Dr. Dustakar Surendra Rao

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Dr. Dustakar Surendra Rao

Associate Professor & Postdoctoral Fellow, GNITC Hyderabad
Residence Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Nationality Indian
Education Ph.D. (ECE), KL Deemed to be University; Postdoctoral Fellow, SR University
Occupation Associate Professor, Researcher, Postdoctoral Fellow, Research Mentor
Employer Guru Nanak Institutions Technical Campus (GNITC), Hyderabad
Known For VLSI Design, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Image Processing, IoT
Professional Membership Senior Member IEEE, Fellow IETE, Fellow IE(I), Member ISTE
Experience 20+ Years

Dr. Dustakar Surendra Rao is an Indian academician, researcher, and mentor specializing in Electronics and Communication Engineering, with more than 20 years of experience in teaching, research, innovation, and academic leadership. He currently serves as Associate Professor at Guru Nanak Institutions Technical Campus (GNITC), Hyderabad, Telangana. He is a Senior Member of IEEE, a Fellow of IETE, and a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India).

His expertise spans VLSI Design, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Image Processing, IoT, and Embedded Systems, with a strong commitment to developing future-ready engineers and fostering research excellence.

Education

Dr. Dustakar Surendra Rao's educational journey began at Government Elementary School, Upper Primary Sri Saraswathi Vidya Peetam, and Railway High School, Guntakal. He completed his Diploma at Government Polytechnic, Anantapuram, followed by:

  • B.Tech – Joginpally B.R. Engineering College (JNTUH)
  • M.Tech in VLSI Design – Joginpally B.R. Engineering College (JNTUH)
  • Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering – KL Deemed to be University (thesis on Data Data Assisted Human Action Recognition using Deep Learning)
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship – SR University, Warangal

Career

Dr. Rao currently serves as Associate Professor at Guru Nanak Institutions Technical Campus (GNITC), Hyderabad, where he contributes to teaching excellence, research, laboratory development, and student and scholar mentorship. Throughout his career of more than two decades, he has consistently contributed to institutional development and guided aspiring engineers across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.

Notable contributions include the establishment of Advanced Embedded Systems and Verilog HDL Laboratories at his institution.

Areas of Work

  • Academic teaching and mentoring
  • Research guidance for UG, PG, and Ph.D. scholars
  • Low-power VLSI Design research
  • Computer Vision and Deep Learning applications
  • Image Processing research
  • Embedded Systems and IoT development
  • Technical training and faculty development programs
  • Research publications, patent guidance, and innovation support
  • IEEE conference presentations and academic collaborations
  • Guest lectures and motivational sessions

Research and Publications

Dr. Rao has published 30+ international research papers in SCIE and Scopus-indexed journals and has presented multiple research papers at IEEE International Conferences. He has Published more than 100+ guest lectures, workshops, and faculty development programs across institutions.

Professional Memberships

  • Senior Member – IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
  • Fellow – IETE (Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers)
  • Fellow – Institution of Engineers (India) [IE(I)]
  • Member – ISTE (Indian Society for Technical Education)

Personal Acknowledgements

Dr. Rao has expressed gratitude for the inspiration received from his younger sister, Smt. Krishnaveni Dustakar, a former scientist at ISRO, as well as the support of his wife Smt. Nikshita Rao Dustakar, and family throughout his academic journey.

Vision

Dr. Rao's vision is to create a globally recognized ecosystem of academic excellence by promoting high-impact research, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and industry-oriented engineering education, while mentoring students and researchers to become ethical leaders, innovators, and contributors to society.

Online Presence

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