Dr. M. Viju Prakash

Educational Qualifications

Dr. M. Viju Prakash’s academic journey laid a strong foundation for his career in computer science and engineering. His qualifications are a testament to his dedication, curiosity, and passion for lifelong learning in advanced computing domains.

• Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, India (2010–2016)
  Key Research Focus: Wireless Sensor Networks, Energy-efficient Routing, Protocol Design
  Specialized Modules: Wireless Networks, Game Theory in Networks, Advanced Algorithms, Simulation and Modeling, Research Methodology
• M.E. in Computer Science and Engineering, Anna University, India (2005–2007)
  Thesis: Guaranteed Data Delivery in Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks (MANET)
  Modules Studied: Advanced Operating Systems, Mobile Computing, Cryptography and Network Security, Distributed Systems, Data Warehousing and Mining, Software Architecture
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering, Anna University, India (2001–2005)
  Project: Implementation of Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) using Active HDL
  Modules Studied: Data Structures, Computer Networks, Database Management Systems, Microprocessors, Object-Oriented Programming, Theory of Computation, Compiler Design, Operating Systems, Software Engineering

Selected Research Publications

As part of his academic journey, Dr. Viju Prakash has actively contributed to research in the fields of wireless sensor networks, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Below are a few of his representative publications:

• Viju Prakash, M. (2023). Improving the performance and reliability of RPL networks through security analysis and QoS support. i-manager’s Journal on Information Technology, 12(1).
• Viju Prakash, M. (2023). A study on cloud container technology. i-manager’s Journal on Cloud Computing, 10(1).
• Viju Prakash, M. et al. (2020). Web-based database security in IoT using fully homomorphic encryption. Malaysian Journal of Computer Science.
• Viju Prakash, M. et al. (2015). Development of a secure routing protocol using game theory in MANETs. Journal of Communications and Networks.

Professional Experiences

• Senior Lecturer & Programme Lead, British University Vietnam (Apr 2022 – Present)
• Assistant Professor, Wollo University, Ethiopia (Oct 2017 – Sep 2019 and Dec 2020 - Mar 2022)
• Assistant Professor, Knowledge University, Iraq (Oct 2019 – Sep 2020)
• Assistant Professor, Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology, Kochi, India (Dec 2016 – Sep 2017)
• Assistant Professor, St. Xavier’s Catholic College of Engineering, Nagercoil, India (Jun 2012 – Oct 2016)
• Assistant Professor, DMI Engineering College, Nagercoil, India (Jun 2011 – May 2012)
• Senior Lecturer, Sardar Raja College of Engineering, Tirunelveli, India (Jun 2010 – May 2011)
• Lecturer, Francis Xavier Engineering College, Tirunelveli, India (Dec 2006 – May 2010)

Interesting Modules Taught

• Enterprise Cloud and Infrastructure Automation – Covers EC2, ALB, Auto Scaling, S3 static website hosting, and infrastructure scripting (British University Vietnam)
• Cloud and Cyber – Introduces secure cloud architectures, incident response, and hands-on labs in cloud security posture management (British University Vietnam)
• Cloud, Virtualisation and Communications – Advanced cloud deployment models, VPC peering, transit gateways, VMware, and cloud networking protocols (British University Vietnam)
• Cloud Infrastructure and Services – Introduction to AWS, EC2, S3, Load Balancers, and Auto Scaling (British University Vietnam)
• Cyber Security Principles and Forensics – Hands-on labs using Kali Linux, Wireshark, Snort, and forensic tools (British University Vietnam)
• Virtualization and VMware Technologies – ESXi, vSphere, and Hypervisor-based architecture (British University Vietnam, Rajagiri Engineering College)
• Wireless Communication and Mobile Computing – Protocols and mobile architecture (Wollo University)
• Computer Networks – TCP/IP, routing, switching, firewalls, and Cisco configuration (Wollo University, Knowledge University)
• Database Management Systems – Relational models, SQL, NoSQL, and cloud DBs (Francis Xavier Engineering College, DMI Engineering College)
• Python and Java Programming – Object-oriented programming, GUI development, and API integration (Various Institutions)
• Research Methodology and Advanced Algorithms – Graduate-level training in proposal writing, algorithm design, and scholarly publishing (Doctoral workshops)
• Information Security – Threat modeling, encryption, risk management, and ethical hacking labs (Wollo University, Knowledge University)