Associate Professor & Head of the Department

Dr K A Sunitha

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Interests

  1. Multimodality Imaging for Medical Applications
  2. Medical Robotics
  3. Analysis on Brain Waves
  4. Wearable Technology in Medicine
  5. Internet on Medical Things (IOMT)

Education

2002

Andhra University,
India
BTech

2005

Bharat Deemed University,
India
MTech

2015

SRM Institute of Science and Technology,
India
PhD

Professional Service

  • June 2022 to present -Associate Professor at SRMAP, Amaravati.
  • July 29, 2021 to May 29, 2022- Associate Professor & Head, Department of Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, SRMIST, Chennai
  • Jan 2018 to July 28, 2021- Associate Professor at SRMIST, Chennai.
  • June 2017 to Dec 2017 - Assistant Professor (Selection Grade) at SRM University, Chennai.
  • June 2013 to May 2017 - Assistant Professor (Sr.G) at SRM University, Chennai.
  • June 2008 to May 2013 - Assistant Professor (O.G) at SRM University, Chennai.
  • Jan 2008 to May 2009 - Lecturer at SRM University, Chennai.
  • June 2006 to Dec 2007 - Lecturer at Bharath University, Chennai.
  • June 2005 to May 2006 - Assistant Professor at VNR Vignana Jyothi College of Engineering, affiliated to J.N.T.U, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

Research Interest

  • To develop various strategic Health care diagnostic systems using various Imaging techniques that includes Thermal Vision research, Terahertz Imaging, Hyperspectral Imaging. To develop Wearable Technologies related to health care Instrumentation.

Awards & Fellowships

  • Received IET travel Award 2023 amount of Rs, 1,18,613.03 /- to attend the international conference on 6G Communications Networking and Signal Processing held in Singapore on December 27 to 30 December 2023.
  • Received Recognition from SRM University OSA OPTICA as a Women Researcher March 2023.
  • Received the certificate of Appreciation for the publications from SRMIST in the years 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019.
  • Best paper award for the paper Saranya M, K. A. Sunitha, Sridhara P Arjunan “Automated Diagnosis of Retinal Vascular Diseases through Analysis of Vessel Tortuosity in Deep Retinal Images,” 1st National Conference on Recent Trends in Material Science and Engineering for Medical, Healthcare, Energy, and Sustainable Development (MSMHESD’23)-April 2023.
  • Best paper award for the paper, K.A. Sunitha, N. Senthilkumar, S.S. Dash, S. Krishnakumari "Online Intelligent Analyzer for Blood Pressure Measurement" in IEEE International Conference on Trendz in Information Sciences and Computing (TISC - 2011) pg 1 64-167
  • Best paper award for the paper, K.A. Sunitha, N. SenthilKumar, K. Prema, et.al "Fuzzy Based Automatic Multi-Level Vehicle Parking using Lab View" in IEEE International Conference on Frontiers in Automobile and Mechanical Engineering (FAME), 2010

Memberships

  • Life time membership in ISTE (2009)
  • ISCA (2010), Membership no: A8067
  • IRED- SNM10100059904
  • IAENG-255738
  • MIET- 1100303861

