Dr. Binson V A

Designation: Associate Professor (Sr)
Education: B.Tech, M Tech, Ph.D.

Major Publications

International Journals:

1. Binson VA, Thomas S, Subramoniam M. Non-invasive detection of early-stage lung cancer through exhaled breath volatile organic compound analysis. Medical Gas Research. 2025:10-4103. (ESCI and Scopus indexed with Impact factor 3.0)
2. KS Syam K, VA Binson. An IoT-Enabled Real-Time Crop Prediction System Using Soil Fertility Analysis. Eng. 2024 Oct 8;5(4):2496-510. (ESCI and Scopus indexed)
3. Manju G, KS SK., Thomas S, Binson VA. Precision crop prediction using IoT-enabled soil sensors and Machine Learning. ITEGAM-JETIA. 2024 Sep 25;10(49):65-70. (Scopus indexed)
4. Manju G, Binson VA,Thomas S. Automated Disease Detection in Silkworms Using Machine Learning Techniques. Advance Sustainable Science Engineering and Technology. 2024 Sep 20;6(4):02404015. (Scopus indexed)
5. Binson VA, Thomas S, Subramoniam M, Arun J, Naveen S, Madhu S. A Review of Machine Learning Algorithms for Biomedical Applications. Annals of Biomedical Engineering. 2024 May;52(5):1159-83. (SCIE and Scopus indexed with Impact factor 3.0)
6. VA B, Mathew P, Thomas S, Mathew L. Detection of lung cancer and stages via breath analysis using a self-made electronic nose device. Expert Review of Molecular Diagnostics. 2024 Apr 2;24(4):341-53. (SCIE and Scopus indexed with Impact factor 3.9)
7. Binson VA, Subramoniam M, Mathew L. Prediction of lung cancer with a sensor array based e-nose system using machine learning methods. Microsystem Technologies. 2024 Apr 18:1-4. (SCIE and Scopus indexed with Impact factor 1.6)
8. Vinayakumar B, Antony R, Binson VA, Youhan S. Experimental and numerical study on gravitational water vortex power plant for small water bodies. e-Prime-Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy. 2024 Feb 7:100460. (Scopus indexed)
9. Binson VA, Thomas S. The Development of a Mobile E-Nose System for Real-Time Beef Quality Monitoring and Spoilage Detection. Engineering Proceedings. 2023 Nov 9;56(1):256. (Scopus indexed)
10. Vinayakumar B, Rahul A, Binson VA, Youhan S. Gravitational water vortex: Finite element analysis based design and implementation. Chemical and Process Engineering. 2022;43(3). (SCIE and Scopus indexed with Impact factor 0.6)
11. Binson VA, Akbar R, Thankachan N, Thomas S. Design and construction of a portable e-nose system for human exhaled breath VOC analysis. Materials Today: Proceedings. 2022 Jan 1;58:422-7. (Scopus indexed)
12. Binson VA, Subramoniam M, Mathew L. Detection of COPD and Lung Cancer with electronic nose using ensemble learning methods. Clinica Chimica Acta. 2021 Oct 8; 523:231-238. (SCIE and Scopus indexed with Impact factor 3.2)
13. Binson VA, Subramoniam M, Mathew L. Non-invasive detection of COPD and Lung Cancer through breath analysis using MOS Sensor array based e-nose. Expert Review of Molecular Diagnostics. 2021 Aug 27;21(11): 1223-1233. (SCIE and Scopus indexed with Impact factor 3.9)
14. Binson VA, Subramoniam M, Sunny Y, Mathew L. Prediction of pulmonary diseases with electronic nose using SVM and XGBoost. IEEE Sensors Journal. 2021 Jul 26;21(18):20886-95. (SCIE and Scopus indexed with Impact factor 4.3)
15. Binson VA, Subramoniam M, Mathew L. Discrimination of COPD and lung cancer from controls through breath analysis using a self-developed e-nose. Journal of Breath Research. 2021 Aug 3;15(4):046003.( SCIE and Scopus indexed with Impact factor 3.7)
16. Binson VA, Subramoniam M. Design and development of an e-nose system for the diagnosis of pulmonary diseases. Acta of Bioengineering & Biomechanics. 2021 Jan 1;23(1). (SCIE and Scopus indexed with Impact factor 1.2)
17. Binson VA, Subramoniam M. Exhaled Breath Volatile Organic Compound Analysis for the Detection of Lung Cancer-A Systematic Review. Journal of Biomimetics, Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering. 2022;56:17-35. (Scopus and ESCI indexed)
18. Binson VA, Subramoniam M. Artificial Intelligence Based Breath Analysis System for the Diagnosis of lung cancer. InJournal of Physics: Conference Series 2021 Aug 1 (Vol. 1950, No. 1, p. 012065). IOP Publishing. (Scopus indexed)
19. Binson VA, M Subramoniam, S Thomas. Trends in Lung cancer: The incidence and mortality rate in India, International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (IJEAT).  2019 Jun 23; 8(5), (Scopus indexed)

