CHAIRMAN
Dr. Suresh D S
Chairman – Indian Society for Technical Education – Karnataka Section
Principal & Director Channabasaveshwara Institute of Technology
N H 206, B H Road, Gubbi, Tumakuru – 572 216.
sureshtumkur@yahoo.co.in
+91-9686550488
Snapshot of Professional Expertise
30 (Thirty) years of total experience
Fortunate to work with reputed Institutes, Multinational Companies, Research Organizations, Government Bodies, Consultants, NGOs etc.
Leadership and administrative role
Looking after the entire operations in the current organization since last 25 years and meeting the key deliverables successfully. Holding key position in various University committees, Research Organizations, Government bodies, Cooperative Banks, NGOs etc.
Research
Guided several research projects in which three bagged National Award from Indian Society for Technical Education, New Delhi and many of them received Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST) sponsorship. Have filed eight patents. Instrumental in bagging Research Grants worth of Rs. 2 Crores.
Consultancy
- Was associated with Toshiba Semiconductor Corporation-Japan, Creative Labs-Singapore & Cypress Semiconductors as technical consultant. Conducted social audit of all the 18 centers of Government Tool Room and Training Centre (GTTC), Govt. of Karnataka.
- Associated with ITIE Knowledge Solutions and Star Labs- Spain for Organizing the 2nd Indian BCI Neuro – Stimulator Workshop on 07th & 08th Nov. 2015 in Bangalore.
Teaching & Training
Competent in handling subjects related to Electronics and Communication & Instrumentation Technology Domain. Have trained the engineers at Toshiba Semiconductors & Wipro in the areas of Microcontrollers, Microprocessors, RTOS etc.
Recent Career Highlights
Key Roles in Visvesvaraya Technological University – VTU, Belagavi (2016-Till date)
- Serving as a Member for Governing Council and Steering Committee- VTU Consortium, Belagavi.
- Served as Executive Council (Syndicate) Member – Governor Nominee – VTU, Belagavi
- Served as Academic Senate Member – the 6th Academic Senate -2016 – VTU, Belagavi, Karnataka
- Member – Statute Committee, VTU, Belagavi
- Member – Advisory Committee VTU – Human Resource Development Centre (VTU-HRDC)
- Member – Joint Board of Studies- VTU
- Chairman- Fee Fixation committee for Autonomous colleges under VTU.
- Chairman – Committee for creating the formats, data security and analysis of affiliated colleges.
- Chairman – Financial Aspects Review Committee
- Member – VTU-Indian National Academy of Engineering(INAE) activities committee
- Member – Expert Committee for starting innovative UG programme and Advance Research and Training Programme in VTU Regional Centres
- Member – Advisory and Expert Committee – VTU- Prasaranga
- Member – Advisory / Steering Committee – Academic Staff College, VTU
- Member – VTU Expert Committee to Finalize the computation of SGPA and CGPA
- Member – Constitution of Sub-Committee to update the e-learning studio at Mysore
- Governing Council Member- VTU- Consortium, VTU, Belagavi, Karnataka
- Member – Committee for LIC RRC and Review of Research Centre Reports
- Member – VTU – Advisory and Expert Committee – study & prepare the project proposals to be submitted to MHRD, UGC& other agencies
- Member – Steering Committee VTU-Consortium, VTU, Belagavi, Karnataka
- Member – Regulatory Committee to review and recommend the norms & standards of affiliation.
- Member – Steering committee to VTU-Consortium for e-resources to the Libraries.
- Nominated as Academic Council of BMS Institute of technology and Management, Bengaluru (Autonomous) from 18.10.2024 to 17.10.2027(3 Years)
- Nominated as Academic Council of Sahyadri College Of Engineering & Management (Autonomous), Mangalore.
- Nominated as Academic Council of Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur.
