DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

Dr. M.Syed Masood

Designation:Associate Professor & Head
Nature of Employment:Regular
Date of Joining:18.06.1997
Qualification:MCA,M.E.,Ph.D.
Phone: 
Email ID:hodca@crescent.education, ms.masood@crescent.education

Education

ProgrammeDisciplineYear of PassingUniversity
Ph.D.Computer, Information and Mathematical Sciences2018B.S.Abdur Rahman Institute of Science & Technology
M.E.Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)2004Anna University
MCAComputer Applications1995Bharathidasan University
B.Sc.Computer Science1992Madurai Kamaraj University

Teaching and Research Experience

Teaching

S.NoOrganizationDesignationPeriod of service
1B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & TechnologyAssociate Professor & HOD /  Computer Applications05.06.2024 – Till date
2B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & TechnologyAssociate Professor01.07.2019 – Till date
3B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & TechnologyAsst.Professor (Sel. Gr)09.03.2010 – 30.06.19
4B.S.Abdur Rahman UniversityAsst.Professor (Sr. Gr)01.09.2004 – 08.03.2010
5B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering CollegeLecturer18.06.1997 – 31.08.2004
6MIET Arts CollegeLecturer04.12.1995 – 05.05.1997

Teaching Experience: 29 Years and 8 Months

Lecture Courses Handled

  • Network Security
  • Data Mining and Data Warehousing
  • Organizational Behaviour
  • Computer Fundamentals and Organization
  • Computer Organization and Operating System
  • Cyber Security
  • Mobile Ad Hoc Networks

Areas of Research Interest

  • Mobile Ad hoc Network
  • Soft computing
  • Machine Learning
  • Deep Learning
  • Web Technologies

Project Guidance:

Providing guidance for a minimum of six projects each year for our undergraduate and postgraduate students

Supervisor Recognition Reference Number : CA/18/08

Research Guidance

  • No of Ph.D. Produced: 02
  • No of Ph.D. Scholars On-going: 01

Publications

JOURNALS

  • Md Hashir A.J., Dr. M.Syed Masood, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology,”An Intelligent AI-Driven System for Identifying Missing Persons”,  TANZ(ISSN NO: 1869-7720), VOL 20 ISSUE 5,  (May 2025), PAGE NO: 709 – 715, (Scopus Indexed).
  • Saarim Fowlaath S, Dr.M.Syed Masood, “Development of a Customizable Cloud Storage using Raspberry Pi”, Journal of Electrical Systems, ISSN:1112-5209 , Vol. 21 No. 01 (April 2025),page no. 106-112, DOI: https://doi.org/10.52783/jes.8691 (Scopus Indexed).
  • Sivakani. R, and Syed Masood. M, Prediction of Dementia using Machine Learning Model and Performance Improvement with Cuckoo Algorithm in International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering published by International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 13(4), 2023. https://doi.org/10.11591/ijece.v13i4.pp4623-4632 (Scopus Indexed).
  • Sivakani. R, and Syed Masood. M, Comparative Analysis of the Performance Metrics for Machine Learning Classifiers with a Focus on Alzheimer’s disease Data. Acta Informatica Pragensia, 12(1), 2023. https://doi.org/10.18267/j.aip.198 (Scopus Indexed).
  • Sivakani R, and Syed Masood. M, Analysis of COVID-19 and its Impact on Alzheimer’s Patient using Machine Learning Techniques, International Journal of Computing, 21(4), 468-474, 2022. https://doi.org/10.47839/ijc.21.4.2782 (Scopus Indexed).
  • Radhika. A, Dr. M.Syed Masood, “Crop Yield Prediction by Integrating ET-DP Dimensionality Reduction and ABP-XGBOOST Technique”, Journal of Internet Services and Information Security, Nov 2022, Volume 1, Issue 4, Pp no: 177-196 (Scopus / SCI Indexed).
  • Radhika. A, Dr. M.Syed Masood, “Effective dimensionality reduction by using soft computing method in data mining techniques”, Soft Computing, January 2021, Volume 25, Issue no: 6, Pp no: 4643-4651., ISSN No.14327643, 14337479 (Scopus Indexed).
  • Syed Masood M. and Sheik Abdul Khader P., “Enhanced Round Robin Packet Scheduling Technique to support Multimedia Applications in MANET”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, ISSN: 0973-4562, Vol. 10, No. 4, pp. 8699-8713, 2015 (Scopus Indexed).
  • Syed Masood M., Sheik Abdul Khader P. and Mohamed Abbas A., “Performance of TCP TAHOE and SACK over Loop-Free Multipath Reactive Routing Protocol in MANET”, Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology, ISSN: 1992-8645 ,Vol. 64 ,No.2, pp. 504 – 510, June 2014 (Scopus Indexed).
  • Syed Masood M. and Sheik Abdul Khader P., “Disjoint Multipath Probabilistic Based Reactive Routing over TCP Variants in Mobile Ad hoc Networks”, International Journal of Research in Advance Technology in Engineering (IJRATE), ISSN : 2347 – 7806, Vol. 1, Special Issue, pp. 135 – 139, October 2013.
  • Syed Masood M. and Sheik Abdul Khader P., “Reducing Control Packets through Modified AODV with TCP Tahoe in MANET”, International Journal of Scientific Research (IJSR), ISSN: 2277 – 8179, Vol. 2, Issue 8, pp. 143 – 146, August 2013.

