Our Chancellor Amma places a strong emphasis on research activities. Rather than simply memorising all the knowledge that has been accumulated in a particular field, Amma wants us to delve deeper, to explore, to discover for ourselves. She is always encouraging the students and faculty of Amrita University to undertake research and development work that will benefit society.

They are heeding her call: exciting, original research is taking place in the fields of information technology, engineering and medicine, among others. At CEN also we have undertaken and succesfully completed several research projects, some of which are listed below.

Currently, the Center is actively involved in the areas of Computational Linguistics and Natural Language Processing. A massive translation project is underway that aims to develope tools to translate web content from English to Indian languages. This initiative, when complete, will enable every child in India to access information in his or her own mother tongue. Research is also ongoing in the area of speech translation.

Massively Parallel Support Vector Machines for Target Classification

This project aimed at developing parallel algorithms for target identification using support vector machines. The novelty of the algorithm was in adaptive incremental learning wherein the algorithm adapted to new data sets.

Funding Agency
NPOL, Kochi

Analysis and Characterization of Fluid Flow Using PIV & PLIF

This project aimed at developing software for analyzing laser based images captured using particle image velocimetry and planar laser induced fluorescence imaging techniques. Experimental setups for PIV and PLIF were also developed.

Funding Agency
Indian Space Research Organization

Machine Fault Simulator for Space Vehicles

Wavelet-based algorithms for vibration analysis for a variety of fault conditions were developed. A fault simulator was fabricated that could simulate all possible faults. Signals taken from the simulator were processed using wavelets and machine condition monitoring was done.

Funding Agency
Indian Space Research Organization

Development of Methodologies for Detection of Plagiarism of Digital Content

Studies were performed on the extent of software piracy and other digital content piracy in India and the methods used for piracy. Techniques adopted by organizations to curtail piracy of their intellectual properties were also studied. Software to detect digital content plagiarism and software piracy was developed.

Funding Agency
Ministry of Information and Communication Technology