Advances in Communication and Applications - Proceedings of ERCICA 2023, Volume 2

This book presents the proceedings of the International Conference on Emerging Research in Computing, Information, Communication and Applications (ERCICA) 2023. The conference provides an interdisciplinary forum for researchers, professional engineers and scientists, educators and technologists to discuss, debate and promote research and technology in the upcoming areas of computing, information, communication and their applications. Some of the topics include the Internet of Things (IoT), wireless communications, image and video processing, parallel and distributed computing, and smart grid applications, among others. The book discusses these emerging research areas, providing a valuable resource for researchers and practicing engineers alike.

N. R. Shetty is the Chancellor of the Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi, and Chairman of the Review Commission for the State Private University Karnataka. He is currently serving as Advisor to the Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT), Bangalore. He is also the Founder and Vice-President of the International Federation of Engineering Education Societies (IFEES), USA. He served as Vice Chancellor of Bangalore University for two terms and President of the ISTE, New Delhi, for three terms. He was also a Member of the Executive Committee of the AICTE and Chairman of its South West Region Committee.
N. H. Prasad is currently working as Professor and Head of the Department of Master of Computer Applications at Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bengaluru. He completed his Ph.D. at Jawaharlal Nehru University, India. He has more than 18 years of experience in different roles in both public and private sector enterprises, including the Ministry of Human Resource and Development, Government of India. He has received the prestigious 'Dr. Abdul Kalam Life Time Achievement Award' and also received a 'Young Faculty' award at the 2nd Academic Brilliance Awards.
H. C. Nagaraj obtained his B.E. Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering securing first class with distinction from the University of Mysore in 1981. He obtained his M.E. in Communication Systems from P.S.G. College of Technology, Bharathiar University in 1984 and secured first rank. He received his doctoral degree in the area of Biomedical Signal Processing and Instrumentation from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras in 2000. He assumed charge as Principal of Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore, in September 2003, and to date, he is serving as Principal. He has about 38 years of experience in teaching, research and administration. Dr. Nagaraj has published a number of papers in national and international journals, and conferences and delivered invited talks in the field of biomedical signal processing, image processing, mobile communication, etc. He has guided several students in their Ph.D. programs.