Dr. A. Prashanthi

Editorial Board Member
Name: Dr. A. Prashanthi
Designation: Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Affiliation:
Nalla Narasimha Reddy Education Society’s Group of Institutions,
Korremula X Roads, Narapally, Ghatkesar Mandal,
Medchal-Malkajgiri District, Telangana, India - 500088
Email: ✉️ prashanthi.a@cse.nnrg.edu.in
Academic Profiles:
Professional Summary
Associate Professor with over 15 years of teaching and research experience in Computer Science and Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering and has strong research contributions in peer-reviewed journals, international conferences, patents and book publications. Her academic work includes NBA/NAAC accreditation, curriculum design, mentoring UG/PG projects, curriculum development, academic administration and institutional development.
Professional Experience
- Associate Professor
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Nalla Narasimha Reddy Education Society’s Group of Institutions
October 2015 – Present - Assistant Professor
Nalla Narasimha Reddy Education Society’s Group of Institutions
June 2012 – October 2015 - Assistant Professor
MNR College of Engineering & Technology
September 2010 – May 2012 - Technician Apprentice
Bharat Dynamics Limited, Government of India, Hyderabad
July 2008 – July 2009
Academic Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering | Osmania University, Hyderabad | 2024 |
| M.Tech. | Vardhaman College of Engineering, Shamshabad | 2010 |
| B.Tech. | Sri Kottam Tulasi Reddy Memorial College of Engineering, Mahbubnagar | 2007 |
Research Areas
- Network Security
- Machine Learning
- Cloud Computing
- Cyber Security
- Intrusion Detection
- IoT Security
- Cryptography
- Deep Learning
Research Output Summary
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Domain | Network Security, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, IoT Security and Cryptography |
| Indexed Publications | Research papers published in Scopus / SCI indexed journals and IEEE / Scopus indexed conferences |
| Books | Published books in Big Data Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing and Network Security |
| Patents | Filed and published patents in cloud-edge computing, anomaly detection, AI model validation and secure cloud computing |
| Academic Leadership | Experience in accreditation, curriculum design, student mentoring, academic coordination and institutional responsibilities |
Academic Responsibilities
- Delivering lectures and conducting seminars for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Guiding and mentoring students for technical paper presentations and research activities.
- Supervising students in internal and external academic projects.
- Designing and implementing assessment strategies to enhance student performance.
- Providing academic mentoring and career guidance to students.
- Coordinating Parent–Teacher interactions to communicate student progress.
- Organizing special sessions for personality development and career readiness.
Selected Professional Contributions
- Actively involved in NBA and NAAC accreditation processes.
- Working as Placement Coordinator for the Department of CSE.
- Serving as Alumni Coordinator and Industrial Visit Coordinator.
- Acting as Anti-Ragging Committee Member.
- Guided several B.Tech. and M.Tech. projects.
- Served as Coordinator for National Conference.
- Serving as Coordinator for a National Level Students Technical Symposium - Tech Samprathi.
- Served as Judge and Coordinator for Project-Expo and App-Expo organized by IEEE-WIE.
Selected Publications
- Performance Comparison of Random Forest and BiLSTM for Intrusion Detection in Cyber Security Environment.
- Group-Based Recommendation System Using Bi-Stage Adaptive Deep Learning Model.
- 5G and Beyond Advancing Ultra Low Latency Communication for the Next Generation of Autonomous Systems.
- Ensemble Knowledge Distillation-Based Federated Learning for Effective Intrusion Detection in Heterogeneous Networks.
- Enhancing Cyber Security Frameworks: Integrating Pigeon-Inspired Optimization and Dense Neural Networks for Advanced Intrusion Detection Using the CIC-IDS-2017 Dataset.
- Enhancing and Empowering Network Security: Maximizing Anomaly Detection Efficiency Through the Implementation of Advanced Neural Networks.
- Design of a Novel Ensemble Intrusion Detection Framework Using the CICIDS 2017 Dataset.
Conference Publications
- EAO: An Intelligent and Scalable ML Driven Task Scheduling in Fog Computing Environment.
- Quantum-Safe Cryptography for Future-Proof Network Security.
- KNN-MOA: An Accurate and Scalable Detection of Malicious Content in Social Media Platforms.
- Attention-Based BiLSTM Model for Accurate DDoS Attack Traffic Classification.
- SSA: Early Detection of Mango Leaf Diseases Using Feature Optimization Technique.
- Robust Data-Driven System for Cloud Burst Using Machine Learning Techniques.
- AVOA: Energy and Resource Aware Scheduling Through Cloud Environment.
- Student Data Analysis Using Hadoop.
Books Published
- Big Data Analytics, First Edition, Techno Publishers, 2025.
- Cyber Security, First Edition, Techno Publishers, 2024.
- Cloud Computing Demystified: From Basics to Advanced Strategies, Well Tech International Publishing House, 2023.
- Network Security: Strategies for Robust and Resilient Security, Indo-Continental Academic Publishers, 2023.
Patents Filed & Published
- Hybrid Cloud-Edge Framework for Intelligent Data Offloading and Computation.
- Decentralized Machine Learning for Network Traffic Anomaly Detection.
- Blockchain-Assisted Explainable AI Model Validation System.
- An AI Based Method for Secure Deduplication in Cloud Computing.
- A Method for Controlled Data Anonymization for Machine Learning in Cloud Computing.
Conference, Reviewer & Editorial Responsibilities
- Session Chair, International Conference on Recent Challenges in Engineering and Technology, 2026.
- Conference Reviewer, International Conference on Sustainable Energy and AI Technologies for Next Generation Applications, 2026.
- Conference Reviewer, International Conference on Advances in Computational Intelligence and Informatics, 2025.
- Journal Reviewer, International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology, since 2026.
- Editor, Techno Publisher, since 2025.
Awards, Achievements & Recognitions
- Recognized as Top Performing Mentor, NPTEL, July–December 2025.
- Awarded Motivated Learner, NPTEL, 2025.
- Awarded Discipline Star, NPTEL, January–April 2025.
- IEEE-WIE Student Branch Advisor, Nalla Narasimha Reddy Education Society’s Group of Institutions.
- Volunteer, Cyber Jagruthi Programme, conducting awareness sessions on cybercrimes and digital safety.
- Mentor, NPTEL Online Certification Courses.
Professional Memberships
- Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA).
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
- Computer Society of India (CSI).
- International Association of Engineers (IAENG).
- Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
Subjects & Labs Handled
- Subjects: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Network Security, Computer Networks, Discrete Mathematics and Software Engineering.
- Labs: Computer Networks, Machine Learning and Linux Programming.
Last Updated: 28 June 2026