Dr. Akhila Thejaswi R

Associate Professor
, Dept. of Information Science & EngineeringDepartment of Information Science & Engineering

Email: [email protected]
Teaching Experience: 17 Years
Industry Experience: 0.0 Years
Research Experience: 4 Years

Educational Qualifications

COURSES	SPECIALIZATION	INSTITUTION	UNIVERSITY
B.E.	Information Science & Engineering	KVGCE, SULLIA	VTU, Belagavi
M.Tech.	Computer Science & Engineering	NMAMIT, NITTE	VTU, Belagavi
Ph.D.	Computer Science & Engineering	Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management, Mangaluru	VTU, Belagavi

Past Experience/University Level Assignments/College Level Assignments

Institute Professional Body Convener at Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management, Mangaluru from February 2026 to Till date .

Departmental Responsibilities

BoE Chairperson - ISE
NBA Criteria 4 Coordinator
Student Association (mIndS) Coordinator

Professional Body Membership

Computer Society of India (CSI)
International Association of Engineers (IAENG)
DSA – Member

Subject Teaching / Handled

Data Structures and Applications
Design and Analysis of Algorithms
Information Storage and Management
Data Warehousing and Data Mining
Big Data Analytics
Computer Networks
Operating Systems
Logic Design
Computer Organization
Advanced Computer Architecture
Python Programming
C Programming
Automata Theory and Computability

Research

Areas of Interest

Graph Data Science, Image Processing, Data Analytics, AIML

Ph.D. SUPERVISION

No research supervision details available.

Current Research

Graph Data Science
Knowledge Graph
Deep Learning
Image Processing

Funded Projects

KSCST Student Project Programme - 48th Series (2024-25): AI-POWERED BUS TICKET VERIFICATION SYSTEM
KSCST Student Project Programme - 43rd Series (2019-20): PREDICTING THE THEFT OF LAPTOP AND OFFLINE TRACKING SYSTEM FOR LAPTOP

Publications

Journals

Refereed Journals

Thejaswi RA, Pakkala PGR, Rai BS, Shetty S, Rao PV, Rai S. (2026). Blockchain Enabled Decentralized Application for Securing Electronic Medical Records with Smart Contracts. Int J Drug Deliv Technol.,16(6):825-835. (SCOPUS Indexed - Q3)
Thejaswi RA, Rai BS, Pakkala PGR, Shetty S, Rao PV, Rai S. (2026). Blockchain-Based Secure and Transparent Vaccine Delivery using Smart Contract Framework. Int J Drug Deliv Technol.,16(6):836-847. (SCOPUS Indexed - Q3)
Rai, S., Pakkala, P. G. R., Shetty, S., & Naveen, S. N. (2026). Transformer Augmented Deep Reinforcement Learning for Fault Tolerant Autonomous Navigation in Aerospace Robotics. International Journal of Aquatic Research and Environmental Studies, 6(S4), 1176-1183.(SCOPUS Indexed - Q2)
Akhila Thejaswi, R., Rai, B. S., & Pakkala, P. G. R. (2025). Graph data science-driven framework to aid auditory and speech impaired individuals by accelerating sign image analysis and knowledge relegation through deep learning technique. International Journal of System Assurance Engineering and Management, 16(1), 175-198. (SCOPUS Indexed - Q2)
Pakkala, P. G. R., Akhila Thejaswi, R., Rai, B. S., & Nagesh, H. R. (2024). Road safety analysis framework based on vehicle vibrations and sounds using deep learning techniques. International Journal of System Assurance Engineering and Management, 15(3), 1086-1097. (SCOPUS Indexed - Q2)
Rai, P., Rai, B. S., Pakkala, P. G., & Thejaswi, R. A. (2024). Forecasting business status of organizations by analyzing historic earnings call transcripts with the aid of text refinement framework. Indian Journal of Science and Technology, 17(24), 2469-2477. (WoS Indexed)

Non-Refereed Journals

Rithesh Pakkala P., Akhila Thejaswi R. "Agricultural Data Modeling and Yield Forecasting using Data Mining Techniques" in International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET), e-ISSN: 2395-0056, Volume: 06, Issue: 09, pg. 448-452, September - 2019.
Akhila Thejaswi R, Swathi,Ushakiran S, Vishmitha ,Yakshitha H, “Encryption of Broadcast with Dealership” in International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, e-ISSN: 2395-0056, p-ISSN: 2395-0072, Vol.5 Issue.6, pg. 85-88, July 2018.
Rithesh Pakkala P., Prakhyath Rai, Akhila Thejaswi R., Suchetha G", Pesticide Indicator: A Smart Pesticide Assistance for Farmers in Agriculture Field using Cloud Framework" in International Journal of Computer Science and Mobile Computing, ISSN: 2320-088X, Vol.6 Issue.7, pg. 154-159, July- 2017.
Suchetha G, Rithesh Pakkala P., Akhila Thejaswi R, Prakhyath Rai. "Ensuring Definite Coverage with Optimistic Data Diffusion in MANET" in International Journal of Computer Science and Mobile Computing, ISSN: 2320-088X, Vol.5, Issue.7, pg. 401-408, July- 2016.
Shruthi Ramdas, Rithesh Pakkala P., Akhila Thejaswi R. “Determination and Classification of Interesting Visitors of Websites using Web Logs” in International Journal of Computer Science and Mobile Computing, ISSN 2320–088X, Vol.5, Issue.1, pg. 01-09, January- 2016.
Priyanka H V and Akhila Thejaswi R, “Robustness of Disruption Tolerant Network against Flood Attacks”, in International Journal of Engineering & Computer Science, Volume 3 – Issue 3, March 2014, Page No.4053-4056, ISBN: 2319-7242.
Mushra and Akhila Thejaswi."Providing Data Sharing For Multiple Users In Cloud" , in International Journal of Engineering And Computer Science ISSN:2319-7242
Joseph, Bincy and Akhila Thejaswi. “Privacy-Preserving External Auditing for Data Storage Security in Cloud” International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology 03 (2014): 922-923.

