Andrea Goldsmith

Dr. Raja Ramakrishna

Professor and Head Dept. of Physics,
Convener Research and Development.

Dr. Raja Ramakrishna is a distinguished academician, researcher, and administrator serving as the Convener of the Research and Development Cell at Cambridge Institute of Technology – North Campus. With extensive experience in Physics, Materials Science, Photonics, and advanced research methodologies, he plays a pivotal role in fostering a vibrant research culture among faculty members and students.

His research contributions span diverse areas including material science, solid-state physics, photonics, and advanced functional materials. Through his leadership, the institution continues to strengthen its research ecosystem by organizing conferences, workshops, seminars, research training programs, and industry-academia collaborations.

Dr. Raja Ramakrishna is committed to nurturing a spirit of inquiry, innovation, and scientific excellence. His vision is to empower students and faculty to engage in meaningful research that contributes to technological advancement, societal development, and global knowledge creation. Under his guidance, the Research and Development Cell serves as a catalyst for academic excellence, innovation, and lifelong learning.

About Research and Development Center

Cambridge Institute of Technology North Campus has been nurturing a research-oriented academic ecosystem that integrates teaching, innovation, and application-based learning. The institution encourages faculty members and students to participate actively in research, scholarly publication, technical project development, and interdisciplinary problem-solving aligned with contemporary technological and societal needs.

Academic departments promote research exposure through mini-projects, major projects, internships, workshops, and innovation-driven activities in emerging domains such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, cybersecurity, manufacturing systems, robotics, and sustainable technologies.

Research and Development Committee

The committee encourages faculty members to undertake research publications, funded projects, consultancy activities, patent filing, and participation in conferences, workshops, and faculty development programs. It also motivates students to engage in project-based learning, innovative design, prototype development, and interdisciplinary research activities across various engineering domains. The institutional emphasis on engineering excellence, innovation, and societal impact is reflected in this research orientation.

R & D Committee Members

Name
 Committee Designation
Dr. Prasad Naik Hamsavath Chairperson
Dr. Raja Ramakrishna Convener R&D
Dr. Mamatha CM Member
Dr. Sugamar J Member
Dr. Abhilash Member
Dr. Prabha Naik Member
Dr. Chandrakala Member

CITNC Research Centers

Name of the Department
 Year of Establishment
Mechanical Engineering 2020 - 21
Computer Science and Engineering 2022 -23
Electronics and Communication engineering 2020 - 21
Department of Chemistry 2023 - 24
Department of Physics 2023 - 24
Department of Mathematics 2023 - 24

List of PhDs Awarded and Registered

Name of the guide
 Name USN Year
Mechanical Engineering
PhD Awarded Prashanth B Avinasha PS 1AJ18PME01 2023
Registered Prashanth B Raghu P 1AJ24PME01 2024
Computer Science & Engineering
PhD Awarded K Sathya Narayana Reddy Sowbhagaya Lakshmi P 1AJ18PMC01 2024

About Research and Development Center

Name
 Research Journal/Conference Publication
Dr. Yoganandini Design and Fabrication of Static Exciter for Alternator,
Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (ISSN: 2349-5162) Volume 12, Issue 7 Pages 6, UGC Approved, Date 2025/7/9,
Dr. Tejaswini GSM-Enabled Facial Recognition Anti-Theft System Journal of Technology, vol 12, issue 5, 2024
Dr. Tejaswini Voice Activated Personal Robot” Paper Published, Journal of Technology, Vol. 12, Issue 4, pg. 70, 2024
Dr. Tejaswini “EEG Based Driver Drowsiness Detection by using Discrete Wavelet Transform”, Journal of Technology, vol 12, issue 4, 2024.
Dr. Abhilash Influence of deep cryogenic and natural ageing treatment on
Al 7068- Al2O3 metal matrix composites, Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies
 Volume 11, 2025 - Issue 1, Volume 11, Issue 1 Pages 368-388. https://doi.org/10.1080/2374068X.2024.2426256, Q2
Dr. Prashanth
Dr. Avinash Gowda 		Effect of Dct Copper Chill Plate on Al6061 Alloys Incorporated into Silicon Carbide Composites Via Stir Die Casting Process: An Experimental Study.
Q3
Dr. Prashanth
Dr. Avinash Gowda 		Effects of Abrasion Rate and Thermal Conductivity on Copper Chill Plate/DCT-Chill Plate Amalgamated with Al-Mg/Sic Composites.
Q2
Dr. Prashanth To Study the Effect of Deep Cryo-Treatment on Copper Chills Used In Sand Casted Al-Sic Composites. IJSRD: 2024, VOL 12, Issue 2, UGC
Dr. Prashanth Green-synthesized YSZ polypyrene nanocomposites for enhanced electrochemical and butane gas sensing applications.
International Journal of Ionics – the Science and Technology of Ionic Motion (2025), 31, pages: 12257-12270
Dr. Prashanth Comprehensive study on polymer matrix composites for industrial applications etal., Journal of Xidian University, Vol. 18, Issue: 4, 2024.
Dr. Avinash Gowda To Study the Effect of Deep Cryo-Treatment on Copper Chills Used in Sand Casted Al-Sic Composites
Prof. Keshava An energy efficient resource access scheme in NOMA heterogeneous wireless communication systems,
Engineering Technology and Applied Science, Vol.5, Issue 6, 2025, 29162 - 29172
Prof. Srilakshmi Transparent and lead-free Dy3+ doped lithium borate glasses for photon and neutron shielding applications, IOP Publishing, vol 99, Sep 2024.
Dr. B.S. Krishna Phyllanthus acidus mediated combustion method synthesised yttria stabilized zirconia, its application as photocatalyst and antibacterial agent,
Desalination and water treatment, 317 (2024) 100301.
Dr. B.S. Krishna Green synthesis of Eu-doped yttria-stabilized zirconia, characterization, and its applications as photocatalyst and antibacterial activities.
Published on 10 April 2025 under exclusive license to springer-verlag GmbH Germany, part of springer Nature 2025
Dr. B.S. Krishna Green synthesis YSZ/polypyrrole nanocomposistes for enhanced electrochemical and butane gas sensing applications.
Published on 19 sep 2025, under exclusive license to springer-verlag GmbH Germany, part of springer Nature 2025.
Prof. Srilakshmi
Dr. Chandrakala. M 		Optical quantum technology for enhanced medical diagnosis: Quantum-enhanced imaging in
healthcare revolutionizing early disease detection, Wiley-Scrivener publishing, Aug 2025, ISBN: 978-1-394-30133-1.
Dr. Chandrakala M
Anima Upadhyay 		Green Inhibitory effect of Raw Tamatind Extract on Steel Plates in Acid Medium , DOI: 10.55041/IJSREM37537, 2024
Dr. Amar Deepak M Optimizing the turning parameters by applying Taguchi Method and analysis of variance for turning of Aluminium alloy al6463
with varying Mg and si % composition, Date Accepted: 30/12/2025, , i-manager’s Journal on Material Science, Vol. 13 l No. 3 l December 2025. https://doi.org/10.26634/jms.13.3.22509
Dr. Raja Ramakrishna Novel multi-component fluoride glasses for light scintillating device applications, Next Materials, NXMATE-D- 25-05561R1 Under review
Dr. Raja Ramakrishna Impact of V₂O₅ on the Dissolution Behavior of Sodium Aluminoborosilicate-Based Model Nuclear Waste Glass, Applied Glass Science Under review
Prof. Varshini TR Journal-MethodsX Title -Proximal Policy optimization with Self Adaptive penalty Function Based Resource Allocation for Vehicular Communications

