Curriculum
Vitae.
Professional Summary
Dr. C. Ranjeeth Kumar
B.Tech, M.E., Ph.D.
Professor | Dean – Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Artificial Intelligence Researcher
I am a Professor and academic leader with over 16 years of experience in Computer Science and Engineering, specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, and Deep Learning. I have a proven track record in research leadership, curriculum development, funded projects, consultancy, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Throughout my career, I have published 15+ research papers, secured multiple research grants, filed five patents, and led AI-driven industrial collaborations with organizations including Rolls-Royce, GE Healthcare, L&T Technology Services, and Cameron. Currently, I serve as Dean – Innovation & Entrepreneurship, mentoring faculty, researchers, and startups while driving institutional innovation and industry partnerships.
Academic Highlights
Academic Appointments
Scientific Resident
Skyworks Solutions de Mexico
Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico (Remote)
I was selected for the 2026–2027 Skyworks Scientific Residence Program through the company's internal evaluation process to work on the “Predictivity Test Process” project. This role provides me with international research exposure through a scientific residence at Skyworks Solutions de México.
Dean of Innovation and Entrepreneurship & Professor
G. Pullaiah College of Engineering and Technology
Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
I serve as the Dean of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and as a professor in the CSE department. I take care of all innovation and entrepreneurship activities to foster student growth and development.
Adjunct faculty member
Golden Gate University
San Francisco, USA (Remote)
I am a Thesis Supervisor for the Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) program at Golden Gate University in a part-time remote capacity.
Professor
Ashoka Women's Engineering College
Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
I initiated a strong coding culture among the students through the Neopat platform. Before my joining, platform usage was at 3%, but through consistent efforts, I raised it to 80%. I motivated students to adopt an innovation culture, which resulted in one team being shortlisted for the SIH2024 finals—the first time our students ever entered such a major contest.
Associate Professor
Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Assistant Professor
Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Co-Founder
ARTISPEC TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
As a Co-founder, I conducted extensive research for an AI-based Machine Vision Inspection system. I guided and motivated students who aspired to be entrepreneurs, and they are currently part of Artispec. I also inculcated effective approaches in terms of ML algorithms, camera configurations, and lighting setups.
Educational Qualification
Ph.D. in Information & Communication Engineering
Anna University, Chennai
M.E. in Computer Science & Engineering
Sri Krishna College of Engineering & Technology, Coimbatore
B.Tech in Information Technology
Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering & Technology, Pollachi
Expertise
Core Competencies
- Academic Leadership
- Industry Consultancy
- Faculty & Research Mentoring
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- AI Solution Development
- Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration
Research Interests
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- Computer Vision
- Generative AI
- AI in Education
- AI for Smart Manufacturing
Funded Research & Consultancy
Generative AI and Voice Intelligent Platform Development
Vensora AI Innovations Private Limited, Nepal
Team Lead & Mentor
AI Robotic Inspection (AIRVIS)
International Aerospace Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd. (Rolls-Royce & HAL JV)
Team Lead & Mentor
AI-powered visual inspection system for bearings
Bimetal Bearings
Team Lead & Mentor
Automated Material Test Report (MTR) validation using AI-based extraction.
Cameron – A Schlumberger Company
Team Lead & Mentor
AI-Powered Manufacturing Solutions
Seed Funding from Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College
Team Lead
VISGENIX – Automated Facial Attendance System
Seed Funding from Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College
Team Lead
NVIDIA Jetson Nano 2GB hardware Grant
NVIDIA
Principal Investigator
Publications
Citation Metrics
Patents
Smart Glass for Visually Impaired People
Exoskeleton for Enhanced Mobility and Support
Sensor-Based Smart Device for Automated Content Creation
Wearable Device for Real-Time Cognitive State Regulation
System and method for adaptive privacy-aware edge intelligence for personalized health monitoring
Teaching Portfolio
Teaching Experience
- 15+ years of teaching experience in undergraduate and postgraduate Computer Science & Engineering and Information Technology programs.
- Delivered courses in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Data Science, Programming, Operating Systems, Emerging Technologies.
- Active contributor to Curriculum development, Outcome-Based Education, Innovation-led learning, Interdisciplinary academic initiatives.
Curriculum & Course Development
- Designed and introduced emerging technology courses in Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, AI-related domains.
- Developed industry-aligned learning activities integrating Real-world case studies, Project-based learning, AI applications.
