T. Sakthivel

Accomplished Director with 30 years of experience in teaching, research, and industry at Firstsoft Technologies. Expert in wireless networks and cloud computing, with a proven track record in leading teams and driving innovation. Skilled in Python and Java, with strong leadership and communication abilities to foster collaboration and achieve organizational goals.

The Professional Member of the ACM

• SCIE: 3, SCOPUS: 9, Others: 2, International Conferences: 3
• Https://scholar.google.fr/citations?user=gR3aH8QAAAAJ&hl=ja
• Puneet Sharma, K. Yogeswara Rao, P. Kavitha, and T. Sakthivel, "A comprehensive survey of text-based semantic similarity with potential applications", International Journal of Intelligent Information and Database Systems, Vol. 17, No. 2, 2025 (SCOPUS).
• P. Sharma, T. Sakthivel, and I. A. Alnajjar, “Optimized Federated Learning with ensemble of sequential models for detecting RPL routing attacks for AMI networks,” Research Square, 2023, https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-2571557/v1
• R. Saravanan, T. Sakthivel, P. Karpagam, and K. Gunasekaran, “Towards an adaptive routing protocol for low power and lossy networks (RPL) for reliable and energy efficient communication in the internet of underwater things (IoUT),” Int. J. Comput. Netw. Appl., vol. 9, no. 5, p. 578, 2022, DOI: 10.22247/ijcna/2022/215918 (SCOPUS)
• Allam Balaram, T. Sakthivel, and Radha Raman Chandan, "A context-aware improved POR protocol for Delay Tolerant networks", Automatika, Vol 64, No.1, 22–33, 2022.(SCIE)
• P. Sharma, T. Sakthivel, and D. Arora, “Deep Q-learning network-based energy and network-aware optimization model for resources in mobile cloud computing,” Int. J. Comput. Netw. Appl., vol. 9, no. 3, p. 361, 2022. (SCOPUS)
• T. Sakthivel, Allam Balaram, "The Impact of Mobility Models on Geographic Routing in Multi-Hop Wireless Networks and Extensions – A Survey", Vol 8, No. 5, pp.634-670, 2021, DOI: 10.22247/ijcna/2021/209993 (SCOPUS)
• Puneet Sharma, Deepak Arora, T.Sakthivel, "Mobile Cloud Correlated Digital Forensic Process Model based on UML Design", International Journal of Advanced Trends in Computer Science and Engineering, Vol 9, No 4, pp 6477-6484, 2020, DOI:10.30534/ijatcse/2020/333942020 (SCOPUS)
• Puneet Sharma, Deepak Arora, T. Sakthivel, "UML-based process model for mobile cloud forensic application framework - a preliminary study", International Journal of Electronic Security and Digital Forensics, Vol.. 12, No.3, pp.262 - 278, 2020. DOI: 10.1504/IJESDF.2020.108296 (SCOPUS)
• Puneet Sharma, Deepak Arora, T.Sakthivel, "Enhanced Forensic Process for Improving Mobile Cloud Traceability in Cloud-Based Mobile Applications", Procedia Computer Science, Vol 167, PP 907-917, 2020, Elsevier, DOI:10.1016/j.procs.2020.03.390 (SCOPUS)
• T. K. Thivakaran, T. Sakthivel, "GUARD: an intrusion detection framework for routing protocols in multi-hop wireless networks", Wireless Networks, Vol. 25 Issue 2, p819-836, 2019, Springer, DOI: 10.1007/s11276-017-1594-y (SCIE)
• T.Sakthivel, RM.Chandrasekaran, “A Dummy Packet-based Hybrid Security Framework for Mitigating Routing Misbehavior in Multi-hop Wireless Networks”, Wireless Personal Communications, Vol 101, pp 1581–1618, 2018, Springer, DOI: 10.1007/s11277-018-5778-2 (SCIE)
• Puneet Sharma, Deepak Arora, T. Sakthivel, "Mobile Cloud Forensic: Legal Implications and Counter Measures", International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for Intelligent Systems, Vol 1, pp 531-542, Springer, 2017.
• S. Vijaybhanu, T. Sakthivel, RM.Chandrasekaran, “Latest Threats Against Anonymity and Privacy in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks”, Advances in Engineering and Technology Convergence, 28th April, 2013, Bangkok, Thailand.
• T. Sakthivel, RM.Chandrasekaran, S. Vijaybhanu, "Random Dummy Packet Distribution Approach for Detection of Routing Misbehavior in Mobile Ad Hoc Network", Journal of Computer Science, ISSN 1549-3636, Volume 8, No.11, pp 1914-1923, 2012 (SCOPUS).
• T. Sakthivel, S. Vijaybhanu, RM. Chandrasekaran, "A Novel Leader based Reputation Approach for Mobile Ad Hoc Networks", International Journal of Computer Applications, ISSN 0975 – 888, Volume 47, No.14, pp 30-38, 2012.
• T. Sakthivel, RM.Chandrasekaran, "Detection and Prevention of Wormhole Attacks in MANETs using Path Tracing Approach", European Journal of Scientific Research, ISSN 1450-216X, Volume 76, No.2, pp.240-252, 2012 (SCOPUS).

I state that all the details mentioned above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Chennai, 2025-07-14 (Dr. T. Sakthivel)

• To Work as a Professor of Research
• To Publish Research Papers in Reputed SCOPUS and SCIE-Indexed Journals
• To Setup and Build Research Labs in Computer Science
• To Promote Grants and Funded Projects
• To Establish Collaboration with International Universities and Researchers
• To Support the Students in Getting Admission for MS and Ph.D. in International Universities
• To Frame the Latest Courses and Syllabus based on the Trending Research
• To Train the Faculty Members to Excel in Research Activities
• To Design an Online Research Portal to Promote the Research to Reach Globally

• Co-Supervisor: Amity University
• Research Candidate: Puneet Sharma
• Thesis Title: “A Formal Design of Digital Forensic Investigation Framework with the Support of UML-based Design for Mobile Cloud Environment”
• Ph.D.(Computer Science & Engineering)-2021, Amity University, Noida.

• Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity
• Cloud Computing
• Edge Computing
• Fog Computing
• Machine Learning
• Internet of Things (IoT)