Professor & Head, Department of IT

K.L.N College of Engineering, Anna University

Dynamic academician and researcher with 25 years of experience in teaching, research, and industry, currently serving as Professor & Head of the Department of Information Technology at K.L.N. College of Engineering, affiliated with Anna University. Strong expertise in Autonomous systems, NBA, and NAAC accreditation processes. Former Technical Director (R&D) at Linyi Top Network Co. Ltd., China, and holder of a prestigious Chinese High-Level Talent R Visa (2019–2029). Advisor to multiple start-ups and instrumental in establishing industry collaborations and innovation cells. Holder of 9 granted Indian & Chinese patents, 3 patents under examination with 135 research publications (SCI: 20, Scopus: 51) and 6 international books. Recognized with awards from the Republic of China, Anna University, IIT Madras-SEED, and others. Secured funding from major institutions, including AICTE, TNSCST, TCS, and Honeywell. Demonstrated leadership in guiding over 76 student projects, including 10 completed and 4 submitted Ph.Ds., with 7 ongoing scholars. Proven ability to bridge academia and industry through consultancy and innovation-driven initiatives.