Udhuma Abdul Latheef
Head of School, School of Computer Science
Ms. Udhuma Abdul Latheef, the Head of School at Villa College's School of Computer Science in the Faculty of Engineering and Technology. With more than nine years of experience at the college, Ms. Udh...uma holds an MSc in Information Technology Management from Staffordshire University in the UK. Currently, she is also overseeing the Faculty of Engineering and Technology.
Ms. Udhuma is an expert in her field and has a keen interest in Women in Technology, Special Education and IT, Educational Technology, and Human-Computer Interaction. She is currently working on a research project titled "A multi-Modal Approach to Teacher Professional Development to Address Evolving Educational Changes in Low Resource Settings" alongside Dr. Aishath Nasheeha, Ms. Fathimath Saeed, Ms. Mariyam Nihaadh, and Ms Mariyam Nazviya.
As the Head of School, Ms. Udhuma is responsible for coordinating programs such as the BSc in Computer Science and MSc in Information Technology, as well as the Bachelor of Interior Architecture and Design. She also oversees the Faculty of Engineering and Technology as a whole. In addition, she has contributed to the development of IT-related modules in Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics, Mechatronics, and Mechanical Programs and is currently working on developing IT-related Programs such as the Bachelor of Cyber Security, Bachelor of Networking, and Bachelor of Software Engineering.
Modules Taught
- Digital Systems Project
Research Interests
- Women in Technology
- Special Education and IT
- Educational Technology
- Human-Computer Interaction
Contact
- Phone: 3303282
- Email: udhuma.alatheef@villacollege.edu.mv
Dr. Ramchand Vedaiyan
Assistant Professor
Dr. Ramchand Vedaiyan is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, specifically in the School of Computer Science at Villa College. With 7 months of experience at Villa coll...ege. Dr. Vedaiyan has an extensive background in academia, having taught and held positions at various universities around the world.
Dr. Vedaiyan received his Doctorate in Computer Science, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India, and has focused his research on Wireless Sensor Networks, with a recent publication on Wireless Sensor Networks in Precision Monitoring of Crops.
At Villa College, Dr. Vedaiyan teaches courses such as Operating Systems and Internet of Things. He has also developed proposals for new programs in the field of computer science, including a B.Sc. in Software Engineering, B.Sc. in Networking, and B.Sc. in Cyber Security.
Overall, Dr. Vedaiyan's academic expertise and research interests make him a valuable asset to the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at Villa College.
Modules Taught
- Operating System
- Internet of Things
Research Interests
- Wireless Sensor Networks
Contact
- Phone: 3033382
- Email: ramchand.vedaiyan@villacollege.edu.mv
Litty Tressa George
Senior Lecturer
Ms. Litty Tressa George is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Computer Science at Villa College, within the Faculty of Engineering & Technology. With over seven years of experience in teaching and res...earch, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role.
Litty holds a Masters in Engineering Technology in Computer Science Engineering from Mahatma Gandhi University Kerala, India and has undergone various trainings and certifications in her field of expertise. She has previously worked as an Assistant Professor at Jai Bharat College of Management, Engineering & Technology.
At Villa College, Litty teaches a range of modules for UWE Bachelors and Masters Computer Science programs, including Artificial Intelligence, Hybrid Intelligent Systems, Cloud Computing, IT Project Management and Ethics in Computing. She is also involved in course development, having contributed to the development of Computer Science modules for Engineering, and is currently working on the development of new Computer Science programs such as Software Engineering, Networking, CyberSecurity etc..
Litty's research interests include Machine Learning, Data mining, Cyber forensics and Big Data Analytics, and has published research papers in her field of expertise.
She is committed to helping her students reach their full potential and is always available to offer guidance and support both inside and outside of the classroom. She shows great interest in mentoring students and guiding them in their career paths.
Modules Taught
- Artificial Intelligence II
- Hybrid Intelligent System
- ICT Skills for Teaching and Learning
Research Interests
- Machine Learning
- Data mining
- Cyber forensics
- Big Data Analytics
Contact
- Phone: 3033217
- Email: litty.tressa@villacollege.edu.mv
Lyernisha Sundara Raj Retna Bai
Lecturer
Mrs. Lyernisha Franglin is a Lecturer at the School of Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Villa College. She has been working at Villa College for over 5 years. She holds a Maste...rs in Engineering degree from Anna University, India, and has a strong background in digital image processing and artificial intelligence.
Mrs. Franglin has several research interests, including digital image processing and artificial intelligence. She is currently working on a research project in underwater image enhancement and digital image restoration. Her latest publication is on the Slender Swarm Flamingo optimization-based residual low-light image enhancement network.
As a Lecturer, Mrs. Franglin teaches several modules including Foundations of Computing, Web Development and Databases, Design and Analysis of Data Structures and Algorithms. Her expertise in digital image processing and artificial intelligence is highly valued by the students at Villa College. She is interested in reading books, surfing the web for new knowledge, and volunteering her time to help others.
Modules Taught
- Advanced Algorithms
- DADSA
- Foundations of Computing
- Web Development
Research Interests
- Digital image processing
- Artificial Intelligence
Contact
- Phone: 3033359
- Email: lyernisha.franglin@villacollege.edu.mv