Vignana Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad | India
Prof. Y.V.S.S.S.V. Prasada Rao is a distinguished academician, researcher, and administrator with over 43 years of diverse experience across academia, research, and government sectors. He currently serves as Director of Vignana Bharathi Institute of Technology (VBIT), Hyderabad—an autonomous, NAAC- and NBA-accredited institution. Holding degrees in B.Tech., M.S., Ph.D., DPM, MBA (Finance & HR), and ICWA, Prof. Rao has previously served as Registrar, Dean (R&D), and Dean (Examinations & Evaluation) at KL University, as well as Principal/Director at JNTU-affiliated colleges. Earlier in his career, he contributed significantly to India’s defence sector as a Senior Scientist and Deputy Project Director at DRDO, working alongside Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on strategic fighter aircraft programmes worth ₹2000 crores. His research expertise spans defence systems, advanced engineering, and academic process innovation, A recipient of 11 major awards—including the State-level “Best Principal” and “Best Professor” honors—Prof. Rao is widely recognized for his leadership in higher education reforms and institutional excellence. His lifelong dedication continues to inspire innovation, research integrity, and academic transformation.
Featured Publications
Prasada Rao, Y. V. S. S. S. V. (2016 ). Communication architecture for enhanced ATM surveillance – A proposed model. International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer and Communication Engineering.
Prasada Rao, Y. V. S. S. S. V. (2016). Instrumental framework for bank locker security enhancement using electric field proximity sensor – An innovative model. International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer and Communication Engineering.
Prasada Rao, Y. V. S. S. S. V. (2013 ). Analysis of implementation of behaviour-based safety programme in Indian construction segments using TOPSIS. International Journal of Industrial Engineering & Technology.
Prasada Rao, Y. V. S. S. S. V. (2013 ). Prioritising the elements of OHSAS-18001 in construction segments in India – A hierarchical analysis. Journal of Safety Engineering.
Prasada Rao, Y. V. S. S. S. V. (2012). Optimisation of emergency management system in a construction organisation in India. International Journal of Research in Industrial Engineering.