Dr. K. Harish

Dr. Kuchulakanti Harish, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor (c)

Department of Biomedical Engineering

University College of Engineering (A), Osmania University, Hyderabad

Medical Image Processing · Biomedical Electronics · Diagnostic & Therapeutic Equipment

harish.k@uceou.edu
+91 98662 89232
Google Scholar ORCID Scopus: 57216287110 Vidwan: 579465 ResearcherID: LXA-5792-2024

Career Objective

To apply expertise in Biomedical Engineering within a leading organization, contributing to institutional growth through high-quality teaching, research, and innovation in healthcare technologies.

Education

Ph.D. (Biomedical Engineering)

2013 – 2023

Department of Biomedical Engineering

University College of Engineering (A), Osmania University

Thesis: "A Novel Pulmonary Nodule Detection and Classification Framework using Statistical and Machine Learning Methods"

Supervisor: Prof. P. Chandra Sekhar

M.E. (Biomedical Electronics)

2007 – 2009

Department of Biomedical Engineering

University College of Engineering (A), Osmania University

B.Tech. (Electrical and Electronics Engineering)

2003 – 2007

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad

Experience & Teaching

Assistant Professor (c)

Department of Biomedical Engineering, University College of Engineering (A), Osmania University

Since August 2010

Teaching – Core Subjects

Electronic Devices and Circuits Electronic Circuits Transducer and Biosensors Engineering Cardio-Pulmonary Equipment Artificial Intelligence & Neural Networks in Medicine Medical Image Processing Biomedical Signal Processing Diagnostic & Therapeutic Equipment Medical Embedded Systems & RTOS Advanced Biomedical Equipment Biomedical Instrumentation Medical Informatics

Laboratory Management

Electronic Devices and Circuits Laboratory Electronic Circuits Laboratory Biomedical Signal Processing Laboratory Embedded Systems Laboratory Transducer and Biosensors Laboratory

Project Supervision

Supervised 18 batches of undergraduate projects and 7 postgraduate projects

Guided student teams showcasing innovative biomedical devices including EOG-based wheelchair control, IoT blood glucose monitoring, and contactless vein and heart-rate detection systems.

Skills & Technical

Key Skills

  • Strong ability to connect and collaborate across organizational levels
  • Proven managerial and leadership skills in organizing conferences and workshops
  • Experience in integrative negotiation and conflict resolution in academic settings
  • Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated through supervision of UG and PG projects
  • Hands-on teaching with focus on interactive, application-oriented learning

Technical Exposure

Operating Systems

  • MS-DOS, Windows XP, Windows 7

Software & Packages

  • Mimics, MATLAB, LabVIEW, PADS, MS Office

Programming

  • C, Embedded C

Networking

  • LAN design and implementation

Medical Instruments

  • ECG, Physio-pack, analytical instruments

Ph.D. Research

Broad Area: Medical Image Processing

Thesis Title: "A Novel Pulmonary Nodule Detection and Classification Framework using Statistical and Machine Learning Methods"

Supervisor: Prof. P. Chandra Sekhar, Department of ECE, UCE, Osmania University

Year of Award: February 2023

Publications

Book Chapters / International Proceedings

Electrooculogram Based Wheelchair Control in Real-Time
Harikrishna M., Malini M., B. P. Santosh Kumar, Harish Kuchulakanti (2023)
Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering 2023, Advances in Engineering Research, Atlantis Press (Springer Nature)
Impact of Various Data Splitting Ratios on the Performance of Machine Learning Models in the Classification of Lung Cancer
Nazarkar A., Harish Kuchulakanti, Chandra Sekhar P., Sravya K. (2023)
Emerging Trends in Engineering 2023, Atlantis Press (Springer Nature)
Unique Contactless Device to Detect Veins and Heart Rate
M. Sreeja, Chapala Sara Grace, M. Deepika, Harikrishna M., Harish Kuchulakanti (2023)
Emerging Trends in Engineering 2023, Atlantis Press (Springer Nature)
Brain Tumor Detection and Classification Using Transfer Learning Technique
Ram A.V., Kuchulakanti H., Raj T.S. (2022)
Computational Vision and Bio-Inspired Computing, Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 1420, Springer
A Review on Biomaterials Based Biosensors for Bilirubin Detection
Kairamkonda D.D., Bitla S., Kuchulakanti H. (2022)
Proceedings of Fourth International Conference on Inventive Material Science Applications, Advances in Sustainability Science and Technology, Springer
A Review on Methods of Treatment for Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Belly C., Bonula S.P., Kandukuri U.R., Kuchulakanti H. (2020)
Advances in Decision Sciences, Image Processing, Security and Computer Vision, Learning and Analytics in Intelligent Systems, vol. 3, Springer
IoT Aided Non-invasive NIR Blood Glucose Monitoring Device
Chinthoju A., Chekka J.G., Nadigepu R., Kuchulakanti H. (2020)
Advances in Decision Sciences, Image Processing, Security and Computer Vision, Springer
Early Stage Squamous Cell Lung Cancer Detection
Kuchulakanti H., Paidimarry C. (2020)
Advances in Decision Sciences, Image Processing, Security and Computer Vision, Springer

International Conference Papers

Blind Mate: A Friend to the Blind
D. Kairamkonda, S. Chandana K., H. Kuchulakanti (2019)
2019 IEEE 16th India Council International Conference (INDICON)
A Novel Approach for Lung Segmentation and Lung Nodule Detection
Harish Kuchulakanti, Chandrasekhar P. (2018)
ICRAAESCCT 2018, B.V. Raju Institute of Technology
Quantification of RBCs and WBCs using Image Processing Techniques
Harish Kuchulakanti et al. (2018)
ICITE 2018, Osmania University
Tremor Quantification and its Measurements on Parkinsonian Patients
K. Harish et al. (2009)
2009 International Conference on Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Engineering

