Dr.DEEPIKA LOKESH
KOLAR
Summary
Distinguished academic leader with 16+ years of experience in higher education encompassing teaching, research, and academic administration. Demonstrated expertise in institutional leadership, NBA/NAAC accreditation, outcome-based curriculum design, faculty mentoring, and research supervision. Currently serving as Professor & Head, steering AI & ML programs with a strong focus on quality assurance, innovation, and strategic growth. Well-positioned for Dean / Head of Department roles requiring academic governance, policy implementation, and institutional excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of the Department
C Byregowda Institute of Technology
Kolar, India
12.2022 - Current
- Led curriculum development initiatives to enhance educational quality and student engagement.
- Implemented strategic plans for departmental growth and resource allocation.
- Mentored faculty members to improve teaching methodologies and academic performance.
- Developed partnerships with industry stakeholders to enrich student learning experiences.
Assistant Professor
SJC Institute of Technology
Chickballapur
11.2011 - 12.2022
- Developed and implemented innovative curriculum for undergraduate courses in computer science.
- Mentored graduate students, fostering research collaboration and academic growth.
- Conducted peer-reviewed research, contributing to advancements in technology education.
- Designed assessments to evaluate student learning outcomes and improve instructional methods.
Lecturer
SJC Institute of Technology
Chickballapur
09.2009 - 11.2011
- Facilitated interactive learning experiences to enhance student engagement and retention.
- Conducted assessments and provided constructive feedback to support student progress.
Education
Ph.D. - Electronics And Communications Engineering
VTU
Belagavi12-2022
M.Tech - Computer Science & Engineering
SJC Institute of Technology
Chickballapur06-2015
BE - \Electronics And Communications Engineering
Dr.T Thimmahai Institute of Technology
KGF08-2009
Skills
- Team management
- Ethics and integrity
- Student support
- Training facilitation
- Staff recruitment
- Partnership building
- Media relations
- Innovation management
- Decision-making
- Training and mentoring
- Training and development
- Motivational leadership
Accomplishments
- Led academic planning, faculty development, and departmental growth Played a key role in accreditation, audits, and compliance processes
- Academic Governance including BOE member & VTU LIC member
- Supervised team of 18 Staff members
- NBA & NAAC Accreditation Leadership, Served as an IQAC Coordinator.
- Outcome-Based Education (OBE) & Curriculum Reforms
- Research Strategy, Funding & Ph.D. Supervision
- Faculty Recruitment, Mentoring & Performance Management
- Student Affairs, Welfare & Women Empowerment
- Industry–Academia & Inter-Institutional Collaboration
- Mentored faculty and promoted research culture
- Student Affairs, Welfare & Women Empowerment
- Industry–Academia & Inter-Institutional Collaboration
Affiliations
- Life Member – Institution of Engineers (India)
- Life Member – International Association of Engineers (IAENG)
- Member – UACEE
Additional Information
- Young Emerging Professor Award
Indo-Thai International Excellence, Shinawatra University, Thailand. - Best Employee – SJCIT (2018)
- Best Employee – CBIT (2024)
- NCRTEST 2025 – 1st & 2nd Prize
Research, Projects and Grants
- Ph.D Supervisor – Guiding 5 scholars; RAC member for 5 scholars
- Received KSCST funding (₹10,000) for 2 student projects
- Total Publications: 15, Scopus Indexed: 6
- Patents: 3
- Books: 4
- Guided 25+ projects for UG & PG students
Institutional Roles & Responsibilities
- Head of Department – Academic, Administrative & Financial Oversight
- Institutional Coordinator – NBA & NAAC
- Chairperson – Women Empowerment Cell, Student Welfare officer, Student grievance & Redressal
- Coordinator –, MOOCs, IQAC & Anti-Ragging Committees
- Organizer – FDPs, Workshops, Conferences
Timeline
Head of the Department
C Byregowda Institute of Technology
12.2022 - Current
Assistant Professor
SJC Institute of Technology
11.2011 - 12.2022
Lecturer
SJC Institute of Technology
09.2009 - 11.2011
Ph.D. - Electronics And Communications Engineering
VTU
M.Tech - Computer Science & Engineering
SJC Institute of Technology
BE - \Electronics And Communications Engineering
Dr.T Thimmahai Institute of Technology