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Dr. P. Mathivanan

Assistant professor(Sl. Gd), Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, School of Engineering, Chennai

Qualification: BE, M.E, Ph.D
p_mathivanan@ch.amrita.edu
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Research Interest: Data Hiding (Steganography and Cryptography), Signal Processing & Image Processing, Machine Learning & Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Chaotic Systems & Nonlinear Dynamics

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Bio

Dr. P. Mathivanan is currently serving as an Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Chennai, India. He has 9 years of research and 14 years of academic experience. He completed his Ph.D. from Anna University, Chennai, India in QR code based Steganography and Cryptography Techniques and his Master’s degree in Applied Electronics from Sriram Engineering College affiliated to Anna University.

He is a recognized Ph.D. supervisor (Reco. No.: 3740007) for Information & Communication Engineering at Anna University, Chennai and at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham – Chennai Campus. His research interests include Nonlinear Dynamics, Steganography, Cryptography, Image Processing, Biomedical Signal Processing, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning. He has published 14+ SCI journal papers, 1 Scopus journal paper, and 6 international conference papers, with an h-index of 12 and over 376 Google Scholar citations.

Publications

Journal Article

Year : 2026

Dynamic multi-layered image encryption scheme using user driven chaotic sequences

Cite this Research Publication : Mathivanan Ponnambalam, Ashwini K., Fahad Alblehai, Sameer Nooh, Sajjad Shaukat Jamal, Dynamic multi-layered image encryption scheme using user driven chaotic sequences, Multimedia Tools and Applications, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11042-026-21335-1

Publisher : Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Year : 2026

Bio-inspired thermal nociception in second-order memristors for DFU screening

Cite this Research Publication : Deiva kumar K, Mathivanan Ponnambalam, Bio-inspired thermal nociception in second-order memristors for DFU screening, Measurement, Elsevier BV, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2026.121147

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2025

Hybrid inter woven scrambling with spiral shell 3D hyperchaotic diffusion for secure color image encryption

Cite this Research Publication : Mathivanan Ponnambalam, Maran Ponnambalam, Sarah Abu Ghazalah, Aceng Sambas, Hybrid inter woven scrambling with spiral shell 3D hyperchaotic diffusion for secure color image encryption, Nonlinear Dynamics, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11071-025-11460-1

Publisher : Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Year : 2024

A robust color image encryption scheme with complex whirl wind spiral chaotic system and quadrant-wise pixel permutation

Cite this Research Publication : Maran Ponnambalam, Mathivanan Ponnambalam, Sajjad Shaukat Jamal, A robust color image encryption scheme with complex whirl wind spiral chaotic system and quadrant-wise pixel permutation, Physica Scripta, IOP Publishing, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1088/1402-4896/ad7075

Publisher : IOP Publishing

Year : 2024

A modified Astable multi-vibrator-driven 3D chaotic circuit with Dual LC band stop filters

Cite this Research Publication : Maran Ponnambalam, Mathivanan Ponnambalam, A modified Astable multi-vibrator-driven 3D chaotic circuit with Dual LC band stop filters, Physica Scripta(2024), 99,6

Publisher : Physica Scripta

Year : 2024

Color image encryption based on novel kolam scrambling and modified 2D logistic cascade map (2D LCM)

Cite this Research Publication : P Mathivanan, P Maran, Color image encryption based on novel kolam scrambling and modified 2D logistic cascade map (2D LCM), The Journal of Supercomputing, 1-32

Publisher : The Journal of Supercomputing

Year : 2023

A color image encryption scheme using customized map

Cite this Research Publication : P. Mathivanan, P. Maran, A color image encryption scheme using customized map, The Imaging Science Journal, Informa UK Limited, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1080/13682199.2023.2182547

Publisher : Informa UK Limited

Year : 2023

ECG steganography using Base64 encoding and pixel swapping technique

Cite this Research Publication : Mathivanan, P., Balaji Ganesh, A. ECG steganography using Base64 encoding and pixel swapping technique. Multimed Tools Appl 82, 14945–14962 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11042-022-14072-8

