Ph.D (In Progress)

• 1. Pushpa Metilsha J [1624419455] Communications and Controlled in IoT.

• 2. Archana T [1624419197] Next generation wireless communication networks.

• 3. Priyanka N [17274191346] Intelligent flow table Overflow Prevention schemes by Entries Reduction Mechanisms in Software-Defined Networks. (Synopsis Completed)

• 4. Rajeswari G [17247991172] Internet of Things: A comprehensive study of failures, Detection and recovery in Wireless Sensor Networks with Unreliable links.

• 5. Suja Golden Shiny S [17244191519] Improving the performance of SDN-Controllers and security in Software Defined Networking.

• 6. Karthikeyan V [17134197475] DDOS based flow-Table saturation by compromised flooding injection attack in software defined networking.

• 7. Anu monisha A [18244191554] Issues in next generation Wireless networks

Ph.D (Completed)




• 1.Thanigai Velu K [2007419239]
  [Algorithms For Alleviating Energy Hole Problem In Wireless Sensor Networks - Completed (2012) ]

  • Thanigaivelu K and Murugan K, " Grid based Clustering with Predefined Path Mobility for Mobile Sink Data Collection to Extend Network Lifetime in Wireless Sensor Networks", IETE TECHNICAL REVIEW, published by The Institution of Electronics and Telecommuni. Vol. 29, Issue 2, pp. 133-147 (2012).
  • Thanigaivelu K and Murugan K, " Grid Based Clustering with Dual Cluster Heads to Alleviate Energy Hole problem for Non-Uniform Node distribution in Wireless Sensor Networks",International Journal of Mobile and Network Design and Innovation , published by INDERSCIENCE publication. Vol. 4, Issue 1, pp. 3-13 (2012).
  • Thanigaivelu K and Murugan K (2009), “Reduced Energy Dissipation using Beacon Based Data Collection Algorithm for Mobile Sink in Wireless Sensor Networks”, In Proc of The First International Conference on Advanced Computing, (ICAC-2009),13-15 Dec 2009, pp. 112-115, DOI: 10.1109/ICADVC.2009.537825 ISBN:978-1-4244-4786-2 ISSN:1930-529x.
  • Thanigaivelu K and Murugan K (2009), “Impact of Sink Mobility on Network Performance in Wireless Sensor Networks”, In Proc of The First International Conference on Networks & Communications, (NetCoM-2009), 27-29 Dec 2009, pp. 7 -11, DOI:10.1109/NetCoM.2009.76, ISBN:978-1-4244-5364-1.
  • K.Thanigaivelu and K.Murugan (2010), “To Alleviate Congestion using Hybrid Sink for Delay Sensitive Applications in Wireless Sensor Networks”, In Proc. of The Second International Conference on Wireless & Mobile Networks (WiMoN-2010), July 2010, pp. 431-438, vol. 90, Part 2, DOI:10.1007/978-3-642-14493-6_44, ISBN:978-3-642-14492-9.

• 2.Sathya Priya S [2825419121]
  [TCP Performance Enhancement In Wireless Networks Using Cross-Layer Approach - Completed (2014) ]

  • Suresh Kumar M, Sathya Priya S and Murugan K (2010), “Improving TCP Performance Using Crosslayer in Wireless Networks”, Journal of Science, Technology and Management, published by Emerald Insight, Vol.03 Issue No.02, pp.29-35, ISSN: 0974-8334.
  • Sathya Priya S and Murugan. K (2015), “Enhancing TCP Fairness in Wireless Networks using Dual Queue Approach with Optimal Queue Selection”, Wireless Personal Communications (WPC), Springer, Vol. 83, Issue 2, pp.1359-1372, March 2015, DOI: 10.1007/s11277-015-2455-6, ISSN:0929-6212, (IMPACT FACTOR: 1.01).
  • Sathya Priya S and Murugan. K (2015), “Improving TCP Performance in Wireless Networks by Detection and Avoidance of Spurious Retransmission Timeouts”, Journal of Information Science and Engineering (JISE), published by Institute of Information Science, Academia sinica. Vol. 31, Issue 2, March 2015, pp.711-726, ISSN 1016-2364. (IMPACT FACTOR: 0.299).
  • Sathya Priya.S and Murugan. K (2010),” Cross Layer Approach to enhance TCP performance over Wireless Networks”, In Proc. of IEEE Students’ Technology Symposium, April 2010, pp.171-176, DOI:10.1109/TECHSYM.2010.5469175, ISBN: 978-1-4244-5975-9.
  • Sathya Priya.S and Murugan.K (2010), ” Improving TCP performance over Wireless Networks using Cross Layer”, In Proc of Recent Trends in Network and Communications, Springer LNCS CCIS Series, vol.90, July 2010, pp. 1-10, DOI:10.1007/978-3-642-14493-6_1, ISBN:978-3-642-14492-9.
  • Sathya Priya.S, Murugan.K (2011), ” Improving TCP performance through Enhanced Path Recovery Notification”, In Proc of Advances in Networks and Communications, Springer LNCS CCIS Series, vol 132, Jan 2011, pp. 158-168, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-17878-8_17, ISBN: 978-3-642-17877-1.

