Ravikumar R. N.

Dr. Ravikumar R. Natarajan is an experienced academician with over 12+ years of teaching and research expertise across institutions in India, the UAE, and the Maldives. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Marwadi University, Rajkot, specializing in Machine Learning, Recommender Systems, and AI-driven applications in healthcare and security. He holds a Ph.D. in Machine Learning and Recommender Systems from Amity University, Jaipur, a Master of Engineering in CSE from VMRF University, Salem, and a Bachelor of Engineering in CSE from Anna University. He also has a MiniMBA from the Swiss eLearning Institute. Dr. Ravikumar has authored more than 8+ multiple SCIE/Scopus-indexed journal articles, 25+ IEEE/Springer conference papers, and co-authored a book on Artificial Intelligence. He has also published 9 patents and contributed 10+ book chapters in emerging domains such as Federated Learning, Blockchain, and Digital Twins for IGI Global, Wiley and Springer publisher. He actively mentors students through initiatives like the Research Activities Club (RAC) and Student Research Internship Training (SRIT), promoting innovation and research culture.

Publications

Green Intelligence in Agriculture: Integrating AI-Driven Irrigation, Energy Management, and Sustainability for Eco-Smart Farming System
Green Intelligence in Agriculture: Integrating AI-Driven Irrigation, Energy Management, and Sustainability for Eco-Smart Farming System
R. N. Ravikumar, S. Aarthi. © 2026. 34 pages.
The integration of AI and IoT is transforming autonomous systems, enabling data-driven solutions in industries like precision farming, smart irrigation, utility maintenance...
Blockchain-Enabled Federated Learning for Secure Rural Health Data Sharing
Blockchain-Enabled Federated Learning for Secure Rural Health Data Sharing
Sadirdin Khudoykulov, Ravikumar R. N., S. Aarthi, Anorgul Ashirova. © 2026. 32 pages.
Rural healthcare faces critical challenges such as data privacy, weak digital infrastructure, and limited access to centralized systems. Integrating Blockchain and Federated...
Strategies for Mitigating Security Concerns in IoT-Enabled Smart Cities
Strategies for Mitigating Security Concerns in IoT-Enabled Smart Cities
Ravikumar, Shilpa Singhal, Santushti Betgeri, Sushil Kumar Singh. © 2024. 35 pages.
This chapter explores security in IoT-enabled smart cities, focusing on dangers arising from interconnectivity. Emphasizing citizen data protection and infrastructure...