Dr. B. Divya
B.Tech., M.Tech., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Biomedical Engineering
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Dr. Divya is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering with over ten years of teaching and research experience. She holds a B. Tech and M.Tech in Biomedical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Information and Communication Engineering from Anna University (2024). Her research focuses on cognitive neuroscience, exploring the cognitive capabilities of autistic children using electrophysiological measures.
She recently completed a short-term research fellowship at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), USA, under the mentorship of Dr. Raj Reddy, Moza Bint Nasser University Professor at the Robotics Institute, School of Computer Science, CMU. During this period, she gained exposure to advanced AI tools for healthcare and contributed to developing AI-based methodologies for identifying biomarkers for autism diagnosis in naturalistic environments. Her areas of expertise include Biosignal Processing, Cognitive Neuroscience, Wearable devices, Artificial Intelligence, Brain–Computer Interface (BCI), Virtual Reality (VR), and Augmented Reality (AR). Her research emphasizes translational applications of AI in cognitive and behavioral health, focusing on developing clinically relevant and socially impactful technologies. She has presented her work at several international forums, including XR Salento, Italy, and ICMMB 2024, Brussels, Belgium, and has collaborated with researchers from India and abroad.
- Divya, A. Kavitha, R. Sowmya, B.S. Sneha, T.V. Santhoshiya (2025). Age-based comparison of resting-state brain activity in autism spectrum disorder: an fMRI study, International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics.
- Anandan, K., Kumar, S. P., Elona, J. J., Balathay, D., Ragav, T. R., & Ganesan, S. (2024, September). Surgical Tool Tracking: Comparative Analysis of AR Camera OptiTrack IR, and RealSense Depth Camera Systems. In International Conference on Extended Reality (pp. 163-177).Springer Nature Switzerland.
- Divya, B., Udayakumar, N., Yuvaraj, R., & Kavitha, A. (2023). Classification of low-functioning and high-functioning autism using task-based EEG signals. Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, 85, 105074.
- Balathay, D., Narasimhan, U., Belo, D., & Anandan, K. (2023). Quantitative assessment of cognitive profile and brain asymmetry in the characterization of autism spectrum in children: A task-based EEG study.Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine, 09544119231170683.
- Divya, B., Anandha Sree, R., & Kavitha, A. (2023). Quantitative signatures of brain cognition in young children using task-based EEG signals. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology.
- Anandha, S. R., Kavitha, A., & Divya, B. (2023). Optimization of preprocessing routines in speech imagery-based EEG signals.Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology.
- Abraham, T. S., Raj, S. S., Yaamini, A., & Divya, B. (2022, August). Transfer learning approaches in deep learning for Indian sign language classification. In Journal of Physics: Conference Series (Vol. 2318, No. 1, p. 012041). IOP Publishing.
- Kumar, S. P., Anandan, K., Balathay, D., Vishnu Kumar, S., Bhattacharjee, B., & Ravichandran, S. (2022). A survey on connected healthcare beyond COVID in India: clinical perspectives. Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology, 1-9.
- Sree, R. A., Divya, B., & Kavitha, A. (2021, June). Task specific Brain Synchronization in EEG based Speech and Speech Imagery Procedures. In Journal of Physics: Conference Series (Vol. 1937, No. 1, p. 012044). IOP Publishing.
- Chengaiyan, S., Balathayil, D., Anandan, K. and Thomas, C.B, (2018)Effect of power and Phase Synchronization in Multi-Trial Speech Imagery, International Journal of Software Science and Computational Intelligence , 10(4), pp.44-61
- Praveen; S. OmPrakash; Sangeetha, B.; Asha, R.; Suganthi, L.; Divya, B., Wireless Real-Time Electrogastrography Monitoring System , Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience, Volume 17, Number 8, August 2020, pp. 3724-3732(9)
- Divya, B., Kavitha, A., Pravin Kumar, S., & Subathira, R. (2025, April). Comparative Analysis of Realistic 3D Models for VR Based Knee Surgery Simulation. In 2025 3rd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications Theme: Healthcare and Internet of Things (AIMLA) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
- Kumar, P., Kavitha, A., Divya, B., & Sreeniveatha, P. (2025, April). AR-Guided Liver Surgery with Real Time Tool Tracking Approach. In 2025 3rd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications Theme: Healthcare and Internet of Things (AIMLA) (pp. 1-5). IEEE.
