He is a distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering at SR University, Warangal, with over four decades of experience in teaching, research, academic leadership, and curriculum development. He joined the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Warangal, formerly Regional Engineering College, in 1981. During his tenure, he served as Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering (2007–2009), Dean (Academic) (2009–2011), Deputy Chief Warden of Hostels, Chairman of the Library Advisory Committee (2016–2018), Chairman of the Institution of Engineers (India), Warangal Local Chapter (2012–2014), and Professor In-charge of IT Services.

He obtained his B.E. in Electrical Engineering and M.Tech. in Power Systems Engineering from Osmania University, Hyderabad, in 1979 and 1981, respectively. He earned his Ph.D. from IIT Kanpur in 1996 for his thesis, “Artificial Neural Network Based Power System State Estimation.” He also served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Howard University, Washington, D.C., USA, during 2002–2003.

His research interests include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic, Smart Grids, and Intelligent Power Systems. He pioneered the introduction of Artificial Intelligence Applications in Electrical Engineering at NIT Warangal in 1996 and subsequently introduced several advanced subjects into undergraduate and postgraduate curricula.

He has supervised twelve Ph.D. scholars and published over 115 research papers in reputed international journals and conferences. His research contributions include projects on intelligent power system control, fuzzy neural networks, and solar photovoltaic water-pumping systems. He has also organized numerous national conferences, workshops, faculty development programmes, and training programmes, contributing significantly to engineering education and research.