Dr. Basavaprasad B

@dce.karnataka.gov.in

Associate Professor
Department of Collegiate Education

Dr. Basavaprasad B
Author & Researcher: Dr. Basavaprasad Benchamardimath

Primary Research Areas: Graph Theory, Digital Image Processing, E-Governance, and Algorithm Design.

I. Books & Academic Texts

Basavaprasad, B. (2023). DSC 3D Design and Analysis of Algorithms. ABS Books. ISBN: 978-9394461550.

A foundational text for undergraduate Computer Science, focusing on complexity analysis and practical algorithmic structures.

II. Key Journal Publications (Chronological Selection)

Dr. Basavaprasad's research is heavily cited in the field of Graph Cuts and Medical Imaging.

2021 – 2025: Recent Innovations

Basavaprasad, B., & Ravindra, S. (2022). "Technology in Indian Agriculture - A Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

Basavaprasad, B. (2021). "Analysis of Rice Ageing Process Using Fuzzy and Graph Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience.

Basavaprasad, B. (2020). "Image Segmentation using MSNCut International Journal of Computer Appli

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Computer Science (2019)

M.Phil. in Computer Science

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, Multidisciplinary

FUTURE PROJECTS

Rich Raichur

The "RichRaichur" project is a strategic digital initiative designed to transform the Raichur district into a "Digital and Model District" by integrating multi-sectoral information under a single digital umbrella. Despite its status as a major contributor to the state's gold, power, and cotton production, the district faces socio-economic challenges, including drinking water crises and digital literacy gaps. This project proposes a comprehensive website and mobile application to act as a primary interface for citizens to access government schemes, educational resources, and economic opportunities.


Applications Invited
Funding

JaNoNi

JaNoNi is a conceptual digital framework designed to decentralize and accelerate the grievance redressal process in Karnataka, with a specific pilot focus on the Raichur district. Derived from the Kannada words for "People, Observe, and Act," the platform addresses the "information vacuum" that often exists between rural citizens and district administration. Unlike standard top-down government portals, JaNoNi functions as a bottom-up social computing tool that prioritizes accessibility and transparency.


Applications Invited
Funding

Wings of Raichur

"Wings of Raichur" is a strategic human-capital initiative designed as the professional empowerment wing of the RichRaichur project. Recognizing that Raichur is a "Power and Gold Hub" with significant industrial potential, this project seeks to provide the "wings" (tools and skills) necessary for the local youth to navigate the modern global economy. It focuses on converting academic knowledge into industrial competence, specifically targeting the reduction of youth migration to distant urban centers.


