Faculty Achievement: Publication of the Book “Master Your Momentum: Turning Struggles into Strength” by Dr. Bhanu MVV

The Management, Principal, and Faculty of MVGR College of Engineering (Autonomous) proudly congratulate Dr. Bhanu MVV, Training & Placement Officer and esteemed faculty member of the institution, on the successful publication of his book titled “Master Your Momentum: Turning Struggles into Strength.” The book has been officially released and is now available on the Evincepub Store as well as other major online platforms including Amazon and Flipkart.

This publication marks a significant milestone in Dr. Bhanu’s professional and personal journey. Drawing from his extensive experience as a Training & Placement Officer at MVGR College of Engineering, Dr. Bhanu brings to the book a wealth of real-time insights gathered through years of guiding students toward their career goals. His deep engagement with students’ aspirations and challenges has greatly enriched the book’s perspective, making it not only motivational but also practically relevant to readers navigating personal and professional growth.

“Master Your Momentum” is an inspiring work that emphasizes resilience, optimism, and the ability to transform struggles into sources of strength and purpose. Through this book, Dr. Bhanu encourages readers to embrace life’s challenges as opportunities for learning and self-improvement.

In his message to colleagues, Dr. Bhanu shared:

“This book is a heartfelt journey about transforming life’s challenges into sources of strength and purpose. I sincerely request your support in promoting the book so that more readers can benefit from its message.”

The Institution commends Dr. Bhanu MVV for his continued dedication to empowering students, promoting personal development, and fostering a spirit of positivity and perseverance within the academic community. His latest literary contribution stands as an inspiration to both faculty and students alike.

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• Evincepub
• Amazon
• Flipkart

📖 E-Book Version:

• Instamojo

MVGR College of Engineering (Autonomous) takes great pride in recognizing and celebrating the achievements of its faculty members who continue to contribute meaningfully to education, research, and the broader social landscape through their scholarly and creative endeavors.

Maharaj Vijayaram Gajapathi Raj  College of Engineering, Vizianagaram, has once again brought pride to the region by being recognized among India’s Best Engineering Institutes 2025 by Careers360. The institution has been awarded the distinguished AAA+ rating, affirming its excellence in academics, research, and overall institutional growth.

The recognition comes after Careers360’s comprehensive evaluation of parameters including student quality, faculty expertise, learning engagement, infrastructure, graduate outcomes, placements, diversity, and research output. MVGRCE stood out as one of the leading engineering institutions in the country, reflecting its continuous pursuit of academic excellence and innovation.

Expressing immense pride and joy over this achievement, Prof. Y.M.C. Sekhar, Principal stated,
“This recognition is a testimony to our sustained efforts in delivering quality education and fostering innovation. It reflects the dedication of our faculty, staff, and students who have collectively contributed to building MVGR into a nationally reputed institution.”

The Careers360 rating strengthens MVGRCE’s reputation as a premier destination for engineering education in Andhra Pradesh and India. This recognition marks another milestone in the college’s illustrious journey of empowering minds with values and knowledge.

The Department of Science & Humanities, MVGR College of Engineering (Autonomous), Vizianagaram, celebrated a proud moment as two of its faculty members, Dr. K. V. Ratna Kumar and Sri B. Hari Kumar, were honored with prestigious national-level literary awards for their remarkable contributions to literature.

Dr. K. V. Ratna Kumar was conferred with the Rabindra Ratna Puraskar 2025 in the category of English Literature – Poetry (Andhra Pradesh State) on 6th September 2025. This award acknowledges his creative brilliance and outstanding contribution to English poetry, further enriching the literary field.

Sri B. Hari Kumar received the Legacy of Literature Award 2025, presented by The Literature Times, for his inspirational book “Ignite the Viratian in You”. Recognized under the category Best Non-Fiction (Self-Help), the book embodies the spirit of determination, passion, and excellence, inspired by cricket legend Virat Kohli.

These recognitions highlight the academic and creative excellence of the Science & Humanities faculty at MVGR, who continuously inspire students not only in engineering and foundational sciences but also in literature and the arts. Their achievements reinforce the institution’s vision of nurturing well-rounded individuals who contribute to diverse fields of knowledge.

The Management, Principal, Faculty, and Students of MVGRCE extend their warmest congratulations to Dr. K. V. Ratna Kumar and Sri B. Hari Kumar, wishing them many more laurels in their literary and academic pursuits.

Kharagpur, West Bengal | January 17–19, 2025

A team of bright minds from MVGR College of Engineering achieved an impressive 3rd place at the prestigious AI Hackathon held at IIT Kharagpur from January 17th to 19th, 2025. The event saw participation from 80+ teams representing top-tier institutions, including several IITs and NITs.

The hackathon challenge focused on the theme:
"Sentiment Analysis Tool for Enhancing Customer Experience."

