Associate Professor & Head of the Department

Dr K A Sunitha

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Interests

  1. Rehabilitation Engineering
  2. Multimodality Imaging-Terahertz Imaging, Thermal Vision Research, Hyperspectral Imaging
  3. Medical Robotics
  4. Analysis on Brain Waves,
  5. Wearable Technology in Medicine
  6. Internet on Medical Things (IOMT)

Education

2002

Andhra University,
India
BTech

2005

Bharat Deemed University,
India
MTech

2015

SRM Institute of Science and Technology,
India
PhD

Professional Service

  • Associate Professor & Head, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, SRMAP, Amaravathi since September 20, 2024, to date.
  • Associate Professor at SRMAP, Amaravati, from June 2022 to September 19, 2024.
  • Associate Professor & Head, Department of Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, SRMIST, Chennai from July 29, 2021, to May 29, 2022
  • Associate Professor at SRMIST, Chennai from Jan 2018 to July 28, 2021
  • Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) at SRM University, Chennai from June 2017 to Dec 2017
  • Assistant Professor (Sr. G) at SRM University, Chennai from June 2013 to May 2017
  • Assistant Professor (O.G.) at SRM University, Chennai, from June 2009 to May 2013.
  • Lecturer at SRM University, Chennai from Jan 2008 to May 2009
  • Lecturer at Bharath University, Chennai from June 2006 to Dec 2007
  • Assistant Professor at VNR Vignana Jyothi College of Engineering, affiliated to J.N.T.U, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh from June 2005 to May 2006

Research Interest

  • To develop various strategic Health care diagnostic systems using various Imaging techniques that includes Thermal Vision research, Terahertz Imaging, Hyperspectral Imaging. To develop Wearable Technologies related to health care Instrumentation.

Awards & Fellowships

  • Received IET travel Award 2023 amount of Rs, 1,18,613.03 /- to attend the international conference on 6G Communications Networking and Signal Processing held in Singapore on December 27 to 30 December 2023.
  • Received Travel Grant amount of Rs.1,00,000/- from SPARC funded proposal,2023.
  • Received Recognition from SRM University OSA OPTICA as a Women Researcher March 2023.
  • Received the certificate of Appreciation for outstanding service as Session Chairperson at International conference, MEMS and Bio Sensing Technology organized by the Dept. Of EIE SRMIST 18-20 Feb. - 2021
  • Reviewer: Second International conference on instrumentation, MEMS and Bio sensing Technology, ICIMBT -2021
  • Received Incentive for one-week training at IGCAR as FIIP from SRMIST,2018
  • Received Incentive for paper presentation from SRMIST,2018,2017
  • Mentor for the SRM VAIMAANIX team- Annual Can sit 2015 competition held in Texas, USA, where this team stood fifth place Worldwide and first in Asia. (2015)
  • SRMIST “Appreciation for paper publication “Internet-Based Fuzzy Analyzer for Arrhythmia Detection “. Experimental & Clinical Cardiology journal, 2015.
  • Mentor for the SRM VAIMAANIX, Team Number – 3784, in CanSat 2014, where this team stood in 9TH PLACE in CDR round and 30th place in the last round. (2014)
  • SRMIST “Appreciation for paper publication “Online Intelligent Incubator for Neonates,” WIT Transactions on Engineering Sciences, pp.663-670, 2014,2013,2012.
  • Best paper award for the paper, K.A. Sunitha, N. Senthilkumar, S.S. Dash, S. Krishnakumari "Online Intelligent Analyzer for Blood Pressure Measurement" in IEEE International Conference on Trendz in Information Sciences and Computing (TISC - 2011) pg 1 64-167
  • Best paper award for the paper, K.A. Sunitha, N. SenthilKumar, K. Prema, et.al "Fuzzy Based Automatic Multi-Level Vehicle Parking using Lab View" in IEEE International Conference on Frontiers in Automobile and Mechanical Engineering (FAME), 2010
  • Got a place among First 100 papers in National Instruments contest -NI Mantra 2010 “Automatic car stacking system using LabVIEW”.
  • Reviewer: International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education
  • Memberships

    • Life time membership in ISTE (2009)
    • ISCA (2010), Membership no: A8067
    • IRED- SNM10100059904
    • IAENG-255738
    • MIET- 1100303861
    • Lifetime membership in IETE (2025) - F-505974

