Current Position: Associate Professor and Head, Departments of MCA and MSc CS.
Qualification: B.E. (CS&E), M.Tech (CNE), M.Phil, MSc (IT)
Teaching Experience: 21 years
Courses offered: Cyber Security, Fundamentals of Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Programming, Managerial Communication, Analysis and Design of Information Systems, Personality Development and Soft Skills, Professional Ethics and Human Values, Software Engineering.
Current research interests: Cloud Computing.
Research Experience: 3 + years
Publications:
No. of publications:21
No. of Papers presented in National/International symposia/conferences: 10

Achievements/Awards:

1. Served as a reviewer at the 27th International Symposium on Wireless Personal Multimedia Communications (WPMC2024), “Secure 6G – AI Nexus: Where Technology Meets Humanity”, 17-20 November 2024, Sharda University, Greater Noida (NCR-Delhi), India.
2. Conferred with the Eminent Engineer Award by The Institution of Engineers (India), Mysore Local Chapter on 15th September 2023 commemorating 56th Engineers Day, i.e., the 163rd birthday of Sir. M. Visvesvaraya.
3. Received Best Oral Presentation award for the video presentation on ‘Digital Leap in Indian Education Sector during Covid-19’ presented at The 10th International Conference on Electronics, Communications and Networks (CECNet2020), October 25-28, 2020. Online Conference.
4. Appointed as expert reviewer on 14th April 2021 with AEIC (Academic Exchange Information Centre. AEIC is a strategic partner of world-leading publishing houses, including IEEE, Springer, Elsevier, Wiley, IoP, EDP, ASME, SAGE, SPIE, Taylor & Francis Group, American Scientific Publishing, DEStech Publications, TTP and Atlantis Press.
5. Successfully submitted questions as an Expert on AICTE-Student Learning Assessment Project application Portal under specialization- Internet of Things and received remuneration for the accepted questions- August 2021.

Membership in Professional Bodies:

Institution of Engineers (India), Computer Society of India, International Association of Engineers (IAENG), International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology (IACSIT).

PAPERS PUBLISHED:

