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Biography
Dr. N. Anusha is a distinguished academician and researcher with over 17 years of professional experience, including 14+ years in teaching and 3 years in industry. She currently serves as the Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning) at VJIT, Hyderabad. She is a recognized research guide at Anurag University and currently supervises two Ph.D. scholars — one from Anurag University, Hyderabad, and another from Annamalai University, Chennai. Her academic leadership includes organizing national and international programs such as the AICTE-sponsored ATAL FDP on Artificial Intelligence for Geospatial Data Analysis (Nov 2024) and serving as Convener of ICCIDE2023 International Conference. Dr. Anusha is also the IIRS Coordinator, JNTUH-J-HUB Coordinator, and mentor for prestigious innovation contests including Smart India Hackathon (SIH2023) and Kavach2023. She leads multiple student innovation clubs at VJIT, including the Computer Vision Club, Cyber Security Club, Blockchain Technology Club, the VRITTI-Entrepreneurship Club and Get Work Done(GWD) Club, promoting hands-on, interdisciplinary learning.
ResearchInterests
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Remote Sensing & GIS
- Image Processing and Computer Vision
- Cloud Computing
- Geospatial Data Analytics
She has led multiple funded projects in collaboration with premier research agencies such as ISRO, NRSC, and IIRS, including work on deep learning-based urban object detection and flood analysis using satellite data.
TeachingInterests
Dr. Anusha is passionate about teaching advanced computing and intelligent systems. Her key teaching interests include:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning and Deep Learning
- Data Science and Analytics
- Image Processing and Computer Vision
- Geospatial Data Analysis
- Cloud Computing
She emphasizes real-time project-based learning and innovation-focused pedagogy, closely aligned with her departmental and club initiatives.
Publications
- 50+ research publications in reputed SCI/Scopus-indexed journals and international conferences
- Guided 8 PG and 27 UG projects
- Patent holder in AI application
- Reviewer for leading journals and conferences
- Research topics span AI in geospatial systems, satellite image analysis, smart applications, and cloud-based frameworks
Awards &Honors
- VJIT SEED Grants: ₹1.92 lakhs (2023), ₹2 lakhs (2025) AICTE ATAL FDP Grant: ₹3.5 lakhs for FDP on AI for Geospatial Data Analysis(Nov 2024)
- IITH Build Project Grant: ₹1 lakh for Driver Drowsiness Detection System
- TSIC Innovation Award under YFSI (with TSIC, UNICEF, and T-Hub)
- Special Appreciation Faculty Award, VJIT (2023–2024)
- Session Chair, ICCSCE 2025 – International Conference on Computer Science and Communication Engineering
- Judge, Poster Session – CNT 2024 – International Conference on Nanomaterials and Technologies
- Convener, ICCIDE 2023 International Conference
- NNRMS-ISRO Certified in Remote Sensing & GIS for Disaster Risk Management (Application No. IIRS20230510718074)
- Trained at NRSC-ISRO in:
- Microwave Remote Sensing & Geospatial Technologies (Apr 16–27, 2018)
- Geospatial Technologies and Applications (Nov 2, 2017 – Jan 25, 2018)
- System Engineer and On-Board Computer Subsystem Coordinator, ANURAGSAT – part of the 75 Students’ Satellites Mission 2022, Govt. of India
ProfessionalMemberships
- Member, Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS)
- Member, International Association of Engineers (IAENG)
- Member, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Engineering and Research (AIMER)
Education
- Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai (2021)
- M.Tech. in Advanced Computing, SASTRA University, Thanjavur (2008)
