Nithya Balu
Assistant HOD & Assistant Professor | Computer Science | Researcher in Machine Learning & Healthcare Informatics | Author | Patent Holder
- Role
- Assistant Hod & Assistant Professor at St. Joseph\'s College For Women
- Location
- Coimbatore, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nithya Balu
I am an academician and researcher with 16+ years of teaching and research experience in Computer Science, currently serving as Assistant HOD and Assistant Professor at St. Joseph’s College for Women, Tirupur.My expertise spans Machine Learning, Programming Languages, Software Engineering, and Healthcare Informatics, with a focus on applying technology to solve real-world challenges. Over the years, I have- Published 15+ research papers in Scopus, Web of Science, and UGC-indexed journals- Authored 2 books and a book chapter in emerging areas of Computer Science- Secured an Indian Patent (2020) for Activity Monitoring System and Behavioral Prediction- Guided UG/PG students in research projects, many leading to quality publications and conference presentations- Actively contributed to academic leadership through NAAC accreditation initiatives, ERP coordination, and signing MoUs with academia and industry- I am passionate about mentoring students, driving academic innovation, and building collaborations between research and practice.
Experience
Assistant Hod & Assistant Professor
St. Joseph\'s College For Women
Jul 2010 — Present
Teaching UG/PG courses in Programming, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, and Database Systems- Supervising student research, projects, and dissertations- Serving as Assistant HOD, leading departmental planning, faculty coordination, and academic administration- Acting as ERP Coordinator & UMIS Nodal Officer, ensuring digital transformation in academics- Member, NAAC Steering Committee (Criteria II).Assistant Professor- AJK College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore (2009 – 2010)- Taught UG Computer Science courses- Supported curriculum delivery, student mentoring, and departmental activities.
Education
Bharathiar University
Master of Philosophy - MPhil, Computer Science
2012 — 2014
Kongu Engineering College
Master of Science , Computer Science
Karpagam Academy of Higher Education
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science
2022 — 2024
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