Dr. Prashantha S J

Professor

Personal Profile

Experienced and passionate faculty with a love for educating today’s youths. Adept in creating comprehensive and well-rounded curriculum that meet education requirements and standards. I have 19 years of experience in both undergraduate and postgraduate levels teaching courses.

Professional Experience

• Professor Rajeev Institute of Technology, Hassan (from 10/02/2025 to till date in Department of Computer Science and Engineering).
• Associate Professor – Sri M S Ramaiah NAVKIS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, Hassan (from 21/04/2023 to 10/02/2025 in Department of Computer Science and Engineering).
• Assistant Professor (Grade III) – ADICHUNCHANAGIRI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Chikmagaluru (from 02/11/2022 to 20/04/2023 in Department of AIML).
• Assistant Professor (Grade III, II and I), Lecturer – ADICHUNCHANAGIRI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Chikmagaluru (from 24/07/2006 to 01/11/2022 in Department of Computer Science and Engineering).

Academic Background

• D in Computer Science & Engineering from VTU at RIT, Hassan, Karnataka [2023].

(Title of Thesis: Genetic Algorithm and Deep Learning based Computational Models for Detection of Brain Tumors in MRI images )

• First Class M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering from MCE, Hassan, Karnataka [2011].
• First Class with Distinction B.E in Computer Science & Engineering from AIT, Chikmagalur, Karnataka, [2006].

Administrative Experience

• Department Academic Coordinator – Ensuring smooth execution of department academic activities (from 26/07/2024 to 10/02/2025).
• NAAC Accreditation & IQAC Coordination – Leading and managing accreditation documentation, data collection, and reports (from 2017 to 2022).
• Successfully Coordinated NBA Accreditation Cycle 1/2 – improving institutional  

   Grade (from 2023 to 2025).

• Skill Development Coordinator- Leading, Organizing, Designing and implementing skill-based training programs for students (from 30/04/2024 to 10/02/2024).
• Expertise in other Responsibilities – Time-table Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Department Library In-Charge, Laboratory In-Charge, Class Coordinator, Student Counselling Coordinator.

Research supervisor

• Recognized as Research Supervisor of Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi,

Areas of Interest

• Medical Image processing
• Deep Learning
• Data Mining
• Pattern Recognition

• Patent Publication

• Entitled as “DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF MEDICATION DELIVERY ROBOTS FOR HOSPITALS” dated: 26-07-2024.

Significant Publications

• INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS

1. Prashantha S. J., H. N. Prakash, “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. 336 – 344, December 2022, doi: 10.5455/jjcit.71-1655376900. (Scopus Indexed) (Q2).
2. Prashantha S. J and H.N. Prakash, “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) (Q3).
3. Prashantha S.J., Prakash H.N and MS, Sathisha (2023), “MR Brain Image Classification Using Symbolic Representation of Deep Features and Clustering Techniques”, http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4673074.
4. Prashantha, S.J., Prakash, H.N., “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, 2021, 17(11), pp. 124–140 DOI:https://doi.org/10.3991/ijoe.v17i11.25193. (Scopus Indexed)(Q2)
5. Kavya, B.R., Sureshchandra, H.S., Prashantha, S.J. et al. Prediction of mechanical properties of glass and basalt fiber reinforced concrete using ANN. Asian J Civ Eng 23, 877–886 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42107-022-00460-w.(Scopus Indexed) (Q2)
6. Kavya, B.R., Sureshchandra, H.S., Prashantha, S.J., Shrikanth, A.S.,”Prediction of Mechanical Properties of Steel Fiber-reinforced Concrete Using CNN”, Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering, 2022,16(2), pp. 284–293. (Scopus Indexed)
7. K, Ravikiran., Jayanth J., Sathisha M S,.Prashantha S J.,Madhu K M., “Hybrid VGG16-Xception Model vs. Single Architecture Transfer Learning for Flower Image Classification. 2025, 12. 323. 10.22059/ijhst.2024.371533.758.
8. Malini R and S.J.Prashantha, “Prediction of Customer Behaviour Using CRM Framework”, International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology (IJERT), ICRTT-2018 conference Proceedings, ISSN: 2278-0181, Volume 6, Issue 15, special Issue -2018.
9. Theja G D and S J Prashantha ,“Message hiding using ECC and blowfish” International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology(IJERT) ,In NCETAIT-2017, Volume 5,Issue 6,2017.
10. Praveen P Naik and S J Prashantha, “An Approach for Building Intrusion Detection System by Using Data Mining Techniques” International Journal of Emerging Engineering Research and Technology (IJEERT), Volume 2, Issue 2, 2014. (Scopus Indexed)

• INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

1. 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).
2. S J Prashantha and K M Poornima ,“Automatic pattern discovery of Neonatal Brain Tumor Segmentation and Abnormalities in MRI Sequence”, International Conference On Emerging Research in Electronics, Computer Science and Technology (ICERECT-2018) 23^rd -24th AUG 2018, PESCE, Mondya, Karnataka, India. Doi: http://10.1007/978-981-13-5802-9_10 (Scopus Indexed).
3. S J Prashantha and K M Poornima, “MRI Segmentation, Detection, Classification of Neonatal and Adults Brain tumor: A review” International conference on Signal and Image Processing -2017 (ICSIP-2017) 18th & 19th AUG 2017, MIT, Mysore, Karnataka, India.

• NATIONAL CONFERENCES

1. Santhosh Kumar B S, S J Prashantha, “Study of climate impact on agriculture in Karnataka” National conference in Emerging Trends and advances In Information Technology NCETAIT-2016.29th &30,Jan 2016. Chikmagalur, Karnataka, India.
2. Malathi M and prashantha S J, “Spoofing Attack Detection and Localization of Multiple Adversaries in WSN” National conference in Emerging Trends and advances In Information Technology NCETAIT-2016. 29th and 30 th, Jan 2016. Chikmagalur, karnataka, India.
3. Theja G D and S J Prashantha ,“Data Hiding in an RGB Encrypted image” Third National conference on Multimedia Technology and Communication System NCMTCS-2017 under TEQIP –II, 17 &;18 Mar 2017 ,MCE , Hassan. Karnataka, India.
4. Malini R and S.J.Prashantha, “Image re-ranking model based on attribute features” National conference in Emerging Trends and advances In Information Technology NCETAIT-2017. 7th & 8th, April 2017. Chikmagalur, karnataka.
5. Theja G D and S J Prashantha ,“Data hiding in an image using elliptic curve cryptography [ECC]” National conference in Emerging Trends and advances In Information Technology NCETAIT-2016. 7th & 8th, April 2017, Chikmagalur, Karnataka, India.
6. Malathi M and prashantha S J, “Detection and localization of multiple spoofing attacker’s in wireless network by using Gade and Idol” National Conference on Emerging Trends of computer science and engineering (NCETCSE-15), held at BGSIT, BG Nagar, India,18th April 2015.
7. K.C and S.J.Prashantha ,“Scanning Neural Network for Text Line Recognition” National Conference on Forntiers and Advances in Information Science and Technology NCFAIST-2013, 23rd -24th May 2013, RRCE, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
8. Geetanjali Hulli and S.J.Prashantha, “Color image compression Using MultiWavelets with SPIHT Algorithm” second National Conference current Trends in Computer Science and Engineering CSECONF2013, Jain University 8th June 2013.

Research Grants/funds

• Received funds of student project entitled “AUTOMATED CULTIVATION USING HYDROPONICS “ by KSCST under 48th SERIES OF STUDENT PROJECTS PROGRAMME: 2024 – 2025.
• Received funds of student project entitled “WEARABLE SENSING AND TELEHEALTH TECHNOLOGY WITH POTENTIAL APPLICATION IN THE CORONA VIRUS PANDEMIC by KSCST under “Student Project Programme- 44th Series”. Year 2020-2021.
• Applied Grants (Vision Group on Science and Technology (VGST)) for Research Excellence (GRE) Entitled “A scientific investigation on innovative computational models for detecting and categorizing brain tumors in MRI images using optimization and transfer learning approaches”(Principle Investigator), 40 Lakhs, Year 2024.
• Applied Grants (Vision Group on Science and Technology (VGST)) for Research Excellence (GRE) Entitled “A study on Distinctive computational models for brain tumor detection and classification of MRI images using optimization and transfer learning techniques” (Principle Investigator), 40 Lakhs, Year
• Applied AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Faculty Development Program (FDP) Entitled “ADVANCES IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE COMPUTING SYSTEMS IN HEALTHCARE, 3 Lakhs, Year 2023.

