Academic Background
- Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering (Specialization: Cloud Security) – K L Deemed to be University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
- M.Tech and B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering – JNTU Hyderabad
Professional Experience
- Over 14+ years of experience in teaching and research in Computer Science & Engineering-School of Computing.
- Published 30+ papers in esteemed national and international journals and conferences.
- Authored 3 books and holds 2 patents.
- Honored with the Best Teacher Award for the years 2013-14, 2015-16, and 2021-22.
- Awarded the department’s Teaching Trophy for excellence in undergraduate education.
- Recognized with 2 Appreciation Awards for contributions as a placement coordinator and skills in-charge.
- Certified as an AWS Cloud Practitioner and AWS Solutions Architect – Associate Level by Amazon.
Ph.D. Guidance
Dr. Vurukonda has successfully guided Ph.D. scholars, including:
- Nichenametla Rajesh – Awarded from K L Deemed to be University
Research and Expertise
- Vurukonda’s research interests include Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, Security. He is a Life Member of ISTE (LMISTE) and a Fellow of the Indian Association for Computing Machinery (FIACM).
- Vurukonda maintains strong collaborations with both private and government organizations. He is a dedicated advocate for a holistic educational approach through skilling and certifications, believing that students excel when their emotional, social, cultural, and academic needs are met in a supportive university environment.
