Methodist College of Engineering & Technology (MCET) Faculty Details 2026-27

Hyderabad, Telangana

College Type
Autonomous
Co-Ed Status :
Co-Education
Minority Status :
Non Minority
Affiliated To :
Osmania University

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Methodist College of Engineering & Technology (MCET) Faculty Details

Established in 2008 in the historic Abids region of Hyderabad, Methodist College of Engineering & Technology (MCET) has carved out a prominent reputation under the affiliation of Osmania University. Accredited with an A+ Grade by NAAC and backed by NBA-accredited undergraduate programs, the institution operates under UGC autonomy.

At the absolute center of MCET’s academic framework is its versatile and highly qualified teaching staff. Across traditional disciplines like Mechanical and Civil Engineering to rapidly growing fields like AI & Data Science, MCET’s faculty drives both foundational education and contemporary industry alignment.

Faculty Metrics & Academic Qualifications

MCET maintains an expansive teaching network composed of highly qualified academicians and seasoned engineers. The college focuses strictly on recruiting faculties with advanced post-graduate or doctoral credentials.

Student–Faculty Ratio: MCET strictly adheres to AICTE guidelines, preserving a balanced student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 20:1. This ensures manageable classroom environments and allows professors to offer dedicated project mentoring and personal guidance.
A Balance of Ph.D. and M.Tech Holders: The senior leadership—including Heads of Departments (HoDs), Deans, and Professors—predominantly hold doctoral degrees (Ph.D.) with decades of research and pedagogical standing. Junior wing members possess M.Tech qualifications, with many actively pursuing their doctoral research programs.

Pedagogical and Teaching Methodologies

The teaching methodologies deployed by the MCET faculty are designed around the concept of "Outcome-Based Education" (OBE) to make students fully industry-ready.

Visual and Interactive Learning: Classrooms are well-equipped with modern projection systems. Faculty heavily utilize multimedia slides, structural diagrams, and visual coding architectures to break down complex technical theories.
Blended Continuous Assessments: To deviate from strict textbook memorization, the faculty incorporates continuous assessments, including unexpected quizzes, case studies, open-ended lab experiments, and software simulations.
Industry and Research Integration: Backed by active institutional research, the faculty frequently hosts international conferences (such as ICAISC), workshops, and mandatory industrial visits (e.g., to heavy production lines like KTPS). Faculty members encourage students to publish research papers under their direct co-authorship.

Comprehensive Faculty Directory

The institutional hierarchy is managed by highly experienced technical heads. Below is an exhaustive structural representation of key faculty members across major departments:

Institutional Leadership & Engineering Faculty

Name	Designation / Department	Academic Qualifications	Cumulative Experience
Dr. Prabhu G. Benakop	Principal & Professor	M.E., Ph.D.	34 Years
Dr. Lavanya Pamulaparty	Professor, HoD & Dean (CS & AI)	B.E. (CSE), M.Tech (SE), Ph.D. (CSE)	18 Years
Dr. M. Sharada Varalakshmi	Professor & HoD (AI & Data Science)	Ph.D.	22 Years
Dr. Y. Mastanamma	Professor & HoD (EEE)	Ph.D.	25 Years
Dr. T. Praveen Kumar	Associate Professor & HoD (CSE)	B.Tech, M.Tech, Ph.D.	14 Years
Dr. Rajasekhar Adula	Professor & HoD (Mechanical Eng.)	Ph.D.	15+ Years
Dr. Bandita Naik	Associate Professor & HoD (Civil Eng.)	M.Tech, Ph.D.	7+ Years
Dr. Kottapalle Prasanna	Professor & Dean (R&D & Innovations)	M.Tech, Ph.D.	18 Years
Dr. Diana Moses	Associate Professor & Dean (Academic Audit)	M.E., Ph.D.	19 Years
Dr. S. Venkateshwar	Professor & Dean (Examinations)	M.Tech, Ph.D.	46 Years
Dr. Mohd. Mustafa	Associate Professor & Dean (Student Affairs)	B.Tech, M.Tech, Ph.D.	22 Years
Dr. Syed Azahad	Associate Professor (AI & DS)	M.Tech, Ph.D.	25 Years
Dr. Shaik Khaleel Ahamed	Associate Professor (CSE)	M.Tech, Ph.D.	12 Years
Dr. Shahana Tanveer	Associate Professor (CSE)	M.Tech, Ph.D.	15 Years
Dr. Bhukya Laxman	Associate Professor (EEE)	M.Tech (NIT Calicut), Ph.D. (NIT Warangal)	15 Years
Dr. MVDS Krishnamurty	Associate Professor (CSE)	B.E., M.Tech, Ph.D. (CSE)	24 Years
Dr. G. Naresh	Assistant Professor (CSE)	MCA, SET, NET, Ph.D.	16 Years
Mr. Mujthaba Gulam Muqeeth	Associate Professor (CSE)	M.Tech	22 Years
Ms. M. Aruna	Assistant Professor (AI & DS)	M.Tech, (Ph.D.), MBA (HR)	20 Years
Mr. Sandeep Ravikanti	Assistant Professor (AI & DS)	M.Tech (CSE)	9 Years
Ms. Unnati Khanapurkar	Assistant Professor (CSE)	M.Tech	15.4 Years

Humanities, Sciences & Allied Faculty

To provide deep foundational concepts during the initial semesters of the engineering cycle, MCET features a highly experienced Humanities and Sciences wing.

Name	Designation / Department	Academic Qualifications	Cumulative Experience
Dr. S. Lakshmipathi Rao	Professor & HoD (Humanities & Sciences)	M.Sc., Ph.D.	46 Years
Dr. Sunil Solomon Philip	Associate Professor of English	M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., M.Lib.Sc. (SET/TOEFL Qualified)	18 Years
Dr. K. Veeradhadra Rao	Assistant Professor (Sciences)	M.Sc., Ph.D.	26 Years
Dr. K. Kalyani	Assistant Professor (Sciences)	M.Sc., Ph.D.	20 Years
Mr. T. Joseph	Assistant Professor (Sciences)	M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., (Ph.D.)	22 Years

Academic Rigor Notice: Due to MCET's autonomous status and alignment with Osmania University's standards, students undergo a continuous evaluation program. Semester-end papers carry substantial analytical weight, emphasizing practical coding and architectural logic rather than verbatim reproductions of text.

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