International/National Conference

1. Radhakrishnan S, Binson VA, Akbar R, Dhanusha PB, Nair SG. Maintaining Blood Oxygen Saturation Level with a Deep Learning Neural Network Model Using Real-Patient Data. In2024 1st International Conference on Innovative Engineering Sciences and Technological Research (ICIESTR) 2024 May 14 (pp. 1-6). IEEE. (Scopus indexed)
2. Rahuman S, Binson VA, Vargese SM, Ismail M, Janaki E. Enhancing Coastal Resilience: Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Wind Mitigation using Rhizophora Mangroves in Pichavaram Mangrove Forest. In2024 1st International Conference on Innovative Engineering Sciences and Technological Research (ICIESTR) 2024 May 14 (pp. 1-6). IEEE. (Scopus indexed)
3. Binson VA, Thomas S, Philip PC, Thomas A, Pillai P. Detection of Early Lung Cancer Cases in Patients with COPD Using eNose Technology: A Promising Non-Invasive Approach. In2023 IEEE International Conference on Recent Advances in Systems Science and Engineering (RASSE) 2023 Nov 8 (pp. 1-4). IEEE. (Scopus indexed)
4. Kona VS, Subramoniam M, Binson VA. An Efficient Smart-IoT-Aided Waste Management System with Optimal Shortest Path Routing Using Mud Ring Algorithm. In2023 IEEE International Conference on Recent Advances in Systems Science and Engineering (RASSE) 2023 Nov 8 (pp. 1-7). IEEE. (Scopus indexed)
5. Deepa SR, Subramoniam M, Binson VA, Poornapushpakala S, Barani S. Precision Diagnostic Algorithm for Multisubtype Arrhythmia Classification. In2023 IEEE International Conference on Recent Advances in Systems Science and Engineering (RASSE) 2023 Nov 8 (pp. 1-4). IEEE. (Scopus indexed)
6. Vinayakumar B, Mahendran N, Binson VA, MG HN, Akbar R. Modeling, Simulation, and Optimization of a Gravitational Water Vortex Power Plant for Enhanced Power Generation. In2023 IEEE International Conference on Recent Advances in Systems Science and Engineering (RASSE) 2023 Nov 8 (pp. 1-4). IEEE. (Scopus indexed)
7. Teresa LA, Sunil NM, Andrews SR, Thengumpallil TT, Thomas S, Binson VA. Enhancing Children’s Learning Experience: Interactive and Personalized Video Learning with AI Technology. In2023 IEEE International Conference on Recent Advances in Systems Science and Engineering (RASSE) 2023 Nov 8 (pp. 1-5). IEEE.  (Scopus indexed)
8. Thomas A, Binson VA, Thomas S, George A, George A, George S. Steady State Analysis of a UOP SBS Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit in Aspen HYSYS. In2023 IEEE International Conference on Recent Advances in Systems Science and Engineering (RASSE) 2023 Nov 8 (pp. 1-5). IEEE. (Scopus indexed)
9. Binson VA, George MM, Sibichan MA, Raj M, Prasad K. Freshness Evaluation of Beef using MOS Based E-Nose. In2023 International Conference on Intelligent Data Communication Technologies and Internet of Things (IDCIoT) 2023 Jan 5 (pp. 792-797). IEEE. (Scopus indexed)
10. Binson VA, Subramoniam M, Ragesh GK, Kumar A. Early Detection of Lung Cancer Through Breath Analysis Using AdaBoost Ensemble Learning Method. In2021 2nd International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communication, Embedded and Secure Systems (ACCESS) 2021 Sep 2 (pp. 183-187). IEEE. (Scopus indexed)
11. Binson VA, Thomas S, Ragesh GK, Kumar A. Non-invasive Diagnosis of COPD with E-nose Using XGBoost Algorithm. In2021 2nd International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communication, Embedded and Secure Systems (ACCESS) 2021 Sep 2 (pp. 297-301). IEEE. (Scopus indexed, Won Best paper award)
12. Binson VA, Subramoniam M. Advances in early lung cancer detection: A systematic review. In2018 International Conference on Circuits and Systems in Digital Enterprise Technology (ICCSDET) 2018 Dec 21 (pp. 1-5). IEEE. (Scopus indexed)
13. Binson VA, Thomas NM, Thomas S, Augustine A, Sivakumar KS. An advance to cloning detection in digital forensics investigations. In 2016 International Conference on Emerging Technological Trends (ICETT), Baselios Mathews II College of Engineering, Kollam,  2016 Oct 21 (pp. 1-5). IEEE. (Scopus indexed)

