Dr SRIDEVI R
MCA, MPhil, PhD
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Articles in Periodicals
Sl.No. Title Name of Periodical Periodicity Date
1 The Self Driving Car Is Alive, And Thriving Infobahn Biannual 21/11/2024
Articles in Journals
Sl.No. Title Name of Journal / Vol. No. / Issue No. / Page Nos ISSN No. Date Published
1 Design of automatic follicle detection and ovarian classification system for ultrasound ovarian images Multimedia Tools and Applications / / / - 1380-7501 18-Dec-2024
2 Machine Learning and Deep Learning Analysis of Vehicle Carbon Footprint International Journal of Environmental Impacts / 7 / 2 / 287 - 292 2398-2659 28-Jun-2024
3 Efficient Bird Species Classification: A Deep Learning Approach Indian Journal of Natural Sciences / 15 / 85 / 77282 - 77290 0976 -0997 06-Jun-2024
4 Multi-Valued Neutrosophic Convolutional LSTM for Intrusion Detection International Journal of Intelligent Engineering and Systems / 16 / 5 / 364 - 375 2185-3118 09-Jul-2023
5 Breast cancer classification using nature-inspired algorithm The International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE) / / / 1024 - 1027 2277-3878 17-Sep-2019
6 Efficient Scheduling Mechanisms for Secured Cloud Data Environment International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE) / 8 / 2S11 / 1019 - 1023 2277-3878 16-Sep-2019
7 Progressing Biometric Security Concern with Blowfish Algorithm International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE) / 8 / 9S2 / 166 - 171 2278-3075 18-Jul-2019
Books/ Book Chapter/Case Study
Sl.No. Title Author Names(s) ISBN No. Month Year
1 Demystifying the Role of Natural Language Processing (NLP) in Mental Health RAJESH KANNA R,HELEN K JOY,NISHA VARGHESE,SRIDEVI R,CYNTHIA T,ASHUTOSH MISHRA 979-836934204-6 /
2 Proceedings of the International Conference on IoT Based Control Networks and Intelligent Systems (ICICNIS-2024) SRIDEVI R,SWETHA R,HELEN K JOY,WARUSIA YASSIN,DRAKSHAYINI M N,FABIOLA HAZEL POHRMEN,IEEE 979-8-3315-1809-7 /
3 Proceedings of the International Conference on IoT Based Control Networks and Intelligent Systems (ICICNIS-2024) IEEE Xplore Part Number: CFP242B2-ART SRIDEVI R,HELEN K JOY,KARTHIKEYAN K J,GOPIKA S S,NEHA SEIRAH BIJU,SHRINIHA P A,IEEE 979-8-3315-1809-7 /
4 Proceedings of CONECCT 2024 - 10th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Computing and Communication Technologies NISHA VARGHESE,GOBI R,HELEN K JOY,SRIDEVI R,CYNTHIA T,RAJESH KANNA R,IEEE 979-835038592-2 /
5 Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems ((LNNS,volume 922)) SRIDEVI R,SARANYA R,SNEHA M,JOSEPH VARGHESE,SAMIKSHA SHUKLA,HIROKI SAYAMA,DURGESH KUMAR MISHRA 978-981-97-0975-5 /
6 Conference Proceedings of IEEE 5th International Conference on Inventive Computation Technologies SRIDEVI R,PRAVEENA NUTHAKKI,SREEJA VIJAY,SAROJ KUMAR NANDA 4,D. ARULANANTHAM,R.THANDAIAH PRABHU,PROF. DR. SUBARNA SHAKYA,DR. JOY IONG ZONG CHEN,DR. S. SMYS 978-1-6654-0836-3 /
Participation in Seminars/Conferences/Symposium
Sl.No. Name of the Conference /Seminar /Symposium Type of Program Title of the Article Role Venue/Place Date
1 5th International Conference in IoT based Control Networks and Intelligent Systems Conference Employing Artificial Intelligence Methods for the Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children Presenter) T.John Institute of TechnologyBengaluru 17/12/2024
2 International Conference on Information, System and Convergence Applications Conference Crop Recommendation System using Hybrid Classification Algorithm Presenter) DAEGU University & DG Vaishnav CollegeChennai 09/08/2024
3 International E-Conference Conference Innovative EdTech Tools Transforming Education Keynote Speaker) Shri Kumarswami Mahavidyalaya, Ausa, Latur, MS, India 17/07/2024
4 International Conference on Recent Trends in Inter Disciplinary Innovations bridging Computer Science and Life Science(RTIICSM-2024) Conference An Advanced H2O Container Governance using IOT Presenter) Rathinam College of Arts & Science, CoimbatoreCoimbatore 27/03/2024
