Dr. K. Srinivas Rao is a distinguished academic leader with over 26 years of experience in higher education, research, and institutional administration. A visionary in engineering education, he has consistently driven excellence through innovation, academic rigor, and industry collaboration.

 

He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering from Anna University, Chennai, and has rich expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, and Natural Language Processing. As a recognized Ph.D. Supervisor under reputed universities, he has guided multiple scholars and contributed extensively to research with high-impact publications in SCIE and Scopus-indexed journals.

 

He has played a pivotal role in transforming institutions by:

•Strengthening Outcome-Based Education (OBE) frameworks

•Leading NBA & NAAC accreditation processes

•Establishing innovation and incubation centers

•Promoting industry-institute collaboration and placements

 

Under his leadership, institutions have achieved:

•Significant growth in research publications, patents, and funded projects

•Recognition through national rankings and government-funded initiatives

•Establishment of advanced facilities like AICTE IDEA Lab, Innovation Centers, and Incubation Hubs

 

He is also a recipient of the Best Administrator Award and has actively contributed to curriculum design, policy frameworks, and academic governance.

 

Dr. Srinivas Rao believes in nurturing future-ready engineers equipped with technical expertise, ethical values, and leadership qualities to excel in a globally competitive environment.