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Dr. P. A. Vijaya

Designation :Professor & HoD

Area of specialization : Pattern Recognition and Image Processing

Date of Joining BNMIT : 2/1/2013

Nature of Association (Regular/Contractual/Adjunct) :Regular

E-mail Id :hodece@bnmit.in 

No. of years of Experience : 34 and 8 months

Teaching : 36 years

Research : 21 years

Profile

Qualification

DegreeInstitutionMonth & Year of Passing
Ph.DIndian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India2005
M.EIndian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India1991
B.EMCE, Hassan, UOM, India.1985
MBA (other Degree)SMUDE, Bangalore Center, India2016
PGDCA (other Degree)MCE, Hassan, UOM, India.1987

Experience

  • Total Experience – 36 years
  • Teaching – 36 years
  • Research – 21 years 
SI. No.DesignationInstitutionDuration
1Professor & HOD, Dept. of ECEBNMIT, Bangalore, India23-1-2016 – Till date
2Professor, Dept. of ECEBNMIT, Bangalore, India1-2-2013 to 22-1-2016
3Professor & HOD, Dept. of ECEMCE, Hassan, India1-4-2011 to 31-1-2013
4Professor, Dept. of ECEMCE, Hassan, India17-12-2005 to 31-3-2011
5Asst. Professor, Dept. of ECEMCE, Hassan, India6-4-1993 to 16-12-2005
6Lecturer (Regular), Dept. of ECE, MCE, Hassan, India,MCE, Hassan, India18-6-1986 to 5-4-1993
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Responsibilities

Awards and Achievements

  • Received Outstanding Scientist Award, in 9thInternational Scientist Awards on Engineering, Science and Medicine, 2020, Organized by VDGOOD   Professional   Association.
  • Received appreciation letters from BNMIT Management for having scored greater than 90% in staff appraisal evaluation from 2015-16 to 2020-21. Received Rs. 5000/- cash award for 2018-19 and Rs 10,000/- cash award for 2019-20 staff appraisal.
  • Guided 4 Ph.Ds and 1 M.Sc (Engg)
  • Published 136 papers in Reputed Journals/Conferences and 6 book chapters (37 publications are indexed in Scopus), since 1986.
  • Invited talks = 22, Chairperson in 30 Technical sessions, Organized 34 Workshops/FDPs/Symposiums since 1986.
  • Received appreciation letters from BNMIT Management for having scored greater than 90% in staff appraisal evaluation during 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18. Received Rs. 5000/- cash award along with the appreciation letter for 2018-19.
  • Guided 3 Ph.Ds and 1 M.Sc (Engg)
  • Published 122 papers in Reputed Journals/Conferences and 5 book chapters (31 publications are indexed in Scopus)
  •  Invited talks = 20, Chairperson in 27 technical sessions and Organized 25 Workshops/FDPs/Symposiums.
  • Best Project Guide, 2011-12
  • Biography published in Who’s who in Science and Engineering – 2005, Who’s who in the world – 2006 and Who’s who in Asia – 2006.
  • 8th Rank in B.E. (ECE), UOM, 1985.
  • Merit Scholarship, GoK, from 1979 to 1985.

University level

  • BOS Member (EC/TE), VTU, Belgaum, 2016-2019.
  • BOE Chairman (EC/TE), VTU, Belgaum, 2014-2015.
  • BOE Member (EC/TE), VTU, Belgaum, 2010-11, 2012-13
  • AC Member: DSCE, Bangalore (2020-23) and PESCE, Mandya (2017-2019).
  • BOS Member, Dept. of TCE, RVCE, Bangalore, 2016 – till date.
  • BOS Member, Dept. of EI, Dr. AIT, Bangalore, 2016 – till date.
  • BOS Member, Dept. of ECE, NHCE, Bangalore, 2019 – till date.
  • Member, Local Inquiry Committee, VTU, Belgaum, From 2013 till date.
  • Member, Ph.D. synopsis scrutiny committee, VTU, 2016 – till date.
  • Doctoral Committee member in VTU affiliated colleges.

Evaluated 8 Ph.D Thesis of reputed universities in India.

College level

  • Chairman, College Internal Complaints Committee (CICC)
  • In-charge for Seminar Halls, Projectors and Intercom Facilities

Department level

  • Administration
  • Research Centre Head, Dept of ECE
  • NBA: Program Coordinator
  • BoS and BoE Chairman for UG and PG Programmes of ECE, BNMIT

Teaching

Expertise / list of subjects handled

UG:

  • Microprocessors
  • Microcontrollers
  • Basic Electronics
  • Pattern Recognition
  • Digital Image Processing
  • Embedded System Design
  • Logic Design
  • Operating Systems
  • VLSI Design Computer Networks.

PG:

  • Advanced Computer Architecture
  • Real Time Operating System
  • Network Protocol Design
  • Advanced Embedded System and Research Methodology.

Research

  1. Research Interests: Image Processing, Pattern Classification, Embedded System Design, Network Security
  2.  Ph. D guide for Dr. M. C. Padma, Dr. Sheela S.V and Dr. Shivakumar G and M.Sc(Engg) guide for Sri Manjunath K. C, under VTU, Belagavi (Research Center – Dept of ECE, MCE, Hassan).
  3. Present Research Students = 5 (Priya R Sankpal, Ashwini S Savanth, Keerti Kulkarni, Roopa K Swamy and Sreenath M. are pursuing Ph.D in Dept of ECE, BNMIT, under VTU, Belagavi)
  4. Reviewer for Elsevier, Springer and Scopus indexed Journal. Editorial Board member for 2 Reputed International Journals.
  5. Funding Received: Received a grant of Rs. 12, 00, 000/- under AICTE-MODROBS for Modernization of Advanced Communication Lab, Project Coordinator, 2019-21.
  6. Patent title: Real Time System to Aid and Assist Speech and Conversation using Natural Language Processing and Neural Networks. Patent Application Number: 202041044849 and Date of filing: 15/10/2020Inventors: Faculty: Chaitra N, Dr. P.A. Vijaya

