Dr. M. S. Ganesha Prasad

Distinguished academic leader and Senior IEEE Member, Fellow of IEI & IIPE, with over three decades of experience in higher education, research supervision, and institutional development. Currently serving as Director (Operations) and formerly as Principal of Sai Vidya Institute of Technology,
Bengaluru.

A visionary educator with a deep commitment to academic excellence, innovation in pedagogy, and outcome-based education, I have successfully led academic teams through multiple accreditations (NBA, NAAC) and guided the establishment of new engineering programs in both core and emerging
domains.

My research spans Computational Engineering, with a strong focus on 3D Printing, Aerospace Materials, CAD/CAM, and Sustainable Development. I have guided five Ph.D. scholars and am presently supervising four more under VTU

Driven by the belief that “education must empower innovation,” I continue to contribute for faculty mentoring, student research, and Industry collaboration to prepare future-ready engineers.

Key Competencies

• Academic Leadership & Strategic Planning
• Outcome-Based Education & Accreditation (NBA, NAAC)
• Faculty Development & Research Mentorship
• Institutional Quality Systems & Governance
• Computational Modelling & 3D Printing Research
• Curriculum Design & Industry-Institute Collaboration

Professional Experience
Sai Vidya Institute of Technology (SVIT), Bengaluru

•  Director – Operations (Sep 2025 – Present)
•  Principal (Mar 2023 – Sep 2025)

– Spearheaded institutional transformation towards NAAC “A” Grade and multi-program NBA
accreditation (CSE, ISE, ECE).
– Introduced new teaching–learning methodologies including blended and experiential learning.
– Led MoUs and collaborations with academia and industry to promote global exposure.
– Oversaw faculty research development, Ph.D. supervision, and sponsored project proposals.

Mangalore Institute of Technology & Engineering (MITE), Mangalore
Principal (Dec 2021 – Mar 2023)
– Strengthened research culture and introduced performance-linked academic systems.
– Enhanced outcome-based practices and student-centric engagement models.
– Introduced UG Branches like – AIML, Cyber Security etc, PG Programs – MBA / MCA

New Horizon College of Engineering, Bengaluru
Professor, Dean & Head – Mechanical Engineering (Jul 2011 – Sep 2021)
Dean of Students (Jun 2015 – Sep 2021)
– Led the Mechanical Engineering department to national recognition through innovative curriculum
reforms.
– Introduced interdisciplinary projects integrating design and computational analysis.

Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology (Sir MVIT), Bengaluru
Professor (Oct 2002 – Aug 2011)
– Mentored student research and guided several project initiatives in applied mechanics and design.

SJM Institute of Technology, Chitradurga
Assistant Professor & HoD (Oct 1991 – Oct 2002) and Chief Coordinator for C-DAC Center of
Excellence
– Established laboratory infrastructure and introduced CAD/CAM in curriculum delivery

Education
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Science – Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), 2006–2010
M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering – Mysore University / Govt. BDT College, 1993
B.E. in Mechanical Engineering – University of Mysore, 1986–1990

Professional Memberships
Senior Member, IEEE R10 – Asia & Pacific
Fellow, Institution of Engineers (India)
Fellow, Indian Institution of Production Engineers
Life Member, ISTE

Certifications
Design Thinking
Leadership in Higher Education

Honors & Awards
Academic Research Award – for excellence in engineering research
Recognized Research Supervisor, VTU
Senior IEEE Member – in recognition of professional and academic contributions

Selected Publications
Studies on Passive Cooling Techniques
3D Printing – Tribological Behavior of Nylon-Aramid Polymer Composites Fabricated by FDM and
Injection Molding
3D Printing – Optimization of FDM Process Parameters for Nylon–Aramid Composites Using Taguchi
Technique
Design and Analysis of UCAV Wing with Varying Cant Angle