Patents

1. Indian Design Patent Granted: Smart Shopping Cart with Auto Billing System, (Design Number: 411722-001, Date of Issue: 16/05/2024).
2. Indian Patent Publication: Ultrasound based measurement device for Latex extract from Rubber trees, to estimate instantaneous DRC, (Application Number: 202041052999, Publication date: 04.12.2020).

Participations

Workshop/Seminars Attended

1. Regional Research Symposium on PBL held at Anurag University, Hyderabad, in Collaboration with Aalborg Centre for Problem Based Learning in Engineering Science and Sustainability, Aalborg University, Denmark, December 19 to 21, 2024. 
2. Faculty Development Program: Navigating the AI Landscape held by TCS and held at Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam, Kerala, between 23-Oct-2024 and 29-Oct-2024.
3. Faculty Development Program: Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, by Mahaguru Institute of technology, Kayamkulam, Alappuzha, from July 15 to 19, 2024. 
4. Faculty Development Program: Antenna & IC Design Flow using ANSYS HFSS & Cadence EDA Tool by by the Department of Electronics Engineering, IEEE Student Branch and IEEE SSCS Student Chapter, Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam, Kerala from January 29 to February 2, 2024.
5. Faculty Development Program: Technology Based Learning for Communication and Signal Processing by Department of Electronics Engineering, Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam, Kerala from January 9 to 13, 2023.
6. Faculty Development Program: Advanced research and quality publication by Federal Institute of science and technology, Kerala, August 29-Sep 02, 2022.
7. IEEE Authorship and Open Access Symposium: Tips and Best Practices to Get Published from IEEE Editors, August 30, 2022. 
8. Faculty Development Program: Machine learning and data science by TocH Institute of science and technology, Kerala, June 2-4, 2021.
9. National Seminar NEP 2020: Vision to Action, Conducted by IIIT Kalyani, April 2021. 
10. Faculty Development Program: Computational Biology organized by REVA University, Bengaluru, February 1-5, 2021.
11. Faculty Development Program on Student Engagement and Enrichment Strategies for Teaching Effectiveness organized by Marian International Institute of Management, Kuttikkanam, October 2020.
12. International Webinar on Thermal Management for Electronics organized by Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, September 2020.
13. Webinar on Robot Intelligence Technology And Its Applications organized by Pallavi Engineering College, Hyderabad, September 2020.
14. International seminar on Oncology scientific update in Covid-19 pandemic organized by International Association of Oncology (IAO), August 2020. 
15. Faculty Development Programme on Pervasive Industrial Competence organized by N.S.S College of Engineering. Palakkad, July 2020.
16. Faculty Development Programme on AICTE Incorporating Universal Human Values in Education, conducted by AICTE New Delhi, June 2020.
17. Faculty Development Programme on Courseware creation using Moodle, conducted by Sathyabama institute of science and technology Chennai, June 2020. 
18. Completed an online non-credit course “Sensor and sensor circuit design” authorized by the University of Colorado and offered through Coursera, April 2020
19. Completed an online non-credit course “Introduction to the biology of cancer” authorized by John Hopkins University and offered through Coursera, March 2020.
20. Faculty Development Programme on Mentoring and transactional analysis sponsored by ISTE Saintgits chapter, December 2019. 
21. Faculty Development Programme on Entrepreneurship Development’ organised by Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Cell (IEDC) of SAINTGITS College of Engineering,  in association with  KeralaStart Up Mission (KSUM), December 2019.
22. Completed 6 months IUCEE Certification Program “International Engineering Educator Certificate” Conducted by Indo Universal Collaboration for Engineering Education, Purdue University, USA, January 2019.
23. Faculty Development Program: Analog Circuits organized by Saintgits, Indian Society for Technical Education Sponsored – April 2018
24. Completed IIEECP Certification Program “Phase-II-On-Line Modules” 12 weeks workshop Conducted by Indo Universal Collaboration for Engineering Education, Purdue University, USA, October 2018.
25. Three days workshop on IUCEE International Engineering Educator Pre-Certification course conducted by San Jose State University, USA- January 2018
26. National Seminar: “Transform Student Engineers to Practicing Professionals”47th Annual Convention and National Seminar of Indian Society for Technical Education- January 2018.
27. EPICS-“Design Thinking Course”- Conducted by Indo Universal Collaboration for Engineering Education, Purdue University, USA, December 2017
28. Two Week ISTE Workshop on ‘Control Systems’ conducted by IIT Kharagpur at Saintgits College of Engineering – December 2014
29. Faculty Development Program: Concepts of coaching organized by ICT academy at Saintgits College- November 2014
30. Two Week ISTE Workshop on Signals and Systems conducted by IIT Kharagpur at Saintgits College of Engineering – January  2014
31. One Week Workshop on ‘Industrial Automation’: conducted  by Prolific Systems Kochi at Saintgits – December 2013
32. One-day ISTE workshop on ‘Creative Teaching’ organized by Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally – October 2013
33. Two Week ISTE Workshop on ‘Analog Electronics’ conducted by IIT Kharagpur at Saintgits College of Engineering -June 2013
34. One week Workshop on ‘DCS Fundamentals & Engineering’ by Yokogawa India Ltd -March 2011