5 International Conference on Sustainable Advanced Computing Conference Moderator/Chair) Christ UniversityBangalore 22/03/2024
6 DST-SERB Sponsored International Conference on Sustainable Advanced Computing Conference Topic Modeling using LDA in Python Presenter) Christ UniversityBangalore 22/03/2024
7 International Conference on Innovations in Cybersecurity and Data Science(ICICDS-2024) Conference Machine Learning and Deep Learning Techniques for Pest and Disease Detection in Sustainable Agriculture: A Study Presenter) Reva University, BengaluruBengaluru 15/03/2024
8 International e-Conference on AI in teaching & Learning Conference Participant) Shri Kumarswami Mahavidyalaya , Ausa, IndiaLatur 02/02/2024
9 Second National Conference on Sustainable Computing and Development Conference Smart Level Crossing System using IOT and AI Presenter) PSG College of Arts & Science & PSGCARECoimbatore 02/02/2024
10 ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on IOT Cyber Security: Challenges and Solutions for Social and Real Life Applications Seminar Fostering Social Security: empowering access control with deep learning and chaos algorithms in biometrics Presenter) Dr. N.G.P Arts and Science College, CoimbatoreCoimbatore 05/01/2024
11 International Conference on Data Science, Computation and Security(IDSCS-23)e Conference Participant) CHRIST (Deemed to be University) - Kengeri CampusBangalore 02/11/2023
12 ICSSR Sponsored International Conference on Computational Sciences and Sustainable Technologies Seminar Participant) Christ UniversityBangalore 25/08/2023
13 JAVAFEST 2023 Conference Participant) Christ UniversityBangalore 15/07/2023
14 ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on Digital Transformation of Women @75 Seminar Participant) PSG College of Arts & ScienceCoimbatore 07/03/2023
15 ACM Sponsored Webinar Series on AI & Data Science Seminar Participant) PSG College of Arts & ScienceCoimbatore 25/10/2021
16 An Overview of Revised NAAC Accreditation Process Symposium Participant) PSG College of Arts & ScienceCoimbatore 29/11/2019
17 NAAC Sponsored One Day National Symposium on An Overview of Revised NAAC Accreditation Process Symposium Participant) PSG College of Arts & ScienceCoimbatore 29/11/2019
18 International Conference on Emerging Trends in Information Technology Conference Biometric Image Encryption and Decryption with secret key Presenter) Bharathidasan College of Arts & Science, ErodeERODE 24/08/2018
19 International Conference on Innovative Trends in Computer Science and Applications Conference A survey paper on Visual Cryptography applications to Biometric Authentication Presenter) Pioneer College of Arts and ScienceCoimbatore 04/01/2018
20 International Conference on Data Science and Analytics Conference A Study on Software Defined Network Presenter) Rathinam College of Arts & ScienceCoimbatore 23/09/2017
21 National Conference on Innovative Computational Techniques Conference Organizer) PSG College of Arts & ScienceCoimbatore 24/02/2017
22 National Conference on Recent Trends in Soft Computing Conference A Secured Login system using Advanced Techniques for Social Networks Presenter) Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and ScienceCoimbatore 02/02/2017
23 National Conference on Human Computer Interaction Conference E-Health Security using ECC Algorithm Presenter) PSG College of Arts & ScienceErode 29/09/2016
24 National Conference on Innovative Trends in Information Technology Conference A Study on Constructive Cryptography Presenter) KG College of Arts and ScienceCoimbatore 13/02/2016
25 UGC Sponsored National Conference on Advanced Networking and Applications Conference A Comparative Study on the Performance and the Security of RSA and ECC Algorithm Presenter) Government Arts College, UdumalpetUdumalpet, TamilNadu 27/03/2015
26 International Conference on Computing and Intelligence Systems Conference Multi-Biometric Authentication through Hybrid Cryptographic System Presenter) Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav CollegeChennai 19/03/2015
