About & Academic Journey
An academic career since 1999
An academic administrator and Professor of Electronics and Communication Engineering, presently serving as Principal of Vardhaman College of Engineering — combining engineering education, VLSI research, academic governance, institutional assessment and professional service.
Professional Biography
My professional journey combines engineering education, VLSI research, academic governance, institutional assessment and professional service. I have served as Principal and Dean of Academics — guiding curriculum reforms, strengthening assessment practices, mentoring faculty and research scholars, and supporting institutional accreditation and development.
Through external service with NAAC and UGC, I have also contributed to academic review, evidence verification and institutional quality assessment.
Educational Qualifications
| Qualification | Institution | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. in ECE (VLSI) | IIIT Hyderabad — Centre for VLSI & Embedded Systems Technologies | 2004–2010 |
| M.E. in Systems & Signal Processing | Osmania University, Hyderabad | 2001–2003 |
| M.Tech. in Data Science & Engineering (pursuing) | BITS, Hyderabad | 2025–2027 |
| B.E. in Electronics & Communication Engineering | Osmania University, Hyderabad | 1995–1999 |
Ph.D. in ECE (VLSI)
- Institution:
- IIIT Hyderabad — Centre for VLSI & Embedded Systems Technologies
- Period:
- 2004–2010
M.E. in Systems & Signal Processing
- Institution:
- Osmania University, Hyderabad
- Period:
- 2001–2003
M.Tech. in Data Science & Engineering (pursuing)
- Institution:
- BITS, Hyderabad
- Period:
- 2025–2027
B.E. in Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Institution:
- Osmania University, Hyderabad
- Period:
- 1995–1999
“My approach to academic leadership centres on clear academic processes, meaningful learning outcomes, responsible research and continuous improvement — emphasising faculty mentoring, student participation and the use of evidence to guide institutional decisions.”
Professional Approach
Academic Journey
2020 – present
Principal, Vardhaman College of Engineering
Leading academic and administrative initiatives across curriculum, accreditation, research, industry engagement and student development.
2014 – 2020
Dean of Academics, Vardhaman College of Engineering
Guided curriculum reforms, strengthened assessment practices and mentored faculty and research scholars.
Since 1999
Teaching & Academic Responsibilities
Undergraduate and postgraduate engineering education, alongside VLSI research and professional service with NAAC and UGC.
Honours & Recognition
Fellowships, awards and professional recognitions across academic leadership and service.
Visionary Leader Award
21 March 2025
ESSV Fellow
2024
Senior Member, IEEE
Conferred
Fellow, IETE
Conferred