Dr. K. Thyagarajah

     A PhD graduate from IISc Bangalore and former faculty member at NIT Surathkal, he successfully led the institution through prestigious NAAC A++ and NBA Tier-I accreditations. He played a key role in founding advanced research centers and startups, while building strong international collaborations with industry leaders like SAP, PTC, and National Instruments. A distinguished speaker at forums such as AICTE, ISTE, and ICTACT, he has mentored 10 PhD scholars and has been a pioneer in setting up cutting-edge IoT and Industry 4.0 laboratories.

He is a visionary academic leader, passionate researcher, dedicated mentor, and innovative pioneer in emerging technologies. His global collaborations and leadership have driven excellence in education, research, and industry partnerships.