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Dr. Pushpa R

Dr. Pushpa R

Professor & HOD

Email: IDpushpa.aitcse@gmail.com

 Vidwan ID:  https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/379444

Google Scholar ID:  https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=UPCrycIAAAAJ&hl=en

Scopus ID:  https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57202983712

Orcid ID:  https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1941-1769

LinkedIn ID:  www.linkedin.com/in/dr-pushpa-r-a9634b33a

Program: Computer Science and Engineering

Professional Experience: 25 years

Teaching:  25

Research: 8

 

ACADEMIC DETAILS

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering

  • M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

  • B.E .in Computer Science and Engineering

 

AREAS OF INTEREST

  • Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cyber Security,

 

PUBLICATION DETAILS

International Journals:         

  1.  Roopa N K, Babitha M N, Pushpa R, “A Shepard Wide Residual Network for Fast MR Image Reconstruction” in An International Journal of Basic Research and Clinical Applications Magnetic Resonance Imaging Vol 133, No. 110727 Scopus Indexed (Q2)

  2. M. Nagabhushana Rao, Ramesh Babu Pittala, Dayanand R B, Sandhya N, Ravi Kumar. M, Dr. Pushpa R, DR. GRK Prasad, “Cross-Layer Attention Adaptation for Realtime Neural Inference in Embedded Devices”, Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology, Vol. 104 No.8, ISSN: 1992-8645 E-ISSN: 1817-3195, Scopus Indexed (Q4)

  3.  Dr.Pushpa R.  Dr. M. Siddappa, “An Optimal Way of VM Placement Strategy in Cloud Computing Platform Using ABCSO Algorithm”, In International Journal of Ambient Computing and Intelligence in International Journal of Ambient Computing and Intelligence (IJACI) ISSN: 1941-6237, Vol.12, Issue 3, pp16-38, Scopus Indexed (Q2)

  4. Pushpa R.  Dr. M. Siddappa, “Fractional Artificial Bee Chicken Swarm Optimization technique    for QoS aware virtual machine placement in cloud” in John Wiley & Sons, Inc, “Concurrency and Computation: Practice and Experience, ISSN 15320626/34, Scopus Indexed (Q2)

  5.  Dr. Pushpa R. “A metaheuristic algorithm-based hybrid enhanced blockchain and trust management system for heterogenous IOT systems” in SSAHE- JOURNAL OF INTER-DISCIPLINARY RESEARCH March 2024 ISSN:2582-9890 Vol. 5, Issue 1. Pp 39-51

 

International Conferences:

  1. Chahath Fathima, Dr. Pushpa R, “A Study on Digital Forensic Tools for the Development of Conceptual Framework for Digital Forensics Process” in Second International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Science and Engineering ICETSE2025. Scopus Indexed

  2.  Trupti V, Dr. Pushpa R, “A Survey on user-Centric Machine Learning and AI Framework for Cyber Security” in Second International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Science and Engineering ICETSE2025. Scopus Indexed

  3.  Dr. Pushpa R , Dr. Rekha H , “The Future of Intelligence: Advancements and Challenges in AI and Machine Learning” in First International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Science and Engineering ICETSE2024. ISBN: 978-81-970650-4-0 July 26-27 2024. pp109-116. Scopus Indexed

  4.  Pushpa R.  Dr. M. Siddappa “Adaptive Hybrid Optimization Based Virtual Machine Placement in Cloud Computing” In Fourth IEEE International Conference on Smart Systems and Inventive Technology.  ICSSIT- 2022   20th -22nd   January 2022 pp 416-424. 978-1-6654-0118-0  IEEEExplore  

  5.   Pushpa R.  Dr. M. Siddappa “A Comparative Survey on Load Balancing Algorithms for Cloud Environments” in Third IEEE International Conference on Applied and Theoretical Computing and Communication Technology (iCATccT-2017) 21st -23rd December 2017 pp 316-321. 978-1-5386-1144-9. IEEE Explore

  6.  Pushpa R.  “An Attribute-Based Hierarchical Solution for Scalable and Flexible Access Control in Cloud Computing” in International Conference on Computer Science and Engineering 2013-4-28.