27 UGC Sponsored National Conference on Research Issues in Image Analysis & Mining Intelligence (NCRIIAMI-2015) Conference Protection of Private Data over the Transmission through Electronic Gadgets using RSA Algorithm Presenter) Erode Arts and Science CollegeErode 14/02/2015
28 National Conference on Emerging Computer Technology Conference Study and Performance Analysis of Cryptographic Algorithms Presenter) Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and ScienceCoimbatore 23/09/2014
29 National Seminar on Global Research Scenario in Computer Science Seminar Organizer) PSG College of Arts & ScienceCoimbatore 07/03/2014
30 UGC Sponsored National Conference on Cyber Security Conference A Novel Scheme for Remote Data Storage - Dual Encryption Presenter) PSGR Krishnammal College for WomenCoimbatore 09/01/2014
31 National Conference on Advanced Trends in Information Technology Conference Implementation of Security for Wireless Networks Presenter) Dr.NGP Arts and Science CollegeCoimbatore 21/02/2013
32 National Conference on Computer Communication and Informatics Conference A Cover to Online Facilities cloud based user authentication Presenter) RVS College of Arts & ScienceCoimbatore 15/02/2013
33 UGC Sponsored National Conference on Web Science & Technology Conference Cloud Computing Security Issues and Challenges Presenter) PSG College of Arts & Science & ICTACTCoimbatore 10/10/2012
34 National Seminar on Crystallizing Trends in IT Seminar Improvement on Secure Smart Card Systems Presenter) Sankara College of Science & CommerceCoimbatore 15/02/2012
35 International Seminar on Research in Computers: Why, What and How? Seminar Participant) Bharathiar University, CoimbatoreCoimbatore 10/02/2012
36 National Conference on Current Trends in Computing Conference A Study on Tuning Voice of the Customers Presenter) Sri Krishna Arts and Science CollegeCoimbatore 12/02/2011
37 UGC Sponsored National Conference on Web Services Conference Conceptual View on Pervasive Computing and the Challenges in implementing pervasive Computing Presenter) PSG College of Arts & ScienceCoimbatore 20/03/2007
38 National Conference on Recent Advances in Computing Conference Pervasive Computing Presenter) National Conference on Recent Advances in ComputingCoimbatore 21/12/2006
Invited Talks
Sl.No. Titel of the Program Name of the Program Date Name of the Institution
1 AI for data analytics in Excel FDP on Advanced Practices and Emerging Technologies in New Era Libraries 11/04/2025 CHRIST University
2 Artificial Intelligence in Industrial Applications Guest Lecture 14/02/2025 NGM College
3 Cyber Crime and Cyber Security Invited Talk 24/01/2019 KSR College of Arts & Science
MPhil/PhD Guided/Adjudicated
Sl.No. Title Name of Student Institution Role Status Month Year
1 A New Cryptosystem for Secured Data Sharing in Cloud using Optimization and Homomorphic Encryption Sr. Mercy Joseph Chikkanna Government Arts College Examiner
2 A NOVEL APPROACH FOR SLEEP APNEA DETECTION USING ECG SIGNALS WITH HYBRID DEEP LEARNING ALGORITHMS Juber Rahman PSG College of Arts & Science Examiner
Patents
Sl.No. Title of Invention Inventor(s) Filing Date
1 IOT-ENABLED MOBILE WEATHER MONITORING STATION FOR REAL-TIME ENVIRONMENTAL DATA COLLECTION HELEN K JOY,DR. S. JOE PATRICK GNANARAJ ,SRIDEVI R,DR. ANITA PONNUSWAMY 31-Jan-2025
Research Project
Sl.No. Name of the Research Project Investigator(s) Sponsors Internal/External
1 Fostering Social Science: Empowering Access Control with Deep Learning and Chaos Algorithm in Biometrics SRIDEVI R, RAJESH KANNA R,CYNTHIA T,HELEN K JOY,NISHA VARGHESE Internal
2 QR Code Integration for Incentivized plastic Bottle collection system CYNTHIA T, RAJESH KANNA R,SRIDEVI R,HELEN K JOY,NISHA VARGHESE Internal
3 Empowering Women : Bridging the silence through a chatbot for Health, Safety and Rights HELEN K JOY, NISHA VARGHESE,RAJESH KANNA R,GOBI R,SRIDEVI R,CYNTHIA T Internal
