Dr. Aparna Gullapelly

Associate Professor, CSE Department • Hyderabad Institute of Technology and Management

Post-Doc • Singapore Institute of Technology • 18+ Years of Teaching Experience

Peer Reviewer

Active peer reviewer for Springer, CRC Press, and IGI Global publications. Recognized reviewer for IJIRT, IJRAR, and JETIR journals. Received formal appreciation from CRC Press for review contributions.

Department Roles

Currently serving as In-charge for the Center of Excellence (Cyber Security), NBA Coordinator, TLC Coordinator, Moodle Coordinator, and BOS Member at HITAM.

Dr. Aparna Gullapelly

About Dr. Aparna Gullapelly

Dr. Aparna Gullapelly is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Hyderabad Institute of Technology and Management (HITAM), Hyderabad, India, with over 18 years of teaching experience. She holds a Post-Doctoral degree from Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore (2024–2025) and a Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering from KLEF, Hyderabad (2019–2024). She has been Ratified as Assistant Professor by JNTU Hyderabad for multiple institutions. She is also a qualified TS-SET (July 2019) holder and an IUCEE International Engineering Educator (2023). Her research interests include Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Object Detection and Tracking, IoT, Cybersecurity, and AI-driven educational systems. She has authored multiple Scopus and WoS indexed international journal papers, published books, filed patents, and actively serves as a peer reviewer for reputed international publishers including Springer, CRC Press, and IGI Global.

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Publications

1.

Abnormal Behavior Detection and Classification Using Deep Learning Combined Intelligent System

Aparna GullapellyInternational Journal of System Assurance Engineering and Management, 2025

2.

Automatic and Efficient Sound-Based Early Fault Detection for Vehicles based on GCN-A and LSTM Model

Aparna Gullapelly, V. Sudheer Kumar, B. Mohanraj, V. M. Saravanaperumal, C. S. Nivedha, Rajanish Kumar Kaushal2025 3rd IEEE International Conference on Data Science and Information System (ICDSIS), 2025

3.

Visual Object Tracking Based On Modified Lenet-5 And RCCF

Gullapelly Aparna, Barnali Gupta BanikComputer Systems Science and Engineering, 2022

4.

Multiple object tracking with behavior detection in crowded scenes using deep learning

Gullapelly Aparna, Barnali Gupta BanikJournal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. 44, no. 3, pp. 5107–5121, 2023

5.

Classification of rigid and non-rigid objects using CNN

Gullapelly Aparna, Barnali Gupta BanikRevue d'Intelligence Artificielle, Vol. 35, No. 4, pp. 341–347, 2021

Achievements

Certificate of Appreciation – Track Chair

Certificate of Appreciation – Track Chair

Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for serving as a Track Chair at the National Conference on 'Solutions Driving Engineering for a Sustainable Society', held on 28th and 29th January 2026 at HITAM. Recognized for expert guidance, evaluation, and contribution to the success of the conference.

Certificate of Appreciation – GCSP Mentor Faculty

Certificate of Appreciation – GCSP Mentor Faculty

This certificate is awarded in recognition of outstanding contribution and dedicated mentorship. Your guidance has played a vital role in shaping students' skills and encouraging innovation. Your commitment and support have greatly contributed to the success of the program. We sincerely appreciate your efforts in inspiring and guiding young minds towards excellence. Your valuable contribution is highly acknowledged and deeply appreciated.

Thank You Letter – Journal Manuscript Reviewer

Thank You Letter – Journal Manuscript Reviewer

This letter is a token of appreciation from the journal for reviewing a research manuscript. It acknowledges the valuable contribution made in evaluating the paper. Such recognition reflects academic involvement and expertise in the research field.

Certificate of Appreciation – CRC Press Book Reviewer

Certificate of Appreciation – CRC Press Book Reviewer

Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by Routledge / CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group) for participating as a Reviewer in the edited book 'Intelligent Mobile and IoT Ecosystems – Bridging Cloud, Fog, Edge, and AI'. This recognition reflects academic expertise and contribution to the advancement of research in intelligent systems and IoT.

Editorial Board Member – VINSA Publishing

Editorial Board Member – VINSA Publishing

Welcomed as an Editor in the Editorial Board Team of VINSA Publishing. This recognition highlights expertise in the academic domain and invites active participation in shaping quality publications. VINSA Publishing is dedicated to 'Making Authors Happy' through a collaborative and supportive editorial process.

IUCEE International Engineering Educator Certification

IUCEE International Engineering Educator Certification

Awarded a Certificate of Completion by the IUCEE (Indo Universal Collaboration for Engineering Education) Foundation and IGIP (International Society for Engineering Education, Austria) upon successful completion of the IUCEE International Engineering Educator Certification Program, Fall 2023, at HITAM. Signed by Dr. Veena Kumar and Dr. Krishna Vedula.

18+
Years of Experience
14+
Patents Filed/Published
9+
Scopus/WoS Publications
6+
Books Published

As Review Member

CRC Press – Intelligent Mobile and IoT Ecosystems: Bridging Cloud, Fog, Edge, and AI

International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR)

Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR)

IGI Global – Industry 6.0 for Sustainable Supply Chains in Agriculture, Healthcare, and Asset Management

IGI Global – Encyclopedia of Modern Artificial Intelligence

Springer – Laser-Textured Superhydrophobic Copper Surfaces for Enhanced Heat Transfer: A Comprehensive Review

Springer – Leveraging Social Dynamics in Election Campaigns using Simplicial Coupled Quokka Swarm Modular Attention Network

Springer – Influence of Patient Safety Culture on Organizational Dynamics in Private Multispecialty Hospitals

International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology (IJIRT)

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