Dr Smitha is the Associate Dean (acting) at AIIHE. Smitha has sharpened a distinct combination of skills vital for shaping the future of IT academia. At the heart of her profile is a commitment to empowering the next generation of IT professionals. Having taught both undergraduate and postgraduate students, Smitha has witnessed first-hand the transformative power of education. Smitha has actively participated in the pivotal processes that uphold the quality of education, and this experience has equipped her with a profound understanding of the standards and expectations of the modern-day academic landscape. Every student, every classroom, every research paper has been a chapter in her story of academic commitment. Her goal remains unwavering in the ever-evolving digital age to inspire, educate and push the boundaries of what we know.
She is currently focused on key areas of research in Teaching and Learning, Cybersecurity and AI in Healthcare.
She is passionate about understanding AI as the cutting-edge technology and advancing in research collaborations. She is currently collaborating with Scanaptics, a leading RIS-PACS-EDI provider, to explore the transformative potential of AI.