Anthoniraj Amalanathan

Professor, School of Computer Science & Engineering

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), India
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Prof. Anthoniraj Amalanathan

About

Anthoniraj Amalanathan is a Professor at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) in the School of Computer Science and Engineering, and Director of the Centre for Technical Support (CTS). With 20 years of teaching experience, he has instructed courses in Python, Java, C, C++, ReactJS, Software Defined Networking (SDN), Semantic Web, and Data Science.

His research spans AI, Data Science, Deep Learning, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Language Modeling, and Web 3.0. He has guided several PhD scholars and possesses deep technical expertise in AI, full‑stack development, and system administration. Prof. Anthoniraj earlier managed teams at the Software Development Cell (SDC) to build VIT’s in‑house portal VTOP.

He regularly trains faculty and students on AI/ML, web/mobile development, research tools, and Data Science. He serves on numerous university committees and contributes to institutional policy and academic governance.

Artificial Intelligence Deep Learning Cyber Security Cloud Computing

Research

Areas

  • AI & Data Science
  • Deep Learning & Recommendation Systems
  • Cognitive Science & AI Chatbots
  • Cyber Security
  • Language Modeling
  • Web 3.0 & Semantic Web
  • E‑Learning Systems

PhD Guidance

  • Dr. S S V R Kumar Addagarla – Recommendation Systems (2021)
  • Dr. Kiran Kumar M – Machine Learning & Medical Imaging (2024)
  • Mr. Aravindhan Manivannan – Deep Learning & Cyber Security (compre completed)
  • Mr. Vinoth Azhagan K – Deep Learning & Argriculture (Enrolled in 2026)

Recent Publications

GeoGuard: A Hybrid Deep Learning Intrusion Detection System...IEEE Access 2025
Advancements in Optimization Algorithms... ICOTL 2023
Automated Lung Nodule Detection... Comp. Assist. Methods 2022
Single Stage Deep Transfer Learning...IJECS 2021
Google Scholar

Teaching

Experience

  • 20 years teaching for B.Tech & M.Tech Students
  • Trained 2500+ Students on Python, Java, C, C++, Linux, Software Defined Networking (SDN), Semantic Web, and Data Science
  • Conducted 30+ workshops on AI, Python, Django, Moodle, Latex, Big Data
  • Regularly trained faculty and students in emerging technologies and research methodologies

Courses Handled

Penetration TestingProgramming for Data Science Core JavaPython Web Programming ReactJSWeb Services Semantic Web Linux Administration Network & System Administration Software Defined Networks Object Oriented Programming Open Source Programming DBMS Data Structures and Algorithms

Leadership & Administration

Director, CTS

  • Managing technical teams for campus infrastructure, hardware & network
  • Strategic planning, crisis resolution, policy decisions
  • Financial & budget planning, resource optimisation

Director SDC

  • Oversaw development of VIT’s academic portal (VTOP)
  • Led teams of 30+ developers, testers, and support staff
  • Implemented agile processes, code reviews, and quality standards

Additional Roles

  • Convenor – Software Malpractice Committee
  • Member – University Library Committee
  • Member – Board of Studies (SCOPE)
  • Member – Hardware & Software Purchase Committee

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