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2023

Color Image Encryption Scheme Using Customized Map

Cite this Research Publication : Mathivanan, P.,&Maran, P. A, "Color Image Encryption Scheme Using Customized Map", Imaging Science Journal, Published on March 2023

Publisher : Taylor & Francis

Year : 2022

Bit Level Color Image Encryption using Logistic-Sine-Tent-Chebyshev (LSTC) map

Cite this Research Publication : S. Mahaboob Basha, P. Mathivanan, A. Balaji Ganesh,
Bit level color image encryption using Logistic-Sine-Tent-Chebyshev (LSTC) map,
Optik,
Volume 259,
2022,
168956,
ISSN 0030-4026,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijleo.2022.168956.
(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0030402622003369)

Publisher : ScienceDirect

Year : 2021

ECG steganography based on Tunable Q-Factor Wavelet Transform and Singular value decomposition

Cite this Research Publication : Mathivanan, P., & Ganesh, A. B, "ECG steganography based on Tunable Q-Factor Wavelet Transform and Singular value decomposition", International Journal of Imaging Systems and Technology, Volume31, Issue1
Marc2021
Pages 270-287

Publisher : Wiley Online Library

Year : 2021

QR Code based Color Image Stego-Crypto Technique using Dynamic Bit Replacement and Logistic Map

Cite this Research Publication : Mathivanan, P., & Ganesh, A. B, "QR Code based Color Image Stego-Crypto Technique using Dynamic Bit Replacement", Optik, 225 (2021) 165838

Publisher : ScienceDirect

Year : 2019

QR code–based ECG signal encryption/decryption algorithm

Cite this Research Publication : Mathivanan, P., Ganesh, A. B., &Venkatesan, R, "QR code–based ECG signal encryption/decryption algorithm", Cryptologia, 43(3), 233-253 (2019)

Publisher : Taylor & Francis

Year : 2019

QR code based color image cryptography for the secured transmission of ECG signal

Cite this Research Publication : Mathivanan, P., & Ganesh, "QR code based color image cryptography for the secured transmission of ECG signal", Multimedia Tools and Applications, 78(6), 6763-6786 (2019)

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2018

Biometric Authentication for Gender Classification Techniques: A Review

Cite this Research Publication : Mathivanan, P., &Poornima, K, "Biometric Authentication for Gender Classification Techniques: A Review", Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series B 99(1), 79-85

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2018

QR code based patient data protection in ECG steganography

Cite this Research Publication : Mathivanan P, Edward Jero S, Ramu P, Balaji Ganesh A. QR code based patient data protection in ECG steganography. Australas Phys Eng Sci Med. 2018 Dec;41(4):1057-1068. doi: 10.1007/s13246-018-0695-y. Epub 2018 Nov 5. PMID: 30397899.

Publisher : Australasian physical & engineering sciences in medicine

Year : 2014

Watershed algorithm based segmentation for handwritten text identification

Cite this Research Publication : Mathivanan, P., Ganesamoorthy, B., &Maran, P, "Watershed algorithm based segmentation for handwritten text identification", ICTACT Journal on Image and Video processing 4(03), 767-772

Publisher : ICTACT Journal on Image and Video processing

Conference Paper

Year : 2025

Leveraging Elliptic Curve Cryptography for Efficient Hybrid Encryption in Cloud

Cite this Research Publication : Ratika M Sridar, Prasanna Abisekh A R, P. Mathivanan, Leveraging Elliptic Curve Cryptography for Efficient Hybrid Encryption in Cloud, 2025 International Conference on Computing Technologies & Data Communication (ICCTDC), IEEE, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1109/icctdc64446.2025.11158833

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2025

Fall Detection for Elderly People Using RealSense Depth Camera

Cite this Research Publication : Nithin Narayanan P B, Venkatasubramanian K, Mathivanan P, Fall Detection for Elderly People Using RealSense Depth Camera, 2025 3rd International Conference on Smart Systems for applications in Electrical Sciences (ICSSES), IEEE, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1109/icsses64899.2025.11010062

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2024

Enhancing Image Security Using Novel Scrambling and Chaotic Techniques with ChaCha20 Algorithm