    Publications

    LIST OF PUBLICATIONS: 29

    • Jayasree M, K. A Sunitha, “A Hybrid Face boundary Marking Approach for Robust Face Detection and Recognition in Dense Environment Applications”, ETRI Journal,2024 Q2(Accepted).
    • Saranya M, K. A Sunitha, Sridhar P. Arjunan, “Analysis of Fractal Dimension of Segmented Blood Vessels in Fundus Images Using U-Net Architecture”, Int. J. of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, I.F.0.21 and Q4 (Accepted)
    • Jayasree M, K. A Sunitha, “A Deep Transfer Learning Approach for Addressing Yaw Pose Variation to Improve Face Recognition Performance”, Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing , Vol.39, No.4.pp 745-764 ,July 2024. https://doi.org/10.32604/iasc.2024.052983.
    • Saranya M, K. A Sunitha, Sridhar P. Arjunan, “Changes in Fractal Dimension of Thin and Thick Blood Vessels from Retinal Fundus Images for Different Stages in Diabetic Retinopathy”, Biomedical Engineering, Vol. 35, No. 06, September 2023. https://doi.org/10.4015/S1016237223500412
    • Stella Jenifer Isbella, K. A Sunitha, K.T. Magesh, Sridhar P. Arjunan, Menaka, “A New Paradigm to Investigate and Differentiate Formalin Fixed Oral Malignant, Benign and Cyst Tissue samples using Active Thermography,” European Chemical Bulletin, Volume 12, issue 5, pp. 2590-2603, May 2023.
    • A. Govindhan, K. Anantha Sunitha, and S. Kandhasamy, "A custom manipulator for dental implantation through model-based design," Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, vol. 35, no.1, pp. 351–365, 2023.
    • Isabella SSJ, Sunitha KA, Arjunan SP, Pesala B. “A Review of Spectroscopic and Non-Spectroscopic Techniques for Diagnosing Breast Cancer”, Current Medical Imaging, Volume 19, Issue 6, pp. 535-545, 2023. 10.2174/1573405618666220509114727
    • S. Stella Jenifer Isabella, K.A. Sunitha, K. T Magesh, P.A. Sridhar, and Bala Pesala, “Investigation of Formalin Fixed Tissue Optical characteristics in the range of 200-500 GHz Using Pulsed Terahertz Reflection Spectroscopy to Differentiate Oral Malignant, Benign and Cyst”, journal of Spectroscopy, Volume 2022, pp 1-10, February 2022. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/3627705.
    • Brindha Anbalagan, Sunitha K A*, Kalpana R, “Novel Approach to Prognose Parkinson Disease with Wireless Technology Using Resting Tremors,” Wireless Pers Communication volume125, pp. 2985–2999, August 2022. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11277-022-09694-y
    • A. Brindha, K.A. Sunitha, P.A. Sridhar, B. Venkatraman, Menaka M, Kalpana R, “A non-invasive IR sensor technique to differentiate parkinson’s disease from other neurological disorder using autonomic dysfunction as diagnostic criteria” Sensors, MDPI publications, 22, no. 1: 266, December 2021. https://doi.org/10.3390/s22010266
    • Anitha Govindhan, Karnam Anantha Sunitha "Temperature measurement of bone drilling during implantation technique - An In-Vitro Study" Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering, Volume 7, Number 6, November 2021.
    • Govindhan, Anitha, and K. A. Sunitha. "Temperature Measurement of Conventional and Vibrational Bone Drilling during Implantation Technique-An In-Vitro Study", Journal of Tobacco Regulatory Science (TRS), Volume 7, Number 6, pp. 6651-6662, November 2021.
    • A. Bhargavi Hari Priya, K.A. Sunitha* “Plantar temperature and vibration perception in patients with diabetes: a cross-sectional study” Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering journal, Volume 40, Issue 4, pp. 1600-1610, November 2020.
    • K.A. Sunitha, M. Menaka, P.K. Purushothaman, SrinidhiGiri, M.A. Pramod, “Segmentation approach and Analysis of Thermal Images for Diagnosing Sinusitis,” International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation,24(8), Volume 24, issue 8, pp. 3115-3122, May 2020.
    • A. Brindha, K.A. Sunitha *, AyushSoni, Smruthisuresh, “Impact of Illumination and Its Analysis on Face Boundary Detection,” International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, Volume 29, issue 7, pp. 11253-11258, May 2020.
    • A. BhargaviHariPriya, K.A. Sunitha, Mahima “Development of low -cost thermal Imaging system as a preliminary screening Instrument,” WEEF 2019, Procedia Computer Science, Volume 172, pp. 283-288, June 2020.
    • K.A.Sunitha ,Shantanu Dixit,Pranvi Singh, “ Design and Development of a Self-Powered Wearable Device for a Tele-Medicine Application”, Wireless Personal Communications, Springer Science Volume,108, pp. 175–186, April 2019.
    • T. Deepa, HarshitaMathur, N. Bharathiraja, K.A. Sunitha, "Spectrally efficient multicarrier modulation system for visible light communication,” International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Vol.9, No.2, pp.1184-1190, April 2019.
    • K.A. Sunithaet.al,” Development of leakage detection system in suction catheter with water distribution as an application,” Research journal of pharmaceutical, biological, and chemical sciences,8(4), pp. 718-726, August 2017.
    • K.A. Sunitha et.al,” Design and develop an unmanned ground vehicle for defense applications,”
      International Journal of Control Theory and Applications, No.10, 33, pp. 163-171,2017.
    • K.A. Sunitha, SaaswathiBehera, “Comparison of Conventional Control Techniques for an Energy Efficient HVAC Systems,” International Journal of Applied Engineering Research,11(6), pp. 4258- 4263,2016.
    • K.A. Sunitha., AnithaSaraswathi, P., Aarthi, M., Jayapriya, K., “Deaf mute communication interpreter
      - A review,” International Journal of Applied Engineering Research,11(1), pp. 290-296, 2016.
    • K.A. Sunitha, K. Prema et al “A Low-Cost Automated Fire Rescue System for Locomotives,”
      International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 10(14), pp 34497-34500, 2015.
    • K.A. Sunitha, N. Senthilkumar, S.S. Dash, “Internet Based Fuzzy Analyzer for Arrhythmia Detection.” Experimental & Clinical Cardiology journal, 20(8), pp. 4448-4454, 2014.
    • SunithaAnanthaKarnam, Senthil Kumar Natarajan, Dash SubransuSekar, JujanGandhaBaruah& Arnav BikashNeog, “Online Intelligent Incubator for Neonates” WIT Transactions on Engineering Sciences, pp.663-670 ,2014.
    • SunithaKarnamAnantha, Senthil Kumar Natarajan and SubransuSekar Dash “Design and Study of Online Fuzzy Risk Score Analyzer for Diabetes Mellitus,” American Journal of Applied Sciences 10 (9), pp. 1124-1133, 2013.
    • SunithaKarnamAnantha, Senthil Kumar Natarajan and SubransuSekar Dash “Modeling and Simulation of Fuzzy Based Automatic Insulin Delivery System”, Journal of Computer Science 9 (9): pp.1133-1139, 2013.
    • K.A. Sunitha, N. Senthil Kumar, K. Prema et.al “Fuzzy Based Automatic Insulin Injector Simulation Aided by Online Doctor Consultation Using LabVIEW” International journal Applied Mechanics and Materials Vols. 110-116, pp. 1990-1995, 2012.
    • K.A. Sunitha, N. Senthil Kumar, S.S. Dash, et.al “Online Based Fuzzy Analyzer for Arrhythmia Detection”, Communications in computer and information science, Springer. 11(2): pp.434-442, 2010.

