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విజ్ఞాన శాస్త్ర సాంకేతిక పరిశోధనా సంస్థ / विज्ञान शास्त्र प्रौद्योगिकी और परिशोधन संगठन
Thrust Areas
Artificial Intelligence
  • AI Algorithms
  • Computer Vision
  • Expert Systems
  • AI in Robotics
  • Speech Recognition
  • AI in Healthcare
  • AI in Healthcare
  • Intelligent Automation
  • Cognitive Computing
Machine Learning
  • Supervised Learning
  • Unsupervised Learning
  • Reinforcement Learning
  • Deep Learning
  • Neural Networks
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Computer Vision
  • Feature Engineering
  • Model Optimization
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
  • Text Mining
  • Sentiment Analysis
  • Machine Translation
  • Named Entity Recognition
  • Speech Recognition
  • Information Retrieval
  • Text Classification
  • Language Generation
  • Chatbots
  • Question Answering Systems
Cybersecurity
  • Network Security
  • Threat Detection
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Intrusion Prevention Systems
  • Malware Analysis
  • Security Auditing
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Risk Management
  • Risk Management
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Overview
8
H-index
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7
I-10 index
80
Conferences
18
Patents Published
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52
Journals
400+
Citations
132+
Total Publications
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Clusters
Distributed Systems,wireless sensor networks, privacy & security, Machine Learning, Deep Learning


Name: Dr. D. Venkatesulu
Specilaization: Distributed Systems,wireless sensor networks, privacy & security, Machine Learning, Deep Learning
H-index:6
Research Interests:Distributed Systems,wireless sensor networks, privacy & security, Machine Learning, Deep Learning
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Cloud Security


Name: Dr. D. Radha Rani
Specilaization: Cloud Security
H-index:9
Research Interests:Cloud Forensics, Internet of Things Security
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Visual Cryptography


Name: Dr. M.Nirupama Bhat
Specilaization: Visual Cryptography
H-index:8
Research Interests:Information security, Image processing
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Internet of Things (IoT)


Name: Dr. Vijai Meyyappan Moorthy
Specilaization: Internet of Things (IoT)
H-index:5
IoT, Machine Leaning
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Wireless Networks


Name: Dr. P.M. Benson Mansingh
Specilaization: Wireless Networks
H-index:6
Networks, IoT, UAV, Cloud Security
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Image and signal processing, Machine Learning


Name: Dr. C. Sateesh Kumar Reddy
Specilaization: Image and signal processing, Machine Learning
H-index:2
image and signal processing, Embedded systems, Machine Learning
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Deep Convolutional Neural Networks


Name:Dr. Shaik John Saida
Specilaization: Deep Convolutional Neural Networks
H-index:3
Research Interests:Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing
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RF and Microwave Communication


Name: Dr. Arnab De
Specilaization: Polynomial secret sharing
H-index:7
Research Interests:Wireless Communication, Image Processing, Cyber Security, Pattern Recognition, Computer Vision, IoT
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VANET Security, Federated Learning


Name:Dr. Chennapradaga Amarendra
Specilaization: Optimization Techniques, PSO, GA
H-index:5
Research Interests:Machine Learning, Particle Swarm Optimization, Genetic Algorithm, block chain technology, cyber securiry
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Wireless Sensor Networks


