Dr. K. Sumathi is Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Information Technology at Kangeyam Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu. She earned her Ph.D. from Anna University, Chennai, specializing in Network Security, and holds B.E. and M.E. degrees in Computer Science and Engineering. She has published several research papers in reputed journals and presented at international conferences. With extensive experience in higher education, she teaches core computer science subjects, mentors student projects and internships, and actively contributes to academic and research initiatives, fostering innovation, continuous learning, and professional development in Information Technology.