National Presentation

Non-Invasive Beat-to-Beat BP Measurement
M. Venkateswara Rao, M. Sailaja, K. Harish, B. Harinatha Reddy
National Conference on Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Bioengineering (BBB), Tamil Nadu, 2010

Academic Roles

Departmental & Institutional Roles

  • Faculty Advisor, IEEE EMBS Student Chapter, UCE (A), Osmania University
  • Departmental Coordinator – Timetables, ERP Cell, Profiling Committee, RUSA, TEQIP-II & III, Biomedical Engineering, UCEOU
  • Member, NIRF data upload committee and M.E./M.Tech syllabi finalization committee
  • Treasurer and Ex-General Secretary, Engineering College Teachers Association (C), UCE, OU

Conference Organization

  • Editor, Souvenir – International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering (ICETE 2019), UCE (A), OU
  • Technical Program Committee Member – ICETE 2023, ICETE 2019, ICITE 2018
  • Chair, Medical Image Processing Session – ICETE 2023, UCEOU

Workshops Organized

  • Student training program on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (online), 5 Aug – 4 Sep 2021
  • Two-day in-house training on Python Programming (with ESCI), 21–22 Sep 2019, UCEOU
  • Five-day hands-on workshop on "3D Modeling and Image Processing", 23–27 Jul 2018, Department of BME, UCEOU (TEQIP-III)
  • National level five-day workshop on "Electronic Product Design", 2–6 Jan 2017, Department of BME, UCEOU (TEQIP-II)

Reviewer & Academic Service

  • Reviewer, IETE Journal of Research (2025)
  • Reviewer, Journal of Autonomous Intelligence (Citescore 1.1)
  • Reviewer, 7th IEEE DISCOVER 2023 (4 submissions) and ICETE 2023 (6 submissions)
  • Reviewer, 2025 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering (AIDE-2025, IEEE Bangalore Section)

Guest Lectures

  • Expert talk on "3D Design and 3D Printer", ATAL FDP on 3D Printing and Design, Department of BME, UCEOU (12 Nov 2021)
  • Guest lectures on "Maintenance of Ventilators", Short-Term Training Programme, National Skill Training Institute, Hyderabad (05-09-2018 and 06-09-2018)
  • Guest lecture on "Isolation Amplifiers", National level workshop on "Electronic Product Design", Department of BME, UCEOU (2017)

Workshops, FDPs & Training (Selected)

  • Three-day National Workshop on "NAAC Accreditation and Outcome Based Education through AI-Powered Digital Learning", Osmania University, 3–5 Mar 2025
  • One-week FDP on "Novel Techniques in Materials Processing, Characterization and Applications", Vardhaman College of Engineering, 3–7 Feb 2025
  • ATAL FDP on "Additive Manufacturing Based Surface Modification Techniques for Innovative Medical Solutions", Department of BME, UCEOU, 6–11 Jan 2025
  • Short-term course "AI for Healthcare and Instrumentation (AI for HI-2024)", NIT Jalandhar, 13–17 Nov 2024
  • Short-term course on Telemedicine and Digital Health, MM-TTC NEHU, 4–9 Mar 2024
  • FDP on "Machine Learning for Signal and Image Processing", IIT Guwahati & UCEOU, 4–9 Dec 2023
  • One-week FDP "AI for Multimedia Processing and Security", NIT Patna (ISEA, MeitY), Feb 2023
  • 40-hour online program on Medical Image Processing (IIT Roorkee, MNIT Jaipur, NIT Patna, IIITDM Jabalpur, NIT Warangal), Aug–Sep 2022
  • ATAL FDP on "3D Printing and Design", Department of BME, UCEOU, Nov 2021
  • Online faculty training on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, IIT Kanpur, Jun 2021
  • ATAL FDP on "Machine Learning", RMK College of Engineering and Technology, Dec 2020
  • Two-week course "Digital Transformation in Teaching-Learning Process", IIT Bombay (Swayam, TEQIP-III), Apr 2020
  • QIP on Medical Imaging (MedImg 2017), IIT Delhi, Apr 2017
  • Workshops on cognitive sciences, neuro-signal processing, virtual instrumentation, MATLAB for Engineers, research methodology, and procurement guidelines under TEQIP

Achievements & Innovation

Team member in showcasing four innovative biomedical products at BioAsia 2017 (Hitex, Hyderabad)
2017
Student prototypes showcased in OUCE Hackathon 2023: tinnitus relief ear device (consolation prize)
2023
All India GATE rank 1625 (2007)
2007
Published international conference paper during M.E. program
2009
Successfully organized large-scale cultural event (Ganesh Navarathri) in University Hostel
2009
Completed course "Communication Skills and Personality Development", CELT, Osmania University
2009

Professional Memberships

  • Member, IEEE Hyderabad Section (No. 94812764)
  • Member, IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS)
  • Member, IEEE Signal Processing Society
  • Member, IEEE Young Professionals
  • Life Member, International Association of Engineers (IAENG) – No. 176697
  • Life Member, Biomedical Engineering Society of India (BMESI) – No. 1386

Personal Profile

Name: Dr. K. Harish
Father's Name: Sri K. Manmohan Rao
Nationality: Indian
Languages Known: Telugu, English, Marathi, Kannada, Hindi

Get In Touch

Email
harish.k@uceou.edu
k.harish501@gmail.com
Phone
+91 98662 89232
Address
Department of Biomedical Engineering
University College of Engineering (A)
Osmania University, Hyderabad, India
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