Research & Outcomes

Publications, funding, and the outcomes behind them

Over the last five years my research has moved from cryptographic cloud‑auditing schemes toward applied security and AI, resulting in 50+ publications, four filed/granted patents, and a growing group of mentored scholars. This page collects the detail behind those numbers.

Journal Articles

Enhancing Entertainment Through Reinforcement Learning: Applications in Gaming

Mustapha, A.A., Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf, Selvarajan, S., Khadidos, A.O. & Khadidos, A.O. · International Journal of Computer Games Technology, 2026(1), Art. 3031640 · 2026

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HyDNN: A Hybrid Deep Learning Approach for Phishing URL Detection

Dsouza, D.J., Rodrigues, A.P., Fernandes, R., Padmanabha, V. & Mohamed S. Yoosuf · Emerging Science Journal, 10(3), 1790–1823 · June 2026

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Fractional White Smell Agent Optimization for CNN‑Based Transfer Learning in Melanoma Classification

Vijaya, P., Kumar, B., Mani, J., Chander, S., Fernandes, R. & Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf · Emerging Science Journal, 10(3), 1215–1238 · June 2026

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DL‑IDS: A Dual‑Layer Intrusion Detection System with Ensembled Machine Learning Models for Industry 4.0

Kurra, S.S., Rayana, L., Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf, Mirza, O.M., Khadidos, A.O. & Khadidos, A.O. · International Journal on Artificial Intelligence Tools, Art. 2640010 · 2026

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A Hybrid Blockchain Migration Framework for Converting Traditional Databases into Blockchain‑Based EMR Systems

Al‑Busaidi, A., Mani, J., Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf & Vijaya, P. · Scientific Reports, 16, Art. 7348 · 5 Feb 2026

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DML‑IDS: Distributed Multi‑Layer Intrusion Detection System for Securing Healthcare Infrastructure

Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf, Vijaya, P. & Mani, J. · Emerging Science Journal, 9(6), 3157–3173 · Dec 2025

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Privacy‑Centric Signature Classification for Secure Educational Certificate Authentication

Siva Prasad, D. & Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf · Security and Privacy, 8(2), e70013 · 2025 (Q2)

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Crowd Monitoring and Controlling System for Homeland Security Improvement

Mustapha, A.A. & Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf · Proceedings on Engineering, 7(1), 485–494 · 2025 (Q3)

Colorectal Cancer Prediction via Histopathology Segmentation Using DC‑GAN and VAE‑GAN

Sujatha, R., Mahalakshmi, K. & Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf · EAI Endorsed Transactions on Pervasive Health and Technology, 10 · 2024

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A Hybrid Fuzzy Factor Analysis Model for Evaluation of Fiscal Proficiency

Mangla, M., Sharma, N. & Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf · EAI Endorsed Transactions on Scalable Information Systems, 11.3 · 2024

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Exploring the Efficacy and Comparative Analysis of One‑Stage Object Detectors for Computer Vision: A Review

Mustapha, A.A. & Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf · Multimedia Tools and Applications · 2023 (Q1)

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Low Latency Fog‑Centric Deduplication Approach to Reduce IoT Healthcare Data Redundancy

Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf & Anitha, R. · Wireless Personal Communications, 126(1), 421–443 · 2022

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Three‑Phase Service Level Agreements and Trust Management Model for Monitoring and Managing the Services by Trusted Cloud Broker

Muralidharan, C., Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf, Shitharth, Alhebaishi, N., Mosli, R.H. & Alhelou, H.H. · IET Communications, 16, 2309–2320 · 2022

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Fog Computing: Applications, Challenges, and Opportunities

Aluvalu, R., Muddana, L., Uma Maheswari, V., Channam, K.K., Mudrakola, S., Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf & Syavasya, C.V.R. · Journal of Autonomous Intelligence, 5(2), 24–43 · 2022

FogDedupe: A Fog‑Centric Deduplication Approach Using Multi‑Key Homomorphic Encryption Technique

Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf, Muralidharan, C., Shitharth, S., Alghamdi, M., Maray, M. & Rabie, O.B.J. · Journal of Sensors, 2022, 6759875

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Lightweight Fog‑Centric Auditing Scheme to Verify Integrity of IoT Healthcare Data in the Cloud Environment

Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf & Anitha, R. · Concurrency and Computation: Practice and Experience, 33(24), e6450 · 2021

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LDuAP: Lightweight Dual Auditing Protocol to Verify Data Integrity in Cloud Storage Servers

Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf & Anitha, R. · Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing, 13(8), 3787–3805 · 2022

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Forgery Document Detection in Information Management System Using Cognitive Techniques

Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf & Anitha, R. · Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, 39(6), 8057–8068 · 2020

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Selected International Conference Papers

Assessing OT Cybersecurity Readiness in Critical Infrastructure: Global Frameworks and GCC Applications

Al Araimi, A.K., Mani, J., Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf, Singh, A.V. & Vijaya, P. · 5th ICIPTM 2026, Noida, India · 19–20 Feb 2026

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Identification of Important Features in Detection of Insider Abnormal Activities Dataset

Al Malki, S., Al Hashmi, K., Al Araimi, M., Singh, A.V., Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf, Mani, J. & Vijaya, P. · 5th ICIPTM 2026, Noida, India · 19–20 Feb 2026

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Face Detection and Emotion Recognition Using Convolutional Neural Network

Al Zadjali, A., Al Balushi, A., Singh, A.V., Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf, Mani, J. & Vijaya, P. · 5th ICIPTM 2026, Noida, India · 19–20 Feb 2026

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Melanoma Classification using Adaptive Nutcracker Optimization‑Based Dense Residual Dual‑Shuffle Attention Network using Skin Images

Padmanabha, V., Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf, Mani, J., Fernandes, R., Rodrigues, A.P. & Kamath, K.M. · AIDE 2026, Nitte, India, pp. 257–262 · 5–7 Feb 2026

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DraT‑NLP: Identification of Original Dravidian Language from Transliterated Text Using Natural Language Processing

Balla, R. & Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf · ICSDET 2025, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Al Mussanah, Oman

SMS Spam Detection using Naïve Bayes and Logistic Regression

Al Aufi, R., Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf, Vijaya, P., Mani, J. & Singh, A.V. · 12th ICRITO 2025, Noida, India · 18–19 Sept 2025

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House Price Prediction Using Machine Learning

Al Wahaibi, R., Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf, Vijaya, P., Mani, J. & Singh, A.V. · 12th ICRITO 2025, Noida, India · 18–19 Sept 2025

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A Voice‑Driven AI and IoT Device for Next‑Generation Tourist Assistance

Toprani, H., Mani, J., Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf, Vijaya, P. & Singh, A.V. · 12th ICRITO 2025, Noida, India · 18–19 Sept 2025

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IoT‑Based Health Monitoring and Emergency Response System for Elderly Care

Altamtami, S., Vijaya, P., Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf, Puthenparampily, J. & Singh, A.V. · 12th ICRITO 2025, Noida, India · 18–19 Sept 2025

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A Study of Risk Management Process and its Impact on Project Success in the Oil and Gas Sector

Shaker, H., Mani, J., Vijaya, P., Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf, Pandey, N. & Jha, S.K. · 12th ICRITO 2025, Noida, India · 18–19 Sept 2025

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Lightweight Intrusion Detection System on IoT Devices Using Machine Learning Techniques

Pahilajani, B., Al Alawi, Y., Al Lamki, M., Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf, Vijaya, P., Mani, J. & Singh, A.V. · 12th ICRITO 2025, Noida, India · 18–19 Sept 2025

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Eel and Grouper Weighted Moving Average Enabled SpinalZFNet for Startup Success Prediction

Vijaya, P., Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf et al. · ICSPBT 2024, Modern College of Business and Science, Muscat

Analyzing Artificial Intelligence Based Intrusion Detection System in Detecting DDoS Attack

Karra, S., Rayana, L. & Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf · 4th ICSSIC, Manipal University Jaipur · 2023

Television Price Prediction Based on Features with Machine Learning

Dheeraj, M., Pathak, M., Anil, G.R. & Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf · Intl. Conf. on Intelligent Systems and Machine Learning, Springer, pp. 507–517 · 2022

Book Chapters (selected)

Transformation of Urban Infrastructure Using Federated Learning in Artificial Intelligence‑Driven Sensor Cloud Architectures

