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Dr. Vrunda Kusanur
Designation :Associate Professor
Area of specialization :Wireless Sensor Networks
Date of Joining BNMIT : 8/11/2004
Nature of Association (Regular/Contractual/Adjunct) : Regular
E-mail Id : vrundakusanur@bnmit.in
No. of years of Experience :22.6 Years
Qualification: BE/MTech, Ph.D.
Degree | Institution | Month & Year of Passing |
Ph.D | VTU | Dec 2022 |
M.Tech | Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute (Deemed University), Chennai | 2006 |
BE | STJIT, Karnataka University | 2000 |
Experience
- Teaching – 22.6 years
- Industry – NIL
Sl No | Designation | Institution | Duration |
1 | Associate Professor | Dept. of ECE, BNMIT, Bangalore | 2023(April) – Till date |
2 | Asst. Professor | BNMIT, Bangalore | 2012 – 2023(March) |
3 | Senior Lecturer | BNMIT, Bangalore | 2008 – 2012 |
4 | Lecturer | BNMIT, Bangalore | 2004-2008 |
5 | Lecturer | DSCE, Bangalore | 2001-2003 |
University Level
- Deputy Chief Superintendent (External) at RVITM, Bangalore, for the conduction of Feb/March/April 2022 UG examinations of VTU, Belgaum from 4/3/2022 to Till Completion of Exams.
- Deputy Chief Superintendent (External) at SJBIT, Bangalore from 29/12/2016 to till completion of the exam for the conduction of December 2016 / January 2017 UG/ PG examinations of VTU, Belgaum.
- Deputy Chief Superintendent (External) at JSSAT, Bangalore, for the conduction of January 2013 PG examinations of VTU, Belgaum.
- Deputy Chief Superintendent (External) at KSIT, Bangalore from 29/11/2012 to 13/12/2012 for the conduction of December 2012 / January 2013 UG/ PG examinations of VTU, Belgaum.
College Level
IIC Convenor and an active member since March 2023
Department Level
- Timetable Coordinator
- Department Alumni Coordinator
- Counsellor
- Criteria-3 Head for NBA
Awards and Achievements
- The project titled “Communication Aid for Neurological Patients” in UG sponsored by KSCST, Bangalore
- Conducted 12 days Internship on “Fundamentals of Python Programming and Raspberry Pi” in association with Subhanu Technologies, Bengaluru for 3rd semester students.
- Conducted 6 days Internship on “Fundamentals of Python Programming and Raspberry Pi” Bengaluru for 3rd semester students.
- Was involved in conducting IoT Course under Samsung Innovation Campus Programme during 2023-24.
- Organizing committee member for an International Conference ICIITCEE 2023 at BNMIT
- Was involved in conducting Anveshan 2022
- Was reviewer for International Journal of Yoga, Advances in Science, Technology and Engineering Systems Journal (ASTES), International Conference ICIITCEE 2023
- Session chair (External) at DSCE, Bangalore on 9-12-2020 in the 3-Day International Virtual Conf. on “Recent Trends in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, Instrumentation, Medical Electronics Engg. & Physics” conducted between 7th and 9th of Dec. 2020 organized by Departments of ECE, ETCE, EIE, EEE, MLE, Physics.
- Completed NPTEL online course exam on “An Introduction to Coding Theory” successfully Sep 2022.
- Received Elite-Silver certificate from NPTEL on “Deep Learning -Part 1” online exam in Oct 2019.
