Board of Studies

Academic governance and curriculum development

About Board of Studies

Ensuring academic excellence and curriculum relevance

Overview

The Board of Studies (BOS) is responsible for planning, designing, and updating the curriculum to ensure it meets the evolving needs of the robotics and automation industry while maintaining academic rigor.

BOS Members

Chairperson

Dr. H.D. Maheshappa

Pro-Vice Chancellor

GM University, Davanagere – 577006

Email: pro-vc@gmu.ac.in

Chairman

Dr. Praveen J

Director, School of Engineering

GM University, Davanagere – 577006

Email: directorfet.se@gmu.ac.in

External Members

Dr. Arunkumar Giriyapur

Director, Chief Innovator at Pravartya Labs, Hubballi

Robotics & Automation

Dr. Vinayak Kulkurni

Professor and Head, Automation and Robotics

KLE Technological University, Hubli

Member Secretary

Dr. Rajashekhar Somasagar

Associate Professor, Head of the Department

Dept. of Robotics and Automation, GM University

Davanagere – 577006

Email: rajashekharbsomasagar@gmit.ac.in

Members

Dr. Rajakumar D G

Professor

Dept. of Robotics and Automation

Email: rajakumardg@gmit.ac.in

Dr. K Chandrappa

Professor

Dept. of Robotics and Automation

Email: kchandrappa.ra@gmu.ac.in

Mr. Lingaraju

Assistant Professor

Dept. of Robotics and Automation

Email: lingaraju.fet.ra@gmu.ac.in

Mrs. Soujanya S

Assistant Professor

Dept. of Robotics and Automation

Email: soujanyas.fet.se.ra@gmu.ac.in

Key Functions

  • Curriculum design and revision
  • Course structure planning
  • Syllabus updating
  • Assessment methodology
  • Quality assurance

Recent Updates

  • Industry 4.0 integration
  • AI and ML course additions
  • Project-based learning enhancement
  • Skill development programs
  • Industry collaboration initiatives