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Ms. Varshitha M

MS. VARSHITHA M

Designation : Assistant Professor
Department : Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
Highest Qualification : M.Tech, Ph.D (Pursuing)
Specialization : Nanotechnology
Experience : 5 Years (Teaching), 1 Year (Research)
Email Id : varshitham@navkisce.ac.in
Employee ID : NCEH0137

Brief Profile :

Ms. Varshitha Manjunatha is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Navkis College of Engineering, Hassan. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. under Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) in the area of Photonics with an interdisciplinary focus on electronics, nanotechnology, and data-driven technologies.

She completed her M.Tech in Nanotechnology from The National Institute of Engineering, Mysuru, where she secured 2nd Rank with a CGPA of 9.32. She was the Branch Topper in B.E. (Electronics and Communication Engineering) and has received multiple gold medals and national scholarships.

She has international research exposure through a short-term research program at National Chiao Tung University (NCTU), Taiwan. Her research expertise includes advanced material characterization, X-ray nano-diffraction, high entropy alloys, photonic applications, thin film synthesis, and data analysis.

She has presented research work at international conferences and has served as a resource person for technical workshops. Her teaching and research interests include Photonics, AI applications in engineering, Nanomaterials, Embedded Systems, and Data Science.

Areas of Expertise :

  • Nano Electronics
  • Photonics

Subjects Taught (UG) :

  • Basic Electronics
  • Control Systems
  • Operating Systems
  • Data Security and Privacy
  • Research Methodology
  • MongoDB
  • Analog Electronic Circuits
  • Blockchain Technology
  • HDL

Professional Experience :

  • Teaching Experience: 5 Years
  • Research Experience: 1 Year
  • DHI Coordinator
  • Cultural Committee Member

Publications :

  • Journals: 4
  • Conferences: 4

Awards & Recognitions :

  1. Topper in Science Award – St. Philomena’s Girls High School, Hassan (2010–2011)
  2. NTSE Scholarship (NCERT, India) – Awarded for four years (2010–2013)
  3. Gold Medal – Branch Topper, ECE, Rajeev Institute of Technology, Hassan (2013–2017)
  4. Cash Prize (₹5,000) for essay on “Public Participation in Promoting Integrity and Eradicating Corruption”
  5. Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child (UGC, 2019–2020)
  6. Gold Medal – Branch Topper (2) in M.Tech Nanotechnology – NIE, Mysuru (2017–2019)