1. Rachana C R, 2010. A Review of Security System in E-Banking, NITTE Management Review, Journal of Justice K. S. Hegde Institute of Management Vol.4, Issue 2, December. https://informaticsjournals.com/index.php/nmr/issue/view/1589
2. Rachana C R, 2012 A Review on Peer-to-Peer Networking on the Internet, International Research Journal- Oriental Journal of Computer Science and Technology, ISSN 0974-6471, Vol.5, No.1, Pgs. 93-98, June. https://www.computerscijournal.org/vol5no1/a-review-of-peer-to-peer-networking-on-the-internet/
3. Rachana C R, 2013. The Role of Digital Signatures in Digital Information Management, ABHINAV International Monthly Refereed Journal of Research in Management and Technology, ISSN 2320-0073, Impact factor: 0.0812 (2012) for the month of March, Vol. II, Issue: III.
4. Rachana C R, 2014. An insight into the world of Wearable Computing, International Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology Research (IJSETR), ISSN: 2278-7798, Volume 3, Issue 3, March. https://scholar.google.com/scholar?cluster=7919652404238208745&hl=en&oi=scholarr
5. Sandeep K, Rachana C R, Cloud Computing- challenges ahead for Human Resource Managers, International Journal of Scientific Research, ISSN: 2277-8179, Volume 3, Issue 4, April 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.15373/22778179/APR2014/224
6. Rachana C R, 2014. An E-Mail Based Solution for Peer to Peer File Download, International Journal of Innovative Research & Development, ISSN 2278 – 0211 (Online), Volume 3, Issue 5, May. https://www.internationaljournalcorner.com/index.php/ijird_ojs/article/view/134675
7. Rachana C R, 2015. Mobile Commerce: Opportunities in the Changing Global Environment, International Journal of Research in Information Technology (IJRIT), ISSN 2001 – 5569 (Online), Volume 3, Issue 3, March.
8. Rachana C R, 2015. Peer – To – Peer File Sharing: Offline Approach, International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer and Communication Engineering (An ISO 3297: 2007 Certified Organization), ISSN (Online): 2320-9801, Vol. 3, Issue 7, July https://www.ijircce.com/get-current-issue.php?key=NjU=
9. Rachana C R, 2016. E-Commerce and Cloud Computing-A Survey’, International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer and Communication Engineering (An ISO 3297: 2007 Certified Organization), ISSN (Online): 2320-9801, Vol. 4, Issue 8, August. Impact factor: 6.577, https://ijircce.com/get-current-issue.php?key=Nzg=
10. Rachana C R, 2017. Role of ICT Education in Empowering Women, International Journal of Management and Social Science Research Review, Volume 2, Issue 4, February 2017, Impact Factor: 3.996, Special Issue- International Conference on ‘Inclusive Business Growth & Sustainable Development’ Organized by Department of Commerce, KristuJayanthi College, Bangalore, http://ijmsrr.com/splissue/specialissue.pdf
11. Rachana C R, 2017. Cloud Computing-A Research Perspective on the Security Issues, International Journal of Current Engineering and Scientific Research (IJCESR), ISSN 23940697, DOI: 10.21276/ijcesr, Vol. 4, Issue 4, April, Impact Factor- 3.058.(UGC Approved Journal), https://troindia.in/journal/ijcesr/vol4iss4/137-141.pdf
12. Rachana C R, 2017. Cloud Computing-A Unified Approach for Surveillance Issues, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Volume 225, conference 1 (2017) 012073 doi:10.1088/1757-899X/225/1/012073, Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd., Accepted papers received: 17 July 2017, Published online: 7 September 2017, https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1757-899X/225/1/012073
13. Rachana C R, 2017. Data Sequestration Issues and Challenges in Cloud Computing: An Analysis and Review, Global Journal for Research Analysis, A Peer Reviewed, Referred, Refereed & Indexed International Journal, Volume 06, Issue 12, ISSN: 2277-8160, December, IMPACT FACTOR: 4.547. (UGC APPROVED JOURNAL), https://www.doi.org/10.36106/gjra
14. Aishwarya S, Rachana C R, 2018. Cloud Computing: the History and Evolution of Software as a Service, International Conference on Innovations in Engineering, Technology and Sciences (ICIETS)- 2018 with ISBN “CFP18Q63-PRT/978-1-5386-7321-8”, organized by NIE Institute of Technology, Hootagalli Industrial Area, Mysore, Karnataka, during 20th& 21st September.
15. M. Hemalatha, S. Aishwarya, Rachana C.R, 2018. The role of Digital Media in the promotion of Tourism in Mysore, proceedings of the National Conference on Tourism and the Digital Transformation- Travel Log 18 with ISBN 978-81-93115-05-3”, organized by Department of Tourism & Hospitality Management, Pooja Bhagavat Memorial Mahajana Education Centre, KRS, Road, Metagalli, Mysuru on 5th& 6th October.
16. M. Hemalatha, S. Aishwarya, Rachana C.R, 2018. The role of Digital Media in the promotion of Tourism in Mysore, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research – An International Open Access Journal, ISSN 2349-5162, UGC Approved, Impact Factor: 5.87, Volume 5, Issue 12, December. https://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRO006021.pdf
17. Aishwarya A, Kyathi Agarwal, Rachana C R, 2018. A Study on the Trends and Influence of Mobile Applications in Travel & Tourism, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research – An International Open Access Journal, ISSN 2349-5162, UGC Approved, Impact Factor: 5.87, Volume 5, Issue 12, December https://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRO006003.pdf
18. Rachana C R, 2019. Artificial Intelligence for improvised Digital Marketing Strategies- A Study, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research – An International Open Access Journal, ISSN 2349-5162, UGC Approved, Impact Factor: 5.87, Volume 6, Issue 3, March http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1903594.pdf
19. Chaithra, Poornashree S V, Rachana C R, 2019. Role of Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning in Improving Online Shopping Experience- A Review, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research – An International Open Access Journal, ISSN 2349-5162, UGC Approved, Impact Factor: 5.87, Volume 6, Issue 6, June https://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1906H10.pdf
20. Rachana C R,2020. Digital Transformation- the Internet of Things- Opportunities and Challenges, Journal of Xidian University. UGC- Care Approved Group 2 Journal. Volume 14, Issue 4, April. Impact factor: 5.4, https://doi.org/10.37896/jxu14.4/210
21. Rachana C R, 2022. Data Security in Cloud Computing: A Research Perspective, International Journal of Research and Review, Indexed, Peer-Reviewed, Refereed Journal, Vol. 9; Issue: 11; November, E-ISSN: 2349-9788; P-ISSN: 2454-2237, DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20221144