COMMUNICATED

  • Sivakani R, and Syed Masood, Medication Analysis and Predication Alzheimer’s Disease using Machine Learning Techniques in International Journal of Healthcare Technology and Management, Inderscience publisher (Communicated on 27.01.2023 – Web of Science Indexed).
  • Sivakani R, and Syed Masood, A case study on imputation techniques for handling missing data – A smart review in ASEAN Journal on Science & Technology for Development (Communicated on 26.11.2022- Scopus Indexed).
  • Radhika. A, Dr. M. Syed Masood, “Crop Yield Prediction Framework Based on Cognitive Deep- Multiple Linear Regressions”, International Journal on Recent and Innovation Trends in Computing and communication Journal (Communicated in Feb 2023 – Scopus Indexed).

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

  • Mr. Patan. Yejdani khan, Dr. M Syed Masood, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, presented a paper titled “Optimizing Pre Owned Car Valuation with SVR, XGBoost, KNN, and ANN Models”, International Conference on Mathematics, Computing, and Artificial Intelligence for Management Innovation-2025(ICMCAIMI-2025), De Gruyter Publisher, organized by Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Adhiparasakthi Engineering College, Melmaruvathur – 603319, Tamilnadu, held during April 16 – 17, 2025.
  • Mr. Patan. Yejdani khan, Dr. M Syed Masood, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, presented a paper titled, “A Comprehensive Approach to Pre-Owned Car Price Prediction Using Machine Learning”, 6th International Conference on Engineering Science and Technology and Management (ICESTM – 2025) organized by Narayana Engineering College (Autonomous), Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, held during April 14 – 15, 2025
  • Mr. J.Abdul Rahman, Dr. M.Syed Masood, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, presented a paper titled “Automatic Image caption with voice over for support of Visually impaired Peoples using Machine Learning Techniques”, International Conference on Contemporary Trends in Advanced Computing Technologies (ICCTACT 2025),organized by Department of Computer Science & Computer Applications and IQAC, New prince Shri Bhavani Arts and  Science College , Medavakkam, Chennai – 600100, held on 15.03.2025
  • Mr. Md Hashir A.J., Dr. M.Syed Masood, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, presented a paper titled “Development of an Application to find the missing person using Artificial Intelligence”, International Conference on Transformative and Inclusive Science for sustainable Future, (ICTISSF 2025) , organized by School of Science, Vidhya sagar Women’s College, Chengalpattu – 603 111, held on 28.02.2025 and been awarded the Best Paper.
  • Sivakani R, and Syed Masood, Prediction of disease using the retinal image in deep learning, ICCCES-Conference, Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering 977, Springer publication, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-7753-4_25 (Scopus Indexed).
  • Ms.R. Sivakani, Dr.M.Syed Masood, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, presented a paper titled “Retinal image in early prediction of Alzheimer’s disease using deep learning technique”, International Conference on Advances in Data Science Challenges with Big Data Analysis (ICADSC 2022), organized by SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Department of Computer Applications and Department of Computer Science, Kattankulathur, Chennai – 603203, held during February 16 – 17, 2022.
  • Radhika .A, M. Syed Masood, Roshan S, Sri Deepak Sakkaravarthi SS,B.S.A. Crescent Institute of Science & Technology , “Premier League Table Prediction Using Machine Learning Algorithms”, 3rd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Engineering & Technology -3rd ICMPET-2021:: DATE: 24th-October-2021,Chirala,Andhra Pradesh, India”, International Institute of Research in Multidisciplinary – Skill Development Trust, BEST PAPER AWARD (In the Conference they have published only the abstract and in the Webology Journal they have published full paper).
  • Radhika. A, M.Syed Masood, ”Comparison& Evaluation of Effective Data Mining Techniques For Crop Yield Prediction”, A International Conference on Research Advancements & Challenges in Engineering Sciences-ICRACE’20 (978-81-909948-9-7) March 6th and 7th , 2020.
  • Syed Masood M. and Sheik Abdul Khader P., “Effective Queue Management using Fuzzy Logic for Congestion Control in Delay Sensitive Applications over Mobile Ad-hoc Networks”, Springer International Conference on “Emerging Research in Computing, Information, Communication and Applications” (ERCICA 2015), doi: 10.1007/978-981-10-0287-8_36, Vol. 3, pp.385-395, 2015.

