The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is recognized as a Research centre by Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and the University of Mysore (UOM). The Institute provides facilities for research, leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Doctoral students are expected to publish their work in leading international journals and conferences.
The mandatory coursework essentially prepares the students to carry out research and to develop adequate breadth in the subject area.
| Name | Research Areas | University |
| Dr. Vijaya Shetty S. | Distributed Computing, Data Mining, Machine Learning, Computer Graphics | VTU |
| Dr. Nalini N. | Cryptography and Network security, Genetic Algorithm, Game theory, AI/ML, Computer networks, cyber security, IoT, Optimization Heuristic Techniques. | VTU and UOM |
| Dr. Saroja Devi H. | Computer architecture, Performance Engineering | VTU and UOM |
| Dr. Vani V. | Computer graphics, vision, image processing and machine learning | VTU |
| Dr. Jyoti Neeli | Computer Networks, IOT, Cybersecurity | VTU |
| Dr. N. Srinivasa | High Performance Computing, Computer Organisation and Architecture | VTU |
| Dr. Sujatha Joshi | Data Mining, Machine Learning, Deep Learning | VTU |
| Dr. Dileep Reddy Bolla | Wireless communications, Internet of things, 5G mobile communications, Computer networks, Data science | VTU |
| Dr. Vasanthakumar G. U. | Data Mining, Social Network Analysis, IoT | VTU |
Centre for Innovation in Cybersecurity and IoT (Subex Lab) was established in the year 2018. Facilities made available in SUBEX Laboratory has enabled the students, research scholars and faculty members to engage in many projects which have resulted in satisfactory outcomes.
The lab features a Subex Honeypot Server, tailored for conducting diverse malware analysis projects. The setup facilitates a range of machine learning and deep learning endeavours.
The Research and Development (R&D) lab of Computer Science and Engineering department serves as a dynamic hub for innovation and exploration. Equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and resources, this lab fosters a collaborative environment where faculty members, research scholars, and students converge to push the boundaries of knowledge in computer science and engineering. The lab's primary purpose is to conduct cutting-edge research in various domains such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, data science etc. It serves as a platform for developing novel algorithms, designing innovative systems, and exploring emerging technologies. Additionally, the R&D lab plays a crucial role in facilitating interdisciplinary collaborations, both within the department and with external partners, to address complex challenges and create impactful solutions. Through its activities, the lab not only advances the frontiers of CSE but also contributes to the broader scientific community and industry, driving innovation and societal progress.
