Dr. Sasikumar
Raised and educated in India, Sasi completed a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Anna University. Following graduation, in 2011, he completed a Master of Technology in Information Technology. He completed his PhD in 2023, titled “A Novel Machine Learning Paradigm for Pattern Extraction from Multivariate Data Sources Using Big Data Analytics” in Computer Science and Engineering.
Sasikumar began his academic career as a Lecturer (2008-2009) and Assistant Professor (2011-2014) in India. From 2014 to 2023, he worked in Ethiopia under the UNDP, holding key roles such as Curriculum Development Chairperson and Focal Person for the Post Graduate Program in Data Science and Analytics, Head of Internal Research Projects Evaluation, and serving on various committees at Wollo and Ambo Universities.
He returned to India as an Associate Professor (2023-Jan 2025), where he served as Chief Coordinator for the Research and Development Cell.
Sasikumar is also dedicated to Creative Outreach projects, completing six research and community service initiatives in Ethiopia in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Trade.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctor of Philosophy (2019 – 2023)
Annamalai University, India
Thesis: A Novel Machine Learning Paradigm for Pattern Extraction from Multivariate Data Sources Using Big Data Analytics
- Master of Technology (2009 -2011)
Bharathidasan University, India
- Bachelor of Engineering (2004-2008)
Anna University, India
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
- British University Vietnam (BUV)
Lecturer (Feb 2025 – Current)
School of computing and innovation technologies
- Sphoorthy Engineering College, Hyderabad, India
Associate Professor (Feb.2024-Jan 2025)
Department of Artificial Intelligence &Machine Learning
- Paavai College of Engineering, India
Associate Professor (March 2023– Sep 2023 )
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
- Wollo University, Kombolcha Institute of Technology, Ethiopia (Under UNDP Scheme)
Assistant Professor (Jan.2021– March .2023 )
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
- Ambo University, Institute of Technology, Ethiopia (Under UNDP Scheme)
Assistant Professor ( Sept. 2014 – Sept .2020 )
Department of Information Technology
RESEARCH AREAS / FIELDS
- Computer Networking
- Data Science
- Machine Learning
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
- P. Sasikumar, N. Bayisa, M. Saravanan and P. Rajamohan
Title : Comparative Analysis of Different Methods in Big Data Live Streaming and Parallel Mining with Hadoop and Spark.
International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics (Volume 118 No. 18 2018, 13071318 ISSN: 1311-8080 (printed version); ISSN: 1314-3395 (on-line version).
- Manoharan Subramanian, Velmurugan Lingamuthu, Chandran Venkatesan, Sasikumar Perumal
Title : Content Based Image Retrieval using Color, Grey, Advanced Texture, Shape Features and Random Forest Classifier with Optimized Particle Swarm Optimization.
International Journal of Biomedical Imaging Hindawi Publishers , Volume 2022, Article ID 3211793
- Nareshkumar , Sasikumar P and Balamurugan P
Title : Graph-Based Rumor Detection On Social Media Using Posts and Reactions
International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems, by University of Bahrain, 16, No.1 (Jul-24) ISSN (2210-142X).
RESEARCH & CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS / EXHIBITIONS
- P. Sasikumar; Srikanth Cherukuvada; P Balmurugan; P Vijay Anand; S. Brindasri; R. Nareshkumar (2024)
An Efficient Brain Tumour Classification Using CNN and Transfer Learning”
IEEE Sponsored International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communication and Applied Informatics (ACCAI-2024).
- Paul mansingh.J, Sasikumar P (2019)
Role of ICT Interventions in Fisheries Cyber Extension
Proceedings of International Conference on Aquatic Resources and Aquaculture for Sustainable Development (ICAR-AQUA 2019)
Hawassa University, Ethiopia.
- Sasikumar .P (2014)
Tracking Vehicular Speed Variations by Preventing Mobile Phone Signal Strengths
Proceedings of international Conference ICACT-2013
JKKNattaraja College of Engineering & Technology , India
- Sasikumar P (2014)
Improving Recommendation Accuracy in Social Networks with Bayesian Inference
Proceedings of National Conference
SNS College of Engineering- Coimbatore, India
- Sasikumar P (2013)
Building Secure User-to-user Messaging in Mobile Telecommunication Networks
Proceedings of National Conference
SNS College of technology – Coimbatore, India
RESEARCH GRANTS
- Title : Appraisal of the Mobile Based Application Program “8028” Hotline Service (Agriculture Dissemination Service) in Ethiopia
Amount : 65,034.20 ETB/1120 USD
Approving organization: Ambo University Technology Transfer Directorate & Agriculture Transformation Agency
- Title : Improving Livelihoods Of Smallholder Farmers Through Cyber Extension and Green Business Enterprise In Ambo Woreda, Ethiopia
Amount : 350,428 ETB/6000 USD
Approving organization : Ambo University Technology Transfer Directorate
- Title :Data Driven analysis of imports and exports (Trade Analysis) in Ethiopia and Development of a Comprehensive Web Portal for Trade Analysis: In case of Ethiopia
Amount : 74235 ETB/ 1200 USD
Approving organization: Ministry of Trade & Ambo University Technology Transfer Directorate
AWARDS & HONOURS
- Best Teacher (2010)
Paavai College of Engineering, India
- (2019) Best Researcher
Ambo University
‘Completion of Community Service Projects for Supporting Needy Communities in and around Ambo.’
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