    Students: Aniruddh Aithal, Darshan Kumar Hegde, Girish P Kulkarni

Publications

Total Number of Paper Publications = 122 and Book Chapters = 5 (from the academic year 1986)
  • International Journals = 73
  • National Journals = 02
  • International Conferences = 51
  • National Conferences/ Workshops/Symposium = 10
  • Book Chapters = 6
As on 28-2-2021:

Google Scholar: Citations = 735, h-index = 14 and i10-index = 23 Scopus: 37 documents (papers & book chapters) are Scopus indexed, Citations = 188, h-index = 8

Journals

International Journals: 

  1. P. A. Vijaya, M. N. Murty and D. K. Subramanian, “Leaders-Subleaders: An efficient hierarchical clustering algorithm for large data sets”, Pattern Recognition Letters (Elsevier Journal, SCOPUS Indexed), Vol 25, Issue 4, pages 503-511, Mar 2004.
  2. P. A. Vijaya, M. N. Murty and D. K. Subramanian, “An efficient hierarchical clustering algorithm for protein sequences”, IJCSA (International Journal of Computer Science and Applications), Vol 1, Issue 2, pages 61-75, Nov 2004.
  3. P. A. Vijaya, M. N. Murty and D. K. Subramanian, “Efficient bottom-up hybrid hierarchical clustering techniques for Protein sequence classification”, Journal of Pattern Recognition (Elsevier Journal, SCOPUS Indexed), Special Issue on Bioinformatics, Editors: S. Mitra and W. Pedrycz, Vol 39, pages 2344-2355, 2006.
  4. P. A. Vijaya, M. N. Murty and D. K. Subramanian, “Efficient Median Based Clustering and Classification Techniques for Protein Sequences”, Pattern Analysis and Applications (Springer Journal, SCOPUS Indexed), Vol 9, pages 243-255, 2006.
  5. M.C.Padma and P.A.Vijaya, “Language Identification of Kannada, Hindi and English Text Words through Visual Discriminating Features”, International Journal of Computational Intelligence Systems (IJCIS), ISSN (print): 1875-6891/ ISSN (on-line): 1875-6883, Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Da Ruan, Atlantis Press, Volume 1, Issue 2, pp. 116-126, May 2008.
  6. G. Shivakumar and P. A. Vijaya, “Face Recognition Using Back Propagation Artificial Neural Network”, International Journal on Computer Engineering and Information Technology, Vol 7, Issue no. 12 , pp. 10-18, Aug 2009
  7. M.C.Padma and P.A.Vijaya, “Identification of Telugu, Devanagari and English Scripts Using Discriminating Features”, International Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology (IJCSIT), ISSN:0975-3826(online), 0975-4660 (Print), Academy and Industry Research Collaboration Center (AIRCC), Vol. 1, Number 2, pp.64-78, November 2009.
  8. M.C.Padma and P.A.Vijaya, “A Fuzzy Rule Based Model for Automatic Script Identification from a Tri-lingual Document”, International Journal of Computing and Applications (IJCA), serial Publications, Vol. 4, No.2, , pp. 151-162, December 2009.
  9.  M.C.Padma and P.A.Vijaya, “Entropy Based Texture Features Useful for Automatic Script Identification”, International Journal of Computer Science and Engineering (IJCSE), Engineering Journal Publishers, Vol. 02, No.02, pp.115-120, Jan 2010.
  10. M.C.Padma and P.A.Vijaya, “Script Identification of Text Words from a TriLingual Document”, International Journal of Image Processing (IJIP), ISSN (Online): 1985 – 2304, CSC Press, Computer Science Journals, Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Yu-Chen, Volume 4, Issue 1, pp. 35-52, March, 2010.
  11. M.C.Padma and P.A.Vijaya, “Wavelet Packet Based Texture Features for Automatic Script Identification”, International Journal of Image Processing (IJIP), ISSN (Online): 1985 – 2304, CSC Press, Computer Science Journals, Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Yu-Chen, Volume 4, Issue 1, pp. 53 – 65, March 2010.
  12.  M.C.Padma and P.A.Vijaya, “Word Level Identification of Kannada, Hindi and English Scripts from a Trilingual Document”, International Journal of Computational Vision and Robotics, ISSN (Online): 1752-914X, ISSN (Print): 1752-9131, Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Srikanta Patnaik, Inderscience Publishers, Volume 1, Number 2, pp. 218-235, 2010.
  13. Sheela S V and P A Vijaya, “Iris Recognition Methods-Survey”, International Journal of Computer Applications (SCOPUS Indexed), Vol. 3, No. 5, pp. 19-25, June 2010.
  14. Sheela S V and P A Vijaya, “Moment Based Approach for Iris Recognition”, International Journal of Computational Science, Vol. 4, No. 3, pp. 253-263, June 2010.
  15. G. Shivakumar and P.A. Vijaya, “Face Recognition System using Back-propagation Artificial Neural Network”, International Journal of Computer Engineering and Information Technology, Vol. 7, No. 12, pp. 10-18, 2009.
  16. G. Shivakumar and P.A. Vijaya, “Face Recognition using Geometric Attributes”, International Journal of Computational Intelligence and Research, Vol. 6, No. 03, pp. 373-383, 2010.
  17. G. Shivakumar and P.A. Vijaya, “Analysis of Human Emotions Using Galvanic Skin Response and Finger Tip Temperature”, International Journal of Synthetic Emotions, Vol. 2, Issue 1, pp. 15-25, July 2011.
  18. M.C.Padma and P.A.Vijaya, “Script Identification from Trilingual Documents Using Profile Based Features”, International Journal of Computer Science and Applications, © Techno Mathematics Research Foundation, Vol. 7 No. 4, pp. 16 – 33, 2010
  19. M.C.Padma and P.A.Vijaya, “Script Identification of Text Words from a Trilingual Document ”, Journal of Advances in Engineering Science, Editor in Chief : Dr. Dhananjay Kumar Singh, Section C(3), pp. 47-56, January – June 2010.
  20. Sheela S V and P A Vijaya, “Appearance Based Method for Eye Gaze Tracking”, Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 7, No. 8, pp. 1194-1203, July 2011.
  21. Sheela S V and P A Vijaya, “Mapping Functions in Gaze Tracking”, International Journal of Computer Applications, Vol. 26, No. 11, pp. 47-54, July 2011.
  22. Sheela S V and P A Vijaya, “Iris Recognition Based on Wavelets”, International Journal of Computer Applications, Vol. 26, No. 3, pp. 36-42, July 2011.
  23. Ms. Shyamala Bai, Dr. M.V.Satyanarayana, Dr. P.A. Vijaya, “Variable size block encryption using dynamic-key mechanism(VBEDM)”, International journal of computer applications (0975-8887), Volume 27, No. 7, page.no. 27-30, August 2011.
  24. G. Shivakumar and P.A. Vijaya, “Emotion Recognition Using Finger Tip Temperature: First Step towards an Automatic System”, International Journal of Computer and Electrical Engineering (Elsevier Journal, SCOPUS Indexed), Vol. 4, No. 3, 252-255, June 2012.
