Dr. P. Thiyagarajan

Dr. P. Thiyagarajan

Name: Dr. P. Thiyagarajan
Designation: Assistant Professor
Phone: 9841234510
Email: thiyagu@cutn.ac.in

 

Biographic Sketch:
Dr. P. Thiyagarajan is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN), Thiruvarur, where he has been a faculty member since 2016. He also served as Dean (Research) and Head, Department of Computer Science (Cyber Security) at the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, Sriperumbudur, during 2022–2024, availing on lien from CUTN. Dr. Thiyagarajan has an impressive academic and research profile, with 55+ research publications in reputed journals, conferences, and workshops. His research interests include Machine Learning, Information Security, Blockchain Technology, Steganography, and Security Challenges in Smart Cities. He has successfully secured research funding worth ₹3.83 crores from various national agencies such as ANRF, MoE, ICSSR, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) under the Visvesvaraya Ph.D. Scheme and IUCTE. In addition, he has obtained about ₹5.5 lakhs from UGC, AICTE and ICSSR for organizing conference, workshops, and Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs). As the founding Head of the Department of Computer Science at CUTN (2016–2020) and Department of Computer Science (Cyber Security) at RGNIYD (2022-2024), he played a pivotal role in establishing the department at both the institutions. He also served as the Nodal Officer for a major CUTN campus-wide Wi-Fi initiative worth ₹5.6 crores from UGC, which successfully connected all hostels and academic blocks at CUTN with optical fibre cable. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recognized Dr. Thiyagarajan as an expert in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for the Malaviya Mission Teachers Training Programme. He has also developed a MOOC course on Internet of Things (IoT). His contributions to science and research have earned him prestigious recognitions, including the Young Scientist Award (2020) from the Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology, Government of Tamil Nadu. He was also awarded the Faculty Research Fellowship by the Indian Academy of Sciences to work at IIT Indore (2025). Dr. Thiyagarajan is the author of the book “Design Thinking: A Hands-on Approach”, published by Universities Press (Orient Blackswan Pvt. Ltd.) in 2024. The book has been widely adopted as a textbook for Design Thinking courses across various educational institutions. Under his supervision, two Ph.D. scholars and one M.Phil. scholar have successfully completed their research degrees. He has delivered more than 135+ invited talks at premier educational institutions across India.

   
Research Highlights :

Machine Learning, IoT, Steganography, Cryptography, Big Data Analytics, Security aspects in smart cities



Recent Publications :

Muhammed Niyas K. P., Thiyagarajan P, A Systematic Review on Early Prediction of Mild Cognitive Impairment to Alzheimers Using Machine Learning Algorithms, International Journal of Intelligent Networks, (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijin.2023.03.004), Elsevier, 2023 

Kalivaraprasanna Babu G., Thiyagarajan P.,Broadening of horizons: A review of blockchains' influence on EHRs development trend,International Journal of Electronic Healthcare (DOI: 10.1504/IJEH.2023.10054122)

Muhammed Niyas K. P., Thiyagarajan P.,Alzheimer's classification using dynamic ensemble of classifiers selection algorithms: A performance analysis, Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, Volume 68,pp.1-18, 2021, 102729, ISSN 1746-8094 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bspc.2021.102729)

Muhammed Niyas K P, P.Thiyagarajan, Feature Selection Using Efficient Fusion of Fisher Score and    Greedy Searching for Alzheimer's Classification, Journal of King Saud University - Computer and      Information Sciences, 2021, ISSN: 1319-1578 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jksuci.2020.12.009)

R.B.Krishnan, P.K.Thandra,S.A.V.Satya Murthy, P.Thiyagarajan, Font Attributes based Text Steganographic algorithm (FATS) for communicating images : A nuclear power plant perspective, KERNTECHNIK Journal of Nuclear Engineering,Vol.82, Issue No: 1, pp.98-111, 2017 (https://doi.org/10.3139/124.110651)

Thiyagarajan P, Prasanth Kumar Thandra, J.Rajan, S.A.V.Satyamurthy and  Aghila  G, Shamir Secret Sharing Scheme with Dynamic Access Structure (SSSDAS): case study on nuclear power plant, KERNTECHNIK, Journal of Nuclear Engineering, Vol.80, no.2, pp.150-160, April  2015  (SCI Journal, Impact Factor : 0.257) (https://doi.org/10.3139/124.110489)

G.Shanmugasundaram, P.Thiyagarajan, S.Pavithra, A Novel DNA Encryption System Using  Cellular Automata, International Journal of Security,  Privacy  and Trust Management  (IJSPTM), Vol 4, No3/4, November 2015, pp.39-49, ISSN: 2319-4103 (https://DOI https://DOI:10.5121/ijsptm.2015.4404: 10.5121/ijsptm.2015.4404)

Thiyagarajan P, Aghila G, Reversible Dynamic Secure Steganography for Medical Image using Graph Coloring, Elsevier Health Policy and Technology, Vol.2, no.3, September  2013,  pp.151-  161, ISSN: 2211-8837 (SCI Journal, Impact Factor : 1.205) (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hlpt.2013.05.005)

Thiyagarajan P, Natarajan V, Aghila G, Prasanna Venkatesan V, Anitha R,  Pattern  based  3D  Image Steganography, Springer 3D Research Journal, Vol. 04, no.1, March 2013, pp.1-8, ISSN: 2092-6731 (SCImago Journal Impact Factor : 0.89) (https://doi.org/10.1007/3DRes.01(2013)1)

Thiyagarajan P, Aghila G, Prasanna Venkatesan V, Pixastic: Steganography based Anti-Phishing Browser Plug-in, Journal of Internet Banking and Commerce, Vol. 17, no. 1, April 2012,pp.1-19, ISSN: 1204-5357 (SCImago Journal, Impact Factor : 2.70)
 



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