Nationwide Recognition / Awards and Achievements
2024
“BEST Section award 2024” for ISTE Karnataka section at 54th ISTE National Annual Faculty Convention
2024
Best Director for Fostering a Culture of Engineering Education in Rural Areas Award at the Industry Academia Exemplary Awards 2024
2022
Best Director- Setting New Paradigm in Indian Rural Engineering Education at 4th Asia Pacific Education and Technology Awards
2022
“GURU VISHISTHA AWARD-2022” By Dayananda Sagar business school
2021
Guru Shreshta Award- 2021 from Bangalore Education Trust – ISBR Business School
2019
“Achiever of the Year Award-2019” presented by LIS Academy, Bangalore & VTU, Belagavi
2019
“Lifetime Achievement Award-2019” for meritorious achievements in Education Administration
2019
District Rajyotsava Award – 2019 from Tumkur District Administration, Govt. of Karnataka
2017
Education Leader Award- Director the Year: 2017 by Education Worldwide India and Indian Education Network
2016
Outstanding Scientist Award by Centre for Advanced Research and Design – Venus International Foundation
2016
“Best Young Director of Technical Karnataka Education Institutes in Karnataka” by CMAI Association of India & VTU
2012
AMULYA-2012 Award by Department of Industries and commerce, Government of Karnataka
2005
Bhartiya Vikas Ratan Award for excellence in chosen field of Activity
2005
Vijay Shree Award(Certificate of Excellence) by India International Friendship Society
1999-2001
Three Consecutive National Awards from ISTE for undergraduate Projects Guided
Details of Grants Received
- The research grant from AICTE-AQIS for the year 2019-20 sanctioned for implementing the project under MODROBS scheme worth of Rs. 11,66,667/-
- Received the Grant Amount of Rs.5,00,000/- for conducting the 15days Faculty Development Programme on “Real World DSP” from AICTE, New Delhi in the year 2013-14
- Research Grants from VGST, Govt. of Karnataka for the year 2014-15 on “Modernization of PLC and Embedded System Lab” worth of Rs. Twenty Lakh (20 Lakh) & K-FIST Level-II amounting of Rs. Forty Lakh (Rs. 40 Lakh)
- Research Grants from Vision Group on Science and Technology, Govt. of Karnataka for the year 2013-14 on Centre for innovative Science and Engineering Education – CISEE for the program titled “DSP Contextual Lab” amounting of Rs. Thirty lakh (Rs. 30 lakh).
Major Achievements
@ Channabasaveshwara Institute of Technology, Gubbi: Have nurtured and developed the Institute since 2002 and ensured it becomes one of the preferred destinations for Technical Education. Some landmark initiatives:
- CIT, Gubbi has been selected as one of the 47 institutions across India for the prestigious Aero-Vision Drone Lab Sponsored by AICTE Rs. Fifty Lakh (Rs. 50 Lakh).
- C.I.T, Gubbi received IIC rating 4 out of 5 for the year 2023-24
- C.I.T, Gubbi Accredited by NAAC with B++ Grade with CGPA of 2.99 from year 2024 valid till March 13, 2029
- CIT, Gubbi received Outstanding Contribution to Rural Engineering Education by the Federation for World Academics
- CIT, Gubbi excelled in Indian Institute of Ranking Frame Work (IIRF) 2024: ranking 15th rank in the state, 35th rank at south zone, 52nd ranks all India.
- C.I.T, Gubbi in associated with Indian Open-Source Mobile Communication Network (IOS-MCN): India’s 5G Software Platform, Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID) and Indian Institute of Science (IISC) Bangalore.
- CIT, Gubbi engages in “Institutional Social Responsibility” through initiatives like the “Digital Literacy and Computer World Awareness” program at Gubbi Taluk government schools.
- CIT, Gubbi received ISO Certified with ISO 9001:2015
- C.I.T, Gubbi received IIC rating 3 out of 5 from 2021-22,2022-23 and 2023-24
- Ensured the Institute is ISO Certified way back in 2004. Established Karnataka’s first DGET, GOI recognized Vocational Training Centre in CIT Campus.
- C.I.T, Gubbi has been chosen as a Nodal Centre of Virtual Labs for the year 2023 under the National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology.
- CIT, Gubbi Certificate of Appreciation received from NDLI CLUB & National Digital Library of India.
- CIT, Gubbi received Best Engg College for Building Global Technocrats from Rural Talent’s at 4th Asia Pacific Education and Technology Awards
- CIT, Gubbi Awarded with Excellent placement performance for B.E Students in rural region by federation of world academics
- CIT, Gubbi Holds ARIIA- ATAL Ranking of institutions on innovation achievements ranked under Brand Promising category for the academic year 2021-22.
- CIT, Gubbi selected for “SUPER-30” Under regional ecosystem for technical excellence (RETE) By Government of Karnataka.
- ATAL RANKING OF INSTITUTIONS ON INNOVATION ACHIEVEMENTS 2021 Ranked CIT under BAND-PROMISING Category.
- Successful in getting grants / funds over Rs.2 Crore for the college by submitting research proposals to various Government and Private Bodies.
- Mentored to achieve the “Excellent Engineering Institute in Rural Area-Karnataka” in National Karnataka Education Summit – 2014
- Developed International linkage by entering a MoU with George Washington University, USA and University of Alabama, USA.