    PATENT GRANTED: 27

    • K.A.Sunitha, N, Deepa, Das, PratyashaIyer, VijayshreeVaideaswaran “A Security System for A Door” Indian Patent 201841015810, Apr 26, 2018, Publication date: May 4, 2018, has received Indian Patent Grant 542821, 25th June, 2024 Applicant: SRMIST
    • N. Deepa, Karnam, Sunitha Anantha, Pradeep Kumar Yadalam, N. Vivek, K.T Magesh, Raja Pandian.K, Kalaivani. V, "A Toothbrush for Plaque Detection and Oral Irrigation", Indian Patent 202041054362, December 14,2019, Publication date December 18,2020, has received Indian Patent Grant 539347, 27th May, 2024 Applicant: SRMIST.
    • K.A.Sunitha, Burugupalli Harshitha, Bathineni, Durga Prasad Taraka Rameswara K - Garikapati, Bhagavan - "Real-Time Urine Monitoring System With Medical Screening Feature For Incapacitated Subjects" ” Indian Patent
    • 202241076716 December 29 2022, Publication date: January,06 2023 has received Indian Patent Grant 536545, 2nd May, 2024 Applicant: SRMAP.
    • K.A.Sunitha, RAJAPPAN Chandra Satish Kumar, JULIET A. Vimala, BHOOT Sarvagya “A system for determining characteristics of oil spread over a urine sample” Indian Patent 202041053063, December 05, 2020, Publication date: May 6, 2022 has received Indian Patent Grant 535743, 29th April, 2024 Applicant: SRMIST
    • Nachinarkiniyan, Deepa., P. A. Sridhar, Karnam Sunitha Anantha, Kumar, Behera, Abhisekh., Sanil, Sahil Harishchandra, "A Self-Sanitizing Respiratory Apparatus", Indian Patent 202041054363, December 14,2020, Publication date December 18,2020, has received Indian Patent Grant 523999, 12th March, 2024 Applicant: SRMIST
    • Karnam, SunithaAnantha, Rahul Sathiyamoorthi, ShivamTyagi, Sonu Kumar, "A System for Providing Notification of An Approaching Emergency Vehicle", Indian Patent 201941027687, July 10,2020, Publication date October 23,2020, has received Indian Patent Grant 525505, 14th March, 2024 Applicant: SRMIST.
    • K.A.Sunitha, Anbalagan Brindha, “A System and A Method for Cleaning And Sterilization Of Utensils” Indian Patent 202241051057, September 07, 2022. Publication date September 16, 2022, has received Indian Patent Grant 523791, 12th March, 2024 Applicant: SRMIST
    • K.A.Sunitha, Anitha, “A Medical Assisting Manipulator” Indian Patent 202141030921, July 09, 2021. Publication date: December 12, 2021, has received Indian Patent Grant 519392, 04th March, 2024 Applicant: SRMIST.
    • K.A.Sunitha, G Joselin Retna Kumar, Sharma Rohit, Varun Chandana, T. Suraj Reddy “A multipurpose robotic system and method thereof” Indian Patent 201641043686, Dec 21, 2016, Publication date: June 15, 2018, has received Indian Patent Grant 519392, 27th February, 2024 Applicant: SRMIST.
    • K.A.Sunitha, “A WHEELCHAIR” Indian Patent 201741006349, February 22 2017, Publication date: July 07, 2018, has received Indian Patent Grant 504428, 29th January, 2024. Applicant: SRMIST
    • K.A.Sunitha, S. Divya, A. Brindha, Aishwarya S.Iyer, ArundathiKandanRamdas, Priyanka Sinha, AkshithaDubey “A Projector for Estimating Field of Action of An Ocular Muscle” Indian Patent 201841000168, Jan 02, 2018.Publication date: July 5, 2019, has received Indian Patent Grant 496864, 19th January, 2024. Applicant: SRMIST
    • K.A.Sunitha, V. sreyas, R. Parul Singh “A Charging Apparatus” Indian Patent 201841026715, July 17, 2018, Publication date: July 20,2018, has received Indian Patent Grant 496124, 8th January, 2024. Applicant: SRMIST
    • K.A. Sunitha, Anmol Sarah, NahalaNahan, “A Neck Posture Monitoring Device” Indian Patent 201741045306, Dec 16, 2017, Publication date: June 15, 2018, has received Indian Patent Grant 495712, 8th January, 2024. Applicant: SRMIST