  25. P.A. Vijaya and G. Shivakumar, “An Improved Artificial Neural Network Based Emotion Classification System for Expressive Facial Images”, International Journal of Computer Information Systems,Vol. 6, Issue 4, pp. 48-57, 2012.
  26. P. A. Vijaya and G. Shivakumar, “Galvanic Skin Response: A Physiological Sensor System for Affective Computing,”International Journal of Machine Learning and Computing (Elsevier Journal, SCOPUS Indexed) Vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 31-34, 2013.
  27. Harshita K.M. and P.A.Vijaya, “Secure Data Hiding Algorithm Using Encrypted Secret Message”, International Journal of Science and Research Publications, Vol. 2, Issue 6, pp.1-4, 2012.
  28. Chetan B.V. and P.A.Vijaya, “A Robust Side Invariant Technique of Indian Paper Currency Recognition”, International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology”, Vol. 1, Issue 3, pp. 1-7, 2012.
  29. Manjunath K. C., H.S. Mohana, P. A. Vijaya, “Machine Vision Based Non-Magnetic Object Detection and Removal on Moving Conveyors in Steel Industry Through Differential Techniques”, International Journal of Computer Vision and Image Processing, Vol 2, No. 3, pp, 66-77, July-Sept 2012.
  30. Nandish G.S., P. A. Vijaya, M.V. Satyanarayana, “An Image Encryption Using Bit Level Permutation and Dependent Diffusion”, International Journal of Computer Science and Mobile Computing, Vol 2, Issue 5, pp. 146 – 155, May 2013.
  31. Kiran P, H. S. Mohana and P.A. Vijaya, “ Tracking Eye State and Fatigue Detection”, International journal of Research in Information Technology, Vol 1, Issue 5, pp. 139 – 148, May 2013.
  32. Nandish G.S., P. A. Vijaya, M.V. Satyanarayana, “Image Encryption Using Bit-Level Sub Image Blocks Confusion and Circular Diffusion”, International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science and Software Engineering, Vol 3, Issue 5, pp. 185 – 193, May 2013.
  33. Kiran P, H. S. Mohana and P.A. Vijaya, “Human Machine Interface Based on Eye Wink Detection”, International Journal of Informatics and Communication Technology, Vol2, No. 2, pp. 116-123, July 2013.
  34. Shreevyas H.M, P. A. Vijaya, M. K. Venkatesha, “An Integrated approach for Rural IT Education with Effective Remote Management”, International Journal of Computer Engineering (IJCE), Vol 1, Issue 1, Aug 2013.
  35. Preetham S. and P. A. Vijaya, “Microcontroller based Tongue Drive System for Physically Challenged People”, International Journal on Artificial Intelligence and Mechatronics (IJAIM), Volume 2, Issue 2, Sept 2013.
  36. Naveen S M, P. A. Vijaya, “Masked AES Algorithm for Storage Area Network”, International Journal of Combined Research & Development (IJCRD), Volume: 2; Issue: 4; April-2014.
  37. Pradeep, P. A. Vijaya, “Comparative Analysis of FPGA Design of AES Core Architecture for External Memory Device”, International Journal of Combined Research & Development (IJCRD), Volume: 2; Issue: 4; April-2014.
  38. Priya R. Sankpal and P. A. Vijaya, “A comparative study of object oriented steganographic techniques”, International journal of recent innovation trends in computing and communication, Vol 2, Issue 10, pp. 3301-3306, Oct 2014.
  39. Mutthuraj K. S and P. A. Vijaya, “Design and Implementation of Rover Controller and Music Player Control Using Sixth Sense Technology”, International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology (IJERT), ISSN: 2278-0181, Volume 4, Issue 5, May 2015.
  40. Sathish D, P.A.Vijaya, Ramudu B, “Design and Implementation of CSR for DDR4 Memory Controller”, International Journal of Electronics Communication and Computer Engineering (IJECCE), Volume 6, Issue 3, pp:335-340, May-2015.
  41. Manjunatha K.C., Mohana H.S., P. A. Vijaya, “Implementation of Computer Vision Based Industrial Fire Safety Automation by Using Neuro-Fuzzy Algorithms”, International Journal of Information Technology and Computer Science (IJITCS) ISSN: 2074-9007 (Print), ISSN: 2074-9015 (Online), Vol 4, pp. 14-27, Mar 2015.
  42. Arpitha K H, Dr. P. A.Vijaya, “Design of Efficient Low Power Viterbi Decoder”, International Journal of Research Studies in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IJRSEEE), Volume 2, Issue 2, PP 1-7, ISSN: 2454-9460, May 2016.
  43. Deepa Srinivasa, Dr. P. A.Vijaya, “Comparative Performance Analysis of Speech Enhancement Methods”, International Journal of Innovative Research in Electronics and Communications (IJIREC) Volume 3, Issue 2, PP 15-23, ISSN: 2349-4042, May 2016.
  44. Sarah Iram, Dr. P. A. Vijaya, “Implementation of Window Listing optimization and Korean Smart Speller for In-Vehicle Infotainment”, IOSR Journal of Computer Engineering (IOSR-JCE) e-ISSN: 2278-0661 and p-ISSN: 2278-8727, Volume 18, Issue 3, Ver. III, May-June 2016.
  45. Darshan B, Chetan Kumar B O, Dr. P. A. Vijaya, “Assistive Technology for Physically challenged and intellectually disabled people”, IJIREC, Volume 3, Issue 2, PP 24-34 ISSN 2349-4042 (Print) & ISSN 2349-4050 (Online), May-June 2016.
  46. Priya R. Sankpal and Dr. P. A. Vijaya, “Robust Image Encryption Technique using Fusion of Chaotic maps”, International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engg and Technology, Vol 5, Issue 6, June 2016, ISSN(Online): 2319-8753, ISSN(Print): 2347-6710.
  47. Chaitra N, P. A. Vijaya, “Pattern Classification of Autistic Individuals using Brain Imaging Data: A Review”, International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science and Software Engineering (IJARCSSE), Volume 6, Issue 6, pp 114-119, June 2016.
  48. Bindhu G B, Dr. P. A. Vijaya, “Aggregation of Bandwidth with 4G Backhaul”, International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET), Volume 4, Issue 5, May 2017.
  49. Keerthi G Reddy, Dr. P. A. Vijaya, Suhasini S, “ECG Signal Characterization and Correlation to Heart Abnormalities”, International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET), Volume 4, Issue 5, May 2017.
  50. Ashwini S. Savanth, Dr.P.A.Vijaya, “Artificial Neural Networks for fMRI Data Analysis: A Survey”, International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology (IJETT), V49(8), pp. 487-494, July 2017.
  51. M. Sreenath, Dr. P.A.Vijaya, “Performance Evaluation of Embedded Systems Using Scheduling Algorithms”, International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science & Information Technology, Volume 3, Issue 1, Pages 85-89, Feb 2018, ISSN: 2456-3307.
