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Department of Computer Science and Engineering

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The department of Computer Science and Engineering has been flourishing by leaps and bounds since its inception in 2001 and has seen unprecedented growth. It currently offers four undergraduate programs viz., B.Tech CSE, B.Tech CSE (AI&ML), B.Tech CSE (Data Science) and B.Tech CSE (Cyber Security) and a postgraduate program  M.Tech  Artificial Intelligence. The department is a JNTUH  recognised Research Centre. B.Tech CSE program has been accredited four times by NBA from 2007 onwards. The fourth accreditation is under Tier-1 from July 2019 for a period of three years.

CSE Department has well-equipped computing facilities including Apple Systems, NVIDIA GPUs, IBM Servers, Raspberry pi, Intel multi core systems. It has 29 Lab units of 30 Systems each, with the latest open source software tools needed for B.Tech and M.Tech Curriculum. Oracle 10g, Eclipse, Open XML, Star UML, My SQL, Anaconda, Weka, Android Studio, Visual Studio Code, Angular and React Libraries, Node JS, to name a few.

CSE Department is thriving in emerging areas of computer science and is capable of catering to the new industry-agnostic technologies and skill sets that must be essentially attributed to the continuous learning and upskilling nature of the faculty members. The research experience of the Professors in classical theory as well in modern areas of computing,  out-of-box thinking of  Associate Professors, and quick adaptation of new technologies by Asst Professors enable the department to pioneer in all the areas of computer science. The faculty members gained expertise and are aggressively carrying out research in the happening areas such as Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Image Processing, Machine Learning, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence,  and Parallel Programming. Doctorates of the department have produced 15 Ph. Ds and currently guiding another 25 Ph.D. Scholars.  

The work culture, professional satisfaction, and learning curve offered by the department resulted in high Faculty retention. To be specific, two faculty members are associated with the department from its inception,  six more faculty have completed 15 years of service and several are serving the department for more than 10 years.

The department has constituted the Board of Studies in 2012 after attaining autonomy and succeeded in gaining acceptance on course structures and curriculum from all the stakeholders of the college. To make the academic instruction more contemporary the BoS conducts a series of meetings and finalizes the curriculum that suits the industry requirements. The insights and advice of Dr. K.V.Chalapathi Rao, Professor Emeritus, and other reputed university professors, Industry experts always give an edge to the department in retaining the leadership among the private engineering college counterparts.

The dept has recently signed MoUs with Middlesex University, UK, for collaborative research in the areas of Image Processing and Computer Vision and with Fragma Data Systems, Bengaluru for  Knowledge Transfer and Research in Big Data Analytics. The department has also executed MoU with Adepto Geo-Informatics, Virtusa consulting services private limited, and SAP India Private Limited, to have continuous interaction with Industry and academia. The faculty of the department are actively mentoring NewGen EDC projects and guiding B.Tech and M.Tech projects in the emerging areas of Computer Science: AI & ML, Data Science, Cyber Security.

Students of CSE are prodigious and show enthusiasm for participating in Tech fests, Hackathons, coding competitions, and sports events. Four such Smart India Hackathon participating teams brought laurels to the department by winning admirable prize money worth Rs 1,50,000. Several students of CSE have bagged top scores in competitive exams like GRE, GATE, CAT, etc., and joined postgraduate programs in prestigious Institutes  such as IITs, IIMs, and  IIITs and internal repute universities abroad. Some of them have emerged as young entrepreneurs and expanded their operations overseas too. Students of the CSE branch get placed in MNCs like Amazon, Oracle, Adobe, IBM, TCS, Walmart, Deloitte, etc., every year with CTCs that are on par with NITs and IITs.

The department gained wider recognition from JNTUH for the academic success of Mr. Harsh H. Shah who bagged 3 Gold Medals for his outstanding academic performance among all the students from affiliated colleges during 2008-09. Mr Sankalp, Mr Prashanth, and Mr Rohith Vemula of this department ventured into the movie industry and rose to the level of national-level award winners.