NATIONAL CONFERENCES

  • Syed Masood M. and Sheik Abdul Khader P., “Survey on TCP variants over AODV for reliability in Mobile Ad hoc Networks”, National Conference on Computing and Communication (NCCC ’12), Ganadipathy Tulsi’s Jain Engineering College, Vellore, Vol. 1, pp. 161-165, 2012.
  • Anantha Nag R. and M.Syed Masood, “ Enhancing Quality of Service by alternate routing with mobility prediction in MANET”, Velammal Institute of Technology , Chennai – 601204 organized by Dept. of CSE, National Conference on Advanced Computing Technology, (NaCACT ’13) held on 2nd May 2013.
  • M.Syed Masood and S.SaiKrishnan, “Enhanced AODV for delay sensitive Application in MANET”, Jaya Engineering College, Thiruninravur, organized by Dept of IT & CSE, National Conference on Web Technology and Open Sources’ (WEBTOPS) held on 20th April 2013.
  • Ramya T and M.Syed Masood, “Improved AODV for increasing Packet Delivery Ratio in MANET”, Jaya Engineering College, Thiruninravur, organized by Dept. of IT & CSE, National Conference on Web Technology and Open Sources’ (WEBTOPS) held on 20th April 2013.
  • M.Syed Masood and C.Ravichandra Babu, ”Increasing Throughput using TCP Congestion Window Adaptation Mechanism in MANET’, Jaya Engineering College, Thiruninravur, organized by Dept of IT & CSE, National Conference on Web Technology and Open Sources’ (WEBTOPS) held on 20th April 2013.
  • M.Syed Masood and Hasiya Banu, “Improved QoS routing for reducing the Average end to end delay in MANET”, Adhiparasakthi Engineering College, Melmaruvathur – 603 319, organized by Dept. of Computer Applications, National Conference on Recent Advances in Computer Technologies’ (NCRACT ‘ 13) held on April 10, 2013.
  • K.Fathima Farzana and M.Syed Masood, “Reducing the Packet Loss using Modified TCP Vegas in MANET”, Adhiparasakthi Engineering College, Melmaruvathur – 603 319, organized by Dept. of Computer Applications, National Conference on Recent Advances in Computer Technologies’ (NCRACT ‘ 13) held on April 10, 2013.
  • M.Syed Masood and K.Gomathi “Enhancing Throughput using Modified TCP Reno in MANETs”, Adhiparasakthi Engineering College, Melmaruvathur – 603 319, organized by Dept. of Computer Applications, National Conference on Recent Advances in Computer Technologies’ (NCRACT ‘ 13) held on April 10, 2013.
  • M.Prasanna Kumar, T.Saravanaraja, and M.Syed Masood, “Algorithmic Proposal for Performance Enhancement in MANET through modified AODV”, National Conference on ‘Recent Trends in Web Technologies’ (RTWT ’13), October 04-05, 2013, organized by Dept. of Computer Applications, BSAIST. (Conference Proceedings also published in International Journal of Research In Advance Technology in Engineering (IJRATE), Volume 1, Special Issue, October 2013.)