Applications Invited
Funding and government help
37

Scopus Publications

265

Scholar Citations

7

Scholar h-index

6

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Analysis of Rice Ageing Process Using Fuzzy and Graph Cut
    B Nigam, A Sharma, B Basavaprasad, M Niranjanamurthy
    Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience 17 (9-10), 4394-4397 , 2020
    2020
  • Technology in Indian Agriculture - A Review
    BB R S Upendra, I M Umesh, R B Ravi Varma
    Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science 20 (3) , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 37
  • Integrated College Management System (ICMS): A Friendly and Easy Approach
    B B
    International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR) , 2020
    2020
  • NAAC MADE EASY: A Simple and Easy Preparation
    B B
    International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research , 2020
    2020
  • Technology in Indian Agriculture – A Review
    B B
    Indonesian Journal of Electrical engineering and Computer Science , 2020
    2020
  • A Hybrid Technique of Image Segmentation using Enhanced Graph Based Mechanism
    B B
    Science, Technology and Development Journal , 2020
    2020
  • Improved Bat Algorithm using Super-Region Volume Segmentation for Medical Images
    BB Bhawna Nigam, Ramakrishnan M R
    International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering 8 … , 2019
    2019
  • Enhanced bat algorithm with super-region volume segmentation workbench for Markov random field images
    B Basavaprasad, RS Hegadi
    Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience 15 (5), 1434-1440 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 1
  • Graph theory and its application to image segmentation
    B Basavaprasad, RS Hegadi
    2017 International Conference on Energy, Communication, Data Analytics and … , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 7
  • A Comparative Analysis of Graph Based Techniques with Hybrid Method for Image Segementation
    RSH Basavaprasad B
    Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical & Control Systems, 135-142 , 2017
    2017
  • Image Segmentation using MSNCut Algorithm
    B Basavaprasad
    International Journal of Computer Applications 162 (3), 27-30 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 2
  • Year of Publication: 2017
    B Basavaprasad, RS Hegadi
    2017
  • A comparative study on segmentation methods for medical imaging
    M Ravi, B Basavaprasad
    Proceeding of NCRIET & Indian J. Sci. Res 12 (1), 302-306 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 2
  • Recognition of printed Kannada numerals by nearest neighbor method
    S Shettar, B Basavaprasad, HK Bhagya
    Proceedings of the International Conference on Computational Systems for … , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 3
  • Color image segmentation using adaptive Growcut method
    B Basavaprasad, RS Hegadi
    Procedia Computer Science 45, 328-335 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 15
  • Enhanced Color Image Segmentation by Graph Cut Method in General and Medical Images
    B Basavaprasad, M Ravi
    Advancements of Medical Electronics, 75-84 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 3
  • A study on the importance of image processing and its applications
    B Basavaprasad, M Ravi
    IJRET: International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology 3 (1) , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 82
  • A comparative study on classification of image segmentation methods with a focus on graph based techniques
    B Basavaprasad, M Ravi
    IJRET: International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology 3 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 36
  • A graph theoretical network model on human heart
    B Basavaprasad, RS Hegadi
    International Journal of Applied Engineering Research 9 (20), 4549-4553 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 4
  • An Improved GrabCut Technique for segmentation of Color Images
    B Basavaprasad, RS Hegadi
    Recent Advances in Information Technology, an International Journal of … , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 9

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • A study on the importance of image processing and its applications
    B Basavaprasad, M Ravi
    IJRET: International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology 3 (1) , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 82
  • A Survey on Traditional and Graph Theoretical Techniques for Image Segmentation‖
    B Basavaprasad, SH Ravindra
    Recent Advances in Information Technology, International Journal of Computer … , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 44
  • Technology in Indian Agriculture - A Review
    BB R S Upendra, I M Umesh, R B Ravi Varma
    Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science 20 (3) , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 37
  • A comparative study on classification of image segmentation methods with a focus on graph based techniques
    B Basavaprasad, M Ravi
    IJRET: International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology 3 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 36
  • Graph theoretical approaches for image segmentation
    B Basavaprasad, RS Hegadi
    Avishkar-Solapur University Research Journal 2, 7-13 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 20
  • Color image segmentation using adaptive Growcut method
    B Basavaprasad, RS Hegadi
    Procedia Computer Science 45, 328-335 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 15
  • An Improved GrabCut Technique for segmentation of Color Images
    B Basavaprasad, RS Hegadi
    Recent Advances in Information Technology, an International Journal of … , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 9
  • Graph theory and its application to image segmentation
    B Basavaprasad, RS Hegadi
    2017 International Conference on Energy, Communication, Data Analytics and … , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 7
  • A graph theoretical network model on human heart
    B Basavaprasad, RS Hegadi
    International Journal of Applied Engineering Research 9 (20), 4549-4553 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 4
  • Recognition of printed Kannada numerals by nearest neighbor method
    S Shettar, B Basavaprasad, HK Bhagya
    Proceedings of the International Conference on Computational Systems for … , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 3
  • Enhanced Color Image Segmentation by Graph Cut Method in General and Medical Images
    B Basavaprasad, M Ravi
    Advancements of Medical Electronics, 75-84 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 3
  • Image Segmentation using MSNCut Algorithm
    B Basavaprasad
    International Journal of Computer Applications 162 (3), 27-30 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 2
  • A comparative study on segmentation methods for medical imaging
    M Ravi, B Basavaprasad
    Proceeding of NCRIET & Indian J. Sci. Res 12 (1), 302-306 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 2
  • Enhanced bat algorithm with super-region volume segmentation workbench for Markov random field images
    B Basavaprasad, RS Hegadi
    Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience 15 (5), 1434-1440 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 1
  • Analysis of Rice Ageing Process Using Fuzzy and Graph Cut
    B Nigam, A Sharma, B Basavaprasad, M Niranjanamurthy
    Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience 17 (9-10), 4394-4397 , 2020
    2020
  • Integrated College Management System (ICMS): A Friendly and Easy Approach
    B B
    International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR) , 2020
    2020
  • NAAC MADE EASY: A Simple and Easy Preparation
    B B
    International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research , 2020
    2020
  • Technology in Indian Agriculture – A Review
    B B
    Indonesian Journal of Electrical engineering and Computer Science , 2020
    2020
  • A Hybrid Technique of Image Segmentation using Enhanced Graph Based Mechanism
    B B
    Science, Technology and Development Journal , 2020
    2020
  • Improved Bat Algorithm using Super-Region Volume Segmentation for Medical Images
    BB Bhawna Nigam, Ramakrishnan M R
    International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering 8 … , 2019
    2019

