* Jyestha Acharya Award (2024) – Recognized for outstanding contributions to education and commitment to academic excellence by AICTE, Ministry of Education, Government of India.
* Appreciation letters from IBM – BITES, KLE Institute of Technology, and SKSVMACET, Lakshmeshwar for excellence in academics, project guidance, and NBA coordination.
* Nominated as National Advisory Committee Member for the 2nd International Conference on Research Trends in Engineering and Management (ICRTEM-22), Bengaluru, 2022.
Editorial roles:
* Editorial Manager (EM) for reviewing Elsevier journals.
* Reviewer for numerous international journals.
* Editorial Board Member – International Journal of Computer Science (ISSN: 2348-6600) and SKRGC Scholarly Peer-Reviewed Research Journals.
* Established Computer Society of India (CSI), Bangalore Chapter and initiated incubation centers: Tattva Labs and E-Bizz Technologies.
* Invited speaker for “Data Integrity: Cyber Crimes” workshop for Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank employees, Dharwad, May 2024.
* Successfully completed NPTEL, Infosys Springboard, and Great Learning certification courses.
* Conducted International Conferences, National Symposiums, FDPs, Workshops, Skill Development Programs, and Hackathons in collaboration with leading industries like MATLAB, DigiKey, and DERBI.
* Recognized for establishing MoUs with industry partners (TCS, Oracle, Red Hat, Tata Elxsi, NTT Data) promoting curriculum development, internships, training, and research initiatives
* Jyestha Acharya Award (2024) – Recognized for outstanding contributions to education and commitment to academic excellence by AICTE, Ministry of Education, Government of India.
* Appreciation letters from IBM – BITES, KLE Institute of Technology, and SKSVMACET, Lakshmeshwar for excellence in academics, project guidance, and NBA coordination.
* Nominated as National Advisory Committee Member for the 2nd International Conference on Research Trends in Engineering and Management (ICRTEM-22), Bengaluru, 2022.
Editorial roles:
* Editorial Manager (EM) for reviewing Elsevier journals.
* Reviewer for numerous international journals.
* Editorial Board Member – International Journal of Computer Science (ISSN: 2348-6600) and SKRGC Scholarly Peer-Reviewed Research Journals.
* Established Computer Society of India (CSI), Bangalore Chapter and initiated incubation centers: Tattva Labs and E-Bizz Technologies.
* Invited speaker for “Data Integrity: Cyber Crimes” workshop for Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank employees, Dharwad, May 2024.
* Successfully completed NPTEL, Infosys Springboard, and Great Learning certification courses.
* Conducted International Conferences, National Symposiums, FDPs, Workshops, Skill Development Programs, and Hackathons in collaboration with leading industries like MATLAB, DigiKey, and DERBI.
* Recognized for establishing MoUs with industry partners (TCS, Oracle, Red Hat, Tata Elxsi, NTT Data) promoting curriculum development, internships, training, and research initiatives
Prof. (Dr.) Alok Verma is a well-known name in academia. Presently, He is working as Professor & Dean, School of Law, RV University, Bengaluru, Karnataka. Before joining RV
University, he worked as A. Dean and Head of the Department (Law), GLA University, Mathura and senior faculty of Law in Amity University, Delhi NCR. He possesses more than
18 years of experience in academics as well as Industry. He has published various research papers, Articles, chapter in Books as well as books to his credit. He is associated in the capacity of advisor as well as editorial team member with numerous National and International Law Journals and Legal Education Edtech portals. He has been invited as a guest speaker as well as subject expert by various reputed Govt. and non-Govt. institutions to talk on various legal issues. He has also presented more than 50 research papers at International and national conferences across the country. He has organised several National and International Moot Court, Mock Trial, MUN, Debate and similar competitions. He was invited by various Govt. as well non Govt. Corp. bodies like CISF, POLICE, TATA Motors and others to train their Officers on various legal issues many times. He has been a resource person for training on various legal Issues. He has been welcomed by different institutes and Universities of national Importance as resource person for workshops on CYBER Security.
