Faculty Research and Publications

Dr.Pradeep Kumar

MCA, Doctorate in Management Studies, PhD in ICT
Director, Academic Affairs

1. Kumar Pradeep, Shukla Balvinder, and Passey Don (2021), Leveraging ICT for Excellence in Higher Education Institutions using Standards and Criteria of Accreditation and Ranking, Bentham Science Publications, pp. 80-97. ISBN 9781681088181.
2. Kumar Pradeep, Shukla Balvinder, and Passey Don (2020), Impact of Accreditation on Quality and Excellence of Higher Education Institutions, Revista Investigacion Operacional, 41(2), pp.151-167, ISNN 0257-4306
3. Kumar Pradeep and Shukla Balvinder (2018), Critical Evaluation of Different Engineering & Technology Programmes for International Accreditation, 2018, 2nd International Conference on Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership (ICEIL’2018), 19-21 December 2018.
4. Kumar Pradeep, Shukla Balvinder and Rai R. S (2017)., The Role and Impact of Accreditation: Enhancing Quality of Engineering Education, 2017, 2nd International Conference on Telecommunication and Networks (TEL-NET 2017), Noida, 2017, 10-11 August 2017.
5. Bagga T., Bansal S., Kumar P., Jain S., New Wave of accreditation in Indian Higher Education: Comparison of accreditation bodies for management programmes, Prabhandhan: Indian Journal of Management, 9(8), pp. 26-40. (DOI: 10.17010/pijom/2016/v9i8/99778)
6. Kumar Pradeep and Shukla Balvinder (2021), Enhancing Quality in Higher Education using IT and Accreditation, 2021, 9th International Conference on Reliability, Infocom Technologies and Optimization (ICRITO 2021), 3 – 4 September 2021.
7. George Ebine and Kumar Pradeep (2025), Digital Resource Utilization by Users in Academic Libraries in Uganda: A case of Makerere University Library, International Journal of Business, Engineering, Science and Technology (IJBEST), pp. 6-14, ISSN: 2959-586X, ISBN: 978-9970-9943-4-2.
8. James Stephen Kawuki, Kumar Pradeep, Mindila Robert, and Kayumba Cyrus (2025), The Rising Petroleum Products’ Pricing and Customer Retention for Oil and Gas Sector in Uganda: A Case of Total Uganda LIMITED”, International Journal of Business, Engineering, Science and Technology (IJBEST), ISSN: 2959-586X, pp. 58-73, ISBN: 978-9970-9943-4-2.
9. Aloke David Druku, and Kumar Pradeep (2025), Comparative analysis of the Performance of Machine Learning Algorithms & Models in Detecting Fraud in Fintech platforms in Uganda Fintech Industry, International Journal of Business, Engineering, Science and Technology (IJBEST), pp. 136-148, ISSN: 2959-586X, ISBN: 978-9970-9943-4-2.

Dr. Tyagi Vaibhavbhushan, PhD, MTech

Associate Professor

1. DOPPLER ESTIMATION AND MITIGATION IN OFDM
   Date of Publication: March, 2022
2. Implementation and verification of novel OFDM modem for air acoustic channel
   Date of Publication: 12 December 2021
3. Analysis Technique for Layered Structures using Wiener Spiking De-Convolution
   Date of Publication: 29 July 2019
4. Investigation of probe waveforms for Wiener spiking de-convolution
   Date of Publication: 15 December 2018
5. An Overview of Array Signal Processing and Beam Forming Techniques
   Date of Publication: 14 March 2014
6. A Review Paper on Infrasound Event Detection and Localization
   Date of Publication: 24 June 2014
7. Dispersion Compensation in Optical Communication Link Using APFS
   Date of Publication: 14 March 2013
8. Performance Analysis of WDM Link Using Different DCF Techniques
   Date of Publication: 18 November 2012

