Department of CSE (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning)
Empowering future technologists through innovation, research excellence and industry-driven education.
WELCOME
Established in 2020–21, the CSE (AI & ML) department focuses on developing engineers skilled in intelligent systems and data-driven innovation. Program Highlights Intake: 120 Seats Accreditation: UGC Autonomous & NAAC Accredited Curriculum: Industry-aligned R20/R22 Regulations Core Focus Strong foundation in Data Structures, Algorithms, Neural Networks, Deep Learning, and NLP Advanced AI/ML labs with high-compute infrastructure Real-world problem solving in healthcare, finance, and sustainability Career Outcomes Roles: Data Scientist, ML Engineer, AI Analyst, Research Scientist Recruiters: Microsoft, Amazon, TCS, Deloitte Placement Rate: 70–85% Highest Packages (2024–25): 20 LPA (Amazon), 50 LPA (Meesho) 60%+ students secure internships with RealPage, Cisco, AWS Academy A future-focused program combining academic excellence, industry exposure, and strong placements.
Vision
● To achieve international distinction as a centre for excellence in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, dedicated to the advancement of humanity through academic rigor and creative scholarship.Mission
• Scholarly Excellence: To provide a comprehensive curriculum centered on advanced AI/ML methodologies and emerging technologies.• Professional Competency: To cultivate technical expertise while fostering an environment of creative inquiry and strategic leadership.
• Ethical Stewardship: To instill a commitment to professional ethics, environmental sustainability, and the broader social impact of technology.
• Strategic Infrastructure: To develop specialized Centre of Excellence that facilitate high-level research and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Congratulations
Kusuma Pranitha
HT No: 22UK1A0582
Placed in
Kavya Pallapu
HT No: 23UK5A0519
Placed in
Akula Tejaswini
HT No: 22UK1A0506
Placed in
Shivani Mahankali
HT No: 22UK1A0588
Placed in
Kammari Meghana
HT No: 22UK1A05H6
Placed in
Head of the Department
Dr. Rekha Gangula
Professor & Head, Department of CSE(AI&ML)
Ph.D | 20+ Years Experience
AI | Data Science | Cloud Computing
HOD’s Message
Welcome to the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Vaagdevi Engineering College. Our department is committed to quality education, innovation and research excellence.
We develop technically competent professionals with strong ethical values and global readiness.
– Dr. Rekha Gangula
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Total Faculty
150+
Placements 2025–26
25+
Faculty Achievements
120+
Student Achievements
18
MoU's
300+
Publications
5000+
Alumni
12
IPR's
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
PEO 1: To provide students with a foundation in the principles of computer science and engineering, including mathematics and basic engineering to solve technological issues of modern society.
PEO 2: To provide students a breadth of knowledge in computer science and related engineering disciplines in order to enable them to understand engineering trade-offs across multiple disciplines, work effectively as an individual and as a member.
PEO 3: To provide awareness of security and laws pertaining to cyber usage, ethical issues related to computing and to provide knowledge on subject protection through Intellectual Property Rights.
PEO 4: To provide students with specialized knowledge in focused areas of their choice, in order to strengthen them to make contributions to a specific discipline and pursue post-graduation or research.
PEO 5: To train students in problem solving skills in design, development and analysis for interpretation and synthesis of data and create awareness for lifelong learning.
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
PSO1: Apply the knowledge about principles of programming languages, Computer Algorithms, Databases, System Software and Computer Networks for the interconnection.
PSO 2: Interpret and analyse the problem, formulate an efficient hardware and software solution for the real world, socio-industry related problems and needs using computing methodologies and latest technologies.
PSO 3: Fulfilling desire by attaining Employment, Excel in competitive examinations, Higher studies, Research, and initiate start-ups.
