of concept(prototype) according to their theme, third round- 41 teams selected according to their theme (each theme 10 teams) and Fourth round - 3 teams selected from each theme (total-12 teams).

Undergraduate Project titled “Kiosk for Rural India Agricultural Development” selected and progressed up to Round – 3 in AICTE Vishwakarma Award 2020. 

External Expert Member for Engineering & Technology at Board of Studies Meeting in Faculty of Engineering & Technology of ITM Vocational University, Vadodara, 20th May 2021. (Virtual Review).

Board of Studies Member, 2019 to 2020, St. Martin’s Engineering College, and Secunderabad.

Topper and academic excellence award in M.E, Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Engineering, and 2006 – 2007.

CCNA Exploration Instructor Training and authorized CISCO Instructor for CCNA Program, 2009 – 2010.

Trained 73 students (4 modules: Network Basics, Router Configuration, Switch Configuration, Wireless Networking) as CISCO Certified Professionals, (2010 – 2011).

Raised fund for 7 lakhs and thirty thousand through CISCO ACADEMY to CSE department, Velammal College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai, (2010 – 2011).

University Rank Holder in M.E (Anna University, Chennai), 2008.

Rank II in the M.E (CSE) - Anna University in the academic year 2007 – 2008 at Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Engineering.

Rank II in the M.E. (CSE) - Anna University in the academic year 2006 – 2007 at Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Engineering.

Workshops / Seminars / Conferences Organized

Program Co-Convener for two days online International Conference on “Recent Trends in Computer Science and Engineering & Information Technology”, 17th and 18th June, 2020, St. Martin’s Engineering College. 

Organizing secretary one day National Level Technical Symposium “CZENIA’11”on February, 2011 at Velammal College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai.

Resource person

Delivered a session on “Machine Learning for beginners – A Hands on Practice”, to IV B.Tech (CSE), St. Martin’s Engineeirng College, Telangana, 17.03.2023.

Delivered a session on “Regression Techniques” to all faculty members, iNurture (PAN India) in Expert Lecture Series on 24.12.2021.

Invited as External Expert Member for Board of Studies Meeting in Faculty of Engineering & Technology of ITM Vocational University, Vadodara, evaluated and supported course structure for BCA (specialization in Cloud Technology and Information Security) batch 2021-24, B.Tech CSE (specialization in Cloud Technology and Information Security) batch 2020-24 and 2021-25 and   B.Tech CSE (Specialization in Data Science) batch 2020-24 and 2021-25 on 20th May 2021 (Online).

Delivered session on "Domain Awareness Session - Data Science ", orientation programme (Via Online Mode) for first year  BCA - CTIS & BCA DS (2021 - 2024 Batch) in Vels Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai on 17.09.2020.

Delivered Guest Lecture on “R language” for third year and final year students of IT Department in association with ISTE, Department of Information Technology, K.L.N. College of Engineering, and Madurai on 23.07.2016.

Acted as resource person in workshop “Exploring Data Analysis Weka Tool” and delivered lecture on classification techniques in Department of Information Technology, K.L.N. College of Information Technology, Madurai, on 29.03.2016.

Delivered Lecture about Data mining concepts at “Data Mining Laboratory” conducted at Department of Information Technology, K.L.N. College of Information Technology, Madurai on 28th and 29th June 2016.

Short Term Courses Attended / Completed

“CCNA Instructor Training Program Module 1 & 2” at Amritha Vishwa Vidyapeetham, from 14th to 30th December, 2009.

“CCNA Instructor Training Program Module 3& 4” at Amritha Vishwa Vidyapeetham, from 1st June to 8th June, 2009.

Academic Experience:

Assistant Professor, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Trichy, June, 2024 to present.

Associate Professor, St. Martin’s Engineering College, and Secunderabad, from April, 2019 to August, 2020.

Senior Lecturer, Jain University, Bangalore, January, 2018 to November, 2018.

Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Veerammal College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai, India, 2008 – July, 2011.

Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Sethu Institute of Technology, Kariapatti, Tamil Nadu, India during June, 2001- July, 2006.

Industry Experience:

Senior Faculty - Grade III, iNurture Educational Solutions, Bangalore from September, 2020 to May, 2024.

Research Experience:

Research Scholar, Anna University, Chennai, August, 2011 to December 2017.

• IEEE Member
• Indian Society for Technical Education, Life Member,2010

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