Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education

Education

Ph.D - Information and Communication Engineering, Anna University Chennai (2013)
M.E. - Applied Electronics, Hindustan College of Engineering, Chennai (2004)
B.E - Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Noorul Islam College of Engineering (2002)

Experience

Associate Professor & Head, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Kumaracoil (2017-04-15 - Present)
Associate Professor, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Kumaracoil (2010-09-18 - 2017-04-14)
Assistant Professor , Noorul Islam College of Engineering, Kumaracoil (2010-02-08 - 2010-09-17)
Lecturer, Noorul Islam College of Engineering, Kumaracoil (2004-08-12 - 2010-02-07)

Journal Publications

A Review of U-Net-Based Deep Learning Models for Skin Lesion Segmentation by Kumar S.S.; Vinod Kumar R.S.; Subbulekshmi D., International Journal of Imaging Systems and Technology (2025)
A New Hybrid Structure for Bidirectional DC-DC Converters with High Conversion Ratios for Electric Vehicles using War Strategy Optimization-WSO by Angel Z.A.; Kumar S.S.; Jebin B.M., International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (2025)
Advancements in medical image segmentation: A review of transformer models by Kumar S.S., Computers and Electrical Engineering (2025)
A Deep Learning Network for Classification of Lung Cancer from Computer Tomography Images Using Fine-Tuned Visual Geometric Group-16 by Abraham B.; Vinod Kumar R.S.; Kumar S.S., Journal of Information Systems Engineering and Management (2025)
Optimized Deep Embedded Clustering-Based Speaker Diarization with Speech Enhancement by Revathy S.M.; Kumar S.S., Circuits, Systems, and Signal Processing (2025)
Grey Wolf optimized SwinUNet based transformer framework for liver segmentation from CT images by Kumar, S.S. , Vinod Kumar, R.S. , Ranjith, V.G. , Jeevakala, S. , Sajithra Varun, S., Computers and Electrical Engineering (2024)
Prediction Models Applying Convolutional Neural Network based Deep Learning to Cervical Cancer Outcomes by Chitra, B. , Kumar, S.S. , Subbulekshmi, D., IETE Journal of Research (2024)
The Implications of Varying Batch-Size in the Classification of Patch-Based Lung Nodules Using Convolutional Neural Network Architecture on Computed Tomography Images by Bushara, A.R. , Vinod Kumar, R.S. , Kumar, S.S., Journal of Biomedical Photonics and Engineering (2024)
Classification of Benign and Malignancy in Lung Cancer Using Capsule Networks with Dynamic Routing Algorithm on Computed Tomography Images by Bushara, A.R. , Vinod Kumar, R.S. , Kumar, S.S., Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Technology (2024)
Literature survey on deep learning methods for liver segmentation from CT images: a comprehensive review by Kumar, S.S. , Vinod Kumar, R.S., Multimedia Tools and Applications (2024)
Transformer Skip-Fusion Based SwinUNet for Liver Segmentation From CT Images by Kumar, S.S. , Vinod Kumar, R.S., International Journal of Imaging Systems and Technology (2024)
Multiple Scaling Based EfficientNet Modelling for Liver Tumor Classification on CT Images by Jacob B.; Vinod Kumar R.S.; Kumar S.S., International Journal Bioautomation (2024)
Efficient Hybrid Electric Vehicle Power Management: Dual Battery Energy Storage Empowered by Bidirectional DC–DC Converter by Ananth Angel Z.; Kumar S.S., Energy Storage (2024)
An ensemble method for the detection and classification of lung cancer using Computed Tomography images utilizing a capsule network with Visual Geometry Group by Bushara, A.R. , Vinod Kumar, R.S. , Kumar, S.S., Biomedical Signal Processing and Control (2023)
Deep learning-based weld defect classification using VGG16 transfer learning adaptive fine-tuning by Kumaresan, S. , Aultrin, K.S.J. , Kumar, S.S. , Anand, M.D, International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (2023)
LCD-Capsule Network for the Detection and Classification of Lung Cancer on Computed Tomography Images by A.R, Bushara. , R.S, Vinodkumar. , S.S, Kumar, Multimedia Tools and Applicationsthis link is disabled (2023)
Early cervical cancer diagnosis using Sooty tern-optimized CNN-LSTM classifier by Chitra, B. , Kumar, S.S., International Journal of Imaging Systems and Technologythis link is disabled (2022)
Deep Learning Based Simple CNN Weld Defects Classification Using Optimization Technique by Kumaresan, S. , Aultrin, K.S.J. , Kumar, S.S. , Anand, M.D, Russian Journal of Nondestructive Testing (2022)
Detection of Fetal Cardiac Anomaly from Composite Abdominal Electrocardiogram by M Anisha, S S Kumar, E Nithila, Biomedical Signal Processing and Control (2021)
Recent advancement in cervical cancer diagnosis for automated screening: a detailed review by B Chitra, SS Kumar, Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing (2021)
