Professor & Head, Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology, India
Dr. M. Suresh Kumar is a distinguished academic leader and researcher in the field of Computer Science and Engineering. He is currently serving as the Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology, Coimbatore. With over 30 years of academic and professional experience, he has made significant contributions to the fields of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and IoT. Dr. Kumar has also played key leadership roles in institutional development and accreditation processes. His extensive research in areas such as energy-efficient resource allocation, driver drowsiness detection, and robotics has earned him international recognition and multiple awards.
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Education
Dr. M. Suresh Kumar earned his Ph.D. in Information and Communication from Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, under Anna University, Chennai, in 2013. His doctoral research focused on scheduling algorithms in computational grids, specifically addressing economic and deadline considerations. He completed his M.E. in Computer Science and Engineering from Anna University, Chennai, in 2004, graduating with first-class honors. Earlier, he earned his B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering from Bharathidasan University, Trichy, in 1993, also with first-class honors. Dr. Kumar’s educational background provides a solid foundation in computational theories, algorithms, and emerging technologies, which has greatly contributed to his success in research and teaching.
Experience
Dr. M. Suresh Kumar has a remarkable academic career spanning over three decades. He is currently serving as the Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, a position he has held since June 2018. Prior to this, he was a Professor at Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore, from 2013 to 2018, and has also held positions as an Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, and Senior Lecturer. His early career includes a role as a Lecturer at the Government Polytechnic, Ooty. Throughout his career, Dr. Kumar has been deeply involved in various administrative and academic responsibilities, including accreditation processes, curriculum development, and managing student placements. His leadership roles and contributions to the institution have shaped its growth and development, and his research has consistently been at the forefront of technological advancements in the field.
Awards and Honors
Dr. M. Suresh Kumar has received several prestigious awards and honors throughout his career. Notably, he was honored with the SNR Sons Charitable Trust 25 Years of Service Award, recognizing his unwavering commitment and transformative impact on education and society. He also won the Silver Award for his EEG-based Driver Drowsiness Detection and Alert System, which was internationally recognized at the event held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for revolutionizing road safety. Dr. Kumar’s research achievements include winning the Gold Award at i2create 2019 for his innovative robot programming system aimed at improving air quality monitoring in industrial environments. Additionally, his work continues to gain recognition internationally, leading to invitations as a keynote speaker at global forums such as the Precision Global Forum on Renewable and Sustainable Energy (PRENE2025) in London.
Research Focus
Dr. M. Suresh Kumar’s research focuses on several cutting-edge areas of Computer Science and Engineering. His work in energy-efficient cloud resource allocation explores advanced hybrid optimization algorithms, aiming to enhance the performance and sustainability of cloud systems. He is also deeply engaged in machine learning applications, particularly in the development of safety systems like the EEG-based Driver Drowsiness Detection System. His research in robotics includes pioneering work on intuitive hand gestures for air quality monitoring in industrial environments, which earned international recognition. Additionally, Dr. Kumar has contributed to areas like IoT sensors, wireless sensor networks, and artificial intelligence applied to healthcare, mobile communication, and predictive analytics. His interdisciplinary research approach merges technology with real-world problem-solving, aiming to create sustainable, high-impact solutions.
Publication Top Notes
- “Advanced Hybrid Optimization Algorithms for Energy Efficient Cloud Resource Allocation” (Radio Science) 🌐💡
- “Face Detection using BPN Network, FIS, Neuro Fuzzy and ANFIS MODELS” (Book Chapter, Advances in Computer Science) 🧠📚
- “Mobile Communication Using Near Field Communication and Radio Frequency Identification” (IJ Research in Advent Technology) 📱📡
- “Missile Directed by Maneuverable Actuators” (Int. Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology) 🚀🎯
- “Making of Autonomous Quadcopter Using IoT Sensors and Android Application” (IJ Science and Advance Research in Technology) 🛸📱
- “Predictive analysis using Decision tree in Big Data” (IJMER) 📊💻
- “A comparative study on various techniques for Image retrieval” (IJETCSE) 🖼️🔍
- “Private Cloud setup: A Survey” (IJCSITS) ☁️🔒
- “EHRP: Evolutionary Hybrid Routing Algorithm for Wireless Sensor Network” (IJ Engineering Research & Technology) 🌐🔋
- “Penalty Based Heuristic Method Using Continuous Double Auction In Computational Grid” (Journal of Computer Science) 💸🖥️
- “Explicit allocation strategy with DBC algorithm in Bag-Of-Task grid” (European Journal of Scientific Research) 💡🔧