    • K.A.Sunitha, Suraj, N Savitha Sai, G AtchyutSriram, “An Assistive robotic System” Indian Patent 201741007644, March 03, 2017, Publication date: June 15, 2018, has received Indian Patent Grant 494802, 4th January, 2024. Applicant: SRMIST
    • K.A.Sunitha, srivastavashivam “An Obstacle Detection and Alert System” Indian Patent 201941001093, Jan 10, 2019, Publication date: July 17, 2020, has received Indian Patent Grant 471616, 22nd November, 2023. Applicant: SRMIST
    • K.A.Sunitha, Indhu Priyadarshi, Mishra, Tarisha “A System for Ascertaining the Health of a Vehicle Engine” Indian Patent 201841027834, July 24, 2018, , Publication date: 03/08/2018. has received Indian Patent Grant 456719, 4th October, 2023. Applicant: SRMIST
    • K.A.Sunitha, Sharma, Arnav Pattnaik, Sagar ant Sai Sandeep Yallapragada “A System and Method for Charging a Battery by Utilizing Excess Heat Energy” Indian Patent 201841026844, July 18, 2018, Publication date: 27/07/2018. has received Indian Patent Grant 453343, September 21, 2023. Applicant: SRMIST
    • K.A.Sunitha, Pawan Kumar bharatwaj balaji, Karthikeyan. C, AshfaqAhamedFaizy, “A Vibratory System for Massaging the Arch Portion of a Foot of a User” Indian Patent 201841026845, July 18, 2018, Publication date: 27/07/2018, has received Indian Patent Grant 442115, 01.08.2023. Applicant: SRMIST
    • K.A.Sunitha, R. Akash, S. Parthasarathy, “A System and Method for Controlling Vehicle according To Traffic Signal” Indian Patent 201841037118, Oct 01, 2018, Publication date: 20/09/2019, has received Indian Patent Grant 444029, August 11, 2023. Applicant: SRMIST
    • K.A.Sunitha, “A System for Diagnosing Foot Inflammation and a Method Thereof” Indian Patent 201741032286, September 12, 2017, Publication date: 15/06/2018, has received Indian Patent Grant 445457, August 25, 2023. Applicant: SRMIST
    • Sunitha, NidhiPriya, AshiMadhariya, Shreya Prasad, Kalaivani Varatharajan, Pradeep Kumar Y “Electrical Toothbrush” Indian Patent 201741029227, August 17, 2017, Publication date: 15/06/2018,has received Indian Patent Grant 433456, May 31, 2023. Applicant: SRMIST
    • K.A.Sunitha, Y Pradeep Kumar, Raja Pandian, Kalaivani. V, Sidharth Raj, Reshma Varma Muddaluri, R. VenkatNarasimhan “A Trolley for Use in the Medical Field” Indian Patent 201741016866, May 13, 2017, Publication date: 15/06/2018 has received Indian Patent Grant 429383, April 19,2023. Applicant: SRMIST
    • K.A.Sunitha, “A System for Supervising an Occupant of a Wheelchair” Indian Patent 201741010844, March 27, 2017, Publication date: 15/06/2018 has received Indian Patent Grant 425795, March 20,2023. Applicant: SRMIST
    • K.A.Sunitha, Syed Saifrahman, Niharika “A Control System for Controlling Operation of a Retractable” Indian Patent 201741045303, December 12, 2017, Publication date: 15/06/2018 has received Indian Patent Grant 416212, December 30, 2022. Applicant: SRMIST
    • K.A. Sunitha, S Stella Jenifer Isbella S, Sheikh Mohammed Afzal, Alyster ElroyD Almeida, “A Wireless charging system” Indian Patent 201841027066, July 19, 2018, Publication date: 27/07/2018 has received Indian Patent Grant 375264, August 24, 2021. Applicant: SRMIST
    • K.A.Sunitha, “A system for supervising an occupant of a wheelchair” United States of America US 101575179482, March 3, 2020. Applicant: SRMIST
    • K.A.Sunitha, “Smart Wheelchair” has received Singapore Patent 10201801451P, February 22, 2017. Applicant: SRMIST

