Dr. Sharath M N

Associate Professor & Head

Qualification Details

• B.E (Computer Science and Engineering)
• M.Tech (Computer Networks Engineering)
• Ph.D (Computer Science and Engineering)

Professional Experience

• Working as an Associate Professor & Head in Computer Science and Engineering (AI&ML) (Rajeev Institute of Technology) from 6^th January 2025 to till date.
• Worked as an Associate Professor in Computer Science and Engineering (Rajeev Institute of Technology) from 1^st August 2024 to 5^th January 2025.
• Worked as an Associate Professor in Information Science and Engineering (Rajeev Institute of Technology) from 15^th June 2023 to 31^st July 2024.
• Worked as an Assistant Professor in Information Science and Engineering (Rajeev Institute of Technology) from 1^st September 2013 to 14^th June 2023.
• Worked as Lecturer in Computer Science and Engineering (Rajeev Institute of Technology) from 1^st February 2013 to 31^st August 2013.

Publication Details

Journals

• Sharath M N, Dr. Rajesh T M, Dr. Mallanagouda Patil. “Novel video Steganography approach with the combination of knight tour and 7th bit model of embedding data”. EEO. 2021; 20(4): 657-669. doi:10.17051/ilkonline.2021.04.70.(Google Scholar indexed)
• Sharath, M.N., Rajesh, T.M. & Patil, M.” Design of optimal metaheuristics-based pixel selection with homomorphic encryption technique for video steganography”.j.inf.tecnol.14, 2265–2274(2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41870-022-01005-9(Unpaid Scopus Q1, SCIE Indexed)
• Sharath M N, Rajesh T M. 2019 “A Survey on the Security of Multimedia” Recent Trends in Computer Graphics and Multimedia Technology, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 40-49. (Google Scholar indexed)
• Sharath M N, Rajesh T M. 2019 “Crypto Systems for Multimedia Security” Research and Reviews: Advancement in Robotics, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 89-97. (Google Scholar indexed)
• Sharath M N, Rajesh T M. 2019 “A Model of Image Encryption Based on Soft Computing Algorithms” Advanced Innovations in Computer Programming Languages, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 20-28. (Google Scholar indexed)
• Sharath M N, Dr. Rajesh T M, Dr. Mallanagouda Patil. “A Novel Encryption with Bacterial Foraging Optimization Algorithm based Pixel Selection Scheme for Video Steganography”. Multimedia Tools and Applications.vol.82, no.16, pp.25197-25216. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11042-023-14420-2(Unpaid Scopus Q1, SCIE indexed)
• Sharath M N “Modernizing Cancer Diagnosis with an Intelligent Model for Lung and Colon Cancer”. Journal of Electrical Systems.vol.20, no. 6, pp.1218-1226. (Scopus indexed). https://doi.org/10.52783/jes.2851.
• Sharath M N “Autonomous Pest Management System” Global Journal of Engineering and Technology Advances. Vol. 19, no.2, pp. 107-112. (Google Scholar indexed). https://doi.org/10.22214/ijraset.2024.61987
• Sharath M N “Leaf Disease Detection Using Convolutional Neural Network”. International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology. Vol.12, no. 5, pp.1958-1962. (Google Scholar indexed). https://doi.org/10.22214/ijraset.2024.61987
• Sharath M N “Harris Hawks Optimization with Multi key Homomorphic Encryption Scheme for Video Steganography”. Multimedia Tools and Applications. (Revision submitted) (Unpaid Scopus Q1, SCIE indexed).

