Dr. K. N. Subramanya, an accomplished academician, Researcher and administrator, currently serves as the Principal of RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru. His journey in higher education began by a B.E. in Industrial and Production Engineering from Bangalore University. He further pursued an M.Tech. in Industrial Management, an MBA in HR and a Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management. Additionally, he has undertaken proficiency courses on Non-Destructive Testing [NDT] and Engineering Consultancy Practice [ECP] at IISc Bangalore, an NPTEL certification in Educational Leadership, and a Harvard certification on "Leaders of Learning". With over 34 years of experience in teaching, research, training, and administration, he has demonstrated leadership, communication, and team-building skills, fostering innovation and excellence in higher education.

Throughout his tenure at RVCE, he has held key positions including Director (Administration), Professor & Head of the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Vice Principal, and now Principal. His research expertise spans Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics Management, e-Enterprise Modelling, Simulation, Ergonomics, Quality Management, Decision Sciences, and Strategic Management. He has guided over 100 UG and PG projects. He is actively involved in research and doctoral guidance, having mentored 4 Research scholars and published extensively, including 43 papers in international journals, 19 in national journals, 64 in international conferences, 29 in national conferences. Edited a book titled “Innovations in Electronic Materials: Advancing Technology for a Sustainable Future: ICEAMST-2024 Conference proceedings published by Springer with an international author and authored 11 book chapters. His contributions to applied research are reflected in 2 granted patents, including a Solar-Hybrid Refrigeration System for Vegetable Preservation and a Multi-Layered Mask with Hydrophobic Nanofibers for COVID-19 protection

He has played a crucial role in establishing interdisciplinary Centres of Excellence in IoT, Computational Genomics, Smart Antenna Systems, e-Mobility, Automotive Mechatronics, Quantum Computing, and Automation Technologies to name a few. He has executed several funded projects and consultancy assignments, overseeing institutional projects worth over ₹20 crores in the last 3 years. He is instrumental in signing MoUs with over 120 industries, research establishments and higher educational institutions including international collaborations with 5 Universities in US, UK and Germany for joint Academic and Research collaborations.

Beyond academia, he has significantly contributed to governance and policy-making in higher education through his roles in statutory committees, including VTU Academic Senate, NAAC, UGC expert panels, NBA accreditation, various Governing councils, Academic councils of Autonomous / Affiliated engineering institutions and BoS Member of Indian Institution of Materials Management. He has also been a part of national and state-level committees such as AICTE’s Board of Undergraduate Studies, Skill Advisory Committee and the Karnataka State Education Policy Task Force. Additionally, he is serving as Chairman of the BCIC Industry-Institute Interface Sub-committee and as Vice President of the Indian Society for Quality (ISQ) National Council, President of ISQ Bangalore Chapter and Secretary-ORSI-KA, Bangalore Chapter. His leadership extends to community development, serving on school committees and contributing to policy discussions in education.

A visionary leader, Dr. K.N. Subramanya fosters an ecosystem of academic excellence, innovation, and integrity. His leadership is characterized by strategic vision, ethical governance, mentorship, and a commitment to institutional growth. His engagement with professional societies like ISQ, ISTE, ORSI, IIMM, QCFI, IIIE, CESS and ISSE has strengthened industry-academia collaboration. He is frequently invited by media outlets to share insights on higher education.

A recipient of prestigious awards, he has been honoured with the Eminent Engineer Award by the Institution of Engineers (India), the Best Principal Award by the National Press Council of India (2022), the Excellence in Educational Leadership Award from Yamagata University, Japan (2021), and the Performance Excellence Award from IIIE-Mumbai (2016), among others. His dedication to quality education and research has also earned him recognition from Cognizant, ISTE.

Beyond his professional commitments, he enjoys reading, cricket, music, and traveling, embodying a well-rounded personality dedicated to lifelong learning and institutional excellence.