Niranjan DK | Internet of Things (IoT) | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Niranjan DK | Internet of Things (IoT) | Research Excellence Award

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | India

Mr. Niranjan D K is an Assistant Professor and emerging researcher in Electronics, Embedded Systems, and Internet of Things (IoT) Security, currently affiliated with Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Bengaluru. He is also an International Researcher (I²CoST Fellow) at the Università degli Studi dell’Aquila, Italy, collaborating with European experts on secure Internet of Vehicles (IoV) using LoRa-based communication and hardware-level security mechanisms. With over three years of academic and research experience, he has published approximately 10 peer-reviewed conference papers in IEEE and Springer venues and holds four published Indian patents, with additional patents under review, reflecting strong innovation and translational research capacity. His work addresses real-world challenges in connected transportation, healthcare IoT, and emergency systems, contributing to safer and more resilient cyber-physical infrastructures. His research has clear societal impact through applications in smart mobility, healthcare, and secure embedded technologies.

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Dr. B. Harichandana | Internet of Things | Best Researcher Award

Dr. B. Harichandana | Internet of Things | Best Researcher Award

Dr. B. Harichandana, Srinivasa Ramanujan Institute of Technology, India 

Dr. B. Hari Chandana is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Srinivasa Ramanujan Institute of Technology (Autonomous), Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India. With over 18 years of teaching experience, she has held academic positions at reputed institutions including Sir C.V. Raman Institute of Technology and Sciences and Nalanda Degree College. She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science and Technology from Sri Krishnadevaraya University, where her research focused on image processing, specifically the recognition of Indian currency based on texture classification using SVM classifiers. She also holds an M.Tech in Information Technology from Karnataka State Open University and an M.Sc. in Computer Science from Sri Krishnadevaraya University. Dr. Chandana has qualified both the UGC-NET and the AP-SET in Computer Science and Applications, reflecting her strong academic proficiency. Passionate about research and emerging technologies, she continues to contribute to the fields of computer science and image processing through teaching, mentoring, and scholarly work.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. B. Hari Chandana, an accomplished academic with over 18 years of teaching and research experience, is a strong and deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her career reflects a consistent commitment to advancing the fields of Computer Science, Image Processing, and Artificial Intelligence, as well as mentoring the next generation of researchers and professionals.

🎓 Education Qualifications

  • 🧠 Ph.D. in Computer Science & Technology
    📅 2016–2020
    🏫 Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
    📌 Research Area: Image Processing
    📜 Thesis: Security Features of Indian Currency Recognition Based on Texture Classification Using SVM Classifier

  • 💻 M.Tech in Information Technology
    📅 2012–2014
    🏫 Karnataka State Open University, Mysore
    🏅 Division: Distinction (84.12%)

  • 🧑‍💻 M.Sc. in Computer Science
    📅 2004–2006
    🏫 Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur
    🏅 Division: Distinction (82.4%)

💼 Professional Experience

  • 👩‍🏫 Associate Professor, Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering
    🏫 Srinivasa Ramanujan Institute of Technology (Autonomous), Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
    📅 2021 – Present

  • 👩‍🏫 Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE
    🏫 Sir C.V. Raman Institute of Technology and Sciences
    📅 June 2013 – March 2016

  • 👩‍🏫 Lecturer, Dept. of Computer Science
    🏫 Nalanda Degree College, Anantapur
    📅 June 2006 – May 2013

  • 📚 PG Classes Instructor (During Ph.D.)
    🏫 Sri Krishnadevaraya University
    📅 2016–2020

🕰️ Total Teaching Experience: 18+ Years

🏆 Achievements & Qualifications

  • Qualified NET (National Eligibility Test)
    📅 June 2020
    🖥️ Subject: Computer Science & Applications

  • Qualified AP-SET (Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test)
    📅 2019
    🖥️ Subject: Computer Science & Applications

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