  52. Chaitra N, Dr. P. A. Vijaya, “Machine Learning Based Comparison of Pearson’s and Partial Correlation Measures to Quantify Functional Connectivity in the Human Brain”,International Journal of Neuroscience and Behavioral Science, Volume 6, No 3, pp. 23 – 30, June 2018, ISSN: 2333-2689, (AMERICAN JOURNAL)
  53. Divyashree K. J, Dr. P. A. Vijaya, Nithin Awasthi, “Design & Implementation of smart mirror as a personal assistant using Raspberry Pi”, International Research Journal of Engineering &Technology,Vol.05, Issue4, ISSN:2395-0056, Impact factor-6.17, April 2018.
  54. Keerti Kulkarni, Dr. P.A.Vijaya, “Experiment of Multispectral Images Using Spectral Angle Mapper Algorithm for Land Cover Classification ”, International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE), Volume 8, Issue 6S4, Pages 96-99, April 2019, ISSN: 2278-3075 (SCOPUS INDEXED).
  55. Abhigna R, Amith K Shinde, Ashwin Sundaresh, Dheeraj P.R, Dr. P. A. Vijaya, “Sole Mate: Safe Path-Finding by Obstacle Detection and Distance Estimation for the Blind”, International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE), Volume 8, Issue 6S4, Pages 56-60, April 2019, ISSN: 2278-3075 (SCOPUS INDEXED).
  56. Ashwini S Savanth, Dr. P.A.Vijaya, Dr. Bindu M Kutty, Dr.Ajay Kumar Nair, “Functional Neuroimaging Studies of Different Forms of Meditation”, International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, Volume 6, Issue 2, pages 10-16, June 2019.
  57. Vinaya Singh P, Dr. P. A. Vijaya, Ravikumar, “Automatic Vehicle Identification for Multiple Purposes at Toll Collection System”, International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (IJEAT) ISSN: 2249 – 8958, Volume-8 Issue-5S3, pages 256-260, July, 2019, (SCOPUS INDEXED).
  58. Ashwini S Savanth, P.A.Vijaya, Bindu M. Kutty, “Functional Connectivity within Brain Networks of Long Term and Short term Meditators”, International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE), , ISSN: 2278-3075, Volume-9, Issue-2S, pages 240-245, December 2019, (SCOPUS INDEXED).
  59. Keerti Kulkarni, P. A. Vijaya, “Parametric Methods to Multispectral Image Classification using Normalized Difference Vegetation Index”, International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE), ISSN: 2278-3075, Volume-9, Issue-2S, pages 611-615, December 2019, (SCOPUS INDEXED).
  60. Smitha A, Dr. P. A. Vijaya, Design and Verification of I2C Protocol using DUC and DDC Perspectives in Communication, Embedded-Systems and Signal-Processing (PiCES) – An International Journal ISSN: 2566-932X, Volume 3, issue 12, Mar 2020, (GERMANY JOURNAL).
  61. M. Sreenath, P. A. Vijaya, A Review on Performance Evaluation of Multiprocessor Based System Using Scheduling Algorithms and Simulation Tools, i-manager’s Journal on Embedded Systems, Vol. 8, Issue 2, pp. 26-33, Jan-June 2020.
  62. N. Chaitra, P. A. Vijaya, Deshpande G, “Diagnostic prediction of autism spectrum disorder using complex network measures in a machine learning framework”, Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, Sept 2020, (Elsevier Publications, Indexed in SCOPUS and WoS).
  63. Gopalakrishna P and Dr. P. A. Vijaya, “Device Controller using I2C Bus Protocol by FSM Based Verilog Code” International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Applied Science (IJSEAS), ISSN 2395-3470, Volume 7, Issue 4, April 2021.
  64. Ashwini S Savanth, Dr. P. A. Vijaya, Dr. Ajay Kumar Nair, Dr. Bindu Kutty, “Machine Learning-based Classification of Meditators using Functional Connectivity over Resting-State Networks”, Journal of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, ISSN: 1007-6735, Volume 23, Issue 6, pages:1723-1732, June 2021.
  65. Priya R. Sankpal, P. A. Vijaya, “Performance Evaluation of Nested Watermarked Scheme using Objective Image Quality Metrics”, Journal of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, ISSN:1007-6735, Vol 23, Issue 6, June 2021, pp 306 – 314. D.O.I – 10.51201/JUSST/21/05273.
  66. M Sreenath, P. A. Vijaya, “Boosted System Performance based on Execution Time Using LiMca Scheduling Algorithm”, Journal of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (JUSST), ISSN: 1007-6735, Volume 23, Issue 6, pp. 1318-1329, DOI: 10.51201/JUSST/21/06449, June 2021.
  67. Sheshaprasad N, Chandrashekar C, P. A. Vijaya, Basavaraj I Neelgar, “Analysis of a printed UWB Antenna and the effects of human body in WBAN applications”, Journal of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, ISSN: 1007-6735, Volume 23, Issue 6, pages:1474-1482, June 2021.
  68. Gopalakrishna P and Dr. P. A. Vijaya, “Implementation of LPDDR4 Memory Interface Using AXI3 Protocol with Optimization Technique”, Journal of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, ISSN: 1007-6735, Volume 23, Issue 6, pages:1313-1317, June 2021.
  69. Keerti Kulkarni, Dr. P. A. Vijaya, “NDBI Based Prediction of Land Use Land Cover Change”, Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing, Volume 49, Issue 2, pp-2523–2537, July 2021 (Scopus Indexed Q2 Journal, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12524-021-01411-9).
  70. Keerti Kulkarni, Dr. P. A. Vijaya, “Separability Analysis of The Band Combinations for Land Cover Classification of Satellite Images”, International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, Volume 69, Issue 8, pp-138-144, August 2021. (Scopus Indexed Journal, DOI: 10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V69I8P217)
  71. Jyoti R.M, P. A. Vijaya, Priya R Sankpal, Seo J.T, “A Qualitative Analysis on Management Studies for Engineering Students”, Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, Vol 35, Issue 2, pp. 91-96, Oct. 2021. (Scopus Indexed, Q2 Journal)
  72. Keerti Kulkarni, Dr. P. A. Vijaya, “Using Combination Technique for Land Cover Classification of Optical Multispectral Images”, International Journal of Applied Geospatial Research, Volume 12, Issue 4, pp 22-39, Oct. 2021 (Scopus Indexed Q4 Journal, DOI: 10.4018/IJAGR.2021100102).
  73. Meghana M, Dr. P. A. Vijaya, “Synthesis and Timing Analysis of an Automatic Coffee/Tea Vending Machine”, Volume 10, Issue 5, May 2022, UGC approved journal, ISSN: 2320-2882, Impact Factor – 7.97.
National Journals:
  • B. Vadeesha, U. N Sinha, P. A Vijaya, K.A Krishnamurthy, “C Parellelizing Preprocessor for Flosolver MK-3”, IE Journal, Vol. 79, pages 13-17, Dec 1998, (SCOPUS indexed).
  • M.K Venkatesha, K.A Krishnamurthy, P.A Vijaya, “Inversion Transformation for the Finite Element Solution of Three Dimensional Exterior Field Problems”, IETE Journal of Research, Vol. 46, pages 57-62, Jan-April 2000, (SCOPUS indexed).