4 Knowledge Extractions System from documents for blinds and visually impaired using Neural Machine Reading Comprehension and Transformers NISHA VARGHESE, RAJESH KANNA R,GOBI R,HELEN K JOY,SRIDEVI R,CYNTHIA T Internal
5 Smart Agriculture: IoT and AI-Driven Crop Growth, Disease Detection, Soil Prediction, and Blockchain-Based Weather Monitoring RAJESH KANNA R, MOHANA PRIYA T,SRIDEVI R,ROHINI V,KIRUBANAND V B,DEEPA V JOSE,ASHOK IMMANUEL V Internal
Workshop/FDP/Training programme
Sl.No. Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training programme Name of Organiser Level Role Date
1 FDP 2025 CHRIST University, Central Campus,  Institutional Participant 19/05/2025
2 AI 2025 - Advancing the future with Artificial Intelligence and IoT CHRIST University, Pune Lavasa Campus,  International Participant 24/04/2025
3 ChatGPT & AI in Microsoft Office Skillnation, Skillnation International Participant 09/04/2025
4 AI in the Classroom CANVA, CANVA International Participant 07/03/2025
5 Skill Enhancement Workshop in Teaching and Research IIT Guwahati,SERB,INAE, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati National Participant 28/02/2025
6 Workshop on Namaste Arbitrum PYOR ,  Institutional Participant 23/10/2024
7 FDP on Recent Trends in Computational Sciences Amity University, Kolkata,  International Participant 22/07/2024
8 Seven Day National Level Faculty Development Programme on "Enhancing Academic and Administrative Excellence Through Quality Initiatives Park's College, Tirupur, Tamilnadu,  National Participant 22/07/2024
9 MOOC Course Coursera Course on Introduction to Generative AI,  International Participant 25/06/2024
10 Coursera Course on GenerativeAI for Everyone DeepLearning.AI,  International Participant 24/06/2024
11 Five Days FDP on Intellectual Property Rights in the age of AI,ML,Cyber Security and Blockchain Mangalmay Institute of Management & Technology,  International Participant 24/06/2024
12 Coursera Course on Introduction to Responsible AI Google Cloud,  International Participant 23/06/2024
13 Coursera Course on Introduction to Large Language Models Google Cloud,  International Participant 23/06/2024
14 Coursera Course on Microservice Architectures Vanderbilkt University,  International Participant 13/06/2024
15 Coursera Course on Cloud Virtualization, Containers and APIs Duke University,  International Participant 12/06/2024
16 Coursera Course on Foundations of Cybersecurity Google,  International Participant 08/06/2024
17 FDP on Exploring data science with hands on training using python Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Science,  National Participant 22/04/2024
18 FDP on "Exploring Data Science with hands on training using python Madanapalle Institute of Technology & Science,  International Participant 22/04/2024
19 QIP on Cyber Security: A Practical hands on approach Department of Computer Science, CHRIST University,  Participant 01/03/2024
20 National Level FDP on "Ensuring Research Integrity:A digital hygiene approach with blockchain technology" Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Sri Krishna Arts and Science College National Participant 26/02/2024
21 7 days online international FDP on "Latest Trend and Techniques in Software Engineering: An Industry Perspective" Dept of Computer Science, CHRIST(Deemed to be University),  International Participant 20/01/2024
22 Webinar on "Generative AI in Healthcare" CHRIST(Deemed to be University) & ACM Student Chapter,  Institutional Participant 21/12/2023
23 Faculty Orientation Program Staff Development College,  Institutional Participant 19/09/2023
24 AJAX Infosys,  National Participant 15/08/2023
25 Faculty Induction Program Staff Development College,  Institutional Participant 21/07/2023
26 Journey to Cloud: Envisioning your solution IBM Skillsbuild as a part of Faculty Build-a-thon,  Participant 10/07/2023
27 IBM Skillsbuild IBM Skillsbuild as a part of Faculty Build-a-thon,  Participant 01/07/2023
28 FDP-I CEDBEC&SDC, Christ(Deemed to be University), Bangalore,  Institutional Participant 26/06/2023