• 3.Sandhya M K [2724419722]
  [Secure Data Aggregation And Forwarding In Wireless Sensor Networks - Completed (2014) ]

  • Sandhya.M.K, and Murugan.K, (2014), “Eliminating False Data and Improving Network Lifetime using Mobile Data collector in Wireless Sensor Networks”, International Review on Computers and Software (IRECOS), indexed in Scopus, published by Praise Worthy Prize, Rome, Italy, Vol.09, Issue 1, January 2014, pp.09-17,ISSN:1826-6003, (SNIP: 1.178)
  • Sandhya M.K Murugan K and P. Devaraj (2014), “False Data Elimination in Heterogeneous Wireless Sensor Networks Using Location-Based Selection of Aggregator Nodes”, IETE Journal of Research, published by Taylor and Francis, Vol. 60, Issue 2, March 2014, pp. 145-155. (SNIP: 0.504).
  • Sandhya.M.K, Murugan.K, and P.Devaraj (2015), “Selection of aggregator nodes and elimination of false data in wireless sensor networks”, Wireless Networks, Springer, vol. 21, Issue 4, pp.1327-1341, 2015, DOI10.1007/s11276-014-0859-y, ISSN:1022-0038, (IMPACT FACTOR: 1.01).
  • Sandhya.M.K, Murugan,.K, and P.Devaraj (2018), “False Data Detection and Dynamic Selection of Aggregator Nodes with Pair-wise Key Establishment in Homogeneous Wireless Sensor Networks”, International Journal of Advanced Intelligence Paradigms, (IJAIP) published by Inderscience, Vol.10, Nos.1/2, pp. ISSN: 1755-0386. DOI:10.1504/IJAIP.2018.089493.
  • M.K.Sandhya, Murugan.K (2010), ”Secure Framework for Data Centric Heterogeneous Wireless Sensor Networks”, In Proc. of Recent Trends in Network Security and Applications, Springer LNCS CCIS Series, vol 89, July 2010, pp.1-10, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-14478-3_1,ISBN: 978-3-642-14477-6.
  • M.K.Sandhya, Murugan.K (2011), ”Secure Data Aggregation in Wireless Sensor Networks using Privacy Homomorphism”, In Proc of Advances in Networks and Communications, Springer LNCS CCIS Series, vol 132, Jan 2011, pp. 158-168,DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-17878-8_49,ISBN:978-3-642-17877-1,ISSN:1865-0929.

• 4.Arthi R [2824419704]
  [Localization Of Sensor Nodes Using Learning Movement Model In Wireless Sensor Networks - Completed (2014) ]

  • Arthi R, Devaraj P, and Murugan K (2013), “RSS based Localization of Sensor Nodes by Learning Movement Model”, WSEAS Transactions on Communications, published by World Scientific and Engineering Academy and So, Issue 11, Vol. 12, November 2013, pp.560-569, ISSN: 2224-2864 (SNIP: 0.430).
  • Karthika K K, Arthi R, Murugan K, (2014), “Secure Localization and Key Distribution in Wireless Sensor Network”, International Journal of Research in Engineering & Advanced Technology, IJATER, Vol. 02, Issue 2, pp. 1-5, Apr-May, 2014, ISSN: 2320 – 8791, (IMPACT FACTOR: 2.317)
  • Arthi.R and Murugan.K (2010),” Location Estimation of Sensor Nodes Using Learning Movement Patterns”, In Proc. of IEEE Students’ Technology Symposium, April 2010, pp.146-150, DOI:10.1109/TECHSYM.2010.5469217, ISBN: 978-1-4244-5975-9.
  • Kavitha B, Arthi R and Murugan K (2009),” Localization in Wireless Sensor Networks by Learning Movement Pattern using Hidden Markov Model”, LVIV, Ukraine, pp. 143-147
  • Arthi.R,and Murugan.K (2010),” Scenario Based Analysis of Localization of Sensor Nodes Using HMM”, In Proc. of Recent Trends in Network and Communications, Springer LNCS CCIS Series, vol. 90, July 2010, pp.80-89, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-14493-6_9, ISBN:978-3-642-14492-9.
  • Arthi.R and Murugan.K (2010),” Localization in Wireless Sensor Networks by Hidden Markov Model”, In Proc. of International Conference on Advanced Computing DEC 2010. DOI: 10.1109/ICOAC.2010.5725355, CD-ROM ISBN: 978-1-61284-260-8
  • Arthi.R, Murugan.K (2011),” Cluster Localization of sensor Nodes Using Learning Movement Patterns”: In Proc of Advances in Networks and Communications, Springer LNCS CCIS Series, vol 132, Jan 2011, pp. 148-157, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-17878-8_16, ISBN: 978-3-642-17877-1, ISSN:1865-0929.

