Prof. Debi Prasanna Pattanayak

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Padmashree Dr DP Pattanayak ia a Linguist, Literateur, Educationist, and Activist DP Pattanayak studied Odia Language, Literature and Culture, Linguistics, Anthropology, Law, three year Diploma in French and took his PhD from Cornell in 1961, with Linguistics Major, Anthropology and Applied Linguistics as Minor. He wrote his thesis on comparative reconstruction of Oriya, Assamese, Bengali and Hindi, the first of its kind in Indo-Aryan studies.

Born and brought up in a Gandhian family in the smallest princely state of India. He had diverse experience in his childhood, as his father was externed from the state for working with Gandhi. He spent first childhood years at Brahmapur, South Odisha, came back to Tigiria where he completed elementary education, spent two years each at Dhenkanal and Athagarh and completed matriculation in 1946. He completed graduation at Utkal Christian College, Cuttack, by establishing a record in the University by being awarded the Gold Medal for securing highest marks among BA Hons and MA students. He completed post graduation from Ravenshaw College in 1952. But he was detained for one year for leading a student movement. He passed in 1953 from the Utkal University and secured the University Gold Medal by securing the highest marks.

Dr. P S V Ramana Rao

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Dr P. S. V. Ramana Rao comes with over 21 years of experience in the Education field. He has a proven track record of the administration in holding various positions like HOD, Associate Dean, Dean (UG), and Dean School of Engineering and Technology at Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM). He has a keen interest in Internal Combustion engine Fuels and Composites. Dr. P. S. V. Ramana Rao has various academic qualifications to his credit including Ph.D. in Engineering from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Currently, Dr P. S. V. Ramana Rao is serving as a Professor in the School of Engineering and Technology and also as Registrar of Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM), Andhra Pradesh.

Prof. G S N Raju

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He has been one of the Toppers throughout his academic career. PUC 11th Ranker, in entire Andhra University. Did B.E and M.E First Class Distinction with First Rank from Andhra University. ALL Branches 1st Year B.E. Topper with CGPA of 10/10 – Unbroken Record till Today. Did his Ph.D in IIT Kharagphur.