Cite this Research Publication : Datta Sai Manikanta Narayana, Karun Kumar Enaganti, P Mathivanan, Enhancing Image Security Using Novel Scrambling and Chaotic Techniques with ChaCha20 Algorithm, 2024 15th International Conference on Computing Communication and Networking Technologies (ICCCNT), IEEE, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1109/icccnt61001.2024.10725695

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2023

Sign Language Recognition Through Video Frame Feature Extraction using Transfer Learning and Neural Networks

Cite this Research Publication : Devabathini, NagaJyothi, and Mathivanan, P. "Sign Language Recognition Through Video Frame Feature Extraction using Transfer Learning and Neural Networks." In 2023 International Conference on Next Generation Electronics (NEleX), pp. 1-6. IEEE, 2023

Publisher : International Conference on Next Generation Electronics (NEleX)

Year : 2018

QR Code-Based Highly Secure ECG Steganography

Cite this Research Publication : Mathivanan, P., Jero, S. E & Ganesh, A., "QR Code-Based Highly Secure ECG Steganography", International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Applications pp. 171-178. Springer, Singapor

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2017

Colour image steganography using XOR multi-bit embedding process

Cite this Research Publication : P. Mathivanan and A. B. Ganesh, "Colour image steganography using XOR multi-bit embedding process," 2017 International Conference on Energy, Communication, Data Analytics and Soft Computing (ICECDS), Chennai, India, 2017, pp. 1980-1988, doi: 10.1109/ICECDS.2017.8389797.

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2013

Conversion of 2D stegano images into a 3D stereo iniage using RANSAC

Cite this Research Publication : M. Shrikalaa, P. Mathivanan, J. S. Leena Jasmine, Conversion of 2D stegano images into a 3D stereo iniage using RANSAC, 2013 IEEE CONFERENCE ON INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES, IEEE, 2013, https://doi.org/10.1109/cict.2013.6558182

Publisher : IEEE

Year : 2012

Design of Control Circuit for Torsion Bar Testing Machine

Cite this Research Publication : P. Maran, Madhankumar, E., and Mathivanan, P., “Design of Control Circuit for Torsion Bar Testing Machine”, in International Conference & Workshop on Recent Trends in Technology, 2012.

Publisher : International Conference Workshop on Recent Trends in Technology

Year : 2011

Analysis of Hand-written Image Using Feature Extraction Algorithm of Texture Images

Cite this Research Publication : Ponnambalam, Mathivanan. (2014). Analysis of Handwritten Image Using Feature Extraction Algorithm of Texture Images. ICTACT JOURNAL ON IMAGE AND VIDEO PROCESSING. 4. 767-772.

Publisher : ASME presse

Qualifications
Ph.D. Faculty: Faculty of Information and Communication Engineering
Thesis Title: QR Code based Steganography and Cryptography Techniques
Institution: Anna University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
Viva Voce Date: 3rd March 2022
Master of Engineering Specialization: Applied Electronics
Institution: Sriram Engineering College-Affiliated to Anna University
Year of Passing: 2012 – First Class
Bachelor of Technology Specialization: Electronics and Communication Engineering
Institution: St Peters Engineering College-Affiliated to Anna University
Year of Passing: 2009 -First Class with Distinction

Online Courses & Certifications

  • First Step Korean – Yonsei University via Coursera (August 2021), 5 weeks, Grade: 91.69%
  • Machine Learning with Python: Zero to GBMs – Jovian (approx. 60 hours of coursework)
  • Pattern Recognition and Application – NPTEL Certification (July–Oct 2022), 12 weeks, Grade: 60% (Elite)

Technical Skills

  • Languages: Python, C, C++ (Basic Knowledge)
  • Tools: LATEX (Basic Knowledge)
  • Rich experience in using MATLAB
  • Good knowledge in CST Studio Suite 3D EM simulation and analysis software
  • Additional experience in digital circuit design using VHDL & PSPICE
Experience
Institute / University Designation From To Duration
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Chennai Campus Assistant Professor (Sl. Gd.) 2022 Till Date 2 yrs 7 months
Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering Assistant Professor 2021 2022 1 yr
Velammal Engineering College Assistant Professor 2012 2021 8 yrs 11 months
St Peter’s College of Engineering and Technology Lecturer 2009 2011 1 year 8 months
Memberships

