Dr. Vidhya K
Associate Professor
- Teaching
About
Has over 10.8 years of academic experience in engineering institutions affiliated with VTU, Belagavi. Currently serving as Associate Professor, in Dept. of CSE-AIML, RR Campus. Has served as In-charge Head of the Department in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science and as an Associate Professor in the department of Information science & Engineering at East West Institute of Technology, Bangalore. Is an active academic contributor and has been involved in various institutional and university-level responsibilities, including Board of Examiners (BOE) in various VTU colleges, member and coordinator roles for NAAC, research projects, curriculum design, and departmental activities. Has played a key role in academic planning, syllabus structuring, and autonomous scheme coordination. Recognized research supervisor under VTU and is currently guiding two Ph.D. scholars and successfully mentored numerous undergraduate and postgraduate projects, contributing to student innovation and research development. Research interests include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Medical Image Processing, and Internet of Things (IoT) and has a strong research track record with multiple publications in reputed international journals and IEEE conferences and also a reviewer for international conferences. Has actively participated in and completed several Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), workshops, and seminars in emerging technologies such as Generative AI, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, and Data Analytics.
Lecturer, Dept of ISE, East West Institute of Technology, 2015 - 2016
Assistant Professor, Dept. of ISE, East West Institute of Technology, 2016 - 2021
Associate Professor, East West Institute of Technology, 2021 - 2026
Associate Professor, PES University, CSE-AIML, RR Campus, 2026 - Till date
DOJ 19/01/2026 Dept of CSE-AIML, RR Campus
Secured VTU 9th Rank in B.E (VTU, Belagavi).
Secured VTU 2nd Rank in MTech (VTU, Belagavi).
Consistently class topper for all 6 semesters in UG Programme and received certificates and cash prize. Consistently class topper in PG programme and received certificates.
Received Best Student Award during Undergraduate program.
Received Topper Award (2013) in UG.
Secured 1st & 2nd Prize in intra-curricular activities during UG & PG programmes.
Programming in C & Data Structures • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning • Computer Networks • Operating System • Software Engineering & Project management • Cloud Computing • Internet of Things • Data Engineering & MLOps • Mobile Application & Development.
Served as BOE in VTU colleges.
Served as member secretary for BOS in the Dept. of Computer Science & Allied branches
Department Autonomous scheme & syllabi coordinator, Reviewed papers in International Conferences, Served as LIC committee co-ordinator
Served as Timetable coordinator, Department Workshop, seminar coordinator
NAAC Critieria 2 Coordinator.
Recognized research supervisor in VTU & Guiding 2 Ph.D students under VTU affiliation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine Learning (ML) Deep Learning Medical Image Processing Computer Vision Internet of Things (IoT) Data Analytics Cybersecurity (AI-based)
Received a student project proposal grant for KSCST of sum of Rs 3500/- “Smart IOT panzer using Wi-fi” in the year 2025
Received a student project proposal grant for KSCST of sum of Rs 3500/- “Intelligent silkworm incubator using IOT” in the year 2025
Received a grant for VTU-RGS proposal entitled “Design of smart self-defense device for woman safety using mobile and IOT application” in the year 2022 and sanctioned sum of Rs 13.25 lakh as co-investigator.
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A comprehensive review of automation in agriculture using artificial intelligence “International conference on recent innovation in smart and sustainable technology (ICRISST-2024), IEEE conference at Presidency University, 15-16 March 2024
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Breast cancer classification using Machine learning algorithm” International conference on knowledge engineering and communication system held at SJCIT, IEEE conference 18-19 April 2024
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Image Processing technique for plant disease identification using FCM clustering technique| 9th Conference NCAIT-17
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A systematic Analysis of 3DReconstruction over 2D MRI Brain Image, 2018 Third International Conference on Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computer Technologies and Optimization Techniques (ICEECCOT) 14-15,December 2018
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A Novel Approach in Building an Intelligent PillBox which is Automatic and Programmable Assistive Technology Device 11TH conference NCAIT-2019
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Algorithms and approaches for Emotion Perception: A comprehensive study of challenges and findings, 12th International Conference on recent challenges in engineering and technology (ICRCET-2024) organized by IFERP
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A Systematic Approach for Constructing 3D MRI Brain Image over 2D Images, Recent Trends on Image Processing and Pattern Recognition (RTIP2R), Springer Nature
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A Novel Deep Learning Based Classification Method for Alzheimer’s Disease Detection Using Brain MRI Images, International Journal of Research in Engineering, Science and Management (IJRESM) Volume 5, Issue 6, June 2022
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“A Systematic Survey of Deep Learning Techniques for Liver Cancer Detection in Medical Imaging” Journal of Information Systems Engineering and Management (JISEM), Vol 10, Issue 63s ISSN: 2468-4376
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IoT Based Voting System with Fingerprint Verification, International Journal of Research in Engineering, Science and Management (IJRESM) Volume 5, Issue 6, June 2022