Publications

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS: 27

  • 1. Saranya M, K. A Sunitha, Sridhar P. Arjunan, “Changes in Fractal Dimension of Thin and Thick Blood Vessels from Retinal Fundus Images for Different Stages in Diabetic Retinopathy”, Biomedical Engineering, September 2023, Accepted.
  • 2. Stella Jenifer Isbella, K. A Sunitha, K.T. Magesh, Sridhar P. Arjunan, “Continuous Wave Terahertz imaging on Formalin Fixed Oral Cancer at 0.3THz”, Plos One, June 2023.Under revision
  • 3. Stella Jenifer Isbella, K. A Sunitha, K.T. Magesh, Sridhar P. Arjunan, Menaka, “A New Paradigm to Investigate and Differentiate Formalin Fixed Oral Malignant, Benign and Cyst Tissue samples using Active Thermography,” European Chemical Bulletin, Volume 12, issue 5, pp. 2590-2603, May 2023.
  • 4. A. Govindhan, K. Anantha Sunitha, and S. Kandhasamy, "A custom manipulator for dental implantation through model-based design," Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, vol. 35, no.1, pp. 351–365, 2023.
  • 5. Isabella SSJ, Sunitha KA, Arjunan SP, Pesala B. “A Review of Spectroscopic and Non-Spectroscopic Techniques for Diagnosing Breast Cancer”, Current Medical Imaging, Volume 19, Issue 6, pp. 535-545, 2023.
  • 6. S. Stella Jenifer Isabella, K.A. Sunitha, K. T Magesh, P.A. Sridhar, and Bala Pesala, “Investigation of Formalin Fixed Tissue Optical characteristics in the range of 200-500 GHz Using Pulsed Terahertz Reflection Spectroscopy to Differentiate Oral Malignant, Benign and Cyst”, journal of Spectroscopy, Volume 2022 ,February 2022.
  • 7. Brindha Anbalagan, Sunitha K A*, Kalpana R, “Novel Approach to Prognose Parkinson Disease with Wireless Technology Using Resting Tremors,” Wireless Pers Communication volume125, pp. 2985–2999, August 2022.
  • 8. A. Brindha, K.A. Sunitha, P.A. Sridhar, B. Venkatraman, Menaka M, Kalpana R, “A non-invasive IR sensor technique to differentiate parkinson’s disease from other neurological disorder using autonomic dysfunction as diagnostic criteria” Sensors, MDPI publications, 22, no. 1: 266, December 2021.
  • 9. Anitha Govindhan, Karnam Anantha Sunitha "Temperature measurement of bone drilling during implantation technique - An In-Vitro Study" Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering, Volume 7, Number 6, November 2021.
  • 10. Govindhan, Anitha, and K. A. Sunitha. "Temperature Measurement of Conventional and Vibrational Bone Drilling during Implantation Technique-An In-Vitro Study", Journal of Tobacco Regulatory Science (TRS), Volume 7, Number 6, pp. 6651-6662, November 2021.
  • 11. A. Bhargavi Hari Priya, K.A. Sunitha* “Plantar temperature and vibration perception in patients with diabetes: a cross-sectional study” Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering journal, Volume 40, Issue 4, pp. 1600-1610, November 2020.
  • 12. K.A. Sunitha, M. Menaka, P.K. Purushothaman, SrinidhiGiri, M.A. Pramod, “Segmentation approach and Analysis of Thermal Images for Diagnosing Sinusitis,” International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation,24(8), Volume 24, issue 8, pp. 3115-3122, May 2020.
  • 13. A. Brindha, K.A. Sunitha *, AyushSoni, Smruthisuresh, “Impact of Illumination and Its Analysis on Face Boundary Detection,” International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, Volume 29, issue 7, pp. 11253-11258, May 2020.
  • 14. A. BhargaviHariPriya, K.A. Sunitha, Mahima “Development of low -cost thermal Imaging system as a preliminary screening Instrument,” WEEF 2019, Procedia Computer Science, Volume 172, pp. 283-288, June 2020.
  • 15. K.A.Sunitha ,Shantanu Dixit,Pranvi Singh, “ Design and Development of a Self-Powered Wearable Device for a Tele-Medicine Application”, Wireless Personal Communications, Springer Science Volume,108, pp. 175–186, April 2019,
  • 16. T. Deepa, HarshitaMathur, N. Bharathiraja, K.A. Sunitha, "Spectrally efficient multicarrier modulation system for visible light communication,” International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Vol.9, No.2, pp.1184-1190, April 2019.
  • 17. K.A. Sunitha et.al,” Development of leakage detection system in suction catheter with water distribution as an application,” Research journal of pharmaceutical, biological, and chemical sciences,8(4), pp. 718-726, August 2017.
  • 18. K.A. Sunitha et.al,” To design and develop an unmanned ground vehicle for defense applications,”International Journal of Control Theory and Applications, No.10, 33, pp. 163-171,2017.
  • 19. K.A. Sunitha, SaaswathiBehera, “Comparison of Conventional Control Techniques for an Energy Efficient HVAC Systems,” International Journal of Applied Engineering Research,11(6), pp. 4258- 4263,2016.
  • 20. K.A. Sunitha., AnithaSaraswathi, P., Aarthi, M., Jayapriya, K., “Deaf mute communication interpreter- A review,” International Journal of Applied Engineering Research,11(1), pp. 290-296, 2016.
  • 21. K.A. Sunitha, K. Prema et al “A Low-Cost Automated Fire Rescue System for Locomotives,”International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 10(14), pp 34497-34500, 2015.
  • 22. K.A. Sunitha, N. Senthilkumar, S.S. Dash, “Internet Based Fuzzy Analyzer for Arrhythmia Detection.” Experimental & Clinical Cardiology journal, 20(8), pp. 4448-4454, 2014.
  • 23. Sunitha Anantha Karnam, Senthil Kumar Natarajan, Dash SubransuSekar, JujanGandhaBaruah& Arnav BikashNeog, “Online Intelligent Incubator for Neonates” WIT Transactions on Engineering Sciences, pp.663-670 ,2014.
  • 24. Sunitha Karnam Anantha, Senthil Kumar Natarajan and SubransuSekar Dash “Design and Study of Online Fuzzy Risk Score Analyzer for Diabetes Mellitus,” American Journal of Applied Sciences 10 (9), pp. 1124-1133, 2013.
  • 25. Sunitha Karnam Anantha, Senthil Kumar Natarajan and SubransuSekar Dash “Modeling and Simulation of Fuzzy Based Automatic Insulin Delivery System”, Journal of Computer Science 9 (9): pp.1133-1139, 2013.
  • 26. K.A. Sunitha, N. Senthil Kumar, K. Prema et.al “Fuzzy Based Automatic Insulin Injector Simulation Aided by Online Doctor Consultation Using LabVIEW” International journal Applied Mechanics and Materials Vols. 110-116, pp. 1990-1995, 2012.
  • 27. K.A. Sunitha, N. Senthil Kumar, S.S. Dash, et.al “Online Based Fuzzy Analyzer for Arrhythmia Detection”, Communications in computer and information science, Springer. 11(2): pp.434-442, 2010.