Low power pulsed flip-flop with clock gating and conditional pulse enhancement by John K., Vinod R.S.K., Kumar S.S., International Journal of Automation and Control (2021)
Automated detection of retinal hemorrhage based on supervised classifiers by Sreeja K.A., Kumar S.S., Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Informatics (2020)
A tumour segmentation approach from FLAIR MRI brain images using SVM and genetic algorithm by Aswathy S.U., Glan Devadhas G., Kumar S.S., International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Technology (2020)
A novel classification approach to detect the presence of foetal cardiac anomaly from foetal electrocardiogram by Anisha M., Kumar S.S., Benisha M., International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Technology (2020)
Parallelization of jump flood-cut method in shared memory multicore systems by Sajan P.P., Kumar S.S., Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience (2019)
Segmentation of lung from CT using various active contour models by Nithila E.E., Kumar S.S., Biomedical Signal Processing and Control (2019)
Brain tumor detection and segmentation using a wrapper based genetic algorithm for optimized feature set by Aswathy S.U., Glan Devadhas G., Kumar S.S., Cluster Computing (2019)
Evaluating the performance metrics of different machine learning classifiers by combined feature extraction method in Alzheimer's disease detection by Dinu A.J., Ganesan R., Kumar S.S., International Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering Research (2019)
Performance comparison of MeRMaId-ICA and Np-ICA in composite abdominal electrocardiogram separation by Anisha M., Kumar S.S., Benisha M., International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Technology (2019)
A novel method for melanoma classification using fuzzy based HKSVM by Binu Sathiya S., Kumar S.S., Prabin A., Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems (2019)
Design of conditional pulse enhancement flip-flop embedded with clock gating and signal feed-through mechanism by John K., Kumar V.R.S., Kumar S.S., Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (2019)
Comparison of skin lesion segmentation methods by Binu Sathiya S., Kumar S.S., Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems (2019)
A novel design of synchronous counter for low power and high-speed applications by John K., Vinod Kumar R.S., Kumar S.S., International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (2019)
Comparison of classifier strength for detection of retinal hemorrhages by Sreeja K.A., Kumar S.S., International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (2019)
Discontinuity adaptive SAR image despeckling using curvelet-based BM3D technique by Devapal D., Kumar S.S., Sethunadh R., International Journal of Wavelets, Multiresolution and Information Processing (2019)
Effect of clock gating in conditional pulse enhancement flip-flop for low power applications by John K., Vinod Kumar R.S., Kumar S.S., Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Informatics (2019)
Segmentation of chondroblastoma from medical images using modified region growing algorithm by Anshad P.Y.M., Kumar S.S., Shahudheen S., Cluster Computing (2019)
Impact of pulse-triggered flip-flops in low power applications by John K., Vinod Kumar R., Kumar S. S, Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems (2018)
GVF snake algorithm-a parallel approach by Sajan P.P., Kumar S.S., International Journal of Engineering and Technology(UAE) (2018)
Selection of suitable supervised classification techniques for the geographic analysis of land using GIS techniques by Senthil Lekha S.L., Kumar S.S., International Journal of Engineering and Technology(UAE) (2018)
Automatic segmentation of chondroblastoma from X-ray images using active contour and levelset method by Muhammed Anshad P.Y., Kumar S.S., International Journal of Engineering and Technology(UAE) (2018)
Classification and mapping of land use land cover change in Kanyakumari District with remote sensing and GIS techniques by Lekha, SL Senthil; Kumar, SS;, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research (2018)
Design of low power and high speed implicit pulse flip-flop and its application by John K., Vinod Kumar R.S., Kumar S.S., International Journal of Engineering and Technology(UAE) (2018)
An improved tumor segmentation algorithm from T2 and FLAIR multimodality MRI brain images by support vector machine and genetic algorithm by Sukumaran A., Glan D.G., Kumar S.S., Cogent Engineering (2018)
MRI Brain Tumor Segmentation Using Genetic Algorithm With SVM Classifier by Aswathy, SU; Devadhas, G Glan; Kumar, SS;, IOSR Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering (IOSR-JECE) (2017)
