LBS Institute of Technology for Women (LBSITW) is a vibrant hub of research, innovation, and knowledge creation, actively contributing to industry, society, and academia through high-quality research and consultancy services. The Institute fosters a dynamic research culture across its academic departments, including Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Faculty and research scholars at LBSITW are engaged in cutting-edge research in emerging areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Image Processing, data analytics, and advanced engineering technologies.

In recent years, LBSITW has significantly strengthened its focus on interdisciplinary research that integrates electronics, communication systems, computer science, and modern digital technologies. Faculty members regularly undertake sponsored research projects funded by leading government agencies and research organizations. These initiatives have enabled the Institute to establish state-of-the-art laboratories, modern instrumentation, and advanced computing facilities, thereby creating an excellent ecosystem for impactful and outcome-oriented research. Alongside fundamental academic research, the Institute actively pursues projects aimed at addressing real-world industrial and societal challenges.

LBSITW is an approved and recognized research centre under APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU). Aspiring doctoral candidates are selected through a rigorous written test and interview process conducted by KTU. Selected candidates may pursue their Ph.D. research at LBSITW under the guidance of experienced and dedicated faculty members. Each research scholar is supported by a Doctoral Committee that ensures systematic monitoring, academic rigor, and timely completion of research milestones.

The Institute has an impressive record of doctoral research, with completed Ph.D. theses in high-impact areas such as deep learning–based diagnosis of pediatric heart disease, air quality forecasting using advanced machine learning techniques, digital image forensics for forged image detection, optical encryption methods for secure image transmission, and channel estimation and passive beamforming optimization for 5G and beyond communication systems.

LBSITW offers excellent opportunities for doctoral research in Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and allied disciplines. A strong team of approved research guides supports scholars in transforming innovative ideas into meaningful research contributions. Prospective Ph.D. candidates are encouraged to connect with the research supervisors to explore research directions and become part of LBSITW’s growing research and innovation ecosystem.

Awarded Ph.D. Projects

Ph.D Project - 1

Student: DEEPAMBIKA V A

Research Guide: Prof. (Dr) M Abdul Rahman

Year of completion: 2019

Research Area:

Study and Implementation of Stereo vision System for Mobile Robots

Ph.D Project - 2

Student: SUMITHRA M D

Research Guide: Prof. (Dr) M Abdul Rahman

Year of completion: 2019

Research Area:

A Novel approach to Automatic Facial expression Recognition using Appearance features

Ph.D Project - 3

Student: DEEPA S KUMAR

Research Guide: Prof. (Dr) M Abdul Rahman

Year of completion: 2019

Research Area:

A Blockchain based distributed file system for the integration in message passing interface standard

Ph.D work - 4

Student: SREELETHA S H

Research Guide: Prof. (Dr) M Abdul Rahman

Year of Joining: 2018

Research Area:
Resolution Enhancement of 2D structured images using Multi wavelets and reconstruction of the 3D images using improved linear algorithms based on Depth map estimation

Ph.D work - 5

Student: SHEEBA K

Research Guide: Prof. (Dr) M Abdul Rahman

Year of Joining: 2018

Research Area:
Development of Fractal image compression techniques

Ph.D work - 6

Student: SMITHA VAS P

Research Guide: Prof. (Dr) M Abdul Rahman

Year of Joining: 2018

Research Area:
Steganalysis of Skin tone based Images

Ph.D work - 7

Student: REHNA KALAM

Research Guide: Prof. (Dr) M Abdul Rahman

Year of Joining: 2018

Research Area:
Medical image clustering and segmentation in presence of intensity in-

Ph.D work - 8

Student: MANOJ KUMAR G

Research Guide: Prof. (Dr) M Abdul Rahman

Year of Joining: 2018

Research Area:
Fog based time sensitive information sharing in vehicular networks

Ph.D work - 9

Student: Sabeena M

Research Guide: Dr. Lizy Abraham

Year of Joining: 2018

Research Area:

Face Recognition in Low Resolution Images using Deep Neural Networks with Face-part Detection for Forensic Applications

Ph.D work - 10

Student: ANJU S MOHAN

Research Guide: Dr. Lizy Abraham

Year of Joining: 2018

Research Area:
Deep Learning technique for the prediction and analysis of Real Time Air Quality Monitoring.

Ph.D work - 11

Student: ANN NITRA NETTO

Research Guide: Dr. Lizy Abraham

Year of Joining: 2018

Research Area:
Anomaly Detection in Wireless Body Area networks using Machine Learning Techniques

Current Research Projects:

List of students currently pursuing PhD under the research guides of this institution (view list)

Funded Project - 1

NAME OF PROJECT:
Deformation behavior of Sheet pile walls

FACULTY MEMBERS:
Asha N P
Radhika P Nair(Co-Investigator)

NAME OF STUDENTS:
Athira H S
Athira V S
Gayathri G SFarhana
FathimaReshma Babu S

FUNDING AGENCY :
CERD

SANCTIONED YEAR:
2017

AMOUNT SANCTIONED :
INR 50,000.00

Funded Project - 2

NAME OF PROJECT:
Influence of cross sectional shape of footing on Load settlement behaviour

FACULTY MEMBERS:
Dr Jayamohan J
Sajith P(Co- investigator)
NAME OF STUDENTS:
Anusha Nair B
Akhila Vijayan
Shilpa Vijayan
Chandni S

FUNDING AGENCY :
CERD

SANCTIONED YEAR:
2017

AMOUNT SANCTIONED :
INR 43,500.00

Funded Project - 3

NAME OF PROJECT:
Effect of anchorage on the behavior of reinforced foundation bed

FACULTY MEMBERS:
Dr Jayamohan J
Suresh V R (Co-Investigator)

NAME OF STUDENTS:
Greema Sunny
Aleena Mariam Saji
Alen Arun Thomas

FUNDING AGENCY :
CERD

SANCTIONED YEAR:
2017

AMOUNT SANCTIONED :
INR 30,500.00