    PATENTS FILED/PUBLISHED: 14

    • Siva Padmavathi D, Bhaskar P, Koteswararao M, Sai Meghana U, G Bhuvanand, Nataraj A, Kiran Kumar B, SVL Sowjanya N, K. A. Sunitha" A SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING AND GRADING KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA) IN A HUMAN SUBJECT " Indian Patent 202541041046, Filling date: 28.04.2025, Publication Date: May 23, 2025 (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMAP.
    • SVL Sowjanya N, K. A. Sunitha, Sibendu Samanta, Madhavi M, Sai Srija M, Y Rohitha and G Tagore Gangadhar, " A SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR NON-INVASIVE QUALITY ANALYSIS AND AUTOMATED GRADINGOF EGGS " Indian Patent 202541040045, Filling date: 25.04.2025, Publication Date: May 16, 2025 (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMAP.
    • G. C. Reddy, K. A. Sunitha, A. Rebello, S. Arjunan, and B. Anbalagan, "System and Method for Assessing Olfactory Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease Patients," Indian Patent 202541022502, Filling date: 12.03.25, Publication Date Mar 28, 2025 (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMAP.
    • R Sai Praveen, Koteswararao M, K.A. Sunitha, K Kiran Kumar, B V Raman Reddy, D Divya Deekshitha, D Madhuri, “POSTURE CORRECTION SYSTEM” Indian Patent 202541013136, Filling date: 15.02.25, Publication Date February 21,2025 (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMAP.
    • K.A. Sunitha, Koteswararao M, K Kiran Kumar, Shrivardhini Indla " Hyperspectral Imaging System and Method for Detecting Dental Decay and Related Oral Pathologies” Indian Patent 202441103346, Filling date: 26.12.24, Publication Date January 03,2025 (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMAP.
    • K.A. Sunitha, Gadhe Chandra Reddy, Akurathi Trilochan Kumar - " A Diagnostic System for Differentiating Tremors and A Method Thereof” Indian Patent 202441083308, Filling date: 30.10.24, Publication Date November 08,2024 (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMAP.
    • K.A. Sunitha, B.Harshitha, B. Taraka Rameswara Kanaka Durga Prasad " A Fully Automated System For Real-Time Monitoring Of Aquaculture Environment and A Method Thereof” Indian Patent 202441034671 Filling date: 01.05.2024. Publication Date May 10,2024 Applicant: SRMAP.
    • K.A. Sunitha, Malladi Sri Venkata Naga Sai Chinmai, Burugupalli, Samhita Nelavelli Gnana Sai Kiran- " A Smart Dustbin with Automatic Compost Generation and A Method Thereof” Indian Patent 202341033371 dated 5th May. Filling date: 11.05.2023. Applicant: SRMAP.
    • K.A.Sunitha , Padarthi Sabari Priya , Shainaz Shaik “A System For Eco-Friendly Disposal Of The Sanitary Waste " Indian Patent 202341017805, date of filling 16.03.2023 Publication Date March 31,2023, Applicant: SRMAP.
    • Nachinarkiniyan Deepa, Ramakrishnan, Karthik, Karnam Sunitha Anantha, Simon Jeffrey Anthony, Ravi Poornima, PrathapAkhilesh, "A Digital Enophthalmometer ", Indian Patent 202041043658, October 07,2020, Publication Date October 16,2020, (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMIST
    • K.A. Sunitha, T Swati Shivani, Y Prashant “A System for avoiding Food Wastage” Indian Patent 201941001092, Jan 18,2019. Publication date: July 17, 2020, (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMIST
    • Suresh Krishnan, Selvam Karuppasamy, Karnam Anantha Sunitha, Suntha Anthoni doss, Revathi Venkataraman, "A Device for Online Monitoring of Composition of a Mixture in Simple Batch Distillation and A Method Thereof", Indian Patent 201941017146, April 30,2019, Publication date: March 20,2020, (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMIST
    • K.A. Sunitha, S Stella Jenifer Isbella, Prasanna Ganesh, Sakam Balachandra “A System and Method for Automatically Switching Mobile Device Charger” Indian Patent 201841026976, July 19, 2018, Publication date: Jan 24, 2020, (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMIST
    • K.A. Sunitha, Panja Ankit, B. Deepika Raj, T. Priya “A Walker” Indian Patent 201841005261, Feb 12, 2018. Publication Date: August 16, 2018, (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMIST

    BOOK CHAPTERS: 04

    • Ratna P. Bhaskar, K.A. Sunitha*, S. Sharanya, P.A. Sridhar, Raju Dudam. " Classification of ECG signals using wavelet-based features and SVM" Integrated Technologies in Electrical, Electronics and Biotechnology Engineering. CRC Press Taylor & Francis Groups, 2025. eBook ISBN 9781003606208 https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003606208
    • Aishwariya, A., K. A. Sunitha*, and K. T. Magesh. "Investigation of Diagnosing Irregularities in Endodontic Applications Using Deep Learning Methods." Data-Driven Analytics for Healthcare. Apple Academic Press, 2025. 97-111. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003558743
    • K. A. Sunitha*, M. Saranya, B. Venkatraman, M. Menaka, Sridhar P. Arjunan, “Review of Deep Learning Techniques for Prognosis and Monitoring of Diabetes Mellitus,” CRC Press Taylor & Francis Groups, Page 27, ISBN: 9781003230540, Published 2022.
    • A. Brindha, K.A. Sunitha *, B. Venkatraman, M. Menaka, Sridhar P Arjunan, “Diagnosis of Parkinson Disease: Imaging and Non-Imaging Techniques,” Techniques for Assessment of Parkinsonism for Diagnosis and Rehabilitation. Series in Bio Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https: doi.org/10.1007/978- 981-16-3056-9_5, 2021.