Survey on Brain Tumour Detection and Segmentation Techniques on MRI Images by Aswathy, SU; Menon, Sreevidya P; Devadhas, G Glan; Kumar, SS;, International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (2017)
A Novel Approach of Despeckling SAR Images Using Nonlocal Means Filtering by Devapal D., Kumar S.S., Jojy C., Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing (2017)
Region-threshold detection and KNN classification method for detecting and classifying hemorrhages for real time application in retinal fundus images by Sreeja K.A., Kumar S.S., Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems (2017)
Automatic segmentation of chondroblastoma from medical images using SRM & active contour method by Muhammed Anshad P.Y., Kumar S.S., Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems (2017)
Parallelizing MAP-ML method in multicore architecture by Sajan P.P., Kumar S.S., Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems (2017)
Automatic detection of solitary pulmonary nodules using swarm intelligence optimized neural networks on CT images by Nithila E.E., Kumar S.S., Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal (2017)
An optimized approach for SVM based segmentation of MR images of brain tumors by Aswathy S.U., Glan Devadhas G., Kumar S.S., Sreevidya P., Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems (2017)
Comparison of Transform Domain based SAR Despeckling Techniques by Devapal, Devi; Kumar, SS;, Indian Journal of Science and Technology (2016)
Segmentation of lung nodule in CT data using active contour model and Fuzzy C-mean clustering by Nithila E.E., Kumar S.S., Alexandria Engineering Journal (2016)
Lung cancer diagnosis from CT images using CAD system: A review by Nithila E.E., Kumar S.S., International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Technology (2016)
Recognition and eradication of prime artefact from the abdominal electrocardiogram by Anisha M., Kumar S.S., Benisha M., International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Technology (2016)
Quick detection of brain tumor using a combination of E-M and levelset method by Aswathy S.U., Glan Deva Dhas G., Kumar S.S., Indian Journal of Science and Technology (2015)
Segmentation of chondroblastoma based on active contour and level set method by Muhammed Anshad P.Y., Kumar S.S., Indian Journal of Science and Technology (2015)
Land cover change analysis of Kanyakumari district using sensor images in GIS environment by Senthil Lekha S.L., Kumar S.S., International Journal of Applied Engineering Research (2015)
Comprehensive survey on SAR image despeckling techniques by Devapal D., Kumar S.S., Jojy C., Indian Journal of Science and Technology (2015)
Importance of digital image segmentation algorithms for computer aided diagnosis – A review by Muhammed Anshad P.Y., Kumar S.S., International Journal of Applied Engineering Research (2014)
Brain tumor segmentation-A parallel approach in multicore architecture using openMP by Sajan P.P., Kumar S.S., International Journal of Applied Engineering Research (2014)
A survey of segmentation of brain tumor from MRI brain images by Aswathy S.U., Glan Deva Dhas G., Kumar S.S., International Journal of Applied Engineering Research (2014)
Performance analysis of wave atom transform in texture classification by Rajeesh J., Moni R.S., Kumar S.S., Signal, Image and Video Processing (2014)
Automatic segmentation of liver tumour using a possibilistic alternative fuzzy c-means clustering by Kumar S.S., Moni R.S., Rajeesh J., International Journal of Computers and Applications (2013)
An automatic computer-aided diagnosis system for liver tumours on computed tomography images by Kumar S.S., Moni R.S., Rajeesh J., Computers and Electrical Engineering (2013)
Automatic liver and lesion segmentation: A primary step in diagnosis of liver diseases by Kumar S.S., Moni R.S., Rajeesh J., Signal, Image and Video Processing (2013)
Diagnosis of liver tumour from CT images using contourlet transform by Kumar S.S., Moni R.S., International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Technology (2011)
Automatic segmentation of liver and tumor for CAD of liver by Kumar, SS; Moni, RS; Rajeesh, J, Journal of advances in information technology (2011)
Liver tumour classification using co-occurrence matrices on the contourlet domain by Kumar S.S., Moni R.S., Rajeesh J., Machine Graphics and Vision (2011)
Diagnosis of Liver Tumor from CT Images using Curvelet Transform by S. S. KUMAR, R. S. MONI, (IJCSE) International Journal on Computer Science and Engineering (2010)
Diagnosis of Liver Tumor from CT Images Using Fast Discrete Curvelet Transform by Kumar S S, Moni R S, International Journal of Computer Applications (2010)