Padmavathy, T., Mehfooza, M., Mohamed Yoosuf, Geetha, P. & Selvarajan, S. · in Adaptive AI in Sensor Informatics: Methods, Applications, and Implications, Elsevier, pp. 277–289 · 2026

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Reliability and Risk Prevention in Image Processing

Ahmad, A., Al Busaidi, S.S., Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf & Kumar, B. · in Advances in Image Processing, Reliability, and Artificial Intelligence, Elsevier, pp. 121–133 · Dec 2025

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Challenges Towards Sustainable Future of Electric Vehicle

Ahmad, A., Ansari, M.S.A., Naeem, M., Fida, B.A. & Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf · in Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, vol. 590, pp. 169–178 · Oct 2025

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Sustainable Recycling in Waste Management 4.0: A Comparative Study of Machine Learning and Deep Learning Models

Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf & Mustapha, A.A. · in Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, vol. 590, pp. 179–189 · Oct 2025

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3. Smart Solutions for a Sustainable Future

Dulam, D.S.P., Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf et al. · in AI in Agriculture for Sustainable and Economic Management, CRC Press · 2024

Internet of Things and Cybersecurity Mechanism for Industrial Automation Systems

Shitharth, S., Mohammed, Gouse, Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf, Shivaprasad, D. & Hedabou, M. · 2024

Problems and Demanding Situations in Traditional Cryptography: An Insistence for Quantum Computing to Secure Private Information

Shivaprasad, D.D., Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf et al. · in Evolution and Applications of Quantum Computing, pp. 183–206 · 2023

Decision Support and Knowledge Representation in Healthcare

Muralidharan, C., Mohamed Sirajudeen Yoosuf & Somasundaram, R. · in Internet of Medical Things in Smart Healthcare, Apple Academic Press, pp. 119–136 · 2023

Patents & Designs

Granted

Search and Place Filter (SPF)

A probabilistic data structure for virtualization. Indian IP, Patent No. 475501.

Granted design

Snake Detection & Catching Device

Co‑invented with UG students, VIT‑AP. Design No. 385813‑001.

Granted design

PET AI Robot

Co‑invented with UG students, VIT‑AP. Design No. 397319‑001.

Research Funding Proposals

Proposal	Funding Agency	Role / Cost	Status
DigiCert CMS: Digital transformation framework for certificate management & verification in Oman	TRC Block Funding, Oman	PI · OMR 12,520	Ongoing
SheHealth: AI‑driven maternal health literacy & postpartum care in the Middle East	Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi	PI · USD 4,150	Accepted, ongoing
BC‑Audit: Blockchain‑based privacy‑preserving public auditing for E‑DMS	Newly Recruited Faculty Fellowship	PI · ₹10,00,000	Under review

International Research Collaboration

Collaborator	Institute	Focus
Dr. Sri Vigna Hema	University of Guelph, Canada	Microbial food‑safety analysis; DigiCert CMS proposal
Dr. Shitharth Selvarajan	Leeds Beckett University, UK	DigiCert CMS & UKRI/DSIT homeland‑security proposal
Prof. Alaa O. Khadidos & Dr. Adil O. Khadidos	King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia	HajjShield proposal drafting; co‑authored journal papers in Int. J. of Computer Games Technology and Int. J. on AI Tools (2026)
Dr. Lama Tarsissi & Dr. Samuel F. Feng	Sorbonne University, Abu Dhabi	SheHealth: AI maternal‑health monitoring, mobile app
Dr. Nawaf Alhebaishi & Dr. Rayan H. Mosli	King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia	Cloud broker trust‑management model, published in IET Communications
Dr. Mohamad Alghamdi & Dr. Mohammed Maray	King Saud University & King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia	FogDedupe homomorphic‑encryption research, published in Journal of Sensors

Conference & Editorial Service

International Liaison Chair, 6th Intl. Conf. on Intelligent Systems & Machine Learning, NIT Trichy (2026)
Session Chair (Distributed Computing), ICICR 2025, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering & AIMST University, Malaysia
Session Chair (Machine Learning & AI), 5th ICISML, NIT Meghalaya (2025)
Session Chair (Sustainable Computing), ICSPBT 2024, Muscat, Oman
Session Chair (Cyber‑Physical Systems), 3rd ICISML, Sri Sri University, Odisha (2023)

