Dr. H N PRAKASH

Professor and Head. Department of Computer Science (AIML)

Qualification Details

• B.E (Electronics & Communication Engineering)  PES college of Engineering, Mandya. (University of Mysore)
• M.Tech (Electronics and Instrumentation) NIT, Warangal.
• PhD (Computer Science and Engineering) University of Mysore

Professional Experience

• Working as Professor  & Head Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering(AIML), (Rajeev Institute of Technology, Hassan) from 1^st August 202023 to Till date.
• Worked as Professor  & Head Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering, (Rajeev Institute of Technology, Hassan) from 26 November 2011 to 31^st July 2023.
• Worked as Professor of Electronics & Communication Engineering, (Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology, Chikmagalur) from 1^st May 2004 to 30 September 2011.
• Worked as Assistant Professor  & Head Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering, (Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology, Chikmagalur) from 15^th July 2011 to 30^th September 2014.
• Worked as Lecturer. Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering, ((Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology, Chikmagalur)  from11 September 1990 to 1^st October 2014

Publication Details

Book Chapters

1. Prakash H. N. and D. S. Guru. 2010. “Retrieval of on-line signatures”, to appear in Machine Interpretation of Patterns: Image Analysis and Data Mining, R. K. De, D. P. Mandal and A. Ghosh Eds., World Scientific Press, 2010,(ISBN: 978-981-4299-18-3).

IEEE Proceedings

• Guru D. S., H N. Prakash and S. Manjunath. 2010. Bi-interval Valued Vector Representation of Off-line Signatures. Conference: Proceedings of the 4th Indian International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, IICAI 2009, Tumkur, Karnataka, India, December 16-18, 2009
• Prakash H. N. and D.S. Guru, 2009. Geometric Centroids and their Relative Distances for Off-line Signature Verification. International on Conference Document Analysis and Recognition, (ICDAR-2009), Barcelona, Spain, IEEE press, 121-125.
• Guru D. S., H. N. Prakash and S. Manjunath, 2009. On-line Signature Verification: An Approach Based on Cluster Representations of Global Features. International Conference on Advanced Pattern Recognition, (ICAPR-2009), Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata, India. IEEE press, 209-212.
• Prakash H. N. and D. S. Guru, 2009. Relative Orientations of Geometric Centroids for Off-line Signature Verification. International Conference on Advanced Pattern Recognition, (ICAPR-2009), Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata, India. IEEE press, 201-204.
• Prakash H. N. and D. S. Guru, 2009. Handwritten Signature Verification: A Brief Survey. International Conference on Signal and Image Processing (ICSIP-2009), Mysore, India, pp. 549-556.
• Prakash H. N. and D. S. Guru, 2009. Bi-Interval Valued Symbolic Feature Vector for Off-line Signature Verification: A Fusion Based Approach. Indian International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (IICAI -2009), Tumkur, India, pp.1887-1900.
• D. S, H. N. Prakash and T. N. Vikram, 2007. Spatial Topology of Equitemporal Points on Signature for Retrieval. International Conference on Pattern Recognition and Machine Intelligence (PReMI-2007), Kolkata, India, Springer LNCS 4815, pp.128-135.
• Guru D. S. and H. N. Prakash 2007. Symbolic Representation of On-line Signatures. International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Multimedia Application, (ICCIMA-2007), Sivakasi, India, IEEE press, 2, pp. 312-317.
• Aravinda C.V & Prakash H.N ”Template matching for kannada handwritten character recognition using correlation technique” , Publication date 2014/11/29, International Conference on Contemporary Computing and Informatics (IC3I), Volume 1, Issue 14881470, Pages(s):857 – 861, Publisher IEEE
• Aravinda C.V & Prakash H.N ” Kannada Handwritten Character Recognition by Edge Hinge and Edge Distribution Techniques Using Manhattan and Minimum Distance Classifiers”, Publication date 2015/12, Conference ICPRIP 2015 : 17th In-38 international Conference on Pattern Recognition and Image Processing, Volume 2, Issue 17, Pages 1371-1378, Publisher International Scholarly and Scientific Research & Innovation 2(12)2015 1 scholar.waset.org/1999.19/41271.
• Aravinda C.V & Prakash H.N ” A Review On Various Hand-Written Cursive Characters Segmentation Techniques ”, International Conference on Applied and Theoretical Computing and Communication Technology (iCATccT – 2016),Publisher IEEE, Paper ID 553
• Suresha D, Prakash H N, “Single Picture Super Resolution of Natural Images using N Neighbor Adaptive Bilinear Interpolation and Absolute Asymmetry Based  Wavelet Hard Thresholding” presented in “2nd International Conference on Applied and Theoretical Computing and Communication Technology(iCATccT-2016)” held at SJB Institute of Technology, Bangalore during 21-23 July 2016. [Proceedings yet to be published in IEEE]
• Suresha D, Dr. Prakash H N, “Single Colour Image Super Resolution Through Modified Adaptive Bilinear Interpolation Combined With Contra harmonic Mean and Adaptive Median Filter” presented in Third International Conference on “Emerging Research in Computing, Information, Communication and Applications(ERCICA-2015)” at Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore during 31 July – 01 August, 2015.
• Prashantha S. J.,H. N. Prakash,(2023), “A study on Computer-aided diagnosis of human brain tumor detection and classification using binary genetic algorithm and deep learning techniques”,International Conference on “Advances in Computing, Control, and Telecommunication Technologies– ACT 2023, 15 th and 16 th June 2023,RIT, Hassan. (Scopus Indexed)
• Prashantha S. J., H. N. Prakash,(2022), "feature level fusion framework for brain mr image classification using supervised deep learning and hand crafted features ",Jordanian Journal of Computers and Information Technology (JJCIT),Volume 08, Number 04, pp. 29 -December 2022, doi: 10.5455/jjcit.711655376900. (Scopus Indexed)
• J. Prashantha and H.N. Prakash, (2022), “Two-Stage Approach of Hierarchical Deep Feature Representation and Fusion Frameworks for Brain Image Analysis," International Journal on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology, vol. 12, no. 4,pp.1372-1378,2022.[Online].Available:http://dx.doi.org/10.18517/ijaseit.12.4.16006. (Scopus Indexed)
• S .J. Prashantha and H.N. Prakash, (2021), A Features Fusion Approach for Neonatal and Pediatrics Brain Tumor Image Analysis Using Genetic and Deep Learning Techniques. International Journal of Online and Biomedical Engineering (iJOE). 17. 124.10.3991/ijoe.v17i11.25193. (Scopus Indexed)