Memberships of Professional Bodies

  1. IEI professional body Associate Member–AM1556323
  2. Association of Engineers (IAENG)-Member No: 154584
Other Achievements
  1. Recognized research supervisorship of Anna University, Chennai
  2. Serving as Doctoral Committee member for 2 research scholars of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
  3. Serving as Reviewer in
    1. Nonlinear Dynamics- Springer
    2. Multimedia Tools and Application- Springer
    3. IET Image Processing-Willey
    4. Mathematics- MDPI
    5. Entropy-MDPI
    6. Physica Scripta- IOP
  4. Delivered several key note address on
    1. Nonlinear System
    2. Data Hiding Techniques
    3. Deep Learning in Health Care
Courses Taught
  • Signal Processing
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Electronic Devices
  • Principles of Communication
Patents
  • Design and Development of an Autonomous Sewage Pipeline Cleaning Robot (ASPCR) for Blockage Detection and Degradation (Published) – Application No. 202541099277
  • AI-Powered Exam Slip Automation for Streamlined Outcome Based Education (Filed) – Application No. 202541129286
  • RuralSafe Water Kit: NIR Screening, H2S Presence, and LAMP Verification (Started Drafting)
  • A Real-Time AI-Driven Food Safety and Freshness Intelligence System (Started Drafting)
Responsibilities & Contributions
  • Department Post Graduate Program Coordinator
  • Controller of Examination
  • Department Students Induction Program Coordinator
  • Joint Secretary of International Conference – VEDAS 2026
  • Information Security RTAG Head
  • Conference Co-coordinator
  • Graduation Day Co-coordinator
  • Project Coordinator
  • Coordinator for Technical Event – TANTRATSOV
  • NAAC, NBA, IQAC Criteria Co-Coordinator
  • Industrial Visit Coordinator
  • Department Exam Cell Coordinator
  • Signal Processing Lab In-charge
  • Class In-charge
Faculty Development Programs (FDPs)
  • 5-Day Online FDP on ‘Recent Advancements in Communication & Wireless Networks,’ JCT College of Engineering and Technology, March 1–5, 2022.
  • 1-Week Online International FDP on ‘Computational Techniques for Electromagnetics,’ DTU India in collaboration with XSL China and ARK Infosolutions, December 27–31, 2021.
  • 5-Day Online FDP on ‘Inculcating Universal Human Values in Technical Education,’ AICTE, November 22–26, 2021.
  • FDP on ‘Recent Trends on Microwave and Beyond Techniques,’ SRM University-AP, November 15–20, 2021.
  • ATAL Academy Online FDP on ‘Data Sciences,’ IIIT Tiruchirappalli, December 14–18, 2020.
  • ATAL Academy Online FDP on ‘Internet of Things (IoT),’ IIT Palakkad, October 17–21, 2020.
  • ATAL Academy Online FDP on ‘Artificial Intelligence,’ IIIT Nagpur, May 16–20, 2020.
  • Online Short Course/FDP on ‘Machine Learning using Python,’ Electronics & ICT Academy, IIT Roorkee, April 20–29, 2020.
  • 5-Day Virtual FDP on ‘Recent Trends in Biomedical Engineering – Research Perspective,’ Dr. N.G.P. Institute of Technology, April 26–30, 2020.
Activities

Resource Person Activities

Topic Event Institution Date
Non-linear System Lecture Series (Sponsored by DBT, Government of India) SRMIST, Vadapalani Campus 17/10/2023
Unsupervised Learning (Clustering) Guest Lecture Velammal Engineering College 27/10/2022
QR code based Steganography and Cryptography Techniques AICTE Sponsored 2-Week FDP on ‘Machine Learning Techniques for Imaging and Healthcare with Python’ SAIRAM Engineering College 01/02/2021
Layout Design using MICROWIND 15-Day FDP sponsored by AICTE – ‘VLSI in Power Electronics’ Velammal Engineering College 2014
Image Compression using MATLAB 2-Day Workshop on ‘NS2 and Matlab – A Research Perspective’ Velammal Engineering College 2014
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