PATENT GRANTED: 39

  • 1. K.A. Sunitha, Indhu priyadharshni, Mishra, Tarisha “A System for Ascertaining the Health of a Vehicle Engine” Indian Patent 201841027834, July 24, 2018, has received Indian Patent Grant 456719, 4th October, 2023. Applicant: SRMIST
  • 2. K.A. Sunitha, Sharma, Arnav Pattnaik, Sagarkant SaiSandeepYallapragada “A System and Method for Charging a Battery by Utilizing Excess Heat Energy” Indian Patent 201841026844, July 18, 2018, has received Indian Patent Grant 453343, September 21, 2023. Applicant: SRMIST
  • 3. K.A. Sunitha, Pawan Kumar bharatwajbalaji, Karthikeyan. C, AshfaqAhamedFaizy, “A Vibratory System For Massaging The Arch Portion of A Foot of A User” Indian Patent 201841026845, July 18, 2018, has received Indian Patent Grant 442115, August 04, 2023. Applicant: SRMIST
  • 4. K.A. Sunitha, R. Akash, S. Parthasarathy, “A System and Method for Controlling Vehicle according To Traffic Signal” Indian Patent 201841037118, Oct 01, 2018, has received Indian Patent Grant 444029, August 11, 2023. Applicant: SRMIST
  • 5. K.A. Sunitha, “A System for Diagnosing Foot Inflammation and a Method Thereof” Indian Patent 201741032286, September 12, 2017, has received Indian Patent Grant 445457, August 25, 2023. Applicant: SRMIST
  • 6. Sunitha, NidhiPriya, AshiMadhariya, Shreya Prasad, Kalaivani Varatharajan, Pradeep Kumar Y “Electrical Toothbrush” Indian Patent 201741029227, August 17, 2017, has received Indian Patent Grant 433456, May 31, 2023. Applicant: SRMIST
  • 7. K.A. Sunitha, Y Pradeep Kumar, Raja Pandian, Kalaivani. V, Sidharth Raj, Reshma Varma Muddaluri, R. VenkatNarasimhan “A Trolley for Use in the Medical Field” Indian Patent 201741016866, May 13, 2017, has received Indian Patent Grant 429383, April 19,2023. Applicant: SRMIST
  • 8. K. A. Sunitha, “A System for Supervising an Occupant of a Wheelchair” Indian Patent 201741010844, March 27, 2017, has received Indian Patent Grant 425795, March 20,2023. Applicant: SRMIST
  • 9. K. A. Sunitha, Syed Saifrahman, Niharika “A Control System for Controlling Operation of a Retractable” Indian Patent 201741045303, December 12, 2017, has received Indian Patent Grant 416212, December 30, 2022. Applicant: SRMIST
  • 10. K.A. Sunitha, S Stella Jenifer Isbella S, Sheikh Mohammed Afzal, Alyster ElroyD Almeida, “A Wireless charging system” Indian Patent 201841027066, July 19, 2018, has received Indian Patent Grant 375264, August 24, 2021. Applicant: SRMIST
  • 11. K.A. Sunitha, “A system for supervising an occupant of a wheelchair” United States of America US 1015751794 82, March 3, 2020. Applicant: SRMIST
  • 12. K.A. Sunitha, “Smart Wheelchair” has received Singapore Patent 10201801451P, February 22, 2017. Applicant: SRMIST
  • 13. K.A. Sunitha, N, Deepa, Das, PratyashaIyer, VijayshreeVaideaswaran “A Security System for A Door” Indian Patent 201841015810, Apr 26, 2018, Publication date: May 4, 2018, has received Indian Patent Grant 542821, 25th June, 2024 Applicant: SRMIST
  • 14. N. Deepa, Karnam, Sunitha Anantha, Pradeep Kumar Yadalam, N. Vivek, K.T Magesh, Raja Pandian.K, Kalaivani. V, "A Toothbrush for Plaque Detection and Oral Irrigation", Indian Patent 202041054362, December 14,2019, Publication date December 18,2020, 2023 has received Indian Patent Grant 539347, 27th May, 2024 Applicant: SRMIST.
  • 15. K.A.Sunitha, Burugupalli Harshitha, Bathineni, Durga Prasad Taraka Rameswara K - Garikapati, Bhagavan - "Real-Time Urine Monitoring System With Medical Screening Feature For Incapacitated Subjects" ” Indian Patent 202241076716 December 29 2022, Publication date: January,06 2023 has received Indian Patent Grant 536545, 2nd May, 2024 Applicant: SRMAP.
  • 16. K.A. Sunitha, RAJAPPAN Chandra Satish Kumar, JULIET A. Vimala, BHOOT Sarvagya “A system for determining characteristics of oil spread over a urine sample” Indian Patent 202041053063, December 05, 2020, Publication date: May 6, 2022 has received Indian Patent Grant 535743, 29th April, 2024 Applicant: SRMIST
  • 17. Nachinarkiniyan, Deepa., P. A. Sridhar, Karnam Sunitha Anantha, Kumar, Behera, Abhisekh., Sanil, Sahil Harishchandra, "A Self-Sanitizing Respiratory Apparatus", Indian Patent 202041054363, December 14,2020, Publication date December 18, has received Indian Patent Grant 523999, 12th March, 2024 Applicant: SRMIST
  • 18. Karnam, SunithaAnantha, Rahul Sathiyamoorthi, ShivamTyagi, Sonu Kumar, "A System for Providing Notification of An Approaching Emergency Vehicle", Indian Patent 201941027687, July 10,2020, Publication date October 23,2020, has received Indian Patent Grant 525505, 14th March, 2024 Applicant: SRMIST.
  • 19. K.A. Sunitha, Anbalagan Brindha, “A System and A Method for Cleaning And Sterilization Of Utensils” Indian Patent 202241051057, September 07, 2022. Publication date September 16, 2022, has received Indian Patent Grant 523791, 12th March, 2024 Applicant: SRMIST