    CONFERENCE PAPERS: 24

    • Ratna Bhaskar, Sunitha K. A*, “Classification of ECG Signals Using Wavelet-Based Features and SVM”, ICITEEB2024 - International Conference on Innovative Trends in Electrical, Electronics and Bio-Technology Engineering, July 3-4, 2024.
    • Jayasree M, Sunitha K. A*, Brindha A, Rajasekhar Punna, Aravamuthan G, Joselin Retnakumar, "An Improved Multiple Face Recognition System for Crowd Monitoring Applications Based on Transfer Learning Approach", International Conference on 6G Communications Networking and Signal Processing, December 2023, Singapore.
    • Saranya M, K. A. Sunitha, Sridhara P Arjunan “Automated Diagnosis of Retinal Vascular Diseases through Analysis of Vessel Tortuosity in Deep Retinal Images,” 1st National Conference on Recent Trends in Material Science and Engineering for Medical, Healthcare, Energy, and Sustainable Development (MSMHESD’23)-April 2023, (First Price with Best Presentation Award).
    • Saranya M, K. A. Sunitha, Sridhara P Arjunan “Hybrid Feature Selection for Automated Detection of Retinal Hemorrhage in Fundus Images Using Splat-based SVM Classification,” International e- conference on Technological Innovations on Digital Management and Sustainable Development in Small Villages (Tidss-23)-April 2023.
    • Jayasree M, Sunitha K.A, Brindha A, Punna Rajasekhar, G. Aravamuthan, and Joselin Retnakumar G, “Real-time Ear Biometrics for Person Identification in an Unconstrained Environment using Deep Learning”, Fourth International Conference on Instrumentation, MEMS and Bio Sensing Technology- (ICIMBT- February 2023).
    • Saranya M, K. A. Sunitha, Sridhara P Arjunan “An Automated Approach for Identifying Hard Exudates and Hemorrhages from Retinal Fundus Images,” Fourth International Conference on Instrumentation, MEMS, and Bio Sensing Technology (ICIMBT 2023), February -2023.
    • Saranya M, K. A. Sunitha, Sridhara P Arjunan “Automated Retinal Image classification of Diabetic Retinopathy diagnosis using deep learning techniques,” Second International Conference on Emerging Trends in Science and Circuit Engineering (ICESCE-2022), May -2022.
    • M. Jayasree, K. A. Sunitha, A. Brindha, P. Rajasekhar and G. Aravamuthan, "BoundNet: Pixel Level Boundary Marking and Tracking of Instance Video Objects," 2022 3rd International Conference for Emerging Technology (INCET), 2022, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/INCET54531.2022.9825413 (Published)
    • K. A. Sunitha, Anitha Govindhan, “Temperature Measurement of Conventional and Vibrational Bone Drilling during Implantation Technique –An in Vitro Study,” Third International conference on instrumentation, MEMS, and Bio-sensing Technology, ICIMBT -2022, Accepted.
    • A. Brindha, K.A. Sunitha, “Finger skin temperature analysis in response to Hand-arm vibrator,” Journal of Physics: Conference series, IOP Publishing, Scopus indexed. (Accepted) October 2021.
    • K. A. Sunitha, Ganti Sri Giri Sai Suraj, G Atchyut Sriram, N Savitha Sai “Assistive Robot for Visually Impaired People” Suraj, Journal of Physics: Conference Series. Published 2021
    • A. Brindha. K.A. Sunitha, “Tremor classification using wearable IoT based sensors” IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, (Accepted), December 2021. (Scopus) (SNIP- 0.484)
    •  Vimala Juliet, Joel John, Sreehari V Nair Abdul Nihal, K.A. Sunitha*, “Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of Herbal Medicines,” Second International conference on instrumentation, MEMS, and Biosensing Technology, ICIMBT -2021, Accepted.
    • Rajalakshmi, K.A. Sunitha, RevathiVenkataraman, “A survey on neonatal incubator monitoring system", Journal of Physics: Conference Series, Vol.1362 (1), pp Nov 2019.
    • Sunitha, K.A., Prem Kumar, G., Priya, N., Verma,” Design of an Efficient MPPT Solar Inverter,” MATEC Web of Conferences 108,14004,2017.
    • K.A. Sunitha, G Suraj, et al, “Automated agricultural robot designed for seeding mechanism,” IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 197 (1), 12043-12052, 2017.
    • K.A. Sunitha, et al, “Energy efficient residential HVAC system,” in international conference on Emerging Technologies in computing control, communication, and construction technologies (ICETCCCCT 2K16), Pg no-383-388.
    • K.A. Sunitha, K. Prema et al, “Plc Based Elevator System with Colour and Dimension Sensing for Material Handling in Process Industries” in International Conference on Technological Convergence for Information, Health, Food and Energy Security, pg167-173 (TCIFES-2015).
    • K.A. Sunitha, N. Senthilkumar, S.S. Dash, S. Krishnakumari "Intelligent Analyzer for Home Care Blood Pressure Measurement" in IEEE International Conference on Computer Communication and Informatics (ICCI - 2012).
    • K.A. Sunitha, N. Senthilkumar, S.S. Dash, S. Krishnakumari "Online Intelligent Analyzer for Blood Pressure Measurement" in IEEE International Conference on Trendz in Information Sciences and Computing (TISC - 2011) pg 1 64-167 (Best paper award with cash price of Rupees1500/-).
    • K.A. Sunitha, N. SenthilKumar, K. Prema et.al "Online Based Fuzzy Risk Analyzer for Diabetes Mellitus" in IEEE International Conference on Network Communication and Computer (ICNCC 2011).
    • K.A. Sunitha, N. SenthilKumar, K. Prema et.al "An internet based intelligent telediagnosis system for arrhythmia "in national conference on signal processing and real time operating system (SPRTOS) held on March 26 - 27, 2011.
    • K.A. Sunitha, N. SenthilKumar, K. Prema, et.al "Fuzzy Based Automatic Multi - Level Vehicle Parking using Lab View" in IEEE International Conference on Frontiers in Automobile and Mechanical Engineering (FAME-2010) (Best paper award with cash price of Rupees 1500/-).
    • Prema k, N. SenthilKumar, K.A. Sunitha "Online temperature control based on virtual instrumentation" in IEEE International Conference on control, automation, communication, and energy conservation (INCACEC), held on 4 - 6 June 2009.

