Department
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)
Department-Level Committees
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) at Annamacharya University is committed to excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and academic governance. To ensure the effective functioning and continuous development of the department, various department-level committees and boards have been constituted to oversee academic planning, research and development, industry collaboration, student mentoring, discipline, and departmental administration. These committees comprise dedicated faculty members and subject experts who contribute to enhancing educational quality, promoting innovative research, encouraging industry-oriented learning, and supporting the holistic development of students. The following section presents the major departmental committees and their respective members.
Department Advisory Board
The Department Advisory Board of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) at Annamacharya University provides strategic guidance for academic development, research, and innovation. It focuses on curriculum enhancement, industry collaboration, emerging AI technologies, and skill development to ensure quality education and alignment with current industry requirements.
| S. No | Name of the Faculty | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. N. Penchalaiah | Chairman |
| 2 | Dr. C. V. Lakshmi Narayana | Member |
| 3 | Dr. J. Krishna | Member |
| 4 | Dr. K Srinivasa Rao | Outside Expert Member |
| 5 | Sri. R. Rama Subba Reddy | Parent Member |
| 6 | Ms. Revathy Kadiyala | Alumini Member |
| 7 | Ms. Sowmya Chagam | Student Member |
| 8 | Mr. Bharath Kumar Matam | Student Member |
| 9 | Mr. Sri. B S HARINATH REDDY | Industrial Expert |
| 10 | Dr. T. Hari Krishna | Member Secretary |
Program Assessment Committee
The Program Assessment Committee (PAC) of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) at Annamacharya University evaluates academic program effectiveness and monitors the attainment of Course Outcomes (COs), Program Outcomes (POs), and Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs). The committee reviews student performance, feedback, and teaching-learning processes and recommends necessary improvements to ensure continuous academic quality enhancement.
| S. No | Name of the Faculty | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. N. Penchalaiah | Chairman |
| 2 | Dr. T Hari Krishna | Member |
| 3 | Dr. S Surekha | Member |
| 4 | Mr. N. Siva | Member |
| 5 | Ms. Sowmya Chagam | Student Member |
| 6 | Mr. Bharath Kumar Matam | Student Member |
| 7 | Dr. J. Krishna | Member Secretary |
Board of Studies
The Board of Studies (BoS) of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) at Annamacharya University is responsible for designing, reviewing, and updating the curriculum to meet current academic and industry requirements. It recommends new courses, electives, textbooks, assessment methods, internships, and project guidelines. The board comprises faculty members, subject experts, and industry representatives who contribute to curriculum development and ensure academic relevance, quality, and excellence.
| No. | Name of the Member | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. N. Penchalaiah | Associate Prof., H.O.D, Dept. of AIML, Annamacharya University, Rajampet | Chairman |
| 2 | Dr. J. Krishna | Associate Professor, Department of AIML, Annamacharya University, Rajampet. | Senior Faculty Member |
| 3 | Dr. C. V. Lakshmi Narayana | Assistant Professor, Department of AIML, Annamacharya University, Rajampet. | Senior Faculty Member |
| 4 | Dr. S. Surekha | Assistant Professor, Department of AIML, Annamacharya University, Rajampet. | Course Coordinator – Member |
| 5 | Mr. N. Siva | Assistant Professor, Department of AIML, Annamacharya University, Rajampet. | Course Coordinator – Member |
| 6 | Dr. D. Vivekananda Reddy | Professor & Head, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, S. V. University College of Engineering (SVUCE), Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati. | Subject Expert – Member |
| 7 | Dr. Srinivasa Rao B. | Professor, School of Computer and Information Sciences (SCIS), University of Hyderabad, Prof. C. R. Rao Road, Gachibowli, Hyderabad – 500046. | Subject Expert – Member |
| 8 | Dr. M. Hanumanthappa | Professor, Department of Computer Science, Director, IQAC, Bangalore University, Bangalore. | University Nominee – Member |
| 9 | T. Maheedhar | Senior DevOps Engineer, EPAM India, Hyderabad. | Industry Representative – Member |
| 10 | S. Satheesh Reddy | Averixis Solutions, Business Development Associate. | Industry Representative – Member |
Project Review Committee
The Project Review Committee (PRC) of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) is responsible for monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating student projects at various stages of development. The committee provides technical guidance and constructive feedback to ensure that projects align with academic objectives, industry requirements, and emerging technological advancements. It evaluates project proposals, problem statements, methodologies, implementation progress, and final outcomes while encouraging innovation, teamwork, research-oriented thinking, and practical problem-solving skills among students.
| S. No. | Name of the Faculty Member | Designation | Role in PRC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. N. Penchalaiah | Associate Professor & HoD | Chairperson |
| 2 | Dr. J. Krishna | Associate Professor | Member |
| 3 | Dr. C. V. L. Narayana | Associate Professor & Project Coordinator | Member Secretary |
| 4 | Mrs. P. Swathi | Assistant Professor | Member |
| 5 | Ms. V. Nirmala | Assistant Professor | Member |
Departmental Research Committee
The Departmental Research Committee (DRC) of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) promotes and coordinates research activities within the department. The committee encourages faculty members and students to undertake innovative research in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, data science, and related technologies. It supports the identification of research opportunities, reviews research proposals and progress, facilitates scholarly publications and research collaborations, and promotes a strong research culture in accordance with institutional guidelines. The committee also encourages interdisciplinary research, innovation, and the dissemination of research outcomes through conferences, journals, and other academic forums.
| Sl. No. | Name of the Faculty | Designation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. N Penchalaiah | Associate Professor & HoD | Chairperson |
| 2 | Dr. J Krishna | Associate Professor & Department Research Coordinator | Member Secretary |
| 3 | Dr. C V Lakshmi Narayana | Associate Professor | Senior Member |
| 4 | Mrs. P. Swathi | Assistant Professor | Senior Member |
| 5 | Mr. N Siva | Assistant Professor | Member |