Conference

International Conference Proceedings:

  1. R. Navali, U. N Sinha, P. A Vijaya, K.A Krishnamurthy, “A Parallel DBMS for Flosolver – MK3”, In Proceedings of 5th International Conference on Advanced Computing, Chennai, India, pp. 70-74, Dec. 15-17, 1997.
  2. P. A. Vijaya, M. N. Murty and D. K. Subramanian, “An Efficient Incremental Protein Sequence Clustering Algorithm”, In IEEE TENCON (Int Conference on Convergent Technologies), Asia-Pacific, Bangalore, India, Vol 1, pp. 409-413, October 2003, (SCOPUS indexed).
  3. P. A. Vijaya, M. N. Murty and D. K. Subramanian, “An Efficient Incremental Clustering Algorithm for Large Data Sets”, In Proceedings of 2nd ICAAI International Conference on Applied Artificial Intelligence), Kolhapur, India, pp. 79-85, December 2003.
  4. P. A. Vijaya, M. N. Murty and D. K. Subramanian, “Supervised K-medians Algorithm for Prototype Selection for Protein Sequence Classification”, In proceedings of ICAPR (International Conference on Advanced Pattern Recognition), ISI, Kolkata, India, pp. 129-132, December 2003.
  5. P. A. Vijaya, M. N. Murty and D. K. Subramanian, “An Efficient Technique for Protein Sequence Clustering and Classification”, In 17th IEEE ICPR (International Conference on Pattern Recognition), Cambridge, UK, Vol 2, pp. 447-450, August 2004, (SCOPUS indexed).
  6. P. A. Vijaya, M. N. Murty and D. K. Subramanian, “An Efficient Hybrid Hierarchical Clustering (HHAC) Algorithm for Partitioning Large Data Sets”, In Proceedings (LNCS Springer-Verlog) of First International Conference on Pattern Recognition and Machine Intelligence (PReMI), ISI, Kolkata, India, Vol 3776, pp. 583-588, Editors: S. K. Pal, S. Bandyopadhyay, S. Biswas, December 2005, (SCOPUS indexed).
  7. P. A. Vijaya, M. N. Murty and D. K. Subramanian, “Analysis of Leader based Clustering Algorithms for Pattern Classification”, In Proceedings (ISBN) of 2nd Indian International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (IICAI), Pune, India, pp. 2072-2091, Editor: Bhanu Prasad, December 2005.
  8. Kashiraya Biradar, P. A. Vijaya and K.S. Anil, “Programmable System on Chip (PSOC) for an Embedded System Design”, In Proceedings of International Conference on Embedded Systems and Mobile Communication (ICEMC2-2007), PESIT, Bangalore, India, Abstract of the tutorial presented in the tutorial session is in page-12, 2-5 Aug 2007.
  9. G. Shivakumar and P. A. Vijaya, “Face Recognition Techniques: A Systematic Survey”, In Proceedings of IEEE Int Conference on Computer, Communication, Control and Instrumentation, RVCE, Bangalore, India, pp. 83-87, 21st-23rd Nov. 2007, (SCOPUS indexed)
  10. M C Padma and P A Vijaya, “Identification and separation of text words of Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, English languages through visual discriminating features: Analysis of machine printed multilingual documents”, In Proceedings of IEEE sponsored International conference on Advances in Computer Vision and Information Technology (ACVIT-2007), Aurangabad, India, pp1283-1291, 28th -30th Nov. 2007, (SCOPUS indexed).
  11. G. Shivakumar, P A Vijaya and R. S. Anand, “Artificial Neural Network Based Cumulative Scoring Pattern Method for ECG Analysis”, In Proceedings of IEEE sponsored International conference on Advances in Computer Vision and Information Technology (ACVIT-2007), Aurangabad, India, pp 451-457, 28th -30th Nov. 2007, (SCOPUS indexed).
  12. M C Padma and P A Vijaya, “Visual feature extraction method for identification of South Indian languages”, In Proceedings of 3rd Indian International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (IICAI-07), Pune, India, pp 2047-2059, 17th -19th Dec. 2007.
  13. Sheela S V, P A Vijaya, “Iris Recognition Methods – A Review”, In Proceedings of International Conference on Systemics, cybernetics and Informatics (ICSCI-2008), Hyderabad, India, pp. 539-541, 2nd -5th Jan 2008.
  14. M C Padma and P A Vijaya, “Towards Script Identification of Indian Documents : A Simple Approach based on Projections “, In Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Cognition and Recognition (ICCR-08), PESCE, Mandya, India, pp 46-50, 10th -12th April. 2008.
  15. M C Padma and P A Vijaya, “Script Identification: Experimentation on Indian Multi-script Documents”, In Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Information Processing (ICIP-08), UVCE, Bangalore, India, pp 32-38, 8th -10th Aug 2008.
  16. M.C.Padma and P.A.Vijaya, “Use of Top and Bottom Profile Features for Language Identification of Kannada, Hindi and English Documents”, In Proc. of International Conference on Systemics, Cybernetic and Informatics (ICSCI-2009), organized by Pentagram Research Publications, Hyderabad, pp.121-124, 7th -10th Jan 2009.
  17. M.C.Padma, P.A.Vijaya and P.Nagabhushan, “Language Identification from an Indian Multilingual Document Using Profile Features”, in proc. of IEEE International Conference on Computer and Automation Engineering (ICCAE 2009), organized by International Association on Computer Science and Information Technology (IACSIT), Bangkok, Thailand, pp.332-335, 978-0-7695-3569-2/09© 2009 IEEE, 8th – 10th March 2009, (SCOPUS indexed).
  18. P.A.Vijaya and M.C.Padma, “Text Line Identification from a Multilingual Document”, in IEEE International Conference on Digital Image Processing (ICDIP-2009), organized by International Association on Computer Science and Information Technology (IACSIT), Mar 7-10, 2009, Bangkok, Thailand, pp.302-305, 978-0-7695-3565-4/09© 2009 IEEE, (SCOPUS indexed).
  19. M.C.Padma and P.A.Vijaya, “Monothetic Separation of Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu Text Lines from a Multi Script Document”, in proc. of International Conference on Signal and Image Processing (ICSIP-2009), Mysore, pp.418-424, 12th – 14th August 2009.