     

    Workshops/ Seminars

    • Delivered a technical talk titled " Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Navigating Industry 5.0 Challenges”, at Vijaya Institute of Technology for women, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, on December 20, 2024.
    • Delivered a technical talk titled " Translational Research”, at Sibar Dental College, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, on October 9, 2024.
    • Attended a two-day workshop on “Accelerated Academic Leadership Programme (AALP)-2024”, at SRM University AP ,27th &28th March 2024.
    • Speaker for the workshop "Design thinking for translational research", at SRM University AP 20th March 2024.
    • Delivered a technical talk titled " Terahertz technology", at AIIMS Mangalagiri 18th November 2023.
    • Delivered a technical talk titled "Carrier Guidance ", at Aditya College of Engineering and Technology, Surampalem 29th September 2023.
    • Delivered a technical talk titled "Imaging Modalities & Applied Research", at the IEEE SPS Summit on Signal and Image Processing Techniques for Next Generation Applications organized by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at the Chalapathi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Guntur 22nd July 2023.
    • Delivered a technical talk titled " Career options after Graduation”, at Aditya College of Engineering and Technology, Surampalem April 2023.
    • Co-Convener for SRM University AP Aadhya-23 Women’s Day Celebrations, March 7th to March 13th, 2023, Women’s Day Celebration week
    • From these seven days of events nearly 400 participants have benefitted with various Health screenings – (Breast cancer, oral cancer screening, ECG, BP & Blood glucose test) and nearly 700 girls/ women were engaged with various motivational talks, fun sports/events and cultural activities.
    • Coordinator for ECE EPIC -JIGYASA Technical Exhibition December 2023
    • Coordinator for the Science & Technology Exhibition Organized by ISRO & DAE from 3rd -to 6th November 2022
    • Co-Convener, Organized an Online One Day Workshop titled "Parkinson's Disease Rehabilitation: Advancements in Methods and Clinical Diagnosis Trends" on March 23, 2023, funded by SPARC (The Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration) in collaboration with RMIT University-Australia, SRM IST, Chennai, SRM Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship Centre.
    • Attended a workshop on “Institutional challenges to NAAC methodology RAF (Revised Accreditation Framework) “at SRM Institute of Science &Technology,25th &26th November 2021, Chennai.
    • Delivered a guest lecture in the one-week interaction meeting with the dental department doctors and research scholars titled "SRM Instrumentation-Dental Projects Interaction Meeting," organized by the Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering and SRM Kattankulathur Dental College & Hospital in November 2021.
    • Delivered a guest lecture on “Research Strategies,” Organized by Adhiparasakthi Dental College & Hospital, Melmaruvathur, 15th February 2021.
    • Delivered a guest lecture on “Academic Research and its Implementation Strategies,” Organized by Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, SRM Kattankulathur Dental College & Hospital,1ST July 2020.
    • Delivered a keynote address in The National Level Technical Symposium on “Terahertz Science, Technology& Applications (TSTA-2019)”, Organized in Crescent Institute of Science and Technology,20th December 2019, Chennai.
    • Delivered a keynote address for the session on “Infrared Thermograph for Medical Applications” in Preconference Tutorial of NDE- 2019, 4th Dec 2019, Bangalore.
    • Organized “Techno Blizz” Open House and Science &Technology Exhibition in collaboration with IGCAR, 10th, 11th October 2019.
    • Attended a workshop on “Edumeet on Factory Automation “at Madras Institute of Technology, 8th August 2019, Chennai.
    • Attended a workshop on “Technologies Developed by CSIR” Organized by CSIR, CEERI,7th July,2019
    • Attended a five-day training on Thermal Imaging at IGCAR, July 2018 as FIIP
    • Organized an Industry Run Laboratory sessions with KCP Sugars and Industries Cooperation Ltd, October 2018
    • Organized NI-CLAD workshop during January 2018 in SRM IST, where 60% of the students were Certified as Lab VIEW Associate Developers
    • Organized a guest talk with Industry Expert, Dr. Subbramanium, CEO, Power Gear Limited March 2018, SRM IST
    • Organized a two-day FDP on “Question paper settings: Procedures and practices” on 7th ,8th &11th Nov 2017, SRM IST
    • Attended an international workshop on “Intellectual property rights (IPR) cognizance in research and innovation” SRM University during Jan 2017.
    • Organized NI-CLAD workshop during January 2017 in SRM IST, where 60% of the students were Certified as LabVIEW Associate Developers
    • Organized NI-CLAD workshop during January 2016 in SRM IST, where 80% of the students cleared CLAD (Certified LabVIEW Associate Developers) course.
    • Coordinator for the Workshop “Internet of Things and spybots” in SRM IST conducted during March 2016
    • Coordinator for a National conference conducted by EIE department, SRM IST, Chennai -2014

    Funded Projects

    FUNDED PROJECTS: [ Worth Rupees of Rs. 2,52,44,302]

    EXTERNAL GRANTS

    • Development of Wearable IOT Electronic Device for at-home Assessment and Monitoring of Parkinson’s Disease
      Role: Principal Investigator
      Funded Body: DST, SERB-Rs. 19,90,200
      Status: Ongoing
      Proposal Duration: Three Years (June 2023-June 2026)
      Sanction Number: SCP/2022/000704
    • Robust Shape-Based Face Recognition System
      Role: Principal Investigator
      Funded Body: Board of Nuclear Sciences (BRNS), BARC-Rs.23, 43,812/-
      Status: Completed/Established Deepixels Research space at SRMIST
      Proposal duration: Three Years (Jan 2020-March 2023)
    • Design and Development of Electronic Devices to Measure Gaze, Handwriting, Smell and Gait for Management of Parkinson's Disease
      Role: Co-Principal Investigator
      Funded Body Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC)-Rs. 68, 00,190/-
      Status: Ongoing- Extended
      Proposal Duration: (May 2019-May 2023)
      Sanction Number: SPARC; PROJECT ID: P134

