Dr. C. V. Gopinath, Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering) from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, is a distinguished academician with over 34 years of teaching, research, and administrative experience. He is currently the Director of MITS Group, Rayagada. Beginning his career as an Associate Lecturer at Govt. Polytechnic, Zaheerabad, he later served as Principal at JITM Paralakhemundi and held academic positions at GITAM University for 13 years. Dr. Gopinath played a key role in NBA and NAAC accreditations for multiple institutions across Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. His research expertise includes 3D solid modelling, CAD/CAE, and Reverse Engineering, with numerous publications and keynote lectures delivered internationally. A certified academic leader, he is also a corporate trainer and Visiting Professor at reputed global universities.