About Vice Chancellor

Prof. M. Vijaya Kumar , Professor of Electrical & Electronics Engineering at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur (JNTUA), assumed charge as Vice-Chancellor In-Charge of Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies (RGUKT), Andhra Pradesh, on 20th January 2023. He is an erudite professor, renowned teacher, and eminent researcher who aspires to harness science and technology to improve community life.

Prof. Kumar received his B.Tech. (Electrical & Electronics Engineering) in 1988, Master's in Electrical Machines & Industrial Drives from NIT, Warangal in 1990, and Ph.D. from JNTU Hyderabad in 2000. He joined JNTU College of Engineering Anantapur as a faculty member in October 1992 and has extensive experience spanning three decades in teaching, research, and administration.

Between 2006 and 2008, he served as the Head of the EEE Department. He was the Founder Registrar of JNTUA and played a critical role in establishing the University, streamlining procedures of Directorates between 2008 and 2010. He has held various roles such as Director of Foreign Affairs & Alumni Matters (2013–2015), Director of Admissions (2015–2018), Director of Academic and Planning (2018–2019), and Registrar for two terms (2008–2010 and 2019–2021). Currently, he is the Rector of JNTUA since 2021.

Prof. Kumar has successfully conducted AP Engineering, Agricultural & Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (APEAPCET) 2022 as Convener. He also served as National Executive Council Member of ISTE, New Delhi, and represented JNTUA in international collaborations with institutions in Australia, the UK, and Germany.

His research interests include Industrial Drives, Power Electronics, Instrumentation & Renewable Energy Sources. He has guided 39 Ph.D. scholars, supervised over 100 M.Tech projects, and published more than 130 research papers in reputed journals. He has completed 2 projects funded by AICTE and UGC and received awards from The Institution of Engineers (India) for best papers and the AP State Government's Best Teacher Award in 2015.

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RGUKT-AP Signs MoUs with Industry and Philanthropic organizations to boost Industry Collaboration and Student Empowerment
Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies (RGUKT), Andhra Pradesh, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with three organizations on 26th June 2025, in the esteemed presence of Prof. K. Madhu Murthy, Hon’ble Chancellor – RGUKT-AP and Chairman – APSCHE . These collaborations aim to enhance industry-academia partnerships, improve student employability, and empower women in technical education. The details of the MoUs are given below 1 Ceremorphic Inc. Ceremorphic, Inc. , a leading AI-based industry, will offer employment opportunities to RGUKT students and extend support in establishing a Centre for VLSI Design. The organization is also committed to fostering industry-academia collaboration, thereby aligning student training with industry requirements. 2. Wadhwani Foundation – Skills Development Network Wadhwani Foundation is supporting the development of employability skills among students through its AI-powered learning platform, facilitated by Wadhwani-trained faculty mentors. This initiative is expected to significantly enhance students’ readiness for the workforce across all RGUKT campuses. 3. Sadisha Foundation (in partnership with GO Classes and ExamPrepTool ) As part of its commitment to empower women in higher education, Sadisha Foundation will provide GATE exam preparation training to 100 selected women students from the four RGUKT campuses. The training will be delivered in collaboration with GoClasses and ExamPrep Tool, two reputed GATE coaching partners. The MoUs were formally signed by Prof. S. Amarendra Kumar, Registrar – RGUKT-AP, on behalf of the University. Representing the partnering organizations were Mr. Chandrasekhar Abburi, Senior Vice President – Ceremorphic; Mr. Sunil Dahiya, Executive Vice President – Wadhwani Foundation; and Mr. Chaitanya Reddy, Sadisha Foundation, along with representatives from GoClasses and ExamPrep Tool. The signing ceremony was attended by several key officials from RGUKT-AP:  Prof. K Madhu Murthy, Hon'ble Chancellor, RGUKT AP & Chairman - APSCHE Prof S Amrendra Kumar, Registrar - RGUKT - AP Prof A.V.S.S.K.S Gupta, Director - RGUKT RK Valley Mr. Bandi Prasad, Chief Administrative Officer, RGUKT AP Mrs. D. Sravani, Dean Academics, RGUKT AP Mr. P Shyam, Dean - EITP, RGUKT AP Mr. M Ramakrishna, Coordinator, HEC & CEC            

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