Dr. A. R. Kavitha is a senior academician and researcher with 25 years of teaching experience in Computer Science and Information Technology. She is currently serving as Professor at Chennai Institute of Technology since February 2022. She has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, producing 100% results in core subjects including Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Big Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, and Information Retrieval Systems.

She serves as Chairman, Board of Studies (BOS), Department of Information Technology, Chennai Institute of Technology, and is a recognized Ph.D. Supervisor of Anna University, Chennai. She is also a Doctoral Committee Member at Sathyabama University and Saveetha University.

Research & Scholarly Contributions

Dr. Kavitha has made outstanding research contributions in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Medical Image Processing, IoT, Blockchain, Big Data Analytics, and Computer Vision.

• Ph.D. Scholars:

  • 4 Scholars Successfully Produced

  • 7 Scholars Currently Pursuing

• Publications:

  • SCI/WoS/Scopus Indexed Journals: 11

  • Scopus Indexed Journals & Conferences: 20

  • Total Journals Published: 50

  • Conference Papers: 50

  • Books/Book Chapters: 11

• Reviewer/Editorial Roles: 3 International Journals

Her work has gained global recognition, including a Best Chapter Citation Award from Intech Publishers with over 1000+ downloads worldwide.

Patents, Grants & Innovation

Dr. Kavitha has significantly contributed to applied research and innovation through patents and funded work:

• Design Patents Granted:

  • IoT Enabled Health Monitoring Device

  • Device for Detecting Diseased Plant Leaves using Image Processing

• Patents Published (India):

  • Ethereum Wallet using Blockchain Technology

  • Renewable Solar PV Inverter

  • Low-Cost Virus-Free Air Circulator for COVID Wards

  • Smart Farming Systems

  • AI Multiverse Integration Bot

  • Swarm Navigation of Drones using SLAM

• Grant Published:

  • IoT Enabled Health Monitoring Device (India, March 2023)

Current Research Projects

• Early diagnosis and prognosis of Alzheimer’s disease using MRI biomarkers

• Neuro-fuzzy and soft computing models for healthcare analytics

• Blockchain-based data security frameworks for IoT

• Human Gait Recognition Systems for intelligent surveillance

• AI/ML-based thunderstorm and gale-force wind prediction

• Big Data and Cloud-based automatic healthcare systems

Awards, Honors & Academic Leadership

Dr. Kavitha has received numerous prestigious awards, including:

• Younger Scientist Award – ESN Publications (2024)

• Best Researcher Award – SIMATS, Chennai (2022)

• Global Eminent Researcher Award – VIJ Trust (2021)

• Best Teacher Award – Jerusalem College of Engineering

• Best Academic Performer Award (2011–2018)

• Best Paper Award (2016)

She has served as an Invited Speaker and Session Chair at international conferences, including ICT4SD, Goa (2025), and as a Ph.D. Thesis Evaluator for multiple universities.

Industry, Government & Outreach Contributions

• SPOC – IBM Nalaiya Thiran Program, benefiting 360 students

• Nodal Officer – AICTE ASLAP-PARAKH, benefiting 500 students

• Organized MHRD-Sponsored Skill Development Program

• Resource Person / Expert Member for 17+ national and international events

• Organized 26 workshops/FDPs and attended 28

Eligibility for Distinguished Researcher Award 

Dr. A. R. Kavitha is highly eligible for the Distinguished Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels due to her exceptional and sustained contributions to scientific research, innovation, and academic leadership. With an impressive record of high-impact publications, multiple patents and grants, successful Ph.D. mentorship, interdisciplinary research excellence, and national-level academic service, she exemplifies the qualities of a distinguished researcher with global impact. Her work bridges theory, application, and societal relevance, particularly in healthcare AI, IoT security, and intelligent systems, making her a deserving and eminent candidate for this prestigious recognition.