Dr. Robert Mindilla

Associate Professor / Associate Dean

1. An Exploration of the Attitude, Perceived Value and Awareness of Islamic Finance towards Acceptability among White-Collar Elite: Case of Central Kampala, Uganda
   Date Published: April 2023
2. The Impact of Capital Budgeting on the Innovation Capability of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nakawa Division, Kampala Capital City Authority, Uganda
   Date of Publication: 31 July 2022
3. Evaluation of Activity Based Cost Analysis as a Tool on Financial Performance in Selected Public Sugar Firms in Kenya
   Date of Publication: 1 April 2017
4. Evaluation of Cost Benefit Analysis as a Tool on Financial Performance of Selected Public Sugar Firms in Kenya
   Date of Publication: 31 October 2016
5. A Review of Application of Web 2.0 and Open Source Software in E-learning: A Baseline Survey in a Private University
   Date of Publication: 1 March 2014
6. Microfinance as a Catalyst of Agribusiness: A Case of Rafode Ltd
   Date of Publication: 1 January 2013
7. Exploration of Relationship on Loan Conditions and Client Exit from Microfinance Institutions: A Case of Kenya Women Finance Trust, North Rift Region of Kenya
   Date of Publication: 1 February 2013
8. Adoption of Technological Innovations on Organizational Performance: Case of Commercial Banks in Kenya
   Date of Publication: 1 March 2013
9. An Evaluation of Economic Strategies in Budget Deficit Reduction in Kenya
   Date of Publication: 1 March 2013
10. An Evaluation of the Principal’s Instructional Supervision on Academic Performance: A Case of Sameta Primary School, Kisii County, Kenya
    Date of Publication: 1 June 2013
11. Determinants of Information Systems Adoption and Deployment in SMEs: A Case Study of Micro Finance Institutions in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya. International Journal of Applied Information Systems, 6, 1–6
    Date of Publication: 1 September 2013

Mr. Mayur Kumar Chippa, PhD

Senior Lecturer

1. Realization of All-Optical Logic Gates Using a Single Design of 2D Photonic Band Gap Structure by Square Ring Resonator
   Date of Publication: 21 July 2021
2. Photonics Technology Based Bio-Sensor for Glucose Concentration Measurement in Urine
   Date of Publication: 1 March 2021
3. An All-Optical Ultracompact Microring-Resonator-Based Optical Switch
   Date of Publication: 3 January 2021
4. Design and Analysis of Optical Filter for Optical Communication Networks Using Photonics Technology
   Date of Publication: 5 May 2020
5. Low Dimensional Channel Drop Filter for CWDM Optical Communication Networks
   Date of Publication: 21 February 2020
6. Photonics and Their Application Towards Existing Optical Technologies
   Date of Publication: 4 December 2019
7. Modeling of Small Size and Low Crosstalk Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing Demultiplexer Based on Photonic Micro Ring Resonator
   Date of Publication: 1 June 2018
8. Design and Analysis of a Thermo-Optic Switch Based on Photonic Crystal Ring Resonator
   Date of Publication: 26 July 2018
9. Novel Design of Ring Resonator Based Temperature Sensor Using Photonics Technology
   Date of Publication: 1 December 2017
10. Improved Dropping Efficiency in Two-Dimensional Photonic Crystal-Based Channel Drop Filter for Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing Application
    Date of Publication: 31 January 2017
11. Performance Optimization of Six Channels WDM Demultiplexer Based on Photonic Crystal Structure
    Date of Publication: 30 September 2017

Dr. Amrutha S, PhD

Lecturer

1. Nalini, P., Amrutha, S., & Anandavel, V. (2024). Human-Artificial Intelligence Synergy (AI): Leveraging Generative AI(GAI) to Empower the IT Workforce. International Conference on Intelligent and Innovative Practices in Engineering and Management 2024 Iipem 2024. https://doi.org/10.1109/IIPEM62726.2024.10925615 [SCOPUS]
2. Sasidharan, A., & Venkatakrishnan, S. (2024). Investigating customer’s acceptance intention towards green banking services: a gateway towards sustainable banking. *Environmental Engineering and Management Journal*, *23*(11), 2391-2404. https://doi.org/10.30638/eemj.2024.192 [SCOPUS]
3. Sasidharan, A., & Venkatakrishnan, S. (2024). Intension to use mobile banking: an integration of theory of planned behaviour (TPB) and technology acceptance model (TAM). KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems, 18(4), 1059-1074. [SCOPUS]
4. enkatakrishnan, Amrutha & ElangovanS. (2025). Ensemble machine learning model for early bankruptcy prediction using financial ratios and market indicators. *Journal of Marketing & Social Research*, *2*(7). (B, ABDC).
5. Rathnaraj, N., Rajasree, C., Amrutha, S., Rajan, A. (2025). Impact of Social Media Marketing in the Cosmetic Industry to Cross the Chasm in India. ASCIS 2024. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 2429. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-86305-9_28 [SCOPUS]
6. Sasidharan, A., & Venkatakrishnan, S. (2024). Customers intention to adopt sustainable banking services based on the green development in chennai (2024, January). Journal of Environmental Protection and Ecology, 25, No 3, 979–987 (2024). http://doi.org/10.30638/eemj.2024.192 [SCOPUS]
7. Amrutha, S., & Santhi, V. (2024). Measuring customer experience towards bancassurance in an emerging market economy: empirical evidence from India. International Journal of Process Management and Benchmarking, 17(3), 378-392. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJPMB.2024.138812 [SCOPUS]
8. Nair, S., Amrutha, S., Gopikumar, V., & Sandhya, G. (2017). Religious Affiliation and Bequest Behavior. Purushartha-a journal of management, Ethics and Spirituality, 10(2), 36-45. https://journals.smsvaranasi.com/index.php/purushartha/issue/view/ [SCOPUS]
9. “A Study on Digital Transaction Processing and the User’s Satisfaction with Reference to Coimbatore City.” National Journal of Technology, Vol 17, Issue 3, September 2021.
10. “Uzahavar santhai: A Study on Social, Agro-Economic, and Financial Benefits Experienced by Farmers.” Humanities and Social Science Studies Journal (UGC Care Approved, Group I).
11. “Women Entrepreneurs: A Systematic Review of Problems, Challenges, and Success.” Svadhyaya-International Journal of Transdisciplinary Research and Development (SIJTRD), Vol 2 (1), May 2022, PP. 51 – 57.