 

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL BODIES

  • MISTE LM 70192

HONOURS/AWARDS/ ACHIEVEMENTS

  • BEST PAPER AWARD for the Contribution and Honorable Achievement in Innovative Research 19th Jun 2023

 

FDPS/CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS/STTP/MOOC CERTIFICATION

  1. NPTEL 12-week course certification on Cyber Security and Privacy July-Oct 2025

  2. Five days FDP on Agentic AI from May 25th to 29th 2026 organized by St. Francis College Bangalore

  3. One Day Online FDP on " Federated Learning: Privacy Preserving in Artificial Intelligence " Organized by Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Visakha Institute of Engineering & Technology on June 26th 2026.

  4. AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy Faculty Development Program on Cyber Security for the digital age: Protecting data and privacy at Akshaya Institute of Technology from 21st July 2025 to 26th July 2025.

  5. One day workshop on Latex for Beginners: Write your First Research Paper during 26-27 June 2025.

  6. Workshop on AI and Google Tools in Education by Dynamic Minds Group on 20th October 2024

  7. Five days FDP on Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and Internet of Things organized by Akshaya Institute of Technology from 20th to 24th u August 2024.

  8. One day FDP on Identifying Predatory Journals and Misleading Impact Factor organized by Center of Research and Consultancy of RV Institute of Management on 17th May 2024.

  9. One Week National Level Faculty Development Program on Cloud Infrastructure (AWS) organized by Department of Information Science and Engineering, AIT in collaboration with Brainovision Solution India Pvt Ltd and All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE) During the period of 21 st to 25 th August 2023.

 

PROPOSAL/FUNDING/PROJECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

  1. KSCST sponsored Project – ‘Block chain-based traceability in Agri food supply chain management: A Practical Implementation’ in 47th series of Student Project Programme (SPP): 2023-24.

 

PATENT

  1. “An Intelligent Human–Computer Interaction (HCI) System Based on Multimodal Emotion and Behavior Recognition.” Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, APPLICATION NUMBER 202641038376 DATE OF FILING 28/03/2026 PUBLICATION DATE (U/S 11A) 10/04/2026

 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: INSTITUTE LEVEL

  • Coordinator for Cyber Security Centre of Excellence at AIT Tumkur.

  • Research Supervisor, Guiding 5 Research Scholar under VTU.

  • Doctoral Committee member for Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education.

  • Organizing Chair for National Level Hackathon AkshayaSutra-2k26 during April 2026.

  • Leadership in getting NBA accreditation for the Department of CSE during June 2025

  • Chairperson, Women Empowerment Cell, AIT, Tumkur.

  • Jury for Project Competitions at SSIT, Tumkur.

  • Received Best Paper Award for the Contribution and Honorable Achievement in Innovative Research 19th Jun 2023

  • Editorial Board Member, Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (JIR), SAAHE.

  • Resource Person for National Level FDP on “Teaching Pedagogy, Research Initiatives and Importance of NAAC, NIRF, QS Ranking in HEI’s on 4-4-2024 at AIT, Tumkur.

  • Session Chair International Conference on Software, Systems and Information Technology (SSITCON-2024).             

  • Session Chair First, Second International Conference on Emerging Technologies in in Science and Engineering ICETSE-2024 and ICETSE-2025.            

  • Editorial Committee member and Organizing committee member, International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Science and Engineering ICETSE-2024, ICETSE-2025.               

 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: DEPARTMENT LEVEL

  • Convenor for ATAL FDP in July 2025.

  • Organized several Technical Talk events at Department levels.

  • Question Paper Setter for several Universities, VTU and Autonomous Institutions.     

  • Reviewer for various Conferences.

  • Executive Member, SSIT-IEEE-Student Branch-Women in Engineering, SSIT, Tumkur.

  • Syllabus Preparation, Manual Preparation, SSIT, Tumkur.

  • Student Counsellor, SSIT, Tumkur.

  • Semester Coordinator, SSIT, Tumkur.

  • Anti-Ragging Committee member, SSIT, Tumkur.

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