Prof. Battula Tirumala Krishna is a distinguished academician and researcher serving as a Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at the University College of Engineering Kakinada, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (JNTUK), Andhra Pradesh, India. With more than two decades of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration, he has established himself as a leading expert in the fields of signal processing, fractional order systems, VLSI design, and biomedical signal processing. His scholarly contributions and commitment to academic excellence have earned him recognition both nationally and internationally.
Prof. Battula Tirumala Krishna holds a Ph.D. from Andhra University and has also completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Lincoln University College, Malaysia. He has an extensive research portfolio, with over 115 publications in reputed international journals, including several in high-impact Q1 and Q2 journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. His work has received significant academic attention, reflected in his Google Scholar metrics of an h-index of 17 and nearly 2,000 citations. In addition to journal publications, he has authored textbooks, contributed book chapters, presented papers at numerous international and national conferences, and holds several Indian and international patents in areas such as IoT-based devices and intelligent systems.
Beyond his research achievements, Prof. Battula Tirumala Krishna is highly regarded for his dedication to teaching and research mentorship. He has successfully supervised 14 Ph.D. scholars and guided a large number of M.Tech and B.Tech students. Many of his students have gone on to pursue successful careers in academia and industry. He has also played key leadership roles at JNTUK, including serving as Head of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Chairman of the Board of Studies, and Director of the Institute of Science and Technology. His involvement in curriculum development, faculty training programs, and institutional quality enhancement reflects his deep commitment to advancing engineering education.
Prof. Battula Tirumala Krishna’s contributions have been widely recognized through several prestigious awards, including the State Best Teacher Award by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the Top 2% Scientists Award, and multiple University Appreciation Awards from JNTUK. He also serves as an Associate Editor and Editorial Board Member of several international journals and is a regular reviewer for leading publications in his field. His academic journey is marked by a strong focus on innovation, quality research, and the holistic development of students and young researchers.
Through his extensive body of work, leadership in academic governance, and unwavering dedication to education and research, Prof. Battula Tirumala Krishna continues to make meaningful contributions to the advancement of engineering education and scientific knowledge in India and beyond.