- Key Role player for getting the “Excellent Engineering College in Rural India” award in 10th National Education Summit & Awards 2016, New Delhi
- Instrumental in getting the NBA Accreditation for a period of 3 Years (2009 to 2012) for various departments and NAAC with B+ Grade (2017-2022)
- Partnered with reputed organizations like TCS & Prometric for conducting prestigious online exams in CIT Campus like GATE, JEE, RBI, IBPS, and Medical Entrance Exam etc.
- Set up Research Centre affiliated with Kuvempu University, Tumkur University and Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum.
- Credited with hosting probably first National workshop exclusively for Training & Placement Officers way back in 2005
- In the State First of its kind, organized “Sustainability Agenda for Technical Educational Institutions Located in Tier-II & Rural Areas in Karnataka” in 2014. Leading University Chancellors, Industry HR’s, Placement Officers and eminent Academicians were participated
- Drafted a White Paper on “Enabling Technical Educational Institutes Located in Tier-II & Rural Areas
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Professional Experience
2nd Jan 2002 to Present
Principal & Director at Channabasaveshwara Institute of Technology, Gubbi
2nd Jan 2002 to 30th Dec. 2004
Technical Consultant @ Future Techno Designs Private LTD., Singapore
- Associated with Toshiba Semiconductors Corporation (Socrates Software India Pvt. LTD) in recruiting and training the engineers of the company in the field of Embedded System Design and Development.
- As a technical consultant trained the engineers in the areas of Microcontrollers/Microprocessors, Real time operating System etc.
10th April 1997 to 13th Dec. 2001
Lecturer- Inst. Technology Dept @ M S Ramalah Institute of Technology, Bangalore
- Apart from teaching worked as Secretary of Instrumentation Association.
- Organized an Industry-Institute Meet to frame the syllabus of Instrumentation Technology under VTU, Belgaum in the year 1998
- Projects guided during the tenure bagged National Award from ISTE, New Delhi for three consecutive years.
28th June 1996 to 15th Jan. 1997
Project Trainee @ DEBEL, DRDO, Bangalore
- Was part of the team which developed a product called “ECG SIMULATOR” to Test the ECG equipment
20th Sep. 1995 to 15th May 1996
Research Assistant @ Dept. of Instrumentation Technology, SJCE Mysore
- Actively involved in various Research projects
01st Dec. 1994 to 15th Sep. 1995
Trainee Engineer – Instrumentation @ Tumkur Metal Alloys and Steels, Tumkur
- As fresh engineer met all Key Result Areas assigned
Associations with UNIVERSITY /BOARDS / COLLEGES
- Chairman – ISTE, Karnataka Section(Jan 2020- Dec-2026)
- Member – Governing Council and Steering Committee, VTU-Consortium(2013 To Till date)
- Executive Board Member – Committee Advisor – Technical Institute for Engineers
- Session Moderator in Tech VC’s Conclave-2018 Organized by VTU in association with AICTE
- Panel Member – Academic and Research Integrity Conclave-2018 hosted by Turnitin India
- Academic Senate Member – 6th Academic Senate -2016 – VTU, Belagavi, Karnataka
- GC Member – VTU Nominee- Basava School of Engineering and Technology, Zalaki
- Board of Examiners for EC/TE Composite Board in VTU – 2016 -17
- Governing Council Member – VTU-Consortium 2017, VTU, Belagavi, Karnataka
- Governing Body – VTU Nominee – Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur
- Governing Council Member – VTU Nominee, Basava Engineering School of Technology, Zalki
- Member – Steering Committee – VTU Consortium 2017, VTU, Belagavi, Karnataka
- Chairman – Organizing Committee, 17th VTU Youth Festival(2010)
- Doctoral Committee Member in faculty of Electronics Engineering, CMR University, Bangalore– 2016-2018
- Member- Subject Expert in Research Admission Committee CMR University, Bangalore-2014-2018
- Advisory Committee Member for Faculty Enrichment Programmes conducted in Canara Engineering College, Mangalore – 2016
- Member- Organizing Committee SRISHTI-2015 an Innovative knowledge Exchange – Project Exhibition and Presentation – 2015
- Chairman – Advisory Committee for the Event Management of 15th VTU Youth Fest in the year 2015
- Panel Member – VTU Research- Ph.D. Programme Interview Process under Electrical Science stream from 2014 to Till Date
- Member- Research Committee CMR University, Bangalore from 2013- 2016
- Member- Governing Council of Channabasaveshwara Institute of Technology, Gubbi, Tumkur from 2002 to till date
- Member – Board of Studies, Department of Instrumentation Technology, Siddaganga Institute of Technology (an Autonomous Institute under VTU) 2009-13
- Governing Council Member- VTU Nominee, Academy for Technical and Management Excellence (ATME) College of Engineering, Bannur Road, Mysore (2010-13)
- Governing Council Member- VTU Nominee, GSSS Women’s Institute of Technology, Mysore (2014-2016)
Other Key positions being held
- Chairman – CIT Staff and Students Consumer Cooperative Society, Gubbi, (2002 – 2011)
- Member – Board of Director, Sneha Sangama Souharda Cooperative Bank, Tumkur (2010 to till date).