- Completed online Coursera courses on “Machine Learning With Big Data” and “Traffic Sign Classification Using Deep Learning in Python/Keras”
- Completed online Coursera course on “Foundations of Data Science: K-Means Clustering in Python”
- The project titled “Communication Aid for Neurological Patients” in UG sponsored by KSCST, Bangalore
Editorial/Technical/Reviewer:
- Reviewer for International Journal of Yoga (Wos)
- Reviewer for Advances in Science, Technology and Engineering Systems Journal (WoS)
- Reviewer for 1st IEEE International Conference on Intelligent and Innovative Technologies in Computing, Electrical and Electronics (ICIITCEE-2023), BNMIT, Bangalore
- Reviewer for 2nd IEEE International Conference on Intelligent and Innovative Technologies in Computing, Electrical and Electronics (ICIITCEE-2024), BNMIT, Bangalore
- Reviewer for International Conference on Computing and Intelligent Information Systems(Taylor & Francis Group)
- Reviewer for 3rd IEEE International Conference on Intelligent and Innovative Technologies in Computing, Electrical and Electronics (ICIITCEE-2024), BNMIT, Bangalore
- Editorial board member for the 2nd IEEE International Conference on Intelligent and Innovative Technologies in Computing, Electrical and Electronics (ICIITCEE-2024) and 3rd IEEE International Conference on Intelligent and Innovative Technologies in Computing, Electrical and Electronics (ICIITCEE-2024), BNMIT, Bangalore
Session Chair/ Judge:
- Session chair (External) at DSCE, Bangalore on 9-12-2020 in the 3-Day International Virtual Conf. on “Recent Trends in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, Instrumentation, Medical Electronics Engg. & Physics” conducted between 7th and 9th of Dec. 2020 organized by Departments of ECE, ETCE, EIE, EEE, MLE, Physics.
- Chaired the Session at BNMIT, Bengaluru in the 2-Day 2nd IEEE International Conference on “Intelligent and Innovative Technologies in Computing, Electrical and Electronics” held on 24/1/24 and 25/1/24.
- Chaired the Session at BNMIT, Bengaluru in the 2-Day 3rd “IEEE International Conference on Intelligent and Innovative Technologies in Computing, Electrical and Electronics” held on 16/1/25 and 17/1/25.
Recognized Research Guide/Supervisor: Yes
Recognized as a Research Supervisor at VTU since 6th November 2024.
Expertise/Subjects handled
Under Graduate:
- Python Application Programming
- Programming in C++
- Computer Networks
- Verilog HDL
- VHDL
- Information Theory and Coding
- Digital Electronics
- Embedded System Design
- DSP architecture and algorithms
- Network Security
- Logic Design
- Microprocessor 8085, Advanced Microprocessor 8086, 8051 Microcontroller
- Basic Electronics.
Post Graduate
- System Verilog for verification
Research Interest:
- Machine Learning and Deep Learning
- Embedded Systems
- Wireless Sensor Networks
- Implementation of Digital Hardware on FPGA using Verilog/VHDL
- Deep Learning
- Design and implementation of digital circuits using Verilog and Verification using Verilog and System Verilog
Funding received
Nil
Journals
International Journals
- Dr. Vrunda Kusanur, Dr. Sujaya B L, Dr. Rashmi S Bhaskar, “Artificial Intelligence in Cardiac Health: Predictive Modeling of Heart Disease”, IOSR Journal of Computer Engineering (IOSR-JCE), e-ISSN: 2278-0661, p-ISSN: 2278-8727, Volume 26, Issue 3,Ser. 1 (May. – June. 2024), PP 55-59, DOI: 10.9790/0661-2603015559
- Vrunda Kusanur, Dr. Rashmi S Bhaskar, Dr. Sujaya B L, “Design and implementation of A Chatbot Using NLP for User Interaction”, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), ISSN: 2320-2882, Vol.12, No. 10, PP. d991-d996.