Certification – MOOC/ Swayam/ NPTEL

• Received an NPTEL course Certification on “programming in JAVA” held on Jan-Apr 2024 (12 week course).

Technical Talks

• Delivered a Technical Talk on “Technical writing using Latex” held on May 4th, 2024.
• Delivered a Technical Talk on “Medical Image computing” held on December 9^th, 2023.
• Induction Program for first year B E students, AIT, 2019.

Professional Development Programs/workshops

• Participated in Three -Days FDP “Technical writing using LATEX” from 7^th to 9^th May 2024 by the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, SJCIT, Chickaballapur.
• Participated in Five -Days FDP “ Data Science Applications in Real World using Python” Organized by Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Indira college of Engineering and management,Pune, during 18^th to 22^nd March 2024.
• Participated in Five -Days FDP ”The Future of Generative AI in Academic Research and Publishing” Department of Computer Application and Science, Institute of Engineering & Management, Kolkata conducted from of , Organized by 2nd January 2024 – 6th January 2024.
• Participated in Five days online national level workshop on “Cyber Security and Forensics” from 2nd to 6th May 2023 organized by the Department of Information Science and Engineering, Kalpataru Institute of Technology, Tiptur.
• Participated in one day IEEE Conference Organizers Education Workshop (COEW-2022) Jointly Organized by IEEE Bangalore Section (BS), IEEE Mysore Subsection (MYSS), IEEE Mangalore Subsection (MSS) and IEEE North Karnataka Subsection (NKSS) on 10th April 2022.
• Participated in International Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Data Analytics and Machine Learning held during 21 – 25 March 2022 and jointly organized by Mizoram University and North-Eastern Hill University, India.
• Participated in Four-Days FDP on “Image Processing and Data Science” from 26-06-2020 to 29-06-2020 organized (online) by the department of Computer Science & Engineering (Accredited by NBA), Canara Engineering College.
• Participated in One week online FDP on “Multidisciplinary Trends in Information and Technology” organised by Department of CSE, AIT CHIKKAMAGALURU in association with CSI 21st -25th JULY 2020.

Achievements

• Academic Toper, B.E in Computer Science & Engineering from AIT, Chikmagalur, Karnataka [2006].

Extra-curricular/ Co-curricular Activities

• Project Judge as for the National Level Intercollegiate Project Exhibition-2024 held on 14^th June 2024, Adichunchanagiri University (ACU), B.G NAGAR, NAGAMAGALA, Bellur, Karnataka.
• Session chair of International Conference on Intelligent Algorithms for Computational Intelligence Systems- IACIS-2024, 23^rd and 24^th August 2024,NCE,Hassan.
• Session chair of Third International Conference on “Innovation in Technology – INOCON -2024”, 4^th, 5th and 6th March, 2024, SVIT, Bengaluru.
• Session chair of International Conference on “Advances in Computing, Control, and Telecommunication Technologies – ACT 2023, 15^th and 16^th June 2023,RIT,Hassan.
• Served as coordinator of “community service program” at institute level.
• Served as member of various committees at the department and institute level.
• Successful completion “Online quiz on NAAC” 2021.

Reviewer for:

• International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering (AIDE-2023) organized by NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte in association with CSI Bangalore Chapter of NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte, Karkala held during 19th to 20th December, 2023.
• 4th International Conference on “Emerging Research in Electronics, Computer Science and Technology” P.E.S. College of Engineering, Mandya, ICERECT – 2022 26th – 27th December, 2022.

Memberships

• Lifetime Member of “The Indian Society for Technical Education.”