Emerging Trends in Engineering and Technology presents a comprehensive overview of the latest innovations transforming modern engineering and technological research. The book covers advanced topics including artificial intelligence, deep learning, machine learning, IoT, cybersecurity, smart transportation, wireless communication, healthcare technologies, and intelligent automation. It highlights innovative research, practical applications, and emerging solutions to contemporary engineering challenges. The chapters integrate theoretical concepts with real-world case studies to enhance technical understanding and problem-solving skills. Special emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary research that bridges electronics, communication, computer science, and information technology. The book introduces sustainable and intelligent engineering practices that support industrial and societal development. Written by experienced academicians and researchers, it provides technically accurate and up-to-date knowledge. It serves as an excellent reference for students, researchers, faculty members, and industry professionals seeking to understand emerging technologies. The content encourages innovation, critical thinking, and research-oriented learning in rapidly evolving engineering domains. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for exploring the future directions of engineering and technology in the era of digital transformation.
About the Editors’
Dr. N. Santhi is serving as Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education. She earned her B.E. from Madurai Kamaraj University in 1989, M.E. from Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology in 1995, and Ph.D. from Dr. M. G.R. Educational and Research Institute in 2014. With 34 years of academic experience, she has published 53 papers in reputed journals. Her research interests include Remote Sensing, Medical Image Processing, and Signal Processing. She is also the recipient of the “Emerging Faculty Award 2026” from AMET University.
Dr. Vinod Kumar R. S. received his B.E. degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu, in the year 1991. He is Gold Medalist in his M.E. degree programme in Communication Systems from Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu, in the year 2000. He pursued his Ph.D degree from Anna University, Chennai, in November 2015. He is presently working as Professor, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering and Dean, Faculty of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Kumaracoil. He has more than 33 years of teaching experience and 19 years of research experience. He has contributed 55 technical papers in various journals, and 60 papers in various International Conferences. He has been granted six patents till date.
Dr. M. Mary Synthuja Jain Preetha is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education. She obtained her B.E. from Madurai Kamaraj University in 2004, M.E. from Anna University in 2006, and Ph.D. in 2016. With nearly 20 years of academic experience, she has published 32 research papers and holds three granted patents, including utility and design patents. Her research interests include Image Processing, Digital Electronics, and Electronic Devices, and she actively guides students and researchers in emerging areas of Electronics and Communication Engineering.
Dr. K. S. Vijula Grace serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education. She completed her B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Madurai Kamaraj University in 1997, M.E. in Power Electronics and Drives from Anna University in 2005, and earned her Ph.D. in 2015. With 28 years of academic experience, she has published 40 research papers in reputed journals. Her research interests include Embedded Systems, VLSI, Image Processing, Communication Systems, Digital Electronics, and Electronic Devices. She actively guides research scholars and contributes to IEEE conference reviews and interdisciplinary engineering research.