- Divya, Kavitha. A, Srilalitha Ragunathan, Swetha A. (2025), “Brain Computer Interface Using P-300 Speller in Tamil Language”, XXIII International Conference on Mechanics in Medicine and Biology – ICMMB'24, Bruxelles, Belgium, September11-13, 2024.
- Ragav, T. R., Divya, B., & Kavitha, A. (2023, October). Musical Genre Classification Using Support Vector Machines and Convolutional Neural Networks. In 2023 IEEE 5th International Conference on Cybernetics, Cognition and Machine Learning Applications (ICCCMLA) (pp. 389-393). IEEE.
- Abiya, M. J., Divya, B., & Kavitha, A. (2023, July). A Virtual Reality based Mind Game-Comparative Study of VR Ray Interactor and Hand Tracking for Improving Attention & Elevating Mind. In 2023 14th International Conference on Computing Communication and Networking Technologies (ICCCNT) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
- Divya, B., Abiya, M. J., Jeevitha, R., & Kavitha, A. (2023, July). Synchronization likelihood based functional connectivity investigations on participants with autism spectrum disorder. In 2023 14th International Conference on Computing Communication and Networking Technologies (ICCCNT) (pp. 1-4). IEEE.
- Janani Thirukumar, Nandhini Jagadeesan, Shivangi Pandey, B Divya, Design and Development of a Brain-Computer Interface Controlled Wheelchair Prototype, in 8th International Conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT) during 7th & 9th April 2023 at Pune (Maharashtra), India.
- Aarya Raghavan, Dhanya R, Saranya S, and Divya B, Assessing the Neuroplasticity of the Brain while performing Reach and Grasp Tasks, in 8th International Conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT) during 7th & 9th April 2023 held at. Pune, Maharashtra, India.
- Divya, B., & Kavitha, A. (2022, June). Quantitative Measurements of Brain Activations in Virtual Reality Environments. In 2022 IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications (MeMeA)(pp. 1-5). IEEE.
- Chrisilla, S., Masciantonio, A., Divya, B., Vidhusha, S., & Kavitha, A. (2020, February). Effect of Virtual Reality on the EEG Sub-Band Frequency Powers of Autistic and Control groups. In 2020 Sixth International Conference on Bio Signals, Images, and Instrumentation (ICBSII)(pp. 1-4). IEEE.
- Vidhusha, S., Divya, B., Kavitha, A., Narayanan, R. V., & Yaamini, D. (2019, July). Cognitive Attention in Autism using Virtual Reality Learning Tool. In 2019 IEEE 18th International Conference on Cognitive Informatics & Cognitive Computing (ICCI* CC)(pp. 159-165). IEEE.
- VR Buddy – Virtual Reality for Enhancing Learning in Specially-Abled Children
Funded by: Shiv Nadar Foundation Collaboration Grant (SNF)
Collaborators- SSN–GUVI–SNS Noida
Approved Amount: ₹ 40.00 lakhs
Role: Co–Principal Investigator - VR for NDD
Funded by: SSN Trust
Approved Amount: ₹ 4.20 lakhs
Role: Co–Principal Investigator
- Acquisition of EEG using TGAM brainwave sensor for Brain–Computer Interface (BCI) with a fund of ₹ 0.23 lakhs.
- Wearable posture correction device with a fund of ₹ 0.14 lakhs.
- P300-based Tamil speller with a fund of ₹ 0.18 lakhs.
- Brainwave-based wheelchair prototype with a fund of ₹ 0.21 lakhs.
- Wearable drowsiness detector with a fund of ₹ 0.20 lakhs.
- Ankle–foot orthotic device integrated with a functional electrical stimulation unit to assist and improve walking for foot drop with a fund of ₹ 0.18 lakhs.
- Six-lead EGG procurement belt for gastric abnormalities with a fund of ₹ 0.23 lakhs.
- Indian Sign Language converter using sEMG with a fund of ₹ 0.25 lakhs.