  • 20. K.A. Sunitha, Anitha, “A Medical Assisting Manipulator” Indian Patent 202141030921, July 09, 2021. Publication date: December 12, 2021, has received Indian Patent Grant 519392, 04th March, 2024 Applicant: SRMIST.
  • 21. K.A. Sunitha, G Joselin Retna Kumar, Sharma Rohit, Varun Chandana, T. Suraj Reddy “A multipurpose robotic system and method thereof” Indian Patent 201641043686, Dec 21, 2016, Publication date: June 15, 2018, has received Indian Patent Grant 519392, 27th February, 2024 Applicant: SRMIST.
  • 22. K.A. Sunitha, “A WHEELCHAIR” Indian Patent 201741006349, February 22 2017, Publication date: July 07, 2018, has received Indian Patent Grant 504428, 29th January, 2024. Applicant: SRMIST
  • 23. K.A. Sunitha, S. Divya, A. Brindha, AishwaryaS.Iyer, ArundathiKandanRamdas, Priyanka Sinha, AkshithaDubey “A Projector for Estimating Field of Action of An Ocular Muscle” Indian Patent 201841000168, Jan 02, 2018.Publication date: July 5, 2019, has received Indian Patent Grant 496864, 19th January, 2024. Applicant: SRMIST
  • 24. K.A. Sunitha, V. Sreyas, R. Parul Singh “A Charging Apparatus” Indian Patent 201841026715, July 17, 2018, Publication date: July 20,2018, has received Indian Patent Grant 496124, 8th January, 2024. Applicant: SRMIST
  • 25. K.A. Sunitha, Anmol Sarah, NahalaNahan, “A Neck Posture Monitoring Device” Indian Patent 201741045306, Dec 16, 2017, Publication date: June 15, 2018, has received Indian Patent Grant 495712, 8th January, 2024. Applicant: SRMIST
  • 26. K.A. Sunitha, Suraj, N Savitha Sai, G AtchyutSriram, “An Assistive robotic System” Indian Patent 201741007644, March 03, 2017, Publication date: June 15, 2018, has received Indian Patent Grant 494802, 4th January, 2024. Applicant: SRMIST
  • 27. K.A. Sunitha, Srivastavashivam “An Obstacle Detection and Alert System” Indian Patent 201941001093, Jan 10, 2019, Publication date: July 17, 2020, has received Indian Patent Grant 471616, 22nd November, 2023. Applicant: SRMIST
  • 28. K.A. Sunitha, Indhu Priyadarshi, Mishra, Tarisha “A System for Ascertaining the Health of a Vehicle Engine” Indian Patent 201841027834, July 24, 2018, has received Indian Patent Grant 456719, 4th October, 2023. Applicant: SRMIST
  • 29. K.A. Sunitha, Sharma, Arnav Pattnaik, Sagar ant SaiSandeepYallapragada “A System and Method for Charging a Battery by Utilizing Excess Heat Energy” Indian Patent 201841026844, July 18, 2018, has received Indian Patent Grant 453343, September 21, 2023. Applicant: SRMIST
  • 30. K.A. Sunitha, Pawan Kumar bharatwajbalaji, Karthikeyan. C, AshfaqAhamedFaizy, “A Vibratory System For Massaging The Arch Portion of A Foot of A User” Indian Patent 201841026845, July 18, 2018, has received Indian Patent Grant 442115, August 04, 2023. Applicant: SRMIST
  • 31. K.A. Sunitha, R. Akash, S. Parthasarathy, “A System and Method for Controlling Vehicle according To Traffic Signal” Indian Patent 201841037118, Oct 01, 2018, has received Indian Patent Grant 444029, August 11, 2023. Applicant: SRMIST
  • 32. K.A. Sunitha, “A System for Diagnosing Foot Inflammation and a Method Thereof” Indian Patent 201741032286, September 12, 2017, has received Indian Patent Grant 445457, August 25, 2023. Applicant: SRMIST
  • 33. Sunitha, NidhiPriya, AshiMadhariya, Shreya Prasad, Kalaivani Varatharajan, Pradeep Kumar Y “Electrical Toothbrush” Indian Patent 201741029227, August 17, 2017, has received Indian Patent Grant 433456, May 31, 2023. Applicant: SRMIST
  • 34. K.A. Sunitha, Y Pradeep Kumar, Raja Pandian, Kalaivani. V, Sidharth Raj, Reshma Varma Muddaluri, R. VenkatNarasimhan “A Trolley for Use in the Medical Field” Indian Patent 201741016866, May 13, 2017, has received Indian Patent Grant 429383, April 19,2023. Applicant: SRMIST
  • 35. K. A. Sunitha, “A System for Supervising an Occupant of a Wheelchair” Indian Patent 201741010844, March 27, 2017, has received Indian Patent Grant 425795, March 20,2023. Applicant: SRMIST
  • 36. K. A. Sunitha, Syed Saifrahman, Niharika “A Control System for Controlling Operation of a Retractable” Indian Patent 201741045303, December 12, 2017, has received Indian Patent Grant 416212, December 30, 2022. Applicant: SRMIST
  • 37. K.A. Sunitha, S Stella Jenifer Isbella S, Sheikh Mohammed Afzal, Alyster ElroyD Almeida, “A Wireless charging system” Indian Patent 201841027066, July 19, 2018, has received Indian Patent Grant 375264, August 24, 2021. Applicant: SRMIST
  • 38. K.A. Sunitha, “A system for supervising an occupant of a wheelchair” United States of America US 1015751794 82, March 3, 2020. Applicant: SRMIST
  • 39. K.A. Sunitha, “Smart Wheelchair” has received Singapore Patent 10201801451P, February 22, 2017. Applicant: SRMIST