- Joshitha Lakshminarayana, Bhoomika K, Keerthana M, Vrunda Kusanur, “Human Suspicious Activity Detection using Machine Learning”, International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET), e-ISSN: 2395-0056, p-ISSN: 2395-0072, PP.524-529, Volume: 11 Issue: 08, Aug 2024
- Rashmi S Bhaskar, Sujaya B L, Dr. Vrunda Kusanur, “Smart And Secure Urban Environment Monitoring Using Wireless Sensor Networks”, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts(IJCRT), ISSN:2320-2882, Vol.11, No. 6, PP. h497-h506,2023, DOI: DOI: http://doi.one/10.1729/Journal.34981
- Sujaya B L , Dr. Rashmi S Bhaskar, Vrunda Kusanur, “Study of Modeling Techniques in IntraBody Communication”, International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts(IJCRT), ISSN:2320-2882,Vol.11,No.6, PP. i87-i95,2023, DOI: http://doi.one/10.1729/Journal.35014
- Vrunda Kusanur, Veena S Chakravarthi, “Using Transfer Learning for Nutrient Deficiency Prediction and Classification in Tomato Plant”, International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications, Vol. 12, No. 10, PP. 784-790, 2021, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2021.0121087
- Vrunda Kusanur, Veena S Chakravarthi, “A Study of Factors Influencing Plant Growth by WSN Approach and Plant Nutrient Deficiency Classification in Tomato Using SVM”, Journal of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Vol.23, No. 6, PP. 36-46, June 2021. ISSN: 1007-6735, DOI – 10.51201/JUSST/21/05213
- Sharanu, Vasureddy, Thanuja G, Tejaswini V and Vrunda Kusanur, “Smart Wearable and Monitoring System For Asthma Patients”, IRJET, (E-ISSN 2395-0056, P- ISSN 2395-0072), UGC Approved (Journal No: 45170) & 7.529 Impact Factor, Vol. 7, No. 7, PP. 2097-2101, July 2020.
- Supriya Netkal, Vrunda Kusanur & Aravindkumar Gumtaj, “Design and Implementation of Verification IP for AMBA-AXI Lite Bus Protocol Using System Verilog for SOC Systems”, IRJET, Vol. 3, No. 6 held during June 2016.
- Sarfraz Quareshi and Vrunda Kusanur, “Implementation of Error Recovery in TMR Systems using Scan Chain-based Technique”, International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, ISSN: 2278-0181, Vol. 4, No. 5, PP.1528-1531, May 2015.
National Journal
- Vrunda Kusanur, Dr. Veena S Chakravarthi and Siddalingayya G, “Smart Urban Rooftop Greenhouse with WSN based precision technology”, Journal of Advanced Agricultural Technologies (JOAAT), Volume 6 Issue 3, pp. 171-174, September 2019
National Conference Proceedings:
- “Implementation of Score Board to verify LPDDR2 Memory Controller”, Gadve Nikita Shradhanand and Vrunda Kusanur, 7th IETE Conference on RF and Wireless (ICon RFW-14) @ the HKBKCE, Bangalore held during 8-10 May 2014.
- “Study and Implementation of Topologies for WSN based routing Protocols”, Deepa V Swamy and Vrunda Kusanur, Conference on Recent Trends in Industrial Electronics and Instrumentation, CRTIEI-2013 at RNSIT, Bangalore held during 2013Gadve Nikita Shradhanand and Vrunda Kusanur, “Implementation of Score Board to verify LPDDR2 Memory Controller”, 7th IETE Conference on RF and Wireless (ICon RFW-14) @ the HKBKCE, Bangalore held during 8-10 May 2014.
- Deepa VSwamy and Vrunda Kusanur, “Study and Implementation of Topologies for WSN based routing Protocols”, Conference on Recent Trends in Industrial Electronics and Instrumentation, CRTIEI-2013 at RNSIT, Bangalore held during 2013.
- Vrunda Kusanur, Dr. Veena S Chakravarthi and Siddalingayya G, “Smart Urban Rooftop Greenhouse with WSN based precision technology”, Journal of Advanced Agricultural Technologies (JOAAT), Volume 6 Issue 3, pp. 171-174, 2 September 2019
- Dr. M S Suresh, Dr. Rekha P, Vrunda Kusanur, “Sensor for Measuring Aroma of Jasmine”, Proceedings of IEEE sensors, E-ISSN 2168-9229, ISBN: 978-1- 5386- 4707-3, October 28th – 31st 2018.
