HOD
Dr. P. Nageswara Rao
M.E, Ph.D
Professor, HOD, Electronics and Communication Engineering
ecehod@vjit.ac.in
Biography
Dr. P. Nageswara Rao is an accomplished academician and seasoned educational leader with over 30 years of experience in higher education. He holds a Ph.D. in Microwave Communications from NIT Warangal, an M.E. in Applied Electronics from Coimbatore Institute of Technology, and a B.Tech in ECE from Bapatla Engineering College. Dr. Rao has served in various capacities including Principal, Head of Department, and Dean (IQAC), contributing significantly to curriculum development, accreditation processes (NBA Tier-I, NAAC, NIRF), and institutional leadership. He is currently a Professor and Head in the Department of ECE at Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad.
ResearchInterests
Dr. Rao’s research interests include Microstrip Antennas, Electromagnetic Numerical Modeling Techniques, and Reconfigurable Antennas. He has guided three Ph.D. scholars and completed several AICTE-funded research projects. His work is widely published in SCIE, Scopus, and Web of Science indexed journals, particularly focusing on antenna design for wireless, 5G, and wearable applications. His ongoing projects explore fractal and metamaterial-based antenna designs and intelligent antenna switching mechanisms.
TeachingInterests
Dr. Rao is passionate about teaching a range of subjects in Electronics and Communication Engineering, especially:
- Electromagnetic Waves and Transmission Lines
- Antenna and Wave Propagation
- Network Theory
- Digital Logic Design
- Linear IC applications
- Microprocessors and Microcontrollers
He promotes Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and encourages innovation and critical thinking among students.
Publications
Journals:
- Over 25 SCIE/Scopus indexed journal publications, including highly cited works in Electronics Letters (IET), Wiley, Elsevier, and Hindawi.
- Notable articles include:
- “Compact Fractal Boundary Single Feed CP Microstrip Antenna,” Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, Wiley.
- “High-Performance Mobility Management using KGMO,” IJWMC, Inderscience
Patents:
- 7 patents published on topics including fractal antennas, cognitive radio networks, and reconfigurable antennas.
Conferences:
- Presented papers at over 20 national and international conferences, including IEEE, Springer, and AIP platforms.
Awards &Honors
- Ratified as Professor and Principal by JNTUA and JNTUH.
- Recognized for securing over Rs. 32.5 lakhs in research funding from AICTE.
- Served as a Dean (IQAC) and Dean (Mentoring), significantly improving institutional rankings and accreditations.
- Delivered invited talks and contributed to multiple Faculty Development Programs and international conferences.
Education
- Ph.D. in Microwave Communications (Microstrip Antennas), NIT Warangal (2006–2009, Full-time)
- M.E. in Applied Electronics, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, 1995 (76.4%)
- B.Tech. in ECE, Bapatla Engineering College, Nagarjuna University, 1990 (68.8%)
- Intermediate, Govt. Jr. College, Kallur, Khammam Dt, 1985 (69.5%)
- SSC, ZPSS Chandrupatla, Khammam Dt, 1983 (62%)
