About

Department of Master of Computer Application

Dr. C. Manjunath MCA.,Ph.D

Professor & Head of the Department, PVKK Institute of Technology

Biography

Dr. C. Manjunath is a Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Applications at PVKK Institute of Technology, Andhra Pradesh. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Rayalaseema University, with research focused on image compression and image processing. He has over 17 years of academic and industry experience in higher education and technology-driven environments. His areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Image Processing, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Blockchain, and Cyber Security. He has published research papers in Scopus, Web of Science, and ESCI-indexed journals and has presented research at national and international conferences.

He has successfully guided numerous M.Tech, MCA, B.Tech, and M.Sc. Computer Science student projects. He has contributed to research through patents, research proposals, academic publications, and interdisciplinary innovation initiatives. He has served in various academic leadership roles, including HOD, Board of Studies Chairman, Dean–R&D Cell In-charge, NBA Coordinator, and examination coordinator. He has also worked as a Consultant DevOps Engineer at Capgemini Technologies, gaining valuable industry experience in Microsoft Azure, DevOps, API Management, and cloud automation.

Dr. Manjunath is actively engaged in teaching, research, faculty development, academic administration, and industry–academia collaboration.

REVIEWER AND SESSION CHAIR CONFERENCES

  • Reviewer in the "I" International Conference on AIML, and Data-Driven Technologies for Signal, Image and Clinical Processing on Smart and Predictive Healthcare (IcSCON 2026)" Held in Saveetha College of Nursing, Thandalam, Chennai - 602 105, India, on 24th and 25th July 2026.
  • Reviewer for the conference ICICST 2026, organized by Department of Information Technology, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar held on April 3-5, 2026.
  • Reviewer and Session Chairs for International Conference on Computational Algorithms and Communication Techniques in Engineering Applications (ICCAT 2026) held on 15th & 16th May 2026, Scopus indexed Taylor & Francis Organized by PVKK Institute of Technology (Autonomous) Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, India.
  • Reviewer for the conference ICICST 2026, organized by Department of Information Technology, Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar held on April 3-5, 2026.
  • Reviewer and Session Chairs for International Conference on Computational Algorithms and Communication Techniques in Engineering Applications (ICCAT 2026) held on 15th & 16th May 2026, Scopus indexed Taylor & Francis Organized by PVKK Institute of Technology (Autonomous) Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Education

  • Ph.D.: In “Computer Science & Technology” from Rayalaseema University, Kurnool. A.P, India. Degree awarded in April 2019.
    Ph.D. Thesis Title: A TWO - CHANNEL OVERLAPPED BLOCK TRANSFORM FOR IMAGE COMPRESSION
  • I qualified in Andhra Pradesh State Eligibility Test (AP-SLET)- 2017.
  • M.C.A.: In ‘Computer Applications’, from Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ananthapur, A.P, India. Passed in 2009, First Division with Distinction.
  • B.Sc Computer Science, In Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, A.P, India. Passed in 2006, First division.

Research Interests

  • Machine Learning
  • Image Processing
  • Cloud Computing
  • Computer Networks
  • Cyber Security

Publications

  • International Journals : 11
  • International Conferences: 11

Certified Courses:

  • Completed Microsoft Certified Course Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) from Microsoft on 08th June 2022.
  • Completed Microsoft Certified Course Azure Administrative Associate (AZ-104) from Microsoft on 02nd July 2022.
  • Completed Microsoft Certified Course Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) from Microsoft on 11th March 2023.
  • Completed Microsoft Certified Course Security Analyst Associate (SC-200) from Microsoft on 11th September2025.

Books

Patents

  • National Patents :1
  • International Patents:2
  • Blockchain-Based Security Frameworks to Improve Decentralized Trust and Data Integrity

Memberships/BOS

  • Member in IRED
  • IAENG - International Association of Engineers - 520937
  • Member in IFERP PROF-95463233

Awards

  • Faculty Excellence Award in International Journal for Modern Trends in Science and Technology: ISSN: 2455 – 3778 - July 2025 by Jay Technologies and Research Consultancy.
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