Dr. Madhu S. Nair Associate Professor Artificial Intelligence & Computer Vision Lab Department of Computer Science Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) Kochi - 682022, Kerala, India. Personal Data Tel: 0484-2862302, 9447364158 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] URL: https://sites.google.com/site/msnair1979 Date of Birth: 31st May, 1979 Educational Qualifications • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science from Mahatma Gandhi University (2013). Thesis Title: “Soft Computing Approaches for Image Restoration and Enhancement”. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. G. Raju, Dept. of Information Technology, Kannur University. Centre: School of Computer Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. • Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Computer Science (with specialization in Digital Image Computing) from University of Kerala with FIRST RANK (2008). Dissertation Title: “Restoration and Enhancement of Color Images Using Fuzzy Approach”. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. M. Wilscy, Dept. of Computer Science, University of Kerala. Institute: Department of Computer Science, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. • Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.) from Mahatma Gandhi University with FIRST RANK (2003). Institute: School of Technology and Applied Sciences (STAS), Mahatma Gandhi University Re- gional Centre, Kochi. • Bachelor of Computer Applications (B.C.A.) from Mahatma Gandhi University with FIRST RANK (2000). Institute: M.E.S. College, Marampally, Aluva, Ernakulam. • Pre-Degree (Science Group) from Mahatma Gandhi University (1996). Institute: Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam. • S. S. L. C. (1994). Institute: Sree Rama Varma (S. R. V.) High School, Ernakulam. • UGC NET qualified in Computer Science and Applications (2004). • GATE qualified in Computer Science and Engineering (2006). • Post Graduate Diploma in Client Server Computing (PGDCSC) from Amrita Institute of Computer Tech- nology (2000). Teaching Experience • Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi. (03.05.2018 to till date) • Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvanantha- puram. (06.09.2010 to 02.05.2018) • Assistant Professor, Department of Information Technology, Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology, Kakkanad, Kochi. (28.06.2010 to 02.09.2010) • Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, Kochi. (01.04.2009 to 27.06.2010) • Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, Kochi. (03.02.2004 to 31.03.2009) 1/24 Academic Responsibilities 1. Member, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi. (04.07.2021 to 03.07.2023) 2. Coordinator, MOOC, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi. (16.12.2020 to till date) 3. Member, Board of Studies in Engineering (PG), University of Calicut, Kozhikode. (10.08.2020 to 09.08.2023) 4. Member, Board of Studies (PG), School of Computer Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. (06.08.2020 to 05.08.2023) 5. Member, Board of Studies in Aeronautical Science and Technology, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi. (06.08.2020 to 05.08.2024) 6. Member, Academic Council, Cochin University of Science and Tecnbhnology (CUSAT), Kochi. (07.07.2020 to 06.07.2022) 7. Member, Faculty of Technology, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi. (03.08.2019 to 02.08.2023) 8. Member, Board of Studies (PG), Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi. (03.08.2019 to 02.08.2023) 9. Coordinator, Chancellor’s Chair Professor Scheme, Department of Computer Science, Cochin Uni- versity of Science and Technology, Kochi. (Foreign Faculty: Prof. Dr. Gaurav Sharma, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Rochester, USA). (21.01.2019 to 28.02.2019) 10. Local Coordinator, MHRD GIAN (Global Initiative of Academic Networks) programme, University of Kerala. (22.02.2018 to 02.05.2018) 11. UGC SWAYAM Coordinator, University of Kerala (Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) programme of Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India and University Grants Commission (UGC)). (23.01.2018 to 02.05.2018) 12. Course Coordinator, GIAN Course on “Advanced Digital Video Coding Standards” during Jan- uary 1-12, 2018 (Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) programme funded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India; Foreign Faculty: Prof. Dr. K. R. Rao, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), Texas, USA). 