Dr. S. Praveen Chakkravarthy – A Distinguished Professor in Electronics and Communication Engineering

 

Dr. S. Praveen Chakkravarthy, Professor, CVR College of Engineering

 

I am Dr. S. Praveen Chakkravarthy, an experienced teacher specializing in Electronics and Communication Engineering. My expertise lies in imparting knowledge and fostering a deep understanding of the principles and applications within this dynamic field.

I have a strong academic background with a focus on research in various aspects of electronics and communication. My commitment to staying abreast of the latest advancements in technology allows me to bring cutting-edge knowledge to the classroom, providing students with a comprehensive and up-to-date education.

Throughout my teaching career, I have been dedicated to creating an engaging and interactive learning environment. I believe in not only transmitting theoretical knowledge but also emphasizing practical applications, encouraging students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

My research contributions encompass areas such as wireless communications and Internet of Things (IoT). I have actively participated in projects that contribute to the sustainable development goals (SDGs). My work has been recognized through a good number of patents and publications in reputable journals and presentations at conferences.

In the classroom, I strive to inspire a passion for learning and a curiosity for exploring the intricacies of electronics and communication engineering. I am committed to fostering the intellectual growth of my students and preparing them for successful careers in this rapidly evolving field.
 

Educational Qualifications

I’ve pursued my Bachelors in Electronics and Communication Engineering and Masters in Communication systems, following this, I have pursued Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with specialization in Wireless Communication.
 

About Professional Journey

I completed my Ph.D. in wireless communication and I have been working in various level of academic, research and administration for more than 18 years.
 

Projects

With the passion and perseverance for applied research, I was part of various projects as a mentor. My strong desire to solve the real-world problems has driven me to the projects such as Farm to Fork (IoT - IoT Data Analytics – AI), IoT based Improvement of Shelf Life of Fruits and Vegetables (IoT - AI - IoT Data Analytics- Block Chain-Smart Cold Storage), Smart Health Care (IoT - AI-LoRa WAN - Smart Wearables - Tribal India - Maternal Mortality Rate), Smart Metering Infrastructure For Conventional Energy Meters (Energy-LoRa WAN), Smart Precision Farming (Precision Farming – LoRa WAN), Smart Weather Station For Smart Cities (IoT -Environment - AI- Block Chain- IoT Data Analytics). Each project aims to bring out a novel solution to an existing problem, contributing to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

 

Honours and Awards

Texas Instruments award for fostering an ecosystem bridging government, Industry and Academia.
Texas Instruments award for outstanding contribution towards young Engineering students to innovate and create groundbreaking solutions.
Published more than 15 patents.
Developed 3 products that aims to transform agriculture in rural India.
 

Areas of expertise

Wireless Communications, Electronics, Radio Engineering, Internet of Things are my domains of competence.
 

Career Milestones

I was born in a small village Elur, in Coimbatore District, in a very humble agricultural family. Since my early days were more challenging but it has provided me a lot of experience to balance and stay strong in the life. My family members were highly motivated and inculcated out of box thinking in my early days that provided a pathway for me to achieve some milestones that include my Doctorate Degree, developing more real time products to enhance quality of rural life in India & Published 8 patents in the year 2023. I have been recognized with promotions and encouragements by the institutes wherever I have worked till now.