AI Tools and Applications for Women's Safety

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, the safety of women remains a critical concern. Despite strides towards gender equality, women continue to face various safety challenges in both public and private spheres. Harassment, violence, and discrimination persist, fueled by societal norms and modern complexities. As society grapples with these issues, harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a promising solution to reshape the landscape of women's safety.

AI Tools and Applications for Women’s Safety is a groundbreaking book curated by experts Sivaram Ponnusamy, Vibha Bora, Prema Daigavane, and Sampada Wazalwar. This timely volume converges on the potential of AI to address the safety concerns that women face daily. Through innovative resources and applications, AI-driven solutions redefine personal security. From real-time threat assessment to emergency response coordination, these technologies adapt to individual needs, offering tailored protection.

This book sheds light on the promise of AI, as well as detailing actionable insights that span various domains. From academia to law enforcement, policymakers to advocates, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of AI's role in reshaping women's safety. With chapters covering predictive safety analytics, smart surveillance, ethical considerations, and more, AI Tools and Applications for Women’s Safety paves the way for informed discourse and meaningful action. Join this transformative journey, where the fusion of AI and women's safety creates a future defined by empowerment and security.

Sivaram Ponnusamy received a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from Anna University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India 2017. He earned his M.E. in Computer Science and Engineering from Anna University, Chennai, India 2005. He earned an MBA in Project Management from Alagappa University, India, in 2007 and a B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Periyar University, India, in 2002. He is a Professor at the School of Computer Science and Engineering, Sandip University, Nashik, Maharashtra, India. He has 18 years of teaching and research experience at various reputed Universities in India. He is an editor for internationally edited books on emerging technologies with IGI-Global International Academic Publishers. He conducted a Springer Nature CCIS series SCOPUS International Conference named AIBTR 2023 (Role of A.I. in Bio-Medical Translations' Research for the Health Care Industry) as editor and was published in December 2023. His research interests include Social Welfare Computer Applications Optimization, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile App Development with Android and Outsystems, and Vehicular Adhoc Networks, in which he has published over 12 Indian Patents, 20 research papers in reputed Scopus-indexed journals, international conferences, and book chapters. He received an appreciation award on 15th August 2017 from The District Collector, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, India, for the successful design, development, and implementation of an Android App named “Meeting Management Tool” for the work done from 07th February 2017 to 07th August 2017. He acted as session chair for an international conference titled “The Second International Conference on Business, Management, Environmental, and Social Science 2022,” held at Bath Spa University, Academic Centre, RAK, UAE on 30th & 31st March 2022.

Vibha Bora is affiliated with the G. H. Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur, India.

Dr. Prema Daigavane is currently a professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering, G H Raisoni College of Engineering Nagpur She obtained her B.E. (Electrical) from Government College of Engineering Amravati and M.S. (Electronics & Control ) from BITS Pilani and Ph.D. from from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University Nagpur. Her major areas of research interests include Control Engineering, Soft Computing Tools, Optimization Techniques, and Renewable Energy in Electrical Engineering. She has 34 years of teaching experience. She has to her credit more than 75 research papers published in National and International Journals and Conferences, two Book Chapters, two Copyrights, and two Patents have been filled and one Patent has been granted. She attended more than 50 Symposiums, Short Term Courses, Training, and Workshops. She received BEST TEACHER AWARD given by G. H. Raisoni College of Engineering for the year 2014-2015. She had an experience in organizing International conference indexed by IEEE and Springer. She is serving as reviewer for international journal and chaired a number of technical sessions in conferences. She is attached to many prestigious professional societies like the Institution of Engineers (India), ISTE New Delhi and is a Senior Member of IEEE. Her leadership skills include managing various portfolios that have been assigned by authorities. She has experience of more than 10 years as a head of the Electrical Department. She has been actively involved in uplifting women for empowerment in various fields.

Dr. Sampada Wazalwar currently working as an assistant professor in Department of Information Technology of G H Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur. She has completed her Ph.D. in Information Technology, M.Tech. In Computer Science & Engineering and B.E. in Information Technology from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University. She has total 12 Years of Teaching Experience. She has received research grant of Rs. 3 Lakhs under RGSTC Scheme by Nagpur University. She has more than 20 research publications in reputed conferences, journals and book chapters. She has contributed as a metor & judge in various hackathons & project competitions. She has received Best Paper Award in three IEEE international conferences. She has one patent grant & 12 copyright registered to her credit. Her area of interest aAssistive Technology, Information Security, Language Technology and Machine Learning.