Dr. Shiva Shankar Reddy is an accomplished academician and researcher serving as Assistant Professor at Sagi Rama Krishnam Raju Engineering College (SRKREC), Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, since October 3rd, 2008. With more than 16 years of teaching and academic experience, he has played a significant role in engineering education, curriculum delivery, accreditation activities, and academic administration. He has also contributed extensively to mentoring UG and PG students across B.Tech, MCA, and M.Tech programs.

Research Contributions & Publications

Dr. Reddy has an outstanding research profile with a total of 151+ scholarly publications, reflecting sustained research excellence:

• 85 Journal Publications indexed in SCI, SCIE, ESCI, Web of Science, Scopus, UGC, and peer-reviewed journals

• 41 Conference Publications in WoS, Scopus, and UGC-approved proceedings

• 25 Book Chapters (WoS, Scopus, Peer-Reviewed) and 04 Books
  His research output demonstrates both depth and consistency, with strong international visibility and indexing credentials.

Patents & Innovation

• 05 Patents Filed and Published

• 01 Patent Granted
  These achievements highlight his contributions to applied research, innovation, and technology development.

Teaching, Mentoring & Project Guidance

Dr. Reddy has guided a large number of student projects:

• B.Tech: 54 completed, 04 ongoing

• MCA: 09 completed

• M.Tech: 15 completed, 01 ongoing
  He is also actively engaged in digital education through YouTube lectures on Java, Operating Systems, and Machine Learning, enhancing learner outreach beyond the classroom.

Professional Development & Certifications

He has actively upgraded his skills through reputed platforms:

• NPTEL Elite Silver Medal (Java)

• CISCO Certification (Python)

• Coursera Certifications in Machine Learning, Advanced Data Structures in Java, and Cyber Security

• Google Cloud Career Readiness Program (2023) – Appreciation Certificate

Awards, Honors & Academic Recognition

• Multiple Best Paper Awards at prestigious international conferences (ICCS-2021, ICAPSM-2022, AIKIIE-2023, ICAAAI-2023, ICAAAI-2024, ICIICS-2024)

• Session Chair for several international conferences
  These recognitions affirm the quality, impact, and relevance of his research work.

Leadership, Academic Service & Responsibilities

• Reviewer for SCI / SCIE / ESCI / Scopus / WoS journals, conferences, and book chapters

• Department Coordinator for NAAC, NBA, IQAC (2019–present)

• AU Online Examination In-charge (2009–2014)

• Department Time-Table In-charge (6 years)

• Coordinator for major departmental and institutional events (Spurthi-14 to Spurthi-2024)

Conferences, Workshops & FDP Organization

Dr. Reddy has successfully organized and coordinated numerous national and international conferences, FDPs, workshops, seminars, and webinars, including ATAL FDPs, DST-SERB and AICTE sponsored conferences, and advanced technical workshops on AI, GenAI, DevOps, AWS, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Blockchain, and Data Science.

Eligibility for Excellent Researcher Award 

Based on his exceptional research productivity, high-quality indexed publications, patents, best paper awards, long-term academic service, and active contribution to research dissemination, innovation, and capacity building, Dr. Shiva Shankar Reddy is highly eligible for the Excellent Researcher Award under Scientific Laurels. His sustained scholarly impact, international research presence, and commitment to academic excellence clearly meet and exceed the award criteria, making him a deserving candidate for this prestigious recognition.