Nandu B
Assistant Professor
Trivandrum
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Professor with over 14 years of experience in education management and the entertainment industry, combining academic expertise with practical insights. Proficient in university lecturing, engineering, digital marketing, data analysis, and training, fostering an engaging learning environment that promotes student success. Holds a Master’s degree in Communications Engineering, underscoring a strong foundation in both technical and communication skills. Committed to driving innovation in education while bridging the gap between theory and real-world application.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Assistant Professor
Rajadhani Institute of Engineering and Technology (RIET)
05.2021 - Current
- Senior Assistant Professor (May 2014 – Present).
- Chief Coordinator of Rajadhani AICTE Idea Lab (January 2021 – Present).
- Established a national standard lab facility worth 1 crore.
- Coordinated approximately 50 activity programs, including three ATAL FDPs.
- Managed Experiential Learning training for school teachers, students, and assistant professors as resource persons.
- Supported a startup project, WELKIN AVES LTD.
- Head of Department In-Charge (December 2020 – May 2021)
- College In-charge: Additional Skill Development Program, under the government. of Kerala.
- Applied for design patents.
- Improved overall class performance through continuous assessment and targeted feedback for each student.
- Advised students on academic paths and career opportunities related to their chosen fields of study, supporting long-term success.
- Published scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals, advancing knowledge within the field and establishing a strong professional reputation.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Organized extracurricular activities to extend learning beyond the classroom and promote community engagement.
- Continuously updated course content to reflect current industry trends and maintain relevance in an ever-evolving educational landscape.
- Secured grant funding for research projects, enabling further exploration of cutting-edge topics within the discipline.
- Mentored junior faculty members, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective teaching methods.
- Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Participated in various campus memberships at each assigned school to promote academics and faculty development.
Assistant Professor
Al-Ameen College of Engineering
12.2011 - 03.2014
- Specialized in Communication Systems subjects.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Contributed to campus activities to promote positive university image.
- Supported weekly C programming lab sessions, contributing to student engagement, comprehension, and learning objectives.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
3D Animator / 2D Digital Artist
Toonz Animation India Pvt Ltd
06.2008 - 11.2010
- Animated 3D movie characters using MAYA software, and created 2D animations using Toon Boom.
- Delivered high-quality animations within tight deadlines, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively.
- Troubleshot technical issues related to rendering, lighting, shaders, or dynamics systems as needed throughout the production process.
- Developed storyboards outlining animation plans.
Education
Master in Engineering - Communication Systems
Noorul Islam University
Nagercoil, India01.2012
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Electronics and Communications
Francis Xavier Engineering College
Tirunelveli, India01.2005
Skills
Leadership: Organizational Leadership, Project Coordination, and Students Training
Technical: Communication Systems, Image Processing, and Electronics Engineering
Teaching excellence
Ethics education
Student mentoring
Community engagement
Student engagement
Academic publication
Workshops and seminars
Team building
Student assessments
Powerpoint presentations
Tutoring and mentoring
Experiential learning methods
Conflict resolution
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Technology integration
Student data analysis
Audio-visual aid implementation
Lectures and discussions
Blackboard
Accomplishments
- Achieved establishing cutting edge technology workspace and training center by introducing AICTE idea lab for Startup and Idea -Prototype tasks.
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of Welkin Aves -A start up journey in Drone Technology
- Achieved experiential Learning Training through effectively helping with Hands on sessions.
- Supervised multiple team of students in Idea development in Projects
Certification
ELE/Q4605 Bonafide Trainer of CCTV Installation Technician
Patents ,Publications & Presentations
- Two Design patents under approval Process (Co Author)
- A book on "Artificial Intelligence in virtual reality" ,Co Authoring under process
- International Conference: "Enhancing Entrepreneur Mindset by Experiential Learning through Idea labs" – Venturize, Feb 2025.
- International Conference and Publication: Sixth International conference on sustainable communication system IEEE 2025 on “Agro Chroma Bot :Smart Leaf Color Sensing Robot for selective intelligent Pest Management
- Presented Paper on Cotton Leaf net Deeplab v3 + Powered semantic segmentation frame work for precise cotton plant leaf at international conference 2025
- Publication: "Robust Human Tracking Using Sparse Collaborative Mode in Surveillance Videos".
- Publication: "Advanced Registration Plate Recognition Algorithm with Video Image De-Hazing".
Certifications & Awards
Certified Trainer: CCTV Installation and Maintenance., Resource Person: "Basics of AI and Application" for Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pallipuram., Co-coordinator: ATAL FDPs on AI Enabled Biomedical Applications, ATAL FDP on 3D Printing, KTU Sponsored FDP on "Recent Trends in Biomedical Engineering"
Hobbies
Interest in creating Posters helped for designing College related and Departmental related activities
Photographic taste enhance my aesthetic sense in Academic -cultural involvements in my professional life
Timeline
Senior Assistant Professor
Rajadhani Institute of Engineering and Technology (RIET)
05.2021 - Current
ELE/Q4605 Bonafide Trainer of CCTV Installation Technician
05-2016
Assistant Professor
Al-Ameen College of Engineering
12.2011 - 03.2014
3D Animator / 2D Digital Artist
Toonz Animation India Pvt Ltd
06.2008 - 11.2010
Master in Engineering - Communication Systems
Noorul Islam University
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Electronics and Communications
Francis Xavier Engineering College