Name:Dr. Britto Manoj
Specilaization: Mathematical Modeling
H-index:3
Research Interests:Fuzzy Mathematical Modeling, Networks, Iot Intrenet of things, Machine learning, Differential Calculus, Operations Research, Stochastic processes
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Deep Learning
Name: Dr. Arul Elango
Specilaization: Deep Learning
H-index:7
Research Interests:Signal and Image Processing for localization , Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Navigation Systems
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Name:Dr. Eva Patel
Specilaization: Cloud Computing, Deep Learning
H-index:4
Research Interests:Cloud Workload Analysis, Machine Learning and Deep Learning Techniques for Cloud Workload Prediction
Machine Learning
Name: Dr. A.V. Nageswara Rao
Specilaization: Medical image Analysis, Machine Learning
H-index:2
Internet of Things (IoT),Machine Learning, Medical ImageAanalysis, Deep Learning
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Name: Dr. B. Jyostna Devi
Specilaization: Machine Learning
H-index:17
Computer Vision and pattern Recognition, Natural Language Processing, Representation Learning, Medical image Analysis
Name: Dr. Banoth Thulasya Naik
Specilaization:Embedded Systems and Machine Learning
H-index:6
Research Interests:Embedded Image/Video Processing, AI Integration in RTOS, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning for Visual Computing, Internet of Things
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Name: Dr. G. Kalaiarasi
Specilaization: Machine Learning
H-index:4
Research Interests:Hyperspectral Image Processing, Image Classification,Object Detection
Name: Sk. Mahabub Basha
Specilaization:Machine Learning,Cloud Computing
H-index:3
Research Interests:Machine Learning,Cloud Computing
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Name:Ms. Ch. Rose Rani
Specilaization: Machine Learning
Faculty Appreciations
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Dr. P M Benson Mansingh
Dr. P M Benson Mansingh, Assistant Professor Senior Level at Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology, and Research, successfully completed a 3-day Faculty Development Program on "Autonomous Technologies" organized by Virginia Tech, India, at IIT Research Park, Chennai, from 27th to 29th January 2025.
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Dr. A. Britto Manoj
Assistant Professor in the Department of Advanced Computer Science and Engineering at Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology & Research, served as a resource person at the National Conference on Actuarial Mathematics (NCAM – 2025), organized by the Department of Mathematics in association with IQAC on 29th & 30th January 2025.
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Dr. C. Sateesh Kumar Reddy
Dr. C. Sateesh Kumar Reddy from the ACSE Department, Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology, and Research, was invited by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering, to serve as an adjudicator for the Srujana Paper Presentation event at Lakshya-2K25, the 18th National Level Technical and Cultural Fest, held on 25th January 2025.
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Dr. Arnab De
Dr. Arnab De was invited by the School of Electronics Engineering, VIT-AP University, to serve as a Technical Session Chair at the 4th IEEE International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Signal Processing (AISP'24), held from 26th to 28th October 2024.
Student Publications

Student Journals
6
No. of Student Journals
ACSE department
Conferences
2
No. of Conferences
ACSE department
Total
2
Total No. of Publications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ph.D. candidates are assessed through several criteria, including academic performance, which reflects their capability to manage complex concepts, research experience, showcasing familiarity with research methodologies, written tests to evaluate subject knowledge, and interviews to gauge motivation and suitability. This comprehensive evaluation aims to identify candidates with strong research potential.
Internal Ph.D. candidates at VFSTR University are those engaged full-time in research or a combination of teaching and research. This includes research scholars, faculty members with teaching and research assignments, candidates with financial support from VFSTR or external grants, and those employed at partner institutions with an MoU with VFSTR.

External Ph.D. candidates will conduct part or all of their research at their parent industry, R&D organization, or employing institution. They are encouraged to address industry-related challenges as their research focus.
The written test plays a crucial role in the Ph.D. admission process, as it serves as a primary tool for assessing the candidate’s academic aptitude, subject knowledge, and research potential. It helps ensure that applicants possess the necessary foundational understanding and analytical skills required for advanced research. The test also provides a standardized evaluation, allowing fair comparison among candidates from diverse academic backgrounds. Strong performance in the written test often complements other selection criteria, such as interviews and prior academic achievements, and can significantly impact the final admission decision.
A first-class qualification ensures Ph.D. candidates have a strong academic foundation, intellectual rigor, and the ability to grasp complex concepts. It demonstrates consistent performance, discipline, and readiness for independent research. This standard upholds the quality of the doctoral program and reflects the institution's commitment to research excellence.
After the interview with research supervisors, provisional selections will be communicated based on their recommendations, along with the name of the assigned Research Supervisor for each candidate, as determined by the school Dean and Head of the Department.
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