Academic Background & Professional Journey
Dr. Mayya graduated in Mechanical Engineering from Mysore University in 1988, followed by a master’s degree from Pune University in 1994. He went on to earn his Ph.D. from Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) in the field of Organizational Behaviour under the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Beginning his career in industry, Dr. Mayya worked as a Design Engineer at PMT Machine Tools, Pune, and later as Assistant Manager at Advani Oerlikon Ltd., Pune. In 1995, he transitioned into academics and went on to serve for over two decades at KVG College of Engineering, Sullia, where he rose to the position of Principal. In 2021, he joined Srinivas University as Registrar (Evaluation).
Research & Publications
A dedicated researcher, Dr. Mayya has guided 5 Ph.D. scholars and 12 M. Tech students, with several of them successfully awarded degrees. He has published 54 research papers in reputed national and international journals and conferences and is the author of 5 books. His contributions also extend to consulting and applied research projects.
Expertise & Research Interests
- Information Technology
- CAD/CAM
- Design Engineering
- Entrepreneurship
- Software Engineering
Leadership Roles & Contributions
Dr. Mayya has held several prestigious academic and administrative positions, including:
- Principal, Srinivas Institute of Technology
- Head, Department of Information Science & Engineering, KVGCE, Sullia
- Placement Coordinator for Mangalore region engineering colleges
- Chairman & Member, Board of Studies (Humanities), Mangalore University
- Chief Coordinator & Coding Officer, Central Valuation, Mangalore University
- Convener, 15 State-level & 23 National-level Conferences
- Member, Board of Examiners, Mangalore University & VTU Belgaum
- Member, PGCET Examination Panel, VTU
Professional Affiliations
- Member, Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE)
- Member, Tribological Society of India
- Member, Computer Society of India