Technical Consultancy
- Involved in the Product development of “Automatic Sanitizer Dispenser” in association with Eunoia Labs, Bangalore in the year 2021
- Technical Consultant for ITIE Knowledge Solutions and ITIE Academy, Bangalore from 2011 to Till Date
- Associated with Government Tool Room and Training Centre, Govt. of Karnataka. Conducted the social auditing of 18 centers of GTTC (2008-09)
- Developed a Product for Indian Railways “Automated Temperature Tracking System” – submitted to Chief Engineer Southern Railways, Chennai.
- Consultant with Cypress Semiconductors through CITRIS – a research Foundation of CIT Group (2006-08)
- Involved with Creative Labs, Singapore in recruiting and training the fresh engineers on Embedded Systems Design and Development. (2004-2005)
- Involved with Toshiba Semiconductor Corporation, Japan in recruiting and training the fresh engineers on Embedded Systems Design and Development (2001-2003).
- Trained the Engineers at Wipro, Bangalore under WASE Program – an initiative by WIPRO in association with BITS Pilani. (2000-2001)
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Significant Workshops / Conferences / Symposium / FDP’s Organized in CIT, Gubbi
- Presented a paper on “Strategic marketing adopting business canvas model-A Deep Learning ” in a national conference on 7th December 2024 at Sambhram Academy of Management studies, Bangalore.
- Presented a Paper titled “Am amalgamation of Sustainable Agriculture, Rewilding and farm management intended for enhancing priority of farmer-A concern study”, in a two day international conference conducted on June 8th and 9th 2023 at VTU, Belgavi.
- In Association with Prin. L N Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Bangalore conducting “Gross-Root Exploration Studies” for Management students from 2013 to Till Date
- Initiated PG and UG student level Technical Symposium “K-NEW” since 2002 in CIT
- Hosted First National workshop exclusively for Training & Placement Officersin 2005.
- Conducted a National Conference on Advanced Communication Techniques and Research (ACTR) in 2005.
- Conducted a National level Meet of HR from Industries & Placement Training officers in 2008.
- Organized a National Conference on “Nano-Technology” in 2009
- In Karnataka First of its kind, a Symposium Organized on “Sustainability Agenda for Technical Educational Institutions Located in Tier-II & Rural Areas in Karnataka” in 2014.
Research / Ph.D. Guidance
| Name | Specialization | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Shivaprakash G | VLSI | PhD Degree Awarded |
| Dr. ElavarKuzhali S | Image Processing | PhD Degree Awarded |
| Dr. R Sekar | Power Electronics | PhD Degree Awarded |
| Dr. Veenakumari H M | Bio-Medical Signal processing | PhD Degree Awarded |
| Dr. Rajendra C J | Bio-Medical Signal processing | PhD Degree Awarded |
| Dr. Chetan Balaji | Bio-Medical Signal processing | PhD Degree Awarded |
| Mrs.Tejaswini S | Bio-Medical | Pursuing |
| Mrs. Nagapushpa B M | Image Processing | Pursuing |
Patents filed
- Health Monitoring System: CBR No: 2394
- Automated soil Testing Devices: CBR No. 5316
- Audio Control on phone Interference while driving Light/Heavy vehicle: CBR No. 4771
- PLC-based Waste Management Robot: Application No. 6234/CHE/2015
- Automated Brake Control System: Application No. 201641006047
- PLC-based Automatic Effluent Treatment Mechanism for Coir Industry Application No.201741046315
- Voice Based Touch Free Vending Machine-Application No.202141014815
- Modular DC-DC Power Converter suitable for Multiple Renewable Energy Sources with Transient and Steady-State Control Facility – Application No.: 202141019814
Education Qualifications
- Ph.D. (Electronics) From Mysore University – 2012
- M B A (HR) from Allahabad Agricultural University Passed with First Class – 2007
- M.Tech. (Biomedical Instrumentation) from SJCE Mysore, Mysore University, Passed with Distinction – 1997
- B.E (Instrumentation Technology) from S I T Tumakuru, Bangalore university Passed with Distinction – 1995
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 28th April 1973
Permanent Address: “SHAN” | BLOCK 3rd MAIN, Kuvempunagar, Tumakuru-572103
Phone: 96865 50488
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