Publications

I. Quantitative Metrics (Overview)

Total National/International Publications: ~40+

Scopus Indexed Publications: 8+

Total Citations: 250+ (Google Scholar)

h-index: 7 (Google Scholar) | 3 (Scopus)

i10-index: 6

Books Published: 1 (DSC 3D Design and Analysis of Algorithms)

II. Key Journal & Conference Publications

Dr. Basavaprasad’s research primarily investigates Graph-Theoretical Approaches for complex image segmentation and network modeling.

Major Research Areas & Selected Papers

Digital Image Processing & Graph Theory

“A Survey on Traditional and Graph Theoretical Techniques for Image Segmentation” – International Journal of Computer Applications.

“Color image segmentation using adaptive GrowCut method” – Procedia Computer Science (Elsevier).

“Image Segmentation using MSNCut Algorithm” – International Journal of Computer Applications.

Bio-Medical Image Analysis

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Agriculture & Emerging Tech

RESEARCH OUTPUTS (PATENTS, SOFTWARE, PUBLICATIONS, PRODUCTS)

One software for government, two patents ,one product under development

CONSULTANCY

He provides expert consultancy in Technical Advisory (E-Governance), Digital Transformation (NEP 2020), and Agri-Tech Strategy for local farming cooperatives.

Industry, Institute, or Organisation Collaboration

Dr. Basavaprasad B bridges academia, government, and global sustainability organizations through several high-impact leadership roles:

Government & Academic Coordination: RUSA Coordinator and EBSB District Coordinator.

Global Sustainability: Green Earth Indian Ambassador for Sustainable Cosmos (UN-affiliated).

Institutional Partnerships: UAS Raichur & RTPS collaboration for industrial exposure.

Digital Governance Architect: Designer of the RichRaichur and JaNoNi platforms.

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

collaborative experience of 5 years

STARTUP

Social: Empowering citizens through the JaNoNi platform for transparent grievance redressal and promoting environmental conservation via Green Earth paperless workflows. His startup initiative ensures that digital services reach the last mile, reducing rural-urban inequality.

Economic: Driving regional prosperity by linking local IT Hubs with industry and improving agricultural yields through tech-driven crop analysis. The startup framework creates local employment and reduces "brain drain" from the Raichur district.

Academic: Facilitating the transition to NEP 2020 frameworks and providing a theoretical foundation in Graph Theory for future medical and computational researchers. It provides a real-world "Living Lab" for students to practice software development and data science.

SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, or ACADEMIC BENEFITS

Social: Empowering citizens through the JaNoNi platform for transparent grievance redressal and promoting environmental conservation via Green Earth paperless workflows. His startup initiative ensures that digital services reach the last mile, reducing rural-urban inequality.

Economic: Driving regional prosperity by linking local IT Hubs with industry and improving agricultural yields through tech-driven crop analysis. The startup framework creates local employment and reduces "brain drain" from the Raichur district.

Academic: Facilitating the transition to NEP 2020 frameworks and providing a theoretical foundation in Graph Theory for future medical and computational researchers. It provides a real-world "Living Lab" for students to practice software development and data science.