• 5.Bhagyalakshmi L [2724419707]
  [Enhancing Network Lifetime Of Wireless Sensor Networks By Avoiding Energy Hole Problem - Completed (2015) ]

  • Bhagyalakshmi.L and Murugan.K, (2014), “Extending Network Lifetime by Balancing Energy consumption to Avoid Energy Hole Problem in WSN”, International Review on Computers and Software (IRECOS), indexed in Scopus, published by Praise Worthy Prize, Rome, Italy, Vol.09, No:3, May 2014, pp.09-17, ISSN:1826-6003, (SNIP: 1.178).
  • Bhagyalakshmi.L and Murugan.K, (2014), “Avoiding Energy Holes Problem using Load Balancing Approach in Wireless Sensor Network”, KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems, publisher KSII, Vol.08, No.5, May2014, pp.1618-1637, ISSN:1976-7277, DOI:10.3837/TIIS.2014.05.007 (IMPACT FACTOR: 0.56)
  • Bhagyalakshmi.L and Murugan, K, (2016), “Energy Balancing Zone Based Cluster Head Approach to Energy Hole Problem in Wireless Sensor Network”, International Journal of Information and Communication Technology (IJICT: Inderscience), published by Inderscience. Vol.8, Issue 2, pp. 263-282, DOI: 10.1504/IJICT.2016. 074869, ISSN: 1466-6642.
  • L.Bhagyalakshmi, Sanjay Suman, and K. Murugan (2012), “Corona based clustering with mixed routing and data aggregation to avoid energy hole problem in wireless sensor network”, In Proc. of Fourth International Conference on Advanced Computing (ICoAC), 2012, pp 1-8, DOI:10.1109/IC0AC.2012.6416860, ISBN: 978-1-4673-5583-4.
  • Sanjay Suman, L.Bhagyalakshmi, and K.Murugan (2012), “Non Cooperative Power control game for Wireless Ad hoc Networks”, In Proc. of Fourth International Conference on Advanced Computing (ICoAC), 2012, pp 1-6, DOI:10.1109/ICoAC.2012.6416822, ISBN: 978-1-4673-5583-4.

• 6.Reshmi T R [1025419757]
  [Improving Efficiency Of Auto configuration Schemes In Ipv6 Based MANETs - Completed (2015) ]

  • Reshmi.TR, Murugan K (2013), “Application of Fuzzy Sets for Isolating Selfish nodes by Trust E valuation during Auto-configuration and Service Establishment in MANETs”, Journal of Network and Innovative Computing (JNIC), published by MIR LABS. Vol.01 (2013), Issue 1, pp.65-73, ISSN: 2160-2174.
  • Reshmi.TR, Murugan.K (2014), “Filter based Address Autoconfiguration (FAACP) in MANETs”, Computing, Springer-Verlag, Vol. 97, No.3, pp. 309-331, July 2014, DOI 10.1007/s00607-014-0417-6, ISSN: 0010-485x, (IMPACT FACTOR: 1.01).
  • Reshmi, T. R. and Murugan, K (2016), “Secure and Reliable Autoconfiguration Protocol (SRACP) for MANETS”, Wireless Personal Communications (WPC), Springer, April 2016, Vol. 89, Issue 4, pp. 1243-1264, DOI 10.1007/s11277-016-3314-9.v (IMPACT FACTOR:0.7)
  • Reshmi, T. R. and Murugan, K (2016), “Selective Address Allocator Configuration Protocol (SAACP) for Resource Constrained MANETs”, Journal of Information Science and Engineering (JISE), published by Institute of Information science, Academia Sinica. Jan2016, Vol. 32, Issue 1, pp197-211, ISSN 1016-2364. (IMPACT FACTOR: 0.299).
  • Muthumeenakshi. R, Reshmi, T. R. and Murugan, K (2017), “Extended 3PAKE Authentication Scheme for Value-Added Services in VANETs”, Computers and Electrical Engineering, Elsevier, March 2017, Vol.59 pp. 27-38, DOI: 10.1016/j.compeleceng.2017.03.011, ISSN: 0045-7906(IMPACT FACTOR: 1.57).
  • Reshmi, T. R., & Murugan, K. (2017), “Light weight cryptographic address generation (LW-CGA) using system state entropy gathering for IPv6 based MANETs”, China Communications, published by IEEE, Vol. 14, Issue 9, pp 114-126. (IMPACT FACTOR: 0.0903).
  • Reshmi, T. R., & Murugan, K. (2018), “Enhanced Passive Duplicate Address Detection (EPDAD) for Autoconfiguration in MANETs” Journal of Information Science and Engineering (JISE), published by Institute of Information Science, Academia Sinica. Vol. 33, Issue 5, pp 1307-1322, ISSN 1016-2364. DOI:10.6688/JISE.2017.33.5.12, (IMPACT FACTOR: 0.299).
  • Reshmi.T.R and K.Murugan (2012)“ Trust based Dynamic Distributed IP addressing protocol for MANETs using Fuzzy rule set”, World Congress on Information and Communication Technologies (WICT 2012) Proceedings, November 2012, pp 931-936, DOI:10.1109/WICT.2012.6409208, ISBN: 978-1-4673-4806-5.
  • R.Punitha, TR Reshmi, K Murugan (2013), “Enabling QoS in Stateful Auto-configuration Protocol used in IPv6 based MANETs”, Proceedings of International Conference on Communications and Signal Processing (ICCSP), DOI:10.1109/ICCSP.2013.6577232, ISBN: 978-1-4673-4865-2.