Conferences

1. Sharath M N et al., “Fault Localization in MANET’s” in National Conference on Computing Technologies and Trends (NACTT-2013) at R L Jalappa Institute of Technology, Doddaballapur, Bengaluru.
2. Sharath M N et al., “Fault Localization in WSN’s” in 3rd National Level Conference on Information Processing -2013 at AMC Engineering College, Bengaluru-83.
3. Sharath M N et al., “IOT in Dairy Logistics and Supply Chain” in National Level Conference on Communication and Data Science (NCCDS -2019) at GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women, Mysuru.
4. N. Sharath, T. M. Rajesh and M. Patil, “Analysis of Secure Multimedia Communication in Cloud Computing,” 2019 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Computing, Instrumentation and Control Technologies (ICICICT), Kannur, India, 2019, pp. 136-144, doi:10.1109/ICICICT46008.2019.8993352 (Scopus index) (IEEE Publisher).
5. Sharath M N et al. “A Survey on Deep Learning Methods for Speech Emotion Recognition” 14th International Conference on Advances in Computing, Control, and Telecommunication Technologies, ACT 2023, Hassan, India, pp. 1491-1496. (Scopus index).
6. Sharath M N et al. “Agricultural Crop Recommendation based on Productivity and Seasons” 14th International Conference on Advances in Computing, Control, and Telecommunication Technologies, ACT 2023, Hassan, India, pp. 1486-1490. (Scopus index).
7. Sharath M N et al. “Classification of Videos using Neural Network Technique” 14th International Conference on Advances in Computing, Control, and Telecommunication Technologies, ACT 2023, Hassan, India, pp. 1473-1477. (Scopus index).
8. Sharath M N et al. “Securing the Data using Steganography Technique in Images” 14th International Conference on Advances in Computing, Control, and Telecommunication Technologies, ACT 2023, Hassan, India, pp. 1467-1472. (Scopus index).
9. Sharath M N et al. “Detection and Classification of Blood Cancer using an Auto Encoder and a Regularised Extreme Learning Machine” 14th International Conference on Advances in Computing, Control, and Telecommunication Technologies, ACT 2023, Hassan, India, pp. 1497-1502. (Scopus index).
10. Sharath M N et al. “Data Security using Audio-Video Steganography” 14th International Conference on Advances in Computing, Control, and Telecommunication Technologies, ACT 2023, Hassan, India, pp. 1758-1763. (Scopus index).
11. Sharath M N et al. “AI in Space” 15th International Conference on Advances in Computing, Control, and Telecommunication Technologies, ACT 2024, Tumkur, India, pp. 6297-6302. (Scopus index).

Patents

Utility Patents

1. Sharath M N, Rajesh T M, Mallanagouda Patil “A SYSTEM FOR ROBUST STEGANOGRAPHIC APPROACH IN EMBEDDING THE DATA” Indian Patent 2021- Patent No-202141029669.
2. Sharath M N, Rajesh T M, Mallanagouda Patil “AN EFFICIENT OPTIMAL METAHEURISTICS BASED PIXEL SELECTION FOR VIDEO STEGANOGRAPHY USING HOMOMORPHIC ENCRYPTION APPROACH” Indian Patent 2022- Patent No-202241077262.
3. Sharath M N, Rajesh T M, Shaila S G, Tina Babu “SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DATA HIDING IN VIDEO COMMUNICATION USING STEGANOGRAPHY” Indian Patent 2023- Patent No-202341021786.

Design Patents

1. Sharath M N, Rajesh T M “DEVICE FOR IDENTIFYING OBJECT AT SECURITY GATE” Indian Patent 2023- Design No- 380418-001.
2. Rajeev Institute of Technology, Dr. Sharath M N “ARTIFICIAL INTELLEGENCE BASED PLANT EXTRACT ANALYSIS DEVICE TO IDENTIFY DISEASE” Indian Patent 2024- Design No-406792-001.
3. Rajeev Institute of Technology, Dr. Shrishail Math, Dr. Sharath M N “ROBOT FOR DETERMINING CROP YIELD” Indian Patent 2024- Design No-406784-001.
4. Rajeev Institute of Technology, Dr. Sharath M N “ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BASED CLOUD SECURITY DETECTING DEVICE” Indian Patent 2024- Design No-432529-001.

Books Published

1. Book title “A Robust Model for Securing the Data in Video Communication” with ISBN 978-81-973302-8-5.
2. Book title “Advanced JAVA Programming” with ISBN 978-93-93769-91-6.
3. Book title “Object Oriented Programming with Java Laboratory Manual” with ISBN 978-93-6252-086-9.

