Prof. (Dr.) Raju Shanmugam currently works as a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering and
serves as the Dean (Academics) at Vel Tech University. He completed his Post-Graduate studies in Computer Applications (MCA) from the Presidency (Autonomous), University of Madras. Additionally, he holds a Post-Graduate degree in Computer Science and Engineering (ME – CSE) and a Ph.D. in the Faculty of Information and Communication Engineering (ICE) with a specialization in Computer Science and Engineering from the College of Engineering Guindy (CEG), Anna University Chennai. He has also cleared the UGC NET for Lectureship.

With 29 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration, Prof. Raju Shanmugam has held key positions such as Dean of the School of Computing, Director of IQAC, and Controller of Examinations (CoE) with reputed institutions in India and abroad. Some of the institutions he had worked with include SVCE, Amity University Mauritius, Amity University Mumbai, VIT Bhopal University, Galgotias University Delhi NCR, and Karnavati University, Gujarat.