Professional Overview
Dr. A. S. Arunachalam is a distinguished academician and researcher with over 20 years of experience in the field of Computer Science. He currently serves as an Associate Professor at VISTAS, where he has been a pivotal faculty member since 2008. His career is marked by a prolific research output and a commitment to mentoring the next generation of scholars, having successfully guided 9 Ph.D. candidates to completion.
Academic Background
- Ph.D. in Computer Science: Vels Institute of Science (2018).
- M.Phil. in Computer Science: Periyar University (2008).
- M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications): University of Madras (2002).
- B.Sc. in Mathematics: University of Madras (1998).
Research & Scholarly Contributions
Dr. Arunachalam is a specialist in data-driven technologies and has published more than 50 research articles in national and international journals and conference proceedings.
- Primary Areas of Expertise: Data Mining, Image Processing, Big Data Analytics, and Network Security.
- Key Publications: His work includes research on Big Data analytics in healthcare, privacy preservation in social media utility, and advanced data mining techniques.
- Mentorship: Beyond his 9 awarded Ph.D. scholars, he has guided over 10 M.Phil. researchers and is currently supervising six additional Ph.D. candidates.
Professional Experience
- VISTAS, Chennai: Associate Professor (2021–Present) and Assistant Professor (2008–2021).
- Pachaiyappas College, Chennai: Assistant Professor (2004–2008).