Achievements

1. I was declared as the zonal winner of “Cisco Networking and Cyber Security” national level workshop.
2. Successfully completed professional development course on “Java Fundamentals and Programming” conducted by ORACLE Academy in Sahyadri College of Engineering, Mangalore.
3. Successfully completed all 8 modules of the NITTT (National Initiative for Technical Teachers Training) program with an average score of 78%. Registration No: 20232126559.
4. Successfully completed and received a passing grade in “Data Science Methodology” (DS0103EN, provided by IBM).
5. Recognized as a Research Supervisor in Visveswaraya Technological University, Belagavi.

Awards

Young Researcher Award: Received Young Researcher Award from Scientific International Publishing House (Registered under the Ministry of SME, Govt. of India) on 07-11-2024.

PC Member

• International Conference on Advances in Computing, Control and Telecommunication Technologies, June 15-16, 2023, Hassan, India.

Session Chair

Reviewer in International Conferences

I have been contributed as a reviewer for international conferences.

Resource person

• Delivered technical talk on “Fundamentals of Network Management and Security” in BGSIT, B G Nagara.
• Resource person on the topic “Artificial Intelligence in Day-to-Day Life” as part of Induction Programme in Govt. Polytechnic, H N Pura, Hassan.

Workshops Attended

1. Participated 1-day workshop on “Introduction to Python and Drupal” at Rajeev Institute of Technology.
2. Participated 2-day workshop on “Basics of HTML, CSS, JavaScript” at Rajeev Institute of Technology.
3. Participated 2-day workshop on “Web Application Development using C# and SQL Server 2000” at Rajeev Institute of Technology.
4. Participated 3-day workshop on “National Level Research” at SJBIT, Bengaluru.
5. Participated 4-day workshop on “Machine Learning “at Rajeev Institute of Technology.
6. Participated 5-day workshop on “Deep Learning and its Applications “at Kalpataru Institute of Technology, Tiptur.
7. Participated 5-day workshop on “Cyber Security and Forensics “at Kalpataru Institute of Technology, Tiptur.

FDPs Attended

1. Participated 2 days FDP on “Programming in C and Data Structures” at RNSIT, Bengaluru.
2. Participated 1 day FDP on “Network Simulator-2” at VVCE, Mysore.
3. Participated 5 days FDP on “Outcome Based education (OBE) and NBA Accreditation” at VVCE, Mysore.
4. Participated 5 days FDP on “Machine Learning and its Applications” at BGSIT, BG Nagara.
5. Participated 3 days FDP on “Object Oriented Programming with JAVA Laboratory” at SK Institute of Technology, Bengaluru.
6. Participated 5 days FDP on “Industrial Advancements and Research on AI&ML” at RBYM Engineering College.
7. Participated 5 days FDP on “Artificial Intelligence” at BGSIT, BG Nagara.
8. Participated 3 days FDP on “NBA Accreditation Process” at Rajeev Institute of Technology.
9. Participated 5 days FDP on “Exploring Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence” at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

Workshops Organized

1. 4 days National Level workshop on “Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking” at Rajeev Institute of Technology,
2. 4 days National Level workshop on “Android Application” at Rajeev Institute of Technology,
3. 4 days National Level workshop on “Machine Learning” at Rajeev Institute of Technology,

Grants Applied

1. AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) FDP on “Machine Learning and its Applications”.
2. VGST project proposal on “Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality for Social Good”.
3. AICTE- VAANI workshop on “Smart cities and Mobility”.

Roles and Responsibility

Member

• Member of organizing committee of 1^st International Conference on Advances in Computing, Control and Telecommunication Technologies.
• I have been appointed as an Editor of the Journal of International Journal of Image Processing and Computer Vision (ISSN: 2693-7263).
• I have been appointed as a BoE member in Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan.

Other role & responsibilities

• Students counsellor.
• NAAC coordinator.
• NBA coordinator.
• QS I-Guage coordinator.
• VTU digital valuation coordinator.
• Setting up of laboratories.
• Guiding UG and PG students.
• Guiding 4 Ph.D. scholars.
• Preparation of teaching material and imparting knowledge through innovative methods.

Professional body membership

• Member of Artificial Intelligence Medical and Engineering Researchers Society (AIMER Society).

Research area of Interest

Multimedia Security,Steganography, MANET’S,Cryptography.