Julianna James is an artist and a performer hailing from Bangalore. She began her career in the entertainment industry as a writer and actor. She has an undergraduate degree from Christ University with a B.A. in Theatre Studies, English Literature, and Psychology. Following this, she pursued her M.F.A. in Acting and Writing for film, TV, and Theatre at the New York Film Academy (Los Angeles branch).
She has been an active member of the film and theatre industry in Bangalore for the past 10 years, working on theatre productions like Yasmina Reza’s ‘God of Carnage’, Agatha Christie’s ‘And Then There Were None’, and Mahesh Dattani’s ‘Bravely Fought the Queen’. Her notable film work consists of a role in Amazon Prime’s ‘Be Happy’ alongside industry stalwarts such as Nassar, Abhishek Bachchan, and Nora Fatehi.
Julianna is also an accomplished model, working for brands like Nike, Amazon, Myntra, and Nykaa. Additionally, she works as a voice-over artist, writer, and artist. Her new venture into academia is marked by her desire to create young, enthusiastic storytellers and all-around good citizens. She is currently the faculty member in charge of the acting department of the School of Film, Media, and Creative Arts (SoFMCA).
A design professional with a strong academic foundation—holding a Bachelor of Design from the NIFT, Kangra and a Master of Design from the NID, Ahmedabad—my journey in textiles combines academic rigor with practical application.
Over the past ten years, I have gained extensive experience in print and pattern development, fabric innovation, trend research, and sustainable design practices. My professional journey has equipped me with a broad perspective on the evolving role of textiles in fashion, interiors, and lifestyle products.
As an academician, my teaching philosophy emphasises critical engagement with materials, exploration of both traditional and contemporary techniques, and fostering design thinking as a problem-solving tool. I am deeply committed to guiding students in developing not only technical expertise but also creative confidence, preparing them to contribute meaningfully to the dynamic field of textile design.
My research interests lie in the intersection of craft traditions, material innovation, and sustainable design solutions, and I aim to integrate these dimensions into both pedagogy and practice.
Ms. Dhanashree. S is an educator, researcher, and academic administrator with expertise in clinical and plant biochemistry, phytochemistry, and applied health sciences. Her research bridges laboratory science and traditional medicinal knowledge, with a special focus on bioactive compounds for the potential management of neuropsychiatric disorders.
Born and raised in a small town in The Nilgiris, near Kerala, Ms. Dhanashree earned her B.Sc. in Biochemistry from CMS College of Science and Commerce, Coimbatore. She completed her undergraduate internship at the Pasteur Institute of Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, gaining hands-on training in DPT and Anti-rabies vaccine production.
She went on to pursue her M.Sc. in Biochemistry at Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, undertaking a six-month research project titled “A Remedy to Knockdown Hyperlipidemia-Based Atherosclerosis Using Crataegus oxyacantha – Analysis through In-Silico Molecular Docking Studies” under the guidance of Dr. K. S. Jayachandran, Department of Bioinformatics.
Her professional career began at Shree Venkateshwara College of Paramedical Sciences – Allied Health Sciences, Gobichettipalayam, where she contributed to both academics and administration, served as Chief Superintendent of Examinations for The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (AHS), and taught Nursing as well as Arts and Science students. She later joined HKBK College of Physiotherapy and Allied Health Sciences, Bangalore, as Coordinator and Internship In-Charge for AHS and BPT programs, managing training, internships, and curriculum delivery.
Ms Dhanashree has presented papers at both national and international conferences and has authored research and review articles, with her most recent manuscript currently under peer review.
Presently, she is pursuing her Ph.D. at CMS College of Science and Commerce under Dr. V. Nandhini, focusing on the phytochemical profiling and medicinal potential of Abutilon hirtum (Lam) Sweet (Malvaceae). She remains committed to advancing scientific research, fostering student growth, and contributing to evidence-based healthcare innovation.
Dr. Shweta Panchal is an academic researcher and educator with a strong foundation in microbiology, aspiring to blend research and teaching to make biology approachable and less daunting for students. She has a strong interest in advancement of STEM education, with a focus on developing pedagogical strategies that emphasize clarity, accessibility, and elegance in contemporary learning environments.