  1. Professor of Electronics and Communication Engineering for 34 years in Andhra University
  2. At present he is Honorary Distinguished Professor in Andhra University.
  3. Taught B.Techs and M.Techs of IIT Kharagphur during 1984-87.
  4. Obtained Highest Faculty Performance Index of 99.37% – Unbroken Record till Today
  5. Delivered several research talks in the University of Paderborn and also in the University Karlsruhe, Germany in 1994 as Visiting Professor.
  6. Head of the Department, ECE, AU College of Engineering (A), Andhra University during 1992-95.
  7. Chairman Board of Studies in ECE, AU for 6 years.
  8. Chairman Board of Studies in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, AU for 6 years.
  9. Coordinator, Center for Bio-Medical Engineering, AU for 10 years.
  10. Coordinator, Center for EMI/EMC, AU for 10 years.
  11. Dean faculty of Engineering in 2011.
  12. Vice-Principal, AU College of Engineering (A) in 2011.
  13. Dean R&D for 3 years.
  14. Principal, AU College of Engineering (A) during 2011-13.
  15. Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University for 3 years during 2013-16.
  16. In-Charge Vice-Chancellor of Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University in 2015.
  17. Convener of ICET 2010 and ICET 2011.
  18. Chairman of ICET for 3 years.
  19. Member of Senate, AU for the last 9 years.
  20. Vice-Chairman IETE, Visakhapatnam Center for 4 years
  21. Chairman IETE, Visakhapatnam Center for 4 years
  22. Chairman Society of EMC Engineers, Visakhapatnam Chapter for 20 years
  23. Joint Secretary Society of EMC Engineers, Bangalore
  24. AU College of Engineering (A) has become Best Government Engineering College by Star News in 2011 and 2012.
  25. Under his Vice-Chancellorship AU got 3.6/4 in NAAC with „A‟ Grade – Second Highest among State Universities in India.
  26. AU became Best University in Andhra Pradesh with „A‟ Grade given by AP Govt.
  27. AU became Best University in NSS in India. Received One Lakh Cash Prize with a trophy from Hon‟ble President of INDIA in Rashtrapati Bhavan in 2014
  28. AU became Best University in Research in India. Adjudged by Gujarat Technical University
  29. AU became Best University in India in Employability through Skill Development in 2015 during World Education Summit.
  30. AU appeared in International Ranking between the range of 600-800 in the World
  31. Chairman of Several NAAC committees
  32. Convener of Several AICTE Committees over the last 20 years
  33. Member of Several NBA Expert Committees over the last 20 years
  34. Technical Expert for the Selection of Japanese Fellowships for 3 years.
  1. Published about 435 technical papers in National/International Journals and proceedings.
  2. Guided 55 Ph.D.s.
  3. Guided more than 250 M.E theses.
  4. Convener, AU Research Forum for 3 years
  5. Chief Convener, AU Research Forum for 3 years
  6. Successfully completed several R&D projects supported by DRDO, MHRD, AICTE, etc.
  1. Chaired Several Technical Sessions in International Conferences, Conducted by MIT-USA, China, Czech Republic, Germany and India
  2. Conducted 25 National and International Conferences as Chairman/Convener.
  3. Recipient of “The State Best Teacher Award‟ from Sri N. Chandra Babu Naidu, Hon‟ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in 1999.
  4. The Best Research Award‟ from His Excellency Sri Krishan Kant, Hon‟ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh in 1994.
  5. National IETE Award‟ for his best Research guidance in India from Hon‟ble Union Minister for heavy industries Santosh Mohan Dev, Govt. of India, New Delhi in 2005.
  6. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Award” for the Best Academician of the year 2007.
  7. The National EMC Engineer of the Year Award, 2008.
  8. Eminent Electronic and Communication Engineer” 2012 from Institution of Engineers (India)
  9. National Award for Teaching Excellence” by Indus Foundation during Indo-American Education Summit in Hyderabad in 2014.
  10. Rashtriya Vikas Shiromani Award” in the field of education by Delhi Telugu Academy in 2013.
  11. Mother Teresa International Award” from Sri Justice Shyamal Sen, Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court and Former Governor of West Bengal on January 2014.
  12. ICON in Education Award” by her Excellency, Margeret Alva, Governor of Rajastan in Jodhpur on February 2014.
  13. Udyoga Ratan Award” by Delhi Telugu Academy in 2014.
  14. Addressed 12,000 leaders in Indian Student Parliament in Pune on the invitation from Sri T.N. Seshan, former Chief Election Commissioner in January 2014.
  15. Conferred with Colonel Rank by Director, General of NCC, Ministry of Defense, Govt. of India in Delhi in 2014.
  16. Listed in the Book “Who is Who in the World‟ published by Marquis, USA.
  17. National Service Scheme Best University Excellence Award” from the President of India, New Delhi
  18. Appointed as “Brand Ambassador for Swachch Visakha” by Sri M. Venkaiah Naidu, Hon‟ble Union Minister for Rural and Urban Development, Govt. of India
  19. Appointed as “Brand Ambassador for Times of India
  20. Honored with “Best Citizen Award” by Visakha Samacharam Daily in 2015.
  21. Lifetime Achievement Award – 2015 for his outstanding performance and lasting contribution to Academic and Research in India” from Vietnam National University, Vietnam.
  22. National Award for Research Excellence” by Indus Foundation during Indo-American Education Summit 2016.
  23. Received a letter of Higher Appreciation from Hon‟ble Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu for taking Andhra University to International Ranking.
  24. Received “Outstanding Academician of India” by Journalist Magazine-2017.
  25. Recipient of Rabindranath Tagore Memorial award from Governor of West Bengal for his outstanding contribution in education, in Kolkata, February 2020.
  1. “News Maker of 2013” by Yo! Vizag Monthly Magazine
  2. “Champion of Education” by RED Magazine (Monthly)
  3. “Chaduvulo, Vyakthithwam lo Raraju” by Andhra Jyothi
  4. “Prapamcha Prakhyatha Acharya Sikhamani” by Right News
  5. “Recordula Raraju” by Eenadu Daily News Paper
  6. “Upakulapathi – Vidya Dalapathi” by Vaartha Daily News Paper
  7. “Rajaina Samanyude” by Leader Daily News Paper
  8. “Chaduvula Raraju” by Vaarta Daily News Paper
  9. “Best Citizen” by Visakhasamacharam Daily News Paper
  10. Delivered several talks in All India Radio and Private FM stations
  11. Participated with invitation in several TV Shows
  1. Authored 11 Text Books
  2. “Antennas and Wave Propagation”, Pearson Education (Singapore).
  3. “Electromagnetic Field Theory and Transmission Lines”, Pearson Education Publishers (Singapore)
  4. “Electronic Devices and Circuits” IK International Publishers, New Delhi.
  5. “Microwave Engineering”, IK International Publishers, New Delhi.
  6. “Radar Engineering and Navigational Aids”, IK International Publishers, New Delhi.
  7. Electromagnetic Field Theory for AU SDE, 2007 (jointly authored).
  8. Electronics- I Laboratory textbook for AU SDE, 2007(jointly authored).
  9. Antennas and Wave Propagation for AU SDE (jointly authored).
  10. Microwave Engineering for AU SDE (jointly authored).
  11. Radar Engineering for AU SDE (jointly authored).
  12. Microwave Communication Laboratory Textbook for AU SDE (jointly authored).
  1. Fellow of DAAD (Germany)
  2. Life Fellow of Institution of Electronics and Communication Engineers
  3. Life Fellow of Institution of Engineers
  4. Life Fellow of Society of EMC Engineers
  5. Life Fellow of Marine Engineers
  6. Life Senior Member of Computer Society of India
  7. Life Member of Indian Society of Technical Education
  8. Senior Member of IEEE, USA
  9. Honorary Fellow of AP Academy of Sciences
  10. Honorary Fellow of Chemical Engineers Association of India
  11. Life member of Society of Biomedical Engineering
  12. Life member of Instrument Society of India
  1. He represented Andhra University in weight lifting.
  2. He was “Mr. Andhra University College of Engineering”
  3. He was Andhra University Gold Medalist in 10Km, 5Km running.
  4. He was a Trained Boxer.
  5. He was a Gold Medalist in Shot Put in IIT Kharagpur
  6. He was a Gold Medalist in Shot Put in Visakhapatnam District, in Veterans

