Dr. Guduru VNSR Ratnakara Rao holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Gulbarga University and a Doctorate from JNTU Hyderabad. He began his teaching career in Chennai and went on to serve BVC Engineering College, Odalarevu, Andhra Pradesh, for nearly a decade, rising through the ranks from Assistant Professor to Professor.
Between 2011 and 2013, he held the position of Principal at both the Praveenya Institute of Marine Engineering and Maritime Studies, Visakhapatnam, and the Bhimavaram Institute of Engineering Technology, Bhimavaram.
In 2013, Dr. Ratnakara Rao joined Sri Vasavi Engineering College, Tadepalligudem, as Professor and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Since 2015, he has served as Dean of Academic Affairs, playing a key role in shaping the college’s academic and administrative landscape. A dedicated academician and researcher, he is a member of prestigious professional bodies like ISTE and IE, and has contributed scholarly work to internationally reputed journals.
As the NBA Accreditation Coordinator, Dr. Ratnakara Rao was instrumental in achieving accreditation for the institution. He pioneered the adoption of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) at the college and has been a driving force in its successful implementation.
In June 2018, he was appointed Principal of Sri Vasavi Engineering College, and under his visionary leadership, the college continues its pursuit of academic distinction and holistic development.
For professional correspondence, Dr. Ratnakara Rao can be contacted at
principal@srivasaviengg.ac.in.