International Journals

• Guru D. S. and H. N. Prakash, 2009. On-line Signature Verification and Recognition: An Approach Based on Symbolic Representation. IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence, vol. 31, no.6, pp. 1059-1073. (scopus)
• Prakash H. N. and D. S. Guru, 2009. Off-line Signature Verification: An Approach Based on Score Level Fusion. International Journal of Computer Applications, vol. 1, no. 18, pp. 56-61.
• Prakash H. N. and D. S. Guru, 2009. Retrieval of Offline Signatures. International Journal of Computer Applications, vol. 1, no. 18, pp. 62-68.
• Prakash H. N. and D. S. Guru, 2009. A Feature Level Fusion of Distances between Centroids and Orientations of Centroids for Off-line Signature Verification. Journal of Intelligent Systems.
• Aravinda C.V & Prakash H.N ” A Machine Editable Format for Kannada Handwritten Character Recognition Using A Dissect and Connect Technique” Volume 4,Issue 9, Pages 5, Publication date 2014/9, Journal IJTAE, Publisher ,www.ijetae.com
• Aravinda C.V & Prakash H.N ”Kannada Handwritten Character Recognition Using Multi Feature Extraction Techniques”, ISSN (Online): 2319-7064,Paper ID: OCT14255, Volume 3 Issue 10, October 2014, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR).www.ijsr.net
• Aravinda C.V & Prakash H.N ”Tamil Handwritten Word Recognition with Entrenched Attributes using k-Means Algorithm”, Publication date 2016/6/17, Volume 3, Issue 3, Journal IRA-International Journal of Technology & Engineering (ISSN 2455-4480)
• Aravinda C. V & Prakash H.N ” Writer Recognition for South Indian Languages Using Statistical Feature Extraction and Distance Classifier”, Publication Date 2016/August, http://airccse.org/journal/ijnlc/index.html http://www.airccse.org ,http://www.airccj.org
• Suresha D, H N Prakash,”Data Content Weighing for Subjective versus Objective Picture Quality Assessment of Natural Pictures”, International Journal of Image, Graphics and Signal Processing(IJIGSP), Vol.9, No.2, pp.27-36, 2017.DOI: 10.5815/ijigsp.2017.02.04
• Suresha D, Prakash H N, “Natural Image Super Resolution through Modified Adaptive Bilinear Interpolation Combined with Contra Harmonic Mean and Adaptive Median Filter”, International Journal of Image, Graphics and Signal Processing(IJIGSP), Vol.8, No.2, pp.1-8, 2016. DOI: 10.5815/ijigsp.2016.02.01
• Suresha D, Dr. Prakash H N, “A Novel Approach Using Image Processing for Securing Ad-Hoc Networks” International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology(IJIRSET), Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2014, ISSN: 2319-8753.
• Arjun Benagatte Channegowda, Hebbakavadi Nanjundaiah Prakash, “Image Fusion by Discrete Wavelet Transform for Multimodal Biometric Recognition ”, IAES International Journal of Artificial Intelligence (IJ-AI). Vol. 11, No. 1, March 2022, pp. 229~237 ISSN: 2252-8938, DOI: 10.11591/ijai.v11.i1.pp229-237. (Scopus Indexed) published by Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science (IAES). https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57216853525
• Arjun Benagatte Channegowda, H N Prakash, “ Multimodal biometrics of fingerprint and signature recognition using multi-level feature fusion and deep learning techniques ”, Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2021, 22(1), pp. 187–195. ISSN: 2502-4752, DOI: 11591/ijeecs.v22.i1.pp187-195 (Scopus Indexed) published by Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science (IAES). https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57216853525
• Arjun B C, H N. Prakash, “ Multimodal Biometric recognition system using Face and Finger Vein Biometric traits with Feature and Decision level fusion Techniques” , International Journal of Computer Theory and Engineering (IJCTE). IJCTE 2021 Vol.13(4):123-128 ISSN:1793-8201 DOI: 10.7763/IJCTE.2021.V13.1300 (Scopus Indexed) published by International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology Press, https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57216853525.
• Arjun B C, H N. Prakash, “ Feature level fusion of seven neighbor bilinear interpolation data sets of finger vein and iris for multimodal biometric recognition ”, International Journal of Advanced Trends in Computer Science and Engineering, vol. 9, no.2, 2020, doi: 10.30534/ijatcse/2020/95922020.
• Arjun B C, H N Prakash, “ Multimodal biometric recognition: fusion of modified adaptive bilinear interpolation data samples of face and signature using local binary pattern features ”, International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (IJEAT), Vol. 9, no. 3, pp. 2249-8958, Feb. 2020, doi: 10.35940/ijeat.C6117.029320.
• Prashantha S.J and Prakash H.N (2022), “MR Brain Image Classification Using Symbolic Representation of Deep Features and Clustering Techniques”, Expert Systems with Applications(ESWA), (Under Revision). (Scopus Indexed)