Book Publications

1. Behind Every Role: Where Human Potential Meets Strategy, published in July 2025, (ISBN-13: 979-8321639741).
2. Beyond Transactions: Art of Selling the Financial Intangibles – Practical Guide for Selling Financial Instruments, published in January 2025, (ISBN-13: 979-8306580043).

Dr. Juliet Kategaya Nsiima, PhD, Art and Design Theory

Senior Lecturer

[Jul 2022 - Mar 2025]

1. PREPARING PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN UGANDA FOR THE ‘NEXT NEW NORMAL’ USING A COMPARISON TO INDIA
   Date of Publication: December 2022

Mr Kawuki James Stephen

Assistant Lecturer

1. James Kawuki Stephen, Robert Mindila, & Rita Nakaferro. (2024). Internal Controls and Customer Satisfaction in the Telecommunications Industry in Uganda: A Case of MTN Uganda.
   The International Journal of Business & Management, 12(7).
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2. An Exploration of the Attitude, Perceived Value and Awareness of Islamic Finance towards Acceptability among White-Collar Elite: Case of Central Kampala, Uganda
   Date of Publication: April 2023
3. Micro-Finance Services and Poverty Reduction in Uganda
   Date of Publication: 20 May 2020
4. Determinants of Small and Medium Sized Enterprise Growth in Uganda
   Date of Publication: 14 Dec 2020
5. Analysis of Access to Financial Credit by Farming Households in Uganda
   Date of Publication: 14 Dec 2020

Mr. Henry Semakula

Assistant Lecturer

[Mar 2022 - Feb 2024]

1. Air Pollution Monitoring System Using Wireless Sensor Networks and Cloud Computing
   Date of Publication: 16 Feb 2022

Mr. Sameer

Assistant Lecturer

[Sep 2021 - Aug 2023]

1. The Exploitation of Social Media for Education Delivery
   Date of Publication: 20 March 2019

Dr. Sambasivam G, PhD, MCA

Associate Dean / Associate Professor

[Mar 2019 - Apr 2022]

1. Scheduled Access Strategy for Improving Sensor Node Battery Life Time and Delay Analysis of Wireless Body Area Network
   Date of Publication: 30 December 2021
2. Vulnerability Assessment in Heterogeneous Web Environment Using Probabilistic Arithmetic Automata
   Date of Publication: 17 May 2021
3. Prediction of COVID-19 Using Genetic Deep Learning Convolutional Neural Network (GDCNN)
   Date of Publication: 21 September 2020
4. A Predictive Performance Analysis of Vitamin D Deficiency Severity Using Machine Learning Methods
   Date of Publication: 15 June 2020

Mr. Sunil M.R

Assistant Lecturer

[Feb 2019 - Jul 2022]

1. Role of Internet of Things (IoT) in Transforming Education Post Covid in India
   Date of Publication: 6 June 2021
2. Connected Farming: An IoT Enabled Solution for Uganda’s Agriculture
   Date of Publication: 1 March 2021
3. Impact of Internet of Things (IoT) in Higher Education and Its Challenges
   Date of Publication: 1 March 2019
4. SEED: Secure, Energy-Efficient and Dependable Routing Protocol Using Trust for Clustered WSNs
   Date of Publication: 11 May 2014