Avula Damodaram received B.Tech(CSE) degree from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) in 1989, He received his M.Tech degree in Computer Science & Engineering from JNTU, He received his Ph.D. degree in Computer Science from JNTU, He has been serving JNTU since 1989.Presently he is working as Professor and Director, JNTU-UGC-Academic Staff College. He has been teaching courses for B,Tech, M.Tech students. His research interests include Image Processing, Pattern Recognition, Network Security, Steganography and Digital Watermarking. He is a life member of various professional bodies. He has published more than 30 research publications in various National, Inter National conferences, proceedings and Journals.