- Gadve Nikita Shradhanand and Vrunda Kusanur, “Implementation of Score Board to verify LPDDR2 Memory Controller”, 7th IETE Conference on RF and Wireless (ICon RFW-14) @ the HKBKCE, Bangalore held during 8-10 May 2014.
- Deepa V Swamy and Vrunda Kusanur, “Study and Implementation of Topologies for WSN based routing Protocols”, Conference on Recent Trends in Industrial Electronics and Instrumentation, CRTIEI-2013 at RNSIT, Bangalore held during 2013.
- Dr. Veena S Chakravarthi, Rashmi S Bhaskar and Vrunda Kusanur, “Conceptual Frame Work of Smart WSN for Bangalore Urban Environment
Monitoring”, IEEE-2012, ISBN: 978-0-7695-4821-0, July 24th -26th 2012.
Conference (International):
- Amogh G Hampiholi, Vrunda Kusanur, Sujaya B L, “Automated Dental Caries Detection in Front Teeth using Image Processing”, IEEE Conference 2025 International Conference on Intelligent and Innovative Technologies in Computing, Electrical an Electronics (IITCEE)
- Rashmi S Bhaskar, Vrunda Kusanur, Sujaya B L, “Predictive Framework to Assess Global Warming for Urban Environment Monitoring”, IEEE Conference 2025 International Conference on Intelligent and Innovative Technologies in Computing, Electrical an Electronics (IITCEE)
- “Deep Learning Based Brain Tumor Detection and Recommendation System”, Srinivasan R; Sachith S S; Vrunda Kusanur; Nandish B V; Pavan Kumar Shetty, 2023 International Conference on Intelligent and Innovative Technologies in Computing, Electrical and Electronics (IITCEE), Bengaluru, India, 2023, pp. 47-52, DOI: 10.1109/IITCEE57236.2023.10091009
- A Study of Factors Influencing Plant Growth by WSN Approach and Plant Nutrient Deficiency Classification in Tomato Using SVM”, Vrunda Kusanur, Veena S Chakravarthi, Vol.23, No. 6, PP. 36-46, June 2021.
- Sharanu, Vasureddy, Thanuja G, Tejaswini V, Vrunda Kusanur, “Smart Wearable and Monitoring System For Asthma Patients”, International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET), (E-ISSN 2395-0056, P- ISSN 2395-0072), UGC Approved (Journal No: 45170) & 7.529 Impact Factor, Volume 7 Issue 7, July 2020.
- “Smart Urban Rooftop Greenhouse with WSN based precision technology”, Vrunda Kusanur, Dr. Veena S Chakravarthi and Siddalingayya G, Journal of Advanced Agricultural Technologies, vol. 6, No. 3, pp. 171-174, September 2019. Doi: 10.18178/joaat.6.3.171-174, 2nd International Conference on Agriculture, Food and Biotechnology-ICAFB 2019 at Singapore during January 23-25, 2019
- “Sensor for Measuring Aroma of Jasmine”, Dr. M S Suresh, Dr. Rekha P, Vrunda Kusanur, 2018 IEEE Sensors, 2168-9229, ISBN No:978-1-5386- ISSN No: 4707-3, New Delhi, India
- “Conceptual Frame Work of Smart WSN for Bangalore Urban Environment Monitoring”, Dr. Veena S Chakravarthi, Rashmi S Bhaskar and Vrunda Kusanur, IEEE-2012 at Phuket, Thailand,4th International Conference on Computational Intelligence, Communication Systems and Networks held during 24-26th July 2012, ISBN:978-0-7695-4821-0
Book
Nil
Hobbies
Painting, Listening Music, Cooking
Sports
Chess
Music
Soft Music
Any other things
NIL