Invited Lectures Delivered

  • Delivered a lecture on “Vetri Padigal” as part of a Career Guidance Program in association with Pudhiya Thalaimurai Channel on 18.02.2020 at Paramakudi, Ramnad District, attended by approximately 2,000 students from 15 schools in the region.
  • Delivered a lecture on “Computer Networks” to participants of the Faculty Development Program (FDP) organized by the Department of Computer Applications, with around 40 attendees from various institutions.

Details of Research & Professional Activities

  • Membership: Member in CSI
  • Patent Published: 2
  • Funded Project –  Applied 1 (Budget Proposed: ₹1.42 Crores, Reference ID of Proposal: IIRPSG-2025-01-04035)
  • ATAL FDP Submitted: 1
  • International Certification: 1
  • Ph.D. Research Supervisor
  • DC Member or Ex-Officio Member for Ph.D. research scholars
  • Workshops / seminars / Guest Lectures / Symposium   Organized : 14
  • Industrial Visits arranged : 7
  • Book Chapter 2 (Published 1 and Accepted for Publication 1)
  • Nominated as an Observer for the “Crescent Open Presentation” (COP) for a Full-time Research Scholar (RRN: 220883704001) during May 2025
  • Assisted the Dean/SCIMS in establishing three computer laboratories during 2024–25, which were renovated and equipped with new computer systems

Fund Generated:

  • Generated revenue over of over Rs 80,000/- through workshops and sponsorships

Funded Project –  Applied:

  • Submitted a funded project proposal (Co-PI) to ICMR – Indian Council of Medical Research. The project titled “Machine Learning-Driven Molecular Docking Simulations and Nanoemulsion Formulation of Monosaccharide-Based Inhibitors for Anti-Adhesion Therapy Against Clinically Significant MDR ESKAPE Pathogens”.

Budget Proposed: ₹1.42 Crores,

Reference ID of Proposal: IIRPSG-2025-01-04035

PI : Dr. R. Karthikeyan , Professor /School of Life Sciences & Dean(Students Affairs)

Co-PI : Dr. M.Syed Masood ,Associate Professor & Head / CA

Book Chapter Published

  • Syed Masood M. and Sheik Abdul Khader P., “Effective Queue Management using Fuzzy Logic for Congestion Control in Delay Sensitive Applications over Mobile Ad-hoc Networks”, Springer, Book Chapter, (ERCICA 2015), doi: 10.1007/978-981-10-0287-8_36, Vol. 3, pp.385-395, 2015.

Book Chapter Accepted for Publication

  • Sabiyath Fatima N, Dr. Syed Masood M , Ms.Sabura Faheema S and  Ms.Shamira Anjum B, “AI-Driven Biomedical Waste Management System for Hospitals Using CNN-Based Classification and Sustainable Disposal Recommendations”, for the book titled “Evaluation and Assessment of AI-Driven Systems in Hospitals”, May 2025, IGI Global Publisher.

Recently attended Capacity building workshops:

Name of the Training programmePlace where heldName of the Organizing bodyDuration
Training Programme on Academic LeadershipThe New College, ChennaiAligarh Muslim University, Aligarh and The New College,Chennai, MHRD, Govt. of India6 days (17 January 2018 – 23 January 2018)
Workshop on “Strategies for Innovative and Quality Research”BSACUoffice of Dean (Academic Research)6 days (31.07.2017 – 05.08.2017)
FDP on ‘R’ ProgrammingBSACISTICT Academy in association with SCIMS and Crescent Faculty Training Academy1st & 2nd March 2018
CYBERCREST’18 Technical SymposiumBSACISTCA Dept.10.04.2018
CYBERCREST’ 19 Technical SymposiumBSACISTDepartment CoordinatorInauguration held on 20.09.2018

Extension

Administration

Institution level:

