Dr. Jyothi Mandala, an accomplished academician with 18 years of experience, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Kengeri Campus, Bangalore. She earned her Ph.D. from Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, an M. Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from JNTU-Kakinada, and a B. Tech in Information Technology from JNTU-Hyderabad

A dedicated educator and researcher, Dr. Mandala has numerous publications in reputed journals and has successfully guided undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. students. Her research interests lie in Information Security, Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Data Mining. Complementing her academic achievements, she also holds patents and copyrights.

Dr. Mandala’s commitment to excellence in teaching and innovation has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the "Best Faculty Award" for her contributions to Computer Graphics at GMR Institute of Technology and the "Innovative Teaching Award" at CHRIST University, presented by the Vice-Chancellor.

Beyond the classroom, Dr. Mandala extends her expertise to a global audience through her YouTube channel, "Jyothi Mandala." The channel, which features educational content, has garnered over 9,000 subscribers and more than 1.5 million views. She has also developed a CHRIST University MOOC course on HTML, showcasing her commitment to leveraging technology for accessible education.