Specialization

Digital Image Processing, Image Retrieval and Deep Learning

Email

sunita.rani@thapar.edu

Education
1.    Ph.D  from Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala
2.    M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from Punjabi University Patiala.
3.    B. Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering from University College of Engineering, Punjabi University, Patiala

Experience
1.    Guest Faculty, Computer Science and Engineering Department, Sant Longowal Institute of  Engineering & Technology, Longowal, Sangrur (October 2022 – July 2026)
2.    Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Engineering Department, Chandigarh University, Ghauran, Mohali, India (July 2012 – Oct 2015)
3.    Pro-rata Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Longowal (July 2011 – June 2012)
4.    Lecturer/Technical Assistant Department of Computer Science Guru Nanak College (Sukhchainana Sahib), Phagwara (August 2008 – March 2010)

Journal publications
1.    Rani, S., Kasana, G. & Batra, S. An efficient content based image retrieval frame work using separable CNNs. Cluster Computing, Springer, Vol. 28, No. 56, pp. 2–24 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10586-024-04731-w.  
2.    Rani, S., Batra, S. & Kasana, G. A Content-Based Image Retrieval Approach Utilizing Optimized Intermediate Layer Features. Cluster Computing, Springer, 29, 275(2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10586-026-06086-w 

Conference publications
1.    Sunita Rani, Amandeep Kaur, “Review of Histogram Separation Based Contrast Enhancement Methods”, Journal of Basic and Applied Engineering Research(JBAER), Volume 1, Number 7, October 2014  

Workshops/Faculty Development Programs
2.    Participated in the AICTE Recognized Faculty Development Programme on Indian Knowledge System: Science and Technology conducted by Department of Computer Science and Engineering from 11th May 2026 – 15th May 2026(One week) at Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Punjab. Technology.
3.    Participated in the AICTE Recognized Faculty Development Programme on AI and Cloud based Tools for Research conducted by Department of Computer Science and Engineering from 24th March 2025 – 28th March 2025(One week) at Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Punjab. Technology.
4.    Participated in the AICTE Recognized Faculty Development Programme on Cyber Crime and Forensic Tools conducted by Department of Computer Science and Engineering from 8th May 2023 – 12th May 2023(One week) at Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Punjab. Technology.
5.    Participated in the AICTE Recognized Faculty Development Programme on Machine Learning and Predictive Analysis using Python conducted by Computer Science and Engineering Department from 20th November 2023 to 24 November 2023 (One Week) at at Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Longowal, Punjab.
3.    Attended International Conference on Advances in Computer Science, Software Solutions, E-Learning, Information & Communication Technology (ACSEICT-2014) organized by Social Welfare Foundation in association with Krishi Sanskriti.
4.    Attended one week National workshop on Multilingual Technologies (NWMLT-2013) from November 11-17, 2013 organized by Department of Computer Science, Punjabi University, Patiala.  
5.    Attended International Conference on Recent Advances and Future Trends in Information Technology (iRAFIT-2012) from March 21-23, 2012 organized by Department of Computer Science, Punjabi University, Patiala.