  • Assistant Director (Admissions): Oct 2017 to Jan 2023 for 5 + Years
  • B.Tech. admission process – University Representative for BSAUEEE for other District Centre, since April 2013 (Trichy / Tirunelveli / Madurai). As a university representative actively involved in Admission Expo conducted at Tirunelveli during April 8th & 9th 2017.
  • DNV Certified ISO Internal Auditor (Successfully completed the Quality Management Training) – BSACU ISO Internal Auditor to audit Inter department files, since 2004.
  • Coordinator for Anti Ragging Committee for Computer Science Block for the academic Year 2018 – 19.
  • Member in Central Library Advisory Committee
  • Coordinator in the Annual Stock verification of Stores
  • Academic Council Member

Department Level:

  • HOD / Computer Applications from 05.06.2024 – Till date
  • Dept. Admission Coordinator (B.Sc. CS, BCA and MCA)
  • Programme Coordinator for MCA Degree Programme
  • Ph.D. Review committee member for the Scholars registered in CA Dept.
  • Technology Coordinator for BCA Cyber Security Specialization
  • Guide for Three Ph.D. research scholars
  • Member in Board of Studies (BoS)
  • Member in Curriculum Revision for BCA (CS) and MCA
  • Department Academic Audit Committee (DAAC) Member
  • Convener for Dept. IT devices verifiers
  • Assisted to HoD in the preparation of NBA – Self Assessment Report (SAR)
  • Coordinator for the National Level Technical symposium CYBERCREST 2023 and Co-convener for CYBERCREST 2024 and Computer Applications Association (CAA)
  • Course coordinator for RDBMS – Sem 3 B.Sc. CS and BCA all 4 Specializations
  • Project Review Committee member for UG & PG Degree- final Semester Projects
  • Guide for minimum of 6 students to the UG (B.Sc. CS / BCA) and 3 PG (MCA) students every year
  • Guest Lecture arranged on “Cybercrime awareness programme” on Nov. 16, 2023.
  • Class advisor for B.E (CSE) – (1996-2000), MCA (2004-07) , MCA (2010 -11), MCA (2017 – 19)
  • ISO Internal Auditor (2004 – 2015)

SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS AT THE INSTITUTIONAL AND DEPARTMENTAL LEVEL

  • Head of the Department, Computer Applications (from 05.06.2024 to present)
  • Two of my Ph.D. research scholars have completed their Ph.D. under my guidance
  • Assistant Director (Admissions) from 23.10.2017 to 06.01.2023 (5 + Years) in the office of the Director (Admissions)
  • Experience:
    • Total teaching experience : 29 years and 8 months
    • Experience at Crescent : 28 + years
  • Research experience, including years spent for Ph.D.: 16+ years
  • Experience as Associate Professor: 6 + years
  • Have two PG qualifications: MCA and M.E.(CSE)
  • Completed the International Certification (CCNA)
  • Published 30+ research articles.  Citations: 67; h-index: 4; i10 index: 2 during June 2025
  • Achieved good academic results and received excellent feedback points from students
  • Organized over 15+ workshops, seminars, guest lectures, and symposiums
  • Assisted the Dean/SCIMS in establishing 3 new computer laboratories
  • Generated revenue of over Rs 80,000 through workshops and sponsorships
  • Patent(s) published
  • Guiding Ph.D. Scholar, as well as UG and PG student projects
  • Submitted a funded project proposal (Co-PI) to ICMR – Indian Council of Medical Research, Budget Proposed: ₹1.42 Crores, Reference ID of Proposal: IIRPSG-2025-01-04035
  • Submitted the application for the AICTE-ATAL-sponsored 6-day FDP
  • Delivered guest lectures
  • Arranged industrial visits for our department students.
  • Currently Chairman of the BoS / CA Dept. and a Member of the BoS since 2009
  • Member of the Curriculum Revision Committee
  • Member of the Department Academic Audit Committee (DAAC)
  • Ph.D. Review Committee Member for scholars in the CA Department
  • Academic Council Member
  • Coordinator for Annual Stock Verification of stores
  • Convener for Department IT devices verifiers
  • Department Budget Preparation
  • Convener for the National Level Technical Symposium, CYBERCREST
  • Book Chapter 2 (Published 1 and Accepted for Publication 1)
  • Nominated as an Observer for the “Crescent Open Presentation” (COP)   
  • CSI member, Library Advisory Committee member, and a member of various committees constituted at the department and institutional levels (e.g., NBA, NAAC, Convocation function etc.)