13. Chief Coordinator, Spoken Tutorial Project (Developed by IIT Bombay for MHRD, Government of India), University of Kerala. (01.08.2014 to 02.05.2018) 14. Special Invitee, Board of Studies (PG), Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Kalamassery, Kochi. (07.11.2014 to 06.11.2016) 15. Member, Expert Committee (PG), MCA Lateral Entry course and MCA Integrated Double Degree course syllabi framing, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, 2013. 16. Member, Board of Studies (PG), University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. (20.11.2013 to 19.11.2016) 17. Member, Board of Studies (PG), University of Calicut, Kozhikode. (27.04.2013 to 26.04.2016) 18. Member, Board of Studies (UG), University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. (08.07.2013 to 07.07.2016) 19. Member, Registration Committee, National Symposium on Sustainable Management of Biodiversity using Science and Technology, organized by the University of Kerala as part of 81st Annual Session of the National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI), during November 24-26, 2011. Awards and Honours 1. Kairali Gaveshana Puraskaram 2019-20 in the category of Physical Science from Government of Kerala, in the year 2021. 2. Best Faculty of the Year Award (Published Research - where papers have been accepted in high rank- ing/indexed journals) from Computer Society of India (CSI), Mumbai, in the year 2019. 3. Best Thesis Supervisor Award in Ph.D. category for the year 2018 for the thesis entitled ”Automatic Segmentation and Classification of Mitosis in Breast Images by Signal Processing and Machine Learning Techniques” jointly instituted by IEEE Communications Society, Kerala and Bangalore Chapters. 2/24 4. Best Paper Award during the Fourth International Symposium on Intelligent Systems Technologies and Applications - ISTA 2018 (Springer), held at P.E.S. Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, September 2018. 5. Swami Vivekananda Yuva Prathibha Puraskaram 2017 in the category of Science from Kerala State Youth Welfare Board, Government of Kerala, in the year 2018. 6. Certificate of Appreciation from the Vice Chancellor, University of Kerala, in recognition of the Faculty Website maintained in a rich and updated manner, in the year 2018. 7. Certificate of Appreciation from the Vice Chancellor, University of Kerala, in recognition of innovations in teaching, in the year 2018. 8. Paper Presenter Award at International Conference from Computer Society of India (CSI), in the year 2017. 9. IETE - Smt Manorama Rathore Memorial Award from The Institution of Electronics and Telecommu- nication Engineers (IETE), New Delhi, in the year 2017. 10. First Prize Winner in the PROSTATEx-2 Grand Challenge 2017 conducted by the American As- sociation of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), along with the SPIE (the International Society for Optics and Photonics) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI), on the development of quantitative multi-parametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) biomarkers for the determination of Gleason Grade Group in prostate cancer. 11. Distinguished Assistant Professor Award from Computer Society of India (CSI), Mumbai, in the year 2017. 12. Associate Editor, IEEE Access Journal (November 2016 – June 2021). 13. Young Systems Scientist Award from Systems Society of India (SSI), New Delhi, in the year 2015. 14. IEI Young Engineers Award 2013-2014 in Computer Engineering discipline from The Institution of Engineers (India), Kolkata. 15. Paper Presenter Award at International Conference from Computer Society of India (CSI), in the year 2013. 16. Career Award for Young Teachers (CAYT), from All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi, in the year 2013. 17. Most Active Editorial Board Member Award from The International Arab Journal of Information Technology (IAJIT), during the year 2013. 18. Most Prominent Alumni Award - 2012 from M.E.S. College, Marampally, Aluva. 19. Best Paper Award during the First International Conference on Advances in Computing and Communica- tions - ACC 2011 (Springer), held at Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology, Kochi, July 2011. 20. Editorial Board Member, The International Arab Journal of Information Technology (IAJIT), Jordan (January 2010 – January 2018). 21. Innovative Student Projects Award 2009 (Best Thesis Award, M.Tech Level) from Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), New Delhi. 22. AICTE Travel Grant Award for presenting a paper at IEEE International Conference on Computer Science and Information Technology - ICCSIT, Singapore, 2008. 23. Most Active Reviewer Award from The International Arab Journal of Information Technology (IAJIT), consecutively during the years 2008 to 2012. 24. Computer Science Alumni Association Award for securing First Rank in M.Tech. Computer Science Examination, 2008. 25. Students Union Award, for securing First Rank in MCA Examination,