The senior professors of the department are:

• Dr. Hrushikesha Mohanty took his PhD at IIT Kharagpur for his work on Distributed Systems. He started his career at Electronics Corporation of India Ltd. Hyderabad in developing real-time air surveillance systems for Indian Air Force. Later he shifted to University of Hyderabad and had a long career in academics. As a visiting professor he has served International Institute of Software Technology in United Nations University, Univ. of Savoie in France, Univ. of Aizu in Japan, Bar Ilan University in Israel, Vrije University in Netherlands and National University in Singapore. His research interest includes Distributed Systems, Software Engineering and Social Systems. He has guided twelve PhD students and several M.Tech and MCA students. As the principal investigator he has executed research projects funded by ISRO, ECIL, HCL, DST, ICSSR and UGC. He also served as the Vice Chancellor of KIIT, Deemed University, Bhubaneshwar. On superannuating at University of Hyderabad currently he’s working as an emeritus professor to Computer Science and Engineering Department, CVR College of engineering. Now, he actively pursues to introduce Computational Social Science as a new field of study.
• Prof. L.C. Siva Reddy, Emeritus Professor of CSE and Vice-Principal. He completed M.Sc. in Physics, M.Phil. in Computational Techniques from the University of Hyderabad.  Earlier he was HOD of the Department of CSE at Osmania University, Hyderabad.  He was responsible for developing software for entrance tests, result processing of LAWCET, MBACET, MCACET, EAMCET - 85 and 89. Served as Chairman, Board of Studies, Osmania University, Hyderabad.  He joined CVRCE in 2001 and is Vice-Principal of the College.
• Dr. A. Vani Vathsala, Professor of CSE and Head of the Department.  She completed her Ph.D. (CS) from the University of Hyderabad in 2016 and M.Tech (CS) also from the University of Hyderabad in 1998. After completing B.Tech (CSE) in1996, she worked for Tata Consultancy Services, Hyderabad for around 4 years. She has been associated with the dept since 2006. Her areas of specialization include Web Services, Cloud Computing and Machine Learning. She has 9 Scopus index publications to her credit.  She has mentored teams in smart – India Hackathon and has guided NIMH NewGen EDL Projects.
• Dr. Raghava V. Cherabuddi, Professor of CSE - formerly with Intel and Microsoft.
• Dr.K. Narendar Reddy, Professor of CSE and Associate Dean, Hostel Affairs – He completed his M.Tech (CS) and Ph.D (CSE) from JNTU, Anantapur in 2005 and 2013 respectively. He joined in teaching in the year 2001. Earlier to that, he was Scientist for about 11 years in Central Govt. R&D unit, where he involved in solving multidisciplinary engineering problems.  He has published 20 research papers having 120 citations and h-index 5. His area of Ph.D work is Software Engineering.
• Dr. D. Durga Bhavani - Obtained her B.E (CSE) Degree from Gulbarga University, M.Tech (WT) from JNTU Hyderabad, and Ph.D.(CSE - 2016) in the field of Data Mining from Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur. Her areas of interest are Data mining, Image Processing, and Big Data.  She looks after Student Affairs in Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
• Prof. R.V.S. Krishna Dutt - obtained his B.Tech in Electrical engineering from REC, Warangal (NIT, Warangal), M.S in Applied Mechanics from IIT, Madras, and M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from O.U. College of Engineering, Hyderabad. He served BHEL for nearly thirty-nine and half years in different capacities and retired as General Manager at Corporate Research and Development. His areas of interest include embedded systems, ML, applied FEM, acoustics, Machine dynamics, CFD, Industrial robotics, nanotechnology experimental techniques, etc.  He has 7 patents published to his credit. He joined as a professor at CVR College of engineering in the Department of CSE. He coordinates innovation teams for the newly approved New GEN center funded by EDII, Ahmedabad, and DST, Govt. of India.
• Dr. N. Subhash Chandra - Received his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from JNTUH in the year 2010. His research interests include Image Processing, Computer Vision and Machine Learning. He has successfully guided 10 research scholars and is currently guiding 3 research scholars under JNTUH. He has published two patents on emerging research areas.
• Dr. R.K. Selva kumar - Obtained his M.Sc. in Mathematics from Madurai Kamaraj University in 1987. He had also received an equivalent M.Tech. in Computer Technology through DOEACC-C Level from DIT, Govt. of India in 2002. He has another M.Tech. in Computer & Information Technology from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamilnadu, 2011. He has a Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering, from the CITE, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamilnadu, 2010.  His areas of interest are Artificial Intelligence System, Computer Vision, Video Coding, Predictive Analysis and Computer Simulation. He has guided 4 Research scholars for Ph.D and 4 research scholars for M.Phil.
• Dr. Raghava  M - Professor of CSE and Associate Dean, Alumni Affairs - obtained his post graduation in Mathematics from Central University, Pondicherry during the year 2000, and received his M.Tech (CST) from the University of Mysore in 2003. He has been serving as a faculty member in the Department since 2003. He obtained his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Central University, Hyderabad during the year 2017. His research areas include Image Processing, Random Fields, Approximation Theory, and Machine Learning.