PATENTS FILED/PUBLISHED: 26

  • 1. K.A.Sunitha, Burugupalli Harshitha, Bathineni, Durga Prasad Taraka Rameswara K - Garikapati, Bhagavan - "Real-Time Urine Monitoring System With Medical Screening Feature For Incapacitated Subjects" ” Indian Patent 202241076716 dated 29th December. Publication date:29-11-2023. Applicant: SRMAP
  • 2. K.A.Sunitha, Malladi Sri Venkata Naga Sai Chinmai, Burugupalli, Samhita Nelavelli Gnana Sai Kiran- " A Smart Dustbin With Automatic Compost Generation And A Method Thereof" ” Indian Patent 202341033371 dated 5th May. Filling date: 11.05.2023. Applicant: SRMAP
  • 3. K.A.Sunitha , Padarthi Sabari Priya , Shainaz Shaik “A System For Eco-Friendly Disposal Of The Sanitary Waste " Indian Patent 202341017805 date of filling 16.03.2023, Applicant: SRMAP
  • 4. K.A. Sunitha, Anitha, “A Medical Assisting Manipulator” Indian Patent 202141030921, July 09, 2021. Publication date: December 12, 2021 (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMIST
  • 5. Nachinarkiniyan, Deepa., P. A. Sridhar, Karnam Sunitha Anantha, Kumar, Behera, Abhisekh., Sanil, SahilHarishchandra, "A Self-Sanitizing Respiratory Apparatus", Indian Patent 202041054363, December 14,2020, Publication date December 18,2020, (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination). Applicant: SRMIST
  • 6. N. Deepa, Karnam, Sunitha Anantha, Pradeep Kumar Yadalam, N. Vivek, K.T Magesh, Raja Pandian.K, Kalaivani. V, "A Toothbrush for Plaque Detection and Oral Irrigation", Indian Patent 202041054362, December 14,2019, Publication date December 18,2020, (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMIST
  • 7. Karnam, SunithaAnantha, Rahul Sathiyamoorthi, ShivamTyagi, Sonu Kumar, "A System for Providing Notification of An Approaching Emergency Vehicle", Indian Patent 201941027687, July 10,2020, Publication date October 23,2020, (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMIST
  • 8. Nachinarkiniyan Deepa, Ramakrishnan, Karthik, Karnam Sunitha Anantha, Simon Jeffrey Anthony, Ravi Poornima, PrathapAkhilesh, "A Digital Enophthalmometer ", Indian Patent 202041043658, October 07,2020, Publication Date October 16,2020, (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMIST
  • 9. K.A. Sunitha, T Swati Shivani, Y Prashant “A System for avoiding Food Wastage” Indian Patent 201941001092, Jan 18,2019. Publication date: July 17, 2020, (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMIST
  • 10. K.A. Sunitha, srivastavashivam “An Obstacle Detection and Alert System” Indian Patent 201941001093, Jan 10, 2019, Publication date: July 17, 2020, (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMIST
  • 11. Suresh Krishnan, Selvam Karuppasamy, Karnam Anantha Sunitha, Suntha Anthoni doss, Revathi Venkataraman, "A Device for Online Monitoring of Composition of a Mixture in Simple Batch Distillation and A Method Thereof", Indian Patent 201941017146, April 30,2019, Publication date: March 20,2020, (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMIST
  • 12. K.A. Sunitha, S Stella Jenifer Isbella, Prasanna Ganesh, SakamBalachandra “A System and Method for Automatically Switching Mobile Device Charger” Indian Patent 201841026976, July 19, 2018, Publication date: Jan 24, 2020, (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMIST
  • 13. K.A. Sunitha, S. Divya, A. Brindha, AishwaryaS.Iyer, ArundathiKandanRamdas, Priyanka Sinha, AkshithaDubey “A Projector for Estimating Field of Action of An Ocular Muscle” Indian Patent 201841000168, Jan 02, 2018.Publication date: July 5, 2019, (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMIST
  • 14. K.A. Sunitha, Panja Ankit, B. Deepika Raj, T. Priya “A Walker” Indian Patent 201841005261, Feb 12, 2018. Publication Date: August 16, 2018, (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMIST
  • 15. K.A. Sunitha, V. sreyas, R. Parulsingh “A Charging Apparatus” Indian Patent 201841026715, July 17, 2018, Publication date: July 20,2018, (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination). Applicant: SRMIST
  • 16. K.A. Sunitha, Anmol Sarah, NahalaNahan, “A Neck Posture Monitoring Device” Indian Patent 201741045306, Dec 16, 2017, Publication date: June 15, 2018, (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMIST
  • 17. K.A. Sunitha, Suraj, N Savitha Sai, G AtchyutSriram, “An Assistive robotic System” Indian Patent 201741007644, March 03, 2017, Publication date: June 15, 2018, (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMIST
  • 18. K.A. Sunitha, G Joselin Retna Kumar, Sharma Rohit, Varun Chandana, T. Suraj Reddy “A multipurpose robotic system and method thereof” Indian Patent 201641043686, Dec 21, 2016, Publication date: June 15, 2018, (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMIST
  • 19. K.A. Sunitha, N, Deepa, Das, PratyashaIyer, VijayshreeVaideaswaran “A Security System for A Door” Indian Patent 201841015810, Apr 26, 2018, Publication date: May 4, 2018, (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMIST.
  • 20. K.A. Sunitha, Malladi Sri Venkata Naga Sai Chinmai, Burugupalli, Samhita Nelavelli Gnana Sai Kiran- " A Smart Dustbin with Automatic Compost Generation and A Method Thereof” Indian Patent 202341033371 dated 5th May. Filling date: 11.05.2023. Applicant: SRMAP
  • 21. K.A.Sunitha , Padarthi Sabari Priya , Shainaz Shaik “A System For Eco-Friendly Disposal Of The Sanitary Waste " Indian Patent 202341017805 date of filling 16.03.2023, Applicant: SRMAP.
  • 22. Nachinarkiniyan Deepa, Ramakrishnan, Karthik, KarnamSunithaAnantha, Simon Jeffrey Anthony, Ravi Poornima, PrathapAkhilesh, "A Digital Enophthalmometer ", Indian Patent 202041043658, October 07,2020, Publication Date October 16,2020, (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMIST
  • 23. K.A. Sunitha, T Swati Shivani, Y Prashant “A System for avoiding Food Wastage” Indian Patent 201941001092, Jan 18,2019. Publication date: July 17, 2020, (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMIST
  • 24. Suresh Krishnan, Selvam Karuppasamy, Karnam Anantha Sunitha, Suntha Anthoni doss, Revathi Venkataraman, "A Device for Online Monitoring of Composition of a Mixture in Simple Batch Distillation and A Method Thereof", Indian Patent 201941017146, April 30,2019, Publication date: March 20,2020, (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMIST
  • 25. K.A. Sunitha, S Stella Jenifer Isbella, Prasanna Ganesh, Sakam Balachandra “A System and Method for Automatically Switching Mobile Device Charger” Indian Patent 201841026976, July 19, 2018, Publication date: Jan 24, 2020, (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMIST
  • 26. K.A. Sunitha, Panja Ankit, B. Deepika Raj, T. Priya “A Walker” Indian Patent 201841005261, Feb 12, 2018. Publication Date: August 16, 2018, (Reply Filed. Application in amended examination) Applicant: SRMIST