• 7.Sherly Pushpa Annabel L [2824419706]
  [Improving Energy Efficiency Using Traffic Aware And Quorum Based MAC Protocols In Wireless Sensor Networks - Completed (2016) ]

  • Sherly Puspha Annabel, L and Murugan, K (2015), “Energy Efficient Quorum Based MAC Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks”, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) Journal, published by Wiley. Vol. 37, No. 03, pp. 480-490, ISSN: 2233-7326. DOI:10.4218/etrij.15.0114.0688, (IMPACT FACTOR: 0.299).
  • Sherly Puspha Annabel, L and Murugan, K (2016), “Traffic Based Energy Efficient MAC Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks”, International Journal of Information and Communication Technology (IJICT), published by Inderscience. Vol.8, no.2/3, Feb. 2016, DOI: 10.1504/IJICT.2016.074866, pp. 249-262. (IMPACT FACTOR:0.19)
  • Sherly Puspha Annabel, L and Murugan, K (2017), “An Asynchronous and Adaptive Quorum Based MAC Protocol for Wireless Sensor Networks”, Journal of Information Science and Engineering (JISE), published by Institute of Information Science, Academia Sinica. Vol. 33, Issue 5, pp 1307-1322, ISSN: 1016-2364. DOI:10.6688/JISE.2017.33.5.12, (IMPACT FACTOR: 0.299).
  • Sherley Puspha Annabel, L and Murugan, K (2012), “Adaptive Quorum Based MAC Protocol in Non Uniform Node Distribution of Wireless Sensor Networks”, In Proc of Second International Conference on Advances in Computer Science and Information Technology (CCSIT 2012) Springer LNCS Series, Jan 2-4, 2012, pp. 1-19, Bangalore, India, DOI:10.1007/978-3-642-27299-8_1, ISBN:978-3-642-27299-8.
  • Sherley Puspha Annabel, L and Murugan, K (2012), “An Energy Efficient Wakeup Schedule and Power Management Algorithm for Wireless Sensor Networks”, In Proc of Second International Conference on Recent Trends in Information Technology (ICRTIT 2012) during 19-21 April 2012 at MIT, Anna University, Chennai, DOI:10.1109/ICRTIT.2012.6206755, ISBN:978-1-4673-1599-9.
  • Reshmi, T. R., & Murugan, K. (2018), “Enhanced Passive Duplicate Address Detection (EPDAD) for Autoconfiguration in MANETs” Journal of Information Science and Engineering (JISE), published by Institute of Information Science, Academia Sinica. Vol. 33, Issue 5, pp 1307-1322, ISSN 1016-2364. DOI:10.6688/JISE.2017.33.5.12, (IMPACT FACTOR: 0.299).

• 8. Muthu Meenakshi R [1023719791]
  [Algorithms For Alleviating Energy Hole Problem In Wireless Sensor Networks - Completed (2020)]

• 9. Balaji C G [1515419108]
  [Data Offloading Schemes using Device-to-Device Communication for Enhancing the Performance of Next Generation Networks - Completed (2021)]