Work place: Department of AI and Data Science Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, Christ University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
E-mail: aruna.sk@christuniversity.in
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Research Interests: Deep Learning
Biography
Aruna S. K. is an Associate Professor at the Department of AI and Data Science Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, CHRIST University - Kengeri Campus, Bengaluru and is a researcher in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Image Processing. She has completed her Ph.D in Information and Communication Engineering from Anna University, Chennai. She is one of the co-founders of the government funded project, “Biodegradable Hydrogel gauze from Nano Sericin and Gelatin”, which has been selected by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India in August, 2022. She has over 20 years of experience in academics and has a strong passion for research and academics. She has published over 25 papers in various international and domestic journals.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5815/ijitcs.2026.02.03, Pub. Date: 8 Apr. 2026
Underwater imaging in recent times has advanced by trying to correct color distortion, increase contrast, and increase image clarity if the light need is less. The use of deep learning has been effective in enhancing image quality, but challenges persist in the decompression process due to data inconsistencies. In order to do this a new scheme is proposed in this study. Unlike other methods which depend only on the single images captured, here an attempt is made to use images taken in other conditions to overcome this limitation, by using the model to try and improve such underwater images in general irrespective of the water conditions. A key innovation is the disassembly and synthesis of multi-channel illuminance data. Specifically, we decompose the input image into its red, green, and blue frequencies, and then approximate the illuminance component within each channel. By independently manipulating and reconstructing these channel-specific illuminance maps, we can effectively address the non-uniform light scattering and absorption that are characteristic of underwater environments. This allows us to correct for the inherent color casts and haze that degrade image quality. To further refine the enhancement, we incorporate, advanced color correction methods such as image saliency exploration and white balance adjustment to compensate for color attenuation caused by light absorption at different depths. These techniques effectively restore lost colors and enhance contrast, thereby improving image clarity and sharpness. This is helpful in the field of engineering and also forms the foundation for further exploring methods of improving images captured underwater. Investigational outcomes exhibit that the intended method ominously augments image eminence, making it highly effective for underwater detection and exploration tasks, offering an innovative solution for hazy images in various conditions and advancing underwater monitoring and exploration technologies.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5815/ijisa.2026.01.10, Pub. Date: 8 Feb. 2026
This research explores the automated leaf-based identification of medicinal plants, utilizing machine learning and deep learning techniques to address the crucial need for efficient plant classification. Driven by the vast potential of medicinal plants in pharmaceutical development and healthcare, the study aims to surpass the limitations of existing methodologies through thorough experimentation and comparative analysis. The primary goal is to develop a robust and automated solution for classifying medicinal plants based on leaf morphology. The methodology encompasses acquiring diverse datasets. Specifically, Set 1 data is processed by applying resizing, rescaling, saturation adjustment, and noise removal, while Set 2 data is processed by applying resizing, rescaling, saturation adjustment, noise removal, and PCA (Principal Component Analysis). The proposed algorithms include Support Vector Machines (SVM), Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), YOLOv8, Vision Transformer (ViT), ResNet, and Artificial Neural Networks (ANN). The study evaluates the efficacy and effectiveness of each algorithm in plant classification using metrics such as accuracy, recall, precision, and F1 score. Notably, the ResNet model achieved 93.8% and 94.8% accuracy in Set 1 and Set 2, respectively. The SVM model demonstrated 56.5% and 56.6% accuracy in Set 1 and Set 2, while the Vision Transformer (ViT) model achieved 84.9% and 74.4% accuracy in Set 1 and Set 2, respectively. The CNN model showcased high accuracy at 96.7% and 94.8% in Set 1 and Set 2, followed closely by the ANN model with 96.7% and 96.6% accuracy. Lastly, the YOLOv8 model achieved 96.0% and 95.1% accuracy in Set 1 and Set 2, respectively. The comparative analysis identifies CNN and ANN as the top-performing algorithms. This research significantly contributes to the advancement of medicinal plant identification, pharmaceutical research, and environmental conservation efforts, emphasizing the potential of deep learning techniques in addressing complex classification tasks.
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