Dr. Radhakant Padhi

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CUTM Odisha

Dr. Radhakant Padhi is currently working as a Professor in the Department  of Aerospace engineering and Centre for Cyber-Physical Systems, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore. After doing his Ph.D. and Postdoc in the US, he joined IISc Bangalore as a faculty in December 2003 and is continuing over there since then. With due official permission from IISc, he has assumed the charge of being the Honorary Provost of Centurion Universities since Aug 2020.

He was a scientist in RCI (DRDO), Hyderabad, for a brief period during 1996-1997.Dr. Padhi is a Fellow of INAE, IE, and IETE. He is an Associate Fellow of AIAA and a Senior Member of IEEE. He is a member of the Technical Committee on Aerospace in both IEEE and IFAC and a vice-chair of the publication board of IFAC. 

Currently he is a member of the Board of Governors of IEEE Control system society. He is the Director of Operations of the Automatic Control and Dynamic Optimization Society of India (has been a past president of it too), and also a Steering committee member of the Asian Control Association. He is a life member of Soft Computing Research Society, Aeronautical Society of India, and Systems Society of India. He is an Associate Editor of three international journals in the control and automation field.

Dr. Padhi’s research interest is on optimal and nonlinear control synthesis algorithms and their applications to challenging practical problems in aerospace, biomedical and mechanical engineering. He has co-authored over 250 publications in international journals and conferences, and a book on Satellite Formation Flying. His research is well-supported by Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Defence R&D Organisation (DRDO), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) of USA, Agency for Defence Development of South Korea etc. He is a member of the technical review committee in DRDO and ISRO for several challenging projects and has also contributed substantially by carrying out intensive collaborative research with both the organizations. The innovative nonlinear and optimal guidance and control algorithms developed by Dr. Padhi and his team are received well across the globe. Currently his research group is passionately involved in developing an Artificial pancreas system for Type-1 diabetic patients of India and also for Dynamic modelling and optimal management of air-traffic over the Indian airspace – both of these projects are sponsored by the IMPRINT (IMPacting Research INnovation and Technology) initiative of MHRD, Govt. of India.