Participants were tasked with developing an intelligent system that could automatically analyze and classify customer reviews as positive, negative, or neutral. The broader aim was to assist businesses in extracting actionable insights from customer feedback to drive product and service improvements.

MVGR’s Winning Solution

Team 25KTJAI N178435, led by N. V. K. A. Sri Varshini, designed a sophisticated Sentiment Analysis Tool that processed 280 customer reviews to uncover sentiment trends and product insights. Key findings from their analysis included:

• Positive Reviews: 65.4 %
• Negative Reviews: 21.1 %
• Neutral Reviews: 13.2 %

The tool identified camera quality and value for money as areas needing improvement, while highlighting overall satisfaction and user-friendly design as strengths.

Technical Approach

The team employed text mining techniques along with data visualization tools such as pie charts and bar graphs to display sentiment distribution and keyword frequency. Their solution enabled real-time interpretation of customer opinions, supporting data-driven business decisions.

Team Members

• Team Leader: V. K. A. Sri Varshini
• Moyyi Prashanti
• Sai Sampath
• Sukanya

Their achievement not only highlights MVGR’s academic excellence but also underscores the institution’s commitment to nurturing innovation and practical skills in emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence.

Explore our students' achievements at national-level competitions and various upskilling programs by visiting: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/X1vvmvzFaio

Bangalore, April 4, 2025 — In a major boost to innovation and skill development in navigation technologies, MVGR college of Engg (A) has been selected as one of only 25 locations across India to host a Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Lab, under the prestigious IIT Tirupati Navavishkar i-Hub Foundation (IITTNiF) initiative.

The lab was formally launched during the NavIC Game Changer Seminar, held on April 4, 2025, in Bangalore. The event highlighted the lab’s role in promoting indigenous research and development in the rapidly evolving domain of positioning and precision technologies.

Empowering Innovation in Navigation Technology

IITTNiF, a Section 8 company established under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) through its National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), is committed to making India self-reliant in Positioning and Precision Technologies (PPT). With a vision to become an internationally recognized innovation hub, IITTNiF supports initiatives aligned with key national missions such as Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, and the Start-up India ecosystem.

The newly established PNT Lab at our institute aims to:

• Encourage product and prototype development in PNT-related technologies.
• Support undergraduate and postgraduate students in innovative research.
• Facilitate human resource and skill development through targeted training programs.
• Act as a catalyst for industry-academia collaboration in the PNT sector.

PNT: Powering Future Industries

PNT technologies are crucial for numerous sectors including automotive, aerospace, maritime, urban governance, robotics, and geospatial mapping. These technologies rely on advanced systems such as satellite-based navigation (e.g., NavIC – Navigation with Indian Constellation), inertial sensors, computer vision, and sensor fusion, ensuring high spatial accuracy and real-time data processing capabilities.

Participation in National Seminars

As part of the launch, representatives from our institute participated in two key national-level seminars organized by IITTNiF in Bangalore:

• NavIC Seminar 2025 (April 4):

A platform for researchers, industry leaders, academia, and policymakers to converge and explore advancements in indigenous navigation technologies. The seminar emphasized collaboration and fast-tracking the adoption of NavIC in real-world applications.

• GeoCities 2025 (April 5):

Focused on digital governance through geospatial intelligence, this seminar highlighted groundbreaking technologies that can transform Indian cities into data-driven, transparent, and citizen-centric urban spaces.

Prof. P. S. Sitharama Raju, Director, and Prof. Ramakrishnan Ramesh, Principal of MVGR College, extended heartfelt congratulations to Dr. A. Varaprasad, Principal Investigator from the Department of Civil Engineering, and Dr. K. Praveen, Co-Principal Investigator from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, for their exemplary leadership in advancing 20 innovative projects under the PNT Lab.

The leadership also acknowledged the unwavering dedication of all mentoring faculty members involved in these projects, including Dr. VR. Sankar Cheela, Dr. Sarat Kumar Sahu, Dr. K. S. Ravi Kumar, Dr. P. Sudheer, Dr. A. Varaprasad, Ms. M. Swarna, Dr. M. K. Naidu, Dr. K. Praveen, Dr. P. Srinivasa Rao, Dr. B. Srinivas, Dr. M. Siva Subramanyam, Dr. P. Surya Prasad, Dr. P. Sateesh, Dr. S. Chandramouli, Mr. P. Pavan Kumar, and Dr. Ch. Kalyan Chakravarthy.

Prof. M. Siva Subrahmanyam, Coordinator of Research and Consultancy, emphasized that the upcoming state-of-the-art PNT Lab facility is set to significantly enhance research and innovation on campus. He highlighted its role in inspiring active student participation and fostering technological advancement and academic excellence across disciplines.

With the establishment of the PNT Lab, MVGR reaffirms its commitment to cutting-edge research, national innovation goals, and the development of skilled professionals ready to shape the future of smart, connected technologies.

For more details, visit https://iittnif.com.