Dr. Panchal received her doctorate from the University of Texas at Arlington, USA specializing in plant pathology. Post-PhD, she pursued postdoctoral research at laboratories in M.S. University, Baroda, and at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bangalore. She worked as an Associate Professor at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore for nearly three years before joining RV University.
Dr. Panchal has presented her research at various national and international conferences. Her scholarly contributions include several peer-reviewed international publications and book chapters, with research addressing questions in plant immunity, molecular plant pathology, and bacterial and fungal pathogens.
Dr. Sarasvathi V is an accomplished academic and researcher with over 21 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. She is currently serving as a Professor in the School of Computer Science and Engineering at RV University, where she continues to inspire students and researchers alike. Her expertise spans across Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), and other emerging technologies, domains in which she has made significant scholarly and practical contributions.
She obtained her B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering from Madurai Kamaraj University in 2001, laying the foundation for her academic career. She further advanced her studies by completing her M.E. in Computer Science and Engineering with First Class and Distinction from Anna University, Chennai, in 2009. With a strong passion for research, she pursued doctoral studies at VIT University, Vellore, and earned her Ph.D. in 2016. Her doctoral thesis focused on quality-compliant cross-layer routing and allocation strategies in wireless mesh networks, a contribution that strengthened advancements in network optimization.
Dr. Sarasvathi has an extensive and diverse research record. She has published more than 50 papers in reputed journals and international conferences and has also filed two patents, underscoring her commitment to research-driven innovation. As a recognized doctoral supervisor under Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), she has successfully guided three Ph.D. scholars in areas including IoT optimization, machine learning applications in cognitive radio networks, and real-time environmental monitoring using analytics.
Prior to her association with RV University, Dr. Sarasvathi served at PES University for 16 years, one of the leading institutions, where she made substantial contributions to both academics and administration. She actively promoted student innovation and engagement by conducting Capstone Project Melas, organizing IEEE 24-hour Hackathons such as Kalpana and Code Fusion, facilitating alumni talks, and coordinating workshops and summer internships. She also spearheaded Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges in Cybersecurity, providing students with hands-on, industry-relevant exposure.
Her leadership roles at PES University included serving as Centre Head for Computer Networks and Cyber Security (CCNCS), M.Tech Coordinator, Capstone Project Coordinator, Curriculum Committee Member, Subject Anchor, and Test Coordinator. Through these roles, she has consistently demonstrated excellence in academic planning, program management, and curriculum development, contributing to institutional growth and student success.
Dr. Sheela S is an accomplished academician and researcher with over 15 years of combined experience in teaching and industry. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor in School of Computer Science and Engineering, RV University Bengaluru.
She holds a Ph.D. from Visvesvaraya Technological University in the area of Vehicular Networks and Neural Networks, along with a Post Graduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from The University of Texas at Austin. Her academic foundation includes an M.Tech in Digital Communication Engineering and a B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering.
Dr. Sheela’s research spans Intelligent Transportation Systems, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Internet of Things, and Blockchain applications. She has published over 46 research articles in reputed Scopus and IEEE-indexed journals and conferences, contributed to multiple book chapters, and holds patents in AI-based traffic management and intelligent systems.
She has been a recipient of several awards, including Best Paper recognition, and has been invited as a session chair and reviewer at prestigious international conferences. A dedicated mentor, she has guided numerous undergraduate and postgraduate projects, many of which have received recognition and funding from national agencies.
Dr. Sheela actively contributes to academic development through organizing faculty development programs, hackathons, and workshops, and serves in key administrative roles such as NAAC/NBA coordinator, Alumni coordinator, and NIRF coordinator.
Passionate about blending research with practical applications, she continues to explore innovative solutions in AI, IoT, and emerging technologies, aiming to address societal challenges through technology.
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I have completed my PhD from Christ University, Bengaluru. I have also completed my MPhil in Psychology as well as M.Sc. Clinical Psychology from Christ University, Bangalore. My undergraduate degree has been (B.A.) Honours in Psychology from Ambedkar University, Delhi.
My research interest lies in integrating traditional healing practices with psychotherapy. My PhD has benign the area of Organizational Psychology where I have worked around the area of lived experiences of well- being in Corporate Professionals during the COVID- 19 Pandemic.