29 National Level Online FDP on Recent Advances in Data Science, Data Analytics and cyber security Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 01/03/2023
30 FDP on Data Analytics using KNIME PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 11/02/2023
31 Emergence of Internet of Things and its Applications - Multidisciplinary Approach PSG Center for Academic Research and Excellence, PSG College of Arts & Science International Participant 24/09/2022
32 Workshop on Android Application Development PSG Center for Academic Research and Excellence, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 19/09/2022
33 FDP on Recent Trends in Recent Research SRM Institute of Science and Technology, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 09/02/2022
34 FDP on Machine Learning and Deep Learning PSG College of Arts & Science, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 30/11/2021
35 DBT Sponsored webinar on Impact of Cyber Crime on COVID-19 Pandemic Hindusthan College of Arts and Science, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 01/12/2020
36 International Virtual FDP on Prospects of Holistic IT Insurgence Hindusthan College of Arts and Science, PSG College of Arts & Science International Participant 12/10/2020
37 National Webinar on Python for NLP Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 07/10/2020
38 Short Run Course on E-Content Development and Course Design Ministry of HR Development, TLC, University of Calicut, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 23/09/2020
39 International Webinar on Cloud Computing Chikkanna Government Arts College, PSG College of Arts & Science International Participant 20/07/2020
40 FDP on Innovative Tools for Effective Teaching Learning Process Meenakshi College of Engineering & CSI, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 09/07/2020
41 Online Certificate Course on Digital Teaching Techniques ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 29/06/2020
42 Effective Use of Moodle - A Learning Management System PSG Center for Academic Research and Excellence, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 15/06/2020
43 Skill Development Programme on Professional Skills Nirmala College for Women, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 30/05/2020
44 FDP on Data Science - Research Opportunities Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts & Science, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 21/05/2020
45 UGC PARAMARSH - E-Learning and MOOCS in Higher Education and New Roles of Teachers Sri GVG Visalakshi College for Women, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 18/05/2020
46 FDP on Moodle Learning Management System G.Venkaraswamy Naidu College & IIT Bombay, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 30/04/2020
47 FDP on Equip Your Technology Skills during Quarantine PKR Arts College for Women, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 27/04/2020
48 International Faculty Development Programme on Develop the ability to write research proposal Adarsh Group of Institutions - Adarsh AIMIT, PSG College of Arts & Science International Participant 24/04/2020
49 Workshop for Teachers Universal Teachers Academy,  National Participant 21/04/2020
50 FDP on "Data Analytic Tools" PSG Center for Academic Research and Excellence, PSG College of Arts & Science Regional Organiser & Participant 23/11/2019
51 Web Programming for IoT PSG Center for Academic Research and Excellence, PSG College of Arts & Science Regional Participant 15/11/2019
52 FDP on Disruptive Technologies & inculcating life skills Computer Society of India, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 15/10/2019
53 State Level Technical Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights S.Ramasamy Naidu Memorial College, PSG College of Arts & Science Regional Participant 18/07/2019
54 Short term Course on "Intellectual Property Management of Academic & Research Institute" IIT Kharagpur - Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 04/03/2019
