Dr. Baskar Duraisamy is an accomplished academician, researcher, mentor, and engineering professional with 18 years of experience in Electronics and Communication Engineering. He is currently serving as Associate Professor and Head, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Karpagam Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, a position he has held since June 2024. Previously, he served as Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, and began his academic career as a Lecturer in 2008.

His teaching expertise encompasses Signals and Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Digital Image Processing, Communication Engineering, Wireless Communication, Machine Learning, Medical Electronics, Wearable Devices, Body Area Networks, Digital Electronics, Intellectual Property Rights, and Design Thinking, among other subjects.

Research Expertise

Dr. Duraisamy is a recognized research supervisor at Anna University, Chennai, specializing in Signal and Image Processing, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning. He is currently guiding five Ph.D. scholars and has served as a Doctoral Committee Member for research scholars at Anna University and Karunya University.

His doctoral research focused on machine learning algorithms for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease, reflecting his strong commitment to applying artificial intelligence and signal/image processing techniques to healthcare challenges. His research interests extend to biomedical image analysis, deep learning, intelligent healthcare systems, IoT, wireless communication, computer vision, and AI-enabled applications.

Research Publications & Scholarly Contributions

Dr. Duraisamy has an extensive publication record spanning journal articles, international conference papers, national conference papers, books, and book chapters. His research has appeared in journals and conference proceedings covering biomedical signal processing, machine learning, deep learning, healthcare technology, IoT, image processing, wireless communication, and intelligent transportation.

Notable contributions include research on:

• Alzheimer’s disease detection and classification using deep learning and biomedical imaging.
• Brain and medical image segmentation and classification.
• Pleural plaque and pleural effusion detection from CT images.
• Machine learning and deep learning applications in healthcare.
• Autonomous road-hazard detection using deep reinforcement learning.
• Wearable IoT-based multi-parameter health monitoring.
• AI-based heart disease and pneumonia prediction.
• Underwater acoustic communication.
• Smart traffic management and intelligent transportation.
• IoT-based precision agriculture and wireless sensor networks.

His scholarly work demonstrates a sustained effort to integrate AI, signal processing, image processing, IoT, and communication technologies to address practical engineering and healthcare problems.

Books & Book Chapters

Dr. Duraisamy has contributed to scholarly literature through three books/book chapters, including works on Intelligent Transportation and Traffic Management, Introduction to Machine Learning, and Alzheimer’s disease classification using deep learning. His contributions demonstrate his involvement not only in research but also in disseminating technical knowledge to students, researchers, and professionals.

Patents & Innovation

Dr. Duraisamy has demonstrated significant interest in technological innovation and intellectual property, with six published Indian patents. His patented innovations include:

• Multi Functioned Battery Health Monitoring System Using IoT.
• Smart Urban Traffic Control and Management Using IoT.
• Accident Identification and Alerting System.
• Auditory Assisting System for Visually Challenged People.
• Machine Learning-Based Doctor Appointment with Disease Prediction.
• Improvements to the CLONALG Algorithm for Breast Cancer Diagnosis.

These innovations reflect his multidisciplinary approach toward developing technology-driven solutions for healthcare, safety, accessibility, transportation, and smart systems.

Citations & Research Impact

His research has received citations across major scholarly databases. His reported metrics include:

• Google Scholar: 206 citations, h-index 6, i10-index 5.
• Scopus: 136 citations, h-index 4, i10-index 4.
• Web of Science: 77 citations, h-index 3, i10-index 3.

These indicators demonstrate the visibility and scholarly influence of his research contributions.

Professional Development

Dr. Duraisamy has actively strengthened his expertise through professional development and advanced training. He has completed NPTEL courses in Deep Learning and Introduction to Machine Learning, receiving Elite with Silver certifications, as well as training in Soft Skills and Personality Development.

He has also completed Innovation Ambassador training conducted by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell and AICTE, training in Geocomputation and Geoweb Services through the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), and the Intel College Excellence Program in Intelligent Systems.

Academic Leadership & Professional Recognition

Dr. Duraisamy has demonstrated considerable leadership through academic coordination, mentoring, reviewing, and professional engagement. He has organized approximately 30 academic programmes and attended around 45 FDPs, STTPs, workshops, and seminars.

He has served as a Technical Expert Mentor and Jury Member at the Smart India Hackathon 2022 Finals, subject expert and mentor for MATLAB Onramp courses in Signal Processing, Image Processing, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning, and subject expert/reviewer for an AICTE, SERB, and DST-sponsored international conference.

He has also served as an AICTE–BSNL Employability Enhancement Training Programme Nodal Officer, an executive committee member of the IET-YPSC network, and a public-speaking trainer through Toastmasters.

Teaching Excellence & Mentorship

Dr. Duraisamy has been recognized as an “Inspiring Teacher” for four consecutive academic years from 2020–2021 through 2022–2023, receiving an “A” grade in feedback. His commitment to student development is further reflected through his roles as a Ph.D. supervisor, doctoral committee member, mentor, technical expert, and trainer.

His academic career combines teaching excellence with research supervision, innovation, professional development, and interdisciplinary mentoring.

Eligibility for Iconic Researcher Award 

Dr. Baskar Duraisamy is eligible for the Iconic Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels based on his sustained and multifaceted contributions to research, higher education, innovation, and academic leadership.

His 18 years of professional experience, recognized research supervision, guidance of five Ph.D. scholars, substantial body of journal and conference publications, contributions to books and book chapters, six published Indian patents, and measurable citation impact establish a strong record of scholarly achievement. His pioneering research in Alzheimer’s disease detection, biomedical image processing, machine learning, deep learning, IoT, and intelligent engineering systems demonstrates both research depth and societal relevance.

Furthermore, his contributions as an academic leader, mentor, reviewer, technical expert, innovation trainer, and inspiring teacher strengthen his overall profile. His ability to bridge advanced research, technological innovation, teaching, and practical applications makes him a deserving candidate for recognition as an Iconic Researcher.