Dr. S. Umarani, Ph.D. is a Professor in the Department of M.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering (5-Year Integrated) at Erode Sengunthar Engineering College, Tamil Nadu, India. With nearly 20 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration, she specializes in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Medical Image Processing, Cybersecurity, IoT, Blockchain, and Wireless Sensor Networks. She has published extensively in reputed international journals and conferences, holds multiple Indian patents, and has coordinated government-funded projects. A Life Member of IAENG, ISTE, and IFERP, she is committed to advancing research, innovation, and outcome-based engineering education.