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Research Interest Areas
- Algorithms: Computer Vision, Digital Image Processing, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning
- System Design: Hardware Accelerators, Digital Prototyping
Professional Career
Research
- Senior Scientist @ CSIR-CEERI, Pilani – Sept. 2015 to Present
- Scientist @ CSIR-CEERI, Pilani – Sept. 2011 to Sept. 2015
- Research Intern @ CSIR-CEERI, Pilani, India – Jan.-April,2004
- Visiting Researcher @ Hiroshima University, Japan – 11 Jun. 2017 to 01 Jul. 2017
- Visiting Researcher @ University of Maribor, Slovenia- December. 12 – 23, 2015
Teaching
- Adjunct Faculty @ Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), India – May. 2015 to Present
- Asst. Professor @ Mody Institute of Technology and Science, Lakshmangarh, India – June,2004-Sept.,2011
- Lecturer @ Mody College of Engg. & Technology, Lakshmangarh, India – Oct., 2003-Jan., 2004
Administrative
- Member, CEERI Senior Secondary School Management Committee
- Member of CEERI Education Society for CEERI VIDYA MANDIR
- Member of CEERI KRC committee
Academic Details
- Ph. D. (2017)
Research Area: Soft Computing
Thesis Title: Evolutionary Algorithms for VLSI Applications
University: Banasthali University, Rajasthan - M.Tech. (2003)
In Instrumentation
Panjab University, Chandigarh - M.Sc. (2001)
In Electronics
Devi Ahilya University, Indore - B.Sc. (1999)
In Electronics
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
R&D Projects (As PI/CoPI/Activity Lead)
- Development of damage diagnostic algorithms using novel machine learning techniques
R&D Project Funded by: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Govt. of India
Project Budget: Rs. 246 Lakhs (For CSIR-CEERI)
Duration: 2018-2020
My Role: Activity Leader - Development of an Image Processing based System for Monitoring Feed Rate of Materials Moving on a Conveyer
R&D Project Funded by: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Govt. of India
Project Budget: Rs. 17 Lakhs (For CSIR-CEERI)
Duration: 2018-2020
My Role: CO-Principal Investigator - Detection of Threat Objects in Baggage and Food Quality Inspection using Image Processing & Pattern Recognition Techniques for Single view X-Ray Scanners & Development of Near 3D Image Visualization Software For Dual view X-Ray Scanner
Industry Sponsored Project: M/s. Krystal Vision Pvt. Ltd, Pune
Project Budget: Rs. 60.17 Lakhs (For CSIR-CEERI)
Duration: 2017 – 2018
My Role: Alternate Project Leader - Healthcare Home Assistance System : Human Fall Detection in 360 Degree Videos
Collaborative R&D Project Funded: M/s. Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd
Project Budget: Rs. 20.55 Lakhs (For CSIR-CEERI)
Participating Institutes: CSIR-CEERI and Samsung Research Institute (SRI), India
Duration: 2017 – 2018
My Role: Technical Lead - Observation of Appearance and physiological parameters in elderly to assess the aptness of their independent living
R&D Project Funded by: Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India
Project Budget: Rs. 17.79 Lakhs (For CSIR-CEERI)
Participating Institutes: CSIR-CEERI Pilani and Univ. of Maribor, Slovenia
Duration: 2015-2018
My Role: CO-Principal Investigator - Development of 3D Rigid and Flexible Endoscopes for Examination of Dentures
R&D Project Funded by: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Govt. of India
Project Budget: Rs. 60.0 Lakhs (For CSIR-CEERI)
Duration: 2016-2018
My Role: Alternate Project Leader - Engineering of Disaster Mitigation & Health Monitoring for Safe & Smart Built Environment (EDMISSIBLE)
R&D Project Funded by: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Govt. of India
Participating Institutes: CSIR-CEERI Pilani and CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee
Duration: 2012-2017
My Role: CO-Principal Investigator - Innovative Technology for Health Assessment and Damage Mitigation of Structures (I-HEAL)
R&D Project Funded by: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Govt. of India
Participating Institutes: CSIR-CEERI Pilani and CSIR-SERC, Chennai
Duration: 2012-2017
