Preethi Srivathsa

Dr. Preethi Srivathsa is an Assistant Professor - Senior Scale in the School of Computer Engineering at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Bengaluru. She holds a B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. (awarded by Presidency University in 2022). Her academic career includes positions at Presidency University (2019-2023) and East Point College of Engineering (2008-2019).

Her research focuses on:

• Computer architecture and low-power hardware design
• IoT applications and cyber-physical systems
• Cryptography and blockchain security
• Machine learning implementations in hardware
• FPGA-based accelerators and optimization techniques

Her publication portfolio shows strong emphasis on hardware-efficient algorithms, cryptographic systems (especially elliptic curve applications in blockchain), and emerging IoT architectures. Recent work integrates machine learning with hardware acceleration for smart home systems and agricultural technology.

Awards and recognitions:

• Best Paper Award at IEEE iSES-2021 for low-power sorter design
• Infosys Bronze Partner Faculty (2013)

She has developed intellectual property including IoT-based monitoring systems and blockchain educational frameworks. Technical skills include Verilog, FPGA design, IoT platforms (Arduino/Raspberry Pi), and multiple programming languages.