Dr. N. Gnanasankaran is a renowned academician, researcher, and innovation-driven scholar with a strong national and international presence in the field of Computer Science. With more than 16 years of teaching experience and 15 years of research expertise, he has consistently contributed to high-impact research, quality education, and technological advancement.
He is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Thiagarajar College, Madurai, India. His core research and teaching domains include Software Engineering, Software Quality Assurance, Data Science, Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics, and Internet of Things, placing him among the leading experts in emerging and industry-relevant technologies.
Dr. Gnanasankaran completed his Master of Computer Applications in 2008 and earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science in 2014 from Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu, India. Demonstrating strong research continuity and academic depth, he further completed his Postdoctoral research in Computer Science in 2020 from Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India. His academic journey reflects a deep commitment to research excellence, innovation, and continuous professional growth.
He has an impressive research publication record with more than 35 papers published in reputed Scopus and Web of Science indexed journals and international conferences. His scholarly works are published by globally recognized publishers such as IEEE, Elsevier, Springer, and Tech Science Press, reinforcing his credibility as a trusted researcher in the global academic community.
In addition to journal publications, Dr. Gnanasankaran has made significant contributions to academic publishing. He has authored one textbook with an Indian publisher and edited two international books published by Springer Nature UK and Wiley Scrivener USA. Currently, he is associated with four ongoing edited book volumes with leading global publishers including Apple Academic Press Canada, Elsevier USA, Cambridge Scholars Publishing UK, and CRC Press USA. Furthermore, he has authored 38 book chapters published by top international publishers such as Taylor and Francis, Elsevier, CRC Press, Routledge, De Gruyter, IEEE River Publishers, IGI Global, Springer Nature, Springer Cham, Wiley Scrivener, and Apple Academic Press.
Dr. Gnanasankaran is also actively involved in innovation and intellectual property development. He holds eight patents, including Indian, UK, and German design and utility patents, in advanced domains such as Cyber Security, Internet of Things, Drone Technology, and Healthcare Applications. His ability to translate research into practical and patentable solutions highlights his strong industry orientation and applied research capability.
His research leadership is further reflected through the successful acquisition of major and minor funded research projects from UGC India. He also plays a vital role in maintaining research quality as a review committee member for several Scopus and SCI indexed journals published by Tech Science Press, Inder Science Publishers, CRC Press, IGI Global, Bentham Science, and ASEAN journals from Malaysia. In addition, he has served as a reviewer and advisory committee member for IEEE and Springer international conferences.
Dr. Gnanasankaran currently serves as an Expert Member of IGRF Journals and holds the position of Executive Editor of the International Journal of Global Innovations in Science, Engineering and Technology. His editorial responsibilities demonstrate his leadership in guiding high-quality research dissemination.
Beyond research and publishing, he has organized numerous seminars, workshops, faculty development programs, and academic events across various institutions. He is a sought-after keynote speaker, guest lecturer, and resource person at international conferences and faculty development programs, sharing insights on emerging technologies and research methodologies.
He is a life member of the Indian Society for Technical Education and the Institution Innovation Council India. Through his extensive contributions to teaching, research, innovation, and academic leadership, Dr. N. Gnanasankaran continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening Computer Science education and advancing cutting-edge research at a global level.