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Dr. A. Sakila

Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, School of Physical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore.

Qualification: M. Sc., M. Phil., Ph. D.
a_sakila@cb.amrita.edu
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Research Interest: Data Mining, Image Processing, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Internet of Things (IoT)

Bio

Dr. A. Sakila is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore. She received her Ph.D. in Computer Science from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

Her research interests include Data Mining, Image Processing, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT). She was awarded the UGC Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) in recognition of her research contributions.

She serves as a reviewer for SCIE and Scopus-indexed journals. Her current research focuses on developing intelligent and explainable AI solutions to address real-world challenges across diverse application domains.

Qualification
Degree Specialization & Thesis Title University Year
Ph.D. Computer Science

Thesis:An Efficient Framework for Document Image Analysis and Information Retrieval

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore 2022
M.Phil. Computer Science Bharathiar University, Coimbatore 2016
M.Sc. Computer Science Karpagam University, Coimbatore 2014
B.Sc. Computer Science Bharathiar University, Coimbatore 2012
Experience
Position Institution Duration
Assistant Professor Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore June 2026 – Present
Assistant Professor PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore June 2025 – June 2026
Teaching

Courses taught:

  • Data Mining
  • Computer Network
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Database Management System
  • Python
Research

Received the UGC Junior Research Fellowship (JRF: 2016–2018) and Senior Research Fellowship (SRF: 2018–2021) from the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Professional Activities

International Exposure: Presented a research paper titled “An Efficient Image Compression Technique for Document Images” at the First International Conference on Science, Technology, Management, Arts and Science – Contemporary Research in Future of Asia (Scopus Indexed), held at Asia Pacific University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 2018.

FDP/ Workshops

FDP/ Workshops/ Seminar

  • Participated in the Five-Day National Level Virtual Faculty Development Programme on “Data Science and Artificial Intelligence: From Data to Intelligence,” organized by the Consortium of Higher Educational Institutions for Research & Development (CHIRD), 06–10 October 2025.
  • Participated in the 6-Day Faculty Development Programme on “Foundations of Data Science and its Applications,” organized by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, 27 October–01 November 2025.
  • Participated in the 5-Day Virtual International Faculty Development Programme on “Emerging Frontiers in Generative AI and Deep Learning,” organized by the Department of MCA, MEASI Institute of Information Technology, Chennai, 24–28 November 2025.
  • Attended the Pre-Conference Workshop on “Machine Learning in Image Processing,” Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, Erode, 08–09 August 2019.
  • Participated in the Faculty Development Programme on “Computer Vision and Deep Learning: A Research Perspective,” PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, 26 August–01 September 2019.
  • Participated in the Faculty Development Programme on “Machine Learning (FDP-ML’19),” Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 30 January–01 February 2019.
  • Attended the Seminar on “MATLAB 2018,” Department of Computer Science, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 26 September 2018.
  • Participated in the Workshop on “Machine Learning,” Department of Computer Science, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 09 September 2018.
  • Participated in the National Workshop on “Statistical Analysis Using R,” Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 06–07 September 2018.
  • Attended the Seminar on “System Application and Production in Data Analytics,” Department of Computer Science, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 28 August 2018.
  • Participated in the Workshop on “Deep Learning in Image Processing,” Anna University, Chennai, 07–09 February 2018.
  • Attended the Seminar on “Future of Mobile Technologies and Artificial Intelligence (SFMTAI’17),” Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 15 December 2017.
  • Participated in the National Workshop on “Recent Trends in Image Processing using MATLAB,” Kongu Engineering College, Erode, 24–25 July 2017.
  • Participated in the National Workshop on “Computer Vision and Image Processing Techniques (NWCVIPT’16),” Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, 30 March–01 April 2017.
  • Participated in the Short-Term Training Programme on “Pattern Recognition,” Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, 27 February–02 March 2017.
  • Attended the Pre-Conference Workshop on “Programming, Simulation and Optimization using MATLAB/SIMULINK,” SVS Engineering College, Coimbatore, 21 February 2017.
  • Attended the IEEE Authorship Workshop – “How to Publish a Technical Paper with IEEE,” Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, 25 October 2016.
  • Participated in the Faculty Development Programme on “Big Data Analytics,” PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, 25–27 July 2016.
Reviewer

Peer Reviewer for the Following Journals

Springer

  • Applied Nanoscience (SCIE & Scopus Indexed)
  • Complex & Intelligent Systems (SCIE & Scopus Indexed)
  • Multimedia Tools and Applications (SCIE & Scopus Indexed)
  • Soft Computing (SCIE & Scopus Indexed)

Elsevier

  • Optik – International Journal for Light and Electron Optics (SCIE & Scopus Indexed)
  • Egyptian Informatics Journal (SCIE & Scopus Indexed)
Conferences Attended

