Dr. Sai Kumar.V is having a professional career with over 18 years of academic and industry experience, of which more than 12 years is in academic administration. He was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Rayalaseema University, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India. He holds a Master of Technology degree in VLSI Design from Vellore Institute of Technology University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, and a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu.

Dr. Sai Kumar’s areas of expertise include VLSI, Micro and Nano Electronics, IC Fabrication, Image Processing, Neural Networks, and Computer Vision Techniques. Throughout his career, he has made significant contributions to research, having published research papers, filed multiple patents, and participated in various faculty development and management enhancement programs. He has also guided numerous undergraduate and postgraduate students, helping them with their project work and supporting them in publishing their research work.

In the academic administration contributions, Dr. Sai Kumar has been actively involved in designing curriculum frameworks for various undergraduate and postgraduate programs. He has played a pivotal role in framing academic policies, rules, and regulations for both undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs. During his tenure at MITS, Madanapalle, he served as Assistant Controller of Examinations and Controller of Examinations (I/c) under Autonomous status. In the capacity of the Controller of Examinations(I/c) for the MITS Deemed to be University, Madanapalle, he was instrumental in developing examination policies, bringing several examination reforms and digitalization of various examination procedures.

He has also been involved in the UGC's initiative for the digitalization of academic credentials, the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) through the National Academic Depository (NAD) platform. With over 11 years of experience in managing the examination process, he has consistently ensured strict compliance with regulatory guidelines while improving examination procedures and safeguarding the integrity and security of examinations.

He is also the NEP 2020 Cell Coordinator. Through the NEP Cell, various NEP initiatives like multiple entry multiple exit, dual degree programs, Academic Bank of Credits were suggested to be incorporated into the curriculum of various under and post graduate degree programs. Additionally, he is also the NEP SAARTHI (Student Ambassador for Academic Reforms in Transforming Higher Education in India) Coordinator launched by University Grants Commission (UGC) to promote the NEP 2020 initiatives. He has coordinated the UGC nominated NEP SAARTHI’s in successfully implementing the monthly activity calendar to promote NEP 2020 Initiatives in the student and faculty fraternity.

Dr. Sai Kumar is also responsible for providing verification and genuineness services to a variety of stakeholders, including government entities, educational institutions, corporate bodies, and private verification agencies. He can be reached at [email protected].