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Profound Learning Approach for Brain Tumor Location and Segmentation, International journal of Advances in Engineering and Management (IJAEM), Volume 4, Issue 6 June 2022
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Autism spectrum disorder using image processing and machine learning, IJCRT, Issue 05, Volume 11, May 2023
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An enhanced virtual dressing room, IJCRT, Issue 05, Volume 11, May 2023
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Deep learning methods for cardiovascular risk assessment with retinal images, IJSREM, Issue 05 Volume 8, May 2024
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Farming future predicting crop yields with AIML & IOT, IJSART, Issue 05 Volume 10, May 2024
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Solar powered autonomous agriculture robot- AGROBOT, IJSART, Issue 05 Volume 10, May 2024
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Smart Unmanned Panzer Through Internet Of Things for defence, IJSART, Issue 01, volume 11, Jan 2025
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Kidney Stone Detection From Ultrasound Images Using Canny Edge Detection And CNN Classification, IJSART, Issue 01, volume 11, Jan 2025
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Artificial Intelligence Based Cyber Security System, IJSART, Issue 01, volume 11, Jan 2025
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Implementation of a Blockchain Based Supply Chain Management System, IJSREM, Issue 12, Volume 09, Dec 2025
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Text to Video Generation Using Natural Language Processing, IJRASET, Issue 12, Volume 13, Dec 2025
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Cryptohub and Sales Forecasting Using Machine Learning, IJSREM, Issue 12, Volume 09, Dec 2025
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Lung Cancer Detection Using Convolutional neural networks, IJRASET, Issue 11, Volume 13, Nov 2025
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Enhancing the quality of degraded images using super-resolution CNN algorithm, Volume-6, Issue 6, June 2020| IJSART| ISSN: 2395-1052
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Integrating H-Base with Berkeley DB (BDB) to Improve the Performance of Write Intensive Workload In IJERT, Volume. 5, Issue. 03 , March – 2016 ISSN:2278-0181
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Image Processing technique for plant disease identification using FCM clustering technique Volume-3,Issue-,March-April(IJARIIT)2017 ISSN:2454-132X
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Survey on various 3D Brain Image Reconstruction Methods based on MRI International Journal of Innovative Research In Computer & communication Engineering(IJIRCEE). Volume-6, Issue-5. ISSN: 2320-9801
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An Efficient MRI Brain Image Registration and Wavelet based Fusion”, International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE), Vol. 8. Issues - 4, pp. 10209-10218,2019
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3D Construction of Brain using 2D MRI Slices”, International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE), Vol. 9. Issues - 4, pp. ISSN: 2278-3075
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A systematic review on 3D MRI Brain Image Reconstruction for surgical procedure training”, GIS Science Journal, Vol 7, Issue-7. ISSN: 869:9391
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“Designing Of Smart City by Data Acquisition Method Based On Internet of Things” Volume 3, Issue 3, March 2018,(IJISRT) ISSN: 2456-2165
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A Novel Approach in Building an Intelligent PillBox which is Automatic and Programmable Assistive Technology Device Volume 4, Issue 4, April – 2019International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology ISSN No:-2456-2165
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Forecasting And Categorization Of Cardiac Abnoraml Rhythm Using Wireless Sensor Gadget, International Research Journal Of Modernization In Engineering Technology And Science (IRJMETS), Volume 4, Issue 07, July 2022
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A novel approach determining driving assistance using Deep Convolution neural Networks Volume-6, Issue 6, June 2020| IJSART| ISSN: 2395-1052
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Early Intensive Care Unit Mortality Prediction June 2021| IJIRT | Volume 8 Issue 1 | ISSN: 2349-6002
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Automatic HTML Code Generation From Mock-Up images using machine learning techniques| volume 8, Issue 2| IJIRT | ISSN: 2349-6002
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Detection of masked face While the COVID-19 Pandemic International journal of advances in engineering and management (IJAEM)Volume 3, issue 6 June 2021,ISSN: 2395-5252
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An Analysis of Ethereum-Based Healthcare Applications Using Blockchain Network, International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology(IJRASET) Volume 10, Issue VI, June 2022
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A Charging–Connected Electric Vehicles with privacy authentication using blockchain-based system, International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management (IJAEM), Volume 4, Issue 6 June 2022
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Using A Machine Learning Approach, Keratoconus Severity Can Be Detected From Raw Data Such As Elevation, Topography, And Pachymetry, International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management (IJAEM), Volume 4, Issue 6 June 2022
Education
I-XII (CBSE), Venkat International Public School, 2009
B.E (ISE), Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, 2013
M.Tech (CSE), Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, 2015
PhD(CSE), Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, 2021