Achievements

• No. of PhD. Guided: 4 research scholar awarded Ph.D. Further remaining 4 pursuing Ph.D.

• Worked as member of BOE (2012-13) Visveswaraiah Technological University, Belegavi
• Worked as member of BOE (2022-23) Visveswaraiah Technological University, Belegavi
• Worked as member of BOE/BOS (2017-19) and Malnad College of Engineering Hassan.
• Worked as member of BOE (2014-15) for Karnataka state open university, Muktha  Gangotri, Mysore
• Session chair/judge in various National and international conferences.
• Subject expert/ staff selection committee member for staff selection in several engineering colleges.
• Resource person (2017 AICTE funded FDP on Advances in Image processing and computer vision applications. KIT, Tiptur.
• Member of BOA (Board of Appointment 2017) BCE, Shravana, Belagola.
• Worked as coordinator for several national level seminars / workshops
• Participated and Delivered technical talks in several workshops and  Seminars
• Presented several papers in international conferences and published papers in international journals
• Reviewer of several International journals.
• Authored a several ( more than thirty) peer reviewed papers at international levels which includes two papers in IEEE Transactions and a book chapter World Scientific publication and Springer LNCS (List of publications enclosed)
• Research interest includes Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Biometrics and Symbolic Data Analysis, Digital Signal Processing, Image Processing, Signature Analysis and Retrieval.
• Life member of several organizations like Institution of Engineers, India, All India committee of Technical Education, New Delhi, System Society of India.

Editorial Board member

• Chief Editor, International Conference on “Advances in Computing, Control, and Telecommunication Technologies– ACT 2023, 15 th and 16 th June 2023,RIT, Hassan. (Scopus Indexed)
• Organizing Chair, International Conference on “Advances in Computing, Control, and Telecommunication Technologies– ACT 2023, 15 th and 16 th June 2023,RIT, Hassan. (Scopus Indexed)

Session Chair

• Session Chair for International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering (AIDE). organized by NMAM Institute of Technology, NITTE, Karkala, Udupi. India  from 23^rd & 24^th July 2019.

Guest of Honour/Jury member:

• Guest of Honour for the National National Conference on Emerging Trends and advances Information Technology. (NCET) organized by Dept. of Computer Science and Technology. (Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology, Chikmagalur) on 7-8 of April 2017.
• Guest of Honour and Jury member for the Open Day Project Exhibition E-Manthana- 2019 organized by (Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology, Chikmagalur) on  15 April 2019

Reviewer

• Outstanding Reviewer for International Conference Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering (AIDE).. organized by NMAM Institute of Technology, NITTE, Karkala, Udupi. India  from 23^rd & 24^th July 2019

Other role & responsibilities

• Setting up of laboratories
• Guiding UG, PG and Ph.d students
• Preparation of teaching material and imparting knowledge through Innovative methods

Professional body membership

• Life Time Member of AICTE. India
• Member of Institute of Engineers India
• Member of System Society of India

Research and Ph.D Guidance

• Prof. Suresha D – Ph.D Awarded
• Prof Aravinda  CV – Ph.D Awarded
• Prof. Arjun B C – Ph.D Awarded
• Prof. Prashantha – Ph.D Awarded
•  Mr. Prasanna Kumar : Course work Under Progress
• Mrs. Umme Sadiya : Course work Under Progress
• Mrs. Megha : Registered (Provisional)
• Mrs. Monika: Registered (Provisional)

Research area of Interest

Symbolic Data Analysis, Biometrics, Image Processing, Pattern Recognition. Machine Learning.