Dr. Sr. Italia Joseph Maria

Academic Registrar
PhD

Summary

Has over 22 years of experience in higher education, teaching, research, and academic administration. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Bharathiar University, India, with research expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Explainable Artificial Intelligence, and Bioinformatics. Prior to joining ISBAT University, she served as an Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at Marian College Kuttikanam (Autonomous), Kerala, India. Her other areas of expertise include Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Python programming, Django Frameworks, AI in Education, and technology-enabled learning. She has been actively involved in curriculum development, academic coordination, student mentoring, ERP and Learning Management System administration, and faculty development initiatives.

She has published research papers in international journals and conference proceedings, authored book chapters, secured multiple patents, and presented her research at national and international conferences. She has also served as a resource person for workshops and faculty development programmes in Artificial Intelligence, Learning Management Systems, and Outcome-Based Education.

She has published research papers in international journals and conference proceedings, authored book chapters, secured multiple patents, and presented her research at national and international conferences. She has also served as a resource person for workshops and faculty development programmes in Artificial Intelligence, Learning Management Systems, and Outcome-Based Education.

Publications

  • “SHAP-Driven Insights into Leukemia Gene Expression: A Step Toward Explainable AI in Oncology”, accepted to be published in Expert Applications and Security, LNNS 1823 proceedings, Springer Nature, 2026
  • “Machine Learning Algorithms for Diagnosis of Leukemia”, International Journal of Scientific Technology and Research, Vol. 9, No.1, pp. 267-270, 2020, URL: https://www.ijstr.org/final-print/jan2020/-Machine-Learning-Algorithms-For-Diagnosis-Of-Leukemia.pdf
  • “Performance Analysis of Leukemic Gene Expression Profiles Using Classification”, International Research Conference on IoT, Cloud and Data Science 23,24 April 2021, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
  • “Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Indian Society”, Indian Science Monitor, Vol. 15, No. 4, pp. 14-23, 2021
  • “Technologies, Challenges and Tools for Digital Learning,” 2019 IEEE Tenth International Conference on Technology for Education (T4E), Goa, India, 2019, pp. 268-269, DOI: 10.1109/T4E.2019.00068

Book Chapters

  • “Machine Learning”, Artificial Intelligence Theory, Models and Applications, pp. 241-280, October 2021, ISBN: 9781032008097, DOI: 10.1201/9781003175865-14 (Book Chapter to be published in October 2021 by Taylor and Francis Group)
  • “Industry 4.0 for Service 4.0 through Research 4.0: A Framework for Higher Education Institutions”, Industry 4.0 and Education: Transformative Technology and Applications (Book chapter accepted for publication by Taylor and Francis Group)
  • “Technologies, Challenges and Tools for Education 4.0”, Industry 4.0 and Education: Transformative Technology and Applications (Book chapter accepted for publication by Taylor and Francis Group)
  • “Industry 4.0 and Jobs 2030”, Industry 4.0 and Education: Transformative Technology and Applications (Book chapter accepted for publication by Taylor and Francis Group)

Patents

  • Leukemia Diagnosing Portable Machine, The Patent Office, Government of India, 2025 February 21
  • Mountain Hazard Detecting Driving Assistance Device, The Patent Office, Government of India, 2025 May 5
  • Swarm-based Hazard Detection Device, The Patent Office, Government of India, 2025 May 13
  • Cardamom Quality Identify Disease, The Patent Office, Government of India, 2025 March 27
  • Wearable AI System for Real-Time Speech-to-Sign Language Translation and Display, The Patent Office, Government of India, 2026 February 13
  • Artificial Intelligence–Enabled Interactive Console for Real-Time Newsroom Operations and Editorial Assistance, The Patent Office, Government of India

Conference Presentations

  • “SHAP-Driven Insights into Leukemia Gene Expression: A Step Toward Explainable AI in Oncology”, at the Networking International Conference on Emerging Trends in Expert Applications and Security, conducted by NICE-TEAS 2025, Europe on 2025 July 4-6
  • “Cloud Services for AI, Big Data and IoT A Comparative Analysis of AWS, Azure and GCP Services” at the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies, conducted by Rajagiri College of Management and Applied Sciences, Kakkanad on 2025 March 20-22
  • “A Novel Machine Learning Framework for Precision Diagnosis of Leukemia using Gene Expression Data” at the Diamond Jubilee International Conference on Contemporary Research in Management and Technology (CRMT 2025) held on 27-28 February 2025, organized by PSG Institute of Management, PSG College of Technology in association with PSG CARE, Coimbatore, India
  • “Performance Analysis of Leukemic Gene Expression Profiles using Classification” at the International Research Conference on IoT, Cloud and Data Science, conducted by SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai on 2021 April 23 and 24
  • “Technologies, Challenges and Tools for Digital Learning” at the IEEE Tenth International Conference on Technology for Education (T4E), by University of Goa on 2021 December 9,10,11.