Peer Reviewer

Scientific Reports Soft Computing Multimedia Tools and Applications Cluster Computing Signal, Image and Video Processing EURASIP J. Information Security The Journal of Supercomputing Journal of Cloud Computing

Awards

Best Research Award, VIT‑AP University (AY 2022–23)
Intramural Research Fund (PG‑IMR), Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering (2015)

Intellectual Property & Technology Transfer

Registered Patent Agent, Indian Patent Office (IN/PA 3896), Co-Founder of M & I Intellectual Law Firm (Mumbai), and NIPAM volunteer. Served as Technology Transfer Officer at VIT‑AP University: drafted the university's first IP policy, supported licensing agreements and an NRDC MoU, led the 250‑entry V‑Launch Pad 2024 startup competition, and helped process 150+ patent applications in AY 2023–24. As an individual patent agent, mentored 1,000+ inventors and assisted 100+ students, faculty and startups in filing patents.

Browse the full patent filing list

Programs Organized, Delivered & Attended (last 4 years)

Category	Conferences	Startup Events	Workshops	FDP / SDP / STTP
Organized	2	1	2	3
Guest lectures given	0	4	17	13
Attended	15	8	21	9

Ph.D. Scholars

Jan 2022 – Sept 2025 · Completed

Ahmad Abubakar Mustapha

VIT‑AP University · Full‑time Ph.D.

Thesis: Improving Homeland Security and Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure through Machine Learning Techniques. Viva‑voce completed 21 September 2025. Outcomes include publications in Multimedia Tools and Applications (Q1) and Proceedings on Engineering (Q3).

Sept 2022 – Current

D. D. Shivaprasad

VIT‑AP University · Full‑time Ph.D.

Research area: E‑Governance & Blockchain Technology. Comprehensive viva completed 17 June 2024. Outcomes include a Q2 publication in Security and Privacy.

Postgraduate & Undergraduate Guidance: Outcomes

Student(s)	Institution	Project	Outcome
Ahmed Al Busaidi (PG)	MCBS, Muscat	Hybrid blockchain migration framework for electronic medical records	Ongoing, submitted to IEEE Access
Yasser Al Alwai, Manaaf Lamki, Bhavesh Pahilajani (UG)	MCBS, Muscat	Lightweight intrusion detection on IoT devices using machine learning	Published, 12th ICRITO 2025 (IEEE)
Bayan Al Bahri, Maiyasa Al Malki, Malaak Al Ghailani (UG)	MCBS, Muscat	Smart home automation using IoT devices	Scopus‑indexed conference (under review)
Balla Rakesh, Konda Harsha (PG)	VIT‑AP University	Identifying non‑Latin language from transliterated text using NLP	Presented at ICSDET 2025; extended to Q4 journal
Suchith Kurala, Likitha Rayana (UG)	VIT‑AP University	Intrusion detection with honeypot fusion for threat mitigation	Scientific Reports (Q1), major revision
Suchith Kurala, Likitha (UG)	VIT‑AP University	Lightweight IDS security shield for DDoS attacks on IoT	Accepted, Intl. J. of Grid and Utility Computing (Q3)
Mahalakshmi (UG)	VIT‑AP University	Colorectal cancer prediction via histopathology segmentation	Scopus‑indexed journal
Harshith, Rishi Reddy, Shiva, Srikanth, Raghunath (UG)	VIT‑AP University	Snake detection and catching device	Design patent, granted
Sai Saketh, Arun Mandava, Gamidi Sanjay (UG)	VIT‑AP University	PET AI Robot	Design patent, granted
Venkata Thanush (UG)	VIT‑AP University	PreSlate: education tool kit	Design patent filed (415919‑001)
Rinish Reddy, Sadhwika Rachamalla (UG)	Vardhaman College of Engineering	CNN‑based intrusion detection & DDoS prediction	Scopus‑indexed conference
Marumoju Dheeraj, Manan Pathak (UG)	Vardhaman College of Engineering	Television price prediction using machine learning	Scopus‑indexed conference