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Dr. Srinivasa K. G. is a Professor in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at DSPM IIIT Naya Raipur, with extensive experience in academia and research. He has previously served at National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research Chandigarh, as well as institutions like CBP Government Engineering College Delhi and M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from Bangalore University and has published over 150 research papers along with several books through leading publishers. His research spans Data Mining, Cloud Computing, IoT, Data Analytics, and Cyber Physical Systems. A recipient of prestigious awards such as the AICTE Career Award, ISTE National Award, and IEI Young Engineer Award, he is a Senior Member of IEEE and ACM and actively contributes to international research collaborations.
Dr. Chengappa Munjandira is a Senior Technologist at Hewlett Packard Enterprise with over 15 years of experience in telecom and cloud-native technologies. He specializes in NFV, vRAN, Telco Core, and Open RAN solutions, contributing to large-scale 5G deployments and platform innovations. He currently serves as Vice-Chair (Technical Activities) of the IEEE Bangalore Section and Vice Chair for Industry Relations at the IEEE India Council. He has led key initiatives in Open RAN certification, partner ecosystem expansion, and performance optimization, enabling global deployments and industry benchmarks. A recipient of IEEE Outstanding Volunteering Awards (2021, 2022), he is also a founding member of the Cloud Computing Innovation Council of India. He holds a Ph.D. from Visvesvaraya Technological University and has authored several technical research publications in telecom and cloud computing.
Dr. B. P. Harish is Professor and Chairman in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering, Bengaluru, a constituent college of Bangalore University. He has over 29 years of research experience and has held several academic leadership roles at UVCE. His research contributions span Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Communication Systems, and advanced engineering technologies.
Dr. Roopa M.V is a Group Director at ISTRAC/ISRO, Bengaluru, with over 27 years of experience in spacecraft operations and health analysis. She has played key roles in major Indian space missions, serving as Operations Director for Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan), Chandrayaan-2 Lander and Rover, Oceansat-2, and Cartosat-3. She also contributed as Deputy Project Director for Chandrayaan-3 and SCATSAT missions. Currently, she leads initiatives in the Indian Navigation and Timing System domain. She has published research in international forums and authored technical articles in Kannada. Her excellence has been recognized with prestigious awards including the International Academy of Astronautics Laurels (2024), Rastriya Vigyan Puraskar (2024), and ASI Space Gold Medal (2018).
Dr. B. Sathish Babu is Professor and Head of the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru, India. He holds a Ph.D. from Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, and has over 30 years of teaching experience and 16 years of research experience. He has published 100+ research papers in reputed international journals and conferences and has co-authored textbooks on Mobile and Wireless Network Security and Communication Protocol Engineering. His research interests include Network Security, High Performance Computing, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and Data Science. He actively contributes to academic and research communities through international collaborations, consultancy projects, invited talks, and Ph.D. supervision, and serves on academic boards and technical committees.
Dr. P. Nagaraju is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean (PG) in the Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at RV College of Engineering, with nearly three decades of teaching and research experience. He holds a Ph.D. from Visvesvaraya Technological University and specializes in Communication Engineering, Signal Processing, and Antenna design. He has published numerous research papers in reputed international journals and conferences and authored the book Signals & Systems. His research contributions extend to emerging areas such as 5G communication, IoT, and wireless systems. He has actively contributed to academic and professional communities as an IEEE member, conference reviewer, and session chair. He also serves as a faculty advisor for innovative projects, including the ISRO-launched RVSAT-1 payload. He has published 100+ research papers in reputed international journals and conferences and has co-authored textbooks on Mobile and Wireless Network Security and Communication Protocol Engineering. His research interests include Network Security, High Performance Computing, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and Data Science. He actively contributes to academic and research communities through international collaborations, consultancy projects, invited talks, and Ph.D. supervision, and serves on academic boards and technical committees.