BOOK CHAPTERS: 02

  • 1. A. Brindha, K.A. Sunitha *, B. Venkatraman, M. Menaka, Sridhar P Arjunan, “Diagnosis of Parkinson Disease: Imaging and Non-Imaging Techniques,” Techniques for Assessment of Parkinsonism for Diagnosis and Rehabilitation. Series in Bio Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https: doi.org/10.1007/978- 981-16-3056-9_5, 2021.
  • 2. K. A. Sunitha*, M. Saranya, B. Venkatraman, M. Menaka, Sridhar P. Arjunan, “Review of Deep Learning Techniques for Prognosis and Monitoring of Diabetes Mellitus,” CRC Press Taylor & Francis Groups, Page 27, ISBN: 9781003230540, Published 2022.

CONFERENCE PAPERS: 24

  • 1. Ratna Bhaskar, Sunitha K. A*, “Classification of ECG Signals Using Wavelet-Based Features and SVM”, ICITEEB2024 - International Conference on Innovative Trends in Electrical, Electronics and Bio-Technology Engineering, July 3-4, 2024.
  • 2. Jayasree M, Sunitha K. A*, Brindha A, Rajasekhar Punna, Aravamuthan G, Joselin Retnakumar, "An Improved Multiple Face Recognition System for Crowd Monitoring Applications Based on Transfer Learning Approach", International Conference on 6G Communications Networking and Signal Processing, December 2023, Singapore.
  • 3. Saranya M, K. A. Sunitha, Sridhara P Arjunan “Automated Diagnosis of Retinal Vascular Diseases through Analysis of Vessel Tortuosity in Deep Retinal Images,” 1st National Conference on Recent Trends in Material Science and Engineering for Medical, Healthcare, Energy, and Sustainable Development (MSMHESD’23)-April 2023, (First Price with Best Presentation Award).
  • 4. Saranya M, K. A. Sunitha, Sridhara P Arjunan “Hybrid Feature Selection for Automated Detection of Retinal Hemorrhage in Fundus Images Using Splat-based SVM Classification,” International e- conference on Technological Innovations on Digital Management and Sustainable Development in Small Villages (Tidss-23)-April 2023.
  • 5. Jayasree M, Sunitha K.A, Brindha A, Punna Rajasekhar, G. Aravamuthan, and Joselin Retnakumar G, “Real-time Ear Biometrics for Person Identification in an Unconstrained Environment using Deep Learning”, Fourth International Conference on Instrumentation, MEMS and Bio Sensing Technology- (ICIMBT- February 2023).
  • 6. Saranya M, K. A. Sunitha, Sridhara P Arjunan “An Automated Approach for Identifying Hard Exudates and Hemorrhages from Retinal Fundus Images,” Fourth International Conference on Instrumentation, MEMS, and Bio Sensing Technology (ICIMBT 2023), February -2023.
  • 7. Saranya M, K. A. Sunitha, Sridhara P Arjunan “Automated Retinal Image classification of Diabetic Retinopathy diagnosis using deep learning techniques,” Second International Conference on Emerging Trends in Science and Circuit Engineering (ICESCE-2022), May -2022.
  • 8. M. Jayasree, K. A. Sunitha, A. Brindha, P. Rajasekhar and G. Aravamuthan, "BoundNet: Pixel Level Boundary Marking and Tracking of Instance Video Objects," 2022 3rd International Conference for Emerging Technology (INCET), 2022, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/INCET54531.2022.9825413 (Published)
  • 9. K. A. Sunitha, Anitha Govindhan, “Temperature Measurement of Conventional and Vibrational Bone Drilling during Implantation Technique –An in Vitro Study,” Third International conference on instrumentation, MEMS, and Bio-sensing Technology, ICIMBT -2022, Accepted.
  • 10. A. Brindha, K.A. Sunitha, “Finger skin temperature analysis in response to Hand-arm vibrator,” Journal of Physics: Conference series, IOP Publishing, Scopus indexed. (Accepted) October 2021.
  • 11. K. A. Sunitha, Ganti Sri Giri Sai Suraj, G Atchyut Sriram, N Savitha Sai “Assistive Robot for Visually Impaired People” Suraj, Journal of Physics: Conference Series. Published 2021
  • 12. A. Brindha. K.A. Sunitha, “Tremor classification using wearable IoT based sensors” IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, (Accepted), December 2021. (Scopus) (SNIP- 0.484)
  • 13. Vimala Juliet, Joel John, Sreehari V Nair Abdul Nihal, K.A. Sunitha*, “Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of Herbal Medicines,” Second International conference on instrumentation, MEMS, and Biosensing Technology, ICIMBT -2021, Accepted.
  • 14. Rajalakshmi, K.A. Sunitha, RevathiVenkataraman, “A survey on neonatal incubator monitoring system", Journal of Physics: Conference Series, Vol.1362 (1), pp Nov 2019.
  • 15. Sunitha, K.A., Prem Kumar, G., Priya, N., Verma,” Design of an Efficient MPPT Solar Inverter,” MATEC Web of Conferences 108,14004,2017.
  • 16. K.A. Sunitha, G Suraj, et al, “Automated agricultural robot designed for seeding mechanism,” IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 197 (1), 12043-12052, 2017.
  • 17. K.A. Sunitha, et al, “Energy efficient residential HVAC system,” in international conference on Emerging Technologies in computing control, communication, and construction technologies (ICETCCCCT 2K16), Pg no-383-388.
  • 18. K.A. Sunitha, K. Prema et al, “Plc Based Elevator System with Colour and Dimension Sensing for Material Handling in Process Industries” in International Conference on Technological Convergence for Information, Health, Food and Energy Security, pg167-173 (TCIFES-2015).
  • 19. K.A. Sunitha, N. Senthilkumar, S.S. Dash, S. Krishnakumari "Intelligent Analyzer for Home Care Blood Pressure Measurement" in IEEE International Conference on Computer Communication and Informatics (ICCI - 2012).
  • 20. K.A. Sunitha, N. Senthilkumar, S.S. Dash, S. Krishnakumari "Online Intelligent Analyzer for Blood Pressure Measurement" in IEEE International Conference on Trendz in Information Sciences and Computing (TISC - 2011) pg 1 64-167 (Best paper award with cash price of Rupees1500/-).
  • 21. K.A. Sunitha, N. SenthilKumar, K. Prema et.al "Online Based Fuzzy Risk Analyzer for Diabetes Mellitus" in IEEE International Conference on Network Communication and Computer (ICNCC 2011).
  • 22. K.A. Sunitha, N. SenthilKumar, K. Prema et.al "An internet based intelligent telediagnosis system for arrhythmia "in national conference on signal processing and real time operating system (SPRTOS) held on March 26 - 27, 2011.
  • 23. K.A. Sunitha, N. SenthilKumar, K. Prema, et.al "Fuzzy Based Automatic Multi - Level Vehicle Parking using Lab View" in IEEE International Conference on Frontiers in Automobile and Mechanical Engineering (FAME-2010) (Best paper award with cash price of Rupees 1500/-).
  • 24. Prema k, N. SenthilKumar, K.A. Sunitha "Online temperature control based on virtual instrumentation" in IEEE International Conference on control, automation, communication, and energy conservation (INCACEC), held on 4 - 6 June 2009.