S. No
Name and Address
Designation
1
Dr. Rekha Gangula
Assistant Professor & Head, CSE (AI & ML), VEC
Chairman
2
Dr. M. Dhala Lakshmi
Professor, CSE – JNTUH CEH
Member
(University Nominee)
3
Prof. R.B.V. Subramanyam
Professor, NITW
Member
(Subject Expert)
4
Dr. M. Sadanandam
Professor in CSE, KU
Member
(Subject Expert)
5
Dr. K. Sharmila
Associate Professor & Head, CSE, VEC
Member
6
Mr. V. Shiva Vardhan
Associate Vice President, Goldman Sachs
Member
(Alumni Member)
7
Mr. J. Sarath
Director, VF Vector Flow India Pvt. Ltd.
Member
(Industry Representative)
| S.No. | Name of the Faculty | Designation | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr Rekha Gangula | Associate Professor & Head | |
| 2 | Dr R Rajashekar | Assistant Professor |  |
| 3 | Sanath Kumar T | Assistant Professor |  |
| 4 | Thalla Dayakar | Assistant Professor |  |
| 5 | PUJARI SHIVAKUMAR | Assistant professor |  |
| 6 | Neeraja Gosikonda | Assitant Proffesor |  |
| 7 | Swathi Rama | Assistant Professor |  |
| 8 | POTHULA SHIREESHA | Assistant Professor |  |
| 9 | Gaddam Nagarani | Assistant Professor |  |
| 10 | Sharadad Bura | Assistant Professor |  |
| 11 | G.Kiran | Assistant Professor |  |
| 12 | J lavanya | Assistant professor |  |
| 13 | GOLI LAVANYA | Assistant professor |  |
| 14 | R.Mounika | Assistant professor |  |
| 15 | TANGELLA SHRAVAN KUMAR | Assistant Professor |  |
| 16 | K. Sai sri | Assistant Professor |  |
| 17 | K.Divya | Assistant Professor |  |
| 18 | Otte Pushpalatha | Assistant professor |  |
| 19 | Mustyala Sarika | Assistant professor |  |
| 20 | A Sai Krishna Lal | Assistant professor |  |
S. No.
Project No.
Funding Agency
Title of the Project
Amount Sanctioned
Status
1
BFP/RGP/ICT/23/026
University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Oman
Block Funding Program Awardees (BFP Call 2023)
₹ 21,00,000
Ongoing
2
EEQ/2021/000456
Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)
SERB Research Project
₹ 23,69,900
Ongoing
3
9-104/IDC/MOD-ACP/POLICI-1/2021/2022
AICTE
AICTE-MODROBS
₹ 20,00,000
Ongoing
4
1743139484
AICTE – ATAL FDP
Artificial Intelligence in Cloud Computing
₹ 3,50,000
Ongoing
5
1691573262
AICTE – ATAL FDP
Exploring Immersive Realities of Augmented and Virtual Reality
₹ 3,50,000
Completed
S.No
Name of the Organization / Company
MoU Signed On
Purpose
1
Sak Informatics
05.02.2025
Project Implementation and Placement Guidance
2
TCollegeDayz
17.12.2024
Current and future educational arrangements, communications and recruitment initiatives.
3
SRU – SR University
18.11.2024
Collaboration partnership for academic, research and cultural exchange and mutual cooperation.
4
IDS
13.03.2024
Business of digital transformation of various businesses; IT products and services.
5
Cloudplinth INC
03.10.2023
Skill-based training, education, placement, industrial visits and expert lectures.
6
IFOCUS
10.02.2023
Internship and career placement services.
7
FOUNDIT (Monster.com) Pvt. Ltd.
10.01.2023
Internship and career placement services.
8
ICT ACADEMY
09.01.2023
Proposal for certificate program on Programming Essentials in Python.
To train students in problem solving skills in design, development and analysis for interpretation and synthesis of data and create awareness for lifelong learning.
To train students in problem solving skills in design, development and analysis for interpretation and synthesis of data and create awareness for lifelong learning.
Student Chapters / Clubs
Testimonials
Parimi Radha
Assistant Vice President – Citi Bank
Mr. G. Sai Subhash
Senior Software Engineer – Tech Mahindra