KEYNOTE SPEAKER-I

Prof. Saroja Kanchi, PhD

email:skanchi@kettering.edu

www.kettering.edu/~skanchi/

Professor Saroja Kanchi is a Professor of Computer Science at Kettering University in Flint, Michigan, USA. She has been teaching in the Computer Science Department since 1993. Prior to obtaining PhD from Texas A & M University in 1993, she obtained Master's degrees from University or Toledo and IIT(M). Her research interests include theoretical computer science particularly topological graph algorithms, wireless sensor networks and real time control systems. She has published over 20 journal and conference papers over the last several years.  

She has taught a wide variety of computer science courses including Java, Data Structures, Algorithms, Parallel Systems, Operating Systems, Multimedia Development, Artificial Intelligence, Game Development, Systems Programming and Applied Graph Theory.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER-II

Dr.D.EBENEZER

Dr. D. EBENEZER obtained his B.E degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering in 1980 and M.E in Communication Systems in 1983 from PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore.  He obtained his Ph.D degree from Anna University, Chennai in the year 1994.  He passed Indian Engineering Services Examination of 1981 batch and he was an officer with Government of India, Overseas Communication Services for a couple of years after his postgraduation.  He joined College of Engineering, Anna University Chennai as a Lecturer in 1985 and served as a faculty for two decades.  He was a professor in Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore from 2006 to 2010. Presently he is a Professor in RMK Engineering College, Kavaraipettai since 2010.

He has guided several doctorates in Digital Signal Processing and has more than 40 Papers in International, National Journals and Conferences.  His publications have received more than 100 citations including IEEE Transactions, IET and other Journals.  He has reviewed research papers for IEEE Transactions in Image Processing, IEEE Signal Processing letters, IET (UK), Journal of Medical Engineering and Physics (UK) and IETE (India) for over a decade. He has served as academic council member and board of studies member in Anna University and other leading Institutes.  His areas of interest are nonlinear digital filters and Image Processing.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER - III

 DR. VINOD KUMAR

Ph.D., M. Engg, B. Engg., B.Sc.

Eric Sprott School of Business

Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1S 5B6

Phone: (613) 520‑2379 Fax: (613) 520-2532  E-Mail: vinod_kumar@sprott.carleton.ca

 www.carleton.ca/~vkumar

Professor Vinod Kumar is a Professor of Technology & Operations and Director, Manufacturing Systems Centre at Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA. He has been teaching in the Sprott School of Business, Carleton University since 1984. Dr. Kumar has served as Director of the Business School as well as member of the Senate and the Board of Governors of Carleton University. Prior to obtaining PhD from University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada, 1984, he obtained Master's degrees from University of California, Berkeley, U.S.A., 1969. His research interests include Supply chain flexibility and management, Logistic Management, Innovations in manufacturing, Adoption/Implementation of ERP Systems, e-Business and e-Government. He has published over 114 journal and 185 conference papers over the last several years.  Dr. Kumar has guided more than 12 doctorates. His name is listed in Canadian WHO’s WHO since last several years.     

KEYNOTE SPEAKER – IV

 DR. M.ABDULLAH KHAN

B.E., M.Sc. (Engg)., Ph.D.,

Professor of Eminence

B.S.Abdur Rahman University, Chennai, India.

makhan@sify.com

Prof.Abdullah Khan is a Professor of Eminence Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at B.S.Abdur Rahman University, Chennai, India. Prior to obtaining PhD from IIT,Kanpur in 1974, he obtained Master's degrees from College of Engineering ,Guindy. His research interests include Analysis, optimization and control of Large Scale Interconnected Power Systems. Dr.Khan has served as Dean of Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Anna University.  He has published over 44 papers in journal and conferences over the last several years. He has authored 2 Books and Edited 10 Lecture notes for summer schools /Intensive courses for Engineering College Teacher and practicing engineers.  Dr. Khan has guided more than 14 doctorates.