My Role: CO-Principal Investigator - Advanced Instrumentation Solutions for Health Care & Agro-Based Applications (ASHA)
R&D Project Funded by: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Govt. of India
Participating Institutes: CSIR-CEERI Pilani and CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh
Duration: 2012-2017
My Role: CO-Principal Investigator
R&D Projects (As Team Member)
- Human Action Recognition System for Industrial Activity Monitoring
R&D Project Funded by: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Govt. of India
Project Budget: Rs. 97.31 Lakhs (For CSIR-CEERI)
Duration: 2018-2020
My Role: Team Member - Human Fatigue and Drowsiness Detection Applicable to Drivers and Industrial Workers
R&D Project Funded by: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Govt. of India
Project Budget: Rs. 65.06 Lakhs (For CSIR-CEERI)
Duration: 2018-2020
My Role: Team Member - AI based Healthcare Systems
R&D Project Funded by: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Govt. of India
Project Budget: Rs. 20.01 Lakhs (For CSIR-CEERI)
Duration: 2018-2020
My Role: Team Member - Design and development of remote 3D Virtual Reality(VR) system framework with cloud connection for Heritage Structures
R&D Project Funded by: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Govt. of India
Project Budget: Rs. 100.0 Lakhs (For CSIR-CEERI)
Duration: 2018-2020
My Role: Team Member - Non-Intrusive Healthcare Analytics
Collaborative R&D Project Funded: M/s. Samsung India Electronics Pvt. Ltd
Project Budget: Rs. 10.00 Lakhs (For CSIR-CEERI)
Participating Institutes: CSIR-CEERI and Samsung Research Institute (SRI), India
Duration: 2018 – 2019
My Role: Team Member - Behavioural Video and Audio Analytics System
Sponsored Research Project Funded by: United White Metals Limited, Mumbai – 400101, India.
Project Budget: Rs. 196.12 Lakhs (For CSIR-CEERI)
Participating Institutes: CSIR-CEERI Pilani and Comm-IT Israel
Duration: 2017 – 2019
My Role: Team Member - Development of Computer Vision Algorithms for UAVs
R&D Project Funded by: Grant-in-aid (National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore, India)
Project Budget: Rs. 20.0 Lakhs (For CSIR-CEERI) Participating Institutes: CSIR-CEERI Pilani and CSIR-NAL Bangalore
Duration: 2017 – 2018
My Role: Team Member - Development of Advanced Eco-Friendly, Energy Efficient Processes for Utilization of Iron ore Resources of India
R&D Project Funded by: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Govt. of India
Participating Institutes: CSIR-CEERI Pilani and CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar
Duration: 2007-2012
My Role: Team Member
Invited Talks / Lectures/Selection Committee
- “Deep Learning for Computer Vision”: Expert talk in 3rd International Conference on Intelligent Information Technology (ICIIT), CEG, Anna University, Chennai on December, 13,2018
- Technical Seminar in TAOYAKA PROGRAM at Graduate School of Engineering, Hiroshima University, Japan on 20/6/2017. Delivered a Lecture on topic “Gesture Recognition using Kinect for Elderly Care”
- Delivered an expert talk at Global Institute of Technology, Jaipur in “National Conference on Recent Trends in Computer and Communication Technology (RTCCT-2015)” on 22 May 2015.
- Advisory Committee member for the National Conference on Recent Trends in Computer and Communication Technology at Global Institute of Technology,2015, Jaipur.
- Visited RIET Jaipur for an expert talk, having discussions with students and faculty member of ECE Dept., and accessing the students for their RTU Practical Examination on 21-22 December 2012.
- Delivered an Expert Talk on Image Processing for the Short Term Course (STC) on Recent Trends in Electronics and Communication Engineering (June 25-June 29, 2012), MNIT, Jaipur, India.
- Selection Committee expert for Project Fellow Selection of UGC Sponsored Project “An Agent-based tool for prediction, analysis, reporting and dispensing of climate data”, September, 22, 2012.
Publications
- Total Research Publications in Peer Reviewed International Journals/Conferences: ~27