As resource Person

1. Conducted Career Navigation and Motivation workshop ‘Path Finder’, Ambika Vidyabhavan, Aimcompu, Pala, February 2024.
2. Delivered an expert talk on ‘An overview on Industrial Automation, Rajadhani college of Engineering, Attingal, November 2017
3. Conducted workshop – “Innovation/Prototype validation- Converting innovation to start ups” at Carmel polytechnic Alappuzha , June 2022.

Events Organized

1. Horizon-2024, Technical competition conducted by RACEE and IETE Students Forum, February 2024.
2. My Big Idea competition held in  February 2020 in Association with ‘Srishti 2020’
3. 2 days Acting Workshop conducted by Drishya- Saintgits Film Club, October 2018
4. One day Workshop on Android App Development using MI2 App Inventor” organized by Department of Applied Electronics & Instrumentation, Saintgits College of Engineering – June 2018
5. National Technology Day 2019 sponsored by The Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment  (KSCSTE)

Membership

• IE(I)
• Life member ISTE 

Research Interest

• Biomedical Instrumentation
• Sensors
• Electronic nose applications
• Machine learning

R & D Projects

1. Received Research Seed Money (RSM) of Rs. 80,000 from Centre for Engineering Research and Development (CERD),  APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, August 2021.

Achievement

1. Guest Editor of the Journal ‘Plos One’ having an Impact factor of 3.7
2. Reviewer of various SCIE indexed journals including IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Circuits and Systems, IEEE Access, IEEE Sensors Journal, IEEE Internet of Things Journal, Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, Technology in Cancer Research & Treatment, Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, Cancer Medicine, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, Applied Artificial Intelligence, Journal of Breath Research, iScience, Current Cancer Therapy Reviews, etc.
3. Acted as reviewer of more than fifteen international conferences organized at various parts of the world and publications by Scopus indexed proceedings in IEEE, Springer, Elsevier, and IOP Publishing. 
4. Completed 6 months IUCEE Certification Program “International Engineering Educator Certificate” Conducted by Indo Universal collaboration for Engineering Education, Purdue University, USA, January 2019
5. Completed IIEECP Certification Program “Phase-II-On-Line Modules” 12 weeks workshop Conducted by Indo Universal collaboration for Engineering Education, Purdue University, USA, October 2018
6. Completed EPICS-“Design Thinking Course”- Conducted by Indo Universal collaboration for Engineering Education, Purdue University, USA, December 2017.