Conferences

Thejaswi, R. A., Pakkala, P. G. R., Rai, B. S., Shetty, S., Rao, P. V., & Kulal, N. (2025, November). EchoSpeech: Enhancing Speech for Children with Autism and Language Disorder using Deep Learning. In 2025 Second International Conference on Computing, Semiconductor, Mechatronics, Intelligent Systems and Communications (COSMIC) (pp. 80-85). IEEE.
Rao, P. V., Pakkala, P. G. R., Thejaswi, R. A., Rai, B. S., Shetty, S., & Bhaktha, M. (2025, November). AI Enhanced IELTS Preparation using Custom Neural Networks. In 2025 Second International Conference on Computing, Semiconductor, Mechatronics, Intelligent Systems and Communications (COSMIC) (pp. 313-318). IEEE.
Thejaswi, R. A., Pakkala, P. G. R., Rai, B. S., Shetty, S., Raghurama, S. R., & Shetty, N. P. (2025, November). Smart Wearable Device for Enhanced Mobility and Safety of the Visually Impaired Person. In 2025 Second International Conference on Computing, Semiconductor, Mechatronics, Intelligent Systems and Communications (COSMIC) (pp. 86-91). IEEE.
Pakkala, P. G. R., Thejaswi, R. A., Rai, B. S., Shetty, S., Rao, P. V., & Upadhyaya, S. (2025, November). Visionary Code: An AI-Driven Platform for Blind and Visually Impaired Programmers. In 2025 Second International Conference on Computing, Semiconductor, Mechatronics, Intelligent Systems and Communications (COSMIC) (pp. 73-79). IEEE.
PV, V. R., Pakkala, P. G. R.,Thejaswi, R. A., Shetty, S., Naik, K., Shetty, S. S., & Shetty, S. S. (2024, November). Cotton Pest Trap Using Machine Learning Models. In 2024 International Conference on Computing, Semiconductor, Mechatronics, Intelligent Systems and Communications (COSMIC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
Pakkala, P. G. R.,Thejaswi, R. A., Shetty, S., PV, V. R., HR, N., Rai, B. S., & Rai, P. (2024, November). Road Surface Analysis Through Prognostic Model Using Image Processing and Deep Learning Techniques. In 2024 International Conference on Computing, Semiconductor, Mechatronics, Intelligent Systems and Communications (COSMIC) (pp. 183-188). IEEE.
PV, V. R., Pakkala, Thejaswi, R. A., P. G. R., Shetty, S., Bhat, A., Abbas, U., Adhikari, A., ... & Nayak, V. (2024, November). Early Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy and Glaucoma Using Machine Learning. In 2024 International Conference on Computing, Semiconductor, Mechatronics, Intelligent Systems and Communications (COSMIC) (pp. 251-256). IEEE.
Pakkala, P. G. R.,Thejaswi, R. A., Shetty, S., PV, V. R., Abbas, V., Shetty, V., & Raghurama, S. R. (2024, November). An Intelligent Framework for Early Detection of Brain Haemorrhage Using Graph Neural Network. In 2024 International Conference on Computing, Semiconductor, Mechatronics, Intelligent Systems and Communications (COSMIC) (pp. 189-194). IEEE.
Pakkala, P. G. R.,Thejaswi, R. A., Rai, B. S., Rai, P., Shetty, C. P., Vaishnavi, R., & MG, A. (2024, October). Data-Driven Beauty: Unleashing the Power of Deep Learning in Skincare. In 2024 IEEE International Conference on Distributed Computing, VLSI, Electrical Circuits and Robotics (DISCOVER) (pp. 7-13). IEEE.
Thejaswi, R. A., Rai, B. S., Pakkala, P. G. R., Bhat, N., Poojary, N. V., Gangoli, S. N., & Shrikanth, S. (2023, October). Detection and Localization of Lung Nodules by Accelerating Multi-dimensional Images using Graph Data Science. In 2023 IEEE International Conference on Distributed Computing, VLSI, Electrical Circuits and Robotics (DISCOVER) (pp. 213-218). IEEE.
Thejaswi, R. A., Rai, B. S., Pakkala, P. G. R., Alva, P. P., & NV, V. (2023, October). Intelligent Framework for Auditory and Speech Impaired Individuals by Accelerating Sign Image Analysis using Graph Data Science. In 2023 IEEE International Conference on Distributed Computing, VLSI, Electrical Circuits and Robotics (DISCOVER) (pp. 13-18). IEEE.
Thejaswi, R. A.,Rai, B. S., Pakkala, P. G. R., & Desai, K. (2023, October). Intelligent framework for early prediction of type–II diabetes by accelerating palm print images using graph data science. In 2023 IEEE International Conference on Distributed Computing, VLSI, Electrical Circuits and Robotics (DISCOVER) (pp. 207-212). IEEE.
Presented and published a Paper “Heightening the Data Security and Network Lifetime in Ad Hoc Network”, in proceedings of International Conference on Changes and Challenges in Commerce, Engineering, Technology and Social Sciences held on 25 May 2013, at MCCIA, Pune.