- Contributed to Curriculum revision, Laboratory modernization, Academic quality enhancement.
Student Mentorship
- Guided 50+ undergraduate and postgraduate projects.
- Mentored award-winning student teams.
- Supported teams in national and international hackathons.
- Mentored innovation contests.
- Guided industrial competitions.
- Supported student research resulting in prototypes, patents, and startup-oriented solutions.
Innovative Teaching Practices
- Integrated NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute resources, Cloud AI platforms, Industrial datasets into classroom and laboratory instruction.
- Promoted innovation through Ideathons, Hackathons, Design thinking workshops, Industry-sponsored projects.
Laboratory & Academic Development
- Strengthened AI and Deep Learning laboratory practices using TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV, NVIDIA Jetson.
- Contributed to AICTE Idea Lab initiatives, Interdisciplinary innovation ecosystems, Industry 4.0, AI technologies.
Mentorship Activities
StakeUp - AI-powered Accountability Platform
Syntax2Code Industry Simulation Hackathon
Worldwide AI Hackathon
Wow AI & Transatlantic AI eXchange / WowDAO
Vision Mate: Smart Glass for Visually Impaired People
District-Level Innovation Contest (Organized by AP Youth Sciences Department at RCEW)
Synthetic data generation for casting process
ELGi Technology Day
Women's Safety Surveillance System
HACKERJACK 1.0 (Bannari Amman Institute of Technology)
Wearable Technology
National Innovation Contest (MoE's Innovation Cell / AICTE)
Smart Car Accident Detection & Prevention
SRISHTI 2020 (Saintgits College of Engineering)
Face Recognition with Mood Identifier
Infosys Inter-Collegiate Hackathon
Digitization of Swing Check Valve (SCV)
INNOVAY 2019 (Cameron Manufacturing India / Schlumberger)
Wearable Technology for Elderly
International Center for Technological Innovations
Certifications
NVIDIA DEEP LEARNING INSTITUTE
ORACLE
GOOGLE CLOUD
AWS
IBM
DEEPLEARNING.AI / COURSERA
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Academic Leadership
National FDP on HPC & Quantum Computing
In collaboration with C-DAC Pune (GPCET, RCEW & RMJIT)
Awareness Workshop on Cyber Security Integrated with AI
GPCET & RCEW
Business Ideathon 2025
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Cell, GPCET
National Workshop on Cyber Security
GPCET
Seminar on Neural Networks & Deep Learning
IEEE-WIE
Workshop on Oracle Database Administration
SREC
Professional Memberships
- Lifetime MemberComputer Society of India (CSI)
- Lifetime MemberIndian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
- Lifetime MemberArtificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Innovative Entrepreneurs, and Engineers Association (AMIEE)
- MemberInternational Association of Engineers (IAENG)
Invited Talks
Employing AI in Literature Review and Data Analysis
Vivekananda Global University
AI Tools for Teaching, Research & Academic Writing
UITE Punjab
WCASET Malaysia
Generative AI for Smart & Sustainable Computing
Avinashilingam Institute
NVIDIA Fundamentals of Deep Learning
Multiple Institutions
Design Thinking
Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College
Deep Learning for Robotic Systems using NVIDIA
Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College
Jury & Reviewer Roles
International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Innovation & Sustainable Development (ICAIISD–2026)
National Innovation Hackathon
ORAL
Smart India Hackathon Grand Finale
Toycathon Grand Finale
AI Project Expo
Faculty Development
Programs & Workshops Attended
Awards & Recognition
international Recognition
Top 100 International Distinguished Educators Award
Green ThinkerZ
Faculty of the Year (Engineering – Male)
3rd International Business & Academic Excellence Awards (IBAE 2021)
Certificate of Mentorship Achievement
Worldwide AI Hackathon
national Recognition
Jyestha Acharya Award
Bharat Education Excellence Awards (BEEA 2025) - BrainOVision Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award
National Research Academy, Puducherry
NVIDIA Jetson Nano Developer Kit
NVIDIA
industry Recognition
Technical Evaluator
L&T Technology Services Techgium / TechLeague
Certificate of Appreciation
Wipro GE Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Certificate of Appreciation
LTTS Techgium 2023 — 6th Edition
institutional Recognition
Certificate of Appreciation
Google Cloud Career Launchpad Programme