55 Internet of Things PSG College of Arts & Science, PSG College of Arts & Science Institutional Participant 04/02/2019
56 Job Oriented Course in UI/UX Designing PSG College of Arts & Science & Clusters Academy of Excellence, PSG College of Arts & Science National Organiser & Participant 20/08/2018
57 FDP on Theory of Computation PSG College of Arts & Science, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 06/11/2017
58 FDP on New Teaching Paradigms PSG College of Arts & Science & Tata Consultancy Services, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 29/08/2017
59 2 days FDP on Internet of Things Bharathiar University & UTL Technologies, PSG College of Arts & Science International Participant 10/07/2017
60 FDP on Big Data Analytics PSG College of Arts & Science, PSG College of Arts & Science National Organiser & Participant 09/09/2016
61 Workshop on Outcome based Education PSG College of Arts & Science, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 26/08/2016
62 Workshop on Multimedia and Web Technology PSG College of Arts & Science, PSG College of Arts & Science National Organiser & Participant 07/02/2015
63 National Cyber Safety and Security Standards Summit National Cyber Safety and Security Standards, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 19/09/2014
64 Workshop on Software Testing PSG College of Arts & Science, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 21/02/2014
65 Workshop on Web Designing using Multimedia PSG College of Arts & Science, PSG College of Arts & Science National Organiser & Participant 26/12/2013
66 Hands on Training on Network Simulator NS2 Kongu Engineering College, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 06/09/2013
67 FDP on Global Business Foundation Skills ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 19/08/2013
68 Workshop on Application Deployment Techniques in Cloud Coimbatore Institute of Technology, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 15/02/2013
69 Hands on Training on MATLAB PSG College of Arts & Science, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 29/11/2012
70 Training Program on Certificate in JAVA Programming ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 29/05/2010
71 Workshop on Contemporary Microsoft Technologies ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 17/02/2010
72 Object Oriented Analysis and Design using UML with Essentials of Rational Software Architect IBM, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 03/12/2008
73 FDP on Emerging Trends in Business Leadership: Strategies for Success GRG School of Management Studies, PSG College of Arts & Science National Participant 07/11/2008
74 AICTE Sponsored QIP on Recent Trends in Grid Computing Anna University, Chennai - MIT Campus, PSG College of Arts & Science Participant 03/03/2008
Awards/Achievements/Others
Sl.No. Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others Description Organisation Month/ Year
1 University First Rank Holder Secured University First Rank and got Gold Medal from Bharathiar University in UG Degree Bharathiar University 27 September 2000
2 Journal Reviewer Reviewer for Journal of Engineering and Sciences JENRS 20 March 2024
3 ACM Journal Reviewer Journal Reviewer for ACM Journals ACM 25 November 2024
4 IEEE Conference Reviewer IEEE MP Section and ABV-IIITM Gwalior 28 December 2024
5 International Conference Reviewer Acted as a reviewer in the International Conference organized by Analytics Society of India & ICT Academy in collaboration with Curtin University, Malaysia Dr NGP College & Curtin University, Malaysia 03 January 2025
6 ICSISDS 2025 - Reviewer Served as a reviewer for the International Conference on Sustainable Innovations in Statistics and Data Science CHRIST University & University of KERALA 16 April 2025
7 Reviewer for ICRIET 2025 K S Institute of Technology 10 May 2025
Copyright
Sl.No. Applicants Title Date Published
1 SRIDEVI R,ARYAN MAJHI,ANUPAM KUMAR ECOFY: OPTIMIZING CARBON EMISSION REDUCTION -