Professor & HOD |
Dr. P. Kiran Sree Pokkuluri is a distinguished academician, researcher, administrator, author, mentor, and keynote speaker with over two decades of excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and academic leadership in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science and Engineering. He currently serves as Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women, where he leads academic excellence, research initiatives, industry collaborations, and innovation-driven programs.
He obtained his B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, his M.E. in Computer Science and Engineering from Anna University, and his Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad. He further strengthened his research credentials by completing Postdoctoral Research under the mentorship of Prof. Dr. Martin Margala and Dr. Prasun Chakrabarti, resulting in several high-impact Scopus-indexed and Q2 journal publications.
Dr. Kiran Sree has established himself as a prolific researcher with 177 Scopus-indexed publications and 163 Web of Science-indexed publications, reflecting his significant contributions to Artificial Intelligence and related domains. His research interests encompass Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Big Data Analytics, Bioinformatics, Cloud Computing, and Data Science.
He has authored 15 textbooks covering various emerging areas of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence and has filed and published 14 patents in Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning, demonstrating his commitment to innovation and technology development. Before joining Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women, Dr. Kiran Sree served as Principal of N.B.K.R. Institute of Science and Technology. He has also held several key academic leadership positions, including Vice Principal of KITS Engineering College and Head of the Department at Aditya Engineering College. He has actively contributed to curriculum development as a Board of Studies Member for AI, ML, and Computer Science Engineering programs under Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada and several autonomous institutions.
His outstanding academic and research contributions have been recognized through numerous prestigious national and international awards. These include the Rashtriya Ratan Award, Bharat Excellence Award, Best Regius Professor of the Year (AI & BI), Veteran Scholar of Excellence Award, Bharat Education Excellence Award, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam National Pratibha Award, Best Teacher Award from SERF India, and the Global Supervisor Award (2026). He has also been featured in the internationally acclaimed Marquis Who’s Who in the World.
An accomplished speaker and mentor, Dr. Kiran Sree has delivered more than 200 keynote addresses, Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs), workshops, seminars, and webinars on Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies across India and abroad. He actively mentors faculty members, researchers, and students in cutting-edge AI research and innovation.
Beyond teaching and research, he plays an instrumental role in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. He serves as the Faculty Champion for the University Innovation Fellows (UIF) initiative and as the Global Vice President of the World Statistical Data Analysis Research Association. He has successfully secured competitive research funding from AICTE and DST, including a ₹17 lakh DST-TIDE Innovation Project, supporting technology innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup ecosystems in higher education. Received ₹97,000 under the ATAL Programme for conducting a Faculty Development Programme (FDP) and ₹55,000 in conference funding, reflecting active engagement in academic, research, and professional development initiatives.
| Degree | Organization/Institution | Specialization | Year of Passing |
| Ph.D. | JNTU Hyderabad | Artificial Intelligence | 2015- February |
| M.Tech | Anna University | C.S.E | 2006 |
| B.Tech | JNTU | C.S.E | 2002 |
- Life Member CSE, ISTE, IEI
Publications in National/International
- Pokkuluri Kiran, Tamboli Amena, A. Senthilkumar, R. Sivakumar, M. Ashok Kumar, and Sampathkumar Velusamy. “Enhancing rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge efficiency with multi-dimensional LSTM and clonal selection algorithm.” Groundwater for Sustainable Development (2024): 101167.(SCI)
- Pokkuluri, K. S., RajKumar, K. V., & Satish, G. N.(2023). SLA based Workflow Scheduling algorithm in Cloud Computing using Haris Hawks optimization. EAI Endorsed Transactions on Scalable Information Systems.(2023)
- Dr.Kiran Sree et. al. (2023). Crowd Counting and Anomaly Detection from CCTV
footages using deep learning augmented with cellular automata. Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology, 101(13).(2023) - Pokkuluri, K. S., Nedunuri, S. U. D., & Devi, U. (2022). Crop Disease Prediction with Convolution Neural Network (CNN) Augmented With Cellular Automata. Int. Arab J. Inf. Technol, 19(5), 765-773. (SCIE)
- Pokkuluri, K. S., & Usha, D. N. (2021). A secure cellular automata integrated deep learning mechanism for health informatics. Int. Arab J. Inf. Technol., 18(6), 782-788. (SCIE)
- Kiran Sre, P., N.S.S.N.” NTCA: A novel text clustering algorithm built on Cellular Automata based Local Search and K-Means algorithm for identifying the protein coding regions in genomic DNA” in Research Journal of Biotechnology, 3(3), pp. 38-45, 2008 (SCIE)
- Kiran Sre, P., I, Identification of Protein Coding Regions in Genomic DNA Using Unsupervised FMACA Based Pattern Classifier, Volume 8 Issue1 Page305-309, 2008, IJCSNS International Journal of Computer Science and Network Security. (ESCI)
- Sree, P. K. (2008). Exploring a novel approach for providing software security using soft computing systems. International Journal of Security and Its Applications, 2(2), 51-58. .(ESCI)
Journal Publications in National/International Conferences
- Pokkuluri, K.S., Usha Devi, N.S.S.S.N., Mangalampalli, S. (2022). DLHAP: A Novel Deep Learning with Hybrid CA Mechanism for Heart Attack Prediction. Innovations in Computer Science and Engineering. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 385. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8987-1_32
- Pokkuluri, K.S., Usha Devi, N.S.S.S.N., Mangalampalli, S. (2022). DLCP: A Robust Deep Learning with Non-linear CA Mechanism for Lung Cancer Prediction. Innovations in Computer Science and Engineering. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 385. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8987-1_31
- Chintalapati, P.V., Babu, G.R., Sree, P.K., Kode, S.K., Kumar, G.S. (2023). Usage of AI Techniques for Cyberthreat Security System in Android Mobile DevicesInternational Conference on Innovative Computing and Communications. ICICC 2023. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 703. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-3315-0_33
- Revathy, G., Sree, P.K., Devi, S.S., Karunamoorthi, R., Vadivu, S.S. (2023). Visual Learning with Dynamic RecallSoft Computing and Signal Processing. ICSCSP 2022. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, vol 313. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-8669-7_11
- Varma, Ch Phaneendra, G. Ramesh Babu, Pokkuluri Kiran Sree, and N. Raghavendra Sai. “Usage of Classifier Ensemble for Security Enrichment in IDS.” In 2022 International Conference on Automation, Computing and Renewable Systems (ICACRS), pp. 420-425. IEEE, 2022.
