Speakers

Dr. Nagajyothi Koripella, with over two decades of experience in academia, serves as Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academics) at BEST Innovation University, Anantapur. A distinguished NAAC peer team member and AICTE Margadarshak, she has earned numerous awards for her contributions to academics, research, and community service. Dr. Koripella holds three patents and has published 32 research papers. She is a member of esteemed organizations such as ISTE and ISCA and serves as an expert member for SLA and NEET. Her dedication and expertise continue to shape the future of higher education and innovation.

Prof. (Dr.) D. Surya Prakasa Rao, Vice-Chancellor of DSNLU, is a distinguished academic with over 36 years of teaching experience, including 15 years as a Professor of Law. He previously served at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar College of Law, Andhra University, in roles such as Principal and Chairman of the Faculty of Law. A recipient of prestigious awards like the Andhra Pradesh State Best Teacher Award (2016) and the Best Research Award (2007), Prof. Rao specializes in Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, Human Rights, and Criminal Law. He has guided over 50 Ph.D. scholars, published 50+ articles, and authored a book. He is also a UGC project coordinator and served on various national academic committees. Prof. Rao’s international contributions include presenting research at the UN and Columbia University, further enhancing his reputation as a leading legal scholar and educator.

Er. Prabhat Kumar Singh is currently the Dean Academic & Head of the Civil Engineering Department at Swami Vivekananda School of Engineering and Technology, Khurda, Odisha, where he has served since 2016. With a B.Tech in Civil Engineering from Gandhi Engineering College and an M.Tech from EATM, he specializes in sustainable construction technologies. He has published numerous papers in international and national journals and is actively involved in NBA and polytechnic ranking work. He is a member of the Institution of Engineers (India) and ISTE, Odisha Section, where he serves as a committee member since 2019.

Dr. Sudhansu Sekhar Dash is the Chairman of the Capital Institute of Management and Science. He holds a B.E. and M.E. from a Government Engineering College and began his career as a lecturer in various colleges. Later, he pursued an LLB from a reputed government institute and holds a lawyer’s license for practicing in the High Court.