Faculty

Dr. Nirupama Malavalli Prasad is an academician, entrepreneur, and researcher with over 18 years of experience in teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She currently serves as an Associate Professor at the School of Engineering & Technology (SOET) and the Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I2E) at BML Munjal University.

She holds a Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering from Jain University, supported by a TEQIP–MHRD fellowship at RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru. Her doctoral research focused on the ‘Growth and Study of Nanocarbon-Based Vacuum Nanoelectronic Emitters For Nanosatellite Propulsion’, reflecting her strong foundation in advanced engineering research.

Her work spans diverse domains—from vacuum nanoelectronics in aerospace to IoT-enabled healthcare solutions and design thinking for transformative education—demonstrating a unique ability to bridge technology, innovation, and real-world impact. In addition to her research, she is actively engaged in digital outreach, scholarly content development, innovative teaching methodologies, and academic leadership.

• Graduation In: B.E (Electronics & Communication)
• Graduation From: Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering (VTU), Bengaluru.
• Graduation Year: 2003

• Post Graduation In: M.Tech. in Electronics Engineering
• Post Graduation From: B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bengaluru
• Post Graduation Year: 2010
• Post Graduation In: Post Graduation Diploma in Human Rights (PGDHR)
• Post Graduation From: Indian Institute of Human Rights, New Delhi
• Post Graduation Year: 2013
• Post Graduation In: Postgraduate Programme in Women in Leadership
• Post Graduation From: BML Munjal University, Gurugram

• Doctorate In: Ph.D. – Electronics Engineering.
• Doctorate From: Jain University, Bengaluru (TEQIP–MHRD Fellow at RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru)
• Doctorate Year: 2018

• IoT & Sensor
• Digital Hardware Design
• Joy of Engineering (JOE)
• Computer Organization & Architecture
• Fundamentals of Digital Logic
• Design Thinking
• Semiconductor Physics
• INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS
• BASIC ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

• Indigenous design and development of the cathodic arc system for the growth of nanocarbon thin Films, MP Nirupama, SB Gandla, A Bhattacharya, BS Satyanarayana Materials Today: Proceedings 5 (1), 3121-3129
• The Viability of Nanocluster Carbon-Based Field Emitter Arrays for the Field Emission Electrical Propulsion System’ Nirupama Malavalli Prasad, OS Panwar, BS Satyanarayana 2023 IEEE 36th International Vacuum Nanoelectronics Conference (IVNC), 112-114
• Nanosphere Lithography to Enhance the Field Emission Properties of a Self-Aligned Nanocarbon Based Field Emitters, MP Nirupama, BS Satyanarayana, OS Panwar, 2021 34th International Vacuum Nanoelectronics Conference (IVNC), 1-2
• Nickel Nanoparticle Arrays Prepared Using Nanosphere Lithography, M.P Nirupama, OSPBSS, Amarnath Bheemaraju, IJRASET 6 (2), 75-78
• High-isolated, low correlation and wide frequency reconfigurable (2.1–4.2 GHz) MIMO antenna for cognitive radio applications, AKBM Nagesh Kallollu Narayaswamy,Nirupama Malavalli Prasad,Sweta Singh, Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications
• Metasurface‐Loaded Ceramic‐Based MIMO Antenna with High Isolation and Circular Polarization Features, NKNAS Gaddam Ravindher Reddy, Nirupama Malavalli Prasad, Ajay Kumar Dwivedi, Journal of Electronic Materials

• Received the “All-Rounder Award” on 1st November 2022 during the 7th Founders’ Day of the Hero Group (Founder & Chairman: Dr. Brijmohan Lall Munjal)
• Evaluated a Ph.D Thesis “OPTIMAL FPGA IMPLEMENTATION OF ENCRYPTION ALGORITHMS FOR SECURE COMMUNICATION”, By CHANDRA PRAKASH DWIVEDI, Reg No. 15RE002011, CMRUniversity, Bangalore
• Evaluated the Ph.D. thesis titled “AUTOMATED LIVER TUMOR DETECTION USING DEEP LEARNING FOR ACCURATE SEGMENTATION AND BOUNDARY LOCALIZATION” by Shilpa B (Reg. No. 22CPHDS030), CMR University, Bangalore, and served as an External Examiner for the doctoral defence in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering.
• Certified in “Internet Protocols, Design & Testing” from the Centre for Continuing Education, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
• Awarded “Certificate of Excellence” for achieving 100% results in the subject Modelling & Simulation of Data Networks (VTU – B.E. Course, 2011)
• Received “Best Paper Award” (2nd Position) at an International Conference held at RNS Institute of Technology, Bengaluru (2010)
• Awarded MHRD (TEQIP) Travel Grant for presenting research at the 28th International Vacuum Nanoelectronics Conference (IVNC), Guangzhou, China (13–17 July 2015)
• Recipient of MHRD (TEQIP) Fellowship from R.V. College of Engineering for pursuing Ph.D. (2014–2016)
• Received “Best Presentation Award” at the Research Retreat, Jain University, Bengaluru (August 2017)
• Awarded “Best Poster Presentation Award” (First Place) at the SERB (India) & Royal Academy of Engineering (UK) supported National Conference on Emerging Trends in Applied Materials Science and Surface Engineering (ETAMS 2018), BML Munjal University

