Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada
Kakinada-533003 Andhra Pradesh India.
Leading International Collaborations and Enhancing Global Academic Outreach
Directorate of Foreign Universities Relations (DFUR)
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (JNTUK)
Kakinada – 533003, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Phone: +91-884-2300900
Email: dfur@jntuk.edu.in
Dr. A. Swarna Kumari is currently a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at University College of Engineering, Kakinada (UCEK) and serving as the Director (i/c), Foreign University Relations, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada (JNTUK). She has held various academic and administrative positions at the university, demonstrating a strong commitment to institutional growth, academic excellence, and student development.
With over three decades of teaching and research experience, Dr. Swarna Kumari has made notable contributions in her field. She has guided numerous undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral projects, and has several publications in reputed national and international journals including those from IEEE, Springer, Elsevier, and Inderscience. Her areas of research interest include Thermal Engineering, Renewable Energy Systems, and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.
As the Director (i/c) of the Foreign University Relations at JNTUK, she is responsible for building and maintaining partnerships with international universities and organizations. She plays a key role in coordinating academic exchange programs, managing foreign student admissions, and fostering global collaboration initiatives. Her leadership supports the university’s vision of expanding its global footprint through meaningful academic and cultural exchanges.
Dr. Swarna Kumari has participated in multiple international conferences and has represented JNTUK in global academic forums. She is also an active member of several academic boards, editorial committees, and technical societies. Her dedication to student mentoring and institutional development has been widely recognized.
Under her direction, the Directorate of Foreign University Relations continues to grow as a central pillar in JNTUK’s global outreach strategy, facilitating international collaborations and supporting the academic and personal needs of foreign students studying at the university.