Prof. D.N.Rao

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D. Narsimha Rao has come to Orissa in the year 1989 from IIM Kolkatta campus to work in the drought prone district of Kalahandi. As a student he visited the district to understand the dynamics of drought. Kalahandi hit the national headlines during that time due to the child selling episodes by the drought stricken. He has joined there as a Young Professional, a scheme started by the Rajiv Gandhi government to attract young professionals to work in the development sector.

Since then, he has worked in length and breadth of Orissa with the government, NGOs like Gram Vikas and institutions like XIM Bhubaneswar. He has left XIMB in 2005, to co-found the Centurion Group of Institutes, which have their base in the naxal infested South Orissa region

Prof Narasimha Rao has worked across the core sector in areas of rural development and upliftment. He has been a social advisor on “Project Water” funded by the Indo – Canadian Water Facility.

He has also been the social advisor for the study on establishing baseline for the measurement of socio-economic impact of the power sector reforms in Orissa.

He has been the Project Leader for the project on Mapping Food insecurity areas and identifying families at risk of starvation. (The project was funded by Hunger Foundation and the client was OSDMA, Government of Orissa).

Prof Rao has been the local team leader for the Institutional Analysis and Design study for the “Western Orissa Rural Livelihoods Project” funded by DFID. During the span of 4 years from 1989-1993, he has managed many development projects aimed at improving the incomes of tribals and other poor people in some of the most backward districts of Orissa.

Prof. Rao has extensive experience in monitoring and evaluation of development sector projects. He was the head of CENDERET, XIMB for 3 years. CENDERET was a resource support institution which at one time used to channelise development funds from 8 international NGOs for projects in Orissa.

Prof. Rao has done consultancy/ worked for the DFID, USAID, World Bank, BfW, CORDAID, ICEF and many other donor funded projects. He has also consulted for many energy services companies such as BSES, Reliance Energy, APTransco, KPTCL and NPCL.

He has also provided his expertise for mining companies like BHP, Australia, Continental Resources, CANADA.

Prof. Rao has played a major role in coordinating the relief and rehabilitation support after the Super Cyclone in Orissa.

He was one of the lead advisors for the micro-privatisation initiative in the power sector in Orissa (partly funded by DFID and partly by BSES), Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and NOIDA. The DFID funded initiative was in the poverty stricken areas of the KBK region. It introduces and works on the concept of community participation in public service delivery mechanism, emanating from the 73rd / 74th Constitution Amendments which was empowering Village Panchayats.

Prof. Rao has worked extensively in the areas of access to energy, water and energy nexus, energy efficiency measures, DSM and other demand side issues in rural power supply. He has experience of promoting non grid solutions especially using solar power.

Prof Rao was well versed in the local language (Telegu, Oriya) which was an important aspect when dealing with Village Panchayats at the local level.

In his present position, he was a co-promoter of the Centurion Group of Institutes which has promoted a host of management and technical institutions in Orissa.

Prof. Mukti Kanta Mishra

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Dr. Mishra in his endeavor to explore entrepreneurial capability, as a Director of Consulting Firm along with three professors had taken over the management of one Engineering College in 2005. The engineering college (Jagannath Institute for Technology & Management (JITM), Paralakhemundi) located in a remote rural area of the poorest district of Orissa, is All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) approved. At that time, it had seven academic departments and 420 seats, and was faced with reduced intake, poor academic performance and placement problems. Dr. Mishra has taken it as a mission of life and real time personal social responsibility to turn around this college and place it at a national level through qualitative improvement in curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

Dr Mishra’s career started in the corporate sector, where he has worked for over 18 years in various positions, the most noteworthy of them being in the Marketing Department at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd., India (a fortune 500 MNC), The Industrial Development Corporation of Orissa Limited, India and at Kinhill Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Melbourne, Australia. The responsibilities included branding, strategy, pricing, quality control, CSR issues and finally Industrial Relation problems. This provided an analytical framework and expertise to comprehend the existing problems and issues and anticipate the future threats.