Narendra V Ganganagowdar | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Narendra V Ganganagowdar | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Manipal Institute of Technology | India

Dr. Narendra V. Ganganagowdar is a seasoned academic and researcher with over 26 years of experience in computer science and engineering. He is a Professor at MIT Manipal, with expertise in computer graphics, image processing, artificial intelligence, and soft computing techniques. He has contributed significantly to research, teaching, consultancy, and academic leadership, mentoring numerous students, securing grants, and publishing extensively in indexed journals and conferences. Dr. Ganganagowdar is an active member of multiple professional organizations and serves in advisory roles at the department and institutional level.

Professional Profile:

Education: 

Dr. Narendra V. Ganganagowdar completed his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from MIT Manipal, Manipal University. He earned his M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering from JNNCE, Shimoga (VTU Belgaum), and his B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering from STJIT Ranebennur (Karnataka University, Dharwad). His academic training laid the foundation for his expertise in advanced computing technologies and engineering education.

Experience:

Dr. Narendra V. Ganganagowdar’s academic career spans multiple roles, including Professor at MIT Manipal, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor. He began his career as a Lecturer at STJIT Ranebennur and BIET Davangere, and progressed through senior roles contributing to teaching, research, and administration. He has organized workshops, FDPs, and short-term programs, served as a resource person in various technical talks, and evaluated Ph.D. theses at multiple universities. Additionally, he has provided consultancy in projects such as automation for managing country labels and NLP applications in healthcare, and secured research grants exceeding Rs. 80 lakhs from government and industry sources.

Research Interests:

Dr. Narendra V. Ganganagowdar research focuses on computer graphics, algorithms, image processing, computer vision, artificial intelligence, and soft computing techniques. Dr. Ganganagowdar’s work integrates programming languages like C, C++, Python, MATLAB, and tools such as OpenGL, Weka, MySQL, and platforms across Windows and Unix/Linux environments. His interests extend to solving real-world problems through computational intelligence, improving machine learning pipelines, and applying AI techniques in healthcare and other domains.

Publications Top Noted:

  1. A federated learning-based crop yield prediction for agricultural production risk management, Year: 2022, Citation: 75

  2. A trusted IoT data sharing and secure oracle based access for agricultural production risk management, Year: 2023, Citation: 55

  3. Study and comparison of various image edge detection techniques used in quality inspection and evaluation of agricultural and food products by computer vision, Year: 2011, Citation: 52

  4. A Blockchain Based Decentralized Identifiers for Entity Authentication in Electronic Health Records, Year: 2022, Citation: 50

  5. An intelligent computer vision system for vegetables and fruits quality inspection using soft computing techniques, Year: 2019, Citation: 33

Conclusion:

Dr. Narendra V. Ganganagowdar exemplifies dedication, innovation, and excellence in machine learning and computer science education. His work integrates cutting-edge technologies with practical applications, particularly in agriculture and healthcare, addressing key societal challenges. Through mentorship, research leadership, and consultancy, he has fostered a collaborative and impactful academic environment. His expertise in AI and soft computing continues to inspire students and peers alike. Recognition through the Best Researcher Award under the Global Network & Technology Excellence Awards celebrates his outstanding contributions to technology, education, and societal advancement.