🎓 Senior Academic | Interdisciplinary Researcher | Technologist | Mentor | Lyricist | Writer With over 20 years of experience in academia and research, I currently serve as a Senior Assistant Professor at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) Hyderabad. My journey spans teaching, research, mentorship, and social outreach, driven by a deep passion for innovation in engineering, data science, and sustainable technology. I hold a Ph.D. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, M.Tech from IIT Patna in (Blockchain & Data Science), M.Tech from NIT Warangal (Computer Vision & AI) and I also hold an MBA from the University of the People (USA). I am a CEEE fellow from IIT Madras in Computer Science Engineering and I am actively looking for postdoctoral research and associate professor/professor level positions to further deepening my global academic exposure. My research interests focus on: 🔹 Power Electronics & Drives 🔹 Electric Vehicles & Renewable Systems 🔹 Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning 🔹 Blockchain Technology 🔹 Data Science & Computer Vision 🔹 Cyber Physical Systems I have authored numerous research papers and currently have a Scopus H-index of 3.3 with 50+ citations. I actively mentor students in research, startups, and interdisciplinary innovation. 🏆 Key Recognitions & Fellowships LINC Educator Fellow – advancing digital education Wadhwani Foundation Certified Mentor for innovation and entrepreneurship USAID Higher Education (CDF Program) Tutor/Mentor at Kandahar University Student Engagement Associate – UNDP-Disha Awareness Program Connect Chancellor Award – Honored by the Governor of Telangana for public outreach during the COVID-19 pandemic Azim Premji Foundation Trainer – School Education Fellowship Program Best Lyricist Award – Surajya Movement, a national anti-corruption initiative Best Poetry Award – EENADU Telugu Daily (2020) 🧠 Beyond Academia I believe in bridging the gap between academia, industry, and society. Through my roles as a mentor, educator, and trainer, I have contributed to student startups, social awareness campaigns, and educational development programs across India and abroad. I am also a creative writer and lyricist, using art and expression as tools for social transformation. 📬 I’m open to postdoctoarl reserach / associate & professor positions collaborations in research, edtech, innovation ecosystems, startup mentoring, or international academic partnerships.