  20. M.C.Padma and P.A.Vijaya, “Monothetic Separation of Telugu, Hindi and English Text Lines from a Multi Script Document”, In Proc. of IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, (IEEE SMC-2009), pp. 4870-4875, San Antonio, Texas, USA, 16th – 19th October 2009, (SCOPUS indexed).
  21. M.C.Padma and P.A.Vijaya, “Monothetic Separation of Kannada, Hindi and English Text Lines from a Multi Script Document”, In Proc. of 4th Indian International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (IICAI-09), Tumkur, ISBN: 978-0-9727412-7-9, pp.2259-2275, 16th –18th December 2009.
  22. M. C. Padma and P.A.Vijaya, “Monothetic Separation of Tamil, Hindi and English Text Lines from a Multi Script Document”, In Proc. of International conference on Advances in Computer Vision and Information Technology (ACVIT-2009), sponsored by IEEE Mumbai Section, IK International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., Aurangabad, pp. 519-527, 16th – 19th December 2009.
  23. S. V. Sheela, P. A. Vijaya, “Iris Authentication using Continuous Dynamic Programming”, The 2nd International Conference on Image and Signal Processing, Tianjin,, Indexed by EI, ISTP, IEEE Xplore, 2009, , (SCOPUS indexed).
  24. K.R.Radhika, S.V.Sheela, M.K.Venkatesha and P.A.Vijaya, “Authentication based on Kinematic Characteristics”, Malaysian Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 1, pp. 176-183, Malaysia, STAKE series, ISBN: 978-983-42877-2-3, 2009.
  25. S.V.Sheela, K.R.Radhika, M.K.Venkatesha and P.A.Vijaya, “Multimodal Authentication based on Continuous Dynamic Programming”, International Conference on Signal and Image Processing, VVCE, Mysore, pp. 521-525, 2009.
  26. P.A. Vijaya and G. Shivakumar, “Galvanic skin response: A Physiological sensor system for affective computing”, IEEE 3rd International conference on machine learning and computing (ICMLC 2011), Singapore, pp. 13 – 17, Feb 2011, (SCOPUS indexed).
  27. G. Shivakumar and P.A. Vijaya “Emotion recognition using finger tip temperature: First step towards an automatic system” IEEE 3rd International Conference on Signal Acquisition and Processing (ICSAP 2011), Singapore, pp.1 – 5, Feb 2011, (SCOPUS indexed).
  28. G. Shivakumar and P.A. Vijaya, “Human Emotion Recognition from Facial Images Using Feed Forward Neural Network with Batch Back Propagation Algorithm”, International Conference on Data Engineering and Communication Systems-2011 (ICDECS 2011), Bangalore, pp. 98-104, 29th -30th December 2011.
  29. Ms. Jyotirani, Dr. P.A. Vijaya, Mr. V. Siddalingappa. “Enhanced Face Tracking And Recognition Using Neural Network For Color Images”, International Conferences On Communication, Computation, Management And Nano Technology, P.No.32, 2011.
  30. Mr. Srikanth H.T, Dr. P.A. Vijaya, “Modified reputation management protocol for dynamic network conditions”International Conferences On Communication, Computation, Management And Nano Technology, Bidar, P.No.39, 2011
  31. Ms. Rashmi J.C, Dr. P.A. Vijaya, “Traffic aware routing in wireless sensor networks”, International Conferences On data engineering and communication systems, Bangalore, P.No.293-298. 2011.
  32. Mr. Mahesh Biradar, Dr. P.A. Vijaya, Mr. V. Siddalingappa, “Image Recognition Based On Decamouflaging of Picture Using Image Analysis”, International conference on electronic and communication engineering ECE-2011, Bangalore, P.No 208-212, 2011.
  33. Mr. Martin Joel Rathnam, Dr. P.A. Vijaya, “Efficient Scheduling Techniques for performance enhancement in networks”, International Conferences on Computer Communication and signal processing, Tamilnadu, P.No. 51-53, 2011.
  34. Ms. Pallavi M., Dr. P.A. Vijaya, “Face, Gender and age recognition from facial features using artificial neural networks”, International Conferences On data engineering and communication systems, P.No.256-262, 2011.
  35. Mr. Siddarth Pai, Dr. P.A. Vijaya, “A secure Image based steganographic model using integer wavelet transform”, International Conferences On data engineering and communication systems, Bangalore P.No.287-291, 2011.
  36. Mamatha S.V, P.A. Vijaya and Karthik Y.M., “A motion detection for video surveillance system”, International Joint Conference on Emerging Intelligent Sustainab.le Technologies (EISTCON- 2012), pp.134-140, Bangalore, 3-4 May 2012.
  37. Chetan B.V and P.A. Vijaya, “A robust method of Image Based Coin Recognition“, International Conference on Advances in Computing (ICAdC-2012), pp.911-918, held at MSRIT, Bangalore, 4 – 6 July 2012.
  38. Sunil Kumar K.M and P.A. Vijaya, “Wavelet based Image Denoising using Block Thresholding Technique“, International Conference on Current Trends in Engineering and Management Emerging Intelligent Sustainable Technologies (ICCTEM-2012), pp.187-192, held at VVCE, Mysore, 12 – 14 July 2012.
  39. P.A. Vijaya, “Electronics and Digital Computing Techniques for Images and Image Processing”, Springer journal, LNEE 258, containing the Proceedings of VCASAN-2013, Dept of ECE, BNMIT, Bangalore, DOI: 10.1007/978-81-322-1524-0_8, Chapter 8, pages 37-45, Springer India, 17-19 July 2013, (SCOPUS Indexed).
  40. G. Shivakumar and P.A. Vijaya, “An Improved Artificial Neural Network Based Emotion Classification System for Expressive Facial Images”, Springer journal, LNEE 258, containing the Proceedings of VCASAN-2013, Dept of ECE, BNMIT, Bangalore, DOI: 10.1007/978-81-322-1524-0_8, Ch-31, pages 243-253, Springer India, 17-19 July 2013, (SCOPUS Indexed).
  41. M. V. Sireesha, P. A. Vijaya and Chellamma K., “A Survey on Gaze Estimation Techniques” Springer journal, LNEE 258, containing the Proceedings of VCASAN-2013, Dept of ECE, BNMIT, Bangalore, DOI: 10.1007/978-81-322-1524-0_8, Chapter 31, pages 351-361, Springer India, 17-19 July 2013, (SCOPUS Indexed).