Books Published

Digital Image Processing, ISBN: 978-93-6260-475-0, Publisher: Charulatha Publications
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, ISBN: 978-93-6260-140-7, Publisher: Charulatha Publications
Revolutionizing Healthcare: Integrating VR, AR, AI, and Haptics for Enhanced Medical Imaging and Robotic Surgery, ISBN: 9798337323077, Publisher: IGI Global Scientific Publishing
Pap Smear Image Segmentation Using Chan-Vese Based Adaptive Primal Dual Splitting Algorithm, ISBN: 978-1-00333-231-2, Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Patents

IOT Enabled Digital Micro Meter, 44762-001, 2025, Chennai - Design - Granted
Smart Sensor for Liquid Level and Temperature Monitor, 447626-001, 2025, Chennai - Design - Granted
REAL-TIME ANOMALY DETECTION USING DEEP LEARNING IN CLOUD NETWORK TRAFFIC, 202441050064 A , 2024, Kolkata - Utility - Filed
CAPSULE ENSEMBLE FRAMEWORK FOR ACCURATE LUNG CANCER DETECTION IN COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IMAGES WITH VISUAL GEOMETRY GROUP, 202441011621, 2024, Chennai - Utility - Filed
CLIMATE FORECASTING DEVICE, 391919-001, 2023, Chennai - Design - Granted
LUNG CANCER TESTING DEVICE , 387710-001, 2023, Chennai - Design - Granted
AGRICULTURE ROBOT, 387239-001, 2023, Chennai - Design - Granted