• Dr. K. Venkatesh Sharma- Completed AMIETE in CSE from IETE, New Delhi, M.Tech. in CSE from JUTUH, and Ph.D. in CSE from JNTUK in Software Engineering. His research areas are Software Engineering, Big Data, Machine learning etc. He is an author of Four books and has Four patents. He has guided 8 Research Scholars till now.
• Dr. Kalla Madhusudhana - has completed his Ph.D. in Ontology and Knowledge Engineering from St. Peter’s University, Chennai, India.  His areas of research include Ontology and Knowledge Engineering.
• Dr. Bandi  Rambabu is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs. He holds a B.Tech in CSE from JNTUH and an M.Tech and Ph.D. in CSE from Osmania University in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. His research interests span across multiple domains, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain technologies, computer networks, wireless and mobile computing, and the Internet of Things. He has a commendable track record with 20 international publications indexed by SCI, SCOPUS, and other renowned databases.
• Dr.V. Dattatreya currently Working as a Professor in the Dept of CSE. I completed Ph.D. (CSE) from the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad in 2021 and M.Tech CSE from the I.E.T.E, Hyderabad in 2004.I have been associated with the Department of CSE since 2006. My areas of specialization include Web Services, Machine Learning and Software Engineering.
• Dr. G. Balakrishna is currently working as a Professor and Exam Branch Coordinator in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.  He completed his B.Tech in CSIT from JNTU, Hyderabad and  M.Tech in CSE from the JNTU, Hyderabad. He also completed his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from the JNTU, Hyderabad in the year 2019. He has more than 18 years of teaching experience. His research interests are in security, networking, and malware analysis. He published more than 10 papers in referred national journal, international conferences and international journals and some of his contributions are also indexed by Scopus and other prominent citation databases.
• Dr. S. Suguna Mallika  obtained her B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from Nagarjuna University, Guntur, M.Tech in Computer Science from JNTU  Hyderabad and Ph.D from JNTU Kakinada, India.  She is currently working as Professor and NBA Coordinator in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at CVR College of Engineering, Hyderabad, India. Her research interests are currently vested in the area of Software Engineering. She accrued an industry experience of 5 years with Wipro Technologies Pvt. Ltd.  She has more than 20 publications in various national, international journals, book chapters and patents published to her credit. She worked in domains like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, IoT, owning to her mentorship of various NewGen IEDC projects and participation in Smart India Hackathons.
• Dr. Braja Bandhu Nayak till June, 2022 was Executive Director, Corporate Planning and Aerospace in Electronics Corporation of India Limited, Hyderabad (A schedule ‘A’ CPSE under Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India).  He has basic degree in Electronics Engineering, Post Graduate in Computer Science and Engineering and PhD in Computer Science and Information Technology. He has 35 years of rich experience in the corporate world. Prior to taking up additional responsibility of Corporate   Planning, he was associated with reputed academia, prestigious  labs and esteemed organizations like IIT-Bombay, DRDO and ISRO for transfer of niche technology for manufacturing of indigenized high end products in data network and critical sub-systems for satellite communication.  He has number of publications in national and international journals of repute.  Apart fromin-service learning program within the country at IIT, Kharagpur, IIM, Kozhikode, MDI, Gurgaon and Tata Management Training School, Pune.  He has international exposure on Management and Planning from Rotterdam School of Management, Netherland, Business School of Lausanne, Switzerland and Bocconi School of Management, Italy and industrial practice sat Indra(Spain), Skycomm(England) and Schneider(France).
• Dr. C. Ramesh began his career as an Assistant Professor in the CSE Department, CVR College of Engineering and was subsequently promoted as Associate Professor and Professor.  He is also Associate Dean, Student Affairs.  He holds a Ph.D degree in Computer Science and Engineering from JNTUH, Hyderabad. He completed his M.Tech in Computer Science from University College of Engineering, JNTUH, Hyderabad and Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Science and Engineering from MJCET College, Hyderabad.  His research interests include Data Mining, Semantic Web Mining, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and Cloud Computing.
• Dr. D. Sandhya Rani is currently working as a Professor and Research Coordinator  in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. She has completed her B.Tech in CSIT from JNTU, Hyderabad and  M.Tech in CSE from the JNTU, Hyderabad.  She completed her Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad in the year 2023. She has more than 18 years of teaching experience. Her research interests are in Data mining, Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence.