International Conferences

  1. Presented and published the paper entitled, “Comparative Analysis of AI Tools for Tamil Language Processing,” at the 6th International Educational Conference on Tamil AI 2025, organized by Tamil Anitham, Oyiskha, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore, on 29 August 2025.
  2. Presented and published the paper entitled, “Explainable AI for Transparent Vehicle Decision-Making,” at the International Conference on Advanced Computing (ICAC-2026) held at the Department of Computer Science, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, on 29–30 January 2026.
  3. Presented and published the paper entitled, “From Algorithms to Adversaries: A Complete Review of AI in Cybersecurity,” at the 3rd International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Communication Technologies (ICCCICT-2K26), organized by ICT Academy at Dr. NGP Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, on 4 February 2026.
  4. Presented and published the paper entitled, “Disease Prediction in Smart Healthcare System using Artificial Intelligence,” at the 3rd International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Communication Technologies (ICCCICT-2K26), organized by ICT Academy at Dr. NGP Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, on 4 February 2026.
  5. Presented and published the paper entitled, “Comparative Machine Learning Analysis of Student Social Media Addiction,” at the International Conference on AI-Driven Sustainability in Science & Technology, Management and Humanities, organized by ICT Academy at PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, on 13 February 2026.
  6. Presented and published the paper entitled, “Comparative Analysis of Character Recognition Algorithms,” at the International Conference on Advanced Computing (ICAC-2022) held at the Department of Computer Science, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, on 3–4 March 2022.
  7. Presented and published the paper entitled, “Line Space-based Document Image Compression,” at the Virtual International Conference on Applications of Data Science, Cloud Computing & Computer Vision in Research and Development, organized by the School of Computer Science and IT, Jain University, Bengaluru, on 16 July 2021.
  8. Presented and published the paper entitled, “Firefly Based Word Spotting Technique for Searching Keywords from Cursive Document Images,” at the 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Data Communication Technologies and Internet of Things (ICICI 2019) held at JCT College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, during 12–13 September 2020.
  9. Presented and published the paper entitled, “An Efficient Image Compression Technique for Document Images,” at the First International Conference on Science, Technology, Management, Arts and Science – Contemporary Research in Future of Asia, held at Asia Pacific University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 19 October 2018.
  10. Presented and published the paper entitled, “Face Frontalization for Unconstrained Face Recognition,” at the INDIACom – 5th International Conference on Computing for Sustainable Global Development, held at Bharati Vidyapeeth’s Institute of Computer Applications and Management (BVICAM), New Delhi, during 14–16 March 2018.
  11. Presented and published the paper entitled, “Image Segmentation Techniques – A Review,” at the International Conference on Advanced Information and Communication Technology (ICAIC-18) held at Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore, during 8–9 March 2018.
  12. Presented and published the paper entitled, “A Hybrid Approach for Document Image Binarization,” at the IEEE International Conference on Inventive Computing and Informatics (ICICI-2017) held at Ranganathan Engineering College, Coimbatore, during 23–24 November 2017.
  13. Presented and published the paper entitled, “Online Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Tools Performance Analysis,” at the International Conference on Innovative Trends in Computer Science and Applications (ICITCSA-2017) held at Pioneer College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, on 6 January 2017.
  14. Presented and published the paper entitled, “Clustering Algorithms for Outlier Detection – Performance Analysis,” at the International Conference on Computing and Intelligence Systems, organized by D.G. Vaishnav College, Chennai, in March 2015.

National Conferences

  1. Presented and published the paper entitled, “Explainable AI for Speech Recognition,” at the National Conference on Artificial Intelligence & Its Emerging Technologies, organized by the Department of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, AJK College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Coimbatore, on 06 March 2026.
  2. Presented and published the paper entitled, “Skew Detection and Correction for Multi-Script Printed and Handwritten Document Images,” at the National Conference on Advanced Computing (NCAC-2020) held at the Department of Computer Science, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, during 22–23 September 2020.
  3. Presented and published the paper entitled, “A Survey on Handwritten Images Skew Detection and Correction,” at the National Conference on Advanced Computing (NCAC-2020) held at the Department of Computer Science, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, during 22–23 September 2020.
  4. Presented and published the paper entitled, “A Survey on Multimedia Mining,” at the National Conference on Advanced Computing (NCAC-2019) held at the Department of Computer Science, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, during 24–25 January 2019.
  5. Presented and published the paper entitled, “Face Recognition: A Comprehensive Review,” at the National Conference on Advanced Computing (NCAC-2019) held at the Department of Computer Science, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, during 24–25 January 2019.
  6. Presented and published the paper entitled, “A Survey on Image Enhancement Techniques,” at the National Conference on Advanced Computing (NCAC-2019) held at the Department of Computer Science, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, during 24–25 January 2019.
  7. Presented and published the paper entitled, “Text Extraction from Images using Optical Character Recognition Tools,” at the National Conference on Advanced Computing (NCAC-2016) held at the Department of Computer Science, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, during 22–23 September 2016.
  8. Presented and published the paper entitled, “Online OCR Tools – A Comparative Analysis,” at the National Conference on New Horizons in Computational Intelligence and Information Systems, organized by Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University), Gandhigram, in December 2015.
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