Conferences

Lowlight Net: Leveraging Transfer Learning and Multi Level Attention for Low Light Image Enhancement, International Conference on Control Instrumentation Communication and Computational Technologies (ICCICCT-2025) (May 24, 2025)
Liver Segmentation Using a Modified Transformer Model, International Conference on Control Instrumentation Communication and Computational Technologies (ICCICCT-2025) (May 24, 2025)
Certain Studies on Noise Distortions in Reversible Image Steganography Schemes, International Conference on Control Instrumentation Communication and Computational Technologies (ICCICCT-2025) (April 24, 2025)
Advances in Multispectral and Thermal Object Detection for Autonomous Driving: A Comprehensive Review, International Conference on Control Instrumentation Communication and Computational Technologies (ICCICCT-2025) (April 24, 2025)
Finite Element-Based Fatigue Analysis and Enhanced Life Prediction for Ball Bearings in Rotating Machinery, International Conference on Control Instrumentation Communication and Computational Technologies (ICCICCT-2025) (April 24, 2025)
EMERGING PARADIGMS IN LIVER CANCER CLASSIFICATION USING DEEP LEARNING TECHNIQUES, International Conference on Emerging Technologies In Engineering and Applied Sciences, (ICETEAS 2025) (April 3, 2025)
A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF DEEP LEARNING TECHNIQUES FOR COLON CANCER CLASSIFICATION: TRENDS AND CHALLENGES, International Conference on Emerging Technologies In Engineering and Applied Sciences, (ICETEAS 2025) (April 3, 2025)
Attention U-Net Architecture for Liver Segmentation from CT Images: An Elaborative Study, International Conference on Control, Instrumentation, Communication and Computational Technologies, (ICCICCT-2023) (March 28, 2025)
Advances in LiDAR-Camera Fusion for Object Detection in Autonomous Driving, International Conference on Advanced Research in Electronics and Communication Systems (ICARECS) (February 26, 2025)
Advances In Agriculture Sciences Using Deep Learning, National Conference On Multidisciplinary Research And Emerging Technologies For Sustainable Development (April 16, 2024)
ADVANCES IN AGRICULTURE SCIENCES USING DEEP LEARNING, National Conference On Multidisciplinary Research And Emerging Technologies For Sustainable Development (April 3, 2024)
Pap-smear image based Cervical Cancer Detection using Fuzzy Local Information C-Means Clustering Technique , International Conference on Control, Instrumentation, Communication and Computational Technologies, (ICCICCT-2023) (April 28, 2023)
Kalman Filter Based LSTM Architecture For Speaker Segmentation In Hearing Aids, International Conference on Control, Instrumentation, Communication and Computational Technologies, (ICCICCT-2023) (April 28, 2023)
Prediction of Fatigue Life and Damage of A Circular Mount Under Random Vibration using ANSYS, International Conference on Control, Instrumentation, Communication and Computational Technologies, (ICCICCT-2023) (April 28, 2023)
Low Illuminated Video Image Enhancement using CLAHE-DWT-LAPLACIAN Algorithm, International Conference on Control, Instrumentation, Communication and Computational Technologies, (ICCICCT-2023) (April 28, 2023)
Light Deep Neural Network for Autonomous Driving: A Cost-Effective Solution for Automotive Platforms, International Conference on Control, Instrumentation, Communication and Computational Technologies, (ICCICCT-2023) (March 28, 2023)
Weld Defect Classification Using Multi Level Featured Unified Deep Neural Network, 4th International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering (ICAME-2022) (March 24, 2022)

Projects

Dr. Kumar S S - Deep learning based Swin Transformer Approach for Efficient Liver Tumour Segmentation in CT Images
Dr. Kumar S S - Automated Defect Recognition in radiography of Solid rocket Motors and composite Hardware
Dr. Kumar S S - Kanyakumari GI Lavanga Sa?vardhin?: AI, Sensor Tantra, and Vedic-Ayurvedic Krishi Parampara for Sustainable Agriculture and Addressing Contemporary Challenges

Faculty Development Programs (FDP)