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Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering

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The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering is one of the departments that started at the time of inception of CVR College of Engineering in 2001 with an intake of 60 B.Tech. students. Expanding its horizons over the years, the department presently offers B. Tech. ECE programme with an intake of 120, two M. Tech. programs with specializations in VLSI System Design and Embedded Systems with an intake of 18 each.

        The B. Tech. ECE Programme was initially accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) under Tier II in 2007 and 2013. It was subsequently accredited under Tier I in 2016 and 2019. Most recently, in the fifth cycle, the B.Tech. Electronics & Communication Engineering programme has been accredited for 6 Years (2022 - 2028) under Tier-1.

        The M. Tech VLSI System Design programme has been accredited by the NBA under Tier I in 2022.

Minor Degree Program: Students admitted to B.Tech. Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) can also pursue Minor Degree programs in any of the following disciplines:

•    B.Tech. ECE with minor in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML)
•    B.Tech. ECE with minor in Data Science (DS)
•    B.Tech. ECE with minor in Cyber Security (CS)
•    B.Tech. ECE with minor in Internet of Things (IOT)
•    B.Tech. ECE with minor in Entrepreneurship

         ECE Department has 59 Regular Faculty Members and 1 Professor Emeritus. Among the Regular faculty, 21 are Doctorates and 34 faculty members are pursuing part time Ph.D. in various universities.

The department has well-equipped state-of-the-art laboratories for Electronic Circuits, Basic Simulation, Digital Logic Design, Analog & Digital Communications, Linear IC applications, Digital Signal Processing, Microcontrollers and Microwaves. Advanced research laboratories include VLSI Center of Excellence and Embedded Systems. Software available includes latest versions of MATLAB, CADENCE complete suit, Xilinx and Co-design tools to name a few. The Department has a dedicated Computer Centre, Research Centre, Project Lab and Design Lab facilities for UG and PG students.

The strengths of the department are the specialized laboratories, senior Professors, dynamic & young Associate and Assistant Professors, industrious Academic Assistants, staff and meritorious students.

Some of the achievements of the students include first prize in Smart India Hackathon, securing University ranks, admissions to IITs and reputed foreign universities for higher studies and placements in reputed companies.

JNTUH has accorded Research Centre status to the department. Three Ph.D. Scholars have been allotted to this Research Centre with institute Scholarship. The department has also received 1.85 crores of funds so far from external agencies such as the UGC, AICTE, DST, DRDO, ECIL, NRSC, Comsat Systems Pvt. Ltd. for research and consultancy activities. The department has MoUs with NRSC and Comsat Systems Pvt. Ltd.

The Professors of the department include:

1. Dr. K. Lalithendra: HoD, Ph.D. from IIT Delhi in Microwave Engineering. His research interests are Electromagnetic Bandgap Structures, Metamaterial, Frequency Selective Surfaces, Planar Antennas, RF Energy Harvesting.
2. Dr. K. S. Nayanathara: Dean - Academics, Ph.D. from NIT Warangal. Former member of the GC, of the IETE. She is an expert in Electromagnetics, Microwave Devices and Antennas.
3. Dr. K. Lal Kishore: Dean - R & D, Ph.D. from IISC Bengaluru. He recently retired from the post of Vice-Chancellor, JNTU Anantapur. He served the JNTUH, Hyderabad in various positions as Director, Principal, Rector & Registrar He is an expert in Electronic Devices and Circuits, VLSI System Design.
4. Dr. Rameshwara Rao: Dean - Projects, Ph.D. from IIT, Bombay, 1990. He Served in various academic positions in the Osmania University and as Vice Chancellor of the JNTUH, Hyderabad. He is an expert in VLSI, Embedded Systems, Communications and Signal Processing. He has a extensive experience in R& D, 26 years teaching and guided 11 Ph.D.s and 4 are in progress.
5. Prof. P. Viswanath: Former Executive Director of ECIL. He has 36 years of industrial experience in the field of Instrumentation & Control, specialized in Nuclear Power Plants.
6. Prof. CHVRS Gopala Krishna: Former Executive Director of ECIL. He has 36 years of industrial experience in the field of Microwaves & Antennas.
7. Dr. T. Esther Rani: She completed her Ph.D. from the JNTUH Hyderabad. She has been selected for Research Award for three consecutive years, 2015-2017 by the University Grants Commission and received a total grant of Rs. 46.7 Lakhs. Her areas of interest include Low Power VLSI Design, Mixed Signal Design, Embedded System Design, Image Processing and Computer Vision.
8. Dr. Humaira Nishat: Ph.D. from the JNTUH and her research interests are Wireless Communication and Networks, Heterogeneous Networks & Device to Device Communication(5G).
9. Dr. K. Yedukondalu: Ph.D. from Osmania University and expert in Wireless Communications, Biomedical & Adaptive Signal Processing, Global Navigation, Satellite systems.
10. Dr. G. Ravi Shankar Reddy: Ph.D. from the JNTUA and expert in Signal Processing.
11. Dr. P. Srinivasa Rao: Ph.D. from the JNTUH and his research interests include IoT, Image Processing, Pattern Recognition, Soft Computing for Image Processing.

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