Dr. A. V. Kalpana is an Associate Professor in the Department of Data Science and Business Systems at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), India. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Anna University (2020) and has over a decade of academic and research experience.

Her expertise spans Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and Wireless Sensor Networks. She has delivered numerous lectures, workshops, and training programs on cutting-edge topics including AI-enabled edge computing, semantic analysis in NLP, and AI-driven healthcare applications.

Dr. Kalpana has published extensively in reputed journals and conferences, guiding several student projects that bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world applications. She is actively involved in mentoring student innovation groups, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and promoting the integration of AI solutions into practical domains.

Her teaching philosophy focuses on combining strong conceptual foundations with hands-on learning, enabling learners to confidently apply knowledge to solve complex, real-world problems.