Our Principal

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Dr. Guduru VNSR Ratnakara Rao

At this institution, we believe in nurturing not just minds, but hearts. Every student matters, and every lesson learned is a step toward a brighter future.

Principal Profile

Dr. Guduru VNSR Ratnakara Rao obtained his ME in Mechanical Engineering from Gulbarga University and his Doctorate from JNTU Hyderabad. After his initial teaching stint in Chennai, he served at BVC Engineering College, Odalarevu, AP for almost a decade as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor. Dr. Ratnakara became the Principal of Praveenya Institute of Marine Engineering and Maritime Studies, Visakhapatnam, and Bhimavaram Institute of Engineering Technology, Bhimavaram, between 2011 and 2013.

He joined Sri Vasavi Engineering College, Tadepalligudem, in 2013 as Professor and Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department. Since 2015, as Dean of Academic Affairs, he has actively participated in the college's administration. Dr. Ratnakara is a member of esteemed professional societies like ISTE and IE and has research publications in international journals of high repute.

Dr. Ratnakara played a crucial role in getting Sri Vasavi NBA-accredited as the coordinator of accreditation work. He also laid the foundations for Outcome-Based Education (OBE) in the college and actively pursued its implementation. In June 2018, Dr. Ratnakara took charge as the Principal of Sri Vasavi Engineering College and is steering the college toward higher destinations.

For any further communication, you can reach Dr. Ratnakara via email at principal@srivasaviengg.ac.in.