Chief Patrons
His Holiness
Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamigalavaru
President,
JSSMVP, Mysuru
Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji is the 24th pontiff of Sri Suttur Math in Karnataka. He is the head of the JSS Medical Service Trust and the Chancellor of JSS University in Noida. He is also the president of the Foundation for Unity of Religions (FUREC)
Patrons
Dr. C G Betsurmath
Executive Secretary, JSSMVP, Mysuru
Dr. C.G. Betsurmath, a Senior Super Time Scale (Retired) Karnataka Administrative Service Officer of the rank of Special Secretary to the Government of Karnataka, is an eminent administrator and academician. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Administrative Head of JSS MVP and its Institutions, overseeing their functioning and development since October 2016.
Dr. B. Suresh
Director, TED, JSSMVP, Mysuru
Prof Suresh Bhojraj assumed charge as Pro-Chancellor, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru in June 2019. Dr B Suresh was the founding Vice Chancellor of JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, a Deemed University and held the post between 2008 - 2011.
Dr. Basava Kumar K G
Joint Director, TED, JSSMVP, Mysuru
Dr. K. G. Basava Kumar is a distinguished academician, researcher, and higher-education administrator with over 28 years of experience. He holds a Ph.D. from IIT Kharagpur and currently serves as Joint Director, Technical Education Division, JSS Mahavidyapeetha.
He has held several leadership positions, including Director (R&D and International Affairs) at VTU, Principal, Professor, and Head of Department. He has published more than 75 research papers and successfully guided Ph.D., postgraduate, and undergraduate scholars.
He is a recipient of the VGST Research Award, AICTE National Doctoral Fellowship, Lifetime Achievement Award, and several Best Technical Paper Awards. His expertise includes academic administration, research and innovation management, quality assurance, strategic planning, and industry–academia collaboration.
Dr. Bhimasen Soragaon
Principal, JSSATEB
Dr. Bhimasen Soragaon is the Principal of JSS Academy of Technical Education (JSSATE), Bengaluru. He has over 22 years of teaching experience and specializes in Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering. His research focuses on productivity improvement, quality assurance, and energy storage technologies.
Dr. Mallikarjunaswamy S
Professor, JSSATEB and Chief Executive, JSSATEB-STEP
Dr. Mallikarjunaswamy S has around 16 years of experience in academics and research. He has received research grants of around ₹2.75 crore from various government funding agencies. He has published around 180 research articles. Under his supervision, 5 Ph.D. research scholars have been awarded, and 5 scholars are currently pursuing Ph.D. He is also actively supporting entrepreneurship activities, and around 15 incubatees are currently incubated under his guidance at the incubation centre.
Honorary Chair
Dr. D. Mahesh Kumar
Dean Students Welfare and Professor, , JSSATEB
Dr. D. Mahesh Kumar is a senior academician with over 30 years of experience in teaching, research, administration, and academic leadership. He has served as Professor, Head of Department, and Dean – Student Welfare at JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bengaluru. He has published 40 international journal papers and 12 international conference papers, and holds 7 published patents. He has guided 3 Ph.D. scholars under VTU and secured research grants from DST, K-FIST, RRRLF, and KSCST. He has also contributed as a member of the Board of Examiners, LIC, and Board of Studies of VTU.
Dr. Rekha P M
Dean Academics and Professor, , JSSATEB
Dr. Rekha P. M. is Professor and Dean Academics in the Department of Information Science and Engineering at JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bengaluru. She holds a Ph.D. from Visvesvaraya Technological University and has over two decades of academic experience. Her research interests include cloud computing, IoT, machine learning, deep learning, smart systems, and resource optimization. She has published more than 35 research papers in reputed journals and conferences. She has also contributed extensively to academic administration, accreditation, research, and professional activities.
Dr. Mahesh B is Professor of Chemistry and Dean (Research) at JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bengaluru. He has 28 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration. His research areas include functional polymers, biomaterials, nanotechnology, and biomedical applications. He has published more than 65 research papers in reputed SCI/Scopus-indexed journals and authored Engineering Chemistry textbooks. He holds granted and published patents and has received research support from VGST and KSCST. He actively promotes interdisciplinary research, international collaboration, and research mentorship.
Dean Research and Professor, , JSSATEB
Dr. Mahesh B
Speakers
Dr.Vinod Rajamani
Professor at University of Applied Science and Arts Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia ,Germany
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Vinod Rajamani is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, specializing in vehicle dynamics, drivetrain systems, and sustainability. He also serves as Vice Dean, focusing on internationalization efforts within the department. His research includes contributions to cloud-based energy networks and cargo security.
Dr.P Chinnamuthu
Professor at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Nagaland, India
Prof. Dr. P. Chinnamuthu is a Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at NIT Nagaland. His research focuses on nanostructures, high-k materials, and nano-electronic devices. He has published extensively in reputed journals and has received the Young Scientist Award (SERB-DST) for his contributions to advanced material research. He is also a Senior Member of IEEE and actively collaborates on funded research projects in nanoelectronics and semiconductor technology.
Dr S.Rama Subramonian
Scientist/Engineer-SE at Regional Remote Sensing Centre-South
(RRSC-S), NRSC, ISRO, India
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Dr. S. Rama Subramonian is a Scientist/Engineer-SE at the Regional Remote Sensing Centre-South (RRSC-S), which is part of the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) under ISRO. His expertise lies in remote sensing, geospatial technologies, and satellite data analysis. He has been involved in various national projects related to Earth observation, environmental monitoring, and GIS applications. His research and contributions significantly enhance India’s space-based remote sensing capabilities.
Prof. Shamsundar
Head, Centre for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technologies (NIE-CREST), India
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Prof. Shamsundar S is the Head of the Centre for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technologies (NIE-CREST) at The National Institute of Engineering (NIE), India. He specializes in renewable energy systems, sustainability, and green technologies. Under his leadership, NIE-CREST focuses on research and development in solar energy, bioenergy, and energy-efficient solutions. His contributions play a vital role in advancing sustainable energy initiatives and fostering innovation in clean energy technologies.
Dr. C.G. Betsurmath, a Senior Super Time Scale (Retired) Karnataka Administrative Service Officer of the rank of Special Secretary to the Government of Karnataka, is an eminent administrator and academician. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Administrative Head of JSS MVP and its Institutions, overseeing their functioning and development since October 2016.