Faculty Patent Publication (Academic Year 2022-25)

Name
 Details
 Status
Prof.Ravi N
Prof. Keshava. N
Dr. Kavya H S
Prof. Ashwini N
Prof. P Gopala Krishna
Prof. Bandhavya G
Prof. Tanuja G
Prof. Lekhana K
Prof. Dr. Yoganandini
Prof. Mrs. V Swathi
AI-driven drone system for autonomous communication and navigation in hazardous terrain monitoring
Date;22/08/2025		 Granted
Dr. Tejaswini C
Siril Prasanna Raj 		A Method for Classification of ECG Biomarkers to Control External Devices In Neurological Disorder Patients
13.1.2023, 202341001659		 Published
Dr. Tejaswini C
Dr. Sendamarai P
Prof. Santhosh 		Nano Antennas for Wireless Energy Transfer and Communication, 2025 Published
Dr. Tejaswini C AI Assistant Visualization Display and control Device, UK Design Patent, 6295370, 2023 Published
Dr. Abhilash Intelligent Exhaust Emission Analyzer with IoT Integration for Multi-Vehicle use
Application No: 427196-013 CBR No: 214600 Class: 24/02.		 Published
Dr. Amardeepak M Foldable unmanned aerial vehicle frame 12-0 means of transport 12-07 Aircraft and vehicles Published
Prof. Varsha V
Prof. Rishab AB 		Camouflage surveillance Stage Patent no. 202241072091 Date: 30-12-2022 Granted
Prof. Varsha V
Prof. Rishab AB 		RFID based automated sanatory pad dispenser Patent no. 202241069932 Date: 30-12-2022 Granted
Prof. Varsha V
Prof. Rishab AB 		RFID based automated sanatory pad dispenser Patent no. 2022410541054213 Dated: 30-12-2022 Granted
Dr. Sendaramai AI Assistant Visualization Display and control Device Published
Dr. Deepasree S Kumar
Dr. Praveen Kumar
Dr. Kavya HS 		AI Assisted dynamic problem generator for personalised mathematics learning
05-12-2025
App. No. 202541114379A		 Published
Prof. Varshni System and method for interactive virtual garment fitting using
reinforcement learning controlled hybrid machine learning and physic simulation. Application No.: 202641013383		 Published

Industries and Institutes Collaboration

Industry collaborations refer to the strategic partnerships established between CITNC and industries to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. These collaborations aim to enhance the quality of education by aligning academic practices with current industry requirements, thereby preparing students to meet real-world challenges effectively.

One of the primary objectives of such collaborations is to provide students with hands- on experience through internships, industrial training, and live projects. By engaging with industry professionals, students gain exposure to modern tools, technologies, and workplace practices. Additionally, guest lectures, workshops, and seminars conducted by industry experts help in enriching the learning experience by bringing practical insights into the classroom.

Furthermore, joint research and development activities enable institutions and industries to work together on solving real-world problems, fostering innovation and knowledge creation.

List of MoU Established

. APAS Energy Technology
. DTC Infotech Private Limited
. EduPrime Global Academy
. Global Minds India
. Greenbots Software India Private Limited
. Innomatics Research Labs
. LMN Global Education Private Limited
. MakeMy Technology
. Indian Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine and Research
. Neuriq Private Limited
. Rajeshwari Institute of Technology, Proddatur
. SAMSUNG
. Think soft information and technology
. Thinkfinity labs Private Limited
. Unisys India Private Limited
. Universal Welfare Blood Centre
. YSR District, Andhra Pradesh