    INTERNAL GRANTS

    • Biomedical Device & Healthcare Group
      Role: Principal Investigator
      Funded Body: University Research Grant SRM University AP-Rs. 1,33,13,600/-
      Status: Ongoing
      Proposal Duration: Five Years (January 2024-June 2029)
      Sanction Number: SRMAP/URG/CF/2023-24/045
    • Multimodal Imaging Techniques for Breast Conservation Surgery to Delineate Cancer Margin
      Role: Co-Principal Investigator
      Funded Body: Selective Excellence Research Initiative, SRMIST -Rs.2.50 Lakhs/-
      Status: Completed
      Proposal duration: Two Years (2021- 2023)
    • Design and Development of FTB For Early Childhood
      Role: Principal Investigator
      Funded by Department of Periodontics, SRMIST: Rs.70,000/-
      Status: Completed
      Proposal duration: October 2018 to October 2020
    • Design and Development of Portable Hess Chart Projector
      Role: Principal Investigator
      Funded by Idea Clinic, SRMIST: Rs.20, 000/-
      Status: Completed
      Proposal Duration: Nov. 2017 to Dec. 2019
    • Designing of Comfy Smart Wheelchair
      Role: Principal Investigator
      Funded by SRM IST, Under Academic Excellence Program: Rs 1, 00,000/-
      Status: Completed
      Proposal Duration: Feb. 2016 to Feb. 2018.
    • Design and Development of Robotic Arm for Dental Applications
      Role: Principal Investigator
      Funded by Department of Periodontics, SRMIST: Rs 1,00,000/-
      Status: Completed
      Proposal Duration: October 2018 to October 2020
    • Received a Seed fund of Rs.1,06,500/- to establish Center for Instrument Design and Measurement Research Laboratory from SRMIST “Center For Instrument Design and Measurement” (CIDM) Research laboratory in the Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering is to promote research associated with modeling, designing, simulating, and developing instruments aiming to solve real world problems in measurement and automation.

    STUDENT MENTORED-FUNDED PROJECTS

    • Design and Development of Disinfection System for Dental Sewage
      Role: Faculty Mentor
      Funded Body: New Gen IEDC SRM 20-21, Rs.75000/-
      Status: Completed
      Proposal Duration: One Year
    • Advanced Self Sanitizing Respirator
      Role: Faculty Mentor
      Funded Body: SRM and Incubation Centre - New Gen IEDC -Rs.75, 000/-
      Status: Completed
      Proposal Duration:

    Consultancy Services

    INDUSTRY CONSULTANCY PROJECTS:: [Worth Rupees of Rs. 25,53,490]

    • Mobile Wellness Program for the Rural Population
      Service being provided to Department of Atomic Energy -Indira Gandhi Atomic Research Centre Status: On Going, Funding: Rs. 22,98,490/-
      Proposal Duration: 3 Months Extended (May 2023 –December 2023)
      Sanction Number: IGCAR/RESG/RESD/RAMS/SRM/2023/01
    • Instrument Design of PMDD-3D DB
      Service being to Quality agencies.
      Status: On Going, Funding: Rs. 25000/-
      Duration – Three months
    • Design and Development of a Smart System for Hospitality Industries
      Service provided to SRM Hotels & Hotel Management & Ramada Plaza, Guindy.”
      Status: Completed, Funding: Rs. 1, 00,000/-
      Proposal Duration: 1 year
    • Design and Development of Stimulator for Periodontal Applications
      Service provided to Aathitya Dental Clinic, Chennai Status: Completed, Funding: Rs.50, 000/-
      Proposal Duration: October 2018 to October 2020
    • Design and Development of Instrumentation System for a Periodontal Application
      Service provided to the Department of Periodontics, Adiparasakthi Dental College, and Hospital, Melmaruvathur.
      Status: Completed, Funding: Rs.40, 000/-
    • Design and Development of Assistive Dental Trolley
      Consultancy service to the Department of Periodontics, SRM IST,
      Status: Completed Funding: Rs.30, 000/- Proposal
      Duration: June 2016 to Jun 2017

    PROJECTS GUIDED

    Ph.D. Supervision:

    • PhD Completed – 04/ Under Supervision-08
    • Mrs.S.Stella Jenifer Isbella and her Ph.D. thesis titled “Investigations And Diagnosis of Cancer Tissues Using Terahertz Imaging And Spectroscopic Techniques” completed on July 29th 2024.
    • Mrs. A. Brindha and her Ph.D. thesis titled “Investigation on Wireless, Non-Invasive Diagnostic Approach for the Neuro-Degenerative Parkinson’s Disease,” completed on April 17th , 2023.
    • Mrs. Anitha and her Ph.D. thesis titled “Design of Integrated Robotic Control System and Evaluation of Drilling Temperature Effects for Dental Implantation,” completed on November 18, 2022.
    • Mrs. A. Bhargavi Haripriya and her Ph.D. thesis titled "Self-Monitoring for Pre-Evaluation of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Using Thermal Imaging. “Completed on August 22, 2022.

    Guiding SRF-01 & JRF-01 for the following funded Projects

    • BRNS Funded : Exact Boundary Detection and Face Recognition
      DST-SERB Funded: Development of wearable IOT electronic device for at home assessment and monitoring of Parkinson’s disease.
    • Number of UG projects guided: 52.
    • Number of PG projects guided: 09.

    Translation Research

    Translation Research:

    • Dr. K. A. Sunitha, Founder CEO of S@tSu TECHNO SOLUTIONS,
      S@tsu Techno Solutions is a Biomedical Tech startup that focuses on providing ASSISSTIVE technology solutions to support physically impaired clients for betterment of their life style.
      CIN: U29306TN2022PTC149065
    • Dr.K.A.Sunitha , Director of Sensory Relax Private Limited
      Startup recognized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
      Sensory Relax Private Limited is to promote and Develop in the field of S& T focusing on development of human conditions through enhanced and innovative methods of achieving relaxation and functionality.
      CIN: U29200TN2022PTC152649

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