Dr.KANAKA DURGA RETURI
B.Tech., M.Tech., Ph.D.
MISTE, MCSI, MIIChE, MCRI, MSAI, MEAI.
Principal & Professor of CSE
Dr. KANAKA DURGA RETURI has obtained her B.Tech in Computer Science and
Information Technology in 2005 and Master of Technology in Computer Science and
Engineering in 2008 from JNTU Hyderabad. She was awarded Ph.D in 2016 in Computer Science
and Engineering from GITAM University, Visakhapatnam. She is presently working as a Principal
and professor of Computer Science & Engineerings at MALLA REDDY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
FOR WOMEN (AUTONOMOUS).
Dr.Kanaka Durga Returi has almost 17 Years of Experience in Teaching and Research.
Her research interest includes computer applications such as neural networks, support vector
machines, speaker recognition & image processing. She published 44 research articles in
different national and International Journals.
Dr.Kanaka Durga Returi is ratified as a Professor by JNTUH in the department of
Computer Science & Engineering and ratified as a Principal also. She published 05 PATENTS, out
of which 02 PATENTS GRANTED on her name. She guided 02 Ph.Ds, 27 M.Tech. students and 46
B.Tech Projects in her service. She authored 04 Text Books. She is a Managing Editor of Two
International Journals like IJASCT & IJACEEE. She is Editorial Board Member for several journals.
Dr.Kanaka Durga Returi is acting as a SPOC for Smart India Hackathon conducted by
Innovation Cell, Ministry of Education, Government of India. She is also acting as a valuable
SPOC for NPTEL Local Chapter of this college which is recognized by SWAYAM-NPTEL sponsored
by Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM). Under her guidance, MRCEW College stands
among TOP 100 Local Chapters consecutively from last three years in all over India. She has
been Awarded with NPTEL STAR Certificates in different Categories like NPTEL Domain Scholar in
“SYSTEMS DOMAIN”,NPTEL BELIEVER,NPTEL Discipline Star, NPTEL Enthusiasts, NPTEL
Evangelists Issued by IIT MADRAS.
Dr.Kanaka Durga Returi received TOPPER, GOLD,SILVER and ELITE Certificates for
different NPTEL courses sponsored by IIT MADRAS. She completed INNOVATION AMBASSADOR
trainings Conducted by Ministry of Education, Govt. Of India through IIC Cell. She received
JYESTA ACHARYA AWARD issued by Bharat Education Excellence Awards in recognizing her
Exemplary Contributions towards Research & Education Sector.
Dr.Kanaka Durga Returi received SPOC Appreciation Certificate for ONE LAKH PLUS
Certifications completed by our faculty and students which offered by COURSERA. She is
Editorial Board Member for several journals. She is having Memberships In Professional
Bodies like MISTE - Life Member of ISTE (LM 47889),MCSI - Member of Computer Society of
India,MSAI - Member of the Science and Information Organization.