• Development of Photodetector and Positioning Control for LDV Receiving Optics
  Organization: National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bengaluru
  Role: Project Trainee
  Description: Focused on the design and development of photodetection systems and positioning mechanisms for Laser Doppler Velocimetry (LDV) applications in aerospace systems.
• Design and Development of FPGA-Based Controller for Aircraft Structural Testing
  Organization: National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bengaluru
  Role: Project Assistant
  Description: Developed FPGA-based control systems for aircraft structural testing, enabling precise data acquisition and control for aerospace validation processes.
• DST-Sponsored Project: Development of Nanomaterial and Optically Enabled Enhanced Efficiency Amorphous Silicon Solar Cells
  Organization: R.V. College of Engineering, Bengaluru
  Role: Research Scholar
  Funding Agency: Department of Science and Technology (DST), India
  Description: Contributed to the development of advanced nanomaterials and optoelectronic structures for improving the efficiency of amorphous silicon solar cells.
• Study of Cathodic Arc Growth and Characterization of Nanocarbon Materials for Flexible Electronics
  Funding Agency: BML Munjal University (URPC Seed Grant)
  Role: Co-Principal Investigator
  Duration: 2016 – 2017
  Project Cost: ₹12.5 Lakhs
  Description: Investigated growth mechanisms and properties of nanocarbon materials (graphene, graphene oxide) for applications in flexible electronic systems.
• Vacuum Nanoelectronics Device Simulation, Growth, and Indigenous Characterization Facility Development
  Funding Agency: BML Munjal University (URPC Seed Grant)
  Role: Co-Principal Investigator
  Duration: 2016 – 2017
  Project Cost: ₹25 Lakhs
  Description: Focused on simulation, fabrication, and characterisation of vacuum nanoelectronic devices and development of indigenous research infrastructure.

Dr. Nirupama has delivered a diverse portfolio of courses across core engineering and interdisciplinary domains:

• Core Electronics & Engineering: Digital Hardware Design, Semiconductor Physics, Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Computing & Systems: Computer Organization & Architecture, Fundamentals of Digital Logic
• Emerging Technologies: Internet of Things (IoT) & Sensors
• Innovation & Interdisciplinary Learning: Design Thinking, Joy of Engineering (JOE), Intellectual Property Laws

International Courses Delivered

• Designed, coordinated, and delivered international academic programmes for Universidad María Auxiliadora (UMA), Peru
• AI & Design Thinking: Driving Business Innovation – 16-week, 3-credit hybrid course for undergraduate students (March–May 2025)
• Agile for Entrepreneurship – 8-week hybrid programme for faculty and leadership, including onsite delivery in Lima, Peru (Nov 2024–Jan 2025)

Dr. Nirupama Malavalli Prasad brings over 18 years of academic and research experience across premier institutions:

• Associate Professor, BML Munjal University (2016 – Present)
• Research Scholar, R.V. College of Engineering (2014 – 2016)
• Senior Research Fellow, R.V. College of Engineering (2013 – 2014)
• Assistant Professor, Rajarajeswari College of Engineering (2010 – 2013)
• Project Assistant, National Aerospace Laboratories (2009 – 2010)
• Project Trainee, National Aerospace Laboratories (Jan 2003 – July 2003)

• Indigenous Design and Development of the Cathodic Arc System for the Growth of Nanocarbon Thin Films
  M. P. Nirupama, S. B. Gandla, A. Bhattacharya, B. S. Satyanarayana
  Materials Today: Proceedings, 2018
• Nanosphere Lithography to Enhance the Field Emission Properties of Self-Aligned Nanocarbon-Based Field Emitters
  M. P. Nirupama, B. S. Satyanarayana, O. S. Panwar
  IEEE 34th International Vacuum Nanoelectronics Conference (IVNC), 2021
• Metasurface-Loaded Ceramic-Based MIMO Antenna with High Isolation and Circular Polarization Features
  G. R. Reddy, N. M. Prasad, A. K. Dwivedi
  Journal of Electronic Materials, 2022
• High-Isolated, Low-Correlation and Wide Frequency Reconfigurable (2.1–4.2 GHz) MIMO Antenna for Cognitive Radio Applications
  A. K. B. M. N. Narayaswamy, N. M. Prasad, S. Singh
  Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications, 2022
• Nickel Nanoparticle Arrays Prepared Using Nanosphere Lithography
  M. P. Nirupama, A. Bheemaraju, O. S. Panwar
  IJRASET, 2018
• Nano-Carbon Based Vacuum Nanoelectronic Emitters for Nano-Satellite Propulsion
  M. P. Nirupama, A. Bhattacharya, S. De, B. S. Satyanarayana
  IEEE 28th International Vacuum Nanoelectronics Conference (IVNC), 2015
• The Viability of Nanocluster Carbon-Based Field Emitter Arrays for Field Emission Electrical Propulsion Systems
  N. M. Prasad, O. S. Panwar, B. S. Satyanarayana
• IEEE 36th International Vacuum Nanoelectronics Conference (IVNC), 2023
  Growth and Characterization of Nanocluster Carbon for Vacuum Nanoelectronic Applications
  M. P. Nirupama, O. S. Panwar, B. S. Satyanarayana
  AIP Conference Proceedings, 2024
• Implementation of Design Thinking in Indian Schools: Role of Teachers as Changemakers in Promoting Educational Innovation
  N. M. Prasad
  International Journal of Applied Research, 2025

Book Publication

Innovate to Educate: A Design Thinking Handbook for School Teachers
Published by All Clear Publications, New Delhi, India
ISBN: 978-81-19209-80-4
Author and Editor of this practical handbook that positions teachers as designers of meaningful learning experiences, offering adaptable Design Thinking frameworks to bridge theory and classroom practice.