PAPERS PRESENTED:

1. Praveen R, Ramya D U, Rachana C R, 2023. ‘Research into the emerging prospects of bci’, Virtual International Conference on Emerging Trends in Science and Technology organized by St. Claret College, Department Sciences in association with Lyceum of the Philippines University, Bangalore, 11th August.
2. Praveen R, Rachana C R, 2023. ‘A Research into the world of Virtual Reality in Cloud Computing’, International Conference on “Issues and Challenges in Business Education and Information Technology”, Vidyavardhaka Sangha, Sri K. Puttaswamy First Grade College, VVCE Campus, Mysuru, 8th February.
3. Rachana C R, 2020. Best Oral Presentation award for the video presentation on ‘Digital Leap in Indian Education Sector during Covid-19’ The 10th International Conference on Electronics, Communications and Networks (CECNet2020), October 25-28, Online Conference.
4. Chaithra, Rachana C R, 2020. ‘An Overview of the Smart Cities Mission in India’ two days online International Conference on “Recent Trends in Computer Science and Information Technology” (ICRCSIT–20), Departments of Computer Science and Engineering & Information Technology, St. Martin’s Engineering College in Association with Computer Society of India, Hyderabad & Global Cyber Security Forum, India on 17th & 18th June.
5. Rachana C R, 2016. ‘Cloud Computing-A Unified Approach for Surveillance Issues’, International Conference on Advanced Material Technologies (ICAMT-2016), Dadi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, 27th& 28th December.
6. Ajay M. Jadhav, Rachana C R, 2014. ‘Innovative marketing campaigns: Using Digital Marketing as a modern tool for creating promotional strategies’, National Conference on ‘Contemporary Issues in Management’ Challenges and Advances in Emerging Markets – NCCIM – 2014, 27th September, Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Department of Business Administration, Mysore.
7. Ajay M. Jadhav, Rachana C R, 2012, ‘Innovative marketing strategies using technology for creating promotional strategies’, National Conference on ‘Disruptive Marketing- the way forward’, 27th April, CMR Institute of Management Studies, Department of Management Program, Bangalore.
8. Rachana C R, Ajay M Jadhav, 2011 ‘The Broadening horizons and discovery learning in distance education’, International Conference on Open and Distance Learning in Global Environment: Issues and Challenges held between 21st-23rd Sept., KSOU, Mysore.
9. Rachana C R, R RachappaNaik, 2009 ‘E-Learning- the Challenging Problems’ proceedings of the First National Conference on Cryptography & network Security, 18th & 19th February, School of Computing Sciences, VIT University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu.
10. Rachana C R, 2007. ‘Software Project Management- the Essentials’ at NCSOFT-07, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin, April 26, 27.

INVITED AS RESOURCE PERSON/SESSION CHAIR/COMMITTEE MEMBER:

1. Chaired a session at the National Conference on “Electronics, Signals, Communication (NCESC-2017)” in association with IETE Mysuru Centre and IJCA on the occasion of world Telecommunication Day on 29th May 2017 organized by ECE and TCE Dept, GSSSIETW, Mysuru.
2. Invited as a resource person to conduct technical sessions at ‘The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)’ as part of e-Governance program during 2016 and 2017.
3. Invited to deliver a special talk on ‘Cloud Computing: Introduction and Challenges’ at JSS College for Women, Chamarajanagar, Karnataka, India during March 2017.
4. Served as Member of Scientific Committee of the 4th International Conference on Applied Materials and Manufacturing Technology held in Nanchang, China during May 25-27, 2018, Co-hosted by National Defense Key Discipline Laboratory of Light Alloy Processing Science and Technology (Nanchang Hong Kong University) and Wuhan University of Science, organized by AEIC Academic Exchange Information Centre.
5. Technical Program Committee member of The 11th International Conference on Electronics, Communications and Networks (CECNet 2021), November 18-21, 2021 Online Conference, Beijing, The 12th International Conference on Electronics, Communications and Networks (CECNet 2022), November 4th-7th, 2022 Online Conference, Beijing, The 13th International Conference on Electronics, Communications and Networks (CECNet 2023), November 17- 20, 2023, Macao, China.