Funded Projects

FUNDED PROJECTS: [Worth Rupees 1,20,40,702]

  • Development of wearable IOT electronic device for at home assessment and monitoring of Parkinson’s diseaseRole: Principal Investigator
    Funded Body: DST, SERB-Rs. 19,90,200
    Status: Ongoing
    Proposal Duration: Three Years (June 2023-June 2026)
  • Received Invitation to visit RMIT University, Australia for collaborative Research with Travel Grant of Rs.1,10,000/- under SPARC Grant
  • Robust Shape Based Face Recognition System
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Funded Body: Board of Nuclear Sciences (BRNS), BARC-Rs.23, 43,812/
    Status: Completed
    Proposal Duration: Three Years (Jan 2020-March 2023)
  • Multimodal Imaging Techniques for Breast Conservation Surgery to Delineate Cancer Margin
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Funded Body: Selective Excellence Research Initiative-Rs.2.50 Lakhs/-
    Status: Ongoing
    Proposal Duration: Two Years (2021-2023)
  • Design and Development of Disinfection System for Dental Sewage
    Role: Faculty Mentor
    Funded Body: New Gen IEDC SRM 20-21, Rs.75000/-
    Status: Ongoing
    Proposal Duration: One Year
  • Advanced Self Sanitizing Respirator
    Role: Faculty Mentor
    Funded Body: SRM and Incubation Centre - New Gen IEDC -Rs.75,000/-Status: Ongoing
    Proposal Duration: Two Years (2020- 2021)
  • Design and Development of Electronic Devices to Measure Gaze, Handwriting, Smell and Gait for Management of Parkinson's Disease
    Role: Co-Principal Investigator
    Funded Body: Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration(SPARC)- Rs. 68, 00,190/-
    Status: Completed
    Proposal Duration: Two years (May 2019-May 2021)
  • Design and Development of FTB For Early Childhood
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Funded Body: Department of Periodontics, SRMIST: Rs.70, 000/-
    Status: Completed
    Proposal Duration: October 2018 to October 2020
  • Design and Development of Portable Hess Chart Projector
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Funded Body: Idea Clinic, SRMIST: Rs.20, 000/-
    Status: Completed
    Proposal Duration: Nov. 2017 to Dec. 2019
  • Designing of Comfy Smart Wheelchair
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Funded Body: SRM IST, Under Academic Excellence Program: Rs100,000/-
    Status: Completed
    Proposal Duration: Feb. 2016 to Feb. 2018.
  • Design and Development of Robotic Arm for Dental Applications
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Funded Body: Department of Periodontics, SRMIST: Rs 1, 00,000/-
    Status: Completed
    Proposal Duration:
  • Center for Instrument Design and measurement Research Laboratory (CIDM) from SRMIST
    Role: Faculty
    Funded Body: Research laboratory-Rs.1,06,500
    Status: Completed

Consultancy Services

CONSULTANCY SERVICES: [Worth Rupees 25,53,490]

  • Mobile Wellness Program for the Rural Population
    Services provided: Department of Atomic Energy -Indira Gandhi Atomic Research Centre
    Status: On Going
    Funding: Rs. 22,98,490/-
    Proposal Duration: 3 Months (May 2023 –July 2023)
  • Instrument Design of PMDD-3D DB
    Service being to Quality agencies,Vijayawada
    Status: On Going, Funding: Rs. 25000/-
    Duration – Three months
  • Design & Development of a smart system for Hospitality Industries
    Services provided: SRM Hotels & Hotel Management & Ramada Plaza, Guindy
    Status: Principal Acceptance given
    Funding: Rs. 1, 00,000/-
    Proposal Duration: 1 year
  • Design and Development of Stimulator for Periodontal Applications
    Services provided: Aathitya Dental Clinic, Chennai
    Status: Completed
    Funding: Rs.50, 000/-
    Proposal Duration: October 2018 to October 2020
  • Design and Development of Instrumentation system for a Periodontal application
    Services provided: Aathitya Dental Clinic, Chennai
    Status: Ongoing
    Funding: Rs.40, 000/-
  • Design and Development of Assistive Dental Trolley
    Services provided: Department of Periodontics, SRM IST,
    Status: Completed
    Funding: Rs.30, 000/-
    Proposal Duration: June 2016 to June 2017
  • Design and Develop a Digital Exopthalmometer
    Services provided: Department Of OMFS, Pushpagiri College of Dental Sciences, and Kerala
    Status: Completed
    Funding: Rs.25, 000/-
    Proposal Duration: November 2018 to March 2021
  • New Design of Automated Tooth Besom
    Services provided: Department of Periodontics, SRM IST
    Status: Completed
    Funding: Rs.10, 000/-
    Proposal Duration: August 2017 to August 2018

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