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Dr. S Viswanadha Raju
PhD (CSE)
Senior Professor of CSE & Principal
LMISTE, LMIETE,IEEE,LMCSI

Professional Summary

Dr. S. Viswanadha Raju is a distinguished academic leader, researcher, educator, and administrator with over 30 years of experience in higher education, including more than 17.5 years as Professor and Senior Professor in Computer Science and Engineering. He has made significant contributions to engineering education through excellence in teaching, research, institutional administration, academic governance, quality assurance, accreditation, curriculum development, faculty mentoring, and policy implementation.

His areas of specialization include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IoT), Programming Methodology, Algorithms, Biometrics, Outcome-Based Education (OBE), Engineering Education, Curriculum Design, and Quality Assurance in Higher Education. He is widely recognized for his leadership in implementing the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP 2020), promoting curriculum reforms, Industry 5.0 readiness, innovation-driven education, interdisciplinary learning, and student-centric teaching practices.

Academic Positions

Dr. Raju is currently serving as Senior Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at JNTUH University College of Engineering Sultanpur from 14 September 2025 onwards. Before this, he served as Senior Professor at JNTUH University College of Engineering Jagtial from 7 July 2020 to 14 September 2025, and as Professor in the same institution from 7 July 2010 to 7 July 2020.

Earlier, he served as a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at GRIET—Hyderabad, from 11 February 2009 to 6 July 2010. Between 1996 and 2009, he served as a Lecturer/ Assistant Professor and Associate Professor in various engineering institutions, establishing a strong foundation in teaching, research, and academic leadership.

Administrative Leadership

Dr. Raju has held several key administrative positions that have significantly contributed to institutional growth, academic excellence, and quality enhancement.

He has been serving as Principal of JNTUH University College of Engineering Sultanpur since 14 October 2025. Earlier, he served as Principal of JNTUH University College of Engineering Jagtial from 29 April 2025 to 13 October 2025. His previous leadership assignments include:

  • Vice Principal, JNTUH UCE Jagtial (2016–2021)

  • IQAC Coordinator (2016–2019)

  • Head, Department of Computer Science & Engineering (2011–2015)
  • Director, MCA Programme (2008 TO 2010)
  • NBA Coordinator, GRIET, Hyderabad (2008–2010)
  • NPTEL SPOC Coordinator, JNTUH UCE Jagtial (2016–13 October 2025)

He has also served as an Expert Member for committees constituted by Govt Organizations , JNTUH, BFSI Telangana, and several other academic organizations. His academic governance contributions include serving as a member of the Governing Bodies of nine engineering colleges, the Academic Councils of institutions, and the Boards of Studies of engineering colleges, contributing extensively to curriculum design, academic regulations, quality assurance, and institutional development.

Educational Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur (2008)
  • M.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering, JNTU Hyderabad (2003)
  • Master of Computer Applications (MCA), Osmania University, Hyderabad (1996)
  • CMI Level-5 Certification in Education Leadership and Management, MHRD–AICTE–UKIERI Programme (2015)

Awards and Recognitions

Dr. Raju's contributions to engineering education, research, and academic leadership have been recognized through numerous prestigious awards at the national and state levels.

Some of his notable recognitions include:

  • Anna University National Award for Outstanding Academic Teacher (ISTE), 2025
  • Telangana State Best Teacher Award, Government of Telangana (2020)
  • Bhishma Acharya Award (2022)
  • Uttam Acharya National Award (2019)
  • Certificate of Appreciation from the District Collector, Jagtial (2019)
  • ISTE Best CSE Teacher Award – AP & Telangana Section (2014)
  • Young Scientist Fellowship (2014–2015), Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology
  • Recognition at the Young Scientist Conclave (CSIR, India, 2016)
  • Best Paper Award presented by IACC at SRKR Engineering College (2016)

Research, Innovation and Academic Contributions

Dr. Raju has established an outstanding record in research, innovation, and scholarly publications.

His academic contributions include:

  • More than 130 research publications in reputed SCI, Scopus, Springer, and UGC-indexed journals and international conferences.
  • Seven Indian patents publishedand two international patents granted.
  • Successfully supervised 17 PhD scholars and am currently guiding five doctoral researchers.
  • Authored five books, including books on Outcome-Based Education, and contributed eleven book chapters.
  • Served as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator for two AICTE-sponsored research projects and one TEQIP-funded project, contributing significantly to engineering research, innovation, and technology development.

Professional Memberships

Dr. Raju is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India) and a Life Member of several prestigious professional bodies, including:

  • Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
  • Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
  • Computer Society of India (CSI)
  • International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology (IACSIT)

Academic Outreach

Dr. Raju is a distinguished keynote speaker, academic trainer, and resource person who has delivered more than 700 invited lectures, keynote addresses, Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs), workshops, seminars, and training programmes across India.

His areas of expertise include National Education Policy (NEP 2020), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IoT), Outcome-Based Education (OBE), NBA and NAAC Accreditation, Curriculum Reforms, Research Methodology, Quality Assurance, NITTTR programmes, World Summit on Accreditation (WOSA), and Industry-Academia Collaboration in association with organizations such as TCS and Infosys. His academic outreach has significantly contributed to faculty development, institutional excellence, accreditation preparedness, and capacity building across higher education institutions.

International Exposure

Dr. S. Viswanadha Raju has represented Indian higher education through academic engagements in Singapore and Taiwan, participating in international knowledge exchange, institutional collaborations, and academic interactions. These experiences have strengthened his expertise in curriculum innovation, Outcome-Based Education (OBE), quality assurance, research, academic leadership, and engineering education while reinforcing the integration of Industry 5.0, AI-enabled learning, interdisciplinary education, and global best practices into curriculum design and institutional development. His international exposure continues to support the creation of future-ready academic programmes and globally competitive higher education institutions.

Vision

Dr. S. Viswanadha Raju envisions building globally competitive institutions that foster academic excellence, curriculum innovation, research, entrepreneurship, ethical leadership, and social responsibility. He is committed to transforming engineering education through learner-centric curricula, Outcome-Based Education (OBE), Industry 5.0, interdisciplinary research, industry–academia collaboration, and continuous quality improvement, nurturing future-ready engineers and leaders who contribute to sustainable national development and global technological advancement.

 

 
Areas of Interest:

Information Retrieval 

Biometrics

Outcome Based Education

Image Processing

Data Mining

Machine Learning 

C programming 

Python Programming

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Contact :
Dr. S Viswanadha Raju
Senior Professor of CSE & Principal
Computer Science & Engineering
JNTUH University College of Engineering Sultanpur

Official Email: svraju.jntu@gmail.com
Alternate Email: viswanadha_raju2004@yahoo.co.in