Applications of IOT- Project Based - AICTE Recognized Faculty Development Programme (February 10, 2025 to February 14, 2025)
n Advanced Technologies for Smart Power Systems - AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy Faculty Development Program (February 10, 2025 to February 15, 2025)
Open Source Applications in Engineering Education - AICTE Recognized Faculty Development Programme (November 18, 2024 to November 22, 2024)
Programming Essentials in Python - Programming Essentials in Python (October 21, 2024 to October 25, 2024)
Android Basics with Compose - Android Basics with Compose (July 8, 2024 to July 12, 2024)
Wireless Embedded Systems - AICTE Recognized Faculty Development Programme (April 22, 2024 to April 26, 2024)
Idea Generation Methods - Idea Generation Methods (March 11, 2024 to March 15, 2024)
AI/ML with Cloud - Virtual Faculty Buildathon (November 21, 2023 to December 2, 2023)
IoTs and Sensor Networks - AICTE Recognized Faculty Development Programme (October 9, 2023 to October 13, 2023)
Recent Trends in Embedded Systems and IOTs - AICTE Recognized Faculty Development Programme (September 18, 2023 to September 22, 2023)
Data Analytics with Cognos - Virtual Faculty Buildathon (July 24, 2023 to August 4, 2023)
Industrial Internet of Things - FDP (June 6, 2023 to June 10, 2023)
FDP on Cloud Practitioner (AWS) - FDP (March 27, 2023 to March 31, 2023)
Emerging Trends in Computing Science and Informatics - FDP (February 27, 2023 to March 3, 2023)
Faculty Buildathon 2022 in Artificial Intelligence - Faculty Buildathon 2022 in Artificial Intelligence (July 1, 2022 to August 10, 2022)

Online Courses

Introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs) - NPTEL (January 1, 2025 to April 1, 2025)
Python for Data Science - NPTEL (July 1, 2024 to August 1, 2024)
Affective Computing - NPTEL (January 1, 2024 to April 1, 2024)
Deep Learning - NPTEL (July 1, 2023 to October 1, 2023)
Introduction To Machine Learning - NPTEL (July 1, 2023 to September 1, 2023)
Deep Learning Specialization Certificate - Coursera (January 15, 2021 to March 30, 2021)
Cloud Computing Basics (Cloud 101) - Coursera (May 18, 2020 to June 8, 2020)
How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course) - Coursera (May 14, 2020 to June 14, 2020)
Getting Started with AWS Machine Learning - Coursera (May 8, 2020 to June 12, 2020)
Computer Vision Basics - Coursera (April 18, 2020 to May 18, 2020)

Events Organized

Dr. Kumar S S - International Conference on Control Instrumentation Communication and Computational Technologies (ICCICCT-2025)
Dr. Kumar S S - International Conference on Control, Instrumentation, Communication and Computational Technologies-2023,(ICCICCT-2023)
Dr. KUMAR S S - CAD from Medical Images
Dr. KUMAR S S - Digital Image Processing using Matlab
Dr. KUMAR S S - Image Processing using Matlab

Awards

Dr. Kumar S S - Reviewer Award
Dr. Kumar S S - Reviewer Award
Dr. Kumar S S - Reviewer Award
Dr. Kumar S S - Best Paper Award
Dr. Kumar S S - TOP 24% best photos of the contest Butterfly
Dr. KUMAR S S - Outstanding Reviewer
Dr. KUMAR S S - Outstanding Reviewer Award from Elsevier for the years 2017, 2018, 2019

Guest Activities

No guest activities available.

Additional Contributions

Other - PDP on Recent Advancements in Mechanical and Aeronautical Industries (May 15, 2025)
Other - PDP on Role of AI in Transforming Innovation and IP Management (December 17, 2024)
Other - PDP on Transformers in AI: From Data to Dialogue Personalisation (November 28, 2024)
Other - PDP on Implementation of IoT in Embedded System (October 3, 2024)
Other - PDP on Application of Artificial Intelligence and Operations Research in Industry (May 28, 2024)
Other - PDP on The Rise of AI in Schools and Universities (May 22, 2024)
Other - PDP on Strategies for Increasing Citation Frequency, Before and After Publications (May 13, 2024)
Other - PDP on Python Programming (May 6, 2024)
Other - PDP on Automation using PLC (May 3, 2024)
Workshop - Effective Research Proposal Writing for Funded Projects with a Special Emphasis on DST-FIST and PURSE (February 27, 2024)
Other - Induction Program for First Years (September 7, 2023)
Other - PDP on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (December 2, 1024)

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