Dr. Sampath Dakshina Murthy Achanta | Machine Learning | Best Innovation Award

Dr. Sampath Dakshina Murthy Achanta, Vignan’s Institute of Information Technology, India

Dr. Achanta Sampath Dakshina Murthy is a distinguished academic and innovator currently serving as a Senior Associate Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Vignan’s Institute of Information Technology (Autonomous), Visakhapatnam. He is also the Head of the Vignan Centre for Innovations and Start-ups. With a Ph.D. in Image Processing from KL University, Andhra Pradesh, Dr. Murthy brings a strong foundation in digital electronics, communication systems, and biomedical signal analysis. He has over nine years of teaching experience and one year of industry exposure. His contributions to academia include more than 70 research publications, 20 research awards, six granted patents, ten design patents, and multiple funded projects. His research interests encompass human motion analysis, biomedical image and video processing, and IoT-enabled assistive technologies. Notably, his doctoral work focused on intelligent gait analysis using AI-driven IoT sensors for fall prediction in physically challenged individuals. He actively mentors students, coordinates institutional quality assurance (IQAC), and fosters innovation through successful incubation projects like ScitiSense and Illuminisense. Recognized for his academic leadership and innovation ecosystem contributions, Dr. Murthy is also an editor of the “Futuristic Trends in IoT” book series and a reviewer on multiple editorial boards.

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🏆 Summary of Suitability: Best Innovation Award

Dr. Achanta Sampath Dakshina Murthy stands out as a trailblazer in academic innovation, applied research, and translational technology development, making him an ideal candidate for the Best Innovation Award. With a strong foundation in Image Processing, Biomedical Engineering, and IoT-enabled healthcare, his contributions are both technologically advanced and socially impactful.

🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Image Processing – 2023, KL University, Andhra Pradesh
M.Tech in Digital Electronics and Communication Systems – 2015, JNTU Kakinada
B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering – 2013, JNTU Kakinada
Intermediate (M.P.C) – 2009, Board of Intermediate, A.P
X (CBSE) – 2007, Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi

💼 Work Experience

👨‍🏫 Senior Associate Professor (From April 1, 2025 – Present)
Vignan’s Institute of Information Technology (A), Visakhapatnam
👨‍🏫 Associate Professor (Dec 27, 2023 – March 31, 2025)
Same institute
👨‍🏫 Assistant Professor (June 15, 2016 – Dec 26, 2023)
🛠️ Technician, Nirmala Industries, Auto Nagar (June 1, 2015 – June 13, 2016)

Current Roles:

🚀 Head, Vignan’s Centre for Innovations & Start-ups (Aug 19, 2024 – Present)
🧪 Associate Dean, R&D (Feb 19, 2024 – Aug 19, 2024)
🏛️ IQAC Coordinator (Oct 26, 2021 – May 31, 2025)

🏆 Achievements

📜 Ph.D. Awarded in presence of Hon’ble Sri Ramnath Kovind & Governor of A.P (Nov 30, 2024)
📩 Letter of Appreciation as ARIIA Coordinator by IIC for innovation & entrepreneurship efforts (2022–23)
📘 Editor of “Futuristic Trends in IoT” – IIP Series, 2023
🙌 Appreciation for Research & Innovation by Chairman Dr. Lavu Rathaiah Garu (May 2023)
🧠 SYRF Membership, Scholars Academic & Scientific Society (2021)
📜 Ratified as Assistant Professor by JNTU Kakinada (2016)
🏅 Outstanding Academic Performance in B.Tech, Vizag Institute of Technology (2011)

🧬 Research, Awards & Innovations

📈 Scopus h-index: 15
📝 Research Papers Published: 70
🏅 Research Awards: 20
🧠 Patents: 4 Published | 6 Granted
🧩 Design Patents: 10
©️ Copyrights: 4
📚 Books Published: 7
📋 Editorial Board/Reviewer: 15
🏵️ Certificates of Appreciation: 100+

💡 Project Grants

🥾 Smart Shoe project under STPI Chunauti 2.0 – ₹90,000 Grant (2022–2023)
🧬 ScitiSense startup incubated at MedTech CoE, STPI Lucknow (2024)
🌐 Illuminisense incubated at AIC STPI, Bengaluru – OCP 6.0 (2024)