Book / Book Chapter

Books Published

No book details available.

Book Chapters Published

Akhila Thejaswi R and Shamantha Rai Bellipady (2023, December). Intelligent Framework for Smart Health Application using Image Analysis and Knowledge Relegation Approach. In the Book “AIoT and Big Data Analytics for Smart Healthcare Applications” (pp.151-165), Bentham Science. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2174/9789815196054123050011

Patents

Indian

GRAPH DATA SCIENCE-POWERED FRAMEWORK FOR COMMUNICATION TRANSFORMATION (202541068107)
E-CHALK HOLDER USING IOT AND DEEP LEARNING TECHNIQUE (202541068105)
WEARABLE SEIZURE DETECTION DEVICE USING DEEP LEARNING (202541070320)

International

No international patent details available.

FDPs / Workshops / Seminars

Attended

Successfully completed the 2 - weeks online faculty development program on “Data Science” organized by SkillDzire in collaboration with AICTE during 4th to 16th August 2025.
Attended one day workshop on “Research Tools” organized by department of Mehanical and Robotics Engineering, Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management, Mangaluru on 3rd June 2025.
Successfully completed the 1 - week faculty development program on “Java Programming” organized by Incture at Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management, Mangaluru during 7th to 12th July 2025.
Attended and Completed 32 hours of training from 17th January to 19th January 2025 on Value Added Professional Experiential Education & Life Skills Development Outbound Training Course Module “Tame-A-Tension” Level 1 Personal Development Program on behalf of sponsoring authority Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management, Mangaluru.
Attended two day faculty development program on “Outcome Based Education and Assessment” at Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management, Mangaluru on 10th and 11th February 2024.
Completed 5 Day FDP on “Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate” conducted by ICT Academy on 24th May 2022 to 28th May 2022 at AJ Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mangaluru.
Completed the ATAL online FDP on "Data Science" from IIIT Una during 27-12-2021 to 31-12-2021.
Attended three day “Orientation Course in Value Education” organized at Ramakrishna Institute of Moral and Spiritual Education from 29th to 30th March 2018.
Attended two day workshop on “System Design in the Era of Internet of Things” by Prof. Joseph Sifakis - Turing Awardee in Computer Science held at Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management, Mangaluru on 11th & 12th January 2018.
Attended workshop on “ROAD TO NBA ACCREDITATION” held at Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management, Mangaluru from 5th to 14th July 2017.
Successfully completed a workshop on “Cloud Computing“conducted by Technophilia Systems in association with Robotics & Computer Applications Institute of USA held at Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management, Mangaluru on 16th and 17th January 2015.
Attended a workshop on “Pathway to Success for Teachers” at Sahyadri College of Engineering on 22nd January 2015
Attended a workshop on “Self Esteem & Work Ethics” at Sahyadri College of Engineering on 24th January 2015

MOOC Certifications

Completed NPTEL Online Certification on the Course “Business Intelligence & Analytics” with 4 Credits
Completed NPTEL Online Certification on the Course “Cloud Computing” with 4 Credits
Completed NPTEL Online Certification on the Course “Big Data Computing” with 4 Credits
Completed NPTEL Online Certification on the Course “Research Methodology” with 2 Credits
Completed NPTEL Online Certification on the Course “Introduction to Automata, Languages and Computation” with 4 Credits
Completed NPTEL Online Certification on the Course “Programming in Java” with 4 Credits

Other Details

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Received NPTEL DISCIPLINE STAR Award in Computer Science & Engineering from IIT Madras (Jan - Apr 2026)
Received Best Presentation Award in IEEE PhD Research Colloquium 2025
Received Best Paper Award in IEEE DISCOVER 2023 International Conference
Received Best Project of the Year Award for the Project : Predicting the Theft of Laptop and Offline Tracking System for Laptop by KSCST under 43rd Series of Student Project Program (2019 - 20)