- Babu, G. Ramesh, Ch Phaneendra Varma, Pokkuluri Kiran Sree, and G. Sai Chaitanya Kumar. “A Declarative Systematic Approach to Machine Learning.” In 2022 International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Technologies in Energy and Power Sectors (SSTEPS), pp. 95-99. IEEE, 2022.
- Babu, Gurujukota Ramesh, Phaneendra Varma Chintalapati, Pokkuluri Kiran Sree, Archana Pudi, and Chintha Venkata Ramana. “A Context Sensitive with Effective Task Migration in Mobile Cloud Computing Services.” In 2023 3rd International Conference on Computing and Information Technology (ICCIT), pp. 201-205. IEEE, 2023.
- Sree, Pokkuluri Kiran, Phaneendra Varma Chintalapati, M. Prasad, Gurujukota Ramesh Babu, and PBV Raja Rao. “Waste Management Detection Using Deep Learning.” In 2023 3rd International Conference on Computing and Information Technology (ICCIT), pp. 50-54. IEEE, 2023.
- Mangalampalli, Sudheer, Pokkuluri Kiran Sree, Sangram K. Swain, and Ganesh Reddy Karri. “Cloud Computing and Virtualization.” Convergence of Cloud with AI for Big Data Analytics: Foundations and Innovation (2023): 13-40. Wiley, USA.
- Khang, A., Rath, K. C., Panda, S., Sree, P. K., & Panda, S. K. (2023). Revolutionizing Agriculture: Exploring Advanced Technologies for Plant Protection in the Agriculture Sector. In Handbook of Research on AI-Equipped IoT Applications in High-Tech Agriculture (pp. 1-22). IGI Global.
- Dr. Kiran Sree Pokkuluri, SSSN Usha Devi N, DLCDI: A Novel Deep Learning Mechanism for Chronic Diseases Identification, Intelligent Information Retrieval for Healthcare Systems, pp. 65-92,2021, NOVA Science Publishers, USA.
- Mangalampalli, Sudheer, Pokkuluri Kiran Sree, Sangram K. Swain, and Ganesh Reddy Karri. “Cloud Computing and Virtualization.” Convergence of Cloud with AI for Big Data Analytics: Foundations and Innovation (2023): 13-40. Wiley, USA.
- Fundamentals of Deep Learning: Theory and Applications, 8119152530, 9788119152537,Academic Guru Publishing House, AG Publishing House (AGPH Books), 2023
- Essentials to the Secret of Cyber Security, 9355743939, Walnut Publication 2022,
- Fundamentals of IoT & BigData,9789357574693, Scientific International Publishing House, 2023
- Software Engineering, 9788119313136, AASANS Publications, 2023
- Two Scholars from JNTU Kakinada are pursuing Ph.D
- His bibliography was listed in Marquis Who’s Who in the World, 29th Edition (2012), USA.
- Recipient of Bharat Excellence Award from Dr. G.V. Krishna Murthy, Former Election Commissioner of India for two times and recipient of Rashtrya Ratan Award.
- Two Patents are granted
- Theory of Computation
UG Level:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Structure
- Theory of Computation
PG Level:
- Secure Software Engineering
- Advanced DS
The recent publications and research contributions can be viewed from the following URLs:
| Profile | Link |
| Google Scholar | https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=i_4uAl8AAAAJ |
| Vidwan | https://svecw.irins.org/profile/49369 |
| Research Gate | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kiran-Pokkuluri |
| ORCID | https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8601-4304 |
| Scopus | https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58964791500 |