  42. Srigowri M. V, Shreevyas H.M and P. A. Vijaya, “A Low Cost Networking Approach with a Remote Centralized Control of Rural IT Education, CCUBE-2013, RNSIT, Bangalore, 27-28 Dec 2013.
  43. Sahana K.A and P.A. Vijaya, “An Embedded Web Server for Industrial Automation”, Springer journal, LNEE 248, Selected papers from ICERCT-2012 held at PESCE, Mandya, DOI: 10.1007/978-81-322-1157-0_70, pages 685-693, Springer India, 2014, (SCOPUS indexed).
  44. Priya R Sankpal, P. A. Vijaya, “Image Encryption Using Chaos- A survey”, ICSIP-2013, IEEE Explore, 8th– 10th Jan 2014, BNMIT, Bangalore, (SCOPUS Indexed).
  45. K.C Manjunatha, H.S Mohana, P.A. Vijaya, “Implementation of Computer Vision Based Industrial Automation by Using Neuro-Fuzzy Algorithms”, IEEE Int Conference on Intelligent and Autonomous Systems (ICIAS), MCE, Hassan, India, 7-8 Nov 2015, (SCOPUS indexed).
  46. Chaitra N, P. A. Vijaya, “Comparing Univalent and Bivalent Brain Functional Connectivity Measures Using Machine Learning”, ICSCN – 2017, organized by MIT, Anna University, Chennai on March 16-18, 2017, IEEE Xplore, (SCOPUS indexed).
  47. Keerti Kulkarni, Dr. P. A. Vijaya, “A Comparative Study of Land Classification Using Remotely Sensed Data, ICCMC-2017, Pages 36-41, 17th -18th July 2017, (SCOPUS indexed). 48. Keerti Kulkarni, Dr. P. A. Vijaya, “Multi-Index Validation Mechanisms for Land Cover Classification of Multispectral Images: A Case Study of Kabini Reservoir”, ICDMAI, 15th – 17th Jan 2021, (SCOPUS indexed).
  48. Keerti Kulkarni, Dr. P.A. Vijaya, “Multi-Index Validation mechanisms for Land Cover Classification of Multispectral Images: a Case Study of Kabini Reservoir”, 5th International Conference on Data Management, Analytics and Innovation, 13th -14th January 2021, Virtual Mode. Paper published in Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies, Volume 70, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2934-1_5
  49. Keerti Kulkarni, Dr. P.A. Vijaya, “Correlating Land Surface Temperature with LULC, Vegetation Index and Topography”, presented in IEEE International Conference CCUBE-2021, at RNS Institute of Technology, Bangalore, on 23rd and 24th December 2021.
  50. Keerti Kulkarni, Dr. P. A. Vijaya, “A Comparative Analysis of Different Methods for Predicting Speech in a Noisy Signal”, in International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials, Manufacturing and Machine Learning (RAMMML-2022), Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur”, in association with “The Institution of Engineers, 26th – 27th April 2022.
  51. Priya R. Sankpal and P. A. Vijaya, “Fusion Implementation of Security Mechanisms for Secured Transmission of Images”, 3rd IEEE International Conference of Emerging Technologies, Belgaum, India, 27th – 29th May 2022.
National Conference Proceedings
  1. P.A Vijaya, K.A Krishnamurthy, M.K Venkatesha, “Design of Network Management System For Local Area Network”, In the Proc. of ISTE National Seminar on Computer Networking (NET FEAST 92 ) , pp. 13-14, 17-18 Jan. 1992.
  2. P.A Vijaya and D.K Subramanian, “New Affinity Group Based Dynamic Transaction Migration Algorithms for Distributed Banking Transaction System”, In the Proc. of ISTE National Seminar on Computer Networking (NET FEAST 92) ,17-18 Jan. 1992, pp. 18-20.
  3. P.A Vijaya, K.A Krishnamurthy, M.K Venkatesha, & M.S Raviprakasha, “Microprocessor based energy meter”, National Workshop on Electronic Energy Meters – pros and cons”, Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan, India, pp. 43-49, 29th May 1999.
  4. P. A. Vijaya, M. N. Murty and D. K. Subramanian, “An Efficient Incremental Clustering Algorithm for Prototype Selection for Pattern Classification for Large Data Sets”, In Proc. of 2nd National Conference on Document Analysis and Recognition, PESCE, Mandya, India, pp. 79-85. 2nd – 3rd Aug 2003.
  5. P. A. Vijaya, M. N. Murty and D. K. Subramanian, “Efficient Hierarchical Clustering Algorithms for for Large Data Sets”, In Proceedings of Doctoral Research Symposium, Amrita VV, Coimbatore, India, pp. 10-14, Dec. 2004.
  6. G. Shivakumar, H.S. Mohana and P.A. Vijaya, “Moisture Measurement in Food Grains Using PIC 16F877 microcontroller”, In National symposium on Instrumentation held at Institute of Technology & Management, Dept of Electronics & Instrumentation, ITM Universe, Gwalior, organized by Instrument Society of India, IISc, Bangalore, , pp 126-129, 12th -15th October 2006.
  7. G. Shivakumar, H.S. Mohana and P.A. Vijaya, “Human Blood Glucose Measurement Using PIC 16F877 microcontroller”, In national symposium on Instrumentation held at Institute of Technology & Management, Dept of Electronics & Instrumentation, ITM Universe, Gwalior, organized by Instrument Society of India, IISc, Bangalore, pp 148-150, 12th – 15th October 2006.
  8. M.C.Padma and P.A. Vijaya, “Word-wise Separation of Kannada, Hindi and English Text Words and Hindu Arabic Numerals through Visual Features”, in proc. Of the Fifth National Conference on Advanced Image Processing and Networking (NACIPAN-09), Tamilnadu, pp.6-12, 6th and 7th, March 2009.
  9. M.C.Padma and P.A. Vijaya, “Applicability of Fuzzy Membership Function for Document Script Recognition”, in proc. Of National Conference on Image Processing, Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (NCIPV ’09), 24th and 25th, August 2009, Mandya.
  10. Ramalingesha Pyati and P.A.Vijaya, “Multiple Object Recognition”, published at National Conference on Image Processing, Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (NCIPV ’09) held during 24th and 25th August 2009, organized by PES College of Engineering, Mandya.

V. BOOK CHAPTERS

  1. Manjunath K. C, H.S. Mohana, P. A. Vijaya, “Chapter 14: Computer Vision-Based Non-Magnetic Object Detection on Moving Conveyors in Steel Industry through Differential Techniques and Performance Evaluation”, Book Title: Computer Vision and Image Processing in Intelligent Systems and Multimedia Technologies, DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-6030-4. ch014, Copyright © 2014. 15 pages, pp. 247-261, IGI Global, USA, (SCOPUS Indexed).
  2.  G. Shivakumar and P.A. Vijaya, “Chapter 8: Investigation of Individual Emotions with GSR and FTT by employing LabVIEW”, Book Title: Synthesizing Human Emotion in Intelligent Systems and Robotics, Editor: Dr. Jordi Vallverdú, pp. 214-228, Publisher: IGI Global, USA, Copyright © 2014, (SCOPUS Indexed).
  3. Manjunath K. C, H.S. Mohana, P. A. Vijaya, “Chapter 77: Computer Vision-Based Non-Magnetic Object Detection on Moving Conveyors in Steel Industry through Differential Techniques and Performance Evaluation”, Book Title: Computer Vision: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications, 2018. 18 pages, pp. 1820-1837, IGI Global, USA, (SCOPUS Indexed).
  4. P. A. Vijaya, Keerti Kulkarni “Chapter 1: Remotely Sensed Multispectral Satellite Image for Land Cover Classification”, Recent Developments in Engineering Research, Vol 3, 14 pages, Book Publishers International, 2020.
  5. Abhigna R, Amith K Shinde, Ashwin Sundaresh, Dheeraj P.R, Dr. P. A. Vijaya, “Chapter 5: Sole Mate: Safe Path-Finding by Obstacle Detection and Distance Estimation for the Blind”. Recent Developments in Engineering Research, Vol 3, 8 pages, Book Publishers International, 2020.
  6. Keerti Kulkarni, Dr. P. A. Vijaya, “Measuring Urban Sprawl using Machine Learning”, In: Pradeep Singh (ed), Fundamentals and Methods of Machine and Deep Learning: Algorithms, Tools and Applications, Wiley Online, pp 327- 340, 2021, DOI: 10.1002/9781119821908.ch14.

Non-Academic Achievements

Hobbies

  • Interested in Reading Books
  • Watching TV Programmes
  • listening to motivational talks

Sports 

  • Interested in Yoga and indoor Game

Music

  • Completed District level Devaranama Exam in distinction, 2008.
  • Interested in listening to Music
  • Traditional songs

Any other things

  • Created a Blog and Linked in Profile to interact internationally